Fujifilm X100 Full Guide: Setup & Settings For Street Photography

[@eduardoserralde7910]

Cheers Jorge! I own an X100, bought it used. Was my first Fujifilm camera and it made me change from Nikon to Fujifilm. I still shoot with it to date. It is slow, but that characteristic in particular is what I love most in my X100. Recomend it to anyone who is looking for an affordable everyday portable system.

[@Jorge-Perez]

That's great to hear! Lots of people have started, are starting now, and will start their photography journey in the future with the x100, glad to hear your story and I agree 100%! Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment as well! Cheers Eduardo! 🙏🏼😁

[@melvinalcos]

I just got my X100 yesterday, was contemplating on getting the x70 - but your videos made me choose the x100 instead. THANKS!

[@Jorge-Perez]

Glad I could help! hopefully you can enjoy the camera and capture some great images and make great memories! Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time to share a comment as well! I appreciate it! 🙏🏼✨

[@ridderus]

I am an X100V user but your video made me pull out my X100 again :) I set the film simulation to Monochrome and now it is my Fujifilm NOIR street photography camera lol. Thank you for this good and fun video!

[@Jorge-Perez]

Glad I could help! It's impressive how good the x100 can still be, right? at least for some people. Speed is the one thing that I have to get used to every time I go back to that camera, but it's still great! I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about it, and how do you feel about switching between the oldest x100 and the newest, I hope the video was useful, thanks for watching and for taking the time to share a comment as well! Cheers 🙌🏼✨

[@ridderus]

@@Jorge-Perez Hi Jorge, Yes speed is a thing but not in a bad way. AF is slower then the X100V and saving to memory is quite slow but that aint bad. In fact it slows you down to a more relaxing way of taking/making pictures :) I love both camera's, both for freetime stuff but the X100V i will use as a work camera too (like portraits and weddings) And you know what? the X100 line makes me feel more like a photographer then my Xt1 and Xt3 (but i dont tell them lol)

[@drgurssehmi]

Thank you so much for this. I love the back button focus - I wasn't sure it was possible!

[@Jorge-Perez]

Glad I could help! I have a full deep dive video on how to set it up, and most importantly, why to use it, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4SzhaGrpMmNpJI Hope that was helpful or informative! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share a comment as well! Cheers 🙌🏼✨

[@gillyb44]

I sold my X100 v and went back to the original X100 I bought a few years ago for peanuts, the price now in Australia is nearly a thousand dollars!! I suppose the price reflects the availability and young peoples interest in retro cameras. Yes the camera is slow slow, but Im not in a rush these days. I mainly use mine for monochrome as it gives such a filmic look. Thanks for the advice on using man and bbf will try that. Cheers

[@wwjjss33]

Your informative manner and excellent content have earned you another subscriber 👍🏼

[@Jorge-Perez]

Welcome aboard! I hope it was helpful or at least entertaining! Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to share a comment as well! I appreciate it! 🙏🏼✨

[@wwjjss33]

@@Jorge-Perez Your videos helped nudge me over the edge--today I snagged a clean x100 off craigslist, with a fuji leather case, for $300. I figured it's more than 50% of the fun at less than 25% of the cost of the latest x100v --and it allows me to cheaply test the Fuji waters. I had never held one 'til today. It's *beautiful*--sooo physically engaging!

[@Jorge-Perez]

Wow! Great to hear that! congratulations and welcome to the Fuji family 😂. They've got you now, you're not going anywhere haha. Joking aside, this camera is great, the image quality and value are incredible for the price. Just remember to properly manage your expectations, be more mindful of the way you shoot and the speed as well. If you do that then this will become a joy to use, and your main everyday carry as well! Keep me posted about your experiences and thoughts after you've used it for a while, I'd be curious to hear what you think. Thanks again and cheers! 😁🙌🏼

[@whyszer20]

Thank you, because of your video i updatet my x100 from 2.0 to 2.11 and its so much faster and better focussing now :D :D :D I bought my x100 used in 2015 and its my favourite camera. its so much fun to shoot with, the imagequality is more than enough and the most important thing, its so compact and goodlooking that you take it everywhere everytime and nobody gets uncomfortable.

[@Jorge-Perez]

I'm glad the video was helpful! Firmware updates are one of those things that we often forget, but can really benefit the cameras! And agreed! the x100 is a great everyday carry, almost pocket-able camera, used one of the x100 series every single day while living abroad, best bang for the buck ratio 😁 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts as well! I appreciate it! 🙌🏼✨

[@evanbollag737]

I really like your videos, so structured👌🏻

[@Jorge-Perez]

Happy to hear that! I hope it was helpful. And thank you for giving me your time, and leaving a comment as well. I really appreciate it! Cheers 😁

[@32martinmdr]

Thank you for such work on the video. Cheers from Argentina.

[@Jorge-Perez]

My pleasure! I hope it was useful or at least entertaining! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment as well! I appreciate it! 🙏🏼😁

[@diegoskt5]

You are a very likable guy! Thanks for the tutorial

[@Jorge-Perez]

I appreciate that! I hope it was helpful to you! Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment as well! And welcome to the community! Cheers! 🙏🏼😁

[@eldastan]

Another great video. Very helpful.

[@Jorge-Perez]

Glad to hear it, Dastan. How's your x100 doing? Hope you are getting a good experience out of it! Thanks!

[@eldastan]

@@Jorge-Perez Thanks for asking! It's wonderful! I'm really enjoying it. You're totally right, the colors that come out of this are much nicer than what I get out of my Sony A7 (though I do also love and enjoy that camera)

[@paulyd8291]

Thank you!!! I've been looking for this video!!!

[@Jorge-Perez]

Glad I could help! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! Cheers! 🙌🏼

[@ankhira8256]

Thx for the nice Video dude 😍

[@boris.dupont]

Thanks! I still love my X100 but, using the X100V most of the time, it took a little adjustment. Now it's fun again. I'm sure you'll like the X-Pro1 and its almost organic files. I love it. By the way I apply the X100F film simulations to the X100 and the X-Pro3 film simulations to the X-Pro1 and the outcome is top notch

[@Jorge-Perez]

Totally agree! My main camera is the x100v, but since I reviewed the original x100 I've been using it a lot more frequently! Great camera, great image quality. I'm definitely interested in getting an x-pro1 and playing with it, potentially doing a review as well. Heard only great things about it. Thanks for watching my video and leaving a comment! I appreciate it ✨🙌🏼

[@markasmorkus]

Could you please tell me how you apply x100f simulations on original x100? Thanks!

[@owenhenderson6151]

how do you apply the film simulations to the original x100?

[@lethanhtoan8745]

wow, an attractive voice and informative guide. I am just wondering if the leather case for X100F or V will fit for the X100 original or not, it's really difficult to find and get one for x100 in my country, thank youuuu

[@Jorge-Perez]

I own the x100v and the x100, and although the form factor is similar, there are differences as well. It might fit, but be very snug, or not sit well in some spots. Try hunting for a case on ebay or amazon, and those sites can ship internationally. Thanks a lot for watching and leaving a comment as well! I appreciate it and good luck! 🙌🏼😁

[@clemhepburn5577]

How did you set the AF to the back button?

[@jakerosenberg3782]

What is the T on the top ?

[@Jorge-Perez]

Both the T & B on the shutter dial are for long time exposure modes, the T stands for "time" and the B for "bulb". With the T selected, you can choose a shutter speed between 1/2 sec and 30 sec in steps of 1/3 EV. Hope that helps and the video were useful as well. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts! I appreciate it! 🙏🏼✨

[@maxdaniels4326]

hey man thanks for the awesome video, just bought an x100 finally on ebay the other day, just waiting for it to arrive in the post now !!! may i ask what ur setup is with a uv filter for protection of the lens ?!

[@Jorge-Perez]

Glad I could help! yeah it's just a cheap clear filter, just to make sure that I don't scratch the lens, that's pretty much it. I've used filters before and those can be fun! Especially the black pro mist filters or other diffusion filters. But not as my main photography, not for every single session. Start with a clear filter to protect the lens, and a lens hood! and then you go from there! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts as well! Keep me posted on how things go and your experiences with the camera! Cheers 😁🙌🏼

[@guacamoler]

Back button focusing is fantastic! One thing I don't quite understand though. So i prefer to shoot through the optical view finder and the one digital assist there that is helpful is the indicator of green when I have the center thing in focus. I get this using the auto focus but then I hate how slow it is. With back button focusing, do you have to use the LCD screen to frame shots in order to know that your target is actually in focus before shooting?

[@AdenMichaelManalo]

I'm planning to buy this camera, I never used a Fujifilm before. May I know how's the dynamic range of this camera when using raw? Next question, is it okay to print the photos from this camera? Thanks!

[@Jorge-Perez]

It's around 11-13 stops depending of the dynamic range selected on the camera menu. And yes it's enough resolution to print files no problem I have done at least 8x10 prints, since I'm in the process of testing images, paper, and prints for a photobook. Definitely recommend this camera if you understand the pacing and you appreciate shooting in manual or taking control over your images. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment as well, good luck! 🙌🏼✨

[@AdenMichaelManalo]

@@Jorge-Perez I think it's not really bad for a 11 year old camera, I still remeber when I'm using my d3100 7 years ago the af is so bad I mean really bad, then I fully decided not to shoot af anymore lol. I never used a fujifilm before but I think its a great step to get to fuji system using this one quite It's a really budget camera. I was planning to switch fuji completely, actually I used A7II as of now and still love it but sometimes I issues most especially on over heating, defected flex cable due to aged, buttons that aren't responsive and I'm really tired of getting to service center just to fix it. Anyway, Thank you so much too! It really helps a lot, can't wait to try one soon. Have a nice day & stay safe! 🙏🏼

[@Professional_internet]

I wish the X100 had an articulating screen and an ISO dial within the shutterspeed dial like the X100V. I honestly prefer the older sensor and definitely the old design over the new one by far!

[@Jorge-Perez]

That would be cool! I love the dials on my x100v, I don't really use the articulating screen, but I can see how that would be a great feature for people out there. There's something special about the image quality and look of the older sensors, I hope goes back to that film quality eventually! Thanks for taking the time to watch this video and leave a comment as well! 😁🙌🏼

[@sobhashjethwa754]

Set the Fn button to select ISO

[@marinagarciaburgos1290]

Hola Jorge, un favor, no logro cambiar la opción de hacer fotos en Manual a Program (o alguna otra opción). Gracias por adelantado!

[@Jorge-Perez]

There's no settings like that on Fuji cameras thankfully. Let's say you set the aperture to F4 with shutter auto and iso auto, that means aperture priority mode. If you set your iso to a specific number, with auto aperture and auto shutter, that means program mode, etc it's very intuitive and does not require you to navigate camera menus and unnecessary settings. That's the reason why the fuji cameras have manual dials for everything. Hope that helps, let me know if you're still figuring things out and thanks for watching! 🙌🏼✨

[@marinagarciaburgos1290]

@@Jorge-Perez hi, thanks for your quick answer. I might be doing something wrong but, as how is set now, MANUAL, the camera doesn’t show options if I put any f number to make it aperture priority mode. Thanks again!

[@Jorge-Perez]

I just tried it to make sure: it works. First, to display your settings correctly (The numbers for iso, shutter and aperture on the screen) press the DISP/BACK button and choose your preferred way to see things. Mine is called "Info Display" If you put both the aperture ring on "A" and shutter speed ring on "A", you will see a "P"at the bottom left of the camera screen (Program mode). I you choose a specific aperture, let's say "F4" on the lens dial, set the shutter speed dial to "A", and ISO "A", you will see the letter "A" at the bottom left of the camera screen (Aperture Priority mode) If you set all the rings to specific values, let's say "F4", "1/1000th" sec shutter, and ISO "640" (random values just for the sake of the example) you will see the letter "M" at the bottom left of the camera screen (Manual mode) Hope that helps! and good luck! Cheers 🙌🏼✨

[@marinagarciaburgos1290]

@@Jorge-Perez thank you very much for your time and patience!

[@Jorge-Perez]

No problem! Hope that helped and good luck shooting out there! 😁🙌🏼

[@carlweiderick]

Good video! Thanks! What a little gem of a camera. I've had mine since new in 2011. I have Leica, Nikon D810 and Z7 but this camera is sweet. I actually prefer it to my Leica.

[@Jorge-Perez]

Thanks for sharing! Interesting to hear that, which Leica do you have? I think most photographers dream of having a Leica camera, so it's very interesting to hear your perspective. How's the X100 treating you? curious to hear your thoughts! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share a comment s well! I appreciate it ✨🙌🏼

[@carlweiderick]

@@Jorge-Perez I have an M9P. It's an interesting camera an hearkens back to the earlier days of photography. I'm older so I remember the old days of rangefinders and when SLRs were a big new deal. It's a well made camera with amazing glass but also a bit of a disappointment. Of course there was the sensor corrosion issue but as great as Leica's were as film cameras, electronics and technology just isn't their strength. Of course that's a huge deal in digital cameras. I don't care about the prestige aspect of owning one. I am disappointed in the colour science. The Fujifilm offers a similar experience (perhaps without the prestige, if that matters) but they know how to do electronics. I also much prefer the colour science and general look of the photos. This is also very true of the Nikon Z7. The Z7 offers the size and weight of the Leica but as a tool does everything and does it outstandingly. I have an adapter to use my Leica lenses and also have Zeiss lenses for my Nikons. You can set the camera to be as simple as you wish or go completely manual and change any possible parameter to suit your purpose or situation. For some people, the aura and history of owning a Leica is enough but I think that Bresson or Fenninger, if they were alive today, would be using Fujifilms or Nikons.

[@weepz]

Hey, thanks for this with the firmware advice. I just bought an X100 and was on Ver 1.30 now on Ver 2.11

[@amanbahodia]

Hi! Thinking of buying it. Can you create your own film sim recipes in this model?

[@weepz]

@@amanbahodia not that I'm aware of, just comes with the, I believe 4 built-in.

[@amanbahodia]

@@weepz Thanks for quick response 🤓

[@weepz]

@@amanbahodia no worries, I say go for it as a starter camera, if I'm using it a lot this coming year and enjoy it, then I'll start to look at the X100F or eventually the V 👌🏻

[@amanbahodia]

@@weepz Definitely! Thanks for the insight, much appreciated☺

[@jorgevieira3427]

Hi, what metering settings you use on this camera?

[@Jorge-Perez]

I use spot metering just as a reference since I mainly shoot in manual mode, I expose for the highlights and don't worry about the shadows. You can always bring the shadows up, but it's very difficult to bring the highlights down If they are clipped. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share a comment as well! Cheers ✨🙌🏼

[@karim2k]

Well, I'm little surprised that I'm using the exact settings the moment I did buy the camera :)

[@Jorge-Perez]

Haha good to hear! how are those settings working out for you? I think the variety of the settings is relatively limited on this camera, that being said, I still think it's great and it's even better than some modern mediocre cameras. Thanks for watching and for sharing a comment as well! I appreciate it friend 😁

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Does the X100 have auto ISO?

[@Jorge-Perez]

Yes it does! up to 3200 on the auto mode. Hope that helps, thanks for watching! 🙏🏼✨

[@kitens94]

Can u add simulation recepices to x100 ?

[@hi.kingharry]

is there any reason why you use "SOFT" in Sharpness Option?

[@jadur]

Can you charge the camera just plugging the cable into it? Thanks

[@AndyCombes]

Hello. Thank you for this run through. I am thinking of going for the X100s. The only thing is I use the older version of lightroom. Would the raw files from the X100x work with lightroom 5? Thank you

[@chris_wolfcastle]

How long lasts the battery approx?

[@Jorge-Perez]

It depends on the mode. If you shoot with the OVF and disable the back display, then the battery will last a very long time, days or weeks even. If you shoot with the EVF mainly or use the back display a lot for reviewing photos, then I would say less than a full day. I would recommend having a second battery just in case. Hope that helps! thanks for watching and for taking the time to share a comment as well! Cheers 🙌🏼😁

[@LetsMakeGhosts]

Does anyone know if you can set the raw button to a Q menu? You can do this on the X10. Thanks

[@Jorge-Perez]

You cannot with the xpro1 and xe1, so I'm inclined to think that I'll be the same with the x100, I no longer own it so I can't test it myself, curious to hear if anyone else can chime in. Hope that helps, thanks for watching and for taking a moment to comment as well, I appreciate it.

[@LetsMakeGhosts]

@@Jorge-Perez thank you for the response. I had ordered an X100 for cheap when I posted the comment. I now have it. It’s a bit of an adjustment coming from the X-T30 II but I am starting to appreciate it.

[@beaujpatt]

Thanks for this vid Jorge! Very well explained! I was wondering, where did you get your orange soft release button on the fuji x100? I really like the ones with the little concave on-top and orange is my fav colour :) Ps: ill be buying a second hand x100 in the next fews days thanks to your video’s, so thankyou!

[@Jorge-Perez]

Great to hear it was clear and useful! I got the shutter buttons at a store in Tokyo, but the good news is that you can find 3rd party affordable options on amazon, the JJC shutter buttons are pretty decent as well. I will be added some links to my gear page in the next couple days, so stay tuned for that! I'm excited to hear you'll be getting one, curious to hear your thoughts after you've used it for a bit! Thank you very much for watching and sharing a comment as well! Happy Holidays! 🎄✨

[@beaujpatt]

@@Jorge-Perez fantastic! Thanks for the recommendation :) Im excited as well! Ill leave a comment with an update once ive had a deep dive 👍🏼

[@WhoMeKari]

I don’t have the option to do FINE+RAW

[@qhaiaruna]

how you transfer the picture to phone?

[@Jparkss]

You need an sd card reader adapter for your phone or computer.

[@lindsay2140]

question - I'm looking to purchase my first camera (the x100) and I am very new to photography. The seller wrote "In very good condition. There is a small dirt speck when viewing through the EVF, when using the OVF does not show the speck. It of course does not affect the image" I'm confused how what he means - would you be able to explain :(

[@roshb2963]

I cant seem to turn off my flash when im inside but when im outside its not working?????

[@valentinguiala7288]

If the camera I purchase develops Sticky Aperture Blades, does Fujii still support the X100 that they would be able to repair the camera?

[@Jorge-Perez]

This camera is discontinued and official support is no longer provided. It’s not an easy fix, since the shutter is inside the lens and the lens is not removable, so it requires an extensive teardown. You could still potentially find unofficial repair centres, like smaller shops or local repairs, things like that. But not from Fujifilm directly. It would be easier to check before purchasing one, and testing it yourself. Hope that helps, thanks for watching and reaching out, cheers!

[@dunejumper3]

Awaiting on a X100t bargain from eBay. Guessing these will transfer to that too ?

[@Jorge-Perez]

Most of these, yes. There might be some small differences in the wording, or minor additions, but for the most part are the same thing. If you get the camera and there's something that does not translate from this video, then let me know and I'll give you a hand! Thanks for watching and taking the time to share a comment as well! I appreciate it! 🙌🏼✨

[@omiwantv]

Hi Jorge Thankyou for such guide and tell us how to set the camera for the street photography and I'd like to appreciate the results of your shoot, it's great. I know this is gonna be a long comment, but I need to tell it in detail, so you and the other user who have experience in using X100 can help me about what I am dealing with. I am new in photography, this x100 is the first camera that I got. I don't get the camera by intention (buy), I received it from my boss as a tool for me to work. I have a lot of job list, one of its I work as cameraman for the school institution and other companies. I have explore the camera before I found your video I notice two problem: 1. When I change to MF(Manual Focus) the screen gets blurry 2. In MF mode, Whenever I tried to use AFL botton to change the focus, it getting messages error: Turn of the camera and turn on again I don't know if that's problem related with S.A.B (I hope it's not the S.A.B) I hope you can give me an advice Thankyou for your attention Keep up your great work

[@Jorge-Perez]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment as well. I'm not sure I can help, but I'll try: 1. Make sure you update to the firmware. 2. Are you using the original battery? (Some cameras act up when the battery is third party, like Canon for example) 3. I personally don't think it's SAB, since that affect the actual physical blades and not the operation of the camera. 4. If those steps don't help, then perhaps is something internal that needs repairing, at that point is just cheaper to buy another one, honestly. I hope that helps, and thank you for watching and commenting! I appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@omiwantv]

@@Jorge-Perez thankyou for the advice, it means a lot I have check The firmware and it's in 2.11 I couldn't confirm if the camera that I use are using original Fujifilm battery, but the brand in the battery is fujifilm. Overall the auto Focus still oke .. I think I have to learn and explore how to operate the camera

[@user-eq1hc7ny5c]

Thank you Jorge! I recently bought a used X100 in mint condition. I followed your guides in setting it up including the 2015, latest, firmware. However, I can only take good pictures with everything in auto mode. And if I put it in MF mode, it does not work. Photos are always too dark and sometimes black even I used F2.0 with 1/60 second in normal outdoor situation. I wonder my camera have problems and have been thinking about taking it to inspection or repair. Would you mind giving me your suggestions? Thanks xxx

[@BEM_01]

You might have sticky blade problem

[@nyomanambara7711]

I found beat up x100 for $130, do you still recommend it sir? I already had x70. I just wanna try this cheap camera with free lens in it ☺

[@Jorge-Perez]

IF everything works well (the camera is not beat up, broken, damaged, etc) and it does NOT have the SAB issue, then I 100% recommend it. The viewfinder alone makes it worth it for me. I know the x70 also has an aps-c sensor, but the lens on the x100 is 35mm equivalent. If you have watched my previous videos then you know I am an advocate of using a viewfinder instead of a screen, and 35mm instead of 28mm. If all of that sounds good to you, and the camera is not wrecked, then that is one hell of a deal! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment as well! I appreciate it! Keep me posted if you do end up buying it. Cheers! 😁🙌🏼

[@robertbonham1424]

Can you go a little faster

[@oinkooink]

Your voice over's way too loud

[@MisterGrey027]

Is it important to update the firmware to the latest version? I didn't find anything important in the description of all the updates !