Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera: all the specs and details we know so far

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Here is a recap of all Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera specifications:

  • GFX stands for: G is the format, F is for film, X is for the X DNA
  • New G Mount:
    • 6mm deep mount
    • throat diameter is 65mm
    • mount plate is 4mm thick
    • 12 pins
    • lenses' minimum back focus is 16.7mm
  • 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS
  • 1.7x larger than 25mm
  • 51.4MP
  • Effective pixels: 8256 x 6192
  • Sensor size: Size: 43.8 × 32.9mm
  • Crop factor: 0.79x
  • Sensor "developed by Fujifilm"
  • Bayer array sensor
  • X-Processor Pro image processor
  • Contrast detect AF (no PDAF)
  • Various aspect ratios, including 4:3 (default), 3:2, 1:1, 4:5, 6:7 and 6:17
  • Mirrorless design
  • Flange back 26.7mm
  • ISO range: 100-12,800
  • Focal plane shutter up to 1/4000th
  • Weather-sealed construction
  • Weather and dust resistant (14° F \ -10° C)
  • Dual card slots
  • Joystick for easy AF point selection
  • Tethered shooting support
  • Wi-Fi (subject to change)
  • HDMI
  • PC sync port
  • New larger battery
  • Hot shoe on top of viewfinder
  • Compatible with Fujifilm EF-X500
  • Flash sync speed of 1/125
  • Full-HD at the very least
  • Adjustable diopter
  • Fujifilm film simulation
  • Viewfinder is detachable and can be rotated up to look through
  • A standard viewfinder will be included
  • LCD on the top (uses E-ink and does not turn off so it can always be used for reference)
  • Tiltable/swivel LCD screen on the back (just like the X-T2)
  • Weight: 800g (75 grams heavier than the Hasselblad X1D-50c)
  • Available in Early 2017
  • Optional grip will be available (see pictures at the bottom of this post)
  • Check pricing (not yet announced - expected to be under $10,000 with the 63mm f/2.8 lens)

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Fuji GF lenses:

  • Can resolve over 100 MP
  • Lenses will have a C position that allows the aperture to be controlled from the command dial like a DSLR
  • Leaf shutter based lenses can be released or adapted in the future
  • Three new GF lenses launched:
    • GF 63mm f/2.8 R WR
    • GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR
    • GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR: minimum focusing distance of 45cm and a maximum magnification of 0.5x (macro 1:2)
  • More lenses expected to be released in 2017:
    • GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR
    • GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR
    • GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR

Additional pictures and the latest video from the Fuji Guys:

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Specs collected from FujiAddict (see this post for more details), B&H, official Fujifilm press release and information submitted by readers.

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