Fuji GFX 50SII Vs Canon R5 🤯 You won't BELIEVE HOW GOOD MEDIUM FORMAT IS !! And How Frustrating!!!

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Gfx 50sii vs Canon R5

[@SNAPAVELI]

Guys! Let me know what you are shooting and if you ever have considered trying a Gfx camera if you are on full frame or crop! Thanks 🙏

[@johndaubney7311]

I shoot the the z6 and z7 and have the Fuji gfx 50r and the 100s. Once you get used to gfx files it makes even the z7 feel not up to par. You know the deal lol the glass is just so expensive. The image quality just spoils everything else

[@tylerel3]

Canon R5 and I love it! But I have considered the gfx, also enrolled in your course and I love it! Especially as an amateur photographer. Thanks so much, really appreciate your content!

[@SNAPAVELI]

@@johndaubney7311 yes!! I’m thinking since I already have the 80, 45 and 110, I might as well just get the 100s to make better use of them.

[@SNAPAVELI]

@@tylerel3 thank you so much Tyler!! I’m glad your enjoying the course! Yes I love my r5 as well!!

[@Dvlx1]

I have the 100s and can confirm to you that the autofocus is significantly quicker and I actually use eye tracking almost 100% of the time. That said I'm genuinely considering selling because I just don't feel like I'm getting that medium format look, I feel like there's no real difference in identical shots taken between that and a full frame camera at the same focal length.

[@SNAPAVELI]

Interesting! Yes don’t keep gear if it doesn’t work for you! There really isn’t that big a difference in “look” a great shot is a great shot. Missing a great shot is really frustrating though

[@hyprz]

Get the Mitakon 65mm f/1.4 and manually focus if you want the medium format look

[@theinnerdreamer7043]

Surprised you’re not using that 35mm 1.4 adapted to the gfx… missing out….

[@niallpower109]

I bought the GFX50Sii and I was blown away with the image quality! So I bought the 100S for the phase detect AF and it’s a better camera in every way, The GF 110 f2 portrait lens is mind blowing with these cameras, I love the ability to crop and still have a perfect image, I’m even using the 100S for kitesurfing action shots with great results, I’ve adapted the Canon EF 200 f1.8 for sports shooting and I love the combination, I love your channel and your beautiful models ❤️👍

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you!! Yea can’t wait to try the 100s! Do you feel the files are as good on the 100s?

[@niallpower109]

@@SNAPAVELI yes they are as good, I love Fuji colours, and the dynamic range is just insane!

[@ivanlupi5123]

Cant wait for your comparison between the 50 and 100s. Pics great video as always.

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you so much!

[@brianchu8147]

Medium format film has always been my favorite - beats 35mm hands down, so not surprised the files of the Fuji are so nice 👍 both take a crap load of work to get there though!

[@SNAPAVELI]

Most definitely!! Thank you for commenting!

[@MrMarco7ify]

Can’t wait for you to get your hands on the z9🔥🔥🔥

[@SNAPAVELI]

Me too!! Hopefully soon!!!

- The crop sensor arent proffesional, I only use fullframe. - Medium format: Excuse me. What you say?

[@SNAPAVELI]

Hey! I don’t think I’ve ever said crops aren’t professional, I think a talented photographer can use just about anything and get awesome results, with practice

@@SNAPAVELI I'm not saying this for you, it's the urban legend used by many fullframe advocates.

[@SNAPAVELI]

@ oh gotcha!!! Yea all that stuff is crazy! I’ve seen people locally that crush it with a canon rebel

@@SNAPAVELI Yes. And with M4/3.

[@chris_jorge]

brilliant stuff. the GFX sensor can save the day in more ways than one. :D between the dynamic range and the resolution, the system really does gives you latitude to work in post .

[@SNAPAVELI]

Definitely does!!! I’m really impressed by it!!

[@TMIDD]

Great video bro! Ayooooo i'm looking like hold up that fuji magic with bringing back that detail can't deny it. But one thing everybody says is the focus system is crap. I think its all good for most portraits but dont try to shoot anything fast moving haha.

[@SNAPAVELI]

Yes! It’s very frustrating! But when you get it , it’s magic!!

[@TMIDD]

@@SNAPAVELI Facts! Do you go live wanted to get you on my channel if you down with it. Let me know.

[@filmstudiojapan]

lol, here I am getting ready to leap into medium format, and find TMIDD. Maybe thinking the same?? =D

[@TMIDD]

@@filmstudiojapan 🤣 I've been meaning to get the GFX 100 for my channel but want to make sure I have the model and concept well planned for execution haha!

[@filmstudiojapan]

@@TMIDD I am sure you would produce some stunning results with the 100s or any GFX for that matter. I am very likely going to pounce on the 100s too. Or I may baby step in with a 50R or 50S so I can get an extra lens..

[@dunes1011]

I just picked up a gfx 50 with the 80mm 1.7. It's slow yes but the results are top notch. I'm coming from a background of exclusively shooting film with my RZ67 so honestly the pace doesn't bother me at all. But I can see how it would be frustrating if you're used to ultra fast digital gear like the R5 etc

[@SNAPAVELI]

Yes the 80 1.7 is about the slowest lens I’ve had too! But it sure is nice when you nail it

[@yannistriandafillou1805]

I have the Fuji 100 S I have the Canon 5D Mark four and canon 1DX I was a canon shooter for many years before I bought the Fuji Fuji has the best quality by far but in speed terms it even gets out of done by the 5D Mark four but I would say it is definitely faster than the 50 S2

[@SNAPAVELI]

Can’t wait to try it!! I hope I like it, even though it will cost me

[@yannistriandafillou1805]

@@SNAPAVELI it will be great for you!

[@johndaubney7311]

So yea the 100s is definitely faster. It’s not R5 fast but it’s a major step up from any of the 50 series Fuji’s. Resolution is INSANE.and the ibis is great ! It’s just a notch below the z7 but it’s usable for model shoots. It reminds me of the Sony A7rii terms of autofocus speed. It was sluggish but got the job done for stuff other than sports and fast action

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you!! I can’t wait to test it!! I don’t need incredible speed but just less hunting. Do you ever use eye af?

[@johndaubney7311]

@@SNAPAVELI yea I tried it....its Ok but I've never been a fan of eye autofocus in general.... have a hard time trusting it in general so I use single point wide open to get the eye or face detect stopped down.... probably need to go into the settings and learn it more throughly. It definitely hunts a LOT LESS !!!!! I will say there is still something special about that 50 megapixel sensor... its slow as you know but those files are special in a way the 100s is not. I still prefer the 100S overall but I have some fine art, urban landscapes, family snaps, and casual walk around shots that are some of my favorites over the last 2 years. idk if its just me but the colors, the general rendering and files that are so clean and so good I won't ever part with that doggishly slow ugly ass block of a camera lol. It's my kick around hoopty camera now but man there is still something special about those files. I do a lot of live music shoots concerts etc... use primarily the Z7 and Z6 for that work. I'm gonna use the 100s for my next event which will be a true test for me. I would not even have attempted that with the 50R. The ability to crop.... I mean seriously crop is mind blowing...you will laugh when you experience it... that, the resolution , and dynamic range makes going back to my nikons feel disappointing... I do love Nikon but man when it comes to image quality nothing I've shot with (canon, Sony, and Nikon) can compare to the GFX files but you already know that. Im spoiled and trust me, you will be as well. The 100s is amazing..The back screen resolution sucks and is my only real complaint.

[@SNAPAVELI]

@@johndaubney7311 that’s so crazy that the 100s sensor colors a different? I’ve heard that so many times I think it has to have some truth to it!

[@johndaubney7311]

@@SNAPAVELI yea it’s weird. They are not bad just different. The 100s is more neutral life like. Best comparison is probably Nikon…at least to me. Some sensors just seem to have some magic. That why I won’t get rid of the 50r. Trade offs lol. I’m really interested to get your take on the differences or if you see any. Maybe it’s all in my head. Again I like the files from the 100s they are mind blowing just different. I really think it comes down to pixel size. Big ass pixels just take in more information. The 100s sensor has the same pixel pitch as the Sony A7r4. I think that’s the difference. Don’t let my opinion sway you …but yea I won’t give up that 50R. That sensor has its own look,at least to me. So for fine arts type stuff, urban landscape, and architecture it’s great. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the 100s. I do love the camera and I’m sure you will too

[@deancera]

@@SNAPAVELI I still think it has to do with the law of physics even though the 100s has a more advanced sensor. Pixels are much larger in the 50. Also, I've seen and read that the 50 megapixel sensor is more three-dimensional the 100s

[@ericthomas6014]

Great video Bruh!!

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you so much!!

[@yannistriandafillou1805]

Have you tried the GFX 100 the2nd yet?

[@SNAPAVELI]

I haven’t. They are supposed to loan me one for review soon hopefully.

[@ChrisBoultonPhotography]

I've tested both of them back to back. The 100s has considerably better AF in my opinion. I also wasn't that bothered about the resolution - who needs 100mb right? I've found that actually I do! It's great to be able to crop in and still have a usable file. Both produce files that are extremely flexible and produce great colour. The 100s files aren't as saturated as the 50sii but in my eyes preferable. The 100s also seems to handle colour slightly differently. Both are great cameras though. Be interested to see what HB brings out this year ...

[@SNAPAVELI]

I can’t wait to try the 100s! I’ve heard a lot of people miss the 50 series color though

[@ChrisBoultonPhotography]

@@SNAPAVELI There is very little difference (and I'm very picky about colour) the 100s is equally as good or maybe even edges ahead in my opinion.

[@deancera]

I agree with you Chris the GFX 50 Sii files are more saturated

[@BroccoliPolice]

Hi, Marcus! How do you have your GFX 50sii set up? I find that when I bring up the exposure in post, I have bad noise; whereas your photos look buttery even from a pitch-black photo. I've just got this camera and I'm not sure if I've just set mine up wrong. Are you playing with the dynamic range setting at all? Also, what software would you recommend for Fuji files? I am currently using Luminar and am experiencing crashing. Thanks, a lot!

[@SNAPAVELI]

Hey Tash! I actually didn’t change anything out of the box except some function buttons. Have you tried the files in Lightroom? A lot of people choose capture one for Fuji files

[@BroccoliPolice]

@@SNAPAVELI Thank you for the advice! :) I've just downloaded the free trial to Capture One Pro and so far, no crashing! I'm also going to reset my 50sii and see if that helps, it must have been something I did. Thanks lots! Great videos.

[@filmstudiojapan]

Hey, man, just found your channel and loving it! Z6 user that pulverized his EVF here, and looking to replace it with a couple camera's, either another Z6 or Z7, and a GFX. Been playing with GFX files for about a week and absolutely in love. I do allot of Landscape/starscape here in Japan along with Hip hop culture, models, street.. basically everything. My question is though about DR of the GFX 50R/S vs SII, and hoping you have some insight. I saw on photons to photons, that where the GFX 100, 100S and 50SII have a linear fall off to much less DR down to about 5.5 stops at ISO 10,000 the 50R and 50S actually level off at about ISO 1300 all the way to 12,800 at 8.5 stops of dynamic range where it then drops off steeply meeting the others at ISO 25,600 at the 5.5 stops range. Sorry for such a technical question, but since I do allot of astro over the ocean in Japan, dynamic range is king to me. If you have noticed, or can possible test these higher ISO ranges on the GFX 50R vs the 50SII, it would be extremely helpful, as this info seems to be untested other than by said site. I am on the fence at this point the GFX 100s would be great, but of the 50R or 50S is really that much better in this regard it would be a good way to save cash and get the best possible starscapes.

[@SNAPAVELI]

From everything I’ve tested my 50sii files are identical to my 50r files. I have heard plenty of times that the 100/100s files don’t have the same punch.

[@filmstudiojapan]

@@SNAPAVELI Because I am on Darktable I can't currently play with the 100s files as the support is not fully there, but I played with a handful of GFX 100 files. They were not as malleable in my opinion, or put more simply the GFX50S/R files are virtually unbreakable in terms of shadow and highlight manipulation, and especially saturation which seems to have virtually no limit on those camera's. Because I can't seem to find any 50SII files above ISO 6000, and actually only a single ISO 6000 file, so it's hard to say for certain, but even around ISO 3000 they did seem slightly less Malleable but still superior to the 100 files. In darktable with the 50s or 50r files if I simply apply profiled noise reduction with absolutely no adjustments it cleans the noise almost completely. The 100 retains noise for certain, but it's fine and film like which I don't mind. The 50SII cleaned up pretty good, but definitely not as well as the other two 50 models. This could be darktable not having a profile for it yet or something beyond my understanding. The saturation does seem pretty much equally malleable on the 50SII from my limited testing, but couldn't draw a conclusion about DR in the said range, hence my reaching out. Thanks for the response. I may just go for the 100SII as darktable support is apparently there with a bit of tweaking now, and I can always trade down if the DR is really effecting my work. The ability to crop in 400% and have a 25mp file particularly for landscape is just too tempting.

[@sebastientrudeau239]

Got the 100s. With the 80 and 45 mil…used to be a portraitist, sculptor, painter…this system is mostly an extension of my artistic ways…more of an artists tool than a 30fps workhorse…the 100s IS amazing….not a race car….not a pinto…more like an offroad baja race pickup truck that carries more than a race car when you need to build big…the images are out of this world……especially if you print more than 16x 20 …..considerably noticeable beyond that…this system is fast enough for me… the idea of passing through 75% more photos with a 30fps that are the result of algorithm precision is not art to me… would much rather catch that perfect one on my own as a result of talent than luck….plus hasselblad at 5 times the cost with 150 pix is great for …don,t know anymore…lolll….try the 100s Marcus….try it….

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you for that!!! I’m definitely renting it soon! All I need it to do is balance out the difference between the 2!

[@malcolmanderfam]

Having the 100s myself I would say Ditto to that👍

[@airjaff]

Imagine how good a true medium format camera would be! I used one like 15 years ago. On another level, iso would max at 400 I think. But the amount of play you got with DR was ridiculous

[@SNAPAVELI]

I wish I could get my hands on one!

[@NickDelDuca]

Man I'm like SOO interested in Fuji GFX but every single review people talk about how bad the AF is. But I know the files are better because I have played with some of the downloads you have supplied. If Fuji came out with a 50 mpx phase detect sensor I think they would knock it out of the park. Curious to see how the 100 is. I've read the 50 sensor is a little bit better color and dynamic range wise but the 100 autofocus is as good as the XT4 because it has phase detect pixels in the sensor. I have an R6 and an R5C so I'm pretty aware of what Canon is capable of and I feel like sometimes it's a struggle. Not as much as when I was trying Sony though. I like you content because I think we look at things the same way... I just want the best results I don't really care what the brand is.

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you so much!!! Yes I don’t care what I have in my hands , I’ve seen photographers around here get consistent amazing results with rebels , but it’s all about what works for you

[@michaelbell75]

This is cool but why only compare the GFX to Canon and Nikon? The Sony A7RIv actually has better DR than the GFX 50s and matches the GFX 100. In fact, I think even the a7IV has better DR than the 50s. Canon has never had great DR in their cameras, the R5 is the first Canon sensor to really be competitive in that area. Photos look great as always.

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you! I just always only use what I have at the moment. I read online , not sure how Accurate it is , that the d850 had better dr than the a7riv by the smallest margin. I had the d850 for years , incredible dr but not close to gfx in real life applications…. Blown highlights, under exposure. I did have the a7riii for 2 years along side the z7 and the both had great dr, I just liked the z7 files better, I guess it’s just personal taste.

[@angellondian7628]

Let us know if the 100 is faster. I’m interested

[@SNAPAVELI]

Definitely will!!

[@NoxDiurna]

Yes it is.

[@angellondian7628]

What’s the equal to a 50mm in medium format. I’m considering renting a Fuji

[@SNAPAVELI]

It think it’s the 63 2.8 , that lens is pretty slow though but Great output

[@wilteduk007]

Fujifilm GF 63mm f2.8

[@angellondian7628]

@@SNAPAVELI that’s ok. I’m thinking about shooting boudoir w gfx so I don’t need fast performance just high quality

[@SNAPAVELI]

@@angellondian7628 it should get the job done then!

[@nogerboher5266]

If you think Fuji has amazing medium format cameras, wait until you find out about Hasselblad and PhaseOne... 😅 You will leave Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji and Panasonic for good... I started my switch with an X1Dll50C two years ago and not even one week later I sold all my Canon and Nikon gear, like, ALL of it. Now I am selling my X1Dll and have a used H6D on the way!

[@SNAPAVELI]

I would love to but I’ll probably never have that much money lol

[@nogerboher5266]

@@SNAPAVELI You can find used H5D's for less than what GFX100 costs and used H6D's for about 15,000 to 17,000 EUR, depending on the physical condition of the camera. As for the X1Dll's, there aren't that many used ones but if you find one, they usually go for 2,000-3,500 EUR and are usually in mint condition!

[@yannistriandafillou1805]

I have the hundred S I have left a comment before plus a 1DX Canon and 5D Mark four I forgot to tell you I told you that the 5D Mark four kills it for speed especially in low light I struggle with 100 S terribly to get sharp shots indoors in low light they are of shots the colours don’t look great but maybe you can punch them up because you’re very good with them Photoshop but out of camera the 5D Mark four rips it absolutely rips it it is sharp it is on every time I’m talking about using God docs 600 with both of them I switch one camera shoot the same thing switch to the next camera shoot the same thing the 5D Mark four just rips it every time when you go outside well and you got lots of light the Fuji GFX 100 S shines

[@SNAPAVELI]

I agree!! People think I’m crazy when I say I’d rather use my gfx outdoor than in the studio. It’s just feels to slow in studio and the lcd looks like crap in low light too.

[@michaelp1200]

The gfx100s looks quicker than your 50sII in my opinion. Hands down that the dynamic range is indeed as good as you say on the 100s. I guess that the gfx100s II will make a huge leap in the AF department(also object recognition) but its maybe still 2-3 years out….

[@SNAPAVELI]

I think if they make another leap in that regard it will be a really incredible system

[@michaelp1200]

Agree and will make me break the bank again 😂😂

[@Yupthereitism]

I owned the 50sii and it was very disappointing compared to my r5. The r5 was just as good in every way, and even better when it came to low light performance.

[@SNAPAVELI]

Yes the focus speed cannot compare. If not for the files and look I get I wouldn’t bother.