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Equipment & Techniques => Medium Format / Film / Digital Backs – and Large Sensor Photography => Topic started by: Chris L on April 19, 2022, 12:56:10 pm

Title: Fuji GFX 100s for Silent Shooting
Post by: Chris L on April 19, 2022, 12:56:10 pm

hi I am interested in this camera to use on broadcast/ TV / Movie sets in silent mode and would like to hear from anyone that has experience with this camera's silent mode:

-is it actually silent?
-are there any strange artifacts or jello distortions when using this mode?
-any other drawbacks? Does the image stabilizing still work in silent mode?

thanks

Title: Re: Fuji GFX 100s for Silent Shooting
Post by: KenTanaka on April 27, 2022, 12:46:52 pm

-is it actually silent?

Yes, the electronic shutter-only mode of the GFX is quite silent.  Nothing moves or clacks.  Be aware, however, that a few GF lenses with internal image stabilizers might make some sounds.  The GF 120mm comes to mind; it's positively alien.

-are there any strange artifacts or jello distortions when using this mode?

Possibly.  "Rolling shutter" effects might occur if the camera or subjects move quickly during exposure.  It's the nature of readout speed on the sensor.

-any other drawbacks? Does the image stabilizing still work in silent mode?
Yes, IS works during ES mode. 

I highly recommend you experiment with the lenses you plan to use before committing.  Rental is your friend.

Title: Re: Fuji GFX 100s for Silent Shooting
Post by: Chris L on April 29, 2022, 02:13:31 pm

Quote from: KenTanaka on April 27, 2022, 12:46:52 pm

-is it actually silent?

Yes, the electronic shutter-only mode of the GFX is quite silent.  Nothing moves or clacks.  Be aware, however, that a few GF lenses with internal image stabilizers might make some sounds.  The GF 120mm comes to mind; it's positively alien.

-are there any strange artifacts or jello distortions when using this mode?

Possibly.  "Rolling shutter" effects might occur if the camera or subjects move quickly during exposure.  It's the nature of readout speed on the sensor.

-any other drawbacks? Does the image stabilizing still work in silent mode?
Yes, IS works during ES mode. 

I highly recommend you experiment with the lenses you plan to use before committing.  Rental is your friend.

Thanks for your reply.

Title: Re: Fuji GFX 100s for Silent Shooting
Post by: BernardLanguillier on May 06, 2022, 07:54:43 am

The GFX100s in electronic shutter mode is strictly only for tripod use on mostly static subjects. I own one, it’s unusable hand held due to the slow read out speed.

I recommend the Z9, its silent shutter mode is so good that… there is no mechanical shutter. The next best option is the Sony a1.

Be aware that all e-shutters can display some artifacts if there are certain types of led panels in the scene.