I WISH I knew this BEFORE buying the Fuji x100v

Have had mine for a year. Equipped it with K&F Concept magnetic UV which completes the weather sealing and supports the K&F magnetic CPL which nests in a cheap plastic lens cap on a lanyard of fly fishing line. Now I have what I want: a digital version of my ancient Leica III-f shooting in RAW on a fine sensor with full manual control of exposure and access to focus mag, peaking, shutter delay, ND filter without menu diving. I'm happy to give up the look and limitation of all film but prefer the tactile ergonomics of my relic Leica over the confusing and limiting automatic programs of many modern cameras, and that is where my fun factor is. This is a camera which can always be with me, walking, hiking, bicycling. I never use the film simulations and always shoot all cameras (other than my iPhone) in RAW.

The lens is not a sharp as are my best FF lenses from Sony, Zeiss and Voigtlander, particularly when at MFD, but Topaz Sharpening and LrC texture recover that look, and I could never do that with film!

Paid $450 over MSRP for an open box used x100v and no regrets.

So basic you bought a camera to become a better photographer instead of learning how to become a better photographer and now you are disappointed?!

Very good video, I had the x100t for a few months, and then I had to sell it for financial reasons. I'm saving up for the x100v now and I think it will be worth it, and there are things I think I'll really appreciate after having the T.
I don't know what the x100v's screen is like, but with the x100t I preferred to use the electronic viewfinder, since it was much more representative of the final image.

Try an Olympus Pen F (digital); fine tune it and you can emulate all sorts of film looks.

Being a bit rangefinder shooter (Kiev 4a) I didn't like X100V nor X-PRO3. I'm quite pleased with my X-T3, but there's some major cons as well

No. I’m ready now.

Thanks for your honest opinion, and for not over-hyping the x100v with the craze that it went to on social media, that basically doubled its real price, up to about $2k used.

I just bought a Sony RX1R mk II, because for the same $2k you get something that is even rarer and way superior in IQ, to the x100v.

I love the shots you took with it!

Definitely an overhyped camera. But flip out screens are too haha. A flip out screen on this? Flip out screens are a nuisance with photography. Always prefer a tilt screen

Just saved me! Thank you...

I got the camera the other day, and I agree with your review 100% It’s a great camera, but it really boils down to your skill as a photographer and editor 📸

Xe4

Another great video, Sam! I really like that you put your honest opinion, not just simply following the trend. And the way how you speak and explain things is so somehow resonate with me )) It looks like if I explained something myself )) Also likes Panasonics cameras of course... and Sigma lenses by the way =))

I have had this camera now for some time; hold onto it and continue to use it. It’s more versatile than you know based on this video. That being said It’s not my go to camera since i got the Ricoh gr3 ( not recommended for the look and ease that your after). For the more retro / film look consider an m10/m240 and a low contrast lens.

The Fuji xe-4 is a wonderful cheaper alternative, with possibility to switch lenses! I enjoy shooting it and learning street photography with it.

I got the black one yesterday for retail price. Looks like they're all gone again (I'm in Sweden). I shoot film too, lately Cinestill 800T with a Canon EOS-3. Until someone figures out how to emulate the way colors smear together on film, these recipes are just playing with color science.

There quite a few things that I noticed. You didn’t mentioned the leaf shutter. This is probably one of the most important aspects of these cameras. The leaf shutter on this camera means it’s virtually quiet, and you can get creative with the flash.
Another major aspect of this camera, to have a more close to analog experience is the optical viewfinder. That with the screen turned off and you will be more focused on shooting and not so much in reviewing the photographs all the time.

Receipts are a major thing on Fujifilm cameras. All of them. Not only the x100 series. I have a xt4, x-h2 and a x-m1. All of them have receipts I adapted for my taste. I do agree with you about getting started with a cheaper camera for beginners before going after the latest and greatest. A XE1 to XE3 are fantastic choices. Also the xpro 1 and 2. You can get the 1 really cheap. And the x-t1, x-m1 are even cheaper.

Finally fintou get a x/trans 1 sensor, with 16mp, you will get probably better colors and more filmic look and feel. The x-m1, x-t1 and x-pro 1 are very well known for that.

As a final note I strongly recommend also the x100s.

My sad "truth" about the X100V in a nutshell:
I took a trip to Italy in June this year and brought both the X100V and my old trusty 14 year old full frame DSLR, and with no exaggeration what so ever, I regret EVERY SINGLE SHOT from that trip for which I didn't use my DSLR!

Nice video. Thank you for making it. I have a Fuji X100s and like it a lot. When I decided to upgrade to the X100v, it was too late. There are none to be had, not at list price. I agree with someone else's comment that the goal of the X100v seems to be all about film simulation and recipes. This is the latest hipster trend; I don't care about this. I also don't care about the flip screen. If that was not there I would like the camera even more. The X100 sensor and processor are the things that make this camera excel. According to other information, the X100v lens has some improvements over previous models. You did not even mention that. In my mind, the sensor, processor, and lens make this a fantastic camera. If I can ever find one for MSRP I will buy one. Thanks again.