{
  "id": 16930237,
  "title": "Can’t afford or can’t find a Fujifilm X100VI? Try the much cheaper X100T instead – I love mine!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/cant-afford-or-cant-find-a-fujifilm-x100vi-try-the-much-cheaper-x100t",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T16:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/opinion/cant-afford-or-cant-find-a-fujifilm-x100vi-try-the-much-cheaper-x100t-instead-i-love-mine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This vintage Fujifilm X100T camera may appear battered and worn, with noticeable scratches and imperfections on its body. Many may find it surprising that someone still uses such an older model in an era filled with cutting-edge technology and grand promises of innovation. However, despite its age and lack of current-day specifications, the X100T remains capable of producing high-quality images.\n\nWhen comparing the Fujifilm X100T to the more recent Fujifilm X100VI, the latter boasts a higher resolution of 40.2 megapixels, advanced features, and higher prices. Yet, the X100T is significantly more affordable, often available for around $500-$700 online, making it an attractive option for those seeking a quality camera without breaking the bank.\n\nSteve Thomas, a photographer who owns an X100T, admits that initially, he felt the camera was inadequate when he had a couple of other Fujifilm interchangeable lens cameras. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to isolate at home, he decided to give the X100T another chance. Despite its quirks and lower megapixel count, the camera has become his primary tool, producing stunning results.\n\nWhile the X100T may be an older model lacking some modern capabilities, such as image stabilization and a tilting screen, it still continues to produce impressive images suitable for print magazines. Its fixed 23mm f2 lens and the X-Trans CMOS II sensor have earned it a dedicated following among photographers who appreciate its simplicity, durability, and tactile design.",
  "summary": "If the high price and scant availability of the Fuji X100VI are an issue, you could look out for a second-hand Fuji X100T. I’ve had mine for 11 years, and still use it regularly. It’s great, when it chooses to be. The post Can’t afford or can’t find a Fujifilm X100VI? Try the much cheaper X100T instead – I love mine! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}