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p.31 #1X100VI first impressions + running commentary
I've been thinking of "downgrading" from my Leica M kit.
Anyone have any idea how long roughly orders are taking to fulfill?
Anyone have any idea how long roughly orders are taking to fulfill?
Jan 08, 2025 at 10:57 AM
p.31 #2X100VI first impressions + running commentary
ottokbre wrote:
I've been thinking of "downgrading" from my Leica M kit.
Anyone have any idea how long roughly orders are taking to fulfill?
Every shop will fulfill on a different timeline based on their backorders. Do not get in line at B&H. Call smaller shops (Mikes, Kenmore, Pitman, Competitive, etc) and throw your name on every list.
I've been thinking of "downgrading" from my Leica M kit.
Anyone have any idea how long roughly orders are taking to fulfill?
Every shop will fulfill on a different timeline based on their backorders. Do not get in line at B&H. Call smaller shops (Mikes, Kenmore, Pitman, Competitive, etc) and throw your name on every list.
Jan 08, 2025 at 11:09 AM
p.31 #3X100VI first impressions + running commentary
RoamingScott wrote:
Anyone have any idea how long roughly orders are taking to fulfill?Every shop will fulfill on a different timeline based on their backorders. Do not get in line at B&H. Call smaller shops (Mikes, Kenmore, Pitman, Competitive, etc) and throw your name on every list.
Thanks for the excellent advice. I am now seeing a bunch of threads elsewhere where people are waiting 4-10 months from B&H. Always nice to support local shops anyways.
ottokbre wrote
I've been thinking of "downgrading" from my Leica M kit.Anyone have any idea how long roughly orders are taking to fulfill?
Thanks for the excellent advice. I am now seeing a bunch of threads elsewhere where people are waiting 4-10 months from B&H. Always nice to support local shops anyways.
Jan 09, 2025 at 11:42 AM
p.31 #4X100VI first impressions + running commentary
ottokbre wrote:
Anyone have any idea how long roughly orders are taking to fulfill?Every shop will fulfill on a different timeline based on their backorders. Do not get in line at B&H. Call smaller shops (Mikes, Kenmore, Pitman, Competitive, etc) and throw your name on every list.Thanks for the excellent advice. I am now seeing a bunch of threads elsewhere where people are waiting 4-10 months from B&H. Always nice to support local shops anyways.
The above advice is how I get basically whatever I want on release day vs waiting a year for BH to maybe ship me something. Most of those shops will put you on a paper preorder list before real preorders go live.
You can also avoid sales tax from various ones depending on your state and theirs. I order from Kenmore and Nuzira when I want to avoid it, personally.
RoamingScott wrote
ottokbre wrote
I've been thinking of "downgrading" from my Leica M kit.Anyone have any idea how long roughly orders are taking to fulfill?
The above advice is how I get basically whatever I want on release day vs waiting a year for BH to maybe ship me something. Most of those shops will put you on a paper preorder list before real preorders go live.
You can also avoid sales tax from various ones depending on your state and theirs. I order from Kenmore and Nuzira when I want to avoid it, personally.
Jan 09, 2025 at 11:48 AM
p.31 #5X100VI first impressions + running commentary
My LCS just said they no longer have a wait list, though they also don't have any in stock at the moment. I'm going to snag one once they get some in 
Wife got hers right at release, and I've silently been a little envious. I've fallen back into the GAS trap this past year, realized I've been taking too much gear on trips, so have decided to get back to basics and just take an X100. I miss the simplicity and fun.
Wife got hers right at release, and I've silently been a little envious. I've fallen back into the GAS trap this past year, realized I've been taking too much gear on trips, so have decided to get back to basics and just take an X100. I miss the simplicity and fun.
Jan 09, 2025 at 03:25 PM
p.31 #6X100VI first impressions + running commentary
MatthewK wrote:
My LCS just said they no longer have a wait list, though they also don't have any in stock at the moment. I'm going to snag one once they get some in
Wife got hers right at release, and I've silently been a little envious. I've fallen back into the GAS trap this past year, realized I've been taking too much gear on trips, so have decided to get back to basics and just take an X100. I miss the simplicity and fun.
Get a film point and shoot instead and swap them back and forth on your trips for a more varied and fun output
My LCS just said they no longer have a wait list, though they also don't have any in stock at the moment. I'm going to snag one once they get some in
Wife got hers right at release, and I've silently been a little envious. I've fallen back into the GAS trap this past year, realized I've been taking too much gear on trips, so have decided to get back to basics and just take an X100. I miss the simplicity and fun.
Get a film point and shoot instead and swap them back and forth on your trips for a more varied and fun output
Jan 09, 2025 at 03:41 PM
p.31 #7X100VI first impressions + running commentary
I ordered from B&H Photo on March 10. Shipped December 29, received January 3.
Jan 09, 2025 at 03:49 PM
p.31 #8X100VI first impressions + running commentary
RoamingScott wrote:
Wife got hers right at release, and I've silently been a little envious. I've fallen back into the GAS trap this past year, realized I've been taking too much gear on trips, so have decided to get back to basics and just take an X100. I miss the simplicity and fun.Get a film point and shoot instead and swap them back and forth on your trips for a more varied and fun output
Before that, gonna try some guys Kodak Gold recipe
MatthewK wrote
My LCS just said they no longer have a wait list, though they also don't have any in stock at the moment. I'm going to snag one once they get some in Wife got hers right at release, and I've silently been a little envious. I've fallen back into the GAS trap this past year, realized I've been taking too much gear on trips, so have decided to get back to basics and just take an X100. I miss the simplicity and fun.
Before that, gonna try some guys Kodak Gold recipe
Jan 10, 2025 at 02:34 PM
p.31 #9X100VI first impressions + running commentary
MatthewK wrote:
Wife got hers right at release, and I've silently been a little envious. I've fallen back into the GAS trap this past year, realized I've been taking too much gear on trips, so have decided to get back to basics and just take an X100. I miss the simplicity and fun.Get a film point and shoot instead and swap them back and forth on your trips for a more varied and fun output Before that, gonna try some guys Kodak Gold recipe
It doesn't hit the same, believe me, though I certainly tried!
RoamingScott wrote
MatthewK wrote
My LCS just said they no longer have a wait list, though they also don't have any in stock at the moment. I'm going to snag one once they get some in Wife got hers right at release, and I've silently been a little envious. I've fallen back into the GAS trap this past year, realized I've been taking too much gear on trips, so have decided to get back to basics and just take an X100. I miss the simplicity and fun.
It doesn't hit the same, believe me, though I certainly tried!
Jan 10, 2025 at 05:07 PM
p.31 #10X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Finally received mine last week. Ordered in February of 24 from B&H. I don't really have a need for it right now so sold it on FB. I'm sure I'll pick up another one at some point.
Jan 14, 2025 at 01:26 PM
p.31 #11X100VI first impressions + running commentary
I was heading out of town, and the camera conveniently fit into a small pouch I use in my laptop bag for storing stationery. I wrapped it in a buff neck gaiter I keep in my bag to protect it from dust and light scratches.
The lightweight nature of the camera—both physically and in terms of peace of mind—makes it much easier for me to always carry a real camera with me.
The lightweight nature of the camera—both physically and in terms of peace of mind—makes it much easier for me to always carry a real camera with me.
Jan 19, 2025 at 09:21 AM
p.31 #12X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Only waited a week, got mine yesterday! Went with a black this time, as my previous F and V were silver, as is my wife’s VI.
Being able to sync settings from the wife’s VI backup in the Fuji app is killer, only took me a second to get mine ready to shoot. First impression is that with the latest firmware, this camera is much sharper in terms of responsiveness, both in the AF and also how quick it snaps the photo when you hit the shutter button. I recall my previous X100s being quite laggy; one of the reasons I abandoned the line two years back was because the camera just couldn’t keep up with the kids all that well. From what I’m seeing so far, this camera is a lot better executed.
IQ… dang, the shots are coming out razor sharp and clear. Very happy with what I’m seeing so far!
Being able to sync settings from the wife’s VI backup in the Fuji app is killer, only took me a second to get mine ready to shoot. First impression is that with the latest firmware, this camera is much sharper in terms of responsiveness, both in the AF and also how quick it snaps the photo when you hit the shutter button. I recall my previous X100s being quite laggy; one of the reasons I abandoned the line two years back was because the camera just couldn’t keep up with the kids all that well. From what I’m seeing so far, this camera is a lot better executed.
IQ… dang, the shots are coming out razor sharp and clear. Very happy with what I’m seeing so far!
Jan 19, 2025 at 09:43 AM