Should YOU Buy the Fujifilm GFX 100s? My Long-Term Review

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The Fujifilm GFX 100s is a perfect to me and joins my Mount Rushmore of cameras. In this video I give you the three reasons why.
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@andyelement Год назад

Invested in the gfx100s back in April. It's absolutely changed the game for my work. The images are a completely different level!

@number6705 6 месяцев назад

Is there an option to use smaller resolutions, hence smaller files, if you want, and you don’t need crazy, high resolution, or is it set at 100 mpxl regardless?

@andyelement 6 месяцев назад

@number6705 yes. But if that was the case, just buy a different body.

@richardtuck5518 Год назад

Love your work. I have just bought the GFX 50s and can’t wait to try it out

@davidshort2609 Год назад

Excellent video! Yeah, the GFX 100s is and has been on my bucket list.

@icogicog8287 9 месяцев назад

Great video and point of view. You are totally right. It is about the individual who uses the tool, rather than the tool used by the individual. And you did a great job in showing your reasons way that tool works for you. Indeed we all should go through the effort of finding those reasons for ourselves, rather then be driven by GAS ( guilty as charged speaking for myself!!)

@unstanic Год назад

Also these cameras are a very nice combo… Complement each other nicely. Funny enough, my 3rd camera is a 5D classic with 1.8 lens. Fits nicely in between for night photography and close up portraits.

@michael-d7114 Год назад

My man- great video as always. Have both the x100v and gfx 50sii. Regularly blown away by both of them. Question for you- I noticed in this video you using the CineBloom filter a couple times (pretty sure that's what it was)....what % do you use and for which situations? I'm looking for something to soften the image just a bit, but don't want to compromise the beast that is the gfx. ...also, do you ever use any of the Tiffen options?

@GajanBalan Год назад

I’ll often the 5% Cinebloom now just to take some of the edge iff the images. I used to use the Tiffen Promist but these are more readily available and work great.

@ArleneVideos День назад

my 4 picks - Fujiflim 100s II, Sony A1, Sony A7R3, Sony A9

@vaskoobscura_ Год назад

Awesome video really enjoyed this.

@GajanBalan Год назад

Thanks for watching ✌🏾

@venom2k2 Год назад

I would love to use a GFX camera, but I have no need or justification for such a set up lol. Maybe one day! I am happy that Fuji is doing well in the medium format market :)

@Photojouralist123 Год назад

My Mt. Rushmore cameras, 1. Nikon Z9 2. Fujifilm GFX100S 3. Hassablad 907X 4. Leica M10

@GajanBalan Год назад

Geez! Heavy hitters.

@MedicalAppraisals 7 месяцев назад

Nice video buddy. How would this compare to the hasselblad x2d - for handheld and street photography? Is the cost difference worth it?

@superbug1977 3 месяца назад

Excellent, excellent, excellent. But now I'm gonna have to sell my car to get one. Darn it! I love this video and the insight it provides.

@FreddieDe_Grate Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@RobertTeague Год назад

I only have 2 cameras on my mountain - the Nikon Z7 and Fuji GFX 100s. They handle all my needs.

@GajanBalan Год назад

Nice!

@hellatightdude Год назад

I have a question: as someone who is already invested in the leica system (I shoot film and have a few M mount lenses), would you recommend going for the M11 and using the lenses I already have or going GFX100s and picking up lenses? I know they’re very different, but the sensors are similar. I’d be looking for image quality, don’t need a fast autofocus system, and the feel of the M11 wouldn’t impact me much since I have a film M for the feels. I also like to save money when I can. Thank you! Edit: forgot to mention I’d likely be parting with a Mamiya 7 II to make this happen.

@GajanBalan Год назад

It comes back to where you’d be using this. The M11 would slot easy into your kit so that would be where I would look first. But I’d recommend renting a GFX system and using it to see how you feel about having a distinct option in that upper tier. Good luck!

@hellatightdude Год назад

@@GajanBalan thank you for the reply! Automotive photography would be the gig mostly, as well as landscape and travel. I know the GFX wouldn’t be a good pairing for travel but might be a better fit for automotive endeavors. Great suggestion with renting, I may try and rent the GFX for a short period and see how I get on with it. A comparison video between the two would be pretty cool by the way!

@runcmd1419 Год назад

As a GFX 100 user The lenses and shooting method of the gfx are going to be almost alien to the smooth manual operation of an M11. It will also be wildly easier to take with you. If you have glass you love, it is going to sing beautifully on digital. if you want a slower but more automated process that is especially productive for landscape and portrait work, *rent* a gfx system and try it out.

@dunkkid23 Год назад

My cameras are the X-Pro 3, the GFX 50r, the Sony A1, the Leica m11, and lastly the Rolleiflex 2.8f. Don’t need em all but they all cater to whatever I need in that given situation.

@GajanBalan Год назад

That’s a solid roster 🔥

@hellatightdude Год назад

Awesome kit man. Gotta respect anyone who uses a rollei. I’d love to get my hands on a 2.8 or 3.5f.

@davefrancis2581 7 месяцев назад

I just want one!! But trading all my gear would only allow me to purchase one lens. Until the following year. This is just for fun so I guess I just need to live with what I have for now. Love your journey. I just like the 100s to make me want to take more photos

@MikeLikesChannel 7 месяцев назад

35-70 is $400 barely used. 50mm “cupcake” is $400 barely used. No argument, most of the GFX lenses are a fortune… but these two aren’t.

@TheIppoippo Год назад

So, since we are doing Mt. Rushmore cameras, space for two more. I'm intrigued to know if the Leica M11 is on there, or did you re-assess things since making this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bu1yRSo2j4w.html If you re-assessed things, I'd be interested in learning what that re-assessment was. Leaving potentially 1 more Rushmore camera, I'm gonna guess that one will be a video-centric one. Anyhoo, interested to hear what your thoughts are.

@GajanBalan Год назад

Gavin, you’re too quick with it 😂. M11 will likely make the list, but I’m gonna wait until my next two trips this year (where it’ll be my only photography camera) to really test it. And yea, the last spot will be mor video centric, but I’m torn between two cameras at the moment 👀 Appreciate you watching brother ✊🏾

@blazeboy777 Год назад

@@GajanBalan Don't worry mate, you don't need to wait two trips to know m11 is on there :D Once you start traveling with leica, you will know no other camera is on par... if you will be confused, just take something else on trip 3 and you will quickly make up your mind :D

@jj_Kamelleon Год назад

Hey Gajan, you got to give the Nikons a try. Z9 or even the 7ii….. Nikon files are really good too.

@GajanBalan Год назад

I would love to but they’re marketing team is a mess to deal with.

@number6705 6 месяцев назад

Question - do you have the option of shooting at lesser resolutions to reduce file sizes, or is it just fixed at 100 mpxl?

@GajanBalan 6 месяцев назад

Unfortunately not. You can crop the JPG files but not the RAW images.

@giovannigio6217 Год назад

Considering the Fujifilm GF 45mm f2.8 and the GF 63mm f2.8, which is better in terms of sharpness? In case you tried one of them it would be interesting to know

@carlopapagno7298 11 месяцев назад

Without a doubt the 45 wins hands down. The sharpness of the 45 is insane. carlo

@UCTeeth Год назад

If you could only have one, for studio work, walking around with, just one camera, would you take this GFx100s or Leica m11?

@GajanBalan Год назад

The GFX100s is the sensible choice but I’m jaded by how much value I’ve gotten from the M11. I’m pretty sure I’m just gonna end up with the M and SL systems for my work going forward.

@TonyMigPhotography Год назад

My four are Fujifilm X100v, Fujifilm GFX100S, Nikon Z9 and finally Lecia Q2 Monochrom

@GajanBalan Год назад

Solid Rushmore

@Photojouralist123 Год назад

Wow very similar to mine.

@mskedarnath Год назад

Waiting for Tamron 17-70 f2.8 vs Fuji 16-55 f2.8 vs Fuji 18-55 f2.8-f4 comparison video

@dineshthiruwarangan6606 Год назад

I've got a question, on specs it says that the GFX 100s does 125/s max flash sync but does it support high speed sync?

@GajanBalan Год назад

It depends on the flash system you’re using. This link should help fujifilm-dsc.com/en-int/manual/gfx100s/peripherals_and_options/external_flash_units/

@dineshthiruwarangan6606 Год назад

@@GajanBalan Thanks

@mostlymessingabout Год назад

Is a 50 MP Full Frame with great lens equal to this 100 MP?

@GajanBalan Год назад

Depends on how you define equal. In an absolute way, no. But with technique you’d probably get enough for it to not make a difference for most clients.

@MikeLikesChannel 7 месяцев назад

Most people wouldn’t know, but man… I crop 100MP to 25MP *all the time* and there’s a value in that. I don’t even shoot a lens beyond 135mm because I can just crop to 300mm equivalent if needed. It’s a bizarre world of physics.

@brettgaramella5104 Год назад

What about Leica SL2 or Phase One XF?

@GajanBalan Год назад

Phase One is *so* cost-prohibitive I can’t possibly consider it for my Rushmore. The SL2 is really impressive though. I still like the files and sensor here, but the Leica colours and minimal design really stand out.

@brettgaramella5104 Год назад

@@GajanBalan I would love to see a comparison of the GFX 100S vs Leica SL2. I like your channel, great work!

@insaini87 Год назад

👌

@mgammill Год назад

I sold my A7R3 after I bought my gfx100s because I just found myself wanting to only use my beast

@jean-michelargentin5465 Год назад

I totally disagree with you my friend. It is the best MF for what want to use. You my friend had gave the best explanation of the GFX 100s it’s all the things I’m looking for in a MF camera and I have to find a way to get one. Thank you for that exquisite review.

@GajanBalan Год назад

Sorry, agree or disagree? Little confused by this 😅

@jean-michelargentin5465 Год назад

Oh sorry, it was a joke my friend. I love everything you said and totally agreed. I never saw a cool photographer on RU-vid that brings his thoughts and proves it in real time. No my friend you are right on. Ps. I want that GFX 100s in my life.

@jean-michelargentin5465 Год назад

Also I watch your RU-vid twice so much so that I subscribe to your channel just because of the GFX 100s that did a while ago and I just or didn’t realize that Fuji drop a 102 megapixel 2years ago.

@TimHunold Год назад

I am delaying having this in my kit until I see the next Hasselblad X2D or whatever it will be called because it will be the exact same sensor, but actually calibrated by Hassy (it makes a difference), not cranked out en masse for a pricepoint. I really really like the 63mm and the adapters to use P67 and Contax lenses on the body really bring something special to the Fuji but the UI, tethering and the app all stink.

@GajanBalan Год назад

the app needs an overhaul

@runcmd1419 Год назад

I really wish they could figure out syncing v mount leaf shutters on those cameras.