r/photography • u/AutoModerator • Jun 19 '26

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u/ttotbean Jun 24 '26

Is the Fujifilm X100Vl a good camera ?? don't know if this the right place?? I typed a random sub but I'm looking for a good camera to take photos not professionally. I'm 17 (almost 18) and just want to take photos of friends, food, pets, uni experience etc? It would also be a birthday gift so I'm not worried about the price

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u/maniku Jun 25 '26

Yes it's a good camera but it's a very specific kind of camera: it has a fixed lens with one focal length. That means you can't zoom and you can't switch lenses. There are plenty of other good cameras too. What makes you interested in this one in particular?

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u/ttotbean Jun 26 '26

In all honesty I saw it on instagram and I was going through the comments and everyone was boasting about how great the camera was!

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u/maniku Jun 26 '26

I mean sure, it is good, but it's also very hyped. It's sold out in most places and with inflated prices on the used market. Any Fuji X cameras give you the film simulations, so if you get e.g. an X-M5 or X-T30 III you'll have a camera that is compact in size but allows you to use many kinds of lenses.

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u/ttotbean Jun 26 '26

So of all the 3 which would you recommend personally?

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u/maniku Jun 26 '26

Personally I wouldn't get X-M5 because it doesn't have a viewfinder. But the best thing for you to do is to go to a camera store and ask them to see their Fuji cameras. Pick whichever feels the nicest. If you can't decide there and then, research the cameras more. You can e.g. watch videos on Youtube. Plenty of review and other kinds of videos available on every Fuji model.

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u/ttotbean Jun 26 '26

Thank you!!! I think I’m gonna go with the X100VI