Today, Fujifilm has announced the GFX100, their latest medium format camera. With a newly designed sensor with over 100 megapixels, in-body image stabilization, phase detection autofocus that covers approximately 100% of the frame, 4K video, and more, all coming in under $10,000, it looks like an absolute monster of a camera at an impressive price. The GFX100 carries a bevy of impressive features that should make it a tempting option for many photographers (and potentially videographers).
Check out its specs: 102 MP backside-illuminated Bayer sensor Sensor size: 43.8 mm by 32.9 mm No optical low-pass filter 5-axis in-body stabilization with up to 5.5 stops of stabilization Entire shutter assembly suspended by four springs to minimize shutter shock Phase detection autofocus with approximately 100% coverage and 210% faster autofocusing speeds over the GFX 50R Face and eye detection Dual SD slots 16-bit raw ISO range: 100-12,800 (expandable to 50-102,400) TTL 256-zone metering Focal plane shutter 4K at 30p and 400 Mbps and 10-bit F-log Rec.2020 4:2:2 uncompressed HDMI output 16 film simulations 3.2-inch touchscreen, 2.36 million dots with tridirectional tilt 6.15 in. x 6.44 in. x 4.05 in. (including EVF) 6.15 in. x 5.67 in. x 2.96 in. (without EVF) Weight: 1,400 g (49.4 oz) with EVF, two batteries, and memory card Dust and weather-resistant magnesium alloy body with built-in vertical grip 95 weather-sealed points The GFX100 will be available on June 27 and carries a suggested retail price of $9,999.95. It looks to be quite the exciting camera! Check out more images below.
Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.
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