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- I will tell you this camera's

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probably the most fun
I had shooting photos

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in a long, long time.

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It really is the perfect size

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for breaking out on the street,

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whenever inspiration strikes.

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The new X100V doesn't do a
whole lot different than before,

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so is it worth the big asking price

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for such a small shooter?

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2020's X100V cost $1,400

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compared to the new camera's $1,600,

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so what's the difference?

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First, the fixed 23.5 millimeter lens

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has gotten an upgrade from
26.1 megapixels to 40.2.

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There's also added in-body
image stabilization

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for filming on the go,

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and there's a few new AI
image prediction settings

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to tell if you're focusing
on a bird or a face.

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It could tell my beak apart

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from a goose's if you're wondering.

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(camera clicking)
(gentle music)

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There's also a new 35
millimeter Reala Ace setting

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under Fuji's famed film
simulation processing.

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It produces a high-contrast tonality

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that gives an image a real vintage look.

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It adds to the company's
impressive repertoire of simulators

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that's already on the camera.

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Even in automatic settings,

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I knew I would get at
least a decent image,

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and the camera's predictive focus

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was also very good at
identifying the main subject

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no matter the framing.

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When you're using a
camera with a fixed lens,

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you're necessarily limited
in what you can shoot.

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But you know what?

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Sometimes limitations make us better.

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You're forced to focus on your composition

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and look for the most interesting
details of your subject.

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No, this isn't the one camera you'll need

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to become a professional, let
alone amateur photographer.

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But it's definitely the type of shooter

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to make you a better shutterbug overall.

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Still, this still isn't for everyone,

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especially considering its
massive $1,600 asking price.

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You won't regret the
shots you take with it,

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but it's still a specific-use device.

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Your professional photographer

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will have a variety of
cameras at their command,

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but a beginner won't have
nearly the same bounty.

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It's not cheap, and
it's not an all-rounder.

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ut it is a damn fine camera

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that takes some incredibly detailed shots.

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You'll have to decide if it's
right for you and your wallet,

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but those who know what
they're using it for

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won't be disappointed.

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The worst thing about it is
that I'll have to give it up.

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Oh, woe to the tech reviewer.

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(camera clicking)