p.6 #1 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
RWNPhoto wrote:
Except when you want to use 100% of the sensor at each of the 3 focal lengths you have. This is the same reason some people don't have a X100VI...
True, with a camera like this it helps a lot if the native focal length is also your favorite for packing a small body + lens combo. The other focal lengths are a nice to have in this case to work around the limits of a fixed lens body. I like that it's also a close focusing lens as well none of my GF lenses are.
p.6 #2 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
I love the idea of this camera, but I'd probably rather pick up an X100VI for what it's trying to do and the role it would serve in my camera bag (pocket).
Though, I'd still live to see how many keepers I would get in lower light street photography with this.
p.6 #3 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
gdanmitchell wrote:
I don't have anything negative to say about the use of the leaf shutter. If anything, it make sense in that it likely helps minimize the camera size, and it is a sensible choice in a fixed lens camera.
Unless this forum is meant to be nothing more than a a mutual admiration society, there's room for commentary by people who have valid criticisms to offer as well, and even from people who think that it doesn't live up to the hype. You are welcome to disagree with my conclusions or logic, but not to try to police who says what here.
And, um, I'm not exactly the only person who "cares enough to comment over and over."
Will you be moving along any time soon? ;-)...Show more →
p.6 #4 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
RoamingScott wrote:
This isn't a thread about the 100Sii. I'm not sure if you realize that. Calling me foolish while saying I gratuitously insult others is very cute, though.
p.6 #5 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
Smogg wrote:
The RF is significantly smaller and lighter, making it much more comfortable to walk around with. The RF has an EVF that is located in the corner of the camera (for many photographers, including me, this is a very important factor, as it makes it easier to maintain contact with the people I am photographing). The RF does not require a separate photo bag, and there is always room for it in a regular everyday bag. The RF has a built-in and conveniently controlled digital zoom/crop, which allows you to replace a bulky zoom to some extent.
But that is a "Fitting into a large pocket" advantage, isn't it?
My curiosity is satisfied. Thank you!
p.6 #6 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
Neat camera. The lens speed, or lack thereof, is more of an issue for me than the lack of IBIS. I'm sure I'll end up with one of these one day, until then, I'm sticking with my GSW690III! I hope they sell a ton of these, so they keep the line going. I'm a little sad about the death of the GFXR line though. This basically confirms we'll never get a proper GFX50R successor.
EDIT: Every time I think Jonas has peaked with a sample image gallery for a new camera he delivers another all-timer. My goodness those images are killer.
p.6 #9 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
I wonder why Fujifilm made a wheel with preset frame ratios instead of making wheel unmarked and allowing photographers to choose their own set of ratios. Seems like an obvious idea.
p.6 #12 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
After viewing the capabilities of this camera, I think two aspect is critical for become reasonable and successful. First is the AF tracking speed, lens AF motor speed. The other is that lens need to be perfect at wide open, corner to corner combined low distortion and vignetting. It's essential to harvest that 100MP resolution at F4, because then there is no competition.
p.6 #13 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
Lukacs wrote:
After viewing the capabilities of this camera, I think two aspect is critical for become reasonable and successful. First is the AF tracking speed, lens AF motor speed. The other is that lens need to be perfect at wide open, corner to corner combined low distortion and vignetting. It's essential to harvest that 100MP resolution at F4, because then there is no competition.
Can't argue your second point but why do you think that AF tracking and AF motor speed are that important? This camera is hardly a sports camera and I think for shooting blurry strangers in big cities this won't matter for the average "street photographer". landscapes typically don't run away either.
p.6 #14 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
jj1804 wrote:
Can't argue your second point but why do you think that AF tracking and AF motor speed are that important? This camera is hardly a sports camera and I think for shooting blurry strangers in big cities this won't matter for the average "street photographer". landscapes typically don't run away either.
I don't shoot sports, but my kids make hard time for an AF system. A7III is good enough, my Ricoh GR's have gone because the AF.
p.6 #16 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
chiron wrote:
Yes, beautiful cameras like the RF can have a downside. I was in Buenos Aires and Santiago recently. In both cities I was cautioned about not openly holding a visible camera or iPhone in public, that there is a form of street crime that involves grabbing the phone or camera and running fast. In Valparaiso (near Santiago), a lovely older woman touched my arm as I was using my iPhone to photograph a mural and said to me in Spanish to be careful, that someone might steal my phone. I was told this repeatedly by various people. Certainly inhibits one's street photography. But all of these cities were very wonderful to visit and the people were very welcoming. And there were many beautiful scenes to record....Show more →
I'm a travel photographer and have had similar experiences everywhere. I was in Columbia for a month this past January and in Bogota and Medellin I was walking around all over the place with a GFX 100II around my neck and a Leica Q3 and two more GF lenses in the bag. Locals told me several times to be careful and not show that camera. But I took some precautions, and I guess was lucky. As far as Chile, Argentina and Ecuador, I have shot there several times and walked around loaded with gear. But I think those places are less safe now than they were 6 years ago.
Mexico? I've been all over it two or three times a year for the past ten years and I am loaded with camera gear when I go out. Snatch crimes and pickpockets are not the problem there though.
We leave Monday morning for Rome for two weeks and then travel around Italy, Croatia and the Med for a couple of months. I will be loaded with GFX gear and the Q3. There is always risk of theft, but I hope for luck, and I know the ropes.
p.6 #18 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
jj1804 wrote:
Can't argue your second point but why do you think that AF tracking and AF motor speed are that important? This camera is hardly a sports camera and I think for shooting blurry strangers in big cities this won't matter for the average "street photographer". landscapes typically don't run away either.
I don't have this camera yet (or won't because of no stab), but I am willing to bet that fixed 35 (28) is going to be outstanding if not all-out superb and is going to be better or at least match the 20-35 and 32-64 at 35mm (and 35 on those two zooms is superb).
I bet it will match or beat the IQ of the 30 and 50 and might match the wonderful 45 (those three primes are not 35mm, but you get the point). I don't think anyone is going to be complaining about that lens except the fact that Fuji should have slapped some OIS on it.
p.6 #19 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
Greg7579 wrote:
I'm a travel photographer and have had similar experiences everywhere. I was in Columbia for a month this past January and in Bogota and Medellin I was walking around all over the place with a GFX 100II around my neck and a Leica Q3 and two more GF lenses in the bag. Locals told me several times to be careful and not show that camera. But I took some precautions, and I guess was lucky. As far as Chile, Argentina and Ecuador, I have shot there several times and walked around loaded with gear. But I think those places are less safe now than they were 6 years ago.
Mexico? I've been all over it two or three times a year for the past ten years and I am loaded with camera gear when I go out. Snatch crimes and pickpockets are not the problem there though.
We leave Monday morning for Rome for two weeks and then travel around Italy, Croatia and the Med for a couple of months. I will be loaded with GFX gear and the Q3. There is always risk of theft, but I hope for luck, and I know the ropes. ...Show more →
Yes, insure your gear, be aware of your surroundings and just use your gear for what you bought it for…to take photos. Life’s too short to not take your gear to amazing places.
p.6 #20 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
olegkin wrote:
I wonder why Fujifilm made a wheel with preset frame ratios instead of making wheel unmarked and allowing photographers to choose their own set of ratios. Seems like an obvious idea.
Well, like I said, I can't believe they put that wheel on at all ... or that silly lever. Of all the things to waste a physical control on, fake jpeg zoom is perhaps the worst way to waste an external control.
It is also a crime to deliberately waste valuable GFX res as a habit, and I say that as a guy who shoots a lot of GFX wide angle at 20mm (16) and often crop foreground off (one direction) in post. But how much is different on every shot, and it is better to make the decision staring at a 32-inch 6K pro screen in post than pre-setting the crop ion the EVF, unless you are learning and have trouble visualizing and framing what you want to end up with after post processing.
