The Fujifilm GFX 50R, the new camera intended and designed for the professional sector, was released in November 2018. This medium format mirrorless camera was presented as a camera for reportage and photo documentaries, although it is more functional to use it for those who work in studios, or in spaces where not much movement is required, as it is not a camera designed for action, because it only has 3 fps. In the following, we will analyze its features and functionalities.
Fujifilm GFX 50R Specifications
In this table we will show you the main features of the Fujifilm GFX 50R model, both in photography and video, and then we will show you its quality in practice.
SENSOR | 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS and 51.4 mpx |
PROCESSOR | X-Processor Pro |
FOCUS (AF) | 425 selectable |
VIEWER | OLED of 3.69 million dots. Magnification 0.77X |
DISPLAY | LCD, 3.2″, 2.3 m dot tilting touch screen |
ISO | from 50 ISO up to 12800 ISO (expandable up to 102,400 ISO) |
SHOTS PER SECOND | 3 fps |
STABILIZER | 5 axes |
DYNAMIC RANGE | 4 stops, achieved with 14-bit RAW data |
VIDEO RESOLUTION | Full HD at 30 fps |
CONNECTIVITY | USB 3.0, HDMI, WiFi |
BATTERY | Approx. 600 shots. |
MONTURA | Fujifilm G |
WEIGHT | 775 grams |
PRICE | 4,499 (the body) |
Features
With the body design, they continue to apply the same as those of their series, with that retro touch that is so popular. Also, the body is large in size, yet light in weight, its ergonomic grip is very comfortable and manageable, and it is easy to use. In addition, it is made of magnesium alloy and is fully sealed to protect it from any situation or weather conditions, as well as dust, humidity and low temperatures.
The screen is a 3.2-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2.3 million dots, as well as touch and tilt functionality.
The electronic viewfinder is OLED type, with a resolution of 3.69 million dots and a magnification of 0.77x, offering 100% coverage.
Functions
They use a Full Frame CMOS sensor, with a resolution of 51.4 megapixels, together with an X-Processor Pro image processor. This set allows capturing images and videos at a high quality and sharpness.
It has a sensitivity range of 50 ISO up to 12800 ISO (expandable up to 102,400 ISO), allowing a wide dynamic range, as well as the possibility of capturing images and videos in any lighting conditions. Speed is not its strongest point, as it only allows a rate of shots per second of 3 fps.
The battery is large and durable, which allows a battery life of approximately 600 shots per charge.
As for focusing, it has the AF autofocus system, allowing focusing in any situation of movement of the subject, be it faces or eyes. Enabling precise focus and depth of field, it has 425 selectable points.
And finally the video resolution options are not very wide, but it allows recording at Full HD resolution at 1080p (30fps).
Fujifilm GFX 50R Images
Fujifilm GFX 50 R review
Overall the fujifilm GFX 50R is a good camera, especially as the brand is one of the most reliable. In this case there are some drawbacks, such as the limited speed of shots per second, or the focus. But on the other hand it gives us impressive quality and a very wide dynamic range, as well as battery durability and how comfortable and easy it is to handle. Therefore, this camera is recommended depending on the field in which you find yourself, if you need a camera for action, such as for sports or animal photography, it is not recommended, but if you need it to take pictures with an amazing quality and highlight any detail, such as photographs in studies or static, this may be your camera. Finally, looking at the comparison with its “little sister” Fujifilm GFX 50S, the new one comes out on top in terms of value for money.
