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If you look at Fuji's release schedule of the X100 so far, it shows that in general a model lasts for close to 3 years. That means that a next version can be expected around early 2023. I personally wouldn't wait for that. The current V is already a very good camera now that the lens issues of the earlier models was addressed. Of course this is a very personal decision and based on what you want the camera for.

An argument for buying a X100V now and not wait for the successor, is that the X100 cameras keep good value in the second hand market. If you buy now and upgrade whenever a newer version comes out (should you wish to do so), you still get a decent amount for the X100V.

Finally, sometimes Fuji makes decisions in newer versions that might not appeal to your needs. For instance, the X-Pro3 has some issues for me over the X-Pro2. I don't like the LCD-screen and the sub screen gimmick. I wish they had mounted an X100V-style LCD on the X-Pro3. Dropping the dual magnification in the OVF of the X-Pro3 was a real deal breaker for me. So I kept using the X-Pro2. If I would have waited 3 years for the X-Pro3 that would have been a waste of time and missing some great shooting experience.

In general, I see a lot of enthusiasts amateurs (also in the workshops) who are obsessed with the latest and greatest gear. Of course the industry thrives on that by releasing new cameras every 1-2 years. Fuji was actually one of the worse companies to do so with their X-H1 > X-T3 debacle. However, I also see amateurs using about 10-15% of the capabilities of their cameras without taking the time to really learn and understand how their camera works under pressure of time and in new situations. So, buy that X100V and enjoy it for as long as you can/want. Know that even the original X100 back in 2010 is still a beautiful camera that can produce gorgeous images as long as you are capable of creating them.

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