Digital Medium Format Thread

[SFTPhotography]

You learn something new every day. I googled it and it looked a nice feature for a mirror less camera, not one I'd necessarily need, but one that looks pretty nice to have.

50SII at £3495 makes it not much more than a FF system camera. For that sensor that's a bargain.

 

[Mr Perceptive]

You learn something new every day. I googled it and it looked a nice feature for a mirror less camera, not one I'd necessarily need, but one that looks pretty nice to have.

50SII at £3495 makes it not much more than a FF system camera. For that sensor that's a bargain.

GFX50S in the refurb store at £2,499 or GFX50S with free vertical grip at WEX £2,999

 

[Topsy]

For the tilt adapter to work you remove the original EVFblock, fit the adapter to the top of the camera and then fit the EVF block on to the adapter. It then tilts upwards to 90 deg and sideways approx 45 deg. Only the original 50S and 100 had the removable EVF blocks.

 

[NeilA1975]

Interested in a Fuji 50S or R set up but the cost of the lenses are really putting me off....any more affordable Digital MF options out there?

 

[trevorbray]

Interested in a Fuji 50S or R set up but the cost of the lenses are really putting me off....any more affordable Digital MF options out there?

There seems to be quite a few third party lenses you can adapt. Both Manual and Auto Focus for the Fuji system. I guess it’ll depend on what you like to shoot.

 

[trevorbray]

Managed 5 minutes with my new toy earlier. I’ll develop anything in focus tomorrow with a bit of luck. (I’ve got chores)

 

[SFTPhotography]

GFX50S in the refurb store at £2,499 or GFX50S with free vertical grip at WEX £2,999

If I am buying one - it'll be when there is definitely no 100mp 645z and it'll be a 100s grey.

 

[trevorbray]

First subject for my new toy.
Actually pretty flat light.
Plenty of scope in these files for manipulation .
Bit of a bland target, but i was desperate to shoot something .

Barge *Osprey* approaches Godalming Wharf by Trevor, on Flickr

 

[SFTPhotography]

Interested in a Fuji 50S or R set up but the cost of the lenses are really putting me off....any more affordable Digital MF options out there?

Pentax 645z and eBay the lenses. If you're willing to shoot used you'll find it very inexpensive

 

[trevorbray]

3 grabs from today. Still getting to grips with it.
All with the GF45

1
Pre Unit Triumph *Lockdown 20* by Trevor, on Flickr

2
Greeves Sport by Trevor, on Flickr

3
I even took it on the dog walk this afternoon.
DSCF0095-Edit by Trevor, on Flickr

 

[SFTPhotography]

Lochan na Stainge - 645z and 28-45

_IMG1993 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

Wider crop although I quite like the big sky look - something the 4:3 shape sensor allows more of.

Technically this is better as a composition - but I prefer the above shot.

_IMG1994 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

And this I am ok with

_IMG1996 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

 

[trevorbray]

Lochan na Stainge - 645z and 28-45

_IMG1993 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

Wider crop although I quite like the big sky look - something the 4:3 shape sensor allows more of.

Technically this is better as a composition - but I prefer the above shot.

_IMG1994 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

And this I am ok with

_IMG1996 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

I really need to see these on my big screen. But liking #3 Steve

 

[trevorbray]

One more from me, I'm gonna have to get use to stopping down a bit more.
GF45

Oak leaves on the forest floor by Trevor, on Flickr

 

[Mr Perceptive]

Had a delivery today, now back with a GFX50S, 30mm and 45mm, and have added a 63mm as well - Was going to go out this afternoon, but its now throwing it down and I've had a delivery of samples for real work this morning, so I suppose I should do something to earn a few ££££

 

[Mr Perceptive]

It came with a Vertical Grip as well (no exra battery), not something that I want/ever use, so if anyone's interested in taking it off my hands then let me know and I'll put it in the classifieds - it will be approx 25% of new price!!!

 

[skysh4rk]

Thanks. Still be interested in more Mitakon samples.

Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate this weekend, so didn't didn't have the opportunity to use the Mitakon lens with the GFX50S as much as I'd hoped, but I managed to get a few photos near our house. Lens seems perfectly fine, but I'm still getting the hang of this digital post-processing workflow.

DSCF7659 by RJ, on Flickr
DSCF7683 by RJ, on Flickr

How are people editing their medium format photographs (e.g., Capture One, Lightroom, Fuji X Raw Studio)? I only realised yesterday that Lightroom has profiles available that approximate Fujifilm's film simulations (this feature is not obvious), which in my limited experience seem to offer good starting points for editing the raw files.

 

[Mr Perceptive]

How are people editing their medium format photographs (e.g., Capture One, Lightroom, Fuji X Raw Studio)? I only realised yesterday that Lightroom has profiles available that approximate Fujifilm's film simulations (this feature is not obvious), which in my limited experience seem to offer good starting points for editing the raw files.

I'm welded to Lightroom, and use that combined with DXO-PureRAW on the GFX files, though depending on what I've shot and how many images I've shot, I may just use LR, if there is a particular keeper, I may process it again with DXO-PureRAW and re-edit. I tend to use SilverEfex for mono conversions, and use Photoshop occassionally to tidy up an image/add borders etc.

 

[SFTPhotography]

Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate this weekend, so didn't didn't have the opportunity to use the Mitakon lens with the GFX50S as much as I'd hoped, but I managed to get a few photos near our house. Lens seems perfectly fine, but I'm still getting the hang of this digital post-processing workflow.

DSCF7659 by RJ, on Flickr
DSCF7683 by RJ, on Flickr

How are people editing their medium format photographs (e.g., Capture One, Lightroom, Fuji X Raw Studio)? I only realised yesterday that Lightroom has profiles available that approximate Fujifilm's film simulations (this feature is not obvious), which in my limited experience seem to offer good starting points for editing the raw files.

DxO photolab here. It's rather excellent if you ask me.

 

[Topsy]

How are people editing their medium format photographs (e.g., Capture One, Lightroom, Fuji X Raw Studio)? I only realised yesterday that Lightroom has profiles available that approximate Fujifilm's film simulations (this feature is not obvious), which in my limited experience seem to offer good starting points for editing the raw files.

I use Lightroom, normally use the Classic Chrome profile within LR with a couple of my own tweaks set as a preset. Once I've done my quick edit in LR I export the JPG (or TIFF) then resize and minor tidy up in Photoshop. The longest part of my process is the exporting because of my file managing Jonathan on the Fuji Forum (@jknights) has a much swifter system.

 

[trevorbray]

@skysh4rk Thanks RJ. It’s looking good.

 

[skysh4rk]

I use Lightroom, normally use the Classic Chrome profile within LR with a couple of my own tweaks set as a preset. Once I've done my quick edit in LR I export the JPG (or TIFF) then resize and minor tidy up in Photoshop. The longest part of my process is the exporting because of my file managing Jonathan (@jknights) has a much swifter system.

This is probably my preferred option as I already use and am familiar with Lightroom (i.e., choosing a profile such as Classic Neg or Classic Chrome within Lightroom and then applying my own preferred tweaks as a preset). Initially, I wasn't getting great results because I wasn't aware you could apply Fujifilm-like film simulations within Lightroom. Before I realised this, I was preferring the in-camera JPEGs with the Classic Neg simulation (or using Fujifilm X Raw Studio, which allows you to edit the raw files using the in-camera processor).

I'm welded to Lightroom, and use that combined with DXO-PureRAW on the GFX files, though depending on what I've shot and how many images I've shot, I may just use LR, if there is a particular keeper, I may process it again with DXO-PureRAW and re-edit. I tend to use SilverEfex for mono conversions, and use Photoshop occassionally to tidy up an image/add borders etc.

DxO photolab here. It's rather excellent if you ask me.

I am not that familiar with DxO products. I might see if I can download demos of these. The DxO PureRAW site seems to be down for upgrades at the moment though.

 

[Topsy]

This is probably my preferred option as I already use and am familiar with Lightroom (i.e., choosing a profile such as Classic Neg or Classic Chrome within Lightroom and then applying my own preferred tweaks as a preset). Initially, I wasn't getting great results because I wasn't aware you could apply Fujifilm-like film simulations within Lightroom. Before I realised this, I was preferring the in-camera JPEGs with the Classic Neg simulation (or using Fujifilm X Raw Studio, which allows you to edit the raw files using the in-camera processor).

The longest part of my process is the exporting because of my file managing Jonathan (@jknights) has a much swifter system.

Should have said (I've edited my post) Jonathan is on the Fuji Forum not this one) apologies if I have broken any rules linking him.

 

[Mr Perceptive]

OK, this is posted for information, and something that I'm going top experiment more with - Film Scanning with the GFX (without a dedicated Macro lens) - these are my initial shots of film negatives using the GFX and a combination of GF45mm and GF63mm and 1 or 2 Viltrox 18mm Extension Tubes. These Extension Tuibes are a lot cheaper than the official Fujifilm one's and pass all signals through so will autofocus. I paid £90 each for mine (bought at different times) from eBayer sellers.

I have (at the moment) just placed the film on a Kaiser backlight, I have an Essential Film Holder on order, but these are made to order and I expect it in about 3 weeks. This will hold the film off the backlight and most importantantly hold it flat.

The GFX was mounted on a copy stand, and levelled using a spirit level.

The images presented are the full GFX filed of view though I have cropped the 6x6 image to square. This gives me more than enough resolution to print big (though the 35mm image will have fallen appart long before then - I still deciding if shooting 35mm film is actually for me, and whether I should just switch to MF only) - The Images were imported into LIghtroom and then processed using Negative Lab Pro.

GFX50S + GF63mm + 1x18mm Viltrox Extn - 6x6 film

GFX50S + GF63mm + 2x18mm Viltrox Extn - 645 film

GFX50S + GF45mm + x18mm Viltrox Extn - 35mm film

My first impressions are, that it a lot easier than scanning, and the quality of the 35mm negative is much better with this method than my Epson V600 - it definitely wants more experimentation, I need to get the film holder, and darken the room when taking the image, and look into thering the camera so I can get the image straight into Lightroom - I've had some good MF scans from the Epson scanner, but I think this setup has the potential to be better.

 

[Topsy]

It'll be interesting to see scans with the film holder, you can see the curve of the 35mm one particularly on these. What did you use to turn the negative into positives? I remember back in the film only days spending ages copying slides for multiples, once set up it was pretty routine but very tedious. That said if you are only scanning a film or 2 at a time it wouldn't necessarily be so tedious.

 

[Mr Perceptive]

It'll be interesting to see scans with the film holder, you can see the curve of the 35mm one particularly on these. What did you use to turn the negative into positives? I remember back in the film only days spending ages copying slides for multiples, once set up it was pretty routine but very tedious. That said if you are only scanning a film or 2 at a time it wouldn't necessarily be so tedious.

Negative Lab Pro

Negative Lab Pro

A brilliant Lightroom plugin for color negativ film conversion. All-Raw, non-destructive workflow. Download a FREE trial now.

www.negativelabpro.com

 

[Mr Perceptive]

New Firmware Updates for GFX cameras - GFX100, GFX100S, GFX50S and GFX50R

Download | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX - UK

Downloads Download the latest firmware, software and LUT files to further enhance your photographic experience.

fujifilm-x.com

 

[trevorbray]

Again with the 100s and GF45

Autumn is coming by Trevor, on Flickr

 

[trevorbray]

And another bike
100s and GF45
I'm clearly suffering from new toy syndrome ..

Looks like a Tribsa Bitsa to me by Trevor, on Flickr

 

[Topsy]

And another bike
100s and GF45
I'm clearly suffering from new toy syndrome ..

Looks like a Tribsa Bitsa to me by Trevor, on Flickr

Yours?

 

[trevorbray]

Yours?

No mate. Don’t have a bike nowadays. I’d like to have, but my significant other has other ideas. She thinks my actual age and mental age aren’t compatible.

 

[Topsy]

No mate. Don’t have a bike nowadays. I’d like to have, but my significant other has other ideas. She thinks my actual age and mental age aren’t compatible.

It's a sweet looking bike though takes me back to my younger days when offroading was easier. Needs nobblies though.

 

[ancient_mariner]

No mate. Don’t have a bike nowadays. I’d like to have, but my significant other has other ideas. She thinks my actual age and mental age aren’t compatible.

I am in a somewhat similar situation.

 

[Topsy]

I am in a somewhat similar situation.

Don't know what I'd do without my bikes, can't see me giving them up unless I become unable to ride them.

 

[trevorbray]

I am in a somewhat similar situation.

I feel for you Toni

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

No mate. Don’t have a bike nowadays. I’d like to have, but my significant other has other ideas. She thinks my actual age and mental age aren’t compatible.

Sounds familiar.....

 

[ancient_mariner]

In fairness I don't have the reactions or ability I once did. Even 15 years ago it was a problem, and I've not got any better since. I WOULD ride slower and not try to drag the footpegs everywhere any more, but that might not be enough to compensate.

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

In fairness I don't have the reactions or ability I once did. Even 15 years ago it was a problem, and I've not got any better since. I WOULD ride slower and not try to drag the footpegs everywhere any more, but that might not be enough to compensate.

Dragging the pegs used to be a favourite pastime of mine, particularly when I was 17 on my Superdream....
I've still got a 1980 superdream in my garage which I have recently started to restore, so maybe one day I'll be dragging the pegs again....

 

[imattersuk]

I had a little play with a 50Sii yesterday at the House of Photography and was rather impressed. My main concern is low light performance so still researching but I thought the AF speed was similar to an XT3

 

[Mr Perceptive]

I had a little play with a 50Sii yesterday at the House of Photography and was rather impressed. My main concern is low light performance so still researching but I thought the AF speed was similar to an XT3

I don’t think you’d be disappointed with the high ISO capability, or the shadow recovery - but being contrast detect the AF won’t work as well as a phase detect AF sensor

 

[imattersuk]

I don’t think you’d be disappointed with the high ISO capability, or the shadow recovery - but being contrast detect the AF won’t work as well as a phase detect AF sensor

I would need reasonable AF for dimly lit music venues, I’ve got acceptable results from an XT-3 at ISO 10,000 in the past. I have plenty of time to compose but when I fire it needs to nail it.