The Fujifilm X100VI is not only riding high on a wave of hype but also standing out due to its innovative features that appeal particularly to street photographers. However, like all cameras, it has a few shortcomings. In this article, I’ll share six tips to help you overcome some of the limitations of the Fuji X100VI.
1. Extending the Lens Flexibility
The X100VI comes with a 35mm equivalent f/2 fixed lens, which some photographers might find limiting. If you prefer a slightly tighter or wider focal length, Fujifilm offers two teleconverter adapters: one for a 50mm equivalent and another for a 28mm equivalent.
- Pros: These converters provide flexibility without compromising the camera’s compactness.
- Cons: Each adapter costs around $350, and adding extra elements in front of the lens might slightly reduce sharpness, though this is negligible unless you pixel peep.

As an alternative, you might consider an interchangeable lens camera like the Fujifilm X-T5. Links to these teleconverters are in the description.
2. Enhancing Weather Sealing
While the X100VI is weather-sealed, the front element of the lens is not. For complete weather protection, consider adding a filter in front of the lens.
- Recommendation: A Tiffen mist filter can soften the digital sharpness and bloom the highlights, giving your images a more vintage look. If this isn’t your style, a UV filter will protect the lens without altering the image quality.
Additionally, the camera comes with only one battery and no standalone charger. I would suggest buying a back-up battery and battery charger especially when you’re out and on-the-go.
3. Improving Shutter Sound
Some users find it hard to know if a photo was taken due to the low shutter sound.
Solution: Go into the camera settings and increase the shutter sound volume, which is set to -2 by default. Adjust it until you can hear it clearly in noisy environments.

4. Maximizing Dynamic Range
For better highlight recovery, set the camera to DR400 rather than DR100.
- Settings: DR400 requires a minimum ISO of 500. To avoid blowing out highlights, always shoot at DR400, and use the built-in ND filter to compensate for the higher ISO. This approach offers better latitude in the highlights for raw files.
5. Efficient Recipe Management
Whether you shoot in raw, JPEG, or both, managing film simulations and recipes can be tedious.
Tip: Use Fuji XRAW Studio to input and preview recipes on raw images. This allows you to see how a recipe looks before saving it as a custom profile on your camera. Shooting both raw and JPEG lets you change the film simulation post-shooting for raw files, whereas JPEGs have it baked in.
A cool recipe you might want to try is the Kodak Gold 200 from the Fuji X Weekly blog. Share your recipes in the comments, and if you found value in this video, please like and subscribe for more reviews and tutorials.
6. Alternative Cameras for Street Photography

If you can’t find the X100VI in stock, I highly recommend checking out my other article on the top 5 cameras for street photography. These options provide great alternatives with unique features and price points.
Looking for others? Then check out my reviews on travel cameras, mirrorless cameras, street photography cameras and more:
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