My Fujifilm GFX100 Mistake 

haha this is a perfect comparison!

I was already thinking about that lens 😂

people say that, but ive got the 110 and 45-100, I cant see any difference perhaps I have a great sample, I prefer to use the zoom

As a wedding and portrait photographer - I am almost inclined to agree - but used wide open on a full length portraits you get horrible potatoes or apples - close up it is the bomb - Mamiya RZ 180 was probably the best lens on a camera ever - the issues with digital are ongoing

Awesome!

Thanks! Glad you are digging the vids. 🙏

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching and sharing.

Alan, what style do you shoot that adding the GFX added value to you?

@@MichaelFrederickPhoto For my landscapes, portraits and studio work, the value it has added for me, is an experience in pleasure. Images are a delight to edit. More dynamic range, better colour, sharper.......( I have a FF Leica M10 as well ) For me the GFX image quality knocks it out of the ball park. Action and zoom work the X-T5 is plenty good enough.

@@alanplatt888 I have a R6 with Sigma 40/105 as my main portrait/headshot combo. I have a X-H2 for landscape and personal project portrait/model work. I have my 1st client shoot with the XH2 tomorrow, we are wanting that more film like look.

Sorry meant to add, the GFX has my attn for the same reasons you stated. There is something different to their look and can make your images stand out. I would love to adapt my 40/1-5 to a GFX, there is another YT’r who shares experience adapting EF glass to his 100S and works great, he found the Sigma 85 1.4 was better than the 80 1.7 for AF.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Eventually, I want to get a GFX but I still have not done it yet. Just waiting for the right time to jump in!

Thank you! I didn't realize they made an adaptor for Canon lenses, that's awesome!

What size files do you deliver to clients? Some intranets have file size caps for business use.

@@MichaelFrederickPhoto Generally jpegs around 3000px on the long edge but sometimes a bit larger

Good point regarding the dials. The front and rear command dials are too small and easy to click. They firmed them up on the XT5 so I would imaging the new 100 will also have a big improvement here.

I hope so!

GAS is spreading XD

Now I know 😂😩

I'm getting a 50s II to try today!

Thanks! XT4 is an awesome camera. The GFX is crazy good, but it's really not something you can carry with you on the daily.

Yep, me too. Whatever replaces it will be amazing.

Me too. Just waiting for the right moment

I would imagine they are going to make it pretty insane, especially for 10K!

Great to hear! I have not used it for video. I had the 100 for a time on loan from Fuji but have my eye on the Mark II for the studio.

I'm on the fence about getting the 100. Used they are getting very affordable.

So true. Well, if they keep sending me stuff to try out it keeps my GAS in check LOL

It’s gonna be amazing. I hope I can get my hands on one asap

@@PeteCocoPhoto not so amazIng for our wallets 😂

@@marcoemme1930 😂

Thank you! This is a very interesting question to which I do not know the answer. An interesting theory though! The basic idea is that larger sensors capture more detail.

Nice. I definitely want to thry the 50S out too.

50S II has IBIS but no phase detect

@@mipmipmipmipmip interesting

Thanks dude! Don't worry, I'm not ditching my XT5 any time soon... and I'm not rushing to buy a GFX either. I just feel like it's inevitable at this point for my studio work haha

@@PeteCocoPhoto Yeah it’s so tempting partly why I don’t sell my D850. It’s a curious question as to why Fuji don’t actually just make a full frame camera they do medium format and a crop sensor ? But I do agree with what you say. The dynamic range is such a friend when it comes to editing.

Nice. He's on to something.

Yes stay away! Hahaha

Thanks for the tip! I’m even more glad for the ibis now lol

I wouldn't complain either haha

I have no idea as I haven’t tried the S but I can tell you the af is very good

Looks like a big improvement in the af department

Awesome

Not sure, but I would imagine before the holidays.

I will see if I can try one out soon!

AF speed and accuracy as well as overall performance are very important to me in my portrait work both in and out of my studio and with my particular style of shooting. I expected file size to be a concern based on what others have said but it really wasn't a big issue for me.

I'm gonna see how long Fuji will let me hold on to it before sending it back haha

@@PeteCocoPhoto well the replacement should be announced in September, and hopefully on sale soon after… so try to hold on until then!

I generally like a smaller camera but in this case I am completely okay w the size

@@PeteCocoPhoto I definetly shoot differently when using a smaller camera. I'd say less stationary. I prefer a smaller camera for outdoor shoots with lots of action. Whilst taking your time, I'm comfortable handling a brick :D Have you tried portraits with 400mm (outdoors)? It looks awesome.

@@Dewabarasunderan Haven't tried the 400 yet but now I've opened a whole new can of worms for myself haha

Yep I get that. No matter what our wallets are taking a beating. 😅

But yeah, i would love to have one with a set of lenses.

You are not the first one to suggest this! haha

There are several image size options in camera

This was not an exhaustive review, just an opinion. But, with my 3 year old Macbook, the files are not a problem.

TBH I view camera reviews (drooling a lot 😂) and it’s the one thing I see missing is the total cost of ownership. Eg recommended computer configuration to edit files of this size are…..

@@irutgers are what? Lol you don’t need any crazy configuration for this. You aren’t editing RED Raw video. An old intermediate laptop and decent external drive is sufficient. You can edit these files on a $999 M2 MB Air

@@EyeofkamauYes you are correct. I have the aforementioned AIR and a 24in M1 Air .. each with 16GB RAM. Both are well equipped to edit the files ... but that isn't where I was going. Uncompressed raw image size from this camera are ~267MB ea or 114MB compressed as compared to ~28MB uncompressed ad ~20MB compressed from my Z6II or (if we stay in the Fuji XT-4 family) ~25MB . So these files are basically 4.5 to 10 times the size of the files produced by my XT-4 and Z6II. Hard drive space is being consumed 4.5 to 10 times quicker than with my current camera. Understanding that when you shoot weddings, portraits, special events etc ... you're not shooting a dozen images, you are shooting 100's (?) of images per shoot. With file sizes ranging between 114 to 267MB each (yes I understand you can dumb down the image size) there's a lot of drive space being eaten up for every shoot. Boiling it all down then, all I was suggesting is that consideration has to be made when buying a camera that produces files of this size, is do you have the system in place for file management or is that an additional consideration on top of the cost of the camera itself.

Haha sorry! I can't wait to see the 100 replacement as well. I'm sure it will be amazing.

Based on how good the 100 is, the 100 II is going to be spectacular.

@@PeteCocoPhoto no doubt about that… and if I could afford it with the grip I would buy it without hesitation… but I love the weight and size of my little beast 😏

Thanks! Honestly I had no issue with the 100 - sure it's a brick, but the AF was solid, it was relatively fast for the age and size, and the images of course were just beautiful.

Well said! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

They are beautiful for sure

Yeah, it's probably just a matter of time.

😆😆😆 You win the best comment award

Glad to help snowflake

Haha lol. Yep it's just a matter of time for me now!

Haha my "mistake" was trying a GFX in the first place because it showed me what I was missing

the gfx100s is much better - ergonomically

I’m going to see if I can get a 100s for review next but yeah it seems like the ergonomics are improved quite a bit

It's too bad HB decided to end the H series altogether, and the support of it. I have the GFX100 and tend to agree - it's a brick, and the batteries are horrible - but - since the 100S doesn't have the ability to use the tilt/swivel EVF, the Pros still outweigh the cons of the 100. Especially right now as the prices have come down substantially in the past year.

@@mortenthorpe yeah it's far less angular with no sharp corners and a much better grip for sure. The only thing the GFX100 has going for it is that amazing evf that can tilt

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I would definitely not recommend it for backpacking around the world. It's too big and heavy, as you say. I agree with you on the pixel peeping vids, but for a studio photographer like myself, the dynamic range thing is a valid concern. But, yes, as I said in the vid, no one needs 100mp! LOL

Color looks similar to me. Feels like Fuji color!

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Oh no! Haha now I'm really in big trouble. 😆

Haha I didn't get one yet! I almost bought one used but I'm gonna wait for the new 100s ii announcement

With this logic you should shoot everything on a smartphone for best results LOL

@PeteCocoPhoto your replay is completely irrelevant to the point. You are talking about background blur .and it has been tested by dpreivew that sensor size doesn't matter if you have equivalent apture on the lenses . What bother me here is that someone will might pay alot of money and buy this camera based on your advice which is not true . And dynamic range has nothing to do with color grading .color grading is bitrate . You just mentioned many wrong information

@@A.Edilbi you really have no idea what you are talking about.

@PeteCocoPhoto I work in a camera store and I used and test every camera in existence. YOU don't know what you are talking about

@@A.Edilbi 😂😂😂