Fujifilm GFX 100S Review : Gets 90% Overall Score and Gold Award

DPReview has published full in-depth review and test results for the Fujifilm GFX 100S. The medium format camera achieves an excellent 90% overall score and Gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

The Fujifilm GFX100S price tag is $5,999 and available for pre-order from Amazon, B&H, Adorama in the USA. It will cost £5,499 in EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK.

Fujifilm GFX 100S Key Features:

  • 102MP 43.8 x 32.9mm BSI CMOS Sensor
  • X-Processor 4 Image Processor
  • 4K30 Video; F-Log Gamma, 12-Bit Raw Out
  • 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 3.2″ 2.36m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
  • 425-Point Phase-Detection Autofocus
  • ISO 100-12800, Up to 5 fps Shooting
  • 400MP Pixel Shift Multi-Shot
  • 19 Film Simulation Modes

What we like:

  • Excellent image quality across the ISO range
  • Exceptional detail levels
  • Very good tonal quality maintained into shadow regions
  • Choice of Raw compression
  • Image stabilization makes it easy to achieve full resolution
  • Comfortable ergonomics and decent level of button/dial customization
  • Relatively compact form factor
  • Impressive video capabilities
  • USB charging is convenient

What we don’t:

  • Autofocus performance varies significantly between lenses
  • Face/Eye AF not as reliable as its FF rivals
  • AF Tracking not as sticky
  • No tracking AF in video
  • Line-skipped video doesn’t give full sensor low-light performance
  • Comparatively low battery life
  • Viewfinder isn’t very high resolution

Conclusion from DPReview:

The Fujifilm GFX 100S is the smallest, least expensive way to achieve image quality beyond what full-frame can currently offer. You lose some responsiveness and flexibility in return for that, but as an image-making tool the GFX is excellent. It’s also a surprisingly capable video camera but its smaller battery risks being more limiting than it is for stills shooting. Impressive in the studio and beyond.

Good for

Landscapes, portraiture, studio work

Not so good for

Fast-paced action and scenarios that require rapid responses

Read more: Best Lenses for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Best Memory Cards for Fujifilm GFX 100S.

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New Canon Patents : RF 130mm f/1.4L, RF 135mm f/2L & RF 24mm f/1.4L USM Lenses

New Canon patents application (USPTO) shows optical formulas for three fast prime lenses.

All products are designed to use on Canon’s full frame mirrorless camera system. Both the Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6 are super hot selling mirrorless cameras on the market. Canon EOS R5 in stock.

Check out the details of the Canon RF 130mm f/1.4L, RF 135mm f/2L & RF 24mm f/1.4L USM Lens patents.
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Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM & FE 70mm f/2.8 Macro G Lenses to be Announced Soon

According to latest rumors, Sony is planning to announce the FE 100mm f/1.4 GM lens and FE 70mm f/2.8 Macro G lens in May 2021.

As is known, Sony introduced some standard fixed and wide angle fixed lenses in the past months. Now is the time for Sony to introduce some medium telephoto and macro lenses.

In May 2021, Sony may also announce the successor to the a6600 camera. Continue reading “Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM & FE 70mm f/2.8 Macro G Lenses to be Announced Soon”

Atomos Ninja V+ 8K HDMI H.265 Raw Recording Monitor Announced

Atomos officially announced three new pieces of news regarding its Ninja V lineup:

  • Atomos Ninja V gets H.265 codec support in a new, paid upgrade
  • Atomos Ninja V+ 5″ 8K HDMI H.265 Raw Recording Monitor
  • Ninja Stream – 4Kp60 HDR for a high-quality social distancing production environment

Atomos Ninja V: $599 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Atomos Ninja V+: $1,499 at B&H, Adorama.

You can find the whole details in the press text below. Continue reading “Atomos Ninja V+ 8K HDMI H.265 Raw Recording Monitor Announced”

Zeiss Unveils 18mm, 40mm, 65mm, 135mm T1.5 Lenses

Zeiss expanded its popular cinema line with adding another four prime lenses. Zeiss adds 18mm, 40mm, 65mm and 135mm T1.5 lenses to its Supreme Prime Radiance range of cine lenses.  The new Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance lenses will be available in Q3 of this year, and can be pre-ordered now from retailers such as B&H Photo Video.

The Supreme Prime Radiance lenses already exist in 21mm, 25mm, 29mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm. With the newest additions to this family, Zeiss also introduced the reworked and improved T* coating. It allows you to make the flares planned and reproduced, but also to maintain contrast and avoid transmission loss that would occur with uncoated lens elements. In the video below, you can see the comparison between the new ZEISS Supreme Radiance lenses and regular ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses.

New Firmware Update Coming to Solve the Canon EOS R5/R6 IBIS Issue

Major Canon firmware update is on the horizon. According to recent reports, Canon will release a new firmware update to address the IBIS shift/tilt on the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 cameras. The exact release date is unknown at the moment but we think it will be soon be available.

Both the Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6 are super hot selling mirrorless cameras on the market. Canon EOS R5 in stock. Canon EOS R5 with 24-105mm f/4L Lens: $4,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Z Lens Firmware Update Version 1.2.0 Released

Viltrox released a new firmware version 1.2.0 for Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Z Lens for Nikon Z-mount.

The lens is currently available to purchase on Amazon for $399. That’s $300 less than the MSRP of Nikon’s own Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S lens. The lens will work on all Nikon Z full-frame cameras, including the new Z6 II and Z7 II.

Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 STM Lens for Nikon Z-Mount – $399 at Amazon and B&HPhoto.

You can follow the link below to download the firmware update. Continue reading “Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Z Lens Firmware Update Version 1.2.0 Released”

Canon EOS C300S, C500S & C700DR Cinema Cameras Coming for NAB 2021

According to recent rumors, Canon will announce three new Cinema EOS cameras. These Canon Cinema EOS models would be the C300S, C500S & C700DR. Here are the details.

It seems that Canon will unveil two 8K Cinema EOS cameras as well as a dynamic range monster in a new version of the EOS C700.

Here is what we know so far about these three new Canon Cinema EOS Cameras: Continue reading “Canon EOS C300S, C500S & C700DR Cinema Cameras Coming for NAB 2021”

Pentax K-3 Mark III Firmware Update 1.01 released

Ricoh has released a firmware version 1.01 update for its latest flagship Pentax K-3 Mark III APS-C SLR camera.

The new firmware brings the following improvements:

  • Improved stability of performance when battery power is low condition.
  • Corrected – In rare cases, images are not recorded correctly when shooting continuously in RAW format.
  • Improved stability for general performance.

PENTAX K3 Mark III is now available to pre-order on the Amazon.com, B&H, Adorama websites for $1,999.95 for the body only or $2,299.95 for Premium Kit. Continue reading “Pentax K-3 Mark III Firmware Update 1.01 released”

Sony Registers “WW734234” code – possible Sony A7 IV Camera

Sony recently registered a new camera with the model code “WW734234“.  We think that this could be the highly anticipated Sony A7 IV camera.

The registered “WW734234” camera uses 5.1 Ghz WiFi Module which is used by Sony fullframe E-mount camera systems.

Currently, Sony has a total of 2 unannounced camera codes registered.

  • WW734234 (5GHz Wi-Fi)
  • WW356015 (2.4GHz Wi-Fi)

Latest Sony codenames as reference :

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