Fujifilm GFX 50R Unveiled at Photokina 2018 with GFX 100Megapixels Concept – Photo Review

Corner view of the new Fujifilm GFX 50R camera. (Source: Fujifilm.)

Like the predecessor GFX 50S, the GFX 50R features the Fujifilm G-format image sensor (43.8 x 32.9 mm), which is approximately 1.7 times the size of a 35 mm image and offers an effective resolution of 51.4 million pixels. The new GFX 50R is more compact and lightweight and adopts a rangefinder style that allows photographers to keep an eye on the subject while looking through the viewfinder. It is designed to meet the needs of many photographers in the field, such as those specializing in weddings, portraits and street photography, which require a high-end and portable camera. It also includes the X-Processor Pro image processing engine, supports Fujifilm's film simulation modes, and is the first to benefit from Bluetooth compatibility for quick and easy image transfer to smartphones and other devices. portable.

The GFX 50R is about 145 grams less than the GFX 50S (which weighs 920 grams with EVF) and its robust magnesium alloy body is only 66.4 mm thick, 25.0 mm less than the GFX 50S. The body of the camera is waterproof in 64 locations and includes an organic EL (EVF) electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 3.69 million pixels and a magnification of 0.77x. The top panel features two machined aluminum dials, one for shutter speed and the other for exposure compensation. A focus lever allows a quick adjustment of the focus point, while the elimination of the selection buttons provides additional space to hold the camera more comfortably. The GFX system supports sharing software such as the HS-V5 plug-in for Windows and Tether Shooting PRO for Adobe Photoshop, and includes support for Capture One with connection management and movie simulation. Capture One Pro for Fujifilm will be bundled with the new camera.

Fujifilm currently offers a range of seven Fujinon GF lenses, covering focal lengths from 23mm (equivalent to 18mm in 35mm film format) to 250mm (equivalent to 198mm in 35mm film format). All GF lenses are capable of resolving up to 100 megapixels, which means that they are future proof. Additional lenses will be marketed to bring the number of lenses up to 11. The GFX 50R will be available at select retailers beginning in late November for $ 7,099 (RRP). Click here for more information.

Fujifilm also announced the GFX 100Megapixels concept for a new flagship model with a 102 megapixel GFX Series mid-size sensor. The new model will feature Fujifilm's X-Processor 4 processing engine and color reproduction technology. This will be the first medium-format mirrorless camera to incorporate phase detection pixels across the sensor surface to provide high-speed / high-precision autofocus wherever the subject is located. This mechanism allows you to use autofocus to track moving objects, allowing you to achieve continuous autofocus and more accurate performance than the typical expectations of medium-format digital cameras. .

Fujifilm has developed a new integrated image stabilization system for the new camera, which works with all interchangeable lenses, expanding the field of ultra-high resolution portable photography with the 102 million pixel sensor. The new camera will also be the first of its kind capable of shooting 10K 30-bit 4K video clips, giving users the ability to shoot high-quality videos that capture rich textures and depths as well as an atmosphere in a scene. .

Despite its large image sensor, the new camera will have the same size and weight as a high-end full-screen digital SLR camera. This will be the first camera in the GFX series to have a upright grip and a built-in magnesium alloy body, making the camera extremely robust, while ensuring good stability when fixing or removing large interchangeable lenses. No information has been provided on the release date or expected price for the new camera, but we should expect more details at CP + in Yokohama at the end of February 2019.