Fuji X100VI and the Appeal of Small Fixed-Lens Cameras
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The entire Internet - yes, the whole thing, trust us - is going crazy for the new Fujifilm X100VI compact fixed-lens camera. What’s the appeal of this not-inexpensive camera? Its predecessor was in such demand that Fujifilm just stopped manufacturing it because it couldn’t keep up...for more than a year. And now the X100VI is backordered until summer. Is it all just influencer hype? [Main photo credit: Fujifilm] Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Fuji X100VI Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C The internet's NEW favorite camera? (Fuji X100VI), The Studio The Fujifilm X100VI Is (Nearly) Everything We Wanted!, PetaPixel Opinion: The joy of fixed-lens cameras | Popular Photography Snapshots: Jeff’s snapshot: - The Dog Sitter Detective, by Antony Johnston Kirk’s snapshot: Hokusai's Fuji Lego Great Wave Original Soundtrack: The Great Wave – LEGO Art Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.
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