Fuji GFX100S II camera review
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2024
- This is absolutely my favourite medium format camera. Correction - the LCD screen CAN tilt out 60 degrees to the right, if you hold down the button on the side as you open it.
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Correction - the LCD screen CAN tilt out 60 degrees to the right, if you hold down the button on the side as you open it.
Fujifilm medium format cameras are actually starting to get reasonably priced on the used market, below 1800 euros now.
The longer the sensor is exposed, the higher my blood pressure goes 😅
I can't wait to get a Fujifilm Medium format camera to replace my Canon 850D one day! Fingers crossed.🤞
I know you're not a fan of the pixelshift, but in the image you showed, that was an incredible amount more of resolution detail. With the right setup (perfectly still camera, and static inanimate subjects like you would see in still life photography), you get a considerable resolution bump, and you get the elimination of Bayer filter color interpolation. One area where I also see this being a massive benefit for, is for anyone doing film scans. Admittedly this would be very tedius and storage/processor heavy to do per film frame, but the quality for preservation purposes would be unparalleled with this native pixel resolution. All 35mm film would be easily out-resolved, and larger film stock could now be done with confidence.
The only problem after that point would be finding a lens remotely capable of something like that 400 MP resolution in terms of resolving power. In your example it almost looks like the resolving power was eeking out chromatic aberration of whatever lens that was. So one would need god-tier macro/APO lenses for this crazy pixel shift to be fully exploited.
Very niche, but very cool for those that want utmost technical quality.
The size of that lens mount is bonkers 🤯
Google won't tell me how big bonkers is! 😉
@@killpop8255 I'm pretty sure that's how Fuji listed it on the spec sheet 🤔 it's not metric though
@@killpop8255 about same size as Z mount
A new Christopher Frost video has arrived 🎊
I really wish they updated a 50mp version. Better low light and more forgiving on glass.
Image quality is so pleasing to the eye
So glad you do GFX now. Im not even that fond of the brand but when you look at the results nothing really gets close and there's nothing else like it, so theyve got me indefinitely unless someone else does it.
Hasselblad uses the same "fake" medium format Sony sensors in their commercial cameras and they also have real medium format professional cameras.
@@JimIBobIJones Although they look nice I cant get past its not really the hasselblad we used to love, its just a Chinese concern thats bought the name and I wont buy products from an oppressive regime and more than Id buy a Polestar or Funky Cat... Im not a natural Sony fan but I cant get past the incredible quality from the GFX sensor everything shines out of it. Its difficult to see in a youtube video
@@JimIBobIJones their older h2d/h3d are pretty much 645 size. Super niche products though. I'm on the fence about getting one. They are so slow and glass is expensive. If I did fashion portrait stuff more I'd be all over one though. They were Kodak ccd sensors if I'm not mistaken
@@jukeboxjohnnie it's still the only manufacturer catering to professional "archival" (as opposed to creative) photography - your museums, art reproduction, etc. I don't think their cameras have dipped in quality due to the takeover, I think it's more that DJI wanted to licence the hasselblad brand and profit that way (think of all the phone "partnerships"). Although maybe their more commercial/consumer oriented cameras may be affected, they are using the same tech as Fuji there.
At any rate it's no more a bitter pill to swallow than Fuji pretending to be a heritage camera brand. Film stock sure but during the Film and DSLR ages Fuji camera were at best a bad joke... I am not a big medium format guy but I would much rather use a Chinese owned hasselblad than a Fuji camera...
Could you do a "best 10 used DSLR camera" list or something similar considering the booming used market as a large number of people are under the impression images on older technology are always obsolete?
I've always been of the opinion the best camera is in the hands of someone focused and focusing!
I can't stop seeing that spec of dirt on the low pass filter...
Yes it drives me nuts too! Normally I get rid of all those with a blower, but that one crept through.
May be at this moment in time buying top glass is a wiser buy than bodies as cameras are all over the place with new ones coming out and global shutter yet to show off its wares .
The Fuji GFX 100S II is an excellent Camera, but I would like to see the Fuji GF Lenses much more compact and light weight !
Considering the size of an image circle they have to draw it is impossible to be significantly smaller.
@@petrpohnan875 NO ! The image circle is only 55mm, full frame is 43mm, 6x6 REAL medium format is 78+mm, the old Hasselblad Zeiss Planar 110mm 2.0 for 6x6cm are smaller and more light weight the GF 110mm 2.0, so Fuji CAN make GF Lenses much more compact and light weight IF they want to, the newest Fuji GF Lens the 500mm 5.6 are very compact and light weight !
Mouth watering!
goood eeevening
An interesting review.
Doubtless, superb image quality.
However, don't wish to learn to shoot medium format, have played with a very pricey Hassy some years' ago.
AF remaining a Fujifim failing, system for a very niche market.
Well, it is not a sports or action camera. But as far as I can tell from my few weeks practice with 100S II, the AF is absolutely ok for casual daily shooting including moving people, events, portraits. It is not as "sticky" as I am used from the latest Canon ML FF cameras but still fast and reliable enough to provide reliable results. Even with lenses like 40mm f/1.4 and 105mm f/1.4 which I absolutely love on my 100S II.
Which church are you frequenting in your videos? It looks amazing!
The question, is the color coming out of the Fuji as good as the X2D? Thank you!
Still waiting for the Camera RF 35mm F1.4 lens review.
The lenses aren't really that big though. They are wide, but lighter than you'd think. At least when I compared the gm 50mm 1.4 to the GF 55 1.7. Probably a different story with Telephotos though
Those aren't comparable lenses, though.
The Sony 50mm f/1.2 and Fuji 80mm f/1.7 would be the closest. Those are close in entrance pupil size and as such the lenses are nearly identical in size and weight.
I wonder if it's practically the same size as the oversized Zf?
what company brand sensor using on this GFX100?
CF🙌🏽
Do you feel that this camera offers significant advantage over the A7RV with its high resolution sensor in terms of noise level and dynamic range.
I am surprised that the noise levels of the GFX at higher ISOs are similar to full frame. I was lead to believe that noise crept in at higher ISOs than full frame cameras.
How does it compare to the A7R III that you usually use?
While the A7RV might be noisier, its cutting edge auto focus, latest technogy and flexibility makes it a complete photographic instrument.
But I do love Fujifilm’s colors, but I feel that the GFX 100S is a more deliberate camera.
How does its autofocus compare to your A7R III? I would be really interested in you analysis.
Thanks.
It should be better. The S/N ratio and pixel pitch is exactly the same as the A7RV, zoom in at same level the noise should be the same but because of the bigger sensor zoom out in MF the noise should appear much finer. At same ISO you'd have to crop at least to FF the MF image to get the same noise level.
A7RV is a better general choice. There are huge lens selection and the most advanced AF system. Medium Format if you desire the highest resolution for landscape work and other still photography, even so the 60MP A7RV is so close, and a 150MP Phase One is way more expensive than Fuji.
Can you also drop this form factor into your standard testing? Really for sensor coverage and resolution, not really for CA, bokeh or into light. . Oh just heard it's on loan. Pity you didn't do more of this VS 100S.
There are really not enough protective curtains in front of the sensor. I can already see hair and dust there.
Man your wife is very beautiful and thanks for the review
Super ultra niche camera!
Not entirely. Since its price did drop to the level of fullframe cameras, you see much more of MF bodies among photographers. Moreover if many FF lenses do cover the 44x33mm image circle, it makes the GFX even more affordable.
I hope you have opportunity to venture into m43 world.
Thank you for your content as always😊
that speck of dust on the sensor is gonna trigger the OCD gear nerds.
Did fujifilm send you this or did you have to pay a deposit like they said to me for my photography gallery project ??
Chris mistake! I think it DOES tilt vertically I can even see the button at the side to release it 🙂
It does tilt vertically - that's what I said
yeah yeah... shut up and take my money :D on my list for sure... one day...
But the 200MP sensor of S24 Ultra is better according to Samsung fanboys. 200MP it is.
just keep the body cap on mate, pains me to look at that dusty sensor
Fuifilm isn’t closing the gap. The AF performance is still far - not only a little - behind the competition. No improvements in the last year, while the competition moved forward (using the XH2s since release, as the XH2, which I sold a few months ago because it had too many false positive results with eye AF, had the XT4 and XT3 …).
This.
Imagine if later, Fujifilm decided to remove the AF altogether
Just out of the curiosity: which MF camera of similar price has significantly superior AF system?
Ugh, you had a large dust bunny on the sensor.
Fuji can't help themselves can they? The EVF downgrades and lack of CF express on a 100mp digital medium format body running in the 5 grand range is laughably contemptuous by them. At least the European brands haven't figured this trick out, they just have 1 body and charge you through the nose for it.
These objections are only important for people only sniffing specs sheets on their monitor. In the real usage, I am amazed by the EVF resolution, clarity and sharpness. Lack of the CF Express is a zero issue in the real world usage.
@@petrpohnan875 I'm glad you enjoy your camera but you don't seem to be making any effort to be objective so unfortunately gotta conclude what you're saying is motivated reasoning
@@TCMx3 And your reasoning is based on your ownership of the GFX 100S II. Or just specs sniffing with no relevant knowledge :-)?
What you wrote is a nonsense in a real usage. But you can not know since you do not own the camera, you just bs it.
@@petrpohnan875 no matter how much you screech I'm never going to value your defensiveness over your purchase decisions. Enjoy your camera; I'm certain it's capable of taking awesome images despite Fuji cutting some corners.
Are you crying you're not getting 100 II features at 100S price? Do you understand segmentation? The 100 II is right there. Why the heck would fuji cannibalize its own product.
Did you use AI for your voice this time? I hear audio glitches and your voice sounds slightly automated.
Thumbs down for the troll!
@@christopherfrost not trying to troll. I’ve watched your channel for years and I love it. I was genuinely curious as to why your voice sounded so different this time.
He is not machine, he is human, he is aging, his biological quality may change through time, include his voice, I think you get spoiled too much by AI and don't know the real thing?
@@evernam993m8 I am not trying to be negative by asking if he used AI on this video. I have been a professional video editor for 10+ years. I have also worked with AI voice systems and trained them. I have watched Chris's videos for years and never noticed any audio glitches until this video. I was genuinely curious if he had modified his audio with a background noise remover or AI voice system for this particular video due to the artificial audio artifacts present in this video.
I know this is very off topic but could you do a review of the Canon 1D Mark IV im curious to see if canons last APS-H camera is still capable
I'd rather the 1dxii or iii. Still great cameras. You can get the Ii pretty cheap now used.
@@nicedward7544 they are great cameras but i would like to see something APS-H reviewed
@@SlavePup the IV is great but it lacks with low light performance. As long as you aren't shooting in dodgy light situations you'll love it. I think I've had every "pro" Canon dslr ever made lol. I'm down to a 5d now after jumping ship just because it was my first digital camera.
@@nicedward7544 what lenses would you personally recommend for the 1D mark IV?
@@SlavePup that's subjective to what you are shooting. I will never get rid of my 200 2.8L prime and original 35L though. The 400 5.6 can be had pretty cheap and that's a great lens too. Can't go wrong with the latest ef 50 1.8 either.