I always thought that the X100 line should have been divided into 4 cameras, each with identical bodies but lenses being 35mm(or 33), 23mm, 18mm and 14mm. Pick the two or three that you like best.
The real turnoff with the early or lower-line Fuji cams for me is that since the auto focus is not to be depended upon, and the scale on the lens is useless for zone focusing, you're left with eye-focusing in the finder as the only reliable way to focus. Very limited.
Keith B. wrote:
I always thought that the X100 line should have been divided into 4 cameras, each with identical bodies but lenses being 35mm(or 33), 23mm, 18mm and 14mm. Pick the two or three that you like best.
The real turnoff with the early or lower-line Fuji cams for me is that since the auto focus is not to be depended upon, and the scale on the lens is useless for zone focusing, you're left with eye-focusing in the finder as the only reliable way to focus. Very limited.
interesting.... I have never thought of that.... to achieve what you suggested, I got an X-E5 and mounted a 23/2.8 on it.... so glad I did not get the X-100VI.....
Keith B. wrote:
I always thought that the X100 line should have been divided into 4 cameras, each with identical bodies but lenses being 35mm(or 33), 23mm, 18mm and 14mm. Pick the two or three that you like best.
The real turnoff with the early or lower-line Fuji cams for me is that since the auto focus is not to be depended upon, and the scale on the lens is useless for zone focusing, you're left with eye-focusing in the finder as the only reliable way to focus. Very limited.
Easily Fujifilm AF was not great. I had the first XE and then the XPro2. The second camera was better than the first, but it was less ideal than I’d have liked in some situations. But it was still faster and more accurate than manual focusing. (I’ve been doing this long enough to have used old manual-only cameras. they — or we — miss, too.)
I have not stress tested a X100vi, but my XT5 AF is quite reliable. Is it always perfect? Of course not — no camera is. Is it good and can I rely on it? Yes. Is it faster and more accurate than manual focusing for things like street photography? Absolutely!
gdanmitchell wrote:
Easily Fujifilm AF was not great. I had the first XE and then the XPro2. The second camera was better than the first, but it was less ideal than I’d have liked in some situations. But it was still faster and more accurate than manual focusing. (I’ve been doing this long enough to have used old manual-only cameras. they — or we — miss, too.)
I have not stress tested a X100vi, but my XT5 AF is quite reliable. Is it always perfect? Of course not — no camera is. Is it good and can I rely on it? Yes. Is it faster and more accurate than manual focusing for things like street photography? Absolutely!...Show more →
so far have no complaints with my new x100vi, and i do have the perfect AF camera A7iv, it just doesnt miss. Im loving the whole fun factor of the x100vi that much that i just sold my whole a6700 backup kit (+4 lens) i did test the x100 for studio backup if my a7iv ever breaks down and im plesantly supprised by it.
Honestly, when I see that MPB has 49 of these in stock and even the lowest rated is several hundred above retail price... it feels a little insane. The fact that used prices for this camera are still way above retail (save for inevitable scam listings on ebay) and retailers still list it as perpetually backordered just feels off. I planned to rent one for curiosity's sake, and even then, there was a several weeks wait for an opening.
I feel a bit of a fool for this, but two years ago when this hype started, I figured it might die down eventually. It seems to be a perpetually maintained mania, however.
Hjonk_Hjonkerstein wrote:
Honestly, when I see that MPB has 49 of these in stock and even the lowest rated is several hundred above retail price... it feels a little insane. The fact that used prices for this camera are still way above retail (save for inevitable scam listings on ebay) and retailers still list it as perpetually backordered just feels off. I planned to rent one for curiosity's sake, and even then, there was a several weeks wait for an opening.
I feel a bit of a fool for this, but two years ago when this hype started, I figured it might die down eventually. It seems to be a perpetually maintained mania, however....Show more →
People will eventually move on. The hype may last years though.
I’ve been keeping an eye out but even here in the B&S section they are being sold at a markup. I’m not paying over retail for this thing, especially used.
Maybe by the time VII comes out, the influencers will have moved on from cameras to genAI slop and demand will drop again.
n8rv wrote:
I’ve been keeping an eye out but even here in the B&S section they are being sold at a markup. I’m not paying over retail for this thing, especially used.
Maybe by the time VII comes out, the influencers will have moved on from cameras to genAI slop and demand will drop again.
Check out an X-E5 with a nice small prime like the 23 or 27mm and you will get a more versatile camera at a more reasonable price. I'm so glad I got an E5/23 2.8!
gaopa wrote:
Check out an X-E5 with a nice small prime like the 23 or 27mm and you will get a more versatile camera at a more reasonable price. I'm so glad I got an E5/23 2.8!
Funny, just last week, after getting tired of browsing through overpriced VI's, I did just that.
Very fun combo. Definitely scratching that itch for now.
gaopa wrote:
Check out an X-E5 with a nice small prime like the 23 or 27mm and you will get a more versatile camera at a more reasonable price. I'm so glad I got an E5/23 2.8!
And technically, IIRC, it is actually slighlty lighter and smaller than the X100vi. ?
gaopa wrote:
Check out an X-E5 with a nice small prime like the 23 or 27mm and you will get a more versatile camera at a more reasonable price. I'm so glad I got an E5/23 2.8!
I keep looking at the X-E5, but I admit the lack of weather sealing is what holds me back on that one. I live in a bad weather area, and even though I'm too paranoid to take my gear out in rain/snow, I'm still super paranoid about that kind of stuff!
(Not that the X100VI's weather sealing is super impressive, since it needs an add-on to be considered complete! It's why I keep considering an X-T5 instead... it's at least easier to get secondhand.)
I am trying to find a X100V to use as a walk-around camera but the prices are crazy. I am not waiting for or paying for a VI. I am willing to go down to a X100F if the VI search proves to be too much.
Starts getting a little too front-heavy with the M-X adapter and Simera-C's, which sort of defeats the purpose, but still nice to have the option to experiment.
n8rv wrote:
I’ve been keeping an eye out but even here in the B&S section they are being sold at a markup. I’m not paying over retail for this thing, especially used.
Maybe by the time VII comes out, the influencers will have moved on from cameras to genAI slop and demand will drop again.
Folks, no need for a prolonged wait, or to pay a premium, at least in my case. About 10 days ago I CALLED B&H and put in a pre-order for a X100vi in black. At normal retail price. The rep told me pre-orders usually ship in about 3-4 weeks. Mine shipped 5 DAYS after I entered my order. You have to call them to do a pre-order, it can’t be done on line. He also said requesting an e-mail when they become available is futile as everything that comes in is shipped to fill pre-orders. So, here you go, hope this is helpful.
The hype is certainly long lived. B&H at one time stated this camera is no longer available then a few days later stated it was on backorder. It used to list this camera as out of stock.
Adorama listed this camera as Out of Stock for some time then its listed as on Back Order.
