FUJIFILM GFX100RF Video Capabilities (and More) Explained – Interview

We caught up with Makoto-san from FUJIFILM to listen to extra in regards to the video capabilities of the brand new GFX100RF. Makoto-san was form sufficient to share with us further details about the event of this digicam. For those who guys have any questions associated to the video capabilities of this new digicam, don’t hesitate to jot down us within the remark part under.

This interview happened in Prague and includes a dialogue between Johnnie and Makoto-san in regards to the new GFX100RF digicam. The dialog primarily focuses on the digicam’s technical specs and video capabilities.

Makoto-san explains that the first problem in designing the digicam was making it as small and compact as doable. The digicam is a fixed-lens design weighing solely 735 grams, focusing on road photographers and documentary professionals. The fastened focal size 35mm f/4 lens is especially noteworthy, designed to steadiness dimension and optical efficiency.

Johnnie and Makoto-san talk about the digicam’s video options in-depth, noting that it makes use of the identical 102MP massive sensor because the GFX100 II, permitting for 4K recording in 16:9 (or 17:9) codecs. Nonetheless, the digicam has some limitations, resembling no RAW video output and restricted HDMI connectivity on account of its compact dimension. (So video output to an exterior recorder by way of micro HDMI is feasible, however not in a RAW type). Makoto-san means that whereas some superior options like open gate recording or recording portion of the sensor are technically difficult, they received’t be applied on this gadget for numerous causes. Some are talked about on this interview. Then again, F-Log 2C movie simulation may come to this digicam too at a later stage.

Johnnie shares his experimental use of the digicam by attaching an anamorphic adapter to the fastened lens and appreciating the digicam’s digital picture stabilization. Whereas Makoto-san was shocked by such artistic utilization, he remained receptive to consumer requests for extra options.

The interview concludes with Makoto-san positioning the digicam as preferrred for fast snapshots and road pictures video, slightly than skilled filmmaking. Regardless of some technical constraints, each Makoto-san and Johnnie categorical enthusiasm in regards to the digicam’s compact design and flexibility.

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