Ever since I switched to Fujifilm with my X-T2 I’ve loved every minute of using it. The camera feels like you’re using an old film SLR with all the advantages of a modern digital mirrorless camera. Being an interchangeable lens camera that was also waterproof with the compactness of modern mirrorless made it ideal for all situations including travel. As I learnt more about the Fujifilm system I discovered the X100 series of cameras. This line of cameras really appealed to my love of rangefinder and older fixed lens 35mm film cameras.
I was lucky enough to pickup this X100F (F for fourth generation) at a reasonable price a while back. Fortunately I obtained it before certain Tiktok users declared the X100 cameras the must have camera of 2022. This sudden rise in popularity for a camera that is up to ten years old depending on the model has seen the prices skyrocket recently. The camera has a fixed 23mm (34.5mm full frame equivalent) lens with a respectable f2.0 aperture and 24.3MP sensor. When combined with the incredible Fujifilm processing is able to produce some truly amazing results (of course the photographer has a lot to do with it as well). It has the exact same sensor and processor as my X-T2, the ability to match the “look” of the images between my cameras was another reason I went for this particular model. With other features including hybrid EVF/OVF viewfinder, legendary Fujifilm film simulations and built in neutral density filter, this camera really is one of the best compact digital cameras around today. Obviously being a fixed lens prime it really does rely on me being able to obtain my composition by moving around and it’s not ideal when you want to be able zoom in on objects a long distance away. Another drawback is the lack of weather sealing like that found in my X-T2, as I’ve yet to use that camera in really rainy conditions (or dusty for that matter) it shouldn’t be a major concern.
Whilst I was seriously tempted to take my weather sealed, twin card slot and joy to use X-T2 with a much more flexible zoom lens, I wasn’t happy with the size and weight of that setup (even if it is compact by modern digital camera standards). I’m really excited to be using my little X100F to document our journey through Europe. The plan is from time to time for me to post up on this site a selection of the images I take on our travels. Under the menu you’ll find links to galleries for each of the countries we’ll be visiting, the countries are in chronological order so you’ll be able to follow us on our adventure.
P.S. Do you think I was pushing my luck by taking the photo of my X100F with my X-T2?