This is bad for my GAS. I've reduced my collection to an M7 and an RB67, but the costs are pushing me to think about digital again. Then again, buying another camera means my wife would probably leave me.
My husband is so pissed that after alllll the cameras I bought last year, I bought just one more after making an agreement I would stop. I needed this EOS camera body, because the digital photo school I am attending let's me use their EOS glass all I want. Now I have to be a good boy for awhile, and when I can sell some cameras if I want new ones
Thanks for the video! I'm so tempted, but there's so many things vying for my $2.5k. I wanted to take a second to heap praises on KEH. I was asked to teach a photo course for at risk teenage boys. There were 12 who wanted to take the course and my dream was to have a camera available for each. The art center that would offer the course got a grant to buy the equipment. Since I was a satisfied customer of KEH I reached out to them and explained what we wanted and how much money we had. They were able to supply 12 Canon XTi with kit lenses for our budget! They all worked great and the boys and I had a great time those 6 weeks. They boys cherished being trusted with the cameras they were provided during the course. The cameras are waiting for the next batch of students. Hopefully it won't be long.
Thanks for calling out Kodak. It’s a sad state of affairs trying to buy film at all these days. Trying to do so affordably is rapidly becoming a joke. I am seriously looking for a digital option to supplement my work flow and the 50r looks like a sweet spot for sure. As always great video and keep up the good works!!!
Film prices are becoming more insane as time passes. I try to protect myself by purchasing 100ft bulk rolls of HP5 and (maybe) Tri-X. But still, it is pretty obscene what they’re charging for film nowadays. It’ll break the demand and people will eventually say “screw this I’m switching to digital”.
@@mattdayphoto Several of us have tried to tell you someone is posting as you trying to get people to message them on telegram saying we won a free camera. Just read through your comments and you will see.
The 50R is such a fun camera to use. I enjoyed every second I owned it. I ultimately sold it as I was only using it for personal work and couldn't justify the cost, but man did I love shooting with it. The image quality is incredible too. These days, it's just my X-T1 and X100T.
Got a 50R during the summer sale. Really loving it and no issues for not having IBIS (the camera is sooooo light!). I paired it with the smallest GF lens, the 50mm so that helps. I have an XT-2 as well. The GFX is to me the closest replacement to my old film camera but I keep the smaller one when I need something faster and easier to carry around, particularly if I want to use a big telephoto.
The gfx 50r is the ultimate digital film camera full stop. The files it puts out, the feel, the support for almost all lenses and it’s both fujis cheapest full frame and medium format camera in one.
One thing I like about the Fuji is that If you want to mimic I film, like Ilford HP5. You can set a film simulation and then use a Tiffen 49BPM18 49mm Black Pro-Mist 1/8. You will come very close to the film. Much cost effective too.
Been using my 50R professionally for a couple of years now, and it still delivers the goods. I wish they made a 50R2 with better (phase detection) AF, and perhaps a slight improvement in high iso performance. The 50S2 did none of that, so I passed on that one.
Maybe one of these days. But it's a generic sony sensor and the lack of phase detect and 16 bit is why it's cheaper than the GFX100 with the higher tier sensor.
I kinda fell in love with this camera since the first moment I heard of it 😅 Some people criticize the "larger than full frame but not really medium format" sensor, but being able to adapt even 35mm format lenses opens up a world of possibilities!
That’s exactly how I feel these days. Amongst my Leica M, Pentax 67, and Fuji glass all being useable on it, it opens up a lot of different looks and different needs.
This is such a breath of fresh air after all the Hasselblad news. I remember how excited I was when I finally was able to afford a Bronica SQ only to have film prices go up rather steeply.
My Pentax has been collecting dust for months. 120 color film is just too much to justify the “okay” images that I get out of it. I’d rather just take my time and shoot it on 4x5. I would be hard pressed to tell the difference between black and white film vs any modern digital camera if you slap a 1/8 pro mist on it. I think color is the big question mark for me though. Moving forward it’s probably going to be 4x5 and digital for me. With an added emphasis on figuring out a good color workflow that might rival Portra. Your images with black and white on this guy are almost indistinguishable.
Totally agreed! I am shooting black and white film and moving back into color with the digital camera. As for me, 35mm color film is done. The prices of 35mm color film has gone crazy!!!! I think the advantage of film photography is seen in larger negatives such as medium format and large format.
GFX100S & the GF45mm is my main rig as well. Have also added the GF110mm for portraits.If you're not already fully in love with your 100S, you soon will be. Nice pickups!
As usual, my thoughts on the camera and how I like to use it are all very nuanced. Haha. I’m still in that honeymoon phase with it and I’m still not sure if it’s one I’ll keep for long, but just in terms of image quality.. holy shit.
Film is beautiful but there are several reasons why it took a big step back in the 2000's. We all know the advantages that digital brought to our lives as photographers and those who are relatively new to film are already struggling with the same disadvantages we film shooters struggled back then. I find absolutely remarkable that Fujifilm as a brand and manufacturer makes the conscious decision to design their cameras with real attention to what photographers not only need -technical specs- but what really love and feel inspired by.
Matt, thanks for the video 👍 I’ve got the same toy 😁 paired with GF 50mm/f3.5 ♥️ I love how compact and portable GFX50R is. And guess what?… I take it with me EVERY DAY EVERYWHERE! Portability definitely is a huge factor in practicing my photography. Recently I also bought GFX-M42 adapter and will be trying my vintage lenses.
I'm in the same boat. I've been supplementing my color film work with a Fuji X Pro1 and couldn't be happier adapting m mount lens to it... altho the 50R has been eyeing me for a long time.
I was able to get a 50SII and I love it. I have adapters that will allow me to use my Hasselblad V lenses, Mamiya M645 and Canon EOS lenses on it. That really helps keep the costs down and the Mamiya and Hasselblad lens images look fantastic. As for film prices isn't just Kodak, Ilford, CineStil and FujiFilm [what little there is of it anymore] are just as bad.
The IBIS is why I picked the 50SII over the 50R. I enjoy the styling of the 50R but I also have become very shaky when holding a camera. When I use the 50SII, I love it but sometimes I do regret not getting the 100S. Great video as usual Matt.
Matt, I bought this camera after I watched one of your previous videos about GFX50R. It really helped me to make that choice and I couldn't be happier :)
Hi Matt, Keh have a SIGMA SD Quattro H Foveon camera instock. If you want a film look the Foveon sensor is king in the digital world. It's not a high iso performer 100 to 400 for colour and 100 to 1000 iso for black and white. There have been some italian sites comparing the 50mp fuji gfx and the Foveon still comes out on top for colour and resolution.
The physical shutter speed dial is, to a lot of folks, ~the very soul~ of Fuji Digital Photography. I don't necessarily mind that they do some PASM cameras, but they shouldn't let the shutter dial go entirely. Between the 50Sii, 100S, and X-H2 versions, it's easy to worry that Fuji is loosing some what what makes them unique, what draws folks to Fuji over Sony and Canon and Nikon. I expect eventually there will be X-T5 and T50, so a GFX50Rii would make perfect sense for that range of cameras.
Idk if you know this already but the 50R has a 35mm mode for using adapted lenses on it. I believe it cuts it down to a 45 megapixel file because did the crop, but that’s still really good. And thank you for calling out Kodak. Their film is made in the same state that I live and somehow, Ilford is cheaper
Excited to see where you go with this, Matt. I've personally barely shot any film this year and am building out a digital system because of the prices. I used to do it all on Kodak. Family shots, walkarounds, the occasional job, whatever. I still have some stock from two price bumps ago but saving those in the freezer for a special occasion.
As a film shooter, this year the price of film is just outrageous and I’m over it! I sold a few cams to fund my GFX50R and what a sigh of massive relief it’s been to get that quality of photo, digitally straight out of the cam ..or to manipulate if I wanted. Complete game changer.
Digital surpasses film quality at this point anyway, except for 8x10 sheet film. Medium format digital is like large format on film, and it definitely surpasses medium format film when it comes to clarity and picture quality.
I have a 100s as my work beast. And a X100F as my snap along. The latter takes such beautiful images though and I love the ergonomics, so the 50R has always been yanking at my heart strings. Makes sense too as I have a ton (literally) of GFX glass. Drunk internet purchase on the horizon! ------ Unless I get the X100VI which I have to say looks kinda sweet!
I had the GFX on short loan from a family member and loved it. I got to the stage where I got my digital shots to look close to my film shots, especially for BNW. Sadly in Ireland, like everywhere I guess, the cost of colour neg film (35 + 120mm) + cost of living expenses is simply not worth it anymore, even if you dev at home. I ll save the money and afford food and fuel this winter. Hopefully it changes soon and film photography doesn't become out of reach for most of us.
Love my 50R and I can't believe Fujifilm actually discontinued it. I love Rangefinder styled Cameras and the 50R personally was by far the best Alternative to something like those damn expensive Leicas incl. a bigger Sensor. That feels pretty bad, but I hope, the Community is LOUD enough to change Fujifilms Mind about the 50R and releases a Mk2 anytime soon 🤞.
Good video I love my 50R, have had it for over 3 years now and it makes amazing images. I would point out that a successor should also have Phase Detect AF as well.
Enjoyed the video Matt. Hope that you try out the Pentax 645Z. I have used my Pentax 645 for many years and found a 645Z for a great price. Just love the camera.
There’s definitely a lot of potential for a GFX 100R. It needs IBIS, improved AF system with phase detection and a better EVF. Fujifilm has all of these in other cameras in their lineup. Add some ergonomic improvements on top of that and I could see myself buying it with the GF 50mm f3.5 R LM WR.
I've got this camera and love it, but it's still hard to justify the size for personal work when I've also got an M10. That said, I think if Fuji came out with a small-ish 35-50mm equivalent lens faster than f/2.8, I'd be all over it.
Matt, your new content is awesome. I’m really glad to see it. Would love to hear about that canon printer in one of your videos, I’m interested in printing at home!
recently made the decision to sell all (but one) of my film cameras to invest in this ecosystem. Really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the 100s (and 50s II if you've played with it), and the discussion of film vs digital re: projects. Keep up the great work!
6 Months Later watching this video for the 2nd time and wishing I had snagged one back then, the 50r's are hard to come by these days. They started out as a cheaper and less desired option when the S and R we're originally released but now the R is way more sought after than the S. Hopefully Fujifilm makes a 50r II and doesn't lose any of the nice dials and while they're at it make a silver version like they have for the x-pro line.
I bought a used 50R earlier this year. It's great - the quality, even on zoom lenses, is at least as good as my old 4x5" LF camera scanned on a Flextight II. Hey Fujifilm - I'm not tempted to change, unless you bring out a 100R with IBIS.
Ha ha I actually bought the Kodak H 35 myself and threw a roll of Fuji superia 400 in it so I’m anxious to see the results. Also I decided to pick up the Fuji GFX 50 R with the 45 mm F2.8 months ago and have used it exclusively with my “Interstate Arboretum“ project. It’s perfect for stuff like that where you can fire off a ton of images for a project that requires a lot of work and it can get too expensive with film.
My "Medium Format" digital camera is the Sigma sd Quattro. yeah, it's not huge MegaPickles, but the look of the files, the rendering, and the size and use remind me of using my Bronica ETRSi 645 camera. The SA mount lenses aren't focus by wire so manual focus is a dream, and autofocus isn't terrible. But those Foveon colors, and those Foveon Monochromes are SOOO worth it for when I want to shoot "medium" but don't want to shoot film.
Yeah, I have a Mamiya 645 Pro TL and a Mamiya RZ67 Pro II. Both bought them it wasn’t as popular back in the 2000’s. But cannot use them, since film is now very expensive. So I just shoot digital with my Sony ARIII and Pentax 645D, I’m planning to but the Pentax 645Z, since I have a ton of lenses and it’s basically the same sensor as on the Fuji GFX50R. But still too expensive when I don’t make any money from photography anymore.
I still shoot old 5d3s even for my professional sidegigs, but I’m really tempted to keep them for weddings etc and buy a second hand gfx 50 s or r with just one prime for my studio portraits
Your opening comments address issues I'm still grappling with. I ended my long experience with film with the Pentax 645NII, a truly wonderful medium format machine. Prior to that I was using a Mamiya M645 1000s with a really fast lens (80mm f1.9 maybe). These rigs were wonderful and I reluctantly joined the digital era with the full-frame Canon 5D classic which I still own. It gave me film-like results which made the transition from film less shocking. The thing is, I'm still looking for something that gives me what I was getting from medium format film. I wonder if there is something that will eventually do it? The Fujifilm GFX50R sure sounds like a promising piece of gear. And the size of the camera might feel about right in the hand--it seems to have heft. Anyway, good video.
I've gravitated over from using a digital camera to test shoot to just using a digital camera with the way the cost of analogue has been increasing. I have some Mamiyas (645 Pro TL, C330, and C220), but I generally gravitated toward either my Nikon F3 or Pentax LX along with my Minolta V3 that are all 35mm for most of my projects where the compactness and speed helped a lot. These days I've actually gone towards MFT (EM1.2, GX85, and E-P5), an old-but-still-strong Sony A6000, and even a set of Nikon 1's (V3 and J5) that are all smaller yet than full frame/35mm. I've been considering the a7c even if the mechanical shutter is slower and the EVF is worse just because I prefer rangefinder style bodies. I love the Xpro 3, but for the price of the system you can get better performance elsewhere. I may just move to an A6500 for IBIS used for a fair price, I'm perfectly content with APS-C and love the images I get out of the humble A6000.
MATT. such a great video. i’ve been really considering a Fuji GFX for my commercial work and this may have pushed me over the edge. looking forward to your other GFX videos!
I honestly want to get into the GFX line really bad but the cost is still a little out of my price range. A little un-related but related to the sentiment about revisiting older digital camera; I use to swoon over the Canon 1DX (original) and it was just brought to my attention that I could potentially pickup one up for $500-700 which I am actually considering now. Would love to see someone revisit that camera and give me the push I need to get back into the Canon system.
I've spent the last 5 or 6 months shooting almost exclusively on an RB67, and boy has it ever done the same thing to me. I absolutely love waist level shooting and the more square aspect ratio, and I absolutely love the feel of medium format, but sometimes I need digital... I've looked at the Hasselblad 50c cfv II so much over the last few months but selling off my digital kit to give it a shot feels like such a massive risk.
Not sure why they discontinued this camera. If they brought it back, it would be cool if they made it into the X100V's big brother with a fixed lens, ND filter, etc. In other words, a street photographers camera in medium format.
I tried out the Xpro3 recently for adapting lenses to see if it could be a good cheap leica alternative, but the manual focusing just isn’t good enough. The EVF gets laggy when using anything besides peaking (which I hate), and the side window in the OVF isn’t really practical either. Figured if I was buying a new camera anyways, and I wasn’t gonna use the OVF, might as well go medium format. The 50R at it’s price point looks really good. But no type-C… That really killed it for me. I can live with slow operation and no IBIS, but not having the ability to easily charge the camera with a readily available cable is a dealbreaker. Very good video though, thank you!
I've seen a couple of articles about the old CCD sensors on the early Nikon's and the Fujifilm S Pro line. I'd love to hear/see your take on these mythical early digital sensors!
Leica SL is a good option. Not the newest and fastest but still has modern digital feature, feels sturdy and photos came out of it looks less "digital" than some models launched after the SL. Also works really well with old M glasses. Only bad thing of this camera is it's dumb and small forehead design...
I love the 50R. It’s a great image and convinced it was by far an improvement over what I can get with my Sony system. But I’ve recently shot it side by side and it’s just not worth it to me to have the Fuji as much as I love it.
Give me a GFX50r II with 50mp, IBIS, PDAF, and USB charging and I’d be happy. No need for ANY video features, just a camera for $2900 I’m sold. I’m also tempted to still get a R or older s gen 1 bc of the file size and lens cost compared to Hasselblad X1D lenses. I have a 500cm and canon 1N and just can’t deal with crazy film prices. I don’t think I’d ever sell the 500cm but sort of temped to go digital
As of today…Adorama is still selling these brand new for $2849. I got my 50r from them 2 months ago, brand new with a free Irix 45mm f1.4 lens and free Capture One license…
I will switch my S5 for scanning for one of those 50Rs hopefully soon. Where it really starts adding up are the lenses for sure, not even the "kit" zoom is in any way affordable to me but thankfully there's a whole fb group dedicated to adapting and keeping track of lenses that cover well. Will get myself a Rokinon Cine 85/1.5 and some day a Sigma 50/1.4. Really looking forward to it.
I'm a cheapskate and gave up film in 2006 - but it too 10 years until I could afford a DSLR I liked as much as my Nikon film cameras. The GFX50R is a very appealing camera for a portrait shooter. I don't have the budget for it, so I shoot old familiar Nikon D3S, D3X, & D700 bodies. The D700 has only just arrived - I've been curious for some time to compare the D700 sensor output with the D3S output. Like comparing different digital film types! 🤣
Matt… what a great video. Do you have any videos talking about the picture quality? Have you shot any 35mm equivalents in the 45-50 mp range for comparison? Also you made a comment about Kodak and I couldn’t really make out what you meant?
I really enjoyed my time owning the 50S, but for my style of work the slow 1/125 flash sync was a deal breaker. (I know the internet photo world loves poo-pooing flash.)
I love my 50R. Adapting other lenses to it is a breeze. I have a whole collection of Mamiya lenses that work very well. My only gripe is the poor ergonomics. It’s a fairly heavy camera and the grip is almost non existent forcing me to add a grip to the camera.
If this camera is a great option gravitating towards the film shooter what does it offer more over any Mamiya 645afd with an older 50MP Phase One or leaf digital backs? Personally I am more and more leaning towards that system, just because the idea of being able to pop out the digital back load the film back, take a couple of shots and then back to digital just makes it so tempting.
Im so tempted to get one of these. Is no ibis on a medium more of a problem than it would be on a apsc or full frame. I have a xt-5 is ok but i miss the rangefinder style.
This is bad for my GAS. I've reduced my collection to an M7 and an RB67, but the costs are pushing me to think about digital again. Then again, buying another camera means my wife would probably leave me.
More time to shoot!
or you buy her another bag :))
My husband is so pissed that after alllll the cameras I bought last year, I bought just one more after making an agreement I would stop. I needed this EOS camera body, because the digital photo school I am attending let's me use their EOS glass all I want. Now I have to be a good boy for awhile, and when I can sell some cameras if I want new ones
That might be a good thing, lucky you.
@@bngr_bngr nah, my wife is the shit.
Thanks for the video! I'm so tempted, but there's so many things vying for my $2.5k. I wanted to take a second to heap praises on KEH. I was asked to teach a photo course for at risk teenage boys. There were 12 who wanted to take the course and my dream was to have a camera available for each. The art center that would offer the course got a grant to buy the equipment. Since I was a satisfied customer of KEH I reached out to them and explained what we wanted and how much money we had. They were able to supply 12 Canon XTi with kit lenses for our budget! They all worked great and the boys and I had a great time those 6 weeks. They boys cherished being trusted with the cameras they were provided during the course. The cameras are waiting for the next batch of students. Hopefully it won't be long.
Thanks for calling out Kodak. It’s a sad state of affairs trying to buy film at all these days. Trying to do so affordably is rapidly becoming a joke. I am seriously looking for a digital option to supplement my work flow and the 50r looks like a sweet spot for sure. As always great video and keep up the good works!!!
Appreciate the support!
A camera is a camera . Just worry about the work not the machines
Film prices are becoming more insane as time passes. I try to protect myself by purchasing 100ft bulk rolls of HP5 and (maybe) Tri-X. But still, it is pretty obscene what they’re charging for film nowadays. It’ll break the demand and people will eventually say “screw this I’m switching to digital”.
@@mattdayphoto Several of us have tried to tell you someone is posting as you trying to get people to message them on telegram saying we won a free camera. Just read through your comments and you will see.
The 50R is such a fun camera to use. I enjoyed every second I owned it. I ultimately sold it as I was only using it for personal work and couldn't justify the cost, but man did I love shooting with it. The image quality is incredible too. These days, it's just my X-T1 and X100T.
It’s an interesting sweet spot in their line, for sure.
@@mattdayphoto some fake accounts of you on here offering free cameras. Just to let you know!
Got a 50R during the summer sale. Really loving it and no issues for not having IBIS (the camera is sooooo light!). I paired it with the smallest GF lens, the 50mm so that helps. I have an XT-2 as well. The GFX is to me the closest replacement to my old film camera but I keep the smaller one when I need something faster and easier to carry around, particularly if I want to use a big telephoto.
It does seem to be a nice pair, the GFX and X series together. My X100V is a great pocket carry alongside the bigger GFX kit.
The gfx 50r is the ultimate digital film camera full stop. The files it puts out, the feel, the support for almost all lenses and it’s both fujis cheapest full frame and medium format camera in one.
One thing I like about the Fuji is that If you want to mimic I film, like Ilford HP5. You can set a film simulation
and then use a Tiffen 49BPM18 49mm Black Pro-Mist 1/8. You will come very close to the film.
Much cost effective too.
works very well for BW not so much for color
Been using my 50R professionally for a couple of years now, and it still delivers the goods. I wish they made a 50R2 with better (phase detection) AF, and perhaps a slight improvement in high iso performance. The 50S2 did none of that, so I passed on that one.
We can always dream..
Maybe one of these days. But it's a generic sony sensor and the lack of phase detect and 16 bit is why it's cheaper than the GFX100 with the higher tier sensor.
I kinda fell in love with this camera since the first moment I heard of it 😅 Some people criticize the "larger than full frame but not really medium format" sensor, but being able to adapt even 35mm format lenses opens up a world of possibilities!
That’s exactly how I feel these days. Amongst my Leica M, Pentax 67, and Fuji glass all being useable on it, it opens up a lot of different looks and different needs.
This is such a breath of fresh air after all the Hasselblad news. I remember how excited I was when I finally was able to afford a Bronica SQ only to have film prices go up rather steeply.
This is hands down the best camera you could invest in when starting out in medium format digital. Especially if you have a film background.
My Pentax has been collecting dust for months. 120 color film is just too much to justify the “okay” images that I get out of it. I’d rather just take my time and shoot it on 4x5.
I would be hard pressed to tell the difference between black and white film vs any modern digital camera if you slap a 1/8 pro mist on it. I think color is the big question mark for me though.
Moving forward it’s probably going to be 4x5 and digital for me. With an added emphasis on figuring out a good color workflow that might rival Portra. Your images with black and white on this guy are almost indistinguishable.
Totally agreed! I am shooting black and white film and moving back into color with the digital camera. As for me, 35mm color film is done. The prices of 35mm color film has gone crazy!!!! I think the advantage of film photography is seen in larger negatives such as medium format and large format.
GFX100S & the GF45mm is my main rig as well. Have also added the GF110mm for portraits.If you're not already fully in love with your 100S, you soon will be. Nice pickups!
As usual, my thoughts on the camera and how I like to use it are all very nuanced. Haha. I’m still in that honeymoon phase with it and I’m still not sure if it’s one I’ll keep for long, but just in terms of image quality.. holy shit.
Fantastic video Matt! The 50R can be overlooked so it’s good to see it getting a little love🧡
I need to give it a shot soon. I love the X-Series so I’m sure I’d love the GFX stuff
Thanks for letting me use it for a bit! ❤
Film is beautiful but there are several reasons why it took a big step back in the 2000's. We all know the advantages that digital brought to our lives as photographers and those who are relatively new to film are already struggling with the same disadvantages we film shooters struggled back then. I find absolutely remarkable that Fujifilm as a brand and manufacturer makes the conscious decision to design their cameras with real attention to what photographers not only need -technical specs- but what really love and feel inspired by.
Matt, thanks for the video 👍 I’ve got the same toy 😁 paired with GF 50mm/f3.5 ♥️ I love how compact and portable GFX50R is. And guess what?… I take it with me EVERY DAY EVERYWHERE! Portability definitely is a huge factor in practicing my photography. Recently I also bought GFX-M42 adapter and will be trying my vintage lenses.
I'm in the same boat. I've been supplementing my color film work with a Fuji X Pro1 and couldn't be happier adapting m mount lens to it... altho the 50R has been eyeing me for a long time.
I was able to get a 50SII and I love it. I have adapters that will allow me to use my Hasselblad V lenses, Mamiya M645 and Canon EOS lenses on it. That really helps keep the costs down and the Mamiya and Hasselblad lens images look fantastic. As for film prices isn't just Kodak, Ilford, CineStil and FujiFilm [what little there is of it anymore] are just as bad.
The IBIS is why I picked the 50SII over the 50R. I enjoy the styling of the 50R but I also have become very shaky when holding a camera. When I use the 50SII, I love it but sometimes I do regret not getting the 100S. Great video as usual Matt.
Appreciate you, Eric! I lucked out on a used 100S for a price comparable to a new 50SII, but those files are thicccc.
@@mattdayphoto I know my mac mini appreciates me not getting the 100s. LOL
Love my 50S II everyonce in a while I have an urge to long for the 100 but I heard those files are like @mattday said THICK!
@@mattodomphoto I agree the 100s is tempting but I’m staying strong for now.
Matt, I bought this camera after I watched one of your previous videos about GFX50R. It really helped me to make that choice and I couldn't be happier :)
Hi Matt, Keh have a SIGMA SD Quattro H Foveon camera instock. If you want a film look the Foveon sensor is king in the digital world. It's not a high iso performer 100 to 400 for colour and 100 to 1000 iso for black and white. There have been some italian sites comparing the 50mp fuji gfx and the Foveon still comes out on top for colour and resolution.
The physical shutter speed dial is, to a lot of folks, ~the very soul~ of Fuji Digital Photography. I don't necessarily mind that they do some PASM cameras, but they shouldn't let the shutter dial go entirely. Between the 50Sii, 100S, and X-H2 versions, it's easy to worry that Fuji is loosing some what what makes them unique, what draws folks to Fuji over Sony and Canon and Nikon. I expect eventually there will be X-T5 and T50, so a GFX50Rii would make perfect sense for that range of cameras.
Idk if you know this already but the 50R has a 35mm mode for using adapted lenses on it. I believe it cuts it down to a 45 megapixel file because did the crop, but that’s still really good. And thank you for calling out Kodak. Their film is made in the same state that I live and somehow, Ilford is cheaper
Excited to see where you go with this, Matt. I've personally barely shot any film this year and am building out a digital system because of the prices. I used to do it all on Kodak. Family shots, walkarounds, the occasional job, whatever. I still have some stock from two price bumps ago but saving those in the freezer for a special occasion.
A lot of people seem to be in that same boat.
The 50r and the 45mm is such a killer combo.
It really is.
I just bought a used GFX 50r. It‘s a fantastic camera.
Would love to see you trying out some classics like the Epson R-D1 or the Canon 5D Classic…
I have been digging through TH-cam video’s trying to find a current perspective on this camera. This video came just in time, thanks!
I mated my GFX50R with Mamiya 645 primes glass and a Fotodiox adaptor.
As a film shooter, this year the price of film is just outrageous and I’m over it! I sold a few cams to fund my GFX50R and what a sigh of massive relief it’s been to get that quality of photo, digitally straight out of the cam ..or to manipulate if I wanted. Complete game changer.
Digital surpasses film quality at this point anyway, except for 8x10 sheet film. Medium format digital is like large format on film, and it definitely surpasses medium format film when it comes to clarity and picture quality.
I have a 100s as my work beast. And a X100F as my snap along. The latter takes such beautiful images though and I love the ergonomics, so the 50R has always been yanking at my heart strings. Makes sense too as I have a ton (literally) of GFX glass. Drunk internet purchase on the horizon! ------ Unless I get the X100VI which I have to say looks kinda sweet!
5:41 the most gif-able moment we always needed
I just bought one today!!!! Thank you ❤❤❤
I had the GFX on short loan from a family member and loved it. I got to the stage where I got my digital shots to look close to my film shots, especially for BNW. Sadly in Ireland, like everywhere I guess, the cost of colour neg film (35 + 120mm) + cost of living expenses is simply not worth it anymore, even if you dev at home. I ll save the money and afford food and fuel this winter. Hopefully it changes soon and film photography doesn't become out of reach for most of us.
Digital can certainly match and surpass film at this point, except 8x10
Love my 50R and I can't believe Fujifilm actually discontinued it. I love Rangefinder styled Cameras and the 50R personally was by far the best Alternative to something like those damn expensive Leicas incl. a bigger Sensor.
That feels pretty bad, but I hope, the Community is LOUD enough to change Fujifilms Mind about the 50R and releases a Mk2 anytime soon 🤞.
Good video I love my 50R, have had it for over 3 years now and it makes amazing images. I would point out that a successor should also have Phase Detect AF as well.
Enjoyed the video Matt. Hope that you try out the Pentax 645Z. I have used my Pentax 645 for many years and found a 645Z for a great price. Just love the camera.
Used 50R's are above my pay grade, doesn't stop me from staring at them.
I want to see a GFX-Pro, or even a medium format X100.
There’s definitely a lot of potential for a GFX 100R. It needs IBIS, improved AF system with phase detection and a better EVF. Fujifilm has all of these in other cameras in their lineup. Add some ergonomic improvements on top of that and I could see myself buying it with the GF 50mm f3.5 R LM WR.
I've got this camera and love it, but it's still hard to justify the size for personal work when I've also got an M10. That said, I think if Fuji came out with a small-ish 35-50mm equivalent lens faster than f/2.8, I'd be all over it.
Just bought mine a couple of days ago! (Again) Such a steal right now.
Love my 50r... Underrated and the results are amazing!
Matt, your new content is awesome. I’m really glad to see it.
Would love to hear about that canon printer in one of your videos, I’m interested in printing at home!
recently made the decision to sell all (but one) of my film cameras to invest in this ecosystem. Really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the 100s (and 50s II if you've played with it), and the discussion of film vs digital re: projects. Keep up the great work!
Great system and lovely camera. Thanks for sharing, and more Gfx content is very welcome
6 Months Later watching this video for the 2nd time and wishing I had snagged one back then, the 50r's are hard to come by these days. They started out as a cheaper and less desired option when the S and R we're originally released but now the R is way more sought after than the S. Hopefully Fujifilm makes a 50r II and doesn't lose any of the nice dials and while they're at it make a silver version like they have for the x-pro line.
I bought a used 50R earlier this year. It's great - the quality, even on zoom lenses, is at least as good as my old 4x5" LF camera scanned on a Flextight II. Hey Fujifilm - I'm not tempted to change, unless you bring out a 100R with IBIS.
I know gear talk is not your topic of preference but daarn... you truly are good at it. Loved this, specially the well deserved Kodak call out.
Ha ha I actually bought the Kodak H 35 myself and threw a roll of Fuji superia 400 in it so I’m anxious to see the results. Also I decided to pick up the Fuji GFX 50 R with the 45 mm F2.8 months ago and have used it exclusively with my “Interstate Arboretum“ project. It’s perfect for stuff like that where you can fire off a ton of images for a project that requires a lot of work and it can get too expensive with film.
My "Medium Format" digital camera is the Sigma sd Quattro. yeah, it's not huge MegaPickles, but the look of the files, the rendering, and the size and use remind me of using my Bronica ETRSi 645 camera. The SA mount lenses aren't focus by wire so manual focus is a dream, and autofocus isn't terrible. But those Foveon colors, and those Foveon Monochromes are SOOO worth it for when I want to shoot "medium" but don't want to shoot film.
Yeah, I have a Mamiya 645 Pro TL and a Mamiya RZ67 Pro II. Both bought them it wasn’t as popular back in the 2000’s. But cannot use them, since film is now very expensive. So I just shoot digital with my Sony ARIII and Pentax 645D, I’m planning to but the Pentax 645Z, since I have a ton of lenses and it’s basically the same sensor as on the Fuji GFX50R. But still too expensive when I don’t make any money from photography anymore.
I still shoot old 5d3s even for my professional sidegigs, but I’m really tempted to keep them for weddings etc and buy a second hand gfx 50 s or r with just one prime for my studio portraits
3:17 lol I thought someone was at my door
The fact I can use my Mamiya 645 lenses with and adapter makes it super tempting
5:36 Authentic and honest. Thank you
Your opening comments address issues I'm still grappling with. I ended my long experience with film with the Pentax 645NII, a truly wonderful medium format machine. Prior to that I was using a Mamiya M645 1000s with a really fast lens (80mm f1.9 maybe). These rigs were wonderful and I reluctantly joined the digital era with the full-frame Canon 5D classic which I still own. It gave me film-like results which made the transition from film less shocking. The thing is, I'm still looking for something that gives me what I was getting from medium format film. I wonder if there is something that will eventually do it? The Fujifilm GFX50R sure sounds like a promising piece of gear. And the size of the camera might feel about right in the hand--it seems to have heft. Anyway, good video.
I've gravitated over from using a digital camera to test shoot to just using a digital camera with the way the cost of analogue has been increasing. I have some Mamiyas (645 Pro TL, C330, and C220), but I generally gravitated toward either my Nikon F3 or Pentax LX along with my Minolta V3 that are all 35mm for most of my projects where the compactness and speed helped a lot.
These days I've actually gone towards MFT (EM1.2, GX85, and E-P5), an old-but-still-strong Sony A6000, and even a set of Nikon 1's (V3 and J5) that are all smaller yet than full frame/35mm. I've been considering the a7c even if the mechanical shutter is slower and the EVF is worse just because I prefer rangefinder style bodies. I love the Xpro 3, but for the price of the system you can get better performance elsewhere. I may just move to an A6500 for IBIS used for a fair price, I'm perfectly content with APS-C and love the images I get out of the humble A6000.
MATT. such a great video. i’ve been really considering a Fuji GFX for my commercial work and this may have pushed me over the edge. looking forward to your other GFX videos!
I honestly want to get into the GFX line really bad but the cost is still a little out of my price range. A little un-related but related to the sentiment about revisiting older digital camera; I use to swoon over the Canon 1DX (original) and it was just brought to my attention that I could potentially pickup one up for $500-700 which I am actually considering now. Would love to see someone revisit that camera and give me the push I need to get back into the Canon system.
i like that moment at 5:40
I've spent the last 5 or 6 months shooting almost exclusively on an RB67, and boy has it ever done the same thing to me. I absolutely love waist level shooting and the more square aspect ratio, and I absolutely love the feel of medium format, but sometimes I need digital... I've looked at the Hasselblad 50c cfv II so much over the last few months but selling off my digital kit to give it a shot feels like such a massive risk.
Whoa!! The 50R/Summi convo looks Pentax/105F2.4esque!
Not sure why they discontinued this camera. If they brought it back, it would be cool if they made it into the X100V's big brother with a fixed lens, ND filter, etc. In other words, a street photographers camera in medium format.
I tried out the Xpro3 recently for adapting lenses to see if it could be a good cheap leica alternative, but the manual focusing just isn’t good enough.
The EVF gets laggy when using anything besides peaking (which I hate), and the side window in the OVF isn’t really practical either.
Figured if I was buying a new camera anyways, and I wasn’t gonna use the OVF, might as well go medium format. The 50R at it’s price point looks really good.
But no type-C… That really killed it for me.
I can live with slow operation and no IBIS, but not having the ability to easily charge the camera with a readily available cable is a dealbreaker.
Very good video though, thank you!
If they’d make a compact version of this… like a premium x100… could work!
I've seen a couple of articles about the old CCD sensors on the early Nikon's and the Fujifilm S Pro line. I'd love to hear/see your take on these mythical early digital sensors!
This is really great Matt I want to continue to shoot film but with the rising costs a Fujifilm xt3 is looking more and more tempting
Cool recommendation! but 44x33 mm is so close to full frame, and lenses are limited, its not a big enough jump up this format.
Leica SL is a good option. Not the newest and fastest but still has modern digital feature, feels sturdy and photos came out of it looks less "digital" than some models launched after the SL. Also works really well with old M glasses. Only bad thing of this camera is it's dumb and small forehead design...
I really wanted a 50R but the specs were subpar compared to other offerings. If they had brought out the 50RII I probably would have bought it.
Nice! Cool to see you got one 🙌🏼
The intro music reminds me a lot of Lee Zavits intro music in his Video about the X-Pro 2😉
I love my GFX50Sii… it’s SUCH a beast, but man - I was paying $1/click for Portra 400, and this is comparable. Not a replacement, but comparable.
Would be really cool to do a review on an OG 5D and show how capable it is today.
Id like to add a medium format digital sensor to my other 11 cameras
I love the 50R. It’s a great image and convinced it was by far an improvement over what I can get with my Sony system. But I’ve recently shot it side by side and it’s just not worth it to me to have the Fuji as much as I love it.
I’m also shooting this alongside other cameras from Fuji and Sony right now, trying to see what differences I can really find in the files alone.
Same. I still use a Nikon d850 for digital. It is the SAME as 4x5 film if you use the lowest iso .
Give me a GFX50r II with 50mp, IBIS, PDAF, and USB charging and I’d be happy. No need for ANY video features, just a camera for $2900 I’m sold. I’m also tempted to still get a R or older s gen 1 bc of the file size and lens cost compared to Hasselblad X1D lenses. I have a 500cm and canon 1N and just can’t deal with crazy film prices. I don’t think I’d ever sell the 500cm but sort of temped to go digital
that rant with Kodak price lol👍thank you for good quality video as always
I saw a pentax cam.. It's very very rare to see someone ever use pentax my goodness 🤔😅😅
A Nikon d850 at 64 iso is the same quality as a 4x5 large format film.
You don’t need a large sensor to be on par with 120mm film.
i really wish KEH have a location here in Canada. 😮💨
As of today…Adorama is still selling these brand new for $2849. I got my 50r from them 2 months ago, brand new with a free Irix 45mm f1.4 lens and free Capture One license…
I think the biggest niche that the GFX covers is adapting 135 format lenses and pushing their limits. Otherwise it's just a camera like most others.
I will switch my S5 for scanning for one of those 50Rs hopefully soon. Where it really starts adding up are the lenses for sure, not even the "kit" zoom is in any way affordable to me but thankfully there's a whole fb group dedicated to adapting and keeping track of lenses that cover well. Will get myself a Rokinon Cine 85/1.5 and some day a Sigma 50/1.4. Really looking forward to it.
whats the fb name? thnx
@@i20010 the group is ‘Fujifilm GFX - Best non GF optics’
I'm a cheapskate and gave up film in 2006 - but it too 10 years until I could afford a DSLR I liked as much as my Nikon film cameras. The GFX50R is a very appealing camera for a portrait shooter. I don't have the budget for it, so I shoot old familiar Nikon D3S, D3X, & D700 bodies. The D700 has only just arrived - I've been curious for some time to compare the D700 sensor output with the D3S output. Like comparing different digital film types! 🤣
Man those Fuji cameras are finnnnne, but I don’t have camera money lol, and am committed to my film gear
Man I took advantage of the recent discounts with the GFX50R. Got a like new used one for $2600. Could not pass that up.
You should consider doing a video on the Pentax Q system.
I am going a totally different direction with some old digicams, damn I really like the ccd sensor. :-)
Cool. Thanks for sharing.
Matt… what a great video. Do you have any videos talking about the picture quality? Have you shot any 35mm equivalents in the 45-50 mp range for comparison? Also you made a comment about Kodak and I couldn’t really make out what you meant?
I really enjoyed my time owning the 50S, but for my style of work the slow 1/125 flash sync was a deal breaker. (I know the internet photo world loves poo-pooing flash.)
Great video!
I love my 50R. Adapting other lenses to it is a breeze. I have a whole collection of Mamiya lenses that work very well. My only gripe is the poor ergonomics. It’s a fairly heavy camera and the grip is almost non existent forcing me to add a grip to the camera.
If this camera is a great option gravitating towards the film shooter what does it offer more over any Mamiya 645afd with an older 50MP Phase One or leaf digital backs?
Personally I am more and more leaning towards that system, just because the idea of being able to pop out the digital back load the film back, take a couple of shots and then back to digital just makes it so tempting.
Im so tempted to get one of these. Is no ibis on a medium more of a problem than it would be on a apsc or full frame. I have a xt-5 is ok but i miss the rangefinder style.
THE PRICE OF FILM IS DRIVING ME CRAZY !!!
what's the smallest lens you have adapted to this ? for me Contax 50 1.7 or takumar 55 1.8. you could use this as street camera with tiny lens
I’m so glad other film shooters are calling out Kodak. The price of film is absurd at the current moment
Man, I was listening only and I thought you were Tim Ferriss 😅
So bummed they discontinued this body style.