Why the Fujifilm GFX 100 ii is a Game Changer

Get ready to meet the monster of all cameras - the Fujifilm GFX 100 ii! In this video, we'll explore the amazing features of this camera and discuss whether its high cost is worth it for photographers and filmmakers.
From its 102-megapixel sensor to its in-body image stabilization, the GFX 100 ii has a lot to offer. But is it worth the hefty price tag? Watch this video to find out and decide if this camera is right for you.
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0:00 - intro
0:25 - disclaimer
1:30 - the image
4:25 - Channel Sponsor - Audiio
5:43 - GFX 100 ii vs XH2s
7:19 - NEW subject tracking
10:51 - what lense can you use on the GFX 100 ii
11:55 - GFX multi-format sensor
13:25 - recording media for the GFX 100 ii
14:23 - GFX 100 ii Design and rigging
16:56 - Should you buy the GFX 100 ii?
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[@CineDailies]

Quick note: Fujifilm loaned me the GFX 100 ii for about a month, which is not a lot of time. I had a few challenges with that limited amount of time with a camera like this. I was neck-deep in an edit for a client, and I had to spend my own money to book a few spaces for some testing, but I could not pass up the opportunity to get this camera in my hands. All that being said, this video is a mix of a first impression and nip picking at a few things because this system is very familiar coming from the xh2s. Enjoy!

[@bywayofnewyork]

Great video as usual. Interesting to hear the X-H2s still ranks high in your view, after over a year. It would be the bomb if you could do an updated "best practices" video on using the X-H2s such as AF settings, day versus night settings for FLog2, recommended gear such as speed boosters, etc. Like a 2024 X-H2s guide on this popular camera. Either way, thanks for what you do 💪🏽🫡

[@BenFarmerCreative]

I'd love to see a whole short film with this camera and then hearing you breakdown the looks and the post process with the camera and footage!

[@CineDailies]

Me too bro!

[@GabrielScindian]

BRO you put work in on that intro!!! Amazing

[@CineDailies]

Appreciate it! it was a fun one make!

[@edwardcrockett]

Intro goes crazy! but so does the rest of the video! Really great video my guy!

[@CineDailies]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Apuat]

Bro. The stuff you’re shooting with these Fuji cameras is simply gorgeous. The colors and details are amazing but not too sharp yet, thank God not to soft. I’ve been shooting with Panasonic for many years and have loved their evolution. But everything you’re shooting possess the perfect balance of all of the qualities I want to experience in the next evolution of low budget, independent, narrative, film production which are completely indistinguishable from large scale films. I really wonder what “The Creator” would’ve looked like shot on an X-H2s 😂. Can’t wait to see your next original project.

[@TwoTimesRmedia]

Thanks for showing how they implemented the SSD recording . I appreciate it . I was very curious. Also thanks for demonstrating the touch to track in video . I really hope they improve it and putting on the xh2s

[@CineDailies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luke.hutcherson]

C’monnnnn w/ the intro

[@angryrabbitproductions1690]

Great review. But… about that EVF… get the tilt/swivel adapter. It transforms the shooting experience. Keep in mind, like you, I seldom use the EVF on my cameras for video. But with the GFX100 II, the tilt/swivel EVF is one of the main reasons to purchase this camera. FYI: I’ve owned the GFX100 II since launch. I also own the XH2S. Fujifilm needs to make a FX3 competitor based around the XH2S, that is compatible with the GFX100 II EVF. Give it built in eVNDs and they would not be able to keep them in stock. Keep it up, great stuff! As far as trickling down features, I’m betting all these features and more will appear in an upcoming Fujifilm cinema camera.

[@MarcusRFilms]

Crazy dope breakdown and review per usual. I share the same sentiments about the X-H2S and most of the changes that’s needed for it can be down through firmware. It just baffles me.

[@adamq123]

D-Pad: you can use the front and rear dials, I find those much faster to use than the D-Pad, tbh. Front dial: flip through pages Rear dial: scroll 1 entry/row at a time Rear dial press: "ok" / select item.

[@farodotvideo]

Re software features only available on the GFX (which look awesome), I've been using Fujifilm cameras for about a decade and one of the things that made me love them is they send all the new SW features they can to old cameras (think it's part of their philosophy, even when it might "eat" new sales etc). I'm super confident they are using the GFX to test the features in the real world before rolling them out to the XHS2 etc, basically. And very hyped about that, waveforms etc! So cool. Keep up the great work.

[@CineDailies]

Yeah some of the sw features are coming in the spring!

[@farodotvideo]

@@CineDailies awesome to hear! The XH2S is very high on my purchase list, and seeing these new SW features on the GFX only adds to that :)

[@LukeLine]

Loved this! I have a XH2s... hope you can make us some more xh2s content too

[@CineDailies]

I have a few videos in mind

[@earnieboy54]

Some time ago, you got my eyes pregnant 🤰 with this creamy footage. I have not watched in a while in fear that another gravy baby would be made and grow up without its pop. But here I am. Watching. Loving. And immediately prego in the eyes again. It’s fine. I’ll be strong. In all seriousness man, you are truly talented and I love your work. You’re such an inspiration and I found myself taking so much from your videos and applying it to my career and university. Thank you for really living the “continuous improvement” life. If you can be better, do better, and live better, then do it. Thanks Joshua. I wish you the absolute best in life.

[@CineDailies]

🤣😭🤣🤣😭 this comment is on another level. I'm glad you thoroughly enjoyed it. Haha

[@BorjaCampillo]

Hello!! Thanks for all the info. How do you see this camera working side by side with the Mavo Edge? Which body gives you confidence... Do you think they could work together? How about color?

[@yannik_gaertner]

I was waiting for your review! Amazing camera, not that I would buy it but it's really interesting! And to hear, that the X-H2s is comparable makes me even happier that I own one.

[@CineDailies]

Thanks for watching!

[@donaldmfalls]

Just finished watching it. Thank you so much for making this content! GFX100 II is an awesome tool. Here's my points after what I learned from your video. The X-H2s would greatly benefit from video tools such as waveform, false color, vector scope, and recording indicators on the screen. I am not sure why Fujifilm holding us back on that when GH6 (Micro 43) provides it. Since I am color blind to red/green, relying on a light bulb from back of camera doesn't help. I want this recording indicator on screen. On the topic of focus Tracking AF, the X-T2 seems to behave similarly as it doesn't consistently track objects other than human subjects. Tapping on the screen is required to adjust the focus box for the walking subject. Having AI Focus Profiles for different subjects like cars, trains, birds, etc., provided by Fujifilm are the reason it existed. In photo mode, having the Focus Meter from Focus Aid Menu in Photo mode would be useful tool for manual focusing with both vintage and modern lenses. Finally, the lack of D-pads on the GFX 100 II might be disappointing since they are useful for navigating menus. Instead, you would have to use the front command wheel to scroll up and down. I think HLG mode has more dynamic range than F-LOG/F-LOG2.... Anyway, Keep it up!! 🙌

[@LightDive]

I like the idea of the option for the red box on the X-H2S for those that want it - but honestly, having used the X-T5 I find the red box distracting and I don't want it while filming.

[@lombardy3274]

Loving this review and the channel generally! Does the Blazar cover the 5.8k full width sensor?

[@CineDailies]

Thanks for watching! I'll have to check again once I get the camera in my hands. If it doesn't, I'm sure its just a small crop in

[@Sodacake]

i'm thinking about this camera not as the second version of the GFX100 but the first version of a whole new approach to digital MF technology. imagine where this same tech will be in like 5 years?

[@CineDailies]

Absolutely mind blowing

[@dccoletrain]

I want it all in my X-S20… they clearly made it a travel hybrid with heavy video features. Team Kaizen firmware

[@OrangeBrick8]

The thumbnail alone made me want to watch.

[@CineDailies]

Ayyyyeeeee

[@alzibaba]

Awesome intro and review! Very tempting... Do you or any folk reading this know when recording 8k 24p Prores Raw to a Ninja V+ if it's also cropping as it does for internal recording? It's impossible to tell from Fuji or Atomos' info, just that it does record 8k PRR up to 29.97 fps. But nothing about how much of the sensor it's using.

[@lobsterthieved]

When I had a fuji camera, the only drawback I remember was the insipid grain pattern when shooting slow motion. Long, wide, distracting lines. Does this camera have the same problem? I know it was addressed in the xh2s

[@ijovy3]

would love to SSD recording on the current x mount bodies : XH2s, XH2, XS20, etc

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Thank you for the video! After watching it, I now understand why they didn't bring the tap-to-focus tracking to other cameras. They need more time to improve it.

[@CineDailies]

I think it would work better in the Xh2s because of the stacked sensor

[@markwiemels]

So glad to finally see this video. Thank you for all your time making it. My heart says yes, but my head says no, maybe I will try to get a loaner from Fuji too.

[@CineDailies]

Thanks for watching Mark! I know the feeling but sure get it in loan. It will help

[@afostkid]

That intro had me grinning and rocking out lol.

[@CineDailies]

AYEEEEEE

[@capturemylife]

There are loads of full frame and classic 35mm lenses that cover the sensor including the Helios 58mm 44-2 f2, along with more modern lenses like Canon 85mm f1.2 and several Sigma lenses. This means I can use some of my Canon EF lenses and whole bunch of classic lenses and interchange them between different cameras.

[@CineDailies]

yeah, did I not say that? lol you can use all full frame glass. I just speak in PL hahah

[@capturemylife]

@CineDailies yeah you can use all full frame glass but some full frame glass covers the sensor with no vignetting even in GF mode

[@nickleads]

That intro though!!!

[@CineDailies]

🫡🫡🫡

[@nevvanclarke9225]

It's actually been added to the x.H cameras now and the xt5..touch to focus .. At the end of the day, not many people are going to bar this camera for the video specs. It's too big and bulky and heavy for generalised video when you can get a much smaller camera that can do pretty much exactly the same thing as for photography, it's brilliant in fact, I would love to see the make a gfx camera that doesn't have any video in an at all.

[@nic_dre]

hoping to God that they push those exposure tools to the xh2s asap

[@CineDailies]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@raredreamfootage]

I agree with not needing the EVF and that the form factor is better similar to an FX3 / FX30.

[@CineDailies]

Yeah I wish Fuji leaned into this design more

[@TedNghiem]

I use the 100s for my stills work. I do want to get the 100 II, but I think I am going to wait a bit on it. Of all the G lenses that can be used for video, its the 110 and 45-100.

[@CineDailies]

I'm not sure the lenses can't be but they aren't good for video. Focus by wire is a NIGHTMARE lol

[@TedNghiem]

@@CineDailies oh for sure. I'm still waiting for decent updates, as we all are, to the XH2s.

[@Eyeofkamau]

Great video brother. Something tells me this camera is just the guinea pig they are using to test features with. Dedicated Cine cinema line coming soon? I pray lol. Hope we get the box recording indicator and touch-to-track via update during the x summit too

[@CineDailies]

Same bro - they need to wow us at the next summit

[@DiodeFilms]

By far the coolest camera I don't actually want, and no one should get for video. You're right that Fujifilm would make a killer professional cine camera, but I'm not holding my breath.

[@Ancaja123]

So I don’t know much about video at all, but I don’t know why they can’t do a full sensor 4:3 mode. Can anyone explain this?

[@hightechcorto6842]

Such a good watch bro!

[@CineDailies]

Thanks for watching!!

[@chrisreist]

like every time, great video:) !

[@CineDailies]

Thanks again!

[@TwoTimesRmedia]

I agree most the videos I've watched on this camera mainly just focus on the photos over video.

[@CineDailies]

Yeah there's so much to explore with this camera for video

[@clausstahl5413]

Good Video. There is no one I can ask because even the camera shops don't know anything about anamorphic. I just don't know what lens is the best bang for bug for my XH2S. There are so many options but most videos about anamorphic lenses is for sony full frame shooters. Do you have an advice please?

[@CineDailies]

The blazar Remus 1.5x anamorphics

[@clausstahl5413]

@@CineDailies thank you

[@chromaodyssey]

That camera body is so sick.. I wish sony put an external viewfinder on the FX3

[@frankfeng2701]

Ikr. It shouldn't be a difficult design choice considering the large user base.

[@edwardcrockett]

It is interesting how more and more confusing Fuji's lineup is getting

[@CineDailies]

seriously man, ha. maybe im missing something

[@jon112media]

Hey Joshua! I have a question regarding Audiio pro: do you think the link match would help with music that I could use for like a Christian KZbin channel? I’m thinking Chris Tomlin, or like “Glorious Day” by Passion and Kristian Stanfill?

[@CineDailies]

Hmmm good question, I'll have to test it out and report back!

[@jon112media]

@@CineDailies thanks man!

[@FilmedbyFresh]

Fire intro!!

[@FilmedbyFresh]

Man this footage is soooo goood

[@CineDailies]

Thanks my guy!

[@NoahBuehler]

6:20 YES!!! Honestly I had a great experience with upfates on my XT-3, but Fujifilm treats XH-2s owners kind of bad with their updates. At this point I might aswell switch to sony for my next camera😂.

[@oman4229]

Have you tried the gfx 100ii with dji lidar & if not can you please do a video on it

[@CineDailies]

Not yet but the lidar has nothing to do with the camera you use. Rather the lenses you use

[@oman4229]

@@CineDailies very true, I’m just wondering if the lidar will “fix” the slow sensor reading by adjusting the lens at a more acceptable speed than the camera itself can do natively with auto focus. If it can minus the rolling shutter it may make it closer to a perfect hybrid

[@oman4229]

@@CineDailies also curious, if you use an ultra wide angle lens in 8k will that equate to “less” of your image being cropped in & using more of the sensor?

[@hafizr2473]

You really are the guy of XH-1 rig video from Joshua Martin Studios!

[@CineDailies]

That's meeeee

[@hafizr2473]

@@CineDailies 😂

[@robertidonotsharemyfullnam496]

has focus/subject tracking improved since the video ?

[@CineDailies]

I haven't tested it

[@iamdaniximenes]

Yeah man..more videos about X-H2S! hahahaha I want to know if buy it or wait for something different for start my video sports company

[@CineDailies]

Coming soon!

[@CineDailies]

Can you rent?

[@iamdaniximenes]

@@CineDailiesi buy it finally hahahaha amazing camera..hopefully one day Fuji start cinema line

[@eldaniskender]

Still think the x-h2s is better for video if it were me I'd go straight for the x-h2s 😊

[@CineDailies]

Yep!

[@eldaniskender]

@@CineDailies also thank you for sharing your experience with us 🫶🏻big love from Finland

[@clivefd]

How do u compare the XH2s to the fx3

[@CineDailies]

I'd rather use the xh2s. I love flog2 and open gate

[@CMVFactory]

xh2s를 출시된후 100회 이상 flog2 프로레스로 촬영한 사람입니다. 지난주에 gfx1002를 빌려서 써봤는데 칼라그레이딩이 가장 궁금했고 결론은 칼라그레이딩이 좀거 쉽게 진득하게 잘 되고 좀더 올가닉하다 입니다. dr도 좋은게 확실하구요. 새로나온 gf렌즈와 같이 썼는데 xf 50mm 1.0과 비슷한 af이더군요. 실망.. 전에 캐논 R5 8k RAW로 장편영화 찍었는데 칼라그레이딩에서 그것보다 더 좋은것 같아요. 장편 영화나 큰 프로젝트 찍을 때는 xh2s보다 확실히 좋습니다. 그런데 이건 제즉자 입장이구요. 클라이언트 몇명한테 보여줬는데 가격을 듣고는 그냥 xh2s그냥 쓰고 소고기 사먹으라고 하네요. ㅎㅎ 펌업 업데이트가 이번에 많이 된다고 해서 기쁘긴한데 품질문자라 저에겐 큰 감흥이 없습니다.

[@AaronDanielFilms]

🔥🔥🔥

[@CineDailies]

‼️🫡

[@Slipsch]

Waiting for medium format cameras to get global shutter.

[@CineDailies]

Anything is possible

[@luke.hutcherson]

Let’s gooooooo

[@maniratnamcreator]

Show some love for xs20 and if posssible make a video of xs20 for filmmaking with its powerful capabilities in budget range

[@CineDailies]

It's coming

[@maniratnamcreator]

​​@@CineDailies Wow ...excited ..please release that soon. And please also share insights what are the differences in dynamic range between xs20 and xh2s or xt5 etc . Because i love the videos coming out from xs20 .so want to see if there is any difference in terms of dynamic range , image etc . Thank you

[@CineDailies]

@@maniratnamcreator it'll be released in the spring

[@sbrownproductions]

Come on Fuji - add some new features to the XH2s

[@CineDailies]

For real

[@adnan_velic]

Awesome review on this camera. I wish you had the chance to test the low light capabilities of the camera I would have loved to see that.

[@CineDailies]

Thanks for watching. I personally don't do a ton of low light filmmaking, so it's normally not part of my testing.

[@Snapit551]

Just thinking that wouldn’t the gfx camera have gotten better image quality if you’d used a Fuji lens on it instead of a third party lens?

[@CineDailies]

Heck no LOL not to dog you but there are far “better” lenses than native gfx lenses.

[@CineDailies]

Also, I'm guessing you're commenting on the anamorphic footage? Yeah it's super soft..thats the character.

[@Snapit551]

@@CineDailies what’s your best lenses for video on Fuji xh2s

[@CineDailies]

@@Snapit551 the “best” lens doesn't have any meaning if it's the wrong lens for the job. You know?

[@WyantWin]

Does Sony make this sensor

[@CineDailies]

Probably

[@andr101]

0:39 wait what??!

[@CineDailies]

Had me thrown man

[@binaryinfections]

its the same sensor as the Hasselblad X2D, I think they are sony sensors

[@CineDailies]

Oh cool - difference is one does video and the other doesn't lol

[@binaryinfections]

@@CineDailies yea, lol

[@azharabdulkadir]

Marques Brownlee of filmmaker world

[@CineDailies]

Lol comment number 500

[@bekerashes]

We need a global shutter from fujifilm

[@CineDailies]

LOL anything is possible 😅

[@Framesbyfrisby]

I’m buying it lol

[@CineDailies]

Love it haha

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

I fell out of love with Fujifilm tbh. They still produce a beautiful image, but they make some questionable desicions, like giving all the features to GFX and forgetting about the XH2S (tfw Nikon has waveforms and XH2S doesn't). Fuji used to have a reputation for best firmware support, but it seems like they lost it.

[@CineDailies]

Yeah not sure what's going on. The xh2s can totally handle it.

[@hoff_steady]

fuji af will never match sony af because they have the same parent company and want to keep shelf space

[@CineDailies]

it doesn't have the be the same BUT it can be as good. just needs some loving

[@hoff_steady]

@@CineDailies loving would imply caring. these camera manufacturer magnates have had the tech to deliver a perfect camera for 10 years.

[@CEEPMDEE]

The Hasselblad X2D's colors destroys this camera . This is just a hype video.

[@CineDailies]

Does the x2d have videos features? No.

[@angryrabbitproductions1690]

@CEEPMDEE Hasselblad didn’t want money from hybrid shooters. That said, I’m almost always shooting Raw or Log… So colors are decided in post.

[@MarcusRFilms]

@@CineDailieshaters gonna hate

[@_o__o_]

i dont like it

[@nevvanclarke9225]

No one is going to buy it fir video 😂

[@CineDailies]

Lol