REVIEW: Fujifilm GFX100 II + GF55mm f/1.7 R WR.
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- Опубликовано: 2 янв 2024
- The new Fujifilm GFX100 II is the best digital medium format camera that Fujifilm has made thus far, but is it for you? It really does depend on what you currently have. If you're already in the GFX ecosystem, it's a natural upgrade. It's the fastest GFX camera, it has the latest sensor and processor, the newest film simulation (Reala ACE), and the most modular since the original GFX50S. Even the price of $7500 USD is $2500 cheaper than the original GFX100. What's not to like right? Well, if you currently own the original GFX100, how much will you get on a trade-in, or if you try to sell yourself on eBay or FB Marketplace? You will be lucky to get half of what you paid. Now, as a professional, or someone with extra cash, maybe it's not a big deal. But for the rest of us, that's a big financial hit.
For me, I love the overall performance and image quality of the new GFX100 II; but the previous GFX100 and GFX100S also produce high quality, high resolution images. If you need the speed and modularity of the latest and greatest, it makes sense to get the new GFX100 II. If you're looking for a deal, look for pre-owned GFX100 and GFX100S. I'm sure there are bargains to be found.
As for the new GF55mm f/1.7 R WR, it's a great focal length as a general-purpose lens. It's halfway between the GF45 and GF63, so this can be your one prime lens, albeit big and heavy. The optical performance is top-notch, and an option to the GF80mm f/1.7 R WR. The shallow depth of field and compression will be higher on the GF80mm, but the GF55mm allows you to work closer with your subject, while still being able to use it as a standard-wide lens for most situations. Stay tuned for my Fujilove articles with more images and comparisons.
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No, not a stacked sensor in the Fuji GFX 100 II, the stacked sensor types is not as good as BSI-CMOS sensor types for high resolution still photography ! I you want a video-cam get another. I think youtubers focus too much on video function on all kind of cameras, stop that ! The majority of all camera users never use video. I want to see more Cameras without any video functions !!!
Whoaaa have some camomile
Just bought one today Love it
I am very happy with my GFX100. The new sensor does not have too much difference. Just a better video camera.
Given that the XPAN mode is about half the sensor, I'd love to see an X-Pro Hybrid VF camera in the GFX line with a half-sized XPAN-esque sensor. That way that could supply twice as many units with the same wafers, and fulfill our X-Pro lust.
Also given that Voigtlaender and Fuji collaborated on MF film rangefinders not that long ago, they could co-brand some VG manual focus lenses with contacts for the HybrodVF.
Thank you Take for the level-headed review. I've been tempted by the 'ultimate' 102 MP IQ, but in reality I hardly ever use all that my X-Pro3 or especially XH2 have to offer. And the smaller form factor is such an advantage in the field. BTW, enjoying your recent foggy shots around Vancouver on FB. 👍👍
Hey I'm sure you hear this a lot but what is a good vloging style camera for someone new to videography/taking pictures? I have a crap inherited family camera from many years ago but just want something easy and decent. Technolgy scares/confuses me but what is the most seemless way to do a vlog. Budget is fairly open but looking to stay under 1500 USD. Ive heard that people are just using iphone cameras because of convenience and maybe that would be the best? I dont have one and I like the idea of buying a camera meant to be a camera. Thanks
It’s going to be time that Fuji will come with a monochrome sensor camera … a lot of people are waiting for a monochrome sensor/ noir camera .
I agree on a fixed lens GX100R. But mine would be paired with a 28mm f2.2-ish. But beware: If you compete with the Q3, you better mean it. So have it pretty by clean design taken from X100V, the hybrid VF and crop modes that let you do square and portrait modes in camera.
The ironheart flannel is definitely the GFX 100 ii of the flannel world
Ha ha, good eye :-)
I waited for the 100s ii...
I would love to.see 40 megapixel stacked sensor for video
❤video Take one thing you missed and most reviews miss is the subject of 16 bit rather than just the MP. But as you know when shooting continuous the bit drops to 13 which Fujifilm failed to mention in their launch and brochures
Fujirumor confirmed yesterday that there will indeed be a fixed lens version pf GFX next year.
If I had the old GFX 100 I would sell it and get the new GFX 100 II because it is smaller and more light weight, it has 8 stops IBIS and an excellent EVF. The Lenses I would get is the 30mm 3.5, 45mm 2.8 and 80mm 1.7. A 55mm which is equivalent to a 43mm full frame Lens is not good for portrait, go for 80mm or longer for Fuji GFX for portrait.
Back in the film days, I used to looove Reala 100 film. Having said that, I shoot RAW only in digital, so limited use. That 55 does look sweet for environmental portraits. Use a 50/3.5 for that now, which is very nice but optically not quite as special as that 55, I think. Hmm....
Thanks for the review! One thing I'd like to see is Fuji pushing the newer sims down to all of the X, at least X-T3, cameras. Seems like a silly limitation to me...
One problem with the GFX is that the shutter lag in manual mode is caused by the aperature. The camera forces you to focus with the aperature wide open regardless of what your setting is. So it needs to close down the aperature after you press the shutter. Maybe there is a way to disable this?
The way to disable this is kind of hacky but it’s now most digital cameras operate. Essentially you must use the DOF preview button to have the camera set your desired aperture and then you press the lens dismount latch and slightly twist your lens so the electronics are not connected. I have to do this all the time with canon when im shooting products that will need to be composited later.
@@keylanph Ah that makes sense. GFX lenses are also focus by wire so both the focus and the aperature would lock upon disconnecting. They really need to add an “aperature preview while focusing” option. I understand why setting focus wide open lets you be more precise due to shallow depth of field, but sometimes a fast shutter is more important.
Strangely, single shot mode with MF assist enabled lets you adjust focus with the aperture at the desired setting so it solves the lag. The only problem is that it resets focus when the shutter button is released unless you hold the focus hold button.
It’s a bit disingenuous for the manual mode to play these aperature tricks. I can manually open and close it if I want to use it to help me focus. I want the ability to make the lens behave like an actual manual lens, that’s why I’m using manual mode.
I have traded in my 100s for a 100II. Not because of the IQ, but the 100II is really faster and better build. The experience of shooting a 100II is different and better. The camera just feels better; more professional. One of the major issues I had with the 100s, losing connection while shooting tethered, is also solved. The usb connector on the camera feels much more solid. It sucks when you are on a shoot with a client and your tethering connection fails a couple of times. Ok, it's not cheap, but you get a whole lot of camera for your money.
Hello Taco, I have the GFX100S. Would you recommend me to upgrade to the II?
brother, where are the photos? :-/
Haha this was my first thought
The guy speaks for 15 minutes and shows almost nothing. This channel had so much potential...
Now if Fuji would give us newer camera body owners some of the features from this camera…. At least the film sim
Why two watches?
真係好大部機🇭🇰
You talk too much, this video could have been under half the time.