Since 4 years agoFujifilmThe GFX100, the flagship medium format camera, was launched, with the pixels jumping to 100 million pixels. It was already hailed as the most powerful medium format camera at the time, followed by the GFX100S, which was successfully slimmed down 2 years ago, but the shooting and performance were not significantly enhanced until the real The successor GFX100 II has appeared. Not only does it use a new sensor and image processor, it is faster and has stronger continuous shooting. The autofocus has also entered the AI era and can also take into account 8K shooting. The price is cheaper than the GFX100 when it was first sold.
GFX100 II: Sensor light absorption increased by 30%, 8fps continuous shooting speed increased
As the top flagship of Fujifilm cameras, the GFX100 II uses a newly designed 102MP GFX CMOS II HS sensor. The frame size (44×33mm) is 1.7 times larger than the full-frame sensor. The pixels remain at 102 million pixels, but the read The speed is 2 times faster than the previous generation, and the light absorption is increased by 30%. With the upgrade to the X-Processor 5 image processor, the autofocus and continuous shooting speed are also improved. Now the GFX100 II can perform continuous shooting at a speed of 8 frames per second (mechanical shutter). , which is a big improvement over the previous generation’s 5 frames per second. The continuous shooting can also reach 5.3 frames per second. At the same time, the 5-axis body shock resistance has been increased from the 6th level of the GFX100S to the 8th level. Handheld shooting is more reassuring. In addition, it can be shot with Pixel shift uses continuous shooting of 20 images and merges them into an ultra-high-resolution photo of 400 million pixels.
GFX100 II: The ultra-high pixel EVF is detachable at any time
Since the slimming of the GFX100S was well received, the body design of the GFX100 II also continues in this direction. Although the weight is not as much as the former’s 900g, its 1,030g is 290g lighter than the 1,320g of the first generation. Of course, with the addition of a GF series lens, it will be more suitable for large users. For some photographers, even if they hold it with both hands, they still feel the camera body is heavy. It can only be said that if you are pursuing medium format and high image quality, don’t worry about that burden. In addition, the button layout of the GFX100 II has become very similar to that of the GPS100S. For the convenience of professional photographers, a number of shortcut keys with customizable functions are added above the handle near the shutter and next to the lens mount. The most special thing about the design of this generation of fuselage is that the EVF electronic viewfinder has not only been greatly increased to 9.44 million pixels and supports 120fps, but also has a magnification rate of 1×. You can see image details clearly through this small window. What’s more practical is that the EVF can It can be detached from the top of the camera at any time when needed. This can reduce the weight of the camera and make it more flexible to use, such as when “low-flying” or taking pictures.
GFX100 II: 100 million pixels with amazing detail
Even today’s mobile phones can take 100-megapixel photos, but the real-life shooting experience is completely different from the GFX100 II’s ultra-large medium-format sensor. It is just a straight JPEG, even if it is just zooming in on a certain part of the photo, the scenery It is still clear and sharp. When shooting portraits, in addition to easily capturing shallower and softer depth of field, the eyes can be enlarged to 100%, and the eyelashes are also three-dimensional. In other words, there is a huge range of options for cropping. Thanks to the new light-sensitive element, which has increased the amount of light it can absorb, as well as better noise control, trials have shown that the high-sensitivity performance is quite good. You can safely shoot at ISO 3,200 or higher in low-light environments. As a new flagship, the GFX100 II certainly has the blessing of a new film simulation, the 20th effect Reala Ace, which features more realistic colors, moderate contrast and saturation, and is not biased towards a certain tone.
GFX100 II: 8K shooting supports external fans
AI recognition focusing is almost a standard feature in new high-end cameras, and the GFX100 II is no exception. It uses the X-Processor 5 image processor to bring subject detection autofocus to medium format cameras, which can track and focus on faces or eyes. , it can also detect animals, birds, cars, bicycles, airplanes and trains, allowing photographers to only focus on creation and leave the focusing process to the camera. In addition to AI detection focus, the GFX100 II also catches up with 8K shooting. It can directly record 8K/30p, 4K/60p and 1,080/120p videos, and supports 4:2:2 10bit format. The encoding is compatible with H.265 and Apple ProRes, plus It is the first model in the GFX series to support F-Log2, providing more space for post-production. It is worth mentioning that in order to ensure that the GFX100 II can record ultra-high-definition videos for a long time, the manufacturer can also install its own external cooling fan FAN-001 to cool down the body when needed.
Price: CAD$10,124 (body net)
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