Why buy the Fujifilm GFX 100S?
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- Why should you buy the Fujifilm GFX 100S camera? Some valid and spurious reasons, along with sample photos. Best viewed in 4K.
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As always, thoughtful and delicate choice of words. You are what the TH-cam camera world needs. Thanks.
Wow, thank you! I appreciate the kind words.
I don't intend to buy the camera, but of course, I'm curious about it and your review is a must! Thank you.
Always nice to know that viewers enjoy my work, thanks for commenting.
Great Camera! I own the X series plus the 50r and the 100s. It truly spectacular! This will be my main camera in my two month photo trip to Alaska and the north oil fields for a project.
Sounds like an interesting project. Keep us posted!
Your ability to give the appearance that you record your videos in one take is most impressive! Flawless performances and/or flawless editing, your time in television and print serve you well on your TH-cam Channel. Nice to see your 100,000 Subscriber plaque in the background as well. Always nice to see/hear a fellow GTA person talking about photography. I wish you continued success!
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, it really is one take, no editing this time (not always).
completely agree.
Well done Maarten.
@@MaartenHeilbron Yes, your videos in the canoe show no splices whatsoever. I'm used to seeing cuts and those videos stood out because there were none.
@@MSACoachMike That is correct. There are none.
It's a camera far out of my need, horizon and budget, but it's always nice to listen to your thoughts and good advice. Being a Fujifilm user, is nice to see they are doing a great job with new cameras and lenses. Thanks.
I appreciate your kind words, thanks!!
I admire your skill of navigating the character of the equipment without being sensational for the sake of it. Have been following for a long time and I wondered why i was not subscribed, that changed today ! good luck to you Maarten, you are truly one of the few channels I really look forward to and enjoy.
Wow, thank you! What a pleasure to read your kind words.
This video was a joy to watch. Thank you. I'm looking forward to when my budget will permit entry to the medium format world.
Thank you!! A pleasure to read your kind words.
My gfx 100s arrives tomorrow, I'm dying with anticipation
I hope you make it through!
I had waited for a few months for the 100s and settled on 50s. Couldn't wait hehe
Thank you for the coverage. You are my definitive reviewer and the nicest person in this space. Happy to pay for this content.
Thank you. I sincerely appreciate your interest and your support.
I will keep my measly X-S10 but GFX 100S will continue to be my holy grail camera. Thank you Maarten as always for the honest high quality content !
I wouldn't consider the X-S10 as measly. Thanks for your kind words.
I enjoyed your thoughtful perspective on the 100S. I purchased it when I felt my interest in photography was waning. It has challenged and inspired me to create again.
Great to hear - there's nothing like a camera that inspires and encourages you. Thanks for commenting.
Have decided to sell my 50s and purchase the 100s. This terrific review helps to tell me I made the correct choice.
Thanks, I enjoyed reading your kind words.
A better than average understanding. Here’s me, after buying my first ever camera two weeks ago, already looking at what could be my next camera 😅😅😅.
I’ve just bought a x100t second hand.
Glad to hear your enjoyed my video, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Excellent overview and analysis. Enjoying these naturalistic videos from you more than the purely informational pieces (even though they are also useful).
Understood, thanks for the kind words.
Great review as always! I am not in the market for a camera currently, but I always watch your reviews to stay up to date on the cutting edge.
I appreciate that! Thanks for commenting.
love the clear and detailed approach to deliver how I can evaluate for myself to buy it or not. Thank you very much
Glad it was helpful! Always nice to read that viewers appreciate my work.
I loved to listen to you. Such a beautiful English and review.
Thank you! 😃 A pleasure to read your kind words.
thank you as always Maarten. I'm still undecided on getting one of these.
oh, and on theft - if held up I'd just hit them with the 100-200!!
Thanks for the kind words. As for clubbing someone with a lens, I'd be afraid I'd be charged with aggravated assault.
@@MaartenHeilbron is the “aggravated “ part related to the weight of the GFX lenses???
@Adrian Toothless Over a kilo!
@@icogicog8287 hehe
Fujifilm really had it with this one for being an enticing option to those who wants to jump the medium format plunge for being more affordable than the competitors. I haven't tried any medium format digital yet but I do shoot 6x6 on 120 film, agreed that there is something subtly different about their looks especially when they get printed it's that certain sharpness and perspective that really stands out. I hope I could get a hand on one of their GFXs someday. That last tip about being safe with is really helpful during these times, stay safe! Can't wait for the hands-on.
Thank you Maarten!
Thanks for your comments, and your kind words.
i love the 6x6 square format the is just about discipline
in a chaotic scene...its just lovely.
SADLY, it difficult to put these things to words
and
sadly Fujifilm is doing a bad job in promoting it....
@@maximme Glad to hear you enjoy it.
Maarten, your posts always have well reasoned comments. I do not have $10,000, but take comfort in the fact I do not believe my eyesight resolves at the 100 megapixel level.
hehe, good point. Thanks for your kind words.
As always you thought process is clear well organized and to the point. As a GFX owner I totally concur with your take on this camera. Aside for professional (and I am not) who will need the image quality that this camera delivers for clients purposes, the average enthusiast photographer will have to decide on their own if the whole cost of this system if for them. I decided yes and I am lucky enough I can effort it. I hope many more can as I would love for Fuji to continue and improve the path they started with the GFX.
Glad to hear you are enjoying your new camera and my videos, thanks for taking time to comment.
Thanks for addressing my previous comment. Makes total sense and applies to everything.
Always nice to know that viewers appreciate my work, thanks for the original question - it was a good suggestion.
Thank you I've been waiting for this👍👍👍
Glad to hear I've fulfilled your needs, thanks!!
Hi Maarten. Really appreciate your videos. Thank you!
Always nice to read that my work is appreciated, thanks!!
Thanks a lot Maarten I've been waiting for this video!! Excellent science.
Thanks, always a pleasure to read your kind words.
Great discussion. Learned a lot about simple photography from your review. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting.
Thorough as is your norm. Thank you Maarten.
Always nice to read positive comments, thanks for taking the time.
I've shot the 645z for some time and love the heck out of it, but the 100s is mighty tempting!
Mighty tempting, if your wallet can support the temptation.
I’m sick and tired of the full frame crew keep telling me my APSC sensor is not good in low light and depth of field is not comparable.
Hope they like the shoe on the other foot now!
I would really recommend you keep the right shoe on the right foot. And that you not let the opinions of others diminish your enjoyment.
Thanks Maarten, reference review as usual with many Photography knowledge and experience to rely on.
Better photography when inspired, always with my best gears… my legs & eyes ;)
Glad it was helpful! A pleasure to read your kind comments.
Thanks a lot Maarten! So well scripted and explained! This camera seems to be out of my league for now nevertheless really good to learn how it performs and how it compares with the full frames and the hasselblads!
Thanks for your kind words, always nice to read that viewers appreciate my content.
Hey, Maarten...
As usual - excellent science.
Thank you and kind regards,
T.
Phoenix, AZ USA
Many thanks! Always nice to read that my viewers appreciate my videos.
Overall great review. I do take issue with the notion that a large mount enables fast lenses. The reason for a large mount on the Fuji is the necessity for accommodating the image circle needed to cover the sensor. I would note that Leica M series mount is 44 mm yet they manage to offer a f0.95 Noctilux.
Thanks for the kind words, but not sure why you're taking issue with something I didn't say. The size of the throat does not have anything to do with the aperture - but just as a larger aperture allows better defocus backgrounds, so does a larger throat.
I once dropped a camera, and it was interesting to see " Like new" turn into "For spare parts" in a milli second 🧐 so it's carry what you can afford to drop from now on.. Enjoy your reviews 👍
That's usually a good plan - or be extra careful.
The quality and concise nature of this GFX 100s vlog will receive a nomination for enrolment into the academy of English Northerner Assembly.
That's very kind, thanks!
As you displayed 1:1 pixel ratio images on screen, it would have been good if you did that for some pixel shift images. (When I first saw Pentax pixel shift images at 1:1, it was the first time I saw a digital photo at 1:1 looking how I thought a photo should look at 1:1 or when peeping in. So clean & normal. That's when I learnt about interpolation, and that sensors megapixel values are actually more akin to false screen dot values rather than true honest screen pixel values.) It would be good to see what that base quality is like. Thanks for your articulate artful academic review, despite that I can only afford an X-mount system.
I'll include that in the more detailed review. Thanks for the kind words.
I enjoy watching your videos on camera reviews.
This camera price is very high compre to my mid range DSLR.
You are stating the obvious.
I bought it to compliment my Nikon Z-system. Even though the Z7 sensor with Z-lenses deliver excellent results, the GFX files are in a different league. I can't wait to do the first commercial/portrait shoot with the GFX.
Let me know how it goes.
A great review 👍🏻
It would be “nice” to have a GFX100s……. but……. the cost😮…..I think i’ll have to stick with my CANON 5DsR ….. i still love it even after 7 years 😄
I could sell my house to get one though🤔
Thanks for your kind words and emojis. Always nice to have a dream.
So to the big question… Will you get one? I will for sure stick to my beloved X-series camera´s 😊
Don't think so, can't really justify it at the moment. Don't see a need for ProRES RAW video yet, and there are more affordable options.
12:29 huh, didn't expect to see pre-shot go, seems useful for timing unexpected events
Maybe, it certainly seemed more useful than the sports mode.
I believe this camera addition is a must for professional photographers but is there a need for it for enthusiasts? Great video 👌
Thanks, well, each enthusiast must consider their needs and their wallets to make that decision.
Love the review*! Is anyone else hearing something with audio?
Like construction in the background? I already know not to record on the neighbourhood's gardening day - but decided to go ahead in spite of the work.
@@MaartenHeilbron ahhhh! That's it! I thought so! 😂 No problem at all lol just a curiosity with my ears this go around! Also, that should have been an exclamation point after the first part of the comment, my apologies. I did indeed love the review! Thank you for your video! 😊
You are a good man Maarten, thanks for posting this enjoyable video. One of my fears about high resolution cameras is that they do in fact magnify any flaws in technique I might have. I was thinking of getting the Nikon D850 (also wanted the GFX50R) but still on the fence. I do have a question about the GFX100S. You said to get the most out of it be prepared to shoot with the highest quality settings. I assume that means RAW, why would one choose this camera for film sims which, unless I am wrong are for JPEGS shooting?
Thanks for your kind words. The resolution for RAW and JPEG is the same, and the SuperFine JPEG setting yields exceptional results.
Thank you for posting. I was shooting film on Nikon FG back in the early 80’s. Finally moved to DSLR’s early mid 2005? 2010? I can’t remember. Nikon D40, then quickly D5200 and D300’s. Since then moved back to video JVC HD110 for 24p video, followed by JVC LS300 C4K at 24p video with Atomos Ninja V recorder.. Now Blackmagic Design BMPCC4K. (With speed booster). 0.71 speed booster on my JVC LS300 (super 35mm with MFT mount gives me about a full frame sensor equivalent. Sadly the BMPCC4K is a MFT sensor so the booster gives me a about a DX/APSC size. Why do I care? Not for the reasons everyone drones on about... if you want wider view.. honestly.. just buy a wider lens... want more light? Buy a faster lens or a light. No.. what I’m interested in is vintage lenses or recreations of vintage lenses.. Lensbaby, Lomography retro design lenses as well as some Helios lenses etc. Posssibly other older lenses if I find them and convert the mounts. Most of these lenses their character is in the corners or at least away from the center, usually cropped out with DX/APSC sensors.. so at least a speed booster (focal reducer) is required. But really full frame or larger is desired. Next video camera might be a Z cam with super 35 sensor and MFT mount with speed booster mimicking my JVC LS300 but newer better sensor with of course 12 bit or better raw. Or even their full frame sensor. For pictures. I was thinking the Nikon 780 full frame (DSLR is what I know) vs say a Nikon Z 6II (lower res vs the Z7 II higher res). I would rather have 24mp instead of 60mp in general for lower light in dusk/dawn. Though I have never worked with a medium format / tripod only much. (Back in film days). So this or more llkely the GFX 50s/r or the new versions that are about to be announced. Oddly I Have no interest in the modern super sharp lenses. New Nikon/Canon/Sony full frame mirrorless or even the SG/Fujinon lenses for super sharp. I’m oddly more interested in playing with Lensbaby and Lomography lenses and tracking down more Helios vintage lenses or even their new production lenses. I don’t know enough about the current Sony or Canon line.. luckily because of flange distance all of my Nikon lenses are adaptable to any full frame or mirrorless full frame or larger lenses... i have only a few DX Nikon lenses.. and well... they are ok.. just fine for snaps with D5200... honestly I shoot more casual pics with iphone 11 and later this year probably a iphone 13 Pro for the third lens. Always in your pocket and good software/camera. For artwork though, thinking of full frame or even the Fujifilm GFX 50 or 100 ..... anyone else have some thoughts?
It sounds as if you have specialized needs and tastes - I don't have much experience with the lenses you mention, so hesitate to give guidance. However, most mirrorless mounts will (as you correctly state) have shorter flange distances, so can accommodate a variety of vintage lenses. The largest selection seems to be available for e-mount (Sony) cameras.
For the pixel-shift option you not only need a tripod, you need a very good tripod. And a studio without a street nearby, in a building which isn´t shaking, with an object which isn´t moving and a whole lot of space to back out after you activated the self timer.
;)
It is indeed a very challenging feature. You failed to add that the post-exposure process is equally complex.
@@MaartenHeilbron Do you think so? If remember correctly i put the 16 files into the converter programm by Fuji and after some rendering time the dng files pops out.
@@ThisIsWideAngle I'm happy to hear that you feel it's simple, maybe my preconceptions are misplaced.
A the beginning of the pandemic I had to make a big switch into video and traded in my GFX100 to help fund the transition-probably my greatest photography regret of all time. Today my needs have shifted again and I cannot wait for my new 100S to arrive. In the mean time, would you consider filming a segment on the difference between the typical 3:2 ratio of most cameras, and the 4:3 of the GFX? Perhaps this is too subtle an issue for TH-cam, but to me the 4:3 framing feels entirely different from just saying a GFX lens has an “equivalent field of view” since every field of view has more vertical framing (or horizontal in portrait orientation) to work with in every shot. This particularly comes in handy with architectural photography I find, and when shooting stitched panoramas, but many compositions benefit from the extra breathing space. I don’t think I have watched a single review which touches on this point. Maybe you’re the one to highlight the advantages.
This is an interesting concept. I've just started my review of the 50S II - and was thinking of including this topic.
@@MaartenHeilbron Hi Martin. been thinking more about 4:3 and the value of the 50S II in that regard. You’ll find a few more thoughts posted at this Vistek review. th-cam.com/video/V329RsXsBhI/w-d-xo.html Thanks for all your thorough and meticulous work (your reviews and tips have been very helpful over the years) , and have a fabulous day.
@@waveland You may be interested in my latest post: th-cam.com/video/0LkQrZuFN3E/w-d-xo.html
Fujifilm recommends updating the lens firmware to support the GFX100S...even if you have been using the lens on a GFX100... I would be curious if you checked if you had the latest lens firmware before doing your AF testing? Great video by the way.
That scene was recorded with the GF80mmF1.7. There is no firmware update for that lens yet.
Right from topic pace of speech always good and improving
Thanks, always trying to improve.
Maarten, many thanks !, great review
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your kind words.
wow. great review! Thank you! Could you compare it to Hasselblads?
If you can convince Hasselblad to loan me a camera for review, then certainly.
Maarten when comparing cameras MF FF APS-C you forgot the smallest and lightest mirrorless cameras great for those trips in shady areas where you want to blend in that of course being those wonderful M4/3rds cameras. Thanks for your discussion very informative and I probably will be saving up for this wonderful camera...In fact I am going tomorrow morning to my local camera shop to try out the 100S alone with the 80mm 1.8..
Correction 80mm 1.7
I'm pretty sure the M4/3 fad is nearing its end. I recognize that there are many enthusiastic supports and many fine cameras, but the appeal of larger format mirrorless cameras seems unresistable.
@@MaartenHeilbron HOT Pants and Bell Bottoms are fads. M4/3rd have been here since 2008 with many cameras and many many lens old and present and future developed gear that are definetely not a fad and not going away. You and many so call photo youtube gurus have said since its inseption M4/3rd is nearing its end. Are YOU Jealous or Insincere? Interesting enough if the MF can secure a better faster AF system, keep getting smaller and less costly I can say 35mm will become a FAD and be near its end. But of course M4/3rd system will still be here to BUG the hec out of You..... Cheers
@@philotimo5089 I'm not bugged - I own one, but there sincerely seems to be much less energy in this space than there was say 5 years ago. The manufacturers are directing our attention elsewhere.
This is nice video. I am a Fuji XT3 owner and always have wondered if it is enough for me. I am obsessed with IQ, not that I am a pro, I am not. I was doing some research to have a full frame body in addition to my XT3 and am confused even more due to number of options available. I simply am looking for one camera that does it all and I have included the GFX in my though process. I don’t shoot video and I definitely need help from someone who have used more cameras than I did.
Thanks for your kind words. Unless you really need this very high resolution, I'd suggest the Nikon Z6 II (which I have not yet had the opportunity to review, so base my suggestion on my experience with the Z6 th-cam.com/video/HjmVxrqgPVo/w-d-xo.html
@@MaartenHeilbron extended gratitude to you Sir
The Nostalgic Negative simulation just doesn't do much for me. Just not much of a change or an improvement. On my Kodak, there's Kodacolor. With that you have the "joyously" nostalgic green & brown pallet to savour. If that doesn't fill your heart with nostalgia (& your head with aching), well I don't know what will. That simulation does get some use. For example, a period piece. If I want my older farm equipment to look "New for '62!" & the pic taken in '62, that is the ticket. If I want all the colors of the rainbow to flatline, that is also the ticket. Yes sir, even the histogram shrugs its shoulders with that one. :v)
Looking forward to the next vid in this series. Regards!
I'm pretty much over nostalgia and headaches.
@@MaartenHeilbron x2!
greetings and thank you for the informative review. Is an external battery possible for a video rig set up?
Thanks for your kind words. Yes, any USB-C PD type batter will provide external power for the 100S.
ThankYou ,,, Always Thoughtful and Fair :) :) :)
Thanks for the kind words, appreciated.
Informative your good reviews needed
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful,thank you for a very informativ video:)
You are so welcome! Always nice to read that viewers appreciate my work.
Good review. Very enjoyable.
Thanks, always nice to see your avatar, always a pleasure to read your comments.
Thx. From a price point, this one is close to 1DxM2, A1, D5 so my obvious academic question to you would be - how does GFX stack up against them photographically?
It is superior in just about every way.
Excellent video, thank you.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting.
The Panasonic s1r is around 2k used for some reason, not knocking you for not mentioning it at the beginning, just surprised at how little of a splash it's made.
Yes, Panasonic gets little respect for their products. Not sure why.
Actually, it’s a good one to compare to the GFX 100S handling-wise, given that it is the only high-res FF camera that has a similar triaxial LCD screen to the one on the GFX 100S. I don’t I understand why more high-res photo-centric cameras don’t adopt this screen type.
@@doogieham I have no explanation to offer.
Amazing review Maarten. I don't have enough money to buy this beautiful camera let alone the lenses and equipment upgrade to handle the files, however, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this to the end. I love my xt4 and will keep it for many years to come. Thank you so much for all the effort you put on your videos.
Thanks for your kind words.
Thank You for a lovely review! Q. Is the color quality indeed an advantage? Higher fidelity to the real life colors, tones etc? TY
That is a subjective question, and depends on your photo workflow. If you are going to use straight out of camera JPEG files, then Fujifilm's film simulations may provide very pleasing results - based on both your preference and the scene. Otherwise, if you are saving RAW files and working with them in a photo editing application, your results will be similar to other cameras, however, you will have more data (16 bits) and more resolution (100Mp) to work with.
@@MaartenHeilbron TY!!! :)
It can matter in images that have a lot of similar colors with subtle hue changes.
@@runcmd1419 Good point.
After watching your video I think I will wait for the Fuji X-H2.
What specific features are you anticipating in the X-H2?
An excellenr review Maarten. Did you find the 16bit color added anything visible?
Haven't gotten to that yet - but dpreview will provide a more detailed technical response to this question.
I had an interesting question to ask you Maarten. Seeing as the Gfx sensor size is smaller than old film medium format cameras like 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7 do you think grabbing an older film camera like a Hasselblad 503 cw or a Mamiya 645 AFD iii would be able to give you the resolution of the GFX 100s when scanned on a drum roll or high quality scanner?
Thanks 🙏.
Depends on the resolution of the drum scanner.
@@MaartenHeilbron oh okay. Thanks Maarten. Much appreciated.
I own film medium format cameras. Especially the Mamiya 645 D. There is no comparison. I’ve shot MF since 1982. Between the developing, scanning etc there are too many variables to achieve maximum quality. I still shoot a roll of 220 here and there but just for fun.
@@jorgemoro5476 That's the spirit, keep it fun!
Great Video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting.
Thank you Marteen. What do you think about the body quality ?
Excellent - very solid in every wya.
@@MaartenHeilbron Oh realy ?
@@GillesQuennevilleGQThat's my final answer.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you.
I m waiting for the 50s Mark II :-).
I suggest you wait for the Mark III or IV.
thank´s
It is always my pleasure, and I appreciate your kind words.
in a jpg test i found more or less no difference on 100s vs my 50r, except i can crop more on 100s but pure image quality in jpg no difference
Thanks for adding this observation!!
Is fuji's weather sealing good?
I do not plan to test that, I am taking their word for it. If you have concerns, take additional precautions to protect your gear.
We are getting to the point where camera sizes are limited more by the lens than the camera body. Before long, the body wont be much more than a grip to hold the lens. I want an 8x10" digital camera before I croak!!!
Let's see what I can do. When do you plan to croak?
$3000 USD used now. Unreal. Add a 35-70 and a 50mm “cupcake” and you’re in medium format 100MP for under $4K. Bananas 🍌
We have no bananas today.
Thanks 👍🍀
No problem 👍
Not including charger is turn off
hehe, I appreciate your sense of humour.
your shirt is a test for those with colour blindness....hahaha
I did not mean to challenge your visual perception.
Is someone building near you while filming, either that or you're on a ship yard. Great video, I'm one of the people that have watched but can only dream of buying a system like this.
Yes, a little construction happening in the neighbourhood. Thanks for the kind words.
6:44😂👍🏽 just realised that now! Maybe 'silky' smooth? 🤔😄
Is silk smoother than butter?
@@MaartenHeilbron yes, when you eat it. 😂👍 Trust me lol
@@DaveStarr100.3 I'm going to take your word for this.
@@MaartenHeilbron on a pillow case for sure😅
@@krishnaprasadkhandige3747 I've heard of butter chicken, but not butter pillow case.
Awesome camera, however, the Sony A7R4 comes pretty close and costs much less.
Not sure how about half the resolution equals pretty close.
@@MaartenHeilbron www.flickr.com/photos/153416520@N03/albums/72157718986617740
Like I said, pretty close. I own both cameras.
@@dfj555 Thanks.
Fuji made a good choice here, even though I will never buy one. Why join the full frame wars when you can leap frog right passed them with something this small? Great job Fuji, you are killing it these days! 😎
Agreed, they are being more adventurous than most. I'm hoping this works out.
@@MaartenHeilbron Me too, especially since I've become so disillusioned with Canon's mirrorless APS-C lineup recently.
@@patrickfitzgerald2861 Everyone except Fujifilm seems to have lost interest in APS-C. Where's Sony's competitor to the X-T4?
@@MaartenHeilbron yes, but even if other companies like Sony turns out bodies that can compete with the X-T4, non of these companies will invest in some great native APSC lenses to compete with Fujifilm’s excellent X mount lens line up! Then there is the problem for these companies: by the time they came up with a body that competes with X-T4, Fujifilm would have released the X-H2, which is rumoured to be over 40MP, if that’s true then Fujifilm will virtually kill off all other competitions in the APSC segment. Just a thought.
@@ryanhoviolin Let's see how that plays out.
I am so grateful for your help, I was looking forward getting this camera but. I heard the construction of this camera it was Not very good or the body is not solid for the price, the part where you put the tripod is not make one peace it’s weaker if you use a big and heavy lens. All the components are very good. But the body is weak.
??? Looks pretty solid to me. Who starts these stories?
There is a gentleman on TH-cam who took a 50s apart and committed on the construction of the tripod plate on the report of another gentleman who apparently dropped that camera while on the tripod and fractured the base plate. I have used now 3 GFX and took them around in very cold very hot very wet very sandy conditions with no issues so far. I also dropped the 100 accidentally and yet all good. Would totally disagree with “not very good not solid for the price”!!
Maybe in 5 years I can buy a used GFX 100S. Perhaps the insurance will be less ;)
Maybe, maybe.
Cannot justify it until the price drops and even then i will be using canon lenses on it, so really a vanity project.
I would not expect the price to drop that far.
Concur significant price drop unlikely any time soon. Some Canon lenses work well on the GFX. I have the 24mm T/S and it works quite well. I also just got the 24 1.4 for astrophotographers. Seems to work wide open but terrible vignette stopped down. In addition Canon lenses are not that cheap overall
@@icogicog8287 Interesting, thanks for these notes.
If you have the money the question is why not 😅🙈
An interesting point of view.
@@MaartenHeilbron I guess I should have elaborated further. If one has the means I think they should try it out for themselves and figure out if it's for them or not. Sorry the initial reply was a tongue in cheek comment.
Thank you as always for all your content and how nice you are to all of us 🙂
@@echike Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.
As a non-professional landscape and portrait photographer deciding between buying the 50sII and 100s, other than price and video difference what are your thoughts. For me it's the AF difference. But from this review I get the impression that even the 100s AF is "slow" as I'm guessing compared to FF 35mm. Also will the 50sII have better low light capabilities over the 100s since there are less pixels on the sensor? I love to make big prints (30 X 20 inches) will the 100s provide noticeable detail over the 50sII. Appreciate your insights and thoughts.
I've been using the word "stately" more than slow. It's a considered camera, not a point and shoot.