FUJIFILM GFX 100S II: AI AF, Faster Processing & MORE

[@BandH]

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[@cameraman655]

Once it (along with the 500mm) hits the rental shops, I will be giving this setup a spin. If it can handle fast-paced events like airshows, I might pull the trigger. I haven't played around with MF since the 80s, I have been intrigued with Fuji’s MF offerings over the years. While I have a huge Fuji XF system (4 cameras and 10 lenses) which I am still very happy with, I am not opposed to selling some of this off to add the GFX system into my arsenal.

[@camerondavis7815]

Fuji is crafty. They found a foothold in the market by basically being super strong where Nikon and Canon and Sony are weak. They have the best APS-C cameras on the market and the best Medium format cameras, and they just won’t touch full-frame with a 10 foot pole. But, ironically, being a Fuji shooter makes me want a full-frame camera. I think they make the best hybrid cameras, but they’re too niche because they’re not full frame. I love my X-H2S: on paper it’s perfect except for the fact that it’s APS-C, and that means you’re never going to be able to nail exposure in low light without cranking the iso up, and ruining your image. The images you can get when the lighting is perfect are jaw dropping though. Then, on the other end of the spectrum, the level of clarity and detail you get out of the GFX is unbelievable. But there’s no stacked sensor, and your readout speeds suffer because they use the X processor 5, which seems more optimized for APS-C. It’s too slow for anything but landscape and portrait/fashion photography, and the video specs aren’t impressive either. But hey, at least you can actually shoot at f8 indoors without lowering your shutter to 1/10. There’s no middle ground. A full frame X-H2S would end everything, but there’s no lenses. It’s really a shame, I see myself ending up with a Nikon or Canon or Sony camera down the road, as I get more experienced, and I hate that. I really love Fujifilm, they make cameras that make photography and videography inspiring and enjoyable.

[@jakaufma1933]

Is it the same sensor on 100S II and GFX 100 mark II?

[@DanielKennedyaeos]

It is, yes. Sony do not have a new 100mp sensor, this is the same imx461. The 'higher dynamic range' is due to black point clipping and an artificial pull mode. Look up Jim Kasson who has scientifically quantified the smoke and mirrors Fuji pulled here. Lies from Fuji, perpetuated by b&h.

[@sovu9399]

i was about to buy 100s, i'm so happy i did not) Thank you for this pro review.

[@javierherrera9450]

My biggest hang up is the 1/125 shutter sync speed with Flash

[@JohnMacLeanPhotography]

How about HSS or a ND on the lens? Or get an X2D that has to go back to Sweden if it needs repair service.

[@javierherrera9450]

@@JohnMacLeanPhotography how about they engineer a higher shutter sync speed than 1/125.....in 2024

[@JohnMacLeanPhotography]

@@javierherrera9450 leaf shutter lenses would fix that, hence the Hasselblad. It might have to do with the larger sensor and the shutter curtain travel over a larger surface area?

[@javierherrera9450]

@@JohnMacLeanPhotography I'm almost positive that's what it is but like I said it's 2024, surely they can engineer a workaround for that. 1/125th of a second is wild!

[@helloianzakharov]

@@javierherrera9450they would if they could. But it’s not the main issue

[@sansin6250]

Is the low light and dynamic range any better than the 100s ?

[@BandH]

The larger sensor and improved processing of the new FUJIFILM GFX 100S II helps deliver better low light performance and greater dynamic range over its predecessor. >Mark

[@gfeucht]

Why is the hood always mounted backwards?

[@BandH]

For when you're not using it and you don't' want to misplace it, just mount it backwards.

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)

[@josephchan4198]

This should sell well and the older cameras will be reduced later on. This be great at shows banner, and posters.

[@fastguitars4380]

The issue with these Fuji's all the way back to the GFX 50, is not so much AF... its instead a frustrating shutter Lag... So, has this been resolved, or is it still......Press...............wait..............Click......while you keep on waiting everytime you try to take a photo... Ive noticed that none of the recent reviewers are talking about this... so, that's not a good sign, as its the actual worst aspect of these Fuji's, other then the weight, and it was funny to watch 2 people trying to put on this massive lens, in this video...

[@DanielKennedyaeos]

This is not a new sensor. The higher DR *measurement* in shadows is due to black point clipping, the higher fps is due to readout mode 0 on the IMX461 sensor the same one in GFX100/100S/100II which is 12 bit. Fuji are lying.

[@helloianzakharov]

IMX461 is 16 bit in single shot mode, that’s what sensor data sheet says

[@DanielKennedyaeos]

@@helloianzakharov the sensor has no idea what "single shot mode" is. Are you talking about the camera data sheet? In which case, yep, that's the max it can do and it has to drop to lower bit depths when it puts the sensor in faster read modes to get a higher framerate.

[@LiquidCylinders]

Sports camera with 102MP? Nice 1+GB per second lol... No chance, sorry.

[@helloianzakharov]

GFX files are not that much big, my average size is 67 Mb in 16bit lossless compressed raw

[@RayValdezPhotography]

Ok whats new?

[@glebfreeman6045]

Fuji is so disappointing. I bought 100 II and now they released this for $2500 cheaper with the same specs. Terrible marketing and pricing strategy.

[@aleksivalkonen6774]

It's not that simple. I own a 50S II and have been hoping to upgrade to another body to get better video capabilities. I've been drooling over the 100 II and its video specs, but it's too expensive. Now I feel that I can afford the new 100S II while trading in my old body, though I still feel that I'm missing many features from the 100 II. Perhaps you would've been better off with 100S II too if you don't need professional video capabilities. Everyone knew that a new version of the 100S was inevitable.

[@nicholasallan9930]

100 ii has stacked sensor which is the most important thing that 100s ii doesn't have and the evf is nearly two times better.

[@fotofx3d]

It’s not the exact same specs so don’t worry. The GFX 100 ii is still a bit better. Also GFX 100 ii does not have a stacked sensor.

[@DanielKennedyaeos]

​@@nicholasallan9930 GFX 100 II, Like all 100mp Fuji cameras utilises the same IMX461 sensor. Not stacked, it's Exmor RS BSI, identical pixel architecture to the imx455 in the A7R4/A7R5 (3.76um pixel). The only reason for faster frame rate is using readout mode 0 which is 12 bit.

[@Yannisphotoforce]

They have the same sensor they claim but i nowhere saw the word "stacked" on the specs of 100s ii​@nicholasallan9930

[@kayodeolaosebikan7462]

So disappointing. Video feature is so outdated

[@effyiew7318]

It's impressive considering how much data it's moving. Also, it's not a video camera. If you need 8k at 60 fps, there's plenty of purpose-built video cameras out there.

[@induction7895]

It's not a video camera. If they could reduce the rolling shutter and capture an "open gate" 4:3 video, the GFX line would reach the next level.