FUJIFILM GFX 50R Hands-on First Look - Montréal
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- First look review of the Fujifilm GFX 50R medium format mirrorless camera in Montréal, Canada for some urban photography
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Whilst in Montréal, Canada, I managed to meet up with Francis from The Fuji Guys, to get a hands-on look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R medium format mirrorless camera. I'd previously been able to see this camera at Photokina, but didn't get a chance to take photos with it until now!
Even though I only really got to use it for a few hours on the streets of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and up the top of Mount Royal, I found it incredibly convenient and familiar to use, based on my previous experiences with my Fujifilm X100F, X-H1, X-Pro2, X-T2 etc. Everything about this camera just feels like a bigger version of almost every other Fujifilm camera. The shooting experience was just as enjoyable and the files that came out were just as pleasant, although mind-blowingly detailed!
I like the direction Fujifilm is heading in with the GFX series, starting with the GFX 50S, this GFX 50R and the upcoming GFX 100. The competitive pricing and abundance of features and lens options are very refreshing for the camera industry and I'm excited to see how it will develop in the future. It's especially interesting to see how competitive and saturated the full-frame market has become lately, in comparison to this medium format market.
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The squirrel!! Probably the cutest wildlife photography I've ever seen. The squirrel kept posing for you too!
Your edits on top of this sized sensor... Breathtaking!
Great video and first impressions on the usability of the GFX! Hope you had a great time in Montreal! Sad you didn’t get to spend more time here. We might not have the CN Tower, but we make up for it with our own personal charm
Cheers! Yeah it’s a shame it was a short trip, but in all honesty it was an add-on to our New York trip as a little teaser for Canada. We’ll definitely be back for sure!
What a nice surprise, glad you came down to my home town, I hope you enjoyed your stay!
I admit I've been skipping most of your recent vlogs because everytime I watch it, I don't want it to end 😂
You could always set the speed to 75% if you wanted them to last longer 😂
Wow so happy you came to my hometown! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Gotta keep in mind it's a medium format camera. So it's not going to be as fast as the APS-C sensor cameras. I would love this camera for portraiture and landscapes. Just couldn't really see using it as a street camera. Great video though.
Yeah, I think it’s doing a good job in comparison to older medium format systems, but it’s always going to be a game of catch up as both systems develop. If I was a portrait photographer, this would absolutely be a top choice for me!
looks like a great option..I use a slower DSLR,and there's no real difference in the street shooting.Great shots are composed,so i dont need spray and pray..
I think it‘s actually great for nearly all types of photography. These days we‘re all looking for speed and bursting through shots, I imagine it to be really nice to be slowed down by a medium format camera and appreciate photography, think about the shot and MAKE a photo instead of just taking it. But obviously there a lot of areas and styles where speed is needed so it‘s great that we also have those really fast cameras.
What do you mean "its not fast" and why is this inherent to medium format? Makes zero sense. If this camera has slow auto focus, slow burst rate, high shutter lag, thats all due to this being a badly designed camera and has nothing to do with it being a larger format.
@Phil Jones65 Agreed. I think its straight up misleading marketing to call 44x33mm for medium format. The width is still less than the width of 35mm film.
I dig those shots, especially the squirrels. And as always, very entertaining.
Cute squirrel. Love all your review, photos, videos.
Great vid Joe, I think it’s a dream of a camera!
It's so strange seeing you roam my hood... Hope you enjoyed your stay despite the gloomy weather :3
You captured Montréal so beautifully
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Always very relaxing. Good music, not loud and invasive. Good editing and good production value all around. All the best to you.
Love the camera! Plus, you're in one of my favorite cities!
That camera is a beast and now I want one. I love your vlogs man they always have me so intrigued and they inspire me
yes I want one,or both the R and the S..It's cute to have the smaller sensors,flip screens and all that,yet when i am out,really shooting,i want to get images i can print and have around the house..I want some HUGE posters and images framed,and since I still shoot film too,all the better.I'm just wondering about the possibilities in monochrome..wow..
2:48 Theres a guy walking an invisible dog 😳
LOLOL
You're more excited about the camera instead of the composition results and final message of a photography. Even with XE3 or XH1 you can do impressive photos with much less cost of the system. 50R is big and bulky, people will observe you immediately. For street Xpro2 will be the best choise or the new XT3.
As a Fuji lover, the state of that brick!!!!!!!!
Happy New year
I am 100% with you.... I also just LOVE the autofocus mode dail on the back. I would love to have this on my X-E1 (soon to become a X-E3).
Squirrel!
Great photo tour thanks 🙏🏻
What have You done, Joe.... now I’m really thinking about getting 50R in future 🙂
Hi.. All the best for the coming new year.. Regards, Gary
Thanks, Gary! Many happy returns to you for the new year too!
I’d appreciate if you could share the settings of color balance I like a lot colors on your shots
I love my xe3 but this just looks a bit hard to hold. I would have preferred a more xh1 style body but still with the left hand side viewfinder.
I got to play around with one at a store recently and I was actually surprised how comfortable it was to hold. It looks like there isn't much of a grip, but because the camera's so thick, the body itself almost acts like a big, solid grip.
Yep, that’s exactly what I was going to say too! The thickness really helps bulk it up comfortably.
Should have gone shooting on the Metro, the architecture beneath Montreal is a spiritual experience that lends itself well to photography.
This is awesome! Thank you for doing this vlog, quite enjoyed the photos you took. The fact that it's a familiar size to a Canon 5D body makes you think, hey that's workable haha
Absolutely! When I hold a DSLR now it's surprising how much bigger and seemingly unnecessarily large they are. Throw in a bigger sensor and workable is definitely the right choice of words!
@@joeallam Yeah, I recently got a Fujifilm X-T2 to play with (video on my channel) and it's all I use now for daily photography! Picked up my 6D mkii to vlog and was like woah, I feel like I was going around as a broadcaster haha
Beautiful camera with crazy, amazing detail! I love my X-T2, but wouldn't mind GFX 50R. Maybe someday?
Billboards are printed at 100 DPI (equivalent)I or less.
The squirrels in my backyard are more camera shy than in Parc Lafontaine. (did I guess that one right?)
Also the timing was unfortunate, full Autumn experience was two weeks earlier from your arrival this year.
Haha! I guess you’ll have a fine line balancing feeding them, without making them greedy and dependent to get them in front of the camera!
Great video and review !!!!
congrats.
What is the practical use for a medium format these days? Extreme large files, bulky, slow, expensive? Nice for cropping, maybe billboard work? What else? I have an XT2, wondering what the advantage of purchasing this would do? Someone mentioned portraits. How are portraits better?
B H better bokeh. Your focal length is higher so you get more compression compared to an equivalent focal length in 35mm
Hello Joe and Elly, once again really enjoyable video, and the tech part of cameras, as well as being all clever stuff, it's the person behind the camera, that matters most I totally
agree, 54mg wow big file size, think my old computer would most likely turn to steam, any new year upgrade coming soon, keep them coming guys!!
Cheers Clive! That’s the trouble with upgrading equipment, you soon realise you’ll likely need new memory cards, new hard drives and new computer power if its a significant upgrade. The cash outlay for a new camera can easily triple if you’re not paying attention, ha!
@@joeallam Im lucky at the moment mate, my son works in a camera shop, and he has saved me around £600 so I have a new camera, and lens which I used just before we went to Japan, love my new camera, it is super cool!!
Great vid as always. Love the shots you got with that thing. Definitely an X-Ex on steroids.
Whats the fastest lens they make for the GFX?
People don’t shoot with the xpro 2 anymore?
Should have went downtown and in the old port
The night before, we went and explored that area, although I didn't vlog anything specific for it.
Hi! Where did you shoot this video? It looks like Cambridge, MA but it’s not. Is that Montreal?
Great job bro! Let's on steet comparison ip and Fujifilm for more vew
Thank you for the video. How much can you zoom in when manual focusing? My x-h1 doesn’t seem to zoom in as close as my Canon (10x).
zoom factor is not related to the canera body, but to the lens… so… the currently longest native lens for gfx is 250mm, can be paired with a 1.4 tele extender… but, you can use any non-R Canon lens via adapters, albeit expensive with autofocus support, on the GFX
Ouff the one I've been waiting for 😍😍
Thanks for hanging on! I know it's been a while since I filmed this and posted it on my Instagram stories, but glad I've finally edited it now!
Nice video - so, what was the conclusion - is medium format only useful if you need to print big or did it give something more than just resolution vs Fuji APSC?
For me, it's not going to replace any of my gear, but I respect the direction and ideals that Fujifilm are working towards with this format. The resolution aspect isn't really necessary anymore given the state of current APS-C and full-frame sensors. I did notice a certain "look" to the imagery, but again, not quite enough to make me want one/justify it. I don't often shoot at shallow depths of field, so I'm not personally looking for that look anyway. But yet still, I only shot with it for a couple of hours so this was definitely only my first impressions and I want to revisit it as the system develops!
i'm going to have to rent the gfx 50R go for landscape day out and try it out for myself, BUT the 100Mp coming out soon from fuji too, do you think you may get your hands on that beast of a camera?
cheers for the informative video.
Yes, renting before buying is always a wise choice! The GFX 100 is very exciting indeed. I'm intrigued to know what other specs they might throw at it, but mainly I'm seeing it as an exceptionally large sized sensor in a DSLR sized body! Hopefully, I'll get a hands-on, but these things are never guaranteed, unfortunately.
I really want one for landscape photography. It would be permanently welded to my tripod. lol.
What do you think about the peak design clip? Is it front heavy with a mirrorless camera?
It does a good job with most cameras, although it feels a bit silly with my X100f because that lens is essentially a pancake lens
Oh no.....Sync cap is missing. Great Review.
Should have left Francis there and bolted with the Camera lol
Ha! It wouldn’t take long before we return realising our bags are in the boot of his car 🙄
Which lens did you use?
Take my money (when I have some) LOL
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This is like as bricks behind you!!
So many linear and panoramic architectural images available…and not one image taken with the 65:24 aspect ratio setting? …unless I missed it.
I love these types of videos! You inspired me to start my own TH-cam channel to make photo vlogs!
I know you aren’t a Nikon user but it would be interesting to see how you find the Z6 with both photos and videos
Yeah I’ve never really shot with Nikon before, but always been slightly intrigued by it.
Ouch...not a good start location for vlogging in Montreal! One of the less attractive areas of the city. More for bargain hunting, lower rents and small charming restaurants and shops. The Old Port and Old Montreal, is the place to be for all that is photo and video opts, but more in the summer. The view from the top of Mount Royal is a good choice for visitors. Trail mix payoffs is the key to squirrel closeups. No spectacular tall architecture just yet , but a great view of the city from the Chalet lookout.
Brick format camera
..and I am watching this video April 2023, loving my now 4 year old 50R more than ever before and more with each passing day, and not giving a flying f..k about any new cameras and updates and new models and new features and more speed and AI and all the bullshit that is killing photography to its final death faster and faster day by day
Makes me feel better that even Francis can lose that flash sync cover and not get a replacement 🙂
My X-Pro1 is crying from the loss.
Haha! I took mine off once and thought, nah not gonna use this port, but I shouldn't fiddle with this too much or I'll lose this damn cap like I have done with hotshoe covers!
I want that camera so bad!!!!😭
It's a pretty special camera, but not quite enough for my own needs. If I was a landscape or portrait photographer, then probably a different situation!
Seems like the perfect camera for me then 😂
try the Montreal Smoke Meat :), Canadian must - enjoy our quebec province
Why are people so hung up on these cameras? Don't get me wrong, it is a great camera, but Hasselblad and Phase One is making larger sensors since 2005-6 that have 16 bit colour.
How insanely cheap they are & the crazy good fujinon lenses & the ability to adapt tons of MF & FF lenses.
… and those other cameras underperform most notably in auto-focusing… and on price as well… be realistic when you compare- nothing comes close to GFX in price/performance- now more so with the GFX 100S
Head to the GREENSPOT restaurant.Homestyle cooking. Ask for Suzanne.
Ah, thanks for the tip, but unfortunately this was filmed at the beginning of November.
Ooooh, camera looks neat... Obvious playful question... But where did you go for coffee? ^_^ :P
Cheers! We enjoyed good coffee at Crew Collective and Cafe Osmo 👍
I’m going to wait for an updated sensor on Fujifilm’s medium formats. The current one is a deal breaker.
Fair enough. This is still Fujifilm's first generation medium format sensor, but it's clear they're dedicated to pushing the platform further. Any particular things you're looking for?
Sous-titre French ?
If it had the Fuji X-Pro EVF, I'd want it. It is a sham, they did not have it as part of this design.
good stuf
x100f is the perfect photograpy camera in my opinion. and small body medium format will appeal more and more
he started to photograph the vespa. cya
Why is he keep taking picture of paintings of the buildings. He didn’t dry it, nor construct a building. I know it's a camera test but I just can't find any reason to take a picture of other's painting. He didn't tried to think about unique or adequate angle or view. He just took it. Is he take pictures for real estate agent?
OK, I gotta ask..what is a "pootine" (spelling?)
Poutine, a typical Quebec dish consisting of French fries and cheese curds topped with brown gravy. Sometimes additions like mushrooms, fried onions, etc .
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that is a phat battery
Oh and Shu sorry Shu you know its an age thing for me!!
I am sorry Joe, please don’t say bonjour ever again ahaha. Great video as always
In Montréal the proper introduction is "Bonjour, Hi !" :-D
Hubert Figuière yeah thanks I have been to Montreal lots but I am a French Canadian from Vancouver
because he's so cute when he says bonjour... 😉
so let me run you through the GFX 50R 12:16
forget poutine, go to Wilenskys for some montreal love .
Oversharpened trees..... ROTFL. You need to get your head out of that viewfinder more, hehe.
Was Poutine dish nasty? lol You didnt comment on the taste.
Haha! Nah it was goood! Pretty heavy portion sizes though. I think I was just conscious of the light disappearing fast to get some final thoughts in about the camera before thinking about the poutine haha
@@joeallam What did you think of Timmies in TO? You never commented on it.
Outside of 3:4, I can’t really see a medium format look. I think shooting such large files will only kill your computer and not much more. I think I’ll stick with 16mp Fujifilm. More shots per GB. 😉
I highly recommend you don't try one. I did & now its all I think about. Its impossible to see the difference on a youtube video buy when you get the files home & load them up on a 27 inch monitor the files are simply incredible.
I want to sell my Hasselblad 500cm for a GFX 50r body
Where's BILLY????????????? Hoo hoo... :-(
Why you purchased so costly camera ??
I was just borrowing it for the day
try ine, and your wuestion will be answered… medium format is addictive in image quality
Can you really call something medium format, when the sensor is still NOT wider than the width of 35mm film?
It’s 43.8x32.9mm - that’s larger than 35mm, which is generally 35x24mm
uninformed! anything larger than full frame is by definition medium format
I have sadly gotten to the point were I am still to young (pre 18 making little money) to go off and travel and awesome place like Canada and buy my own kit and gadgets
wtf is that kid talking about lol, xpro 2 slow to use...
Long video try to make it 7 minutes, prepere before video
The images are fantastic, but they should be with the huge sensor. That's about it! Trying to make a medium format camera into a point & shoot style camera is pointless. The only thing that sold me on this camera was the images. This is a professional LARGE kickass sensor and needs it's respect in a proper camera body to justify quality vs cost whereas the serious photographer will be interested. Sorry but this does nothing for me and I don't like anything about this camera at all.
Yeah, I understand your thoughts and align with you on most of them. I personally am not interested in having this camera for the type of photography I do. It was interesting to have a play with one and see "what if", but on reflection, I'm not craving it in hindsight. If I was a landscape/portrait photographer it may be a different story. The design updates to make a rangefinder version of the GFX 50S doesn't bother/offend me though. I'm glad to see they're working to make these cameras as accessible to as many photographers as possible; it's going to be interesting to see how the wide the technology may grow.
I'm totally confused by your comment. The quality vs cost is more than there with the camera. Its extremely cheap for a MF body & the GFXs is more for the studio where the GFXr is more of a landscapes & travel.
@@Loopsrainforest Not sure what your confusion is, just explained it! The cost of the size of this heavy monster that Fujifilm is trying to markets as a small medium format kind of pocket camera is a bit ridiculous. I like what the company has done over the past 2 years with mirrorless with medium and full frame formats however this isn't one of them. Then there's the cost of this camera and lenses for this that takes it out of play for most and s a professional, I wouldn't show up with this camera at a job
@@IslandFilmMaker obviously you have no idea what this camera-system is about
@@mortenthorpe Obviously... I don't care
waste of time.
cool.
@@joeallam excuse me? is that some sort of experimental deflection to deal with negative comments? let me guess… another "cool" coming my way now? whatevs man. still not a very competent and informative video on the camera. pff
@@edwassermann8368 The title of the video is "hands on first look"... It's not meant to be a full "competent" review. Relax, Ed.
@@edwassermann8368 Ahhhh. Sad snowflake got triggered by a free youtube video that didn't meet his expectations because he couldn't bother to read the title. The horror!
@@Loopsrainforest making a lot of silly assumptions in one short sentence, don’t we? Congrats!
These cameras suck...way over priced...
dumb uninformed comnent - youve nit seen the incapable competition, and the prices those command
@@mortenthorpe The sensor is old and has very little features. A high end Nikon or Sony is way better...
@@rdanalytics9197 … and yet you have no idea what are important factors in sensor tech … you are 100% incorrect
@@mortenthorpe I used a GFX 50 R and I was not too impressed. It's also very cheap feeling.
@@rdanalytics9197 not really believable at all - if anything the GFX is built like a tank…
The 50R is not a medium format; it is like a Super Slide.
Where is the PLASTIC sunshade ?
Broken .....................?
Looks ridiculous.. Like a Brick. If your going waste your money on a faux MF camera buy a Hasselblad x1d its much smaller.
ridiculous comment… if you’ve ever used a medium format camera, you’ll know how caoable this one is, and it’s addictive in image output as well… biggest issue - you’ll never be satisfied with any other images again
@@mortenthorpe Yea real medium format, this a cropped sensor that has output on par with a A7R4
@@robert7622 that’s even more unibformed than the other comments in general for this video!!! you obviously have no idea of the actual use cases and strengths of medium format - but look at any serious review compairing any medium format to any full frame, and you’ll see how effortlessly image output of MF beats FF
@@mortenthorpe Oh really? Lol.. Oh so how is this 6 year old 50mp sensor better then a new Sony 64mp FF sensor? Resolution? Dynamic range? Low light performance? What exactly? Lol Oh it’s just the “feeling” and “look” lol
@@robert7622 on all of those points you mention.. but look at any serious review comparison… and then conaider that GF lenses are well above optical quality of any sony lens !!!
Can this comment get pinned?