The Fuji GFX 100s files still wow me now after 2 years of regular use. I have no idea what more I could need from another camera now so I can’t imagine I will upgrade for a long time. I thought themCanon 5DSR was great, but the GFX 100s is on a whole other level. Good luck with your choice.
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Compared to the Canon 5DSR, many don't know it's not just the greater resolution, but 16 bit files, some say can make a big difference, a bit akin to going from JPEG to RAW; though, not as big of a difference. And Keith and others have shown how much shadow detail can be pulled out that's entirely useable, unlike the 5DSR's noisy and lifeless shadow detail. The dynamic range difference is HUGE! The GFX 100S is a dream camera, and is priced near many full frame models. And we can use our favorite SLR lenses with an adapter.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - I'm still happy using the 5Ds for work, but then again I was happy using my 1Ds mk3 until I got the 5Ds
@garbhanmyles
Жыл бұрын
@@jefffenske1958 all very true. I use my Canon TS-E lenses and Samyang 135mm f2 which all work really great. It is indeed a dream camera.
@Trenta002
Жыл бұрын
I've found that small features can sometimes be worth the cost of changing systems. I switched from the Sony A7RIII to the GFX 100S almost entirely due to Fuji having in-camera focus bracketing. My stackshot is great but I now get the same results in a lot less time and with a lot less hassle.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, this is one reason I get cameras to test for my articles/reviews - I could not do an in-depth camera review in the time it takes for me to test a printer
@RaymondParkerPhoto
Жыл бұрын
I'm rather partial to my Nikon Z System cameras and lenses, because they work well for what I do -- both photo and video. The Z-mount has opened up, so to speak, great options for lens design, demonstrated beautifully in the Z glass so far. The 85mm f/1.2 is a wonder. I'm also anticipating the Z8 and will likely order one once the specs, ah, become clear.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I think Canon were perhaps unduly conservative in not expanding the size of the RF mount - still the EF has done well over the years.
@sveinskogen1789
Жыл бұрын
Yah, the 85/1.2 is a wonder, but quite frankly, the 1.8 primes are also extremely good. And I know it's human nature to always think of the "newest and bestest", but all those f/1.8 primes really should be considered. Both because they are as good as they are, and because of their value for money, and more importantly: Optical quality vs weigh. You can work handheld with the 1.8 lenses "all day long" and not get tendonitis. And you're still not really sacrificing anything in image quality. :)
@mrgiggles7840
Жыл бұрын
let me give you a tip - the 20 mm Z lens is astounding and paired with any of the high MP bodies ,,,, including the first Z7 .... will give you almost medium format quality landscapes ...... a huge step up from the F mount lens , even the Zeiss 21 .... its almost night and day.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ellisvener5337
Жыл бұрын
For lens mount versatility, Nikon Z 7 II and if the rumors are true, the Z 8. If using shift lenses (Nikkor, Canon, or medium format, the Fuji GFX cameras are a good choice. Bothe native Nikkor Z and Fuji GFX lenses are uniformly across the line, extremely good and up to your standards Keith. As you I think know both of our professional needs and criteria are aligned. For day to day work I prefer the Nikon Z. I came to the Nikkor Z system from relying on the Canon EOS 5Ds. Some people don’t like the idea of using adapters but with well made adapters with no optics inside they open up a world of different optics. Beyond the Nikkor Z lenses, I regularly use, in alphabetical order, Canon EF mount shift lenses, Hasselblad CF , and occasionally Sony and Zeiss E mount lenses on my Z 7II. The video quality is up to professional standards as well according to the professional editor/color grader I hire for my commercial work. If you have questions, drop me a line. And yes, before I switched to the Nikkor Z system I worked with the Canon R system as well. For the Sony system, the Alpha One and A7RV are the ones to consider.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - appreciated!
@geoffreyarnold7292
Жыл бұрын
Keith, it is greatly amusing to see you pondering all of the camera nuances that the rest of us get hung up on! It reminds me of a video where a photographer compared an old $200 Nikon D200 10 mp camera to a $3,000 fancy new high mp camera with $6,000 super lens by shooting pictures of a model in I think Central Park, printing them 13 x 19 and then asking random people in the park which pictures were "better." The D200 won, because 1) the lower resolution sensor was better for rendering the model's skin tone, 2) the DX sensor crop factor made the equivalent focal length of the lens closer that of a "portrait" lens, and 3) CCD sensors are said to do a better job of rendering colors. This is great! My sense is that because you are an architectural photo specialist, it may be more appropriate for you to wait until a super duper tilt shift lens comes out for the Z mount bigger lens mount opening, and then only if the design of the modern lens results in higher quality. Everyone loves your style!
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I do have to think of just how much a super duper Z mount (or RF mount) tilt/shift might cost ;-) Then again I hope to get the two new Fuji tilt/shift lenses to test later this year. Let's hope I can bring in some work to pay for this stuff ;-)
@RobertTeague
Жыл бұрын
I went to the GFX 100s about 18 months ago, because of Nikon dragging its feet on a higher mp body, but have since fell in love with using it. I'm not a commercial photographer, mostly a landscape guy, but like you I like to make prints. I'm waiting on the T GF 30mm f5.6 tilt-shift lens and will see what it brings and if it's affordable. I still have a Z7, but not sure what I'm going to do in that system in the future.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I tested the R5 and it wasn't a jump up for anything I did, so I was hoping for an 'S' version - no luck or sign thereof, so the GFX gets a look in. I've been told I'll get the new TS lenses as soon as available to test.
@davidstevenson1950
Жыл бұрын
Fujifilm has announced that they will be releasing a couple of tilt shift lenses. I don't recall when but I believe it will be later this year. Food for thought?
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Indeed - I'm already expecting them for testing at some time ;-) It's one of the reasons I've been testing the GFX100S over the last few months...
@daviddb2528
Жыл бұрын
Who knew that talking through another man's dilemmas would make such an engaging lunchtime watch. Thanks for enlivening a wet day in Pembrokeshire!
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thank you - It still surprises a bit of me when people find these interesting ;-)
@charliehoffmanphotography3145
Жыл бұрын
Keith, The Fuji GFX system is hard to beat. Like you I'm totally enamored with the picture quality and features; so much 2yrs ago I sold all my Nikon gear ($42k worth) and made the move...no regrets.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
I'm minded to agree ;-)
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for info - posts with links are blocked here
@sveinskogen1789
Жыл бұрын
Without trying to force my system choices onto others, I'd suggest you consider one more metric when you choose your next system: Dynamic range, and dynamic precision (i.e. how accurately the camera can reproduce two nearby colors). There are some cameras on the market that aren't giving you a "true raw", but are doing "silent processing" that will give you a posterized effect in some true gradients (it will not change what brands are on your "will not want" list, as a hint). As for the Z7ii you mentioned: Got one, happy with it. One thing to consider if you DO make the change, is "what will be my everyday carry camera". Because lugging along the professional tools when just out walking for a trip, or relaxing near the sea isn't happening when you get to the age where "I slept wrong last night" is more likely to be the reason for walking with a limp than "fell down four flights of stairs while drinking with my buddies last weekend". My choice for an EDC camera was the Zfc (with a smallrig grip), and a 28mm f/2.8 pancake (in a Lowepro slingshot sl250, along with a 40mm f/2 and a Godox V1, my emergency meds, extra contact lenses, glasses, cleaning kit for glasses and front elements, and a pressurized air soludion). Obtw, the Zfc also has superior color reproduction. Nikon has managed to repeat their D2x surprise when it comes to color reproduction. And. As others have pointed out, the new Nikon Z lenses ... well, let's just say that Nikon are pulling out all the stops. I opted for the f/1.8 35,50,85mm, f/2.8 105 macro, and 70-200, and the Z7ii came bundled with an f/4 24-70 (which was surprisingly good). All of these are S-Line lenses (unlike the EDC ones). But I had an easier path onto the Z highway, as I already was heavily invested in F-mount (and I'm keeping my D750 + 14-24,24-70,70-200VR2 f/2.8 zooms, and my 60 and 105VR f/2.8 micronikkors, both as a backup system, and as my primary system for low light venue events such as indoor sports, gymnastics, dance, etc). With the FTZ2 adapter, those F-mount lenses behave like they were native Z lenses (albeit not as free from distortion as the native Z lenses are because of that oversized mount). As you mentioned, Fuji is an alternative. A real one. But at (effectively) 4x the price (remember the glass, not just the body), and 2x the weight. 45-ish megapixels is (for me at least) the maximum resolution I'm interested in for a 35mm sensor (diffraction airy discs are sub-pixel sized as long as my aperture is larger than f/9, so f/8 is the minimum aperture I still keep full resolution. The Sony 61mp sensor starts loosing resolution at f/7.1). Should I at any point in the future need more resolution than 45.7 megapixels, I know I must head into medium format.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Good points - my current 'snack camera' is still my EOS RP - but my 'walk round' lens is still the TS-E24 - I'm just too used to being able to add a bit of shift to my composition ;-) I'm less bothered about diffraction effects, especially with bayer sensors, where all those MP may just end up being used to increase colour resolution. I'm very aware that my practical choices conflict with a lot of 'wisdom' in this area - I've already had somebody lambast me, saying that most of those lenses I'm using at the moment are useless for even 50MP. I've heard similar arguments for 20 years, but fortunately they've not got in the way of actually taking photos ;-) They seemed particularly troubled by my still using my (2004) EF70-200 2.8L IS I may have to revisit this subject... ;-) I'm also lucky in that I don't have to consider AF or video ability - one reason I'm always emphasising that these are my own personal criteria. The 5Ds would still be my choice for some work I suspect, the same way I'd still take my 1Ds3 if I was going down a mine ;-)
@ericerickson6537
Жыл бұрын
I have two Z mount cameras and way too many Z mount lenses. I am looking at the Z8 and wondering what it will do for me that my Z7.2 or Z6 won’t due beside some more rapid focusing? My 7 works fine for my wildlife photography, which is not my favorite photography. My love is travel photography which I require more compact kit lenses. The f4 lenses are really good for travel, compact, light, and very sharp. Good video, lots to think about.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - I'm glad it came across in a useful way. I see too much on YT which comes across as overly partisan ;-)
@davidfisher92
Жыл бұрын
Who would have thought, 5 years ago, that Fujifilm could break into the top tier of camera manufacturers! Makes me optimistic for the industry.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes - not a brand I thought I'd be seriously considering from a work POV
@Stalled-wm3qd
Жыл бұрын
Hi Keith, I am a recent Subscriber mainly because I am looking for a new printer to suit my amateur photography interests and came across your videos by chance while looking for alternatives. So many choices available at the moment but the Epson ET-8550 is currently top of the list. I would also like to try and sell some of my photos but have never pushed that side of my interests. I have had a Canon PIXMA Pro 9000 for many years but the cost of cartridges for a Pensioner of 10 years became a deterrent so I looked at the bulk ink options. So when I fitted a CISS for AU$170 to my printer it decided to stop printing as the test print of Group 2 inks showed only and exactly half the thickness of the band for all three colours and this was the top half of all three colours. So I sent away for a new Print head for AU$70 and when it arrived yesterday and I fitted it my computer told me I had no Print Head fitted!!! So I asked the seller haw can this be when he is selling a "Brand New" Print Head. It did not look "Brand New" and another seller is showing an identical photo of the Print Head from underneath where the nozzles are! So much fun! Waiting for a reply. So I might have to resort to a new printer. My Canon Pro 9000 has not printed lots of photos at all. Anyway, I wanted to ask you which building is featured in the large pic on the wall. ie which Cathedral? Also, whereabouts are you in the UK? My current camera is a Panasonic G9 with 4 lenses but I have owned various Canon cameras in the past. Thanks, Phil.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
It's Wells cathedral, underneath the scissor arches put in long ago to keep the tower up... I'm based in Leicester For more about the 8550, have a look at the main [written] review. www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/
@Stalled-wm3qd
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith!
@kemerthomson
Жыл бұрын
‘There is no easy choice. Be very careful…’ Once you make your decision, my advice is “Start kicking yourself right away, because it is just a matter of time before you will find something to regret.” I love my R5, but only because I have some use for about 85% of what it can do. It seems to me that things like dynamic range and sharpness are more important for you than image stabilization or the ability to focus on a bird’s eye… If adapted lenses will give enough of what you need, the GFX 100 may be likely to give you more than you currently have.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - Yes, that's why I try and make sure I'm clearly including the caveats about this being for my type of work ;-) I'm not considering branching out into sports, nature or 8k video ;-)
@Dagonator
Жыл бұрын
I found out for myself that it takes years to master a camera perfectly. Not the operation but knowing how to get the best colors and the best image quality in post-processing. When I switched to a new camera, everything suddenly changed. My complete workflow has changed. I had to completely rearrange many processing steps. Brightness and color changes responded differently. It took me some time to fully get used to it again. I didn't even change the manufacturer, just the camera model. This is also the reason why I don't understand people who switch back and forth between systems on a regular basis. If you work with it professionally and have to rely 100% on a system and a workflow, then system changes are a very big problem. Especially if you want to master everything down to the last detail. If someone is a hobby photographer with a lot of money, is interested in technology and always wants the latest, then you can do it. For serious photography it can be quite a problem.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I've heard that. It's one of the reasons I do all the testing I do - it regularly forces me to think of what I'm doing and why - with the advantage of not being on a paying job ;-) That said, my demands of a camera are not great - there are many functions of my previous cameras I never really played with - tuning autofocus for example. Simply not relevant to what I do. Whatever route I take, the 5Ds will remain active for a while, especially on critical jobs with time pressures, or ones where I have a solid workflow [verified view photography for example]
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
Fuji just cut the price of the GFX 100S by $500 US until July 23! All major US stores are showing this discount. They're discounting most lenses too, but not the GF 20-35mm. Don't know if this applies to UK too. Fuji says: "FUJIFILM GFX100S camera body & FUJINON GF lens product savings and promotional offers are effective on purchases made May 1, 2023 through July 23, 2023 or while dealer supplies last."
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Not seen here...
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper Bummer! I wonder why they treat the US and Europe differently.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
I've noted that many of the companies do their marketing on a by country or by region basis. It's all about whatever fits their local markets. One more reason I don't keep notice of prices for any of the kit I review
@johnvaleanbaily246
Жыл бұрын
I have a Z7II and a Z9, the former for landscapes the latter for birds. I also upgraded my glass to the holy trinity, as well some the other 'S' lenses - which are really excellent glass. I started upgrading about three years ago and now, all I need is my abilities to catch up to that of the glass !
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
A nice set...
@kevins8575
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if the manufacturers are moving toward even tighter integration of the software between camera and lens. If that's the case, adapters may lose functionality and that means locking into a single system. Only Canon and Nikon are likely to produce systems that meet your needs for shift lenses and med-high resolution. R5 Mk II or Z8?
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a potential issue for upcoming newer lenses. Fortunately, the newest EF mount TS-E lenses are very high quality ;-)
@TomWall-j5p
Жыл бұрын
EF lenses work well on Sony full frame cameras using the Sigma adapter. You might be pleasantly surprised!
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes - some do. Unfortunately all the TS-E lenses suffer from mount vignetting at shift, which is a major issue for me, given my work
@paololarocca7684
Жыл бұрын
good points, especially that of being able to get the most out of the equipment one has, I made a quite large print which I like with an humble canon sx740hs, about Sony....one of the great advantages is the incredible value for money, I bought last summer an a7rIIIa on offer (new) for just 1700 euros, this type of deals are unthinkable with other brands, and also for me the compact size is an major think to consider, I don't like to travel with big cameras especially in a street contest, I don't want to attract too much attention....
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes - deciding what suits rather than what has the noisiest fan club is always a good idea ;-)
@dirkdeweerdt6956
Жыл бұрын
Very wise, Keith! Thx for your good work!
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - glad it's of interest.
@antonoat
3 ай бұрын
The mount size particularly re Sony is very interesting! Thankfully I've been exclusively Nikon for 40 years so I was pleasantly surprised when Nikon released the "Z" mount, I think it has proved to be an excellent move for Nikon, all of their Z mount lenses are very good performers and many including the 105mm Z macro are at the very top of the tree, they are amazing performers optically. In every test I can find this particular Nikon beats the Sony/Canon and Laowa, it gives outstanding image quality at the centre and even at the extreme corners even wide open as well as at the smaller apertures!
@KeithCooper
3 ай бұрын
Yes any Z mount stuff I've tried has ben good. I did wonder why there was never a 'stopgap' Z mount version of the PC-E19...
@MichaelStoneAUS
Жыл бұрын
Hi Keith, Price aside, would a Phase One XT lend itself to your architecture work? It is an eye watering leap in price, but offers the image size of the Fuji GFX 100, the Capture One colour management system, and integral shift.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes - love to look at one [yes please C1 if you read this!] but price could be a snag here, from a business POV. I've tested both the H6D 50C and H6D100C with the HTS tilt/shift adapter and they were great to use. The 1.5x multiplier of the HTS is an issue though Interestingly enough I'm just arranging a series of UK architectural work where I've a client who's requested full res files [at 50MP for post work and 'cropability'] and when asked said that they would be happy with 100MP. There is one other aspect of the cameras I didn't mention in the video - for practical/site reasons I sometimes have to shoot hand held - suddenly Image stabilisation becomes a rather more important feature.
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper Four stops IBIS, in-body image stabilization in the GFX 100S for use with ALL lenses is a huge, practical advantage! No other camera can do this. This also simplifies lens designs, since IS in lenses adds lens elements, the IS motor, weight and additional cost.
@michaels8607
Жыл бұрын
If you want something reliable, consistent, and awesome, you can have the shutter replaced or..I might go Fuji, Nikon D850, /Z8,etc. I have the Pentax K1Mk2 and it gives me everything I need for stills and Sony for video/streaming...
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes - there's a lot can fit depending on what you want to do with the kit.
@michaels8607
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper Well I want to get the best shots in camera, instead of trying to fix them with a computer. I was going to get the D850 at the time,yet the Pentax gave so much for my budget then. I'm not one to prance around with $500 camera bag so I needed something rugged, shoots at night,and good IBIS if needed.
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
For sure, Keith, it’s the GFX 100S, part II. Shooting your 17mm TS-E on the 100S turns it into a 13.5-19mm zoom lens. Here’s why. You’ve already shown what it can do using the entire 100S sensor, which widens your field of view to about 13.5mm, what can’t be done with any 35mm body! If you do use full shift in landscape mode, it will vignette, but cropping to 3:2 may solve that. Then you’re shooting in 3:2, just like with the 5Ds, but 3.5mm wider! Or if you like the shot in 4:3, if we back up to a 14mm or 15mm image that can be cropped in post, the vignette will be gone, I would think. The only problem there is that we may have to estimate the composition, instead of precisely lining it up in the lcd. That’s why I’ve been saying maybe the other LARGE SIZE crop options could help line up the sides of the image, like 5:4 or 7:6. It sounds awkward, but none of this can be done in any 35mm camera. We’re using more of the 17mm’s image circle, putting our expensive glass to good use, instead of being stuck in 24x36mm 3:2. We’re in a new world now - a much bigger canvas with more aspect ratio options - instead of having to crop from 24x36mm 3:2 - and a lot more megapixels! The GFX 100S also has MEDIUM SIZE settings, which cuts the megapixel size by about 50%. 4:3 MEDIUM compared to 4:3 LARGE: L: 11648 x 8736 = 101.76MP M: 8256 x 6192 = 51.12MP I did the math with the 24mm TS-E a few days ago. If I did it correctly, the 24mm is about 26.7mm in the MEDIUM SIZE settings. That doesn’t seem like much of an advantage, only 2.7 more millimeter’s reach, but we can compose subjects then with the entire lcd in *any of the 7* aspect ratios, just like with the LARGE SIZE settings, and still get 50MP in 4:3, which can’t be done in any 35mm camera! So all of your TS-E lenses have many more options, with your 17mm being able to shoot from 13.5-19mm, and precisely at 13.5 and 19mm in any of the 7 aspect ratios, as well as still in 17mm in just 3:2, the only thing we can do in a 35mm camera. With a 35mm body, if you’re standing on the sidewalk across the street from a building, shooting with your 17mm TS-E and you can’t get the entire image in the shot, because you can’t step back further, your only option is to use the Laowa 15mm shift lens, but that’s not in your bag yet. If you’re shooting with the 100S instead, you don’t have to step back further. You have the shot, because the 100S’s oversized sensor captures more of what the 17mm’s expensive glass sees. Shooting inside buildings, the same. We can shoot much wider with the same lenses, including maybe with the Laowa 15mm someday, which becomes something like a 11.5-17mm zoom, practically speaking. ________ Something else: the 100S can also shoot in the great pano 65:24 aspect ratio, and six other aspect ratios in either L, M or S. Live View in the 5Ds can only shoot in 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9. Maybe some mirrorless 35mm cameras shoot in more ratios, but I doubt if any off 65:24, which is huge for me, because I’ve been longing to compose in 65:24 for 15 years for landscape, and now I finally will be able to - though, it’s probably not what you’d shoot architecture in much - but could be really cool for some shots! _________ The GFX 100S is the dream camera for use with EF 35mm lenses we already have! It’s like an oversized 4:3 sensor, much *bigger and taller* than had Panasonic implemented their multi-aspect ratio, oversized 3:2 sensor on their full frame cameras. So we can capture even more of what the lens sees, more of the image circle, and taller, up to 33mm, 5:4 and 7:6 natively, and 1:1 at 33x33mm. The GFX 100S will open up photo possibilities with your TS-E lenses that no other camera can, and it’s not more expensive than some 35mm cameras.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
You sell its benefits well ;-) My only suggestion would be to lose the precision in the numbers - any time I see something like 102.76MP my 'spurious precision' alert goes off... ;-) ;-) After my limited testing I suspect that I'll not be using the crop modes very much I just don't see this as any form of 'zoom' ...
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper Thanks, this was my best shot at trying to convince you of the benefits of this oversized sensor, so we can use much more of what our expensive glass sees, and go much wider angle than otherwise with the same lenses. Had Panasonic implemented their multi-aspect on their full frames, we would only have gotten more aspect ratios all in the native field of view. Now we're getting 7 aspect ratios and *a lot wider* field of view! Maybe the 'zoom' idea will only work with those who are willing to try the different crop sizes. How about this? You're used to shooting natively in 3:2. With the GFX, it challenges the TS-E more, because the sensor is not just wider, but also taller, in 4:3 when shooting in landscape mode. So if you would just switch to shooting in 3:2 in the GFX, you could use much more shift without getting vignetting if you're shooting in landscape mode, and maybe not feel so limited. 3:2 wouldn't help in portrait mode though, when shifting a lot, or when shifting at an angle. But you can always go back to "35mm FORMAT" mode and get no vignette *at all*, whereas with 35mm bodies, there could still be some, maybe especially with the older style 90mm TS-E - because now when you shift in this much larger sensor, when in 35mm FORMAT mode, it's not possible to vignette. This is new territory, a new level of quality and perfection! At the very least, I'm thinking that you must admit that being able to shoot much wider (I'm saying 13.5mm) *can make shots happen* that you can't do with any 35mm camera. ________ I'm calling the 17mm's focal length on the GFX "13.5mm," because 13.43 isn't close enough to 13mm to call it 13mm, I'm thinking. So I hope that's not too precise. ________ People are all so different in how we think, so sometimes it's hard to relate. I don't get anywhere near as much done as you do in a day, so maybe my slower style doesn't mind as much a 'zoom' that requires more than just turning the dial. For me, I LOVE these additional possibilities - this new frontier - this much bigger canvas that we can compose on - artistic FREEDOM! Set FREE; no longer stuck in 35mm 3:2! It may be like anything else, after we work in this new mode for awhile, working within the limitations of shooting at the lens' limit could become second nature, like knowing we can't do full shift when in 4:3. But maybe we can when in 3:2. Or just step back a few feet, and crop a smaller image in post, which removes the vignette. ________ I really don't know how you're able to put out so much content. It really is quite amazing and very much appreciated! The bottom line, it seems to me is that you'll probably be able to get many shots with the GFX that you could never have gotten with any 35mm using your TS-E lenses, which is good for business. ________ And if some clients want more resolution, you've got more resolution.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
You're kicking an open door ;-) I can see the aspect ratios might be of interest, but to me, the 35mm one is purely for handling a lens which doesn't have full sensor coverage, but I want to use for some specific reason. With TS-E lenses I'm often stitching up/down shifted shots and choosing image shape afterwards - the 4:3 sensor just changes some choices a bit. As to content ...Thanks - it's partly because I've been used to publishing a written article every week or so for over 15 years. The videos are vastly quicker to do. Of course, not having so much paying work and being stuck at home for quite a bit has helped hone production...
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper Well, the main thing for me is knowing that you understand my reasoning, what I've been trying to say, so that if you do choose a 35mm camera instead, it wasn't because you didn't understand the multi-aspect and wider field of view benefits in using your TS-Es, but that you just don't find what I consider so breathtakingly awesome to be beneficial for you. That's okay. I wonder if that's also why so few people were interested in multi-aspect ratio sensors for 35mm, because it didn't suit their workflow. I thought it was mostly because they didn't understand the multi-aspect benefits. I also know that many people aren't much interested in what aspect ratio they shoot in, whereas for me, choosing the best aspect ratio for a given shot is one of the most enjoyable things about taking photographs. I'm convinced that 3:2-only in 35mm stifled art, and that the GFX cameras have opened up new artistic vistas.
@rogerwalton8160
Жыл бұрын
I switched from Canon to Fuji - no regrets at all.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@34136TS
Жыл бұрын
And the Leica SL & the L mount? Do like the Fuji though...
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
L mount I did a review of the S1R - very nice but a bit old [187MP multishot worked well] Leica - I'm not in their market demographic ;-)
@34136TS
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper You and me both Keith! My X-Pro 3 does all that I need it to, and I can't not pick it up, such is its appeal.
@oneeyedphotographer
Жыл бұрын
Why not the L mount alliance? The Lumix S1R gives 47.3 megapixels, 187 in high resolution. I use Sigma's lens adaptor. I have not yet ried anything but TS-E lenses so far, I have a Sigma 180mm macro lens I intend to try, and the MP-E 65. Leica's SL2 has similar features and that red dot, and Sigma has a camera. Don't expect to adapt RF or Z mount lenses to anything, there is no room for an adaptor. Panasonic has invented AF at last, the S5 Mark II seems magical, but only around 24 megapixels - 100 in high res. Don't expect any third party RF lenses with AF, Canon is threatening prospective manufacturers with court action if they try. Of course, that might not matter to you for your purposes, but it offends my (autistic's) idea of right and wrong and a fair go. I own two S1Rs, the first one was flaky and while matters were being resolved I bough a second, $AU2,000 each. The cost though was less than the cost of one brand new. I had to buy two sets of cards though. CFExpress cards are not cheap. I have two Lumix G cameras and three Olympus cameras capable of 80 megapixels high res. I had dismissed the possibility of using my TS-E lenses on them, but after you started fidling with MF, I started thinking. +-12mm of shift added to 13mm (short side) is getting somewhere. 240 megapixels of somewhere. 300 megapixels of somewhere on the GH6.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I forgot the S1R here - it was a few years ago I tested it. It still has the best multi-shot I've used. With one used at ~£1300 it's a useful option. An RF->Z might just be technically possible, but Z won't fit anything else
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
Panasonic missed out by not putting their multi-aspect ratio system into their full frame cameras, using a 15% larger 2:3 sensor to be able to shoot 4:3 and 16:9 natively, using the entire lens circle. They never marketed their multi-aspect ratio sensor well, so many don't understand the huge advantages.
@mrrcassidy
Жыл бұрын
It's hard to buy a bad camera thesedays. The Canon TS-E lenses work well via the Sigma Mc-21 adapter on the S1R. The high resolution viewfinder is really useful when setting focus. Be interesting to see what the S1R replacement (if any) looks like.
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
@@mrrcassidy Using Canon's TS-E lenses on the GFX has a huge advantage that can't happen on any full frame camera. They cover GFX's entire larger sensor, allowing the 17mm TS-E to be shot anywhere from 17mm all the way to about 13.4mm, and in different aspect ratios in much of this range, without having to crop from 3:2. That increases the versatility of the TS-E lenses by leaps and bounds, and also the Laowa 15mm shift, which then can be shot anywhere from about 11.5mm to 15mm, and natively at different aspect ratios during much of this range. It's like turning the TS-Es into zoom lenses, giving them a much wider field of view, because of the bigger sensor.
@mrrcassidy
Жыл бұрын
@@jefffenske1958 I had better start saving 😃
@drwatsonismine
Жыл бұрын
Not sure I understand what you mean about the Sony mount. Also, does ergonomics and menus/ etc. play in to your choices? I suppose Leica is out of the question. You don’t mention Leica in your videos. Thanks I appreciate your views as they always help me think through things clearly. 14:03
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
The smaller mount constrains the optical design at the camera end of the lens. That means that lenses designed for it have no issues, but lenses designed for systems with a bigger opening don't send light in optimally to the sensor, which is shaded by the mount. The problem is exacerbated when you add lens shift/tilt into the mix. It's why the otherwise excellent Nikon [F mount] PC-E lenses show some additional vignetting from the mount. From a mirrorless POV, the huge Z mount with short flange distance is by far the most adaptable - Sony's E mount was fine with APS-C, I was a bit surprised they decided to put a 36x24 sensor behind it. At least Canon [eventually] gave up on the EF-M mount... ;-) Ergonomics and menus are factors but secondary ones for me. Leica's target market is not one I'm in ;-)
@drwatsonismine
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper Thanks very much! I appreciate your time and further explanation. Leica is a definite target market!!
@tedbrown7908
Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about switching as well. I have Canon but they seem to be having major issues with their newer releases. I'm looking at the Sony A7R lV with the Sony Gmaster 100-400mm. About 6,000 US.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, somewhat different requirements to mine ;-)
@CBSDailyBread
7 ай бұрын
I am thinking about buying a used Canon 5DS with the 24 T/S lens for doing landscapes and architecture for making large prints. I see no reason why this should not be a great choice and continue to work for many years to come. Do you agree based on your use of this gear?
@KeithCooper
7 ай бұрын
Yes - I still use the 5Ds for some technical work, where the Fuji GFX100s just doesn't work well [tethering] With the 24mm it's excellent still. Just remember to meter with no shift, if you use the internal metering.
@ktontheroad3943
Жыл бұрын
You cover lens mount pro/cons, but there’s not a lot in this about why you are considering to switch away from your 5DS. Well, maybe I’m missed s9 etching. Since a 46 megapixel camera is a contender, resolution doesn’t seem to be a/the big driver. Then video left me a bit confused.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Sorry it wasn't a bit clearer. That is part of the query - should I just keep the 5Ds for a while ;-) If I do switch to something it will be for business as well as personal reasons - I should have noted that it will be our business buying new kit, not me personally, so that has additional tax/investment implications. If there was something specifically 'wrong' with the 5Ds I wouldn't still be using it after 8 years. The real nudge to me, to think about things, was the results I was getting when testing the GFX100S.
@ktontheroad3943
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper So that "thought" of getting new equipment is primarily(?) driven by (business) tax considerations? But how does that influence the decision on what system to use? Seems only the GFX100S would come with a noticeable improvement in capability but it would also a noticeable change when it comes to the camera ecosystem. Wonder if it's worth it. I haven't watched your other GFX videos yet, been focusing on the printing ones relevant to me due to time.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
I'd not say primarily, but it reduces the financial constraints. It's something I look at every few years as part of the business. My last testing was of the R5 when it came out and it failed the 'is it noticeably better' [for what I do] test. The GFX testing [connected with their two upcoming tilt/shift lenses] is the first where I've looked at the files and felt I saw a significant difference. Lots of other things to consider, but I never overlook the fact that I have to enjoy my work, not just get paid from it ;-)
@bifcake
Жыл бұрын
Hi Keith, I am still confused as to why you need a new camera. What is a new camera going to do for you that the current camera isn't doing? What's the rationale for spending $4k on a new camera or $6k on a new Fuji system? What exactly are you looking for? You seem to be happy with the 50 or so mp, you seem to be happy with the prints, you seem to have no complaints with the files you're getting from your 5ds, so what exactly is the issue? Your 5ds could last you for another 10-15 years.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it could. It does partly come from my testing of the GFX100S... ;-)
@brianlaunchbury4491
Жыл бұрын
I'll stick with my OM-1, it does everything and more that I need. Must get a better printer though 🤣, that's why I come here.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help you out there! - any questions, just let me know ;-)
@painter662
Жыл бұрын
Go with the R5… but don’t discount the E Mount. My EF L lenses all work well on 7r4 with a sigma adapter. Yes I have both 7r4 and an R5. And my lenses all seem to work just fine on both with tge adapters. Both Cameras are significant jumps forward to the old 5Ds. I am leaning toward the R5 simply based on the fact it feels familiar. I love tge Sony as well… but the thing that might actually shock you… my favorite camera at the moment is actually the Sony a6600. Over the years I have developed a love of street photography. I got a 6000 because it was cheep and tiny not tge sort of thing people took notice of. I added some sigma lenses and I found I had wicked sharp pictures. The only thing I wished it had ibis… the a6600 has that. This little camera takes amazing photos with little or no effort… and with ibis, you can play with Literally 100’s of lenses at a fraction of the cost of 1Rs or 1G lens. And if you want to make the world laugh, the sigma adapter works on it to… you ain’t lived til you see an a6600 attached to a Sigma 150-600c the image that comes out is about equal to a 900mm no adapter needed. Anyway as you like to say there’s nothing wrong with a 24mp image😁
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Reasonable, but my issues with the E mount are specifically for adapting tilt/shift lenses. My thoughts are directed towards systems I could use for my work more than just a good general camera
@ColzoArt
Жыл бұрын
Hey Keith! Another helpful video. I was wondering, what kind of lens you might suggest for a canon eos 2000d for photographing paintings, please? I’m currently using the kit lens. At some stage I’d like to invest in a new lens. I paint watercolour from a5 - a3 in size. Thanks in advance!
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - Plenty of EF lens choice. Pick an EF lens since you're just using the best part of the image circle with a crop sensor camera An EF-50/1.8 is cheap second hand and at ~f/5.6-8 will give sharp results. Also geometric correction of the lens is available when processing the raw files with any decent software.
@ColzoArt
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper amazing, thanks for your advice! I’ll look into those. Appreciate it.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
There are some very good used EF lenses out there - you don't need autofocus speed, just good detail
@ColzoArt
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper I’ll have a look at mpb for used ones I think.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Try Park cameras as well - they had a good stock last time I checked
@liveinaweorg
Жыл бұрын
Get the Fuji, Keith. 😎
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
It's well up on the list ;-)
@mostlymessingabout
Жыл бұрын
Why is the R5 pixel shift underwhelming?
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
It generates only JPEG output files and it has no smart image combination options. Very much a V0.9 product Compared with the capabilities of the S1R I reviewed a few years ago it feels very much a 'work-in-progress'
@unclefart5527
Жыл бұрын
After a lifetime (other than years ago when I terminated Nikon usage because I was dissed by a lying Nikon employee or three - arrogant SOBs and went with Hasselblad 20 years) I again finally fired Nikon a year ago. Best thing I ever did was get off the Nikon treadmill. And what's really funny is that at this writing, their customers are still waiting for a camera that should have been on the market Z8 years ago.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
I really liked the H6D and tilt/shift adapter when I tired it, but I was firmly told the business could not run to getting one ;-)
@tonykazz2779
Жыл бұрын
Fuji have always made the finest lenses , haven't they ?
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
I've no idea... ;-) To me it's about getting the right lens for the job I need to do - obviously my job as an architectural photographer has some say in that... I'll be curious to see how their upcoming tilt/shift lenses perform.
@bertyboy7126
Жыл бұрын
No leica and the new hasselblad make the best lenses , even though fuji used to make the old h lenses for hasselblad ,
@ronboe6325
Жыл бұрын
A local guy, to you, Thomas Heaton (youtuber too) switched from his Fuji GFX to a Nikon Z7ii (he has NOT sold his GFX) and has a fairly current video explaining why he did so. Those data points may help you one way or the other. That said, Nikon was sneaky smart designing the Z mount the way they did. Watching Morton Hilmer abuse his Z9 - Nikons are tough! Well, the Z9 is anyway (I don't recommend it though, not a good fit for your use case). Another youtuber Adam Gibbs (Canadian, and sold his old GFX to Thomas Heaton to upgrade to the 100) went from the Nikon D850 to the Fuji. Seemed to fit his use case better. Several years ago he did a video on why he made the move. I've looked at the Fuji system but I do so little landscape shooting that my old Z7 will do that for years to come.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - some good points. Amongst thing I forgot to include in my ramblings was that I've several Canon style flash units, but they are never used for high res work, or if used for macro/product, they are in manual mode... This process has at very least made me go back over my photography over the last few years and properly evaluate just what I do and what works well for it.
@LisaLesher
Жыл бұрын
I love my Z-7 for landscapes, it produces some incredible images.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I did my PCE-19 and 24 reviews with one
@lennyvlaminov9480
Жыл бұрын
In transition to Z from F for a year, and it's really hard to even consider another brand. Firstly I'm heavy invested in F-glass, and secondly the Z glass and the Z9 is just over the top. You can nitpick on the Z9, e g flash sync speed, but HSS works so ridiculously good when 1/200 isn't enough. It ain't a Fuji GFX though, but at base ISO with top lenses (even my f-mount 105/1.4) I dare say it's up there quality wise. Good luck on your path to come ❤
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - I really liked the Z7 when I tested the PC-E19/24
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Good luck with the comments on this one.....but that aside always interesting to hear your thoughts and I'll look forward to seeing how your decision process progresses. As a Nikon user I can say that I'm not considering the Z8.......I will be getting the Z8. 🙂
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have a feeling, we'll see a 'due to unexpected demand' notice for the Z8 by June
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper I'd bet tomorrows breakfast on that.
@stevenscarborough9376
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video! I couple of years ago, I drank the Fuji kool-aid and went for the GFX 50sii. In short, I absolutely love it. Pretty much the same as the GFX 100S, except for the 50mp difference, and of course the price. I primarily shoot b&w landscapes and the wall to wall image quality I get is most pleasing. Could I get by with full frame or APS-C? Yes. In fact, I used to. It is just that I really like what I am getting for my money. FYI, most of my images are from the GF 35-70 lens, which by the way is excellent. I print my own 17x22s and they look great. One caveat: I am 76 years old and fortunately am in reasonable health and can still hike some distances and carry reasonable sized packs. An issue with the GFX is the weight of the lenses, camera body, and a beefy mount/tripod head. Seems like most of the GF lenses are 2 pounds. My pack with 3 lenses, camera body, filters, tripod, and various other goodies weighs in at about 20 pounds not counting water. When I hike at altitude in the Colorado mountains, my limit is about 2 miles, or 1 mile in and 1 mile back. Arghh!
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
Great story. Some GFX 100S landscape photographers say they can shoot tack sharp images at 1/4 of a second with it's excellent IBIS image stabilization, so can get by without a tripod. Maybe that could save you some weight. One could even put a small camera mount on a walking stick. Another option may be to get a lighter tripod and ball head, if IBIS works on a tripod, using it to make the camera completely stable. I plan on using my lighter Canon SLR lenses on the GFX body with an adapter, but the adapter is not weather sealed. Most won't cover the entire sensor, so composition may be tricky, so I might use cardboard cut outs or something for composition in the lcd. Some of the GFX's crop options for the lcd could also help compose lenses that don't cover the entire sensor. Fuji adding more crop options in firmware would help a lot. I LOVE the idea of shooting in any aspect ratio when using full frame lenses on the GFX, instead of being stuck in 3:2 for full frame cameras, not being able to use the entire image circle.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - I've a chance to do some large prints [40" x 30"] for a seminar I'm a guest at, and several of the GF100S images from my testing are earmarked for it
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
Steven, here is another way to save weight on your GFX landscape kit, using the GFX 100S instead of your 50. If you're not already using the GF 35-70mm kit lens, it's small, 15.5 oz., and is said to be tack sharp at f/8 in all focal lengths, and stellar in all other ways too. If 70mm doesn't seem long enough, it can be cropped to half that to double the focal length, and you'll still have the 50MP of your GFX 50. And you can shoot at any aspect ratio when cropped too. Both the GFX 100S and the GF 35-70mm lens are $500 off, each until July 23 (in the US). That cuts the price of the lens in half. It's lighter and smaller than my Canon 35-70mm f/4, which I was going to use on the GFX, but now don't have to with this great little lens price reduced.
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
I made a math mistake above, saying a GFX 100S photo shot with a 70mm lens can be cropped to half that to double the focal length to 140mm, which would only cut the megapixels by one half. It turns out that shooting a 70mm at 99mm would cut the megapixels in half, leaving a 50MP image, not 140mm. Fuji's Medium Image Size option crops to a 50MP image size, but only increases the 70mm focal length to about 100mm. It's highly useable though, since the cropped image image covers the entire lcd, which is great for composing, and it has the seven available aspect ratios that Large and Small also have. Sorry about that. I'm trying to figure out how I'll best use this for landscape photography too. I'll probably still carry the Canon 100-400mm IS II, which is very sharp throughout its range, but is a bit heavy. Many have reported that it covers the entire sensor after the baffle is pulled out, easily done with just two fingers. For me, the inexpensive Fuji GF 35-70 will cover 35-100, cropping 70-100mm images in post. The Large Image Size lcd different aspect ratio options may help with composition. Fuji offering a lot more Image Size crops in camera besides Medium and Small could help the camera be even more versatile.
@jessekoskinen
Жыл бұрын
While I enjoy the photography itself the most, I must admit I also love a good camera gear discussion. Always interested to hear people's reasons for considering X gear.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - I'll be returning to this one ;-)
@albedo0point39
Жыл бұрын
I agree generally with your view that the E mount has some underlying flaws, given the original intention for it to be APSC only. Having shot with Sony for the last decade, I don’t really have a loyalty to the brand, as I’m returning to Canon (RF) at present - primarily for the much more satisfying ergonomics of the Canon bodies. Having said all that; it’s notable that Sony have enjoyed considerable success with the mount. I watch way too many lens reviews, and most show that Sony is absolutely delivering equal or best of class designs even for more ‘difficult’ formulations like f1.2 primes, where theoretically they should have problems. Coupled with their open licensing model for the mount, and the copious third party lenses available - you could make a case that it’s the best of the current mounts while being ‘theoretically’ the worst.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes quite true - my concerns arise as much from my use of tilt/shift lenses and there being nothing of this sort for the mount. I was surprised when they moved this mount to full frame, but there are plenty of good lens designs out there for it [just not ones I want]
@danncorbit3623
Жыл бұрын
You could sell your old gear and buy alternative equipment. High quality equipment retains much of its value. I have a Canon 5DS and I love it. I have a Nikon D800e and it takes wonderful sharp pictures as well. I spend a good part of my time photographing animals, so I often need to crop, so 24MP can be too low for what I want to do. Personally, I am going to wait until something positively compels me to get new equipment. If the Canon R5 Mark II has two CFExpress type B slots, and sufficient resolution, that might be enough to make me jump. I thought about the GFX 100s, but the lenses are quite expensive for the really good ones. I also read that the tripod mount on the GFX 100s is not very strong. Since I like photographing nature, a long telephoto will be a problem for the Fuji camera (one could adapt the SMC Pentax-A 645 600mm F5.6 ED but then, you may as well go with the Pentax medium format camera, which are very reasonable used.) A new Nikon is also a possibility, but they come out with new mirrorless cameras and lenses very slowly and their mirrorless lenses are very expensive too (for the good ones). I feel that if I just adapt my current lenses to a new camera, it will not be a step up in quality, but a step sideways. So I would probably sell my old gear, if I jumped to a new mirrorless system. For this reason, Sony would be a good candidate, because the lenses can be reasonable (especially since you can get used lenses and after-market lenses) but they don't have two type B slots either. So I will have to wait at least a year. One would want TWO type B slots for shooting video. If one card goes belly-up, you have a high-speed large backup. Those type B cards are also fast enough to help with buffering shots since images can be written to the cards much faster.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - Sounds reasonable for your needs. For myself, the 5Ds would move to backup duty if I got a replacement [it's a work thing]. Card speed isn't that big a concern for my sorts of work.
@rkdazet
Жыл бұрын
There are so many excellent camera systems from many manufacturers, you couldn't really go wrong with any of those that you are considering. There is something for every taste, budget and usage. If I were in the market for a new camera today (which I'm not) I'd buy the Sony A7rV (61 Mp). One huge advantage of the Sony system is the available lens selection. No only the outstanding (though expensive) GM line, but all of the third party lenses from Zeiss, Sigma, Tamron and the many other asian manufactured lenses. Though if Nikon and Fuji have the lenses that you need for your work, then lens selection is not an issue. I bought the A7rIIIa last year at a killer price and for sure it is one of the best values on the market. 42Mp is plenty. (max size for my prints is 13 x 19 with my Epson R1900) I prefer smaller and lighter gear. All the whining about the Sony menu system is nonsense. I set my camera up using all the custom buttons and any that might need to changed from time to time I customize the fn menu and favorites menu. Other than Canon, many of the other manufactures are using Sony imaging sensors so performance will be similar and that includes Fuji and Nikon. In any case as I say, you can't go wrong with any of the cameras you are considering. Btw I'm not so optimistic for the camera market. Mobile phones are killing the interchangeable camera market. My iPhone 14 takes some surprisingly nice photos for such a small sensor (probably Sony). Btw, see some of Marc Galer's excellent videos and reviews of Sony gear.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - yes, my own issues with Sony are with the E mount and the types of lenses I use commercially. It's one of those things where it doesn't matter how good other types of lenses are if I can't use the stuff so specific to my work ;-)
@rkdazet
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper Well that is indeed very a very good reason! I have no experience with tilt shift lenses and adapting Canon EF lenses to E-mount, so I had not heard of issues with the mount being too small. I have adapted my Sony/Minolta A-mount, Canon FD mount, and Minolta SR mount lenses, but none are tilt shift. I do know that third party manufacturers like Rokinon manufacture tilt shift lenses for E-mount. Anyway, changing camera mounts is expensive so it is wise to do your homework and make an educated decision.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks - in some ways, having those lenses as an integral part of my work makes the decision a lot easier, hence my testing of them on a GFX-100S ;-)
@macwestcanon
Жыл бұрын
i have gfx 100s canon R3 canon 1d nikon d4s love them all , I only buy made in Japan. bodies and lenses oh and cars,
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
That's fair enough if it works for you... My 2003 Ford Focus is still going strong...
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking about the best way to explain this, Keith. Hands down, there is no doubt the GFX 100S is your perfect 5Ds step-up replacement! It expands your TS-E lenses by 3.5 focal lengths - wider - allowing you to get many shots you never could with your 5Ds. No 35mm camera can do this! You already mentioned the advantage of the GFX 100S’ IBIS, which is especially special because the TS-E lenses have no IS. The 100S’ IBIS is phenomenal! Fuji shows how much the sensor actually moves in their online brochure - a lot further than I thought. It’s such a big sensor, yet THEY DID IT! Some say it’s only a 4 stop advantage, but even that is a lot! I think the stats say something like 6.5, which very well could be true. Landscape photographers say they can shoot at 1/4 second handheld with wide angle lenses, which can blur moving water sufficiently. So many can leave their tripods at home! I’m considering using a monopod too as a lightweight option. Fuji says IBIS will automatically turn off if it senses no movement from being on a rigid tripod, but for monopods, they recommend leaving IBIS on, because it’s going to hold the camera rock steady on one leg! I found a monopod at B&H in the US that’s carbon fiber and has a tilting head with an Arca Swiss clamp for about $150. Monopods are much easier for pedestrians to get by if we’re shooting on sidewalks too, compared to tripods.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Monopods are an acquired taste - I've several from my reviews, the sit in the 'tripods corner' of the office ;-)
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper I just now found out that all of the new mirrorless cameras have effective IBIS, so I was mistaken in thinking it is a GFX advantage. Though, it's huge compared to what we have with the 5Ds/r. I've never used a monopod, but am age-65 now, and sometimes hike to locations to shoot landscapes. With IBIS, not carrying a tripod at all is now an option, as is a monopod with IBIS turned on. And to shoot cityscapes on sidewalks, even at the low light blue hour, a monopod with IBIS may be more practical than a tripod. I haven't kept up on what the 35mm mirrorless are now capable of because I'm so done with how they're keeping us using only the 3:2 area of our much-more-capable-than-that glass - that we've spent so much money on and still can't fully use - now that the SLR mirror box is gone, and 35mm film. They're stifling art and *hamstringing our lenses*. What they've done to us is inexcusable. Thankfully, we now have the GFX solution and option!
@alanprice2897
Жыл бұрын
Can i ask a question, i have a pixma pro1, when exactly do i change the ink. I've taken out an ink cartridge that was flashing, but when I shook the cartridge it felt like it had a lot more ink inside?
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, it's 11 years since I reviewed this one - I can't remember a lot of the detail... www.northlight-images.co.uk/printer-review-canon-pixma-pro-1/
@alanprice2897
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper thanks for getting back.
@F9FCJ429
Жыл бұрын
One datapoint, YMMV: I have been using my adapted EF L glass collection on various generations of the A7R since 2014. My Canon 24 TSE-ii works better on the Sony bodies than it ever did on my Canon 5Dx bodies, because I can use the EVF to verify critical focus. I also get the bonus of image stabilization. Adapters: I started with a gen3 metabones and found it had internal reflections causing flare from out of frame light sources during night shots. Switching to the Sigma MC11 adapter fixed all issues. I do a lot of long exposure night shots, so I easily see any type of flaring. Your issues may have been caused by your adapter, thus it might be worthwhile to give the A7R-iv (my current 35mm) or A7R-v a try with an MC11. I simply do not see any mount vignetting across my entire adapted Canon EF L kit. I can also verify that classic EF glass like the 135 f/2L works well adapted to the GFX100S with only a slight vignette. And the Canon fisheye 8-15 zoom completely covers the GFX100S frame. (I freely admit I added a GFX100S to my kit to access the Fuji film simulations, but the Sony and all my adapted L glass still see regular use.)
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detail Any Sony camera will only get tested if they send me one I'm afraid - they don't however give me the time of day... :-( I have tested the MC-11 on a Panasonic S1R - worked well - I will look further at the adapter, but my TS-E24 has had a few knocks [the filter ring has a dent] Are the FGX film simulations any good? - just curious because it's something I've no reference to know if was good/bad, that and I vaguely recall disliking velvia [this was a long time ago though]
@F9FCJ429
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper I shoot a fair bit of film, usually medium format, all developed by me, and the Sony A7Riv makes an excellent film scanner, strange as that may sound. There is still magic in the way color negative handles midday light in the desert. Thus my interest in the film simulations. I don’t care about creating imitation film grain, what I care about is the unique way color negative in particular handles the transitions from highlight to midtones to shadows under the kinds of blasting, searing light we have in the desert southwest in the USA, There are a number of good articles that perform a deep dive into the details of what Fuji is doing, but I will try to give a short version: when Fuji developed the Frontier film scanners for their mini labs they assured color fidelity by capturing the transfer functions of essentially all of the film that was on the market in the 1990s. I think what Fuji is doing should fairly be called film emulation rather than simulation. They have access to the digital data early in the processing pipeline and they have leveraged their vast library of film transfer functions to achieve a level of fidelity that cannot be matched by anything, short of 3-D look up tables in Lightroom or Photoshop. In particular, it was the nostalgic negative film emulation which pushed me over the edge and prompted me to lay out the money for the GFX 100S. When I heard one reviewer refer to it as Stephen Shore mode, that was it: time to take the plunge into medium format digital. What they have done is preserve the look of classic film emulsions for the time when these films are no longer available. Even though I have a freezer full of the stuff purchased before the price skyrocketed and I have the ingredients to make enough color developer to last my lifetime, I know the day will come when chromogenic color film goes away. I would feel better about its chances for long-term survival if I wake up tomorrow and read that Ilford has purchased Kodak Alaris! Ilford seems to be the only company able to tune their production process to be profitable at today’s reduced film volumes. But the state of the film industry is an entirely different rant for another day😎
@F9FCJ429
Жыл бұрын
As a full-time electrical engineer, I find it fascinating that both the Fuji and the Sony flagship cameras use the same generational technology in their image sensors. 100MP vs 61MP. Same pixel pitch, same architecture, just cut to different sizes. Sony gave their cameras the technical chops, but Fuji took Sony’s ingredients and added their analog heritage. They gave their cameras soul.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
@@F9FCJ429 Thanks for those notes - useful things to know I'll do some more experimenting... albeit in the somewhat milder conditions of the UK
@cecilsharps
Жыл бұрын
I liked your video. In your case there is one additional factor to consider. With those ultra resolution sensors the lens is the limiting factor not the sensor.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Testing over several years would suggest that yes, whilst it's a factor, it's not quite the limiting one some would suggest. A rising tide floats all boats ;-) If I did get a GFX, I'd almost certainly also get a TS-E50, which I've used with the 187MP multi-shot mode of the Panasonic S1R [which I should have mentioned] It will give a useful ~40mm equiv with good shift.
@johnarborio
Жыл бұрын
I have the R5 with 17, 24, 50 TSE. I have had it for years and also a 5DSr before that. I tested the GFX but didn't like the result of adapted lenses enough to warrant switching over. The GFX 100s just went on sale again though. the 30mm TS lens is due to be released this Fall. Hmmm. what to do?
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
I'll be testing the T/S 30mm whatever happens here ;-)
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
@@johnarborio Do you mind explaining why you didn't like the result of adapted lenses enough with the GFX? I don't have any firsthand experience, but I've seen no drawbacks from everything I've read and watched, other than no weather sealing at the adapter, and maybe decreased autofocus capability (if that's true), which isn't a factor if shooting stills. So far, I can find no reason not to get the GFX, and use my Canon SLR lenses on it with an adapter, but would like to know reasons before purchasing it. Being able to use almost all of my Canon mount lenses on a bigger sensor would be a dream come true for me. Most lenses could be shot in 4:3, 16:9, or almost any aspect ratio, to be cropped in post. Petal hooded lenses would be the exception. Some of Canon's SLR lenses cover the entire GFX full frame, like the 100-400 IS II, when the rear baffled is pulled out, which makes it a 100MP tele lens. Canon's TS-E lenses cover the entire sensor, and get a much wider field of view with it, creating many more focal length options for each lens, which can also be shot natively in different aspect ratios too.
@johnarborio
Жыл бұрын
@@jefffenske1958 iI shot the same image with both the GFX and R5 and didn't see enough of a difference to make me upgrade. This was a quick test though and I know many photographers using this setup. For me it wasn't worth the cost of upgrading and the bugs in teh firmware that kept me from tethering reliably at the time. I believe these issues have been addressed though.
@grahamjohn3603
Жыл бұрын
Just gone through much the same musings as in your video and have decided to stay where I am (canon 5dsr. And Nikon d850) as my main cameras. I have more than all the lenses adapters etc I need and they all work as intended on my film cameras if i want to do some film photography so changing all that is really to much faff , and for me at least small returns If I do need a new body in the future the Fuji gfx system does attract me, my friend gets some really great images out of his, but how much of that is him or the camera?
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Ah - a bit of both, not to mention the lens too... ;-)
@thomaseriksson6256
Жыл бұрын
Nikon have no Z PC lenses yet and no 60 Mpix camera. They seems to quit at 45 Mpix. I'm going to Fuji GFZ 100S in the future. Just upgrading my F-system to D850 standard first. I got tired to wait on a 60Mpix Z8 for woodland, instead they deliver a video camera vloggers .
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes - an incomplete range with many options
@thomaseriksson6256
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper The 19mPC is a good lens but for F-mount and gives dark corners. The 24mmPC and the 45mmPC is an old design and the 85mmPC is older. I have the three later lenses and used 24 and 45 on my APC-S D300 most. Not sure if I will get the 19mmPC for woodland use. I will test how much I use 18mm first. There are rumors that the next Z7iii will be 60 Mpix. I like the possibility of cropping to panorama in the Fuji GFX 100S without loosing to much resolution. But is a high cost to get two Zoom lenses and a camera for an amateur.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, if I get a GFX, I don't expect to be getting many specific lenses for it, for some time...
@thomaseriksson6256
Жыл бұрын
@@KeithCooper i will get the 45-100mm for woodland first and then 100-200mm for open landscape. Lets hope there will be a wide TS lens soon.
@KuldeepGhadiali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith for the video. I was actually thinking about buying Canon 5DSR used, I currently have Canon EOS 6D (20.2 megapixel) and a Sony A7 4 (33 megapixel). I was thinking about selling my 6D and buying 5DSR. What do you think? Is it a smart idea to do that? P.S I’m also an architectural photographer just like yourself.
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the 5Ds [or R - makes no significant difference] is available for a very reasonable price. Mine would become my backup...
@Dagonator
Жыл бұрын
if you have the chance to buy one of the two (5Ds or 5Drs) just take the cheaper one.
@jefffenske1958
Жыл бұрын
The 5Ds/r cameras are GREAT, except for dynamic range. Shadows can't be pulled up. Lots of noise and poor quality colors in there. The 5Ds/r cameras would have difficulty doing many shots without blending photos to get enough dynamic range. You're also stuck in 3:2 for the widest angle shots. The GFX 100S solves everything, and all Canon lenses can be used on it with an adapter.
@KuldeepGhadiali
Жыл бұрын
@@jefffenske1958 Thank you, this helps a lot. I’m very happy with my Sony’s dynamic range.
@michaelgabes7574
Жыл бұрын
may I suggest an additional system? (I mean I listen carefully to your recommendations, so maybe you are open minded to other voices) I know most Photographer (so I too) are, sticking with the kind a system they started. Still, i ditched my fullfame stuff and changed to Olympus micro four thirds world. On Paper, for most people no option. But I tried it out by myself... I'm so surprised how much better this camera is, against all the doomsayer-nightmare-stories around about crop sensors. Looking to the type a photographs you do, I bet if you have made your first high res-shot with an OM1 you have another system in the game.😉
@KeithCooper
Жыл бұрын
I'd happily look at one, but I don't want a 2x multiplier on my widest tilt/shift lens, which is what I'd get. This is a work change as well as a personal camera change, so small sensor doesn't figure, no matter how good.
@mickphotographer8725
Жыл бұрын
I was a Nikon person for years, back in the film days, even wore one out, then I brought a D300 what a pile of s***, Nikon treated UK owners extremely poorly, giving me another new D300 which I didn't want, I sold iit, and gave away all my manual focus len's, so be careful when choosing check at Nikon will be interested should you have a problem, I brought a sony, cant say they would be any better, as not had a problem with it, also I don't take anywhere near as many photos as I did
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