WHY I AM SELLING THE X100V AFTER 1 YEAR (a film photographer's perspective)

[@KarinMajoka]

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[@noc838]

what camera strap is that on the leica @1:46 please?

[@jerryeisner1]

Thanks so much Karin📸

[@alexgimagery]

The sentence that stuck with me most is then one where you said that by using the auto-focus most of the time you felt the machine took control of your images. Perfectly stated. Great video!

[@jeffreygibbs]

I really enjoyed your sense of humour with this video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@PhilMakesThings]

I had an X100V for just under a year but that fixed lens was the deal breaker in the end. Sold it and bought an X-T5 and we’re very happy together.

[@GastonShutters]

I feel you here. I own it, as well as Leicas M, Q and Sonys. It’s a lovely camera but my other cameras are seeing more light these days. The APSC 24mp format does not cut for me anymore neither. As being bound one lens, smaller sensor and 24mp makes cropping a challenge for large format printing which is what I’ve been doing a lot lately.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thanks for your comment Gaston, I appreciate it! Interesting to read that the resolution of 24mp was also a limitation for you. Do you crop your images a lot? And what sizes do you usually print? Coming from 35mm film, a 24mp digital sensor felt like more than enough for me - but I usually don't crop my images and don't print much larger than A3 size.

[@hellolau]

Well said 👍

[@GastonShutters]

@@KarinMajoka24x36. I suffer from Pixel Peeping dissorder 😂. Yeah for most case, 24mp apsc can be good but it all depends on the crops. I’m working on a deco architecture project and walking around with a 35mm and wanting to isolate a detail at 75mm equivalent can take a big toll on resolution. With 60MP I’m happier with the image quality. I love Fuji colors so much that I was thinking to get a Fuji XT5 but I sold all my Fuji glass when I parted ways with my XT4 so Sony A7Rv and Leica M11 is what i’m shooting daily. Also the AF on the Fuji is sluggish, camera heats up quick and battery is average. But I still love it and won’t sell it 🙃

[@doozledumbler5393]

Would you like it better if it was 26MP?

[@Swingkid14]

I've printed and sold plenty of 24x36inch and bigger prints shot with my XT2. Even on my 16mp XE1. From galleries to private collections, album covers, book covers and magazine spreads. No one has ever looked at the prints up close and complained. I sold prints to both Leica and medium format photographers. Pixelpeeping is simply pointless if you print which I do all the time. I want to see the full image, not the not so sharp corners. I've also done perfect A3 prints with my 1-inch old Sony rx100 . I'm actually very happy with the APS-C prints after I switched 7 yeaes ago coming from years of Canon Fullframe

[@hooked4lifeca]

I definitely understand the manual focus issue, as being an old film guy, it bugs me as well. The OVF may not have manual linkage to the lens, but I don't buy the argument that it isn't a real OVF experience, as it's the framing and composition of an OVF that matters most. We have the EVF and the corner pop-up for manual focusing. About batteries and cards, well that's digital photography and nothing to do with the X100V. So I have a solution for you. Buy an X-Pro3 (or the 4 when it comes out) and a Voigtländer X-Mount 23mm f1.2 Nokton as it is fully manual with the electronic contacts necessary to communicate fully with the camera. With these X-Mount Voigtländers we get manual focusing rings with distance and depth of field scales. The 27mm f2 Ultron is my choice for street photography as it's so small and light. I have the 23mm, 27mm and 35mm versions on order for my X-Pro3. Once I have some time on them, I'll be posting videos on them.

[@bencompson]

I got my X100v for a trip to Italy. Was tired of carrying a big Nikon D750 with a big f2.8 lens. The Fuji was a dream to carry. The styling of the camera is exceptional. It is simply gorgeous. It is almost like a fashion accessory. I found the image quality to be excellent. I got a lot of great images. At the same time I became very much aware of the limitations of a single fixed focal length. There were a lot of shots that presented themselves but not taken for that reason. I sold the camera shortly after my trip. If I had not needed the money to get something to replace it with I would have loved to have kept it. It is fully capable of being a camera one owns and uses his entire life. At times I regret selling it but the gear I now have is more versatile.

[@christophsauer2857]

so what is your actual gear, may I ask?

[@caseylafran3028]

Best review of the Fuji currently. Finally, someone talking about the stuff that matters...and with some legit photos.

[@ccbphoto]

I’ve owned the X100 F and V. I liked them both but have moved onto the Leica Q3….this is true love. Good luck with your M10!

[@KarinMajoka]

Thanks for sharing! Really interesting indeed, what made you switch from Fuji to the Q? I have tried the Leica Q of a friend for a weekend once. I really enjoyed it, but somehow it was not love for me, the M felt more at home.

[@ccbphoto]

Full Frame…. The 28mm lens has been hard to get used to, but I’ve adjusted. Like you, I try to process or even crop as little as possible. Though I rarely use it, there’s a cropping thing in the view finder. I always shoot RAW which saves the entire file regardless of the cropped view finder image. Like you, I’ve shot manually (yet with autofocus) for years. But since the Leica is much slower than my Sony’s, I’m using aperture mode while on the street….but this can create more time in post…. Still, I’m in love with the Q3. View finder thing=it gives 35mm crop lines

[@segzeeman7356]

@@ccbphoto I will never understand why people want to overpay for a Leica Qx over a Fuji X100, bc for all intents and purposes the Q’s are not objectively better, just much more expensive. The power of Leica lust.

[@ccbphoto]

@@segzeeman7356 As photographers we all know that it isn't the camera that takes the photos.... They're just tools and after owning the X's I find the Q3 much better.

[@anthonymiller8979]

I went through the same thing. 40+ years of film and wanted to go digital which fit my retirement budget better. Tried the X100F and enjoyed it but was too different than my M3 and M4. Sold it, did film another year and gave it a second try with the older X100T. Again decided not rangefinder enough and bought a friends Leica M8. Liked it so much I quickly found a replaced sensor M9 and sold the M8. Now I have added a Monochrom and could not be happier with the switch. Rather than shoot film once a month, I shoot one or two times a week with the digital Leicas and get to use all my favorite M lenses.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you for sharing your journey, really happy to hear you found a system that works for you. The old Leica M cameras are beautiful, I tried the M8 for a brief while. Sadly the camera was not for me (mainly because I was missing a physical ISO dial, the shutter was a bit too loud for my taste and overall it felt a bit so clunky and old) but I loved the results from the CCD sensor.

[@ebreevephoto]

I am so glad you made this video. Many of the things you brought up in your video is exactly why I too sold the x100V and well and also I ended up getting a Leica M10P to go with my M6 as well. But one thing that also put me off of the x100v was it had too many functions it could be overwhelming at times. Leica pure and simple.

[@martingreenberg870]

Options are there to use or not. Don’t need or want the options? Ignore them. Many photographers ignore all the video functions on their cameras and so can you. Life is about choice. One reason we purchase a particular camera is because of the functions they provide, or in your case, what they don’t provide. I’m glad you found that you appreciate the purity and simplicity Leica provides. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@tpawlicki]

I'm not even a film photographer but you make some great points about the X100V. Since I shoot on digital I don't like the idea of a camera computer getting in the way of my "art". I switched to manual lenses on digital a decade ago and now that Leica M10 prices are reasonable I've switched almost all of my photography over to that system. Can't wait to hear more about your M10 experiences.

[@WesleyVerhoevePhotography]

I did not care for this camera (well, the f) for about the first two years, then something switched and it became my favorite digital camera ever

[@stephenlumsden280]

I had a Canonet ql17 about 20 years ago and always fantasized about a fixed lens digital rangefinder, got the x100 when it came out. It took good pictures but awkward, mostly for the reasons you described. Sold it on and back to using my contax ii with a 35mm lens. Not quite a leica, but gets me what i want

[@jmtphotographymedia]

The manual focus is the difference between the Xpro and X100 cameras. You can purchase and adapt manual lenses for the Xpro series.

[@dekesask]

I think the 100v is a lovely little camera, I love shooting with the X-pro3. I am one of the weirdos who love the screen flipped in and almost never used. Minimizes chimping and really keeps you in the shooting moment, optical view finder and just go go go. Another good vid, love the black and white only discipline.

[@jimmason8502]

I'm an XPro3 shooter myself and I agree 100% with everything you said.

[@krolldavid]

Thank you for your video. I broke up with mine for similar reasons and also switched to the M10 about a year ago. I’m happy I did. I would not want to go back. The only thing is that it’s hard to give it to other people to take a photo, just like with film cameras as you mentioned.

[@djduffy1000]

Totally agree with you. I come from a film background and learnt Photography with film using large format 5 x 4 cameras, a lot of medium format cameras and God knows how much 35mm films I shot. When I eventually gave up using film for professional work because it just made sense I got rid of a whole lot of my kit and went with the Canon 5 d and really liked it. Handling that camera was just like the EOS 1N FILM CAMERA I was using. I semi retired from pro photo work and didn`t want to carry so much kit around and went with Fuji x100v and the Prox 1 I just could not get on with them many of the reasons you pointed out. I did not want to go back to film even though I love it. It was the inconvenience and money so now I am using the Leica M9 and Leica Q, i HAVE ONE FILM CAMERA, that I use from time to time which I love the Canon F1n with a 50mm f1.4 and a 28mm f2 very basic camera but feels so good. Happy photography.

[@filterfreephotography]

I agree that the manual focus is not a pleasing experience. Despite not getting used in quite a few months, I still enjoy my X100F. However, I love my M11 much more. I seem to pick up either my M11 or Nikon D700 before using my X100F.

[@tuisitala9068]

I had a X100S but was very disappointed with the light weight. My favourite camera now is a 1956 Konica IIA at 700g! You have to go with what turns you on.

[@innstikk]

I have the Konica IIIA, and I am surprised each time I pick it up of it's density. Love the 1:1 viewfinder of the IIIA. Focusing with both eyes open is a delight. When I pick up my Kowa Six (although being heavier) I have the opposite feeling.

[@Gj_frames]

Matche made in heaven! I'ven using a Leica M10 for the past 2 years and LOVE the way you handle it! I've tried a Leica SL2 and a GFX 50SII as competitors to the M10. Both of them are better on paper, but non of them could compete with the M10. A month ago I switched to the Hasselblad X1DII, but 3 weeks later I managed to switch back and got a M10P. Spec are not everything, the M10 is so unique and special, no other camera can compete with that way of taking photos. During this whole video I thought I should write a comment about you getting a M10, but at the end I realized I didn't needed to. Great choice! :)

[@gregpantelides1355]

I'm right there with you Karin on the lack an enjoyable and precise manually focusing experience on the X100V. I have an M6 and will most likely be picking up an M10 when finances allow. :-). You're right, Sometimes love isn't enough ;-). Stay strong and don't settle :-P

[@KarinMajoka]

Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it a lot! It's such a bummer because I really really wanted the X100V to work out. I am glad I made the switch to the M10 though, even though I sometimes wish it would be as slim and lightweight as the Fuji. ;)

[@cggg490]

I went from the XT-1 to XT3 and then XT4 before I went to Leica. Had a bunch of lenses. My favorite was a 0.95 cheap and an extremely heavy manual focus lens. But still did not like the images it gave. Now shoot Leica MP film and an M10-P only. Selling an M9. Fuji just didn’t cut it for me.

[@jonnybgoodsilver741]

if you want to sustain that analogue feel and control try an older/used xt-2 for a fraction of the price of the overhyped x100v with vintage lenses, the knobs behaving like an analogue camera and the superb viewfinder on those older models just feels awesome. some analogue buffs like me even prefer the sensor on those earlier xt-t models over the newer sensors. however i suggest sticking to the premium line, not the xt20 or xt30 but the xt-2 or xt-3. only there you have 2 dedicated dials for exposure time and iso

[@ianroe1076]

This is exactly why I switched from Fuji to Leica M digital. I was using an X-T4, so I have no idea if I would have preferred the optical viewfinder of the X-Pro. I think the X-Pro would have been close with a third party manual focus lens, but I still wanted the proper rangefinder focusing system which doesn't have an equivalent on the market. I've now had an M Typ 240 for a month and it's my go-to for digital. I don't think I can sell the Fuji equipment just yet because it's much more versatile (I do video once in a very blue moon) but it is much less fun for photography.

[@kalenderquantentunnel9411]

I can relate to about every word you said. I'm also shooting film and digital with the Leica (M4/IIIf) and a X100V. Shooting film is great and using digital bores me to death but the pictures speak for themself and this is where digital often wins for me. It's much more easy to get a good shot under circumstances where you would be hard pressed to get any kind of decent shot on film. For Fuji and me there will be no breakup any time soon. I use the strong points for my advantage and work around the weaknesses. One strongpoint for me is autofocus. But you have to get used how it works, until it gets second nature to operate it. And I got rid of all third-party batteries. With Fuji W126s-batteries, batterylife becomes a lot more predictable and thus planning ahead easier. I usually have one spare-battery in my pocket and that's it. I do not love the Fuji as I also do not love a phone or a toaster but it is a well working instrument that will get the pictures and is beautiful to look at. Side by side to the Leica M4 you will notice that the colour of the chrome on the X100V even matches the hue of Leicas darker (Leica IIIf to M4 ar a bit darker grey compared to later chromed Leicas), greyish chrome and its outlines also resemble the Leica quite well. The Fuji to me looks just like a younger Sister to the Leica M4 and I do not think this is just coincidence but was Fuji's intention.

[@peterebel7899]

Take an M-mount lens on any mirrorless body of preference. This works great for me im pre focus work. I am very happy with digital work flow, I barely ever run out of cards these days (I always did with film)

[@carlseibert9015]

The crazy thing here is that the images you showed from the X100V absolutely rocked! As in some of the nicest I've seen on your channel. I assume that you weren't simultaneously shooting video on those days. That could have been part of it.. The freedom to shoot hundreds or thousands of frames in a day is a thing too. When I shot only film. (for a very long time) I found that sometimes I would shoot 2 1/4 and 35mm on the same assignment. As much as I wished otherwise, very often, the 35 pictures were better. Nowadays I sometimes shoot film and digital and the same thing happens. For me shooting more frames tends to equal trying harder, apparently. I guess I'm polyamourous. I can't seem to stay away from my X100F, even though I spend much more time with the Leicas. (M10R and 246). Maybe I need rangefinder-coupled therapy. Oooff. Sorry. .... Actually, full confession: there are an M6 and M2 was well. They have been with me since the 80s and 70s, respectively. Yeah, therapy might be a good idea. Great work!

[@drobin333]

Just started following you. Really enjoy your videos. Your quirkyness(in a good way) adds a special touch, adding much personality. Following you from Los Angeles, CA, U.S.

[@iaredatsun]

TLDR. Fuji x100 series are not made for manual focus. It's not really surprising is it? All compact digital cameras are focus by wire - they are built for AF with an electronic servo-manual focus feature added. It's never going to be the same as a manual focus lens.

[@citizenwolf8720]

I agree on the manual focus, but it's not a dealbreaker for me. What's more important for me is the lack of IBIS for low-light photos. Also the lens is still a bit off for my taste. For a fixed prime lens I expected better. That said, it's still the camera I use everyday.

[@yohan2437]

I never heard of 'off' as a technical term to describe a lens.

[@FritzPhoto]

Maybe try out a M9. I have the M9 and the M10. The M9 is still my preferred camera when it comes to feeling. It feels old, is slow and all manual while the M10 feels proper digital

[@CrispyFrenFry]

Great video about the need for each of us to really assess how much we value particular types of workflows and experiences. I personally enjoy shooting with both digital and film cameras but completely understand the OP’s sentiments about added layers of responsibilities digital workflows require. I personally believe film features a similar number of complexities but ultimately the processes we enjoy most feel the most seamless. So, if digital feels easier to use, it is; and the same is true for film cameras.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you for your comment, I truly appreciate it! I guess it all comes down to what aspects matter to you. I see myself more as an "experience" rather than "results" photographer who values the workflow over the final photo. Of course it's nice to have a great photo as an outcome, but the journey and experience of taking the photo somehow matters more to me than the final result. Therefore I want to have a tool that lets me enjoy this experiences as much as possible.

[@CrispyFrenFry]

@@KarinMajoka I could not agree more. I am very new to photography but quickly fell in love with this hobby earlier in 2023. Thanks to creatives like you who share your experiences and opinions I have learned a great deal within a reasonable amount of time. If only my photographic skills could scale with this added knowledge! Alas, photography is personally fulfilling and thrilling regardless of whether anyone will ever get to see my frames.

[@jamesbarron5590]

Thank you for your video. This is my first time on your channel and I appreciate you sharing your perspective. I own Sony and Fujifilm cameras and have used them for paid work but still learning. I have never used a rangefinder before and although I prefer the design over more dslr styling it kind of sounds exhausting. I have used some manual focus lenses but they are not my go to lenses. Listening to your dislikes reminds me how much I still do not know about photography. I got into Fujifilm trying to buy the x100v and ended up with an x-e4 and the x-pro3. I quite enjoy being able to switch focal lengths so even if I would’ve been able to find an x100v at retail price, I would have to have another Fujifilm to experience different focal lengths. Your breakup with the x100v stays true to a divorce, could be very expensive (lead you to a Leica)😊. I have never used a Leica and I do think they are beautiful looking cameras but I guess I haven’t gotten to the point where I feel the need to trade what I have for a Leica.

[@DavidMBanes]

As someone that used to shoot film, 40 years ago, who is getting back into (digital) photography your story resonates with me. I too have been having these same issues with digital, the battery life, memory cards and lack of stops on the focus ring of lenses (I went with Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GX880 as my everyday). A Leica M10 is outside my budget but I have, after just six months, started looking for an 'analog digital' body/lens to replace the Olympus. Did you short list anything else before deciding on the Leica?

[@sierragold]

I've owned many Fuji cameras (X100S, XT-3, X-PRO 2).... currently have the Fuji GFX 50R which I absolutely love. I've always found the Fuji's AF to be on the slow side-- instead, I always used the manual focus with focus peaking, problem solved.

[@bodythetan]

I sold my x100v and picked up an M10-p. Much happier. OVF and real manual focus is pure joy

[@WhoIsSerafin]

It’s over a year with mine and I love it more all the time. I’ve invested in the 28mm and 50mm lenses for also. The 28mm to my surprise pretty much stays on in it.

[@KarinMajoka]

I did not have the chance to try any of the converter lenses unfortunately. Make something worth trying in the future, in case I ever stumble upon an X100 again.

[@AmbercoolPhotography]

Seems like a legit breakup. Gaslight, breakup, and then gaslight again.

[@photoautomax]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your photos too! I was wondering, as a fellow glasses wearer, how you find using the viewfinder on film cameras? I’m struggling to see the full frame through viewfinders when I have my glasses on - and I don’t want to have to wear contacts every time I shoot film! Any advice?! Thanks!

[@ajwk]

I had the same experience as you. I never liked my x100t for pretty much the same reasons as you describe, and at last got rid of it. My M10, however is a real pleasure to use (along with the M6) :-)

[@fohx]

This was thoroughly enjoyable to watch, and I was laughing the whole way through! You're very good at telling a story xx

[@kevinhicks1999]

Superb video. And it addresses all the key points of where I am now currently at. The X100V is a stunning camera but THE one area which lets it down is the manual focus. The ring even tightens if you don’t use it enough. In the last couple of weeks I’ve too been looking at the M10 plus Summilux-M 35 1.4 as I think it will provide a more simple photography experience. I need to try and rent one for a bit as the prices are crazy high.

[@myoung48281]

The faux rangefinders don't work for some people that have used film Leica's, Canon P's , and others. I got rid of my xpro 1 same reason. Honestly, I'm not that crazy about my M9 either.

[@jameslenney]

I feel exactly the same way about my V but we're basically married at this stage. I can't bring myself to sell it despite a huge desire to acquire an M6.

[@laservampire]

The manual focusing is my one real nitpick with the X100V. After using the wonderful manual focus clutch on a couple of my m43 Olympus lenses, the manual focusing on all the Fuji cameras I've used feels terrible in comparison. I couldn't imagine how good it is on a Leica lens.

[@Ghost-er7ve]

What about the X-E4? it’s basically a X100V but with interchangeable lens, easily adaptable to Leica M.

[@eagleeyephoto8715]

Thinkyou missed few things when choosing cameras. One and most important is what do you raeally want the other one is you make a wrong choice when it moved from film to digital (after decades ofdoing it film all formats for me is no film anymore please). You could go for often overlooked X-pro 1 which is reasemblance of the film stock sensor, Leica M9 or Pixii which all cost way less then m11. Seems that budget is not concerning you so have a happy shooting with m11.

[@pablojinko]

Really interesting video. I shoot Fuji for work and I'd never move to a different system for digital work, at least for the time being. Still, I've never had any interest in any X100 model (it's the fixed lens for me and the ridiculous prices). I understand where you're coming from, and the limitations of the X100 line. That's why I believe Fuji's plan could be to position the Xpro line more like a contender for Leica in the digital rangefinder market, especially with the numerous manual lenses that are appearing for the X-mount.

[@bondgabebond4907]

What kind of work do you where you use a camera? BTW, it's nice that more manufacturers are making their lenses for all brands, or most brands. I use Sony and the number of 3rd party lenses is incredible. They are a lot less expensive. BTW I used Nikon F2 on my job back in the days before digital cameras became a thing. Love digital, film is too expensive today and I don't like the results anymore.

[@pablojinko]

@@bondgabebond4907 I shoot mostly football (soccer) for a MLS team and some photojournalism for different media outlets. I've been using 2 Fuji XT3s and they're still punching above their weight, given they're "old" cameras. For football I'm not even using the raw files anymore (except when we do studio shots), I shoot jpgs with a film simulation + some extra tweaks on Lightroom and that's it. I'm more than happy

[@jerryeisner1]

Is PortraitMode an App? I LOVED THE REVIEW / Breakup story!! Well Done!!

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you! :) PortraitMode is a website but also app, yes.

[@r90sr90s]

Nice video! I also shoot a lot of film, and wanted to go digital some of the time for the reasons you mentioned. I finally settled on a used Leica M240, which addresses some of the points you mentioned: it's a true rangefinder and the viewfinder is minimalist. Also, it uses the same Leica lenses which I already had. It's much cheaper than the M10, thought the sensor is a bit outdated, which I don't really mind, I quite like it, even at high ISO where it gets quite noisy. It's my everyday camera now, though who knows, we also might separate one day :-).

[@Michael-hp2pe]

This is exactly why I ended up selling mine. I am using an XT-4 now with manual lenses and it gets you half way to what you want. Obviously no rangefinder in the camera, but with manual lenses you can fully make use of range focusing and muscle memory. The Fuji AF lenses I am not a huge fan of because of the reasons you stated.

[@innstikk]

I like a slow process when taking photos. I don't do street photography (in the meaning of capturing people) so have no need for fast cameras. So I stick to my Sigma Foveon cameras as the end result is most important to me. For video and high ISO I use Sigma FP. This summer I went back to using my two APSC compact cameras from 2010 (dp1 [28mm] and dp2 [41mm]) as they have a more organic film look to the files. They also have excellent manual focus and I invested in two used viewfinders. What matters is that one enjoys the process. So I can understand your choice (also since I never understood the Fuji hype 😅). Best wishes with your new -car- eh Leica 😊

[@petercooper9054]

Loved the video. Loved the concept. Which makes me a serial butterfly lover! I got into repairing range finder cameras and stripping them down to the blades. CLA and putting them back together. But my love of film and which rangefinder made me cheat on so many models. I love the voightlander vito ii they are not a loved camera and are well made German engineering and take amazing photos. The canon QL 17 has a very sharp lens. My whole collection costs far less than my friends Leica collection of 4 cameras which I think he said he got £12500 for! I have the original X100 and love it for shooting street photography. The manual focus is the same as on your 100v and drives me crazy.

[@k.tanaka8979]

Thank you for an intelligent self-examination of what might seem an unusual choice to many photo enthusiasts on KZbin.

[@TarrelScot]

You clearly did your research up-front. For the life of me, I can’t understand why you didn’t go for the Leica in the first place. As you were explaining your background I found myself thinking; “Sounds like she needs an M10”. But I guess you don’t know for sure until you try.

[@johnmilner0859]

The most expensive, illusive camera to get! Then there is the second hand prices that are more than the new RRP. Crazy times!

[@KarinMajoka]

The second hand prices have been insane indeed, which just shows how much demand there seems to be for this camera. As much as I hate the inflated prices, I have to say that I kind of understand the "hype" around this camera and don't find it illusive at all. But that's subjective.

[@johnmilner0859]

@@KarinMajoka when I used the word illusive, it was in the context that you just can't get hold of new ones.

[@ankerwiedemann]

Great feature and point of your decision. For the exact same reasons I never use my Leica V-Lux V since buying my M10. Itøs just such a grounded deliberately slower process to take pictures, and I feel present. The sofistications of the technology crammed digital cameras end up getting way to much attention, which should have been on motive and subjects. Your last point on keeping it as a snapshot camera would make sense, if it was a cheap second hand great little Lumix but not a state of the art pricy Fuji. But you found your back to yourself - and that deserves three cheers! The detours we make help us find our way, right ;-) Thx for well entertained food for thought - as always Karin. Love it!

[@rexypoooo]

While I started my photography journey in film back in the 90's, I have been shooting digital since I became a working photographer and videographer. But I had limited myself in to only shooting work, or fashion portrait for the last decade, until I picked up a M240 in June this year, I had completely fallen in love with photography in an entirely different way like I did when I was a kid. I never bought into the hype of the Leica myth, but until I had held one in hand, it changes everything.

[@TheHamNinja]

Loved your approach to the subject. It was fun to watch! Thanks.

[@PaulTakesPhotos]

I owned the x100v but it never agreed with me. Image quality great, camera operation and experience simply didn't work for me. Strange fact: I owned the x100 for three years and liked it. Chose the Ricoh GR3-X instead and love it

[@martin-ds3hd]

I dreamed of having a X-100 from the first version on. When I got my first one, the X-100V I sold it after a few months and comtinued using the X-E 3 with the 23mm lens.

[@Ttjam1]

How come? I need to decide whether to return my X100V by Saturday. I used to shoot with X100 cameras (S and T) but since I’ve been shooting with an XT1 the last few years I kind of miss the grip, the shutter sound and the button layout on that camera. And even the older 16mp sensor. Most of all I think I’ve just come to love the 35mm f/1.4 and can’t get used to 23mm again.

[@iaincphotography6051]

When you mentioned battery use I started to wonder how many rolls of film you used on a day out?

[@stuartmeador8993]

I have had several of the Fuji cameras... and just could not warm up to them... sharp, clean images; but just awkward enough in handling to not be comfortable.

[@timothyplatt6053]

Thought hard about one of these for a while, but ended up getting an X-E2 from a coworker for very little ( no lens ) I'm happy that it worked out this way as the thing I didn't think of was how many really neat vintage lenses can be used on the X-E's ( Old Olympus Pen lenses, Pentax Auto 110's for example) It's something I wouldn't want to go without now.

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Great video … thanks! I’m keeping my X100V but I agree with some of your criticisms such as the manual focus. I mostly use the single point auto focus which works well but I can relate to your preference for the tactile muscle memory of the Leica manual rangefinder. My Porsche has a manual transmission and I couldn’t imagine driving it with an automatic! 📷🙂

[@frankhu8692]

Considering the price, the build quality, and the image quality that you get from x100v, I think that it is still quite a valuable and beautiful camera that makes me want to compose and capture moments

[@Ingeboarg]

Next step in making videos is definitely archived. Really nice, entertaining and authentic. Went the same way X100V->M10 besides M6 and didn’t look back. But kept an X70 for the snapshots and occasions where a camera could get damaged or lost.

[@martingreenberg870]

Thank you for this video. I too do street photography and lust after the Fuji X100V. I’m not willing to pay a premium for a used body. I’m waiting for the X100R next year. Interesting you frame this video in terms of love. For me, a camera is just a light capturing machine. I use Fuji, Panasonic, and Olympus bodies. Each body has its strengths and weaknesses. I select the right tool for the right job. It sounds like you have your own ideas about what you want. That is good. You need to know what you need and want. Not all bodies or lenses are a good fit for you. It sounds like you should get hooked up with a Leica Q. The choice of the M10 was a surprise for me. After all, the X100V is a cheaper version of the Q with a 35mm FOV. Not knowing your financial situation the M10 was a surprise for me. The body is three to four times the co$t of the X machine. The lens can be even more costly. I’m not surprised you went to Leicaland for your new love. After all, you were there for film. Why not go to the dial side of Leica. You obviously appreciate the design and technology choice made by Leica. The same look and feel. The Leica look of the digital files. Continuing your analogy, one must date several people to learn what you really want and don’t want. It sounds like you will have some good memories about the X but it isn’t the one for you. I hope you make a profit selling your X and the M is the one you will walk hand in hand into the sunset with. There is a reason why there are so many different cameras to choose from. Enjoy your new love. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@craigcarlson4022]

Had to give your video a watch, as I too have that Love-Hate relationship with the X100V. I've been hot and cold with Fuji's for years. I love the concept and design INTENT. But their execution of it leaves one wanting for more/different. The menus need to be stripped clean, reorganized and re-loaded. They push looks over functionality (e.g. limited contact points on the aperture ring located not where your fingers naturally fall), and i could go on and on. I hope another company launches a competitor to it.

[@PhilKnall]

Watching your reasoning halfway through I thought you'd gone for one of the screenless Leicas ;) Have you ever tried them?

[@ldmndz4652]

Have you considered the earlier Fuji models before?...now both discontinued.. like the X-Pro 3?..or Fuji GFX 50R?..I like the 50R..bc of its aesthetic and "rangefinder" look..lol hopefully Fuji brings that model back with improved specs..and also I think there will be an X-Pro 4 iteration in the future?..hopefully as well!..haha thank you for your insight in your experience with the camera..

[@AlexanderBischof]

Also sold my X100V this year. Same reasons and actually in the process of getting an M10 😅

[@quattro30]

I was in the same boat, I had high expectations for the X100V but did not work for me for the same reasons. Nothing wrong with the camera, my work flow and the muscle memory of shooting with M cameras finally made me realize how much I really enjoy the range finder experience. I absolutely love having the tactile feel of a lens tab to let me know where I am in relationship to the subject. Now some people may say, why are you working so hard to capture an image; its not about working hard its about slowing down enough to experience that analog/tactile aspect of the rangefinder that’s very difficult to replicate.

[@garfythecat]

This makes me want to go back to shooting film. I miss using my Nikon FM2n and black and white film so much. That M6 looks so good though!

[@thomasa.243]

Yes, the X100V is a great camera but it pretends to be something it really isn't. And too expensive nowadays for what it does but this is a different story... The Leica M10 is indeed closer to what you will get from a film camera. Nowadays, maybe also a Nikon Zf with one of the Viltrox manual focus lenses or a micro 4/3 camera with a lens from Olympus that has the clutch for manual focus.

[@WilliamWallaceRoss]

Leica...what is not to love about that? But, most of us can not afford those, but, I agree with your assessment about the manual focus frustration with Fujifilm, however, with a strict manual focus lens, I wonder if that would have been a better solution. I have the X-T2 and just purchased a used X-T1 which will be shooting only Fujifilm Recipe JPG film simulations.

[@devroombagchus7460]

Wonderful video! Thanks. Some beautiful images. I also have one digital camera. Somehow, it doesn't feel right in my hands and fingers. Not balance or weight, but they don't do the same ¨normal¨ things to take a picture. Plus I often inadvertently touch the many dials and knobs, buttons.

[@cecilsharps]

I enjoy learning about different perspectives but i will never understand having an emotional attachment to a tool.

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Sehr schönes und ehrliches Video über die X100V :) To be honest I also had the X100V and sold that after some time. It is really an awesome small camera, but unfortunately I got infected by the Leica Q hype and sold mine for an Q2 Mono and now ended up with the Q3 after selling the Q2 Mono. Although I'm very happy with the Q3, I really miss the size of the X100V. I think the most compact camera I currently own is the M9 with the 35mm 1.4 Voigtländer and it just can't compar - full frame just can't get to that sizes like the X100V - GRIII is of course king of compact APS-C. Curious about the upcoming M10 video and if you have the chance, if you will notice a difference when you have the chance borrow to shoot a M11 for a period of time. Grüße aus BaWü :)

[@NextScamdemic]

Love my x100s but it was indeed quite a bummer when I found out no focus-ring hard stops!

[@dirkpehrke9909]

Isn’t it a compliment for a 1.400,- (original price in 2021) camera to even be compared to a 4.500,- Leica? ❤❤ I still love the X100V . Shooting is more fun than with my Ricoh - that I love for other reasons - and my Sony. But you are correct: The Fuji doesn’t encourage users to use manual focus. It simply might be considered to not be important anymore, where AF has become the most important marketing game to sell new cameras.

[@derrenleepoole]

Had to watch this twice! Feel asleep the first time as your voice is so relaxing, and I’d just got in from work. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :)

[@GrainOnTheGo]

It’s not a bad camera but I think it absolutely suffered from overhype.

[@slippinjimmothy]

I think trying to fill the Leica void with an X100 or XPro is a bit of a trap that Fuji wants users to fall into. I did the same with an XPro3 and found it to be very different. Still great cameras, but their marketing is a bit misleading.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thanks for your comment! How has your experience with the X-Pro been? Are you happy with it or does it feel like a comprise to you?

[@slippinjimmothy]

@@KarinMajoka It felt too compromising. I returned it and went with the X-H2 instead for a digital body. I have a Leica MP for my fun camera, but I do wish it was more flexible. I've rented a digital Leica and it was very fun to use.

[@olesjor]

it makes sense. Leica M10 and Karin Majoka. match made in heaven. Enjoy ❤️

[@Folly_Inds]

sounds like one of the fuji interchangeable lens bodies with a vintage lens might be the right fit for you. Lets see if thats the new mystery honey . or maybe a Ricoh. thought that has the same battery issues Edit: ohhh I see. you've got that kind of tastes~

[@cosmicmark]

It's so weird to see a camera like the x100v be so in demand with absurd price hikes yet so many people selling it at the same time. Can't tell you how many "selling my beloved x100v" lines I've seen on FB marketplace or other platforms.

[@KarinMajoka]

Interesting - I am not too deep in the rabbit hole since I have not followed the second hand Fuji market too closely. But I just guess it's the same with every camera: for some it's perfect and for some it did not work out.

[@quamb]

All the exact reasons why the X100 has missed the mark for me. It's so close though.

[@quite1enough]

I can't stand viewfinder blockage in Leicas and Fuji, and in general 😭 if I'm not mistaken only M3 with 50mm lens has no blockage, also Kiev-4a (Kiev cameras in general) which I'm shooting with sometimes.

[@KarinMajoka]

I totally get that. With the Fuji at least there is no blockage when using the electronica viewfinder haha. Everybody pays attention to different things and the viewfinder blockage was never an issue for me with both cameras. But with the Leica M it depends on which lens you use.

[@quite1enough]

@@KarinMajoka I mainly shoot Fuji X-T3, but I found digital look to be too much sterile, and prefer film much more, but those insane film prices 😭So I've tried one time to shoot X-T3 at f/22 with hand-made with hairspray diffuse filter, lol. The result was actually somewhat pleasing. I also really wanna try Olympus XA4 but couldn't find it so far ;c

[@johnvienna3422]

I put mine up for sale a few days ago, but of course I'm thinking, "Do I really want to do this?"... 😢

[@Kevinschart]

KZbin content creation is fascinating. For the last 5 or 6 years everyone's been obsessed with making 100v content. Now all the content is about people selling their cameras

[@franciscosalas6779]

I had the x100v twice and never clicked with it. It’s too over hyped. It’s mostly praised by the KZbinrs that call themselves photographers on iPhone. Maybe that see the x100 as good as they think they are. But for true photographers that have used FF cameras, it doesn’t cut it anymore! I just sold my m9 and m10 after use them for years and years and I’m now rocking a Sony a7c (I know a lot of people’s throw out just to hear sony) but trust me, it’s really good. Like a Fujifilm’s but with ff 😂

[@palamj2]

I had the 100f. It was the most uninspiring camera I’ve ever had. Sold it after 3 months.

[@stayuntilforever]

Get an xe1 and a vintage lens + pro mistfilter! Almost like film😮

[@mister_yog]

Very cool video and fun story telling :) Have fun with the M10!

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you, I appreciate it! :)

[@ldc89]

Such a refreshing video!

[@StarrysLostandFound]

Thanks for the update and your thoughts. All the best.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you, I appreciate it! :)

[@GastonShutters]

I can wait for Fuji to get in the full frame game. An x100v with 60 MP full frame and the af of the XT5 would be amazing!

[@KarinMajoka]

Let's see what they will come up with in the next generation of X100 cameras. :)

[@Abc1987]

I completely agree with you, there is an analog/tactile aspect of the rangefinder that’s hard to replicate Did you ever consider the pixii? Sort of splits the difference between the Fujifilm and a Leica digital rangefinder

[@monkeysausageclub]

All very fair points. I do feel an Xpro-2 and some manual lenses may have been a better choice.

[@KarinMajoka]

Totally agree! In hindsight that would have been better. :) But even with that setup I will I would have ended up with a digital M anyway due to the true rangefinder

[@monkeysausageclub]

Perhaps that is where your heart was truly set from the beginning 😊

[@classic.cameras]

I had a X100 and I found it a cool camera but also a big MEH for me. So I sold it for a ridiculous amount and went on with my life.