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Compact, lightweight and impressively capable, Fujifilm’s latest launch could be the cine camera you’ve been waiting for Charge of the light brigade
F ujifilm has launched a new camera – the GFX100 II. It’s the sixth model in the company’s large format GFX system, but the first to offer some serious movie-making credentials. And when we say serious, we mean it. This is not a stills camera with video features tacked on to appease the masses – the movie functionality has been re-thought from the ground up, making the GFX100 II a real contender for your next production. Central to moviemaking credentials is the newly developed 102-megapixel CMOS sensor. Measuring 43.8x32.9mm, it offers a 55mm diagonal to deliver a huge variety of optical options for ultimate production flexibility. Alongside
the native GF Mount lenses, PL, LPL and many other lenses can be used via adapter thanks to the camera’s shallow flange depth. Different aspect ratios can be selected in camera, including Premista, 35mm and anamorphic, the latter available with various in-camera de-squeeze monitoring options. In addition to the format flexibility, there’s a multitude of resolution options. To realise the full quality of the sensor, the GFX100 II allows 4K/60p 4:2:2 10- bit video to be captured internally at almost full sensor width (43.63mm), while 8K/30p and Full HD/120p are also possible. Irrespective of resolution, an improved readout speed from the sensor reduces rolling shutter, so any kind of footage can be recorded in confidence. A low sensitivity of ISO 100 can be used if ultimate quality is desired, while footage is recorded internally to a CFExpress card, externally to an SSD via the USB-C port, or to other devices via the full-sized HDMI port. Those opting to record externally to a compatible Atomos HDMI device can do so in 12-bit Apple ProRes Raw at up to 8K/29.97p, or in 12-bit Blackmagic Raw with Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDRs. Internal codecs are in plentiful supply, including three Apple ProRes options: HQ, 422 and LT. Apple ProRes 422 Proxy is also available for those seeking a more
SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor type GFX 102-megapixel CMOS II HS Sensor size 43.8x32.9mm Processor X-Processor 5 Sensitivity ISO 100 to 12,800, extendable to 25,600 Exposure compensation +/-2 stops Bit rates 50-720Mbps Resolution 8K (17:9, 16:9, 2.76:1), 5.8K (2.35:1), 5.4K (17:9), 4.8K (3:2, 16:9, 1.38:1), DCI 4K (17:9), 4K (16:9), FullHD (17:9, 16:9) File formats MOV: Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, HEVC/H.265, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AAC Compression All-Intra, Long GOP Viewfinder 9.44m-dot EVF with 1.0x magnification LCD monitor 3.2in three-way tilt touchscreen, 2.36m dots Connectivity HDMI Type A, USB-C, Ethernet, 3.5mm microphone, 3.5mm headphone Media Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II Dimensions (wxhxd) 152.4x117.4x98.6mm Weight 1030g (with battery & EVF)
FULLY FEATURED GFX100 II’s moviemaking settings have been built from the ground up to cater for professional productions
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