bernardl wrote:
Or they could do what Nikon has been doing very successfully, which is to design a processor fast enough for the most demanding body of a given generation and to then roll it out in lower end bodies in the following years.
I don't know if the processor they are using is slow and/or power hungry, but judging from the frankly nonsensical AF tracking "decisions" that I've seen my 100 II make using the latest firmware, Fuji needs to invest a fair bit more in R&D even to make use of what they've got. As a 100 II purchaser I'll be very disappointed if we don't get at least one more substantial firmware upgrade for AF before the next generation.
_Refraction wrote:
I don't know if the processor they are using is slow and/or power hungry, but judging from the frankly nonsensical AF tracking "decisions" that I've seen my 100 II make using the latest firmware, Fuji needs to invest a fair bit more in R&D even to make use of what they've got. As a 100 II purchaser I'll be very disappointed if we don't get at least one more substantial firmware upgrade for AF before the next generation.
What do you mean by "nonsensical tracking decisions…using the latest firmware" ?
And ofcourse I would like a further firmware upgrade for AF as well. Always good to improve, I guess.
Edit: I didn't read your previous comment. I understand what you mean now.
I only use the 110mm and the 20-35mm.
_Refraction wrote:
I use AF-C, zone and eye focus, 14 bit continuous low (for the lower shutter lag) with the 100 II and 55mm f/1.7 and sadly am not getting anywhere near a 90+% pupil hit rate. I have experimented with or without AF boost engaged and haven't been able to see a measurable difference, though I've generally left it on now on the thinking that it might be helpful in some way. Would be great to know whether you've found AF boost helpful, or not.
With a fairly stationary subject, best case I'd say I'm currently at roughly 75% accuracy for pupils from f/1.7-f/2.2 (being strict here and counting eyelash, edge of eyeball or other semi-usable near misses as misses). This drops off to slightly better than 50:50 in more challenging lighting. I also see a much greater drop off with approaching subjects than lateral movement within the frame, I suspect this is a Fuji AF algorithm issue compounded by the slow focus motors, because my 110 and 250 sometimes seem to get sent to the wrong place although in some sequences they happily keep up.
The shots I described, and attendant success rates, were with stationary subjects in single shot mode, AFC, zone or wide with Eye Focus. The lighting varied a lot. After reading the comments on this post, I ran some tests with subjects walking toward me in good light. With my GFX100S II/55mm f1.7 (at f1.7), my hit rate for critical focus was terrible - less than 50%. With my A1 II/GM 50mm f1.2 at f1.2, my hit rate was nearly 100%. While I love the detailed images from my Fuji, I generally keep one of my Sony cameras in my bag for such situations.
I am still a bit perplexed with your (and others) experience. A few month ago, I had a chance to do a model shoot on a Navy ship at night. I packed my Fuji and Sony cameras, expecting that the Fuji would not work in such low light. As it turns out, even when it was so dark that I couldn't see facial features (without the camera), the GFX100S II would show the Eye Focus box in the EVF (I never bothered to turn Live View on, even though I was using strobes). To my great surprise, I never had to reach for my Sony camera.
InFocus2014 wrote:
The shots I described, and attendant success rates, were with stationary subjects in single shot mode, AFC, zone or wide with Eye Focus. The lighting varied a lot. After reading the comments on this post, I ran some tests with subjects walking toward me in good light. With my GFX100S II/55mm f1.7 (at f1.7), my hit rate for critical focus was terrible - less than 50%. With my A1 II/GM 50mm f1.2 at f1.2, my hit rate was nearly 100%. While I love the detailed images from my Fuji, I generally keep one of my Sony cameras in my bag for such situations.
I am still a bit perplexed with your (and others) experience. A few month ago, I had a chance to do a model shoot on a Navy ship at night. I packed my Fuji and Sony cameras, expecting that the Fuji would not work in such low light. As it turns out, even when it was so dark that I couldn't see facial features (without the camera), the GFX100S II would show the Eye Focus box in the EVF (I never bothered to turn Live View on, even though I was using strobes). To my great surprise, I never had to reach for my Sony camera....Show more →
I photograph with strobes in near darkness all the time. Switching to WB Preview Only and Natural Live View helps a lot, just don’t forget to switch them back. I added them to my menu for a faster access.
olegkin wrote:
I photograph with strobes in near darkness all the time. Switching to WB Preview Only and Natural Live View helps a lot, just don’t forget to switch them back. I added them to my menu for a faster access.
I also have this function programmed to my Custom Menu.
I would imagine that there are several factors that are going to slow down new product releases, including screwy global trade policies being enacted by USA.
Good, maybe this will encourage people to buy less and work on improving their photography more.
Oh, who am I kidding?
AndrewNYC wrote:
I would imagine that there are several factors that are going to slow down new product releases, including screwy global trade policies being enacted by USA.
thrice wrote:
A GFX200 based on a cut down IMX811 is more likely/interesting IMO.
Apparently Sony is about to release a Cinema camera that has a 96-ish mp FF sensor. They’ll likely roll that out to the a7R series at some point and it options up the possibility of a GFX 150
