Rawzor Launches Software For Lossless Compression Of Camera
. First Look: Fujifilm GFX 50S Characterized by its large sensor, advanced imaging capabilities, and modular design, the GFX 50S from FUJIFILM is a unique medium format mirrorless camera that is highly versatile and distinctly portable. At the heart of the GFX camera system is the 43.8 x 32.9mm 51.4MP CMOS sensor, which pairs with the X-Processor Pro image processor to produce files with extremely wide dynamic range and high resolution, as well as an extended sensitivity range of ISO 50-102400 for working in difficult lighting conditions. The sensor's large form factor also achieves a unique three-dimensional look with especially smooth tonal and color transitions. Beyond this, the sensor and processor combination also avails the ability to work in a variety of aspect ratios common to traditional large and medium format film cameras, as well as the ability to shoot at up to 3 fps or record Full HD 1080p/30 video.
Rawzor announces a major update to its lossless image compression software that adds support for Apple Mac OSX. Rawzor compresses camera raw images by 20% to 60% with absolutely no change to image quality or metadata. Jul 22, 2009 However, software like Rawzor can do lossless compression of camera raw images, reducing the disk space needed to store them without losing any quality or meta-information. [12] It takes longer for the camera to write raw image files to the card, since they are larger, so fewer pictures can be taken in quick succession (affecting the ability to.
As forward-thinking as the GFX 50S is, its use of film-camera inspired design imbues it with intuitive operation and the ability to apply the camera system to myriad styles and methods of image-making. Complementing the imaging assets is a truly versatile physical design that champions multiple ways of working with the camera. A removable 3.69m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder can be used for high-resolution eye-level viewing, and can be paired with an optional tilt adapter to permit working with the finder from various working angles. Alternatively, the rear 3.2' 2.36m-dot touchscreen LCD features a three-way tilting design that supports working from high and low angles, even when shooting in the vertical orientation.
Operability is further reinforced through the use of several dedicated dials for adjusting exposure settings, and a top LCD screen is also featured for quickly checking settings and exposure data. Additionally, the GFX 50S sports a magnesium alloy build that is both lightweight and durable, and is also dust- and weather-sealed, as well as freezeproof down to 14°F, for working in trying environmental conditions. 51.4MP CMOS Sensor and X-Processor Pro Utilizing a large, 43.8 x 32.9mm 51.4MP CMOS sensor and X-Processor Pro, the GFX 50S is capable of delivering high-resolution, 14-bit stills with a 14-stop wide dynamic range as well as a broad sensitivity range of ISO 100-12800, which can be extended to ISO 50-102400. The large size of each pixel allows for more efficient light gathering, too, for smoother tonal and color transitions to produce a characteristic three-dimensional 'medium format look.' Also contributing to several medium format looks, a variety of traditional medium and large format aspect ratios can be used in addition to the standard 4:3, including 1:1, 65:24, 5:4, 7:6, 3:2, and 16:9.
The image processor and sensor also lend a versatile edge to the system, and permit shooting continuously up to 3 fps or for recording Full HD 1080p video at 29.97, 25, 24, and 23.98 fps frame rates. Film Simulation modes, including a Color Chrome Effect to produce subtle tonality among highly saturated colors, can be used in conjunction with video recording, too, to lessen the need for color correction during post production. Resolution 51.4 MP Sensor 43.8 x 32.9 mm CMOS sensor, Bayer array with primary color filter Storage Type 2x SD card slot; SD/SDHC/SDXH memory cards UHS-I/UHS-II File Formats Still Image: JPEG (Exif ver. Rated 5 out of 5 by John Daniel S. From Landscape and Astro perfect for me The details I can pull out the sensor is amazing.
Coming from Nikon FF the raw edit is incredible. Amazing camera for my landscape and nightscape purposes. But for wedding and events using this as backup camera it is good nothing great, D750 beats it in low light shooting. The EVF on this is terrible at night and lag makes this camera not suitable for events in low light.
Attached is the milky way stack I shot using GF110mm lens. This lens and GF45mm are my go to lenses for panorama along with GF23 I'm good for now. Rated 1 out of 5 by JeanYoshii from Excelent camera, but.
The problem I had was related to the EVF. It came defective, not working since day 1. A cmera that costs this much should not come with such problem. And worst than that, after contacted the Fujifilm support in Brazil (i’m From Brazil), they told me that I have to send the camera and the EVF to the service center and the estimated time to fix it is about 120 days!!! I have 40 weddings a year and can not afford to work with only 1 camera for 120 days. So I am stuck with a broken EVF using only the LCD display because I can’t even buy an EFV.
There isn’t for sale. Rated 5 out of 5 by Joseph from Well-suited for the subjects I enjoy shooting I've had the camera and a GF 32-64mm f/4 lens in my possession for several weeks now, and have plenty of good and not much bad to say about shooting with the GFX. I came to Fuji from Canon full-frame, adjusting to the GFX's ergonomics was not immediate - but, for the most part, I find the Fuji's ergonomics and controls to be quite good. Particularly once you've taken the time to assign custom functions to the various buttons to suit your preferences (decoupling AF-on from the shutter button and reassigning it to the rear command dial press being one of my recommendations).
If I had to complain, getting your bearings after turning on the camera requires you to take a moment to assess what settings you had in place the last time you used it - and switching to your intended settings may require adjusting multiple dials. I miss having a single top dial that allows for fast and simple switching between aperture/shutter priority, manual, and custom shooting modes (which is something my Canon bodies offered). With the GFX, I primarily find myself shooting in full manual and use the front/rear command dials to adjust shutter speed/aperture/ISO. I don't find the ISO/shutter speed controls on the top plate to be particularly useful, as adjusting them would require taking my eye away from the viewfinder or my hand away from the shutter button - thankfully those controls (along with the aperture rings on the native GF mount lenses) can be locked and assigned to the front/rear command dials. Autofocus - I hardly spend any time with the continuous/servo AF mode enabled, I found that mode to be borderline unusable during my hands-on time with a body using the v1.00 firmware (it was constantly hunting), and I haven't bothered trying it again using the current v1.11 firmware (which is supposedly an improvement). I'm fine with that - I didn't move from DSLR's to medium format for things like continuous AF performance or burst rate - and the AF mode I care about, single shot AF, is more than sufficient, and has proven to be very accurate and reasonably speedy in most lighting conditions.
AF points cover nearly the entire frame, can be changed quickly with the joystick or touchscreen, and punching in to check focus is immediate once activated. Overall, the camera feels very responsive, and I have yet to experience any bugs on the v1.11 firmware. The viewfinder is huge, bright, sharp, shimmers a bit when autofocus is engaged and shows moire when focused on fine detail/complex patterns (this moire also appears when using the rear screen in live-view mode). Refresh rate is 60fps in good light and lag is minimal, but the refresh rate does slow down in low-light and/or as you lengthen shutter speeds (the resulting increase in exposure is helpful when using manual focus on a tripod in low light). Rated 5 out of 5 by James from Mind-bending image quality with some operational quirks What I liked about the GFX: The images this camera generates are simply unbelievable. The high-ISO capabilities and shadow recovery are superb. This has been the first digital camera I've ever used that produced images that reminded me of film - nearly wet/liquid, as if you were looking at a medium format film transparancy on a light table (only with much more depth in the shadows).
The Fujifilm GF lenses for this camera are razor sharp edge-to-edge, wide open to stopped down. The size of the body is really nice and small. It's smaller than my Canon full-frame bodies, and I could actually fit it along with two extra lenses in a small MindShift backpack designed for a full-frame mirrorless system. The quirks with this camera: A laggy EVF. This makes a huge difference when trying to get the perfect expression or even just getting the model's eyes open in the shot because what you're shooting isn't exactly the same moment as what you're viewing in the EVF.
I had to train myself to keep both eyes open and use my right eye for framing and my left eye to actually watch the scene for the moment or moments to click the shutter. Having used the Leica Q, I was disappointed in the GFX's EVF refresh rate and quality. The default setup for it has bad flicker (seriously Fujifilm?). I found online that I could turn off film-look simulation in the EVF and set the colors to be more neutral and finally I had a usable EVF. The good news is the EVF is removable, meaning if Fuji updates it for the next model, it's likely they will be interchangeable. Maybe Fujifilm will be able to address some of the EVF quirks in a firmware update soon. It is a serious oversight on Fujifilm's part to not include a physical exposure compensation wheel on top.
I would give up the unnecessary LCD display on top to get one. Hopefully they will rectify this in the next version. I was happy, though, to find I could set the back wheel to be dedicated to exposure compensation (make sure and update the firmware to the latest version for this to work properly). Battery life is epic.
Kudos to Fujifilm for not being shy about putting a car-sized battery in there! My biggest gripe about the GFX system is the longest telephoto coming sounds like it will be 200mm or shorter, which is not near as long as I had hoped for. Hopefully one day they will release something in the 300-400mm range. There are landscape shots I simply cannot get without one.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Douglas from Exactly what I wanted Tired of waiting on D850 backorder slips I decided to chuck all of my Nikon digital kit and make a move. I hate a lot of post-processing so Sony was out. Hasselblad was also examined but the limited lenses and enormous expense per lens was a deal killer (I did try out both brands).
My goal was to find the absolute best image quality for urban photography, cityscapes and landscapes (I use M43 for other types of photography). Short review - very happy to say goodbye to Nikon after 37 years. Longer review.
Positives - Phenomenal, jaw dropping, eye popping image quality. Mission accomplished. Focus is very good. Not what I expected based on what I saw in online reviews. Even at night it works great. Firmware update?
- Sensor can shoot multiformat in camera (6x7, 6x9, 6x24, 1x1, 6x4.5.err. 4x3) and still provide high res images in all formats. Even the kit zoom is very sharp. Also have the 110 which is the sharpest lens I have ever used. Even against my old Zeiss and Nikon lenses.
Kudos to Fujifilm. What can be recovered in shadows without introducing noise has to be seen to be believed. Negatives - Image stabilization is limited to some lenses (none of which I have bought) which means my tripod is always with me.
Since I also shoot Panasonic this is probably more bothersome than it would be for most. Ergonomics stink. I have to take my eyes off of the viewfinder to find the right dials at time (not everything can be controlled with the wheels). Again - coming from the best ergonomics in the industry with Panasonic probably makes this tougher. Still - Fuji - it is not 1995 any longer. You are free to make your cameras user friendly.
I can live with the negatives - especially the ergonomics. Amazing what we can get used to. Images make up for all shortcomings in my book. This camera is really overpriced for most people. Be sure it is a match for the types of photography you do. But if that includes landscapes, cityscapes, urban photography and portraiture you will not find a better tool anywhere.
Rated 5 out of 5 by King George from A beautiful camera after a small learning curve. Ah, so you are going on a trip, you are seeing beautiful places, and you want a camera that can handle what you throw at it, and resolve everything for decades to come. Well enter GFX stage left. Its superb to handle, really just a beautifully crafted camera, not the prettiest bell at the monsters ball but ergonomics take the front seat at this rodeo. Battery life is pretty great, weather sealing is very good and a good plus, EVF is beautiful although not real life feeling. Speed to focus is actually very decent, its not going to track a falcon in dive, but in good light it keeps up fairly well, especially in zone focusing.
Last and cliche not least, image quality is excellent, just superb, the recoverability is there, DR, IQ, micro contrast, color, oh that color, if you want images that will outlast your knee replacement then this is your camera, if you want a speed demon; probably should look elsewhere. I would suggest the 32-64, its a beautiful lens that might be too sharp, unless you are shooting landscape, then its never too sharp, the 63mm is very sharp, and the camera is very light with it, but its just not a quality lens, other than its image quality, which the zoom beats.
Pre-Photokina 2008: Mamiya has announced the ZDb 22 MP Digital Back; a revised version of its ZD model. The buffer has been doubled, enabling users to shoot up to 22 full-quality RAW files, rather than 10.
Support for SDHC cards has also been added. In addition, Mamiya has launched a beta version of its Remote Capture software for tethered shooting. Jump to:. Press Release: Mamiya ZDb Digital Back Debuts at Photokina 2008 Cologne, Germany – September 2008 – Digital Imaging has announced the next model of their digital back – called the Mamiya ZDb 22 megapixel Digital Back – will be shown at Photokina 2008. To further refine the successful Mamiya ZD Digital Back system, the R&D team at Mamiya has developed the new ZDb Digital Back with several useful enhancements. To allow longer shooting sessions, the ZDb will have a buffer with up to twice the memory of the original ZD Digital Back – this means that you can continuously shoot up to 22 frames of full resolution RAW files before the buffer is full.
The new back is now compatible with SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards that can store up to 32 gigabytes of images. The Mamiya ZDb Digital Back can also use SD, SDHC, CF I and CF II cards. When used with the new Mamiya 645AFDIII, the ZDb Back will display the camera’s 35 custom function controls on the LCD panel.
Rawzor Launches Software For Lossless Compression Of Camera System
This will make custom camera settings fast and user-friendly. In addition, a beta version of the new Mamiya Remote Capture software will soon be downloadable from our homepage, www.mamiya.com. This software makes shooting tethered with the Mamiya ZDb Back faster and easier. Boasting a 22 mega pixel Dalsa CCD sensor at an affordable price, the ZDb Digital Back allows the Mamiya 645AFDII, Mamiya 645AFDIII, RZ67Pro-IID and RB67Pro-SD to take razor-sharp digital images - transforming professional quality film cameras into high-end digital systems. Pricing and delivery will be announced in the fall of 2008.