We tested it side-by-side with a Fujifilm X-T3 fronted by a 23mm f/2 lens, and it’s certainly not quite up to the level of that combination – the X100V was noticeably slower and noisier, particularly in low light situations. Fuji's cameras, and this X100V, have color palettes strongly optimized for skin tones and portraits. Layer up to 9 images in Additive, Average, Comparative Bright or Comparative Dark modes to combine multiple perspectives or different points in time.

This means you get the company's latest 26MP X-Trans APS-C sensor and processor combo, the promise of much-improved autofocus and the best video feature set we've seen on a prime-lens compact camera. Although, it's definitely not going to fit into a jeans pocket, forcing you to carry a bag to lug it around with you.The minimum focusing distance is still 10cm, but you can now feel more confident about leaving it set to f/2 to achieve some lovely shallow depth of field. Hence, if you're trying to capture fast-moving objects, like passing cars, it can be a bit of a challenge. Fujifilm’s heritage in color science has given it legendary status among image-makers across the world.

That's mostly thanks to the influences of their appearances amongst social media circles such as Instagram and TikTok, among others. While you're there, you could even shell out a bit more for their optional filter ring adapter for additional water resistance. This is as I shoot JPGs straight out of the camera; if you shoot raw then you most likely can create any look you like in your software.On the plus side, you get 4K/30p recording (albeit with a maximum recording time of ten minutes per clip) and Fujifilm’s lovely Eterna simulation, which is great for video. I've recently moved to a stunningly beautiful part of the world, and spend a lot of my time walking my dogs in the forests around my new home. If I switch to JPEG then that difference becomes even more pronounced although I'm going to guess that there might be in-camera sharpening or contrast/brightness going on that might cause that difference.

But without any video stabilization in either the lens or body, this is not a walkaround vlogging camera – which means you’ll need to use either a gimbal or a tripod to get footage that lets its quality shine. The great thing about the X100V is that it adds useful physical features without compromising on its size or looks.Part of _the_ Fun is the OVF, not the EVF usage - because then, you can go with a X-E4 for instance, and added 27/2. Weather resistance appears for the first time in the X100 Series when the optional AR-X100 adapter ring and the PRF-49 protection filter are used in conjunction with the X100V’s brand new lens. In practice, that'll translate to its ability to focus on key subjects a bit better, with improved facial and eye tracking. I thought that I would post my experience so that others might, consider it before they make a purchase.

The x-trans III would have been a better sensor, as it has better colours, the more neutral colours of the x-trans IV are more suited for primarily RAW shooters. Additionally, a new two-way tilting LCD touchscreen seamless sits at the back of the camera and adds another first for the series as it provides intuitive touch controls.

degrees up, approximately 40 degrees down yet the options compared to the predecessor are suddenly significantly expanded.