Fujifilm GFX100S II explained

Camera Name:Fujifilm GFX100S II
Price:USD 4,999(body)
Sensor Size:43.8 mm x 32.9 mm
(Medium format)
Res:11648 × 8736
(102 megapixels)
Storage:SD card (SD, SDHC, SDXC),
UHS-I and UHS-II, V90
SSD
Fmode:Single point, Zone, Wide/Tracking;
Face/eye detection;
Subject detection: Animal, Bird / Insect, Automobile, Motorcycle, Bike, Airplane / Drone, Train;
Farea:117 focus points (13×9 grid): all modes;
425 (25×17 grid): only for manual focus mode or AF mode with single point
Fcbkt:Manual: 0-10 s interval, 1–10 step size, 1–999 frames;
Auto: set near and distant focus points
Exbkt:2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 9 frames;
min. bracket step 1/3 EV, max. 3 EV
Emode:Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure
Metering:TTL 256-zones metering
Mmode:Multi, Spot, Average, center weighted
Flash:External flash: attached to hot shoe or (by cord) to sync contact
Flashcomp:TTL: ±5 EV;
Manual: 1/512 tp 1/1 in 1/3 EV steps (only available when an optional shoe-mounted compatible flash / remote unit is attached and activated)
Fsynch:1/125 s (both hot shoe and sync contact)
Flbkt:±1/3 EV / ±2/3 EV / ±1 EV
Compflash:Fujifilm TTL flash / remote units and compatible
Frame Rate:7.0 fps (mechanical);
2.9 fps (electronic)
Shutter:Focal Plane Shutter / electronic shutter
Shutterrange:60 min to 1/16000 s (depends on selected mode)
Shutter Speeds:30 s / 60 min (modes P, A / S, M) to 1/4000 s (mechanical),
30 s / 60 min (modes P, A / S, M) to 1/16000 s (electronic),
Bulb mode max. 60 min
Cont:JPEG (mechanical and electronic): 1000+ frames continuously;
Uncompressed Raw+JPEG (mechanical, 7.0 fps): 55 frames,
(electronic, 2.9 fps): 98 frames;
complete specifications see.
Viewfinder:0.6 inches 5.76M dots OLED, 120 Hz refresh rate
Speedrange:ISO 80–12800 (standard)
ISO 40–102400 (extended)
Magnification:0.84
Coverage:100%
Iproc:X-Processor 5
Wb:Auto: White Priority, Auto, Ambience Priority;
Custom: 1, 2, 3;
ColourTemp: 2500K to 10000K;
Presets: Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent Light: 1, 2, 3, Incandescent Light, Underwater
Wbbkt:±1 / ±2 / ±3
Drbkt:100% / 200% / 400%
Vidrecord:MP4 / MOV
4K full frame: up to 30 fps;
2K / 1080p: up to 60 fps
Rearlcd:3.2-inch 2.36M dots
tilt-type (3-direction) colour LCD touch screen
Battery:NP-W235 Li-ion (1x)
Interface Avout:3.5 mm Microphone / remote release, 3.5 mm Headphone, HDMI type A
Body Comp-Feats:In-Body Image Stabilization, Pixel-Shift, Ultra Sonic Vibration Sensor Cleaning system
Dimensions:150x
(with EVF)
Weight:883g
including battery and SD memory card
Predecessor:Fujifilm GFX100S
Successor:not announced
Footnotes:Extended features:

File format specifications:

  • JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.32)
  • TIFF (8bit / 16bit RGB)
  • HEIF (4:2:2 10bit)
  • Raw (.RAF extension)

Self-timer

  • Still pictures: Off, 2s, 10s
  • Movies: Off, 3s, 5s, 10s

Interval timer shooting:

  • interval, no. shots, starting time, exposure smoothing, interval priority mode

Additional bracketing mode:

  • ISO bracketing (±1/3EV / ±2/3EV / ±1EV)

Film simulation modes

  • 20 different modes: various film types, filters, negative, black&white

Effect modes:

  • monochromatic color, grain effect, color chrome effect, color chrome blue, smooth skin effect, clarity setting (±5 steps)
References:[1] [2] [3] [4]

The Fujifilm GFX100S II is a mirrorless medium format camera produced by Fujifilm with Fujifilm G-mount. It is the direct successor to the 2021 GFX100S.[5]

The GFX100S II was announced by the Fujifilm corporation on 16 May 2024 at the X Summit Sydney 2024 together with the X-50 and two new lenses.[6] Sales are to commence in June 2024. The retail price is set to USD 4,999, which is USD 1,000 less than the initial retail price for its predecessor back in 2021.[7]

Camera body / battery

The size of the GFX100S II is the same as its predecessor. The new body weighs slightly less at 883g including battery (versus 900g)[8] and it now sports the same BISHAMON-TEX finish as the GFX top model GFX 100 II announced in 2023.[7]

The GFX100S II has retained the single NP-W235 battery of the GFX100S, but the service range has been extended:[7]

Processor

The GFX100S II has the latest X-Processor5, which provides enhanced shooting speed, improved autofocus, reduced rolling shutter, and a higher-quality video mode.[4] The mechanical burst speed rises from 5 to 7 fps.[7]

Sensor

The Fujifilm GFX100S II uses the GMX series' 102MP 43.8 × 32.9 mm, 11648 × 8736 pixel medium format sensor with 100% phase-detection autofocus coverage. Compared to its predecessor some improvements have been added, such as redesigned microlenses for enhanced autofocus and better image quality at the extreme edges,[9] a faster readout speed, and the standard sensitivity lowered to 80 ISO.[4] The extended lower ISO value has been reduced to 40.[1]

Autofocus / Stabiliser

The autofocus system of the Fujifilm GFX100S II now offers subject recognition for insects and drones.[4]
The Fujifilm GFX100S II contains an enhanced in-body image stabilization (IBIS) mechanism with 5-axis stabilization. The manufacturer claims a shake compensation effect of up to 8.0 stops in combination with compatible lenses..[4]

Viewfinder

The fixed OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF) has now been upgraded to 5.76M dots and a magnification ration of 0.84×. Coverage of image: 100%.[4]

Rear monitor / top screen

The 3.2 inch, 2.36 M pixel, three-way tilting, colour LCD, touch screen rear monitor is identical to that of the GFX 100S. The 1.8 inch high-contrast monochrome e-ink top screen enables checking camera settings at a glance, even in bright sunlight, and may be customized to display display virtual dials (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), a live histogram, or other information.[4] [7]

Film simulation modes

In keeping with all Fujifilm digital cameras, the GFX100S II offers a wide range of film simulations, including the newly introduced REALA ACE, thus totaling 20.[9]

Pixel shift

The Fujifilm GFX100S II is equipped with a Pixel shift multi-shot capability, which allows its sensor to move in half-pixel increments thus enabling both true-colour and ultra-high resolution images (400 MP).[8]

Multiple exposure / Bracketing

The multiple exposure and bracketing capabilities of the Fujifilm GFX100S II remain unchanged versus its predecessor.[2]
Multiple exposures may be taken with up to 9 frames combining a variety of overlay modes.
Six different bracketing modes are provided:AE bracketing, film simulation bracketing, dynamic range bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing, white balance bracketing, focus bracketing.

Storage formats (stills)

Still images may now also be stored as HEIF format (4:2:2 10-bit) besides the previously available JPEG (Exif v2.3), TIFF (8/16-bit), and Raw (Fujifilm .RAF) (14/16-bit RAF) formats.

Video

As its predecessor, the Fujifilm GFX100S II is capable of recording 4K video at 25 or 30 fps using the full sensor width.[8]

Both Apple ProRes 422 footage and other video output may be directly routed via USB-C cable to an external SSD. Likewise a ProRes RAW or Blackmagic Raw encoded data stream may be transferred over its HDMI socket to a compatible Atomos or Blackmagic external recorder.[8]

A faster sensor output in comparison to its predecessor reduces rolling shutter and the maximum attainable quality is now 4K / 30 fps video with 10-bit 4:2:2 options (for either H.264 or H.265 modes), thus extending video sampling up to 720 mbps (megabits per sec.).[8] [10]

The GFX100S II has gained not only a new F-Log2 profile but also both waveforms and vectorscope displays to assist with proper video exposure.[8]

Summary of improvements versus predecessor

The mark II version of the Fujifilm GFX100S employs the following improvements as compared to its predecessor:[4] [7]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-05-20 . Chapter "Fujifilm GFX 100S II specifications" . 16 May 2024 . Fujifilm creates GFX 100S II, $5000 compact medium format camera . DPReview (Digital Photography Review).
  2. Web site: 2024-05-17 . 16 May 2024 . FUJIFILM GFX100S II Specifications . Fujifilm.
  3. Web site: 2024-05-17 . 16 May 2024 . Introducing FUJIFILM GFX100S II . Fujifilm.
  4. Web site: 16 May 2024 . Fujifilm GFX 100S II hands-on review: a light refinement of a medium format favorite . Digital Camera World.
  5. Web site: 2024-05-17 . 16 May 2024 . Fujifilm GFX 100S II Review (so far) . Photography Blog.
  6. Web site: 2024-05-19 . 16 May 2024 . WATCH: Fujifilm announces two new cameras and two lenses at X Summit Sydney! . Digital Camera World.
  7. Web site: 2024-05-17 . 16 May 2024 . Fujifilm GFX 100S II review . Camera Labs.
  8. Web site: 2024-05-19 . 16 May 2024 . Fujifilm creates GFX 100S II, $5000 compact medium format camera . DPReview (Digital Photography Review).
  9. Web site: 15 May 2024 . Fujifilm GFX 100S II Is Its Lightest and Most Affordable 100MP Camera Ever . PetaPixel.com.
  10. Web site: 16 May 2024 . Hands-On with the Fujifilm GFX 100S II: Medium Format for the Masses . PetaPixel.com.