Fujifilm’s new GFX 50S II is the company’s most affordable medium format camera, but does the performance make it a worthwhile purchase when there are full frame cameras available with similar resolutions? This review seeks to find out.
Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake of DPReview TV run you through the features on Fujifilm’s newest camera, updating its four-year-old predecessor. The GFX 50S II promises faster performance and a more streamlined design, and incorporates up to 6.5 stops of image stabilization. The larger dimensions and weight of both the body and the lenses make this a welcome addition, and it will almost certainly add even broader appeal to a format that was once far more niche than it is today.
Many of the major camera manufacturers are facing supply issues, with various recently released models out of stock, largely due to the global chip shortage. As noted last week by Fuji Rumors, the GFX 100S was announced more than seven months ago, and yet, it’s still not on the shelves of major retailers. It might not have the broad appeal of your average full frame mirrorless camera, but those waiting to get their hands on this $6,000 body will need to be patient.
Is this camera designed with you in mind? Let us know in the comments below.
As a Fuji X series owner, I have been intrigued by some of the GFX offerings. However, Fuji's recent moves to more PSAM dials is disappointing, and makes this model and others a no buy for me. I got into Fuji mostly due to the manual dials and controls, and I'm not fond of their decision to remove those features from their newest lineups.
I agree with Ben’s comment concerning the PSAM dial. The manual dials were an important factor for my move to Fujifilm; along with the film simulations.
The other feature removed from newer bodies that I am not happy with is the D-Pad. My XH-1, XT-2 & XPRO-2 are all configured the same.
I am waiting to see what the price reduction for the GFX-50S will be.
It's got the same sensor as the previous model?... That's a bit pathetic given that that's the same one that was in the Pentax 645Z from 2014. In what world is it okay to sell a camera for $4,000 when the sensor is generations old?
Are you sure it is the exact same sensor? Also, consider that Pentax is selling theirs for $7K and it isn’t even Mirrorless.
I'm pretty sure. When the GFX 50S came out in 2017 it was also for $6,500(?). I just checked and the 645Z is selling for about 5,000 new (given discounts and such, but we can likely agree that it's not worth $7,000 in 2021).