🏵😱 GFX100S FUJIFILM FINAL REVIEW! 😇
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I bought the GFX 100S almost two years ago, and I am as excited today about it as the day I first got it. I'm five lenses deep and I cannot imagine ever having a greater need than this system. Great final review.
I really appreciate this review. My 100S is arriving tomorrow. I hesitated between the 100S and the 50S Ml II. The low light and better autofocus as well as the 25::64 crop at 50MB is what made the decision.
I have been using medium format cameras since the early 1960s. Mostly Rolleiflex. Then Yashicamat. ( great camera btw). I used 35 mm as well. Pentax plus Olympus.
In the 1970s I started using Pentax 67 and then Pentax 645. I eventually ended up with an Arca Swiss medium format view camera shooting 67, 68, and 69.
I also used various canon digital cameras and some olympus digital.
Nothing digital felt like a real camera until I started using the crop sensor fujis.
But when the GFX 50S came along, it felt like my Pentax 67 was re- born as a digital camera. It worked the way I expected snd wanted it to.
The point of all this is to say that I know a really do know a lot about medium format and I can see you are absolutely right about the 100S.
And Fuji had actually been working on this a long long time. They have made many many film medium format cameras. They did lenses for Hasselblad; they made an excellent Mamiya RX, RZ competitor. The Fuji 68. It was great but heavy.
The 100S is so good because they have some much practice and just the right focus on the user /photographer.
Thanks for this review. I am certain you are definitely right.
Personally, I want Fuji to make a micro 43 camera with a 20MB sensor. And XT-3 style controls and menus.
Thanks again.
Man, its probably good nobody has this in stock right now because I tried to order it halfway through this video even though I had already talked myself out of it lmao
I think I will still get the 50R while I get some GF glass, then go for the big boi 100S in the future.
In the U.K. Fuji are including a free battery and dual charger for orders up until the end of April. I’m stuck in Asia but have my preorder waiting for me when I get back home.
Got mine Feb 28, with the new 80mm 1.7 and shot from my balcony. cropped at 200% I can see two guys talking on the sidewalk from 2KM away. Shot at night ISO 1600 and CLEAN!
Impressive!
To me there's a difference between expensive and a lot of money - one most people don't appreciate. This is a lot of money, but it's cheap. I'm glad you like it, because I place immense value on your opinion. It's going to take me a long time, but I'm saving up for one (or whatever the new version is by then). I'd much rather have this than a new car.
Ken do you have the test photos uploaded somewhere? not instagram where everything gets re-processed :(
Ken, would pre ai/ ais nikkor lenses work on the gfx?
Great review Ken! I have been shooting with the 50s for several years and anxiously awaiting for the 100s which I ordered 3 weeks ago. I am considering replacing my X-T3’s which I use for photojournalism... is the shutter lag on the 100s much better than the 50s... do you think it is responsive enough for wedding photojournalism, or upgrade my X-T3’s to X-T4?
Great review! I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Fujifilm would release a camera that is better and cheaper than their flagship model the GFX100. If I had bought the GFX 100 a year ago I would be kinda upset right now at the price of this new model though I still like the look and additional customizable buttons of the GFX100.
Great review Ken! Together with the tips & tricks now I am ready to pull out all the best from my new GFX100S + 80mm combo.
Sold the 50R + 110 + 63 to finance the upgrade. Kept the 30mm.
Hope you can put your hands on the 80mm ASAP. My initial impression is that also this lens is a game changer. Only tested some still life and the combo is awesome!
Hey Ken! Is the blackout in single shot on the 100s improved over the 50r?
when it comes to pure image output, all ergos, etc. put aside - do you prefer 100/100s over 50s/50r?
Thank you for your video, Ken! What GFX lenses do you recommend for the GFX 100S? In addition to Fujifilm, are there lenses that can be adapted to the 100S?
Looking to make the move to the 100s from using Sony for the last couple of years, what do you recommend for an on camera flash unit
Thank you in advance
I, like you, love the removable EVF. Especially when I am shooting at ground level. Was the Q button easily hit like on the 50s?
Ken would you recommend this or the 50r for wedding photography? Maybe along side an xt4 for action ?
the 100S for that
I would also say that Fuji should produce their own RAW software. Capture One is good, but Fuji with their knowhow would be able to get the most out of those amazing files.
going from xt4... would you recommend the 50sii or 100s? I take portraits and landscapes.
Thanks Ken for the review.. Would you or anyone of your viewers recommend a laptop best suited to use with this beauty... Im ready to pull the trigger 🤪
I thinking to get a GFX50RII? Or 50S or 100S for my old Mamiya 7ii and HB 503CW Lenses and use adapters for landscape use. I'm on a limited budget. With one do you recommend? Will there be a 50RII? My main camera will bwe D850 and Nikon F-system lenses.
I've never owned or shot a gfx camera, but I've played with some raw files, I could only describe them as magical.
Over here in the UK Fuji give the BC-W235 Charger and 1 x NP-235 Battery free with a pre order on the GFX 100s at £5,499.00!
Hi Ken,
Great review! As we, who follow you, are used to. Thanks.
Sometime would you mind making a video giving some specs of the "hardware ecosystem" that should be paired to gfx100 or gfx100s for processing and archiving the images?
I mean what monitor would make sense? Specially, what kind of digital archive would you use to preserve those huge files? And so on...
thats what my FREE FUJI book is for, link below
ISO performance is INSANE for a medium format. LUV it!!!
Agree with you about the charger not being included, but this is a small problem since we can't get the camera in the USA or Europe. Maybe mid 2022
I actually shot the GFX100s last night at launch in our country, you are 100 correct in terms of the low light indoors high iso and low shutter speed with IBIS was amazing still sharp indoors high iso with a shutter speed of 1/60s images quality the best noise reduction not even a hint of noise.
I will be looking forward to add this to my arsenal!
The only people who downplay medium format... *have never shot it*
There's so many full frame fanboys offended by the GFX. It's almost like they feel inadequate. Most aren't shooting 50 FPS...
Hi Ken sorry if this is a bit out of nowhere. I just bought a used XT-1 and everything is working fine except my front command dial. It still works but then keeps getting stucked after a few turns. From what I've read, that's maybe because some dirt got stucked in there. A suggested solution would be to spray an electronic contact cleaner on the dial. I don't mind spending some bucks on the cleaner(even if it doesn't work). But do you think this could harm my camera body at any chance? 😢 I really don't know who else to ask Ken. Would really really appreciate your reply 🙏
Good morning Ken crazy question and maybe a prediction from you? Do you think that Fuji will make a hardcore fast action medium format camera in the near future with high mp? I mean they are doing something many other companies are not... man it would be my dream camera. Just saying. Love all that you do. I bought all my cameras off your recommendations. Nikon D500,Fuji Xt2,xt3,xt4 and son either the r50or 100s just depends where I am in my $$$ but it is in my future. Thanks for all you do for the community.
Love it, thanks for the great review. Question, do you think telephotos from other brands will work good on the GFX 100s with a adapter. Cant wait to pick this up when in stock.
bad idea honestly
@@kathodosdotcom Ok thanks, I know they make a 1.4 teleconverter do they make a 2.0X that would fit GF
Which lenses are also fast autofocus for this camera Ken? :) I allways enjoy your videos!
Thanks, Ken, great review as usual!
1) how is it for portraits? For studio, and for concert photography?
2) do you miss vertical grip in 100s?
i dont own the 100s yet
Do you use V60 or V90 SD Card's for gfx100s? Should I buy v90 or v60 would be ok?
Dual Charger and extra battery free from Fujifilm on proof of purchase from most retailers - at least in the UK - haven't checked elsewhere
Not in the US yet. It would be great
Also in Switzerland ;-)
Never seen your videos before today (and haven't seen any others, yet). RUclips recommended this video and I really like your style. Thanks for the video.
I can't wait to use this camera. Preordered it only problem is the camera came in but the lens hasn't arrived yet. I currently have the worlds most expensive paperweight.
Would you sell your 100 and buy the 100s? Thanks for the review, Ken. In a couple of years I will try to buy a 2nd hand 100s!
Ken is the small raw on this camera are 36mp? Lol
Glad to hear your 10/10 verdict Ken! I’ve got mine on preorder with the new 80mm! Sold my 50r and 63mm to get it too.
i am gonna buy gfx 100s because love it so much ! and gonna go to Japan , wanna do urbain photos and human portraits
wich lense to take to cover the ranges
45-100 or 32-64 or 34-70?
Just received my 100s today. The camera is now shipping without manual. No big deal. Can download it and print it in sections.
Theo ... as an owner of the new GFX100s, GFX50r & 2 GFX50s, I gotta say ... You, My Friend, Speak the Truth ... Bart
I also own, among other cameras, a Nikon D850, 750 & 500 ... Canon 5D Mk VI, Mk III & 7D Mk ii ... and Sony 7R vi & 7Rii ... and, without a doubt ... the Fujifilm GFX100s & Fuji Glass is Light Years ahead of the Entire Pack ... plain & simple ... Bart
Questions: How’s the battery on the 100S. Is it adequate for the power demands of a lot of shooting?
You mentioned sewing machines. Do you sew items to be photographed or is sewing a separate business/art that you also manage?
yes and then some.....its a sep bizz for me
Thanks a lot for the review... as always stellar! I have ordered this camera and as you have mentioned this is my FIRST Fujifilm camera. I have purchased two extra batteries, and the dual battery charger. What is a PITA is that in order to get BOTH batteries to charge simultaneously in rapid fashion I had to order a PD (Power Delivery) wall charger with 30 watt capability that supports the PD protocol so as to support MY standards for a three, or more, battery work flow. My total outflow for the charging system is about $100.
Having come originally from 4x5 I have been waiting for this camera and the power supply issue is just a small speed bump. They could have told me up front what to get and made it easier. I am not going to whine about it because when you consider the new 87mm filters that I have to buy to support the GF 45-100mm lens, it is not a major issue to support my art! Once again, thanks for the review. YOU planted the seed that finally got me to ordering the 100s...... thanks.
For someone getting into the GFX system for the first time and looking for a first lens, would you suggest the GF 45mm f2.8 or the cheaper and lighter GF 50mm f3.5? Assuming you might get stuck with it for a while... :P Is the quality or the small size more appealing in this case...? Thanks!!!
45-100 is the most useful... the 45mm is my fave of all of them, but not the most useful as the 45 100
@@kathodosdotcom couldn't more wait for your final review and ordered it yesterday with the 45-100! In Switzerland they sell it now until end of April including the dual battery charger!
After this review, why would anyone consider the GFX100 vs the "S"? And at 4K less?
Some people like to show off how big their cameras are. Think the bigger the more Pro you look. Compensating
The 100 has features that that 100s does not. For example you can plug the 100 into to wall outlet for power which is great for product work. You can plug the camera into the wall and monitor and you don't have to worry about changing batteries. the 100 has a specialized EVF that articulates and is also removable. Both cameras have the exact same Sony sensor so the image quality will be identical.
Do you have a recommended charger for the 100s? Or just any of the ones out there work good?
Nevermind, I answered my own question. The Fuji double charger. Thank you Ken, I really enjoy your videos and the amount of information you provide. I also, looked directly to your videos before deciding to spend $8300 yesterday. I can't wait to receive my 100s and 45-100 f/4 lens.
yes yes, fuji double charger
Hopefully the "MK2" will come with the charger. I'm going to wait until it comes out at the end of this year and also wait for your review, then I'll buy with an informed decision.
Thanks for the review Ken! what a camera!
Yep, I agree. Just purchased my own gfx100s yesterday
Now I have to get me one this year and 3 lenses, keep my D500 and D850 ...... may I have to eat rice and beans for some time..... ?
Just eat the rice 😂
Hau rein, Horst!
I have been trying to find this camera and found out that while there are many Fujifilm X dealers, there are no GFX dealers in the state in which I live. One of the things I was told at a camera store is that if they ordered one, it would take at least 5 months, if not more to receive the item and that I would have to pay full MSRP in advance as opposed to just a deposit. I asked why that was and was informed that Fujifilm told the camera store that any GFX 100s that's ordered is non-returnable. If this doesn't change, this policy would lock out many photographers who would like to switch systems from either Canon, Nikon or Sony. Imagine what this would be like if you sold your current system to pay for this camera and then had to wait without the use of a camera for 5 months or more.
Great camera! Perhaps I’ll get one soon. Was debating between this and the 50r. Or maybe both? And the X-T2 is the legendary camera compared to the d500 hehe
Awesome review . I am current owner of Nikon d850 full frame and Pentax 645z medium format
Did you test the video on 100s? How's the heat, if any?
i did test, none that i found
Can IBIS be turned OFF when the camera is used on a tripod? Thanks for the review.
yes it can be
I have a Nikon d500 with a Tamron 18-400 for wildlife photography, but I would really like to have that Fujifilm for landscape photography
I have the D500 as well. I would love the Fuji for landscape and street pics.
Greetings, I am between theS1H and the GFX 100s for videography especially. Although the S1H is ideal for video, I cant get over the image quality of the GFX 100s. Is there anything you feel is missing with the video side of the Fuji? Other than a micro HDMI and a small battery, I cant think of much reason not to go with the Fuji. thoughts?
Wondering your thoughts a year in Joshua
@@edwardwestin Greetings. Ive reciently revisited the idea of the GFX. The only draw backs for me are the micro HDMI and less dynamic range realitivly. Im between the Leica sl2s, Red V Raptor or the GFX. WIth Leica Glass. The S1H is great but it is missing the respective extra qualitys I'm attracted to. My focus is, dynamic range and portability for cinematography. Its a tall order it seems.
@@jkdrake1 - I used the Komodo for a bit and the ability to have RAW data on video is amazing - what you can do in post and the range captured on the RED sensors is great. I basically say, it's a bit like shooting RAW photos vs jpeg. You can't really compare them based on "final output" (kind of like Prores 4.22 or H.265 because the magic is what you can do to "get" to that final image. I played around with the GFX next to the Komodo in poor/indoor light (all I had at the moment) and the Red produced a really nice image between highlights and shadows. I would have kept my Komodo but I do stills mainly and video as small teasers when I shot (in reality) but love cinematography at heart (thus the Komodo)
I'm a little confused on how medium format is more future proof than other formats? Aren't sensors very good in general, whether APS-C FF or MF? Unless you're doing big prints 24 Mpixels is more than enough and even for that, 24 is just fine for that in 99% of the cases. Or is there something else that makes MF more future proof. Enlighten me!
MEDIUM FORMAT HAS ALWAYSSSSSSS BEEN THE MOST FUTURE PROOF
@@kathodosdotcom Yeah, you say that. But why is it so, is my question?
@@kathodosdotcom the gfx is not medium format digital yet....it is just something bigger than 35mm (FF)...
For my photography where I use manual focus 99.99% of the time, I can easy see a big difference of a 3.7 and a 5.8 mega dots EVF. So if you shoot manual focus, then wait for the Fuji GFX 100SII with a 9.5 mega dots EVF.
Yes but the 100mp let’s you zoom in CLOSE with a quick swipe of the thumb. The 3.7 mega dot is not a problem. If anything the focus peaking pixels need to be a little more sensitive because the pixel level contrast on 100 mp is much more likely to experience diffraction blur relative to a lower mp sensor. The pixels fail to light up sometimes due to this.
@@RedShiftedDollar I NEED the EVF to be 9.5 mega dots !
Do you have any medium format Zeiss lenses to try on that 100s? Like a 80mm f2.8 Biometar or something? Really interested in seeing some magic done between that camera & lens combo. I have this feeling that would be an ultra crotch melting setup. Not that I'm biased or anything. (Sez the guy with the Zeiss Ikon avatar ;v))
i do not actually, no
4 different Fuji medium cameras that has market support. Who would have thought that was possible
Thoughts on the fujirumor post about a coming cheaper GFX later this year? 100R? monochrome?
i dunno yet
@@ricardoduarte6589 it’s going to be a 50s2
Fujirumors reports another gfx camera to be released this year.....will it be monochrome? Any guesses?
dunno yet
Great review as usual. I am thankful that they did not mess with the rear screen and it’s movements (a non XT4 screen). I perhaps would have liked a couple more customizable buttons. The tilting EVF is nice, but I must confess I use it little on the 100. I am wondering what to do with the 100 (sell it and get a second 100s body as back up second lens body perhaps?) and the 50R that I want to keep but thinking of converting to a monochrome camera. I guess all good problems to have.
Thanx, I will get it after my gfx50S mark I. Maybe next year. IBIS and 16bit color I'd like to have. I will miss the great EVF.
I think this camera is purely for the professionals; this is my thinking, as I have seen all the blogs of this Fujifilm camera having so many functions.
I think i am saying the correct thing.
Awesome review!! The gfx 100s together with the gf45-100mm is a great combo that I would use
i also wanna such combo , will go to Japan and take urban and human portaits )))32-64 35-70 or 45-100 ? wich one ?
@@alexandrealexandre3724 45-100mm if you need ois on a gfx50r
@@Snapit551 on gfx 100s?
@@alexandrealexandre3724 I would say the gfx32-64 is a better lens on the gfx 100s because it’s more compact and you don’t need ois and this lens still is great for travel
I think I will do great with only two or three prime lenses for a Fuji GFX camera, I will use it for mostly landscape, arcitecture and nearly everything else, the 45mm is a no-brainer, but you write that the 110mm are not good for landscapes !?? How are the 30mm ? Have you tried the Hasselblad Macro Planar 120mm 4.0 on a digital camera, I still have this lens which are great on analog film, so if I can use it on a digital camera it will be very nice :)
I think that the GFX100S is one of the very best digital cameras ever made and I would have bought it for $6000, but I will not becuase I do not think the EVF is good enough to me, I wish for 9.4Mp like in some other new cameras, I would also have liked the Fuji GFX100S to have dials for shutterspeed and ISO, so maybe if a future Fuji GFX100R have those options, I will be one of the first to buy it ! Great 44x33mm sensor made by SONY ! ;) By the way it have never been a medium format which start at 60x45mm :) Thanx for the review.
Awesome camera! For me it would be the ultimate camera if it had detachable evf so it could be tilted.
The 645z is future proof. 8 years later it still smokes the Sony A7RV in Image Quality by far. Slow as a 🐌 but gotta appreciate the nostalgia dslr style camera
Sorry if you’ve already addressed this somewhere. You often mention using Nikkor lenses on your GFX cameras. Does the image circle of FF Nikkor lenses cover the entire GFX sensor? [Cheers]
if i can help NO they dont on my gfx and zeiss lenses and nikon there is seriously vignetting what my solution is, i shoot in 16:9 format and crop mode
Thanks!
Do you think it’s the death nail for fujifilm xt series? Thanks
no, why?
@@kathodosdotcom all we hear is about the GFX system being pushed and full frame from other manufacturers.
Was that a mic🎤 drop exit Ken 🥴😁👌✌🏻
Wow now that's quite the statement regarding the fujifilm 100s being analogous to the D850...last you'll ever need...WOW. And considering how much I value your advice I can see this becoming part of my collection. What lens do you recommend for WideAngle interior real estate photography 14mm(full frame) equivalent.
Wow!
....as a portrait photographer, I care about only one thing: Eye Auto-focus. Eye tracking appears to be fairly good with the 100S, but I am concerned about accuracy of focus on the human iris (eye-ball) not eyelashes. Did you test the camera for critical focus --success rate? All of those amazing features aren't worth a hill of beans without a high rate of successful eye focus -- for portrait sessions. This is a neglected topic, and it's important to many people. Is anyone listening?
i found it no better than the gfx100 on same, set a small enough AF POINT, then whats the issue?
@@kathodosdotcom.... I just saw Dustin Abbott's portrait test showing "eyelash autofocus" -- this is what I'm talking about -- front focus errors. You are hinting at a settings correction, so could you please be specific about the "small enough AF POINT"? In a real-world portrait session, what would that be? And have you tested it? For me, this is a deal-breaker in purchasing the camera. It's important! ....many thanks.
And what's your final final final final final thoughts on the camera? 😁 I think your modesty should improve the IBIS system did. Its quite anoying.... I´m buying this camera; mainly for product photography. Any sugestions on lens choices? Thanks for the time and knowledge you've put into this clip. Cheers.
what's the shutter rated for on that camera?
to 1/4000th
How does it compare to Hasselblad
Is Fuji in your opinion going to release a wide angle zoom for GFX soon, like the X series has the 10-24 ?
it seems they would do it in a near future
The rumour is a 20-36mm
@@dalkapur thanks for the information
Uncle Ken, wait did u buy the 100ii ?
Not gonna lie, was kind of hoping you took it to the skate park 🥳 🛹
They need to make a 4x5 adapter for that.
A camera is only as dense as the person using it. JK. Great video always enjoy your "no frills" reviews.
Get ready Ken, cause rumor has it another GFX is coming in 2021. And could be your new favorite *cough* GFX100R *cough
Can’t wait to see what’s next from Fuji on the gfx. New 50r like 100s body. Maybe? What you think Ken?
Ken - I know you're smitten with the Fuji GFX50R and now you're saying the GFX100S is better. You've already got the GFX 100, so what's the difference other than handling?
Compared to an XT-4, the RAW files of GFX 50R are much larger and, of course, the GFX100S files are larger again. Most of us don't have state of the art MAc's etc. to deal with this problem of bloated file sizes. Would you care to comment to us on this aspect - because upgrading computer power capable of dealing with hi-res images is a major issue for amateur photographers.
Like always great review thanks for your time
When Image QUALITY matters. I would love to have it but I don't get out that much with the stuff I have now. It would be an awesome landscape camera. Ansel Adams would be thrilled
Already in 4X5 ideal format too. If you are making standard size prints you get all those 100 megapixels
perhaps Ansel Adams would still use large format film cameras, for the ability to control DOF...(tilt/sift..)
Gfx 100 or 100s ? Big diffrence?
I just bought a used but almost new GFX100 for 6500.-. I would have missed the tilted EVF on the 100s
cheap price!!!!
Good
I rented a D500 to take photos at a dance recital in a badly lit auditorium. It NEVER missed focus. Great camera!!!
I have the chance to buy either the 100s or the original 100 for the same price - both BNIB. If the price was not the same it would be no contest but at the same money I am unsure....!
Well, haven´t you had fx a Canon F-1 New in your hand !?
"trackin' squirrels on crack" ... you do have a way with words, Ken ... btw ... I own 4 GFX cameras [2 50, 1 50R & 1 100s] after taking in your respective reviews of each model & I gotta say ... your words on each one was 'Balls On' accurate ... Bart
getn the 100s! Thanks bro!
Your passion for this camera is sincere and if I had more money, I would buy one. Thanks for another in depth review.
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