My Time is Ending w/the New $6,000 Fuji GFX100s (Landscape Photography)
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In this week’s episode, we chat about my experience with the new $6,000 Fuji GFX100s for landscape photography now that my time with it is ending. I'm super grateful to have even had the opportunity to test out this new camera for such an extended period of time (60 days). And the time has finally come that I need to make a decision as to either send back the GFX100s along with the GF lenses or just purchase the system outright. So whenever I'm faced with a larger buying decision I always create a pros & cons list to help me justify the purchase. See I suffer greatly from buyers remorse and I've found that creating a documented list of reasons usually helps ease this pain for me.
In this video, I'll walk you through the things I've really enjoyed about the new Medium Format Fuji GFX100s and the things that I wish were a bit different. Switching camera systems isn't a decision I take lightly and the pros & cons list in this video is the driving and deciding force behind the choice I made. I hope you enjoy this week's episode and are able to pick up at least one helpful piece of information that you can apply to your outdoor and landscape photography moving forward. Thanks for watching! - Mark D.
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Mark, congratulations on the new addition. Your commentary is always entertaining and educational. Many of us are enthusiasts and not pros so investing in very expensive gear is prohibitive. Thanks to your generous tutorials, you help us to understand that the camera is a tool. The real talent is the person using the camera. Thanks for helping me improve.
After seeing the L-bracket mounted on the GFX, your decision was clear ;-)
go for a about 2x image quality and much more nicer images with a Mamiya 7?
Great video Mark! It was really interesting to see how both sensor sizes and systems played out for you and your workflow!
Over the last year I have become Increasingly interested in photography and decided to buy an actual camera and a couple lens. I basically watched all your videos to make my decision as well as to help me learn. Thanks for all you hard work with your educational videos and love your work!
Great video, Mark! I actually feel excited for you to move onto medium format. I remember when I bought a Mamiya 645 30 years ago and saw those 120 Velvia roll film images for the first time - so amazing. I always love your videos.
Thanks so much Peter - that means a lot!
We should all be so thoughtful in our decisions. Thanks, Mark. It's interesting to me on two fronts: medium format I think was a widely used film option for landscape photographers way back when - it seems to have now come full circle. But also, there are some accomplished landscape photographers who swear by other formats, including micro four/thirds. But the tonal range, detail and colour depth seem so much more compelling with MF. Looking forward to seeing more of your work with this new beast.
Re: 16bit. Where you see the difference is in post-processing. The shadow and highlight recovery you mentioned only gets better when you shoot 16bit.
It's a no brainer! Even with just one lens you can crop the hell out of it!
I beg to differ sir. I see no difference in pushing my files to the limit between 16 and 14 but files. By the time there is a difference you end up getting a ton of noise in the shadows so yeah not worth the file size. 14 is more than enough with a decent exposure.
I agree with you about the joystick, the movement of the joystick feels loose or slack. It takes time to get used to. I have the GF 32-64mm which I have found great for external architecture shots and have recently purchased the GF 100-200mm for more detail shots. I agree with you, the tone and the color of the images is excellent. Enjoy your experience with the GFX 100s!
With any gear piece , it’s all about what works best for you and meets your needs. Congrats on the new camera -looking forward to more videos and seeing what other images you create
Thanks Brandt!
Thanks for all the thought you put into the pros and cons.
Good video Mark and looking forward to seeing some great images from your travels 📷👍
Good Morning from New Zealand, Great Fuji GFX100 Video, thanks for sharing, have a great rest of your week
I tend to shoot with the medium format for around two years now. My main camera is the Fujifilm GFX 50R. With my experience with MF, you will don’t need exposure brackets due to its high DR, but you will need to do a lot of focus bracketing because it's hard to get everything in focus especially if you have close foreground subjects
Yep, I've noticed that!
Thanks Mark, helpful information from start to finish. You have swayed my decision towards the system. Fuji should thank you!
Congrats on your decision, Mark. Looks like a great camera. For me, at least, medium format is a bit overkill, so I'm sticking with full frame. If I was going to drop 6k+ on a camera, I'd probably get the A1, as it is right now, I just upgraded to the a7RIV and 61mp even feels a bit like overkill for me, but I'm happy with the choice I made. Now that I have pretty much all the glass I need as well, I can concentrate on the photography which is the important thing.
Always excited about Wednesdays to see your insightful videos.
Thanks so much Joel!
Great info, Fab video, Thanks.
A great decision Mark! I use a Canon 5DSR (50mp), I don't regret spending the $$ when I got it in 2016. The only thing I would move to now is the GFX100s if the bank account could take it, :( I did a trip to Lofoten in Feb 2020, captured some magnificent images there and the Quality of prints I can do is why I got a 50mp camera. Detail does matter when you want to print LARGE!
Hope you have fin with the GFX and get some magnificent images. Cheers from Australia🇦🇺
Thanks so much Phil - very much appreciate your comment!
The background pinkish orange shade is dope
Congrats on your decision on going with the awesome GFX100s 👌🏻 There was something you said at the end of the vlog and that was that you look forward to learning more about the camera and system. I know I LOVE photography because I'm ALWAYS learning as I feel all photographers do 😁 Awesome vlog as always Mark 👍
Thanks a million Shane! Hope you’ve been well buddy!
Thanks for the video. I was curious to hear your decision. It’s out of my budget range, but the size of the 100s definitely got my attention.
Been wanting one of these since they came out. Now I want one even more! Thanks, I think.
I never doubted for a second that you would keep the GFX-100S. It suits your style of landscape photography (in that you were already very deliberative and almost always use a tripod) and it fits your style of post-processing (in that you are a total pixel-peeper, even though you constantly deny it!) And while the XT-3 fits my style of photography and post-processing, I'll keep watching your videos to see where this medium format camera takes you.
Great video and commentary and good pros and cons list. 👍
Cant wait to see images from your new Camera, Congrats Mark.
Thanks so much! Over posted quite a few on my Instagram page over the past couple of months
Thanks for this and all your videos Mark. You have taught so many of us valuable and useful tools and techniques for our photography. Many of us have seen our own work improve vastly with your instruction. Finally, I felt obliged to mention something that I believe many of us struggle with. The new camera system (body and lenses) perhaps costs upward of $10,000 US! Other vloggers we follow now have similar gear. But these costs are miles beyond what most of us can ever hope to justify as "amateur" or even "enthusiast" photographers. Without asking for any pity parties, I should be honest and admit it breaks my heart somewhat that I will probably never have the gear that might allow me to take my photography to your level -- assuming I might have the talent. While UA-cam vloggers are constantly saying that gear doesn't really matter that much, their recent purchases indicate something different. I will always continue to follow your chanel in hopes of learning and improving. There, I've said my piece. Thanks for listening.
Medium format has such a nice feel to the shooting experience. Thanks for a great review :)
excellent review, thank you Mark.
Great decision from the information collected and one set of batteries for both, perfect! That would have been a tough one to walk away from.
Great video mark! Nice look into the medium format system👍
Thanks Jared!
Congratulations on your new acquisition!! 😃 Have fun!!
Thanks so much Patty!
Great video! I have the GFX (50r and just sold for 100s) and the 45-100 is a killer lens. My kit: 23MM, 45-100 and 100-200. And an X-t4. Works out well for me.
Congrats with your new toy Mark. It’s good to “tikkle” yourself from time to time. Cheers
Thanks Paulus!
Thank you for your in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm GFX100S and your detailed decision-making process. I am sure after you have more time with the system, you will discover more capabilities. I am looking forward to seeing more images from the new GFX100S.
Thanks so much John!
Crisp show but quite entertaining. Thanks Mark. Many of us live vicariously in seeing your work, since I for one could never afford the gear and / or the van! 😏
Thanks for always checking out the videos Chris - means a lot!
Great setup. Love the fact that you don’t need a b mode. Wish battery life were longer and someday I will have that 100s or the upcoming gfx 50s mII with the 23 and 110 f2. Super nice pic (last one)
An excellent video! Very informative.
Congratulations. Happy for you. Seriously considering the same move-been shooting LF film for years but thinking of adding this. Thanks for all the insights. Happy shooting.
Thanks a million Dan!
With Your talent, the medium format is a fully legitimate purchase and for us it will be a further admiration of more amazing photos
Hi Mark , Uauuu the background light the 2 other small lights too , Perfect equilibrium , I loved the entire composition I adopt your colours background pallette
I've been on the brink of buying the 100s-23mm combo but your excellent summary has tipped me over the edge. thanks!
You really had me fooled with the title of this episode! The way you spoke of the images from the sensor, getting the whole exposure in one shot instead of two or three, I was wondering why in the world you are your time with it. I’m very happy for you that you’re keeping it.
Thanks so much friend!
Hey, I was searching for information about GFX100s, and found your channel. It was very helpful. And I also decide to get that gear for myself as well.
Glad you enjoyed it Chris!
I think you made the right decision here. Having that resolution to play with and then going back to 26MB would be a tough call. And the variety of lenses will only increase in the future.
The quality of your work with this camera is another level.
Great comment, Mark, about being able to take long exposures without going into bulb mode. A real benefit for astro and, hopefully, this feature will soon appear across the Fuji system.
Right! Seems like such a simple thing, but this is the first camera I've used that has this feature!
I've got a GFX50R and my favourite things (aside from the fantastic IQ) are the 4:3 aspect ratio and the T setting giving shutter speeds up to 1 hour. I'm still undecided on the 100S. I've got one on order but am struggling to justify the expense. I don't need IBIS and I doubt I'd see any difference between 51 and 102 MP.
Lens wise I use the 23, 32-64 and 100-200. They are simply fantastic. Given my time over again I'd probably switch out the 32-64 for the 45-100.
Hi Mark - really well done review. Just taken delivery of the 100s myself after a similarly long process! Really appreciate your approach always. Best wishes
Thanks Jim! Enjoy the new camera!
Hello from the UK. Great video. Found it v interesting as thinking of taking the plunge myself. 👍
As always, first thank you for the video. For Fuji I shoot with the X-T4 but also own full-frame bodies for other camera manufactures but have been considering the GFX100S. This was a nice view of it and will give some real thought as to what to swap out to make the switch. I've been trying to learn more about the GF lens family before I make the move to ensure the lenses I want are there.
I was really fascinated when I watched a live shoot demonstration of a portrait by lovegroove with GFX100S.what a camera .congrats.👍👏👏👏
Thanks Mark, interesting and informative video. I'm glad you mentioned the focus hunting as everywhere else I've only read how amazing the autofocus is but I find in continuous mode it takes some time hunting back and forth before the focus locks on to the subject. I was starting to wonder if there was something wrong with my GFX100s. I wasn't expecting smaller format autofocus performance but in my experience it's only a small improvement over the GFX50s and a long way from my X-T3 for example.
Great choice! I'm still waiting for mine but happy using my GFX50S for now!
That's a great second option to hold you over:)
Another great video! I'm glad to hear you talk about slowing down and being purposeful in composing your shots. I've gotten so used to rattling of 20 photos and deciding the best composition when I review them on the computer. The VHS T-120 killed me tho. If you don't already have one, I'd suggest getting a NAS to store all those large files.
NAS and Mac may unfortunately not be the best choice when looking for performance. It’s just so slow when hauling back and forth huge files
Enjoy your new camera.Both the 23mm and 100-200 lenses are fantastic.
I have also those two lenses and 32-64 and 250mm + the tele
converter with the gfx-50s.I am waiting almost two months to get the 100s.I hope soon I will receive it too.
Thanks Mark, great review and very helpful to me in my next step with Fuji. I love my XT3 but the GFX format is a very compelling upgrade. I think I will wait to see what an XT5 or XH2 brings before I make a decision though.
Is this XH2 going to come out ever ???? OUF !!!!!
Congrats Mark .... You won’t be sorry with your purchase that is a wonderful setup for Landscape Photography.... Enjoy !
I appreciate that Bruce - thank you!
One of the main reasons I moved to the Fuji system was to save weight, I have the xt2 and xt3 and very seldom do I need to bracket my images for landscapes. I would never want to go back to a much heavier system but hope you enjoy your new toy.
That's the reason why I moved to Olympus and m43 some years ago, and it's also the perfect companion with the GFX system. With adapters, I can use nearly all of my lenses on both systems, because I have still many of the best manual glasses from Nikon F and Olympus OM Zuiko, and many others. I also use OM-3Ti for 135 film, Mamiya 6MF for medium format film, and a rull range of 4X5" system. The GFX can be used as a digiback for that to.
And by the way, I have those small Panasonic GM1 and GM5 cameras. Small enough to fit in a pocket, and can use the same lenses as GFX.
@@protestagain how to adapt mamiya 6mf lenses? I really like Mamiya 50mm F4.
@@frankluo230 I have seen adapters for Mamiya 7, but not for Mamiya 6. I have that camera, with the 50 mm, and I would like to use it with GFX, but I think we have to wait for a adapter for that.
Thank you Mike for your opinion and good luck with your new camera. About a year and a half ago I went from Canaan to Olympus OMD Mark ii then Mark iii just before Olympus sold its camera division.. Iwas extremely pleased with the MARK ii because of the amount of UA-cam tutorials that were available. In the Fall of last year, the FUJI XT3 went on sale and I could not resist the temptation.. Both the OLYMPUS and FUJI SYSTEMS produce exceptional results and thus I find it very hard to choose one over the other. The OMD has onboard IBIS which is helpful as I mostly shoot hand held landscape, BUT the XT3 competes so very closely that it has become a very perplexing choice. They have recently lowered the price on the XT4 ( with IBIS ) so I’m leaning in that direction. Just last week I purchased a FLINGER EF-XT adapter which works extremely well and can now use most ALL of my CANON lenses on the XT. Do you think it is worthwhile to purchase the XT4 and trade in the XT3? You have owned them both. I would love to hear your thoughts if you get a chance. Sorry for being so wordy. mike
I just can't get enough of your edits on these shots from The Narrows. I would love to see a vid detailing your post processing on these. I've been to The Narrows and the rational side of my brain tells me "these colors are too saturated! this looks like fantasy, not reality!" but the rest of my brain says "WHO CARES?!? THIS IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!"
Great work as always. If you have the chance to try some adapted lenses on the GFX, I highly recommend it! I have loved using my old Nikon F mount manual focus & manual aperture lenses with my GFX 50R and Fuji's excellent focus peaking. Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f1.4 is incredible for bokeh & near macro detail. The Voigtlander 58mm Nocton f1.4 is epic with the GFX, Tokina 100mm Macro, Nikor 300mm 2.8D....... Most likely Leica, Canon, Hasselblad, Mamya, Pentax, Contax, vintage glass would be incredible as well. Cheers!
Man. Great decision. I just jumped into the MF too and I share your thoughts. You need to get the 50mm 3.5. It’s a great lens, also light and compact. That will complete your kit. I look forward to seeing the images you make with the new system.
this is a beautiful system, even just to admire. don't think ill ever be able to purchase it but its really something to behold!
I think the only issue you mentioned once before is that you’ll have 2 different camera systems where the lenses can’t be interchangeable between both cameras. Rather than that, I have a feeling the GFX 100S is going to change your photography in such a great way.
Congratulations on making your well-evaluated choice. Somehow, after seeing your first shots with it I had a hunch the balance would tip this way 😉
Thanks Wim!
Congrats on your decision, Mark, and thanks for the interesting video
Thanks Noel!
Very enjoyable !! Like ever one of your UA-cam sessions. I always learn something and come away wanting to do more photography. Unfortunately I earn my living as a consultant so while I can buy gear I don’t get to use it enough.
Being an architect from long ago, 4x5 was the standard and I ended up with an Arca Swiss medium format view camera and a Pentax 67 system. Once you see medium format results it’s hard to go back to smaller formats. Tho Pentax 645 was wonderful for people shots.
Sorry for length of this. But want to make some more comments about GFX. I have the 50S and shoot landscspe with 23, 32-64 and 100-200 with the 1.4 extender. I also bring a canon 85mm f1.8 (small light sharp cheap and with smart adapter is very useful. Nice for portrait kind of work.)
I am going to wait to see what happens about rumors of 50S II, but will probably get the 100S.
So finally, the reason for this long spiel. To me the best thing about the 100S is cropping. AND, the camera becomes a Fuji 617 camera get gives you 50MB 64/25 panorama images. So much as I love the 50S, the one shot pano just makes this camera. A 617 chrome is superior to the Fuji but a 617 film system is a tough row to hoe.
The GF lenses are heavy and occasionally I use Pentax 645 lenses (A series, not FA)which cost 1/10 the Fuji GF lenses and are almost as good.
Again, sorry this is so long. I just love medium format. And Fuji has created a line that for practical purposes is as good as or better than Phase One at 1/5 the price!
Thanks for the informative review . I’ve been thinking about the GFX100S and your video has been very informative . Especially about being able to change the file size . I hope Fuji does release a firmware update to allow for in camera cropping .
As all of your videos this one is also very informative and enjoyble too... thanks to make this kind of videos
Happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Bought this camera on the weekend. I've felt overwhelmed given my old camera was a Canon 50d lol. Fantastic video, lots of great info!
Thanks Dario!
Thanks!
Interesting two-lens choice for the GF system. I guess the X-T4 can fill in the gaps. The majority of my shooting would be done in the focal ranges between those two lenses.
Great review! Thank you!
Thanks Arthur!
Wow! I just wish I could get excited about a camera!.........I am sure you will get some great images with your new gear.....Thank you for the explanation and your time.....
Glad to do it!
Really liked this review. Well done! I would offer that the difference between the 14 to 16 bit image is something that one will see in processing. I have not had the camera long and already
I have very much noticed the gradations of this camera in 16 bit mode are simply so creamy and is seen when one pushes the separation of "actors" in a landscape image. There is none of that "cut out" look that one has to contend with in processing.
Knew from your first video with the gfx that it was not going back 😁. Best of luck with it, can't wait to see the images you make with it
Thanks Michael!
Hey Mark, great video as always. I also have purchased the GFX100s and will begin my journey documenting my landscape experiences on youtube soon! The GFX100s has a crop mode of 35mm format available which I believe is meant for full frame lens with adaptors to fit the GFX. However, if you turn this setting to on while using a GFX lens, it zooms in about 25% and you end up with a 61MP image. It's located in the Menu > Shooting Setting and scroll to page 2 and you should see second from the bottom "35mm FORMAT MODE".
LEVI! You’re a legend my friend - can’t believe I missed that! Thank ya my man!!
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Mark you did an excellent job convincing yourself you need that camera! Thumbs up.
Thank you! I gave it my all🤣
That's very practical and informative.congratulations for the new GFX100S. Thanks for a nice video. Mark, I am in dilemma to buy XT-4 or any Canon mirror less camera with similar specs. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
Hey Mark, thanks for doing this. I enjoyed this and your previous video on the GFX100S. It also made me laugh when you said about it slowing you down and making you think that little bit harder about your shots. It reminded me of an article I read many years ago about an old guy who’d finally made the switch to digital, after years of being reluctant to do this. He said that his biggest headache in switching was it made him take way, way too many images, as they treated them as effectively ‘free’ compared to shooting film, where you had to think about the cost per image or roll of film. Then he had the really smart idea of only buying memory cards big enough to hold either 24 or 36 images per card! - just like 35mm film stock That forced him to slow down and not take so many photos. I thought it was a genius idea 👍
I have the same flip screen on my X-H1 as on the GFX100s..... and I simply looooove it 😃
I do so enjoy watching the professionals in action and I guess to 'produce the goods' one needs top gear. If the other pros are going medium format then it behoves one to keep up. I'm presuming that equipment is a tax deductible, as it is here in Ireland, but only if photography is one's business. Good luck with the new gear, Mark. PS I very much enjoyed your segments on the LR webinar last week. Much more polished performance than some I could mention, .............. but 'no names, no pack drill'.
This video didn't come with closed captions. All previous videos did.
I'm glad you enjoyed your experience with a new camera. For me, I don't have $6,000 to go and upgrade my camera if I want to. I am trying to improve my photography with the camera I have- Canon Rebel 5t (entry level camera) and likely continue for awhile.
Did enjoy your thought process in making an decision whether or not to upgrade.
Keep it coming, Mark.
Thanks.
Yes, please enable closed captioning for those of us who need it. Thank you.
Agree with the need for the closed captions.
Great video! I guessed your decision right away whwn I followed your argument lineup. It reminded me of myself trying to convince the missus that life as we know it would end without this or that new - and expensive - gadget. LOL! Looking forward to seeing more beautiful images.
Thanks a million Peter!
Mark, You failed to mention the primary downfall of the camera. With the larger format, you don't have enough wall space in your home to hang all of the wall mural sized enlargements you'll want to get. LOL! Nice video.
That'll be next week's video for why buy a bigger house to fine these larger prints🤣🤣
@@MarkDenneyPhoto nice one... lol
Get a gallery so you can show and tell (sell)!
On a side note, you’ve often mentioned how often you post on Instagram. I personally do not use the platform simply because of its clunky, haphazard constraints. It is a terrible media for DSLR photographers. So, you should do an entire video on your posting process. From taking the picture to final posting.
Gotta wait now for some more gfx images 🙌
It's a no brainer, ever since this beautiful camera was released, i thought that it was a landscape photographers dream , great decision and hope you will be very happy with it for years to come.
For me as i do a mix of photography the lenses for the Gfx were very pricey and had limited focal range compared to full frame, i.e you would need to buy more lenses to cover the same focal range for $$$.
Also i need snappy autofocus as i will be getting into wildlife also.
Looking forward to see your art evolve with the GFX system!!
Thanks a million!
On a side note, I also want a GFX100s, but I've got to say my #1 selling image of all time (Sold another large one over the weekend), was taken on the 6mp Nikon D70 shot in Jpeg. So resolution doesn't necessarily translate into sales. Just food for thought. My 26mp X-T3 is so far beyond that camera in every way, so the images are even better. I'm try to be content with what I have right now, because I've always just bought everything I want and it didn't help, haha.
For several years I photographed with a phase one medium format camera with their p30 + back. When Nikon came out with their high resolution bodies I jumped on it and sold my medium format. Like you I found the tonality of the medium format to be spectacular, but the system was too big to be a universal kit.
A year or so back I got into the Fuji system, and love the retro look and functionality with the dials and such. I have a Nikon z7 (their glass is also spectacular) for my landscapes and use the Fuji for pretty much everything else. Don't see the need for jumping on another medium format at this point.
Early in the pandemic I was hired by a client to photograph a panorama from his roof deck here in San Francisco that had a commanding view of the Bay. I used my Nikon and the manfrotto spherical head to put together a 14 image row stitched panorama that had more detail than anybody could ever wish for.
That particular panorama head is a precision instrument and once it is set up and one becomes familiar with it you can move it quite fast between frames, with stitching software so sophisticated now any ghosting that might happen with movement is pretty much eliminated. Yes I am not photographing moving water with a ND filter but for everything else I don't see the need for dropping $20,000. Glad you can afford it. Great review I appreciate your time and putting it together.
Thank you Mark for that insightful review. One of the best I have seen in connection with GFX100s. You gave the best commentaries I have seen - dealing with the problem of huge file sizes of the 100s. Also very interested in what you said about combining it with the XT4. A aspect I have been thinking about. I currently use the GFX50s with the XT2 as back up. The GFX 100 has too many disadvantages for me - not least of which is size. GFX100s is a different matter - given its smaller size. I am no in the frame (excuse pun) for a 100s - thanks to your review. Many thanks, Malcolm
Good on ya! 👍🥂🍾
Cool video thanks for sharing
I got 2 GFX100s, 80mm1.7, 110mm F2, 23mm, 32-64mm zoom, 50mm pancake, 45mm 2.8 all amazing lens. I still use my Fujifilm XT-4 which I love.
Can't wait to see the images coming out of that baby ... congratulations Mark. By the way, I had to pull out the atlas to search for Ocracoke Island; looks like a nice destination for getting some images from a new camera system.
Awesome place - thanks Greg!
I am a hobby landscape photographer. I would like to have but sadly can not afford the 100s. I was thinking of pushing my limits and getting the 50r but then again the lenses cost a fortune as well. I keep my xt2 and 10-24 55-200 lenses. I love the gear and the results I'm getting with them. I totally think you are justified with your purchase decision as you're a pro and make a living of photography. All the best, hope you get lot's of great shots.
Great video Mark, great decision mate. There’s just no comparison for the extra resolution! Since buying the Sony a7riv I have never looked back
Appreciate it man - and thanks for checking out the video!
Loved hearing your breakdown, even though I'm not at all looking for a new camera (and definitely not a new system) anytime soon! It was funny though....one of your negatives -- file size -- turned into a positive pretty quickly (lossless 14-bit shooting, taking fewer frames). So I was like "yup, he's keeping this!" 🤣
Glad you enjoyed it Adam - appreciate you checking out the video!
I was 100% sure you’ll gonna end up keeping it. It’s a superior sensor and the image quality is great. I sold my 50R hoping to get 100s…someday. Good points, great video, Mark.👍
Thanks Chris!
Great video 👏 And congratulations
Thank ya Ivan!