Glad to see you back, and wow, talk about coming back with a bang; these images are, in the truest sense of the word absolutely bloody beautiful. I love watching real pro photographers doing fabulous work, it doesn't hurt having a supper talented and stunning model to do the heavy lifting either🤭
Hi Robert, I really appreciate that, thank you. I have another couple of things almost ready to go and I’ll be working hard on my RUclips! Have a great day 😊
@@DavidShoukry you are very welcome David. Under the guise of pseudo anonymity, the vast majority of people on RUclips are more likely to only highlight negatives without the acknowledgement for the wonderful core point of the few talented people such as yourself that spare the time to share findings and observations.
Excellent work. I've recently decided, due to the cost of film, for portraiture to return to digital. The GFX system is definitely my choice thanks to wonderful videos like this. I was glad to hear how I think, I, as a portraitist, have no need to shoot wide open.
I found that I really like the look of GF 50/3.5 for portraits, it gives a wideish very subtly distorted look, works great for half-body and full-body portraits, and focuses very fast and silently. Since I also had the Sigma art 85/1.4 for Canon I could not help myself but adapted it, and, yes it works very well for studio portraits. Focusing speed is never a problem, even with the 50s. Optically amazing, and, yes, even at f/1.4, though Irarely shoot it wide open because almost nothing is in focus :) I know, in another video you said you would not bother with adapting lenses, but there are some notable exceptions that really work very well, especially if one has the lens already. Also thanks for all the great videos! I watched everything about the GFX system while doing research before buying one. Your videos were very helpful. Especially because you are a working portrait photographer who shows the his excellent work (in contrast to most reviewers here on YT :)). Now I've got one second hand 50s in an excellent condition and the upgrade to the 5d2 feels like incredible. I omitted all the incremental updates from Canon during the last 12 years because I never felt like it was really an update in terms of those camera's photographic abilities (it surely was in regard to video and other specs that do not contribute to better images). I was looking at R5 but in the end it turned out to be a used gfx 50s and an R6 to be able to use all the older Canon lenses and action and extreme low light photography (I do portraits and concert/theater photography).
Both are fantastic. Have and appreciate both. I primarily location shoot so I favour the 110. The 80 not a fan of, I got rid of it as it was too close yet not close enough to the 110 in focal length yet the 1.7 is lost on me. Felt slower on both my 50s then the 100s. I have also held onto the 45-100 as a general lens. I thought that I would not like it but it is superb as well. For the impatient client/ models/ music performance capture it is great for. All good in the end.
Anything specific you're doing with the lighting in your studio to combat the 1/125 sync speed? Any issues with mixed lighting given that you're working in a small space?
Great video. I have the 63mm and the 120mm. Love them both. I do most photo of old paintings for catalogs and book. Since you, as you say, mostly use f8 and above why the 110mm and not the 120mm. I would love to see a comparison with these two lenses at f8-16. I have never tried the 110mm, but the 120mm is really great for my work.
I think you work are brilliant. So what do I think about the 2 lenses? They both excellent lenses-but if I did have the money I would prefer the GF 110 f/4 and the GF 45-100mm f/4. I shout mostly at f/8
Lovely work. Very inspiring. Maybe the 32-64mm (or even 35-70mm) coupled with the 110mm might give you more options, particularly as you shoot f/8 and above.
Thanks so much. I’ve shot with the GF zoom lenses and they’re excellent. In fact, at typical studio apertures I can’t tell that much difference between them and the primes (someone will get on here to trash me for that opinion, no doubt).
Hello David. Do you think the 50S II will give you any benefit for your work? I know it's same sensor but many small improvements, sadly no phase detect AF.
It’s a terrific lens! Certainly for studio work I can’t tell much difference between than and the 63mm prime that I use. Obviously you won’t get the same bokeh, but it depends on how important to you that is.
I’d love to see you borrow the 45-100 put it through its paces. I’m too poor for Fuji GFX, but if I ever did get a used body, for versatility & cost, the 45-110 is the lens I think I’d go for. (Unless you trashed it, of course.) Love your videos.
Watched this like 5 times. Love the images and I know the downsides of the system. Actually going to rent one with the 63mm. But my question is what did you use to set up your backdrop holder in the ceiling? Looks like brass. 8 foot ceiling (US based hear)?
Glad you enjoyed this, thank you. The backdrops are held up with copper plumber’s tubing: it’s about 8ft wide and just attached to ceiling with plumbing fittings. I had a handyman do it for me very cheaply!
@@DavidShoukry Of course and you're very welcome. Plumbing tubing. Nice. I'm looking to do the same since have limited space and abhor backdrop stands in small spaces. Now it just comes down to deciding on what camera to get the 50R or S. Keep the videos coming!
question to anyone who has this camera. does anyone shots come off very soft when you use these lens? is there something I'm doing wrong? i have my camera set at 5.6 and a shutter speed at 250second. i don't get it and also I'm using a EfC Electronic First Curtain Shutter also.
The autofocus can sometimes be a bit sketchy, for sure. Although mine does miss some shots I get the best results from either eye-detect or single point focus, in single-shot mode. How is your autofocus set up and what lens(es) are you having problems with?
Of the 8 lenses I own, my fave is the 63mm. I have the 20-35, 32-64, 45, 63, 80, 110, 120 and 250. I use them all close to wide open.
I love the 63mm, too, I’m not sure why it gets such a bad press! The 110mm is my favourite for sure.
Glad to see you back, and wow, talk about coming back with a bang; these images are, in the truest sense of the word absolutely bloody beautiful.
I love watching real pro photographers doing fabulous work, it doesn't hurt having a supper talented and stunning model to do the heavy lifting either🤭
Hi Robert, I really appreciate that, thank you. I have another couple of things almost ready to go and I’ll be working hard on my RUclips! Have a great day 😊
Just had to revisit this post of yours to say that I absolutely love your photography David. Have a great day!
Such a lovely comment to make! I hope you have a great day, too: thank you, Anthony.
@@DavidShoukry you are very welcome David. Under the guise of pseudo anonymity, the vast majority of people on RUclips are more likely to only highlight negatives without the acknowledgement for the wonderful core point of the few talented people such as yourself that spare the time to share findings and observations.
Excellent work. I've recently decided, due to the cost of film, for portraiture to return to digital. The GFX system is definitely my choice thanks to wonderful videos like this. I was glad to hear how I think, I, as a portraitist, have no need to shoot wide open.
Thank you. You job is very good
Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing your opinions as well!
Most welcome!
Quite inspiring video, I am very impressed by your backgrounds and furniture, thanks and congratulation
Thank you 😊
Thank you. Great work, and great images. Greetings from Athens.
Much appreciated, thanks!
Love your content.
That’s very much appreciated, thank you Nick!
I found that I really like the look of GF 50/3.5 for portraits, it gives a wideish very subtly distorted look, works great for half-body and full-body portraits, and focuses very fast and silently. Since I also had the Sigma art 85/1.4 for Canon I could not help myself but adapted it, and, yes it works very well for studio portraits. Focusing speed is never a problem, even with the 50s. Optically amazing, and, yes, even at f/1.4, though Irarely shoot it wide open because almost nothing is in focus :) I know, in another video you said you would not bother with adapting lenses, but there are some notable exceptions that really work very well, especially if one has the lens already.
Also thanks for all the great videos! I watched everything about the GFX system while doing research before buying one. Your videos were very helpful. Especially because you are a working portrait photographer who shows the his excellent work (in contrast to most reviewers here on YT :)). Now I've got one second hand 50s in an excellent condition and the upgrade to the 5d2 feels like incredible. I omitted all the incremental updates from Canon during the last 12 years because I never felt like it was really an update in terms of those camera's photographic abilities (it surely was in regard to video and other specs that do not contribute to better images). I was looking at R5 but in the end it turned out to be a used gfx 50s and an R6 to be able to use all the older Canon lenses and action and extreme low light photography (I do portraits and concert/theater photography).
i dig your work more than the review but the review is cool as well.
Thanks 😊
Both are fantastic. Have and appreciate both. I primarily location shoot so I favour the 110. The 80 not a fan of, I got rid of it as it was too close yet not close enough to the 110 in focal length yet the 1.7 is lost on me. Felt slower on both my 50s then the 100s. I have also held onto the 45-100 as a general lens. I thought that I would not like it but it is superb as well. For the impatient client/ models/ music performance capture it is great for. All good in the end.
Agree with all of that!
Anything specific you're doing with the lighting in your studio to combat the 1/125 sync speed? Any issues with mixed lighting given that you're working in a small space?
Great video. I have the 63mm and the 120mm. Love them both. I do most photo of old paintings for catalogs and book. Since you, as you say, mostly use f8 and above why the 110mm and not the 120mm. I would love to see a comparison with these two lenses at f8-16.
I have never tried the 110mm, but the 120mm is really great for my work.
I haven’t had a chance to test out the 120mm. I’m sure it’s an excellent lens but I would not have room to use it because my studio is so small!
Still quite expensive setups for me here in Africa..canon it is for now..pls was your setup for fill light ? What are the white foam boards for ?
I think you work are brilliant.
So what do I think about the 2 lenses?
They both excellent lenses-but if I did have the money I would prefer the
GF 110 f/4 and the GF 45-100mm f/4.
I shout mostly at f/8
Lovely work. Very inspiring. Maybe the 32-64mm (or even 35-70mm) coupled with the 110mm might give you more options, particularly as you shoot f/8 and above.
Thanks so much. I’ve shot with the GF zoom lenses and they’re excellent. In fact, at typical studio apertures I can’t tell that much difference between them and the primes (someone will get on here to trash me for that opinion, no doubt).
@@DavidShoukry It's the most prime like zoom I have ever owned!
Hello David. Do you think the 50S II will give you any benefit for your work? I know it's same sensor but many small improvements, sadly no phase detect AF.
Hi there, I don’t think so. The sensor is the same, so although the autofocus is improved, that’s not enough of a difference to air me change!
David, what are your thoughts on the 45-100 zoom lens for portrait and alround work ?
It’s a terrific lens! Certainly for studio work I can’t tell much difference between than and the 63mm prime that I use. Obviously you won’t get the same bokeh, but it depends on how important to you that is.
I’d love to see you borrow the 45-100 put it through its paces. I’m too poor for Fuji GFX, but if I ever did get a used body, for versatility & cost, the 45-110 is the lens I think I’d go for. (Unless you trashed it, of course.) Love your videos.
Love that bare bulb look
Cheers Andy!
@DavidShoukry anytime dude. Subscribed and followed on IG 😎 so hard to find fellow GFX users making good content.
Watched this like 5 times. Love the images and I know the downsides of the system. Actually going to rent one with the 63mm. But my question is what did you use to set up your backdrop holder in the ceiling? Looks like brass. 8 foot ceiling (US based hear)?
Glad you enjoyed this, thank you. The backdrops are held up with copper plumber’s tubing: it’s about 8ft wide and just attached to ceiling with plumbing fittings. I had a handyman do it for me very cheaply!
@@DavidShoukry Of course and you're very welcome. Plumbing tubing. Nice. I'm looking to do the same since have limited space and abhor backdrop stands in small spaces. Now it just comes down to deciding on what camera to get the 50R or S. Keep the videos coming!
What is the name of the product holding backdrop? 11:12
It’s called a Matthelini Clamp, and it’s attached to a regular C-Stand.
question to anyone who has this camera. does anyone shots come off very soft when you use these lens? is there something I'm doing wrong? i have my camera set at 5.6 and a shutter speed at 250second. i don't get it and also I'm using a EfC Electronic First Curtain Shutter also.
The autofocus can sometimes be a bit sketchy, for sure. Although mine does miss some shots I get the best results from either eye-detect or single point focus, in single-shot mode. How is your autofocus set up and what lens(es) are you having problems with?
@@DavidShoukry i just changed it to single point and single shot mode. it is way better that way
Quick question, did you make your own background papers?
They were made by www.handpaintedbackdrops.co.uk
@@DavidShoukry thank you!
What is your favorite Film Simulation or you use custom preset?
I tend to use Pro Neg Hi.
@@DavidShoukry That is one of my most used film simulation for studio portraits. :) the other one I love is Acros and Enterna
3:18 jeeez
Good jeez I hope 😅
You use 1 extra layer on the deep octa? For softer light?
Yes that’s correct. It’s a small difference but worth doing 😊
What is the fastest focus setting?
I think the autofocus settings are a pretty similar speed (which is quite slow).