Fujifilm X100V Digital Camera - Black

Fujifilm has been a long-time supporter of this photographer's work, dating back to their film days. Their digital Mirrorless cameras have captured countless images, but this photographer's dedication is unwavering. I've used a variety of Fujifilm mirrorless cameras in the past. My favorite digital cameras of all time are the X100 series, which includes the XT1, XT2, XT3, XE3, and XPro1. With a lot of experience with the X100S, T, and F, the V hit all the right notes to entice me back to the beloved X100V. I've spent the majority of my time traveling the world with a Fujifilm Mirrorless camera by my side, and the X100V is without a doubt the best tool for travel/street/documentary/family/everyday photographers because it is always with you. The V's updates give this version of the X100 a lot of power in a small package. Weather sealing, a new iso dial, a tilting screen, a new lens, a larger, brighter viewfinder, and more all contribute to this being the best camera on the market. If you have a T or earlier, it's a must-have upgrade if you've been holding out or want to spend some of your hard-earned cash. If you're on a budget, the F is a great camera, but if you don't mind spending a little more money, upgrade and you won't regret it. I’ll be posting photos to Instagram @thedharmalife soon because nearly 90 of those photos were shot with Fujifilm cameras with a 23mm (35mm FF) lens and man br>br>If I had to be picky, there are only two things, and the updates have already addressed these minor issues. First and foremost, I lament the absence of the D- Second, when the camera is mounted on a tripod or a capture clip is attached, the tripod mount blocks the battery and SD card slot, which I dislike. br>br>In case you didn't know, The Lensmate X100F thumb grip is not compatible with the X100Vbr>br>Older Fujifilm leather cases are not compatible with the X100Vbr>br>While this is a new release, you may need to get a plastic screen protector (not glass) because you will most likely need to trim to fit the beautiful tilting display. I would recommend it if they come out with a perfect fitting glass in the future. br>br>If you need a case, Op/Tech has a few that will work for you; the body, the compact D, and their easy-close soft pouch 523 If you're not going to use a lens hood, the Op/Tech body is the way to go. If you already have the adapter and lens protector but still want to use the lens cover, the compact d is the way to go. If you want to get in and out faster, go with their soft pouch easy close. It is easier, but I don't like the fit. br>br>If you have any additional questions, please DM me on Instagram; otherwise, what are you waiting for? Fujifilm has yet another winner on their hands, and nothing else on the market compares to it in terms of output and price.

Kelvin Webster

| Aug 10, 2021

I also rented the company's previous model twice and was satisfied with it. So, why isn't it a 5-star love fest? Because Fuji sets a very high bar for $1,400. And I have to work in order to earn a living. As a result, we'll get started. br>br>Ergonomics, for example, is where I think it's the worst. The material has a slick simulated black texture. I understand that it has a more'retro' appearance, but is this at the expense of grip and slipperiness? They could have added a thumb rest to the back as well, but they did not. The front ridge has been slightly widened, but not sufficiently to provide a secure grip. As a result, a LensMate or similar thumb rest will be required. Don't get me wrong: I think it's great that you're doing this. The direct controls, the aperture ring on the lens, the visible shutter speed and ISO, and so on are all very useful to me. But why don't you just give us the whole shebang? Instead of staring at it on a shelf in my room, I want to be able to shoot with it. The image quality comes next. br>br> It's fine, and with good lighting, it can produce some nice jpegs. Color modes are a lot of fun to play around with. The colors, on the other hand, aren't entirely natural. Additional blue has been added to the greens, which was not present in the original image. Hey, if you like it, that's fantastic. This isn't the place to go if you're looking for realistic natural world colors. However, if the light isn't strong enough, it can result in some very mushy files. Raw formats are the ones I use and edit. In terms of dynamic range, it competes with Sony and Nikon, and it even outperforms my Canon APSC camera. However, I do not believe that the XTran sensor produces better files. Although it appears to have less noise, it still falls short of what a full frame camera can achieve. The way the edges are rendered is my pet peeve with this sensor. They don't produce texture or edges that look natural. Take the petals and stalks of flowers as a starting point. In comparison to my nikon and canon, it looks very artificial and constructed. For this reason, I have both (77D and D7500) and will take their raw files to work with any day of the week. br>br>Next, the lens is noticeably better than previous versions. Despite the fact that it's a 35mm equivalent lens and you wouldn't think you'd need image stabilization, I had an unusual number of photos that weren't quite sharp due to shake or blur. Maybe it's because the grip ergonomics aren't as good as they used to be? To summarize, I get sharper images with more natural-looking files and truer colors, as well as nicer color gradations, when I use my Canon 77D and my 24mm f2 lens. Yes, there is a little more noise in them, but that is something I can live with. And it was a lot less expensive for me. Oh, and if I want to, I can change the lenses. I'm sorry, Fuji, but I have to return it. br>br>Updated on December 31, 2020 - I noticed a few people making comments on this review that made me think it might be helpful if I tried to provide some context for my comments. First and foremost, I DID purchase and use this camera for a significant portion of the time allotted before returning it. I've also rented and used the company's previous model several times over the course of several weeks. Second, when I talk about comparing the image quality output of this camera to other cameras, I'm not just talking about the Canon 77D; I've used a variety of APSC Nikon DSLRs as well as full frame cameras from both Canon and Nikon. In addition, I've owned and used the Fuji X-T1 camera. For a while, it was T20. To elaborate, these new 24 and 26 megapixel-capable cameras are, in my opinion, superior to the previous 24 and 26 megapixel-capable cameras. Fujifilm cameras with sensors are excellent. They have less noise than my Canon crop sensor cameras, but they aren't as good as Nikon's new 20 megapixel D7500 and Z50 cameras. The Fujis have a wider dynamic range than my Canons, and they're probably on par with my Nikons. Third, I do all of my raw conversions in Lightroom. As a result, my observations about edge delineation and resolution could be attributed to the use of LR. I STAND BY MY OPINIONS ON FUJI'S COLOR RANGE. They might appeal to some people. And experimenting with the various film simulations is a lot of fun. I tried to emphasize that I DO love this camera's design intent, but I don't think they're particularly true to life. But I'd like to think that we could all recognize that design intent and final product execution aren't always synonymous. (e. Again, I believe the ergonomics of the camera could be improved). And if they could add IBIS to this camera, I'd place another order the next day. (I believe, or hope, that Fuji will include it in a future X-T1 version. ) (Series Pro). So the question is whether I can justify spending $1400 of my hard-earned cash on this camera model over other options. As a result of that consideration, I returned this model. I hope that this information is useful to anyone thinking about purchasing this camera.

Jett Khan

| Jun 06, 2021