Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional photographer, the Fujifilm X100V is a camera that will give you a lot of options to create the perfect images. It features a hybrid viewfinder, improved autofocus, a new X-Trans CMOS III sensor and X Processor Pro.
Lens update
Whether you are upgrading your old Fujifilm X100V, or you just want to make the best of it, you will need to update its firmware to make the most of its new features. You can check the latest firmware version and download the right one for you at the Fuji website. Then you can install the update onto your camera's memory card.
The latest firmware for the Fuji X100V adds several new features, including a new POWER MANAGEMENT menu and the ability to automatically turn the camera off when the temperature reaches an unspecified maximum. The firmware also fixes some overheating problems with the camera.
The X100V is a very versatile camera. Its manual focus ring can be linked to a digital encoder, which makes it an ideal choice for photographers who prefer to use manual focus. The camera also has a new HDR mode.
The X100V has a bright f/2.0 maximum aperture, which is impressive for a compact mirrorless camera. The lens has a weather resistant design. It is also compatible with optional WCL attachment lenses, and integrates a 75mm-equivalent Digital Teleconverter setting.
It's also worth mentioning that the X100V's intelligent viewfinder is quite impressive. It has a two-way tilting design and a higher resolution than its predecessor.
The Fuji X100V also has a number of built-in conveniences, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The camera even has a flip-up screen that displays images. The camera's autofocus is quite fast. You can lock on to faces in almost any angle. It's also got a silent electronic shutter that goes to a whopping 1/32,768.
The X100V also has a built-in flash. This works only when the camera is set to a leaf shutter.
Changes to the dials
Whether you're new to the Fuji X100 series or you've been using them for years, you'll find the new camera has some changes to the dials. The camera has two new command dials, a shutter dial, and an ISO dial. Compared to the X100F, these are larger, deeper, and have a new texture.
The rear command dial has a thicker texture and is easier to use. It replaces the VIEW MODE button. You can switch between optical and electronic viewfinders with the front lever.
The AF/MF SETTING menu is located on the left side of the camera. You can customize the information displayed. You can also assign custom functions to the AEL/AFL button and the rear dial. You can set the AEL/AFL button to AF Lock or AE-L, which will lock the autofocus.
You can also set the shutter speed dial to Auto ISO, A or F. The dial can be raised or lowered, and it can be locked with the locking button in the middle.
The X100V's electronic shutter can be up to one stop faster than its mechanical equivalent. It goes up to one-fourth of a second at all apertures, and can be used to shoot in high-speed mode. The shutter isn't stabilized, but it's fairly sharp wide open at f/2 in the far corners.
Unlike the X100F, you can't change the ISO value without holding the camera. You can however change the ISO by rotating the shutter speed dial.
The X100V has a new HDR mode. It can also record 10-bit video. It's also capable of shooting raw. It's a great choice for family photos. The X100V is a well-rounded and convenient camera.
Customizable buttons to personalize your shooting experience
Having customizable buttons on your camera gives you control over the way your photos are processed. Luckily, Fujifilm cameras have been designed to make it easy to customize your shots. In this post, we'll take a look at the features of the X100V and how you can set it up to suit your personal shooting style.
The X100V is equipped with an optical viewfinder, which gives a real-world look at the subject. It also has an EVF/LCD (electronic viewfinder/LCD) screen. The latter is used for composing scenes.
Several controls are located on the camera's front, while some are located on the back. The front of the camera has a focus wheel and an ISO dial. The rear has a shutter release, a shutter speed dial, an exposure compensation dial, and several other buttons. These controls are easy to find and use by feel.
The AE-L button allows you to lock in exposure while maintaining the same focus setting. This is useful if you're recomposing your image while still preserving the original setting. The Q-Button can be pressed to launch the Q Menu. It has 16 programmable slots for you to assign functions to.
The DISP/BACK button doubles as a Bluetooth function button. It opens the C1-C7 Custom Preset menu, which is a fast and easy way to change the settings on your camera. You can also customize the information displayed by using the touch controls on the rear command dial.
The omission of the shutter speed dial isn't a big deal, especially since it's moving toward a better workflow. The X100V has a few other cool features that you can customize. One of them is the Colour Chrome Effect, which brightens up the hues in color images.
Performance at higher ISO sensitivities
Whether you're an enthusiast or a semi-professional, the Fujifilm X100V is a great camera. It offers great high ISO performance, fast processing speeds, and a versatile array of video capabilities. However, it also has some issues. Luckily, these are a few minor problems that can be easily resolved.
During our testing, we noticed that the Fujifilm X100 had slightly undersaturated aquas and cyans. This caused them to become a little less bright. The images also had a bit of chroma noise in the shadows.
At low ISO sensitivities, the Fuji X100 produces very bright images. This is a good thing for a compact camera. At higher ISO sensitivities, however, there is a lot of visible noise. This can result in a reduction in the score.
The highest ISO sensitivities on the camera's dial are ISO 6400 and ISO 51200. These values are extremely soft and noisy.
The image quality is not as detailed at these higher sensitivities, but it does improve as you move up the ISO range. Up to ISO 800, the images are very clean and detail-rich. By ISO 3,200, the noise increases and the images become less detailed.
Fuji X100 images show a moderate amount of chroma noise in the shadows, and some minor edge enhancement artifacts on high-contrast subjects. This can be particularly problematic when photographing human hair.
Fortunately, the Fuji X100's autofocus is excellent. It features contrast-detection AF, as well as Intelligent Hybrid AF, which is ideal for longer lenses. It also has TTL 256-zone metering. The autofocus system works in both single and zone AF modes, and the low-light working range is +/5.0 EV in 0.3EV steps.
There are also eight Film Simulation modes available. You can choose from five settings for each one. These include "Soft," "Medium Soft," "Standard," "Medium Hard," and "Hard." The manual calls these the "Color Density" settings, and you can use them in combination with the sharpness and contrast settings.