I use the GFX50R for dance and portrait shoots. AF performance looks very similar to this one. I only use it in single point, single shot AF mode. Anything else is unreliable, especially in low light. But lenses make a big difference: the 50/3.5 is much better than the 45, and the 110 is ok too (better than the 80 I'd say). Different AF motors etc. Image quality is fantastic of course 🙂
Too slow, amazing how all the masters of portrait prior to 2000 could create their work. Must be some kind of magic, or we are just too incompetent and stupid to do reall photography today. Or just hoodwinked by greedy companies selling useless gear that we don't need.
I think that prior to 2000 only the best would be nailing manual focus from years of practice. There was a lot less pros. Like imagine sports photography before autofocus? Crazy stuff. I also assume the photos weren’t nearly as sharp as now too
Dude such a flawed argument. It's like saying a car is too slow and then counter arguing that horse carriages used to take people places. The whole point is that if there is a technology out, it would be nite to have it optimized.
Owned for 2 sessions and returned it. It’s a fantastic camera don’t get me wrong but it was the unused resolution that just didn’t do it for me. Even for my big paying clients, 90% of the work was going on Instagram so the end result was no better than my XT4. I just reinvested in better lights.
For me the mega pixels matter less now that cameras are all kind of pushing 33-50mp. It mainly comes down to tonality and medium format image. Personally the camera feels way to slow for me. But I know for some people shooting products etc it would be perfectly fine
Even if one is not interested in the particular camera the vlog is about, it is still 100% worth viewing the vlog to learn how to pose and direct a model, Lee's way of working with all the models I've seen in his vlogs is amazing
I like to think people can learn by watching. Even if I’m not describing why I’m positioning a model a certain way you can always come back and analyze what is going on.
I'm always surprised when people ask those "is it too slow" questions. Maybe I'm just old, but I was there when the digital revolution came about, I've shot film for many years and I think that EVERY SINGLE digital camera is at least "fast enough", most of them being "way faster than necessary". At least for portraits, I'm not talking pictures of birds mid-flight and sports.
Eh, the reality is that the industry wraps around the standards of technology so in some cases you need to get to the speed of a company or magazine or something, leading to simply preferring what simply works. I have used GFX for concerts and I do get the pressure of getting shots within a period of time, but I also think that these scenarios are rare in the portraiture industry. I greatly feel like GFX is much slower in editing though and I would say that that's the real downside if anything.
Thats true but how many shots did you miss with your film camera because it was too slow? Technology will always move forward and I agree for most people, they always buy overkill cameras, but with faster cameras these days and getting cheaper as well, opens new possibilities.
Recently shot with this and the 100S at WPPI (then ended up winning the 50S ii LOL) this camera legit makes me want to do photography for fun because the results are SO GOOD. Thanks for sharing this Lee
I've tested the GFX 50S II for portrait session a few times. It's fast enough for me. Didn't notice any significant difference compared to XT-3, X-Pro 3, etc. Actually, that was the 2nd time I enjoyed using shooting with medium format. Previous medium format bodies like Hasselblad H3 had clunky AF, not that fun for handheld shooting.
It is slow with stuttering lenses, but I love using it. Dont know why people still compare it to mirrorless FF when they should be compared with other medium formats.
I always also wonder why they are comparing to FF cameras and calling GFX "small MF" while Pentax, Mamiya Leaf or Hasselblad X d1 Medium format.On all 3 of them AF is abysmal compared to Fujifilm.Think that many people who only tried the GFX does not understand how AF works.
Lovely shots! I will probably never buy another contrast based auto focus camera, if it isn’t for purely static studio video shoots. It just isn’t practical enough.
I know this is about the camera, but man you are very good at directing whilst you're shooting. It's like a conversation with bits of internal monologue as opposed to just giving commands to do something.
I had the OG 50S and 50R and they were amazing cameras, BUT, the fact that I had to figure out a trick to get my photos in focus every time is a bit much for an expensive camera. I never trusted continuous AF, used point w/ eye detect and used back button focusing and got almost all of my shots in focus.
@@black-and-light I did acceptable model shoots before the updates. I've fully commited to the Fujifilm system, I just recently picked up the 100S and I love everything about it.
trying to decide on my next big gear purchase...you are making a strong case for the 50S and the 45 combo! and amazing to think that it is way cheaper than a R5 setup for example (despite maybe that camera being more flexible in uses)
Man I’m so late to the party. I just watched your RUclips video a few minutes ago and did realize that you did this a year ago. Those images are sick dude-I loved them. And yes I see why you chose the Fuji GFX 50sii over the 100s
If you want super fast and intelligent focus for highly dynamic situations, then go buy a Canon 1Dx, which operates around 20MP. The GFX series brings amazing photographs and it is fast enough for most cases. You get 50MP or even 102MP depending on the camera. The DR is amazing and the raw images allow you to do great things with the photo in post. I have the GFX100 and I love the beast. It is extraordinary.
Owners as soon as we adjust the lens it’s manual so I zoom in and use the screen. No problem getting manual focus. With contrast af eye detect you need light on the eye and it works. Yes single point is better Nice shoot love the colors
Great video! I picked up the GFX 50R recently due to the deals and used market pricing. I think for the GFX camera you definitely need to have patience compared with what you get from I.e. Sony, Fuji and Canon. It’s definitely a slower photography process but those photos are 🔥🔥🔥
Lee, Thanks so much for this video., very informative. The colors and res are amazing. You mentioned single point for AF being the best option. Besides the diff in AF speed compared to the 100s, did you find the colors in Classic Neg any different, or for that matter the colors in general? Thanks again.
I know feedback helps camera brands to make "better" or faster or bigger gear... but I find absurd how many people only complaint about camera features that just a few years ago were not even on the map. Before GFX having multiple AF points and fast AF in a medium format camera was just an idea, a wish. With Hasselblad cameras you had to deal with just one single centered AF point and people used to make it work you know? Now, even with all the mind blowing stuff packed inside a GFX camera we seem to be impossible to please... I know it´s the way of progress and things will get there soon but still I think it's a wrong user approach to expect a medium format digital camera to perform as fast as a full frame or APS-C camera.
Just curious if you have an experienced opinion: How does the viewfinder (EVF) compare between the GFX50S II and the new GFX100S II? I've been very disappointed in the EVF on the 50SII, where the quality is so poor that it's practically impossible to manually focus a lens through the EVF. I'm curious if/how much better the 100SII is in comparison. Should a person upgrade in this scenario?
I personally would choose something faster. That said, we were all shooting weddings back in the day with original Canon 5d and 5dmkii with similar speed autofocus. So I guess you could adapt to it.
Just in case people are concerned about the AF on this camera, don’t be. The AFS, focus recompose single focus point is really fast and precise. I’d never use face detect at any time on any job anyway.
Old school. I’m glad I don’t have to shoot this way anymore with how spoiled we are with awesome autofocus in new cameras. AF-S focus recompose will Never get you as sharp of eye in focus as a good eye af autofocus system. Obviously if you shoot AF-S without eye af on this camera and use the smallest af point (which I do often) it’s close but there’s a lot more chances for you do focus on eye lashes instead of eye ball.
Yes and it's MF. it's not supposed to be fast. If a person is looking for a MF, they shouldn't be looking for versatility or something for a sports photographer who does video on the side lol. MF = medium format
ياهو الافضل بحدة الصور البعيدة وخصوصا بعدسة 600_200 لما أعمل زووم كامل للصورة وخصوصا بتصوير اللاند سكيب إذا عملنا كروب كامل للصورة كاميرا فوجي GFX50II لو ال a7riv
Great video I kind of like the form factor of the 50r like a very big xpro, by the way I really enjoy your presets, I promote them every time I get asked about the colors on my family photos!
Slow… I use a H3D II… Lets stop over hyping “speed”. Thats why everyone shots the same today, spray and pray they get a shot. Not “planning”. So many photographers just lcd screen shoot and miss crucial micro moments in expressions or movement. Im glad I stuck with old slow cameras. Always put my work ahead of my peers who use mirrorless and all the fancy gadgets but never seem to connect with the subjects. Theres a psychological aspect of shooting models through a view finder because they arent just connecting with the camera, but you. It challenges them. Ive shot models for over 10 years and the best results are not from rear view shooting, its a bad habit and fundamentally has draw backs for people photography.
I'm really torn about the GFX 50S II. I feel like every shot you got there which were amazing would have looked pretty much the same with the XT4 with the correct equivalent lenses. I had the fuji bug bad and wanted the GFX50S II but the autofocus and the price although I could have afforded it put me off so I got an XT4 and it's been amazing. And since there are the f1.0 f1.2 and f1.4 lenses available for X mount I feel like you really aren't losing out on that much background blur compared to medium format unless you get very expensive medium format lenses and are trying to achieve a very specific look and give up practicality. For example that 45mm 2.8 GFX lens you were using is pretty close in focal length and background blur to the 23mm 1.4 for X mount.
I think it would be closer to the 33mm f1.4. But I agree with everything you said. Unless it’s more resolution, better lowlight performance and way better dynamic range. medium format is the way to go. Outside of that it would be hard to tell the difference shooting the same shot
@@LeeZavitz Yeah 33 is the right one not sure why I typed 23. But yeah photons to photos dynamic range chart shows that the GFX has about .7 stops better dynamic range than the XT4. That might help in some situations or might be unnoticeable in others.
My question is: How comes that with aperture of 2.8 your stunning photos are in some of the indoor shots still so sharp through all the room? If I shoot with 2.8 with my GFX 50S, I only get the eyes sharp, so a very narrow area? I love it as you shot it.
@@LeeZavitz The 100s is technically better but in my opinion the 50s images have more character. They look less clinical straight out of camera, reduced dynamic range gives a more punchy image and I prefer the colour reproduction. For instance, Acros+G JPGS were insane. On the 100s I find Acros comes out more neutral simply because there is so much luminance data in the file
Is this your studio space or is it a rental? Looks like an amazing space to create! And your shots are fire by the way, how do you work out the styling - do you tell the model the colors to bring and they show up with something in that range, or do you concept each items of clothes and have to source them somehow? The play with color combinations in your pictures is really satisfying and inspiring. Keep it up bro, I look forwards to seeing more of your work =)
The image quality in the hands of a skilled operator blows FF out of the water. If you're shooting and posting to places where your images will be compressed, it's not going to make that much of a difference. Once you open an RAW MF image, the resolution, detail and pixel quality is phenomenal.
What does 35mm crop mode do on a native GFX lens? Say you had the 80mm F/1.7 which works out to be a 63mm F/1.3 in full frame terms. Does that 35mm crop mode turn the lens into a true 80mm F/1.7?
Love your vids and your pictures are always amazing. I have an XT-3 and generally have had better luck grabbing focus when using single point-face detect has simply not been as reliable as laboring to hit eyes myself. Do you generally shoot your subjects with single point with Fuji?
Any time I have a Fuji camera in to shoot with I try af-c and always remember it’s hit or miss. That said. The newer f1.4 primes Fuji released are very fast and smooth and I could trust them more for face and eye in af-c. 18mm,23mm,33mm
@@LeeZavitz Thanks - I'll have to play around with C-AF more as it sure seems to work for you. I've used it outdoors ONCE for some candids and it did well with moving subjects and some head shots. I'm rocking the Viltrox 23mm f1.4 and 56mm f1.4 atm while learning the ropes - both are impressive lenses with little to complain about. When the new Fuji 23mm can be had used, or when they release a 56mm Mk2, I'll be pouncing as I realized I love both these lengths for indoor/outdoor portrait type stuff.
Great video and it’s nice know what your thoughts are about this cameras functionality. It’s one I would love try. I worry about the autofocus though. Also I’m a subscriber but I had to go hunting for this video. Bad RUclips!
I bought this camera three weeks ago, without the opportunity to try it in advance. To say that I'm upset is to say nothing. autofocus just killed me. 😰😰 Fuji has been on my shelf for three weeks and I’ve been photographing on a Sony A7III with its powerful autofocus. Perhaps I haven’t figured out the Fuji autofocus yet, or maybe it really constantly misses the model’s face 🙈🙈. (even in ideal shooting conditions) 😢
I was about to pull the trigger on GFX 50 R now, but the GFX 50 S II is now 3200 ($ or €), and used 50R is usually 2000-2500. Feels like 50 S II would make more sense from the support perspective, right?
This sounds like when canon 5d mark ii first came out. Everyone raved about it. But after my first photo session, my focus rate was 1/5. I had to adjust my photo sessions
Actually it is quite opposite.If you ever use any other MF camera you might be surprised how snappy GFX is.The main issue with many people is they still compare Apsc or FF cameras to the MF cameras in term of speed.
@eagleeye photo This is correct. Most people commenting have never shot or held a MF camera. It's not comparable to most FF or APS-C. It's a specific tool for a specific job
Again and again... Contrast AF is not the reason why it is slow. See how Panasonic cameras performs with contrast AF only - it's very fast. This is a huge sensor and reading is slow. Phase detection pixels absence sits in 3rd row in case of AF speed.
Hey Lee. I am struggle between Fuji GFX 50sii and Sony a7riv. I want it mainly for landscapes, prints and a little bit of portraits and architecture. You use both of this cameras and I hope you can give me some advice ?
Have you looked at the A7Rv? It’s worth it over the a7Riv. Probably the best high res camera I’ve used. I have a review on it if you get a chance to check it out
I will take contrast detect over phase detect anytime. I'm focusing manually 100% of the time so I don't want any feature that will compromise image quality for convenience, which is what PDAF does (along with IBIS).
Negligible "compromises". Taking the A7R4 sensor for example, 567 pixels are used, out of 61 million. You only lose 0.0000093% of image quality. If phase detect was really an issue, the entire world wouldn't be using it.
@@professionalpotato4764 Those "negligible compromises" add up until they are not so negligible at all. More computational features to support PDAF, IBIS, video or whatever require faster processors, more electronic components, bigger batteries etc, all of which generate additional heat and basically trade image quality and user experience for convenience. For people who know how to create exceptional images without a buttload of computational aids this is a pain. Of course manufacturers will market those features as being extremely beneficial and will not tell you anything about the compromises they had to make because the competition does that as well and after all they want to make sales. Unfortunately they listen to RUclips influencers more than they do to photographers who actually know how to use their gear properly as those are the minority. So yes, the entire world will still use it no matter how ridiculous this is simply because there is (almost) no alternative at all. Guess why you will find none of those features on the very high end professional bodies where image quality is highest priority, like f.e. Hasselblad or P1. Unfortunately those systems lack the analog vibe that I liked about Fujifilm, otherwise I would have made the switch already after being a huge Fujifilm fan for many years. As Fujifilm seems not to care much about what they initially promised and clearly is focussing on mainstream market share instead I'm currently considering a switch to the Leica M system as they still seem to care about their legacy...
@@TomWangArt Hmm. I beg to differ. 1) PDAF has miniscule effects. You can take the same exact shot with a Panasonic S5 and a Sony A7iii, colour grade them to scientifically match and nobody will know which is which. If they can, they should apply to either work in Pantone or become a god. Like seriously. 2) IBIS has less chance of causing poor images than shooting at 1/200 on some cameras. Some camera bodies cannot shoot around the 1/200 range as the shutter shock has the same natural frequency which 100% guarantees a soft image once there is sufficient pixels. Also some cameras like the A7R4 has too high of a pixel density and cannot shoot lower than 1/500 just due to shutter shock alone. Even on a tripod. 3) Heat affects things but not as much as you make it out to be. If the sensors were that sensitive to heat, cameras would be water cooled and cinema cameras would be cool via liquid nitrogen. The fact that most companies have an operational range shows that there is no effect of heat on image within those ranges. Shooting ISO 100 in winter vs in summer wouldn't cause you to lose dynamic range all of a sudden. 4) If image quality is of your highest priority, you shouldn't even be looking at small sensor cameras like Leicas. The tiny full frame sensor has utterly worse dynamic range and image quality compared to a common digital medium format. You might get better results investing in a digital back for a Hasselblad. If you're rich enough, you should be getting engineers to custom build a personal large format camera. 5) Leicas in my opinion are basically the Louis Vuitton of cameras. Expensive with zero benefits (and more downsides actually). Poor autofocus, pure monochrome cameras? hmmm. Idk. I don't see a point. They have some great lenses though. 6) The "high end" bodies come at a heft cost. You will be paying a lot more due to the Law of Diminishing Returns. There's a reason the industry has settled on full frame as a baseline standard. Not just because of history, but all the R&D in the last few decades has made it the optimal size for optimal image quality with least sacrifices. I guess if you can get paid to shoot a single photo >$20k it doesn't matter, just get the most expensive thing in the world. 6) We're all different, so this is just my opinion. No matter how much one hones his skill, there is a human ceiling. You'll never be able to get 85% sharp hitrates at 50mm f/1.8 on a 10fps burst using manual focus. To me, what matters is the result. A camera is just a tool and I like the ones that let me get the shot. Of course the feel and use is important. I gravitate more towards Fuji even though full frame cameras are far superior in image quality. It's just more enjoyable. I hated the analogue dials, but now I love it. I don't even use the command dials anymore. So I kinda get where you are coming from regarding analogue feel. But, time moves on. Just as how it used to be "manlier" or more "skilled" to drive a manual car, these days, the vast majority are automatic. Just how things are.
@@professionalpotato4764 The significant increase of PDAF points with the introduction of the X-Trans 3 sensor has initially caused a serious banding problem that had to be corrected by software updates to prevent a lot of images from being unusable. This is not exactly my association of achieving the best image quality possible. In fact I want as little computational aids as possible being involved in my digital image creating process, (including autofocus & IBIS). If something does not go the way I expect it I want to have to blame (and improve) my own skills for the mistake and not having some algorithms possibly being responsible. With my GFX camera being used on a tripod and focused manually 100% of the time anything else only gets in the way and unnecessarily increases power consumption (even IBIS does so when turned off) and degrades the user experience. I already own some Leica M lenses which I use adapted on my X-Pro3 and I am very impressed with both image and built quality. They are on a level that Fujifilm can't touch and I don't expect the M11 body to be any different. The only thing I would miss on the M11 is the lack of a dedicated exposure compensation dial, but as Fujifilm is constantly getting rid of the analog experience anyway and is focusing on mainstream camcorders for RUclips instead of cameras "designed by photographer for photographers" (which is what they initially promised) they are only making my decision to switch to the M-System easier with every single new release. I'm currently waiting for my second native Voigtlander XF mount lens to be shipped for my X-Pro3 & X-T3 because I stopped using my Fujinons as their focus by wire experience is simply unacceptable. It was a very promising system at the beginning but they are currently changing the direction very clearly. Right now it might be very attractive for social media content creators but for pure and unobstructed photographic experience this is where they don't deliver anymore. Leica M does, and this is exactly what I'm looking for.
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Does it matter when the results are this good?
From the very beginning of this video u can see the magic lighting of the sun he’s using ,u can tell the pics gonna be amazing…really stunning…!
I use the GFX50R for dance and portrait shoots. AF performance looks very similar to this one. I only use it in single point, single shot AF mode. Anything else is unreliable, especially in low light. But lenses make a big difference: the 50/3.5 is much better than the 45, and the 110 is ok too (better than the 80 I'd say). Different AF motors etc. Image quality is fantastic of course 🙂
Too slow, amazing how all the masters of portrait prior to 2000 could create their work. Must be some kind of magic, or we are just too incompetent and stupid to do reall photography today. Or just hoodwinked by greedy companies selling useless gear that we don't need.
I think that prior to 2000 only the best would be nailing manual focus from years of practice. There was a lot less pros. Like imagine sports photography before autofocus? Crazy stuff. I also assume the photos weren’t nearly as sharp as now too
People used to travel by house back in the days. Why do we need cars these days baffles me.
@@anthonym3051 How does someone travel by house? Using balloons ?
Dude such a flawed argument. It's like saying a car is too slow and then counter arguing that horse carriages used to take people places. The whole point is that if there is a technology out, it would be nite to have it optimized.
Nah fam. Improvements in workflow and tools are important to embrace.
Owned for 2 sessions and returned it. It’s a fantastic camera don’t get me wrong but it was the unused resolution that just didn’t do it for me. Even for my big paying clients, 90% of the work was going on Instagram so the end result was no better than my XT4. I just reinvested in better lights.
For me the mega pixels matter less now that cameras are all kind of pushing 33-50mp. It mainly comes down to tonality and medium format image. Personally the camera feels way to slow for me. But I know for some people shooting products etc it would be perfectly fine
Yeah, well but medium have more depth and space in frame. For me it's is the most important, cause I like medium film more than 35
Or XT 5
Even if one is not interested in the particular camera the vlog is about, it is still 100% worth viewing the vlog to learn how to pose and direct a model, Lee's way of working with all the models I've seen in his vlogs is amazing
I like to think people can learn by watching. Even if I’m not describing why I’m positioning a model a certain way you can always come back and analyze what is going on.
I'm always surprised when people ask those "is it too slow" questions. Maybe I'm just old, but I was there when the digital revolution came about, I've shot film for many years and I think that EVERY SINGLE digital camera is at least "fast enough", most of them being "way faster than necessary". At least for portraits, I'm not talking pictures of birds mid-flight and sports.
Eh, the reality is that the industry wraps around the standards of technology so in some cases you need to get to the speed of a company or magazine or something, leading to simply preferring what simply works.
I have used GFX for concerts and I do get the pressure of getting shots within a period of time, but I also think that these scenarios are rare in the portraiture industry.
I greatly feel like GFX is much slower in editing though and I would say that that's the real downside if anything.
Thats true but how many shots did you miss with your film camera because it was too slow? Technology will always move forward and I agree for most people, they always buy overkill cameras, but with faster cameras these days and getting cheaper as well, opens new possibilities.
Awesome model, awesome choice of location, awesome colors, awesome photos. Dude you're talented.
Appreciate it 🙏🏼
Recently shot with this and the 100S at WPPI (then ended up winning the 50S ii LOL) this camera legit makes me want to do photography for fun because the results are SO GOOD. Thanks for sharing this Lee
Dang! That’s an amazing prize
I've tested the GFX 50S II for portrait session a few times. It's fast enough for me. Didn't notice any significant difference compared to XT-3, X-Pro 3, etc. Actually, that was the 2nd time I enjoyed using shooting with medium format. Previous medium format bodies like Hasselblad H3 had clunky AF, not that fun for handheld shooting.
Oh I love how the photos turned out there So pretty
It is slow with stuttering lenses, but I love using it. Dont know why people still compare it to mirrorless FF when they should be compared with other medium formats.
I always also wonder why they are comparing to FF cameras and calling GFX "small MF" while Pentax, Mamiya Leaf or Hasselblad X d1 Medium format.On all 3 of them AF is abysmal compared to Fujifilm.Think that many people who only tried the GFX does not understand how AF works.
@@eagleeyephoto8715 exactly
Wow the results are mind blowing. Why would anyone say medium format isn’t better than full frame in some ways.
For many, it comes down to what they already own and must justify.
No. I have this camera, coming from my Pentax67 way of shooting - GFX 50S II is great.
Lovely shots! I will probably never buy another contrast based auto focus camera, if it isn’t for purely static studio video shoots. It just isn’t practical enough.
Slow is better. Less stress, more thinking, just like film.
My dude knows how to use that natural light 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
I know this is about the camera, but man you are very good at directing whilst you're shooting.
It's like a conversation with bits of internal monologue as opposed to just giving commands to do something.
I had the OG 50S and 50R and they were amazing cameras, BUT, the fact that I had to figure out a trick to get my photos in focus every time is a bit much for an expensive camera. I never trusted continuous AF, used point w/ eye detect and used back button focusing and got almost all of my shots in focus.
That’s a no go for me.
@@black-and-light they've updated the firmware since then and it's much better. And the newest models af is way better
@@nick_a_pagan Thank you, Nick, for information. Do you think you can do acceptable model shoots after the update? Best regards, Tom
@@black-and-light I did acceptable model shoots before the updates. I've fully commited to the Fujifilm system, I just recently picked up the 100S and I love everything about it.
@@nick_a_pagan the right choice. I will take the 100 S as well.
trying to decide on my next big gear purchase...you are making a strong case for the 50S and the 45 combo! and amazing to think that it is way cheaper than a R5 setup for example (despite maybe that camera being more flexible in uses)
Gfx 50sii > Canon R5
İki kamerada elimde mevcut . Ama gfx çok daha iyi. Perfect🔥🔥
Diggin the vintage vibes for this shoot. Dope video as always. 👍🏽
Everything about this is amazing, from Meg to the location to the beautiful photos and edits 🙏
Appreciate it :)
I’m just glad the goalie from The Big Green is doing well
Stunning images captured here! Great work from both of you.
Man I’m so late to the party.
I just watched your RUclips video a few minutes ago and did realize that you did this a year ago.
Those images are sick dude-I loved them. And yes I see why you chose the Fuji GFX 50sii over the 100s
If you want super fast and intelligent focus for highly dynamic situations, then go buy a Canon 1Dx, which operates around 20MP. The GFX series brings amazing photographs and it is fast enough for most cases. You get 50MP or even 102MP depending on the camera. The DR is amazing and the raw images allow you to do great things with the photo in post. I have the GFX100 and I love the beast. It is extraordinary.
Owners as soon as we adjust the lens it’s manual so I zoom in and use the screen. No problem getting manual focus.
With contrast af eye detect you need light on the eye and it works.
Yes single point is better
Nice shoot love the colors
Believe me, I have been making portrait work with kids with a Large Format analog camera. I know what taking your time means :-)
this i why i love this channel, i geek out at the quality and i loooveee photography. ❤️
Great video! I picked up the GFX 50R recently due to the deals and used market pricing. I think for the GFX camera you definitely need to have patience compared with what you get from I.e. Sony, Fuji and Canon. It’s definitely a slower photography process but those photos are 🔥🔥🔥
I don't get the thing with using a camera without a strap.
I never do for any of my professional shoots. Just a personal thing I guess
Love the shoot, you did the camera justice. The sensor is not bleeding edge tech, but for IQ it's still one of the best available.
Beautiful model, light and location. We’ll done!
Lee,
Thanks so much for this video., very informative. The colors and res are amazing. You mentioned single point for AF being the best option. Besides the diff in AF speed compared to the 100s, did you find the colors in Classic Neg any different, or for that matter the colors in general? Thanks again.
Thank you Lee for the helpful review! God bless and keep creating!
All this camera needs is dual processors and a faster autofocusing, and it will be so perfect for portraits.
will you be getting your hands on the new gfx 100ii? i watch your videos every time before comitting to a purchase
Moral lesson as far as lighting is concern is to always let your subject face at the direction of the light
When it’s harsh sun like this and you have no reflector or fill light. Yes try to position them into the light
@@LeeZavitz Thanks
I have always LOVED Fuji color science out of camera. It's soooo good. I want this just for Fuji's jpgs.
How do you mount the RavenEye to the bottom of your camera. It's so cool!
I know feedback helps camera brands to make "better" or faster or bigger gear... but I find absurd how many people only complaint about camera features that just a few years ago were not even on the map. Before GFX having multiple AF points and fast AF in a medium format camera was just an idea, a wish. With Hasselblad cameras you had to deal with just one single centered AF point and people used to make it work you know? Now, even with all the mind blowing stuff packed inside a GFX camera we seem to be impossible to please... I know it´s the way of progress and things will get there soon but still I think it's a wrong user approach to expect a medium format digital camera to perform as fast as a full frame or APS-C camera.
great model really helps a photographer alot .she knows how to pose
Just curious if you have an experienced opinion: How does the viewfinder (EVF) compare between the GFX50S II and the new GFX100S II? I've been very disappointed in the EVF on the 50SII, where the quality is so poor that it's practically impossible to manually focus a lens through the EVF. I'm curious if/how much better the 100SII is in comparison. Should a person upgrade in this scenario?
Really awesome portrait video. Thank you!!!! And thanks for adding the recorder info at the end
model nailed this shoot
Thanks Lee.Great contents as usual. Do you think I can shoot wedding with this honestly?
I personally would choose something faster. That said, we were all shooting weddings back in the day with original Canon 5d and 5dmkii with similar speed autofocus. So I guess you could adapt to it.
Just in case people are concerned about the AF on this camera, don’t be.
The AFS, focus recompose single focus point is really fast and precise. I’d never use face detect at any time on any job anyway.
Old school. I’m glad I don’t have to shoot this way anymore with how spoiled we are with awesome autofocus in new cameras. AF-S focus recompose will Never get you as sharp of eye in focus as a good eye af autofocus system. Obviously if you shoot AF-S without eye af on this camera and use the smallest af point (which I do often) it’s close but there’s a lot more chances for you do focus on eye lashes instead of eye ball.
Old school?
I would never ever use face detect at a wedding…. Ever. Even if I had a Sony A1. It is just not feasible.
Very cool shots! I really like how you use light, and that works really well with the dynamic range of medium format!
In a studio even manual focus should be fast enough.
Yes and it's MF. it's not supposed to be fast. If a person is looking for a MF, they shouldn't be looking for versatility or something for a sports photographer who does video on the side lol.
MF = medium format
ياهو الافضل بحدة الصور البعيدة وخصوصا بعدسة 600_200 لما أعمل زووم كامل للصورة وخصوصا بتصوير اللاند سكيب إذا عملنا كروب كامل للصورة
كاميرا فوجي GFX50II لو ال a7riv
Thanks, enjoyed your photoshoot and video!
Great photos served by an awesome model, and apparently good camera!
Next level portraits!
Great video I kind of like the form factor of the 50r like a very big xpro, by the way I really enjoy your presets, I promote them every time I get asked about the colors on my family photos!
True! I’ve never tried the 50R. Thanx about the presets! I appreciate it
Its the first video am seeing from your channel, amazing work i hope to enjoy the rest of ur vids as much. Keep it up! :D
thanks for watching!
Thanks for including the lens and settings info 👍
Slow… I use a H3D II… Lets stop over hyping “speed”. Thats why everyone shots the same today, spray and pray they get a shot. Not “planning”. So many photographers just lcd screen shoot and miss crucial micro moments in expressions or movement. Im glad I stuck with old slow cameras. Always put my work ahead of my peers who use mirrorless and all the fancy gadgets but never seem to connect with the subjects. Theres a psychological aspect of shooting models through a view finder because they arent just connecting with the camera, but you. It challenges them. Ive shot models for over 10 years and the best results are not from rear view shooting, its a bad habit and fundamentally has draw backs for people photography.
The model is really good with posing. She moves well.
Good with some honest feedback, so many reviews that think everything is the best
I'm really torn about the GFX 50S II. I feel like every shot you got there which were amazing would have looked pretty much the same with the XT4 with the correct equivalent lenses. I had the fuji bug bad and wanted the GFX50S II but the autofocus and the price although I could have afforded it put me off so I got an XT4 and it's been amazing. And since there are the f1.0 f1.2 and f1.4 lenses available for X mount I feel like you really aren't losing out on that much background blur compared to medium format unless you get very expensive medium format lenses and are trying to achieve a very specific look and give up practicality. For example that 45mm 2.8 GFX lens you were using is pretty close in focal length and background blur to the 23mm 1.4 for X mount.
I think it would be closer to the 33mm f1.4. But I agree with everything you said. Unless it’s more resolution, better lowlight performance and way better dynamic range. medium format is the way to go. Outside of that it would be hard to tell the difference shooting the same shot
@@LeeZavitz Yeah 33 is the right one not sure why I typed 23. But yeah photons to photos dynamic range chart shows that the GFX has about .7 stops better dynamic range than the XT4. That might help in some situations or might be unnoticeable in others.
@@NickDelDuca I know when I had the 50R, the dynamic range and highlight rolloff was much better than my xt3/xpro2.
@@GregoryRoyar yeah I have an Xt2 with 23 f2...take the same pictures with the GFX50s + 50 f3.5, ..MF blows the quality of the xt2.
I just ordered the 50s ii and the 110mm. I use the xt4 for weddings. The 50 will be exclusively for portraits
Shot with this once, love the images from this camera but that contrast based autofocus 🥲😭😢
This camera damn near $2k now it’s a steal
is that your apartment or a studio? i really like the interior. also how its placed perfectly because the sun light can enter nicely
It’s a studio
My question is: How comes that with aperture of 2.8 your stunning photos are in some of the indoor shots still so sharp through all the room? If I shoot with 2.8 with my GFX 50S, I only get the eyes sharp, so a very narrow area? I love it as you shot it.
Depends on the lens. If it’s a wider lens vs a tele lens
Yah gotta understand dof a little more. Changes with
distance to subject and focal lengths.
After 3 fujifilm cameras, I find them always in AF-S mode for stills.
Yo these photos look amazing!!! 🤌🤌🤌🔥🔥
I only had this camera for a few days, swapped it for the 100s. Actually miss it haha
The 100s is a much better camera though. What did you miss?
@@LeeZavitz The 100s is technically better but in my opinion the 50s images have more character.
They look less clinical straight out of camera, reduced dynamic range gives a more punchy image and I prefer the colour reproduction.
For instance, Acros+G JPGS were insane. On the 100s I find Acros comes out more neutral simply because there is so much luminance data in the file
Amazing image quality and great work with the model.
Is this your studio space or is it a rental? Looks like an amazing space to create!
And your shots are fire by the way, how do you work out the styling - do you tell the model the colors to bring and they show up with something in that range, or do you concept each items of clothes and have to source them somehow? The play with color combinations in your pictures is really satisfying and inspiring.
Keep it up bro, I look forwards to seeing more of your work =)
hey Lee, great video! how's the image quality compared to fullframe cameras like nikon d850? any thoughts?
The image quality in the hands of a skilled operator blows FF out of the water.
If you're shooting and posting to places where your images will be compressed, it's not going to make that much of a difference.
Once you open an RAW MF image, the resolution, detail and pixel quality is phenomenal.
What does 35mm crop mode do on a native GFX lens? Say you had the 80mm F/1.7 which works out to be a 63mm F/1.3 in full frame terms. Does that 35mm crop mode turn the lens into a true 80mm F/1.7?
Yes
Love your vids and your pictures are always amazing. I have an XT-3 and generally have had better luck grabbing focus when using single point-face detect has simply not been as reliable as laboring to hit eyes myself. Do you generally shoot your subjects with single point with Fuji?
Any time I have a Fuji camera in to shoot with I try af-c and always remember it’s hit or miss. That said. The newer f1.4 primes Fuji released are very fast and smooth and I could trust them more for face and eye in af-c. 18mm,23mm,33mm
@@LeeZavitz Thanks - I'll have to play around with C-AF more as it sure seems to work for you. I've used it outdoors ONCE for some candids and it did well with moving subjects and some head shots. I'm rocking the Viltrox 23mm f1.4 and 56mm f1.4 atm while learning the ropes - both are impressive lenses with little to complain about. When the new Fuji 23mm can be had used, or when they release a 56mm Mk2, I'll be pouncing as I realized I love both these lengths for indoor/outdoor portrait type stuff.
Id like to see a shoot out between this and the iphone 13 pro max.
They're not comparable lol.
MF is a world of its own
Great video and it’s nice know what your thoughts are about this cameras functionality. It’s one I would love try. I worry about the autofocus though. Also I’m a subscriber but I had to go hunting for this video. Bad RUclips!
great photos and colors! and great model too!
Did you use memory cards for the data tethering? or the acc under the camera is the tethering accessories?
It’s a hdmi transmitter so I can record the screen to show autofocus etc. not for tethering
Wow those shots really pop man
Those shots are 🔥🔥
Amazing bro. More of S22 (normal) pls!
I actually prefer the 50 over the 100 in terms of image quality....and I don't know why..
good stuff man!! and the model is so beatiful! thanks!
Yeah she was awesome to work with. That was our first time shooting together
Hello! I am really interested in this camera, what lens do you use with it? And what brand lens? Thank you!
Fuji GF lenses. 45mm and 80mm
I bought this camera three weeks ago, without the opportunity to try it in advance. To say that I'm upset is to say nothing. autofocus just killed me. 😰😰 Fuji has been on my shelf for three weeks and I’ve been photographing on a Sony A7III with its powerful autofocus. Perhaps I haven’t figured out the Fuji autofocus yet, or maybe it really constantly misses the model’s face 🙈🙈. (even in ideal shooting conditions) 😢
I forgot to add, maybe it’s the lens: I have an 80 1.7. Perhaps the lens has such autofocus, others are faster
It’s contrast based autofocus so it will never perform as well as your Sony a7iii phase detect auto focus
@@LeeZavitz thank you 😇 now I’ll study what it is 🤭☺️
I’m subbed, but I’m surprised that YT didn’t put it on my feed.
Great work bro!!!
Yup, beautiful imaging, focus not so much.
I was about to pull the trigger on GFX 50 R now, but the GFX 50 S II is now 3200 ($ or €), and used 50R is usually 2000-2500.
Feels like 50 S II would make more sense from the support perspective, right?
Been seeing the SII for $2800 - $2900 now.. Did you pull the trigger ?!
@@TopshelfJunior I did! Went for 50sII with 50/3.5. Super happy with the choice!
@@antonpaisov Nice !!!
This sounds like when canon 5d mark ii first came out. Everyone raved about it. But after my first photo session, my focus rate was 1/5. I had to adjust my photo sessions
Actually it is quite opposite.If you ever use any other MF camera you might be surprised how snappy GFX is.The main issue with many people is they still compare Apsc or FF cameras to the MF cameras in term of speed.
@eagleeye photo This is correct. Most people commenting have never shot or held a MF camera.
It's not comparable to most FF or APS-C. It's a specific tool for a specific job
Stunning photos
perfect model
Model is exceptional
bro thank you for this!
How do you attach the screen-recorder to your camera? TIA
It’s the dji raven eye. It wirelessly send video out to my phone and I record on my phone
Again and again... Contrast AF is not the reason why it is slow. See how Panasonic cameras performs with contrast AF only - it's very fast. This is a huge sensor and reading is slow. Phase detection pixels absence sits in 3rd row in case of AF speed.
Tell that to the gfx100s with “huge sensor” double the megapixels but with phasedetect af that is actually very fast
These are great images!
That model is incredible. She doesn't even look real.
the room lighting feels like 3d 😳
studio work this is perfect.
Hey Lee. I am struggle between Fuji GFX 50sii and Sony a7riv. I want it mainly for landscapes, prints and a little bit of portraits and architecture. You use both of this cameras and I hope you can give me some advice ?
Have you looked at the A7Rv? It’s worth it over the a7Riv. Probably the best high res camera I’ve used. I have a review on it if you get a chance to check it out
You're my idol. ! 😍😍
I will take contrast detect over phase detect anytime. I'm focusing manually 100% of the time so I don't want any feature that will compromise image quality for convenience, which is what PDAF does (along with IBIS).
Negligible "compromises". Taking the A7R4 sensor for example, 567 pixels are used, out of 61 million. You only lose 0.0000093% of image quality. If phase detect was really an issue, the entire world wouldn't be using it.
@@professionalpotato4764 Those "negligible compromises" add up until they are not so negligible at all. More computational features to support PDAF, IBIS, video or whatever require faster processors, more electronic components, bigger batteries etc, all of which generate additional heat and basically trade image quality and user experience for convenience. For people who know how to create exceptional images without a buttload of computational aids this is a pain. Of course manufacturers will market those features as being extremely beneficial and will not tell you anything about the compromises they had to make because the competition does that as well and after all they want to make sales. Unfortunately they listen to RUclips influencers more than they do to photographers who actually know how to use their gear properly as those are the minority. So yes, the entire world will still use it no matter how ridiculous this is simply because there is (almost) no alternative at all. Guess why you will find none of those features on the very high end professional bodies where image quality is highest priority, like f.e. Hasselblad or P1. Unfortunately those systems lack the analog vibe that I liked about Fujifilm, otherwise I would have made the switch already after being a huge Fujifilm fan for many years. As Fujifilm seems not to care much about what they initially promised and clearly is focussing on mainstream market share instead I'm currently considering a switch to the Leica M system as they still seem to care about their legacy...
@@TomWangArt Hmm. I beg to differ.
1) PDAF has miniscule effects. You can take the same exact shot with a Panasonic S5 and a Sony A7iii, colour grade them to scientifically match and nobody will know which is which. If they can, they should apply to either work in Pantone or become a god. Like seriously.
2) IBIS has less chance of causing poor images than shooting at 1/200 on some cameras. Some camera bodies cannot shoot around the 1/200 range as the shutter shock has the same natural frequency which 100% guarantees a soft image once there is sufficient pixels. Also some cameras like the A7R4 has too high of a pixel density and cannot shoot lower than 1/500 just due to shutter shock alone. Even on a tripod.
3) Heat affects things but not as much as you make it out to be. If the sensors were that sensitive to heat, cameras would be water cooled and cinema cameras would be cool via liquid nitrogen. The fact that most companies have an operational range shows that there is no effect of heat on image within those ranges. Shooting ISO 100 in winter vs in summer wouldn't cause you to lose dynamic range all of a sudden.
4) If image quality is of your highest priority, you shouldn't even be looking at small sensor cameras like Leicas. The tiny full frame sensor has utterly worse dynamic range and image quality compared to a common digital medium format. You might get better results investing in a digital back for a Hasselblad. If you're rich enough, you should be getting engineers to custom build a personal large format camera.
5) Leicas in my opinion are basically the Louis Vuitton of cameras. Expensive with zero benefits (and more downsides actually). Poor autofocus, pure monochrome cameras? hmmm. Idk. I don't see a point. They have some great lenses though.
6) The "high end" bodies come at a heft cost. You will be paying a lot more due to the Law of Diminishing Returns. There's a reason the industry has settled on full frame as a baseline standard. Not just because of history, but all the R&D in the last few decades has made it the optimal size for optimal image quality with least sacrifices. I guess if you can get paid to shoot a single photo >$20k it doesn't matter, just get the most expensive thing in the world.
6) We're all different, so this is just my opinion. No matter how much one hones his skill, there is a human ceiling. You'll never be able to get 85% sharp hitrates at 50mm f/1.8 on a 10fps burst using manual focus. To me, what matters is the result. A camera is just a tool and I like the ones that let me get the shot. Of course the feel and use is important. I gravitate more towards Fuji even though full frame cameras are far superior in image quality. It's just more enjoyable. I hated the analogue dials, but now I love it. I don't even use the command dials anymore. So I kinda get where you are coming from regarding analogue feel.
But, time moves on. Just as how it used to be "manlier" or more "skilled" to drive a manual car, these days, the vast majority are automatic. Just how things are.
@@professionalpotato4764 The significant increase of PDAF points with the introduction of the X-Trans 3 sensor has initially caused a serious banding problem that had to be corrected by software updates to prevent a lot of images from being unusable. This is not exactly my association of achieving the best image quality possible. In fact I want as little computational aids as possible being involved in my digital image creating process, (including autofocus & IBIS). If something does not go the way I expect it I want to have to blame (and improve) my own skills for the mistake and not having some algorithms possibly being responsible. With my GFX camera being used on a tripod and focused manually 100% of the time anything else only gets in the way and unnecessarily increases power consumption (even IBIS does so when turned off) and degrades the user experience. I already own some Leica M lenses which I use adapted on my X-Pro3 and I am very impressed with both image and built quality. They are on a level that Fujifilm can't touch and I don't expect the M11 body to be any different. The only thing I would miss on the M11 is the lack of a dedicated exposure compensation dial, but as Fujifilm is constantly getting rid of the analog experience anyway and is focusing on mainstream camcorders for RUclips instead of cameras "designed by photographer for photographers" (which is what they initially promised) they are only making my decision to switch to the M-System easier with every single new release. I'm currently waiting for my second native Voigtlander XF mount lens to be shipped for my X-Pro3 & X-T3 because I stopped using my Fujinons as their focus by wire experience is simply unacceptable. It was a very promising system at the beginning but they are currently changing the direction very clearly. Right now it might be very attractive for social media content creators but for pure and unobstructed photographic experience this is where they don't deliver anymore. Leica M does, and this is exactly what I'm looking for.