Fujifilm Announces GFX 50S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera

Fujifilm has introduced the GFX 50S II medium-format digital digicam, providing—because the title suggests—a 50-megapixel sensor (51.4MP to be exact). The sensor is identical as that present in its predecessor, the GFX 50S (in addition to the rangefinder-style GFX 50R), however the digicam makes use of precisely the identical physique because the GFX 100S, its 102MP greater brother released in January. Meaning it ought to be suitable with underwater housings for the higher-resolution mannequin, just like the Nauticam NA-GFX100S.

The GFX 50S II shares sure issues in widespread with the GFX 100S, together with in-body stabilization (as much as 6.5 stops of shake discount), OLED data show on the highest plate, 3.69M-dot OLED EVF panel with 0.77x magnification (full-frame equal), and twin UHS-II card slots. Nevertheless, not like the GFX 100S’s phase-detect AF system, the GFX 50S II continues to make use of contrast-detect AF like its predecessor and may solely shoot repeatedly with autofocus at 3fps (in comparison with the 5fps bursts from the GFX 100S). You additionally gained’t discover the 4K/30p 10-bit 4:2:2 or 12-bit RAW video functionality of the higher-res mannequin right here: The GFX 50S II solely shoots 1080p video at as much as 30p.

Out there in late October, the GFX 50S II has an MSRP of $4000 (physique solely). For an additional $500, it may be bundled with Fujifilm’s new 35–70mm f/4.5–5.6 WR package lens.

 

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Fujifilm Pronounces New FUJIFILM GFX50S II Mirrorless Digital Digicam

Valhalla, N.Y. – September 2, 2021 – FUJIFILM North America Company is happy to announce the introduction of “FUJIFILM GFX50S II” (GFX50S II), the newest addition to the GFX System of mirrorless digital cameras geared up with a big format*¹ sensor.

GFX50S II is provided with a 51.4MP giant format sensor with unbelievable image- resolving energy, capturing each element in sharpness throughout the body. Gentle is recorded to the pixel which is 1.7 instances that of a full-frame sensor*² to realize a large dynamic vary and a excessive signal-to-noise ratio. The ensuing picture reproduces deep tonality and texture from shadows to highlights, and delivers picture readability with minimal noise even when taken in low mild. One of many strengths of the massive format sensor is its capacity to supply a really shallow depth of subject, which, when complemented by the edge-to-edge sharpness of Fujifilm’s GF lenses, intensify the principle topic in opposition to a blurred background for added three-dimensional definition.

“GFX50S II provides the proper mixture of accessibility and adaptability,” stated Victor Ha, senior director of promoting and product improvement for FUJIFILM North America Company, Digital Imaging Division. “With skilled options that embody 19 Movie Simulation modes, superior autofocusing, and an enormous vary of publicity controls, GFX50S II supplies limitless alternatives for creativity.”

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Superior picture high quality delivered with using a singular 51.4MP giant format sensor

• GFX50S II makes use of a specialised design with uniquely small, light-collecting micro lenses on the sensor which create a large hole between adjoining pixels, thereby maximizing mild decision per pixel for distinctive picture sharpness.
• Having a big, light-receiving space per pixel leads to glorious ISO sensitivity, dynamic vary and tonality, controlling spotlight / shadow clipping whereas conveying the topic’s texture, definitions and even the ambiance of the scene in exact element.
• The flexibility of the massive format sensor to supply a really shallow depth-of-field renders background out of focus fantastically, including definition to the topic and drawing consideration to the actual space on the picture that the photographer supposed.

Number of Movie Simulations

• GFX50S II comes with 19 Movie Simulation modes, together with “Nostalgic Neg.,” initially launched in Fujifilm’s GFX100S, and characterised by excessive saturation and comfortable tonality. Photographers can use Movie Simulation presets, designed for varied topic sorts and scenes, whereas checking how they have an effect on the ultimate picture in Dwell View.

Compact 5-axis In-Physique Stabilization delivering as much as 6.5-stops of Vibration Discount

• GFX 50S II incorporates a five-axis picture stabilization mechanism that gives as much as 6.5 stops*³, the very best within the GFX System. Made potential with using aII incorporates a five-axis picture stabilization mechanism that gives up high-performance gyro sensor and accelerometer that may detect motions at excessive accuracy, the gyro sensor has been structured for detection accuracy and exact picture stabilization.
• This digicam presents new alternatives in the best way typical medium- format digital cameras are used. Moderately than being mounted on a tripod for gradual and cautious taking pictures, GFX50S II can produce superior picture high quality even when taking pictures hand-held, due to its picture stabilization capabilities.

Quick and high-precision autofocus (AF) from the high-speed processing engine and newest algorithm

• GFX50S II’s quick and high-precision AF system is assisted by the highly effective giant format excessive decision sensor, Fujifilm’s high-speed picture processing engine “X-Processor 4”, and a picture stabilization mechanism, operated with Fujifilm’s newest algorithm. Through the distinction detection course of for AF, the built-in highly effective picture stabilization mechanism controls sensor movement blur to supply velocity and accuracy to the AF efficiency.
• GFX50S II options extra correct AF in Face / Eye Detection in comparison with a earlier mannequin (GFX50S). The flexibility to shortly attain focus regardless of utilizing the massive format sensor with a shallow depth of subject assists customers vastly when taking pictures portraits with motion.

Progressive compact and light-weight physique for superior mobility

• The usage of the compact and highly effective in-body picture stabilization (IBIS) mechanism and shutter unit has been mixed with optimized structure of varied units to realize a logic-defying compact physique for a big format digicam, weighing roughly 37.1 ounces (900g) and measuring 4.1 inches (104.2mm) excessive and three.4 inches (87.2mm) deep.
• The grip has been formed in order that the digicam sits comfortably within the hand, making certain consolation by considerably decreasing the hand pressure generally skilled when utilizing a big zoom lens.
• The casing is manufactured from extremely inflexible magnesium alloy. Offered thickness across the base of the lens mount has made the digicam physique extremely sturdy. GFX50S II options extra correct AF in Face / Eye Detection in comparison with a earlier mannequin (GFX50S). The flexibility to shortly attain focus regardless of utilizing the massive format sensor with a shallow depth of subject assists customers vastly when taking pictures portraits with motion. II can also be weather-resistant at 60 areas, providing mud and moisture-resistance and the flexibility to function in temperatures as little as 14
  
  a weather-resistant FUJIFILM XF or GF lens.

Simple operability for a easy taking pictures expertise

• The highest panel options the Mode dial, usually seen in lots of digital cameras, in order that customers can deal with the digicam in a well-recognized trend. It provides six customizable positions, C1 – C6, permitting customers to register their alternative of features to every of the positions and activate them shortly for a easy picture shoot, with the flexibility to immediately swap between the nonetheless and video modes for added comfort.
• The usage of a flat-shaped Focus Lever reduces bodily discomfort even after prolonged use. It responds with enhanced sensitivity when shifting the main target level, permitting customers to realize focus on the supposed location shortly.
• For distinctive visibility, the customizable 1.8-inch sub LCD monitor is discovered on the highest panel, displaying key EXIF settings reminiscent of shutter velocity, aperture, ISO sensitivity and publicity. Extra data displayed contains the variety of frames remaining when taking pictures stills and the remaining filming length when recording video. On the rear panel is a 3.2-inch essential LCD monitor with 100% protection. It might tilt in three instructions to allow high- and low-angle taking pictures, in conditions by which the digital viewfinder (EVF) can’t be simply used.

“Pixel Shift Multi-Shot” operate to seize and generate 200MP photographs freed from false coloration

• GFX50S II options the Pixel Shift Multi-Shot operate, able to creating 200MP photographs virtually completely freed from false coloration presentation. The flexibility to breed a photograph’s colours, texture and even its ambiance within the most interesting of particulars makes the digicam an ideal alternative for archiving. Giant artworks and historic artifacts, beforehand troublesome to {photograph} intimately due to their measurement, may be captured in exact particulars in edge-to-edge readability.
• This operate makes use of the digicam’s IBIS to shift the picture sensor by 0.5 pixel to incrementally document 16 RAW photographs and mix them right into a single Digital Unfavorable (DNG) RAW file within the software program “Pixel Shift Combiner,” producing an ultra-high-definition 200MP picture. The excessive pixel depend results in an astonishing degree of tonality and three-dimensional definitions for edge-to-edge readability.
• The picture sensor is shifted in excessive precision to make sure that every pixel information picture knowledge in pink, inexperienced and blue, virtually fully eliminating false coloration and recording the topic in correct coloration.
• The operate may be configured to supply 51.4MP photographs, that are simpler to deal with, freed from false coloration.

GFX50S II is anticipated to be out there in late October, 2021, at a producer’s urged retail worth of $3,999 USD ($5,000 CDN). A GFX50S II digicam/lens package that includes the GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR lens is anticipated to be out there as nicely at a producer’s urged retail worth of $4,499 USD ($5,625 CDN). For extra data, go to https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/gfx50s-ii/.

*¹ A picture sensor that measures 55mm diagonally (43.8 mm x 32.9 mm) and is approx. 1.7 instances greater than a 35 mm full-frame sensor

*² When in comparison with a 50 megapixel full-frame digicam

*³ When mounted with the FUJINON Lens GF63mmF2.8 R WR