I missed out on the first batch of fulfilled orders and I am quite disappointed.
I did forget that B&H can be quite tricky for new releases. I did place an additional order much later with Amazon having lost faith in B&H. So, I have an order in both places.
Amazon just emailed me to let me know that I will receive one in the first week of May. While it is nice to get that email, I doubt I will get one in that time frame.
I did meet a Fujifilm representative at a local event who lent me a black GFX100RF to play with. He also had the X100IV and the X-M5.
So, I can give my impression comparing the size and weight of the GFX100RF vs the x100VI. The X100Vi is just a bit smaller than the GFX100RF and feels denser.
However I preferred the grip and ergonomics of the GFX100RF. I bought a V60 sd card along to take test shots. I used manual exposure to test the lowest shutter speed that I could use hand held.
Some observations:
- The AF is pretty good, but can struggle a little at low light. My GFX100S II, seems to be a bit better, but it’s difficult to say as I didn’t bring it along and I have the 55mm 1.7 which is quite a bit brighter.
- The leaf shutter is very, very quiet, but I could’t get a sharp image below 1/64 at F4. The best bet is shooting at a minimum of 1/125, while adjusting the ISO. Like my GFX100S II, the sensor is great at higher ISOs
- I find using the dial to change the ISO quite good, but I needed to make sure I seated the dial after I changed it. So, I need to make that a force of habit.
- I thought that I would prefer setting the aspect ratio to C and adjusting it with the front dial. But I actually prefer deliberately choosing the aspect ratio using the dial. The Fuji rep was asking if I wanted to make a request to be able to use the aspect ratio for something else in a future firmware update. I actually said I prefer it the way it is. I didn’t expect to feel that way.
- the toggle to crop is very convenient and I wouldn’t change that either.
- I would prefer turning off the touch functions on the back LCD, because it was a bit too sensitive during use and I would accidentally change film simulations.
- the viewfinder is bright with a pretty good refresh rate.
- the black GFX100RF is definitely very stealthy and wouldn’t attract too much attention. I wish I had ordered the black instead of the silver.
- this is a fantastic street and travel camera for really experienced photographers and would leave casual photographers frustrated. It’s a bicycle without training wheels.
- using the GFX100RF was seamless after using both my GFX100S II and X-H2S. It didn’t require additional learning. The aspect ratio dial and the crop lever really helps in the moment creativity.
- the lens is super sharp wide open at F4 and I like the way it renders.
I am still processing the files and will add other thoughts.
The Fujifilm rep has been kept in the dark about stock, price and release dates. He did say that if you didn’t get the camera already, it’s a mystery when you your order would be fulfilled. So, take any vendors shipping date with a grain of salt.
I suspect that Fujifilm is waiting to determine what the final tariff position is going to be and how it would affect their bottom line before committing to supplying any more cameras or lenses.
I called my local store who had a black one in stock at a different location, but before he could sell it to me, it got sold.
I think after my experience with the GFX100RF, I definitely think it will fit in with my current system and is a highly capable low profile camera (in black.
I missed out on the first batch of fulfilled orders and I am quite disappointed.
I did forget that B&H can be quite tricky for new releases. I did place an additional order much later with Amazon having lost faith in B&H. So, I have an order in both places.
Amazon just emailed me to let me know that I will receive one in the first week of May. While it is nice to get that email, I doubt I will get one in that time frame.
I did meet a Fujifilm representative at a local event who lent me a black GFX100RF to play with. He also had the X100IV and the X-M5.
So, I can give my impression comparing the size and weight of the GFX100RF vs the x100VI. The X100Vi is just a bit smaller than the GFX100RF and feels denser.
However I preferred the grip and ergonomics of the GFX100RF. I bought a V60 sd card along to take test shots. I used manual exposure to test the lowest shutter speed that I could use hand held.
Some observations:
- The AF is pretty good, but can struggle a little at low light. My GFX100S II, seems to be a bit better, but it’s difficult to say as I didn’t bring it along and I have the 55mm 1.7 which is quite a bit brighter.
- The leaf shutter is very, very quiet, but I could’t get a sharp image below 1/64 at F4. The best bet is shooting at a minimum of 1/125, while adjusting the ISO. Like my GFX100S II, the sensor is great at higher ISOs
- I find using the dial to change the ISO quite good, but I needed to make sure I seated the dial after I changed it. So, I need to make that a force of habit.
- I thought that I would prefer setting the aspect ratio to C and adjusting it with the front dial. But I actually prefer deliberately choosing the aspect ratio using the dial. The Fuji rep was asking if I wanted to make a request to be able to use the aspect ratio for something else in a future firmware update. I actually said I prefer it the way it is. I didn’t expect to feel that way.
- the toggle to crop is very convenient and I wouldn’t change that either.
- I would prefer turning off the touch functions on the back LCD, because it was a bit to sensitive during use and I wouldn’t change in advently change film simulations.
- the viewfinder is bright with a pretty good refresh rate.
- the black GFX100RF is definitely very stealthy and wouldn’t attract too much attention. I wish I had ordered the black instead of the silver.
- this is a fantastic street and travel camera for really experienced photographers and would leave casual photographers frustrated. It’s a bicycle without training wheels.
- using the GFX100RF was seamless after using both my GFX100S II and X-H2S. It didn’t require additional learning. The aspect ratio dial and the crop lever really helps in the moment creativity.
- the lens is super sharp wide open at F4 and I like the way it renders.
I am still processing the files and will add other thoughts.
The Fujifilm rep has been kept in the dark about stock, price and release dates. He did say that if you didn’t get the camera already, it’s a mystery when you your order would be fulfilled. So, take any vendors shipping date with a grain of salt.
I suspect that Fujifilm is waiting to determine what the final tariff position is going to be and how it would affect their bottom line before committing to supplying any more cameras or lenses.
I called my local store who had a black one in stock at a different location, but before he could sell it to me, it got sold.
I think after my experience with the GFX100RF, I definitely think it will fit in with my current system and is a highly capable low profile camera (in black.
Apr 27, 2025 at 06:14 PM
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