Fujifilm X100VI Odds and Ends

[HowardCB]

I recently succumbed to a severe attack of Gear Acquisition Syndrome, mostly because I wondered into a small camera shop that actually had a silver X100VI in stock, without any waiting list for it. (I would have eventually bought the camera, but maybe not so soon.)

So I wandered around Brussels with the camera, mostly taking grandchildren photos, but some scenery. My usual camera is the X-T5 with the XF 16-55 f2.8. Here are some samples, and some thoughts.

The camera fits in my pocket (which is why I bought it), but without the waterproofing kit or the lens hood. Using either of them, or both, will require a small bag. Surprisingly, the top of the camera (the silver region) already shows a scuff mark. I don't think the black version would have the same issue. There wasn't anything in my coat pocket like keys that would scratch the finish. Since I don't plan on selling the camera (until the X100Ten comes out), it's not a problem for me. It might be for someone else.

I setup the "grandchild photo mode" as on my X-T5: auto eye detect, continuous focus, minimum shutter speed of 1/60 or 1/125, and everything else mostly default. The X100VI focused the same as the X-T5, and was very reliable, with most photos in focus. For scenery, I used single shot autofocus, and usually a single focus box.

The built in flash worked well as a fill flash for some photos.

The only issue I really had with camera is the EVF. It has the same display panel as the X-T5, but the eye relief is only 16.8 mm on the X100VI, versus 24 mm on the X-T5. That's a big difference in terms of ease of use for eyeglass wearers. (The optical view finder seems to have the same eye relief.) As others have mentioned, the on/off switch could use more resistance.

Overall, I really like the camera, and I will still stuff it my pocket without a case. Because that's what it's meant for.





Comments welcome.

Howard

 

[Northern_Amateur]

Hi Howard,

We have pretty much the same core gear, although I have the X100V. I also wear glasses. I don’t find the eye relief on the X100V to be an issue. There is a gap between my glasses and the eyecup, but it doesn’t impact what I can see inside the viewfinder.

With regard to weatherproofing and general protection, I use the leather case and a screen protector, The downside of the current case, vs the one with the original X100, is that the top part has to be taken off and separately carried when you want to use the camera. It;s not something that instantly fits back on either. For weatherproofing I found a filter that screws on and still takes the lens cap. It makes very little difference to the size of the camera and it looks as though it is actually part of the camera.

Embarrassingly I have only now discovered how to properly set up and use the front and rear command dials on the X100V and X-T5 This is after originally having an X-T1 and having had the X100V since near to launch. I know that others here will know this, but once setup correctly, I find that the front and rear dials re very intuitive and enhance the usability. I don’t think the manual explains their use at well. One of the manuals is also incorrect when it says that you need to switch the camera off to get back to program mode, is is far easier than that and works consistently across both cameras.

I like your photos. The one of the tree flower buds is similar to things I would try to take at this time of year and, zooming in, I like the choice of depth of field, The one of the tram lines shows off other features nicely not least the speed of use to not get run over! More seriously, I’ve not shot in monochrome on a digital camera and think I should give it a go.

 

[Northern_Amateur]

Oh dear, I just looked at the retail trade-in value of my X100V, very close to what I originally paid for it. Makes it difficult to justify not getting in the waiting list for an upgrade to an X100VI. Not a lot of risk other than the trade-in value falling before delivery.

The extra pixel count would be useful for the digital zoom and I do use my X100V indoors so IBIS would gave some value,

 

[Bill Ferris]

Thanks for sharing your experience and your photos, Howard.

 

[brentbrent]

Embarrassingly I have only now discovered how to properly set up and use the front and rear command dials on the X100V and X-T5 This is after originally having an X-T1 and having had the X100V since near to launch. I know that others here will know this, but once setup correctly, I find that the front and rear dials re very intuitive and enhance the usability. I don’t think the manual explains their use at well.

Ha. The interaction of the menu settings for the command dials with the "A," "T," and "C" positions on the aperture, shutter, and exposure comp dials, along with the push-to-change aspect of the control dials, has probably fried more of my brain cells than any other aspect of my X100VI, at least so far.

I'm kinda interested in what you think are the "correct" settings! ;-)

 

[Northern_Amateur]

Embarrassingly I have only now discovered how to properly set up and use the front and rear command dials on the X100V and X-T5 This is after originally having an X-T1 and having had the X100V since near to launch. I know that others here will know this, but once setup correctly, I find that the front and rear dials re very intuitive and enhance the usability. I don’t think the manual explains their use at well.

Ha. The interaction of the menu settings for the command dials with the "A," "T," and "C" positions on the aperture, shutter, and exposure comp dials, along with the push-to-change aspect of the control dials, has probably fried more of my brain cells than any other aspect of my X100VI, at least so far.

I'm kinda interested in what you think are the "correct" settings! ;-)

I was very tempted to write something up and create a new post or add to an existing thread so that others can then find it through Internet and forum search. If it will be useful then I will.

The actual command buttons settings that I have set are more or less defaults. Have seen somebody comment elsewhere that they prefer a slight modification, but it doesn’t change the gist of it. They key for me was understanding all the “C” options to set, the change to the Aperture control ring setting and then, more to the point, how to switch between modes and get back to “P” and/or switch between aperture and s.s. priority. I once set up it turns out to be ridiculously intuitive to use, flick between modes and reset. All done from the two command dials and can be done while using the viewfinder. Not what I think the manual says.

There’s also a quick FAQ to consider of what settings stop the program shift options.

Would it help to start a thread with a bit of a mini instruction manual for that topic that people can comment on and add to?

 

[cooped]

Embarrassingly I have only now discovered how to properly set up and use the front and rear command dials on the X100V and X-T5 This is after originally having an X-T1 and having had the X100V since near to launch. I know that others here will know this, but once setup correctly, I find that the front and rear dials re very intuitive and enhance the usability. I don’t think the manual explains their use at well.

Ha. The interaction of the menu settings for the command dials with the "A," "T," and "C" positions on the aperture, shutter, and exposure comp dials, along with the push-to-change aspect of the control dials, has probably fried more of my brain cells than any other aspect of my X100VI, at least so far.

I'm kinda interested in what you think are the "correct" settings! ;-)

I was very tempted to write something up and create a new post or add to an existing thread so that others can then find it through Internet and forum search. If it will be useful then I will.

The actual command buttons settings that I have set are more or less defaults. Have seen somebody comment elsewhere that they prefer a slight modification, but it doesn’t change the gist of it. They key for me was understanding all the “C” options to set, the change to the Aperture control ring setting and then, more to the point, how to switch between modes and get back to “P” and/or switch between aperture and s.s. priority. I once set up it turns out to be ridiculously intuitive to use, flick between modes and reset. All done from the two command dials and can be done while using the viewfinder. Not what I think the manual says.

There’s also a quick FAQ to consider of what settings stop the program shift options.

Would it help to start a thread with a bit of a mini instruction manual for that topic that people can comment on and add to?

Hi I’d find that very useful. I always struggle to get back into P mode and it seems to take me a while to do. I’ve not found an awful lot of info on this online but perhaps I’ve bit been looking in the right place! So yes would find this helpful.



thank you.

 

[Iconic1]

Yes, please.

 

[AlainCo]

Ah, avenue Albert...my mother and grandmother once lived there...

Enjoy your stay in Brussels !

Cheers,

AlainCo

 

[jhorse]

I recently succumbed to a severe attack of Gear Acquisition Syndrome, mostly because I wondered into a small camera shop that actually had a silver X100VI in stock, without any waiting list for it. (I would have eventually bought the camera, but maybe not so soon.)

I did succumb and bought a X100vi (in black) with the weather residence fit and the Wide Convertor Lens (WCL). I use a 120cm black rope shoulder strap (which is very slightly elastic and comfortable) and a black leather half case. I am new to the X100 line, but...

So I wandered around Brussels with the camera, mostly taking grandchildren photos, but some scenery. My usual camera is the X-T5 with the XF 16-55 f2.8. Here are some samples, and some thoughts.

... like you, my main camera/lens is the XT5/16-55f2.8.

The camera fits in my pocket (which is why I bought it), but without the waterproofing kit or the lens hood. Using either of them, or both, will require a small bag.

I do use a small, non-camera canvas bag for it. I also bought a neoprene lens case, 150mm height and 100mm in circumference into which the camera fits with the filter kit, a small jjc lens hood and the original Fuji lens hood.

I setup the "grandchild photo mode" as on my X-T5: auto eye detect, continuous focus, minimum shutter speed of 1/60 or 1/125, and everything else mostly default. The X100VI focused the same as the X-T5, and was very reliable, with most photos in focus. For scenery, I used single shot autofocus, and usually a single focus box.

I too have set the X100vi to as near to the settings I have on the XT5 as I can, including the items and their position in the Q and My menus. I tend to use AF-S, drive - still image, AF Mode - single point (FN1 set to adjust AF Mode), Speed dial set to A and use the aperture ring (so it is in aperture priority), ISO set to 'c' and adjusted by the front command dial, EC set on the EC dial, Fn 2 set to video (thus pressing it once starts video and again stops it), and the rear command dial set to film sims.

I find it pretty easy to adjust from static to moving subjects, such as to capture running dogs, by changing the Drive (H/11fps), the focus switch to AF-C snd tracking to Wide/Tracking. I have also set AF Custom setting to 6.

The built in flash worked well as a fill flash for some photos.

It does, but I wish they had enabled the tiny EF-X8 to work on it too.

Overall, I really like the camera, and I will still stuff it my pocket without a case. Because that's what it's meant for.

Agreed. Nice images.

Comments welcome.

Howard

 

[jrk]

Damn, you walked into a camera shop and they had one just sitting there waiting for you! That's great.

Thanks for sharing, I especially like the B&W.

Enjoy.