Fujifilm GFX 50R 1st Impressions
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- This is my first impressions review of the soon-to-be-released Fujifilm GFX 50R. This rangefinder styled digital medium format camera has been well received by those who have been fans of Fuji's classic aesthetic designs. Minus the size, shooting with the GFX 50R reminds me of shooting with classic Fujifilm cameras like the X100F, X-Pro2 and the newish X-E3. I had a pre-production copy for over a week and my thoughts on it so far is pretty positive. Performance is on par with the GFX 50S, although I much prefer the ergonomics of the rangefinder styled GFX 50R. Look for an upcoming unboxing and full review of a production copy with sample images. Thanks for watching, don't forget to like, subscribe and tell your friends.
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Must. Get. Hands. On. This.
Hey Matt. Yes. You. Must.
Matt Day surprised you don't have it yet , Matt! looks amazing doesn't it
Bit of GAS there, Matt? :)
Thanks for this first hands-on look! I recently picked up the 50S and am just starting to learn my way around it. I think the Fuji engineers are doing some really exciting work, and it will be a treat to see what they develop in the coming years.
Fujifilm understands medium format design from the body to the lenses. They will be the clear market leader by next year.
If they can pull it off, they deserve it. They are certainly on the leading edge of providing high quality MF equipment at a much more reasonable cost of entry.
Thanks for showing off the XE3 for size comparison. I knew the GFX50R was big, but didn't realize it was *that* big. Looking forward to seeing a full review someday ;-)
Andrew Power yes many at the event were surprised when handling it in person, but it’s just physics. The Hasselblad X1D is probably the most compact of all the digital medium format cameras, but it’s a leaf shutter system so it has no in body shutter.
bigheadtaco I think in many cases leaf shutter are better isn’t it? And I’m pretty sure X1D has electronic shutter for converting lenses
@@filmalpha2002With some caveat, aperture and shutter speed will cause some weird bokeh shape.
xe3 is too small for my hands
Finally, they moved the power switch. Fuji is the only camera I have ever had that turns on in my pocket/bag.
No sample images??
I'm saving the images for FujiLove and Medium Format Magazine, as well as my full review coming up in a couple months. You can also see my sample images taken on the GFX 50S
Oh wow the shutter sound is no where near as silent as something like the X-Pro2. Definitely louder than the X-H1.
Sounds silly, but i cnat get this because it doesnt have a screw in shutter for soft shutter releases......
I was hoping it had one as well, although the shutter did have nice feedback
It’s an upscaled version r the X-E3 haha! Although you’d think they’d use bigger buttons?
And he nailed it when he said this is what the next gen cameras could look like with an articulating screen: X-E4 or X-Pro 4. Just need to add IBIS and weather sealing and boom...take my money.
My guess is X-Pro3 will have articulating and touch screen as well as IBIS. Fujfilm is currently working on miniaturizing the IBIS system.
There are actually people out there that are opposed to having a touch and articulating screen in the xpro series. They say it ruin its purity. Whatever that means.
@@ryanvacation7319 then they can turn off the touch screen features by going into custom menu. Easily fixed :-)
Ibis on medium format is easier said than done
Love the concept of the 50r. Rangefinder style huge sensor camera. In full frame land I always wondered why only very few manufacturers release rangefinder style bodies. That only one I'm aware off are the Leica Q/M and the Sony RX1.
Also sony a7c
would LOVE to see you working the street with this camera, how you would change lens, etc
I'll definitely give it a try, but I don't have access to a videographer to follow me around while I shoot. My channel isn't big enough yet for that :-)
I have GFX50s with 2 prime lenses and X-pro2 with 2 prime lenses. I was thinking to sell my X-pro2 with lenses and buy GFX50R but i am not sure nowadays. It has old sensor and processor and i was expecting better looking camera for sure. No OVF , No 3way tilt screen , No soft button and optional hand grip. I hope Fuji can make new 50megapixel BSI sensor “ real xpro2 “ look medium format camera. On-off switch button is looking and feeling very cheap. Top buttons too. I am a little bit dissapointed.
+GKhan totally understand your disappointment, but you have to remember that this was made to be priced below what people would have expected from a digital medium format. Plus, the aging sensor is actually built by Sony and not Fujifilm (Fujifilm currently does not have the facility to build their own sensors as they did previously). Until Sony upgrades the sensor (it's actually 4 x M43 sensors fused together) everyone is stuck with this processor, including Hasselblad and Pentax. Wait for the GFX 100S next year, and probably following a GFX 100R after. I would wait if you want more performance.
bigheadtaco if Fuji ask Sony for BSI 50megapixel new medium format , Sony can do it. New Leica S has new medium format sensor and no other brand can use it. I understand the price tag of GFX50R but Fuji doesn’t need to make that cheap medium format camera and fight with FF. Fuji says we won’t make FF cameras , but with that GFXR , I can understand that they made a cheap camera also to fight with FF too. I would expect high quality finished ( X1D , Leica SL or X-pro2 quality ) rangefinder style camera ... I hope upcoming GFX100s is not coming with fixed integrated battery grip. It should be optional. The mock up looks ugly!!!
@@GKhanKutar for sure, but it'll cost them. I think currently Sony is working on the next generation sensor for digital medium format, and I think everyone will upgrade. Leica's sensor is not from Sony, and the sensor size is also different. However, the more players and more sensors sold will definitely drop the price. That's why it took over 20 years before 35mm sensors dropped in price.
bigheadtaco yeah , hopefully! I will skip GFXR for now and wait for 2019 ...
A question: the sensor is in a much smaller body then the GFX50S. So what about cooling at longtime exposure? did you compare both models at long time exp.? some different noise?
The GFX 50R isn't much smaller, but yes it is noticeably thinner. I don't think cooling is going to be an issue since the body is still big.
I wish they kept the OVF, even just for the aesthetics
Just imagine using OVF with a lens like GF 250/4...
@@Skillividden aesthetic purposes only... You could turn on the EVF just like the xpro2
I would say the size comparison of the GFX 50R to the XE3 is comparable to Dwayne THE ROCK Johnson and Bruno Mars. Both very fun and want with you at all hours of the day, but very different styles hahaha.
Yes, similar design philosophy, one on a truck and the other on an ATV. Same but different :-)
I love my xe3, Fuji is in the right direction.
X-E3 is fantastic. Highly underrated.
Fuji x100 in medium format sound nice, but I would rather like to see a digital x-pan camera from fuji.
You likely know this…but the GFX 50R fulfills that void! …with its 64:24 aspect ratio setting! I ordered a used 50R and a like new 30-70 lens. About $3k…but I’ll do it.
What's on your hotshoe at the beginning of the video? Is that separate viewfinder?
It's the wide angle viewfinder from the X70. I just put it on for aesthetics. It just looks cool
I'm sorry Bigheadtaco, I know you love to share a lot of info, and I love most of your videos but this one was so static I tuned out after 5 minutes. Would have loved to see more footage with it while shooting or on the streets!
Thanks for giving this video a try. It's only meant for those who are really interested in this camera. As you can tell by views (I can also see view minutes which is very high) that many are interested in this. I only had this camera for days and not weeks, so a street shoot-out was not possible. If my YOuTube was big enough I would do more videos where I'm out and about, but alas I have neither the time nor resources to do many of those.
Will it work with a Canon tilt shift with adapter i.e image circle etc?? How about a 16-35 Canon?
Yes the tse canon work perfectly. Most of prime cover the image circle. Zoom lenses not that good. But you can use crop mode 35mm now
One day when Canon makes more R mount lenses and totally moves from the EF mount I bet there will be a bunch that will work on this Fuji.
On the X-H1 you can program the exposure compensation button tot a switch. That wat you can use the wheel inmediatly without holding the button :) Thanks for your video's!
Yes, but I still don't feel it's as intuitive versus always having it ready at your thumb at all times. Thanks for commenting!
Happy to see, that the new camera is smaller than my GW690. Don’t you wanna make a video on comparing the handling vs. the GW690? ;-)
I'm actually trying to hunt down the GA645. I think in terms of size they will be more similar, although weight the 50R will be much heavier.
Mind me asking how old are you? Watching your video throughout the years, can't help but notice your white hair is growing... same like Chris from thecamerastore/dpreview. Omg everyone including myself is getting old! Time flies.
Me and Chris are having a competition who could pull off the J. Jonah Jameson look the best. Or we can both go Yakuza jet black hair colouring as well...
Does it take pictures though?
Yup.
"Hands On", really. This dinosaur of camera makes everything look compact.
For my hands it is a bit small... really waiting for a 100S with an integrated battery grip.
3.5" lcd would be more adequate sized screen on the back of this brick
If everything goes as planned, I may be able to afford this around 2030.
Probably with a cheaper lens form China because the Fuji lenses could hold their value
with big hands like mine i think it s quite right on size. It is the new digital Texas Leica ;-)
unfortunately the lenses (exept the 110mm) are too slow.
It needs a bigger grip in my opinion, but the GF45mm f/2.8 and GF63mm f/2.8 is reasonably fast for medium format. I can only imagine what a GF63mm f/1.4 would look like if they ever decide to build it :-)
@@bigheadtaco thank you, i think a 35mm/2.0 would be a nice lens similar to a 28/1.4 in FF....
They are not slow for medium format. And you can mount most of sigma 1.4 art series on it with almost no vignetting
@@telemaq76 thank you, i did not know that sigma Art fits the GFX
How do range finder cameras work if you're left eye dominant?
AcidicDelusion I’m left eye dominant. Your nose pushes up against the rear LCD. You just have to put up with it. I’ve tried using my right eye. It doesn’t work.
Same here! I didn’t even notice it until my optician pointed it out. I’ve used Leica M cameras for years, and it just seems normal.
I m left eye too and I tried the 50r last days. No problem at all. But the viewfinder is laggy but I mean laaaaaggy
Point of curiosity as to why Canadians seem to be the first to get “a shot” (sorry for the pun) at testing Fuji’s new cameras over other countries?
Gord Webster the Fujifilm tech rep in Vancouver got the camera last weekend and has been making it available for the "reviewers" and interested customers so nothing really special about Canadians getting it in advance of anyone else. No images from this R, as it is a pre-production unit. I had a chance to have a close look at it on Tuesday and at the request of Gord no cards in the slots. I doubt the image quality will be significantly different from the 50S and the web is full of images from it. The R is not that far away from public release (Nov. 29th).
@@TerryCioni I rarely borrow items from Gord, although he did loan me his GF 63mm lens for this video. I get my review copies directly from Toronto HQ.
Fujifilm Canada is very forward thinking when it comes to collaborating with reviewers like myself. I've been reviewing Fujifilm cameras since 2012, even before the X Photographer program came to Canada. As long as I create content, they are more than happy to work with me, including pre-production access. We're very lucky to be in Canada as media reviewers. In September Fujifilm Canada had a media even to release the X-T3 and I was flown out to Toronto to attend the event, along with the TCS TV team.
You are important to Fujifilm's success aren't you! Good for you. I am not sure it makes a difference to me but if it does to you great! I can only relay what I was told in this instance..
I think you said you are an X Photographer in this video, but I could not find you in the lists of X Canadian Photographers on the Fuji site or maybe I just didn't understand your comments in the video.
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I respect your content allot. I'd love to have a GXR. But your channel has turned into a Fuji film commercial..... sorry
I've got a lot of non-Fujifilm content but takes longer to produce. Also, tons of new Fuji gear came out so it's kinda hard to ignore. But don't worry, more varied content on its way
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Well I will say the first time I saw it I had to laugh a bit like I did when someone showed me those huge zippo like table lighters. I mean its modeled after a rangefinder style camera but it just looks so much bigger its almost comical. Now that said id love to have one. Ive got no reason to need it and I cant afford it but ive wanted to shoot medium format for the longest time. It just struck me that this camera is actually lighter than my dslr and would pack away in the same bag just as good. If I had the money id definitely get one. I know its not a sports camera exactly but I bet I could get some great sports shots on it along with everything else.
Fujifilm is trying to help bring the cost of owning a medium format down to the level of top end DSLRs. The more of these cameras sold, the lower they can drop the price. Hopefully in a year or two we will see MF cameras under $4000. Still expensive, but better than over $10,000 from a few years ago.
@@bigheadtaco I hope so. Itll be amazing if it could compete on the same price as the 5d4 and d850.
green hat,,
No ISO dial? Pass.
Plus, I can't nearly afford it. ;)
You could assign ISO for a dial next to shutter release button. However, I shoot 99% auto ISO, so I do not need this dial at all. Exposure compensation is much, much more useful for me.