I got word that AmazonUS is shipping the GFX in a very limited number (still did not get a screenshot of the shipping notification, though. Will update the blog post when I get it)
And Fujiflm GFX facebook member Joel told us that BHphoto shipped his Fujifilm GFX (see shipping notification above).
Cambo is pleased to announce the new ACTUS-GFX for use with the Fujifilm GFX 50s medium format camera body.
The ACTUS-GFX is a technical camera platform that enables GFX-50s users to apply movement, swing, tilt, rise and fall capturing the detail required when shooting in or out of the studio. The medium format 33mm x 44mm sensor captures a wider area than current full size DSLR systems.
“Modularity is the keyword – the systems components may be separated and recombined’”
The ACTUS-GFX can be used in combination with the GFX-50s and the full range of Actar lenses 24mm, 60mm, 80mm, 90mm and 120mm Macro. But it doesn’t stop there as there are also lens plates available for Hasselblad, Mamiya, Pentax, Rodenstock and Schneider.
Lenses will work without a built-in shutter, the GFX50s camera shutter operates when the electric lens is detached, enabling the camera body to be used with the ACTUS-GFX.
NOTE 1: Sorry about my English because it is not my native language NOTE 2: The comparison shots have been taken different times and in not well controlled conditions. They should just give an idea of the details difference between lenses.
I have used Hasselblad X1D for one month and had problems with the body and also shutter of the 90mm lens. Now I am using Fujifilm GFX for sometime with the 3 current lenses.
Let me explain my user notes. I am not an expert or professional photographer, but i have used the best 35mm lenses in years like coastal optics,voigtlander apo lanthar,Zeiss otus line and leica apo lenses.
With 35mm format the quality mostly comes with the lenses. For example Leica M 240 doesn’t have a state of art sensor but when you use it with a 50mm Apo Summicron you get medium format like output as a system.B ut if you use it a less corrected lens you will get a moderate FF look and quality.
With medium format the quality is mostly related to sensor. Of course lenses are good as well but at least for these two brands new line up are not as refined as the lenses I wrote above. (maybe fuji 120mm macro is an exception). But when they combined with the sensor they shine.
So let’s compare Hasselblad with Fuji (still no raw??)
Hasselblad X1D
Cons:
Plastic parts are fragile for scratches.
Lenses are slow to get good subject separation
Battery capacity is low.
You can not have bokeh circles with the lenses. They look like honeycomb. Maybe because of the leaf shutter.
45mm and 90mm both have focus shift.Especially at short distances.
Files are flat and not lifelike.Dimenson is not there at all.
Lcd has a low resolution.
Evf is not better than sony a7x series.
Slow start-up time like computer.
After too many shuts body becomes hot.
Strange shutter noise.Ahhrrr ???
Pros:
Leica M like body. Build quality and style are exceptional
Super easy menu. It is Apple like.
Very good ergonomics on buttons and grip.
Great AF accuracy. Great working AF light for low light works
Super easy to use.
Nearly shake free because of leaf shutter.
Superb use of Nikon ttl flashes and profoto b1 up to 1/2000 sec
Colors are real as you see with your own eyes when you use Phocus software.
Fujifilm GFX
Cons:
Ugly style and ergonomics. Play and delete buttons are so bad placed.
To much buttons and crowded menus.
The position of buttons really sucks(especially play,delete and ev +\- ) by default.Yes you can redesign them but not all. Delete can not be arranged for a different button and you can not reach it comfortably with your right hand when holding the grip. You have to use your lef hand. So button line up of default is con, to re-arrange them is a pro
Focus is fast but not accurate especially in low light.
Heavy after Leica bıt for dslr users it is ok. Especially lenses.
Because of bad ergonomics and the huge lenses(compared to Leica) it is impossible to use small bags for street and travel photography.
Pros:
Forget about the cons and run to buy it?
Punchy and lifelike files even no raw for now.63mm and 120mm has that special leica pop ??
Super subject separation.
Great shutter sound
Buttons are what you want them to be (the ability to re-arrange them)
Detail is more refined and corrected than Hasselblad (hassy sometimes seem like to much Photoshop sharpened)
They are both have Cons and Pros but GFX is more like a 3th generation product which has less problem and very ready to go a big photo trip. Hassy is like a prototype with problems and makes you thing to go to a photo trip with a back up camera system.
Fuji files are more life-like as film but Hassy is more clinical. Fuji is a great upgrade camera for APS-C and FF users but Hasselblad is a back up camera for real studio medium format users.
These Is what I feel about two of medium format cameras. Maybe some of you will feel different.
Fringer, who already makes the world first Fuji X – Contax N smart adapter, has good news for Fujifilm GFX 50s owners: it’s a great camera for smart adapters!
They say that the GFX mount is obviously designed for working with electronic adapters and there shouldn’t be “any technical difficulties that prevent a smart adapter from working on GFX mount.” The G and XF mount design share a lot in common.
No PDAF, though, means that the AF performance probably won’t be that good.
Contax 645 lenses are very good candidates that may work full automatically on GFX50s. Now I have finished the first version of C645-GFX auto adapter’s design. There would be a fully functional prototype in 1 or 2 months if everything going OK during the development.
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landscapephotographymagazine compared the Fujifilm GFX and Canon 5DS R (both 50MP) and also the Canon 5D MK IV (30MP). Here are some of his conclusions:
Resolution and Clarity of Fine Details: “GFX sharper and finer details than either of the Canon cameras“
Dynamic Range: “HIGHLIGHT RECOVERY: The GFX 50S wins again, showing the most recovered detail in the deck, smooth shadow edges on the window sill and also recovering more in the highlights of the vase and in the wet leaves beyond the deck railing. SHADOW RECOVERY: The GFX 50S still wins, with the least noise and best detail clarity in the recovered shadows. However, its advantage over the 5D Mk IV is minimal and less than I expected.”
ISO: “Even at ISO 6400 all three cameras still produce very usable images. The 5DS R has the most noise, but only slightly, and the GFX 50S appears to have slightly less noise than the 5D Mk IV.”
He concludes that:
“For a combination of camera size and image quality, the Fujifilm GFX 50S is a magnificent landscape photography camera. In my brief comparison with the Canon 5DS R and 5D Mk IV DSLRs, I was able to quickly notice real benefits from the larger sensor in terms of dynamic range and clarity of fine details, along with slightly better high ISO performance. While I continue to favor the build, feel and functionality of Canon DSLRs, the advances the GFX 50S offers in resolution, image detail and dynamic range (particularly shadow recovery) make it a camera I would absolutely own and use.”
You can read it all, see the comparison and download the high resolution images at landscapephotographymagazine.
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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).
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 ;)
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.
The Pentax 645z photo was shot with a 19mm equivalent and the Fuji at 24mm.
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.
The timing is 2 am vs 8 pm (about 6 hours difference) after a cloudy evening. 2014 vs 2017 (if it matters).
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
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
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.
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
