As a long term (bought at launch) 50S user what works for me is the ergonomics. I shoot 95% in portrait orientation and use the tilt function to have the eyepiece at maximum vertical orientation and use the battery grip to provide the release button on the lens axis. I find this set-up “ideal” for me. I would appreciate phase detect autofocus and 100 mps but image stabilisation is not of interest as my work uses studio flash. So unfortunately at the moment there is no upgrade path for me until they offer the interchangeable viewfinder and on axis portrait mode shutter release.

Fuji 50s II is a huge step forward with IBIS when it comes to hand holding. It's a step backwards in ergonomics. Not just due to buttons. The lenses are huge and the body with a hump works better IMO for balance. The biggest one is the side loading battery on the 50s. That's a huge benefit for swapping batteries on a tripod.

I wanted the GFX 100s but couldn't pass up the lower cost of a used 50sii. I planned to use my medium format film camera manual lenses so IBIS was crucial so the 50s was off the table. Really happy with the IBIS as I can shoot down to 1/15 handheld pretty easily. No tripod for moving water shots now...

I respect your opinions very much….and I’ve considered the jump for a long time. Watching the field of cameras develop. I’ve begin to come down on the side of the Hasselblad xdii 50c, for a few reasons. I’ll preface by saying I shoot a Leica SL 601 with M lenses, a mix of Leica and Voigtländer glass. The build quality, compact size, clean design, spectacular interface, superior colors, and of course those leaf shutter lenses. Your thoughts.

Thanks for the comparison review. I've owned the original since it came out and not thinking of upgrading. My only gripe is the "blackout" between shots, makes it really hard to shoot any kind of motion or capturing a fleeting moment. Love your wedding photos btw, and I hate wedding photography haha. That's a compliment ;)

Rewatching this now i love how the Mitakon is set to 1.4 with tape :D

I just got the 50s ii with 35-70mm lens used on B&H a week ago for $3700 with no tax. It pays to look at their used department daily when looking for deals!

5:47 nice tracking with a manual focus lens 👌☝️

I think having dials and better ergonomics trumps spec sheets improvements. I'm currently on the fence between a GFX50S and a Pentax 645Z. For the kind of work one normally does with a medium format camera fast autofocus and snappiness are afterthoughts, IMO

I am one of them who is considering buying a GFX camera and which one to buy. The new 50S MkII is just slightly better than the old, but If I save $2K then I will choose the 50R. The difference between the 50S MkII and the 100S is just a half Fuji G lens, and with a simple calculation there are just two options, the old 50S/50R or the 100S. By the way, I have many old manual lenses, and many of them will work fine with GFX.

How do u find the manual focusing process for weddings? I feel like I would miss some shots if I was photographing an event with manual focus lenses …

Thanks for this. I own 2 x GFX50s's and love the ergonomics and with the new firmware update, it is way more responsive. i also appreciated the tilt add-on viewfinder and battery grip when I need it.

I have the GFX 50S. Such a wonderful camera. That’s my first digital camera. I’m still a film guy (I’m not old haha, just 30yo) . Always used to hate digital because of mandatory editing of photos + there is no feel. But with GFX 50s you can get Portra 800 or many famous films with film simulation + I’m also using Arketype Process. Using EF canon 85mm 1.2 and FD 85mm 1.2 ( I prefer FD). With 85mm 1.2 you get an equivalent of 67mm 0.8-0.9 ( many agrees on 0.9 from dof calculations but I used large format 0.7 lenses and it feels similar to gfx) . I can adapt all my vintage lenses even my Pentax 67 lenses , such as 105mm 2.4 , fabulous ultra sharp lens . Tilt adapter is a must have for gfx 50S ! Yeah it’s 500-600$ but absolutely worth it! 50S II is not in same category , it’s oversimplified and feels like a step back. I think 50S II is not for professionals but for mainstream, but 50S is for professionals. And it’s true because GFX100 is step forward compared to GFX 100s. Gfx 100 has more options in camera than 100s. I think that “S” stands for “small. Like a small brother

Interesting review. For copy work, the 50S with the rotating tilting viewer is great, maybe even essential. Given the fact that detachable interchangeable view finder have been around on pro 35mm and medium format cameras since the 1950s, I don’t really understand why we cannot have those on all pro level cameras. The titling screens make a big difference but just like nobody would think of not having interchangeable lenses, we should have the same with digital pro bodies. Sorry for the rant. Bottom line fuji has done the photo world a huge service in pushing the quality and price envelope and in using analog controls. I hope they keep it up!!

The traditional dials are much better in my opinion

Love the review!!! Have you done a review on the Mitakon yet? Couldn’t find one on your channel

So did you buy a 50sii Benj?

Nice review buddy! Would you know which Leica M adapter would be best for the GFX?

Did you ever photograph art/paintings?

Does the GFX50SII have Focus Peaking for manual focus?

How do you find the manual focusing?

How about black out time between shot?

Do you still shoot with your Leicas? How much of a difference do you find in the final images between FF and MF?

I’ve been doing a lot of research lately and I really want to get the Leica m9 because even though it was released in 2009 and it has the potential for the corroded sensor. I have found that it has the features I really enjoy. I love that it has the CCD sensor rather then the CMOS. I understand you can get higher MP if you go with the CMOS but I like that it captures light all at once rather then pixel by pixel. I also have noticed that with the CMOS sensors in phone cameras that, at times, it can stretch the image and causing lines to look diagonal. My other main reason for thinking of purchasing a Leica M series is the fact it has manual autofocus and manual aperture. I love the idea of that because I feel it will help me improve as a photographer and get really in tune with the camera itself. I’ve been trying to find other digital rangefinders that have manual AF and aperture and I can’t seem to find any because I’d like to compare them and look at all my options. I’ve found some film cameras with manual AF and aperture but I want to respark my hobby with a digital because then I can edit with more ease. I do want to develop my own film someday but want a digital first. So my question is do you know of any other digital rangefinder that have manual AF and aperture?

more Mitakon. Not enough video on KZfaq about it. More views for your channel.

I know where I’m staring, with a 50r or if they make a 50r II

They should’ve added phase detect

If they'd make an X-pro style 50SII, with an OVF, I'd sell a kidney for that.

I like how he has duct tape to keep that aperture ring in place…

Thank you for comparison. But you need to move your camera down when you shoot people, as lots of shot I see people looks like children.