Fujifilm GFX100: Stupid Resolution, Unforgiving Camera, Recovery Potential, Overheating and More
GFX100 Shadow Recovery
Piet Van den Eynde has tested how far can you take a Fujifilm GFX100 file in postproduction. You can check it out in the video above.
GFX100 Overheats?
GFX 100 overheats says Jack:
“I received a strange message, “Turn off the camera, and turn it back on.” I tried that several times, and I kept receiving the same message. I took the batteries out, reloaded them, and tried again. Same message. I tried a second set of batteries. Same message.
I figured it must be the heat. At this point, I had taken 97 photographs in single-shot mode over a 90-minute period. No video.”
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Potential cause (and solution)
Stupid Resolution & Unforgiving Camera
digitalcameraworld woners: is 100MP just stupid? In their Fujifilm GFX100 review they write:
Unfortunately (for us), the GFX 100 has a higher resolving power even than our test chart, which maxes out at 4,000 line widths/picture height! This is normally plenty for even the best digital cameras, but not this time. […]
The GFX 100 can capture extraordinary levels of detail, but your technique has to be absolutely perfect. In our tests, we could often see differences between two examples of the same shot taken at the same time. We’re not talking about ‘marginal’ handheld shutter speeds here. Even at two or more times the usual ‘safe’ shutter speed, we saw variations. That’s not because there’s anything wrong with the camera. It’s because its resolution is so high that it will reveal even the slightest camera movement or focus shift, where both might be completely invisible on a lower-resolution camera. […]
The GFX 100 is an unforgiving camera. It will magnify your resolution, but it will also magnify your errors […]
Nevertheless, the GFX 100 is proof that megapixels still matter (as long as the sensor is big enough).
Read it all at digitalcameraworld.
& More
This $10 Accessory Improves and Protects the Vertical Grip of $10,000 Fujifilm GFX 100
The Fujifilm GFX100 has so far earned an incredible amount of great reviews.
But if there is one aspect, where most reviewers agree, is that the vertical grip isn’t optimally designed.
They particularly complain about the lack of texture, that makes the vertical grip more slippery than the regular grip.
Well, if after buying a $10,000 camera you don’t mind spending an additional $10, the solution proposed by a member of our great Fujifilm GFX group is to get a Dragon non slip textured rubber grip.
Not only it improves the overall grip, but, as R.G said in our GFX group:
It’s not the lack of grip that concerned me as much as wanting a barrier between the body and the Custom Bracket rotating head I use in the studio to minimize the risk of “wear signs” appearing over time.
The solution is used by Fuji X Photographer Matt Brandon for his laptop, who, when asked by the community if it wouldn’t be cheaper just to use gaffer tape, answered:
I find gaffer tape doesn’t work well in the tropic regions. I have it all over my cameras to protect them (to save them for possible resale). But within a year it starts sliding and gets sticky.
You can read more details, see customer reviews and if you want buy the Dragon non slop textured rubber grip here.
- Grip tape for phones laptops remotes and more
- Easy to apply peel and stick grip stickers
- Great for your iPhone grip Samsung grip tape and more
- Grips to most phones and cases and is easy to clean
- Grippy enough to get a good hold but is not sticky
Down below the images of the Fujifilm GFX100 with the rubber grip.
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Loawa 17mm f/4 Zero-D for Fujifilm GFX Sample Images (Price $1,249)
Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D
FujiRumors already shared the leaked Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D specs and price back in May here.
Today’s leak from China does not add anything new to the known specs, confirms the already leaked price of $1,249, but I share it because it adds a few sample images.
Hence, for the technical data, MTF charts and lens design, check out this article of May. For the sample images, just go to the bottom of this article.
- Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D: VenusOptics, BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
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Lens Specs and Samples
Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D for Fujifilm GFX Coming Very Soon: Widest Fujifilm G Mount Lens Takes 86mm Screw Fitler
Venus Optics officially launched the Laowa 17mm f/4 back at Photokina 2018.
After several delays, the lens is now ready for the final release, which, according to Venus Optics, will happen within the next few days.
Jonas Rask has already teased in his GF50mm first look that he is testing a wide angle lens. So expect to see a first hands on to come from Jonas.
The Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D will be the widest lens for Fujifilm GFX and will take 86mm screw filters, so no need to carry around bigger filter holders systems.
Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D: VenusOptics, BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
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