Introduction

Ease of Use

Front of the Fujifilm GFX 100

The new Fuji GFX 100 is bigger, heavier and a lot more expensive than the 50 megapixel GFX 50S camera that was introduced back in 2016 - it's larger in all three dimensions, 375g heavier, and costs twice as much as the 50S, which at £$5000 isn't exactly cheap.

The extra size and weight is mostly down to the fact that the Fujifilm GFX 100 has a built-in vertical grip, complete with an extra set of controls for use in the portrait orientation. This grip is an integral part of the camera that cannot be removed, especially considering that it houses the two batteries that power the camera in a slide-out tray, so if size is a concern, this is obviously not the camera for you. Battery life is pretty good at around 800 shots from the two batteries.

Fujifilm's design team have really run with this design choice, though, by successfully making the GFX 100 one of the nicest cameras that we've ever used from a hand-grip point of view. In landscape mode, you can comfortably fit three of your fingers around the chunky grip whilst operating the shutter button with your forefinger and gripping the back of the camera with your thumb.

Rear of the Fujifilm GFX 100

The portrait mode isn't quite as comfortable due to the protrusion on the bottom of the camera that acts as the grip being too narrow and smooth in texture rather than rubberised. The control layout is strangely different too, which is a shame given that one of this camera's main uses will be for portraiture. Despite this, the GFX 100 is mostly a veritable pleasure to hold on to.

The front of the Fujifilm GFX 100 is adorned with the Fujifilm logo positioned above the lens when the EVF is fitted. To the left of the lens mount, if viewing the camera front-on, is a small black button that can be customised, which by default accesses the Performance Boost functions. On the bottom-right of the lens is a circular button for releasing the lens and another configurable Fn button. In total, there are a whopping 19 physical and onscreen buttons that can be reconfigured to suit your way of working.

The Fuji GFX 100 is quite unlike any Fujifilm X-series camera that has gone before it, eschewing the physical control dials and shared design ethos and making it feel pretty unfamiliar to anyone who's used a recent Fujifilm mirrorless camera before. Instead of dedicated ISO speed and Shutter speed dials, as on the GFX 50R, there's a Shooting Mode dial on the left of the viewfinder and a large LCD screen on the right.

Front of the Fujifilm GFX 100

The Shooting Mode dial has three settings - Still, Multi and Movie - and is activated by simultaneously pressing the small raised button in front of it and turning the dial. At its centre is the Drive button, which as the name suggests accesses all of the camera's various continuous shooting and bracketing modes.

Rather confusingly, you actually need to switch to the Multi mode to be able to choose one of the 6 bracketing options or the Multiple Exposure mode, even though they only apply to stills. In the Still mode, the only two options are the CL and CH burst modes. Pressing the Drive button when Movie mode is selected just opens the Movie menu settings - very confusing.

There's also no handy exposure compensation dial, however, instead replaced by a tiny dedicated button on top of the camera that's awkwardly used in conjunction with the rear control dial.

Over on the right of the top panel, the large LCD screen cleverly replaces the physical ISO and Shutter speed dials by displaying three "virtual" controls instead, with ISO on the left, shutter speed on the right and exposure compensation on the bottom.

Top of the Fujifilm GFX 100

Depending upon which shooting mode you're in, which is activated by the unmarked button to the right of the top LCD screen, as you use the front and rear control dials to change these settings, the virtual display is updated in real-time. It's not quite as convenient as having actual dials, but is a clever idea nonetheless, especially as the LCD screen stays on when the camera is turned off, and because it can also toggle to display a histogram and the Fuji GFX 100's current key settings, including shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, sensitivity, shooting mode, white balance and film simulation mode.

In addition to the top-panel LCD, there's also another one built into the vertical grip part of the camera on the rear, which displays fewer key settings in a slightly different, lower-resolution format. So you could setup the camera to show the virtual dials on top and the key settings on the rear, with an uncluttered main LCD screen to aid in composition.

Completing the top of the camera is a small button for illuminating the top LCD panel and the On/Off switch that surrounds the shutter release button - this isn't threaded for a traditional shutter release cable, though, as on some X-series cameras.

The Fuji GFX 100 is a very well-built camera, as you'd probably expect for £$10K, with absolutely no flex or movement in its chassis thanks to a die-cast magnesium alloy body and machined control dials. It's also dust-resistant, water-resistant and freeze-resistant down to -10°C, making this a medium format camera that can be used outside as well as indoors, further increasing its versatility.

The Fujifilm GFX 100 In-hand

The Fujifilm GFX 100 is equipped with a brand new 43.8x32.9mm CMOS sensor with a resolution of 102 megapixels and no optical low pass filter that delivers 11648×8736 pixel still images. This chip has an imaging area that's 1.7x greater than that of a 35mm "full-frame" sensor, and over 3.7 times larger than the APS-C sized sensors used in Fujifilm's X-series cameras. Unlike those cameras, though, the Fujifilm GFX 100 has a traditional Bayer colour filter array in front of the sensor.

The newly developed image sensor and the X-Processor 4 processing engine also means that the camera now supports 16-bit RAW mode for the first time in single-shot mode (it drops to 14-bit in the burst shooting modes), producing a whopping 200Mb file size. The GFX 100 also supports 16-bit TIFF in-camera file conversion, which creates 600Mb files!

The Fujifilm GFX 100 now offers a dual phase-detection and contrast-detection type autofocus system, thanks to the 3.76 million phase-detection AF pixels that are embedded in the new sensor. It actually uses the same AF algorithm adopted from the fourth generation X Series cameras (X-T3 and X-T30). This makes the GFX 100 much quicker to auto-focus than the 50S and 50R cameras, taking about 0.20 second to lock on to the subject and proving to be less prone to hunting in dimmer environments.

Pressing one of the two available Focus Lever joysticks allows you to move the AF point to one of the 117 different points that cover most of the frame in a 9x13 configuration. The AF point can be set to one of six different sizes via the rear control dial to achieve more precise focusing, and you can also simply tap on the touchscreen to set the AF point. If you want even more control, you can select the 425 points option which splits the same area of the frame into a 17x25 grid of smaller AF points.

Front of the Fujifilm GFX 100

The Fuji GFX 100 also offers Zone and Wide/Tracking modes which utilise the larger 425-point area to capture moving subjects. In Zone mode, you can select a 3x3, 5x5 or 7x7 zone out of the 425-point AF area. During AF-C focus, the camera continually tracks the subject, positioning it at the centre of the zone. The Wide/Tracking mode combines the Wide mode (during AF-S), in which the GFX 100 automatically identifies and tracks the area in focus across the 425 point AF area, and the predictive Tracking mode (during AF-C), which uses the entire 425-point area to continue tracking the subject. This feature enables continuous focusing on a subject that is moving up and down, left and right or towards and away from the camera.

Manual focus is also provided, and very good it is too. As you'd expect, the manual focus rings on all the GFX lenses have a lovely feel, and two different focusing aids are provided - auto magnification and focus peaking. In conjunction with the new, ultra-high-resolution electronic viewfinder, we found it very easy to accurately determine critical sharpness.

We tested the Fujifilm GFX 100 with a wide variety of native GFX lenses, all of which feature a focal-plane shutter, allowing for shutter speeds as fast as 1/4000th of a second. The lenses also have an aperture ring and a C (Command) position on the ring to enable aperture adjustments via a command dial on the camera body, and they all boast the same dust- and weather-resistant construction as the body.

This is first ever GFX and first ever medium format camera to feature in-body image stabilization. The Fuji GFX 100 uses a familiar 5-axis system which gives up to 5.5 stops of image stabilization (when using the GF 63mm F2.8 R WR lens). The two previous GFX cameras didn't have IBIS built-in, instead relying on the lens to provide it, which not all GFX lenses do. Now with the GFX 100, any lens that you attach to it will automatically benefit from up to 5.5 stops of compensation. Futhermore, the same ssystem is used to help suppress shutter shock, which given the incredible resolution on offer is a very welcome benefit.

Dual Memory Card Slots

With its focal-plane mechanical shutter, the Fujifilm GFX 100 has a top shutter-speed limit of 1/4000th second in all shooting modes. This allows you to select a faster aperture even in bright conditions or when shooting with flash during the day, although there's no built-in ND filter.

The GFX 100 also has an electronic shutter in addition to the mechanical one, which provides a much faster top shutter speed of 1/16,000th second. This allows you to continue shooting wide-open with fast aperture lenses in the brightest of conditions without having to resort to fitting a glass ND filter or using external flash and lights. There are some important caveats with the electronic shutter - the ISO range is restricted to 100-12800 and you can't use an external flashgun, but overall it's a great feature that makes the GFX 100 more versatile.

Rather than a traditional optical viewfinder, the Fuji GFX 100 employs a a brand new 5.76m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder which is 0.5 inch in size and offers 0.86x magnification and 100% scene coverage. This electronic viewfinder is removable, slotting into the flash hotshoe on top of the camera, improving system modularity and enabling the camera to shed some weight if necessary.

It also cleverly has its very own flash hotshoe, so that you can fit the EVF and still use an external flashgun at the same time. In addition, an optional adapter makes it possible to fit the finder at any angle, although we didn't get to test this out. The displayed settings automatically rotate when the camera is held in a portrait orientation and you can also customize the shooting information that's displayed in the viewfinder.

Battery Compartment

The size of the rear LCD screen is 3.2-inches and the resolution is an impressive 2.36m-dots, exactly the same as the screen on the GFX 50S. It can also be usefully tilted up and down by about 90 degrees when in landscape mode and upward when shooting in portrait mode via a simple press of a button on the side.

The Fujifilm GFX 100 has an intuitive touchscreen interface, allowing you to either move the AF point, or simultaneously move the AF point and focus on the subject. On the right hand side of the screen you’ll see a small icon which if you press it allows you to choose between using the screen to set the AF point, or to have it focus as well. If you prefer, you can turn off this functionality altogether, but it is quicker than using the joystick to set the AF point. One drawback to leaving the touchscreen AF on is that we kept inadvertently moving the AF point when changing lenses. In image playback, you can simply drag left and right to go through the sequence of images and pinch/double-tap to zoom in and out, although you can't use the main menu system via the touchscreen.

Two memory card slots are located on the right-hand flank of the camera when viewed from the rear. The GFX 100 offers compatibility with Ultra High Speed UHS-II SDXC memory cards, which has the main benefit of increasing the data writing speed in continuous mode to about twice that of a conventional UHS-1 card.

The Fuji GFX 100 offers a continuous shooting rate of 5fps for 41 JPEGs or 14 compressed Raw files if you use a UHS-II SDXC card and the mechanical shutter, surpassing the speed of the GFX 50S making it one of the fastest medium format cameras on the market, impressive given the size of the 102 megapixel files. If you prefer to use the electronic shutter, the fastest shooting rate drops to 2.9fps.

Front of the Fujifilm GFX 100 Without the Electronic Viewfinder Fitted

The Fuji GFX 100 now features both built-in wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The latter option creates a constant, low-power connection between the camera and a smartphone/tablet to transfer images and video using the Fujifilm Camera Remote smartphone app, while the former allows you to remotely control the GFX 100 via a 2.4Ghz wi-fi connection using a smartphone or tablet and the Fujifilm app, and transfer images and video from one device to the other.

The Fujifilm GFX 100 has also upped the ante when it comes to video, now supporting DCI 4K quality at 29.97, 25, 24, and 23.98 fps at up to 400Mbps and Full HD up to 60fps in either the H.265 or H.264 formats, a big improvement on the previous GFX cameras. Note that 4:2.2 10bit is only available when recording out via the HDMI port, with 4:2.0 10bit going to the SD cards (in H.265 mode).

The tiny Quick Menu buttons are set into the two rear thumb rests. This provides quick access to lots of frequently used shooting settings including the ISO speed, White Balance, File Size and File Quality, with either the focus joystick or the 4-way controller and the command dial used to quickly change between them. Above the landscape Q button is a unmarked, configurable button that by default switches Face Detection on and off.

The rear panel will also look rather unfamiliar to anyone who has ever handled a Fujifilm X-series camera before. There's a Delte button to the left of the EVF and an AF Mode dial (S/C/M) on the right, with the rear control dial alongside that.

Top of the Fujifilm GFX 100

Instead of a traditional 4-way controller with a centred Menu/OK button, the Fujifilm GFX 100 has a vertical column of buttons, starting with AF-On for handy thumb operation, a small but tactile joystick for primarily setting the AF point, and AE-Lock.

Underneath those controls in the Menu/OK button which accesses the seven different Shooting and Set-up menus, the Disp/Back button which is used for changing the LCD display or going back, and finally the Playback button.

The right hand flank of the Fuji GFX 100 features a chunky metal lug for attaching a strap, with a matching one on the left, underneath which are the dual memory card slots housed inside a sturdy weather-proof compartment. Underneath that is the Remote port covered by a weather-proofed rubber flap.

On the left flank are two compartments. The smaller one at the top houses the microphone and headphone ports, while the larger one underneath protects the new USB-C socket so that the camera can be powered and charged through the USB-C connection, the HDMI output and the DC-In port. There's also an X-sync socket on the left-hand side of GFX 100, too. The base of the Fujifilm GFX 100 features a screw tripod thread that's inline with the centre of the lens mount.

In summary, the Fujifilm GFX 100 is both strangely familiar yet disconcertingly different if you've ever used a Fuji X-series camera before, with the removal of the physical dials and large number of unmarked controls initially proving difficult to get to grips with. It also feels both over- and perfectly- sized almost at the same time, with the integrated grip sure to put some people off by unavoidably making the camera larger, but also making it easier to handle at the same time. This is definitely a camera that rewards time, patience and a good look through the user guide.

Image Quality

All of the sample images in this review were taken using the 102 megapixel SuperFine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 50Mb.

The Fujifilm GFX 100 produced images of outstanding quality during the review period. This camera produces noise-free JPEG images from ISO 50 all the way up to ISO 3200, with noise first appearing at ISO 6400. The faster settings of ISO 12800 and 25600 are still usable, although we'd suggest avoid using ISO 51200 and the highest possible setting of 102400 if possible. The RAW files were also excellent, exhibiting more noise but still producing very usable images from ISO 50-12800.

The night photograph was very good, with the maximum shutter speed of 60 minutes allowing you to capture enough light in almost any situation. The Dynamic Range settings subtly improve detail in the shadows and highlights, while the various Film Simulation modes successfully emulate popular Fujifilm film stocks from the past.

Noise

There are 12 ISO settings available on the Fujifilm GFX 100. Here are some 100% crops which show the noise levels for each ISO setting:

JPEG	RAW
ISO 50 (100% Crop)	ISO 50 (100% Crop)
ISO 100 (100% Crop)	ISO 100 (100% Crop)
ISO 200 (100% Crop)	ISO 200 (100% Crop)
ISO 400 (100% Crop)	ISO 400 (100% Crop)
ISO 800 (100% Crop)	ISO 800 (100% Crop)
ISO 1600 (100% Crop)	ISO 1600 (100% Crop)
ISO 3200 (100% Crop)	ISO 3200 (100% Crop)
ISO 6400 (100% Crop)	ISO 6400 (100% Crop)
ISO 12800 (100% Crop)	ISO 12800 (100% Crop)
ISO 25600 (100% Crop)	ISO 25600 (100% Crop)
ISO 51200 (100% Crop)	ISO 51200 (100% Crop)
ISO 102400 (100% Crop)	ISO 102400 (100% Crop)

File Quality

The Fujifilm GFX 100 has 3 different JPEG file quality settings available, with SuperFine being the highest quality option, and it also supports Raw. Here are some 100% crops which show the quality of the various options, with the file size shown in brackets.

SuperFine (50.1Mb) (100% Crop)	Fine (27.3Mb) (100% Crop)
Normal (16.3Mb) (100% Crop)	Raw (199Mb) (100% Crop)

Long Exposures

The Fujifilm GFX 100's maximum shutter speed is 60 minutes in the Bulb mode, which is great news if you're seriously interested in night photography. The shot below was taken using a shutter speed of 30 seconds at ISO 100.

Night

Dynamic Range

The Fujifilm GFX 100 has three dynamic range settings - 100% (on by default), 200%, and 400% - and an Auto setting if you want to let the camera take control. These settings gradually increase the amount of detail visible in the shadow and highlight areas, with the side-effect of more noise appearing in the image. Note that you can't actually turn this feature off.

100%

200%

400%

Film Simulations

The Fujifilm GFX 100 offers 10 different film simulation modes to help replicate the look of your favourite film stock from the past.

Provia / Standard

Velvia / Vivid

Astia / Soft

Classic Chrome

Pro Neg. Hi

Pro Neg. Standard

Eterna / Cinema

Acros

Monochrome

Sepia

Multiple Exposure

The Fujifilm GFX 100's Multiple Exposure drive mode allows you to take two consecutive photos and combine them into one.

Sample Images

This is a selection of sample images from the Fujifilm GFX 100 camera, which were all taken using the 102 megapixel SuperFine JPEG setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.

Sample RAW Images

The Fujifilm GFX 100 enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Fujifilm RAW (RAF) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).

Sample Movies & Video

Product Images

Conclusion

The GFX 100's massive 102 megapixel resolution is undoubtedly the one feature that gets everyone's attention, but it's the other major improvements that have been made that really make it a step forward for both Fujifilm and medium format cameras in general, most notably the phase-detection AF system, built-in image stabilisation, class-leading viewfinder and the addition of decent 4K video.

In some ways, we'd have preferred a more modest, more affordable and more manageable 50 megapixel version of this camera with those same key improvements. 100 megapixel, 16-bit Raw, medium-format images sound great on paper, but will be overkill for all but the most demanding of users.

Likewise, the GFX 100's size and design will suit some but not others, proving to be both big and unfamiliar but at the same time easy to get to grips with in both senses of the word, once you've spent some time becoming familiar with it. It's probably the most un-Fuji-like camera that we've ever tested, but still intuitive to use once you've accepted the loss of the physical dials that so define the Fujifilm X-series brand. It's also undeniably big and heavy, yet at the same time compact and lightweight for a medium-format camera.

Then there's the £$10K price-tag, another contradictory element of the GFX 100 which at once makes it seem incredibly expensive for most but cheap for certain others, especially those coming from a medium-format background who will be delighted by the speed and handling advances that Fujifilm have made in what is traditionally a rather conservative area of the market.

All of which makes it incredibly hard to summarise the Fujifilm GFX 100 in terms of a simple binary rating. It's both a tantalising glimpse into the future for the majority of photographers and a superb everyday worktool for those lucky few who can justifiably use it in their day-to-day buisness.

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4
Features	5
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image quality	5
Value for money	4

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Specifications

News

The price, specs and availability of the Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format mirrorless camera have been revealed. As the name suggests, the GFX100 has a 100 megapixel back illuminated sensor sensor (102 megapixels to be precise) with fast and accurate AF phase detection, 4K/30p video recording and five-axis image stabilisation of up to 5.5 stops, all 'world’s first' features.

The Fujifilm GFX 100 will be available from the end of June 2019 priced at £9,999 in the UK and $9,999 in the USA.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Capturing and recording precious moments in ultimate quality, FUJIFILM are delighted to introduce the GFX100: a camera of unparalleled innovation and versatility

The camera is equipped with a 100MP, 55mm diagonal length large format sensor.  Combined with fast and accurate AF phase detection, 4K video and in-body stabilisation, the FUJIFILM GFX100 offers the highest class resolution in the history of mirrorless digital cameras

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is delighted to announce the release of the GFX100 mirrorless digital camera featuring a newly developed 102 megapixels (approx. 55mm diagonal length) large format sensor.  The new camera will be the flagship model of the GFX system of mirrorless digital cameras, which have consistently received strong praise from professional photographers and photo enthusiasts for their use of a 43.8mm x 32.9mm large format sensor, which is approximately 1.7 times larger than a 35mm ‘full frame’ sensor. 

The GFX100 features a “back illuminated sensor with phase detection pixels,” the first of its kind for image sensors larger than the 35mm full frame format. Autofocus speed is up to twice as fast as previous GFX models (when using the GF63mmF2.8 lens), whilst also offering Tracking AF on a moving subject as well as more accurate Continuous AF.

Another world’s first for larger than the 35mm full-frame format cameras is the in-body image stabilization (IBIS), delivering “five-axis image stabilisation” of up to 5.5 stops*1 As a result, ultra high resolution photography can even be achieved when shooting hand held. The video capability has also been greatly improved from the current GFX 50S and GFX 50R models, to become the world’s first mirrorless digital camera with an image sensor of this size or greater to offer 4K30p video recording capability (10bit 4:2:2).

With these three “world’s first” features, the GFX100 is a camera of unparalleled innovation and versatility, fulfilling its purpose of “capturing and recording precious moments that will never be repeated again” at the highest image quality possible in a mirrorless camera.

Fujifilm GFX 100 - Main Features

(1) 102MP approx. 55mm diagonal length large format image sensor

・The new sensor, specifically developed for this camera, measures approx. 55mm diagonally and boasts an effective pixel count of approx. 102 million. When combined with the fourth generation “X-Processor 4” processor, it delivers the world’s highest level of image quality with exceptional colour reproduction unique to FUJIFILM and the ultra sharp “FUJINON GF lenses”.

・The sensor has 3.76 million phase detection pixels across the surface (approx. 100% coverage) enabling fast and accurate AF regardless of where a subject is within the frame. This sets a completely new standard in the dynamic mobility of large format mirrorless digital cameras. 

・The sensor’s “back illuminated” structure receives a greater amount of light accurately whilst achieving better noise performance. The sensor has lower noise, greater dynamic range and faster readout despite the higher pixel count.

(2) The world’s first five-axis IBIS in a cameras featuring an image sensor larger than the 35mm format

・Generally speaking, the higher the pixel count an image sensor has, the higher the likelihood of camera shake. To avoid this threat to image quality, FUJIFILM has designed an IBIS system specifically for the new 102MP large format sensor which gives up to 5.5 stops of image stabilization (when using the GF63mmF2.8 R WR).

・The IBIS sensor shift mechanism ensures images are stabilized not only against pitch and yaw movements (up / down and right / left tilting) but also against shift (horizontal) and roll (rotational) movements.

・The entire shutter unit is suspended using four springs to minimize the effect of shutter shock. This dramatically broadens the scope of situations where you can shoot hand held with the GFX100 and still enjoy exceptionally high resolution, to push the boundaries in photography.

(3) The world’s first 4K30p video recording capability among consumer mirrorless digital cameras with a sensor bigger than the 35mm format

・The combination of the new image sensor with high speed readout and the high performance fourth generation “X-Processor 4” engine has given the camera the ability to record 4K30p video (10bit 4:2:2 externally and 10bit 4:2:0 internally), a world’s first amongst large-format consumer mirrorless digital cameras carrying a sensor bigger than the 35mm format.

・When the standard digital cinema format (17:9) is selected, the GFX100 records video with a sensor area measuring 43.8mm (W) x 23.19mm (H) and 49.56mm diagonally. This is larger than many high end cinema cameras in recent years, making it easier than ever before to shoot high quality video with shallow depth of field, wide tonal range and high ISO sensitivity. The GFX100 produces footage with more detailed textures whilst reproducing three dimensional definitions and the very atmosphere of the scene.

・The GFX100 uses oversampling with the data equivalent to approx. 50.5 megapixels to render video. It also supports the highly efficient H.265/HEVC codec, as well as “F-Log” which has a gamma curve with a wide dynamic range and the “Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)” for recording HDR footage with ease. The GFX100 is also the first model in the GFX System to incorporate the “ETERNA” cinema film simulation mode, delivering optimum solutions that reflect videographer’s intentions and facilitates a variety of creative expressions.

(4) Dust-resistant, weather-resistant, lightweight and highly robust magnesium alloy body with integrated vertical grip

・Despite featuring a sensor which is 1.7 times larger than a 35mm full frame sensor, the GFX100’s body is equivalent to that of a flagship 35mm full frame DSLR camera in terms of dimensions (156.2mm (W) x 163.6mm (H) x 102.9mm (D), measuring 48.9mm at the thinnest part) and weight (approx. 1400g including two batteries, memory card and EVF).

・The GFX100 is the first FUJIFILM mirrorless digital camera to incorporate an integrated vertical grip. This has led to a thinner form factor that is comfortable to hold in your hand, despite accommodating IBIS and two batteries in the body.

・In order to maximize the capabilities of the 102MP image sensor, the GFX100’s “core imaging unit” which consists of the lens mount, image stabilization mechanism and image sensor, is as isolated from the main body panels as much as possible. This “double structure” design ensures a high level of precision and robustness while minimizing any loss in image quality caused by external stress to the body.

・Weather sealing is applied to 95 locations across the camera body to achieve an advanced level of dust- and moisture-resistance, so that the camera maintains reliable operation even in the toughest conditions.

(5) Enhanced operability and versatile information displays

・The GFX100 features a 1.80 inch sub LCD monitor on the top panel and a 2.05 inch sub monitor on the rear panel for even more versatile information display. They show EXIF data, histogram and camera settings in large text. Various information can be allocated to each of the monitors (EVF, rear-panel LCD displays and top-panel sub LCD display) to make the viewfinder less cluttered and easier to use. This ensures clear information visibility when tethered shooting or when the camera has to be placed in a position that makes it difficult to see the viewfinder or either monitors. Furthermore, for users who prefer dial based operations, a characteristic of previous GFX cameras, the GFX100 has a “Virtual Dial Mode,” which displays the image of a dial on the top panel sub LCD monitor that can be rotated and adjusted with the front and back Command Dials.

・Buttons and levers for camera operations have been kept to a minimum for simple and easy to understand handling, whilst ensuring that you can hold the camera comfortably in the hand. On the left shoulder of the camera body is the Drive Mode Dial, which enables instantaneous switchover between Still Image, Video and Multiple Exposure modes. You can store camera settings for each of the modes (exposure settings, white balance, Film Simulation, etc.). Even when you need to shoot both stills and video in a single session, it only requires just a single dial movement to recall your preferred camera settings.

(6) 5.76 million dot EVF with 100% coverage and 2.36 million dot tilting 3.2-inch LCD display

・The GFX100 inherits GFX 50S’s popular detachable EVF system that can be adjusted to various angles when using the EVF Tilting Adapter EVF-TL1. The world’s highest resolution 5.76 million dot OLED panel has been used to develop the GFX100 high definition EVF unit. The viewfinder has a magnification of 0.86x and contains five optical glass elements including aspherical elements and has been specifically designed for the 102MP sensor, which requires extreme focusing accuracy.

・The EVF can be set to the “Frame Rate Priority,” “Resolution Priority” or “AF Speed Priority” mode according to subject characteristics and the needs of the photographer.

・The rear panel monitor uses a 3.2 inch 2.36 million dot touchscreen LCD that can be tilted to three directions.

(7) High speed and high precision phase detection AF that sets a new standard for large-format cameras with a sensor larger than the 35mm format 

・The GFX100 is the first model in the GFX System that uses our phase detection AF algorithm, adopted from the fourth generation X Series cameras (X-T3 and X-T30), and which is praised for its precision and speed. The algorithm makes full use of 3.76 million phase detection pixels, placed across the entire sensor, to set a new standard in AF speed and precision for large format cameras performing the standard “Single Point” AF as well as “Zone” and “Wide Tracking” AF. The effect is particularly noticeable when using prime lenses with a heavy set of focus lens elements, achieving speed improvement of up to 210% over the conventional contrast AF system.

・At the same time, the GFX100 boasts dramatic improvement in the accuracy of Face and Eye Detection AF, which has become an essential feature for fashion and portrait photographers. The Face Detection function now works at a greater shooting distance, and shows significant improvement in tracking the side profile of a person or when a person moves erratically within the frame, while also maintaining focus on a subject that goes behind an obstacle.

(8) Unique colour reproduction technology, developed through our history in photographic film to deliver astonishing quality in stills

・The combination of the newly developed image sensor and the fourth generation “X-Processor 4” processing engine means the camera also supports “16-bit RAW” mode, requested by many professional photographers. The GFX100 also supports 16-bit TIFF in camera file conversion. The ultra high 100MP+ resolution and rich colour and tonal reproduction found in our “Film Simulation” modes, significantly boosts photo data’s post processing tolerance, meeting the diverse needs of professional photographers.

・The GFX100 also features a “Smooth Skin Effect” function, which automatically smooths the skin tones, a function often performed in post processing when shooting portraiture.

(9) Various other new functions and features

・The GFX100 can accommodate two NP-T125 batteries, extending the number of frames per charge to approx. 800 when the rear LCD is used.

・The camera can be powered and charged through the USB-C connection. Connecting an external battery that supports USB Power Delivery enables even longer continuous shooting and simultaneous charging of the two batteries in the camera.

・This is the first GFX Series model that has a supports IEEE802.11ac 5GHz, enabling even faster wireless image transfer.

・Similarly to previous GFX models, the GFX100 is compatible with “Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®” and “Capture One Pro FUJIFILM” for RAW processing and tethered shooting to accommodate the workflow of any professional photographers.

Fujifilm GFX 100 - AVAILABILITY, IMAGES AND PRICING

The FUJIFILM GFX100 will be available from end of June 2019 with an SRP of £9,999

Fujifilm GFX 100 - Full Specification

Model name		FUJIFILM GFX100
Number of effective pixels		102 million pixels
Image sensor		43.8mm×32.9mm Bayer array with primary color filter
Sensor Cleaning System		Ultra Sonic Vibration
Storage media		SD Card (-2GB) / SDHC Card (-32GB) / SDXC Card (-512GB) UHS-I / UHS-II / Video Speed Class V90 *1
File format	Still Image	JPEG (Exif Ver.2.3)*2, RAW : 14bit / 16bit RAW (RAF original format), RAW+JPEG, 8-bit /16-bit(10-bit output in 16bit file) TIFF (In-camera Raw Conversion Only)
Number of recorded pixels		[L] <4:3> 11648×8736 <3:2> 11648×7768 <16:9> 11648×6552 <1:1> 8736×8736 <65:24> 11648×4304 <5:4> 10928×8736 <7:6> 10192×8736 [M] <4:3> 8256×6192 <3:2> 8256×5504 <16:9> 8256×4640 <1:1> 6192×6192 <65:24> 8256×3048 <5:4> 7744×6192 <7:6> 7232×6192 [S] <4:3> 4000×3000 <3:2> 4000×2664 <16:9> 4000×2248 <1:1> 2992×2992 <65:24> 4000×1480 <5:4> 3744×3000 <7:6> 3504×3000
Lens Mount		FUJIFILM G mount
Sensitivity	Standard Output	AUTO1/AUTO2/AUTO3 (up to ISO12800) / ISO100~12800 (1/3 step) (Movie: AUTO / ISO200~12800)
	Extended Output	ISO50 / 25600 / 51200 / 102400 (Movie: ISO25600)
Exposure control		TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average / Center Weighted
Exposure mode		P (Program AE) / A (Aperture Priority AE) / S (Shutter Speed Priority AE) / M (Manual Exposure)
Exposure compensation		-5.0EV - +5.0EV 1/3EV step (Movie: -2.0EV - +2.0EV)
Image Stabilizer	Mechanism	Image sensor shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation
	Compensation Effect	5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard). Pitch/yaw shake only. With GF63mmF2.8 R WR lens mounted.
Shutter type		Focal Plane Shutter
Shutter speed	Mechanical Shutter	P mode: 4sec. to 1/4000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/4000sec. S/M mode: 60min. to 1/4000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
	Electronic Shutter*3	P mode: 4sec. to 1/16000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/16000sec. S/M mode: 60min. to 1/16000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
	Electronic Front Curtain Shutter*4	P mode: 4sec. to 1/4000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/4000sec. S/M mode: 60min. to 1/4000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
	Mechanical + Electronic Shutter*3	P mode: 4sec. to 1/16000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/16000sec. S/M mode: 60min. to 1/16000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
	Electronic Front Curtain Shutter + Electronic Shutter*3*4	P mode: 4sec. to 1/16000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/16000sec. S/M mode: 60min. to 1/16000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
	Movie	1/4000sec.-1/4sec*. *Cannot choose slower shutter speed than framerate with LongGOP recording.
	Synchronized shutter speed for flash	1/125sec. or slower
Continuous shooting		CH Approx. 5.0fps (JPEG: 41 Frames Lossless compression RAW: 14 Frames Uncompressed RAW: 13 Frames) CL Approx. 2.0fps (JPEG: Endless Lossless compression RAW: 20 Frames Uncompressed RAW: 15 Frames) *When Using the Electronic Shutter CH continuous shooting speed drops to approx. 2.9fps. *Electronic Front Curtain Shutter support CL only. *Recordable frame depends on recording media. *Speed of continuous shooting depends on shooting environment and shooting frames.
Auto bracketing		AE Bracketing (Frames: -2, -3, +3, +2, ±9, ±7, ±5, ±3 Step: 1/3EV, 2/3EV, 1EV, 4/3EV、5/3EV、2EV、7/3EV、8/3EV、3EV) Film Simulation bracketing (Any 3 types of film simulation selectable) Dynamic Range Bracketing (100%, 200%, 400%) ISO sensitivity Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) White Balance Bracketing (±1, ±2, ±3) Focus Bracketing (Frames: 1-999, Step: 1-10, Interval: 0-10s)
Focus	Mode	Single AF / Continuous AF / MF
	Type	Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
	AF frame selection	Single point AF: EVF / LCD: 13×9 / 25×17 (Changeable size of AF frame) Zone AF: 3×3 / 5×5 / 7×7 from 117 areas on 13×9 grid Wide/Tracking AF: (up to 18 area) * AF-S: Wide / AF-C: Tracking All
White balance		Automatic Scene recognition / Custom1-3 / Color temperature selection (2500K~10000K) / Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater
Self-timer		10sec. / 2sec.
Interval timer Shooting		Yes (Setting : Interval, Number of shots, Starting time, Interval timer shooting exposure smoothing)
Flash modes	SYNC. MODE	1ST CURTAIN / 2ND CURTAIN / AUTO FP(HSS)
*When EF-X500 is set	FLASH MODE	TTL (TTL AUTO (P mode) / STANDARD / SLOW SYNC. ) / MANUAL / MULTI / OFF
Hot shoe		Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible)
Viewfinder		0.5 inch Approx. 5.76 million dots OLED Color Viewfinder Coverage of Viewing Area vs. Capturing Area: Approx. 100% Eyepoint: Approx. 23mm (from the Rear End of the Camera's Eyepiece) Diopter Adjustment: -4 - +2m-1 Magnification: 0.86× with 50mm Lens (35mm Equivalent) at infinity and Diopter set to -1.0m-1 Diagonal Angle of View: Approx. 41° (Horizontal Angle of View: Approx. 33°) Built-In Eye Sensor
LCD monitor		3.2 inch, Aspect Ratio 4:3, Approx. 2.36 million dots Tilt-Type(Three Direction), Touch Screen Color LCD Monitor (Approx. 100% Coverage)
Touch Screen Mode	Shooting Mode	Touch AF, Focus Area, OFF Double Tap ON/OFF Setting, Touch Function ON/OFF Setting
	Playback Mode	Swipe, Zoom, Pinch-in / Pinch-out, Double-tap, Drag (ON/OFF Selectable)
Sub LCD monitor		1.80 inch, Aspect Ratio 4:3, 303×230-dot Monochrome LCD Monitor
Rear sub monitor		2.05 inch, Aspect Ratio 4:1, 256×64-dot Monochrome OLED Monitor
Movie recording	File format	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, HEVC / H.265, Audio : Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling)
	Movie compression	All Intra/Long-GOP * All Intra can be used with following settings. DCI4K/4K 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 400Mbps Full HD(2048×1080)/Full HD(1920×1080) 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p　200Mbps
	File size / Frame rate / Recording time	[DCI4K (4096×2160)] 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p 400Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps up to Approx. 60min. [4K (3840×2160)] 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p 400Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps up to Approx. 60min. [Full HD (2048×1080)] 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps up to Approx. 80min. [Full HD (1920×1080)] 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps up to Approx. 80min. * For recording movies, use a SD memory card with UHS Speed Class 3 or higher. * For recording movies in 400Mbps, use a SD memory card with Video Speed Class 60 or higher. * Recording movies in 400Mbps can be done with DCI4K/4K 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p.
Film Simulation mode		16 modes ( PROVIA / Standard, Velvia / Vivid, ASTIA / Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, ETERNA / CINEMA, Black&White, Black&White+Ye Filter, Black&White+R Filter, Black&White+Gfilter, Sepia, ACROS, ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter )
B & W ADJ. (Warm/Cool)		-9 - +9 *When ACROS or Black&White is selected.
Grain Effect		STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Color Chrome Effect		STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Smooth Skin Effect		STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Dynamic range setting		AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400%
Photography  functions		D range priority, Highlight tone, Shadow tone, Color, Sharpness, Noise reduction, Long exposure NR, Lens Modulation Optimizer, Color space, Pixel mapping, Select custom setting, Edit/Save custom setting, AF-C custom setting, Store AF mode by orientation, AF point display, Pre-AF, AF Illuminator, Face/Eye detection AF, AF+MF, MF assist(Digital Split Image, Digital Microprism, Focus peak highlight), Focus check, Interlock spot AE & focus area, Instant AF setting (AF-S/AF-C), Depth-of-field scale, Release/Focus priority, Touch screen mode, Flicker reduction, Mount adapter setting, 35mm Format Mode, Red eye removal, RGB Histogram, Highlight alert, Electronic level, Preview depth of field, AE lock, AF lock, AF-ON, AWB lock, Multiple exposure
Movie  functions		Interframe NR, F-Log/HLG recording, Peripheral light correction, Movie AF mode, 4K movie output, Full HD movie output, HDMI output info display, 4K HDMI standby quality, HDMI rec control, Zebra setting, Zebra level, Audio setting, Time code setting, Tally light, Movie silent control
Playback  functions		Switch slot, RAW conversion, Erase, Erase selected frames, Simultaneous delete(Raw Slot1/JPG Slot2), Crop, Resize, Protect, Image rotate, Red eye removal, Voice memo setting, Copy, Photobook assist, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Favorites, RGB histogram, Highlight alert
Wireless transmitter	Standard	IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (standard wireless protocol)
	Encryption	WEP／WPA／WPA2 mixed mode
	Access mode	Infrastructure
Bluetooth®	Standartds	Bluetooth Ver. 4.2(Bluetooth low energy)
	Operating frequency	2402 - 2480MHz(Center frequency)
Wireless function		Geotagging, Image transfer (Individual image/Selected multiple images), View & Obtain Images, instax Printer Print, Pairing registration, Delete pairing registration, Bluetooth ON/OFF setting, Auto image transfer, Smartphone Sync. Setting, Wireless com. frequency setting
Other functions		Exif Print, Date/Time, Time difference, 35 Languages, My menu setting, Sensor cleaning, Battery age, Regulatory, Sound set-up, EVF brightness, EVF color, EVF color adjustment, LCD brightness, LCD color, LCD color adjustment, Image disp, Auto rotate displays, Preview exp./WB in manual mode, Natural live view, Framing guideline, Auto rotate PB, Focus scale units, Dual display setting, Disp. custom setting, Large indicators mode(EVF/LCD), Large indicators disp. setting, Information contrast adj. Sub monitor setting, Rear sub monitor setting, Sub monitor background color, Rear sub monitor brightness, Focus lever setting, Edit/Save Quick menu, Function(Fn) setting, Command dial setting, Shutter AF, Shutter AE, Shoot without lens, Shoot without card, Focus ring, Focus ring operation, AE/AF-Lock mode, AWB-Lock mode, Expo. Comp. button setting, Touch screen setting, Lock, Auto power off, Performance, Shooting stand by mode, Auto power save, Frame No., Save org image, Edit file name, Card slot setting, Select slot, Select Folder and Create Folder, Copyright Info
Terminal	Digital interface	USB Type-C（USB3.2 Gen1x1）
	HDMI output	HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
	Others	ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Microphone) ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Headphone) ø2.5mm, Remote Release Connector DC IN 15V Connecter *Compatible with AC-15V (Optional) Only Hot shoe Synchronized terninal
Power supply		NP-T125 (x2) Li-ion battery (included)
	Battery life for still images*5	Approx. 800 frames When GF63mmF2.8 R WR is set. (2 batterys installed, Auto power save ON)
	Actual battery life of movie capture*5	[4K] Approx. 100min. [Full HD] Approx. 150min. *Face detection is set to OFF
	Continuance battery life of movie capture*5	[4K] Approx. 170min. [Full HD] Approx. 240min. *Face detection is set to OFF
USB power supply		Support USB PD(Power Delivery) power source to supply or rapidly recharge battery (USB PD Rev2.0 ver1.3)
Dimensions		Including EVF 156.2mm (W) × 163.6mm (H) × 102.9mm (D) / 6.15in. (W) × 6.44in. (H) × 4.05in. (D) (Minimum Depth : 48.9mm / 1.93in.) Excluding EVF 156.2mm (W) × 144.0mm (H) × 75.1mm (D) / 6.15in. (W) × 5.67in. (H) × 2.96in. (D) (Minimum Depth : 48.9mm / 1.93in.)
Weight		Approx. 1,400g / 49.4oz. (including EVF, battery x2 and memory card) Approx. 1,320g / 46.6oz. (including battery x2 and memory card) Approx. 1,155g / 40.7oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card)
Operating Temperature		-10°C - 40°C (+14°F - +104°F)
Operating Humidity		10% - 80% (no condensation)
Starting up period		Approx. 0.4sec. *Fujifilm Research
Accessories included		Li-ion batteries NP-T125 (x2), Battery charger BC-T125, Plug adapter, Interchangeable electronic viewfinder EVF-GFX2, Body cap, Metal strap clips (x2), Clip attaching tool, Protective covers (x2), Shoulder strap, Cable protector, Hot shoe cover (Body/EVF), Connector cover (EVF), Sync terminal cover, Owner's manual
*1 Please see the Fujifilm website to check memory card compatibility.
*2 Exif 2.3 is a digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
*3 The Electronic Shutter may not be suitable for fast-moving objects or handheld shooting. Flash can not be used.
*4 When using the electronic front curtain shutter, the continuous shooting supports CL only and using high speed shutter, the shutter switches to mechanical shutter. (Faster than 1/1250sec. to 1/4000sec.)
*5 Approximate number of frames or movie recording time that can be taken with a fully-charged based on CIPA Standard.
GFX100 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality / Size
Still Image
SDHC / SDXC memory card 8GB		RAW 30 / RAW (Lossless compressed) 70 / L (4:3 / SUPER FINE) 120 / L (4:3 / FINE) 190 / L (4:3 / NORMAL) 300
SDHC / SDXC memory card 16GB	Number of images	RAW 70 / RAW (Lossless compressed) 140 / L (4:3 / SUPER FINE) 260 / L (4:3 / FINE) 390 / L (4:3 / NORMAL) 630
Movie*1*2*3	4K 3840×2160px 400Mbps	Full HD 1920×1080px 200Mbps
SDHC / SDXC memory card 8GB	2min.	4min.
SDHC / SDXC memory card 16GB	4min.	10min.
	*1 For recording movies, use a SD memory card with UHS Speed Class 3 or higher.
	*2 For recording movies in 400Mbps, use a SD memory card with Video Speed Class 60 or higher.
	*3 Recording movies in 400Mbps can be done with DCI4K/4K 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p.

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Hands On

We go hands-on with a final production version of the Fujifilm GFX 100 mirrorless medium format camera at the UK launch event in London.

The Fuji GFX 100 goes on sale today in the UK - well, we say "on sale" - pre-orders have apparently been so strong that they won't be fulfilled until August at the earliest, so if you place an order today, you'll have to wait about six weeks for delivery.

As a reminder, the GFX100 is a 100 megapixel medium format mirrorless camera that costs £$10,000 - so three times as much as a full-frame DSLR, but substantially cheaper than most comparable medium-format cameras. 

Note that the photos in our hands-on gallery are of a full and final production version of the GFX 100 - what you see here is what you'll get if you buy one.

So check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm GFX 100 mirrorless medium format camera to see exactly what it looks like...

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Preview Images

Ahead of our full review, here are some full-size sample images and movies taken with a final production version of the new 100 megapixel Fujifilm GFX 100 medium-format mirrorless camera.

A gallery of sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the Fujifilm GFX 100 camera.

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sample Images

Sample RAW Images

The Fujifilm GFX 100 enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Fujifilm RAW (RAF) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).

Sample Movies & Video

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