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Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Fujifilm just announced the X half — a digital camera that offers a unique film experience unlike any other
Fujifilm just launched the spiritual successor to its X-Pro lineup, and it's a camera unlike any other. Say hello to the Fujifilm X half, a digital camera with a dedicated film photography mode, that hopes to make photography simple and intuitive, thanks to a stripped back control scheme. It's designed extremely well and weighs just 8.46 ounces. The X half occupies an interesting place in Fuji's extensive cameras family. The manufacturer has injected the ethos, "Specs and technology aren't everything," into the X half's inception. Could this be one of the best cameras for photography purists? It features a 1-inch back-illuminated sensor that takes 17MP photos and records FHD/24p video. The back panel houses a 2.14-inch 0.92M-dot LCD touchscreen and a vertical touch panel that lets you swap between 13 of Fuji's most popular film simulation recipes. A fixed lens camera (32mm f/2.8 prime) like the Fujifilm X100VI, the X half has a retail price of $849 / £699. The camera, then, offers a film-like experience at an accessible price point, unlike the pricier Fujifilm X-Pro 3 which demands more money be spent on glass. The X half is great value for money, though, as it factors in the costs of getting film rolls developed. You can snap film photos and save them directly to your SD card — or view a short simulation of them "developing" within the new X half app. The X half has a few tricks up its sleeves. The rear LCD monitor, by default, shows you what the camera is pointing at, and you can view the photos you've taken, like on any other digital camera. But the X half has a dedicated film photography mode, where you select the film count (36, 72, etc.) and ISO value. This also turns the monitor into a shot counter, rolling onto the next number each time you take a photo. And just like on a film camera, you can't see the photo you've taken — until you offload the SD card or use the X half app. The 17MP images the X half produces are ideal for sharing on social media. You can create diptychs too. Pulling the lever next to the exposure compensation dial lets you take a second photo, and the camera then stitches them into one composition — and you can stitch a photo and video or two videos together too. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Other features include Fujifilm's fantastic color science which is on full display here. The X half also features human face/eye detection unlike other half-frame film cameras, like the Pentax 17 or the Kodak Ektar H35. Alongside film recipes, there are several new filters to play with including light leak, expired film, miniature, double exposure, etc. I had the pleasure of seeing and using the camera for a couple of hours at a pre-launch briefing, and I had a very positive experience with it. A detailed review will follow soon, so keep your eyes peeled.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Fujifilm has OFFICIALLY teased a new camera that appears to combine the X100VI and GFX 100S II
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. In the lead-up to the highly anticipated Fujifilm X Summit 2025, set to take place on March 20 in Prague, Fujifilm has released a teaser video hinting at an exciting new camera. The short but intriguing clip suggests a fusion of two of its most popular models – the ever-popular Fujifilm X100 VI and the resolution powerhouse GFX 100S II. If true, this hybrid camera could be a game-changer in the photography world. ABOVE: The official Fujifilm teaser video The teaser, which has already sparked intense speculation among photographers and industry experts, features subtle visual cues that hint at a blend of the compact, fixed-lens design of the X100 series with the powerful medium-format sensor technology found in the GFX lineup. Notably, the silhouette of the new camera bears a striking resemblance to the GFX 50R – a rangefinder-style GFX camera that Fujifilm hasn't updated in several years. The re-introduction of a 50R-style camera with a fixed lens and a 50 or 100MP sensor would make for the ultimate street and travel camera. Fujifilm's X100 series has long been beloved by street and travel photographers for its sleek design, portability, and high-quality image output. Meanwhile, the GFX 100S II, with its 102MP medium-format sensor, has become a favorite among professional and commercial photographers seeking unparalleled image quality. Combining these two cameras in any regard could mean a compact, high-resolution powerhouse that offers both portability and exceptional detail, a dream for many photographers. However, given the potential medium-format sensor, the camera's size would likely be on the larger side compared. As expected, Fujifilm has remained tight-lipped about the specifics, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the official reveal. However, if the teaser is anything to go by, this upcoming announcement could mark a significant shift in Fujifilm's camera lineup, bridging the gap between the X-series and GFX series in a way never seen before. With just days to go until the X Summit, the excitement is building. Will Fujifilm introduce a groundbreaking new category of cameras, or is the teaser simply a clever marketing tactic? All will be revealed on March 20 in Prague. Check out our guides to the best compact cameras and the best Fujifilm cameras.
NBC News
19-03-2025
- NBC News
Fujifilm X100VI review: I tested TikTok's favorite camera for seven months
If you have even a passing interest in cameras, chances are you've seen the Fujifilm X100VI. For the past few years, the X100VI (and the previous X100V) has been the it camera: everyone wants one, but no one can get one. It's easy to use, stylish and most importantly, very popular on TikTok. Demand is so high that retailer wait-lists are measured in months, not days. I pre-ordered mine the day it was announced in February of 2024 — it took five months to arrive at my door. Having used the X100VI for over seven months, I understand the hype — it is a fantastic camera. But is it worth the wait? What is the Fujifilm X100VI? Fujifilm X100VI The Fujifilm X100VI is a compact camera with a retro design and modern guts — it may look like a vintage film camera, but it has high-tech features like AI-based subject detecting auto-focus and 6.2K video recording. It uses a fixed (non-removable), slightly wide-angle 35 millimeter (mm) lens that is small and compact on the camera. The lens and camera are flexible and versatile for taking pictures of everyday life, even in less-than-ideal lighting, in my experience. It is the sixth and latest version of the Fujifilm X100 series camera, originally introduced in 2011. The previous X100V was extremely popular, and sold out at most retailers for years. The X100VI, despite Fujifilm doubling its production capacity, is similarly hard to find at most retailers — I received mine five months after pre-ordering it on the first day it became available. Focal length: 35mm | Screen: tilting | Viewfinder: yes, digital and optical | Built-in Flash: yes | Weight: 1.12 lbs. (512g) | Aperture: f/2-16 | Shutter speed: 60 min. to 1/4000 sec. | ISO: 125-12,800 | Photo resolution: up to 7728x5152 | Battery life: up to 310 shots or 45 min. of video My experience with the Fujifilm X100VI The X100VI is more than just a small, stylish camera. (Though, to be fair, of all the camera's I've used, it is the one that gets the most compliments from friends and strangers alike.) It takes stunning photos, and has powerful and versatile tools built-in that inspire me to be more creative, without having to lug around a bunch of extra camera gear or do a ton of photo editing at home. What I like Excellent image quality The images from the X100VI are consistently excellent. Other cameras of a similar size simply cannot compete with the large image sensor, accurate auto-focus, rich colors and low-light performance. Buildings and landscapes maintain sharp lines and fine detail, even when you zoom into the photos later. Portraits are detailed and can have pleasing bokeh or out of focus backgrounds. Shadows and contrast are clear and defined. Looking at the images on my computer, I would guess they were taken with a much larger, 'more professional' camera than the X100VI. Beautiful and versatile Fujifilm Film Simulations Fujifilm Film Simulations are photographic 'looks' you can select before (and after) you shoot a photo or video. These film simulations are based off of real-world Fujifilm films — the brand started in the 1930s as a photo film manufacturer, and still produces film to this day. As such, most film simulations feel robust and full of character, not gimmicky. I often used the simulation Velvia for shooting colorful nature, Acros for creating moody black and white scenes, and Provia or Reala Ace for anything spontaneous. Using these film simulations let me create a more specific look in each photo, and made me less inclined to do any photo editing after the fact. It encourage creativity and experimentation The X100VI has a lot of built-in tools — put together, they create a very flexible, unrestricted shooting experience. For example, the camera has very effective in-body image stabilization (IBIS) — basically, the camera will eliminate slight hand movement to ensure more steady shots. That means I can take pictures in lower-light conditions, without flash, and still get pretty sharp results. IBIS, paired with the camera's built-in neutral-density filter (basically sunglasses for your lens), means you can get pretty creative with your photos. I took the following photo (my sixth attempt) by placing the camera on a bench, turning on the neutral-density filter and experimenting with a long exposure time (about 4 seconds). No other small camera I've tested has made me feel as free as the X100VI. My creative vision is almost never limited by the camera, just my imagination. Potential drawbacks to keep in mind Beginner friendly, up to a point The Fujifilm X100VI is beginner friendly to a certain extent. The camera itself has a vintage-inspired design with controls to match. You may find this control scheme easier or harder to use compared to more modern-focused cameras like the Fujifilm X-S20 ($1,299) or Sony a6700 ($1,399). Regardless, you can set all the settings and dials to the automatic mode (A), keep auto-focus wide and just point and shoot — you'll still capture some fantastic images. But, like many modern cameras, the X100VI settings menu feels like an archaic labyrinth to anyone outside of a professional photographer. I have watched hours-long YouTube videos explaining each and every option in the Fujifilm settings menu. Most people I know who are interested in the X100VI are beginners — I don't think they are interested in hours-long camera tutorials. Lack of availability I pre-ordered the X100VI the day it was announced in February of 2024. It took me five months to receive it. The camera is still out of stock at every online retailer charging its regular $1,599 sticker price, and you can find many folks online commiserating about how long they have been waiting to receive their order. I understand that a huge part of the X100VI's appeal is its compact size and stylish design. But you can make other, similarly stylish Fujifilm cameras like the Fujifilm X-T50 ($1,399) or Fujifilm X-T30 II ($899) nearly as compact by pairing them with a small Fujifilm pancake lens ($399) or TTArtisan pancake lens ($149). The Fujifilm X-T50 in particular is arguably just as good as the X100VI, technically-speaking, but it is also widely available in most camera stores with little to no waiting period to ship an order. Pairing the X-T50 with a pancake lens costs around the same as the price of the X100VI too. Who is the Fujifilm X100VI for? The Fujifilm X100VI is arguably the best compact camera you can buy. It takes stunning photos, has advanced auto-focus, a built-in neutral density filter and enables creativity and expression with tools like Fujifilm Film Simulations. It's fun to use, easy to carry anywhere, and stylish too. It's also the camera everyone wants. It's nearly impossible to find in-stock at retail price, and if you do decide to purchase one, you'll probably have to wait months to receive it. If you want a small camera that takes excellent photos tomorrow, you're better off looking at a camera like the Fujifilm X-T50 and pairing it with a small lens. Even more direct competitors like the Leica D-Lux 8 ($1,595) and Ricoh GR IIIx ($1,049), while hard to find in stock, have fewer backorders than the X100VI. But if patience is your virtue, the X100VI may be worth the wait — it was for me. Why trust NBC Select? I am a reporter at NBC Select who covers technology and fitness including recent stories on point-and-shoot cameras, smartwatches, running shoes and more. I've been using the Fujifilm X100VI for over seven months. For this piece, I compared the experience of using the X100VI to other cameras I own and have tested over the past four years.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
People are STILL paying up to US$3,000 for the Fujifilm X100VI on eBay
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Despite being launched over a year ago, the Fujifilm X100VI remains on back-order everywhere – and is still selling for over double its retail price on the used market. It's certainly not news that the X100VI is still hard to find, as the monstrously popular camera has been out of stock ever since it was announced – with Fujifilm battling the scalpers with everything from pre-order lotteries to removing languages from the camera menu. What is surprising, though, is that 12 months later the camera is still being resold for obscene amounts of money second-hand, as desperate shoppers look to get their hands on it at literally any expense. The retail price of the Fujifilm X100VI is $1,599 in the US, and the going rate on the used market is between $2,000 and $2,500. Heck, even Walmart is currently selling it for $2,029. However, it's not at all unusual to see second-hand sellers charging upwards of $3,000 – such as the eBay seller pictured in the image above, asking for a whopping $3,498. And that's before you even get to the Limited Edition X100VI, which I've seen going for up to $4,000. Admittedly, scalpers gonna scalp – and just because sellers are asking these prices, doesn't necessarily mean that people are paying them. Except that they are: Just yesterday, somebody bought a used X100VI for $2,085, an unopened one for $2,450 and a Limited Edition for $3,000. And that's just on eBay, never mind anywhere else online. With the public appetite for the camera showing no sign of abating, the crazy pricing situation will continue as long as Fujifilm is unable to meet the production demand. So if you're looking for one, unless you're open to considering an alternative to the X100VI (in which case, you might be interested in the brilliant little Fujifilm X-M5), godspeed… Check out the best compact cameras from other manufacturers that might actually be in stock! You might also want to consider the best travel cameras for their compact size, along with the best cameras for street photography.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Fujifilm X-M5 sold out in Japan, do we have another X100VI on our hands?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Fujimania is showing no signs of slowing down. A report from Japanese news outlet Asobinet has revealed that orders of the Fujifilm X-M5 have been suspended in Japan due to huge demand. And while the compact APS-C mirrorless is still available in the UK and US, some stock is on back order. This is familiar territory for the best Fujifilm cameras, with the Fujifilm X100VI still on back order in the US at B&H Photo and Adorama, and stock only just appearing in the UK, which is quite extraordinary for a camera that was released at the beginning of 2023. It seems Fujifilm is struggling to meet demand, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, with camera scarcity arguably drumming up even more appetite for two of the best compact cameras on the market. Well, the Fujifilm X-M5 technically isn't a compact camera, a term the industry traditionally reserves for cameras with built-in lenses. The X-M5 is an interchangeable-lens device, but its diminutive size and lack of a viewfinder certainly puts it within the compact-camera ballpark. Digital Camera World Reviews Editor and oracle on all things Fuji, Gareth Bevan, considers the X-M5 one of the best mirrorless cameras, awarding it top honors with a gushing five-star review. He praised its pocketable form factor, 6.2K open-gate video, and processing power, and having witnessed it in person at The Photography & Video Show 2025, I have to say, it's a mighty attractive little camera. But I do feel sorry for any Fuji fans struggling to get their hands on this fantastic device. Especially because the logical alternative is the Fujifilm X100VI. If you can't get hold of either camera then it's worth sitting tight for new stock or perhaps opting for another Fujifilm camera such as the Fujifilm X-T50 or Fujifilm X-T5 if you don't mind a more professional form factor. Can't justify a Fujifilm X100VI? I find out whether the Fujifilm X100T compact camera is still worth it in 2025. Looking for a cheap camera to replace your phone? I'd consider the Fujifilm X-A7. And here's why I think the forgotten Fujifilm X-T200 is still a great entry-level choice.
