Why Did I Keep the Fujifilm X100V After 3 Years?

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After three years and about 16,000 photos, I picked up my Fujifilm X100V again and almost sold it. This long-term review covers what still makes it special for me today: the tactile build, pocketable size, film recipes that keep shooting fun, and a surprisingly satisfying single point AF workflow. I am also honest about the downsides, like battery life and the leaf-shutter limits at f2 that push you to the ND filter or electronic shutter in bright light. I share real-world samples, talk JPEGs vs RAW, and explain who should buy an X100V in 2025 and who might be happier with something like a Lumix S9 or Ricoh GR III.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Why I stepped away
00:38 3-year long-term review
00:48 Loading fresh film recipes
01:48 First impressions back: feel and build
02:58 Cons: battery life
03:17 Cons: shutter speed vs aperture (ND or ES)
03:48 Autofocus take: single point joy
04:46 The shooting experience
05:21 Image quality and character
05:51 Recipes as a creative driver
06:50 JPEG vs RAW
07:30 The Fujifilm community
07:55 Is it still worth it
08:10 Who it is for and alternatives
08:44 Why I am keeping mine
08:54 Wrap up and comments
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