I've had this camera (100S II) for six months since launch and it is already paid for itself and sold prints and extra contract work that I can get out of a really good camera people say it's not about the camera and I agree it's not but this camera and series of cameras are absolutely unbelievably good when I do a 1.2 meter print. I've had customers say to me it feels like I'm standing at the scene and that is exactly what you're getting. It's not 3-D pop as we often hear people say in the medium format. Space it's that ultra realism that this camera can produce that other cameras can't maybe the Hasselblad and phase one obviously. And maybe I'm biased, but I actually waited for the 100S II to be released because I actually didn't like the heavier previous model. I have shot weddings with it already and a number of other community events and the eye focus actually works really well once you get it dialled in. Finally enough it's probably more accurate than my XT5 at the moment because the X series cameras have had some issues with auto focus. I absolutely love my 100S ii. Interestingly they tried the rangefinder with the 50 R and it really didn't take off. I think medium format uses tend to be quite technical and I love the dials on my XT5 because it is slower using dials but I certainly wouldn't use it for that. If anyone wants to ask me a question about long-term use of the GFX 100 please message me on my Instagram. Very happy to answer questions from any person wanting to use this camera UA-cam videos while they can be good. They aren't long-term reviews and I've been using this camera now for six months and taken over 10000 photos with it already. insta @nevclarke_artphotography. I really can't fault the camera to be fair. The auto focus is a significant improvement and it is quite snappy. It's not as fast as full frame cameras but the image quality would blow away any full frame camera on the market currently and I've used a Z8 and I've used a top in Sony camera for a weekend and the GFX just blows it away for image quality like I said it actually puts you in the scene makes you feel like you're there and there's not many cameras that can do that. I don't do much video so I didn't need the video features. If I need to do video. I've got about four other cameras that do video and they all do video in 6K and given the human eye can't see over 4K. There's really no point in doing 6K anyway. The other thing I didn't like about the 100 II is that EVF just sticks out too far from the body? I like to press my face up against the camera and I simply couldn't do that when I held it in a shop. I felt my eye was sticking away from the camera and I don't like that feeling I like my face pressed up against the camera old school. I left a direct message on your Instagram as well about what I've been able to create with this camera. It is a phenomenal camera. The whole series I'm referring to even the 50 R and 50 S2 a great cameras.
This 100S II feels like a weird update. Generally the "S" models for fuji have been a step up in video/hyrbrid capabilities, including the original 100S and XH2S, but this one seems to be more photo focused this time -- awful mini hdmi, slower memory cards, less video specs, no internal prores, etc. It just feels like a "cheaper" version of the 100 II rather than a meaningful/complimentary step in a different direction; like how the XH2 and XH2S compliment each other with similar features, but different strengths. Going forward I would like to see them keep the "S" models more focused on speed and video design, while the flagship 100 models be more photo focused. If they want to release just a "cheaper" version of something, make it its own category/model type like they do with the X series cameras.
As you said the best deal is used 100s… unbelievable value. Never thought I’d have a camera like this. Image quality is gorgeous with Mitakon 65mm lens for portraits. Looking forward to building out a lens kit for landscape photography. Great companion camera for the Leica haha. 100s landscapes/portaits, m10r travel, everyday, documentary, street.
I have the GFX100/2 and nDiana has the GFXsII. I did a job for Gibson guitar 🎸 using the GFX/2 I used the T/S Fujifilm lens. 16bit you can see DNA I can send you the file . Diana pairs hers with the new Fujifilm 500 5.6
Hey buddy, nice hearing from you. Oh wow Diana has the new 500mm? I haven’t tested it yet, but I can imagine how awesome images would turn out. Not many companies can make 500mm prime lenses these days. Please send me the file, I’m interested to see it.
Great discussion - I really appreciate your focus on ergonomics/controls and agree with pretty much all of it - in general, it isn't clear to me what the purpose of eliminating buttons and dials has been on Fuji "flagships" other than to reduce costs. I am glad Fuji has been cutting GFX body prices, but annoyed that X-series bodies have trended up (without necessarily delivering on quality). When we get a GFX capable of about 10-15 fps with low rolling shutter, 40-60mp, and a price point of around $4k, I don't think I'll be able to resist. In my fantasy world, I'd skip 35mm completely for medium format and never look back.
What are you expecting from medium format? The main issue is that full frame sensors get more love than medium format ones and so it isn’t bleeding edge vs bleeding edge sadly. 60MP full frame sensors basically perform the same as 50MP medium format ones and to get any image quality benefit we need to go to 100MP medium format. Maybe that will change with a new generation of sensors but until then, the 50MP medium format cameras are pretty pointless imo.
I think Fujifilm tried the mechanical dial GFX cameras and felt that professional photographers preferred a modern interface. I think at least one line should maintain a more traditional interface, much like how the X100 and X-Pro series has kept the traditional ergonomics, while everything else is moving towards being more modern. Let's see if the GFX100R rumours are true.
@@RegrinderAlert I expect a lot for cameras in the $4,000-$8,000 range, no matter the sensor size - the most expensive cameras arguably should be the most, not least versatile, no? In terms of sensor wars, (all else equal) bigger is better, for Fuji what matters is if Sony invests (or not) in better tech for MF sensors for Fuji to buy (and clearly, they haven't move the bar much at all). I'm guessing that is a tall order, given lower overall volume. If I ran Sony, I certainly wouldn't want my GFX competitor to start eating my lunch with fast bodies that offered superior image quality and affordable lenses. That said, I'd prefer 50mp-ish stacked MF partly because as much as I care about image quality, it gets real pricey keeping up with the storage needs and speed is more important to me than max resolution at this time.
Got the gfx 100 ii as I Needed the battery grip (3 batteries is great) and love the tilt evf and the higher res of the evf. And have recorded video at 4k 60 as it’s the best setting really and the rolling shutter is much lower. Super camera. The s is great too. But I wanted the extra features. Not needed the fan yet but if you are in a warmer climate and shooting higher res frame rate video it might help for longer recordings.
I've had this camera (100S II) for six months since launch and it is already paid for itself and sold prints and extra contract work that I can get out of a really good camera people say it's not about the camera and I agree it's not but this camera and series of cameras are absolutely unbelievably good when I do a 1.2 meter print. I've had customers say to me it feels like I'm standing at the scene and that is exactly what you're getting. It's not 3-D pop as we often hear people say in the medium format. Space it's that ultra realism that this camera can produce that other cameras can't maybe the Hasselblad and phase one obviously. And maybe I'm biased, but I actually waited for the 100S II to be released because I actually didn't like the heavier previous model. I have shot weddings with it already and a number of other community events and the eye focus actually works really well once you get it dialled in. Finally enough it's probably more accurate than my XT5 at the moment because the X series cameras have had some issues with auto focus. I absolutely love my 100S ii. Interestingly they tried the rangefinder with the 50 R and it really didn't take off. I think medium format uses tend to be quite technical and I love the dials on my XT5 because it is slower using dials but I certainly wouldn't use it for that. If anyone wants to ask me a question about long-term use of the GFX 100 please message me on my Instagram. Very happy to answer questions from any person wanting to use this camera UA-cam videos while they can be good. They aren't long-term reviews and I've been using this camera now for six months and taken over 10000 photos with it already. insta @nevclarke_artphotography. I really can't fault the camera to be fair. The auto focus is a significant improvement and it is quite snappy. It's not as fast as full frame cameras but the image quality would blow away any full frame camera on the market currently and I've used a Z8 and I've used a top in Sony camera for a weekend and the GFX just blows it away for image quality like I said it actually puts you in the scene makes you feel like you're there and there's not many cameras that can do that. I don't do much video so I didn't need the video features. If I need to do video. I've got about four other cameras that do video and they all do video in 6K and given the human eye can't see over 4K. There's really no point in doing 6K anyway. The other thing I didn't like about the 100 II is that EVF just sticks out too far from the body? I like to press my face up against the camera and I simply couldn't do that when I held it in a shop. I felt my eye was sticking away from the camera and I don't like that feeling I like my face pressed up against the camera old school. I left a direct message on your Instagram as well about what I've been able to create with this camera. It is a phenomenal camera. The whole series I'm referring to even the 50 R and 50 S2 a great cameras.
awesome, thanks for your in-depth experience! And congrats on all your success!
With a limiting flash sync of 1/125 I wish Fuji did base ISO64 or even better, improve the mechanical shutter to 1/200sync
for sure. I would love to see a specific lens with a leaf shutter so you can sync to maximum shutter speed, even if it's only 1/1000th.
Would be very interesting to see a future version with a stacked sensor, would be an interesting video camera for sure
I think a stacked 60MP medium format sensor would be great. Then you would have a true hybrid stills and video medium format camera.
This 100S II feels like a weird update. Generally the "S" models for fuji have been a step up in video/hyrbrid capabilities, including the original 100S and XH2S, but this one seems to be more photo focused this time -- awful mini hdmi, slower memory cards, less video specs, no internal prores, etc. It just feels like a "cheaper" version of the 100 II rather than a meaningful/complimentary step in a different direction; like how the XH2 and XH2S compliment each other with similar features, but different strengths. Going forward I would like to see them keep the "S" models more focused on speed and video design, while the flagship 100 models be more photo focused. If they want to release just a "cheaper" version of something, make it its own category/model type like they do with the X series cameras.
As you said the best deal is used 100s… unbelievable value. Never thought I’d have a camera like this. Image quality is gorgeous with Mitakon 65mm lens for portraits. Looking forward to building out a lens kit for landscape photography. Great companion camera for the Leica haha. 100s landscapes/portaits, m10r travel, everyday, documentary, street.
That's actually a great combination for sure. One for resolution, the other for lifestyle and documentary.
I have the GFX100/2 and nDiana has the GFXsII. I did a job for Gibson guitar 🎸 using the GFX/2 I used the T/S Fujifilm lens. 16bit you can see DNA I can send you the file . Diana pairs hers with the new Fujifilm 500 5.6
Hey buddy, nice hearing from you. Oh wow Diana has the new 500mm? I haven’t tested it yet, but I can imagine how awesome images would turn out. Not many companies can make 500mm prime lenses these days. Please send me the file, I’m interested to see it.
I recently got a used 100s in fantastic condition for $2300. Prices are insane if you wait for a good deal.
That’s a crazy price!! Congrats!!
@ thanks! Yeah, insane. I bought one new when they first came out too, so seeing these used prices after not checking for a long time… nuts
thoughts on the gfx 100s II for amateur sports photography? Shooting kids soccer
Great discussion - I really appreciate your focus on ergonomics/controls and agree with pretty much all of it - in general, it isn't clear to me what the purpose of eliminating buttons and dials has been on Fuji "flagships" other than to reduce costs. I am glad Fuji has been cutting GFX body prices, but annoyed that X-series bodies have trended up (without necessarily delivering on quality). When we get a GFX capable of about 10-15 fps with low rolling shutter, 40-60mp, and a price point of around $4k, I don't think I'll be able to resist. In my fantasy world, I'd skip 35mm completely for medium format and never look back.
What are you expecting from medium format? The main issue is that full frame sensors get more love than medium format ones and so it isn’t bleeding edge vs bleeding edge sadly.
60MP full frame sensors basically perform the same as 50MP medium format ones and to get any image quality benefit we need to go to 100MP medium format.
Maybe that will change with a new generation of sensors but until then, the 50MP medium format cameras are pretty pointless imo.
I think Fujifilm tried the mechanical dial GFX cameras and felt that professional photographers preferred a modern interface. I think at least one line should maintain a more traditional interface, much like how the X100 and X-Pro series has kept the traditional ergonomics, while everything else is moving towards being more modern. Let's see if the GFX100R rumours are true.
@@RegrinderAlert I expect a lot for cameras in the $4,000-$8,000 range, no matter the sensor size - the most expensive cameras arguably should be the most, not least versatile, no? In terms of sensor wars, (all else equal) bigger is better, for Fuji what matters is if Sony invests (or not) in better tech for MF sensors for Fuji to buy (and clearly, they haven't move the bar much at all). I'm guessing that is a tall order, given lower overall volume. If I ran Sony, I certainly wouldn't want my GFX competitor to start eating my lunch with fast bodies that offered superior image quality and affordable lenses. That said, I'd prefer 50mp-ish stacked MF partly because as much as I care about image quality, it gets real pricey keeping up with the storage needs and speed is more important to me than max resolution at this time.
@ I think, no matter the industry, very specialized tools are often the most expensive ones.
Got the gfx 100 ii as I Needed the battery grip (3 batteries is great) and love the tilt evf and the higher res of the evf. And have recorded video at 4k 60 as it’s the best setting really and the rolling shutter is much lower. Super camera. The s is great too. But I wanted the extra features.
Not needed the fan yet but if you are in a warmer climate and shooting higher res frame rate video it might help for longer recordings.
I can imagine if you were using this on set and couldn't afford downtime, you'd keep the fan running as a back-up.
A digital ga645zi would be an immediate buy for me.
I use the gfx50r with the gf45mm lens and it’s amazing…….. click click click
Nice combination. Your own medium format X100 :-)