3 minutes into this video, it is obvious that you DO THIS! A lot of camera youtubers are youtubers that get a few shoots here and there and it shows. You aren't talking specs or numbers, but straight application.
The main reason for me use the the gfx system is I like the GF 110mm better than the RF 85mm 1.2. The glass isn't comparable in my opinion. It's not about the bokeh, the gf 110mm at f8 to f11 is gold. Also, I know many prefer the look of the gfx 50 sensor over the 100 sensor but I disagree. The tonal gradients on skintones is a really nice bang for the buck. Hard to do better than gfx without getting into more expensive systems. Strictly speaking image quality. Obviously full frame cameras have a lot speed and performance advantages.
This is the comparison I need. I'm currently on R6 II and 85mm 1.2 and the images are stellar. The only way I'd move over to GFX is the 110mm producing significantly better results. Haven't got my hands on it yet though.
Thank you for this video! 🙏 I’ve been looking into both these systems and it’s great to hear your real world opinion and honesty in it. I’ve enjoyed watching your channel grow over the years. Keep up the awesome work Cam! It helps out a lot! 💪
Love my GFX50sii, yeah it’s sluggish compared to my Sony kit, but, it feels so goooood! I just love shooting with it. Just picked up the xh2, might sell up the Sony kit for Fuji glass now 🤷♂️
Fujifilm's GFX series camera models (and especially the 50 series ones) have EVF of a tragic quality compared to the EVF of Canon R series cameras, where you can see considerable shimmering and moiré patterns on all surfaces when looking through it. Most of the photos will be free from these unwanted effects, but before you take them, you may already be wondering if I really did the right thing by buying this camera. Currently, I use the Canon EOS R on a daily basis. At the end of last year, I bought a Fujifilm GFX 50SII camera with a Fujinon GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR lens. It was supposed to be my last photographic purchase, the crowning achievement of my photographic equipment journey. I had it at my place for a few hours, and after those few hours the camera was packed back in order to send it to the seller to give me the money back. The EVF in this camera is a mistake compared to the Canon EOS R, not to mention the Canon EOS R5.
Excellent insight. And there are many of us who might easily jump the fence into the world of full-frame photography. That is for sure. Medium format digital, however, is a very different animal, a wild beast. For me, your video offers context. Thank you.
The preference for the looks is personal but i pay attention to how the camera handles black. The canon crushes the black into a sorry mush. But some photographers dont like photos with high dynamic range
Solid as usual Cam! I sometimes pair my GFX100 with the R5 and you definitely have to throttle down but it's still incredible to use and much faster than my old Phase.
Yeah I still find myself wanting to buy one for specific shoots where it’s more planned and directed, rather ones where I’m jsut trying to get fun high energy shots
@@cammackey Yeah I pretty much use the GFX only when I need the extra resolution for clients like arena banners for a NBA team. I actually have a BTS video on my channel showing my workflow switching between it and the R5 on court with some NBA players. It can get a little stressful! Haha
Absolutely agree, for me the AF on the Fuji compared to the 100 is the main point not to get it. As much as all the rest is fine, but models are not just standing still you want them to move....
The MF look is shallow DoF but also the unique perspective you get when you combine the compression of say, an 80mm short tele with the angle of view of a 50mm normal lens at a closer distance (“the physics of it”, like you said). I’ve been on the verge of buying a Fuji 50S or Hassy 907 but I’m not convinced the increase in sensor size from 35mm to 44X33 is enough to give a true MF look. I’m thinking that if you shoot a 58/1.2 on your R5, you’re gonna get awfully close in MF look to a 50S w/ its standard 63mm/2.8 lens and have shallower DoF even. Be cool to try... Love your content.
Yes this is what i've also been thinking, but after doing my "research" it's not just the dof, you also need to factor in the "area in focus" having f1.2 in ff the area in focus is so shallow you kinda lost details in your subject. Personally i don't like that f1.4 is my limit for me. If tou want the medium format look in ff 85mm f1.4 and stiching multiple images is one way to go.
Cam have you tried the R6? I'm trying to figure out if I should upgrade to the R5. I don't mind the 20 mpx files I'm just more interested in if the colors and dynamic range of the R6 compare to the R5 or not.
They’re both insanely similar. If you’re not shooting for clients that require mroe MP, don’t think you’ll need it. You really won’t see a difference except for when you zoom in 100% haha.
@@cammackey Thanks! That's what I've been gathering lately. There's a lot of weird misinformation out there about the colors being different on UA-cam but I think that might be from when they first came out and the color profiles weren't quite worked out yet. A lot of people recently who have had experience with both say they look about the same except when you zoom in.
@@NickDelDuca I find the R6 does some weird stuff with skin in really bad light, an issue I didn't have with the 5D Mark III/IV. It like looses the skin color somehow if the light is very flat/blue which I do like to shoot when its overcast but now I can't shoot if its that dull overcast light. Something weird there,, but 100% fine in other lighting conditions. Maybe a white balance thing also but never an issue I previously had. I shoot raw anyway. I have not tried the R5.
I had both and kept the R5. Skin rendering is important for me and the R5 is way more natural to my eyes. With the R6 the skins were a bit off, especially on mat or darker skin.
@@hellolau Hmm. Wonder how the R3 is. I just don't think I want an R5 at this point. I've actually been considering trying out Nikon. I've tried Sony and I hated the colors. I've been dabbling in Fuji but the AF sucks and the lenses aren't great. So I think at this point I'm either all in on Canon or a prime target for the Z6III
Hey, Been watching since the XT3 capture one days. Could you maybe do a video on your progression through the past couple years in client work. What made you move to LA and your growth. Thanks
@@cammackey thanks again, I am a wildlife photographer with an R5. Not sure what it is but I really enjoy your videos - most likely your relaxed style!!
Have you or anyone else had issues with Canon R5 files not recording all in 4k? I have my r5 set up with custom modes the main one being 4k 30 fps, 1/60, 400 iso CLOG. I primarily shoot that way for vlogs, but sometimes it randomly decided to produce files that are basically 1080p and not in CLOG ? And I'm not sure why it does that cause it would really just be a random file out of a set of files shot.
@@cammackey ok thanks, I will have to look into that and maybe reset my custom buttons again. It's so weird. I can shoot 5 clips, and then 1 of them will turn out 1080 for some reason. Thanks
You need the GFX100s for your purposes and faster AF. Yeah, it will still be a bigger rig and slower than any mirrorless FF (including your R5). B U T, the files you get out of it are absolutely amazing, you get an unmatched editing flexibility and the focusing is dramatically improved over the 50sII that has sensor that is now 8 years old and makes ZERO SENSE for Fuji to keep cycling it onto “new” cameras. Forget about the 50sII that gives you the same problems and workflow as the original 50s and 50R.. it’s all old news. Do the same comparison testing with the 100s that will realistically rival the quality of your MF film cameras and with a much better capture and post-processing workflow. Keep up the awesome work❤️❤️❤️
I already tried the 100, they sent it out to me when it first came out. Have videos on it. Similar experience though. Yeah it keeps up more, but for the way I shoot digital currently it doesn’t really make sense for me. The R5 just makes life easier. And I shoot film so don’t want to be slowed down by a digital camera
I am about to trade my r5, grip, 50 1.2, 24-70(ef) for a 100s with 80 1.7. I cant freaking wait for your opinion of the 100s, especially compared to the r5. Im also getting the BlackMagic 12g recorder to have braw from the gfx on video (as backup and hybrid gig not needing my komodo). anyways awesome video.
Did we go a lil overboard with adding noise in this vid? 👀😄 .. for real, I can't tell if my browser is fucking this up or if you actually meant it to be this way. Especially in the light sources (spot and grid) .. it's hella busy for me Please don't hate me, love your videos 😘
Lol testing out the new grain in Dehancer. I love it personally. Usually grain gets mushed over after loading to YT. Their new setting let’s it stand out. Def a little too strong but wasn’t expecting so much detail to remain lol
All other things being more or less equal - number of megapixels, lens quality, etc. - with regard to strictly image quality ... a LARGER format digital camera is always superior to smaller digital formats. Such as ... a 35 mm style camera with 50 megapixels compared to medium format digital with 50 MP. What you give up more for digital is mostly just money, speed / ease of use ... but not much in size or weight, because the mirrorless cameras are remarkably small and light weight. But a truly FAST lens for medium format? Those are non-existent.
@@cammackey understood but a simple link like yours would do wonders. I imagine you have a template and don't write the whole description each time so definitely understandable.
Really diggin' the grain in your digital photos man! Would be cool to see a video on how you add it. Is it added through photoshop?
lightroom 👍
3 minutes into this video, it is obvious that you DO THIS! A lot of camera youtubers are youtubers that get a few shoots here and there and it shows. You aren't talking specs or numbers, but straight application.
The main reason for me use the the gfx system is I like the GF 110mm better than the RF 85mm 1.2. The glass isn't comparable in my opinion. It's not about the bokeh, the gf 110mm at f8 to f11 is gold. Also, I know many prefer the look of the gfx 50 sensor over the 100 sensor but I disagree. The tonal gradients on skintones is a really nice bang for the buck. Hard to do better than gfx without getting into more expensive systems. Strictly speaking image quality. Obviously full frame cameras have a lot speed and performance advantages.
This is the comparison I need. I'm currently on R6 II and 85mm 1.2 and the images are stellar. The only way I'd move over to GFX is the 110mm producing significantly better results. Haven't got my hands on it yet though.
Thank you for this video! 🙏 I’ve been looking into both these systems and it’s great to hear your real world opinion and honesty in it. I’ve enjoyed watching your channel grow over the years. Keep up the awesome work Cam! It helps out a lot! 💪
Literally the most no bullshit UA-camr photographer ever. Here since 27k waiting for the day you go 100k maybe even 1m. To the Moon ya'll!
🥲🙏🏽
Love my GFX50sii, yeah it’s sluggish compared to my Sony kit, but, it feels so goooood! I just love shooting with it. Just picked up the xh2, might sell up the Sony kit for Fuji glass now 🤷♂️
Fujifilm's GFX series camera models (and especially the 50 series ones) have EVF of a tragic quality compared to the EVF of Canon R series cameras, where you can see considerable shimmering and moiré patterns on all surfaces when looking through it. Most of the photos will be free from these unwanted effects, but before you take them, you may already be wondering if I really did the right thing by buying this camera. Currently, I use the Canon EOS R on a daily basis. At the end of last year, I bought a Fujifilm GFX 50SII camera with a Fujinon GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR lens. It was supposed to be my last photographic purchase, the crowning achievement of my photographic equipment journey. I had it at my place for a few hours, and after those few hours the camera was packed back in order to send it to the seller to give me the money back. The EVF in this camera is a mistake compared to the Canon EOS R, not to mention the Canon EOS R5.
Excellent insight. And there are many of us who might easily jump the fence into the world of full-frame photography. That is for sure. Medium format digital, however, is a very different animal, a wild beast. For me, your video offers context. Thank you.
The preference for the looks is personal but i pay attention to how the camera handles black. The canon crushes the black into a sorry mush. But some photographers dont like photos with high dynamic range
now im shooting the r5 w 28-70 f2 // and thinking about either the q3 or the 50s2 with old pentax lenses...
Use both...one is for portraits, the other is for quick running and gunning
Nah. I ain’t about to carry around two sets of lenses haha
Which should I choose between GFX50SII and A7RV?
I usually shoot people, group activities, and landscapes.
Solid as usual Cam! I sometimes pair my GFX100 with the R5 and you definitely have to throttle down but it's still incredible to use and much faster than my old Phase.
Yeah I still find myself wanting to buy one for specific shoots where it’s more planned and directed, rather ones where I’m jsut trying to get fun high energy shots
@@cammackey Yeah I pretty much use the GFX only when I need the extra resolution for clients like arena banners for a NBA team. I actually have a BTS video on my channel showing my workflow switching between it and the R5 on court with some NBA players. It can get a little stressful! Haha
Thank god you hand loaded the film on camera, I was starting to get the jitters 😂😂😂 good stuff as always 👍😎
Such a dope video bro! Gonna try and get my hands on that gfx soon 😈
always a joy seeing Cam at work!
Absolutely agree, for me the AF on the Fuji compared to the 100 is the main point not to get it. As much as all the rest is fine, but models are not just standing still you want them to move....
Yeah def a great option if you’re shooting still portraits
Quick technical question why do you have red tape on your canon lens caps?
A lot of my friends/and people I work with have canon gear and we were always mixing caps lol
allo! have you thought about trying the pentax 645z? get it used under $3k and the files are BEAUTIFUL !!!
dude that shot on the bridge! so good
The MF look is shallow DoF but also the unique perspective you get when you combine the compression of say, an 80mm short tele with the angle of view of a 50mm normal lens at a closer distance (“the physics of it”, like you said). I’ve been on the verge of buying a Fuji 50S or Hassy 907 but I’m not convinced the increase in sensor size from 35mm to 44X33 is enough to give a true MF look. I’m thinking that if you shoot a 58/1.2 on your R5, you’re gonna get awfully close in MF look to a 50S w/ its standard 63mm/2.8 lens and have shallower DoF even. Be cool to try...
Love your content.
Yes this is what i've also been thinking, but after doing my "research" it's not just the dof, you also need to factor in the "area in focus" having f1.2 in ff the area in focus is so shallow you kinda lost details in your subject. Personally i don't like that f1.4 is my limit for me. If tou want the medium format look in ff 85mm f1.4 and stiching multiple images is one way to go.
Always an insightful video on your channel. 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
Cam have you tried the R6? I'm trying to figure out if I should upgrade to the R5. I don't mind the 20 mpx files I'm just more interested in if the colors and dynamic range of the R6 compare to the R5 or not.
They’re both insanely similar. If you’re not shooting for clients that require mroe MP, don’t think you’ll need it. You really won’t see a difference except for when you zoom in 100% haha.
@@cammackey Thanks! That's what I've been gathering lately. There's a lot of weird misinformation out there about the colors being different on UA-cam but I think that might be from when they first came out and the color profiles weren't quite worked out yet. A lot of people recently who have had experience with both say they look about the same except when you zoom in.
@@NickDelDuca I find the R6 does some weird stuff with skin in really bad light, an issue I didn't have with the 5D Mark III/IV. It like looses the skin color somehow if the light is very flat/blue which I do like to shoot when its overcast but now I can't shoot if its that dull overcast light. Something weird there,, but 100% fine in other lighting conditions. Maybe a white balance thing also but never an issue I previously had. I shoot raw anyway. I have not tried the R5.
I had both and kept the R5. Skin rendering is important for me and the R5 is way more natural to my eyes. With the R6 the skins were a bit off, especially on mat or darker skin.
@@hellolau Hmm. Wonder how the R3 is. I just don't think I want an R5 at this point. I've actually been considering trying out Nikon. I've tried Sony and I hated the colors. I've been dabbling in Fuji but the AF sucks and the lenses aren't great. So I think at this point I'm either all in on Canon or a prime target for the Z6III
love these videos. Colours alone in your videos are awesome
R5C does take 8 or 9seconds to switch photo to video mode though... which is why I won't be buying it as I do hybrid work too
Still faster than booting up my red! No biggie for me
The video I was waiting for! How fast does the GFX 50s ii AF feel compared to the Mamiya AFD (AFD2 presently being my main allround Camera)?
I mean the 50SII is still leagues ahead oh the AFD since it can do some light tracking. But I mean overall it FEELs similar
Another awesome video. Thanks for that really honest review.
My mans looks like the Brooklyn Johnny Depp.
Great directing. Fast paced, model understands the asks, and also fun.
Why do you use Mamiya 645 film camera ? it is the worst i have ever used. Try fujifilm gx 680
Hey, Been watching since the XT3 capture one days. Could you maybe do a video on your progression through the past couple years in client work. What made you move to LA and your growth. Thanks
So far, the GFX 50s ii files are making me forget whatever hesitation I had jumping to MF...
Great video and balanced comparison. Thanks so much for your time and effort.
Thank you for the thanks! Haha
@@cammackey thanks again, I am a wildlife photographer with an R5. Not sure what it is but I really enjoy your videos - most likely your relaxed style!!
@@bestpix100 thank you! I’ve never been the type to be all animated or sellsy lol
Would you consider using the new 40MP XH2 when it come in may?
No. I’m exhausted with cameras. I’m getting the R5C and reviewing it and then chillin it on camera shit
Kinda funny that despite all the amaze that is the R5 and GFX, my favorite shot that you showed was from the Contax at 4:04.
FILM IS KING
Always great seeing what's up!
Why compare full frame to a medium format monster?
8x10 beats both btw
Have you or anyone else had issues with Canon R5 files not recording all in 4k? I have my r5 set up with custom modes the main one being 4k 30 fps, 1/60, 400 iso CLOG. I primarily shoot that way for vlogs, but sometimes it randomly decided to produce files that are basically 1080p and not in CLOG ? And I'm not sure why it does that cause it would really just be a random file out of a set of files shot.
Sounds like an issue with your custom mode not switching over. When you record from the photo mode it records in those 1080 settings
@@cammackey ok thanks, I will have to look into that and maybe reset my custom buttons again. It's so weird. I can shoot 5 clips, and then 1 of them will turn out 1080 for some reason. Thanks
wah auto focus, does no one manuel focus anymore?
You need the GFX100s for your purposes and faster AF. Yeah, it will still be a bigger rig and slower than any mirrorless FF (including your R5). B U T, the files you get out of it are absolutely amazing, you get an unmatched editing flexibility and the focusing is dramatically improved over the 50sII that has sensor that is now 8 years old and makes ZERO SENSE for Fuji to keep cycling it onto “new” cameras. Forget about the 50sII that gives you the same problems and workflow as the original 50s and 50R.. it’s all old news. Do the same comparison testing with the 100s that will realistically rival the quality of your MF film cameras and with a much better capture and post-processing workflow. Keep up the awesome work❤️❤️❤️
I already tried the 100, they sent it out to me when it first came out. Have videos on it. Similar experience though. Yeah it keeps up more, but for the way I shoot digital currently it doesn’t really make sense for me. The R5 just makes life easier. And I shoot film so don’t want to be slowed down by a digital camera
What kinda boots did you have on there? They are dope
I am about to trade my r5, grip, 50 1.2, 24-70(ef) for a 100s with 80 1.7. I cant freaking wait for your opinion of the 100s, especially compared to the r5. Im also getting the BlackMagic 12g recorder to have braw from the gfx on video (as backup and hybrid gig not needing my komodo). anyways awesome video.
Did we go a lil overboard with adding noise in this vid? 👀😄 .. for real, I can't tell if my browser is fucking this up or if you actually meant it to be this way. Especially in the light sources (spot and grid) .. it's hella busy for me
Please don't hate me, love your videos 😘
Lol testing out the new grain in Dehancer. I love it personally. Usually grain gets mushed over after loading to YT. Their new setting let’s it stand out. Def a little too strong but wasn’t expecting so much detail to remain lol
Ich hoffe das durchgehende Bildrauschen ist sein Stil.
All other things being more or less equal - number of megapixels, lens quality, etc. - with regard to strictly image quality ... a LARGER format digital camera is always superior to smaller digital formats.
Such as ... a 35 mm style camera with 50 megapixels compared to medium format digital with 50 MP.
What you give up more for digital is mostly just money, speed / ease of use ... but not much in size or weight, because the mirrorless cameras are remarkably small and light weight. But a truly FAST lens for medium format? Those are non-existent.
Oh man, hard pass on the GFX. I enjoy the smaller X-series stuff along with my R5 much better. Dig the videos man!
comparing a full-frame to medium formate is like apples and oranges they are fruit but completely different things!
Love it ma guy! SALUDOS HERMANO
Please add the website link to the model's Instagram, less people will search by name
A lot of people search by name
@@cammackey understood but a simple link like yours would do wonders. I imagine you have a template and don't write the whole description each time so definitely understandable.
s-log first time?) is it zv-1?
Huh?
I have to admit though, your R5 has TONS of noise on your shirt in this video
As an early subscriber I miss the Komodo content 😥
I mean if you’re an early sub you would know it all started with Fuji cameras!!! Haha
@@cammackey and Bmpcc haha
Oh damn. Noti gang. Sup Cam?!
Great Video
6:10 i mean technically it could buy you a house if you're making racks off your shoots... 👀
My R5 already does that and with zero stress because of the speed. I don’t make bank but I’m in the middle of American middle class pretty much
Fujifilm Raw 100%
It won't put a wedding ring 💍😂
CHOO CHOOO ALL ABOARD
Nanofocus….,? Kids these days 😂🤣😂
Wtf is nano focus
R5 IS CRAP