The amazing guys at Fujifilm lent me the new Fujifilm GFX50s for four days
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Being between productions at that time, I decided to take the Fuji GFX50s for a spin. I got to make various types of photos: a test shoot with a model that droped for a go see; a quick shoot with a noir look with a friend; product shots and some street photography through Chiado, Principe Real and Bairo Alto wich is my daily walk to work.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14165″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14169″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14146″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Fujifilm GFX50s is the perfect “work horse” for any photographer. Its versatility makes it easy to have one single kit for diferent projects and, that for me is great since I usualy find myself chosing wich gear to take to every single production.
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”14133″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14128″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]The Fujifilm GFX50s is a amazing camera and there are a ton of features that I loved.
One of them is that I can shoot in medium format like it was a standard DSLR.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14174″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Fujifilm GFX50s is 147,5 mm (W) x 94,2 mm (H) x 91,4mm (D) wich makes it close to the size of a regular DSLR and smaller that my Hasselblad HD3-39.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”14171″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Its better ergonomics makes it comfortable to hold the camera and the vertical grip follows the same design.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The auto-focus mode is slower than a standard DSLR but with its 425 max single focus points you can get a lot of precise focusing[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14164″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14143″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 3.2 inch LCD monitor is touch screen, a useful tool that needs time to adapt but any touch screen smartphone user can get used to it really quickly.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14131″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14136″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This is a feature that I don’t have on either Canon 5D mark III and or the Canon 5D mark II . This feature comes built in the camera and for me its a precious tool wither you are making street photography or shooting on set.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”14141″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The LCD monitor tilts so you can adapt it to your needs at the time
In terms of practicality the view finder is a must
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It tilts making it adaptable to every need you might have and is a clear advantage over my Hasselblad.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14139″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]The battery has good durability
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For longer production days, and expectialy if you use the viewfinder a lot, I advise the use of the battery grip.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14167″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14163″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14176″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Having a dual card slot is great
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]I use two Sandisk extreame pro SDXD cards and with this feature I can be shooting with one card and creating a backup on the other at the same time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Fujifilm GFX50s uses SD cards instead of CF, witch is perfect for me since SD are lighter and more resistant and this way I can take more cards to my productions.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The overall quality of the photos really impressed me. The Fujifilm GFX50s creates an amazing contrast in its photos and have really good detail in the high and low tones.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”11713″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14130″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]All the lens have a brass mount for more strength and durability. All lens are dust and water-resistant and freeze proof so you can make the shot regardless of weather or season.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1500665542328{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”]One other great thing about this lens is that almost all of them have the minimum aperture of F32.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14140″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14166″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I still havent had the chance to try out the GF23mm F4 R LM WR, it looks like a great lens with minimal lens distortion.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”14144″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Personaly I’m not a big fan of zoom lens but I really liked the GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR. Its pratical, funcional and defenitly on lens to have in my kit.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”14177″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The GF120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro is a well built lens with a outstanding quality. With just 980g makes it light to use and the focus on macro is very precise.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”12129″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Last but not least the GF63mm F2.8 R WR is a almost mandatory lens to have. With a max. Aperture of F2.8 makes it ideal for portrait photography.
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”14134″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]After this brief experience using this camera my ideal kit with the Fujifilm GFX50s is: the body, viewfinder, vertical grip, GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR, GF120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro and GF23mm F4 R LM WR.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
