Fujifilm GFX 100 - A Wedding Photographer's Hands On Thoughts

[@jbivphotography]

If you could, would you use this camera for your photo work?

[@robmcd]

Yes, but the GFX50R with the 63 2.8, will give me a 50mm equivalent on a rangefinder small, lightish weight body for amazing street/doco portraits

[@_parkphoto]

Heck yeah man

[@jbivphotography]

@@robmcd I can’t get down with those rangefinder bodies. IDK why.

[@os6219]

No. I’ve tried it. It’s a beast, a fantastic camera. But I went with a 50S. Lots of people go with the 50R, but the S is just feeling better to me. Fell in love with it. Just good for me. Enough room to play !

[@dardis1745]

absolutely ive been looking at the 50's and the 100 for awhile...right now i shoot with canon...if fujifilm had double exposures options like canon or nikon do then I would be "all fuji everything" nice vid man keep up the great work!!!

[@juanarroyo5324]

im a landscape photographer i purchased my gfx 100 about a year ago i love it !!!! colors,, detailed files ,,sharpness n DR .. amazing !! people need to stop complaining about weight size ..buttons n vertical grip !! the way i see it if u cant carry the weight u shouldnt be outthere shooting plain n simple .. i like a big camera not a camera that u can hide w the palm of your hands !!! MAN UP !!! if u love this camera go get it u wont regret it !!!! thanks n GOD BLESS !!!!!!!!!!!

[@quasarkitten]

I definitely plan on renting this for a trip, once I can get back out to do landscape work.

[@charlesnetzler2262]

Using both the GFX100 and XT4 is pretty amazing. When you get to shoot the intimate and slow parts of the wedding the GFX kills it and for everything else XT4. The only reason someone would choose the GFX100 over the XT4 in my opinion is when there is a lot of dynamic range (sunsets) and if your client wants very high res prints. Also if you're a landscape wedding photographer that loves to use couples a scale for a beautiful scenery then this camera also kills it.

[@JasondePlater]

I’m waiting for the AF and IBIS features of the GFX 100 in a new GFX 50R.

[@jbivphotography]

OMG! I would HANDS DOWN buy that. No questions asked. Sell my X-T’s and go all GFX if that ever happens.

[@benjhaisch]

Yes, this.

[@Blackshinigami08]

Getting ready for work at 6 in the morning, new John Branch. I've got some time.

[@jbivphotography]

AYYYY 🙌🙌

[@BrandonTalbot]

It’s my dream camera for sure.

[@timmonda]

Yep the only reason I wouldn’t want to try a GFX is because I KNOW I’d have to get one, lol. Awesome video John. Def enjoy these kinds of vids

[@jbivphotography]

LOL! It's so true. I should have never tried it out. Thanks for hanging out on the channel.

[@erosefilms]

I'm saving for one now

[@eksmaan]

It’s a big XT3.5. Accurate, fast. The crops, Super Fine/Fine, etc. It’s insane. I should have kept mine. I may have to buy one again. It’s so goooooood.

[@pepevlima7360]

great dinamic range in gfx100 .... amazing

[@jbivphotography]

Such an amazing camera. You can really do so much with it.

[@jrod291]

do the behind the scenes!!! great video as always

[@jbivphotography]

Awesome. I'll start trying to plan that out for you all.

[@jrod291]

@@jbivphotography Awesome! thanks to you, i just got a Nikon 50mm 1.4 F Mount Lens, loving it so far on my X-T3

[@marknachmias423]

I want one, of course. It’s awesome.

[@jbivphotography]

I think we all want one. lol

[@wilmerkrusen7501]

I had high hopes for the xt series for wedding photography. Sounds like the crop sensor doesn't quite compare to the bigger sensors. I can't afford the medium format genre. Hope Canon nails something soon in full frame mirrorless.

[@problemat1que]

Fujifilm crop has the same dynamic range as Canon full frame (Sony sensor vs Canon sensor, google dynamic range comparison between sony a6400 and canon eos r to see the numbers, 13.5 +- 0.1 stops, essentially the same), and the X-T4 and X-T3 (after recent firmware update) have excellent AF in low light. Many wedding photographers use Fujifilm, you just watched a video by one who does, as well. Not sure what you're even trying to say, other than mentioning your favorite brand.

[@mikel9567]

@@problemat1que Yeah, he likes Canon. Whats your point? Not everyone who watches this channel is a Fuji fan boy.

[@DJshutterfly]

@@problemat1que Thanks for the helpful info. I too came from full frame Canon and am curious if crop sensor Fuji is the right choice for me re wedding photography. If I understand John's point, the X series is a good starter system system until you can afford a larger sensor whatever the brand. Obviously GFX would be the dream upgrade. The full frame brands simply provide options that fill the very large chasm between X and GFX in terms of price and size.

[@problemat1que]

@@DJshutterfly The question is what do you get for your extra money spent on a Canon EOS R system? It's not dynamic range. Sensor size isn't a value in itself. Answers I would accept: more subject separation and the option to buy high quality $2000+ lenses. The OP wrote, however, "crop sensor doesn't quite compare to the bigger sensors", which is just such a vacuous and nebulous statement to be meaningless.

[@tobibu76]

I was one of the first photographers to get a GFX50S in Germany. So GFX user from day 1 basically. I use my GFX for the formal shots on weddings (and all my studio work obviously) and the combo of XH1 and T3 for the reception. The reason I went Fuji in the first place was the weight of my D4s. So I wouldn't want to hold a GFX for 14ho straight... 🙈

[@nelsonclub7722]

I did exactly the same thing for a few years. As soon as Fuji sent me their demo unit 50s I was in. also the Xh-1 looks very similar to the GFX to the untrained eye. Portraits on the GFX for weddings makes so much sense, the XH-1 integrates seamlessly I was then given a 100 by Fujifilm in exchange for a preserved GX680III - Its on permanent display at House Of Photography in Covent Garden with every lens they made (and some accessories they didn't - a few prototypes) but in the end I now use a Hass H6D100 as image quality is mad by comparison - remember the GF's are only slightly bigger than 35mm FF; whereas the the Hass is as near as makes no difference the full on MF FF!!

[@TeshornMakingMoves]

The fact it can’t keep up with a wedding reception is problematic for me. I considered buying it after trying it out at B&H. I think it’s definitely perfect for commercial and portrait work.

[@patriotarmament7407]

Great video. If it can’t do a wedding reception, then it can’t be used for weddings. I’m torn between the Fuji and the new Nikon Z9. I do weddings. I know the Nikon can do it. But it’d be nice to have that medium format.

[@jbivphotography]

I've been shooting with the newer GFX 100s and it seems like it's able to keep up JUST enough. On December 4th I'm going to be shooting a wedding with GFX only so we'll see how that goes.

[@marcphotos]

Great John, first of all that I am very jealous of your experience on the GFX 100. I am a new owner os GFX 50R bur that I did not have the money$$$ for the BIG ONE. I got the 50R because I love to do landscape and my bad habit is to crop a lot that did do with Fujifilm XT2 (still have it). With the big filles of the 50R, I easily do the image format of 65:24 (pano)….It is great !!! You do make great KZbin video, a great teacher and you are a great photograph….Yes Sir…Thanks for all !!!

[@kovacsadam7217]

Since this beast was released, I wish Fujifilm would do a camera with a nice built in grip in the x-t or x-h series ( with tilt screen of course :D )

[@NicholasLeicht]

Maybe the X-H2? 🤔

[@kovacsadam7217]

@@NicholasLeicht That would be awesome.

[@Brandon-of3ij]

Yes to the dual GFX wedding bts that would be epic and more bts vids would be dope in general anyways

[@ioioioiooioioi]

Jeez, the gfx is over kill. I'd rather wanna know how you book weddings!

[@asanmartinjr07]

Nice work!

[@arunashamal]

Amazing!

[@Jp-international24]

Please make more gfx100 videos. I had one on order but I canceled and bought profoto lights instead 2 B10s 2 b10plus and A10. What lighting do you use?

[@jbivphotography]

I mainly use Godox stuff. Right now I have v860ii's. Tend to mainly shoot natural light.

[@KygenPatriot]

Please share the bts with the Gfx 100.

[@jbivphotography]

There’s actually not really footage of that 😩😩

[@davidblakeslee2889]

Straight up, say you shoot with this most of the day, getting ready, ceremony, bridal party, Bride+Groom, Family Photos and not during reception, where do you put it. I feel like you can't just keep it in your bag at the reception or lock it up in your car. I would keep it on my holdfast and never let it leave my side but I don't think my back could handle the weight or unbalance. Lol . I would have to have somebody pick it up from the reception like it was my child.

[@jbivphotography]

I'd totally drop it in my bag or in the car. Most of the wedding guests wouldn't even know what it is. But YES that is a CRAZY risk to be taking which such an expensive camera.

[@EpitomePax]

Keep the GFX content coming!!

[@JayGrapherTh]

hope you can talk about lens for the photography you do or other recommendations (adapted lens?)

[@BrendanEvan]

What a beast

[@jbivphotography]

That strong arm camera.

[@BrendanEvan]

@@jbivphotography seriously

[@roybixby6135]

How big do you print those wedding albums? BTW sensor size does not effect depth of field - distance and aperture only do...

[@jbivphotography]

I usually print my albums up to a size of 12x12. And the largest prints I give for bridal session are 18x24

[@mathantancio]

Gotta see a desk set up or studio set up video!!

[@jbivphotography]

I've been wanting to do an office tour for awhile now. Just haven't gotten to it. Also my office is hella dirty all the time 😂

[@mathantancio]

@@jbivphotography appreciate the reply btw, and yeah. I feel that 😂 I see that peg board in the back of your vids. I think a WHOLE WALL of peg boards would be beneficial for anyone 😉

[@robmcd]

Would love to see some sort of XT4 in that body style.

[@jbivphotography]

Flip screen?

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

Binging on, liked!

[@TedNghiem]

I have the 50s. :) If the rumors are true there will be a mk2 version coming next year. I am hoping for a more robust body, 80mp, the ibis and phase detect AF. That's all I want in the next version.

[@jbivphotography]

Oh wow. I haven't even been keeping up with the rumors. I hope it doesn't have a rangefinder body. I could never get into those.

[@zbellman]

I would be down for this. Ive been holding off getting a 50r for a possible refresh of the line.

[@problemat1que]

It's gonna be the 100 MP sensor, they don't exactly make a dozen different versions of this one.

[@robramirez6258]

Nice video john! Kudos!

[@jbivphotography]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@benjhaisch]

Can’t wait for the smaller, cheaper version of this camera ;)

[@jbivphotography]

Instant purchase if it’s as fast as this one.

[@benjhaisch]

@@jbivphotography the difference between the 50 and the 1000 in AF is crazy.

[@michaelj7069]

I'll take a 50R to compliment my X-T4 and X100V and I'll be wearing an big smile.

[@jrod291]

what do you think of the Viltrox line of lenses, i was thinking of the 33mm but cant pull the trigger on it

[@jochen.lorenz.wedding]

nice one! and yes - i definitly like to have one ... who not?!? ;) but there is some more time to earn money for this beast. first i've been waiting for the XH-2 ... hopefully Fuji will bring it 2021.

[@jbivphotography]

Why not is totally true! It may not be the most snappy and fast camera but for it's size and the photo quality/information it's pushing out it's pretty amazing.

[@enmunfi]

awesome video!

[@jbivphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@jaredgotcher]

Well, Leica's full frame offerings will run you about the same amount of money. So there's that.

[@TooGood79]

8:45 🤣 I have the same issue with all of my camera and prime Lens purchases lol. Must convince the wife 1st and foremost!

[@_parkphoto]

Since eventually I wanna be doing commercial work, I would love to have a GFX. Definitely don’t need it right now tho! Hahah

[@jbivphotography]

Oh yeah totally. Save up to do that commercial work it will be totally worth it.

[@DonovinJones]

7:25 if my math is right it’s about 198.1 megapixels.

[@jbivphotography]

Oh nice!

[@Zakbass84]

If there’s anyone that DOESN’T want to see a double gfx wedding, y’all can see yourselves out.

[@jbivphotography]

Now I just have to figure out how I can secure 2 GFX 100's at the same time with a decent lineup of lenses. 😂

[@Zakbass84]

@@jbivphotography I firmly believe that, with the cropability of this camera, 2 bodies and 2 lenses would be waaay more than enough

[@jbivphotography]

@@Zakbass84 Agreed. I’d just need a fairly wide one and a more tele one and I could just crop everything in as needed.

[@problemat1que]

Plenty of wedding photographers who shoot with one 35mm equivalent and one 85mm equivalent. Luck has it the 45 and the 110 are two of the best GFX lenses. Throw in a 23 or adapted / manual focus lens for the occasional ultrawide and you're set.

[@darkknightkano8758]

How much do you charge for a wedding that makes a $10k camera worth it?

[@jbivphotography]

So 1. I don’t own this camera so I don’t charge enough to make this camera worth it. 😂 and 2. With my new prices if I was booking regularly I would say it would be a bit more worth it. But I think a photographer would need to charging at least $5k and up to make a GFX 100 worth it.

[@darkknightkano8758]

@@jbivphotography Thanks for replying, when you mentioned the price it literally took my breath away. At that price, I was struggling to think when would a camera like this ever make sense.

[@tomweis1194]

@@darkknightkano8758 Took your breath away? Price out a Phase One kit... make sure you have an oxygen tank at the ready.

[@darkknightkano8758]

@@tomweis1194 I’m turning blue

[@stanleeger4711]

The camera is $10K and huge. I will never buy it. Full frame hits the sweet spot for me. The sensor in a full frame camera (e.g. A7iii) is 60% as big, but the camera costs 20% as much ($2K vs. $10K). Lenses are cheaper too.

[@mpj1969]

Agree, and what about low light, eye focus. What do clients do with these files. Post them to face book and insta

[@problemat1que]

It's a first generation product. Compare Fujifilm's X-H1 (their first IBIS body, 673 grams, $2000) with the recently released X-S10 (third IBIS body, 465 grams, $1000) and you can make an educated guess where the next IBIS body in their 4433 lineup is going to land.

[@piotr.czechowski]

Ok, but even in this video there aren't any wedding shots only sessions and portraits so I guess it not a wedding camera ;)

[@jbivphotography]

Unfortunately with current times weddings aren't like they used to be. The wedding couple portraits you saw was the wedding I did. It had about 10 people at the wedding. That's honestly going to be the norm going forward for awhile now.

[@piotr.czechowski]

@@jbivphotography sorry to hear that. In Poland where I live we had weddings up to 150ppl since june till last week but now we got locked.. no weddings at all. Stay strong!

[@elliotbreheny7053]

I don't think people realize that $10,000 is cheap for a "medium format" camera body. You get close to Phase One quality for a fourth of the price in some cases.

[@jbivphotography]

Exactly. The price is actually amazing which is why a lot of top end commercial professionals use it.

[@nelsonclub7722]

Sadly not. The difference between it, I had one, and the Phase One which I also had (rented on a cupla fashion shoots) is about the same difference between APSC and FF. The GFX is a small sensor compared to the FF MF of Phase One. However that aside I could not get on with either so I went with Hass H6D 100 which is better for many reasons than a Phase One. Final image being the main one. The only Phase One which makes sense is the XT as it uses decent lenses, but this has too many caveats, one being that you cannot use the full shift on ANY of the current lineup of rodenstocks (they had to bang a clever shutter mechanism in which pushed the flange too far forward and on XF the Schneiders are too sharp and too slow. As for the old rebadged Mamiya's which make up the rest of the lineup? Well they were never that good on a Mamiya 645 in the first place and certainly cannot resolve anything over 50MPX to the same standard as GFX 50 let alone a GFX100 - hope that helps. Now if someone could just get organised and roll out a FF MF for the RZ I think we would all get along better.....!!! If anyone is even remotely interested I have been a pro for 35yrs - and a Fuji 'Film' ambassador where I would extol the virtues of NPS160 and NHG to other wedding photographers. In exchange for the GFX 100 I kindly donated one of my GX680III's in an 'as new' and unused, totally preserved with every single lens for it including the coveted zoom and 500 to Fujifilm where it resides on permanent display at House Of Photography Covent Garden in their Heritage Department - I haven't seen it yet but I am told it does create a lot of interest!!!

[@problemat1que]

@@nelsonclub7722 Thanks for sharing, just to add FF 36x24 / APS-C 23.6x15.6 = 2.35; Hassy 53.4x40 / Fujifilm 43.8x32.9 = 1.48, so the step from APS-C to FF is significantly larger than the step from Fujifilm 4433 MF to "digital 645". If that's the last bit of quality you need, that's of course what's important to you and I won't argue your decision, you clearly know what you're doing. It's just not the same step, more like APS-H to FF, as if comparing the older Canon 1D to the current 1D sensor sizes. The Hassy also makes for a very different, not so portable package, which for your purposes might be perfect (studio? product? archival? fashion? whole crew on set?) but for a one-man band wedding photographer might cross the line. Not to mention the very different price tags. In conclusion, quite separate markets that can exist side by side with each other with no issues.

[@nelsonclub7722]

@@problemat1que I agree with all that you have said - perhaps my point which wasnt made clearly enough is the difference in IQ - in my line of work cameras are not important to me - I use anything and everything there is to get the job done - but in the digital format I started off with the the quite revered Xt2 - and then went in order - GFX- Hass H6D but also as a sideline X series - and the difference between true MF and a good DSLR even with 10's of MPx is significantly different - per se in IQ - that is to say final picture quality - so I am not arguing with you at all - just in my experience -price point excepted, format excepted - just from what I see - bigger is always better. Hundreds of years I used 10x8 and printed on to Cibachrome; until I see that level of blow your eyes off - I will always see digital as nothing more than a good compromise - and what a good one it is - but bigger is not always possible and not always necessary - and of course the most important thing is not what camera you have but what you put in front of it and what you have behind it!!! Good stuff - stay safe have a good one - thanks for the reply

[@problemat1que]

@@nelsonclub7722 Appreciate it, great perspective!

[@barrytakespictures8947]

Meh my 45mp R5 shoots 20fps for half the price...Join us JB4, Join us!

[@NicholasLeicht]

True. But, it isn't medium format. It also isn't 100 megapixels lol.

[@Lord_Mau_]

... and I’ m out at 10 grand 🤣🤣.

[@Iifecycle]

Anyone else sick of these videos of camera reviews by people who don't actually own the camera and have no intention of buying one? CLICK THE LINK BELOW!

[@dominiquerichardson]

go head and do it! why not bring a Toyota Camry to a wedding lol dual gfx it up!!!

[@jbivphotography]

LOL! GFX's all around!

[@badhabit714]

10 Grand!? OOF!.

[@kenjiyamamoto9499]

Nah,. Gfx100 is over kill for wedding events,. Thats bullshit,.. If you're professional photographer,. You don't need to crop,. Get your composition straight right away,. Meh Meh Meh,.

[@ryanle8792]

I think I will unsubscribe from your channel because it's costing me too much money. I've switched from Sony to Fuji XT3 from watching your channel. And Now, this? I can't handle this.

[@jbivphotography]

😂😂😂