Fujifilm GFX 100 II REVIEW first looks: BEST medium format?

[@cameralabs]

My Fujifilm GFX 100 II review - their best medium format to date! Check prices on the GFX 100 II at B&H: bhpho.to/3ZcoV6N // WEX UK: tidd.ly/3rdUDEc Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Cameralabs merchandise: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Gordon’s retro gear channel: kzbin.info Check MPB to buy and sell used gear: bit.ly/3ULU9yL Check eBay to find vintage gear: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=1&pub=5574908462&toolid=10001&campid=5338329149&customid=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg Lost photos? I recover mine with: www.dpbolvw.net/click-100568658-13808570?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stellarinfo.com%2Fphoto-recovery-software.php Equipment used for producing my videos Panasonic Lumix S5 II: amzn.to/3Hf5IcI Sony A6400: prf.hn/l/pRO0wp5 Sony e 24mm f1.8: amzn.to/2TqWNzk Rode NT USB mic: amzn.to/3AdHcUp Rode Wireless Go II mic: amzn.to/3xkCvGo Rode Lavalier Go mic: amzn.to/3ygzzKY Godox UL150 light: amzn.to/2VpVbXE Godox QR-P70 softbox: amzn.to/3yQfGdF MacBook Pro 14in (16GB / 1TB): amzn.to/3PrKbPV 00:00 - GFX 100 II introduction and rivals 01:05 - GFX 100 II vs GFX 100 size and battery grip 02:22 - GFX 100 II controls and body design 03:16 - GFX 100 II viewfinder 04:26 - GFX 100 II screen 05:20 - GFX 100 II ports ethernet HDMI 05:46 - GFX 100 II card slots CF Express SD 05:56 - GF 55mm f1.7 lens 06:10 - GFX 100 II IBIS stabilization 06:30 - GFX 100 II sensor 07:34 - GFX 100 II burst shooting 07:58 - GFX 100 II autofocus and subject detection 08:31 - GFX 100 II photo quality settings 09:37 - GFX 100 II high resolution mode 10:20 - GFX 100 II movie settings 11:35 - GFX 100 II movie quality 1080 vs 4k vs 5.8k vs 8k 12:44 - GFX 100 II verdict and sample images Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

[@geofff6671]

What an insane camera! Well done to Fujifilm for being so farsighted.

[@donsoley746]

Amen!

[@jessejayphotography]

Fujifilm is killing it! I’m on canon RF and I’m pretty certain I’ll be switching over to Fuji in a few years to MF for landscapes.

[@matt88169]

What Fuji has done here is amazing. I expect more FF models to go shutterless in the future, probably getting 50fps and other ridiculous features. But 8fps on MF? With Fuji's increasingly great AF on board? This is awfully close to "good enough" performance for pretty much whatever. Would I buy a GFX? Don't know - I'd have to try some lenses and do lots of math. Big, heavy setup for sure. Yet definitely a step in the right direction . . .

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

And 5fps without blackout, can you imagine? If the AF is good, they have a killer camera here.

[@-grey]

My personal philosophy is that there is a time spend and a time to save money. I don't think that this is the time to save and go for the marked down previous models to save a few quid. I think the jump here is significant enough that the saving will lead to disappointment. If the jump was less significant I'd say save the entire cost of the camera and don't upgrade, but I think in this case with all the QoL and UX considerations it's worth going for this one. It sounds silly, but I think that experience is definetly a get what you pay for kind of deal here, in a positive way, and I haven't felt that way about Fujifilm since the X-T2. So I'm hopeful for the future of the brand.

[@obsidian00]

This body is the first Fujifilm that I have ever wanted...and I don't even shoot medium format! Thanks for the video Gordon.

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome!

[@borisbelkania914]

I think that the camera turned out to be interesting, but I would like to update the 50 R and make it more minimalistic, with the same interesting coating, which looks very nice and then a lot more people will switch to this format from GFX!

[@CianMcsweeney]

I'd like them to make an x-pro with the same coating and angles, looks really cool

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

When people will realize this protruding viewfinder gives you 1x magnification, they will stick to this 100ii. Since magnification is proportional to sensor size, 1x on this is not only bigger compared to the 0.8x or 0.9x we're used to in full frame cameras due to the simple increase of the magnification, but even bigger since the sensor is bigger. You win 2 times here. This is a dream.

[@CianMcsweeney]

@@Maxime-ho9iv not sure the viewfinder magnification has anything to do with sensor size on a mirror less camera, on a DSLR sure

[@q3aki]

this camera looks amazing, i really like the way it looks, im not worried about the performance (obviously)

[@adamzhang3028]

Thanks, Gordon. Looking forward to the in-depth video review, hopefully with some in low light.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Epic! I love my GFX 100s. Can't wait to try this one out. Thanks for the video.

[@ChrisPanasPhoto]

Same here, I'd love to know if the autofocus is any better compared to the 100s - the biggest reason for me to upgrade to be honest.

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

AF seems to be the star of the show here (and that gorgeous 1x magnification!). This is the first time we could really start comparing medium format to full frame, and get outside the studio. This needs to be thoroughly tested.

[@adamzhang3028]

Hello Gordon, I’ve gotten this camera for 4 months now. I’ve watched your review multiple times (just like your other reviews and your book). It’s amazing especially when paired with 55mm f/1.7. The 20-35mm f/4, not so much, but there’s no better alternative. If you do end up making a follow up review I have some requests: 1. Video in practice. You and ZY Cheng are the only two I’ve seen who even attempted video review. But they cover only the crop factor and resolution implications, not in real use. And if it’s not meant for real use, why not? 2. Flash photography. Aside from occasional mentions of the sync speed, no one seems to have put it to test. 3. Adapting DSLR lenses. It’s no secret native options are few. Kevin Deal talked about adapting vintage lenses. But I found little on adapting say Canon EF lenses in practice. Cheers

[@cameralabs]

Feedback received! I believe adapting tilt shift ef lenses is the best option for their large imaging circles

[@hacxman1]

Epic, i'd instantly order one if i had the money. Thanks Gordon for such a nice review

[@benjhaisch]

Wild how good the rolling shutter is in 4k25 for a medium format camera

[@cameralabs]

That's what I thought. The new sensor has much faster readout than before

[@Biosynchro]

As Ken Wheeler said some years ago, Fujifilm pretty much dominated the medium format segment overnight as soon as they released the GFX 50s. They have been winning ever since. If I had a large budget, and wanted supreme image quality, it would be a tough choice between this camera and a hypothetical Leica SL3. It really would be.

[@CianMcsweeney]

I think the gfx would win, it's autofocus is way better than Leica's (current) system

[@tallaganda83]

Wouldn’t be hard at all, this all day long.

[@Biosynchro]

@@tallaganda83 Well, I have seen results from the Sony 60Mpx sensor. Leica might use that. It's on par with most medium format sensors. And the SL system is designed for speed. For narrower AOV, you will have to crop the GFX files, or use a TC. I prefer tighter AOV. OTOH, the GFX has two TS lenses. Leica has only one.

[@BrendanMacWade]

My goodness what a camera. This commitment to medium format by Fuji tells me that they want to be the best in anything that isn't traditional 35mm full frame. They want to be the best in APS-C and medium format. And they are.

[@stevenlang7709]

Phase one is better

[@yuidfbse]

I remember when I upgraded my original 50S to the original 100, and I remember, watching Gordon's review on that, I was absolutely blown away and YES, that was truly an upgrade. A radical new camera in every way, 100MP vs 50, PD AF vs contrast, 4K video vs 1080p, IBIS vs none. Now from the 100 to the 100II? This is no upgrade nor a "new" camera.. it's called a REVISION no matter how it's sold as or marketed as.

[@cameralabs]

Yes, that's why it's a Mark II and not a GFX 200

[@yuidfbse]

Yes that's very true. Will be a long time till then as there is no sensor on the market nor anywhere on Sony's roadmap (who makes them), plus the necessary processing power that using today's cameras silicon would melt them away and chew the batteries within minutes. Till then I enjoy the gear I already have for work and personal imaging and absolutely delight on the very opposite of "what's new" by revisiting vintage camera (re) reviews on your other channel that is LITERALLY my favorite viewing on KZbin. Much respect for you and your work, always❤📷❤

[@cameralabs]

@@yuidfbse thanks so much! I love making the retro reviews and I wish I didn't let all these new cameras distract me from doing that as much as they do! I am going to try to make them more often going forward.

[@harrysimons8119]

It’s still a good thing as it makes the camera you recognise as perfect image quality wise more affordable. I believe cameras have reached a plateau for a while now

[@AllgoodthingsTv]

The rolling shutter is really good (i.e., barely visible) at 1080p... Did you use the Reala film simulation? Thoughts?

[@cameralabs]

Yes, the rolling shutter is impressively low for 1080 and 4k. I'll post some REALA images later!

[@danfinlayson5014]

Are the 4k modes binning to achieve that fast readout? Or is it something a little more elegant? Worried about moire

[@cameralabs]

@@danfinlayson5014 they tell me it's binning some, then oversampling the rest. For example, 5.8k just bins half of them and that's what you have left. I'll do a proper res chart comparison back home

[@danfinlayson5014]

Interesting! Looking forward to your further testing!

[@bloomylicious]

Pleased to see they got one in your hands

[@cameralabs]

Me too! More samples to come

[@diuco17]

It's amazing how close they are getting to the versatility of ff cameras like the z8... A comparison would be interesting.

[@PlanetFrosty]

Gordon, Great review and insight into this terrific camera. Looking forward to your expanded review.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! BTW, I've added a load of sample images to my review page

[@PlanetFrosty]

@@cameralabs I really appreciate your reviews. You do a great job. I never end up getting the previous Fuji medium format, but now I’m going to.

[@cameralabs]

@@PlanetFrosty you're very welcome, I think you'll love it!

[@jean-michelargentin5465]

Fuji GFX are my dream MF camera of chose..That’s next on my bucket list. GFX 50 or 100s for absolute quality for studio portraits

[@108u9]

HI Gordon, can you test if the resolution, frame rate of the EVF drops like it does on Sonys in any operating circumstances? Is it the exact same one used? Thank you!

[@cameralabs]

I'm looking into it, literally

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

5:15 "Won't be vlogging with it..." Suddenly I have a new idea for a video.

[@cameralabs]

I vlogged with the original GFX100 in my review of it!!

[@chloescanlon1107]

That rear LCD 😍😍😍😍 Great review Gordon 🙂

[@andersistbesser]

The sensor size gap between the fuji and "full frame" is bigger than between full frame and apsc. Pictures made with this camera must look incredible good in real life

[@cameralabs]

I will be posting some images to my review page at cameralabs.com tomorrow...

[@EdvardKALEN]

You're wrong. FF is larger than APS-C by a factor of 2.28-2.53 (depending on which APS-C we are considering). The GFX sensor is only 1.7 times larger than FF. So the difference between APS-C and FF is noticeably bigger than between FF and Fuji's medium format.

[@andersistbesser]

@@EdvardKALEN Normal apsc is 1.5 , canon apsc is 1.6 so i am right Medium.format full frame gap is 1.7 as you said , its a bigger gap than apsc to full frame

[@EdvardKALEN]

@@andersistbesser Both in the video and now in the comments we are talking about the AREA of the frame, not the diagonal. If you want to talk about the crop factor, then yes, Canon has 1.6, Nikon/Sony has 1.5. But the Fuji crop factor is 0.78, which means a ratio of about 1.27 to full frame (which again shows that the difference between APS-C and FF is larger). Dude, you need to improve your math and not argue in the comments.

[@monstermiu]

​@@EdvardKALENNo, you're wrong. The ratio can't tell the actual size difference. The mf area = 1452, ff = 864, apsc = 384. The mf - ff = 588, still bigger than the gap of ff to apsc(which is 480), its because the mf volumn is very large, it dont have to need a bigger ratio.

[@paulengle5784]

Your photography/video reviews are one of the best I’ve found. They’re calm, comprehensive and insightful. Keep up the strong work!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! I prefer a calm approach

[@PlanetFrosty]

Great quick look. I’m very interested in this camera.

[@johnhaynes9910]

An interesting camera and one could say; "But the cost !" However a couple of weeks back I briefly got to play for a couple of hours with a GFXsII 50mpx camera and cost wasn't really my main concern. I suspect that the actual body is pretty similar to the one you are reviewing and combined with a zoom lens, I thought the whole thing was pretty awkward to hand hold, one for a tripod for sure and hardly for 'street photography'. Obviously this would be a brilliant camera for landscape photography but I'm not sure that I could afford the cost of the porters to cart the kit around for me :) Seriously though, whilst people may well lust after it because of it's 102 mpx, as I have used a Canon 5DS for the past 5 years which ergonomically is far better to handle, the downside to high megapixel cameras lies in the file size and the impact that has on post and storage, 50mpx RAW files can make many PC's eyes water ! For me, ergonomics and cost aside, these type of cameras are rather niche tools which if you need them are invaluable but I don't suppose they will sell many, neither do they and hence the price.

[@photophilsteingard8374]

The GFX 100ii is only 2.2 lbs same weight as the Canon R3 The Canon IDX which I had before was 3lbs so really not that bad.

[@johnhaynes9910]

@@photophilsteingard8374 Perhaps not the point I am making. It's not just about the body weight, there are the lenses to consider too which are extra but it goes beyond this, it is the ergonomics of the combined package. I have a 1DX MkII and whilst that is heavy, because of the body design and combined with say a 300mm prime, it works, there is a balance that you would probably have to add the battery grip to the GFX, more bulk. I handled a R3 and thought that even better than my 1DX but it is not a 'fanboy' brand thing, it is about the design used in a real world situation. This camera (GFX) will suit some people but I suspect that it is a very niche product.

[@just_eirik]

I have a GFX and I’m so tempted by that new 110mm macro lens! It’s probably too pricey, but man do I want it! If only Laowa would make a lens like that for X mount, I’d take that instead!

[@StudioAGK]

Wait, can you shoot RAW mediums? I don't always want to composite 100 MP files in photoshop, so that could be a game changer. (sometimes, not always).

[@cameralabs]

I'm not sure, I'll check

[@derekdibrell2067]

Does this camera have the ability to choose small, medium, and large raw files? If this is marketed towards sports and wedding photographers who sometimes shoot 1,000's of photos a day, this absolutely needs to be an option. Sometimes the file size of 100 megapixels is just too much for some jobs.

[@cameralabs]

I'll try to find out

[@trollfiddler]

You can shoot all the usual file types, lossless compressed amongst them to reduce file size.

[@beachboy0505]

Excellent video Now it's on par with the similar priced Leica and Spny. Very expensive for most of us.

[@alanplatt888]

Fantastic introduction to the camera. I use X-T5 & GFX50SII, the GFX image quality is I think the way forward. Hello, Nikon, Sony & Canon, catch up with the future.

[@extremephilou]

The sensor is likely to be a Sony one. But not sure they would go for a MF camera as they have to deal with apsc and FF already. The smart move from Fuji was to skip the crowded FF competition and go for the more niche MF market. I definitely consider renting their MF system if needed.

[@CianMcsweeney]

​@@extremephilouyup Fuji have won the medium format section by proxy just by getting a good lens ecosystem available within 5 years or so, would take a massive investment from competitors to compete. They may want to look at launching some cine lenses for it now

[@nicknico4121]

At 12:00 and later with the clips, why do I have the feeling like the water is "stuttering" with its flow, like it's not moving smoothly? Am I the only one to see this?

[@cameralabs]

It's because I had to use a fast shutter speed as I wasn't using ND filters.

[@nicknico4121]

@@cameralabs ok makes sense!

[@jimphillips6379]

Thank you! Sold.

[@valzas6x9]

Such a great piece of equipment! My only complaint is about rather sharp edges - these will tend to wear off faster than you would want.

[@untouchable360x]

Camera costs more than my car.

[@cameralabs]

Me too

[@bigsoggy2131]

Yhe sonya9iii is cheaper

[@_CharlieHarper]

... great video! I wonder how the GFX 100 II body compares to the GFX 100s body size-wise. I saw the numbers, but I would like to know how it feels to hold both the cameras in hand ...

[@jean-michelargentin5465]

Hey Gordon, I was in Texas yesterday at my favorite camera shop and look and play with Fuji gfx 100s (the 100 Mk2) is not available yet..How ever the 100S is an incredible MF with stella image quality . I can’t believe how quite and smooth it was in my hand what a superb engineering craftsmanship from Fuji. I toke a few shots with the gfx 110mm at f2.0 and the images I toke of a young lady with red hair was surreal once I put them on my MacBook Pro-you can see every string of her hair with precision. How ever for some reason at times the focus was hunting and struggling to focus on the subject. I hope the Fuji fix that with an update soon before I buy it. Also each file are a massive 586.3mega pixels per image-WHOA! I still want It

[@cameralabs]

The 110 is a great lens, but obviously more demanding than a wider one, so there could be some hunting during focusing. The Mark II has better subject detection.

[@jean-michelargentin5465]

@@cameralabs aha now I get it. 100 Mk2 is the fix..Do you think that Fuji are going to fix and update on the 100s focus issue?

[@cameralabs]

@@jean-michelargentin5465 the improved subject detection is part of the latest image processor, so it's a hardware thing that can't be upgraded. That said, there's nothiong wrong in shrinking the AF square and manually placing it over an eye on the S if you prefer. Or getting to know its face detection so it does what you expect,.

[@J.R.Y.]

Hi Gordan, I know you can't possibly read every comment, but if you see this one, here's my question: Does this camera have the same long blackouts of the EVF that were seen in older MF models like the GFX 50R? By blackout, I mean the duration of time the EVF is blacked out after taking a photo.

[@cameralabs]

I just tried it for you in RAW + Super fine JPEG mode and it blacked out for less than a second BUT I was using v fast CFE cards, not SD. I should try it with SD as it might be slower.

[@J.R.Y.]

Many thanks mate!@@cameralabs

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

You have a blackout-free mode, which shoots 5fps instead of 8fps if I'm correct.

[@cameralabs]

I'll try to test that@@Maxime-ho9iv

[@Simon_PieMan]

Gordon, great initial review video. This looks very promising - they’re on the top of their game!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@puredistancegolf]

Beautiful camera. Sony. Make your camera bodies more like this. Fit, finish and feel.

[@karthikkarthik4937]

Good to see you back with a nice review....missed your videos for a while....waiting for your thoughts on Sony a7cii and a7cr...

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! I was away travelling over Summer- some photos on my Instagram! I missed the new Sonys and may not get round to doing them depending on other new releases - busy times!

[@JCustom]

I recently bought the mark I used from Bh for less than half of the mark ii.

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

Awaiting the AF and video firmware updates to the XH2S. Amazing!

[@cameralabs]

Finger's crossed!

[@feth7747]

Absolutly amazing design, DESIGN... medium format SPORTS camera

[@stevelink3]

Interesting commentary as always, Gordon! In your opinion, if you were a 100% stills only, landscape, and small product photographer, which MF system do you think would work best (Hasselblad X2D or this Fujifilm GFX 100 II), including evaluating lens sharpness and detail rendition, assuming one shoots 100% tripod-mounted, and 10 second self timer for optimum sharpness? (For wildlife. I use a Nikon Z8 with the NIkkor Z 180-600 f/5.6-6.3, so I'm not necessarily seeking "speed" in a potential MF System.) Thank you!

[@cameralabs]

It's a really tough call. Both bodies share probably the same sensor, but with different processing, ergonomics, menus and overall handling. I've not personally used the X2D, so can't really comment, but I'd definitely hire or try both to see which system appeals to you more. It will be a personal gut feeling type of thing, as either would be brilliant. PS - if you end up ordering any gear at B&H, please do consider going to them via one of my links, thanks!

[@ozjohntekson7202]

I think that the only weakness of this camera is the limited sync speed. I do not think that Fujifilm will ever release a leafshutter lens* to shoot at 1/2000s with a flash/strobe. We probably have to wait until the first global shutter camera release. * I know there are adapters to mount Hasselblad lenses, but then you do not get AF work along with the leafshutter. It's like a three-legged chair.

[@trollfiddler]

If you use studio flash you can use HSS. Not sure up to what speed (my 100 II is in the post) but my 100s will sync at 1/4000 with Westcott flashes and trigger.

[@FujifilmUSACameras]

I would say so, but I might be a little biased 😎

[@GabrielScindian]

How does the imagery compare to the Hassy x2D

[@cameralabs]

I'd be interested

[@peterivarsson9267]

Great presentation of this new camera, cool that you shot it in Stockholm

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, it's a lovely place!

[@VynZography]

Brilliant camera which is absolutely out of my range 😂.

[@rolandswales8753]

Been shooting a canon 5d mark iv since 2016, and looking to switch to mirrorless. Whilst I know if I went to R5 I’d see a massive difference in autofocus. Having seen Fuji GFX wonder how this would compare in performance to my Dslr, obviously image quality will be massively improved, but thinking on other features

[@cameralabs]

I suggest renting or borrowing one - some companies or stores do trial or test periods. It's fast for medium format, but not as quick as any modern DSLR or mirrorless.

[@MadawaskaObservatory]

Excellent review

[@vaskoobscura_]

Nice. Glad to see Fiji developing new bodies in the medium format space. I just bought a used 100s and love the image quality. Forget Sony and Canon.

[@cameralabs]

I really like the 100s

[@javiercaselli]

What a beast! Speaking of Fujifilm, Gordon, any chance you'll be giving a test drive to the new Sigma 150-400 for the X mount? I'm curious to know if it keeps up with the pixel density of the X-H2 or X-T5...

[@cameralabs]

Hmmm, not sure if I'd re-review the 150-600... maybe I'll do a head to head with a big XF lens...

[@javiercaselli]

@@cameralabs I meant the 100-400, sorry, my mistake... anyways, I get it, a lot has been said already about both Sigma lenses for other mounts. But I'm curious about if it keeps up with the demands of the 40MP APSC sensor because I'm in the market for a fairly potent telephoto lens and Sigma's price tag is hard to overlook. That head to head comparison sounds great! Cheers.

[@ChipLinck]

I was hoping for dual CFexpress. Otherwise, this camera is just about perfect. 3 batteries with the grip. It's about time someone did that. I want to know the burst rate over time with just the CFexpress and with both cards in duplicate mode. As the review said, it's not a sports camera. Something else is needed for dog agility, and other fast action, but still. Knowing what is capable for burst mode over 10 seconds with both cards in duplicate mode would be nice.

[@cameralabs]

Fujifilm has been allowing 2+1 batteries with their grips on the X series for some time, but it remains pretty unique in the industry. As for bursts, they have the various combinations in the specs on their website, but since one will be SD, you'll need to take those time, not the CFE ones.

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

​​@@cameralabsthe only other manufacturer I saw do that was Sigma, with the sdQuattro series. The PG-41 grip is a worthy addition to the body and let's you hot swap the batteries. However, unlike the Fuji system, the sdQ cameras use all three batteries at the same time, which reduces the overall heat from all the heavy processing the Foveon sensor demands while increasing overall run time. Actually, if you haven't yet, I'd love to see your review of that camera some time on your other channel.

[@cameralabs]

@@JoaquimGonsalves as it happens, I am on the lookout for original Sigma cameras for my other channel!

[@cameralabs]

@@JoaquimGonsalves I'm actually trying to source an older Quattro for my channel as we speak!

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

@@cameralabs oh that's brilliant!:) looking forward to you finding one and the review I'm sure something will work out.

[@albertelazar4069]

Gordon Laing Does the GFX 100II have the 400 megapixel pixel (via pixel shifting) feature of the original GFX 100?

[@cameralabs]

Yes it does and I show it in the video!

[@quite1enough]

Marvelous review! Fujifilm really topped themselves here, I hope I'll be able to afford this camera one day. And I really wonder what Canon will suggest with their long anticipated R1, considering all the pressure from rivals.

[@FilmRunnerMedia]

Gordon you get all the coolest toys 😁

[@cameralabs]

But then they ask me to give them back!

[@andrewbrooks2001]

Oh man, time to trade in all my e mount/a mount body and lenses

[@cameraprepper7938]

I had hoped that it would be the Sony 153 megapixels sensor in this camera. I like the (other) specs of the new Fuji GFX II, I might get it if/when there will be reduced price at $1000 lower. I will also like to see new improved Lenses !!!

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

The 150mp one is probably too slow for this camera.

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@Maxime-ho9iv Do it have to be fast !!!? Not for me, I want the 157 megapixels sensor ! The new Fuji GFX II is a great camera with the wrong sensor.

[@leites1975]

What is the number of focus points? Do they cover 100% of the frame or less? Didn't find this info in camera specs

[@photophilsteingard8374]

You get 425 AF points with the latest focusing algorithm from Fujifilm. Not sure about 100% coverage

[@DarrylZubot]

Can you lock orientation of images? I have three gfx 100s used for aerial mapping but you cannot lock orientation of images so in turbulence I get images upside down or sideways that have to be batch fixed before processing into maps. I have asked Fuji canada many many times for this to be fixed.

[@cameralabs]

That's a great question. I don't believe you can do that, but I'll try to find out

[@DarrylZubot]

Good review of the GFX100 ii!@@cameralabs

[@misterboyle]

Hey Gordon great video but 2 quick questions Can the ethernet port do PoE Can the UBC C be used to power it

[@cameralabs]

As far as I know, yes you can power over USB c, but no to PoE. I don't know any non security camera that does PoE, but it's a nice idea!

[@Ked778]

That sensor is tiny for a medium format camera

[@cameralabs]

Not for medium format digital at this price

[@Yannisphotoforce]

You don't need larger😊

[@dragoonpoweranmolsukh5713]

Cant imagine how fast will be gfx100 sii will be ..... What are your thoughts...?

[@laurentschauls]

I‘m curious if they will put the waveform and vectorscope to other cameras such as X-H2(s) and x-s20?

[@cameralabs]

We asked and they said it might be possible, but aren't definitely saying yes yet!

[@lancechinnian4043]

Looks amazing! But a shame both slots aren't CF Express compatible.

[@cameralabs]

It's a hard one to balance. If it had 2x CFE, people would complain it was too expensive to use - yes, even a camera like this. Plus how many times would you actually need 2x CFE? Maybe if you're shooting bursts and want backup to two cards without losing buffer depth, but there's not many other situations I think of which would benefit.

[@just_eirik]

Do you know if the screw holes for the cooling fan are weather sealed?

[@cameralabs]

They look like they're sealed at the back

[@MarcAdesso]

How does Reala Ace compare to HNCS in the Hassy X2D?

[@cameralabs]

I don't know, i've not tried the X2D, but I have added several REALA ACE samples to my review page at www.cameralabs.com/fujifilm-gfx-100-ii-review/

[@ChrisPanasPhoto]

Great video as always! I just want to know what is the autofocus like vs gfx100s - if it's not significantly better then I don't see a reason to upgrade any time soon. If it is much much better then I guess it's time for some gear selling :D

[@cameralabs]

It's quicker and has better subject detection, but for day to day with a single area, it's not hugely different in AF.

[@ChrisPanasPhoto]

Thank you!@@cameralabs

[@heyimdevin]

looking forward to gfx50sii :D

[@miljo2146]

It‘s been released some time ago 😃

[@erikleypoldt8275]

Think we will get a 50r ii with the new processor 5?

[@cameralabs]

Great question, I think maybe since we've seen x processor v with x trans 4

[@smartdoctorphysicist3095]

Hi could you tell me which is better Leica S3 or GFX II with all it bell and whistle please.

[@cameralabs]

I've not tested the Leica. They're really different cameras though, so i guess this could be more about which camera you feel closer to in brand, style etc

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

Leica system is pretty much dead, I wouldn't invest in it.

[@RM-hy4so]

Just wondering about the AF speed, how does it compare to the X-H2S and X-H2? I know it’s absurd comparing AF speeds in the 2 systems, but the only reason I didn’t complement my Fujifilm X system with the GFX system was the slow handling and AF of the GFX100S. I choose instead to keep my Sony full frame system. If this GFX100 II’s speed and AF is significantly better than the GFX100S, I would definitely reconsider moving to the X/GFX dual system, with the Fujifilm X system doing most of the regular sports/travel duties.

[@cameralabs]

The Af speed keeps getting better with new GFX bodies and lenses, but still feels leisurely vs a modern X body.

[@RM-hy4so]

@@cameralabs Thanks, I guess some KZbinrs saying that it rivals the Canon R5 is optimistic at best. I tried the GFX100S and loved the output but not the operating speed or AF. I figured pairing that camera with my X-H2S would be quite frustrating. I was hoping that the GFX100 II, would be more responsive and fast. I wasn’t expecting X-H2S performance but somewhat less leisurely. I guess moving from Sony to a X/GFX system is not in the cards.

[@cameralabs]

@@RM-hy4so it really depends on the subject type, situation and lens, the latter especially so in this system. You may find for your application that it's perfectly fine, or maybe not good enough - you'd really need to try it out. The subject detection is certainly similar to recent X bodies, but the actual AF drive will be different.

[@RM-hy4so]

@@cameralabs Thanks, i Will rent it when it’s available to test it.

[@Jawad.1]

Full review of the GFX 100 II, please?

[@cameralabs]

What things would you like to see in it?

[@Jawad.1]

@@cameralabs Sir Gordon, your way of doing reviews is great and quite detailed. I'd like to see the eye autofocus with GF 110mm F2, The overheating during video, see if the sensor really 30% better than its predecessor, The dynamic range, and all the usual things that are in your reviews.

[@cameralabs]

@@Jawad.1 I'll try to include some or all of that!

[@Jawad.1]

@@cameralabs Thank you, Sir! ❤

[@sk8r4l3f]

It’s huge!

[@SunnyBear]

Hey, that's central Stockholm and old town. Nice! Are you based there or just visiting?

[@cameralabs]

Just visiting for a Fika!

[@christopherpaul1012]

Great review.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@NotAnotherChannel_Channel]

That is a brilliant camera. If you are going to vlog with it, better do some wrist curls first.

[@cameralabs]

Hah! I did actually vlog with the original gfx100 in Japan if you'd like to check that video!

[@NotAnotherChannel_Channel]

@@cameralabs How sore were you? That rig had to be 3kg.

[@FrankP83]

how is the autofocus?I mean compared to Sony/Canon FF system 🤔

[@cameralabs]

Very dependent on lens. It's better than previous models, but still not like smaller formats.

[@amaitra]

How different does it feel relative to the "DSLR" size?

[@cameralabs]

It is a bit bigger and heavier with a lens especially, but not too much more so than a chunky old high-end DSLR

[@amaitra]

@@cameralabs thanks - so If one moves from a full frame dslr to this - one will not feel it much - guess the lens are bigger too but given the cropping ability, we can get away with fewer lenses. Will just miss the long lens.

[@trollfiddler]

My 100s with the 100-200 doesn't feel any heavier than my a7r V with a 100-400 if that gives you a clue. The 100 II is only 100 gm or so heavier I think. A bag with 4 GF lenses is heavy but so is a bag full of FF lenses as I carry more of them :)

[@amaitra]

@@trollfiddler is your argument - you have the choice of 100-200 + crop to "nearly" reach 100-300 (400) - basically we can work around the long focal length issue - unless that is THE major goal.

[@---us7qf]

Build quality, please Gordon? I want this to be on par with that Hasselblad X2D. Aaand did you say 8k video, wait what!?

[@80-80.]

Flash sync speed will force many professionals over to the Hasselblad

[@cameralabs]

Yep, 8k and I give you a demo later! Build, essentially same as other GFX.

[@trollfiddler]

You can use HSS with compatible flash @@80-80. Works fine even with my 100s with Westcott studio flash.

[@davidmurray5926]

Why is the 20-35 ‘not so much’?

[@orlandimatteo88]

Is sync speed still 1/125?

[@cameralabs]

I believe so.

[@Shellova]

I know I don't need one. But I want one.

[@cameralabs]

exactly

[@icogicog8287]

Any word on flash sync speed??

[@cameralabs]

I think it's 1/125

[@trollfiddler]

Use HSS if you have compatible studio flash.

[@LanceBuckley]

Very nice, and of course if money was no problem, a no-brainer upgrade. But frankly, it's not at the point where I'm sneaking a look at its butt while my GFX100 isn't looking.

[@RichardFraser-y9t]

My next volging camera 🤳

[@cameralabs]

I did a vlogging demo with the original GFX 100 in my review of it!

[@mikefoster6018]

As lovely as my X-T5 and 16-55mm are, I think I'd feel like I'd been invited to visit King Charles if I were given this new camera and lens!

[@cameralabs]

coincidentally a friend of mine had a job to photograph some of the Royal Family and I'm pretty sure I recall he used the GFX system.

[@mikefoster6018]

@@cameralabs With my X-T5, I'm lucky if people let me snap a corgi.

[@cameralabs]

medium format for monarchs!@@mikefoster6018

[@zoetmoments5625]

THE BRAW is the reason i have said that the L mount alliance is going to take over. Sony will have to develop there own RAW and canon will need to start enabling it in there R series camera very soon. DJI - Lidar & Gimbal BM - BRAW Fuji - LUT & Film colour Panasonic - Engineering Leica - L mount fantastic lenses Sigma - Lens production when you look at this combination you can start to see what is about to happen looking forward to Blackmagic announcement next. There reason all this companies cannot be purchased by a single entity is because it will be anti-competitive and there will then have to be broken down again. has they will have a massive monopoly has a single company.

[@cameralabs]

This camera will do BMRAW over HDMI

[@adamzhang3028]

Did you notice any wear and tear of the camera body over extended use? How does the build quality compare to the 100s? Kevin Deal Photography mentioned it in his review of the 100s (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqOrYnh4q953mM0feature=shared&t=1198) and I wonder if you had a similar experience.

[@cameralabs]

I've used it on a few occasions beyond my initial review, but never for more than a few days at a time, so it has looked and felt fine as you'd expect. To me the build felt a lot like the better x-series cameras, so pretty good, but not super-high-end. It's designed to be used, but it's not a tank.

[@ManzurHuq]

Please change the digital camera to FUJI from Fujifilm.

[@cameralabs]

Fujifilm are actually quite particular about this. The company name is Fujifilm, not Fuji.

[@IvoTichelaar]

Yes yes, but will we see another video about a handy little format in about 3 hours, Gordon? ;-)

[@cameralabs]

Hopefully you've spotted it by now!

[@IvoTichelaar]

@@cameralabs I did and it was an excellent review. Loved the seagulls as well.

[@cameralabs]

@@IvoTichelaar thankyou!

[@oneeyedphotographer]

G9 II tomorrow?

[@cameralabs]

I couldn't possibly say, but always worth staying alert...

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@cameralabs I'm going to assume you could say "No," and since its rumoured announcement is tomorrow, you have one. It's rumoured specs are about what I expected, given the GH6 and S5II. And I have seen mention of a Leica SL3, so that might translate to an S1R II.

[@cameralabs]

@@oneeyedphotographer the Lumix G9 II NDA expired 4 hours after this one, so my review is already posted! Hope you enjoy it!

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@cameralabs I did. I want one. I'm disappointed it has new batteries. A bulb timer would be nice. So too GPS. Live ND. I heard that Panasonic was a bit shocked when Matthew Vanderputte returned his S5 II with 25000 shots on it. My S1R can do time-lapse with no delay between exposures. Can the G9 II? It's useful when you also want to blend for a simulated long exposure.

[@magneticfilm]

Thanks for the video! What is the fastest sync flash time on this camera?

[@cameralabs]

I think it's 1/125

[@trollfiddler]

Unless it's different to the 100 and 100s you'll get 1/4000 with HSS and studio lights.

[@jeanchindeko5477]

Why all photo KZbinrs like to add “Mark” even when it’s not there or in this case Fuji is calling this camera “the second”?

[@cameralabs]

It's a style decision on the part of each presenter. I know it doesn't have Mark or Mk in the title, but if I kept saying GFX 100 2, it would sound weird, like 102 or '100 as well'. Writing and speaking can come across quite differently.

[@trollfiddler]

The Japanese is an Americanisation. People who speak English say "two" or "mark two".

[@joestrahl6980]

Thanks for the review. Nice pictures and videos from central Stockholm!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!