Leaving Phase One for Fujifilm GFX100, Hasselblad X1D II vs Fujifilm GFX50R Budget Medium Format Comparison & More

I was once on my Dolomites, when I met a professional landscape photographer, who had a rented Phase One (I posted it on my Instagram here).

We had a brief talk before my hike continued, and I just told him that he should enjoy his Phase One, as this might be one of his last trips with it. A few months from now Fujifilm might drop something that will finally allow him to actually own a 100 megapixel camera.

Now, I don’t know how the story ended. Did he get the Fujifilm GFX100? Well, I wouldn’t be surprised if he did.

For sure, some did, as you can see from the video down below, where a photographer left Phase One for Fujifilm GFX100. And for good reasons: much lighter, much more compact, much cheaper, much faster, much more versatile, still that medium format look and more.

And if the GFX100 is still a bit too high in price, for about 1/3 of the price, you get 1/2 of the megapixel with the Fujifilm GFX50R.

Fujifilm is slowly but surely building up an impressive and absolutely future proof system. A system, that, I am sure, will gain lots of followers in the years to come.

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Fujifilm Releases Kaizen Firmware Updates for Fujifilm GFX100, GFX50R and GFX50S

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for all their Fujifilm GFX cameras.

Fujifilm GFX100 ver 2.00 – download here

The firmware update Ver.2.00 from Ver.1.03 incorporates the following issues:

New Features Guide: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Nederland, Polski, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Pусский, Suomi, 中文简, 中文繁體, 한국어, ภาษาไทย, Arabic

Expanding the use of outstanding image technology based on unique color reproduction

1) Addition of the new Film Simulation modes below.
・“CLASSIC Neg” mode, simulating color negative film traditionally chosen for snapshots.
・“ETERNA Bleach Bypass” mode, which simulates the film processing technique of the same name.
2) “Color Chrome Blue”　is added, which adds depth to color and tonal reproduction in blue skies and other primarily blue subjects.
3) Additional functions of GRAIN EFFECT (SIZE, ROUGHNESS).

Improving autofocus performance

1) Fast and highly-accurate phase-detection AF even in low-light conditions at -5EV.
2) Improvement of the Face / Eye AF performance.
The face / eye detection accuracy and stability are improved when shooting multiple people, so as to make portrait photography easier than ever before.
3) Auto mode will be added to focus bracketing.
Specify the starting and ending points and shooting interval, and the camera can automatically determine the number of frames and steps required.

Enabling video recording control from Gimbal / Drone via USB communications

Combining the GFX100 with Gimbal / Drone that supports this function, will allow users to start / stop video recording, specify exposure settings for video (shutter speed, aperture value, ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation), and make manual focus adjustments.(*1)
Guilin FeiYu Electronic Technology Co. Ltd.(*2), Shenzhen Gudsen Technology Co.(*3), Ltd., SZ DJI Technology Co.,Ltd.(*4) and ZHIYUN(*5) (alphabetical order) have announced the intention of offering compatible products.

*1：Functions that can be controlled vary from Gimbal to Gimbal.
*2：Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company
*3：Shenzhen Gudsen Technology Co., Ltd.
*4：SZ DJI Technology Co.,Ltd
*5：ZHIYUN

Expanding various other functions requested by customers

1) The firmware will allow users to adjust exposure settings (shutter speed, aperture value, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation) for still images from a computer when using software that supports some tether-shooting functions.
2) More photo-editing applications will support the import of rating information, assigned in camera.
3) “COMPRESSED” is added to RAW RECORDING.

Features RAW video data output to ATOMOS NINJA V field monitor-recorder(*6)

GFX100 will be able to output maximum 4K/29.97P(*7) 12bit RAW video data using HDMI to an ATOMOS NINJA V, in Apple ProRes RAW. New firmware for NINJA V will be released by ATOMOS. RAW video data gives maximum flexibility for exposure adjustment or color grading in post-production for professional videographers. Also, simultaneous output of RAW with Film Simulation / F-Log / Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) is also available.

*6:GFX100 can record ProRes RAW only with ATOMOS NINJA V (as of June 30th 2020).
*7:Compatible with 4K (3840×2160) 29.97P/25P/24P/23.98P. Not compatible with FHD.

Fix of minor bugs

Fujifilm GFX50S ver 4.00 – download here

The firmware update Ver.4.00 from Ver.3.30 incorporates the following issues:

Regarding the detail, download the “GFX50S New Feature Guide Ver4.00” from our website.

New Features Guide: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Nederland, Polski, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Pусский, Suomi, 中文简, 中文繁體, 한국어, ภาษาไทย, Arabic

Expanding the use of outstanding image technology based on unique color reproduction

1) Addition of the new Film Simulation modes below.
・“CLASSIC Neg” mode, simulating color negative film traditionally chosen for snapshots.
・“ETERNA” mode, which replicates the colors and tonality of Fujifilm’s motion picture film.
2) “Smooth Skin Effect” featured on the GFX100, will become available, smoothing the appearance of human skin, ideal for portraiture.

Improving autofocus performance

1) Addition of the Low Light Priority AF-S mode, extending exposure time during autofocus to improve AF accuracy in low light.
2) Improvement of the Face / Eye AF performance.
The face / eye detection accuracy and stability are improved when shooting multiple people, so as to make portrait photography easier than ever before.
3) Auto mode will be added to focus bracketing.
Specify the starting and ending points and shooting interval, and the camera can automatically determine the number of frames and steps required.

Expanding various other functions requested by customers

1) The firmware will allow users to adjust exposure settings (shutter speed, aperture value, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation) for still images from a computer when using software that supports some tether-shooting functions.
2) More photo-editing applications will support the import of rating information, assigned in camera.
3 )The maximum number of photos that can be saved in each folder on an SD card will increase 10 fold from 999 to 9,999.
4) When the Sensitivity dial is set to C (command), AUTO1, AUTO2 and AUTO3 can be selected in ISO setting.
5) When setting the color temperature in the White Balance setting, the value of the color temperature is also displayed.

Fix of minor bugs

Fujifilm GFX50R ver 2.00 – download here

The firmware update Ver.2.00 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issues:

New Features Guide

  • Expanding the use of outstanding image technology based on unique color reproduction
    • 1) Addition of the new Film Simulation modes below.
      ・“CLASSIC Neg” mode, simulating color negative film traditionally chosen for snapshots.
      ・“ETERNA” mode, which replicates the colors and tonality of Fujifilm’s motion picture film.
    • 2) “Smooth Skin Effect,” featured on the GFX 100, will become available, smoothing the appearance of human skin, ideal for portraiture.
  • 2. Improving autofocus performance
    • 1) Addition of the Low Light Priority AF-S mode, extending exposure time during autofocus to improve AF accuracy in low light.
    • 2) Improvement of the Face / Eye AF performance.
      The face / eye detection accuracy and stability are improved when shooting multiple people, so as to make portrait photography easier than ever before.
    • 3) Auto mode will be added to focus bracketing.
      Specify the starting and ending points and shooting interval, and the camera can automatically determine the number of frames and steps required.
  • 3. Expanding various other functions requested by customers
    • 1) The firmware will allow users to adjust exposure settings (shutter speed, aperture value, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation) for still images from a computer when using software that supports some tether-shooting functions.
    • 2) More photo-editing applications will support the import of rating information, assigned in camera.
    • 3) The maximum number of photos that can be saved in each folder on an SD card will increase 10 fold from 999 to 9,999.
    • 4) When setting the color temperature in the White Balance setting, the value of the color temperature is also displayed.
  • 4. Fix of minor bugs
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Does current IBIS fit in Fujifilm X-T4? And GFX100 IBIS in GFX50R / 50S

Fujifilm IBIS

Back in March 2018, I have used Fujifilm technical X-H1 IBIS scetches and put them into the Fujfiilm X-T2. See the article here.

The result was the image you see above.

It’s my pleasure to see that over one year later, the topic is coming up again (better late than never), so I am glad to share it again with you.

The Fujfilm X-T4, if it keeps the size of the X-T3 and X-T2, will have a hard time to fit IBIS into its body. But Fujifilm has repeated many times, that they are working to make IBIS smaller.

And since we talk IBIS…

I had a personal curiosity to see how the Fujifilm GFX100 IBIS unit fits in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

So I took the IBIS unit displayed at the Fujifilm GFX100 live stream event, and mounted it on the Fujifilm GFX50R/S.

As you can see below, the IBIS unit is too big for both cameras, but not by a large margin. So there is hope that, with further development, the next generation IBIS will be small enough to make it fit also in the GFX R and GFX S line of cameras.

SIZE COMPARISON: Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon D5 vs Canon 1D vs GFX50R/S vs Sony A7rIII vs Nikon Z7

Fujifilm GFX100 Size Comparisons

Camerasize added the Fujifilm GFX100 to their database. You can now compare its size to all other cameras in their system.

Above you can see the Fujifilm GFX100 vs Nikon D5 and Canon 1D.

These full frame DSLR with inegrated grip have the same size of the medium format Fujifilm GFX100, which features a 70% bigger sensor than its full frame competitors.

Down below you can see it compared to the Fujifilm GFX50S and Fujifilm GFX50R.

Last but not least, we compare the size also to the high resolution full frame Sony A7III and Nikon Z7.

via camerasize

Fujifilm GFX100 vs GFX50s vs GFX 50r – SPECS COMPARISON

Fujifilm GFX100

Today we compare the Fujifilm GFX100 to the Fujifilm GFX50R and Fujifilm GFX50S in a practical PDF file for you to download.

Most of the specs come from our exclusive Fujifilm GFX100 media slide leak and some come from the latest nokisihta leak.

I will update the comparison in case of additional leaks.

The announcement is on May 23.

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The Full Specs Comparison

Fujifilm GFX facebook members are already pre-ordering the Fujifilm GFX 100 :)

Fujifilm GFX100 is Coming, Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm GFX, The GFX Drone, GFX 50R L-Plates, GF 100-200 Reviews and More

Fujifilm GFX

The Fujifilm GFX 100 is coming on May 23 (and we have shared everything we know about it here), and while waiting for this mega event and live blog on Fujirumors, we are going to take a look to the current Fujifilm GFX selection.

Fujifilm GFX 50R L-Plates

  • reallyrightstuff – L-Plate for Fujifilm GFX-50R
  • eBay – Peipro Bracket Fujifilm GFX 50R L-plate

Third Party Lenses for GFX

  • fstoppers – Zhongyi Mitakon 65mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm GFX

GFX 50S Reviews

GF Lenses

  • gizguide – Meet the Fujinon GF 100-200 f/5.6 R LM OIS WR – Lightweight workhorse zoom
  • mediumformat – the GF 100-200 F5.6 – Review
  • imaging-resource – Fuji GF 100-200mm f/5.6 OIS WR Field Test: Fuji’s new GF telephoto zoom delivers excellent image quality
  • fcracer – Fujinon GF100-200 review
  • mediumformat – New edition fo the medium format magazine online
  • photographyblog – Fujifilm GFX100 hands on photos
  • pcmag – GF45mm f/2.8 review
  • fstoppers – Complete Review of the Fuji GFX 50S, Part Two: How Does The Shooting Experience Compare to the X-T3?

BHphoto Explora – In the Field: Fujifilm GF 100-200mm f5.6 R LM OIS WR Zoom Lens

GFX Drone – shared at our GFX faceook group here

GFX YOUTUBE VIDEOS

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Matt Granger Dislikes the Fujifilm GFX50R, ePhotozine Highly Recommends it as Step Up from Full Frame and More – GFX50R Roundup

 

Fujifilm GFX 50R Roundup

Yes, I am a Fuji fanboy, otherwise I would not have opened FujiRumors in times, where many of you probably didn’t even knew that Fujifilm makes digital mirrorless cameras.

But this does not stop me from sharing everything, the good and the bad, that people say about Fujifilm.

In today’s roundup, 100% focused on the Fujifilm GFX 50R (which now costs $3,999 only!), I will share a huge amount of Fuji GFX50R reviews.

On the positive side, we notice the ePhotozine review, which highly recommends the Fujifilm GFX 50R and says:

“Delivering medium format image quality, the camera is a step up in performance compared to a full-frame DSLR or mirrorless camera, with excellent noise control, and exceptional levels of detail possible. […] the next step up in image quality […] Highly Recommended“

Also lensrentals is happy and says:

“Incredible price point for camera and exceptional image quality“

On the negative side, we can find Matt Granger’s review, who says it has the “worst ergonomics on any camera he ever used” and he is disappointed with its focus tracking capabilities. He does not recommend to buy this camera.

Matt has spoken very good about Fujifilm many times in the past, so do not start attacking him about being a Nikon/Sony fanboy or biased in any way. It’s just his opinion after having used the camera.

Want to see and read it all? Then check out the (massive) Fuji GFX50R roundup below.

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Panasonic S1R vs Fujifilm GFX50R and Panasonic S1 vs Fujifilm X-T3 – Let the Unfair Comparisons Begin

Panasonic vs Fujifilm

Some will call it unfair comparisons, but here on FujiRumors we think every comparison is unfair, unless you compare exactly the same two cameras with the same firmware.

And since everything is unfair, everything goes.

So let’s compare the upcoming Panasonic S1R and S1 (live coverage on L-Rumors) to the Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

So, with the help of apotelyt, let’s start!

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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1

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Photons to Photos: Fujifilm GFX50R Dynamic Range Test Results

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Photons to Photos just added the Fujifilm GFX50R dynamic range tests to their database.

The results are in line with the dynamic range and read noise measurements of the Fujifilm GFX 50SR. You can check it out and manipulate the following data.

Speaking of medium format, Fujifilm will announce the Fujinon GF100-200mm f/5.6 on January 17.

Fujifilm GFX 50R (up to $1,000 bundle savings): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujifilm GFX 50S (new retail price): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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