p.86 #1 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
Steve Spencer wrote:
Very nice images. I like your shots a lot. I never said that you could get the same shots with a Fuji X100 and a Fuji GFX 100RF. The X100 has a 23mm f/2 lens. the GFX 100RF has a 35mm f/4 lens. That is a big difference in max aperture and that will of course affect the photos. What I am saying is that if you stand back with the GFX 100RF and crop, it is still a 35mm lens and it doesn't have to lead to deformation on arms and legs. It will look like a 35 f/4 lens on FF if you crop to that size and if you shot from the same distance.
Your X100 looks a lot like a 35mm f/3 lens on FF (if it was shot from the same spot), but that is still a lot faster aperture than the Fuji GFX 100 RF can provide. So no you can't get some things with the GFX 100RF that you can get with the X100, and I don't think anyone is saying otherwise....Show more →
It has nothing to do with the aperture in this case, it is all about the focal in your hands.
I had the GFX100RF for weeks before it was announced as a partnership with Fujifilm. I even did workshops for Fuji for this exact camera. I know it pretty well.
The "crop" thingy is just a crop within what the lens & sensor are capturing. It does not make the image having the spec of having been shot with a 35mm lens, it is just not the case. The in camera crop possibilities are aimed at a specific type of users, same thing for the physical wheel that allows photographers having that camera in hand to choose specific ratios such as 16:9 or x-pan panoramas. The marketing around that was pretty obvious: You can do that straight out of camera without having to use C1 LR PS or anything.
Sorry to come back to this as I just saw the notifications now, months after the earlier posts.
But in short: No I cannot do the same images, the crop thingy does not make your lens a proper 35mm, it's not accurate.
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p.86 #2 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
3BIGMAMAS wrote:
It has nothing to do with the aperture in this case, it is all about the focal in your hands.
I had the GFX100RF for weeks before it was announced as a partnership with Fujifilm. I even did workshops for Fuji for this exact camera. I know it pretty well.
The "crop" thingy is just a crop within what the lens & sensor are capturing. It does not make the image having the spec of having been shot with a 35mm lens, it is just not the case. The in camera crop possibilities are aimed at a specific type of users, same thing for the physical wheel that allows photographers having that camera in hand to choose specific ratios such as 16:9 or x-pan panoramas. The marketing around that was pretty obvious: You can do that straight out of camera without having to use C1 LR PS or anything.
Sorry to come back to this as I just saw the notifications now, months after the earlier posts.
But in short: No I cannot do the same images, the crop thingy does not make your lens a proper 35mm, it's not accurate....Show more →
AFAIK, a 35mm lens is a 35mm on whatever camera it is on. If you use a FF portion of 44 X 33 mm sensor and a 35mm lens it will look exactly like a 35mm on a FF sensor because that is what it is. If you don't see what I am saying that is fine. I don't see your point either, so let's just agree to disagree.
p.86 #3 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
Steve Spencer wrote:
AFAIK, a 35mm lens is a 35mm on whatever camera it is on. If you use a FF portion of 44 X 33 mm sensor and a 35mm lens it will look exactly like a 35mm on a FF sensor because that is what it is. If you don't see what I am saying that is fine. I don't see your point either, so let's just agree to disagree.
Do you think the X100 and RF100 have equivalent focal lengths? Because if not, your posts make zero sense.
p.86 #4 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
Couldn't help but chime in here. Perspective distortion is purely a function of the relative distances of the different subject elements to the photographer and notlens focal length. Where lens focal length comes into it is photographers will tend to get closer or further away depending on focal length.
Field of view or angle of view is a function of focal length and sensor size. You can take exactly the same photo with and X100v and GFX100RF, except for depth of field. Switch the 100RF to 3x2 mode and stand the same distance from the subject as you would if shooting with the 100v. Then just crop the 100RF to match the 35mm FF equivalent field of view.
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p.86 #5 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
RoamingScott wrote:
Do you think the X100 and RF100 have equivalent focal lengths? Because if not, your posts make zero sense.
I think that the X100 using the full APS-C sensor and the RF100 using a 24 X 36 portion of the 44 X 33 sensor have equivalent focal lengths.
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p.86 #6 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
Geoff D F wrote:
Couldn't help but chime in here. Perspective distortion is purely a function of the relative distances of the different subject elements to the photographer and notlens focal length. Where lens focal length comes into it is photographers will tend to get closer or further away depending on focal length.
Field of view or angle of view is a function of focal length and sensor size. You can take exactly the same photo with and X100v and GFX100RF, except for depth of field. Switch the 100RF to 3x2 mode and stand the same distance from the subject as you would if shooting with the 100v. Then just crop the 100RF to match the 35mm FF equivalent field of view....Show more →
Thank you Geoff. That is what I was trying to say.
p.86 #7 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
It is a little more than a year since GFX100RF was introduced. Time to take a look at how it was received.
GFX100RF is a controversial camera that is not trying to please everybody. Many argue it was a flop, others consider it an interesting camera they will not buy. However, there is also increasing activity - and some very nice pictures - in social media. Especially the FB groups are active with real (not sponsored or marketing) activity.
For me the years with GFX100RF has been a journey I have enjoyed. 100RF is camera that does not do everything. Actually I feel it as quite limiting. However, it is the camera that I take with me when going to a photowalk or work first business trip. To some extent it has replaced X100V as my daily camera.
p.86 #11 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
tuomkok wrote:
It is a little more than a year since GFX100RF was introduced. Time to take a look at how it was received.
GFX100RF is a controversial camera that is not trying to please everybody. Many argue it was a flop, others consider it an interesting camera they will not buy. However, there is also increasing activity - and some very nice pictures - in social media. Especially the FB groups are active with real (not sponsored or marketing) activity.
For me the years with GFX100RF has been a journey I have enjoyed. 100RF is camera that does not do everything. Actually I feel it as quite limiting. However, it is the camera that I take with me when going to a photowalk or work first business trip. To some extent it has replaced X100V as my daily camera.
p.86 #12 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
In a year I have shot about 20 000 photos with my GFX100RF Some real life experience:
- Externally, the camera still looks almost new. The black paint has worn off a bit near the strap mounts on the top corners.
- Memory card cover feels a little flimsy. It has been ok so far but I feel it is not up to same robust quality as rest of the camera.
- I have bought Smallrig baseplate/grip and the compact Haoge square hood. Both improve user experience greatly.
- EVF feels higher resolution than in my Sony. LCD is also fine, although it could tilt all directions as in Sony. MF focus helps are overly confusing, with the prims and small window.
- Godox T30Pro was another great buy. Highly recommended! I use that flash also with X100V and (in manual mode) Nikon D700 that I picked up recently.
- Battery life is great. Never run out of power and charging via usb-c is quick. I considered buying a second battery, but in my use there is no real need for that.
- Despite long X100 history, I hate Fuji menus - they are the absolute worst in the industry. Why formatting has to be in user settings??
- Perhaps because of confusing menus, or user error, I cannot download photos to my computer via usb-c. Oh well, fortunately my computers have sd card reader.
- Firmware update worked fine. Before the latest firmware my camera froze a few times. I had to take battery out to recover it.
- AF-C is hit and miss. It is better to use AF-S and accept that GFX100RF is not the camera for fast action. AF-S is mostly ok for moving subjects because of wide f/4 lens. Subject recognition is good enough for this type of camera.
- I am also happy with the f/4 lens. I do not hesitate to use it wide open. In portraits the look is actually quite pleasing.
- It is a shame that Fuji diid not design wide and tele converters for this camera. 28mm eqv is actually wide enough for me, but a converter to give close to 50mm eqv focal length would be very useful.
- Lack of IBIS is a downer but in practical life is has not been a big issue for me. However, if this camera had a good IBIS, it would be very fun in some kind of creative photography. 1/30 sec time is usually fine for me.
GFX100RF is not for everyone but for me it is the current go to camera. It is light/small enough to carry around, and I can mostly live with the limitations. The much loved X100V has been used very little lately. A7rV has also been used much less. I use Sony only when I know for sure that I need an ILC camera with very good AF (focal length or bright aperture).
p.86 #13 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
Very nice write up with valid pros/cons. I just wanted to say that your images are lovely.
—Peter.
tuomkok wrote:
In a year I have shot about 20 000 photos with my GFX100RF Some real life experience:
- Externally, the camera still looks almost new. The black paint has worn off a bit near the strap mounts on the top corners.
- Memory card cover feels a little flimsy. It has been ok so far but I feel it is not up to same robust quality as rest of the camera.
- I have bought Smallrig baseplate/grip and the compact Haoge square hood. Both improve user experience greatly.
- EVF feels higher resolution than in my Sony. LCD is also fine, although it could tilt all directions as in Sony. MF focus helps are overly confusing, with the prims and small window.
- Godox T30Pro was another great buy. Highly recommended! I use that flash also with X100V and (in manual mode) Nikon D700 that I picked up recently.
- Battery life is great. Never run out of power and charging via usb-c is quick. I considered buying a second battery, but in my use there is no real need for that.
- Despite long X100 history, I hate Fuji menus - they are the absolute worst in the industry. Why formatting has to be in user settings??
- Perhaps because of confusing menus, or user error, I cannot download photos to my computer via usb-c. Oh well, fortunately my computers have sd card reader.
- Firmware update worked fine. Before the latest firmware my camera froze a few times. I had to take battery out to recover it.
- AF-C is hit and miss. It is better to use AF-S and accept that GFX100RF is not the camera for fast action. AF-S is mostly ok for moving subjects because of wide f/4 lens. Subject recognition is good enough for this type of camera.
- I am also happy with the f/4 lens. I do not hesitate to use it wide open. In portraits the look is actually quite pleasing.
- It is a shame that Fuji diid not design wide and tele converters for this camera. 28mm eqv is actually wide enough for me, but a converter to give close to 50mm eqv focal length would be very useful.
- Lack of IBIS is a downer but in practical life is has not been a big issue for me. However, if this camera had a good IBIS, it would be very fun in some kind of creative photography. 1/30 sec time is usually fine for me.
GFX100RF is not for everyone but for me it is the current go to camera. It is light/small enough to carry around, and I can mostly live with the limitations. The much loved X100V has been used very little lately. A7rV has also been used much less. I use Sony only when I know for sure that I need an ILC camera with very good AF (focal length or bright aperture).
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p.86 #14 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
tuomkok wrote:
In a year I have shot about 20 000 photos with my GFX100RF Some real life experience:
- Externally, the camera still looks almost new. The black paint has worn off a bit near the strap mounts on the top corners.
- Memory card cover feels a little flimsy. It has been ok so far but I feel it is not up to same robust quality as rest of the camera.
- I have bought Smallrig baseplate/grip and the compact Haoge square hood. Both improve user experience greatly.
- EVF feels higher resolution than in my Sony. LCD is also fine, although it could tilt all directions as in Sony. MF focus helps are overly confusing, with the prims and small window.
- Godox T30Pro was another great buy. Highly recommended! I use that flash also with X100V and (in manual mode) Nikon D700 that I picked up recently.
- Battery life is great. Never run out of power and charging via usb-c is quick. I considered buying a second battery, but in my use there is no real need for that.
- Despite long X100 history, I hate Fuji menus - they are the absolute worst in the industry. Why formatting has to be in user settings??
- Perhaps because of confusing menus, or user error, I cannot download photos to my computer via usb-c. Oh well, fortunately my computers have sd card reader.
- Firmware update worked fine. Before the latest firmware my camera froze a few times. I had to take battery out to recover it.
- AF-C is hit and miss. It is better to use AF-S and accept that GFX100RF is not the camera for fast action. AF-S is mostly ok for moving subjects because of wide f/4 lens. Subject recognition is good enough for this type of camera.
- I am also happy with the f/4 lens. I do not hesitate to use it wide open. In portraits the look is actually quite pleasing.
- It is a shame that Fuji diid not design wide and tele converters for this camera. 28mm eqv is actually wide enough for me, but a converter to give close to 50mm eqv focal length would be very useful.
- Lack of IBIS is a downer but in practical life is has not been a big issue for me. However, if this camera had a good IBIS, it would be very fun in some kind of creative photography. 1/30 sec time is usually fine for me.
GFX100RF is not for everyone but for me it is the current go to camera. It is light/small enough to carry around, and I can mostly live with the limitations. The much loved X100V has been used very little lately. A7rV has also been used much less. I use Sony only when I know for sure that I need an ILC camera with very good AF (focal length or bright aperture).
p.86 #15 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
tuomkok wrote:
In a year I have shot about 20 000 photos with my GFX100RF Some real life experience:
- Externally, the camera still looks almost new. The black paint has worn off a bit near the strap mounts on the top corners.
- Memory card cover feels a little flimsy. It has been ok so far but I feel it is not up to same robust quality as rest of the camera.
- I have bought Smallrig baseplate/grip and the compact Haoge square hood. Both improve user experience greatly.
- EVF feels higher resolution than in my Sony. LCD is also fine, although it could tilt all directions as in Sony. MF focus helps are overly confusing, with the prims and small window.
- Godox T30Pro was another great buy. Highly recommended! I use that flash also with X100V and (in manual mode) Nikon D700 that I picked up recently.
- Battery life is great. Never run out of power and charging via usb-c is quick. I considered buying a second battery, but in my use there is no real need for that.
- Despite long X100 history, I hate Fuji menus - they are the absolute worst in the industry. Why formatting has to be in user settings??
- Perhaps because of confusing menus, or user error, I cannot download photos to my computer via usb-c. Oh well, fortunately my computers have sd card reader.
- Firmware update worked fine. Before the latest firmware my camera froze a few times. I had to take battery out to recover it.
- AF-C is hit and miss. It is better to use AF-S and accept that GFX100RF is not the camera for fast action. AF-S is mostly ok for moving subjects because of wide f/4 lens. Subject recognition is good enough for this type of camera.
- I am also happy with the f/4 lens. I do not hesitate to use it wide open. In portraits the look is actually quite pleasing.
- It is a shame that Fuji diid not design wide and tele converters for this camera. 28mm eqv is actually wide enough for me, but a converter to give close to 50mm eqv focal length would be very useful.
- Lack of IBIS is a downer but in practical life is has not been a big issue for me. However, if this camera had a good IBIS, it would be very fun in some kind of creative photography. 1/30 sec time is usually fine for me.
GFX100RF is not for everyone but for me it is the current go to camera. It is light/small enough to carry around, and I can mostly live with the limitations. The much loved X100V has been used very little lately. A7rV has also been used much less. I use Sony only when I know for sure that I need an ILC camera with very good AF (focal length or bright aperture).
Beautiful images! A great series of images for showing what this camera is strong at. I know i'll probably get eye rolls for this on here but I feel this camera is very strong at capturing "Romantic" images in an 18th century sort of way. It's amazing how much of the human soul can squeeze through a 35mm f4 lens.
p.86 #17 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
GFX100RF is very much a photo-first camera - in a positively limited way. I find it draws me to a photography that is quite static and somewhat inspired by Eggleston, Shore and similar modern classics. I know this is a bit a cliche, but it is relaxing and fun experience
In FB GFX100RF group I see people photographing landscapes and cityscapes. Often in X-Pan format. I have not been so much into panorama, but I promised myself to take a look at it.
Regular landscapes? Theoretically GFX100RF can be very good for that. But in practice a high resolution FF camera with a good quality zoom lens and IBIS is a killer tool for that - just so efficient. But if one is strictly committed to the 28mm eqv focal length, I see no reason why not to use GFX100RF.
It has very high IQ with the right conditions as it shows the any movement when the light is not optimal... Tripod helps, but then it beats the purpose of small camera... I am usually by the coast after work walking my dog or he pulls me, so I am using OM-1 II/3 more with handheld multi-shot slow shutters with wider & longer zoom lenses... That limited my usage of GFX100RF... I will see if a small tripod from Leofoto will help: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNZ8V1BG?th=1
matoqui wrote:
IMHO the GFX100RF, on a tripod, might be a very good camera to shot long-exposure landscapes/seascapes.
It has very high IQ with the right conditions as it shows the any movement when the light is not optimal... Tripod helps, but then it beats the purpose of small camera... I am usually by the coast after work walking my dog or he pulls me, so I am using OM-1 II/3 more with handheld multi-shot slow shutters with wider & longer zoom lenses... That limited my usage of GFX100RF... I will see if a small tripod from Leofoto will help: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNZ8V1BG?th=1
1/30 sec is critical shutter speed for me. It is fairly 100% safe but takes some concentration. For fast phase run and gun style photography I immediately jump to 1/125 or 1/250 sec shutter speeds (preselection in auto-ISO settings). Many other photographers seem to share similar experience.
However, I do not consider lack of IBIS a huge drawback in my photography. I take it rather as an added restriction in a camera which obviously has many restrictions. I also think that if one is committed to the idea of this kind very photo centric camera, the combination is just perfect
Speaking of restrictions, yesterday I listened Peta Pixels podcast about Fujifilm lens ideas. The dual focal length prime would suit this kind of fixed lens camera very well. It is argued that without a zoom lens all the intermediary focal lengths, a dual focal length lens can be made extremely compact.
How about 35mm and 60mm without much extra bulk to the lens Obviously this development idea would work equally well in X100 series.
p.86 #20 · Fujifilm GFX100RF Discussion and Image Thread
Re: "How about 35mm and 60mm without much extra bulk to the lens Obviously this development idea would work equally well in X100 series"
Cropping a 35mm 102MP photo to the effective 60mm FL gives a 34.7MP crop. To me, this is a reasonable megapixel size for a photo. Also, these pixels are from the central area where the image quality is at its best.
A prime attached to a GFX100 body is already a (digital) zoom.
Understandably, the effective aperture also changes with cropping, e.g., by a factor of 1.7 when cropping from 35mm to 60mm, with all of what this entails, but I don't think this is a serious problem.
I wonder if the "dual focal length primes" considered by Fuji should be constant or dual-aperture lenses?
Obviously this development idea would work equally well in X100 series.