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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