Is the X100F still a camera to get, now that the X100V is available?
While I was transferring some images I took with my Fujifilm X100F to my laptop, I wondered if people are still interested in this camera. And if anyone would buy this camera now that a newer and updated version is available.
Although I didn't check any statistics regarding camera sales, a good indicator might be the traffic my X100F related posts are getting.
My posts about the Fujifilm X100F continue to be among the most popular on my blog; many people are still very interested in this camera and what it can do. And I have to admit: it is a versatile camera with a lot of punch, packed in a beautifully small package.
Check the articles out for yourself:
A NEW LOCATION, A NEW X
South Africa With The Fujifilm X100F
Although this fourth iteration of Fujifilm's X100 camera is already a couple of years on the market, it still is a great camera that still ticks all the boxes:
it has a reasonably compact body (slightly smaller than the X-Pro cameras, and the pancake-like lens makes a difference);
it has the OVF/EVF combo (and some more);
it has Fujifilm's magic sensor, with excellent film simulation modes (including the famous Acros black and white film simulation);
it is a tremendously unobtrusive camera for street and documentary photography.
FURTHER EXPLORING THE FUJIFILM X100F
Exploring The Film Simulation Modes Of The X100F
Although I am not a proponent of just copy-pasting presets, the results from the presets developed by Ritchie Roesch have me wanting to experiment more with presets. Maybe tweaking them a bit more, perhaps experimenting with some other film simulations.
TAKING THE FUJIFILM X100F TO NEW YORK
New York City And The X100F With Film Simulation Settings
My first real experience with the X100F came when I had to go to New York for a visa application, and my schedule left me with plenty of time to explore the city and put my Fujifilm X100F to work. Shooting the streets of NYC provided an excellent opportunity to use some of the presets I discussed in my previous article: Acros Push Processed, CineStill800T, Velvia, and Agfacolor.
FUJIFILM X100F PRESETS EXPERIMENTATION: IT'S A WRAP
What I Learned From Using Film Simulations And In-Camera Presets With The Fujifilm X100F
The main points I learned from using film simulation presets were:
Understanding how these settings impact the RAW file and produce the straight out of camera JPEGs
Understanding how other camera settings affect these settings and the final JPEGs
Knowledge how to tweak or built my film simulation settings
HOW TO ZONE-FOCUS WITH A FUJIFILM X-SERIES CAMERA
Zone Focusing With The Fujifilm X100F
This article explained how to set up the X100F for zone focusing.
By zone-focusing the camera prior to looking for images, I can save the time I otherwise would need to focus. I just bring my camera to my eye and press the shutter release button. I would not even need to look through the viewfinder: from my experience with the camera, I know what will be in the frame by looking just over de camera or even shooting from the hip.
TAKING THE X100F TO MADRID
Street Photography With The Fujifilm X100F In Madrid
During a trip to Madrid, Spain, I took the trinity with me with the intent to shoot some street photography.
The Fujifilm X100F was, according to plan, used during night time.
In Conclusion
I still love my X100F, and with the old and reliable X-Pro1 and the Leica M4, it forms my ideal camera trinity.
The traffic to my blog posts about this camera indicates that people still are interested in this version of the X100 series.
But of course, if the cost difference today between the X100F and X100V is only $100...
Should you get the X100V if this is your first X100 camera? Absolutely! Should you upgrade to the X100V from an X100F? I don't think the money you will lose selling the older camera is worth it.