I welcome the new Fujifilm GFX100RF. While it won't provide much depth of field, it is a camera and lens combination that delivers high resolution/contrast, with hopefully great optical correction. This makes it ideal for applications where high resolution and contrast are beneficial, such as street photography, architecture, and landscapes, especially in situations where lighting isn't an issue.
You might wonder if even more compact full-frame or even an APS-C camera with a high-quality lens could also deliver great resolution and contrast. Yes, they certainly can, but they won't match the ultimate image quality of the Fuji medium format, especially for those seeking the ultimate resolution and contrast available in a fix-lens camera. (Sony considered this idea but never released it to the market)
However, the depth of field limitation is a significant factor, especially because it is a fixed-lens camera. The ability to crop and simulate different focal lengths is useful, but the more you crop, the less the depth of field equivalency becomes. Essentially, it is a niche camera designed for a specific use: capturing ultra-high-resolution 28mm images with a depth of field equivalent to around f/3.2 when shot wide open (in 35mm terms). For example, using a 2x crop mode, you get the equivalent of a 56mm lens, but with a depth of field closer to f/6.4 (35mm equivalent). A 56mm f/6.4 lens does not sound too exciting, so, while the GFX100RF excels in its unique strengths, it is tailored for specific needs.
All good points Fred. But given how well the GFX sensor handles higher ISO's I think some of the worries about low light might be a bit overstated(plus modern NR software). Regardless this is a camera that will require good technique so I think being familiar with a tripod and monopod to be a good thing if one is considering it.
I welcome the new Fujifilm GFX100RF. While it won't provide much depth of field, it is a camera and lens combination that delivers high resolution/contrast, with hopefully great optical correction. This makes it ideal for applications where high resolution and contrast are beneficial, such as street photography, architecture, and landscapes, especially in situations where lighting isn't an issue.
You might wonder if even more compact full-frame or even an APS-C camera with a high-quality lens could also deliver great resolution and contrast. Yes, they certainly can, but they won't match the ultimate image quality of the Fuji medium format, especially for those seeking the ultimate resolution and contrast available in a fix-lens camera. (Sony considered this idea but never released it to the market)
However, the depth of field limitation is a significant factor, especially because it is a fixed-lens camera. The ability to crop and simulate different focal lengths is useful, but the more you crop, the less the depth of field equivalency becomes. Essentially, it is a niche camera designed for a specific use: capturing ultra-high-resolution 28mm images with a depth of field equivalent to around f/3.2 when shot wide open (in 35mm terms). For example, using a 2x crop mode, you get the equivalent of a 56mm lens, but with a depth of field closer to f/6.4 (35mm equivalent). A 56mm f/6.4 lens does not sound too exciting, so, while the GFX100RF excels in its unique strengths, it is tailored for specific needs.
All good points Fred. But given how well the GFX sensor handles higher ISO's I think some of the worries about low light might be a bit overstated. Regardless this is a camera that will require good technique so I think being familiar with a tripod and monopod to be a good thing if one is considering it.
