50R is so lovely love the way it looks and feels and especially the pictures that come out of the box

Great input, thanks for your videos!

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

thank you Kristoffer :-)

Enjoyed this and subbed. Doing research on wether or not to jump to the 50R from APS-C. Useful, cheers!

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Medwyn - glad to be of some help. Good luck with your choice :-)

Have you considered getting the smallrig grip for the 50R? Helps a lot with ergonomics.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Christian. I rarely use the camera off a tripod so the ergo (although I did have a little moan at them) aren't that important to me. They're more of an aesthetic issue really as the camera is undeniably unattractive!

I totally agree with you that you can no longer use other cameras after using GFX. But I have a point of view that is contrary to yours, that is, I think the 50R is very good-looking. I didn't buy the 50s and 100s because they were ugly. Of course 100 is also beautiful, but I can't afford it :)

@duringthemeanwhilst

Жыл бұрын

looks are subjective as we all know :-) I had the 100 - another "ugly" camera IMHO but oh, the images!

Hi Dexter, looking good mate, woof! 🐶❤️ Have to say I love my GFX 50R, but I only use it for indoor portraits, and I love my XT2 as well. It’s horses for courses for me, I use the appropriate instrument for the job in hand. However, I respect your views too.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Andrew. I'm no portrait shooter, but when I have shot the few I have with my 50R I've been really happy :-)

When i first saw the title of your video i was thinking “wtf” 😂 after watching the video i agree with every single opinion of yours because i also went through the same conundrum except it was between the gfx and the canon rp (an extremely small camera). Ended up selling the RP system as much as i loved that system and lenses, but after using GF its really hard to decide to use a camera even with slightly lesser image quality.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

yes the title is a bit misleading (and click-bait ion I'm honest). but I'm glad you saw it through to the end :-)

@ddolde

Жыл бұрын

May sell mine for an X-T5

Haha, the girls calling you shallow coupled with the Python sketch makes this a winner-winner chicken-dinner of a video Nick! I have to agree with you, going back to my pro film days I used a Hasselblad 500CM with prism finder and an array of lenses, alongside a Nikon F2 outfit. Just like you, I loved the medium format images but BOY I used to always prefer the Nikon ergonomics. Now of course my choices are rather more modest, either my delightful Fujifilm XE-2 with 3 primes, or a Google Pixel 4A..! Funnily enough the exact same argument about ergonomics still applies!

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

I really think MF is the only way for landscape now. But boy do you get the best out of that little Fuji and phone. The colours from the Fuji are just perfect :-)

At the moment I use a canon 1d iv and i am wanting to move to medium format would you recommend Fuji gfx 50 range or hasselblad h4d 31 ?

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

it's a hard question for me to answer as I've only used the Fuji system. What I will say is that coming from a DSLR you might prefer the GFX50S, 100 or 100S over the 50R for their better egos. The Hasselblad for me is the better looking camera, but the first edition models were buggy and prone to faults. Also I believe that Fuji's lens line up is better as well as being less expensive. Sorry I can't be of much help.

@os6219

3 жыл бұрын

If you like rangefinder style go for it. I definitely don’t and had the 50s and now the 100s. Big gear but almost endless potential!

@alessandromondini3522

3 жыл бұрын

For flexibility Fuji but for my taste Hasselblad h4d (even better 3dII 39) but only in you shoot at 100 iso😉

I don’t regret at all, I bought new after they discontinued for excellent price. The main reason is the shape of the camera, not sure if they will release a new version. I have the GFX100S and the 50S.

@duringthemeanwhilst

Жыл бұрын

I didn't really regret it either Wilson :-)

Preferring the xpro aesthetic over the xt bodies, I actually like the 50r body. Xpro2/3 on steroids. Totally agree with your comments, recently purchased the 50r and gf 50 3.5 for £2300 used, which is a great deal, amazing value and also added a couple of lenses 35-70 and the 45. KZread or web reviews simply cannot show the image quality upgrade versus full frame. Fuji files blow my Canon R5 files out the water. Initially purchased as a landscape/tripod set up but finding myself taking the Gfx 50r and 50mm pancake out as my daily. In love with the files.

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment Rob and that deal was unbelievable!! I like the x-pro and X-T in equal measure. I also own an X-T4 and X-E1 (you should try the latter if you have a chance - it's a lovely little camera) along with my GFX100. I think the problem the Fuji medium format system has with the camera channels on YT (less with offline camera reviews I've noticed) is that it doesn't fit in with the narrative that full-frame is God, Sony is King, Canon is Queen and everything else is a peasant!! I mean, they've got to keep their views and (hidden) sponsorships going, right?!?!

How do you feel about gfx r being discontinued?? They wouldn’t stop the firmware update would they?

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bong I wouldn't worry - they still supported the X-T1 and 2 for many years. I'd imagine the FW is pretty well sorted by now anyway, with any additions being in respect of new lenses that may get released.

I want a 50R simply because it has the X-Pan crop. I’m too chicken to spend this much on a 40 year old film camera that depends on electronics (Hasselblad X-Pan). How is manual focus on GFX 50R? Does it display a distance scale similar to the XF Mount cameras?

@duringthemeanwhilst

Жыл бұрын

Hi Leo yes the 65x24 crop did come in handy a few times (I like shooting panos). Yes, there is a focus distance scale. You have to set it up from the screen / evf set up menu but it's dead easy to do. The 50R is a superb camera - you will not be disappointed if you get one :-)

@TrilobitesRTasty

Жыл бұрын

I purchased a used GFX 50R for the XPAN aspect ratio…to finally provide the digital XPAN I’ve searched for. Recently added a Laowa 11mm ultra wide, low distortion Leica M mount manual lens. It’s 126 degree view with some distortion and reduced sensor coverage…but plenty of megapixels to spare. I got the metabones M to GFX adapter. Anyway, I’m happy and satisfied that I’ve found my XPAN holy grail.

Dude any apsc will be a better shooting experience over a medium format. We want them for it's quality. Glad you like the images. Can't wait for get my 50r. Thanks for the video

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Tony - glad you enjoyed :-) one of the points I was trying to make in the video was to highlight the irony of me getting the MF kit after initially getting into Fujifilm because of the size and weight savings. I'm sure you'll love the 50R for its IQ when you get it :-)

@TonyVsEarth

2 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst for sure! Must love each camera for what they are. Probably never get rid of my a6500 as it is so tiny and lovely to use. But I can wait for that 50r

Which cameras were the extended dock and water, the beach shack photo right after it, and the person at the bottom of the stairs with the trees in either side?

@duringthemeanwhilst

Жыл бұрын

hi Rory in order they were the GFX50R for the first 2, and the X-T2 (or possibly the X-T20 - but same thing really) for the third

@QQQ80804

Жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst thx! I guess the common denominator is the good photographer using these tools.

@duringthemeanwhilst

Жыл бұрын

​@@QQQ80804 ha ha!! thanks :-)

@Kluqse

Жыл бұрын

​@@QQQ80804 nah... x)

Well I of course could not resist the click bait title and actually quite enjoyed your video. Maybe by now you will have received your GFX100S (I got mine a few weeks ago) but when you do you will absolutely LOVE IT even more! As for me, I WASN’T primarily induced to sell all my Canon gear and expensive, heavy L series glass primarily because of the weight/size reduction, but because of the inspirational interaction with the mirrorless camera "image preview" experience you got before you take your shot, especially with all those gorgeous Fuji colours! I liked the idea of having a camera so small and light though that I could take it with me everywhere I go (instead of using a mobile phone) but that never really took off. So after dipping my toe in with the XE2, it was actually the X-H1 with the deal clinching IBIS which made me sell all my Canon and go all in, and I actually quite liked the chunkier, slightly heavier feel that gave. However, the craving for ever shallower DOF drew me to crave the GFX system (or God forbid even going back to Canon for the R5, but the cost with their RF lenses was no cheaper than the GFX100S with GF lenses!). So when the GFX100 came out with IBIS I even gave it some serious thought, until I realised the size of the camera was frankly ridiculous for my usage and as for the £10k price tag, it meant I’d leave it a while and see what developed. The GFX100S was not only very X-H1 like in shape, but bigger and heavier, but at so much cheaper than the GFX100 I could resist no longer. As for looks, like you I’m at an age where I really shouldn’t give a shite what other’s think, but the first time I took it out I heard from some kids skateboarding nearby "eh Mr, I like your camera. Wow, what’s that!" So rest assured it looks the dog’s danglies and, even with the 32-64mm or 110mm comfortably fits in a Billingham Hadley Pro with plenty of room for another GF lens, even with the SmallRig L-Bracket. As for image quality and depth of field, it’s everything you already have, except more, in a better to grip/hold package and you can shoot pin sharp 102MP images at 1/30th sec quite easily! Bollocks to the extra weight. Like you said, you can’t "un-see" that image quality after that and there ain’t no going back. Though I will still keep my X-H1 and will wait and see what’s next in the X-series line up 😉

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Stephen - great comment. I feel I must draw your attention to another of my videos where I go through my reasoning for NOT getting a GFX100S!! otherwise, I pretty much agree with everything you say :-)

@stephendixon8575

3 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst ah well, never mind. Though if you’ve already got the GF glass you can always change your mind later eh 😉

Soon we'll have the 50s mkII, in the same body as the 100s with IBIS, for $3999.... they're also launching a new "kit" zoom with it for $500 more. For this, I may sell my X-T3 and assorted glass and make the leap

I love my 50R, yes it is heavy and bulky … My major complaint is the lack of a proper hand grip. I’ve found one that works well (well designed with a precise fit) after trying 3 different models… Without the grip, my right hand will strain after a handheld photo session. The grip does add more weight and bulk to the camera... I wish Fuji had simply designed a better grip like we have on the other GFX camera models.

@justcallmesando

2 жыл бұрын

I improved the grip by using a Kaza deluxe leather case. It doesn't make the camera too thick but it provides better grip.

Shallowness in photographers is a must. 💪🏾 hello Friend

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

I'm as shallow as they come, Moe ;-). really enjoying your street work right now - fantastic stuff mate

@MoeMorales

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you Nick!!

Yes, sometimes someone get completely disoriented.

I never purchased any of the Fuji medium format digital cameras because I have been waiting for one that would accept my RB67 medium format lenses.

@nelsonclub7722

3 жыл бұрын

Cambo Actus it is for you then my boyo

I feel you mr haha Damn good problems!

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

they are indeed !!

The picture Of the young lady blew me away. The detail in this image is outstanding. So what lens did you use.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

thank you Earl. I used the GF100-200. Settings were 200mm, f11, 1/9th of a second, ISO 1600. I'll tell Lisa you used the word "young"! She'll be well pleased :-)

I’ll swap you an X-Pro1 😁 I honestly don’t think I’ve seen a better looking digital than X-Pros, shame it’s been left to die a slow death! Your photos are breathtaking 😍👍

@duringthemeanwhilst

Жыл бұрын

I agree. An x-pro 4 with a bigger battery would be a superb camera. with the x-e line going though it doesn't look promising sadly :-(

I als have the 50R - amen to everything you said.

i have the 50r and 100s i agree gfx is king on image output every thing else like speed focus accuracy sucks there is no perfect camera its always a compromise i love my 50r and 100s, image quality is every thing for me i sacrifice speed size for the result 102mp gives me the 50 r jpg are as good as the 100s but not a 600 mgb tiff file from my 100s is better than my 50r 282mbt

I guess I have the same regret. lol I sold all of my Fuji X gear and kept my GFX 50R as my only camera.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

yep - I nearly went down that road but couldn't part with my APSC kit which I use principally for video :-)

Old video and all, but do NOT use soft release buttons on the X-T cameras! Those floppy and delicate Fuji shutter buttons were not designed to use soft release bits and over time those can ruin your shutter button contacts and it will start multi-releasing at the drop of a hat. Had to get my XT3 repaired from using a soft shutter button in less than a year, but since the repair and lack of soft release it's been perfectly fine.

@duringthemeanwhilst

11 ай бұрын

I don't doubt your experience at all, just that I've never had the same thing happen in years of using soft shutter releases firstly on film cameras and then on any of the Fuji's I've owned.

Regretting buying a Fuji GFX is like regretting buying a semi truck because you wanted the most powerful vehicle available, but you didn't like the slow speed and other inconveniences of such a monster. Sometimes the best means getting such inconveniences. And quite often, it's the one and only way.

@duringthemeanwhilst

11 ай бұрын

I didn't regret my purchase for any reasons like that. The video was a light-hearted look at regretting buying it because it spoilt using any other camera for me.

I almost have to always use my peAk design carbon tripod with my 50

Too bad you feel this way. I shoot the 50r and the 100s plus multiple X series cameras. I just returned from 50 days in the Arctic Circle and returned with 9000 images. I love my MF gear.

@duringthemeanwhilst

Жыл бұрын

and I loved mine too. I've since sold my 50R and my 100 as my health situation meant Im was struggling with the weight. but the reason I said in the title of the video I regretted buying the camera was that it was so good I'd struggle to shoot with anything else - that was my only regret

My 50R is a supreme performer! My 110mm f2.0 is best lens on planet earth!

First world problems my friend…have you put your hands on the Gfx 100s yet? You and Dexter are looking good.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

first world indeed Lou!! No, I reserved one but am not getting one. Maybe I'll explain exactly why in a future video. Hope you are keeping well?

@loufonolleras5544

3 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst trying to Nick..unfortunately, age and the arthritis are really doing a number on me. I’ve not been shooting in quite awhile. Dealing with my father’s last days, and shoring up my Mom as well. I was sorry to hear about your father in law. My condolences to your wife. Be well my friend.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

@@loufonolleras5544 so sorry to hear that news Lou. take things easy and don't forget your own needs

I hate to say this, but as a Swansea boy, and having evolved through a few APS-C cameras in my time, you should have at least looked at the Nikon D850. All my recent cameras have been Nikons, but I had to reset for FX lenses instead of DX lenses when I went full frame. The D850 is a joy to use, ergonomic and very grippy, and technically a monster, the images are so sharp you'll cut yourself. The same story for you, when you got that GFX50R you had to buy lenses and you're gaining a pixel count of what? 3 or 4 megapixels - that said, like you, the leap in image quality from aps-c to full frame / medium format is just bonkers. I confess I had moved from aps-c to the D810 for two years and, the improvement was epic, but now, the D850 - oh my goodness. I know the Fuji has a bigger sensor, and the pixels are spread out a little more but the backlit sensor on the D850 was a leap. Bottom line is, the usability, ergonomics and system weight is less on the Nikon - you really should have tried it out first. See you in Mumbles one of these sunrises - we can discuss in person. Love the channel, and your take on things is always interesting.

@manwhalejoe6962

3 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, just wanted to echo some of the comments of “you need to try it to experience it” before you decide its not for you. The fuji sensor is 68% larger (ie, is 168% the size) of a full frame sensor- thats a very significant difference to me, and noticeably different than full frame. (FF = 36mm x 24mm, fuji MF is 44 x 33

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

sorry but only now seeing your comment. I made the switch from Nikon to Fuji (an APSC X-T2) from a Nikon D800 after an "incident" at Lieslade Bay which saw my D800 going for a swim!! After using the X-T2 for a while and absolutely loving it, I bought the GFX. I didn't want to gp back to a DSLR system. I feel mirrorless offers more, and its advantages outweigh the egos of the GFX. If you see me at Mumbles, pop over for a chat :-)

@Dan-jg7zl

Жыл бұрын

Dude, not everyone wants sharpness, they want character and a camera that can draw as much tonal range out of a scene as possible. I have the D800 and the GFX50R. I love the speed and ergonomics of the Nikon, but the GFX has a distinctive look to the images that you only get from that sensor. My GFX50 with the pancake 50/3.5 is smaller and lighter than my D800 with the battery grip.

I don't get why people call GFX huge... it's tiny compared to my RB67 and 5x7 large format field camera... :D

Monitor audios in the background? Good stuff.

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

yes - MA Bronze :-)

@yuckysamson

2 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst Well, your stills at the end, coupled with your choice of hifi, combine to show very good taste indeed. I'm an XT4/10-24/23/35/56/1.4 guy myself. I would go out and get a 100S/ii but my wife would divorce me.

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

@@yuckysamson thanks Jeff :-) that's a really nice set up you've got there, but missing just one thing - the 16f1.4! There's a video on my channel somewhere where I go into my hifi set-up. It's far from exotic or expensive, but if you're into that sort of thing you might find it interesting???

@yuckysamson

2 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst I probably should get the 16mm. I just haven't got 'round to it.

Just wait for the gfx 50s mark ii

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

I think I'll hang on for a GFX100R... or something with the 100MP sensor but analogue controls and no IBIS to keep the cost down :-)

This video encapsulates every fear I have about ever trying GFX. Once I see the pictures, it’ll be impossible to appreciate the image quality of a smaller format and I’ll be condemned to a heavier, less portable setup forever.

@rickmardex2790

2 жыл бұрын

Once you go to Paris you will never be happy back at the farm.

When I got into digital cameras I went directly for the Fuji system because of its form factor, I am more than happy with the results that I get from the X-T4, I can appreciate the benefits (in certain scenarios) of shooting with a medium format camera, but for my photography it would definitely be overkill, let’s face it “Mr. I like to drive on the wrong side of the road” how much dynamic range do I really need to photograph an alligator. OK, now let’s get personal, you look good, Dexter looks good and I’m not telling you which is my favorite photo because you didn't bother to number them, I guess it was too much to ask (LOL). Be well and as always, stay safe.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

ah, numbering. this video was filmed a few weeks ago - before your latest suggestion. I'd have been more than happy with my X-T2 (then 3) until I made the mistake of shooting MF. Now I can never go back. It's a bit like driving on the left - it's ingrained in me now. funny (ish) story - when I was racing on my bike, I used to go to Majorca for a 2 week pre-season training camp. by the time I got home, I'd spent so much time riding on the wrong side the road I had a number of near misses on my first rides on UK roads!

While waiting on the arrival of my GFX 50r I came across this video. Should I watch it?? Okay, so I watched it and a couple of things crossed my mind. Bearing in mind that I've never even held a GFX let alone used one, I first need to clarify where I'm coming from. I shoot both film and digital, and while I really like my XT-1 I don't use Fuji lenses because I simply don't like them (too 'fat', too light, no 'proper' aperture ring and they just feel cheap even though they're far from it). I use older Nikkor and Zuiko and Voigtlander and Canon lenses and manually focus. I wanted a Fuji full frame but they don't make one, which is where the GFX comes in. I don't care about frame rate, buffer size, wi-fi, video or AF speed because none of those things apply to me. So bearing those things in mind..... 1. "It's a brick"........Ha ha. I've carried a Mamiya RB67 and 6 primes up a mountain, so compared to that I'm sure the 50r would be more like a pebble than a brick. 2. The lenses....Yep have to agree with that one. Image quality might be great but I don't expect to be buying any of the lenses. They're crazy expensive and they're big and ugly, like long fat featureless tubes sticking out of the camera. I'll be sticking with my older 35mm primes, and while their ability to cover the full sensor seems to be hit and miss depending on the individual lens, the ones that don't will still give 3:2 ratio 30MP files. And if I do need to get lenses to cover the full sensor I can always adapt some Mamiya or Bronica medium format lenses which have aperture rings and cost around 10% of the Fuji. That's my take on it and while I could be talking nonsense and regret buying the 50r I'd be fairly confident that I won't. We'll see......

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

not sure I agree with you on Fujifilm lenses. The ones I've used have always produced excellent results and ben really well engineered with faultless build quality. they're not cheap, but good quality often isn't. as for the GF lenses, I'm in the middle of filming a video about the lenses I have and use. I have to say again that they are superb and resolve every one of the mega-pixels on the GFX100 sensor (and my 50R before that). they all have aperture collars, clicked for 1/3rd stops again yes, they are big, heavy and expensive but you get what you pay for. I do adapt 35mm Canon FD lenses sometimes, but the IQ is nowhere near what you'd get from a native Fuji lens. Unless you're on a really tight budget, I'd say that buying a GFX then scrimping on glass isn't going to get you the best results. If you find differently, then please re-post :-) BTW, I'm not a Fujifilm fanboy. I've shot all sorts of systems, but I've found that GFX is the best for my landscape needs - for now at least.

@thewildgoose7467

2 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst To be fair I never criticized the Fuji lenses for sharpness, I just found their appearance bland and not tactile to use. In AF they might be okay because you only use your left hand for balance or maybe to zoom, but in manual focus they don't feel or act good IMO, certainly not in comparison to a classic Nikkor or Voigtlander. I suppose it all depends on what each photographer is looking for, and whether it's all about the image and sharpness or whether the whole experience of taking photos is the thing. For me it's the latter, and sharpness isn't everything because I don't print bigger than A3 and when I do I'll be viewing it from a reasonable distance. Sure you can crop the hell out of a 100mp file and use that crop as your final image, but is that what photography is all about? I can get perfectly sharp A3 prints from my Sony A7 and a vintage Nikkor, but I don't like the Sony and that's why I'm switching to the 50r. However if any of the manufacturers had a full frame camera with a proper shutter speed dial and decent handling I may have gone for that. It's counterproductive to be chasing "ultimate sharpness" in my view, because where does it end? What happens if Fuji bring out a GFX200, or (heaven forbid) a GFX500 at some stage? If an A3 print looks perfectly sharp when viewed from 2 feet away then it's perfectly sharp in my view, because if I go any closer I'm not looking at an image, I'm looking at bits of it.

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

@@thewildgoose7467 all valid points and I agree, the experience is (almost) as important as the end result. I've sold my 50R and now have a GFX100, and although the IQ is on another level I do miss the more analogue experience of my 50R. but I'm not bothered by the appearance of my kit - I just don't find that important, and for me as a predominantly tripod shooter, I'm not bothered by the way a lens operates. if you mainly shoot handheld then obviously your mileage will vary. I also sometimes need to print very large images though so I find the high MP count useful. having said all that, as I get older and my back deteriorates even more, I'll soon be in the market for a much smaller kit and I'll probably go for an Olympus micro 4/s system in a year or so :-)

@michaelc4917

2 жыл бұрын

@@thewildgoose7467 Have you tried the Nikon Df ? It is very tempting for me. Also some of the nikkor lens cover the whole sensor of the Fuji gfx with good results.

@thewildgoose7467

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelc4917 Hi, I had seriously considered the Nikon Df but there were a few downsides. 1. The only shops selling it seemed to be Japanese electronics shops as opposed to photographic shops. 2. The cost of importing would have pushed the price of a little used copy over €2000. 3. The Df is 16mp, whereas even in 3:2 ratio the 50r produces files almost double that at 30mp, plus it has the ability to shoot medium format with 51mp files, or panoramic with 25mp files. For a little more than I would've paid for the Df, I got a mint & boxed 50r from a reputable camera company. The camera is essentially new, the manual had never been opened, the strap was still in the wrapper, and the camera had 13 actuations?? For me it was a no brainer. My first adapter arrived today (Nikon) and I got to use the camera with a few Nikkors. I have to say I was blown away, mainly using it in "full frame" mode of 30mp. The couple of lenses I tried tended to vignette in medium format mode, but I've more Nikkors to try out. I have some Bronica lenses for when that adapter arrives too and they should have no vignetting issues, and my Canon FD 35mm tilt/shift should be interesting too. I have to say that so far at least the GFX is everything I'd hoped it would be

Get the 907

Photography when used as a hobby is meant to bring happiness. I think that happiness encourages you to try harder while enjoying that hobby. I considered the GFX50R and even the 100S but ended up with the Nikon Z7II. All reviews indicated that the Fuji would produce marginally better images than the Nikon set up. However, I love the ergonomics of the Nikon along with the weight compared to the Fuji. I realized that I might take slightly better images with the Fuji when blown up, but I would also miss more shots with the Fuji because I would be less likely to wander around with that camera. I pick up the Z7II with a 50mm or the 24-200 and walk around the neighborhood, the beach, the woods more than I would with the Fuji. For me, I decided to go with what would please me more, using it or getting maybe better images when I did use it. If I were a pro in the studio, I'd pick the 100S all day long but for enjoyment, for me it was the Nikon. So I understand what you're talking about to some degree. It has to be fun or no longer is a hobby you will gravitate towards as often and in the end take less photos. At least for me :)

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

wise words indeed Michael. When I dropped my D800 in the sea, I really wanted another Nikon to replace it - but they weren't making anything I really wanted at that time so I went with Fujifilm. I dare say had the Z7 been out then I'd have stayed with Nikon as I was used to their menus and egos. Now I don't think I could ever switch from Fuji. The cameras do exactly what I want and how I want to do it. That's one of, if not the main, reasons for not getting a 100S - I think I'd miss that Fujifilm analogue experience.

@MichaelCantwell

3 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst Then that's all that matters my friend. I wouldn't give a rat's rear end what others thought about my camera or lenses. I'm not sure I care that much about what others think of my images either as long as I'm pleased with them. I'm my worst critic. You're a fine photographer and you likely know it. Who cares if your camera looks like a brick to you or anyone else. I'm sure Dexter doesn't. He just enjoys bouncing about in the countryside and so should you. Life is too short. Go make some photos and smile or just enjoy the outdoors while walking around with your boxy camera. :)

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

"life is too short" - indeed it is Michael, indeed it is. I used to worry about what other people thought of me and what I did (mainly at work - photography has always been a distraction and a hobby and I shoot for myself, but thank you for the kind compliment). then I got ill, and nearly said so-long to this world. and now I couldn't give a f*** what people think of me, or what I do, or how I look, etc. be free and be yourself I say. oh, and get a dog. a dog is a must! I'm never more than 3 months from possibly being told my cancer is back. worrying about flim-flam is a strict no-no for me!!

@MichaelCantwell

3 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst I went through something similar. I had heart surgery and later blood clots and was given a 2% chance to get off the operating table alive to slow down the clots. Since then, I'm the same way. I take each day as a blessing. What camera and lens I use is hardly something I fret over :)

@ab-cx6bd

3 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst love your comment 🙏🙏🙏🙏 life is way too short to worry about what others think.

r u selling it

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

far from it Nigel sorry

I just traded my gfx50r for the gfx100s much happier

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

that's really interesting Martin. I was tempted but didn't go through with the purchase as I figured 51MP was enough and I've no need for IBIS and such like. Also, I think I'd miss the analogue feel of the 50R. How do you find it's improved your photography?

@martinsmyth5580

3 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst I really like the ergonomics and ibis. But if its extreme details your looking for you won't be disappointed. But in reality we don't really need it. But if you can have it sure why not 😊. The dynamic range is the same as the 50r.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinsmyth5580 thanks Martin - your comment re the dynamic range is important to me as that's the only thing that might have made me change to the 100. If it's no different, I'll stick with my 50R :-)

should have got the hasselblad ,much prettier.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

looks aren't everything. can't believe I just said that...!

... so why do you bore us then with this message?

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

so why watch???

This is comedy. Does a bad fuji camera exist these days? No

@duringthemeanwhilst

2 жыл бұрын

you did watch the video, yes?

Haha, same for me. GFX killed for me all the rest I had -- Canon, Nikon, Sony... what the hell of the camera... can not use anything else after it, so spoiled by GFX files...

I found your lack of faith, quite disturbing. Thank God that review is quite old.. we 2023 and that camera defines the law of image quality. Now that the GFX 50sii been out with new camera body I hope now not look for faults in that awesome craftsmanship today. Have a good day.

@duringthemeanwhilst

Жыл бұрын

um, you did watch the whole video, right?

your lens choice is bad. u need to buy a third party grip for 50r. best lenses: 45mm / 110mm / 120mm (+23mm if needed). Everything else is rubbish in their lineup. if i where you i would stop complaining and try to complete the best enviroment for that body you already own. buy polarpro polarization lenses for bright enviroments too.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

rubbish? really??

@MrBazsi888

3 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst lightgathering is the key here... f4 is nothing special imho. OIS only degrades the overall outcome by some degree. 80mm 1.7 on the other hand is overkill and too swallow for most use cases.

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBazsi888 ah I see :-) yes f4 or f5.6 Ould be construed as poor, but as a landscape photographer primarily I'm not really all that bothered with fast apertures or IBIS / OIS and leave them switched off

@MrBazsi888

3 жыл бұрын

@@duringthemeanwhilst you use f8 most of the time for landscape ?

@duringthemeanwhilst

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBazsi888 f14 or f16 I find to be the sweet spot for my type of work. I sometimes use f8 when I'm focus bracketing for blending later. I do use f8 on my X-T4 though.