In the world of photography, what’s generally understood is that the larger the film format is, the more detail your image has. This is one of the advantages of shooting in a medium or large format unlike when using 35mm which is common even in full-frame cameras today.
Fujifilm harnessed that edge by introducing its GFX 50S digital medium format system. At $6,500 for body-only, this professional mirrorless shooter actually belongs to the ‘affordable’ bunch. Join us as we find out if this camera is fit for someone who’s more than just a hobbyist.
Fujifilm GFX 50S key specs:
- 51.4MP medium format CMOS sensor (43.8 × 32.9mm) with Bayer filter array
- X-Processor Pro Image Processor
- Removable 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF
- 3.2? 2.36m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- 117-Point Contrast-Detection AF System
- Extended ISO 50-102400, 3 fps Shooting
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
- Multi Aspect Ratio Shooting
- Film Simulation Modes
- Weather-Sealed Magnesium Alloy Body
- AF-point-selection joystick
- 1/125 sec flash sync speed
- 3 fps continuous shooting
- In-camera Raw processing
- Dual SD card slots (UHS-II)
- USB 3.0 socket
- Wi-Fi
What we liked about it:
- Light body
- Side battery compartment
- Easy to use ergonomics
- AF-point selection joystick
- Accurate focusing when scene is well-lit
- Tilting touchscreen display
- Amazing details
- Minimal noise despite high ISO
What we didn’t like:
- A bit sluggish to autofocus
- Focus is a hit and miss when scene is dimly-lit