Fujifilm GFX100RF challenges the way you think about medium format. Such a camera does not compete with only interchangeable lens system. This pushes you to consider portability, design and shooting style, when you are out in the field.
Coming from you Jason Friend PhotographyThis thoughtful video takes you through the use of the real world Fujifilm gfx100rf Medium format camera. At first glance, fixed 35 mm lens (28 mm full frame equivalent) may sound limited, especially compared to the flexibility of GFX100s II. The friend argues the opposite. In the 102-megapixel sensor, crops essentially convert the camera into several focal lengths, while still distributes file sizes that remain highly useful. This means that you can consider it as a compact, light system without renouncing the quality expected from the moderate format. For landscape work, balance between portability and resolution becomes a serious benefit.
The video shows how the friend uses the underlying aspect ratio mode to repeat the spirit of the classic fuzifilm film cameras. For example, Xpan crop creates panoramic style compositions in the camera. It is not a gimmick. It changes how you frame your shots, encourage you to see differently. Add to the reality of long distance hiking: A single camera with a certain lens is easier than the stuffed bags with multiple lenses. Friend makes it clear that it is worth it when the trade is closed in flexibility when weight and mobility are at stake.
Major glasses
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Effective 102 MP medium format CMOS sensor (11,648 x 8,736)
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Digital image stabilization (video only)
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Fixed 35 mm lens (28 mm equivalent), F/4 to F/22
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ISO 80-12,800 (Extend to 40-102,400)
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DCI 4K and UHD 4K videos, up to 29.97 fps
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Dual SD UHS-II card slot
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3.2 “Tilting touchscreen LCD, 5.76 M-Dot EVF
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735 grams with weather-resistant body, battery and card
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Leaf shutter with electronic options up to 1/16,000 seconds
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4x ND filter inherent for long exposure
Friends also highlight the characteristics that appropriate the GFX100RF for unexpected landscape shoots. The leaf shutter produces low vibrations than a focal plane shutter, making slow shutter speed when in hand. While the lack of in-body image stabilization will stop some, the trade-band again comes back to weight and design simplicity. For tripi users, IBIS is very less important. And for those who love long exposure, the internal neutral density filter is a rare and useful feature that makes the setup a sharp and low feedli.
Perhaps the most practical takeaay is how friend emphasizes exploration. The lighter your bag, the more the land you can cover. With GFX100RF, she emphasizes that compositions become the most difficult challenge, not gear. The change of focus is one that transforms a technical device into something that actually re -shapes your creative process. Watch the video above for full randon from a friend.
