It's Cheaper But Is It As GOOD? - Fujifilm GFX50S II
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Get 10% off all Jackery products with code LinusTechTips at jackery.com Fujifilm's new GFX50S II is a bit of the same, but the insides have been changed a bit. They also made it "affordable" at $4,000, but it is a drop from the GFX100S, which is $10,000. Brandon gives us a quick tour of it today! Buy Fujifilm GFX50S II Camera On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On B&H (PAID LINK): geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ►GET MERCH: lttstore.com ►SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ►LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- ►Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg ►Check out our podcast gear: kit.co ►Private Internet Access VPN: lmg.gg ►Our Official Charging Partner Anker: lmg.gg ►Secretlabs Gaming Chairs: lmg.gg ►MK Keyboards: lmg.gg ►Nerd or Die Stream Overlays: lmg.gg ►Green Man Gaming lmg.gg ►Amazon Prime: lmg.gg ►Audible Free Trial: lmg.gg ►Our Gear on Amazon: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Linus Tech Tips: lmg.gg TechLinked: lmg.gg Mac Address: lmg.gg Techquickie: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Unboxing 2:55 - Weight 3:55 - GFX50S overview 7:37 - Sponsor - Jackery 8:01 - Photo Test and thoughts 9:40 - Final thoughts
The video kicks off with an eager unboxing and hands-on introduction to the Fuji GFX50S II, highlighting that this is Fuji’s Mark II model and noting small box contents like the USB-C cable omission and the standard medium-format strap. The host walks through what’s inside, including the NP-W235 battery, and points out how the battery door sits on the bottom, which mirrors the XT4 design. A key emphasis is on pricing: the body is listed at 3,999 dollars, with the kit including a 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 lens pushing the total to about 4,499 dollars, and the host frames this as an accessible entry point into medium-format photography. We get a first impression of the camera’s size and weight, with the body weighing 900 grams and the 35-70 lens at 0.85 pounds, giving the rig a feel reminiscent of older DSLR-sized systems. The discussion shifts to design decisions, including a focus on practical, job-ready features rather than cosmetic polish, and the host notes the camera’s overall build quality and weather resistance of the bundled kit lens. Throughout, there are practical quirks highlighted, such as the ISO setting requiring the front dial to be pressed in to change modes, which the host sees as a mild usability hurdle. Overall, the video balances a cautious enthusiasm for a lower-cost medium-format option with specific observations that could influence a buyer’s decision, especially for enthusiasts considering an upgrade or a supplementary body to a high-resolution workflow.
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Questions answered
- What is the Fuji GFX50S II priced at for the body alone and with the kit lens?
- The body is $3,999, and with the 35-70mm kit lens it comes in at about $4,499.
- What are some notable usability quirks of the GFX50S II mentioned in the video?
- One quirk is that changing ISO requires you to push the front command dial in to access ISO settings, which the host did not love. Another is the decision to remove the back directional buttons in favor of a joystick, which the host felt reduces some direct control.
- What aspects of image quality and features make the camera compelling for enthusiasts?
- The 51 MP sensor with color detail, improved autofocus, Nostalgic Negative film simulation, and the new 200 MP pixel shift mode for higher resolution images are highlighted as compelling features for enthusiasts.