John Moulton Barn, Jackson Hole WY
GFX100 GF100-200
109mm f/10 1/200 ISO 50
I bought into the original Fujifilm GFX50s primarily due to
the size. Finally, a lightweight medium format camera system that I could carry
all day without breaking my back. Then Fujifilm introduced their new and much improved
GFX100. People had a choice between a lightweight 50 megapixel or not so
lightweight 100 megapixels.
Cunningham Cabin, Jackson Hole WY
GFX100 GF100-200
100mm f/8 1/320 ISO 50
I was truthfully excited about the new release hoping that
Fujifilm would keep with the same design as the GFX50. I was so excited I put a
preorder before the full specifications were released. My enthusiasm weaken
when I saw the full specifications to the point I cancelled my order.
Signal Mountain Pier, Grand Teton National Park
GFX100 GF23mm
f/11 1/50 ISO 50
Fast forward to October 2019. I arrived in Jackson Hole WY
and almost instantly began thinking about the GFX100 and how doubling the
resolution would fit into what I would be doing for the next 5-weeks. I
wrote my dealer saying how I was interested again and that I might be picking a
100 up next year. To my surprise, my dealer happened to have a brand new GFX100
that had been on order and cancelled; would I like to have it? It took less than 30-seconds to decide to buy
it having it shipped to Jackson WY.
Kelly, WY
GFX100 GF250 &1.4 TC
350mm f/5.6 1/100 ISO 50
Shane's Cabin Jackson Hole WY
GFX100 GF23mm
f/11 1/100 ISO 50
I’ll admit I stopped looking at the specifications after
seeing the size and weight. Had I continued to read I would have been impressed
to the point I might not have cancelled my original order.
John D Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
GFX100 GF250mm &1.4 TC
350mm f/5.6 1/320 ISO 100
Yes,
the physical size of the body is large. Think in the neighborhood of a Canon
1Ds. Added to the size is the weight at close to 3 pounds. Once you get over
these two things everything gets better. This camera just feels good in your
hands.
Oxbow Bend, Grand Tetons National Park
GFX100 GF45mm
f/8 1/125 ISO 160
There’s a lot to like about the GFX100. The grip fits my
hands nicely. The dual batteries are great when shooting in sub-zero
temperatures. The system is weather
sealed and offered protection while I was shooting with snow falling.
Moose Huddle, Kelly WY
GFX100 GF250 & 1.4 TC
350mm f/5.6 1/125 ISO 1000
Grand Tetons National Park
GFX100 GF250 &1.4 TC
350mm f/5.6 1/125 ISO 200
Grand Tetons National Park
GFX100 GF250 &1.4 TC
350mm f/6.4 1/125 ISO 160
I didn’t get much of a chance to shoot much landscape due to
the conditions; however I was able to shoot wildlife. Capturing
wildlife with a medium format system has always been a little iffy. The auto
focus was always an issue; likewise being able to capture multiple shots
quickly.
Emerald Pool, Yellowstone National Park
GFX100 GF23mm
f/11 1/125 ISO 50
Yellowstone Pond (by Old Faithful turnout)
GFX100 GF 23mm
f/11 1/125 ISO 50
This Old House ID
GFX100 GF100-200
158mm f/11 1/125 ISO 50
Let me address auto focus. I shot elk, moose, buffalo, big
horn sheep, swans, eagles and owls and never once had an issue with auto focus.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
GFX100 GF250 &1.4 TC
350mm f/8 1/500 ISO 320
There are a total of 9-image files to this series with the next one the very first.
GFX100 GF250 &1.4 TC
350mm f/8 1/500 ISO 320
Continuous shooting. I was able to track the movements of
the wildlife while keeping the animal in focus.
Grand Tetons National Park
GFX100 GF 250 &1.4 TC
350mm f/5.6 1/80 ISO 125
Kelly WY
GFX100 GF 250 &1.4 TC
350mm f/11 1/125 ISO 100
National Elk Refuge, Jackson WY
GFX100 GF250 &1.4 TC
350mm f/6.4 1/125 ISO 180
GFX100 GF250 &1.4 TC
GFX100 GF250 &1.4 TC
T.A. Houlton Barn Jackson Hole WY
GFX100 GF23mm
f/8 1/160 ISO 200
In the end I fell in love with the GFX100.
GFX100 GF250 & 1.4TC
f/8 1/160 ISO 200
I’ll share a secret with you since you’ve lasted this long.
All the images included here were captured hand-held!
I have one request of Fujifilm - Please release a 2xTC for the GF100-200 and GF250 lenses. You offer a 1.4 and x2 for your FX lens lineup.
I have one request of Fujifilm - Please release a 2xTC for the GF100-200 and GF250 lenses. You offer a 1.4 and x2 for your FX lens lineup.
More to come so stay tuned.
Don
