Fujifilm is one of the few companies that helped to push the idea of large-format sensors for outdoor use. The company was previously known for APS-C cameras, but in more recent years, it has built a brand that can now compete with Hasselblad and Phase One. If you are a professional photographer seeking a camera that delivers the best possible clarity, here are two devices from the company that will do the job for you.
Fujifilm GFX100S II
What makes it so great? The camera has slower autofocus than a typical full-frame camera, which is a drawback of the format. However, with updates, the autofocus has improved significantly, offering a bit more speed and accuracy. The image quality is great, and one can experiment extensively thanks to the lenses and film simulation. The high ISO is decent, too. It is a device you can rely on easily.
Who is it for? Ideal for still life, commercial, and portrait photography. But you can also use it for landscapes, too.
Why is it so unique? The 100MP camera features scene detection, making it easy to access. In addition, it is designed to work like every other GFX camera and is built to be sturdy. It also features 4K/30p video, 8 stops of image stabilization, and a burst rate of 7 frames per second. You also receive multiple lenses from the company, along with 425 selectable autofocus points. Overall, it is a very straightforward and simple camera.
In our review, we said:
You should get the Fujifilm GFX 100S II if you’re going to be photographing people primarily in a studio. If anything, this is probably the single best studio camera in the world right now.
Fujifilm GFX100RF
What makes it so great? The camera is innovative in every way. You not only get more pixels, but you also get pleasing images with Fujifilm’s film simulation. The colors are nice, and the photos are great right out of the camera. Anyone who has used cameras from other companies will continue to appreciate this one.
Who is it for? Honestly, any genre of photographer who likes a wide-angle lens and a small body. Photojournalists, photographers shooting portraits, documentary, and street photography will also appreciate it.
Why is it so unique? The camera is the first medium format device in a rangefinder body, making it perfect for anyone who wants a smaller body but larger megapixels. You also get a 35mm f4 lens with leaf shutter, weather sealing, 4K video recording to 30fps, and 14 film simulations. It has many controls on it, which makes it seem like it is designed for photographers first. One can easily carry this around everywhere, and that is one of the biggest selling points.
In our review, we said:
At a certain point, it’s hard to feel like you’re growing as a photographer anymore. But when you feel the growth — it’s quite an emotionally rewarding thing. And the Fujifilm GFX100RF makes me feel like I’m growing and being reintroduced to concepts that I’d forgotten about due to using new cameras.
