FUJIFILM GFX100 Introduced Our First Impression and Sample Footage cinema5D news

The FUJIFILM GFX100 mirrorless virtual digital camera was just formally brought, promising to be the primary one hundred megapixels Large Format sensor digicam, capable of shooting 4K video and having speedy autofocus, In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), 10bit inner video recording and lots more.

FUJIFILM GFX100

Back in September2019 during Photokina, the largest photo exhibition in the world taking place in Cologne, Germany, FUJIFILM made a development announcement, promising to bring their new flagship large sensor camera to the market during the first half of 2019. The aim of FUJIFILM was to develop a camera capable of producing high quality photos and videos for an affordable price. Now, I’m perfectly aware that the term “affordable” is a very flexible one and whatmight be financially manageable for some won’t be acceptable for others, but lets summarise this topic by saying that similar devices from other manufactures might cost as much as 3 times more and when it comes to filming, none of them are actually made with the production of videos in mind. (Hasselblad H6D-100Cis an awesome instance of a filming device recognized for its complex operation and hefty price tag). The FUJIFILM GFX100, alternatively, turned into constructed from the floor up to house the desires of expert photographers and filmmakers alike.

FUJIFILM GFX100 – Image taken from the timeline.  Graded with Lutify Me

FUJIFILM GFX100 – Image taken from the timeline. Graded with Lutify Me

A Word Concerning This First Impression Video/Article

I was fortunate sufficient to place my palms on a very early pre-production version for approximately 12 hours and I would love to emphasise the following:

• The photo satisfactory shown in the video above is NOT very last. When I got it to play with, the Autofocus gadget and IBIS wherein no longer fine-tuned for foremost use (yet) and I virtually needed to regulate my fashion of filming according to the technical instances.
• This is with the aid of NO method a evaluate! It is simply most effective a primary impact report, some thing that I can proportion with our curious target audience at a extraordinarily early stage.
• It is unfortunate that I obtained a completely restrained wide variety of batteries with me for those 12 hours, so I did not genuinely have the danger to discover the lowlight skills of the brand new digicam.
• A proper review which includes more lowlight photographs and a Dynamic Range take a look at will follow quickly, please live tuned!

FUJIFILM GFX100 – Familiar digital camera menu

The GFX100 is the first to combine a few interesting technologies with each other. The heart of the camera is a newly developed, back illuminated, 102 megapixels, 43.8 x 32.9 CMOS image sensor (Approximately 1.7 times larger than a 35mm Full Frame sensor). Behind you will find the “X-Processor 4” image processing engine (The same that runs the X-T3). The phase detection autofocus system covers 100% of the image sensor, allowing fast accurate tracking. The five-axis IBIS mechanism was developed from the ground up to allow handheld “shake free” operation (More on that a bit later). The result is a filming device that can capture images in DCI 4K at a maximum of 4096 × 2160 resolution in up to 30 frames per second, All Intra, 10bit, 4:2:0, H265 internal recording to a fast SD card (There are dual SD slots). On top, NO recording time is imposed and even more important, in 4K video mode the image is NOT cropped and the camera is using its full sensor size! (What is absent is higher frame rate recording like 120fps in HD). Combine it with FUJIFILM’s ETERNA film simulation picture profile or depending on your production needs, their F-Log or HLG settings, and you get an extremely powerful camera that can help creating a unique look. (By The Way, for even more robust 4:2:2 color sampling results, output the video signal via the HDMI connector to an external recorder).

FUJIFILM GFX100 – Large Format Sensor

FUJIFILM GFX100 video specifications

If you have observed the improvement of FUJIFILM’s cameras in recent years, you could recognize that the employer become very clear in announcing that it'll NOT be producing Full Frame cameras to go alongside their a hit X-T3 and X-T30 APS-C sensor length digital camera line, however as a substitute, they'll produce Large Format cameras and via doing so, highlight themselves on this already very crowded discipline. By the manner, by hook or by crook I opt to use the time period “Large Format” as opposed to “Medium Format” as this word usually increases a debate approximately the camera eligibility to be called “Medium”when compared to other medium layout sensors, made by different manufacturers. At least we are able to all agree that the GFX100 44x33mm sensor length is MUCH larger than the conventional Full Frame one (36 x 24mm) and talking of which, while comparing bodily sensor sizes, the ARRI ALEXA LF own family of cameras has a sensor size of 36.70 x 25.54 mm simplest….

For now, I could also like to put off the verbal exchange wondering the want for 100 megapixels and Large Format sensor for taking pictures video, clearly for the following motives: This format, its video talents and price point are pretty new. It would be thrilling to speak about this subject matter after extra creative people have sincerely used the camera, shared their captured pictures and pay attention their observations in regards to the visual effect this type of device has.

The different motive is extra pragmatic. From that point onward, Large Format for capturing video is right here to stay and will likely be followed via additional models at a fair more low priced charge sooner than we will imagine. I’m basing my assumption on the truth the FUJIFILM is already of their 2nd generation of Large Format cameras, devoted to photographers (GFX 50S and GFX 50R) and the fee reduction at the later version was giant, so with the addition of the brand new GFX100, FUJIFILM is without a doubt securing their dedication to developing large sensor cameras and, however, leaves a window for bringing one of these spec-rich digital camera to the wider crowd.

FUJIFILM GFX100 – Easy Video or Photo selection with the newly designed drive dial.

FUJIFILM was kind enough to let me run with an early pre-production camera for about 12 hours and, let me tell you, I cautiously want to say that we have a “game changer” filming device here (I hate this “Game Changer” word, as it is being used so freely – especially by manufacturers – on every second device for marketing purposes…) This case is different. From a pure picture quality perspective, the GFX100 produces a very pleasant, robust and convincing picture. It is clean and sharp, yet has a strong “identity”. It was of course too early to test it in our DR laboratory, but from what I’ve experienced, the highlights roll off is very pleasing and the tolerance between the brighter vs. the darker parts of the image looks very promising! The above sample images were shot in F-Log at ISO 800 (Native) and were color corrected by levelling the image to REC 709 first, and then putting one of Lutify me LUTs on top. Besides the impressive picture, what really strikes me is the IBIS performance. True, at the time of filming it was not 100% functional yet, BUT it was doing a REMARKABLE job in stabilising the video. I’m truly looking forward to seeing the end results after it will be “fine tuned” before starting production. The same goes for the phase detection autofocus system. In its current stage, it was not entirely optimised but showed a glimpse of how effective and fast it can be. What I also liked was the battery performance. Overall, I could freely work with the camera for a few good hours, BUT, I’ll need to spend more time with the camera in order to have a definite idea about battery performance in general. 

Now, with regards to ergonomics, I actually have blended emotions, due to my private desire. This camera is a beast! There is not any way you will be disregarded or improper for having a interest most effective… There is in reality no manner you possibly can work “undercover” with it. Personally, I don’t like having a permanent digicam grip connected to the frame, as it actually makes the digicam larger, however in this situation, I can recognize why FUJIFILM selected to do so.

In terms of dials the camera is rather minimalistic, and because its menu was not finalised when I filmed with it, I was not able to assign buttons to my convenience, so it is too early for me to say if functionality is affected by having less dials and buttons to play with. On the other hand, running for 12 hours with the camera (And when I write “running”, I literarily mean it) was a pleasant experience. Even in my small hands it felt very comfortable and, more importantly, very balanced (I worked with both, the FUJIFILM GF23mmF4 R LM WR and GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR lenses). The attached TL1 EVF 5.76 Million dots) is very clear and bright and the touch LCD screen is fine too. There is  also a new “top panel LCD”, which I guess can be valuable after getting used to working with it. (The functionality of the LCD is changeable and one can select  between “information” or “virtual dial mode”. There is also a new sub  LCD just under the rear LCD which can nicely display valuable information 

When it involves audio, the digicam gives “trendy connectivity” and functions the same audio menu that may be found on the X-T3 (Which, I accept as true with, is one of the higher ones, if now not the fine that may be determined in mirrorless cameras).

FUJIFILM GFX100 – Upper LCD setting alternative 1

FUJIFILM GFX100 – Upper LCD putting alternative 2

Conclusion

It is a chunk too early to honestly give you a specific end, but the new FUJIFILM GFX100 is a completely unique digicam that functions lots of latest technologies, mixed. We gets the camera once more quickly – with its final firmware – so please undergo with us at the same time as we behavior the entire assessment.

Last however now not least, for the ultimate 8 months cinema5D has accompanied the development and delivery of the new digicam and shortly we can post our 2-element mini documentary. Hope you'll  enjoy what you are about to see…

The camera may be to be had for buy on the end of June 2019 for round $10,000.

The above video become shot on a FUJIFILM GFX100 pre-manufacturing model at 4K DCI, 24p, H265, All Intra, at 400Mbps. Edited with LOTS of pain in Adobe Premiere CC (modern version) and graded with Lutify me.

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FUJIFILM GFX100

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