DPRTV: Fujifilm GFX100S Review

• 3 years ago

The Fujifilm GFX100S has tempted many to make the jump to medium format, but what does DPRTV think? Below is the summary:

• Chris was upset to not get his hands on the preproduction GFX100S due to COVID
• The new IBIS system in this camera is very good and makes it possible to handhold the 102MP monster
• Of course, a tripod is best though
• The grip is excellent
• The camera is very lightweight and compact it feels like a full-frame DSLR
• Lenses can get a little bulky, but there are compact options
• The new dials and Joystick are better than the GFX100 body
• Chris is happy the camera doesn’t have a verticle grip and Jordan wishes there was an optional grip
• 4 function buttons that are customizable plus there was swipe options
• Chris likes the AF-on buttons and Jordan doesn’t
• Very comfortable and familiar handling that can be used by any photographer
• Downgraded the EVF from the GFX100 to 3.69m dots which is ok, but the FPS should be better
• No interchangable EVF
• The rear touch screen is nice along with the LCD on the top
• Chris misses the rear mini LCD from the GFX100
• Nostalgic neg was something Chris really wanted to try
• The 100MP sensor really justifies the higher cost over full frame
• You can shoot 16-bit or 14-bit RAW
• Chris recommends sticking with 14-bit RAW because you can shoot 5fps for 15 frames with it and the 16-bit files are a lot larger with little benifit
• Pixel shift 16 shot gives you 400MP, but you have to post-process it to get the image
• You need to be very stable to get the max resolution of this camera
• Chris is able to use 1/focal length with the IBIS system to get sharp photos
• Nicest AF of any medium format camera
• Face and eye detection work very well
• It’s a good idea to use a small single point when focusing
• GFX100S is better than the GFX100 for video since it has a longer recording time
• Haven’t tested ProResRAW yet since it is in flux
• ProResRAW you can adjust the ISO and exposure, but not the white balance yet
• On the GFX100 when you record externally there is bad lag that makes it hard to do quick pans
• Fujifilm is known for meaningful updates so it should get better and we might see BlackMagic RAW
• This is Chris’ favorite medium format camera to date
• GFX100S does almost everything the GFX100 can do
• The biggest difference between the GFX100S and GFX100 is the vertical grip and dual batteries
• The GFX100S makes the GFX100 difficult to justify even though the GFX100S is still pricey

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