alexol

And something we tend to gloss over all too frequently. Very few of us NEED the very best of everything, but by buying premium quality equipment that we don't absolutely need, we help keep the overall costs down based on simple volume.

If, for example, the D850 was only bought by people who had a real need for the camera, the volume sold would probably be cut by some huge percentage - I've no idea what number - with the result that the camera would have to increased in price drastically to make it worthwhile for the manufacturer.

So let's be grateful that there are people out there who are willing to buy equipment that is better than they need. I'll take a small pat on the back myself! My equipment allows me to take tremendously sharp snapshots, although occasionally even a blind pig finds a truffle and I produce something worthwhile, often accidentally.

It's a hobby and we enjoy it. The cost is relevant only to the person writing the check, and no-one else's business.

domcomm Loc: Denver, CO

And some of us DO actually need it for our work. I carried Hasselblads around the world, because it was my job.

ButchS Loc: Spokane, WA

It depends on what you expect from your photography. That said, I have been using the Fuji X cameras for about 2 years. I have an X-Pro2, an X-T3 and an X100S. Along with about 10 XF lenses and 1 XC lens. I am sold on the quality of the Fuji system, especially the lenses. Fuji makes some very fine lenses.

One last comment, the Fuji GFX system is substantially more expensive than the Fuji X System. I know that mirrorless is the new thing. And I do like my mirrorless camera‘s. But for large sensor photography I use a Nikon D800 and D810.

brrywill

I have a GFX-50S and was considering moving up to the 100. However, when I saw the camera I realized Ken was absolutely right, the lack of control dials is a deal breaker. I believe if Fuji continues this trend with future cameras they will lose market share.

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

It seems in this review Ken doesn't seem to like anything without dials and about 10 megapixels. That pretty much eliminates everything out there these days... I like his reviews sometimes, however, this one really does underscore the banality of all the rest of his reviews by eliminating so many wonderful cameras.

Sorry Ken!

Cheers!

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

If you like it and have the means... enjoy!!!

Cheers!

brrywill

I hear what you are saying, but I believe the market is divided on that. Older photographers who made their living with the tools of the day realize how important it is having the essentials at your fingertips so you don't miss a shot by menu diving. You lose valuable seconds by taking your eyes off your subject and trying to change a setting when you could do it by feel if they were on the top of the camera.

It's like driving. If you take your eyes off the road to check a setting you just might miss the truck right in front of you. Having said that, I realize many of the younger photographers were brought up with computers and are quite happy with the new computers in little plastic boxes they now call cameras....

magpix Loc: St. Michaels, MD

Before dismissing the GFX100 because it doesn't have the usual number of Fuji buttons and knobs, it's important to realize that it already has 15 buttons and knobs that can be customized to whatever functions you prefer. These are essentially "virtual" controls that allow each photographer to set up the camera the way he/she wants, saving some real estate on the body. And if 15 buttons and knobs are not enough, the LCD can be set up with touch screen commands. So I'm not sure why some, including Rockwell, are being critical of the camera's ergonomics because it doesn't have Fuji's usual, physical buttons and knobs. If one looks a little closer, they are there, only a bit different than Fuji shooters may be used to.