Why I am still sourcing the Fujifilm X100VI from US stores to get it to New Zealand in 2026

Why the Fujifilm X100VI hype persists in 2026

It is February 2026, and I still cannot walk into a shop in Auckland and just pick up a Fujifilm X100VI. We all thought the supply chain issues would have settled by now, but the demand for this specific 40MP sensor and that gorgeous internal stabilization (IBIS) has stayed sky-high. I have seen enthusiasts in India and Australia constantly refreshing pages at B&H and Adorama because the local scalping has become quite intense.

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I find that the appeal comes down to the tactile experience. We are tired of smartphone photos that look over-processed. I want those film simulations and the hybrid viewfinder. Since the global shortage is still a thing, I have had to look further afield to get my hands on one without paying double the retail price to a local reseller.

The struggle with local inventory

In my experience, New Zealand retailers often get the tail end of the global stock allocation. I have noticed that while shops in New York might get a small restock every Tuesday, we might wait months for a single unit to land on our shores. This is why I started looking at a freight forwarder to bridge the gap. If I can see it in stock at a US retailer, I want to be able to grab it immediately rather than waiting for a local distributor to maybe, eventually, get a shipment.

My strategy for buying from the USA

When I shop US stores, I usually head straight to B&H Photo Video or Adorama. The trick is to have a tax-free us address ready to go. Because these cameras are expensive, avoiding the US sales tax by using a warehouse in a state like Oregon makes a massive difference in the total cost. I have also found that some US stores are picky about international credit cards. In those cases, I have used a BuyForMe service to let someone else handle the transaction while I just wait for the shipping notification.

Shipping estimates for New Zealand

If you are planning to follow my lead, you need to know what you are getting into regarding the box size. I have put together some estimates based on the standard Fujifilm retail packaging to help you use a shipping calculator before you commit.

Handling the lithium battery and customs

I have to mention the battery situation because it catches people out. The X100VI uses the NP-W126S Lithium-ion battery. Because the battery is contained within the camera body during transit, it falls under specific international shipping service regulations (PI967). Most carriers are fine with this, but you cannot ship loose spare batteries easily. I always make sure my shipment is declared correctly to avoid any hold-ups at the port.

For my fellow Kiwis, remember that anything over NZD $1,000 will be subject to GST and potentially some Customs entry fees when it arrives. Even with these costs, I have found that importing from the US is often still cheaper (and faster) than waiting for local stock in 2026.

A step-by-step on how we get it delivered

If you have never done this before, here is a step-by-step guide on how I manage the process. First, I sign up for a US-based suite number. When the camera drops on a site like Amazon or B&H, I use that address as my shipping destination. Once it arrives at the warehouse, I get a notification, and I can choose my preferred courier to bring it home to New Zealand. It is a straightforward way to bypass the local supply drought and get the gear I actually want to use for my photography projects this year.