Don Libby
Well-known member
I thought I liked the GFX50s however after a 2nd day of shooting the 100 I can say that I love the beast.
I'm currently shooting in the Jackson Hole area where it was a low of 1 and a high of 30 while I was out. I mention that in order to talk about the battery power. I received the camera Wed morning and went straight to work charging the batteries and upgrading the firmware on both lenses and body. At the end of the second day and I'm still reading almost full on one and full on the second. So, so far shooting in cold conditions hasn't affected the power; we'll see if it drops like a rock or is steady decline.
There's a lot to like about this camera, and in no certain order..
I actually like the size which surprises the heck out of me. I feel very comfortable shooting handheld with all my lenses. So far I've used/tested the 23, 32-64, 100-200 and 250 (with and without the TC). I haven't gotten around to my 45 and 120 but hope to in the next couple days.
AF - no issues that wasn't caused by me learning what to do.
High-speed burst - I can't say enough about this gem. I've used this with both the 100-200 and 250 along with the TC shooting moose, buffalo and elk and all I can say I WOW! This in combination of the AF is a real winner.
Shutter release - very delicate however I'm getting used to is.
Remote shutter - I can't begin to thank Fuji enough for placing the remote plug on the oppsite side of the L-bracket. Now when ever I'm set up on a tripod I don't have to worry about extending my Arca Swiss bracket out to plug the remote in.
Speaking of L-brackets - I'm using the same Acra Swiss L bracket from the GFX50s.
Neckstrap - I actually like the one provided and again tank Fuji for not using the same connector as the GFX 50 had. This in my opinion is a much better design.
EVF and LCD screens - The EVF is much better than the GFX50. There's now 3-screens to see information. The top screen is great very much like what Phase One did with the XF. The large LCD appears to be the same as the 50s however the color seems to be better. Then there's the smally LCD underneight whic can provide a wealth of information; I have it set to show the historgram.
There's more to come however I've been out in the cold for close to 12-hrs and am beat.
Later...
Don
I'm currently shooting in the Jackson Hole area where it was a low of 1 and a high of 30 while I was out. I mention that in order to talk about the battery power. I received the camera Wed morning and went straight to work charging the batteries and upgrading the firmware on both lenses and body. At the end of the second day and I'm still reading almost full on one and full on the second. So, so far shooting in cold conditions hasn't affected the power; we'll see if it drops like a rock or is steady decline.
There's a lot to like about this camera, and in no certain order..
I actually like the size which surprises the heck out of me. I feel very comfortable shooting handheld with all my lenses. So far I've used/tested the 23, 32-64, 100-200 and 250 (with and without the TC). I haven't gotten around to my 45 and 120 but hope to in the next couple days.
AF - no issues that wasn't caused by me learning what to do.
High-speed burst - I can't say enough about this gem. I've used this with both the 100-200 and 250 along with the TC shooting moose, buffalo and elk and all I can say I WOW! This in combination of the AF is a real winner.
Shutter release - very delicate however I'm getting used to is.
Remote shutter - I can't begin to thank Fuji enough for placing the remote plug on the oppsite side of the L-bracket. Now when ever I'm set up on a tripod I don't have to worry about extending my Arca Swiss bracket out to plug the remote in.
Speaking of L-brackets - I'm using the same Acra Swiss L bracket from the GFX50s.
Neckstrap - I actually like the one provided and again tank Fuji for not using the same connector as the GFX 50 had. This in my opinion is a much better design.
EVF and LCD screens - The EVF is much better than the GFX50. There's now 3-screens to see information. The top screen is great very much like what Phase One did with the XF. The large LCD appears to be the same as the 50s however the color seems to be better. Then there's the smally LCD underneight whic can provide a wealth of information; I have it set to show the historgram.
There's more to come however I've been out in the cold for close to 12-hrs and am beat.
Later...
Don