This camera just does so much for both photos and still. The 40 megapixel sensor resolves a ton of detail. The new ibis system helps so much lower shutter speeds for stills. For video this really helps with static handheld shots. You can do some light panning left and right, but don't expect to do any type of run and gun video shooting. The ibis is not strong enough for that type of filming. In my use case scenario, I film mostly short bursts of videos 15-45 seconds and this camera is perfect for those scenes. The built in ND filter is also perfect for video applications so that I can get that natural motion blur in my videos. Coming from any other hybrid camera, being able to just hit a button and the ND filter being turned on is so great compared to have to screw and unscrew nd filters.
I do wish they did update the lens on this camera. It resolves the 40 megapixel sensor fine, but the auto focus motors in them can't keep up with the new fujifilm algorithms. Obviously the lens is very small and its probably just not physically possible, but they were able to have an ND and ibis in this fairly compact camera, so would be great to see upgraded linear motors on the focus system on the next iteration. To me, this is the only improvement needed in its next iteration.
Fujifilm X100VI Digital Camera - Black
4.1 | 34 ratings
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Last update: 09-04-2024
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40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR Sensor
Up to 6.0 stops In-Body Image Stabilization
4 stop Internal ND
1.4x and 2x Digital Teleconverter
20 Film Simulation modes, including REALA ACE
Up to 6.0 stops In-Body Image Stabilization
4 stop Internal ND
1.4x and 2x Digital Teleconverter
20 Film Simulation modes, including REALA ACE
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Efren Andalis
Near perfect hybrid camera, rarely use my mirrorless camera anymore.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
At hand, the camera is still remarkably lighter than an X-Pro3 with a pancake lens such as a XF27mm f/2.8 WR. Build quality for my copy is good. Very solid feel to it, though i've seen issues with quality control on the net, I've never reached out to fujifilm, personally, so can't speak to their service.
The things that stands out in this version of the X100 for me is the IBIS (in body image stabilization) and image sensor capable of getting solid photos up to 12800 ISO (that food photo I'm accompanying in this review had aperture set to f/5). Being able to shoot handheld in low lighting situations is lovely for a camera this small and it's bonkers how rich the photo looks with that sensitivity.
The user interface is solid. I love the refinements done when compared from my X-Pro3. Custom functions can be set for film recipes and what not, but only the custom functions where you create them pop up, making it easier to cycle through your choices. It's a smart refinement.
It feels like the image transfer and phone app integrations have generally improved for me, too, and I can transfer my photos on the fly from my camera to my phone to share quickly. I still run into situations where I need to force restart my app, but overall functional.
All the other things I want to glow about with this review can probably be comparable to those that looked at X100V (and other fujifilm camera) reviews so I won't really go there. Great lens, leaf shutter, fuji's color science, analog aesthetic, generally good build, etc.
Only marks I'd go against this is its battery life and lack of weather sealing. I imagine the battery can be lengthened with turning off the IBIS from continuous to shooting only or off (it feels like my battery lasts longer on the X-Pro3). Weather sealing can be fixed by picking up filter ring adapter and sticking a UV filter or protector glass on it (which i did).
Overall, this is a lovely camera to handle and is great for street, travel, and personal photography. It's a very unassuming camera that takes beautiful pictures.
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Photo setting info of attached photos (images are JPEG only straight out of camera, no adjustments through adobe lightroom):
Top Down Ferry Shot with Long Exposure of Water Streaming: f/16, 1/3 sec, ISO L64, built-in ND Filter ON, IBIS on continuous. Film Simulation: Reala Ace
Food Photo: f/5.0, 1/20 sec, ISO 12800, IBIS on continuous, ND filter off, Film Simulation: Classic Chrome (reggie's portra film recipe).
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Unusable
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024Adám T.
Would buy again
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024Steve M
Significant upgrade
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024ABC
Fuji X100vi gets some things right and some wrong.
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