Can You Really Tell The Difference? Medium Format Vs APS-C For Landscape Photography
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Published 2022-01-23
In this video, I go full pixel-peeing nerd and take you to a local beauty spot to see how much difference $10,000 makes to your landscape photography.
I pour all of my energy into capturing just one beautiful shot using two different camera systems, but I think I stepped in something stinky.
After hundreds of questions from viewers about the Fuji GFX100s, I decided the best way to answer these questions was to make a video addressing all of my loves and hates of this camera and whether or not I would buy it.
I also figured it would be helpful to do a comparison with a much more affordable camera system to see if there's really any justification for spending upwards of $11,000 just for one camera and one lens.
I finally reveal the results of the image test I posted a few days ago to see if my audience of discerning snobs got it right, you might be surprised with the results.
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All Comments (21)
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Im not a landscape photographer but have been a portrait photographer for nearly 30 years. I bought the GFX 50sii and the 100mm F2 glass. I can tell you this.... Since this purchase, My R5 and A7r3 are collecting dust. The color science is untouched and you will never have to touch the clarity or sharpness sliders again...ever
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I work for a camera manufacturer where we are capable of 1.7million FPS, my hobby is 4x5" landscapes where I can shoot a max of about 2FPHr. Right tool for the job... In my job, where we analyse images on a sub-pixel level (yes, look it up), resolution & sharpness are everything. My best image which won me the Aus science photography prize was shot on a 6MP Pentax *istD. I love geeking out about gear, but know the most exciting part of photography is getting large chromes back from the lab, or the moment you know you've captured an epic event no one will capture the same way again...and those moments have very little to do with the gear.
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Thanks Gavin. You just confirmed what I always say. "Use what you have. Don't worry about having the newest or best. Get outside and enjoy life."
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Enjoy the subtle humor in your videos. Good stuff man
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I like the bench off to the right of the frame, I’d like to think I could spend some time there reading a book…..”Chasing Awe” by Gavin Hardcastle, link in the description below!!! 👍🏻
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Superb video. You taught me a HEAP of logical and straightforward information. I'm incredibly embarrassed to say I choose them the wrong way around but after you explained everything it made perfect sense. Mainly the shadow separation to my eye was superior in the cheaper camera vs. the expensive one. Thats what I was mainly looking at and it tripped me up massively. Thnx!!
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I bought the 100s with the same the lenses you had last year in May. The point you made at the end about how much you enjoyed using it, is 100% true for me. I have never enjoyed photography as much as the last 6 months. I actively seek to go out and shoot with it, and it was the motivation I needed to finally get into photoshop for editing. Brilliant video, and for what it's worth I got the Fuji photo right 😎
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Probably the best analysis of the subject i've seen on youtube. 👏
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Agree 100%. Great comparison and discussion. As an enthusiast and not a professional, the no 1 criteria for hauling my heavy 50S mk1 and a couple of lenses is that it is "a joy to use". Both when taking the image and in post. What you can do with that high dynamic range continually astounds me.
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Just love your usual very funny but still informative style.....but, seeing this, and seeing you in "serious" mode was just as watchable. Great video and very nice to see this contrast in your style.
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Great job as always explaining the difference as well as pros and cons.
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Everyone knows you have the photography chops, but some people only want to see straight up reviews, tutorials etc. However, you are the best at blending humor with photography and not taking yourself too seriously (which a lot of people obviously like). I think the growth move for your channel is to keep your comedy/photography niche, but also blend in videos like this one to attract additional viewers. Great channel regardless!
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Love the nerdiness of this vid!! And that the squirrel totally photobombed you at 12:50 <3
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Finally, a complete assessment of the Fuji GFX for landscape that's practical...thank you!!! :)
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Out of all the channels this is easily the best. Keep er lit Gav. Great compositions. Love from Dublin
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Your comment on the 50 vs the 100 (pixel density) is exactly what I was thinking. I'm still shooting DSLR's and I 'm considering where to go next. Great video Gavin
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This was a very different episode. I liked it as much as your regular ones. This confirms that you can be entertaining even if you are more serious. It also confirms that you have a bright future: older, more grumpy, but still very entertaining!
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I really enjoyed this Gavin. You have so much knowledge on camera kit it is great to see you do a video like this.
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The best points were encouraging people to think about what they are using the photography for before getting into the gear buying game.
