The “Magnificent” Fujifilm GFX Beats Canon 5DSR and Canon 5DMKIV. Best Dynamic Range, Resolution and High-ISO

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Fujifilm GFX Vs. Canon 5DS R Vs. Canon 5D MK IV

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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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).

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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 ;)

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 X-T20, X100F and XF50mmF2 Owner’s Manual Available

X-T20 & X100F & 50/2 Owner’s Manual

Fujifilm just uploaded the official Fujifilm X-T20 Owner’s Manual as well as the Fujifilm X100F and XF50mmF2 owner’s manual. (thanks to the FR-reader for the link)

P.S.: written with love at 5:20 AM… just to let you know I still care a lot about APS-C and not only about the GFX ;)

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Fujifilm X100F Owner’s Manual Available for Fujirumors Readers ;)

The Fujifilm X100F owner’s manual still not officially availabe for download, but you know that here on FujiRumors we don’t really like to wait for the official stuff… so here is the Fujifilm X100F Owner’s Manual (4.4 mb – dropbox link. You can download it even if you don’t have a dropbox account). Say thanks to our X100F facebook group members for that. Have a good read :)

btw… the X100F sells like hot cakes (#1 at BHphoto! and #10 at AmazonUS)

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And don’t forget that today is a very hot Fuji announcement day… this is what happened in the last 8 hours:

  • NEW 2017/2018 X-mount roadmap with “ultra wide angle zoom” and “telephoto prime” – story here
  • HIGH DEMAND :: Notification on Limited Delivery of GFX 50S Medium Format Mirrorless Camera System – story here
  • Introducing the Tether Shooting Software “FUJIFILM X Acquire” Compatible with FUJIFILM GFX 50S – story here
  • Fujifilm MK Cinema Lenses First Looks and Sample Footage – story here
  • Fujifilm Launches the “MK lens” Series of Innovative Cinema Lenses… also For X-Mount – story here

 

Zack Arias Impresses His Audience with ISO 12,800 and Crazy Sharp Samples Taken with FUJIFILM GFX at his GPP Stage Talk

GFX Launch NightZach Arias – X-Photographer

Geplaatst door Fujifilm Middle East op woensdag 15 februari 2017

As you read here, Zack Arias is considering to sell all his X-gear to get the GFX.

In his recent GPP talk, he introduces the GFX in an interesting one hour video. Here some excerpts:

  • He will start telling you why he chose Medium Format and his first steps in with Medium Market.
  • He goes through his personal issues that, amongst the others, also influenced his work…. and shares his way out of that.
  • At minute 31:00 he starts sharing his recent work with the GFX
  • 32:25: He shares pictures that his 18 years old son took with the GFX.
  • 35:00: “I’ve shot every format, but Medium Format has this look. It’s how the highlights and shadows are retained, the soft transitions between those two, how the focus falls off. I can’t describe steroscopic bokeh at all, but I can see it. […] I want that different look.”
  • 39:00. Pixel Peeping Time… and you will hear the people just say “WOW!!” when they see the amazing sharpness and details.
  • 42:30: The MF Phase One is amazing. Has 1 AF point, though. He goes at 1,600 ISO at max with his Phase One now.
  • 43:55: Zack shows an image taken at ISO 12,800 (JPEG)… and again another WOW goes through the audience.
  • 48:00: A Fuji Representative says that Capture One will support the GFX

Check out the video at Fujifilm Middle East facebook here. For more GFX videos at the GPP by Fujifilm Middle East click here.

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GFX Technologies #1 -The Secrets of the New Fujifilm GFX Sensor

Fujifilm just launched a new series about the Fujifilm GFX, the “GFX Technologies” series. Episode one is all about the GFX sensor, which is different compared to the other 44×33 MF sensor, because:

  • The sensor itself has the surface size of 43.8×32.9mm, but the shape of the sensor unit is different for the GFX 50S. Typically the sensor is mounted to the silicon circuit with terminals placed on both sides of the sensor. But in the case of GFX, the sensor is mounted to the silicon circuit with the terminals placed on the back side of the sensor. This allows not only the sensor unit, but also the silicon circuit to be smaller in size.
  • In order to effectively process the lights, the size of micro-lenses haven been reduced and more spaces have been created between each pixel. This is one reason why the images appear so sharp when taken by GFX even though the pixel counts are the same. You may wonder about the negative impact for sensitivity and S/N if the micro-lenses are smaller in size. There is no need for such concern. The pixel size is big enough to receive enough lights without making micro-lenses any bigger. This optimization is only possible for the medium format sensor.
  • The photic saturation point of the sensor is extended and wider dynamic range is realized as a result. The dynamic range becomes 1/3 step wider. This wider dynamic range is a result of extended photic saturation point, so the images are 1/3 tougher against over-exposure. This extended photic saturation becomes most effective when the sensitivity is set at ISO 100
  • The camera is not equipped with the phase-detection pixels, but the autofocus speed is quite fast for a medium format camera nonetheless. One of the reasons for this is the increased sensor readout speed from 130fps to 200fps. Our sensor is customized so that faster readout is realized during autofocus. The speed is slower than DSLRs with dedicated phase detection autofocus, but it is much more accurate than that of the DSLR.

Full story at fujifilm-x (thanks to the FR-reader for the link :) )

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image courtesy: Jan Gonzales // GFX + 120mm – spotted at the Fujifilm GFX Facebook Group

Fujifilm GFX :: Power to The Images… and Nathan Elson GFX First Look Video!

GFX First Look Video

Nathan Elson just shared his (pre-production) Fujifilm GFX first look at his youtube channel here. Here are some of his findings:

  • Batteries worked well also in extreme cold, and the whole camera performed incredibly well in the extreme cold
  • outside in good light AF worked really well. In studio and lower light, sometimes it hunt. Nathan also underlines that his GFX is still pre-prodcution, and that he used the smallest focus point possible. But when it does hit the focus, the accuracy is amazing, all over the frame. Overall he was super-impressed by the AF, especially since it’s pre-production
  • He wishes a faster sync speed
  • surprisingly light. He can hold it all day.
  • super customizable
  • JPEG’s have great details (he still could not use the RAW files)
  • lenses are incredible sharp also wide open

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Power To The Images :-)

And now some images shared at the 7,000 member strong Fujifilm GFX facebook group

Fujifilm GFX Facebook Group Member GK Kutar‎ shared this image here – Full Size also at Disqus here. The image was taken with teh GF 63mmF2.8 @ 2.8. GK Kutar comments:

“GFX is great camera. I really love it. I pre-order it. This is shot with 63 mm f2.8 lens at iso100. ClassicChrome. Fine jpeg. There is also super jpeg mode for more quality. Also this picture shot with pre production model.

In reply to this image, GFX Facebook member Craig J. thinks that “the dimensionality and tonality of this photo is fabulous.”

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The image below instead has been shared by Anton, always at the GFX facebook group, here. It has been taken with the GF 32-64mmF4 @ ISO – 200 f8 25 seconds.

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Chris shared and image taken by Omar Robles here, that you can see below.

The next image has been shared by Keith here. It shows the terrific potential the GFX has in terms of sharpness. But Keith himself struggles if all that focus on sharpness is really what photography is all about. He also shared one GFX image that is NOT sharp, but has a wonderful mood into it… making it his (and one of mine) favorite GFX images so far.

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Fujifilm X-photographers are starting to share their GFX images on the Fujifilm site. You can check them out here (select the GFX camera). Thanks to Hajime for sharing here at the GFX group.

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Working with the Fujifilm GFX :: X-T2, Almost Good Enough to Switch :: F-Log X-T2 Profile at FilmConvert :: ON1 PhotoRAW Improves X-Trans Support (miXed zone)

2017 WORKSHOPS & Online Trainings

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  • Work & Play with GFX at ivanjoshualoh
  • ALMOST Good Enough to Switch… – Fujifilm X-T2 Review at LinusTechTips Youtube
  • ON1 Photo Raw 2017.2 Now A Real Fuji Raw Contender. Raw Processors for Fujifilm (X-Trans from X-Pro2) Compared at joelwolfson
  • FilmConvert X-T2 F-Log Profile at filmconvert: “We’ve profiled just the F-Log picture style for this camera release – Fujifilm has included their own film simulations on the camera which we think look great!”

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Fujifilm GFX :: Impressive Backlit Dynamic Range, Crazy Sharpness and Fabulous Bokeh + Manager Says it Has Two X-Processor PRO!

DUAL X-PROCESSOR PRO?

The General Manager for Fujifilm UK, Theo Georghiadesis says at camerajabber (starts 3:21 – video here):

“The GFX has the same processor as the X-T2 and X-Pro2, actually it has got two of those processors, which makes it more powerful and much more responsive in terms of focussing compared to other medium format cameras.”

UPDATE: Some of you think Theo was refering to the fact that it has a dual core processor. This applies also to the X-T2 and X-Pro2. But as Theo said in his sentence, he really seems to indicate that the GFX, as opposed to the X-T2, has 2 X-Processor Pros”

DYNAMIC RANGE + SUPER SHARP + FABULOUS BOKEH + 3D POP

Here are two more samples shared at the GFX facebook group, showing the impressive sharpness of the GFX and it’s dynamic range capability:

GFX + 63mm f2.8 @ISO 400 – Dynamic Range Backlit – shared by Thorsten Rother here – Instagram

To me, that’s Impressive!

GFX + 120mm, JPEG – all settings to “0” – Crop Below shared by Tom Museeuw here. Comment by Damien Lovegrove at the Facbeook Group – “Fabulous bokeh”

Crop of the image above – JPEG, all settings to “0” – shared by Tom Museeuw here

3D POP: GFX + 63 shared by Adrian Murray here

 

Fujifilm X100F, X-T20, X-T2 Graphite & XF50mm Final Release Date – PRESS RELEASE

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Fujifilm just published a press release at their Japanese home page, with the final release date for the latest X-gear launched this month.

So there is a slight delay on the originally planed release date. Although it’s strange that they mention the graphite X-T2, which I hear has already started shipping. Maybe this release date is for the second batch.

The press release does not say anything about the Fujifilm GFX release date, which makes hope that there won’t be any delay.

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