Thanks for the video on the GFX 50R, mine is arriving today :D and the 45mm f2.8 is on its way,. Been a fuji shooter since the X-Pro1 and have longed for a camera that can natively shoot in the XPan 65:24 ratio so to say that Im excited is an understatement. Its great to see a follow up video like this that shows that you are still as delighted with the camera after several months.

Man, your photo edits are crazy, would be cool if you made a video about it!

Of course a larger sensor of any kind is going to have a different tonal gradation as well will the native lenses have different resolving aesthetics. Its visible even in instagram only blind people cant see it.

No that's wrong no film sim in this camera will have any impact on your RAW file whatsoever that is 1000000000% incorrect.

the 50 is a character lens tho

i have been sooting with some cameras decade or two. it's about finding the tool that says something.

7:05 Fuji has been using that screen design for a decade. It didn’t come from Sony…

GFX replaced my GA645. Portra 400 on 120 shot in 645 format was at $0.80 a click, plus $18.95 to process the roll and have the negatives mailed back to me... at $1.65 per photo, that's *almost twice the price of shooting Instax* and no prints to show for it. Yeah I went digital and haven't looked back. I miss film but not at those prices. I was looking at $1500 in costs per year. My GFX at $1500 already paid for itself.

Sub $2k. I dont think so. BTW I had multiple Fujis and switched to Canon last year....the AF was like leveling up 1000%. I found it easier to edit Canon as well.

Just a hobbyist, but I shoot my 50Sii with the 50mm 3.5 glued to the front. $2000 all-in. It's kinda like a Fuji GA645 without paying $1/click for Portra 400.

And it's a very big reason why I left Nikon I could not get the results I was wanting in my landscape photography from the Nikon camera I had the Nikon glass was fantastic and the photos were superb but it was the colour science of Nikon. I moved over to Fujifilm and I have not regretted it and I'm selling more work now than I ever have

I will never understand videos about photography which show almost no photos.

Good video! I also use the GFX50R and really like it. What USB-C>USB-C cable do you use to tether with the C1? Thanks.

Videos are great man, keep it up!

Would you consider ditching the background music? I can't stand it. It really detracts from your voice.

How do you rate the 50R auto focus for everyday shooting? Ta

Has autofocus improved with firmware updates in 2023?

Hey dave whats the lens on this camera

Hi David, I know it’s been a year you’ve done this awesome video and I just stumbled upon it. You want to say from the GFX R to the 50sii & 100s medium format those cameras was never designed for every day shoot. I shot medium film format for years with everything manual focus, exposure, shutter, speed, film, speed all done manually. I was the computer that triggered everything. Now that we in the digital age nothing change but it has a computer inside to aid the photography process. That Fuji’s MF for people who knows how to understand how to control that large format camera. Fuji had finally almost replace and getting closer to film simulation. Compared to other digital media format we can now afford to experience the truth, quality image of a medium format. Thank You for your wisdom and experience. I’m glad to see young man like you who has patience and passion and getting great results.

Good video. Clear straightforward info. Much appreciated.

Again Fujifilm, strange. Whenever I look up for photography or want to listen some commentary on camera, Fujifilm anyhow comes at the top. That means this camera is the world's most popular and beautiful camera for the professionals.

I truly enjoyed your review of the Fuji gfx 50sii. You had explained it very well. The other day I went down a rental camera shop to test the 50sii but they didn’t have available so I look at the next best thing-50s and that MF images was extraordinary the files blow my mind away. Fuji had put a lot of engineering and craftsmanship to this gfx. I’m getting one soon.

Instagram kids. My friend printed 6m long picture made on 5DMIII, and it looked gorgeous, because it was artistic and full of spirit. What do you print? You like to buy stuff more than taking pictures. I bet Ansel Adams or Cartier Bresson would not care about their gear in 2023 if they were around these technical marvels you dethrone that easy.

Gi David, excellent review on the GFX 50sii I like the fact that you are very honest that really help others to understand the output of a medium format, like the GFX’s system compared to a full frame camera. They are actually no comparison. It’s like night and day. I know because back in my days I shot Mamiya’s 4X5 & Bronica’s 4X5 for weddings and portrait studio for my clients..The images was professional even at a 4X5 prints it stood out.. Clients new they got what they paid for. It’s was normal to me. I want to get that feeling again with a digital medium format and I think the Fuji GFX 50sii make a sweet spot to start. I have a rule if I get something that works I don’t look back and lust after another. I use it till it’s dead.

Regarding that slow shutter, I guess you have to bear in mind that you’re opening and closing something not far off the size of a garage door!😂. I do love my 50R. I’m a landscape shooter and use it with a Canon 24mm tilt-shift. Dream combination.

This is one of the best reviews out there. Well done

Excellent video.

Just picked up the 50S II myself and I echo your thoughts on how spectacular it is. Even comparing it to my R5 it performs exceptionally well. The 35-70mm is a nice lens too. Very clear, compact, and light. It doesn't have a fast aperture or a ton of zoom range, but it's a great starting point if someone chooses to go the zoom route vs. primes.

the background music is so damn annoying...

Not sure that any film simulation gets baked into the raw. You can access all those simulations in ACR etc. As far as I can see you can always revert to the unadulterated raw file. I'm happy to be corrected though.

Maybe you got a bad 50mm copy. Mine seems sharp enough to me. Even at f4 at the edges.

Great stuff. I have to say that admitting a mistake is very professional. Better than letting it go and paying later.

How is the kit lens? I love 28mm for street and city scape. I don’t see a prime with a 28mm focal length

The GFX50 has twice the pixel pitch as the GFX100S, as the sensor is identical in size. So greater DR and less noise. The GFX sensor is 1.7 times larger than FF. That is a lot!

I have an a7riii and invested in the gear and lighting. Should I switch if in the end the colors of Fuji is what I want? Also how’s editing with the RAW?

Great review. I just bought one. And i have question. Why gfx50sii is not good for low light ? I use 3570mm lens. Thank youu

You should do a office tour. That looks like a nice place to work.

The evil dark slide has bit me on many occasion.

Hello and thanks for the super informative video. I do have a small question. You said that when you are doing product photography you need to make everything look as real as possible and match the colors from the photo with the product. Is that easier to do on a 50s II than on a Fuji XT3 or 4 for example ? Or you were only talking about other brands against Fuji?

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great video. I just got the GFX50SII as well. Still waiting to really use it and have some product and lifestyle shoots planned and a trip to norther Norway upcoming. I think the medium format will be great for landscapes. I have the 32-64mm lens and think I will rent the 100-200 for the Norway trip. If I can afford it I think the 80mm or 110mm would be great next lenses, mostly for portraits and fashion

Hi Dave, love your videos! I just made the jump from the Fujifilm X series to GFX50SII. I mostly shoot editorial portraits and fashion and also landscapes. That’s why I started with the 32-64mm zoom, but next up - after I have saved enough money - I want to add a fast prime. All of the options you mention are on my wishlist: 45, 80 and 110. Given that I have the 32-64 focla range perhaps the 80 or 110 makes the most sense. What would you recommend?

Great video. I’ve been thinking about picking up this camera as I want to do medium format individual portraits. What’s your go to portraits lens for this beast?

Whats that lens in the vid? Looks canonish?

Great video. I shoot Canon 5d4 and Sony A7r4. I mainly shoot portraits. I don’t think there is a need to upgrade yet. I don’t know what it is, but I am not completely sold on Sony. The Fujifilm GFX 50 ii may be a better grab than a Canon r5. Would love to see more portrait work with this camera. Thank you.

Looking to switch from sony and I think you sold me.

This is not only fun to watch and listen, but it’s really helpful for us photographers. Gear is a very important part of why we are doing what we are doing. I have lots of Canon dslr cameras and lenses. I’m thinking a lot between going into RF Canon mirrorless or in going into medium format. This video is very interesting and useful info.

Doesn’t the 50r and 50sii have the same AF?

Doesn’t the 50r and 50sii have the same AF?

Couple of questions. How is that viewfinder to use? It scares me that it won't be accurate enough. Also where did you rent a GFX from? I'm in north Texas.