It's 2024 & I finally got my paws on one, down here in the cheap seats. I really like the design. Its size is fine, considering what's actually in the thing. I'm used to 5 series Canon, also 1DX, Nikon D3 etc and this is similar; it's smaller than a 1DX if anything. Thanks, David. Some gorgeous shots you showed there 👍
Going against the comments grain here because I could pick up a repeated undercurrent of dismissal and disdain with what you class as "amateur/hobbyist"... feeding an incorrect narrative relating to skill simply because you choose to photograph as a source of income for your family. Lets be clear - this camera more than any other is not something an "amateur" would invest in as an outright purchase. If someone is buying into this system for non-paid purposes, then they already have a secure, disposable income and this is either a luxury item or a tool to further their art. They would also have to consider themselves quite skilled photographers to reap the benefits of a relatively expensive MF system. This brings me to depth of field: most small event photographers choose safe F10 type depth because nothing can go wrong with client interpretation for the paid work - the camera and lens are primarily delivering the output (and this one delivers in spades). Nothing wrong with that until it is pitted against Shallow depth of field as just being cliché. Photography is a much loved art form for many... and this camera system offers deep possibilities with art. Apologies, but I'm not going to let fellow photographers get trashed for their decisions and preferences.
Nobody is trashing anybody. Thinking there’s no difference between the needs of pro and amateur photographers is shortsighted and unrealistic. And if you think there’s any disdain/dismissal from me towards anybody, amateur or otherwise, I’m afraid you’re mistaken. Have a great day!
I've been shooting Canon since I went digital years ago. My R5 is far and away the best overall camera I've ever owned. And since I'm adapting EF glass to it I'm used to using an adaptor. I've wanted the GFX since it was announced. Like you said the prices have been dropping. I finally picked up a 50s two weeks ago for less than the new fuji x100vi. I do a little editorial/portrait and a fair amount of architecture so the slower pace is not an issue for me. I just completed my second shoot with the camera and could not be happier. Especially helpful for architecture was adding the tilt adaptor to the viewfinder. I was glad to year your comment about this body vs the 100mb body which confirms my investment in this one. Solid review David and confirms all my initial thoughts.
Its been a while since there were comments on this beautiful video, but I was wondering how big you can blow up the photos from the Canon 5d classic? My photog "mentor" and friend is saying you need at least 26 mp to make big wall portraits 40x60 inches? My friend learned during film days, so has been thru all the three recent phases of photography - film, digital, and mirrorless. So I hate to doubt her, but is this true? It seems like Canon would not have produced a.full frame camera that you could not enlarge to billboard size, if needed, by their pro photographer customers. Of course, on an actual billboard, it would be okay to lose details. But wld a 5d classic make images you cld blow up to say 40"x60" and not lose fine details or pixellate?
Hiya, I think A3 is probably about the biggest size for prints (without upscaling or similar). When this camera came out (2005) it was probably the most accessible digital camera without spending serious money. I think at that time the billboard stuff would have been Hasselblad MF etc.
@@DavidShoukry Okay, I see! So I shld probably look at the 5dm2. I have been trying to get my Sony full-frame mirrorless images to look like these (well, my images will not look like these beautiful shots but maybe one day :) ) and I am thinking why not just get an actual Canon 5d series? Thank you for your reply and for this video!
У того, кто снимал видео были гораздо более интеерсные ракурсы чем у того, кто снимал фото. Просто надо брать скрин с видео и будут отличные фотографии
thanks for that, a good review, one note, there is ONE case for adapted lenses, that of a sinar, or other LF monorail camera, giving the chance of using Shnieder or Roddenstock lenses, and if these are good enough for 4x5/5x7 or 8x10 film, it should be good enough for this sensor, shouldn't it be?
Hi David, came to your channel by chance and have noticed you haven't uploaded any videos for over a year. I'd be interested to learn your thoughts about the new GFX 100 II. Fujifilm has brought medium format very close to what full frame can offer in terms of usability, AF speed and accuracy, etc. To the point that in can practically and realistically be used for wedding, street photography, and such genres that require a bit more speed and reaction. I'm not promoting it by the way! I'd be curious to find out if you've used it and your thought on it. On a side note, amazing pictures! Love your style mate. Cheers, Ray.
I love the style of these portraits. To me they seem reminiscient of late 19th/early 20th century portraits and some of the colours have that hand touched look which started to appear at that time. Does the 50S add to this effect over the Canon?
Ah that’s so kind of you to say, thank you. The colours from the 50S are hugely superior to Canon, in my opinion, and I think that’s the real benefit of these cameras. I’m not sure about the hand-retouching thing as I’m certainly no expert!
Some really nice portraits there. One tiny criticism/observation… drop the music and let us viewers hear how you direct the model. That would be a far more valuable thing to hear.
One more question. If you were just starting out and you could only choose one lens regardless of the cost difference, out of the 63 f2.8, 80 f1.7, and the 110 f2, which one would you own first.
Hello David, Wanted to ask you after after having tried the 80mm, how did the autofocus perform. From your experience, out of the 63mm, the 80mm and the 110mm which one has the best autofocus. Thanks for your time.
My impression was that the autofocus on the 80mm was not great. Pretty slow and missed quite frequently. The focus on the other 2 lenses performs better but can also be a little temperamental!
Anything specific you're doing with the lighting in your studio to combat the 1/125 sync speed? Any issues with mixed lighting given that you're working in a small space?
@@DavidShoukry Okay, that’s great. Question: how can I show you what I want to do and why I believe your Master Class is going to be what I need. I want to show you a few pictures..How can I do that?
I found that I really like the look of GF 50/3.5 for portraits, it gives a wideish very subtly distorted look, works great for half-body and full-body portraits, and focuses very fast and silently. Since I also had the Sigma art 85/1.4 for Canon I could not help myself but adapted it, and, yes it works very well for studio portraits. Focusing speed is never a problem, even with the 50s. Optically amazing, and, yes, even at f/1.4, though Irarely shoot it wide open because almost nothing is in focus :) I know, in another video you said you would not bother with adapting lenses, but there are some notable exceptions that really work very well, especially if one has the lens already. Also thanks for all the great videos! I watched everything about the GFX system while doing research before buying one. Your videos were very helpful. Especially because you are a working portrait photographer who shows the his excellent work (in contrast to most reviewers here on YT :)). Now I've got one second hand 50s in an excellent condition and the upgrade to the 5d2 feels like incredible. I omitted all the incremental updates from Canon during the last 12 years because I never felt like it was really an update in terms of those camera's photographic abilities (it surely was in regard to video and other specs that do not contribute to better images). I was looking at R5 but in the end it turned out to be a used gfx 50s and an R6 to be able to use all the older Canon lenses and action and extreme low light photography (I do portraits and concert/theater photography).
Hi David, that was totally awesome my friend. I’m in the process of getting the Fuji GFX 50sii and I was wondering do you have that recipe for the black and white that you just shut? Thanks.
My friend, your images once again are superb enough cannot be said about the Fuji 50s or now 50sii with the 110mm gf f/4 it’s undeniable legend from Fuji craftsman engineers. And yes you are correct about the Fuji MF. It’s not a camera to just pickup and shoot like a mirrorless full frame camera. It is not designed for speed or fast. Focus. Fuji engineer created the GFX MF for experience, creative photographers who needs the highest quality one can have. It’s slow focus makes up on it exquisite image quality. It’s requires great experience and patience’s. Coming from the film days with manual MF cameras you become the creator from the subject to the camera with unmistakable control from start to finish. Now days everyone in the digital world wants to have the MF do all the work. What’s the fun in that? You may as well have Ai to do it all for you. That’s not being a creative photographer.one can do that with an iPhone.
Was thinking about getting a Fuji medium format camera but after watching this video, I feel that the XT5 is better suited to my style of photography. I have not taken any real photography for around 4 years after dedicating my time to video documentaries. However, I do hope to get back to Photography next year. One last thing I just want to say , your photography is truly amazing and I find it inspiring. Thank you for sharing your work. 👍
I think you work are brilliant. So what do I think about the 2 lenses? They both excellent lenses-but if I did have the money I would prefer the GF 110 f/4 and the GF 45-100mm f/4. I shout mostly at f/8
THE MIND IS EVERYTHING. WHAT EVER YOU THINK YOU BECOME. You have a beautiful creative mind. I hope when I come to England, I have the chance to meet you.
