Fuji GFX R- Very subjective first impressions

[Yokosuka Mike]

Just a heads up for people that own the Fujifilm GFX 50R - New firmware update Version: 2.01 (08.13.2020) is available at:
https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/support/download/firmware/cameras/gfx-50r/

All the best,
Mike

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

A few more with this outstanding rig.

The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Fujifilm GFX 50R, Fujinon GF 63mm f2.8 R WR lens
Astia film simulation
Yokohama, Japan - August 2020

All the best,
Mike

 

[Rayt]

Mike, These are really nice photos. And your shots of Yokohama are lovely and I always spend time there every year on my way to Enoshima. From there I would walk along the beach until I get to Hayama.

Have you tried manual focusing? The GFX 100 is a blast to focus and am wondering if the 50R EVF is as good for old eyes.

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Mike, These are really nice photos. And your shots of Yokohama are lovely and I always spend time there every year on my way to Enoshima. From there I would walk along the beach until I get to Hayama.

Have you tried manual focusing? The GFX 100 is a blast to focus and am wondering if the 50R EVF is as good for old eyes.

Thanks, Ray, it’s kind of you to say so. Yokohama is such a wonderful city; it’s a photographer's dream come true!

Walking from Enoshima to Hayama is a pretty healthy walk. There was a time when walking that route was faster than driving it. However, in the past few years they’ve widened the road and made some other improvements that have helped speed things up for motorists.

I haven't messed around with manual focus on the GFX 50R much yet but I’ll play around with it and let you know what I think.

All the best,
Mike

 

[dshfoto]

I can't seem to get the critical focus I want with OVF's on the Pentax 645D and the Pentax K-1, without constantly checking and readjusting. This was also true of the Leica M8 and Leica DMR. So this was one of the reasons I held off on the 645Z. I am truing my first EVF with a Fuji X-E2 and if that works then getting a Fuji GFX 50R or S. Any thoughts on which one has the better EVF?
Steve - NYC

 

[Spluff]

I finally managed to try one of these a few weeks ago, and well, yes, I can understand the comments about the build - it feels unsubstantial given its price point. I don't think it is about the weight per se, after all the Leica T is not heavy but you certainly have the sense its a substantial piece of kit.

And now Fuji are discontinuing the GFX R, and no suggestion of a Mark II, so I am feeling conflicted; I love the form factor, just not sure it's done quite enough to justify spending £3k...

 

[jsrockit]

I just bought one and I love it. Feels great and I’m happy I bought it. I’m not interested in the newer S models and now that the R was discontinued and no rumors are around about a replacement… I’m extremely happy about buying it.

 

[35photo]

I've had the R since 2019 I love it! Handles great its a blast to shoot and I'm a Leica guy as well... No issues with the build quality at all frankly. I've got both the 63 and 45 which are I think are excellent. I just got the 45 shot a little with it pleased with the images when reviewing them in Lightroom. I don't have any plans to get 100S I just love the form factor of the R... A well designed machine thats just a pleasure to use.