I Bought a New Camera to Replace my Canon 5D MKIV
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- Today I go outside to test my new camera, which is a Fujifilm GFX 50R with the Fujinon GF 100-200mm Lens. This camera will be the replacement of my much-loved Canon 5D MKIV which I have owned for many years. Unfortunately, my test doesn't quite go to plan as I battle ferocious winds and snow storms which force me to shoot handheld: not ideal, but I hope you enjoy my video. 10% off your first Squarespace website or domain:
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The rare Thomas Heaton handheld photos. And even rarer moment where he realizes you don't need a tripod for everything. Loving it!
But, he didn't get a keeper.
@@johnsmith1474 he got two?
@@jacobhunter9107 - No, but thanks for asking.
@@johnsmith1474 Yes, two. You're welcome
Keep it down guys, James Popsys might get to hear this. 😂😂
I've owned nothing but vans for the last fifty years. By now you know that they are the perfect landscape photography accessory. A word of advice, if I may; DON'T SLAM THE SLIDING DOOR. They're vulnerable to damage and extremely difficult to adjust and (heaven forbid) repair.
I nearly bought a JDI Delica here in Western Canada, but chose an 04 Sprinter instead. Six times around the world (equivalent) so far, so good.
Have fun with your new Fuji!
If you get a high end Delica, they have electric sliding doors!
"That will be replacing my Canon 5D MkIV..." yehyeh.... we've heard that before.... ;)
He's got "new" cameras before. Usually to reduce the weight of his kit on long hikes. He'll be using his Canon again in a month.
@@youareslick Hahaha Eat fuji's shorts Canon Fanboi...
@@youareslick Actually, he will use the Fuji TX-4 for lightweight shooting as he did in Nepal...
Would probably work better both being black and white?
@@minisla ...hmmm??? Yea!
When the GFX100s was announced, I thought it was the PERFECT camera for you! I'm really curious about that upcoming video on your thought process behind the decision!
Maybe it’s the additional £2,300 for a camera that is epitome of overkill.
@@johnsmith1474 he hardly used a camera a year ago when it hasn’t been released yet.
I think part of it may be (and it is for me anyway) not wanting to deal with 100 MP files. 50 MP is a sweet spot for me, but I totally understand it’s not an issue for many. Just my 2 cents.
No IBIS in the 50R. I still think the 100s would be the better choice. Too late now.
Totally agree
At 3:20, those subtle smiles you gave us, especially when you were talking about „Shooting medium format, with a long lens, handheld“, those were really contagious to me. True excitement and happiness. Real feelings, I loved that!
The woman walking on the beach in the storm...awesome. Great capture of the moment. It wouldn't have happened had you not made the effort. Well done.
Welcome to the GFX world!! I bought a GFX 50r last summer. Best camera I have ever owned! You should invest in the Techart smart EF to GX adapter! I love mine. That way you can use your old Canon ef glass. Many lenses cover the sensor, and those that don't you can either crop or shoot the GFX in 35mm mode. The dynamic range of the GFX raw files is astounding. I'm sure you will love the camera, as well as I do.
Allways have a smile on my face watching your videos. Thank you for sharing. :)
I'm sitting at work today looking out the window at the snow and I thought man I would love to down my local beach taken some pics. When I get home and logged onto your channel I find that your on my local beach, although don't think I would of gotten out the car. Great pics Thomas glad you braved it.
OUTSTANDING choice! You're going to love this camera, it's really usable in the field
Great choice. Not at all surprised. You like to crop your images so make sense to go for GFX. Also 50R that make sense either. Beautiful form as to start, range finder style. You clearly do not care for ibis which 100s has. It has a great dynamic range with massive resolution that sensor. And cheap compared to any other medium format on the market and some Full frame cameras too. Finally you can do 65x24 aspect in camera.
Yes! 👍. GFX gives the best pictures. Perfect for landscape. I love mediumformat. No fullframe can compete. Unless of course for sports or birds.
It’s Sunday, I forget what day Thomas posts on so I’m like “ where the hell is Thomas Heatons latest video 😡” Then I remembered that I don’t and never have paid anything for all the enjoyment his channel has brought me. Who the hell am I to rush him? Anyway, I need to show some financial support to this channel. It’s easily the best channel out there. ( even if he abandons his trusty Canon)
Although it's SO hard to film in such conditions, I just love photographing in such weather and also have to make some video - it feels so deserved when you actually get a final product put together :)
Can't speak to the filming part, but I enjoy watching these types of videos from both of you guys. Helps reinforce my own drive to get out in sometimes "not ideal" weather...which we get a lot here in the (American) Midwest! 😂
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The second photograph, in particular, is wonderful. Very emotive. Pretty darn nice for your first few photographs with this camera.
Love how the steps pop-in-out of that delica
Tom, try a 16x9 crop on that first photo with the woman in frame. I think that would look good as well. My hat's off to you for going out in that weather! I'm going to remember your fortitude the next time I don't want to go out when the weather is terrible. Cheers!
I love it..... I hope you will love it. And the R is my absolute favourit. As an X-E3 owner, this is the big brother to look up to. Great video.
People buy cameras, people buy lenses & I buy Pampers 😜😆
Looking forward to your best photos with it.
I buy pampers aswell.. tho i bought a Mamiya 645 last week 😎
Congrats on your new purchase and kudos for having the cahones to step out and try a whole new camera system. We’ll look forward to hearing your comparisons as you get more time with it. I am long over due to upgrade my Canon 6D, and not terribly excited by r6 (lower res than i’d like to have to settle for) or r5 (pricey and am paying for lots of video functionality i have no interest in). Craig
Being Canadian and living not too far from two major lakes in the Great Lakes system, I can relate to the images you've produced in this video - and the winter weather conditions. Both of the lakes I'm referring to, Lake Huron and Lake Erie, also have plenty of wind turbines located along, or close to the shorelines.
I understand getting out in not very friendly weather.
Good luck with the new equipment.
I'm sure Adam Gibbs played his role into making you a gfx shooter, and since you have 4 of them, you are officially a fuji guy
Love the light coming through the clouds in the photo!
The Fuji GFX system is a dream for landscape photographers. The GF100-200 is a great lens, my most used lens. Please try the GFX100s that’s coming out soon. I have the GFX100 and it’s such a great camera, the image quality, IBIS and autofocus are a huge step up from the GFX50r
Watching this video and wishing we were as warm as you are Thomas. In Chicago we have a high of 2F today. Walked the dog at-7F today (about -18C). Cheers friend
Fujifilm gfx 50r 👍🏼😍Very good decision, that's the only reason I became aware of your channel and now I don't want to be without it anymore. Cheers Rita
loved the video and your perseverance to get out that warm and cozy van to shoot in a snowstorm! Looking forward to hearing more on why you want to replace your Canon 5d MkIV!
I got the 50s - love it for landscape photography!
Hope you get better weather soon - keen to see how you get on with the Fuji. I am without a GFX for the first time in nearly 5 years and I miss it already. Chopped it in for the 100s (the other 100 is just too large and heavy) but it could be a month yet until that arrives. Cannot fault the glass either, I have the 100-200 (with the 1.4x) , a 23mm and the 32-64 which about covers it all and they all perform well. Enjoy and keep on posting - always a joy
Geeeezzz, I don't mind when you guys all advertise squarespace for websites, but Thomas please don't lie and say that the traditional route is "incredibly expensive" and "complicated". It's like saying to people "just take your own photos of your wedding, it's sooo much cheaper and easier!". I've noticed you use Wordpress for all your websites so why even advertise this brand??!!
Having said that, enjoyable vlog, thank you and looking forward to more!
Gorgeous switch of gear Thomas ! Looking forward for the next big aventures in the Lake District, Iceland, or another hot destination far from these icy-cold temperatures !
Oh, now I am very excited to watch this video. So far I only read the description. :)
I just got myself a used GFX 50R last week. And I love it. So many details and dynamic range. I am stunned.
After watching your video now, it's great to see that you also are also impressed by the details and dynamic range.
Oooo, nice camera! ;-)
Adam is this your old GFX???
If Heaton suddenly moves to BC and starts wearing wellies I would start to get nervous Adam
Adam, just turn Gavin and Nick from the dark side and the F4 group will be complete.
Fuji is one of my favorite cameras to use. I switched from an x-pro 2 to a canon eos R5 because I wanted full frame. While I love the canon, the Fuji was so easy to use. I still feel if you came from manual film cameras a Fuji is simply intuitive.
I live in Canada it's snowing for alnost half of the year here. But I must admit that you have all my respect for shooting in those conditions!
Welcome to the 50r owners club!
I’ve been absolutely loving mine. I only have one native lens too (GF50) which I’ve hardly used....I’ve been too busy having a ball with Pentax 67 105mm & 45mm on it with a Kipon Baveyes (0.7x) adapter.
I know the logic suggests that a new camera doesn’t make you a better photographer, BUT, I think I am genuinely improving since getting the 50r, I’ve recently have two or three sessions where I’ve had some of my best sets of results ever (or so I feel). I think what it is, is that the camera & lenses I’m using are really making me want to get out and try more....& the more you shoot, the better you get, right?
Lovely camera! I loved shooting landscapes on that sensor. Try the built in 65:24 ratio, I think you’ll like it 😊
I love that 'X-Pan' aspect ratio, but doesn't it negate the benefits of medium format by cropping all those pixels out?
I'm about to buy this camera just for this reason alone! Former Xpan & Xpan2 user for 8 years. I need to be able to shoot looking at the proper panoramic crop before pressing the shutter, not after. And 25mb files after are big enough for me now.
@@WS-bk7uu 25 megapickles is still enough for most people. It gives you the ability to see and shoot the panorama in one click and still be able to print large. Plus you still get the same depth of field so the medium format look is still there.
@@ondroidv It is a lovely aspect ratio! Did you sell your gfx?
I would like to see a comparison image from your Canon. The size and cost of the Fugi are beyond my means, and I wonder if the difference in quality and dynamic range would be noticeable at the size I usually print at (16 x 20).
I'm pretty sure you're going to love the GFX system once you get used to it. If you decide to buy the 100-200mm you could pair it with the 45-100mm (which also has OIS) and then get a wide angle lens like the 30mm! That'll cover just about anything you'll ever need! :)
Also the 50R is still fantastic for landscapes, the 100S does not offer much more except for more pixels...which has its own disadvantages.
I know the previous camper van looked lovely (modern, newish, loads of great stuff on the inside, etc) but the Mitsubishi looks so much rugged, and landscape photographer like
You've made a great decision by investing in the GFX system! Great choice for you!
I guess that weather is better than standing at the side of the road shooting the Northern Lights at -37°C, unable to feel your hands. I guess. 🤣
Thomas, I, like many poor people, don't have access to my own transport so here's a challenge for you: Over one month, go to 5 different locations using different bus/coach or train routes to take a woodland scene, a coastal scene, a mountain scene, a river scene and a foggy scene.
The only rule is you cannot take any pictures for a different genre (that I listed here) on the same day or from the same location. It'd be great to learn how you coped while also getting some banging images.
Thank you for sharing the video. All I see that passion makes everything possible. And that encourages me to go out with minimum gears in either the worst weather or a long commute. Final images are amazing.
I used to use a Nikon D810 but got fed up of carrying it + 3 x f2.8 zooms, etc around (I'm not a young man anymore and my knees complain bitterly to me if over-exerted) so I swapped to a Fuji X-series system. I love it and still have it. However, I recently got the chance to get hold of a s/hand GFX50r at a good price so I went for it. I suspect I'll use it mostly for landscapes at relatively short distances from the car but I love that camera and I hope you enjoy yours as much. I also have the 100-200mm lens (and the 32-64mm) - both of which are stellar, IMO. Incidentally, I can also recommend Capture One Pro for Fuji file post processing. I have been a long-term LR user but I really like the way that C1 Pro processes Fuji files. There's a free C1 "Express" version you can get. Your call, of course but, for free, what's to lose?
Thought it would be an R5!
Never seen Cambois Beach like that. Love the second shot.
Brutal weather! I guess that the woman on the beach was Rachel Talibard :-D. I like both photos. Distraction removal worked well. And speaking about distractions, you need to remove lights reflection from the print behind you in your office. It pulls the eye too much :-D Cheers Tom
Enjoyed this. Great seeing the conditions, we've been contending with about -6 windchill in West Wales, still short sleeve weather. Cheers.
I see you've got some normal Scandinavian weather over there :-)
Thats normal Swedish Midsummer eve. Or Christmas. Usually the same weather on both dates.
With the 45-100 having IBIS and an undisclosed new zoom, which folllows will be an xx-45mm I think landscape photogs will be covered for most needs. Awesome camera. Prints will be where it shines.
This camera is certainly an option in the price range. It has bigger sensor, but a lot of FF designed lenses cover it, so those can be used via adapters with this camera. Same with legacy lenses. You can adapt some 50mm 1.2f lenses from 35mm film cameras, without much of vignette, so that definitely introduces an artistic advantage in the pictures you take.
Although this camera has its quirks, Ken Rockwell has it written about those. But with FF high end bodies reaching a price range of ~3.5k these days and the newest Sony FF sets the price at 6k, this fuji MF certainly sounds like a good deal...
Congrats on the new camera and lens!!
The camera choice suits you. The Fuji MF are tempting. And what a way to break in the new camera. May it take many fine photos.
I would have cropped the first image, with the better bird. The Fuji MFCs do really look good, but I couldn't justify the investment - glad you found something you're happy with.
So happy for you that you got this beast of a camera. If anyone, you deserve the best there is!
Just ordered your book, anything to help in this difficult time and a collection of beautiful photos as a bonus!
Thanks, I always enjoy your videos. I was going to buy that camera for a trip to the Rockies until the 100s was announced. I'm an old guy who over the years has shot in a lot in bad weather, and that looks like a typical winter day in New England...I understand your concern of an expensive camera flipping over, what a nightmare. I don't know what you had your video camera on, it seems pretty stable... I use a stabilizing bag full of rocks which works great, especially for time exposures....still afraid of that wind gust that will ruin my day.....
Direct quote: "I am sick to death of heavy gear." Direct quote: "The heavy gear that I carry... (list) is fantastic, but when you are hiking for many miles or even just short and steep, it just becomes problematic to the point where it can negatively affect your video-making and photography." - Thomas Heaton, UA-cam, December 4, 2019. You've chosen an interesting way to address your own problem here.
He has Fuji XT3 for hiking. This is his replacement for his workhorse 5DIV.
“I only have one lens”
*Puts on enormous backpack*......
If I would own that lens I would be carrying it in a backpack full of polystyrene.
Holy crow, Tom is going full medium format. Hold onto your hats folks!
Well… Medium format anyway lol. The Fujis are a lot closer to Full Frame than they are to a Hasselblad.
Congrats on the new gear, I'm guessing your friend Adam Gibbs (who I also follow),perhaps influenced the choice to go with Fuji. Enjoy, new stuff always gets me energized. We had something in common for 1 month, just purchased the 5D MK4 on Jan 12th to replace my 6D!!
Uh oh, Thomas started using the camera I was always curious about but convinced myself I don't need...
I will say that -9°C isn't bad even with high wind compared to starting my car going to work yesterday, it was -40°C with -50°C windchill, yes I live above the arctic circle and we've had 7+ weeks of the last 9 weeks where the temperature was colder than -30°C not including the windchill. Try that on for size.
Congratulations on your new purchase! The quality of the images shot handheld in those appalling conditions speak for themselves. This is such a good video and the images are incredible. Thanks for this.
Congrats on the new toy! That's brilliant!
Classic Nordic weather blowing in. More the wind than anything. Always the wind.
Another one like me! I have the great Canon 5D Mark III and since I have bought the Fuji xt30 I have not used my heavy Canon again. For me, the same quality (even comparing the professional Canon with the Fuji, an avanced amateur oriented) but less price and weith
Hand-held shots of people? Well Thomas, I gather you are now into Street Photography!
Congratulations on the new camera. Fuji, 4X van - Adam Gibbs must be so proud! :^) I just hope you avoid the pickled eggs.
I’ve only come to the comments section to see the tech heads brains melt. Not disappointed 😙
Where do you see that? And why would you be pleased if such a thing were to be seen here? It's 97% pandering compliments and bad art judgement.
Wind chill minus -9... LoL. Come to Canada, I'm sweating in my coat at that temperature.
All the best with the new camera
So James, I like you a lot. But listen. The next time you think to yourself "Wow, it's bloody cold" just remember that I live in Canada. It has been -28c for a week and I'm not in the C O L D E S T place here. SO JUST BE THANKFUL. Be thankful you aren't where my brother is because yesterday it was -52(Lethbridge). Hello from Calgary.
Congratulations on your new camera Thomas!
-11°C and very windy yesterday here in Sweden, I had very good clothing on my evening walk.
But I thought my eyeballs were about to freeze, the wind is really the worst.
Fantastic choice. I've been using the same combo with amazing results
Winter in England, it's minus 10C LOL. 🤣 Great images as usual.
Just a thought Tom but the 100-200 isn't the first lens I would have thought anyone might have as their first and only lens?? I have it and it is as you have proved a great lens but the 32-64 is a bit more versatile as a first/only lens.
He's a specialist landscape photographer. Exclusively for landscape with strong compression, it's the perfect lens. Add a wide angle prime for the occasional environmental shot and you're all set.
Great video! Glad you like the GFX50R too. I just took mine out this morning to shoot my favorite tree in -9 degrees with ground fog and straight into the sun. Lenses didn't flare one bit. The quality of the Fuji GFX system makes me really happy, I have to say. I have a suggestion for handholding the 50R with the longer lenses: get the wooden grip by SmalRig. Now I'm off editing my images!
Great Video! I look forward to your view on the GFX 50s. I am a Pentax 645z user with a suite of lenses and I love it, it is not mirrorless, but I just like it! Cheers!
Amazing! And i wondered for so long why you not have one! Cheaper than a new R5 but absolut "stunning" images....I also own one, but now, thanks to you, i really can see what this beast can do!
Unreal sharpness with this conditions...
Congratulations on two fantastic pics loved the video always a pleasure to watch you work such an inspiration
You really need to stop being so apologetic about removing stuff from your photos, because it's getting old, and it makes the viewers think that you feel guilty about it! In my opinion you can do whatever you want with your photos as long as you are honest about it! The fact that you try to keep the photo as close to the original raw file as possible is of course appreciated, but at the end of the day the end result is what matters the most!
Admire your fortitude in shooting in those conditions Thomas. I think you're overly concerned about shooting handheld. I regularly shoot handheld with my Canon RP (mirrorless) with Canon stabilised lenses. Even in average lighting conditions I can produce sharp images at anything over say 1/200sec.
Why or why or why wasn't the Canon 5DSr not considered for a medium format. Saves building up your lens collection up, you already have them. Doesn't seem financial viable to myself.
I have the 5DSR...fantastic!!!
YES! fantastic, look forward to seeing some prints
Another great video, if you have any change left over from your upgrade why not get a battery charger/maintainer for the van.
Congrats on the new camera Thomas! I look forward to the future beautiful compositions you will show us
That was unexpected. I’m a Fuji fanboy, but I didn’t think you would drop your canon.
He was always gonna do the step up once Fuji released more lenses for the GFX
It's ok if he drops his Canon, it's a tough camera.
Cambois again you love that place lol
A mile up the road might be pushing it 😉.
Lovely images though pretty much got identical myself.
I wish you lots of happy moments with your new 'mean machine', Thomas. I am imagining you, the GFX and Yosemite...
Take care !
I knew when you first got Fuji, that you would end up here, I just knew. I shot Nikon since I was 16 moved to Fuji 2 years ago and love it.. Thanks for sharing. Oh PS.... GOING TO BE -25 HERE TOMORROW WITH THE WINDCHILL ! YES -25 and I have the day off work sub zero video in the works!
It's -35 here without factoring the wind chill. I love having the entire landscape to myself, enjoy a nice cup of tea and take some pictures. Congrats on the new camera, hopefully it will rekindle your passion and produce many more excellent photos.
Great video. Great shots. Keep up the awesome work. Hope the van build is going well.
I got to try out the GFX50R and the 100S at a Fuji event.
Stunning cameras and great lenses.
Though I do find it bothering that they don't have an ISO dial. Just aperture and shutter.
You have to poke around on a screen to fiddle with ISO. Though I suppose there is some way to map ISO to function dial, like you can do on an XT3 or Xpro3, my two current cameras.
It's cute that you think the -10c windchill is brutal. We are in the middle of a stretch of -45c days here. It hurts to breath. :) Impressive results from the camera and I like the first photo, particularly when you had zoomed in to show the woman and bird a bit tighter in.
I recommend Capture One when working with the Fuji files :)
Oh my god I LOVE your new "Thomas Heaton" logo. It is superb. Really, really well done.
Those images were beautiful. I was watching it on my 4K working from home monitor and was blown away when you went into the full screen zoom pan. Cracking stuff! All in on Fuji now huh? Awesome!! :D
Welcome to the GFX club Tom, 2 great shots on your first outing.
Two throwaways.
I would definitely be interested in hearing the thoughts for the decision to go with the 50R vs the 100S. Looking forward to that video. Always great content. Thank you Thomas!
exactly my thoughts too
Lot less money.:)
Wow you a beast Thomas...not sure if I would have even left the car....