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.
Jonas Rask just shared a large print of an image taken with his Fujifilm GFX at our Fujifilm GFX facebook group here. 300dpi. 150cm on the long side. The result is stunning!
Jonas Rask GFX first impressions and tons of great images can be checked out at his website here. The print image, though, is a courtesy that Jonas Rask shared exclusively with the GFX group… and I think it’s just amazing, so I must share it also with FR-readers :-)
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
Fujifilm GFX (specs & price) Vs. Canon 1DX (specs & price) at ivanjoshualoh: Ivan compares price and size of the two cameras and shares full size JPEG’s taken with the GFX.
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.
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
These are busy days for journalists at the CP+ in Japan, and the next interview with Fujifilm Managers just hit the web, this time again with Mr Makoto Oishi. Some excerpts:
X-T2 shipping problems due to Kumamoto earthquake. But “from this year we’re in a better position and we have enough stock.”
The request to control ISO on X-T2 via FN button/command dial instead of dedicated dial is something that Fujifilm “should consider” to add “maybe a firmware upgrade“
“When we announce our new telephoto prime we also need a higher performance body”.
“We’re still thinking about the focal length and the aperture. There’s a big difference between a 200mm f/2.8 and a 200mm f/2 – they’re totally different.” – NOTE: a rumor of last year, February 2016, said 200mmF2.
X70 was successful last year and Fujifilm wants to keep small fixed lens compact cameras in their lineup – NOTE: X80 Rumor
X-E3: “With the strong demand for X-E series cameras we have to think seriously about the future lineup.” NOTE: Check out this X-E3 rumor
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