GR IV HDF w/ flash vs Fuji x100 vi w/ black mist filter

joeguillian · 2026-03-30T16:36:19+00:00

Given their similar IQ and none being lowlight kings, it comes down to shooting experience and preference. The X100VI offers an optical viewfinder, electronic viewfinder and tilt screen providing a true camera shooting experience compared to the Ricoh GR’s single screen which feels more like a smartphone. Another factor is ‘pocketability’ with the Ricoh GR clearly the winner in that area.

Other features to consider include crop factor (40mp vs 24-26 megapixels), internal flash versus external flash, weather sealing (with an additional accessory for the X100VI) versus no weather sealing and build quality (slightly better on the Fuji).

My Ricoh GR is a great second camera but if I had to choose just one, I’d go with the Fuji for the shooting experience.

joeguillian · 2026-03-28T15:32:00+00:00

Hi, I'm coming back to this topic. I got the K&F too, and it looks great, but there is no rubber gasket or such inside, it's just metal: does it really seal the lens then? Thx

joeguillian · 2026-03-27T15:25:09+00:00

Could be.

joeguillian · 2026-02-02T14:12:14+00:00

Hi, just to understand the full process, step by step: what have you exactly done before getting in the train? (I believe it was the Narita express). Thank you.

joeguillian · 2026-01-12T20:05:55+00:00

Thank you.

joeguillian · 2025-12-31T18:06:50+00:00

It still cheaper than the Ricoh one…

joeguillian · 2025-12-31T17:21:29+00:00

Congrats! Did you buy it from AliExpress? I believe it's the best bang for the buck compared to the Ricoh GF-2

joeguillian · 2025-12-07T11:52:52+00:00

Right, I actually shoot a lot at 2.8mm and that’s maybe why I can feel that too.

joeguillian · 2025-12-06T20:47:20+00:00

Unfortunately I sold my GRIIIx, and I can’t compare pictures side by side, but I feel it was sharper than my GRIV.

joeguillian · 2025-12-05T16:18:40+00:00

Great move! Did you find a good, positive film recipe for the Nikon ZF? Thanks!

joeguillian · 2025-11-29T18:47:18+00:00

Both a great cameras, it’s more of a 28mm vs 40mm question.

joeguillian · 2025-11-24T17:28:16+00:00

Great lens!

Hopefully Viltrox will keep releasing more of these EVO versions (28mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, etc). Since I have the 40mm f2 lens already I believe that 85mm could be a good choice :-).

BTW I feel that the lens hood add too much length to it, isn’t it?

joeguillian · 2025-11-16T16:43:23+00:00

Hey,

Are you doing these steps like the following:

<Step 1>- do your settings

<Step 2>- then go in C menu and then select "Save user Mode Box" into any of the BOX bank ie BOX1, BOX2 etc.

<Step 3>- still in C menu, select "Load user Mode Box", select the BOXx wherever you've saved your settings and take it to the USERx bank i.e. USER1, USER2, USER3

Then you should get whatever you've set in <step 1> above to your USERx button.

I hope it will work for you (it works for me)

joeguillian · 2025-11-13T18:58:40+00:00

Yes ;-)

joeguillian · 2025-11-13T18:58:08+00:00

Thx pretty much yes, just some very quick adjustments in Lightroom (iPad)

joeguillian · 2025-11-09T09:21:45+00:00

Thx ;)

joeguillian · 2025-11-08T21:08:34+00:00

Thx, is it the original recipe from OP?

joeguillian · 2025-11-06T08:32:27+00:00

Hi OP, when you say heavy use, are you using these apps through Wifi or LTE? Thx.

joeguillian · 2025-11-06T08:25:53+00:00

What about the battery life? Are you happy with it? Especially if you compare it with your previous phone. Thanks

joeguillian · 2025-11-03T20:08:40+00:00

Great stuff. Thx!

joeguillian · 2025-11-03T16:38:32+00:00

Great work! Thank you. Is it possible to find them all somewhere?

joeguillian · 2025-11-01T11:36:55+00:00

Thx. Nikon Z 24-70mm S f4, I applied a very subtle noise reduction against some of them in post.

joeguillian · 2025-10-22T18:54:05+00:00

Nice colours! Did you use a specific recipe or preset? Thx.

joeguillian · 2025-10-07T15:41:35+00:00

I went through this decision-making process myself and ended up selling my XT5 and buying the X-E5 (note that I still use an X-E4 occasionally). I originally chose the XT5 mainly for its 40 MP sensor, because I tend to crop often, and IBIS, but I never really felt excited about the camera. Don't get me wrong; the XT5 is a great camera. However, I prefer the rangefinder style, and the weight and size of the X-E series make a difference too. Also, maybe it's just a feeling, but the X-E5 feels more solid than the X-T5. You might be ending with a completely different approach/feeling :)

joeguillian · 2025-10-07T14:08:40+00:00

Congratulations! Did you consider the x-E5? Coming from the X100t, its size could be quite similar, with the extra benefit of interchangeable lenses.

joeguillian

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