Thinking of selling my brand new X100V

About 9 months ago, I added my name to my local camera store’s waiting list for a black X100V. This past Friday a silver X100V came in and I purchased it.  Also bought the Fuji black case, a NiSi UHD UV  filter/hood.

When I got home, charged the battery and placed an LCD protector on the LCD.  Checked out the camera to make sure it’s working (took a few shots) although shutter count registers “0”. Didn’t even unpack the strap and put it on the camera.

Anyway, thinking about selling the camera for what I paid. Would return it but my local camera store does not accept any returns without a 15% restocking fee (really!).

The camera is beautiful but just does not check all my boxes. I use Leica X series which are growing old, VLUX 114, and Nikon D750s. As different as night and day.

Bottomline, unless I have an epiphany, I will probably sell the camera, if there is no hassle in doing so. In the interim, I’ll keep it in the box.

I must be crazy.

You wrote all of that and did not tell us anything specific? Seems like an advertisement to me.

John Gellings wrote:

You wrote all of that and did not tell us anything specific? Seems like an advertisement to me.

I got exactly the same impression. To the OP: if you're looking for buyers, this isn't the place to do that. If you want some advice on how to get the best out of your camera, then there are plenty of folks here who are well qualified to do so.

If you want to sell it, then please find one of the many sites intended for that purpose (such as the For Sale and Wanted Forum here: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/1056 ).

Vetteran wrote:

About 9 months ago, I added my name to my local camera store’s waiting list for a black X100V. This past Friday a silver X100V came in and I purchased it. Also bought the Fuji black case, a NiSi UHD UV filter/hood.

See, there lies the problem. You settled for something that wasn't what you originally ordered. 

When I got home, charged the battery and placed an LCD protector on the LCD. Checked out the camera to make sure it’s working (took a few shots) although shutter count registers “0”. Didn’t even unpack the strap and put it on the camera.

Never install the LCD protector until you've fully checked out the camera. I did that once. As soon as I took it out of the box installed the protector, right before I discovered the camera had a flaw and had to be returned. Wasted a protector I did.

Anyway, thinking about selling the camera for what I paid. Would return it but my local camera store does not accept any returns without a 15% restocking fee (really!).

Well, they can no longer sell it as "new." They'd have to sell it as used, or open box. They probably don't feel like they should take the financial hit because you changed your mind.

The camera is beautiful but just does not check all my boxes. I use Leica X series which are growing old, VLUX 114, and Nikon D750s. As different as night and day.

Bottomline, unless I have an epiphany, I will probably sell the camera, if there is no hassle in doing so. In the interim, I’ll keep it in the box.

It can sometimes be a hassle to sell yourself. A lot of tire kickers out there that buy something to try it out and then decide they want to return it (oops) :-).

I must be crazy.

You are in good company.

Out or curiosity, what were you expecting from the X100V that it didn't meet your expectations? Only asking because I've bought and sold several X100 bodies and they never totally fit my kit for reasons I could never explain. If you're going to have to sell it as used, you might as well give it a fair chance before doing so just to be sure. A lot of people LOVE their X100 cameras.

-Rob

Actually not committed to selling or keeping.

Am aware of other “selling” websites including the Forum on this website. Thanks.

My point was that after waiting 9 months, I thought I would be more enthusiastic.

I ran into this professional photographer at a local store that sells Leila's. He also had some number of Ms, Leica Q/Q2, and lenses out the butt. Anyway, somehow we got to talking about the X100 series cameras, and he said he has them and loves the feel and the results. Based on that encounter I got on the buy list 9 months ago and received it on Friday.

Perhaps I need to just work it for awhile and see if I like the camera.

Vetteran wrote:

The camera is beautiful but just does not check all my boxes.

Have your boxes changed in the last 9 months?

No camera will check all of anyone’s boxes. In fact I find that my favourite ones tend to be those which—whilst having some spark of genius to them—have significant flaws that I need to work around.

Perhaps have a think about which specific boxes it doesn’t tick, and see how you’d adapt to those. Maybe it’ll work out better than you currently think. Maybe not. But in my experience a lukewarm first impression isn’t a reliable predictor of how things will turn out.

You're probably right

A couple of years ago I bought a new Fuji X100F at a good price as the X100V was coming out. I already had the X-Pro2. I liked it, but thought it was an uncessary luxury purchase that I did not need and for a while did not use it.

Now if I want to go small and with camera only, I have learnt to appreciate it for what it is and got photos that I would not have got.

Maybe you need to give it time to see how it fits in with your photography.

Vetteran wrote:

Actually not committed to selling or keeping.

Am aware of other “selling” websites including the Forum on this website. Thanks.

My point was that after waiting 9 months, I thought I would be more enthusiastic.

A nice camera, that one. If you do decide to sell it, you might want to try reselling it yourself as new online. Due to supply scarcity, they're currently selling for several hundred dollars over MSRP ($1,399.95+tax):

Recent final sales prices on EBay.com

Good thoughts

Coldpaw wrote:

I also don't really know why this is important on a new camera.

Some people do this to ensure they did not receive a used camera.

Coldpaw wrote:

Personally I only check it when there are any hints during unboxing the camera might not be "new". Most of my "new" cameras, at least the Olympus ones, had quite a few shots on the counter anyways, which was due to quality control.

Of course, I agree, which is why I said some people.  These threads come up sometimes.

Coldpaw wrote:

The X100V is still in high demand, so selling a pretty much brand new unit second hand will be simple and you should still get a very good price for it. I'd rather use it for a month and, if you really don't like it, resell it for a small hit and take it as loan for de facto renting the camera.

I do exactly this about every third camera. Renting for a week really only gives me time to tinker, but not to bond. I just bought a new Canon M200, shot it for a month, and sold it for the same price. So I was really only out shipping and tax. Much cheaper than renting for that period. I saw the camera in a store back in 2017, and thought it was just so darn cute. So I finally scratched the itch.

I also think this is the best way to stay in touch with what other brands are doing.

Vetteran wrote:

I ran into this professional photographer at a local store that sells Leila's. He also had some number of Ms, Leica Q/Q2, and lenses out the butt. Anyway, somehow we got to talking about the X100 series cameras, and he said he has them and loves the feel and the results. Based on that encounter I got on the buy list 9 months ago and received it on Friday.

Perhaps I need to just work it for awhile and see if I like the camera.

Give it a chance to grow on you.  So many people who really love this camera can't be wrong.

I’m sure

Why report it here? The more so since you offer very little info about which boxes it doesn't tick.