Introducing the FUJIFILM X100VI: 5th Gen Tech, 6.2K Video, and More
FUJIFILM X100VI Introduction:
In the ever-evolving world of photography and videography, FUJIFILM has consistently stood at the forefront of innovation. With each new release, they push the boundaries of what’s possible, and the FUJIFILM X100VI is no exception. This latest addition to their esteemed lineup represents a culmination of years of research, development, and feedback from photographers and videographers around the globe.
FUJIFILM X100VI- Unveiling Innovation:
As the curtains rise on the FUJIFILM X100VI, it’s immediately apparent that this isn’t just another camera – it’s a game-changer. At its core lies the powerful combination of 5th Gen technologies, including a high-resolution 40-megapixel sensor and the lightning-fast X-Processor 5. These cutting-edge components work in harmony to deliver images and videos of unparalleled quality, setting a new standard for excellence in the industry.
But it’s not just about the numbers. It’s about what those numbers represent – the moments captured, the stories told, and the emotions evoked. Whether you’re shooting a breathtaking landscape, a candid portrait, or a fast-paced action sequence, the X100VI ensures that every frame is infused with clarity, detail, and depth.
FUJIFILM X100VI- Steadfast Stability:
One of the most remarkable features of the X100VI is its in-body image stabilizer (IBIS). For the first time in the X100 series, photographers and videographers have access to up to 6 stops of stabilization, allowing them to capture smooth, steady shots in even the most challenging conditions. Whether you’re shooting handheld in low light or tracking a moving subject, the IBIS system ensures that every frame is sharp and blur-free.
But perhaps even more impressive than the technology itself is the way it empowers creators to push the boundaries of their craft. With the IBIS system onboard, photographers and videographers are free to explore new creative avenues, experiment with different shooting techniques, and push their creativity to new heights.
FUJIFILM X100VI- Empowering Creativity:
Building upon the success of its predecessors, the X100VI is designed to inspire creativity in all its forms. From the moment you pick up the camera, you can feel the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into its design. The improved 23mm f/2.0 lens delivers breathtaking image quality, with crisp, clear details and beautiful bokeh that draws the viewer in.
But the X100VI isn’t just a tool for capturing images – it’s a tool for telling stories. With features like the tilting LCD screen and internal ND filters, you have complete control over every aspect of your composition. Whether you’re framing the perfect shot or adjusting your exposure on the fly, the X100VI gives you the freedom to bring your vision to life.
Design and Ergonomics:
True to FUJIFILM’s legacy of excellence, the X100VI boasts a design that is both elegant and functional. From the solid metal construction to the intuitive controls, every aspect of the camera is designed with the photographer in mind. Despite its slightly larger body, the X100VI feels comfortable and balanced in the hand, with controls that are easy to reach and operate.
But it’s not just about how the camera looks and feels – it’s about how it performs in the field. Whether you’re shooting in the rain or braving extreme temperatures, the X100VI is built to withstand the rigors of professional use. With compatibility for older lens add-ons and weather-resistant options available, you can trust that the X100VI will be by your side every step of the way.
Special Edition Commemoration:
As FUJIFILM celebrates its 90th anniversary, they’re releasing a limited edition version of the X100VI to commemorate this milestone. Featuring exclusive design elements and commemorative packaging, this special edition model is more than just a camera – it’s a piece of photographic history. With only 1,934 units available worldwide, it’s sure to become a coveted collector’s item for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
FUJIFILM X100VI Full Specifications:
Feature | Specification |
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Lens Configuration | 8 elements in 6 groups (includes 2 aspherical elements) |
35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 23mm for APS-C Equivalent to 35mm in a 35mm negative |
Maximum Aperture | F2 |
Minimum Aperture | F16 |
Number of Aperture Blades | Controlled with 9-blade aperture diaphragm |
Aperture Step Size | 1/3EV step (controlled with 9-blade aperture diaphragm) |
Minimum Focusing Distance (cm) | 10 |
Minimum Focusing Distance (in) | 3.9 |
Number of Effective Pixels | 40.2 million pixels |
Image Sensor | 23.5mmx15.7mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 5 HR with primary color filter |
Sensor Cleaning System | Ultra Sonic Vibration |
Storage Media | SD Card (~2GB) / SDHC Card (~32GB) / SDXC Card (~2TB) UHS-I* |
File Format (Still) | DCF: Compliant with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF2.0), JPEG: Exif Ver 2.32, HEIF 4:2:2 10 bit, RAW: 14bit RAW (RAF original format), TIFF: 8bit / 16bit RGB (In-camera Raw Conversion Only) |
Number of Recorded Pixels | L: [4:3] 6864×5152 [3:2] 7728×5152 [16:9] 7728×4344 [1:1] 5152×5152 [5:4] 6432×5152 M: [4:3] 4864×3648 [3:2] 5472×3648 [16:9] 5472×3080 [1:1] 3648×3648 [5:4] 4560×3648 S: [4:3] 3456×2592 [3:2] 3888×2592 [16:9] 3888×2184 [1:1] 2592×2592 [5:4] 3264×2592 |
ND Filter | Yes (4 stops) |
Conversion Lens | WIDE / TELE / OFF |
Digital Tele-Converter | 35mm*(Normal), 50mm*, 70mm* *35mm format equivalent |
Lens Mount | FUJINON single focal length lens |
Sensitivity Standard Output | AUTO1/ AUTO2/ AUTO3/ ISO12512800 (1/3 step) |
Sensitivity Extended Output | ISO64/ 80/ 100/ 25600/ 51200 |
Exposure Control | TTL 256-zone metering, Multi/ Spot/ Average/ Center Weighted |
Exposure Mode | P (Program AE)/ A (Aperture Priority AE)/ S (Shutter Speed Priority AE)/ M (Manual Exposure) |
Exposure Compensation | STILL -5.0EV+5.0EV (1/3EV step)/ MOVIE: -2.0EV+2.0EV (1/3EV step) |
Image Stabilizer Mechanism | Image sensor shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation |
Image Stabilizer Compensation Effect | 6.0 stops *based on CIPA standard *Pitch/yaw shake only *When shooting with EVF/LCD |
Image Stabilizer Digital Image Stabilization | Yes (movie mode only) |
Image Stabilizer IS MODE BOOST | Yes (movie mode only) |
Shutter Type | Lens Shutter |
Shutter Speed Mechanical Shutter | P mode: 30sec. to 1/4000sec. A mode: 30sec to 1/4000 S/M mode: 15min to 1/4000 Bulb mode: up to 60min |
Shutter Speed Electronic Shutter | P mode: 30sec to 1/180000 A mode: 30sec to 1/180000 S/M mode: 15min to 1/1/180000 Bulb mode: 1sec Fixed |
Shutter Speed Mechanical + Electronic Shutter | P mode: 30sec to 1/180000 A mode: 30sec to 1/180000 S/M mode: 15min to 30sec to 1/180000 Bulb mode: up to 60min *Mechanical shutter works until 1/4000sec. |
Shutter Speed Movie | 6.2K: 1/4000 to 1/24 DCI 4K/4K: 1/4000 to 1/24 FHD: 1/4000 to 1/24 *Cannot choose slower shutter speed than framerate for some settings |
Continuous Shooting | See detailed specifications above |
AE Bracketing | AE Bracketing (Frames: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 Step: by 1/3EV step, up to 3EV steps) Filmsimulation bracketing (Any 3 types of film simulation selectable) Dynamic Range Bracketing (100%, 200%, 400%) ISO sensitivity Bracketing (1/3EV, 2/3EV, 1EV) White Balance Bracketing (1, 2, 3) Focus Bracketing (AUTO, MANUAL) |
Focus Mode | Single AF/ Continuous AF/ MF |
Focus Type | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF) |
Focus Low-light Performance | Contrast: -2.0EV Phase Detection: -5.0EV |
AF Frame Selection | Single point AF: EVF/ LCD: 139/ 2517 (Changeable size of AF frame) Zone AF: 3×3 / 5×5 / 7×7 / Custom1-3 from 117 areas on 139 grid Wide/Tracking AF: Yes (AF-S: Wide / AF-C: Tracking) All Face/eye detection: Yes Subject detection: Yes (Animal/Bird/Automobile/Motorcycle&Bike/Airplane/Train) |
White Balance | Automatic White Priority/Auto/Ambience Priority Custom 1-3/ Color Temperature Selection (2500K-10000K)/ Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater |
Self-timer | Still: 10 sec./ 2 sec. Movie: 10 sec./ 5 sec. / 2 sec. |
Interval Timer Shooting | Yes (Setting : Interval, Number of shots, Starting time, Interval timer shooting exposure smoothing, Interval priority mode) |
Flash | Auto Flash (Super Inteligent Flash) Guide Number approx. 4.4(ISO100m) Effective range(ISO1600)approx. 30cm – 7.4m/1.0ft. – 24.3ft |
Flash Sync Mode | Shoe Mount Flash: 1st Curtain/ 2nd Curtain Auto Flash: 1st Curtain/ 2nd Curtain |
Flash Mode | TTL MODE (Flash Auto, Standard, Slow Sync.), Manual, Commander, OFF Shoe Mount Flash TTL (TTL AUTO / STANDARD / SLOW SYNC. ) / MANUAL / MULTI * When EF-X500 is set/ OFF |
Hot Shoe | Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible) |
Viewfinder EVF | 0.5 inch OLED Color Viewfinder Approx. 3.69 million dots OLED Color Viewfinder (4:3) Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area: approx. 100% Eyepoint: approx. 16.8mm (from the Rear End of the Camera’s Eyepiece) Diopter Adjustment: -4+2m-1 Magnification: 0.66x with 50mm Lens (35mm Equivalent) at infinity and Diopter set to -1.0m-1 Diagonal angle of view: approx. 32 (Horizontal angle of view: approx. 27) Built-in eye sensor |
Viewfinder OVF | Reverse Galilean Viewfinder with electronic bright frame display Coverage of frame area vs. capturing area: approx. 95% Magnification: Approx.95% |
LCD Monitor | 3.0 inch, aspect ratio 3:2 approx.1.62 millions dots tilting touch screen color LCD monitor |
Touch Screen Shooting Mode | Shooting, AF, Focus Area, OFF, Double Tap Setting (ON/OFF), Touch Function Setting (ON/OFF), EVF Touch Screen Area Setting |
Touch Screen Playback Mode | Swipe, Zoom, Pinch-in / Pinch-out, Double-tap, Drag |
File Format (Movie) | HEVC/ H.265 Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound (24bit / 48KHz sampling) MPEG-4, AVC/ H.264 Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound (24bit / 48KHz sampling) MP4: MPEG-4, AVC/ H.264 Audio: AAC |
Movie Compression | Long GOP |
File Size / Frame Rate / Recording Time | |
6.2K [16:9] | 62403150 |
29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p | |
200Mbps / 100Mbps / 50Mbps | |
DCI 4K HQ [17:9] | 40962160 |
29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p | |
200Mbps / 100Mbps / 50Mbps | |
4K HQ [16:9] | 38402160 |
29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p | |
200Mbps / 100Mbps / 50Mbps | |
DCI 4K [17:9] | 4096×2160 |
59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p | |
200Mbps / 100Mbps / 50Mbps | |
4K [16:9] | 3840×2160 |
59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p | |
200Mbps / 100Mbps / 50Mbps | |
Full HD [17:9] | 2048×1080 |
59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p | |
200Mbps / 100Mbps / 50Mbps | |
Full HD [16:9] | 1920×1080 |
59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p | |
200Mbps / 100Mbps / 50Mbps | |
Full HD High speed rec. [17:9] | 2048×1080 |
240p / 200p / 120p / 100p | |
200Mbps (recording) | |
Full HD High speed rec. [16:9] | 1920×1080 |
240p / 200p / 120p / 100p | |
200Mbps (recording) | |
Film Simulation Mode | 20 modes (PROVIA/ Standard, Velvia/ Vivid, ASTIA/ Soft, Classic Chrome, REALA ACE, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Classic Neg, Nostalgic Neg, ETERNA/Cinema, ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS, ACROS, ACROS + Ye Filter, ACROS + R Filter, ACROS + G Filter, Black & White, Black & White + Ye Filter, Black & White + R Filter, Black & White + G Filter, Sepia) |
Clarity setting | 5 steps |
Monochromatic Color | Yes |
HDR Mode | AUTO, 200%, 400%, 800%, 800% + |
Grain Effect | Roughness: STRONG, WEAK, OFF / Size: LARGE, SMALL |
Color Chrome Effect | STRONG, WEAK, OFF |
Color chrome Blue | STRONG, WEAK, OFF |
Smooth Skin Effect | STRONG, WEAK, OFF |
Dynamic Range Setting | AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400% |
Dynamic Range Setting (Movie) | 100 / 200 / 400 |
Advanced Filter | Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Soft focus, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple) |
Wireless Transmitter Standard | IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (standard wireless protocol) |
Wireless Transmitter Encryption | WPA/WPA2 mixed mode, WPA3 |
Wireless Transmitter Access Mode | Infrastructure |
Terminal – Digital Interface | USB Type-C USB 10Gbps |
Terminal – HDMI Output | HDMI Micro connector (Type D) |
Terminal – Others | Microphone / shutter release input: 2.5mm, Hot shoe |
Power Supply | NP-W126S Li-ion battery (included) |
Battery Life for Still Images | Economy Mode: Approx. 360 / 450 frames (EVF / OVF), Normal Mode: Approx. 310 / 450 frames (EVF / OVF) |
Actual Battery Life for Movie Capture | [6.2K] approx. 45min. (29.97p), [4K] approx. 45min. (59.94p), [Full HD] approx. 50min. (59.94p), approx. 55min. (120P) |
Continuance Battery Life for Movie Capture | [6.2K] approx. 70min. (29.97p), [4K] approx. 70min. (59.94p), [Full HD] approx. 85min. (59.94p) |
Approximate External Camera Dimensions | (W) 128.0mm x (H) 74.8mm x (D) 53.3mm / (W) 5.04in x (H) 2.94in x (D) 2.10in Minimum Depth 32.7mm/1.29in) |
Camera Width (mm) | 128 |
Camera Height (mm) | 74.8 |
Camera Depth (mm) | 55.3 |
Camera Minimum Depth (mm) | 32.2 |
Camera Width (in) | 5.04 |
Camera Height (in) | 2.94 |
Camera Depth (in) | 2.1 |
Camera Minimum Depth (in) | 1.3 |
Camera Body Weight | Approx. 521g / 18.4oz (including battery and SD memory card), Approx. 471g / 16.6oz (excluding battery and SD memory card) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to +40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10% – 80% (no condensation) |
Start Up Period | Approx. 0.5sec. |
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the FUJIFILM X100VI is more than just a camera – it’s a testament to the power of innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship. With its groundbreaking features, steadfast stability, and timeless design, it empowers creators to push the boundaries of their craft and capture moments with unparalleled clarity and precision. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring enthusiast, the X100VI is poised to elevate your creative vision to new heights.