ptomsu
Workshop Member
I understand what you are looking for! And maybe the GFX would be the right tool for this, although for me the X-H1 would probably be sufficient - if I had to decide between the 2.Maybe but there’s a lot of assumption in that. I mean perfect for a probable tangible camera in the next 2-6 months.
In reality the GFX is a lot speedier now (with the latest firmware) than it was when I tested it in March and ergonomically it fits my hand like a glove. I could get by with the 32-64 and 110 for most thing and it will be nearly identical to most of my most used ranges on Sony FE (25-85). My only hesitation is that I really don’t want to venture down the first generation digital product again really as I did that with both the Leica M9 (first FF rangefinder) and the A7 (first FF mirrorless).
Overall I’m extremely pleased with the Sony FE system but with deadlines and a hectic schedule between my 9-5, growing my personal business in the coming year, returning to school recently, and the prerequisite family time - I would like a camera that place me from in front of a computer more. Fuji arguably has the best JPEG’s in the business and I can archive the RAW’s for myself and cull/deliver JPEG’s for editorial deadlines. For a more compact camera the X series IQ is “good enough” but I’m sure there are days I will long for the resolution should I drop my Sony system (which is where the potential GFX comes into the picture). I really could get by with an XT2 but I assume the XH1 will be more ergonomically pleasing for those with larger hands and if I do pick up a GFX-S/R type then functionally it’ll be closer to it.
Well thats my thought process was but I should see how much of my gear I can sell before making any grand plans.
But then, actually I made the decision for myself that m43 is just right for me - in form of the Olympus EM1.2 and the Olympus Pro lens lineup. This is why I sold finally all my Fuji gear. And so far I did not regret it! Olympus JPEGs are at least as good as Fuji JPEGs (at least for me) and I would not like to wait till Fuji matures their IBIS that comes first in the X-H1 till it gets to the perfection of what you are getting already today from Olympus (or Panasonic) - speak DUAL IS. And if it comes to resolution, if 20MP are not enough then also 24MP will not be and I am sure we will see resolution in m43 around 30MP with the next generation of m43 sensors. So simply wait for a EM1.3 or GH6 and you also will have the resolution. And when taking high res shooting into account even 80MP or more are available - today for static subjects but in the future also at least for slow moving subjects - quasi static.
This all is just a thought process you have to be willing to move through!
So why not choose the real future system when already thinking about change?
Just my 5c ...