After the market for analog photographic film collapsed, Fujifilm has rebuilt as a leading manufacturer of digital cameras. These are the posts on this site that mostly or substantially relate to shooting with Fujifilm cameras.
Not sure which battery your Fujifilm camera takes, or whether it needs a separate charger? These charts match every current model to its correct battery and charger, with notes on buying third-party alternatives.
After a month shooting the Fujifilm GFX100RF, I found a camera with genuinely excellent image quality but real low-light limitations that changed how I'd recommend using it.
The GFX100RF's digital teleconverter is a real composition tool thanks to its 102MP sensor — but the physical switch is easy to bump by accident. Here's what each crop costs in resolution, how RAW files handle it, and the menu setting that stops unintended crops.
A collection of real-world Fujifilm GFX100RF sample images, shot with its fixed 28mm-equivalent f/4 lens and no in-body stabilization, each with the exact exposure settings used to keep them sharp.
With no IBIS and a 102MP sensor, the Fujifilm GFX100RF's default Auto ISO minimum shutter speed isn't fast enough to guarantee sharp handheld files. Here's the three-profile setup I now use, plus a manual footnote that quietly overrides it.
Bypassing workflow friction when transferring 40MP files. Here is a practical look at the best ways to connect the Fujifilm X100VI to your computer via USB-C, wireless, or natively as a high-end webcam without extra software.
Formatting a new SD card in the X100VI takes seconds once you know where to look — here's the menu path, a hidden 2-button shortcut, and what a 'Card Error' message usually means.
The Fujifilm X100VI is a beautiful camera, but it's essentially a rectangular brick to hold. Thumb grips are a popular fix, but after testing the SmallRig version, I found the trade-offs — specifically regarding back-button focus and button access — might outweigh the benefits.
The Fujifilm X100VI's Boost mode speeds up autofocus, EVF refresh, and low-light visibility, but at a real battery cost. Here's what each of its three settings does and when to use them.
Looking for "metering" on your Fujifilm X100VI and coming up empty? Fujifilm calls it Photometry instead — here's exactly where to find it, what Multi, Spot, Center-Weighted and Average do, and how to assign it to a button or the Quick Menu.
The Fujifilm X100VI's default viewfinder text is small and low-contrast, easy to misread in bright light. Here's how to switch on Large Indicators Mode and customize which readouts appear where.
If your Fujifilm X100VI's viewfinder lever suddenly stops switching to optical mode, you haven't broken anything. One specific setting, the 3D Electronic Level, silently disables the OVF, and this is exactly where to find and fix it.
Fujifilm pushes its smartphone app for firmware updates, but the old-school SD card method is faster and more reliable. Here's the exact file name, menu steps, and precautions to get the X100VI updated without a hitch.
The X100VI's aperture ring is easy to fumble on its slim lens barrel. Here's the 3-step menu setup that moves aperture control to the front command dial instead, plus the trade-off it creates.
The AEL/AFL button is the key to real back-button focus on the Fujifilm X100VI, but the menu setup isn't obvious. Here's the exact steps, plus a hybrid trick for switching back to normal autofocus.
The "Q" button gives you instant access to 16 camera settings, but did you know you can completely redesign it? Whether you want to swap Film Simulations for Self-Timers or just reduce the clutter, here is the undocumented shortcut to customizing the Quick Menu.
The X100VI's fixed lens has no true zoom, but a Digital Teleconverter can simulate 50mm and 70mm crops via the control ring. Here's how that feature actually works, and why it often engages by accident, cropping your shot without warning.
The Fujifilm X100VI's digital teleconverter simulates 50mm and 70mm, but it's a crop, not a zoom — resolution drops from 40MP to 20MP and 10MP. Here's what it actually does, real sample images, and whether it's worth using.
The X100VI has a secret shortcut to reassign your buttons on the fly. Instead of navigating deep into the "Setup" menu, you can access the full button customization screen with a single long-press. Here is how.
The X100VI's top dial only gives you +/-3 stops of exposure compensation — but a lesser-known setting using the command dials extends that to +/-5 stops in each direction. Here's exactly where to find both controls and how to set them up.
The Fujifilm X100VI's base ISO is 125, with a native range up to 12,800 and extension down to 64 and up to 51,200 — but numbers alone don't show you image quality. These real-world sample sets, with downloadable RAW and JPEG files, let you judge the noise and highlight clipping for yourself.
The Fujifilm X100VI ships with its Wi-Fi set to 2.4GHz by default, which makes downloading photos and video to the XApp needlessly slow. Switching one setting to 5GHz gives a major speed boost on nearly any modern smartphone — here's exactly where to find it and what to watch out for.
Neither the X100VI nor the X100V ships with a card, and Fujifilm's official list points you toward expensive UHS-II cards the camera's UHS-I slot can't fully use. Here's exactly what card size and speed actually matter, and where you can save real money.
It's not easy to know which is the best SD card for the Fujifilm X-S20. There are a lot of confusing codes and marketing hype to cut through. So here are my practical recommendations on good choices for your X-S20.
A look at how the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR performs in real shooting, with rectilinear optics that keep straight lines straight and no fisheye bulge at ultra-wide angles. These RAW, lightly processed shots from an X-T5 complement the full hands-on review of this lens.
Pulled a Fujifilm X-T5 out of the box only to find the viewfinder hopelessly blurry? The fix is simple once you know it: the diopter dial has to be pulled out before it will turn. Here's exactly how it works, plus what a viewfinder diopter actually does.
Here are the part numbers for the lens hoods for common Fujifilm/Fujinon lenses, including X series and GFX series lenses. Updated with the latest Fujifilm lenses.
It's not easy to know which is the right type of SD card for your camera. There are a lot of confusing codes and marketing hype to cut through. So here are my practical recommendations on good choices for the Fujifilm X-S10.
The Fujifilm X100V excels at minimalist photography, so you might not want to pack it with accessories. That said, there are some that are essential (a memory card), and some that make shooting more convenient and protect your camera.
I've been shooting with the ultra-fast prime Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR lens on the new Fujifilm X-T5. Here are sample images.
I've been shooting with the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR ultra-fast autofocus prime lens on the new Fujifilm X-T5. Here's my take on it.
I've been out shooting with the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR ultra wide-angle lens on the new Fujifilm X-T5. Here's my take on it.
A large set of Fujifilm X-T5 sample images shot hand-held across a range of lighting and ISOs, lightly edited to show real out-of-camera performance, with original RAW files free to download.
The Fujifilm X-T5 turns back toward stills photography after several video-focused siblings. Here's what its 40MP sensor, dials, stabilization, and autofocus are actually like to shoot with in the field, quibbles included.
As a relative newcomer to the modern mirrorless game, Fujifilm hasn’t accumulated the decades of confusing acronyms that Canon or Nikon have. But their naming convention is precise, and knowing how to read it will tell you exactly what you are buying — and whether it has that all-important aperture ring.
How clean is the 40MP Fujifilm X-T5 really at high ISO? Here's a growing gallery of real-world sample images from ISO 3200 up to 51,200, shot handheld straight from RAW with no noise reduction applied.
The Fujifilm X-T5's ISO dial tops out at 12800, and Auto ISO won't go higher either — so how do you reach the camera's full 64 to 51200 range? Here's the exact dial-and-button steps, plus what image quality you give up at those extended settings.
Fujifilm officially lists ISO 125 as the X-T5's native base ISO, with ISO 64 available as an extended setting — here's what that distinction actually means, plus sample images shot across the full ISO 64 to 51,200 range.
Here are some real-world examples of the zoom range of the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR ultra-wide-angle zoom lens.
The Fujifilm X-T5 has grid overlays (or framing guidelines), but it's not necessarily intuitive how to enable them. Here's how to do it.
Navigating memory card specs for Fujifilm's single-digit X-T bodies can be frustrating. Here's how I match SD card speeds to the X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, and X-T2 to prevent buffer bottlenecks without overspending.
Which SD memory card should you get for your Fujifilm X-E4 camera? Here are some straightforward and practical recommendations.
The Fujifilm X100V is a classic everyday carry, but spec sheets can't show you how the files actually render. Here is a gallery of my real-world sample photos, complete with the exact exposure settings I used for each shot.
The Fujifilm X-T30 shoots high-quality 4K video, but buying the fastest memory cards is a waste of money. Here is how I match SD card speeds to the camera's limits.
Whether you are offloading files, running X RAW Studio, or setting up a high-end webcam for your next call, here is a practical guide to connecting your Fujifilm X100V to a computer using the right USB-C cables or wireless apps.
Camera manufacturers rarely stick to predictable schedules, but keeping your software current unlocks major features. Here is a secure, step-by-step workflow for updating the Fujifilm X100V firmware without bricking the camera or triggering macOS file errors.
A memory card is an essential accessory, but the Fujifilm FinePix XP series doesn't come with one in the box. From maximum capacities to 4K video speed limits, here is everything you need to know about choosing the right SD card for your camera, along with my practical recommendations.
Here's a lens filter size chart for Fujifilm/Fujinon lenses, including their X series and GFX series lenses. If you're looking to add a polarizer, UV, or ND filter to your lens, you'll need to know the lens diameter/filter size.
Here's a selection of images I've taken with a Fujifilm X-T3 to give a sense of how it performs under different real-world shooting conditions.
Here's a collection of photos I've taken with the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm lens to give some practical examples of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
The Fujifilm (Fujinon) XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS zoom lens, often included with Fujifilm X-series cameras such as the X-T4 and X-T30, is better than your average kit lens. Here are some practical examples of its zoom range from 18mm to 55mm.
I've been out shooting with the Fujifilm X-T3 and testing how well it performs under challenging shooting conditions. Here's a selection of high-resolution photos I've taken with the Fujifilm X-T3 specifically focusing on its high-ISO performance in low-light conditions.
Here's a selection of photos I've taken with a Fujifilm X-T2 mirrorless camera. It has a 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS cropped sensor.
Here's my hands-on review of the Fujifilm Finepix XP130 waterproof camera, an affordably priced go-anywhere waterproof compact camera.
Wondering how useful the Fujifilm X-T2's high-ISO settings are that go all the way up to ISO 51200? I shot some images to find out. Here are the results, with high-resolution sample images.
How to access all of the extended ISO settings on the Fujifilm X-T2 isn't really self-evident. That's because you need to customize one of the settings. Here's how to do it.
One of the greatest joys of shooting with the Fujifilm X-T series is the tactile, old-school layout of the top dials. But that physical design comes with a real-world frustration: pulling the camera out of a tight bag only to realize your ISO got bumped to 12,800 or your shutter speed was knocked completely out of sync. If you are missing shots because you constantly have to double-check your top plate, you might be misunderstanding how Fujifilm’s dial locks actually work. Here is a quick look at how to properly secure the ISO and shutter speed dials on the modern X-T lineup.
The Fujifilm X-T2 has an ISO range from 100 to 51200. Here's a selection of sample images shot across the full ISO range to give an idea of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
The Fujifilm X-Pro2 might not have all the bells and whistles of some other mirrorless cameras out there, but it excels at refined shooting pleasure.
Here's a selection of high-resolution images I've taken with a Fujifilm X-Pro2 with a 23mm f/2 Lens to give a sense of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
Fujifilm cameras come with several film emulation profiles built-in. You can apply them in-camera if you're shooting JPG or apply them in processing if you're shooting RAW. Here's how to use them and what they look like.
Here's a selection of high-resolution sample images I've taken with the Fujifilm X70 compact digital camera, including macro and low-light.
This is a selection of high-resolution sample images I've captured with the Fujifilm X100T compact mirrorless camera.
It's plastic, bulky, and can't compete on image quality, yet the Instax Mini outsells GoPros on Amazon. Here's a hands-on review of the fun, plus current film prices and real cost-per-shot numbers.
Fujifilm has a new contender for the best mirrorless camera. On paper it looks impressive. Here's how it performed in real-world shooting.
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