FUJIFILM GFX 100S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera

I previously owned the GFX 100S and absolutely loved it. It was the perfect camera for my landscaping needs. I bought the 100S II knowing that the improvements were not major, but enough for me to make the investment. So far I'm not disappointed. The increased resolution the EVF is terrific as well as the increased IBIS. Not seeing much improvement in an already great image quality.

I have been a Canon SONY full-frame shooter and this is my first Fujifilm and medium-format camera. I typically shoot RAW and did not expect this level of quality from the JPEG images coming out of the GFX100s II. Still waiting for my GF lens to arrive, so adapted a couple of lenses for the fun of testing. The unprocessed JPEG pictures look refined and elegant. The auto-focus speed and accuracy are sufficient for 90% of my shootings. For sports and wildlife work, the full frame is still better. For others, it is hard to go back. Highly recommended.CJ

This is my second review of camera gear ever. My first was a review of the GFX100s. I'm a pro photographer, having moved from photojournalism to the commercial world. I really liked the GFX100s. It was not perfect, but having shot medium format for years from 6x7 film to Phase One, and everything in between, I felt like it was the best balance of having a modern useable camera with a large sensor. It had its shortcomings, most notably drive and AF. I upgraded because the GFX100sII has made inroads in those areas. General Impressions: It feels like the same camera. I was hoping the more rubberized coating would add a bit more of a rugged feel, but it does not. However, that is not to say that the camera does not feel rugged, it just doesn't feel that way compared to my previous favorite, the Pentax 645z. I wish they had upgraded the dials with a beefier rubber coating. But that's just my desire. It's generally a good feeling camera. It feels about the same in your hand as a full size full frame DSLR. Except it's probably lighter than my old Canon 5Dmk3. I note that people complain about the size of these cameras, but compared to a phase one or my old Pentax, or a Hasselblad, these are small modern cameras. This camera has all the function buttons you want which are customizable however you want. And the 6 custom settings available on the dial, just like the previous version. The EVF and display are noticeably better than the 100s. AF and Drive. The AF system is WAY better than the 100s. For that alone it's worth the upgrade. My last modern FF camera was the Sony a7r3, and this AF is better than that. So it all feels modern to me. I suspect that someone who is used to shooting the latest Sony systems with their latest AF will feel different, and might feel slowed down by this. But if like me you are used to Medium Format systems, this feels like a racecar. The AI autofocus does a pretty good job of tracking cats, dogs, birds. I'm not a wildlife photographer, so someone who knows how to do it will have an easier time than I did getting pics of birds in flight. Otherwise the Eye AF and Subject AF are miracles in the medium format world. The drive has been upgraded, and you can now choose a 7 fps option. But at that rate you go from 16 bit down to 14 bit. In practice that doesn't seem to affect me. I generally shoot in 14 bit anyway. That last little bit doesn't make a big difference to me though I suspect in situations where subtle gradations occur, you might do better in 16 bit to avoid banding. I also bought the new 500 5.6 with this, and they work well together. It is amazing to me how light they feel. The engineers did a great job balancing the weight in the center, I have been handholding shots at 1/40th and getting them sharp. I never thought that would be possible. In short, I think that this camera, especially at this price point, is a dream for pros who want a larger format sensor. I highly recommend it. I still think the Pentax raw files were the best I've ever worked with, but as far as having a modern useable camera, this is the best thing out there by far. Those who need or want the fastest AF, drive, and smaller bodies are still going to want to stick with Sony etc for Full Frame. I wouldn't shoot any of the other MF cameras again after this one. Just a note, I process my RAW files in Lightroom. I've put LR side by side with Capture One, and I can't see any major differences in the Camera profiles between them. I just really don't like the Fuji film simulations at all, and I think I get the best results starting from the Adobe Color profile. You might feel different, but to me the film sims are ham-handed and over-contrasted, over color-casted, and take away from what are great raw files.

I've had the camera for two weeks now and there have been some improvements. Compared to the previous generation, the GFX 100S, the autofocus, and continuous shooting have noticeably improved. The lag on the screen after pressing the shutter has also been slightly reduced.Now, let me talk about the pros:1. Compared to full-frame cameras, you can notice the better bokeh.It has an excellent 16-bit dynamic range.2. The size and weight aren't much bigger or heavier than full-frame cameras.However, there are some downsides:1.The build quality still isn't great. The edges feel like they wear down and chip easily, and overall, it has a plasticky feel (even though it isn't made of plastic).2.The dual SD card design limits the burst shooting speed and the camera's buffer.3.There aren't enough customizable buttons. It would be better to have the D-pad like on the XT5 or XH2S.I've only had it briefly, but overall, despite its many flaws, I like this camera. I hope that with more time, I can provide a more detailed review.

I was using a Fuji X-T5 Camera and I was happy. I always wanted the best pixels in a sensor and this camera is the solution for me. Pixels in the GFX100S2 are almost 2.5 times larger than in the X-T5. That means more light sensitive and better colors. Usually, you cannot use the highest ISO settings. I tried all ISO from 3200 to 102400 and processed all pictures with a noise reduction software. They are all usable, even the 102400! I will try not to use it, but will not hesitate to go to 25000, pictures are fully usable in accuracy and colors. All features (speed, IBIS, color and light sensitivity...) also are so much better than the old GFX100S. A great improvement. I will enjoy it for many years to come. With the quality of the GF lens' system, you have a perfect mix!