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X100VI first impressions + running commentary

  
 
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3/29/24 edit

My comprehensive collection of thoughts has been migrated to my website so I can update a single source from here on out.

https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/fujifilm-x100vi-review


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Mar 01, 2024 at 06:20 PM
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This will be my first Fuji. Sharpness looks fine. Not sure about the backgrounds.


Mar 01, 2024 at 06:38 PM
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Bokeh is identical to the V. It’s a little harsher near MFD than at longer working distances.

nhsonyshooter wrote:
This will be my first Fuji. Sharpness looks fine. Not sure about the backgrounds.




Mar 01, 2024 at 06:39 PM
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Looks nice. Mine was juuust delivered. Charging my battery now. My trigger finger is so twitchy. .


Mar 01, 2024 at 06:49 PM
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If there are scratches, why not do an exchange?

Where did you buy it?

Can you confirm the VI has the exact screen dimensions as the V? I want to buy a screen protector now if that's the case.

Is the retail box sealed?



Mar 01, 2024 at 06:52 PM
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RoamingScott wrote:
Bokeh is identical to the V. It’s a little harsher near MFD than at longer working distances.



Literally have zero experience with these. I always thought they looked nice. But had a couple friends that complained about the AF (previous models). I told them I would give it a try when they fixed the AF, added some MP, and added IBIS. So here I am. Patiently waiting for mine. I believe it will be fine but the way it renders was my concern and why I say I'd jump ship if Sony ever did make and Rx1riii. Not because it's Sony just for the FF sensor. But who knows. Once I get it in my hands that may change. I'm keeping an open mind.



Mar 01, 2024 at 06:52 PM
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An exchange?

I don’t have the patience to wait 6 months for that, life moves on.

Yes the LCD is identically sized.

lsquare wrote:
If there are scratches, why not do an exchange?

Where did you buy it?

Can you confirm the VI has the exact screen dimensions as the V? I want to buy a screen protector now if that's the case.

Is the retail box sealed?




Mar 01, 2024 at 06:54 PM
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FWIW, I don't think that IBIS parks on all Fujifilm cameras. I'm pretty certain it does not on the XT5, as I discovered when I went to wet-clean the sensor. (Don't ask. Also, be careful changing lenses at the coast on a day of 30 foot surf...)

You can immobilize it (on the XT5) by turning the camera on while holding down the display/back button, as you do when you run an update. Perhaps this works on the X100vi?

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Mar 01, 2024 at 07:06 PM
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Thanks for your feedback and images to boot Scott.

Love the sharpness and the colours! As to background separation, it's the least of my worries as I'll be 'bokehing' like there's no tomorrow with the excellent Adobe lens blur filter.



Mar 01, 2024 at 07:07 PM
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Thanks for the no-nonsense assessment. Those are rare.


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gdanmitchell wrote:
FWIW, I don't think that IBIS parks on all Fujifilm cameras. I'm pretty certain it does not on the XT5, as I discovered when I went to wet-clean the sensor. (Don't ask. Also, be careful changing lenses at the coast on a day of 30 foot surf...)

You can immobilize it (on the XT5) by turning the camera on while holding down the display/back button, as you do when you run an update. Perhaps this works on the X100vi?


I would doubt they built in a workaround to park it since there is no reason to in their minds (you won't be wet cleaning this), nor would you want it parked while powered ON. You want it parked on the way off.

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Mar 01, 2024 at 07:11 PM
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Hey Scott,

Love the images with mist filter/sim applied.

Can you tell me which mist filter and sim you've used?



Mar 01, 2024 at 07:12 PM
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peterpan223 wrote:
Hey Scott,

Love the images with mist filter/sim applied.

Can you tell me which mist filter and sim you've used?


Moment 10% cinebloom and my own Gold 200 recipe here: https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/my-kodak-gold-200-recipe-for-fuji-cameras and here https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/ilford-xp2-recipe-for-fuji-cameras

johnvanr wrote:
Thanks for the no-nonsense assessment. Those are rare.


Very welcome, glad to help.



Mar 01, 2024 at 07:15 PM
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Nice images.

I have a VI coming tomorrow. Hoping it won't have any problems. Sad to hear the OP's came scratched. Not exactly possible to get a simple exchange right now. I'm kinda OCD about that sort of thing, so would hate to have to do a return d/t a scratch, but it would bug me for sure.



Mar 01, 2024 at 07:47 PM
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I definitely take excellent care of my gear so it does sting, more so because I assumed QC would suffer due to the move to China and lo. I hate being right all the time I hope everyone elses is scratch free! FWIW this is one of the very few plastic pieces on the body and thus more scratch prone.

Tapper wrote:
Nice images.

I have a VI coming tomorrow. Hoping it won't have any problems. Sad to hear the OP's came scratched. Not exactly possible to get a simple exchange right now. I'm kinda OCD about that sort of thing, so would hate to have to do a return d/t a scratch, but it would bug me for sure.




Mar 01, 2024 at 07:49 PM
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My battery door is perfect, just thought I'd rub that in


Mar 01, 2024 at 09:28 PM
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So, this is not meant at all to be a combative question: what features or characteristics would lead one to hPPILY AND enthusiastically (I do hear the enthusiasm and the excitement) choose the x100vi over a Sony A7Cxx with a small lens?



Mar 01, 2024 at 09:47 PM
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Not relevant to this thread in the least.

chiron wrote:
So, this is not meant at all to be a combative question: what features or characteristics would lead one to hPPILY AND enthusiastically (I do hear the enthusiasm and the excitement) choose the x100vi over a Sony A7Cxx with a small lens?




Mar 01, 2024 at 09:57 PM
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chiron wrote:
So, this is not meant at all to be a combative question: what features or characteristics would lead one to hPPILY AND enthusiastically (I do hear the enthusiasm and the excitement) choose the x100vi over a Sony A7Cxx with a small lens?


I don't even have mine yet and I can tell you for certain I am very excited to not have a flippy screen.



Mar 01, 2024 at 10:03 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · X100VI first impressions + running commentary


Thanks for sharing your initial thoughts. I appreciate your balanced perspective, showing both positives and negatives. It's refreshing to see initial impressions that cover both aspects, as many reviews tend to focus only on the positives. I anticipated that the 10% increase in weight would be noticeable, especially for those familiar with the previous version. Therefore, the additional 43g isn't just a trivial amount, even though gaining 6 stops of IBIS seems to be a significant advantage...BTW, I'm a fan of your Gold recipe!

You mentioned that the lens operates at a slower pace, but also said that the autofocus is noticeably improved compared to the X100V. So, while the autofocus locks faster, the slower lens movement could potentially affect focus accuracy?

I've read somewhere that the Fuji X100VI relies on internal gyros for automatic shake detection. Does this mean it generates gyroscopic data that could be utilized for post-production stabilization?

In my view, the inclusion of the HEIF file type is a significant feature that doesn't receive enough attention. Finally, we have the option to shoot in RAW + HEIF (with film simulation) or just HEIF, providing much better compression and a higher color output of approximately 1 billion (HEIF 10-bit) compared to 17 million (JPEG 8-bit). That should translate to smoother color gradation and less banding when editing files. I wish we could have that option for previous cameras via firmware.



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