I was looking at Hasselblad and heard about how the colors are so nice SOOC but I chose the GFX100 II because for me it's a way better camera. I don't have problems with color at all in fact the colors are beautiful! The main reasons I chose the GFX system are: 1. I can put the GFX in BW mode meaning I can view on the EVF what the scene will look like in BW. I was surprised Hasselblad doesn't offer that. 2. Eye-tracking. Hasselblad has face tracking but not eye tracking and if any of you shoot portraits in low light or with a shallow DOF this is a huge plus. 3. Tilt-Adapter - if you know what it is and have used one you understand. 4. Film simulations. I didn't think I would like them - I only shoot RAW but I really do like them. It's like having different rolls of film in the camera. I have to admit I dislike the Sepia one though. ;( I use Broncolor strobes and they have "HS" which is different from "HSS" technology. With Broncolor's HS technology no power degradation happens unlike HSS. I think Elinchrom also has "HS" technology.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment David. There's definitely a case to be made for the Fuji. That's interesting about Broncolor lights. Now I'm looking at those. Thanks a lot lol $$$

@davetv8171

5 ай бұрын

The GF 250 and the prices are what kept me coming back to the gfx. But I guess it depends on what one shoots the most.

@BrunoChalifour

4 ай бұрын

Ok, you have a good experience with your GFX100 (and obviously you need to justify your choice to yourself and the rest of the world ;o). I am sincerely glad it works for you... but it may not be enough to make a comparison (for this you need at least two protagonists/experiences). You are comparing your GFX to... nothing else you have used in the same way and declare the GFX a winner... amusing, to say the least.

@wallisadair5002

21 күн бұрын

This was useful for me thanks

Congrats on your channel. Authentic perspective that I connected with, excellent production values. I can tell that you took the time and put in the work to have a solid product from the beginning. Audio quality is excellent (many don’t get this right), logo is solid. Kudo’s. Looking forward to your future video’s.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

thank you very much

I'm in for your channel bro. And I like this video especially your honest comparison on both cameras. I'm glad you chose the Hasselblad.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

Thanks for the great comparison! For me, it was a very useful point of view. Question, have you been able to assess the new firmware of the X2D, especially for autofocus?

@WILMORENO

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Im currently using the 35-75 and have no real issues w.autofocus. The only bummer about the live view is that you can't use the self timer. So, no selfies unless you want to be holding your phone/ipad in the picture. I had trouble with the 80 1.9 af in the past. I need to get my hands on a portrait lens soon so I can have a solid stance. Thanks again!

I was choosing between GFX 100ii and X2D and picked X2D. Very happy about it, colors are insane. Design, UI, functionality are a great illustration of when less is more.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

well said

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching

I have the X2D. There's something special about HNCS. I know that the colors will be right without fuss. It's not a "perfect" camera, but I love it. I have trouble using my other cameras. I was on the fence for a bit as the GFX100II came out right after I bought the X2D, but I don't regret keeping the X2D in the end. It just feels great in hand. I'm amazed that a "crop" medium format camera is only slightly larger than my Lecia Q3, and with the XCD 55V mounted is actually smaller than my Leica SL2 with Summilux 50.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I had a Q2 around this time last year. Loved it so much but I also love taking portraits. Expensive changes were made. I heavily considered a SL2 before going MF. Thanks for your comment

I wonder will you get a new Hasselblad 90mm? Heard it is great for portraits. Wonder how it is compared to Fuji portrait lens.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

I'm not really itching for one. My 35-75mm is almost the same focal length. I do have my eye on that 135 2.8

I am thinking to get latest GFX with 45-100 (as you said boring lens). And I think you are probably right. But to get it and understand it I need to go through all the way and probably set myself to Hasselblad. Can you please tell did you try to play Fuji colors with Capture One or it was a Lightroom? I have heard many times Capture One brings Fuji colors to life. Thanks for video

@WILMORENO

3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for your question. I didnt use capture one. Ill say that after calibrating the sensor with the passport color checker. The calibrated sensor profile yielded much better results in LR. But my grand canyon stuff was still way below standards, even with the sensor calibration. Just got back from Hawaii with the x2d. Its insane how much better of a perfomer the x2d is when it comes to image quality. These images are my favorites after 30 years of photography. Working on that video now.

@helloianzakharov

2 ай бұрын

@@WILMORENO thank you for reply. I set myself to GFX100II because of eye tracking. It works really fine. Not so good as R5 of cause, but decent. For landscapes I think I would go for Hasselblad too because of colors

Great video Will. As a fellow small channel creator, I get the struggle for the first 1000...it took me a while to hit. Having said that, you definitely have all the right stuff to fast-track yourself. Image looks great, sound on-point, edited in a way that doesn't waste time between relevant points, beautiful women...I think you'll make it, despite this subject being VERY esoteric..lol. But hey, that's why I'm here (looking to buy a medium format system this year), so who knows. Subscribed bud, peace! 🍻

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate it, I guess this is a pretty niche topic. Thanks for your comment & subscribing

So I’m a GFX user for 5 years, I know the color thing going on and it affects me, but for the rest I’m quite happy with it. My question to you is what software are you using to process these two systems? I use camera raw, some people use Capture One which nails the color better than CR. But Hasselblad has Pocus which is great for colors but doesn’t work for anything else so you have to go through two different software to get things done.

@WILMORENO

3 ай бұрын

I've been using light room classic for approx 10 years now. I just stick with that. Phocus isn't my favorite, I should probably spend more time using it. The FUJI portraits came out much nicer with the passport color checker sensor calibration. I went back and applied that color space and was pleasantly surprised. The landscapes were still consistently below standard. I feel like I need to go back to the grand canyon with the X2D and redo everything. I just got back from Maui this week, putting the video together now. The X2D is such a better camera for fine art photography. Still need to do some proper portrait tests. Just waiting on the weather to get nicer here. Thank you for watching and commenting.

I went from the GFX system to the Hassy and never looked back, but there is one area where I am really tempted by the Fuji and that is tilt/shift lenses. The new 30mm and 110mm TS lenses look insane for landscape and architecture. You can adapt certain TS lenses to the Hassy system or try the HTS adapter but they are suboptimal solutions. Otherwise the X2D is my favorite camera of all time, and the new 90v lens is incredible.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

It seems no one has regretted that move. I know at least one guy who regrets going from Hassy to GFX. I wanted to hold onto that 110f2 in hopes of adapting it to my X2D. It seems that's just not going to be an option. I gotta admit the X2D is also my favorite camera of all time. Close second was my Hasselblad 503cx. Maybe I'll get a Hasselblad tattoo

Just subbed. Best wishes with your new channel! Looking forward to seeing more X2D content. I owned new Blads back in the 90s, 501C kit (80mm C lens), 180mm CF lens, & 903SWC with a couple of viewfinders. I’m salivating for the X2D, but I would like new XCD V versions of the 21mm and 135mm. Cheers

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Very nice. I had a 503cx for a while with the 80 and 120. Other than the X2D, that was my favorite camera. I feel like owning a Hasselblad is really treating yourself. FWIW I really like the xcd lenses. But, I'm hoping they make a fast telephoto lens soon. Thank you for the support

110 is the best lens created

@WILMORENO

3 ай бұрын

That's fair

I liked your last two videos man. Subscribed. Looking forward for more. You mentioned that when you went into the GFX system, you found your lenses pretty quickly which you liked. What are your lenses for the Hasselblad now that you're back?

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Hey Oliver, thanks for your support. It's a little to early to say right now but I've been using the 35-75 only. It hasn't failed me in any department yet. It's a really, really nice lens. But I did like the 38 and 65 and 80 the best from my last run. I think the 128 would be nice, just not sure if I can justify the purchase at the moment. Thanks again

Can you some of the bad colors from Fuji and the nice ones from the Hasselblad? A side by side if possible. Thanks. BTW - What software you use to process Hasselblad shots?

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

thank you for your comment sorry I don't plan on getting my hands on another gfx100ii anytime soon. There is that dock scene in the video though 08:14 you can also go to flickr and just look at galleries x2d and gfcx100ii, or any fuji MF camera. there's a noticeable difference in colors overall.

@bobby350z

5 ай бұрын

@@WILMORENO - Well I own GFX now for 5+ yrs starting with GFX50s and now GFx100s. Maybe Hasselblad colors are a bit better but from what I know that only shows up when using Phocus, not Lr or C1.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

I was using LR for my GFX and X2D. I saw a difference that led me back to X2D. Still got some of my best portraits ever on the GFX. Really going to miss that 110. Looking forward to giving my X2D a proper workout. Thanks for watching @@bobby350z

@mahdimanesh4221

3 ай бұрын

I can relate! Just what I did was even more crazy: going to a Fuji APSC system 😅 I really miss the X2D and would say probably the zoom is a good start for getting (back) into the system. I had the 45p and the 80/1.9 - both very good too but I hoped to see the new lenses be available quicker. Enjoy your shoots! 😊

I’m wondering if some of those off colors are coming from that Godox lighting ?

@WILMORENO

2 ай бұрын

It may have contributed. I shot some portraits a coupled days ago with the x2d and that godox. I still prefer the hasselblad images

Thank You! Hasselblad X2D is exactly what checks "all" my boxes. My 5D mark IV is good. No great at so much. But...

This dude deserves an army of subs! Great content!!

@WILMORENO

Ай бұрын

thank you very much

Great review. I absolutely love the 110mm on my 50S II :)

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, they certainly hit a grand slam with that lens.

Thank you for your reply Wil.

390th subscriber! Keep Going!

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

thank you for subscribing

I agree with most of your comments. Did I miss it? Did you talk about the expense of the Hasselblad lenses?

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Nah, I didn't go into that. They're def more affordable, especially used. I got my 32-64 for $900 and it was good as new. I personally believe the xcd are better optics. They also have leaf shutter so they're going to be pricey. Thanks for watching.

@user-os3pz6bd8l

5 ай бұрын

I would think that they would be for the price. When I checked into the xcd and a lens, it would cost about 14K. @@WILMORENO

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

@@user-os3pz6bd8l well I've seen X2D's going for approx 6500 used. Also I got my 35-75 for $2850 instead of the msrp $5175 -- but if you like having new stuff, it's certainly expensive

@BrunoChalifour

4 ай бұрын

​@@user-os3pz6bd8l What lens? Definitely not the 45 mm f 4! [used they are under $900]

Loved your purchasing neurosis! I definitely agree with you on knowing is you like a lens after just a couple of pictures.

@WILMORENO

3 ай бұрын

Ha thanks man, it's been a journey

Well congrats on having the guts to make a clear statement on the comparative image quality of these two cameras. That is much appreciated, and in line with a favorite pro photographer of mine, Gavin Newcastle aka Fototripper.

@WILMORENO

20 күн бұрын

Hah thanks, I still do not miss the Fuji one bit.

I've been considering between the gfx 100sii and the x2d. I haven't held tried the x2d yet but I just tried the gfx100sii in store and it didn't feel right.

@WILMORENO

2 күн бұрын

Everyone that's held my x2d has commented on how nice it feels in the hand. I still dont miss my fuji at all

Nice comparison. I’ve been using the GFX100 since its release five years ago. 32-64 is my walk around lens (even over the 45), and the 110 is an entire reason to shoot GFX. I wish there were GF adapters for the hassy

@WILMORENO

3 ай бұрын

I'm still chasing that 110 high. Glad to hear we have similar thoughts. Thank you for watching and commenting!

If you decide to sell the X2D I would be interested in it. Can’t find one used lately… Thanks for the video I really appreciate your channel and have been following for a while..

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

There's 2 available at the moment on fredmiranda.com - Also, keep an eye on b&h and adorama. Used ones pop up frequently, but they disappear just as fast. I'll put you first in line if I decide to move on. Thanks for the support 🙏

We need an update! Is the X2D still working out for you??

@WILMORENO

2 ай бұрын

Hey! thanks for checking in. Absolutely, the camera is magic. Im about 90% done w.the new video. I need to figure out a more efficient way to make yt videos.

Bruno was that reply directed to me or someone else? I listed why I chose the GFX over the Hasselblad. I don’t need to use the Hasselblad in order to determine if it will work for my way of working. I think your comment was meant for someone else. 😊

You can actually get a faster flash sync speed with the GFX! Although you have to use Fuji's H to GF adapter and either Hasselblad or Fujinon H mount lenses which allow you to use the leaf shutter. I think the latest HCD lenses with the orange square allow for 1/2000th flash synce speed with that adapter.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Good to know, those orange lenses cost a pretty penny too

I had the Fuji as well. I was lucky to send it back because it was still under the 30 day return policy. I sent it back because I couldn’t get any of the tilt shift lens until sometime in 2024. So I went with the X2D got all the lens I need even got a canon tilt shift to work with. Although I failed that Azle Blad has a long way to go the auto focus is terrible and low light condition. You think the focus is on because you get the green square, but when you review the file nothing is in focus. Also touchscreen does not work in the cold. Other than that love everything about the camera.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

It's an easy camera to fall in love with.

@wilsonsantos384

2 ай бұрын

Well I got already Both Tilt shifts, two months after released.

I’ve just seen some a hasselblad files but would prefer it any day to the Fuji. I sold a GFX 100 system about a year and a half ago just because of the color.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

It's close, but also so far. Thank you for your comment :)

aaaan you should try V lenses. When I bought my h2d (ordered it), you trashed it and I got scared :) But I am glad that you are back as when I tested it, I felt in love with it. But I only use 38mm and 55mm and when I click 10.000 shots, I am buying 90v :) (I have to give some limits to my GAS) :P

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

in my other x2d video I used the 28, 38 and 55. I prefer the older xcd lenses. But the 38 was my favorite of the V's. It's certainly good to be back!

I haven't tried the hasselblad, but on the fuji I struggled with the colors as well. As far as I can tell it's just practice in editing. After a few months i can get the fuji images to look stunning in no time. The raws are just very flat, in contrast and saturation - they need a lot of work.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and breaking down the crop vs MF vs LF in the comments. I was patiently waiting for someone to do that. I did get some stellar photos/colors from my fuji, no doubt about it. Maybe rent a HB, it's one of those things worth experiencing. Cheers

100% Agree!

Hello Will. Thank you for this EXCELLENT comparison of the X2D and the Fuji GFX 100 II. As a Nikon Z System landscape, product and macro photographer, I have been quite satisfied with the image sharpness and detail I obtain from the Nikon Z System (Z7, Z8 and several lenses). However, as I do on occasion produce very large prints *30"x40" and up), I've always had an interest in medium format. So, in your opinion, do you feel that the X2D with, say, the Hasselblad 120/3.5 XCD Macro lens would give me a very substantial improvement in image quality (particularly image sharpness and detail rendition) in the large prints, over either the Fuji or my Nikon Z System? (Also, as I don’t shoot video, that’s another reason the X2D appeals to me, as well as the NCS of the Hasselblad files, since I’m somewhat colorblind, and it sounds like color-correcting the Fuji files would be a nightmare for me in particular!) Thank you sir!

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for commenting and subscribing. I had a d610 and 90mm macro lens a while back. Though I wouldn't call the jump substantial, it was noticeable. With large prints, you'll definitely benefit if the viewer wants to get close I had that 120 for a bit, likes to hunt but fanstastic production quality. If you're considering upgrading, the x2d would be a solid gamble. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised Also, b&h + adorama have excellent return policies :)

would be nice ion you could show us what you mean I'm saying the fuji 110 photos you showed were insane I'm a pro photographer and I know what looks good can you show us the Hassleblad portraits and skin tones to compare. I never shot with either of these. but I had raw files from the original hassleblad x1d and compared to the 50r and 100s I didn't like it. you have experience with both would love top see what you mean side to side.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Man I lost a small fortune changing systems. Maybe one day ill have another fuji in hand. But right now all my funds are going to hb accessories. That 110 lens really is nice, im learning I can just get the same compression by backing up and cropping in . Thank you for the compliment and for watching my video. Im going to hawaii tomorrow, will make an x2d update with the content I get there

Thanks for the video. It is hard to find an X2D and GFX 100 II comparison video from people who have used both for a while. Matt Granger (who I love) did one, but he didn't really give his preference and why. Me I was in the GFX 100 camp for many years, and the colors are nice, but when I got my hands on a used X2D Lightweight Portrait Kit from BH last summer, I never looked back. What did it for me was primarily the colors, the feel of the camera (quality), the simplicity of the menu system, and that gorgeous 3.6-inch screen. The GFX100xx has much better AF, but I primarily shoot static subjects. The only downside of the Hassy X system is the lens cost, but there is an argument to be made if they are worth it; in most cases, I'd say yes. My 4 favorite lenses are the 45P, 38V, 80 1.9, and the 35-75. I am not going to lie; I was itching to try the GX 100 II just out of curiosity, but when I looked at my old files from the GFX100S and my X2D, the X2D just looked a bit richer, which I was able to achieve with very little post. Seeing your quick summary for the GFX 100 II and why you sold it, I would have done the same and sourced another X2D, which is getting harder to find on the used market. They are both terrific cameras; you can't go wrong with either one. Overall, I think GFX100 II is the better camera, but for my style of shooting, the X2D with the 38V, 45P, and 80 1.9 is a hard combination to beat for static and not-so-fast-moving subjects. Your video confirmed my thoughts and saved me a lot of money. Great video, and I just became a subscriber!

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and subscribing. If you could only have one lens on your x2d which would you choose? I really liked the new 38. I had the 80 1.9 a few months ago. I noticed some heavy chromatic aberrations and then the focusing seemed uncooperative in backlit situations. As a portrait shooter, It was still my favorite overall. When I saw the gfx100ii announcement, I just jumped right in. There was a 50/50 chance it would be the right move. Oh well lol $$$

@mcsey2k1

5 ай бұрын

As of right now, my favorite lens is the 38v followed by the 35-75 lens. Yes, that lens is very heavy but the output I believe is unmatched by any other zoom. Ok know that is a very bold statement and not factual, because I have not tried all the zooms in the world😊😊

@stevetqp9152

4 ай бұрын

Regarding the 35-75 Hassy zoom, has anyone done a test comparison of equivalent Hassy Primes , to see if it really does come very close in terms of image sharpness and detail rendition? Thanks!

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

@stevetqp9152 check out andrew goodcamera xcd lens guide here on youtube. From my research online and forums, everyone seems to say it outperforms some of the primes. Also, Hasselblad stated its the best lens theyve ever made.

@stevelink3

4 ай бұрын

@@WILMORENO Thanks for the reply, Will! I shall check out Andrew's lens guide.

Wil if you could post the raw files of the same scene taken with the two different cameras would be great. Thanks

@WILMORENO

3 ай бұрын

At 08:18 that picture of the dock and then model is the same location. I dont have the gfx anymore 🤷

Had the same issue in terms of colours. As a non professional trying to get the colours right is my worst skill as a photographer. Got the gfx 100s but sold it within the week. There is this slight yellowish green tint. And it get worst with some non native lens. Edit the colours was a headache for me given my editing skill level. That’s not to say it can’t be done as I’ve seen really good edits to correct the colours to look really life like. Later bought the X2D. SOOC the colours are perfect. Sadly with its then firmware it was not super usable given I have a super active toddler. Sold it and went back to Leica SL2. Colours were great but not to the level of hasselblad. Much more usable but leaving the medium format system left a void in me craving for that amazing detail you get when you look at the raw files. The moment the new FW was out I decided to return. This time it was so much usable. The only other thing I wish was that capture one would support hasselblad files but that’s likely never gonna happen so LR it is.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad others are seeing this too. I often got good colors in the Fuji, but kept running into instances where it failed, miserably. Unacceptable in that price range imo. And yeah that void for incredible IQ is haunting.

Completely agree about image quality of X2D vs GFX100. I have both cameras and the X2D is noticeably better. And, as you mention, no messing about with colour simulation. The X2D is a joy to use. Simple menu, gorgeous LCD screen. It is like using Large Format again. Thanks

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I tried really hard to like the fuji more. It simply falls short. The gfx is a great camera, but the X2D is even better

@malcolmmacgregor6222

4 ай бұрын

No trouble - not often you see a comparison between the X2D and F+GFX 100@@WILMORENO

Hope your "new" X2D works out for you. If you ever have to get things serviced though, Hasselblad might drive you mad. I sent in my 35-75 about a week before your X2D video went up and... well, here we are 3 months later and all I have is: "We'll provide you with an update once we have a response (from their factor in Japan)". And not to mention that this is the second time I've sent in the lens and the first time took nine months without the issue being resolved. Hilariously enough I was able to self-diagnose the problem thanks to my X2D purchase. The lens was always doing a double exposure which would have been impossible to see on a steady workbench and too difficult to discern that particular cause with 50 megapickles. So, yeah, it's over there in Japan again and I'm still waiting... It's a system that puts out results, but I sure do hope that you have a long-term backup. As a hobbyist, I can sit for a while.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Hate to hear that. That's another common theme; Hasselblads sub-par customer service. They sent it back the first time and it was still defective? Could you do me a favor and give an update when you hear back from them? The 35-75 is my only lens so, that's not good news. Do you know how many clicks were on the shutter? I read somewhere they're rated to last 500,000 actuations. Hobbyist as well, no current backup...I'd probably just buy that 28, or the 45p if I needed to send my zoom off.

@gameshoes

5 ай бұрын

@@WILMORENO I bought my 35-75 used so if yours is fine, you'll probably have no issue. I think I just had bad luck with my used purchase. I can't ding Hasselblad for that. But the amount of time it's taking is pretty poor. In the meantime, I ended up buying a 65mm to fill in the focal length gap.

@gameshoes

5 ай бұрын

And I wouldn't necessarily call their customer service "poor" all the way through. At least their CSRs respond well. But the slowness of the service certainly does taint the experience.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

@@gameshoes i loved the 65, oddly front heavy. Thanks for your comments btw

I own the X2D and I also own the XCD 35-75. There are not that many videos of the X2D and the XCD 35-75 together. Would be nice to see a video about this combination. I also bought the Profoto A10 and it creates new opportunities with the X2D. I used Sony for about 12 years and moved on to Hasselblad at the end of December 2023. I am in a test face, similar to what you are right now. It is a great camera to get used too.

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

I'm hoping that zoom is the only lens I'll need...wondering if they'll release a new one. Also, im pretty sure Hasselblad said the 35-75 is the best lens they ever made. Thanks for the subscription. I will definitely report my experience with this combo

@bobbykingma4109

5 ай бұрын

@@WILMORENO , I also have no plans to buy more lenses. Maybe the 21mm. I will do some testing with the bracketing soon. I think it will create even better photos.

@PeeGeeTips

5 ай бұрын

I have the 35-75 and the 21, both extremely sharp, I’ve never used better lenses, opted for an old Pentax 150-300 for the long range as there’s no native tele zooms, it’s incredibly light for its size and sharp, but a little crispy sharp than tack sharp of the X lenses, but it was 200€ from eBay and a no brainer purchase and produces beautiful images even with no vignetting . I’d love the 55v but would find it hard to justify when the 35-75 is so damn good, did pick up a Mamiya 80mm 1.9 which is like butter but tough to manually focus so shallow, that’s what you’d call a careful to use lens!

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

@PeeGeeTips ive got a soft spot for pentax. Kinda want to try some of those out on the X2d. Also that tt artisan 90mm 1.25 could be fun.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

@PeeGeeTips just looked the pentax up, they got a brand new one on b&h right now $1700 off msrp...

Which has best AF?

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

GFX is the winner there, lol it's not even close. Hopefully HB keeps updating firmware.

hahaha very funny - the first video I watched of yours was the X2D exit ....long time fuji shooter with original GFX100 - I'm totally switched to X2D - FOR the COLOUR. atb Pete

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

We've seen the light ✨️

Keyword is film simulation... Think about let that sink in !!! :)

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

The only film simulation I'd want would be the almighty Kodachrome :)

@BrunoChalifour

4 ай бұрын

"Film simulation"? Really? What for??? To replicate all the shortcomings of film, and there were many. I am sure I do not want to go back there (including Kodachrome blocked-out shadows). As for the Fuji "simulations", yes, they may be fun to use and they are just that, "simulations". Again, for what purpose except the fun of it... up to a point? I'd rather get colors as close as the one I saw and that triggered my wanting to photograph that scene/subject. We can always simulate anything from that, the opposite is very hard if not impossible to achieve (getting precise colors back from a "simulated" image). So for me, the choice is easy: no need for any simulation (except BW maybe).

I am the 300th subscriber ❤️❤️❤️

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

nice, thanks for subscribing

It would be great to try the X2D especially with the firmware update but there is nowhere in the UK that will do a rental/trial ... £8k on spec is a gamble

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

With big risks come big rewards

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

man I just checked your ig. you do fantastic work. thats some seriously great art. cheers

@ChrisBoultonPhotography

4 ай бұрын

Hey thanks fella, means a lot!🙏 Going to try and get my hands on the X2D!

6:50 well thats super subjective the film simulations are what bring to your jpeg some amazing film looks. its that simple if u want that nostalgic look u use those.

I actually like my fuj colors more than the hassleblad. I think it’s be cause capture one is awesome and Phocus is absolutely terrible. I also found I have no problem stopping down with strobes outside, and if want bokeh I’ll just get rid of the strobe and work natural light. Bokeh isn’t really worth the need for filters, overrated to me. If I want 250 I’ll just use my a7rv I always have on me. Think the hassy does look slightly better, might be the glass. My best friend has the x2d and the I have the 100s. We both have the 120 macros, I have the 80 and 35-70. He has the 55 hassy lens. We both shoot tethered and together a lot. Pretty damn close. Both make the a7rv look cheap, and I’d you want horrible color compare the Sony to either one of those. But having the fuj has helped me get the Sony colors closer to where I want. Not too much of a difference between the hassy and Fuji, and the focus of the hassy isn’t that bad with the touch compared to the eye focus on the 100s. Just seems to be a choice between if you want to pay a fortune for hassleblad glass or not . Sorry for the rant, been a big change the last few months 😂 I bought the ‘broke ibis’ 100s off eBay for $2200 and like I figured the ibis wasn’t broke the seller just was using adapted glass. Picked up the 120 macro for 1500, was literally brand new too. Like never used. So I’m keeping up with my friends x2d rig right off the bat for 3700 😂😂 I say screw hassy and the new Fuji and stick with the 100s 👍👍 And love these vids. Its tricky navigating the MF world not many of us

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Maybe you guys could do a video together? Different lighting situations; same targets/settings/focal lengths. I'd love to see that. Someone not being paid but just reporting the results with no bias. I shoot these YT videos on a sony ZVE10. I took a few sample photos with it...Not a fan lol. I had the xcd 80 for a little while but it spent more time focus hunting than anything else. Maybe I got a bad copy. Sounds like you scored with that fuji, well done.

@uberschaller

5 ай бұрын

@@WILMORENO that’s actually a killer idea! We could get a nice comparison. And one thing is important is that it really took me about a month with the gfx before I learned how to use it confidently. Learning curve is a huge thing, Sonys are laughably easy so it strange having to learn a camera😂

@BrunoChalifour

4 ай бұрын

"no problem stopping down with strobes outside"... "I'll just get rid of the strobes"... yes that is a way to solve problems, just throw them away ;o)

@uberschaller

4 ай бұрын

@@BrunoChalifour I wouldn’t call it a problem. I have the Sony rig and 3 ad1200s that have no problem doing hss. I’ll just take or leave bokeh it isn’t important to me, the model is

... well, I think, that there are more differencies in between these two : 1/ COLORS ... Hasselblad dominates here. It saves you a lot of time afterwards. And time is money. 2/ STOPS ... you will immediately notice that when shooting from hand. With X2D you can shoot with 1 second s.s. and the shot will still be sharp like a razor. More light means better (sharper and more detailed) images. 3/ DETAILS ... GFX has less details per pixel, especially in the dark areas of the image, my own experience. The Fujifilm has faster focusing, it shoots video and generally is an industry standard. But for stills, the X2D is the No.1 choice without any doubt. What a grand shame they don't have 32-64 mm lens 😞

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

Agreed. Also for me shooting is the fun part, post processing is less exciting. Not a fan of adding steps in that department. You know, I wanted video on the x2d but I only took a few video clips on the my gfx during that whole time. I'm hoping my 35-75 will be satisfactory. 28mm equivalent on the wide end might do the trick. As a portrait guy; 75 > 64 :)

I am Fuji all the way, in the end all the images are edited. If people think the color is better, go ahead and pay more. 😅

get the new Leica SLIII you will not miss the Hassy, all I can say.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

I had a q2 and m11. Don't miss them at all. maybe the q2 sometimes. The sl gets a lot of love... If I went back to leica, it'd be an s3.

8:20 I was searching for this Dog, where is this Dog he‘s talking about. Watched it a couple of times until I realized… 😅 lol

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the multiple views. Sometimes I mumble, been trying to work on that

Hey man, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, would you be interested to have a logo redesign or other freelance work at the moment? I really need extra work right now because I really need to get a hard drive as soon as possible to back things up, I hope you can offer me some opportunities to help out!

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

I made this logo about 15 years ago in college. I own the copyright, put it on a ton of my equipment, and even had a watch made with it. Can't imagine changing it now. Thanks for the offer.

@NetvoTV

5 ай бұрын

I see, that's really nice, but do you have any other needs right now because I will be really going to be benefited to have more works right now

Besides the color Hasselblad has, their lenses are to clinical and the out of focus areas in general are not great. Lens prices are of concern as well. Unless you absolutley need flash synchro at hight speeds in my opinion Fuji camera and lenses as the 55 f1.7 and the 110 f 2 are on another level, the photos are delicious!

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Im looking at the old zeiss 110 f2 to fill that gap. Unfortunately, they go for about $3k. The 55 and 110 are both killer lenses. Looking forward to really testing out my 35-75. Hasselblad even states its their best lens. So that's comforting. Thanks for watching and commenting

@julioestebanperezescudero6246

4 ай бұрын

In absolute terms maybe the Hasselblad glass could be sharper and contrasty, but in real life there more important things.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

@@julioestebanperezescudero6246 but photography is my escape from real life!

@julioestebanperezescudero6246

4 ай бұрын

@@WILMORENO I had the Hasselblad 110 f2 I was a nice lens but not great, the out of focus areas were much better with the 150 f2.8 and the image more rounded and organic. Finally I sold the 110 and kept the 150 . The Hasselblad 150 f2.8 has no central shutter, it is for the F camera series, also a much cheaper alternative.

Hmm. I never totally understand when people complain about colors. That's because they never seem to test, in my eyes, correctly. They'll say I'm processing in Lightroom or Capture One. And I ask them if they know those programs are made by Fuji or Hassey. I tell them to compare using Phocus or Fuji X app to get the REAL colors. Especially if you're only shooting RAW. Shrugs. What do I know. In this video he didn't even say how he's processing the images. But it's how he sees it so.....

@WILMORENO

5 ай бұрын

never say never :)

@BrunoChalifour

4 ай бұрын

"They"? Who? The issue here is that for images straight out of the camera, JPG for JPG, without any interference in post-production (so the program does not matter much), the ones taken with the X2D look better than the ones taken with the Fuji, meaning closer to the real colors and without any slight yellowish/greenish cast. Nothing else is said or seen, whomever "they" can be ;o)

@DreamReleases

4 ай бұрын

Oh, but the "program" or processor does indeed matter. LR has it's own color processing algorithm as does C1 and FOCUS @@BrunoChalifour

@BrunoChalifour

4 ай бұрын

@@DreamReleases Yes but if you run both files (GFX100 and X2D) through them then you can still see the differences in the results.

Most likely you're using LR for processing the Fujifilm and you're using Hasselblad's very own post processing engine FOCUS for your Hassy. Of course you would see a difference. Hassy's very own native post processing software vs a third party app. It's not the camera's original jpeg files but the post processing default interpretation of those camera files. The camera manufacturer has no control over how LR or C1 is interpreting those jpeg files. RAW is simply a dump from the sensor, however the post processor will use the camera's WB setting if you have it set to do so. Since much of your work is landscape, you may be pleased with your results. Skin tones may be an entirely different issue.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

I calibrated fujis sensor with two professional white balancing tools. Datacolor spyderchecker and calibrite passport colorchecker. I used lightroom for all raw conversions and then photoshop for fine detailing. In my experience, the fuji took more white balancing in post processing than any of my other cameras. Canon, nikon, leica & hasselblad.

Insane, the Fuji colors are phenomenal. RAW files are easy to get amazing results. Maybe it’s your choice of software or knowledge of it. You admit you don’t like post. You don’t seem willing to learn this skill, but that doesn’t even take time. I have presets with Alienskin Exposure 7 for the GFX and it’s simply gorgeous. I do custom grading using a film LUT app as well, the camera blows minds. They also use the same sensor and while there will be differences what you’re aiming is purely absurd. I am picking up the 907x 100c, got nothing against Hasselblad, but this is just a silly conclusion. The people echoing it are just advertising their ignorance on how to do basic post. And that says nothing of the SOOC JPEGs Fuji offers.

@WILMORENO

2 ай бұрын

I got my degree in flexography in 2007. I was running printing presses and using a spectrodensitometer back then. In this video I mention color calibrating my fuji sensor with 2 different professional tools... Lastly, I bought alien skin exposure back in 2013.

Technically it is not even close to Fuji, so, would i choose it just because it has a bit better colour science? nah. And i'm pretty sure, Fuji will fix those colours with the upcoming firmwares.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Enjoy the Fuji!

@sovu9399

4 ай бұрын

@@WILMORENO thank you for this comparison. I'm dreaming about Fuji so far)

The Hassy colors are great for caucasian skin tones, the Fuji ones maybe better for Asian I think. That said you can render amazing glowing skintones when you know how to edit the Fuji raws.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Got some good portraits on the fuji for sure. Also spent a lot of extra time fiddling with color. Thanks for your comment

Hasselblad has fallen into the marketing hype ditch! They are super expensive, and super slow for most uses outside of controlled studio, and offer very very little to an already tiny audience - medium format is demanded (need to have), by about 1 percent of people who demand (not want) full frame over apsc… in medium format, the only, not negatable feature of the hasselblad, is the fact that they use leaf shutter instead of traditional shutter…

show those Hawaii pics

@WILMORENO

3 ай бұрын

Working on it now! I got some goood stuff, can't wait to share it.

You think that the build quality of the GFX100S feels cheap??? LOL - you will never give any mirrorless a second glance then, because also having a gfx 100s- it’s extremely well built, compared to most any other camera- maybe a slight second to the gfx 50R

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Google gfx 100s tripod mount failure. I didn't think my leica q or m11 was built poorly. You're 0-2 on this subject. Enjoy your fuji.

@Mortenthorpe-DK

4 ай бұрын

@@WILMORENO just did google it, at your request- and if you call this proof… well…! It’s one review of the camera at the base issue you propose to prove that the entire camera is built poorly- ONE!!! All of the rest are not documented, or reference that one - and in any case - i always outfit any reasonably expensive camera with SmallRig L brackets … so there you are! It’s of course not ok if that one report of an issue turns out to be valid - but…ONE???

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

@Mortenthorpe-DK I got my first camera in 1992. Took film photography class in high school. Later, I sold cameras while in college. I've been handling them for a very long time... For what it's worth, I think the canon Rs are also poorly built. The new z9 feels nice. Also, I'm a competitive armwrestler with a 208 lb. grip strength on a hand dynamometer. It's really nice to grip onto my camera and not hear plastic creaking. Hasselblads are very rare in the wild. Have you held one before? Seems everyone who's handle both agree that the fuji isn't near the same quality.

@Mortenthorpe-DK

4 ай бұрын

@@WILMORENO at the price of a hasselblad, also considering its limited niche use - autofocus speed and such, compared to a gfx… i would be disappointed if hasselblad did not deliver a bit more than fuji… would you say that this is fair? And yes, i have held that camera- it’s a nice build, but the pricing is outrageous

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

I mean the x2d is almost the same price as the 100ii @@Mortenthorpe-DK - you're probably better off with a regular ff mirrorless camera if performance is the concern. I gotta say the Hasselblad is more inspiring to have in my hand. That's worth a lot to me.

its the SAME sensor.. any difference can be corrected if you shoot raw

@WILMORENO

6 күн бұрын

You have no idea what you're talking about. Respectfully

@davida5296

6 күн бұрын

@@WILMORENO ok buddy. It's the same Sony sensor on both. be well

@WILMORENO

6 күн бұрын

@davida5296 you too buckeroo

@davida5296

6 күн бұрын

@@WILMORENO if you want any more information, it's available on the web. It's the same sensor and the readout times are better on the Fuji. Now with the gfxs ii it's not even a close comparison with the x2d. The one thing the Hass does have over the Fuji system is the leaf lenses so conceivably, if you needed to synch and really high speeds, you could. I can point you to some good learning material if you need

@WILMORENO

6 күн бұрын

@@davida5296 sounds like you should make you own video

Quick correction; these cameras are not medium format. It’s a cropped sensor the industry refers to this sensor size as large format. Big difference. As far as colors are concerned, that’s a toss up from shooter to shooter.

@photophilsteingard8374

5 ай бұрын

The color science is amazing probably the best camera you can buy

@davidpalermo4695

5 ай бұрын

That’s right. Color is subjective for sure. Cropped sensor, medium format, large format… I don’t care what people call it. It’s very high resolution native 4:3 aspect ratio! That’s what I care about.

@ChrisThe1

5 ай бұрын

medium format is anything larger than 35mm film, which this is. While it's not equivalent to film medium format (120) it's still digital medium format, or medium format for short. Considering modern medium format digital cameras such as the ones in the video outperform 120 film in terms of image quality I don't see why one wouldn't simply call it that.

@andregant9980

5 ай бұрын

@@ChrisThe1 Respectfully, that logic doesn't make sense. Based on your logic, APS-C is anything larger than micro-fourth thirds. That means 35mm, medium format, etc., are basically micro four-thirds... just larger. We know that's not the case. Based on the misnaming of the cropped medium format sensor size, we should call APS-C 35mm because "it's just a cropped version of 35mm" lol. Anyway... to avoid market confusion, the industry has established monikers for sensor sizes. Medium format is established based on its' size. Fuji initially branded the cropped medium format as "Large Format." It was all over their website landing pages for the GFX line of cameras. Then, they realized "Large Format" moniker was problematic. They didn't want to call it "cropped medium" because the word "cropped" detracts from the concept of having an advantage over 35mm. We all know it's clearly bigger even tho it's cropped. However, the point is that marketing teams are sensitive to word selection for obvious reasons, such as millions of dollars being at stake. Anyway, I'd love to start a campaign to ask the community to come up with a catchy name for the cropped medium format sensor size. How about "Super Medium, Format." LOL

@davidpalermo4695

5 ай бұрын

@@ChrisThe1 I agree. With film is medium format 6x7? 6x9? 6x645, 6x6? I think people just like to say FujiFilm's medium format is "cropped" medium format just to get a reaction.

I’m so torn. I’ve got a GFX50s, so very much ready for an upgrade after 6 years. The blad is gorgeous and I love the colours but the GFX 100II on paper is far more capable and I already have the glass for it. I’ve got a loaner from Fuji next week and I expect it will seal the deal. If only Hasselblad offered the same service. At the end of the day. What a choice to have to make? Both are phenomenal.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

Look at the time right now. If it's an even number (6:12 here), get the hasselblad. Odd number, you're getting a gfx100ii. Problem solved 🫡

@dickytunes

4 ай бұрын

Not helpful! It was 0013 when I started to read your comment and 0014 when I finished. I'm screwed!@@WILMORENO

@dickytunes

4 ай бұрын

Update. Fuji loaned me a GFX100 II. I hated it.

@WILMORENO

4 ай бұрын

@@dickytunes ha, thx for the update --anything in particular? also, are you going to make the jump to an X2D? I'm liking mine more and more as the days go by