Fujifilm GFX100s - Do I regret buying it already?
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Buying new gear is always a risk, will it be the solution we hoped for, or will we regret it. Expensive is not always better. In this video I give my first unbiased impressions of my new acquisition, the Fujifilm GFX100s.
I take it out close to home and photograph some little frozen cascades, and some beautiful backlit forest scenes.
Do I regret it?
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Don’t listen to those people who tell you that a better camera won’t improve your photography. It will. Those people are just jealous. Is that a new tripod head too? It's always a pleasure to own and use good equipment.
Thanks man. No, I’ve had the Arca Swiss a couple of years, utterly superb
I totally agree, I have seen the GFX 100s in the show room and it is amazing. There’s no way that a medium camera is not better than an APSC camera. It’s like saying better running shoes are not gonna make your butter runner, because of course, that better shoes will make you a better runner and better tools will make you a better artist.
In good light there’s virtually no difference
The camera that will help improve one's photography is the one that you enjoy using.
😂 y’all can’t be serious.
Wowzers!!! Welcome to Fuji. I'm still working with my newish X-T5 after several years with its older brother the X-T3. Adam must have really taunted you with his while you both were shooting in Spain. I absolutely loved the shot with the ice and the water running beneath it. The clarity and detail is mind boggling. New terrain with new kit. What's not to like. Anxiously awaiting my copy of "the book." Best-Bill
Many thanks. Yes, I’ve been eyeing this up for a while, delighted to finally have it… books shipping very soon ❤️
It’s nice seeing that you are using this system now. I’ve been a Nikon shooter for awhile. Been juggling different cameras trying to find the right one for me. Gfx100s may be the one for me also. Another thing to note, this sensor is really good in low light even with the 100 megapixels.
You are not idiot-your new Fuji will only enhance- always great to improve and share your knowledge. From A Scot stuck in South Carolina - sure miss the homeland.
Happy to hear that ❤️🏴🏴🏴❤️ Scotland looking fine these days, come back
I purchased the GFX100s last year and could not be happier. For majority of my work I use Canon, but every time I go to take my own photo's I want to use the Fuji. I found its menu system intuitive, image and lense quality is superb. On the weight side I do not find it any heavier than using Canon R5/R3. I could not be happier with the purchase of the Fuji and look forward to hearing more of your experiences!!
Welcome to the fuji world, I am very excited for you. One thing that blew me away was the 16bit color depth in GFX raw files. The color gamut and the tonality raised my image to a new level. It's all about the details with this system. You will not be disappointed.
And what bit* monitor do you use?
8 bit? to view all 16-bit gammas ))
@@Fessoid yeh especially on my 20bit paper prints ;-)
I have far more leeway with the 16bit raw files compared to 14bit when processing. It doesn't fall apart as easily, especially in sky colors and BW image creations. very much reduced color bending and far more control when using gradients. Thats my personal experience and i have read many gfx users saying that GFX files raw are a joy to process. I have attributed that to the 16bit raw files when i compared to that my other 14bit camera raw files. Peace.
You have a display with 16 bit color?
You made the right choice Alister. I purchased the GFX50SII last year and could not be happier. 50mp all I need for my landscape photography and my 24" x 36" prints look wonderful. When I watched your video last week on aspect ratios, I thought, Alister needs a GFX. Now you got one! As you get more used to the camera and learn how to set it up, think about some video(s) on that aspect. I have struggled to find any good information online on basic setup recommendations. Read the manual, but, it is a manual. I know that over the years with my Canon and Nikon DSLRs, Canon and Sony mirror-less and now the Fuijifilm, seeing how others set up their cameras is always helpful. Happy where I am at now but always looking for suggestions and tips. Glad to hear the book is ready for shipping and cannot wait to get my pre-order. Love you channel and always find your videos informative and inspirational. Might have already gotten mentioned, but as a long lens shooter, I recommend a lens plate for the 100-200mm and not a plate on the camera body for tripod mounting when using it. Thank you.
Thanks for the wonderful feedback. I have it set up pretty well now and well consider integrating some of those suggestions into future videos. I appreciate you, thanks so much
You are my favorite photo guy .. you genuine disposition, humility, and passion really are conveyed through your shoes
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Appreciate that so much, thank you ❤️
As a Z7II user I love my Nikon for quality images. However, my other system is Fuji XT with a few superb lenses. Fuji goes with me when weight is an issue and I find it such fun to use while still getting great images. Your move to GFX doesn’t surprise, the detail in images is superb and I look forward to many of your videos featuring this camera. Love the simulations. Glad you are enjoying it.
A great choice for a new system and glad to hear your book sales are going well.
Thanks for that
Good for you -- have fun. The larger the format. the more fun it is, I think because you can do so much more with your pictures.
I'm happy to hear you are enjoying the GFX100s. Two years ago, I switched to the GFX system (starting with the 50s) from a Nikon D850. I now shoot with the 100 and 100s. I Love the Fujifilm system. Also looking forward to receiving my copy of Out of Darkness.
Many thanks for that. I’ve had mine for 2 weeks now and loving it ❤️ books being packed as I write ❤️
Love my GFX 100s with the 32-64, 20-35 and 100-200. The whole system is quality. Yes you have to adapt your shooting style and work more slowly, but the quality you get is superb.
I’m looking to switch to Fuji from FF. I do get confused with the different mm ranges but I’ve heard the 20-35 is 16-35mm FF equivalent.
@@BucNasty32 16-28 FF equivalent
Having used the d850 and moving to a mirrorless system, i know that feeling of using a grownup system. The evf was the game changer for me
Congrats, got mine in 2021- an absolutely fantastic camera. I have several times just got stuck looking at the image quality of the raws in C1…
To hear you Sir do a detailed review on the Fuji gfx 100s it a joy coming from a phenomenal photographer like yourself. No one spends money on the tools unless they don’t know what they to accomplish. I owed the D800 and that camera was phenomenal. She went with me to France and Venice. I’m glad the Fuji made MF’s for those who appreciate high end craftsmanship quality with patients.
I’m so the old school on manual focus with MF like the Hasselblad 500CM Mamiya 645 and the c220 and Yashica twin lens. This camera is not before everyone. It’s a specialty.
Thank you for sharing your review.
Cheers Alister, it’s Sean in Atlanta! When I first saw the title of your video, I thought you were disappointed in your purchase of the GFX. I am actually so happy for you because a photographer of your calibre, and Adam, should have a camera of this capability! But I have to tell you, those lenses look like small cannons, and not the Camera company!
Great video and you should have purchased what you wanted to purchase and you did! Congratulations and to hell with all the naysayers!
Sean
Wow, what a wonderfully upbeat and positive feedback ❤️ thanks so very much. I am delighted with it .. thanks so much for your kind words
Hard not to fall in love with the big Fuji lol some lovely shots to get you going 🤙
Congratulations on your new experience Alister :)
Many thanks
I'm a little anxious before the workshop in October , I only have a Canon 90D. 😟... 😂
I have also a fuji X100V and love all the features in it and I’m sure you will enjoy your new gear as well.
I have been following Adams Gibbs for many years and it was through him that I met you. And every time I look at his videos I tell myself that when I grow up I will buy the GFX 100.😂
No need for anxiety :-) I shoot with my phone as much as I do with my main camera.. Adam's a great guy, blame him for my GFX100s ;-)
A lot of people are adapting ef primes, canon and sigma, with great results. Might be worth checking out if the ef telephotos will work.
Definitely a big upgrade. Glad you enjoy the camera.
It feels that way, enjoying it so very much
I went to the GFX 100s a little over a year ago. I also have a Z7, but it rarely gets used anymore. The biggest struggle I have between the Fuji and the Nikon is that the two cameras are backwards in the way lenses mount and switch position. I've always loved 6x17, but could never afford one, so with the Fuji I use the 65x24 crop quite a bit. Glad to hear you made the switch.
Yeah took me a day or two to get used to the lens directions
Good Morning Alister: You are going to love this camera and lenses. I have been using the GFX system since it came out with the GFX 50s several years ago and would be very hard pressed to give it up. I also had been a long time Nikon user and found the transition pretty seamless. I have found the arguments about weight, file size excetera have been far out weighed by the image quality especially in monochrome. Look forward to seeing you on Vancouver Island and in Alberta in May.
Hey, thanks for that, and delighted we’ll meet up, that’s great. Yes, I have transitioned into the GFX really easily and love the ergonomics of it. The files are delicious to work with ❤️
Glad you like the new system! I too have the same system, and I absolutely love it. In my opinion, one of the most powerful tools that camera comes with is the little blue hyperfocal distance scale on the back when you’re in manual focus mode. Makes focus stacking a snap! Love seeing the overlap of the focus area when doing a focus stack. 🎉🎉🎉
I’m such a newbie!! I hadn’t found that feature yet! Thanks so much for the tip
@@Alister_Benn Absolutely! For me, its way easier doing a manual focus stack with that feature than relying on the auto stack option :-)
@@Raynorczerwinski I’m going to check that out immediately ❤️ thanks again
@@Alister_Benn You got it! I transitioned from medium format film to this system...it was a godsend to find out that feature was there as I relied so heavily on the hyperfocal scales on my lenses.
I don't seem to be able to find it in the menus. I have MF focus highlights selected. All I get at the bottom of the viewfinder is a scale that shows what distance I am focussed at. Any tips?
thanx, nice cam!
Very nice expose indeed. I own a couple of GFX50s's and 7 lenses soon to be 9. I love the pixel pitch of the sensor and will update it to a GFX50S MKll instead of the 100S. That is for now at least. I am getting the GFX 50S MKll for the IBIS.
The GFX 100S looks so nice for landscape photography! I shoot Sony and do both landscapes and wildlife, so for my needs I think I'm in a very nice ecosystem with a lot of great lenses to choose from. I also love hiking, and prefer to use versatile zoom lenses since I don't like switching lenses in the field. I have both the Tamron 28-200 and 50-400, and I absolutely love them. That being said, it would most certainly be a joy to shoot with the GFX100S and get that massive amount of details.
very nice review. in the past i used a pentax 67 II. i think it produced a different perspective on the view of the world compared to other formats
Your comments are not unexpected! My only thought, which you have commented on, is the lack of focal length at the longer end for those very intimate compositions. However, as you say, you are gaining a lot of benefits to offset this! Looking forward to seeing how your expressive vision changes (if at all) over the weeks and months to come.
Thanks so much mate, I can already feel the difference with regards my creativity.
Just found your channel, great to hear your views on the GFX, would you consider covering your take on focus stacking on the gfx at some point ? 😀
Welcome to the club Aleister 🙂
I just purchased a Nikon Z6 II after using a D7200 for quite a while. I still own the D7200 as I want it's extra crop factor in some situations. It's just been days since I made the purchase and I'm forcing myself by taking the Z6 II only, so that I'll get used to it. I am absolutely impressed by the sensor but there are a lot of things I miss in DSLR. I somehow find it easier to nail the exposure on the DSLR better than the mirror less. I'm sure I will understand the camera more and will get used to it. I wanted to switch to Sony, but I rented a Sony A7 III recently and I missed the menu system and the familiarity of Nikon and I had some full frame lenses with the D7200 also.
Thanks a lot for your informative and inspiring videos.
Most things in photography rely on some sort of compromise. Filtering down to an ideal system to cover all our shooting styles, situations and preferences is impossible. Thanks for your comment
I just got the GFX 50s II after shooting with the 5DSR for years. Even though the resolution is the same, the colors and clarity are unreal even with the less expensive 35-70mm lens. I've found it's even lighter than the 5DSR (or R5) with the 24-70mm f/2.8 II, so I'm more likely to take it hiking vs. not, something I'd considered in my comparison of the systems. Knowing that the focal lengths are limited is the reason why I'll still keep the 5DSR so that I can shoot those 11-24mm and 100-400mm lenses when the situation calls for it. I'll just migrate over more slowly to the GFX and add lenses over time rather than all at once. Glad you're enjoying it so far. The aspect ratio previews are awesome, as are the film sims.
The 35-70 may be a "less expensive" lens but it's a stellar performer. And a steal at its list price.
@@stevemckenzie4731 100%
Subscribed. Like you, I love the system. I have been using GFX for a few years now, upgrading from the original 50S to the 100S. You mention all the key pros and cons. My biggest issue with the system is/was the weight of it. I am in my 60s with a slightly dodgy back and I find taking the camera, my landscape trinity (20-35, 45-100, 100-200), and suitably strong tripod on a long hike, pretty tiring. My initial solution was to use my Fujifilm X-T system as the lightweight option, but taking 2 camera systems on holiday with me is a right PITA. My current evolved solution over the years is to have 2 lens trinities, sacrificing some capability for a lighter load. So the long hike trinity is the 20-35, 35-70 and an adapted Pentax 645 150mm. Much lighter (2.7 kilos), in fact the same weight as my X-T red badge solution. The Pentax is the weak point, and the lack of a properly long, lightweight telephoto a big miss in the GF lens line up. But at least, with 102 mp, a 100% crop or 2x zoom still gives you a decent 25 mp file.
Many thanks for subscribing. I’m just back from a 10 hour session! Shattered 😂😂😂
Vitamin B12. You may need some nutritional upgrades.
Silly thought, if you really want to crop in, you have the whole 400MP pixel shift thing.
My preference was Astia in overcast weather.
The focus stack of the ice is sublime.
It's really cool that you got this camera, you're one of the people who deserves such a thing.
As to what you should have bought, I suppose you could have purchased a Phase...
Thanks for that, much appreciated. Phase One's are not in my budget these days!!
@@Alister_Benn I hear ya. Maybe I should have become a dentist.
I'm pretty invested in Canon RF even before Fuji released the GFX100S. A lot of people I watch use it and I feel like I'm already familiar with the camera having never used one! I will be pretty tempted to try any new, future GFX camera if one is released. I will miss the ability to have two bodies one for video and one for photos with the RF mount.
you've got a large lens mounted, and the camera affixed to the tripod instead of using the lens foot?
That was day one with the camera, the lens plate for the foot hadn’t arrived. I’ve used one ever since
Might be good if you could show us how you set up your 100s, I know it’s been done before but given your approach I think many people would be keen to see where you put emphasis. Really enjoy your videos thx
bp
I'm such. newbie with it. I spent a couple of days with a client who had the GFX100 and he helped me a lot with some of the setting up. (I have allergies against reading manuals!!)
@@Alister_Benn yes totally understand, I have just acquired the 100s and was looking to short cut the learning. Thanks again for great videos providing a unique perspective.
bp
I'd love to try the gfx. But, I'll have to make do with my Sony system which I love.
Welcome to the gfx club!
Many thanks, I’ve always wanted to be in the cool gang ❤️
No shade here even though I'm fully invested in Nikon, Fujifilm has always been my secret crush. ;-)
I do wish they could have put film simulations in the Df, I seriously think that may be my next purchase unless I get a full spectrum converted Z.
Great news about the book, I can't wait to see my copy.
Thanks so much, books very nearly ready to start shipping ❤️❤️❤️
combo from heaven, GFX 100 and Z8 for when objects move or you need other features that the fuji doesnt have like Focusshift for macro.
Yeah for sure. If I had deeper pockets a fast Nikon with a 600/4 would be the dream! Maybe one day if my book sells out 😂😂😂
@@Alister_Benn yeah that is an awesome lens.
Another big thing to bear in mind for anyone who may want to give the GFX100s a try is the Raw files are mahoosive. It takes longer to process them and, as Roy Scheider said in Jaws, "You're gonna need a bigger boat!" to store those files in.
Haha, I actually haven’t noticed much difference in processing time, but I have a pretty fast Mac.
@@Alister_Benn Us mere mortals with a Nikon D610, a Windows PC and Affinity Photo 2 Have to chill out and relax whilst it does it's thing. A GFX100s file would remind me of the old dial up days. Yes, I'm oldenough to remember that stange bleeping when someone tried to use the phone whilst also loading a website. 😂
@@jimgraves4197 LOL, yes, I remember that too... Yeah, because of work we have to have pretty high spec machines. Ann processing 4K video etc.
It’s a beast of a camera. I’m gonna sell all my gear except my Nikon d850 for one. I may even dissolve my darkroom but my 8x10 still wrecks it. It’d be hard to no longer wet print from my 8x10
Looking forward to seeing what you create with this new system! Love that you did the MALE thing and tried it out before you read the manual. 🙂
Haha, that was more a question of time!! ❤️ I was out with another GFX100 shooter two days last week and he really helped me with some set up that has improved my relationship with it immensely
Ha not so male! More an attitude :-)
@@janemetcalfe2393 very true, my wife doesn’t read manuals either 😂😂😂
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The Fuji GFX 100s does sound like a great camera and I hope you enjoy. However, which ever way you look it, it is still a hefty camera and system and I am not sure I would want to lug it up mountains. As for Fuji Velvia, it was all the craze when I first started getting into photography in the early 90's. To be honest I was never a fan, as I felt the colours were saturated to the point where they looked garish to me. But then that is me. Most people loved the colours.
I shot 6x7 medium format for 14 years and after one 220 roll of Velvia I had the same sensation you spoke of. Customers liked the hyper-color but I was uncomfortable with it. Within a few weeks I standardized on Provia F and shot that until I eventually went over to full frame Nikon digital. The busy-ness of having to process film and then having to do (and pay for) the big drum scans I used for printing the large prints I sold was too much overhead, and further added to the delays in getting a shot under glass. I'm intrigued by the GFX gear but not ready financially to make the plunge.
I’ve lugged an 8x10 on a mountain. This gfx is a field trip lol
I worked in a pro lab back when film was pumping through he E6 machine, Velvia was the fan favourite and rating at 32 and pushing +1 was the best result that we found. I agree though I was a Kodak e100VS kind of guy when that was released.... I'm fully invested in Nikon gear and love the look of this thing but I thin it might be slight over capitalisation for me as much as it wu]ould be lovely to have.... That's the problem with photography, the want list is very different to the need........
Why don’t you use the tripod mount on the lens ?
Just curious
I do, this video was like day one of having the camera and the extra lens plate hadn’t arrived
@@Alister_Benn that makes sense , cheers mate
I have a D850 system and I'm impressed with your GFX but unfortunately as I'm retired, I will have to stick with the D850 😉
As it’s work I can justify the expense, my D850’s are just hammered unfortunately
No need to explain. We all want to be just like Adam Gibbs! Cheers!
I know, I’m pretty transparent 😂😂😂
Had 100s since it came out and a couple of other models before than. Long lenses are an issue. Physics and cost I am sure play a role in Fuji not developing them for the system. For my landscape work I now carry a XH2 and a 70-300. 40MP on the camera body and a compact long zoom work when the GFX does not have the reach
Manual? Reading? Only as a last resort right? 😅 Congrats on loving the new camera right out of the box. Hopefully the honeymoon never ends.👍
Me too, I’m a very faithful person ❤️
Ah -- gear envy strikes even the best of us. Hanging out with Adam Gibbs is bad for one's bank balance, but good for the soul. ;)
Whilst it is true you lose some focal length at the long end, you have all that extra resolution to crop into - so perhaps it balances out?
Haha, thanks for that. ❤️
I could never use the Fuji GFX 100s. It's not only that I can't afford it, but my one remaining excuse is that I have a crap camera and that's why my photos are rubbish! Give me a camera of that quality and I have no more excuses left!
LOL, I hear you, not I have nowhere to hide!!
The superior aspect ratio for big landscapes has to be 65x24-xpan… do remember that the resolution goes down to half - 51 megapixels
The file size must be huge. I have a 24 megapixel full frame and its 50mb per RAW file. That Fujifilm looks like a great camera though. I would love to be able to crop a large image like that produces.
Sure, they are big, up to 200Mb for a raw file, but storage is cheaper now than ever and I’m not a massively prolific shooter. I did a focus stack of 8 image’s yesterday and my Mac Studio finished the whole thing in under 60 seconds. Lightroom and Photoshop both perform without lag. The Mac has 64Gb of RAM
@Expressive Photography I use Windows on 8 core AMD cpu and have 32GB of ram. Think it would be ok. My worry would be the transfer time. Must take a while to import files from camera when you've got 100s or maybe a thousand images to move. Though I think for the image quality it produces, I wouldn't care. Thanks for your time.
@@LeeAllen337 I’ve been testing that out as well. My main storage drive is an 8Tb SSD, so transfer times are pretty good. I tend to copy the files into the drive and then import to Lightroom. That’s faster due the the time Lightroom takes to create previews
Smart Move .... I did the same a few years ago Nikon D850 To Fuji GFX 100, Perfect For Landscape Photographers. I did the mistake of selling all my Lenses I had for Nikon they Work Great on the Fuji as well with an auto focus adaptor ... I bought the Sigma 60-600mm works great in 35mm mode and the Sigma Art 85mm 1/4 and the new Sigma Art 40mm 1/4 is Great
Thanks for that. The adapter seems hard to come by here in the UK, and really expensive! Which is a shame, because I’d use it
Great camera. But… Do we really need a 100 Mpix matrix to shoot? For what? What image carrier has such requirements? Today, we publish photos almost exclusively in digital. And a static picture with a resolution of 4K is about 12 Mpix :)
What parameters must have the computer to work with such RAW?
I'm not a spy to shoot high detailed satellite photos from space ;)
Thanks for the comment. It’s not really a matter of “need.” My D850’s we’re dying and I needed a new camera system. I didn’t buy it because it has 102MP. We have high spec computers because we do loads of video editing and music production, so the file size isn’t an issue. The slowest link in the chain is the SD card.
I switched to the GFX 100S last year and it was the right step for me. I love the user interface and the quality of the images.
Great to hear about the book. My wife ordered it for my birthday back in January ;-). I will finish Thomas Heaton's book in the next days, so it is a perfect timing ;-)
One question for all other GFX users: Do you use the 16Bit Raw? How are your experience? So many reviewers say there is no difference between 14 and 16 Bit. But my experience is there is one. Especially in shots with delicate subdue light and colours (i.e. sunrise/sunset with fog/mist) I have compared it and from my point of view the colours can be better worked with in post. At least I think it is easier to work with the 16 Bit version, maybe I'm biased.
I’m still evaluating. I’ve set mine up as Lossless 16 bit. I figure with atmosphere and subtle gradations it will render smoother transitions.
Thanks for the kind words about the book. We’re really excited to start shipping and are blown away with how it has turned out.
Obviously should have bought a Holga pinhole camera 😅😅😅. I love my 100-400 on my z7 I may have to rent a fujifilm body just to see how that 100-400 works with it.I know cropping is an option but I love the compression you just can’t get with the crop. I do love their film simulations though my x100f produces great files.
Obviously, and we actually have a Holga in the house :-) Yeah, I was out with a buddy the other day who was using a Canon 100-400 on his GFX100 and he seemed pretty happy with the results. I may get the adapter to try it out with my Nikon 80-400
I would love to see a comparison between the Fuji GFX100 images and Olympus high res at 80 MP. I know they are not the same category, but it would be interesting.
I am sure someone has done that on CZcams. I haven't shot with an Olympus camera since 1982!! A little OM10 - my first SLR. :-)
The dynamic range on the GFX cameras are second to none… so you can’t compare…
@@mortenthorpe I just started playing with the Olympus OMD EM1 miii with its high MP rate and expanded dynamic range features (when you go high res you also extend dynamic range). I also shoot medium format film, so I am interested in the comparison. There certainly are limitations with the Oly system, but you can't beat the portability. At the end of the day, what is the trade off between IQ and portability?
@@TXLorenzo mmm… the GFX 100S is really not that large… even paired with the massive but relatively light) GF 250 mm f4, it’s still lighter and way smaller than a nikon D500 and the 200-500 mm lens, by far! I have the nikon setup, and borrowed the GFX kit… I have a GFX 50R and then 32-64, 110 f2 and 100-200… and they’re not excessively bulky or heavy
@@mortenthorpe I think for wide angle short focal lengths, the smaller medium format lenses work for landscapes. But when you compare equal focal lengths, the laws of physics will win out. There is no way you could compare the size and weight of an equivalent focal length between medium format, APC or 4/3rds lens. Don't get me wrong, I love MF, but for wildlife or street photography, I am bringing my Olympus.
Love my 100S, for all the reasons you mention and more. Kept my Sony and 100-400 and 200-600 lenses for longer landscapes and action. Best of both worlds.
Depth of field is not as much of a concern as I perhaps thought it would be. If you choose your focus carefully, f11 - f13 is usually sufficient for most landscapes. I see Adam regularly shoots at f16 (f18 - f20 equivalent on FF) but I've not seen the need. Would rather revert to stacking if scene contains closer elements. Not sure btw how much faith I'd put in the blue DOF scale you can invoke at the bottom of the screen ... I've read that it's nowhere near as accurate as the Leica implementation.
Thanks so much. I only discovered the DOF scale last night, but will try it out. I tend to focus stack a lot of landscapes anyway.
f/16 on Medium format is more like f/11 on FF.
"The Aperture conversion formula from Full Frame to crop sensor is: Full frame aperture / crop factor = Cropped aperture"
@@Fessoid Yep, you are right. The point I was trying to make is that the Fuji will have a more shallow DOF than FF at the same aperture. I would be concerned with detail blurring diffraction shooting the Fuji at f16 and will revert to stacking if close elements are within the frame.
Adam shoots at f.11-f.16?; but Ansel Adam is dead
Hi im reading your coment, and i have a question, its posible to adapt the g master lenses to a gfx sistem?
Borrowing from Charlton Heston, "You will have to pry my GFX100s from my dead hand " :)
Haha! I know what you mean, although I just gave mine to my wife as I got a delivery of the GFX100ii ❤️ review coming soon
"Do I regret buying it already?" Mmmmmmmmm..... Alister, I know that you said that you loved the camera, but it is not clear that you answered the question in the Lead-off,,,, It caught my attention. I am considering this system. However, it is quite expensive. I am also wondering if I should wait for one of the traditional manufacturer's to break the 100 MP barrier with the 35mm format.... I think that I will stand pat for now. It appears that there are a few differences that may feel like shortcomings given the sheer expense of the lenses. I've never gone to mirrorless thus far because none of the users talk about an improvement in image quality. It's always about being "lighter and more user friendly".... Now with medium format at high resolution, that does offer an "improvement" in image quality. so, I'll continue to here your experience sharing....
CZcams pretty much demands click bait titles!! No, I do not regret buying it - it’s magnificent
I bought the GFX100S too; but I only use it for I.D sized photos 🤪@@Alister_Benn
Why haven’t you choose Hasselblad x2d ?
I tried one recently, and a number of reasons I went for the Fujifilm GFX100s. The Hasselblad is a lot more expensive, has a limited lens choice and questionable weather sealing. I had a Hasselblad H3 a few years ago with a P45+, and while the image quality was superb, it was not a particularly versatile landscape photography rig.
As Alister mentioned in the video, weight is very similar to a DSLR. In the hand, it just feels really good. I tried the Hasselblad once and did not like it.
@@robertamoruso919 A question of personal taste.
@@GillesQuennevilleGQ Agree
Welcome to the dark side...... I've been using a GFX50s for the last 3 years and absolutely love it, I have 2 lenses for it 32-64mm and the 100-200mm and that's all I need. Enjoy.
Couldn't agree more!
Look forward to seeing more of the pictures you make with the new camera.
My GAS would have me buy this camera but I'm resisting - sticking with my X-T3 and Topaz Photo AI to make bigger files.
I hear you ❤️
For your focus stacked image(s) do you use the in camera auto focus bracketing feature ? czcams.com/video/ChJGOh6aOv0/video.html&ab_channel=EricGebhardPhotography
I’ve tried that and it seems to work pretty well.
I'm surprised more landscapers don't shoot GFX TBH and if I were a pro it's what I'd use. But it's interesting that Tom Heaton has more or less abandoned his GFX to go with a Nikon Z7 and I suspect it was the need for long focal lengths that swung him (plus he only had the 50MP R model which more or less matches the Z7 in resolution).
Yeah, plus atom has loads of MF film gear
Only had the 50mp model? Lol 😂
It’s medium format and is superior to the Z7 in image quality. Tom Heaton even admitted that.
The 50Sii is more than enough especially for landscape.
No you won't regret. Except that a replacement for the old 100 is coming out with 1500 MP within this year.
Oh man, I’d buy that 😂😂😂
Idiot ? Why idiot? Everyone knows what he needs, and if it's not a need but a whim, even better.
As a gfx user (50sII, but awaiting the transition to 100s), I say that you made a good choice.
Looking forward to the next videos....👋👋👋
I don’t think anyone’s called me an idiot (yet) 😂
@@Alister_Benn 😂😂
The shallower depth of field comes because of the different lens design - not the sensor size. The lens design is different because of the larger image circles that is needed.
First very rookie mistake even though you are an experienced photographer, is not putting the zoom lens on its collar on the tripod. Now its sticking out its weight on the camera mount and its seal on the camera body. Insult to the injury, you keep putting your hand and weight on the lens further possibly damaging the seal between lens and body while talking. DONT DO THAT Sir!! 3:05
Why would they tell you that your crazy for buying a FUJI !!!
❤️ some people aren’t short of an opinion 😂
If you could let you make an 'idiot' choise then you are really Freeman )
Bit of a weird vibe with all the Fujifilm fanboyism going on over here 😂
LOL, it’ll pass, don’t worry. 😂😂😂
nice tripod! what is that head you got for it? you can only do film simulations in jpeg mode.
Velvia came out in 1990 it wasn't available in the 70s and 80s
I stand corrected
I just wish that the resolution was 75MP instead of 100MP, as I feel that the sensor is too small for anything above 75MP.
Probably true. I still love it though
What defects in the image files are you detecting in the output of this or either of the Hasselblad 100mp cameras that justifies that statement ?
@@mcelliot The lower resolution would make this camera better for low light photography; pixel density of 100MP for a sensor this size is too much.
@@PSYCHIC_PSYCHO ´would’.
Have you actually shot with these cameras or examined the files ? We all know about the issues of pixel density but I have not seen a single review of these 100 mp sensors complaining of issues with sensor noise. Do you have something substantive to add or are you theorising ?
your audio is very mushy
I love ❤ your vides, I love ❤ your advice, as non landscape photographer I learn so much from your videos, but please-please-please, do your new camera, your lens, yourself, your investment and finally me a favour and use the lens foot for mounting the system on a tripod, 1:40 hurts 😬🫣😱, I’m one of those a gear babying guys, scenes like that makes my heart stopping beating, you additionally hang on it with your hands 🫣🥶. You should have see and hear me crying 😢😭 - The Fuji is a wise choice. Super tough and weather sealed (WR labelled lenses) and excellent lenses!
I have one now. This was day one and I hadn’t got my L plate yet so was having to use the foot plate. You can relax now ❤️ many thanks for the really kind words
@@Alister_Benn Please don't get it wrong. I'm just worried about your gear. Next time, please mount the plate to the lens foot 🙏🙏🙏 instead of the body. However, 15 stops dynamic range, 16 bit raw files, you’ll gonna have a lot of fun. Hint: get used to the Q menu and configure it to your needs!
LOL, I was cringing too! 🙂
@@tomheim9516 I have one now 🙂
@@Alister_Benn great news! I will sleep better now!! In all seriousness, excellent videos you post here on CZcams. Thank you!