GFX50R. An everyday Medium Format Camera.

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As some may know that I was really looking forward in seeing the GFX50R in the flesh. When that faithful day finally comes; It wasn’t love at first sight. I would love to see a Hybrid viewfinder like XPro on the GFX-R. The design cue is certainly closer to X-E3.
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As I begin shooting from days to weeks; I realized this could be my ultimate everyday medium format camera. Everyday and Medium Format are 2 words that usually don’t get along together. Medium format cameras are usually big and heavy.  And most do cost an arm or a leg. GFX50R is certainly gets you the best bang for your buck. A 50 Megapixel medium format sensor with 425 focusing point. At USD$4499 it the most affordable and able medium format camera in the market. Plus; did i say that it could be tether with Capture One! Currently there are many promotion with a lens bundle like the amazing GF45mm which is perfect for street photography. I would highly recommend this as the first lens for this system.
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Design
It’s not what I was dreaming of. This range finder style design is still very sexy to look at. When hang over you its doesn’t feel intrusive like a DSLR. Weighing at 775 grams with battery, it’s not a feather weight camera, Compare with high-end DSLR the GFX-R is certainly lighter. A Canon 5DRs weights 930 grams and Nikon D850 weights 1005 grams.
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If you have been using X-Pro or X-E series; you will have no issue getting used to the
GFX50R. It’s basically bigger. Twice is big and sensor size is more than 3 times bigger. As an everyday camera it will not be as agile as say; X100F but it’s worth in gold for the image quality that it present.
I have no doubt the GFX50R is an amazing camera for commercial work. Not all great cameras are made equal. Only a few could boast that it’s both a great working and also a leisure camera. Here are some photos taken with GFX50R to share on what a boring life I lead. Ok. I have to end here now and do some washing of plates from last night ’s dinner. Till then have a super weekend peeps.
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 800 1/125 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF110mm, ISO 2000 1/8 F5
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 500 1/60 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 100 1/15 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF120mm, ISO 125 1/60 F4
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 100 1/80 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF110mm, ISO100 1/280 F2
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 2500 1/240 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 100 1/240 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 640 1/60 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 100 1/420 F11
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 400 1/60 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 100 1/180 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 100 1/125 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 1000 1/60 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF63mm, ISO 100 1/850 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 500 1/60 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF63mm, ISO 800 1/60 F5
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 100 1/220 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 1600 1/125 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 100 1/110 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 500 1/60 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 3200 1/60 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 100 1/1400 F4
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GFX50R + GF110mm, ISO 100 1/2900 F2
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 2500 1/480 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 500 1/60 F2.8
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GFX50R + GF45mm, ISO 320 1/125 F22

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Ivan Loh, A Fuji X-photographer is known for his quirky and different approach through his lens. He has received numerous accolades from the International Photography Award, New York and Photography Master Cup. Most Recently a Gold, 1st Place at the 2014 PX3 Prix De La Photographie in Paris . Ivan started shooting since his teenage years with his father’s Nikon SLR and he hasn’t stopped since. He has lensed campaigns for clients such as Singapore Airlines, MTV Asia, Nike, Bossini, Nanyang Technological University(NTU) Tuas Power, Allianz Insurance, Manulife Insurance, HSBC Insurance, DHL. TNT, UOB, CAAS, Hilton Group, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Raffles Hotel, Diegeo, Embraer, Carlson, TATA Communication, HDB, Clark Quay, HOT FM 91.3, Kiss 92FM, JIA 88.3, Power 98, and CHIMJES. His editorial works have appeared in magazines such as Conde Nast, Home+Living, TopGear Singapore, Her World, Cleo, Seventeen, FHM, Parents World and Home & Decor. His works have also glossed the pages of international magazines such as Asian Photography and Digital Photography(UK).

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