Leaving Medium Format for this Full Frame Camera!

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In this week’s episode, we discuss my leaving Medium Format for a Full Frame camera. For the past three years I've used the Fuji GFX100s medium format camera to capture my landscape images, which I've been very happy with. But, recently I noticed a troubling trend with regards to the photos I was capturing with it that led me to looking at the other available options on the camera market today. It's been quite a few years since I've seriously entertained the idea of switching camera systems, and in this video I'll review why you haven't seen me using my medium format camera recently - along with what my plan is moving forward. I hope you enjoy this week's video and as always thanks so much for watching! - Mark D.

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[MarkDenneyPhoto]

🔥QUESTION: Which camera brand do you use?

[hyonkwon]

Leaving full frame for crop sensor. Leaving crop sensor for Medium format. Leaving medium format for full frame…. Circle of life.

[OriginOutfittersMaine]

I was a Nikon shooter for years, then switched to Sony due to Nikon not having a mid range camera with the video features I wanted in camera (10-bit, 4:2:2 Log etc).

Immediately upon switching I realized just how amazing Nikon glass actually is.

Happy to say I’m back to Nikon now with the Z6iii 🤙🏼

[sekaf]

Nikon for 45 years. I upgraded to the Z8 from the D850. Mind Blown, I loved the D850 but the focus on the Z8 just makes me giggle. Plus the screen in back like focusing on stars in night shots, cover over sensor, heck everything.LOVE this camera

[JeffreyTadlockPhotography]

I love my Nikon setup for landscape photography. I use the Z7 II, 14-30, 24-120, and 100-400! Makes for a great setup!

[pradippatel]

I have been a Nikon shooter for 40 years. Welcome back to the family.

[NetGawker]

I KINDA did the same thing, although I'm keeping all my Fujifilm gear. I added the Nikon Zf to my arsenal. No matter how much I love my Fujifilm bodies, the noise in low light made me add the I dont regret getting it.

[mikehines]

As soon as i saw the title of the video i said to myself "it's because there's no telephoto lenses for the fuji". I knew it! When I'm doing landscapes I take soooo many pictures with my 100-400. I wouldn't be able to live without it!

[Trish]

I have been shooting Nikon since 1997. I hung in there even through their years that they were behind in technology. I have always loved my cameras and lenses, including my Z8. It is an amazing camera. I splurged on the Plena lens, the two paired together create some beautiful images. You will love the Z8!!

[ZeeKay]

Mark you used Fuji XT system before using GFX and IIRC, you were quite happy with what XT was capable of, including its lens range, which has tele options now. So why then evaluate a full frame option?

[SusanKagan-ch]

Mark - thank you so much for going through your thinking regarding upgrading/changing your gear - I found it very helpful!!

[dr.jensmasselmann]

Exactly my thoughts...came up with a different solution: Combined my GFX plus 45-100 mm with X-t5 plus 100-400 mm and added 16 mm prime lens to go wide too. Superbe quality and backup at the same time.

[michaeln]

I think you’re really going to love that setup! Either way both systems produce great images and we know it’s all about each persons preference. With that said I love my Z9 paired with the 14-24, 24-70 2.8’s and as well I have the 24-120 and 100-400. At some point you may try the 600 6.3. Great not only for your occasional wildlife shots while doing your landscapes but I’ve had fun utilizing it for some landscape work as well. Just a different look. I will also mention that 24-120 is fantastic for macro shots again while shooting the big picture landscapes it’s great for looking at the smaller picture around you. A fantastic lens all around.
What filter system are you using if any with the Z lenses, especially the 14-24?

[ASchallau]

I was in the same position after switching to the GFX system in 2019; I was missing the longer telephoto focal lengths. I was using the GF 100-200/5.6 with and without the GF 1.4x TC, but the image quality just isn't there with the TC. Last year, I picked up a used copy of the excellent Canon EF 100-400mm mk II lens and began using it on the GFX 100S via the Fringer adapter. There is some mechanical vignetting when shooting in the full GFX sensor format, but if you switch to the 35mm mode, the lens performs incredibly well, and you still have 61 megapixels to work with. I've modified the lens by removing the rear baffle, which took care of most of the vignetting, and now the image circle covers 90 to 95% of the GFX sensor area. If you want a lighter option that performs just as well, several people are using the Canon EF 70-300L lens with the Fringer adapter.

Adapting the Canon 100-400 gives me the best of the GFX system (for me, that means the 4:3 aspect and lots of information) with the flexibility of a full-frame lens system.

[daviddrake]

As a Nikon Z7ii user for quite a while I had been contemplating the Z 100-400 for some time. When the box finally arrived from B&H I thought that maybe I had jumped in a bit too far. It is definitely a bulkier and heavier lens than I was used to, and I am not quite as young as I used to be. But with the proper diagonal over-shoulder camera sling I find that that the weight of the100-400 not a problem. It is now my go-to lens for many of my day-shooting photo exercises. That lens produces some outstanding images with or without a tripod. A most outstanding choice on my part. I just love it.

[jasoneldridgephotography]

Nikon Z9 here. Been with Nikon since 2001 though there was a brief stint with Sony…. Welcome aboard, the Nikon Z8 by all accounts is amazing.

So much good gear out there, shoot what you like!

Thanks for sharing Mark!

[derrickm]

Sounds like the right move for you and as a hobbiest in the Nikon Z and F system, including the Z8 and 24-120 f4 I think you will continue to love it,
although for landscape my Z7 is all that is needed and it is smaller, lighter and lower priced and with an L bracket like the Small Rig one then it is probably big enough on the grip, enjoy!

[chocolatecatdad]

Hi Mark, I liked you explained the reasoning behind going to a full frame camera from a medium format. Also, you did a great job explaining it was the limitation of available medium format lenses that was the key driver of your decision.

[klburt]

Just picked up my Z8 recently, switched from Sony A9 and A7Riii. I switched mostly for wildlife, and am blown away at the AF performance. But, I've always wanted to try my hand at some landscape attempts, so looking forward to seeing your future videos with this camera! Do you mind me asking where in the Smokies you took that photo at 12:27? I only live a half day's drive from the park, and would love to see some of those spots. Thanks!

[Stelios-Photography]

Welcome on board! Enjoy the ride and the adventures your new Nikon system will bring. I certainly have. All the best!