I own a new 100S ii and if you can afford the upgrade I would say get the upgrade as the auto focus is significantly improved. It will not feel clunky. In fact the new model is very snappy. It's not far off the speed of a full frame camera.
Great shots. I had the GFX100S II but went back to GFX50S II because of the 50 Mpx. My Macbook with M1 is so slow with the big files. The files from the 50S II are very easy to edit. The AF is slower but good enought.
I'm in the same configuration : I bought an XT5 past year and now i'm looking for Fuji medium format... it's quiet a bit expensive for my uses but the 65:24 ratio looks sooo coooll ! Very interesting thanks Mitch 👍
Been onboard the GFX system since 2018 (with a 1 year break in 2023~2024). Currently back with GFX100SII. I've always owned the 110mm lens. For me, it's magical when I shoot at f2 in natural light. My second lens is also the 32-64. I rarely shoot wider than 110, but the times I do, it's typically flash work (or mixed flash and constants). So, the f4 is not an issue as I'm usually shooting at f5.6 or f8 anyway. I also never need to go wider than 32mm (24mm-ish FF equivalent). The lens is seriously underrated!!! I'm tempted by the 55mm though. Usually, if I want to shoot natural light and shallow DoF, but wider than 110, the 50-60mm region is my second fav. The other temptation I have is to buy a 50mm f3.5 (again, I've owned it, and sold it twice already). I don't need a travel camera, but if I did, since I don't need it much I feel like buying something like an X-T2, X-Pro, etc etc would be a waste. Instead, I'd rather get a small but practical lens for the camera I already have. Some people hate the 50mm, but some of us like it for it's character, and it's the fastest focusing of the entire range. [I'm not telling you to switch from LR, to C1 Pro. You have your own workflow, and workflow is important. But, I'm always grateful when I use C1 Pro in "Sessions" mode, since I don't have to worry about the size of catalogs with big files]
I lust over the Fuji GFX line. Can't pull the trigger, it's too expensive for me (as an amateur)...but boy would I love to shoot with a medium format digital camera with decent ISO performance above ISO 800.
The gfx is now in the same price range as full frame cameras. The gfx 50s can be had for under £1500 in the UK. The 50R is a cult classic so it sits just under 2000. The 50S II is around 2000.
80mm f/1.9 on 645 is equivalent to 49.56mm f/1.18 on FF. So if I were to find a full frame lens similar to that 49.5mm spec, the photos should look nearly identical when it comes to what’s in frame and also the bokeh right? Like there’s no need to stitch photos together to get the medium format look? Thanks
I Need some help here.... I've been doing way too much research between the Fuji GFX 100s and GFX 50s ii and am still undecided on what to get. I mostly shoot couples portraits and landscapes but occasionally want to bust out the camera to capture everyday life (kids, street, etc.) so autofocus speed would be a slight consideration I don't NEED the 100mp for printing, but the option to crop in is a nice benefit. However, 50mp is a lot better for the computer. I have also heard that many people prefer the colors coming out of the 50s ii?? I would love to hear people thoughts that have had both of them or tested both out! I know it's hard to go wrong with either since they are both incredible and now the used price between the two is only about a $500 dollar difference. If this makes a difference, I have the Canon R3 as well for sports and video stuff whenever I need that for work! Thanks!
A small correction DR400 does not affect dynamic range for RAW, it is only a setting that affects JPEG development in the camera. However, you will find that Captur One reads that DR400 is used when you import the image and add a correction to how Raw is developed in the program. But it does not change the dynamic range of the RAW file.
@@MitchLally Interestingly, according to Fujifilm's own description, in their training center, of DR, you will get optimal Dynamic range by using RAW. BUT I can also see that there are several examples and descriptions of DR settings affecting the RAW file. So you are probably right and Fujifilm should update their material. thank you for the good and informative content in your Yoytube channel
Zoom lenses will always have better motors and faster focus than primes. This is true for most vendors. Some systems have really exceptional AF systems and it's not as noticeable but this is a good general rule. Also there is no observable difference shooting the GFX100S in 14bit lossless compressed. You get far less black-out time and much more managable files. We've used this camera in countless campaigns and advertising jobs and it's always set to 14bit mode. The MP add more value than the bit depth. (Unless you're doing product photography and very low-volume, just skip 16bit).
I own a new 100S ii and if you can afford the upgrade I would say get the upgrade as the auto focus is significantly improved. It will not feel clunky. In fact the new model is very snappy. It's not far off the speed of a full frame camera.
Great shots. I had the GFX100S II but went back to GFX50S II because of the 50 Mpx. My Macbook with M1 is so slow with the big files. The files from the 50S II are very easy to edit. The AF is slower but good enought.
Thank you, looking forward to seeing more of you with this camera!
I think I've been using my GFX100S for the last 6 months and I have been loving it. It's not built for speed, but everything else it's fantastic.
I'm in the same configuration : I bought an XT5 past year and now i'm looking for Fuji medium format... it's quiet a bit expensive for my uses but the 65:24 ratio looks sooo coooll !
Very interesting thanks Mitch 👍
I got an amazing deal for this lens and camera and bought it for $3000 for combo, I’ve been enjoying it ever since
I love the warm film-like feel you're getting with these images. Can you give an insight into how you're editing the photos?
Apps like Narrative (there are others, too) are great for culling your images..for sure.
Very tempted. Great summary Mitch.
Great work man, nice to hear your thoughts on it & photos look incredible.
nice shots brother!
Been onboard the GFX system since 2018 (with a 1 year break in 2023~2024). Currently back with GFX100SII.
I've always owned the 110mm lens. For me, it's magical when I shoot at f2 in natural light.
My second lens is also the 32-64. I rarely shoot wider than 110, but the times I do, it's typically flash work (or mixed flash and constants). So, the f4 is not an issue as I'm usually shooting at f5.6 or f8 anyway. I also never need to go wider than 32mm (24mm-ish FF equivalent).
The lens is seriously underrated!!!
I'm tempted by the 55mm though. Usually, if I want to shoot natural light and shallow DoF, but wider than 110, the 50-60mm region is my second fav.
The other temptation I have is to buy a 50mm f3.5 (again, I've owned it, and sold it twice already). I don't need a travel camera, but if I did, since I don't need it much I feel like buying something like an X-T2, X-Pro, etc etc would be a waste. Instead, I'd rather get a small but practical lens for the camera I already have. Some people hate the 50mm, but some of us like it for it's character, and it's the fastest focusing of the entire range.
[I'm not telling you to switch from LR, to C1 Pro. You have your own workflow, and workflow is important. But, I'm always grateful when I use C1 Pro in "Sessions" mode, since I don't have to worry about the size of catalogs with big files]
I love this channel. Honest and to the point, keep going Mitch!
Mitch, the LM lenses focus faster than the others. Love your work
Lovely shots!
OMG. those eyes!
hello Mitch, did i notice filters on your lenses and wich one are those? Are there filters that benefit a portrait shoot? Great work btw! love it!!
I lust over the Fuji GFX line. Can't pull the trigger, it's too expensive for me (as an amateur)...but boy would I love to shoot with a medium format digital camera with decent ISO performance above ISO 800.
You would be surprised. The older original GFX 100 can be had for almost 3000 USD. IF you go with the 50mp version even cheaper.
@@jdpst20 How’s the high ISO performance. I rarely shoot above 3200, let’s say. Also, $3000? On KEH, MPB, etc. or something like eBay?
The gfx is now in the same price range as full frame cameras. The gfx 50s can be had for under £1500 in the UK. The 50R is a cult classic so it sits just under 2000. The 50S II is around 2000.
80mm f/1.9 on 645 is equivalent to 49.56mm f/1.18 on FF. So if I were to find a full frame lens similar to that 49.5mm spec, the photos should look nearly identical when it comes to what’s in frame and also the bokeh right? Like there’s no need to stitch photos together to get the medium format look? Thanks
Yeah I think so. You could probably round up to 50mm 1.2 and get a similar look
I Need some help here.... I've been doing way too much research between the Fuji GFX 100s and GFX 50s ii and am still undecided on what to get. I mostly shoot couples portraits and landscapes but occasionally want to bust out the camera to capture everyday life (kids, street, etc.) so autofocus speed would be a slight consideration
I don't NEED the 100mp for printing, but the option to crop in is a nice benefit. However, 50mp is a lot better for the computer.
I have also heard that many people prefer the colors coming out of the 50s ii??
I would love to hear people thoughts that have had both of them or tested both out!
I know it's hard to go wrong with either since they are both incredible and now the used price between the two is only about a $500 dollar difference.
If this makes a difference, I have the Canon R3 as well for sports and video stuff whenever I need that for work!
Thanks!
50sii for the autofocus, you can already print them huge!
A small correction DR400 does not affect dynamic range for RAW, it is only a setting that affects JPEG development in the camera. However, you will find that Captur One reads that DR400 is used when you import the image and add a correction to how Raw is developed in the program. But it does not change the dynamic range of the RAW file.
No this is incorrect. I’ve had a conversation with Fuji directly about this. There is some HDR exposure blending that is applied to the raw data.
@@MitchLally Interestingly, according to Fujifilm's own description, in their training center, of DR, you will get optimal Dynamic range by using RAW.
BUT I can also see that there are several examples and descriptions of DR settings affecting the RAW file. So you are probably right and Fujifilm should update their material.
thank you for the good and informative content in your Yoytube channel
Thats medium format life when you can call the X-T5 low resolution
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Is it possible to provide some RAW files shot wit the 55?
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How can you get so much noise in proper light conditions ? Oo
I add grain to my photos
@@MitchLally I see. Tbh I do it too
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Zoom lenses will always have better motors and faster focus than primes. This is true for most vendors. Some systems have really exceptional AF systems and it's not as noticeable but this is a good general rule. Also there is no observable difference shooting the GFX100S in 14bit lossless compressed. You get far less black-out time and much more managable files. We've used this camera in countless campaigns and advertising jobs and it's always set to 14bit mode. The MP add more value than the bit depth. (Unless you're doing product photography and very low-volume, just skip 16bit).
Thanka for the tips. I will try 14 bit!
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Yeah, I'd rather have a 50 megapixel GFX. Smaller file sizes and better pixel-level ISO performance.
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