Fujifilm’s X100V proves that telephones cannot do all of it

I’m a fan of pictures for the reason that iPhone 6S.

Nonetheless, I used to consider that I should not purchase an actual digicam till I mastered cell pictures. He was unsuitable, and the X100V proves it greater than ever. Fujifilm’s compact mirrorless digicam cleverly slots itself in between telephones and huge interchangeable-lens cameras, and has proven me how wonderful it may be to at all times have an actual digicam by your facet.

The X100V is one thing of a flagship digicam. It could not have probably the most superior digicam know-how in comparison with newer Fujifilm cameras just like the XH2S, however its small measurement has its personal design limitations and benefits that make it the proper pictures companion.

The sensor is similar as Fujifilm’s different high-end APSC cameras, and the lens is an beautiful 23mm f/2 pancake-style lens that is extremely sharp. It is a 35mm equal prime lens and plenty of enjoyable to make use of.

That is the story of the entire chamber. It is most likely probably the most enjoyable I’ve ever had with a digicam, from taking photographs to modifying wealthy RAW recordsdata.

Precision Engineered

One of the vital exceptional issues in regards to the X100V is that it seems to be like a film digicam. Because the digicam is so compact, I discovered myself utilizing it on a strap more often than not and folks liked commenting on it.

The highest of the digicam has huge retro-inspired dials and the clicking of the aperture ring is stable. There’s even a viewfinder that may be retro, a hybrid choice, or totally digital. It is enjoyable to make use of and helps make the digicam really feel premium past simply being made from steel. Different notable benefits embrace a pleasant display screen, a built-in ND filter, and a built-in fill flash.

Total the X100V is a good digicam package deal, however probably the most vital side is its portability. I have been carrying Fujifilm cameras just like the X-T3 and X-S10 for a couple of years now, however by no means felt like I needed to carry them in all places since they’re so huge. The X100V adjustments that because it has the identical energy, however I can carry it round and it is unbelievable.

All through my life, I usually have moments the place I see one thing that will probably be a fantastic shot, however I am unable to take an image that I like on a cellphone. With the X100V, I’ve a significantly better probability of getting the picture I would like, and it is actually wonderful to have that a lot energy always.

“…on the finish of the day, the perfect digicam is the one you will have with you.”

That is to not say the digicam is ideal. In comparison with its predecessor, the X100V would not have a D-pad, which is annoying. It would not break the expertise, however it will have been good to have a couple of extra shortcuts. The little joystick is ok, however I discovered that once I had the digicam hanging round my neck, I usually bumped the joystick, inflicting the main target field to maneuver down. So the following time I raised the digicam, I’d miss my shot.

One other quirk that annoys me is that Fujifilm waterproofed the physique of the X100V, however not the lens. To totally waterproof the system, it’s essential buy a filter ring adapter and filter, which is a little bit of a trouble contemplating each different side of the digicam appears set to go wherever…except it is raining.

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The corporate’s wonderful movie simulations and colour profiles are a few of the most enjoyable parts of taking pictures with any Fujifilm digicam. Whereas I nonetheless use RAW recordsdata for work, I discover myself gravitating in direction of the digicam matching function in Adobe merchandise to use the basic Fujifilm look, as colours and tones are sometimes very wealthy.

I have been utilizing Astia principally for the final 12 months or so, however Basic Chrome has began to steal the present these days. All product pictures of the X100V on this article are edited pictures of basic Chrome. As a facet observe, I did a couple of product pictures with the X100V and whereas it was a enjoyable problem, I would not need to restrict my skilled work to 23mm.

Pictures from this digicam are principally a blessing, as I discussed earlier, however there’s one space the place the cellphone’s digicam wins: immediacy. Positive, getting recordsdata from the X100V is quicker than ready for movie to develop, nevertheless it’s nonetheless rather a lot slower than a cellphone. Which means my photographs usually sit in a folder on my desktop for every week or so earlier than I lastly sit down and edit them.

I would simply be taking pictures in Fuji Jpegs, however I would most likely be modifying these too. I prefer to edit and discover it enjoyable, however needless to say it turns into a way more time consuming a part of pictures when you get on a digicam just like the X100V.

After I complain about this, folks usually inform me to make use of the Fujifilm app, nevertheless it has by no means fairly labored for me, which has been an enormous bummer since I have been utilizing Fujifilm cameras in all my skilled work (X-T3/X- S10).

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A conveyable energy

Whatever the execs and cons, I nonetheless love this little digicam. Having an actual digicam with me always made me a greater photographer, and I had extra enjoyable taking pictures than I had in a very long time. It’s an inspiring device.

Nonetheless, I will not purchase one since, in Canada, the Fujifilm X100V is about $1,700 proper now, and I would like a digicam that may do each video and photographs. Perhaps if I had a couple of additional bucks mendacity round (hopefully proper?) then I may justify this digicam, however for me and I believe most individuals, it is a laborious promote because it prices a lot and has a hard and fast lens .

It will possibly technically shoot 4k/30fps video, however it is a bit restricted and its compact measurement means the X100V overheats fairly shortly. Video seems to be nice, nevertheless it’s extra for capturing small reminiscences and never one thing I would need to use full time.

Nonetheless, if you need a pictures device, I do not suppose it’s essential fear an excessive amount of in regards to the mounted lens, as you are able to do rather a lot with it. Plus, the small measurement makes it simpler to hold round, and on the finish of the day, the perfect digicam is the one you’re taking with you.