Fujifilm GFX 100S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera Body

Fujifilm GFX 100S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera Body Summary

With the second-generation camera Fujifilm has transformed the medium format landscape, offering professional photographers, enthusiasts, and hybrid creators a balance of versatility, portability and exceptional image quality. Catering to these priorities, the second-generation Fujifilm GFX 100S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera Body captures incredible detail from its 102 megapixel CMOS sensor, providing a broad dynamic range and unrivalled image quality in a body, which weighs under 900g.

The combination of CMOS II sensor and upgraded X-Processor 5 seen in the recently released flagship GFX 100 II and X-T5 among other Fujifilm cameras add numerous benefits for the GFX 100S II. These included improved Autofocus with faster and more accurate subject acquisition, wider sensor AF coverage and enhanced subject detection with AI.

Overall image quality is even more refined for this generation, drawing out the highest levels of detail from this GFX medium format camera. Base ISO is lowered to ISO 80, with images showing a wide dynamic range, and you can shoot at a brisk 7fps continuous burst, recording to the dual SD memory card slots. Video creators can record internal 4K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit, and cinematic 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW and BlackMagic RAW recording are supported for post processing flexibility.

Advanced in-body stabilisation technology has been adopted for the Fujifilm GFX 100S II, enhancing its IBIS to 8.0 stops. This improvement allows for capturing stunning medium format resolution images at much slower shutter speeds than were previously achievable.

The mark 2 camera body has also been refined with premium Bishamon-tex leather grip, which improves handling while shooting handheld. The EVF is also upgraded with a higher magnification and higher resolution, for crystal clear previews and framing. Despite these and more upgrades the GFX 100S II maintains low power consumption with impressive battery life of up to 530 frames in economy mode.

Key Fujifilm GFX 100S II Features

• 102MP BSI CMOS II sensor + 400MP Pixel Shift Multi Shot
• The latest X-Processor 5 with 425 AF points
• Up to 7fps continuous shooting
• Updated AF algorithm improves AF speed and accuracy
• Enhanced AI subject detection and tracking
• 883g lightweight camera body
• Up to 8.0 stops IBIS
• Weather resistant magnesium alloy construction
• 530 frame battery life in economy mode
• Dual UHS-II SD memory card slots
• Intuitive ergonomics for stills and video
• Upgraded 0.5 inch OLED 5.76 million dot Viewfinder with 0.84x magnification
• Internal 4K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit and support for USB-C external SSD recording
• Support for 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW / BlackMagic RAW
• Adobe frame.io camera to cloud

Fujifilm GFX 100S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera Body in More Detail

Unrivalled image quality

The Fujifilm GFX 100S II camera delivers exceptional image quality thanks to the combination of upgraded X-Processor 5 and 102 megapixel BSI CMOS II Sensor. Measuring 44 x 33mm, the medium format sensor is approximately 1.7x larger than a full-frame sensor, and features wide dynamic range for processing, plus broader on-sensor phase detection AF coverage.

Among the many benefits these core components provide for photographers are a lower native ISO 80 for smooth, clean images, and faster 7fps continuous burst shooting. The second-generation camera also supports HEIF files with better compression and higher image quality than JPEG, and you can capture 16-Bit RAW images, and 10-Bit RAW video files in-camera.

Sample 01. Fujifilm GFX 100S II with GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens @500mm. Camera settings: 1/250 sec. f/5.6. ISO 800

G Mount lens compatibility

The large CMOS sensor works in conjunction with ultra high-resolving G Mount lenses in order to reproduce images with incredible detail, ultra-smooth gradations, and delightfully accurate colours. There are numerous options, including the recently released Fujifilm GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens, which is the first telephoto for the GFX system to offer an equivalent 396mm (full-frame format).

Along with standard, portrait lenses and zooms are specialist models, which include the GF 110mm F/5.6 Tilt Shift Macro Lens and GF 30mm F/5.6 Tilt Shift Lens, both of which are designed to combine premium optical performance with perspective control.

You can also shoot using renowned Fuji Film Simulation Modes, which render heritage-inspired Film styles straight out of camera, drawing on decades of colour science to deliver beautiful results with little to no editing requirements.

20 Film Simulation Modes

Fuji’s rich heritage in colour science has been extended to encompass 20 Film Simulation Modes, which are all available for the GFX 100S II. The addition of the REALA ACE recipe, offers a slightly reduced saturation and similar tonality to PRO Neg. Std, which is suitable for everyday use.

Sample 02. Fujifilm GFX 100S II with GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens @500mm. Camera settings: 1/500 sec. f/5.6. ISO 800

Image Processing Engine

X-Processor 5 takes shooting speed, colour science and image processing to a whole new level, while effectively reducing power consumption by around 20%. This enables the GFX 100S II to provide a professional shooting experience with quick start-up times, a fast EVF refresh rate, high speed burst shooting and shutter speeds as fast as 1/32,000 second in electronic shutter mode. The outcome is a compact hand-holdable medium format camera, with outstanding imaging potential, which caters to any creative requirement.

Enhanced AF performance

Along with wide sensor coverage featuring 425 phase-detection AF points, the GFX 100S II boasts an updated autofocus algorithm, which is faster and more accurate than its predecessor. X-Processor 5 introduces subject detection AF, enhancing autofocus performance through deep-learning AI technology.

The advanced AF system is now capable of accurately recognising and tracking not only human faces and eyes, but also animals, birds, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, and trains. This feature allows photographers to focus on their creative vision, with the certainty that the camera delivers more precise autofocus results than ever before.

Sample 03. Fujifilm GFX 100S II with GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens @500mm. Camera settings: 1/400 sec. f/7.1. ISO 3200

400MP PIxel Shift Multi Shot

If you need to produce billboard sized images the 100S II has you covered with 400MP ultra high-resolution images. This mode renders equally accurate colours as single shot, and works with just a press of the shutter, harnessing the camera’s IBIS to shift the sensor by a half pixel between each frame.

Photographic tools for image perfection

Fujifilm has ensured that the latest addition to the medium format GFX range encompasses a comprehensive suite of features for photographers, including:

• Zone custom settings
• IPTC metadata
• Grain Effect
• Colour Chrome Effect
• Smooth Skin Effect
• Clarity
• Multi exposure
• Interval timer shooting

These allow you to create compelling stills across any genre, with more refined results to impress your clients and enhance your social reach. Fujifilm has also considered a range of tools that help refine image acquisition, such as:

• AF range limiter
• Ai Auto White Balance
• AF-C custom settings
• In-camera RAW
• MF assist modes

Intuitive ergonomics with robust build quality

Whether using the upgraded high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) or the versatile 3-way tilting LCD touchscreen, the GFX100S II offers a crisp and clear view of the scene, complemented by superior ergonomics that support professional image-making.

LCD

3.2 inch Tilt-Type (3-Way) Touch Screen Colour LCD Monitor with 2.36 million dot and 4:3 aspect ratio. This offers familiar control over image review and shooting settings, using double tap, touch, swipe, pinch and drag.

EVF

0.5 inch OLED Colour Viewfinder with 5.76 million dots, covering 100% of the viewing area, with a higher 0.84x magnification.

Sub LCD monitor

A useful 1.80 inch Monochrome LCD Monitor provides an instant view to key camera settings.

Portable and powerful

With a design based on the previous model and weighing just 883g with an SD memory card and NP-W235 battery, the new-generation Fuji GFX 100S II camera is just a fraction lighter than the first gen. It provides the same level of weather resistance and boasts a tough magnesium alloy construction, which is both durable and lightweight.

The rugged body is covered in a proprietary leather Bishamon-tex, which is a Japanese-inspired imprint that offers excellent grip on the body when shooting handheld, and looks equally stunning in the studio, as it does on-location. A beautifully soft touch shutter release is one of the many details which elevate this camera, creating a refined shooting experience, which will have you coming back for more.

Sample 04. Fujifilm GFX 100S II with GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens @500mm. Camera settings: 1/400 sec. f/7.1. ISO 3200

Effortless operation

The design philosophy of the GFX 100S II focuses on shooting comfort, incorporating numerous on-body controls that allow for immediate access to frequently used features and customisation to fit your unique workflow.

Camera controls include:

• C1-C6 PASM dial
• 8-Way AF lever
• Viewfinder selector
• Custom Fn button
• F/R command dial
• Movies / Stills selector switch
• Drive button
• Auto bracketing Fn

Up to 8.0stops IBIS

An advanced in-body stabilisation system (IBIS) handles low light masterfully, providing up to 8.0 stops of compensation against camera shake. This is achieved through information from both the image sensor and gyro sensor, providing an enormous advantage and significantly benefiting handheld shooting with a high-resolution medium format body under almost any lighting conditions.

Create Cinematic Masterpieces

The GFX 100S II is an advanced hybrid camera, which is capable of recording 4K/30p movies that deliver stunning medium format cinematic quality. It allows for internal recording in 4:2:2 10-bit, capturing films with an extremely shallow depth-of-field and broad tonal gradation.

Both F-Log and F-Log 2 profiles are supported with 13+ stops of dynamic range recorded. Additionally, the camera supports 12-bit ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW, offering unparalleled flexibility for post-production colour grading.

The camera combines numerous tools to assist video creation, such as:

• Waveform
• Vectorscope
• Rec Frame indicator
• IS Mode boost
• Zebra setting
• ATOMOS AirGlu BT wireless timecode
• frame.io camera to cloud

The GFX 100S II can even be used as the ultimate 4K/60p webcam using UVC.

A 2.5mm remote jack, 3.5mm microphone/headphone jack, start / stop chime and support for USB-C external SSD drive recording ensure every filmmaking project can be realised with greater flexibility. Connecting an external SSD via a USB Type-C cable lets you record photos and videos directly to an external SSD drive in all modes and formats.

Sample 05. Fujifilm GFX 100S II with GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens @500mm. Camera settings: 1/640 sec. f/5.6. ISO 2000

Accessories

Users who own the first generation camera will be pleased to hear many accessories are forwards compatible, including the MHG-GFX-S Metal Hand Grip, which has an Arca-type dovetail for tripod mounting. The body also utilised the same NP-W235 Li-ion battery, which offers around 530 shots in economy mode, although it’s always worth having a spare or two available.

For supplemental lighting try the Fujifilm EF-60 Flashgun, which boasts impressive output and multiple functions in a portable size, which complements the camera body. This can be paired with the EF-W1 Wireless Commander for wireless off-camera lighting setups.

X-App

The latest version 2.10 FUJIFILM XApp allows you to connect your GFX Series camera to your smartphone or tablet seamlessly. It is available on iOS and Android, with the following features:

• RAW image transfer
• View / transfer images when the camera is off
• Select image by date
• Connect screen allows remote shooting
• Equipment tab and status including shutter count etc.

What’s in the box

• Fujifilm GFX 100S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera Body