Should you buy the FujiFilm x100f in 2024?

[@giuliabrasolin]

the answer is 1000% YES (for me)

[@gohumberto]

I was watching the evolution of the X100 concept from the original over 10 years ago. I delayed, and delayed, and delayed, until the X100V. I always knew the concept was a perfect fit for me but it was the weather-sealing that finally made me press the "Buy" button on the V. The new sharper lens was a bonus. It was clear from the outset that Fuji was making modern classics with this camera line. I got mine for retail price, before the buzz set in. I haven't regretted buying it. In fact, at my club's regular photo competitions, I realised that all my recent entries were taken on the Fuji (not my Canon cameras). Part of that is because I always carry it (Peak Design 3Litre Sling ... perfect day bag) but also that the hype around the beautiful images is real. I just dial-in a slightly modified "Classic Neg" recipe and everything just looks amazing. I can't get the same look using Photoshop on a RAW image no matter how I try. I know there will be a Mk6 soon, probably 40Mp, possibly stabilised, but it's irrelevant for me. The only way I'd consider replacing it is if they do a Full-frame version. Don't get me wrong. If I were shooting a wedding then I'm taking 2 Canon bodies and some L lenses. The Fuji would be great though, to hand to a 2nd shooter, to get some candid/informal shots. I've been shooting "Street" for 40 years (30 years before anyone called it "Street Photography") and the Fuji is the very best tool I've owned for that (superseding my 35mm Olympus XA2 and Pentax ME Super + 50mm). Nothing makes better urban Street images than these Fuji. Just buy one. I doubt you'll lose money if you don't like it and sell it.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Really interesting to read! Are you tempted with the new version now that it’s been announced? 👀

[@richarddutchholland4780]

My X100f was stolen just over a year ago, now I’m waiting for the new version supposedly being announced in February……

[@paulojaime5425]

agree! my x100f also was submerged in salt water last weekend and now its not working at all. thinking of getting x100v or just wait for the newer x100 series on feb

[@itsmahdisadeghi]

That was a great video! I also like your style and your vibe overall. You got yourself a new subscriber sir!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you very much, great to have you onboard 🫡

[@KeMad00]

More importantly than the camera review... the camera that you shot this video with is crisp and the editing/color grading is on point. I like the atmosphere that you created here. What camera you used to shoot this?

[@gabrielbailey802]

haha I would argue that it's slightly less important! but it's a Canon R5, shot in log and then colour graded

[@RobertWilson-p5u]

I just bought an F. It was expensive but not nearly as bad as the current version, the vi, which doesn't even include a charger. And of course the V was out of the question. I am really looking forward to hitting the streets with this camera. I like the manual controls -- they remind me of my Olympus OM-2. I like the compactness, and I love that it has a silent shutter. Can't wait to try it out. I don't think I'll be disappointed.

[@johnle5941]

hi! im looking to purchase one as well. how much did you buy it for?

[@RobertWilson-p5u]

@@johnle5941 I bought it from MPB for $1119 excluding tax. It was listed as Like New with original packaging, manual, battery, charger, strap, etc. They had two others, the cheaper of the two about $984. KEH also had some in a range of conditions and prices.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Nice! I hope you enjoy, it's still a great camera!

[@BatakGemblung]

Totally agree with metering on the x100f, i ended up using manual and fixed iso. I bought mine used for $400...3 years a go before the influencer euphoria.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Fixed ISO and manual seems like the way to go!

[@Matt-tf1by]

This is something I’m really struggling with on mine. I’ve found that the spot metering and exposure lock works well but it is a bit tricky to do in some situations. How do you find fixed ISO and manual shutter to work for you? I think this specific issue could warrant a video all on its own 😂

[@janzelhill7234]

Love the color grading on this video. Hope you could do a vid or lut for this. Thanks!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, I appreciate that! will do a colour tutorial when I feel like I've really nailed down my style

[@richardwells1709]

I bought mine secondhand 4 years ago The feature that often gets overlooked is the ability of the flash with leaf shutter works brilliantly. I agree the automatic aperture exposure can be annoying at times. Still have no plans to sell it as there is nothing else that has all the features and looks out there Would not spend £1700 on the latest model as I don’t think the still images would be significantly better

[@gabrielbailey802]

Have to say I don't use flash that often, but recently have been seeing some really cool stuff created with flashguns and I'm tempted to jump right in!

[@LunchNotDelicious]

Interestingly I bought one X100 in 2023 for my first camera at around 150 GBP considering exchange rate with Chinese Renminbi. Later that year I switched to film photograpy and found out that the OG X100 can be treated as one highly digitalized film rangefinder with CMOS since I'm using it the old way: center focus on OVF only and running on fixed ISO setting. Despite its notoriously bad auto focus plus little manual focus assist I still think this is a real bargain considering this camera is very helpful for a beginnner to get the essence of photograpy.

[@gabrielbailey802]

100%!! Great decision to buy it at that price point! Hope you enjoy taking photos with it for many years

[@true_niko]

amazing video Gabriel! Liked how you presented the camera and the overall style of the video. I also have the x100f and I love it. Perfect camera for my personal shootings, vacations etc. Greetings from Germany! 😀

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, very kind of you to say! Glad you’re enjoying the Fujifilm as well, hoping mine lasts as long as possible 😅

[@nicolasfilsdejean]

Excellent video, spot on and very enjoyable presentation. Subed ❤

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@AllieOnPointe]

Loooved my x100f. It’s what got me into Fuifilm ❤

[@GapBahnDirk]

I still have my X100F, purchased in 2017. I had it serviced by Fuji one year ago as there was mould on the sensor! A great camera.

[@gabrielbailey802]

damn! I didn't even know that could happen!

[@PAPErCUTii]

Hi @GapBahnDirk, how did that happen? Is it becos of where you stay, humidity? Or used it in a rainy day? I would like to know more, I’m about to moved to Hong Kong and wanting to get myself a X100F and I’m worried of the humidity over there, seems like a lot of people who stay there do own a specific box for storing photography gears wondering if that’s a must. everyone who owned x100F or upward, would you risk using it at rainy day? (Not actually under the rain if you know what I mean, like hide it inside your jacket etc)

[@GapBahnDirk]

@@PAPErCUTii I live in Bangkok, but the camera was never exposed to rain. It was stored in a bedroom where the aircon is on at night, but it gets quite hot a humid during the day. I think that the mould was a result of the humidity. now I keep the camera in a plastic box with some desiccant and all is well so far.

[@PAPErCUTii]

@@GapBahnDirk thanks for getting back to me, I guess I will do the same as you then.

[@patrickkane753]

I am keeping my x100f! Thanks for your charming video.

[@gabrielbailey802]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@theblackmanarmedwithacamera]

I ACTUALLY HAD THE S AND SOLD IT TO GET ONE AFTER IT... THAT EXCEPTS THE SAME BIG FUJI BATTERIES AS OTHER CAMERAS SUCH AS THE XPRO AND XT CAMERAS. I JUST PURCHASED THE F COUPLE DAYS AGO AND I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT FROM JAPAN!! I LOVED MY X100S...SO THE X100F SHOULD BE VERY SIMILAR LIKE I'VE BEEN USING IT FOREVER!!! I DIG THE VIDEO! 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@gabrielbailey802]

good luck with the purchase! it's an excellent camera so I'm sure you'll love it!

[@rogerbrooksfilms]

Great overview, many good points. I honestly don't believe that the V has enough benefits when compared to the F, and therefore in my opinion the F has more than enough to offer.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you! and yes, 100% agree!

[@munrana]

You're a natural! All the best for future 🎉

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you very much!

[@robertoposa1120]

I have it since a few years and have no issues at all - btw in 2024 you will pay even more 😀best cameras ever made

[@gabrielbailey802]

Probably the only camera to increase in value over the time I’ve owned it!

[@sonarspaces]

love your video color grading bro, mind for tutorial or any lut available?

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, very kind! I’m still learning and piecing together how to do things, but as soon as I feel like I’m proficient I’ll make a video on it!

[@-_ch40s_]

I bought the VI....after selling the V a while ago, because my kids where too fast for it. But there is no other option to the x100, so I hoped the VI will be as fast as the XH2...and it seems to be. So I rebuy me into x100 :-)

[@gabrielbailey802]

Welcome back to the x100 line 🫡 hope the x100Vi fulfills your needs!

[@anissawwart]

Bought mine yesterday!

[@gabrielbailey802]

have fun! it's an awesome camera!

[@jackz9730]

Hi there! Will you please share all your film simulation settings with us? Thanks for the video, interesting.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Hey! I just use classic chrome and then tweak it in Lightroom. Have a look at my latest video, it has some before and after shots comparing the edit!

[@jackz9730]

@@gabrielbailey802Alright, thanks! Have you tried tweaking the settings for the classic chrome simulation to look even more like how you would usually edit your photos?

[@kadirgold]

Nice video. And great colours too

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you very much!

[@rogerbrooksfilms]

Yes, you should!

[@marcolaw924]

Wt recipe are you using the color looks nice

[@LuisUrzuaArenas]

Same question here!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Good question! I always shoot classic chrome. Majority of these will be RAW images that I’ve tweaked. I always shoot JPEG + RAW and will used the JPEG if I like it enough

[@ngocminhnguyen449]

Love your example images, do you slightly edit them or just straight out from the camera

[@gabrielbailey802]

these images are classic chrome and tweaked a bit, a lot more of my recent stuff is SOC!

[@blackframes5658]

Should i buy a second hand x100f or the new xm5 ?

[@Jordan-dh9it]

Bro Recipes what recipe do you use I’m trying to find some and it’s really difficult

[@gabrielbailey802]

I love classic chrome, but also have tried some from FujiXWeekly!

[@GOekks]

I got the x100t in 2024

[@gabrielbailey802]

A good decision I reckon!

[@adanchagolla8685]

What camera are u using to record this video men? Thanks

[@gabrielbailey802]

Canon R5

[@paulatkins4968]

great video, cheers

[@gabrielbailey802]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@djvalentin]

Great video , I juts purchased a X100S at 540 dollars here in USA they are super overpriced , what is your opinion of this camera? Thanks!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Damn, I had the x100s too back in the day! It's still a great camera, main difference I think is autofocus, but you'll love shooting with it I'm sure

[@adelemale9562]

Is it possible for the analog camera use for take a video?

[@gabrielbailey802]

This one is a digital camera and it can take video! However there’s no stabilisation at all and the video quality is mediocre

[@Vartan297]

Cheapest on MPB now is £900 plus.

[@gabrielbailey802]

it's crazy!

[@Zainphotography]

I got all first X100 cameras at this time and X100F is my least favourite and hardly gets used. You want to get a sweet spot, get X100T or FinePix X100.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Interesting! Why is it your least favourite?

[@tubeMonger]

What camera did you use to record the video?

[@gabrielbailey802]

this one was shot on a Canon R5!

[@murdoc7887]

which cam used to record video

[@gabrielbailey802]

This was Canon R5!

[@playalle1]

no. The price is simply too inflated.. I paid around 600 usd for a lightly used one with 2 year warrenty and a leather case back in 2018. Now they're closer to 1600 usd in my country....

[@gabrielbailey802]

ouch! 1600 is a lot

[@martingreenberg870]

@@gabrielbailey802 Way, way, way too much. There are so many other used bodies one may purchase that are less expensive and at least equally performant. Others may ask what they want for their gear. There are FOMO and greater fool buyers. B Franklin wrote a fool and their money are quickly separated. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@alex.mathioudakis]

Out of curiosity, how long ago did you buy it from mpb? The cheapest x100f there right now is €849. Lovely camera btw, I used to own the x100s, and selling it was not a wise decision on my part

[@gabrielbailey802]

Oooof! I bought it about 6 months ago. My copy was rated as ‘well used’ and has some really deep scratches on the body. I’d recommend keeping an eye out, they pop up quite regularly for below 500 as long as you can accept scratches marks and scuffs!

[@alex.mathioudakis]

@@gabrielbailey802 I appreciate the reply. I'm with you, I don't mind scratches and bumps if it means I'm getting a bargain! As an added bonus, one is more relaxed about using such a camera, no need to worry about marks or anything if it is already there

[@alex.mathioudakis]

@@gabrielbailey802 just checked, a well used example right now on mpb goes for €849, the Fuji prices remain absolutely crazy....

[@BairdVisuals]

Eyes bulged at hearing you got it for less than £500! All I can see now are ones that are £850 😭

[@farmi86]

i got one in 2024 for 620 EUR (530 £) and couldn’t believe it 🫢 but here in germany you easily get a copy for about 650-680 £

[@gabrielbailey802]

Yeah the inflated prices right now are difficult to stomach. I remember turning down a X100S someone offered to me for £250 a few years ago

[@archstanton1628]

450 quid is dirt cheap for an F

[@keysandbees]

Yeah it's insane that a new version comes out and somehow this one gets even more expensive

[@gabrielbailey802]

I feel very fortunate right now!

[@robertoposa1120]

None of your issues with mine

[@gabrielbailey802]

Nice, enjoy the camera!

[@juliangiambelluca8809]

They're £900 now :(

[@gabrielbailey802]

I know, pretty crazy! and also a shame that more people can't experience the camera!

[@gumgum8121]

I'm selling mine rn haha

[@gabrielbailey802]

Haha no way! How much are you hoping to get for it? 👀

[@Red-xz1gk]

No!