Fuji's GFX100S II is the Medium Format Camera for MOST People!

[@artofersuke]

"Imagine you're single in your 40s, divorced Dad, and you're looking for some action. And you're like, 'I'm a nice guy, but I'm on the prowl." 😂

[@pieltom9751]

Savage

[@jooyoonchung3593]

OMG this is me … lol

[@dan.allen.digital]

I'm putting this on a T-shirt

[@nexuses1]

He didn't deliver though

[@williamlasl]

Masterclass in working with models.

[@Bayonet1809]

So the improvements vs the 100S: - 5.76 vs 3.69 million dot EVF, with 0.84x vs 0.77x magnification - X-Processor 5 vs 4, and all that entails (autofocus, Reala Ace film sim, Frame io integration, etc.) - 7 vs 5 FPS burst shooting - 8 vs 6 stops of claimed IBIS performance - 17g lighter

[@sethcashman1011]

And ISO 80, so they can say that DR is improved.

[@jessejayphotography]

The 8 stops of IBIS is a big deal to me. Anything that allows me to leave the tripod at home and take a monopod instead is a huge plus.

[@Bayonet1809]

@@sethcashman1011 I did not mention ISO 80 as an improvement, because, as currently implemented by Fujifilm, it provides no advantage at all (and potentially some disadvantage). Jim Kasson has demonstrated on his blog that all it does is in-camera black point subtraction (only at that ISO setting), throwing away data, effectively cutting read noise in half to artificially make it look like improved dynamic range.

[@Bayonet1809]

@@jessejayphotographyIt is easier to develop a stabilisation system that performs well for a specific test, than one that performs well in all the variability of the real world. For this reason CIPA ratings are usually a significant overestimate of real world stabilisation performance. So I wouldn't throw away your tripod just yet, as unfortunately you may find it still to be necessary.

[@jessejayphotography]

@@Bayonet1809 Gordon Lang already achieved 1/5th of a second handheld from the new 100SII. That is good enough for me. In the real world 1/6 or 1/8th would be all that is needed for a single exposure waterfall shot.

[@awildcyclistappears]

Chris never stops to amaze in line delivery department.

[@sethcashman1011]

“Closer to the Rock” - my favorite Rush song!

[@anewcareerinanewtown]

I quite like Closer to the Hedge

[@georgedrick2627]

My first job out of college in 1966 was working for Dick Boyer Studio in Chicago. Dick was the highest paid commercial color photographer in Chicago (Vic Skrebneski was the highest paid B & W photographer). All our studio work with models was done with standard Hasselblad lenses and big strobes, but most of our location work with models was done with a focal-plane-shutter Hasselblad and a big, blue metallic 500mm f4.5 lens form somewhere in Eastern Europe. Nobody talked about bokeh in those days, but Dick Boyer’s trademark was wildly out-of-focus backgrounds made with a full-frame Hasselblad and that fast 500mm lens. Whenever we traveled by plane for location.shoots, we flew first class and Dick carried on his big blue lens.

[@MrWiseinheart]

Would be kind of cool to see some of his work is it online?

[@JohnJohn-fz6nt]

I loved Skrebneski's work. If you can point me to Boyer's I'd appreciate it (can't find much). Funny, was thinking that recently re: bokeh. I used an OM-1 in the film days and got mega bokeh from my Vivitar Series 1 80mm macro. That sucker was heavy but made beautiful images.

[@SoftKitty0930]

Fujifilm is keeping Chris and Jordan busy here haah

[@paulhancock]

They should have employed them to literally present the Fujifilm Summit because those things are painful to watch... My goodness.

[@BryanSolidusFury]

I adore you guys, i really do. So so happy that you are doing what you're doing THE WAY you're doing it!

[@edwinadrianta9455]

PetaPixel, we owe you big time for keeping these two bois!!!

[@lionheart4424]

Yo, this was gorgeous footage from the X-T50, not gonna lie.

[@kuyans3889]

There was some really interesting purple line artifacts at 7:00, where the lens was ghosting, maybe something to do with filters in front of tthe sensor. I agree it's good footage, just thought it was an interesting effect.

[@joepphoto]

Yeah, was thinking the same since the start! Very impressed with the video.

[@punn1692]

I have the X-H2 myself and whenever I do shoot Video im surprised how nice looking the image ends up being. People always talk so lowly about the 40MP sensor for video and yet its really nice in 4kHQ25p.

[@fotografalexandernikolis]

​@@punn1692Has anyone said the footage can't look good? It's not hard to figure out that you have to keep different factors apart from each other. Those aren't mutually exclusive things. For X-T5 it's a clear downgrade in video spec because it can't shoot 4K HQ or 60p from the full width, while X-T4 could. Only X-H2 can shoot full width oversampled from 8K. The footage looking good does not exclude criticism on other factors.

[@davidthefat]

The GFX cameras have been so tempting for me... It's been making me question if I should sell all my Leica gear to pick one up.

[@MichaelLaing71]

I can only say that from my experience owning the 100s. The way I describe the 100s is that it is my midlife crisis camera. It is a nice camera to have, but I have no real need for the camera. The biggest pain with the 100s was the AF, which could work great in certain situations but in others was a complete nightmare. Hopefully the 100s II fixes those issues. Knowing what I know now after owning the 100s, I would say that I have no need of the camera and I definitely could have invested my money better, but the images are still great, though Ido get a lot of hot pixels, which need cleaning up in post-production.

[@v000000000000v]

imo only if you need 100 MP or you want an equivalent lens that doesn't exist in FF system, otherwise there's not much real upgrade, there are several other tradeoffs such as AF speed, burst, rolling shutter, size and weight (lenses are extremely heavy especially when you compare equivalent focal length and aperture) etc, i use a gfx50r but only exclusively with fast vintage/manual lenses that's beyond any FF lenses FF systems are so optimized that there are often more downsides than upsides when jumping to MF

[@geoffreybassett6741]

That is the GAS talking my friend. Leica has some incredible glass and a better body layout

[@kehlemusic]

I’ve made the switch from a M10 to a 50R, a X100V and some glass and haven’t looked back since. I recently upgraded to a 50S II for the IBIS and better grip. But I’d say it really depends on your style of shooting. I pretty much only shoot static shots and landscape-ish shots so AF even on the 50MP bodies is absolutely fine for me, even in lower light. And the 100MP cameras are a lot better regarding AF. I just love the look of a even bigger sensor (especially nice with vintage lenses) and the native 4:3 aspect ratio (to me it has a more artistic vibe idk :)) But a skilled photographer with a good calibrated rangefinder will probably be faster than a GFX autofocus.

[@Ph-uw2il]

No

[@fingersmcginty]

One thing I always like about Chris and Jordan's videos when shot in Calgary is being outdoors in the woods. Next time,why not shoot a review up on Nose Hill with that wide vista of the city and the mountains, and the nice wind that you'll have to deal with (Jordan)? I loved being up there and at Fish Creek Park, taking a friends' dog for walks. Miss that city.

[@BrownieX001]

Looking forward to a fixed lens rangefinder style GFX camera with 50mm/40mm FF equiv. lens. Hopefully they innovate more on the next versions.

[@erikleypoldt8275]

Im excited for the GFX 50Rii like fixed lens next year. Rangefinder!

[@CianMcsweeney]

hopefully!

[@noname0858]

Another great video from the dynamic duo!

[@vaskoobscura_]

Nice camera but I don’t think it’s enough of a jump forward over my 100s to upgrade. Loved the video.

[@kennethhoover2748]

Agee. I'll be keeping my 100s as well.

[@gv100_blitz]

I liked the evf shot with the light reflecting to draw attention to it 😮

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

Really wish Fuji would release a 50sIII. I love that sensor.

[@inquisitvem6723]

Why? Isn’t the 50s enough?

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

@@inquisitvem6723 the sensor on the 50s is why it shines. But after 3 years, a better evf, faster readout, better af, and faster burst rates would all be appreciated. And given it being 50 megapixels, it should be able to perform faster than the 100II if they decided to bring it up to spec of the 100II

[@inquisitvem6723]

@@MrMacroJesseSky i read a review that its slow and poor low light focus

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

@@inquisitvem6723 hence the desire for a mkIII version

[@inquisitvem6723]

@@MrMacroJesseSky if they can keep price around the same…I’ll definitely look into it.

[@POVwithRC]

I'm glad it exists.

[@GavinCatoPhotography]

Sorry if i missed it but is the eye af detection focus better or same as gfx100 ii?

[@catbread2585]

Hardly think this will be better than the premium version of this camera in terms of AF

[@robertowen-jones443]

Thanks Charlie, I hope you also review the GF500mm!

[@PetaPixel]

Stay tuned!

[@Edwin--]

Thanks for the video! Nice evolution of the camera. Great for new buyers, but for existing GFX100s users, they can likely better wait for the next generation to update

[@HabibiAltun]

Hey..nice video! Thx for all the infos about this new camera. I have the GFX 50s Mark II and so far I am pretty happy with most of my pictures. But it sore does have some downsides such as the auto focus or speed. Would you recommend an upgrade to its bigger sister the GFX 100s Mark II? I gotta admit that after having watched your video I am tempted to do so...greetings from Germany! Keep up the superb work!

[@jonandresen1483]

I shoot the GFX100S all the time. This camera upgrade can be skipped by me but the 500 mm lens, that looks awesome !!!!

[@Morisato13]

I also have the 100s but I'm new to it and got it for a steep discount used. My main concern is the stabilization. Do you think the 2 extra stops of stabilization is not a big upgrade?

[@jonandresen1483]

@@Morisato13I’d need to try to be sure but I doubt it. It’s not a sports camera. I use mine for landscapes so normally light is plenty, for product shots on a tripod, and the occasional portrait. I’d probably get some benefit from the better ibis and especially the better screens but if I was going to repurchase I’d go for the full Monty 100 mark 2 or whatever they are calling it. I might buy one anyway.

[@rodneytopor1846]

When you show images captured with the camera under review, specially a high resolution camera, it would be useful if you would zoom in to 100% on the image, to show off the actual resolution achievable.

[@RaviArankar1240]

Enjoyed the wonderful medium format photo machine . Should have shown some macro clips shot with this camera .

[@seantomlinson3320]

Incredible how Fuji has made larger sensors so much more accessible. I can’t imagine getting it over my Z system but wow. Someday it could be a fun rental. Neat Fuji.

[@NoahBershatsky]

I think a used GFX100S is the way to go. The autofocus of version II isn’t that much better. If it was, then every video review of the GFX100 II would have done comparisons of the older vs newer bodies. Also, the sensor isn’t that much better if at all noticeable to the end user.

[@Mattrossphoto]

Man…inflations got me so tight right now. My 100s time has come. I’ve been waiting for this bad boy to drop. Gonna be a rough few months getting things in order🤦🏻‍♂️ Would really to see an af comparison to 100s of you guys get a chance.

[@AnonGoogleuser]

Not sure if it’s just me, the KZbin compression, the f16 or really the lens, but the portrait with the 500mm looks really soft to me, which would be surprising, considering how ridiculously sharp telephoto primes usually are.

[@MikeBanom]

This is pretty tempting. It may be a real big upgrade from the 100s if the AF is solid. Esp with animal AF. And they kept the double SD card slots!

[@jnf1270]

I've got the 100S and after watching this don't see a need to upgrade

[@billz4795]

Still don't know why Canon (or others) didn't come out with a medium format, especially when they changed to the RF lenses. Yes adjust lens size for medium but still usable on new mirrorless, but with a great sweet spot.

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

Have to create new lenses. Not their clientele. Still building R series

[@sflxn]

I tried out past Fuji GFX and Hasselblad X2D series. Guys, these are very heavy cameras. FF is also heavy but it is somewhat in the sweet spot. You can still find some light bodies and lenses for FF.

[@cyano3d]

A 7 C ii is apsc size and weight

[@Tim596100]

The GFX100sII is 883g with a battery and card, that isn't 'very heavy', there are non-pro body FF cameras that are heavier than that (like the Z8 which is 910g).

[@simontaylor8990]

hello - does it de squeez anamorphic ?

[@scootndute579]

i haven't seen a review yet where i've been impressed by the photos and i cant tell if its the camera or the user

[@JSS75]

What tripod are you using here Chris? It looks great!

[@nevvanclarke9225]

I've had mine for about three weeks and I love it honestly it's a brilliant camera. What does it do? Well pretty much everything. You probably wouldn't use it for a wildlife camera even with the new 500 lens but pretty much it can do everything else with just the most jaw dropping image quality that you'll ever see trust me if you get one you won't be going back to some other brand that has lower image quality. It's like having premium image quality is for me the most important Thing and that sounds a bit snob...... But once you start playing with the files and you've got this amazing latitude to pretty much do whatever you like with the true Artist comes out in me and this is an artist camera. It's for the Artist and that's kind of something that Fuji haven't really ever mentioned. This camera is for someone that wants to create something am. Okay video well it's a big camera. You really not gonna use it for video? Yes it's got 4K30. You can pick up a little Sony EV camera to do your video. If you really wanted to. If you can afford this you can afford a little camera to do your video on.... If anyone else wants to ask me a question on my findings on this camera, send me a message on Instagram nevclarke_artphotography

[@questioneverything680]

Did they improve flash sync? Or is that something that would be discussed with a full production model?

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

Focal plane. Can’t improve

[@jamiewickizer8393]

Question! Maybe I missed it but what camera bag (tan one) are you using? Looks amazing?

[@cameraprepper7938]

I think for Landscape Photography, if you do not want to carry a tripod, then this new Fuji GFX 100SII is a very good buy, I would get it with 30, 45 and 80mm Lenses, but Fuji needs to make new more compact, light weight Lenses with much better optical image quality !

[@Bayonet1809]

You want lenses that are smaller, lighter, AND better? That sounds unreasonable. There are compromises to medium format, and two of them are size and weight.

[@StevenGrant_Photographer]

Finally a useful 5m dots evf lol Omg we are spoiled aren’t we?! I just put my 3m for 50s in the dump bin because I just can’t manage.

[@ozbaz99]

Could please tell me what tripod etc you are using?

[@Ramdas_Devadiga]

Is it odd that I still am very happy with my XT3?

[@Aman_Mondal]

7:14 Man that was something 😂.

[@grantshi5051]

I am okay with the same shell design Fujifilm is using on this camera in order to reduce cost. I just want to know if they fix the bottom plate that connected to the tripod socket area...

[@divyangkundaliya4468]

4k capture is bigger than full frame?

[@MassimoErcolani-o8y]

Is the af speed comparable with the 100ii, or is it in the 100s league?

[@jackmen4]

Sucks you guys didn’t test the video IBIS in comparison to the lumix S5iix

[@NotAnotherChannel_Channel]

Sounds like Chris and the GFX 100S II need to get a room.

[@chrisklugh]

Don't get me wrong, making an affordable Medium Format camera with features people want is a good thing. But its still hard to justify it vs Full Frame cameras. Nobody but the pixel peeper will notice a difference, and the FF cameras are much more versatile for more use senarios.

[@cbphoto87]

Everyone becomes a pixel peeper when you print big, which is by far the best way to print

[@chrisklugh]

@@cbphoto87 Ya but we've all seen examples where that matters and don't matter. Most cameras have enough mega pixels that you'd have to pixel peep the print to try to find a different. And that don't matter as 'story is king'. A good story printed is still a good print. Nobody looks at a good story and then pulls out a magnifying glass after to 'test its quality'.

[@cbphoto87]

@@chrisklugh I print 60 inch wide prints. It absolutely makes a difference when I compare my crop sensor, full frame, and medium format prints. If you stand closer than 6 feet away, the difference is pretty obvious. It’s the difference between distant trees on the horizon looking like mush or being crisp. Of course nobody is going to notice on a phone or laptop without zooming in, but anyone who wants to print big will definitely notice a difference. And then there’s the color science which tends to be worlds better on medium format, particularly Hasselblad

[@chrisklugh]

@@cbphoto87 I agree medium format cameras have better colors due to having higher dynamic range. However, large prints, the bigger they are, the further they are meant to be looked at. There is only so much peripheral view, or area we can look at. If you have to turn your head much to see the big picture, your to close to it. If your at the optimal viewing distance, your not going to see the difference between APC and Medium format.

[@cbphoto87]

@@chrisklugh that’s fair, I know the prints I have displayed at my house people like to get up close and admire the details, but you’re not wrong about optimal viewing distance

[@JonInLondon]

That was good, thanks... It should be interesting with the 50/3.5... Oh and do you have anything on Raw file sizes with the assorted options, as with SD cards smaller files may noticeable help with buffer clearing...

[@janfrosty3392]

Recently I have watch on KZbin bear attack on people in North America. It looks to me that you were filming in the bear country, are you afraid? Nice report of GFX 100S II, I might keep my Leica SL2-S not go for SL3 and get a GFX 100S II mainly for landscape and nature use (not in bear country LOL).

[@dart9041]

Most of the people are not professional photographers and 5K just for body is too steep. FF rangefinder will be more handy for most. I would like to something like rolleiflex with 2 mounts and capability to stitch 2 images vertically and horizontally either in panorama/tall or stereo depending if both lens are the same. If not, it would be closeup and tele. That would be ultimate camera, and will beat smartphone. Large monitor on the top would be icing on the cake. All for 2K body.

[@TheFlyingDogFish]

Chris and the camera should get a room.

[@tillist1]

Gallivanting was of the best kind

[@joekelly9369]

Do you think its still safe to say sensor size and mp count doesnt matter ?

[@szubal]

That sound ? was me gasping as Chris just casual tossed the camera from one hand to other in the opening......

[@SashaNem]

thanks

[@AspectRatioPolice]

@ 02:56 what is the tripod?

[@mohandass3442]

Can u tell me which camera best for lifetime to purchase

[@AlexB-km7os]

What is your budget and main shooting scenarios?

[@chuckl7713]

Chris slinging a $5000 dollar camera from hand to hand like a pro.

[@Rbrocklehurst]

Great vid ver informative was always looking a medium format. Have heard about 247mp sensor ? Do think it will make its. Way into a camera? Thank again. For the vid

[@Bayonet1809]

No, that sensor is bigger than would fit in GFX cameras.

[@nonsolorasatura9093]

Have two identical card slot? Note: From other source seem that the answer is yes!

[@el_fucko]

Yes.

[@alfatemycats]

Im honestly surprised this is launching so close to the 100 ii.

[@richarddenise3886]

Freak! Well done. Thanks!

[@DawnToDawn]

I would go for nikon z8 or Sony a7r5 with this budget.

[@901pics]

Im waiting for the rangefinder.

[@FrankNazario]

are you a fly angler??? Orvis company t-shirt...

[@kcphotogeek6207]

07:25 From Chris's future memoir "of course what the viewers didn't realise is Jordan had no pants, so I shot him behind the rocks"

[@anthonyjackson31]

Looks like a killer camera.... HILARIOUS camera man talk while taking Jordans pic LOL.

[@coryirvin6651]

still waiting on that GFX50r ii

[@jldwoodworking]

All these new fuji releases... I wish they would ship my backordered x100vi :(...

[@albyzonta]

complimenti

[@davida5296]

i thought the 100s ii could record 12 bit video via a cable

[@nk-oi3oo]

Does this have Fuji Film Stimulation?

[@Ken_Makers]

Yep 20 of them

[@sethcashman1011]

Since Fuji has, once again, remained silent re: any bit-depth drop, the issue probably still exists.

[@Bayonet1809]

Agreed, it is the same firmware platform on the X-Processor 5, so probably has all the same foibles as the 100II.

[@aerialfilm1]

Single divorced dad Jordan getting his swerve on down at Applebees 😂

[@t.rich.pictures]

Is this camera made in Japan?

[@Vinterloft]

Dual SD on a GFX? What? Why isn't it dual CFExpress TypeB? What? WHAT?!

[@arturaszaleskis8907]

Exactly 😂

[@Bayonet1809]

For a camera that doesn't have high burst rates CFExpress is not necessary, and the GFX100 II has to be able to up-sell on something.

[@Anónimodesinteresado]

“I’m a nice guy, but I’m on the prowl “… 😂😂😂

[@agylub]

Reminds me of the days I had a Pentax67 glued to my hand. Two carpal tunnel ops.Multiple steroid injections into my elbows. Olympus rules LOL.

[@sovu9399]

how about AF? forgot to mention?

[@Bayonet1809]

Probably the same as the 100II, which is why they didn't test it.

[@sovu9399]

@@Bayonet1809 i hope so), Thank you!

[@pll66]

Nice camera but….what pack do you have on - looks suh-weet!

[@pll66]

Nice camera…but really want to know what pack you had / looks suh-weet! Google picture leads me to Vanguard Havana…

[@baoyiyang]

X-T50's video is not bad actually

[@dalkapur]

I'm going to drink this particular Kool-Aid.

[@StevenGrant_Photographer]

Throw an nd on that video your big time. lol my pristine professional eyes can’t handle them harsh highlights

[@drewschmanke6238]

Still would like the gfx 50s😅

[@Iareawesome100]

if it drives down the price on second hand 100s id be happy

[@claudianreyn4529]

Let's not exagerate. We all know once the medium format cameras were expensive, but still, this is a 8k body. Not quite for the "masses". I'm a GFX 100s owner and I would not consider an upgrade too soon, unless I will have a rain in the revenue.

[@cyrfung]

How many times did Chris mess up the camera names while shooting this? 😆 GFX 100 GFX 100 version II GFX 100S GFX 100S version II That’s pretty messy

[@blueridge8992]

Man, the videos that Jordan shoots with Fujis always look SO crisp and contrasty. You can see the difference between the two videos you posted today. I’ve commented the same thing on your previous Shot-on-Fuji videos. Reckon it’s X-Trans vs Bayer, or Flog vs Vlog/Slog/Clog that I always notice?

[@Bayonet1809]

Not X-Trans vs Bayer, the demosaicing won't have an effect on picture-level colours. The gamma curve and picture profile will of course.

[@JuanRojas956]

I still don’t understand the difference between the 100s II and the 100 II

[@spritual_enlightenment]

GFX100S II C$6,750.00 FUJFILM GF 500mm f5.6 R LM OIS WR C$4,725.00 IBIS 8 stop. How the hell is it possible in this big sensor?

[@dakotaxu4792]

I’m so confused as to which version this Fuji is in the video and I’m not even joking

[@hgabi00]

But can they actually provide better image quality, than a high res full frame camera with a good lens?

[@mortenthorpe]

You’ve obviously never seen, much less edited, raw files out of a GFX! They are way way better than full frame..sorry to burst your “Sony marketing bubble”

[@Bayonet1809]

If you consider full frame image quality to be 2.3x as good as APS-C then 33x44mm medium format is 1.68x as good as full frame. That is all there is to it at a fundamental level.

[@m29matt]

Did you just *throw* that GFX from one hand to the other while standing on rocks?! 😂

[@WinifredBart]

179 Cummerata Coves

[@lumberjack3008]

Almost all GFX lenses have very slow (and noisy) AF, so a better AF performance of the camera doesn't play the deciding role. If the algorithm is the same: the AF tracking of the XH2/XH2s is years behind the (FF) competition, so frustration is probably guaranteed, even with the fastest focusing GFX lenses available.

[@romanooo]

why no 4k 60 fps video 😖