Fujifilm GFX GAS ALERT: “It’s a Beast!” :: Fuji GFX Beats Pentax 645z :: GFX + Otus 55… and A LOT of Sample Images!

IN STOCK CHECK

The Fujifilm GFX body is in stock at UniquePhoto (SOLD OUT). The following GF lenses are in stock at AmazonUS via third party official Fujifilm seller OneCall and Cardinal Photo for regular price: GF63mm, GF32-64 and GF120mm (please note that everything changes quickly on AmazonUS now. So double check prices).

Fujifilm GFX 50s: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, CalumetDE AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

GFX SAMPELS AND IMPRESSIONS

I’m sorry guys, but these days are GFX days. But don’t be afraid… X-stuff is coming very soon… and I think you will like it A LOT!

I can’t think of a better place in these days to know everything about the GFX, than our hyperactive 8,000+ members strong Fujifilm GFX facebook group. It’s simply astonishing how active GFX owners are sharing their images and impressions every minute. Thanks guys :-)

Oh, sure, it’s a closed group, but since I’m a kind guy, I will take some tidbits from the group and share it with all of you. You’re welcome ;)

NEW: For everything Fujifilm GFX related, I’ve just lauched the dedicated GFX facebook page: 100% GFX news and rumors 24×7.

ENJOY

shared by yslphotos here: Hi all. I did a comparison shot between the 645z and the Fuji GFX50s at my apartment. Same ledge, same place. Metering is the same, center weighte Variables are as follows.

  1. The Pentax 645z photo was shot with a 19mm equivalent and the Fuji at 24mm.
  2. The Pentax 645z settings were ISO100, 90s exposure, F8. Fuji was ISO 100, 30s exposure, F8. Used a light meter to figure out the exposure.
  3. The timing is 2 am vs 8 pm (about 6 hours difference) after a cloudy evening. 2014 vs 2017 (if it matters).
  4. DNG vs OOC JPEG (at this point can’t compare the RAF).

Findings from the community in the comments:

yslphotos.: CA more noticeable on the Pentax lenses over the same area
Jensen: Fuji won!
Johnathan L.: Fuji look nicer

Less CA on the Fuji

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shared by 陈. here: GF63F2.8 – or maybe a few randoms~

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shared by 陈. here: Fujifilm GFX GF63F2.8 – For streets maybe?

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Fujifilm GFX Vs. Hasselblad HD4 :: GFX 50S Hands-On…. And a New Fujifilm GFX Facebook Page for GFX Fans and Owners!

Upon request from GFX fans and owners, I’ve launched a new dedicated Fujifilm GFX page, where I will share exclusively Fujifilm GFX news and rumors. As opposed to the Fujifilm GFX facebook group, where people interact and share their GFX thoughts and images, this page works as a mere news stream open to everyone, who wants to get quickly the latest information about the Fujiflm GFX. So feel free to like and join the Fujifilm GFX page.

To APS-C Lovers: These will be busy GFX days, but there will be a lot of great APS-C news and rumors coming soon too… and with soon I mean VERY soon ;)

Fujifilm GFX Vs. [shoplink 54621 ebay]Hasselblad HD4 (specs & price)[/shoplink] – Hüseyin TAŞKIN Youtube
the link has been shared at the FujifilmGFX group

Michael Bulbenko from Fujifilm introduces the GFX 50S at The Slanted Lens Youtube

How the X Acquire Software works in German at ishootyou.com Youtube. For non-German speakers, check out Fujifilm’s own step by step guide that I already shared yesterday.

Fujifilm GFX Vs. Canon 1DX Size & Price :: Cambo Launches Actus-GFX :: Tip on How To Boost the Autofocus on GFX :: & More

Fujfilm GFX Roundup

Fujifilm GFX 50s: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, CalumetDE AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Fujifilm GFX AF Speed Boost Tip

If the question is: “Patrick, how the hell were you able to tell us about the GFX Owner’s manual just a few seconds after it was online“, then the answer is very simple: in these days I just put my alarm clock at every full hour in the night, woke up every single time, and checked the Fujifilm page… easy ;-). Now you know why I appreciate anybody, who supports this blog: you guys cover my terrific need for coffee ;) .

I still had no time to read the manual, but some guys at the Fujifilm GFX facebook group did already. It’s worth to give it a read, since you will find some useful information, like the one spotted by GFX Facebook member Marcello Rostagni (Marcello’s website – awesome work!!!). You can boost the AF-seepd on your Fujifilm GFX by setting the RAPID AF to ON. This setting will lower the display quality and free some processing power for the Autofocus system.

I’m not sure, but I think Rapid AF can be combined with the High-performance mode and the Pre-AF. I mean, the GFX AF reports we have read so far say are already very postive… now I’m very curious to see how much the AF can be improved further with all these settings enabled.

Cambo Actus-GFX

Cambo just announced the Actus-GFX (X-mount version price & specs here)! Check out Cambo’s facebook post here. Here is what GFX facebook group members think about the Actus-GFX:

  • Michael G. here: “this baby, this combination….. is the reason why i don´t invest in the inflexible Hasselbad X1D“
  • Gerhard W. here: “With this the GFX system is a really great investment! No problem convincing my accountant ;-). Now my [shoplink 54595 ebay]Fuji GX680[/shoplink] can retire“
  • David M. here: “I am in love. I spent years at college playing with 5×4 plate cameras. This would be amazing in the studio! Just think what you could do moving the plain of focus aka Scheimpflug“

Read also: Breathe Easy in Swing, Shift, Tilt on Fujifilm GFX 50S with Cambo Actus-GFX Mini View Camera at creativityinnovationsuccess

Fujifilm GFX Vs. Canon 5D MK IV – Resolution :: GFX Sample at ISO 12,800 :: X100F Roundup

GFX image at ISO 12,800 on flickr

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

GFX, 120 f/4 Macro, 1/125, f/22, ISO100 at GFX Facebook Group

Fujifilm X100F
USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Fujifilm GFX Shooting Review :: GFX Profoto and Miltiblitz Support :: Full Size and ISO 4000 Samples

REVIEW

Shooting Review: Fujifilm GFX System at bigheadtaco youtube. Some considerations out of his 50 minutes long video:

  • EVF is laggy in dark conditions [EVF refresh rate of GFX is 50 fps]
  • EVF sticks out, which is great, since your face/nose hardly touches screen
  • impressed with JPEG’s also whet it comes to highlight/shadow recovery
  • Play and Delete button in an odd spot
  • 63mm AF a little bit slow
  • 32-64 Take’s favorite lens. In good light it rarely missed and very quite. A lot faster AF than 63mm
  • if you are currently shooting high-end DSLRs for weddings, portraits, studio and you are considering buying the GFX, the GFX is an awesome choice.

P.S.: Take has excellent contacts with Fujifilm, and in the video he mentions the X70S, with a vague hint “if that comes out soon“. He also mentioned a Rangefinder styled GFX (which was mentioned first by a Fujifilm Manager here)

Another First Look: Fujifilm GFX 50S at atmtxphoto

Dpreview updated GFX Sample Gallery.

RUMOR

I’ve shared the rumor of Profoto support for Fuji last year here. In the last weeks, we could already see many X-photographers using Profoto with their GFX. I also just got further indications, that Profoto, Miltiblitz and other important flash manufacturers are now or will soon work on the protocols that will add full support for the GFX. HSS up to 1/4000 should be possible.

Fujifilm GFX USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

SAMPLES

These are samples shared over at the Fujifilm GFX facebook group

Tom Museeuw – image shared here: Rosalinde Fujifilm GFX50s & GF120mm F4 (Jpeg edit)
1/80, F4.5, ISO 800, GF120mm

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Sebastian Lee – image shared here
From a test shoot earlier this month. 120mm, 1/125, F11, ISO 50. Lit with Profoto B1’s. Fullsize JPG link here.

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Jeroen Selderslaghs – image shared here: First serious photoshoot with the GFX 50S. Reliable autofocus in low light conditions is good news. ISO performance at 4000 is still very useful. It was near dark so i had no choice then high iso to get enough ambiant light at a decent shutter speed

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Tinnapho: p Tonitiwong – shared here: Fujifilm GFX 50S + all 3 GF lenses. Sony A7RII + 24-70mm f2.8 GM size comparison