Fujifilm GFX 100S Review - Beyond the Full Frame [ GFX100S ]

[@TheHybridShooter]

*Best Camera Accessories 2021* - For Hybrid Use - bit.ly/CameraAccessories2021 *All samples in this video were taken with pre-production unit and pre-production firmware.

[@MayurMahapatraFilms]

Man , seriously Fujifilm should make a video dedicated camera..

[@princebanini]

Nothing beats your break down and choice of scenery... Your videos are just pleasing to watch... Sometimes I just watch your videos for the shear beauty and detail of it.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@princebanini]

@@TheHybridShooter You're welcome brother.

[@doogieham]

I always look forward to your reviews. They are always very informative and really well-produced. This is another example of a great review. I’m really looking forward to your reviews of the GF 100mm and 50mm. Cheers.

[@krazyfrog]

Fujifilm is on a roll.

[@breadyegg]

Figuratively and literally.

[@icogicog8287]

Thank you. Very fair and accurate review. I have been using the GFX system since the 50R came out. It is all about ultimate image performance. I think the 100s adds increased versatility with its reduced weight and size compared to the 100. My ultimate landscape kit is the 100s 23mm (or 30mm), 45-100mm, 100-200mm and an XT4 with 70-300 for the added reach.

[@t_tom6894]

Thanks for the thorough, honest and pragmatic review.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Always my pleasure!

[@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi]

Your video has a therapeutic effect...calming

[@sansin6250]

9:35 the shutter sounds like printing press 😄

[@sethcashman1011]

This answered so many lingering questions. Thanks!

[@johnprisk]

Great analysis as always!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@larrynguyen85]

Another excellent objective and very insightful review. Thank you!

[@peteT269]

It's not for me, but wow this is just such a beautiful camera. I think it is the most aesthetically pleasing body design I've ever seen. Plus the images are remarkable. Thanks for your excellent video!

[@ZachariahConnor]

How are you getting all of these test shots in the same place? Shoot them in the same place?

[@joseandressanchez3588]

Muchas gracias por la review!!!

[@Bombatron]

Exceptional review as always. Where is the 100s made?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! It is made in Japan, as well as all of the GFX lenses that I have tested.

[@Bombatron]

@@TheHybridShooter Thank you for responding so quickly. You are an amazingly informative, no-nonsense KZbin, and I appreciate your content. Thank you!

[@chcomes]

How is the eye-af in stills?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I will test that once the final FW will be available. I expect it to be similar to X-T4.

[@proksalevente]

This camera is an engineering marvel, that's for sure! But even if I could afford one, the size/weight would be a real strong argument against it, but for those who don't mind, it's really amazing. Cool video as always, mr. Hybrid Shooter!

[@StymyParsley]

I actually think the size and weight aren’t bad for medium format.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! It is indeed a niche camera for those who consider it worth carrying around.

[@proksalevente]

@@StymyParsley Yes, for a medium format it's really good, indeed. Still, too large and heavy for my taste, I've already had it with DSLR's.

[@StymyParsley]

@@proksalevente I know what you mean, I switched to an X-T3 a couple years ago, I love how compact yet sturdy it is.

[@proksalevente]

@@StymyParsley Do you miss the IBIS? I'm thinking of getting the X-T4, but M43 has spoiled me with good IBIS.

[@GabrieleMoschiera]

Great camera! It is changing the MF world i think. Well dove fuji, love my XT4. Great review as usual 🔥

[@Luigi13]

Great review straight to the point. Thanks.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@vaskoobscura_]

Very nice video. Thank you.

[@marcobruni2591]

Hello, I saw in the video at minute 11:51 a mini usb adapter with dysplay, what accessory is it?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Is not mini-usb, it is USB-C power measuring device.

[@princebanini]

Your videos are the best on KZbin. period.

[@fireislandmavic5939]

would like to do astro with this

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

You mentioned you are considering using the GFX as a third format. What others do you use? Sony full frame and Panasonic MFT?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I use Sony E-mount and Fujifilm X-mount. I abandoned M43 about a year ago.

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

@@TheHybridShooter good to know - thanks.

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

Your videos keep getting better and better. I am not a big fan of the top display, instead, an exposure compensation dial would have been nice. And if the back display is not fully touch capable, then a 4 way pad is a necessity in my opinion. It could also have been larger. There is a lot of wasted space on the right side of the back panel. What do the two buttons on top do? They look like an afterthought and not placed ergonomically. I agree, this is a professional photographer's camera, either studio product work or high resolution portraits. In the field, I would rather go with the D6 or 1DX, or their R1, Z9 equivalents for their ruggedness and lens selection. But for what this camera can do image quality wise, it fits that special niche it was intended for quite well. It might be interesting to compare the practical output of one of Sony's high resolution FF cameras and this one. Finally, you might do a video about "large sensor video" and what that means. Thanks, stay safe.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! One of those buttons controls the top LCD, so that is a logical placement. Fujifilm's minimalist controls are largely based around Q menu, which is touch sensitive, IMO the best on the market and for me it makes up for almost all missing controls.

[@thephenom6327]

For landscapes, interiors and portraits, this camera has no alternative. Previously, it was possible to see comparisons of Sony A7RIV and Canon 5DS with the previous generation of Fuji at 50 megapixels, the difference was very large, with Fuji at 100 megapixels it is simply inappropriate to compare them.

[@mikala]

Great video. Thank you.

[@migueltrujillo5932]

Why some are recommending the 45-100 over the 32-64?

[@DA-yd2ny]

Outstanding and balanced review of a outstanding camera. Well done!!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@sovietmind]

Thank you for review. Can you compare it to Hasselblad 907x?

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome! Unfortunately, I can't.

[@sovietmind]

@@TheHybridShooter Maybe one day you get a chance. They are similar price range.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don't think that Hasselblad has local distribution in this country and I don't intend to buy one, so that is unfortunately very unlikely.

[@zahoormalla568]

Best review ever 👌.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@Ryezn5057]

The fit and finish looks miles better than on their APSc line. Is that true in person?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Depends on which APS-C camera you mean. For example X100V has great build quality, so there isn't a big difference there.

[@patrick.991]

Do you believe that the X-H2 will have a similar design with the same (excellent screen) mechanism and also PSMA? I hope they keep at least the screen :)

[@TheHybridShooter]

I hope so, but I have no idea what will X-H2 look like.

[@MrBazsi888]

i need rangefinder style gfx with ibis.

[@cosmogang]

I am determined to get a GFX100S for my intraoral dental macro photography.

[@kristyzheng4789]

If possible , do you have any interested in review the TTArtisan Camera lens ?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Depends on the specific lens.

[@kristyzheng4789]

@@TheHybridShooter OK ，i sen you an email , Hope you can consider it

[@PhilippeOrlando]

If you don't print, should you get this cam?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Depends on how you publish digitally.

[@ChimaChindaDev]

Gorgeous camera. MF is now very very enticing - thanks to Fujifilm.

[@imizain]

Thanks

[@mvl3464]

what would be interesting is to be able to use the device with several users profiles so each user could have their own settings without modifying those of other users

[@TheHybridShooter]

That is possible with some cameras, but I don't think that Fujifilm has implemented that yet.

[@Karthig1987]

Awesome video as usual. I am an enthusiast but my bank account has not caught up lol.

[@MrNecropodo]

The Beauty and the Beast at the same time!

[@gixxerboy555]

Such wide,crisp,clean and awesome detailed images.(with perfect comours..) .unseen..wuhaa..

[@faisalsheraz8101]

Nice review

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@vikastiwari1844]

You said : the video has BIG SENSOR LOOK ? what do u mean by big sensor look ?

[@TheHybridShooter]

A combination of high level of detail, low level of digital sharpening, high dynamic range and smooth highlights roll-off.

[@vikastiwari1844]

@@TheHybridShooter do u think it is possible for a full frame sensor camera to match or come very close to the GFx100s level of video quality by shooting in raw format or prores raw ? S1H is netflix certified. A7siii has big pixel size and 16bit video. R5 does 4k from 8k pixels. And there are great 35mm format cameras made by Arri.

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@vikastiwari1844 No, it is not possible.

[@vikastiwari1844]

@@TheHybridShooter if u calculate the pixel size or pixel pitch of a hypothetical 20 to 23mp full frame camera that might launch in 2022-23 compared to that of a 100mp medium format camera...it seems possible.. or not?

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@vikastiwari1844 It is not related to the pixel size.

[@jeanlaurent3003]

Waiting for your X-E4 review

[@maircraft4079]

Very good video. It was about the camera not the vlogger. I liked the fact it showed "the camera" up close and very clearly. Your shots showed the camera's capabilities eg. screen, controls and image quality. Other videos waste image time on the narrator seeking camera time on camera.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@sdhute]

Yeah wondering how much the 50sii model is going to be when it comes out

[@TheHybridShooter]

This is 50S mark II. I don’t think the there will be any new 50Mpix GFX cameras.

[@plenilunio7627]

Great Review, one question. You compared ISO perfomance, the Standard Lens here is a F4 compared to F2.8 with 35mm Camera. so you need more Light with this Camera right? Doesn't this neglect the 1 Stop iso advantage ?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, no, if you use the same settings on both cameras, you will get cleaner images with GFX. Depth of field will be shallower on GFX, but I don't think that the purpose of 44mm sensor is to match DoF of smaller sensor cameras. F4 on GFX gives you similar results to F3.2 on full frame, but that is a matter of lenses, not the cameras.

[@harshshitole6293]

What is that display thing on 10:42

[@tosvus]

Gorgeous...If I could justify the cost... maybe one day

[@joejojo5966]

damn you didnt use the 110?!?! its so gooood

[@TheHybridShooter]

I'm not sure what you mean by 110.

[@joejojo5966]

@@TheHybridShooter 110mm 2.0, great lens.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, it sure is, but I haven't had anything to shoot with it.

[@991106kk]

Great video! Cool camera but way to expensive, especially when combined with the gfx-lenses

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! I actually have to strongly disagree with that. Considering what it offers, the price is very low in my opinion and it provides excellent value. Digital medium format cameras use to 40K + just a couple of years ago and those were basically single-purpose cameras. This is a steal for 6K.

[@RostykMakushak]

Great review! ⚠️ HOWEVER probably it’s not accurate to say that 3:35 XT-4 has “APS-C version of GFX sensor”. Fuji X series have X-trans sensor, and GFX series have Bayer sensor. Isn’t that correct?

[@TheHybridShooter]

No, what I said is accurate. X-T4 uses APS-C version of GFX 100S sensor, there are no physical differences. X-trans is just pixel sub-mapping thing.

[@RostykMakushak]

@@TheHybridShooter I appreciate clarifying that! 👍 I had no idea. Every day I learn something new 😁

[@jeanjoseph2288]

This is the camera of the decade for sure you won’t need anything else if you own this

[@patrick.991]

this could also be said about almost any other current mid range to high end camera ;-)

[@jeanjoseph2288]

@@patrick.991 no just for the Fuji because it’s not competing with anything it’s in a league of its own. Mirrorless medium format . It’s just Fuji and hadsleblad and hassleblad gave up already. Also the price is about the same as a full frame camera.

[@patrick.991]

@@jeanjoseph2288 why can't you use a a7riv or x-t4 for a decade? They have the same resolution displays and features as the GFX. Only thing different is the bigger sensor. 50-60 MP full frame will also be good enough for most photographers in 10 years.

[@JorshBrushTV]

Is a dream of camera but I still prefer full frame Sonys ones like A7RIV

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, it is a niche niche camera for those who want something above A7R IV. High-res full frame is probably more pragmatic choice for most photographers.

[@Caracalaba]

FF is the sweat spot for most of the jobs

[@JorshBrushTV]

@@TheHybridShooter A7RIV+A7SIII BLOW AWAY for me

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@JorshBrushTV I don't know what you mean by that, but the GFX100S is not competing with either of those cameras.

[@JorshBrushTV]

@@TheHybridShooter what I mean is this: if I go to spend in medium format camera and lenses, I prefer to choice A7R and A7S combo for work. Is only my opinion. Either way, Fuji cameras (aps-c and mf) are pretty and excelent.

[@jakubstrumillo]

Looks like replacement for my X-H1 )

[@ahmedhindawi2972]

Wouldn’t it he better to call the sensor with its diagonal measure rather than its width? 55mm sensor?

[@TheHybridShooter]

No. Calling sensor by horizontal measurement is established terminology. Using diagonal measurement would cause confusion because it is affected by the aspect ratio.

[@makasii]

just got mine 2 weeks ago here in Bangkok, with the new 80mm lense. as travel camera in combination with the x-t4, is a dream team!!! freaking love it!!!! i mainly use it for headshots so far but will make some documentary too.

[@nelsonclub7722]

Everyone: The GFX100 is too big and you cannot remove the battery grip Fuji: Here is a GFX50s Everyone: The GFX50s is too complicated and the battery grip is too big Fuji: Here is a GFX50r Everyone: The GFX50r is too small for the lenses and the viewfinder is too small Fuji: Here is a GFX100s Everyone: Well.....now just hang on a minute, no removable viewfinder and no battery grip? Fuji: We give up.

[@lanycera]

You're not wrong. Haha. I think the battery life is good, so the batterygrip really isn't necessary imo. I also have no issues with the EVF, personally. I'm used to the XT4, and this is really similar - if you're used to the EVF of let's say a Sony A7R Mark 4, you might be disappointed.

[@EugeneMaynard]

👍🏾🙏🏾

[@mrd2736]

So i was the 1k like 🙉😂🤣

[@tplyons5459]

Add to this a cable release (Shutter release in digital language) and a good tripod without the center pole. Only with these can you get maximum benefit from the camera. I found this out when I got my 50mp Pentax 645Z so it will be more important with 102mp. Please don't use the self timer as a cable release, they are only $10 or so on eBay. It has a 2.5mm connector by the way.

[@TheHybridShooter]

No. That is what the IBIS is for. You can get maximal sharpness hand-held down to about 1/20s and then very solid sharpness down to 1/10s. Using self-timer is also completely fine.

[@gixxerboy555]

Awesome camera but the superprice of..11.000$ is very expensive and not reachable for most humans.. so it will stay a dream.. :(

[@TheHybridShooter]

This one costs 6K.

[@hannesworld]

Interesting Camera / nice design / I like the panel on the top / but the price without a lens is 6000,-Euro. In my opinion it´s a camera for professionals or when money is a word that dosen´t matter.

[@TheHybridShooter]

It certainly isn't supposed to be "camera of the people" but considering what it can do, I expected much higher price. It is actually one of the best cameras on the market in terms of price to performance ratio.

[@saintsi6997]

Tidy

[@amermeleitor]

I think all the photography sensors market will be focused in bigger sensors. I think 1" sensors will be the new "normal" for high end smartphones and action cameras. I think APS-C will be the new normal for pocket cameras that now uses 1" sensor. The FF will be the new APS-C and the medium format will be the new FF. You can see it in smartphones now with 1/1.2 sensors or in Sigma FP near pocket size with FF sensor. Greetings from Chile

[@TheHybridShooter]

That is difficult to predict. 35mm full frame sensor has been the standard for all-round professional use for decades and that probably won't change due to size of overall 44mm package. There will definitely be an increased demand for 44mm+ sensor cameras in the near future though. I don't really care about 1/1.2" or even 1/1.7" smartphone sensors, because those are only available in oversized phablets. Once they put it inside 6.1" iPhone, I will call it a technological advancement.

[@forgewire]

Lenses are slow, AF isn’t good. In fact I dunno any Fuji with decent C-AF

[@TheHybridShooter]

No, not at all, this presumption needs to be revisited. I was pleasantly surprised by 32-65mm. The AF speed has completely changed after FW 1.1 lens update, which made it work with phase detection. It is night and day difference. 50mm F3.5 is also completely fine. I still wouldn’t recommend GFX system for sport or BiF, but it is completely fine for everything else.

[@chrisklugh]

Good camera, uninteresting lens. FF has much more versatility that in my opinion destroys any benefits that medium format provides. Medium format has only one benefit, that extra stop of dynamic range over FF equivalent sensors. Sure, that's something, but again, without the lens, it really bottle necks you.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not really, I have explained that in the video.

[@dfj555]

Great camera, but Sony A7r4 for much less comes within 95% of the GFX 100S` output.

[@TheHybridShooter]

No, A7R IV, only offers 59,8% of GFX100S output, as I have explained in the video.

[@TheFakeStig]

Why did you start speaking like someone on the news channel?

[@TheHybridShooter]

No particular reason.

[@BlaxkNobility]

Bye 👋

[@mits-]

Even if it's not possible for most of people to buy this great camera, it will be nice to see how flex can be the file in different situations. Like low lite performance, shadows, blacks and whites details can deliver and the details we get out of this large sensor. Thank you for your videos 🙏👌