GFX 100S Vs CANON R5 🤯 What Makes MEDIUM FORMAT BETTER?? Full Comparison with RAW FILES DOWNLOAD!

[@juanlondonophotography]

Hi Marcus! Thanks for putting this video together. I also have a KZbin channel but I don't own the R5 so I have not done this comparison. I purchased the GFX 100S and the 110mm f2 was my first lens, along with the 23-64mm f4. I wondered from the beginning if I should have purchased the R5 instead. If I was doing more sports and high-speed photos, I think it's a no-brainer. R5 all the way. But for mostly landscapes, art nudes, products, and portraits, the GFX 100S has been amazing. I still wonder if I should have gotten the R5 though, so thanks for the video. I feel much better about my purchase. Getting the R5 means a whole line of lenses as well and I'd rather not do that. I now own the 110mm f2, 32-64mm f4, 45-100mm f4, 100-200 f4, the Laowa 17mm f4, the TTArtrisan 90mm f1.25, both macro extension tubes, and I am saving for the 20-35mm f4. The 32-64mm might be redundant at this point but I may end up keeping it. Keep cranking out those videos and thanks again. Juan

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you! Yes having both opens up some doors when you need the speed but if you don’t absolutely need it the files are always better on gfx

[@sebastiang7183]

You have the best reviews. Just honest with examples and data. No bias. No pushing a brand or agenda. Thank you.

[@SNAPAVELI]

I truly appreciate your comment!! That’s always my goal

[@MLee-vcrr]

Man you are really making it hard for me to say no to the Fuji 100S. I don't currently own a medium format camera. I downloaded your RAW files from the first video a few days ago. All I can say is the dynamic range on the 100S is KRAAZZEEE! I have a lot of cameras but nothing I own comes close to the 100S. Totally agree with you on this one, keep up the great work.

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you!! I’m so sad I had to send it back today! My 50sii is awesome but I miss the 100s already!

[@bryangoldbergphotography]

I was a Sony shooter for years. I still have my A7RIVA which was supposed to have medium-format-rivaling dynamic range. While there's a ton of information and latitude in the Sony raw files, there is NO comparison to the GFX100S. Since I got mine, my Sony bodies have been collecting dust. And I even use the 100S for client shoots with animals and kids. The AF speed isn't Sony speed, but it's certainly good enough to keep up with most of my work.

[@nadim341]

Would love to see you do a comparison of the GFX 100s against the Hasselblad X2D 100c...

[@claudianreyn4529]

The fastest lens on GFX 100s is the 45-100mm F4. It's an incredibly sharp lens and it became the workhorse for a lot of work, including studio jobs.

[@Digi20]

Thank you for the videos and files, a great help in deciding if i want to give the (now pricewise very interesting) GF100S a shot for slower paced work alongside my Canon cameras. The ISO performance and ability to extremely push dark files/shadows without the files breaking apart is awesome. the resolution difference between the R5 and 100s is interestingly much lower than i had anticipated, i am sure its different for stopped down landscape work but wide open the RF lenses are so extremely sharp that the Fuji lenses do not compete. i would even say the R5 files have more usable resolution than the GF100s with the 80 1.7. despite having less than half the megapixels. the 110 2 looks quite a bit better but still...not so much in between as i would have thought.

[@simontessema7718]

Why aren't you at 1M subscribers already? One of my favorite photography reviewers

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you so much!! I think you really have to big the system down with content you don’t really want to make to reach that level, I only focus on things I actually use. I appreciate you

[@sols9449]

I feel like when it comes to the 100s The only way to sum up the files is that they’re just not polluted with anything I look at the surroundings everything is perfect clean color extremely realistic. After downloading all of these 100s are the best files I have ever seen. The only issue and it’s a big one. What the hell am I gonna do with a 100mp camera way too much! I would say editorial commercial only. I love the R5 the files weren’t bad and the color wasn’t so hard to match but I think the D850 would be a better option to fight these Fujis! Marcus Thanks for this great video. Would you consider doing a video on the 100s using studio strobes love to see what the studio results would look like with OCF.

[@SNAPAVELI]

That is one thing I didn’t mention! The files are huge! I could only shoot about 340 on a 64gb card. And my computer is noticeably slower importing them. Yes I do think the d850 would be much closer in file comparison. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@claudianreyn4529]

The 100mp have a very small noise on high ISO. On top of that, this sensor preserves sharpness even at 6400 ISO much better than Canon. Second, you can have a portrait crop sometimes from a full body shot. Or you can make a Horizontal shot and cut it vertical. 100mp is not that much in fact. If you cut the photo in half you already have the size of the Canon sensor. Personally I shoot in compressed RAW because I noticed no disadvantage and the files are 100mb. Bottomline, the 100mp gives you better flexibility and better low light performance.

[@SNAPAVELI]

@@claudianreyn4529 definitely!! I’m in the process now of selling my 50sii to upgrade to the 100s.

[@jakaufma1933]

what will your setup after fuji will launch the new 100 ii with R5 like autofocus? do you also use XF? i have all 3 (r5, gfx 100s, xt-5, x-h2s) but dont know which one to sell……

[@SNAPAVELI]

One thing is for sure I know my bank account will look much different if the 100mk2 has r5 autofocus! I’ll have to really see it in person. I’m trying to get a body sent for review. I haven’t used the xf series yet. I’ve heard great things but I usually only use one body per shoot to keep things simple.

[@derektor]

@SNAPAVELI how do you record video of the viewfinder on the R5 when you're taking photos?

[@SNAPAVELI]

Atomos ninja v will do it

[@Francisfphoto_]

R5 really shines with C1 bro! But so does the Fuji obviously! You should try it someday too Amazing video as usual with you my man!

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you!! I actually have it set as a reminder to do the trial version of c1 in early December when I have more time! I’m pretty excited for that!

[@Francisfphoto_]

@@SNAPAVELI you’re gonna be like WTF??? How is now my camera so good? Hahaha

[@DoruLutai]

Thank You! This is exactly the comparison I wanted to see.

[@SNAPAVELI]

Glad it could help you!!

[@rangererz]

GFX 100S is unmatched among the best full frame cameras for sure. I would love to see you do a comparison on the XT5 vs 100S. Please do a comparison for us 😊

[@SNAPAVELI]

I’m reaching out to my Fuji rep to see if I can get one sent over!

[@rangererz]

@J. Marcus Photography great. Look forward to the comparison!

[@Slipsch]

Man Fuji should at least sponsor you. I mean, I bought Fuji literally because of your videos and your work. Although I wish Fuji autofocus is more like Canon/Sony and give us the option to shoot with lower megapixels, like 50. But for the price, can't be beaten. However, I do wish that Fuji go with Sony's approach of miniaturizing their lenses and using multiple linear motors to make it faster. Overall, let's see where Fuji will be in the future.

[@SNAPAVELI]

I totally wish Fuji would sponsor me! I’ve had nothing but good experience with them as a company! Yes I’m interested to see what Motor they put in the new 55 1.7

[@anthonyrock5039]

Nice one M! I went through that exact dance as you. Full frame file are really nice and colour is in the end what makes the biggest difference. It comes down to what is"good enough " to satisfy someone and what you are comfortable with handing over to clients. Time is what it comes down to and exposing images and framing images as close to what is final. Once these skills are at a certain level to get the best quality out of full frame, you could use that same time and effort to get that much more out of images that start with a greater bit depth and pixel size to have an even more awesome file. It never ends. It was the same when I shot film and so now with digital. I find full frame pointless to invest in as it's also expensive. The xh2 files and speed of that xh2(s), make it an excellent B cam to supplement shooting when you"need" a video or system fast enough for sports. So cropped medium format is great for me.

[@SNAPAVELI]

That’s exactly it! I think that I think about these things more than the clients do lol. Most can’t tell the difference at all , but they are looking at how I made them look instead of the file quality. I do want to try the xh2.

[@anthonyrock5039]

@@SNAPAVELI yeah man, the XH2(s) cams are baby GFXs hehe. You will love them. The quality of files made me skip the idea of a Sony full frame as a second cam to my GFX/Hasselblad system. For me the XH is a video cam and B cam plus travel cam to my main. Time to edit is what people won’t understand until they experience the difference in working situations beyond single comparison files. But yes colour shifts through recovery and even basic editing is a good one.

[@ThomazMartinez]

With GFX and R5 are you using their setting to boost DR highlights? It also affects raw files, for GFX DR400 and Canon DR+ or something

[@SNAPAVELI]

No I’m not , I have them bot set to the basic. Dr100 on gfx I believe and canon , I did t even know had that feature but no. Thank you for bringing that up

[@forgewire]

Buy the way I played with files in my LR and could match more or less but R5 underexposed has moire issues on her dress, so as GFX100 but ~50% less

[@Snapit551]

Your edging me closer to buying the 100s with all them beautiful photos in every video 😂 your videos and photos are super stellar 👌📸

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you so much!! I think I’m in the same boat lol! I’m trying to not hit the buy now button

[@77dris]

Love your videos as always JM! I've been wanting to tell you for a while about a pre-raw converter called PureRaw2. I've shot as a pro with Canon for about 15 years and found this and I'm addicted. It removes noise and adds in detail to files then outputs as a DNG. I have been using it on my old files shot with the 1D Mark III and 5D Mark IV and it's almost like getting a couple extra stops of dynamic range because it scrubs out the noise in the shadows without making anything look fake or "smudgy" like most noise removal programs. Then you take that DNG and use it in your normal workflow. Whenever I watch your videos and I see how you like to pull up shadows I have wanted to let you know, though I suspect it's not allowed to mention software in the comments. I'm not sponsored or have anything to do with the software at all but I've been a fan of your work and I've got a couple of my friends addicted to it. Might help you out with how you shoot. Keep it up with the great videos and I'm a big fan of the comparison videos especially. You are one of the most talented photographers I've come across on KZbin for sure.

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you so much for that!! I’ve never heard of that but I definitely will give it a try! Anything that will give me more out of a file I’d appreciate!

[@77dris]

@@SNAPAVELI Yeah! It's pretty amazing (at least to me). Would love to hear what you think of it. Keep up the great work 🤗

[@michelebelotti2022]

I was checking this review / compare since I have a Canon R5 and wanted to check the medium format too as a second body/alternative. I will probably continue to use the R5 for fast object/animals and the medium format for slower/still subjects. I agree with Dris, I use that software too and it cleans a lot those files. Unfortunately Lightroom does not have a great color matching with the R5, I checked some alternatives and found that software too (I still have the version 1). As Dris, I am not a sponsor, but it helps a lot with shadow / denoise...

[@JustZG]

Great comparison thank you! Was thinking of getting a r5 or sony a4 for a more faster/dynamic jobs. Based on your video... i think i'm spoiled.. the quality of the gfx100s files is hard to go back from hahah. Seems like you're using a Mac? If you get one of those new m1 pro or max laptops or mac studios, these gfx100s edit seamlessly (at least in mine it does) - both in terms of loading the files as well as editing in photoshop!

[@SNAPAVELI]

Yes that’s another consideration for me upgrading cameras. I think my iMac is the first gen M1 iMac but I upgraded it with max everything so it does pretty decent. It handles my 4k 120 r5 files with ease. Photoshop takes a bit longer editing the 100s though. Screen recording slows everything way down

[@dandan1364]

Turn on GPU acceleration in settings. Much snappier.

[@ghas4151]

Black Friday sales here in the UK, the 100S is down to £4.8k from £5.5k - £700 saving. Should I do it?

[@SNAPAVELI]

That’s a great price! Do you have any Fuji glass ?

[@ghas4151]

@@SNAPAVELI I don’t have any GF glass. I’m currently invested in the Fuji X system with the X-H2S, but have been contemplating medium format for the times when I’m more in control of the session. The GFX 100S has been in my cart a few times over the past few days and I’m currently trying to weight up the pros and cons.

[@SNAPAVELI]

@@ghas4151 understand! Well that’s a big investment so I can’t just say “go for it”. I know I’ve not seen better files before and the af is much improved on the 100s. You’d need a lens too so that would push it up price wise. I’d say only grab it if you can return it if you aren’t happy

[@yannistriandafillou1805]

That's what I am talking about!I have Cannon and gfx 100s the fuzi is the rolls Royce and the cannon is the ford!

[@SNAPAVELI]

It’s pretty hard to beat the Fuji!!! I love it!

[@focus1ist]

Thank you for this vid. I'll just keep on saving to buy a 100S...... 😉

[@SNAPAVELI]

You and me booth! Thank you for watching!!

[@MyChevySonic]

I'm looking at the shot count and the R5 is like a full auto. Geez. I think it's still outpaced by an OM1 though, and that one is more affordable for me albeit less MP and a smaller sensor. AH, decisions!

[@SNAPAVELI]

Olympus make some really good sensors! People overlook them a lot

[@piotr.czechowski]

You had me with GFX at "Hey what is up.." 😅

[@SNAPAVELI]

😂😂 that’s awesome!!

[@chris_jorge]

Another banger vid mate!

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you so much !!!!

[@sshapiro63]

I'm watching this at 1:00 a.m., so maybe I'm too tired to comment, but I noticed the photo that came from the R5 shows moire pattern in the skirt.

[@SNAPAVELI]

I did notice that too! So much so that I need to look at the one I exported to see if it’s still there. It’s kind of strange considering the r5 has a low pass filter.

[@sshapiro63]

@@SNAPAVELI I shoot Fuji X cameras and have been considering GFX. I researched the options for bodies and concluded that the GFX 100s is the better choice overall, if within someone's budget. The medium format forum on dpreview has helpful information that I used, along with your content, to figure out what medium format camera would be best for me. By the way, I am in Midlothian and often go into Richmond to shoot. I hope I see you out there someday!

[@anthonyrock5039]

@@sshapiro63 the proximity and size of photosites on sensors creates this and it gets worse the denser they get.

[@valenciosmall1683]

you do know that you can shoot the 100S in 35mm mode cut your files down from 102megapixels to about 60 and not loose any of the 100S magic.

[@SNAPAVELI]

Yes but you would be cropping in on the frame right?

[@suatsekil]

thanks for sharing

[@WaveformV1.0]

Just found the channel. Really enjoyed this Vid. New sub here. Cheers

[@SNAPAVELI]

Thank you so much!! Appreciate you!!

[@FastAkira]

My problem with the 100s was the Fuji simulation profiles. Too cartoonish. But once I figured out and found my ideal profiles, things get pretty awesome.

[@SNAPAVELI]

I noticed some of the profiles are really heavy. There 2 that I like sometimes. I wish there was an option to select opacity for profiles

[@thomasbown8442]

@@SNAPAVELI Couldn't you layer up in photoshop and play with the opacity?

[@digitalpixshb]

How about doing a test on a XH2

[@SNAPAVELI]

That’s actually next on my list to ask to borrow! What lenses do you suggest?

[@ReflexVE]

@@SNAPAVELI I'm looking for a comparison of the 100S w/110 vs the H2 w/56 Mk II.

[@SNAPAVELI]

@@ReflexVE what about the 50mm 1.0? Which one is more coveted?

[@ReflexVE]

@@SNAPAVELI Well for me it's due to the 110 & 56 being both the most technically "perfect" lenses for their systems, having the same effective focal length and similar DoF. Basically I'm looking to see the best standard portrait setup for each system against each other. Obviously other lenses are creative and artistically interesting but I am wondering about a more 1:1 direct comparison of the flagship for each line. Adding the 50S Mk II would also be interesting to see how much of the difference is megapixels.

[@rangererz]

@@ReflexVE Yes, I agree. 110mm on GFX vs 56mm on XH2!

[@jakelindsay6251]

This is the quintessential example of people seeing what they want to see. Confirmation bias at its finest. We all do it. Just kind of funny. As Jim Kasson demonstrated there's nothing materially better about a 16 bit RAW file over the 14 bit. I mean unless your underexposing by 7 stops. Both great cameras. Horses for courses.