Is the Fujifilm WCL-X100ii Worth It?

[@post_velum]

Best complete review of the wide conversion lens that I have watched (and I have watched many!). Your photos are beautiful and very inspiring, thanks for taking us to this charming spot 😊.

[@EddyMaynard]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate you taking the time to say that 😌

[@meggalexis22]

Thanks for being honest and so thorough with your review! I haven't seen anyone else mention the flash being blocked. Love your production too and photos!

[@EddyMaynard]

Thanks very much!! 😌😌

[@geofftonks8960]

Enjoyed this. Will look at some more of your production. Well done.

[@EddyMaynard]

thanks very much! I appreciate that :)

[@juleshorse9056]

Excellent review. Just bought my first X100 and this WCL is tempting. Also, Port Mulgrave is a great place for such a review (not that I have ever been there).

[@EddyMaynard]

Thank you! The more time goes on the more I love the WCL, i just wish it was a little smaller! Definitely check out port mulgrave the summer if you can! Cool little spot

[@hectorrios8530]

You got some great shots here and I really do dig the bigger field of view! Looking forward to your next video!

[@EddyMaynard]

Thanks very much!

[@lofiplays_live]

Just found your channel and its amazing! You really capture the feeling you get while using this camera in an very comforting way! It really inspires me to take my own x100v out and shoot some photos!

[@EddyMaynard]

Thank you so much! That means a lot, enjoy the x100 😌

[@Rexyspride]

Dude, I'm loving this series of videos exploring random locations (and this really is a random location!). I can't wait to see more of your adventures. I like your no-nonsense approach to your videos. It's super refreshing. I've been contemplating the WCL too but the price puts me off slightly. I like your thoughts on the power in the restriction of the fixed lens. I hate choice! I'm often crippled by it. Keep up the awesome work!

[@EddyMaynard]

Thanks very much! I appreciate that :) While I do enjoy using the WCL overall I think it does stifle creativity too much. I guess it depends what approach you want to take with it. Hopefully one day it will come down in price to make it an easier choice for everyone!

[@s2kologist]

What a cool place. Great pics.

[@EddyMaynard]

Thank you!

[@stevie693]

Wow well done Eddy

[@EddyMaynard]

Thank you!

[@Arman-o5r4b]

Wow! What film recipe did you use for these photos?

[@silkfatblues]

great shots, got the wide lens too and love it... cheers

[@EddyMaynard]

thanks for checking out the video!

[@marcusineson]

Thanks Eddy, this is my coast too and I haven't explored it enough. Port Mulgrave id definitely on my list for visiting this year. Nice review Ive been tempted to pick one of these up but I think I might stick with my 16mm on the XT3 for wider stuff although thats more kit to carry. Lovely images.

[@EddyMaynard]

Thanks very much! Would definitely reccommend it on a nice dry day :) If you have a 16mm already I’d probably just stick with that

[@ECDPhotography]

Love your honesty

[@EddyMaynard]

thanks so much!!

[@selishots]

Great video! I can't see myself spending on this over just using an interchangeable lens camera

[@EddyMaynard]

Thanks! It’s fun but very pricy for what it is

[@YannickVanAertselaer]

Eddy, my man, how are these photo's edited? They look fire!

[@HypertronicTeddy]

hows the set up with lens like? filter and the converter or converter and then a filter?

[@EddyMaynard]

converter first, and then filters screw onto the converter :)

[@thecaptainnoah]

What about the lens hood ? Mine doesn’t fit on the threads …

[@rizas3006]

as always, amazing video! May I ask if those are SOOC using your Point & Shoot film recipe? or edited RAW? thanks!

[@EddyMaynard]

thanks very much! these are edited RAW, Classic Negative as the base :)

[@RoddersAKADahDit]

Have the WCL II also. I prefer the 28mm FOV and use the OVF. The guideline square is gone, yes, but there are corner markers as you show in your comparison images to assist framing. Your observations on the flash performance is spot on - the only downside imho. I accept the slightly greater bulk and even think it adds to the camera's beauty.

[@EddyMaynard]

do you know if the corner markers are accurate? I was assuming it was just a rough guide, whereas ive found the box in normal 35mm mode to be very accurate (minus the parallax effect)

[@ryansnz]

Dude... These shots are beautiful! (found you through the fuji reddit group). Did you make the preset for these shots? The colors are stunning. I've been editing JPGs but these make me want to edit the raw files.

[@EddyMaynard]

Thank you! I did yeah, it’s based off my Point and Shoot recipe (check my other videos) but just using the extra latitude of the raw files for a bit of extra dynamic range and stuff. I plan on doing an editing walkthrough on these at some point in the future :)

[@jasminelaverick5423]

Great video!

[@EddyMaynard]

Thank you!! 😌

[@mannyquinn5841]

It's not about needing it. It's about HAVING it for that once in a while occasion, when to include that extra wide length to grab and feel the context will give you a satisfaction to have it added to your camera. Yeah, being hundreds of miles away on a trip where you'll be cussing yourself for not having thought to buy that little protruding add on before leaving home, is a waste. That non caught price will live in your mind for years to come.

Mind sharing your film sim for this?

[@EddyMaynard]

Hi mate! I edited the raw files here, but the edits were based on my point and shoot recipe (Eddys point and shoot), i used classic negative as a base in lightroom, kept the warm white balance shift, and just used the HSL sliders in lightroom to fine tune the colours a bit. Hope this helps!

@@EddyMaynard thanks Eddy! Do you have that “point and shoot” recipe published somewhere?

[@TheALTDs]

I just wanna know the film simulation. The color is beautiful

[@EddyMaynard]

Classic negative 😊

[@EddyMaynard]

And thank you!

[@malcomjhy]

Go find A x70. You’ll be happy with the 28mm on it 🎉