Fujifilm GFX50S II Review
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The Fujifilm GFX50S II brings medium format imaging to a more accessible price point without sacrificing the hallmark qualities that make the format compelling. At $3,999, it delivers 51.4 megapixels of resolution on a large 43.8mm by 32.9mm sensor, paired with Fujifilm's X-Processor Pro and built-in stabilization. Reviewers consistently highlight the superb image quality this camera produces, whether shooting JPEG or raw, and the film simulations that bake into raw files offer real workflow advantages for portrait and editorial shooters. The in-camera skin smoothing is a notable feature that extends beyond JPEG into raw capture, a rare convenience in this class.
Where the GFX50S II shows its compromises is in speed and video. Continuous shooting tops out at a sluggish 3 fps with the mechanical shutter, and video is limited to Full HD at 30p with an H.264 codec and 36Mbps bitrate, specs that lag far behind contemporary hybrid expectations. The camera is clearly designed for photographers who prioritize still image fidelity over motion or action work. At 825 grams with battery and card, it remains reasonably portable for medium format, and the tilt touchscreen and dual card slots round out a package that reviewers found genuinely pleasurable to use in the field.
- Excellent 51.4MP image quality in both JPEG and raw
- Film simulations and skin smoothing baked into raw files
- Built-in sensor stabilization at an accessible medium format price
- Lightweight and portable for the format at 825g
- Pleasurable handling and user experience
- Slow 3 fps burst shooting unsuitable for action
- Video limited to Full HD 1080p with dated codec and bitrate
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The Fujifilm GFX50s II offers beautiful image quality. The film simulations and in-camera skin smoothing transfer to the RAW file, significantly reducing ...
The Fujifilm GFX50S Mark II is a medium format mirrorless camera with 51.4 Megapixels and built-in stabilisation that costs $4000 or 3500 pounds for the body ...
It's a truly impressive camera that's a pleasure to use and delivers superb images in both JPEG and raw. For photographers who prioritise image ...
The 50S II is a big improvement over the previous model. Tracking works remarkably well considering that it doesn't have phase detection.
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Specs
- Battery
- NP-T125 Li-ion battery, Approx. 400 frames (Normal Mode)
- Weight Grams
- Approx. 825g (including battery and memory card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 147.5mm x 113.8mm x 91.4mm
- Bit Depth
- 16bit
- Raw Video
- No
- Internal Codecs
- MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 36Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- Approx. 30min.
- Max Video Resolution
- Full HD(1920 x 1080)
- Sub Lcd Monitor
- 1.28 inch Monochrome LCD Monitor, 128x128-dot
- Film Simulation Mode
- 17 modes
- Power Supply Dc Input
- DC IN 15V Connecter
- Sensor Cleaning System
- Ultra Sonic Vibration
- File Format Still Image
- DCF, JPEG, RAW (RAF original format), TIFF
- Sensor Size
- 43.8mm×32.9mm
- Sensor Type
- Bayer array with primary color filter
- Image Processor
- X-Processor Pro
- Effective Megapixels
- 51.4 million pixels
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- AUTO, ISO200～6400 (1/3 step)
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO100~12800 (1/3 step), Extended Output ISO50, ISO25600, ISO51200, ISO102400
- Continuous Shooting
- Approx. 3.0fps mechanical shutter, Approx. 1.8fps electronic front curtain shutter
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 60min. to 1/16000sec.
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 60min. to 1/4000sec.
- Viewfinder
- 0.5 inch OLED Color Viewfinder, Approx. 3.69 million dots, 0.85x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.2 inch Tilt-Type(Three Direction) Touch Screen Color LCD Monitor, Approx. 2.36 million dots
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- FUJIFILM G mount
- Usb
- USB3.0 (High-Speed) / micro USB terminal
- Hdmi
- HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
- Audio Io
- ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Microphone), ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Headphone)
- Wireless
- IEEE802.11b/g/n
- Card Slots
- SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, UHS-I, UHS-II
- Af Points
- 13x9 / 25x17 Single Point AF, 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 Zone AF from 117 areas on 13×9 grid
- Af System
- TTL Contrast AF
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