I have had my GFX 50 mark 2 now for about three weeks. I've got it with the black Friday sales early release and I saved a lot of money and I cannot really fault it. I mainly shoot landscape photography with a little bit of product photography as well, but I gotta say I absolutely love this camera already it's brilliant it's great in lowlight situations it's got in body stabilisation .... I went down as low as 1/8 of a second handheld and it was Pin sharp. I don't care that it only shoots three frames a second. This is not a run and gun Style camera in fact

@LuxKelect

8 ай бұрын

This is the comment I was looking for. Someone who purchased recently and has similar use cases to me. I don’t shoot landscape, but I do shoot product and fashion, mostly in studio. I needed a photography workhorse. I went with the GFX50s ii over the Sony A7r V. The sensor size and film simulations were compelling. Another consideration is the release of the GF tilt shift lenses. Especially the 110mm t/s for product/macro. I’ll only have the kit lens to start, but I want to be ready to make the lens purchase without needing to make the body purchase at the same time. If the GFX 50s ii didn’t have the kit lens, I would have purchased the GFX 100s with the 55mm based on price considerations. I got the GFXs ii on Black Friday sale too. It just made sense lol. Mine arrives tomorrow so I am looking forward to getting hands on!

Definitely the most compelling argument I've seen yet for the 50sII. Thanks for that.

This camera gets a lot of unjustified hate. I picked mine up used with 7500 clicks for $2000 with the 35-70 from a wedding 'tog upgrading to the 100S, and it's *brilliant* I'm an enthusiastic hobbyist and I personally use it for family photography and a bit of travel. I'm not a fashion or portrait or landscape photographer, but it's still amazing. Overkill? Absolutely. But there's this persistent "mentality" online that "normal people don't need it!" and I'm here to say, while that's valid... you're gonna love it even with "normal life".

If only I shared the same problem of having both the 50SII & the 100 in my bag & couldn't tell the difference between the 2 cameras

Great Video i have both i bought the 50s first . And its a slight difference the focus is a little much faster and the shutter lag is impressive But the 50s still gets the job done. they produce beautiful images i would suggest everyone to try it.

I'm going back and forth on keeping my GFX. I have listed it for sale multiple times and always retract the listing to only list it again a few months again, so I definitely relate to the title of this video 😆

Great video, thank you. This has helped me make my decision.

Hi Matt. What a great review my friend. I know it’s been a year since you posted this video and I been waiting for Fuji to jump into MF what a beautiful piece of workmanship that Fuji out out. I recently held one in my hand and once I click that shutter it felt as if I was shooting a Mamiya/Bronica MF camera. It was a use one with a kit lens for a bargain and I regretted not picking it up. I normally don’t like to purchase use cameras. I like to be the first to use it as an original camera owner. I own the FujiFilm X-Pro1 from 2012 used it for a year and moved on to Sony a7iii with some GM lenses and now I find my self ready to move to Fuji GFX MF. By June in my birthday I should have the Fuji 50sii with the gf 45-100mm f4 to do some incredible high resolution portraits. Thank You for sharing your experience and review.

@MattBrandon

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and it was helpful. The GFX is an amazing system. No doubt!

Extremely informative and very candid presentation, thanks.

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve.

Thank you for this video. You are the first one that I have seen make a comparison between the two S versions of this camera that I have been looking for all evening because I could not see the comparison between the two and why one was called the GFX50S and the new one the GFX50S ll.

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

Each to his own but for me the psam dial on the left with the command dial and the top LCD is the most ergonomic way to operate the camera

Great review, very unique and informative at the same time

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

As a long term (bought at launch) 50S user what works for me is the ergonomics. I shoot 95% in portrait orientation and use the tilt function to have the eyepiece at maximum vertical orientation and use the battery grip to provide the release button on the lens axis. I find this set-up “ideal” for me. I would appreciate phase detect autofocus and 100 mps but image stabilisation is not of interest as my work uses studio flash. So unfortunately at the moment there is no upgrade path for me until they offer the interchangeable viewfinder and on axis portrait mode shutter release.

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Paul, I appreciate the thought thorough response. Soo many people rush out to get the latest gear, even if it doesn't fit their budget or workflow.

Wow, Matt. Great to see you here. Long time after TPN days. :)

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

So you were on the old TPN?

Great review Matt!

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks

Love your style and content when you review. But, I missed how you managed the absence of the dials and what it means for adjusting settings in real-time.

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Without the shutter speed dial, I use one of the control dials. I set it to control Shutter speed. The aperture is still on the lens, so that hasn't changed.

You just have one more subscribers, It is also my first time watching you, and I love the way you point out all the good side of this camera. Sir! you look like to me a classic photographers, the way you set up light, background, chairs, and your hat. I love the color of your video, the lady, and the photos. May I ask you this question, that I have a Panasonic S1R which has a very bad for focus in videopraphy, but It is good in photos. I want to sell this panasonic to buy the Fuji GFX50 MKII, please tell me shoul I do it or not? Thank you SIR.

My 50s2 is on its way and I'm actually going from a Fuji XH1 to a 50S2 and man. This video just turn me into a child waiting for Christmas morning that ibis is something else being able to achieve images I've seen as low as 1/8 of a second on a medium format. Sensor is crazy

@MattBrandon

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

I also switched to Fuji because of the analog feel and so very unhappy that they are slowly being removed as we have seen from the x-h2s just released. I have an X-h1 and my only complaint is low-light performance (I assume from the Apsc sensor)-I shoot documentary so rarely carry a tripod (I also shoot with lots of dop. I have been thinking of getting a GFX50* to fix this but not 100% sure it will?

@victorkreig6089

Жыл бұрын

They aren't removing it, just taking it off of the specialist bodies. The X-T series will continue to keep the design

Ergonomically the X-H1 is far above all other X series cameras, perhaps only matched by the X-T4. It’s logical that the GFX would inherit those ergonomics, and they really work well. The GFX virtual shutter speed and iso dials are an OK replacement for physical dials… I am however NOT a fan of the PASM dial

8:43 this provides great understanding.

On my gfx 50sii when I turn the camera off the top screen led stays on? Doesn’t seem right.

@MattBrandon

Жыл бұрын

That top screen is made with something similar to E-Ink tech. Functionally it’s always on. It doesn’t really draw power. It’s a bit like a kindle if you’ve ever owned one of those.

Great video Matt - appreciate the photographer's perspective describing the experience and not pumping the specs. B-roll and narrative perfect! Keep 'em coming!

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and for the encouragement.

Actually the sensor is pushing 8 years old. It was first used in the Hasselblad H5D-50C. But there is no denying that it is still a superb sensor, and there is no alternative in the market for 44x33 50Mp. Superb review, no loved the pro use POV instead of a reviewer’s POV. Thanks.

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

@icogicog8287

2 жыл бұрын

Thank for the very down to earth and complete review and thank SG Roadie for his comment. Interestingly in the various reviews I don’t think this is stressed enough. Although I don’t know it for sure, my understanding is that there is not a newer sensor that could be used in this camera. Which I agree is a shame as I think there are advantages in a 50 versus an 100MP sensor in this format, including astrophotography, low light performance and the ability to be able to use vintage lenses that often do not have the optical performance to match the 100MP sense.

@sgroadie6367

2 жыл бұрын

@@icogicog8287 thanks. Agree there seem to be no option for a 44x33 50mp sensor. Leica’s S3 offers a 61mp sensor at 45x30 aspect, and I don’t know which sensor they use…not Sony. I opted for the 50s II, because the 100s is overkill. And file handling the large files are a bother. Even with fairly large computers. With this sensor, I am not sure if the 50’s Low light performance is better than the 100’s BSI sensor. I have tried both, and feel perhaps the 100 is a bit cleaner, even though the photo sites are smaller.

Love the music in this video

Except in situations where the extra resolution is needed, wouldn’t surprise me if people come to find out that the old 50mp sensor produces more pleasing images than the newer 100mp one.

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

I have the 100s and I can tell you it doesn’t.

still love my 50r good improvements but thanks I dont need it :)

Watched till end even though I know I can't afford. But good video bro👍👌, keep growing. Wish me too... to get one if you can.

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

I’m so annoyed they got rid of the grip and tilt adapter. I can’t upgrade to this lol or the 100s. So lame

@MattBrandon

Жыл бұрын

I felt the same when I first started using it. But the reality was I had a lot of issues with my tilt adapter shorting out at the worst times. So now I used the flip screen. With this new screen it pulls straight out vertically. I can see the whole frame. I don’t miss the massive grip. This one works well for me.

I'm sorry but the Pentax MF 52mp 645Z made it affordable years ago with a $4000 base price.

1:15 your statement is confused. The X-H1 camera out a year AFTER the GFX-50s. You have it backwards.

@MattBrandon

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that correction.

The exp comp button and AF on buttons are ridiculous.

100s for phase detect autofocus or 50SMKII

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Well, since the 50sII doesn’t have phase detection, I’d say the 100s.

@powderedtoastman3093

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattBrandon Hi Matt - How did it fair out with the speed in normal use ? Nice Lemtosh in green by the way

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

@@powderedtoastman3093 I am impressed that you can tell the model of my glasses. lol As for the Af. I was not disappointed. It wasn't anything close to the 100s. But it did seem to be more responsive than the original 50s. My only beef is the same beef everyone has, the sensor. Yes, it's good, great even. But it is still old. But as I said, it is still a great upgrade.

@powderedtoastman3093

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattBrandon Haha, I wear Moscot myself. Can’t go wrong. I was looking at the original 50s and it was quite slow for focusing when tested in store. Haven’t had a chance to test the 100s yet. Do you feel the lens motors are limiting the AF speed

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

@@powderedtoastman3093 Moscot you mean? I am sure the lens has to do with it. But the lenses are the same on the 100s and it is much faster. I am sure it has mostly to do with the phase detection vs contrast detection. But the 50sII is faster the 50s due to the newer processor. It’s much better than the one in the original.

What about to shoot weddings ?

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t say as I don’t shoot weddings.

@Vinterloft

2 жыл бұрын

Too low burst rate

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vinterloft yes that is an issue. But, remember medium format cameras are not designed to shoot action. But yes, this is an advantage of the 100s. But even that camera is slow compared to any APSC or full frame. This might be tackled with the upcoming XH1 stacked sensor.

so many. photographer thinking’s if im going to pay 4.000$ for bady i like to have 4k video option i like to have flip screen and eye and face auto focus sistem on this new camera i m afujifilm xt4 user and if this camera was had this futures i dont even thnik of 1 mnt and get one but now i want canon r5. tru hybrid camera my opinon

This looks to be just a Fuji add to watch at .

do more vido

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

What would you like to see? Give me your thoughts.

@_o__o_

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattBrandon do vido bout new xf lensas

GFX format is about half the size of the smallest medium format film (6 x 4.5). The compromises to shoot a larger-than-35mm digital camera, are too great for many people. If Fuji produced a digital equivalent of their 6 x 9 "Texas Leica", increase in resolution would outweigh those disadvantaged. As things stand high resolution full frame cameras offer most of the benefits of GFX, with none of its quirks.

@Chris-ey7zy

2 жыл бұрын

Not happening. Sensors are expensive to make. They have to wait for Sony t to o make It. Lots of sensors are thrown away from not being perfect. It’s called farming. Get rid of bad sensors keep hood ones. Failure rate higher the bigger the sensors hence more costly. Plus it’s illogical for it to be 6x9. You see how big the Fuji lenses are now. You see how expensive they are? Where is the market for lenses even bigger? You say all these things but you’ll always find a reason not to buy one. Critics like you don’t make sense but talk about some crazy film equivalent like somehow this is relevant in digital era. Digital has already surpassed film even smaller sensors. Look at how clean low light photos Is with super high isos.

@borderlands6606

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-ey7zy There always was and still is a market for high resolution photography. 35mm or full frame, was a miniature format, and the Fuji isn't that much bigger. Not only is true digital medium format achievable, I guarantee it will be made in the coming years. Lenses to cover the format are only big if they contain AF and image stabilisation, neither of which would be necessary in a studio-landscape camera.

@Chris-ey7zy

2 жыл бұрын

@@borderlands6606 most people either shoot for Instagram or big posters. And the equipment that We have between Fuji and hasselblads are more than adequate. It won’t be long before Sony makes a 150mb. Why would they honestly need A bigger sensor? How big is the biggest printer able to print without it becoming a multiple paper for one image and how far back or close are people going to look at an image. With pixel shift on still objects , how much more details are honestly needed. Past a certain point these products will just be rendered anyways like ikea catalogs. Having bigger sensors creates such shallow depth of field who would want one. I mean commercially.

@borderlands6606

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-ey7zy The market is driven by novelty, not need. When costs come down people will see the benefit of large, high res sensors. I remember when 6mp was said to be all the resolution a photographer could reasonably need, and pixel count has been going up ever since. Photographers who shoot large format film cameras don't always print big, some of them even contact print. Especially with colour photography a 36" print on digital 6 x 9 would have a completely different appearance to one shot on full frame. Look at wartime 5x4 Kodachrome and compare to the 35mm version. No one outside a lab has seen such definition, so they don't yet know they want it.

@Chris-ey7zy

2 жыл бұрын

@@borderlands6606 no one cares. I’ve shot 4x5. Mamiya 7 ii no one cares if it’s that different. You have lenses made with .95 full frame 50 mm to give you that shallow depth of field look. Tilt shift lenses. Etc. it’s not economically viable and no one wants to carry or use something that big. What’s the most popular camera today. The iPhone. Something you carry around. Maybe back in the day you got bragging rights by using big cameras but not anymore. The only people using these big 8x10 type of cameras today make tintypes or some ancient type of process. People want fast availability and easy. Photography is about sending messages. Creating a brand statement. Besides what computer do you need and who will develop a sensors that big. It’s definitely only something a government can afford. There are software today that stitches other peoples photos of same scene and gets a larger picture. We are not going bigger sensor. If anything multi sensor makes more sense.

Let me see ... a camera you want to "hate." A medium format 50 megapixel manual focus camera, and at a dirt cheap price. Cheaper and more capable than my old Mamiya 6 medium format film camera. What's to complain about? Seriously!

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

..and those are all the reasons I liked it. The point was, I didn’t want to like the new form factor. If you watch the video you will see I really didn’t complain about anything significant.

GFX50 MKII ??? - never exist, this is GFX50 S2

@MattBrandon

Жыл бұрын

I used MKII at the time as that was what everyone was calling it. That is what communicated. Technically isn't the GFX50 S2 either. It is the GFX50S II. It's really a matter of what communicates.

Great camera, wrong sensor.

Give me a good 45mp+ FF system over this Camera any day. Better AF quicker shooting and more Lens choices for the Win.

@MattBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Your choice.

@terrywbreedlove

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattBrandon Of course it is duh 🙄