Finally, we were able to test the first proper video-capable, medium-format camera in our lab, the FUJIFILM GFX100 II. Using the new F-Log2 image profile and robust internal codecs (4:2:2 10bit ProRes HQ), in theory, all the preconditions should be met for fantastic results. Or not? Curious to hear how it turned out? Then read on … The FUJIFILM GFX100 II is a really unique offering, especially in terms of sensor size and resolution, and this camera very justifiably won CineD’s “Camera of the Year 2023” title, together with the iPhone 15 Pro / Max (read our article here). Also, my dear colleague Johnnie made one of his lovely mini-docs with it, and you can read his review here. My colleague Florian (again, thank you for your help) and I were curious to put the GFX100 II through the standard CineD lab torture test. The GFX100 II offers a huge variety of sensor read-out modes for video. The FUJIFILM site has more information, but for your convenience, here are the GF options in medium format. There are Premista, 35mm (full frame), and anamorphic options as well. GFX100 II sensor mode options in GF mode. Image credit: FUJIFILM As you can see, the only mode that covers the full sensor width in 16:9 / 17:9 is the 4K mode. The other modes are either horizontally or vertically cropped. We conducted a range of tests to assess rolling shutter and dynamic range across different modes, utilizing our Xyla21 chart. The corresponding graphs...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 5 February, 2024