Fujifilm GFX 50R: The Everyday Medium Format gets First Looks, Autofocus Tests and Size Comparisons

Fujifilm GFX 50R

I just came home from another busy day at Photokina, and I played again around with the Fujifilm GFX 50R. It’s a really fine camera, and my GAS goes strong, but $4,500 still make it out of my reach. So my money is safe (I think :) ).

For rangefinder guys like me, the Fujifilm GFX 50R is surely more fun to use than the GFX 50S, also on the streets and for daily documentation of life.

Kevin Mullins and Jonas Rask also said on their live talks at Photokina, that the Fujifilm GFX 50R is a medium format they enjoy to pick up and carry around for daily shooting, much more than a bulkier Fujifilm GFX 50S, which is definitely a wonderful tool for professional work, but not as “casual” as the Fujifilm GFX 50R.

So keep in mind that performance is just the same of Fujifilm GFX 50S. What the real difference is, is the shooting experience. So I will share a few reviews down below, but none will tell you how the Fujifilm GFX 50R feels in your hands.

Fujifilm GFX 50R: BHphoto (save up to $2,800), Adorama, AmazonUS

Blog Posts

  • optyczne.pl (translation) – first look with size comparison to GFX 50S and X-E2s. Down below a live view AF demo they shared on youtube
  • camerajabber – Fujifilm GFX 50R review: In pictures

Videos

optyczne youtube – GFX 50R Live View

engadget youtube – Fujifilm GFX 50R and GFX 100 First Look

SUPER FULL FRAME Fujifilm GFX 50R First Look and GF 50mmF3.5, 100-200mm F5.6, 45-100mm F4 Images

SUPER FULL FRAME

One thing I liked form the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GFX 100 live stream announcement, is that Fujifilm asked what full frame means.

“Full” indicates that some kind of limit is reached. So what is the Fujifilm GFX system? Well, then Fuji calls it a “super full frame” ;)

And just for fun I will tell you this: in German we often refer to “full frame” as “Kleinbild“, which means “small frame“, because it’s smaller than… guess what?… you got it, medium format!

So what now, is full frame actually a small frame?

In order to end the confusion, I will tell you this: every system is “full frame”. Fuji’s APS-C system is conceived and designed for APS-C, and so is their MF system. M43 is build around the M43 sensor and so forth.

Whatever you hold in your hands right now, from an iPhone to Phase One, it’s “full frame”.

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Fujifilm Manager Says GFX 100 is Coming with 4K video 4:2:0 10 bit Internal Recording in First Half 2019 for about $10,000

Fujifilm GFX 100

Cinema5D interviewed a Fujiflm manager about the Fujifilm GFX 100S concept. You can see the full video here and blog post here.

Key points:

  • GFX 50R and GFX 50S main difference is the look and size
  • Battery and shutter design allowed for smaller design on GFX 50R
  • Fujifilm GFX 100: 4K, 10bit internal recording
  • currently under hard development, available first half 2019 (as we told you here)
  • 4K video 4:2:0 10 bit internal, and 4:2:2 via HDMI
  • around $10,000
  • IBIS (as we already told you in December 2017)
  • GFX and X is enough, no Full Frame

Fujifilm GFX 50R pre-orders: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

BHphoto Fujifilm GFX 50R Bundle Super Deal – Save up to $2,800

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RUMOR, NEWS and COMMUNITY
Fujifilm GFX facebook group
Fujifilm GFX facebook page

Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm GFX 100S Product Catalogue Available

Fujifilm GFX 100S and GFX 50R

Fujifilm just uploaded the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm GFX 100S product catalogue

You can now pre-order the Fujifilm GFX 50R at AmazonUS here.

Fujifilm GFX 50R Pre-Order @ 9AM EST on 26 Sept. at BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, PCHstore

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Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm GFX 100S LIVE BLOGGING – Until 9AM EST on September 26

Fujifilm GFX 50R Pre-Order @ 9AM EST on 26 Sept

Fujifilm GFX 50R: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, PCHstore

Official Fujifilm GFX 50R/100S Info + New GF Lens Roadmap

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Press Release / Product Page + Sample Images

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Press Release

New GF Lens Roadmap
Press Release

FujiRumors Coverage

  • fujirumors youtube – hands on the GFX 50R
  • fujirumors.com – LIVE STREAMING of GFX launch (with screenshots)
  • fujirumors.com – Capture One Adds Fujifilm GFX Support, Film Simulations and Special Fujifilm Version (with discount code for FR readers)
  • fujirumors.com – Fujifilm Launches New GFX Series Medium Format Mirrorless Digital Camera “FUJIFILM GFX 50R”
  • fujirumors.com – Fujifilm Unveils GFX 100S Megapixels Concept, First Medium Format Camera with IBIS
  • fujirumors.com – Fujifilm GFX 100S First Official Product Images
  • fujirumors.com – Fujifilm Announces Development Roadmap for Latest Interchangeable Lenses for GFX Series

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First Look Reviews

Size Comparison + GFX 100S Images

CaptureOne / Iridient

Capture One just annoucned a major Fujifilm support update. They now support all Fujifilm cameras, the will add film simulation support and tethering for GFX 50S, X-H1, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1, X-Pro2 and they also launched a special Fujifilm version.

  • Use coupon code “AMBFR” at checkout to get a discount!

Iridient X Transformer supports Fujifilm GFX 50R

Videos (Links only)

GFX 50R First Looks

GFX 100S

GFX 50R (very nice) Promo Videos

Videos (Embedded on FR)

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