when fuji makes the best camera money can buy.

Fujifilm makes some of the most interesting cameras on the market, now imagine what would happen when they make the best camera money can buy. Enter the GFX100II
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[@nerucheung]

From someone who is used to the "hipster retro" look from Fuji, it's understandable that they don't like the design, but for someone like me that is a fan of "retro futurism" this camera looks unbelievable beautiful

[@CianMcsweeney]

I love both designs personally, way prefer the look of the leatherette on this than other Fuji cameras, looks far more refined

[@BigBenAdv]

Actually this GFX does have similarities to some of the old film cameras as well - the large 'prism' on top totally reminds me of my old Nikon F3HP, whilst the general angular design language is also a throwback to the older Fuji 645 medium format film cameras (which arguably, the GFX is).

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Aware you didn't ask me, but shall give my two cents anyway. Netflix has released some of the best series of all time, it just feels as though these days there's 15+ garbage shows for every 1 that's actually worth watching - almost making it feel like you're looking for a needle in a hay stack. I also feel as if Netflix is still relying way too heavily upon viewing levels on great shows that are now 3 to 7 years old. Narcos, Prison Break, Breaking Bad, the list goes on. Ultimately I think Netflix still releases shows with insane popularity, just with noticeably fleeting regularity these days. @@_mixedsignals

[@samforster1794]

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[@SamuelJamesVideos]

@@_mixedsignals I'll chime in and say that most modern content is just too cookie cutter and toothless. The reason people love things like short form and reels is because it's real. There's life and a sort of patina to the content. Things like netflix and hulu lack this because everything is just made and meddled with by a board of suits trying to maximize profit and appeal to the widest audience possible to rake in the almighty dollar on a mass scale. It's the same problem that most subjects funnel down to now a days - greed ruins everything. You can't create art if all you're worried about is "how many people will pay to watch this?"

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[@KenArok19]

Finally getting some well deserved recognition, Fujifilm probably saw your review on the older model, and like ... Damn. Keep it up, always love your work 👍🏻

[@TankDude]

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[@JaymesMedia]

Thank God Fuji sent you this camera, your review of it is the only one I care for & trust.

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[@iammatthenry]

man this is so good. Stoked for Fuji and what they continue to do. I'm a big X series shooter and just bought into the GFX line with the 100S. So I'm even more pumped about what is coming out and the future of FujiFilm. Love your videos and how you lay it all out. Such a good watch and refreshing to see. huge fan!

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Honestly, your videos are incredible. I don’t really care about Fuji but I watch these videos simply for inspiration and for the cinematography. ❤

[@Nothingz3dge]

If they built an actual cinema camera with their sensors and color science, I feel like it would explode in popularity. The image out of Fujifilm cameras is genuinely incredible & their cinema lenses are awesome too.

[@romank90]

Compressed RAW is where the gane is at. Much more than anything else as video is heavily processed anyway

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@@romank90 The problem with compressed RAW internal is that RED still holds patents for it. The only true compressed RAW you can get currently is ProRes RAW with the Ninja V and whatever cameras that still shoot cDNG, which are massive files. There's also Canon RAW found on their cine cameras. There's not a lot of good budget options. I had to end up buying Assimilate Play Pro to convert my Prores RAW files to cDNG for Davinci Resolve. RED is such a pain in this industry

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Dude - this is a brilliant review. I'm EXCITED. I love my 100s but, still, I'm excited about what Fuji has done. But the main reason for my post is that I've so appreciated so many of your reviews and videos. You find gems (cameras and lens) in a pile of old debris and make them shine. All the more, now, with the emergence of this Super Camera, which seems a perfect fit for your unique style of shooting and film. Bravo!

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[@QKvox]

I love all of these. The 2:1 aspect ratio is gorgeous

[@MrConduct]

Love your production style GxAce. So exciting to create with this powerhouse!

[@KaramM]

I am really happy you were able to get your hands on the camera and create this beautiful review for us. I have to agree with you on the design it looks amazing

[@ErfonElijah]

Another beautiful work of art. There are many tech reviewers here on KZbin, but few artists.

[@wearetrackclub]

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[@robvisualstreetphotography]

I own the little brother (GFX 50II) and it also delivers so good in conjunction with the IBIS that there is no need to buy anything else in the next years. The lenses are so well made and image quality is striking. I love what they do now. I also hope the next X cameras will follow this new path.

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[@DukeNukemFl]

I saw this and immediately thought, oh no another Fuji I won't be able to afford or find now. But I will desperately want because of your videos.

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Love to see these retro reviews of old tech and how actually advanced people were more than a century ago. Who could even operate such a device?

[@looppp]

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[@brianmatiash]

“GFX100, the 2nd”. Brilliant. Another absolute stunner.

[@buddhahat]

Beautiful camera body, beautiful photos, beautiful video. Thank you as always GxAce, your clips are sublime.

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[@bbones3318]

Fuji historically made some of the best ever cameras like the GX680. They had a dull period when digital took over and it’s great to see them back at the top again.

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[@keithstrickland6311]

You filmed and produced this AMAZINGLY well!

[@sandwisman1958]

Masterpiece, I got inspired to get myself a Fujifilm X100T trye photographing, and I am not disappointed. keep up the good content.

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[@JoseOchoita]

Incredible! I'm honestly surprised but extremely pleased to know that Fujifilm sent a camera to you for a first impressions video. And not any camera, just the brand new GFX100 ii. I can't think of anyone more deserving because you really changed and added a unique perspective to photography in KZbin. I used to be very interested in cameras but, due to different reasons, I don't watch photo content that often. However, I still enjoy well done, original pieces like the ones you make. And, mate, you've done it again. You skip technicalities and unnecessary tests and go directly to the experience of using a camera, all told creatively. I mean, I'm not that interested in sci-fi and here I am, excited and feeling part of a futuristic short film. Just amazing! That, I think, it's the best ad for photography that anyone could make. Keep doing your great work. EDIT: grammar

[@mjfalcon007]

Amazing photography and cinematography! Thank you for sharing, the new GFX looks amazing and I agree, they should make an XPro “range finder” style again.

[@devonsilly]

Ive always loved your videos, love your care and attention to deatil, keep up this amazing work, I appreciate you and your work greatly :)

[@rd_rae]

Congrats on that video, and to Fujifilm for their bold innovative approach to design!

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That's a lot of camera you got there. Great work as always. Loving the goggle evolution

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Congrats on getting early access to the camera! So happy for you

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yours videos always gives me goosebumps

[@RedTick2]

Hands down, the best video editing on KZbin! I am strictly a photo guy, but your videos make me wish I could shoot and edit videos. Great stuff. I too wish this design language would come over to the X-mount system i.e. APS-C line.

[@PascalLandert]

Hats off-this video is truly exceptional. The storytelling and cinematography are nothing short of extraordinary. Furthermore, your photography skills are truly commendable. As an ardent enthusiast of Japan (having spent a delightful five weeks there this April), I find myself even more enamored with your videos. In my studio, I rely on the GFX 50s, which has proven to be an unwavering workhorse. Its 50MP capabilities have been more than sufficient for my headshot photography business. However, I often find myself eagerly searching for justifications and opportunities to buy the GFX100 II. And you did not help with this video go ignore the voices in my head, who are yelling "buy it, buy it, buy it"... 😂

[@dan_den]

Eyepiece idea = YESSSSSSS. Great work as always.

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One of the best channel I feel lucky to have found. Inspires me more.

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You really do such a fantastic job with these.

[@Mowikan]

Love your format ❤

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Best photography channel on KZbin and it’s not even close.

[@theclayj]

Very cool, glad to see you working with Fuji

[@genus.family]

It's an honour to even stumble on your concepts.

[@TylerMcCool]

Nice work as always. What lenses have you adapted that you find to cover (mostly) the sensor pleasingly? Just picked up a GFX50R and am exploring the options outside of my kit =)

[@THOMASBJONES]

Amazing video, as always! 😉 it was nice meeting you in Stockholm

[@mrkidofminecraft]

I just found my favorite KZbin channel. HOLY SHIT the editing! Good job on this!

[@buzz1n]

Always love your videos GxAce! Such talent and passion can be felt through the screen. It would be great to see Fujifilm give an anamorphic de-squeeze update to the XH2s. I don't see why they wouldn't be able to do it since Sony did.

[@axelherr2410]

Another masterpiece documentary for an outstanding camera!

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Superb. Love your work, sir. Carry on...

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this is easily on of the coolest videos i've ever seen on youtube

[@CamMead]

Incredible man, lovely still shots and cinematography as well

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The extandable evf seems like a good idea, and also make it open to third party companies and allow camera control to get more options in terms of monitoring.

[@thisiserich]

Everything you do is a work of art. It’s awesome. I want to buy one pack of your presets but I have no idea which one I want. Wish I could just spring for all of them but I can’t really afford that at the moment. Is there a flickr album or somewhere that shows photos edited with each preset from each pack?

[@stereoflash1]

BeautifuI camera and great Video as always gxace! For me this will be relevant around 2049 because of the price.. 8000€ is crazy even if the tech is mindblowing.. I'm still shooting on a Sony A7 Mark 1 exclusively with old glass and don't think I'm going to switch soon. I mean I could buy like 25 used Sony A7 for the price of the Fujifilm 😂

[@nigelianzamora]

Another gorgeous video. Thank you so much! God bless!

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I love the mood of your photos, im really curious to see you direct a movie

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Incredible video as always. I NEED that font from the thumbnail!

[@microminstrel]

your street photos and colors are ridiculously good. i seriously got lost in this one. just mesmerizing. (btw, I felt the same way about the design of this camera as I did when I first saw the xh-1. and lesser known, the sigma sd quattro. man, i loved the design of that camera, as well as the image files, but I shoot alot of night photography as well and it just didn't translate to that environment as well. but super cool design, especially for that era of photography.) anyways, LOVE the videos. prob my favorite photography channel on yt. keep em comin!!

[@mwkcheng]

GFX 100 is a bit beyond my budget, but I was lucky enough to get hold of a secondhand 50R at a very low price. I have been using the Fujifilm digital cameras for over 20 years, and have been using the X-mount cameras for 10 years. Always love the "Fujifilm colours", but this time the GFX really took my photography experience to a new level. Amazing dynamic range. And with a larger sensor all these good lenses I have collected over the last few decades finally get to show their characteristics. Glad to see this channel finally talk about the amazing GFX camera system.

[@mahdimanesh4221]

I wish they will bring out a new 50R or 100r (50MP would be my preferred resolution) 😅I used the 50r with the 63mm and liked it a lot😊

[@Butkus.]

Awesome video as always! Wish I could test gear like this :)) Seen almost all of your videos since the beginning. How much time do you spend on one video nowadays?

[@shaggyfeng9110]

Love the narrative as always

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You are making by far the best videos of this kind on KZbin! ps: didnt know you were german ^^ Viele Grüße aus Berlin^^

[@anchorsanvils]

Dope dope work brother!

[@kevintoews5656]

What a great video. Thank you!

[@fullframepro]

Every video you make I feel like I NEED to buy what you’re showing.

[@kurtlwrr]

stunning as always

[@jorgealbertomartinezortiz374]

Nice video, as always. Please keep sharing more large-screen-worthy videos!