Fujifilm GFX 50S II - hands-on preview

[@Arsalan-Pervez]

The way you present your thoughts on the product is quite on a personal level and always has element of honesty to it. Great reviews!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I really appreciate your kind words.

[@RickMentore]

Eagerly awaiting the full review. Its cool to see you among the first to have the new gear in hand. I think the Fujifilm people likes you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

You're right, I think they do. Yes, anxious to do more photography with this one.

[@RickMentore]

@@MaartenHeilbron With the basic sensor being other same as the other GFX 50 models, the images will essentially be the same? What we can expect is better ease of use & functionally, right?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@RickMentore Yes, that's a good summary.

[@antoniobalonio8442]

I have used the GFX50Sii for about 2 months now, I’m predominantly shooting landscapes commercial & personal, 51.4MP is more than enough (100MP would weigh my computer down for regular work). You mentioned “stately” … this is a great description in a word! The camera with kit lens is IMHO, sedate and powerful, the IQ superb, for MF it is as lightweight as my old Canon DSLRs. Thanks for your great review, it nailed it for me with the stately comment 👌👍🤠

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks you!! Always nice to know I've managed to describe a camera with suitable terminology.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

thanks for this first look :-) again I think I'll stick with my 50R, but I'm excited for the new 20-35 lens they added to the roadmap for release next year. When that come out I'll be trading in my GF23mm for that one...I think!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Right. Concept lens. Fujifilm has a pretty good track record, but let's wait to see if it happens.

[@mycompasstv]

Well done, another terrific review Maarten.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to read kind words from those whose work I respect.

[@dougmacmillan1712]

Another great preview Maarten!. I look forward to your full review. Will there be a 50R MK II? I checked rumors and I found hints but nothing solid.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

If I had inside knowledge, it would be under a non-disclosure agreement and I would not be able to tell you. Please await patiently, or check Fujifilm Rumours.

[@alexshdvideo]

Thank you for posting. This and Nikon D780 have my interest for moving up from DX APSC format. As I stated in your other video I’m mostly interested in slower thoughtful photography, using vintage lenses or new recreations from Lensbaby and Lomography. Those lenses are usually made for 35mm, but illuminate far more than 35mm. Since they are vintage, much of their character is in the sides or even corners that are cropped out of APSC/DX sensors.. and I’m interested to see how much more is illuminated beyond the full frame. Do you have access to any Lomography or Lensbaby lenses? Lensbaby Velvet’s or Twists or Lomography Petzval or Daguerrotype Achromat’s? If so I would love to see some samples and your thoughts.. being vintage design the character might roll off into the corners and not need to be cropped due to vignetting . Or if cropped not much. And offer a different look than full frame... Thank you for posting. :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words. I don't have any access to the lenses you suggest.

[@jayanv2824]

I have used the fuji film GFX 100s Excellent Review Maarten Heilbron .

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.

[@mawavoy]

Thanks for the preview. Look forward to the full review. Would appreciate a comment about crop-ability to take pseudo-macro pics.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I'll demo that in the review. I appreciate your kind words.

[@arifkizilay]

thank you so much for the review. Lovely. You might want to make a comparison between fuji and Hasselblad for a future video. best.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I would love to. If only I could find someone to lend me a Hasselblad.

[@stephenschmid492]

I appreciate your stance on advertising, Maarten, even though I also understand KZbinrs who want to use that for income. My input for next video: could you comment on the pros and cons of the higher and lower pixel counts using the same sensor in the different GFX models? (I think it's about 100 megapixels vs. about 50.)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words, and your suggestion. First, let me see if I have an opinion about that, and then if I can find a way to illustrate/demonstrate that. Thanks for commenting.

[@carlosvreugdenhil9314]

Hi Sir.How are you.Thanks for your review.I have one question for you.Do you know where I can get the best settings for the gfx50s ii ? I will be happy to get an answer of you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

The best settings for any situation will vary widely depending on your intentions. And, relatively speaking, they are pretty much the same for every camera.

[@crystalous]

You are one of the best, if not the best!!!Thank you!!!It is really amazing that the prices went down that much.Great image output and camera but i believe i would go for the 100s.It is more futureproof!!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Futureproof is now an illusion. Technology is advancing too quickly. It's very hard to predict, particularly as no camera manufacturer is fully in charge of their destiny and rely on suppliers for significant parts of the system.

[@crystalous]

@@MaartenHeilbron futureproof in a way of a professional need, like autofocus capabilities for a bit of action that may give me some money in the future.50s ii is great too you cant go wrong with either body.

[@teresabenevides4862]

hey I really need help. I'm cinematography student and my canon 2000d isn't doing for me. I don't have a lot of money but I have been looking for a new camera. I have been looking at the fujifilm t4fujifilm x-t200 and Sony alpha a7 mark II. Do you recommend any of them? or any other please? I m kinda lost

[@MaartenHeilbron]

The X-T4 would be your best stand-alone solution. If you're also buying an Atomos Ninja external recorder, then the A7II.

[@teresabenevides4862]

@@MaartenHeilbron thank you

[@KeithCarmichaelInFL]

Thank You for sharing your thoughts.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

My pleasure!

[@macmakka8214]

Given that it has a SPAM dial , would not the speed or F stop be selectable on the LCD depending on the mode chosen ?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

In M, shutter duration is set using the back dial - setting is displayed on the top panel, the LCD and EVF. The aperture is set using the aperture ring on the lens. I don't know how it will be set with the new lens that doesn't have an aperture ring.

[@ytr8989]

How did you get the GFX so fast? It wasn’t supposed to be released until September 5th. It would be nice if they made it without the video. The new lenses are kind of expensive. Also there’s the new X-T30 II.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Fujifilm Canada supplied it to me. No info about the X-T30 rumours.

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

i like the concept of affordable medium format... someday we probably see $2000 medium format if the trend were to succeed... and i respect Fuji decision.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That would require a whole lot of price drops and put extreme pricing pressure on lesser models - I judge that as an unlikely scenario.

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

@@MaartenHeilbron i know, but i only got $2000 😂

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@akhyarrayhka4048 As I said, unlikely scenario. Best to consider models in your price range.

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

@@MaartenHeilbron i am, considers getting nikon zfc instead, i like the design.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@akhyarrayhka4048 As good a reason as any.

[@ReflexVE]

Looking forward to your thoughts on the 33mm, I've never been all that satisfied with the 35mm honestly. Any chance you will ever do a setup video for the 100s? Mine finally arrived last week just a few days after my 50R found a buyer...

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I will do a more detailed review of the 33mm, I was thinking alongside the 23mm - but it looks like that is delayed. Thanks also for the suggestion on the 100S - my thought is that photographers who purchase that camera already know what they're doing, but what specific points were you thinking that video might cover?

[@ReflexVE]

@@MaartenHeilbron honestly a setup guide like you have done for others. You are very good at explaining optimal settings and why. Not all of us our pros, sometimes we are just curious about how the other half lives and find a way to take a shot. My rule was I could have one if I sold enough other electronics to cover it....and I did.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@ReflexVE Understood, although in general I've only done that for video. I think that stills are very dependent on the scene and situation. Let me think about how that might be related in a video.

[@ReflexVE]

@@MaartenHeilbron I guess my memory is faulty then, for some reason I remembered a setup guide. My bad!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@ReflexVE No need to apologize. I'm thinking about doing one for the 50S II - let's see how that goes. I'm thinking to take an object or a destination and go through all the settings needed to optimize the image.

[@alekseibuinyi]

Emmm... I forgot if you've made a review of GFX 100. If yes, which one would you prefer?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Let me spend a little more time with this one.

[@orthographie-checker1258]

Does the new 50s II support a vertical battery grip like the 50s?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Not announced, and there does not seem to be a provision for it.

[@JimiMiki]

Man if you see a sign at a door that says "gentlemen," you should go in.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Yes, thanks, I've made it a point never to pass up an opportunity to visit the toilet.

[@colintraveller]

As always and usual it's beyond my financial reach ...

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's the way of many things these days.

[@prasadwaghvideography7033]

Nice

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind word.

[@earlrogersjr3026]

Why is this Camera call a GFX50S11 when there is almost no comparison between this camera and the GFX50S Which I knew you would address but you have not

[@MaartenHeilbron]

What's to address? The names and model numbers seem completely random with little relation to others - that's not just Fujifilm.

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure, thanks for commenting.

[@ayteguh]

Excel but still can’t afford it

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Understandable, it's still an expensive camera.

[@dougmacmillan1712]

@@MaartenHeilbron it is expensive, but when you look at Sony, Nikon and Canon top level mirrorless, it's in the same ballpark. That ballpark is significantly less than Leica M. Lens prices are also on par if not a little less as well.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@dougmacmillan1712 That is the point that Fujifilm is making, that among its peers, the price is reasonable. However, it's still expensive.

[@gerardferry3958]

Old sensor, newer full frame cameras are superior amd offer video for the same price, only gradation and a cheap kit lens in its favour, really not an alternative to the 100s for a landscape photographer

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@Gman1044]

That depends on ones level of contentment.