2023-08-20 00:00:00
It might be said that I don’t care regarding the specs when I welcome a camera that has been on the market for more than three years, but no, even I, as long as the work flows like it used to, I will continue to create new products one following another. I’m buying a new one. But depending on how you think regarding it, you might say that digital cameras have matured. It is almost no longer necessary to buy a new one every time the model is changed like before. I think it’s partly because I’m getting older that my material desires aren’t fully open. It’s true that if the sub-theme of this series is “playing with the camera,” you’ll be spoiled for choice for new models. However, the cameras and lenses used in the assignments do not require super-spec cameras for my work, so there is a business problem that I use them for a long time, partly because I want to take a moto. So, this time we will take up the Fujifilm X100V. It’s a camera that is representative of the hobby of compact cameras, and I’m upset that many manufacturers are trying to withdraw from the field of compact cameras because they are pushed by smartphones. I have been interested in the X100V since its release. The X100S, which I had been using for a long time, passed away, and the service was no longer available. However, the timing of the appearance and the corona disaster overlapped, and there was a feeling that the momentum was reduced. Besides, for some reason they are not sold anywhere. Come to think of it, the X-E4 introduced in this series was the same. I don’t really know why, but the shortage of Fujifilm X series continues even now, and I feel that there aren’t many used ones, and when I looked into it this time, used ones were more expensive than new ones. It is a somewhat abnormal situation that is priced. So, for three years, even though I was sending autumn waves, there was also the corona, and even though it looked like this, I focused on expanding my work equipment, and the X100V itself was not sold anywhere, so I continued to see it off because it was useless for my work and it wasn’t a camera that I should get urgently. For this reason, I was spending peaceful days, but just the other day, by chance, I found one left by chance at my favorite camera shop and came to see me. The X100 series is my favorite because it is the first model of the X series and the original model of the X-Pro1. The flat shape, classical design, hybrid viewfinder that seems useless for shooting, the pursuit of the best match between the image sensor and the lens, and the fact that it is a complete camera were also evaluated. Leica users will be angry if I write that the appearance as a camera can compete with Leica. The silver body paint is wonderful and looks like plating. Since its debut in 2011, the X100 series has undergone repeated model changes that I don’t really understand, and I’m not interested in the slight differences in specs, and I’m just dazed. Therefore, I didn’t even think regarding the differences between individual models. I still don’t understand why it needs so much renewal. Before I knew it, I was in my 5th generation. However, the X100V is very serious, and I have made some adjustments to the built-in lens. I don’t know what it is, but I felt that the presence as a product was different from before. The upper and lower covers are made of aluminum, and the sharp, right-angled body looks like it’s going to get cut off. It can’t be that way, I’m still exaggerating, but there aren’t many digital cameras that make you want to keep stroking the surface, but there’s something regarding the X100V that makes you do that. I got a silver body, so much that the camera had to be black, but as I got older, I wanted a white camera. Black is insidious and useless. The surface treatment is also very beautiful, and it is fundamentally different from the metal magnesium alloy. there is a claim. The shutter speed dial is also machined from aluminum, so it’s a waste of money. However, the essence of the X100 series is maintained here as well. The rear monitor is the first in the X100 series to be tiltable and touch panel compatible. This is a matter of course, but even though it looks like this, I’ve always wanted a digital camera with unexpectedly flexible operability, so it was a nice evolution. The ISO sensitivity dial is an analog way of lifting the outer ring of the shutter speed dial. But, when you lift this ring, it’s fixed. It’s not “turning while lifting”. The rear monitor can be tilted. I want to shake hands with the designer. What surprised him was the lens model change. The 23mm F2 lens that has been used for generations is the II type. Well, this one is better than the old one, right? I thought both. This is because the older lenses are rarer than today’s lenses, and there was a difference in rendering depending on the aperture and shooting distance settings. Although the number of elements remains the same, with 8 elements in 6 groups, the Type II uses 2 aspherical elements, giving it a modern feel. The image sensor is X-Trans CMOS 4, and the image processing engine is X-Processor 4, so compared to the X-T5, it feels like it’s been three years since its introduction, but at the technical level of the writer and others, it’s regarding one generation old. In terms of differences, I don’t know much regarding improvements. The very simple conclusion is that both images are extremely well captured. This is my favorite plumbing item. The strong summer sun is shining down on us. It was charming. The sharp reproduction of the highlights is also attractive. FUJIFILM X100V / Aperture priority AE (F8 1/1,250 seconds) / ISO 200 / Velvia Manual exposure was intentionally underexposed. If the shutter dial and aperture are always visible, you’ll want to be creative. FUJIFILM X100V/Manual exposure (F13, 1/2,000 sec)/ISO 400 When I parked my car in a coin parking lot, I felt a strange nuance in the surrounding scenery, so I took a quick shot. I fantasize that the X100V might be able to capture the signs. FUJIFILM X100V/Manual exposure (F10 1/1,000 sec)/ISO 400/PROVIA Those who think that the silver body will stand out in the city are overthinking it. Everyone on the street is busy looking at their smartphones and doesn’t care regarding cameras, so snaps are fine. The edges are sharp, so you can feel the presence even though it is a small body. Really great. It’s been a long time since I felt like I was holding a body and feeling its existence. It doesn’t matter if the camera doesn’t fit your hand so well. I also have a serious “hood disease”, so I prepared this properly, but it feels like the hood is tightening or the end is sweet. The hood may be prepared so that the glorious Fujinon lens does not lose its rendering performance by attaching a boring protector filter. How does it feel in action? Compared to the X100S that I used before, the response is good, the focus is determined, and you can shoot quickly. There seems to be a lot of progress in this area. The styling and functions make it look like a rangefinder camera, but of course it’s different from Leica’s. For the elderly, it feels like the Minolta CLE has evolved and is comfortable. The sleek back is also a beautiful factor, but I think this is because there are fewer buttons on the back. It seems that the basics are to do it with the touch panel. This is not inconvenient once you get used to it. The grip feeling is weak, but this is unavoidable if you emphasize the design. It seems that the grip is coming from a third party. But hey, it would have been better if the X-E4 had a grip, but what regarding the X100V? I don’t need it. Don’t clutter the design with boring accessories. The correction of distortion aberration, which seems to be honest, adds to the reality. Monochrome gradation is also excellent. FUJIFILM X100V/Manual exposure (F9, 1/1,000 sec)/ISO 400/ACROS Old peeling paint is one of my favorite things, so I always shoot it, but the dirtiness stands out in color, so I took it in monochrome. . FUJIFILM X100V / Aperture priority AE (F8 1/400 sec) / ISO 400 / ACROS The viewfinder can switch between OVF and EVF, and the X100 series still offers the same fun performance. In terms of appearance, the X-Pro3 is probably better, but you shouldn’t expect such high performance from a compact camera. However, when I switch to the EVF, I can clearly see the shutter of the viewfinder window closing from the front, so I don’t like this. This is because if you use a rangefinder-style camera, you might show others that you are using an EVF, and that you are trying to frame your shots precisely and accurately. . It’s the same as a normal mirrorless machine. Then it becomes difficult to differentiate it from the author’s X-E4. I’m pretending that “Rangefinder looks good in its own way”, but isn’t it different from what I usually say? a? It seems that I will be thrust into it. It’s not neat at all. You can also check the focus point by displaying a small EVF when setting the OVF. The hybrid viewfinder is also evolving. Even if it’s a little uneasy or hard to see, why not use OVF mainly? After all, just looking at the work of automatic parallax correction makes me feel like crying at the hard work of the engineers and the sincere work of everyone involved in manufacturing. Yes you there! Don’t react seriously. 〓Caption please. 522.jpg〓 Let’s take a look at the actual photographed image. There’s nothing wrong with that. The image is a little soft at wide open close distances, but compared to the old lens, I felt that there was no change in performance depending on the aperture and shooting distance. No, it does not fluctuate depending on the conditions. Isn’t it a little too sharp? In terms of numerical performance, there is no doubt that this lens stands out among the X100 series. I wanted to say unnecessary things. sorry. Not the sunny blue sky in winter, but the peach I took the other day. I’m surprised at how well it cuts out and is sharp. Depending on the angle, it looks quite wide. Since the actual focal length is short, even if you stop down just a little, it will immediately become pan-focus. FUJIFILM X100V / Aperture priority AE (F8 1/2,400 seconds) / ISO 400 / PROVIA shortest shooting distance + maximum aperture. The lines are just a little thick. If you want to make it pisipishi, you can solve it by squeezing it a little. In my opinion, a slightly looser depiction is fine with the wide open aperture. FUJIFILM X100V/aperture priority AE (F2, 1/2,000 sec)/ISO 400/Velvia When I left it to the camera, I was able to recognize the eyes of the front face and the eyes on the side closest to me. It’s a matter of course, but it’s also very good as a portrait machine. Despite its short focal length, the bokeh is excellent. FUJIFILM X100V/Manual exposure (F2.8 1/2,000 sec)/ISO 160/ACROS Very thin lines and excellent image quality. I’m surprised at how well the shadow rises. FUJIFILM X100V / Aperture priority AE (F8 1/800 sec) / ISO 400 / PROVIA The shutter button feels a little sluggish, but is it difficult to make it feel like a Leica? . I wasn’t satisfied with the UI of the X-Pro3, so I postponed its introduction, but when I shot with the X100V, I found that if the UI was straightforward, it would be loved by everyone for a long time, and I’ll continue to feel comfortable in the future. I thought once more that I would be able to live. In the upcoming “X-Pro4”, I would like to change my mind, learn from the X100V, and reappear as a “true camera”. If I wrote something stupid, “X100VI” would come out tomorrow. I can’t say that there is no such possibility. what will happen I came across an old house with dull yellow walls, but I changed the film simulation to Velvia to give it a little pop of color. FUJIFILM X100V/Manual exposure (F5.6 1/1,000 sec)/ISO 160/Velvia If the aperture is wide open, only the petals will be in focus, so I used F4. Good balance. Yoshizu’s bokeh is also natural. Excellent lens. FUJIFILM X100V / Aperture priority AE (F4 1/1,250 seconds) / ISO 400
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