Fuji GFX 100S - My Review After 8 Months

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[@human_error1]

Hopefully I can pick up one of these on the used market in the future when the prices are a bit more attainable. I’m sure the image quality will still hold up in 2030 😄

[@fanpandatastic]

What used markets do you typically shop around?

[@onarolsen4146]

I found out that the 32-64 and the 110 is perfect! Tried to choose between the 80mm f1,7 and the 110mm f2 which I had for a while, but ended up selling the 80 as I prefered the range on the 110, when also having the zoom available. Both lenses are really incredible. The gfx100s is fantastic in so many ways.

[@PrudhviMitra]

Hard pressed between the 32-64 & 55

[@borromine]

Interesting. Very mellow take and vibe. I’m probably a lot older than your grandfather, and have been shooting medium format since the 1960s. ( Rollei, Pentax, Arca Swiss 69 ) the 50S gfx was the first digital camera that made me enjoy a camera as much as the Pentax 67. I just got the 100S. For what it is, it is TINY!! I shoot mostly architecture with Pentax 645 in tilt shift adapters. For landscape I use Laowa 15shift, gF 23, 32-64 and canon 100-400 mark II. my impression is that the 100-400 is superior to the Fuji 100-200. But I only just started using it. It focuses to less then 36 inches so is useful for details and quasi macro work. Really enjoy your work. Best of luck for coming year!

[@Photojouralist123]

Both my wife and I use the GFX100s, the 250mm F4 is a must have portrait lens, unreal.

[@joejojo5966]

so much money though =(

[@ApeironSound]

Exciting videos? Count me in! Love your work!

[@alexnrs8700]

Hi Samuel. Great vid. Thanks for sharing. I’ve enjoyed following you. A question if I may…. Wondering if you are still using your Canon R5 alongside the GFX 100S? Any thoughts on using/living with both systems would be appreciated. Perhaps this could be a video? Thanks.

[@discotechwreck]

Dream setup. Capable of some amazing environmental portraits

[@adreus4759]

Medium Format is just something else. Amazing video and photos as always Sam!

[@azzkhan8746]

You could set it record it in 'lossless' format and still with 16bit depth. Reduces raw file sizes by a decent bit and i have had no issues with it.

[@paulfeldem]

Doin well man, thanks for checking in! Looking forward to what this year is to bring 🤙🏻

[@icogicog8287]

Great video about the experience with the camera. Totally agree. I use it mostly for landscape and found the 30-45-100 and 100-200 to be a very useful and comprehensive kit. I do get your feelings about the 80 and the 110.

[@chriskim599]

Do you enjoy using the R5 or just see it as a tool that gets the job done?

[@jorgemoro5476]

I own the 50r and the 100s. I can’t say which one I love using more!! I sold my 32-64 as the range wasn’t enough. I own the 30mm, 45mm and my favorite 100-200 zoom. I’m now waiting on the 20-35 which I hope it comes out before I head up to the Yukon and Alaska in June for a couple of months.

[@mlhm5]

So do you think this camera is twice as good as the Sony 7Riv? Just the choice of lenses is enough to drop down from 100MP to 61MP.

[@sols9449]

The video is amazing. I saw a movie made with it and there was just something special about it. I wasn’t expecting the 4k to be so amazing. Do a video where you just shoot with it in Video.

[@Xingqiwu387]

With a price tag of >$6,000, the ONE-YEAR WARRANTY for this camera system is a sick joke! Things always go wrong with electronic devices regardless of how well conceived and constructed they are. Having to pay through the teeth when this type of thing happens after 12 months should be a warning for everyone.

[@paulfeldem]

Owned my EOS R for 6 years now, never failed me, never had anything wrong with it. Just a solid, reliable workhorse. So either you just got bad luck or your argument doesn’t add up

[@tobymitchell2607]

The quality and tones look unbelievable

[@azmilphotography]

I have an R5 and all is good. Just wanted a better image quality output and colors. How does this compare? Since I saw you have both, the best question is how often you use R5 or the GFX100s. Don't care about video.

[@PrudhviMitra]

Did you find out ?

[@bongpeninoy6313]

Hey Samuel did you get a chance to try the 50sii? What did you think of it ? Ty

[@YOUAREMYKIN]

Nice photographs as always. I love the Fuji shooting experience. It’s so inspiring to see a beautifully image result as one shoots (vs others that will look good in post). Looking forward to seeing your next videos.

[@karinegrace6499]

Hi Sam, Thanks for the great review! Definitely convinces me to buy the Fuji GFX 100s ! I'd love to also use it for video so hopefully that will work out. Thanks again, good luck!

[@Fernyg323]

Love the Fuji content. You should have a meet up for photographers! Cheers.

[@infinitus3121]

Great vid as always, can't wait for the upcoming videos !!!

[@burritobrosvideos8060]

Do you have any videos on how to edit photos?

[@Elazarko]

Dude I can't wait to own a medium format camera one day. Your photos are inspiring!

[@gustavovilar6276]

Stunning work! Really inspiring. Fuji has achieved a whole new level regarding color science

[@3ddesign216]

Thanks for the video Samuel! Which video -camera and lens you have used at 6:12 - 6:17 R5 ?

[@hubertkolka3107]

Really enjoy all of your content. Looking forward to the lifestyle vids.

[@moscad4464]

thank you for such a nice video. Keep it up! Always enjoying the vibe you are showing to us :-)

[@rhonaldjr]

The 32-64 and 45-100 are excellent ones

[@JonathanPetersonlisten2EITS]

Looks like a great piece of kit. You wield it well, bud.

[@cameraprepper7938]

The Fuji GFX 100S should have had an EVF with at least 9.5 Mp with 1.2x optical magnification. Use Lens Hood all the time, in overcast weather there are stray light from every where !

[@housingindustryassociation8418]

How effective was the stablisher when not using a tripod.

[@kevinmack16]

Any presets for the GFX 100S ? :)

[@dandobi]

Is the BTS on this video fx3?

[@gregheo]

Medium format camera + medium format car (aka 4Runner) = great videos?

[@shehtazruslan]

which film sim do you use the most?

[@josh885]

Personally I'm hoping Fuji up dates the GFX100 with some of the improvements in the 100S. Even if the AF and senor stayed the same if the GFX100 had the improved controls, slightly smaller XT4 batteries and smaller/lighter shutter and ibis mechnisim from the 100S as well as other design changes from the 100S to get the size and weight down so the GFX100 body could be bit closer to something like a Z9 or R3 size and weight wise it would be a really nice improvement on the camera.

[@dominiquerichardson]

has your nas system changed since using the gfx ?

[@DianaVeshkurtseva]

IT'S AMAZING!!! woooow

[@smedelightworks8700]

Nice video. Thanks for posting. What is your computer setup?

[@SamuelElkinsPhoto]

I’m on a M1 Max MacBook Pro

[@143GADGETS]

Are you shooting with any of the Fuji simulations? Would love to know more about you post processing. Thanks!

[@TonyBologna805]

Sounds like he mainly shoots RAW, but I’d also be curious if he ever used any.

[@westonharby165]

Professionals don't shoot jpeg.

[@christhomas5801]

@@westonharby165 🙄

[@depht_]

@@westonharby165 plenty of pros shoot Fuji JPEGS, even when blowing them up and printing at larger sizes. The colour science is excellent. To only shoot RAW and spend more time in Lightroom is no longer absolutely necessary - fairly outdated thinking.

[@westonharby165]

@@depht_ not in my Industry (art repro). When color accuracy is crucial, raw, custom wb, and custom camera profiles are a necessity. Even the neutral profiles aren't accurate, and auto white balance is very close, but will still need tweaking to be as neutral as possible. Shit, even custom input profiles have their weaknesses under high CRI lights and require manual adjustments for color critical work.

[@michaelbell75]

Nice video and camera, but what are you doing with these photos where people see the full resolution? Ive looked at photos from this camera on Instagram, Flickr etc...and you can't tell a difference between its photos and a crop sensor with 24 megapixels to be honest. Unfortunately, social media is the great equalizer.

[@isaiasanchez1987]

I want medium format 😭😭😭

[@sijilo]

Booom

[@artsmodelstation9396]

Now record this video with your real voice

[@chris3df]

Great video. I’ve been thinking about getting one of these for a while, and think this has helped me decide. For dealing with the uncompressed raw files, what size storage do you have on your computer? And what external hard drive do you use?