GFX100RF for Fine Art, tripod work - a first look

[Vieri Bottazzini]

Hello everyone,

I recently and quite unexpectedly received a GFX100RF from FujiFilm Italy on a long term loan. I am planning on using it side-by-side my main camera, a 4x5" Arca-Swiss M-Two, during our next traveling season. I intend to use the GFX100RF on a tripod, with filters, doing the same kind of work I do with large format - something more structured in approach than what the camera is more obviously designed for, which should prove interesting.

I put together a "first look" article about it, which you can find on my blog, here:

https://www.vieribottazzini.com/2025/09/fine-art-landscape-gfx100rf-a-first-look.html

I am looking forward to working with the GFX100RF in the field, and report back when I am home next spring.

Best regards,

Vieri

[Mike Guilbault]

I will be purchasing my GFX100RF shortly, and using it mainly for fine art and some documentary photography. Most articles I've seen are using it as a street or travel camera, and although I see the draw to it for that, I am not either of those types of photographer. As a deliberate and slow working photographer, I thank you for the insights and look forward to the future review.

[Vieri Bottazzini]

I will be purchasing my GFX100RF shortly, and using it mainly for fine art and some documentary photography. Most articles I've seen are using it as a street or travel camera, and although I see the draw to it for that, I am not either of those types of photographer. As a deliberate and slow working photographer, I thank you for the insights and look forward to the future review.

Hey Mike,

thank you for taking the time to read the article, happy you found it useful. I have now been using the GFX100RF for a couple of weeks, side-by-side my 4x5" main camera, and I found it very easy to use for the kind of tripod-based, slow photography I do. I use a round Kase magnetic filter system to attach ND filters, no Grad ND in this experiment, and use mostly B with a cable release (of which I carry plenty with me for my 4x5" large format lenses).

I either meter with the camera without filters, or with my Pentax Digital Spotmeter, and calculate the B exposure according to the filter I want to use. In B mode, the camera will time for you on the LCD screen, which is very handy.

Results are very good so far, but in these first two weeks with the camera I was busy running workshops and had no time to try and process some - hopefully in the next months on the road with no groups I will be able to.

Hope this helps, and enjoy your GFX100RF! Best regards,

Vieri

[Mike Guilbault]

Picked it up yesterday. I've only had time to do a few test shots, but so far I'm impressed with the resolution and dynamic range. Hopefully I will get out in the next few weeks to capture some of the beautiful fall colour in our area.

[Vieri Bottazzini]

Picked it up yesterday. I've only had time to do a few test shots, but so far I'm impressed with the resolution and dynamic range. Hopefully I will get out in the next few weeks to capture some of the beautiful fall colour in our area.

Hey Mike,

happy you are enjoying the camera so far - I have been using it in B&W only for my work and am loving it, simple in use but powerful in results. Enjoy the fall colours!

Best regards,

Vieri

[Mike Guilbault]

Hey Vieri,

I find myself shooting more and more in B&W. So much so that my default setting now is Acros, sometimes Acros+R. I used to convert to B&W in Capture One Pro, but even when I don't shoot in Acros simulation, I'm switching to it in Capture One for the final results. I'm 'almost' to the point of shooting just jpg! That's HUGE for me. lol.

I photographed a couple of artists (painters) this past week, all in B&W, with the Rf and so very pleased with the results. At the moment, we're in that limbo period between Autumn and Winter, so looking forward to some snow for more landscapes.

[Vieri Bottazzini]

Hey Vieri,

I find myself shooting more and more in B&W. So much so that my default setting now is Acros, sometimes Acros+R. I used to convert to B&W in Capture One Pro, but even when I don't shoot in Acros simulation, I'm switching to it in Capture One for the final results. I'm 'almost' to the point of shooting just jpg! That's HUGE for me. lol.

I photographed a couple of artists (painters) this past week, all in B&W, with the Rf and so very pleased with the results. At the moment, we're in that limbo period between Autumn and Winter, so looking forward to some snow for more landscapes.

Hey Mike,

thank you for your comment, I am happy you are enjoying the GFX100RF and its film simulation modes! As mentioned in the article, I use the "regular" monochrome, rather than Acros, for the in-camera preview; it's slightly less contrasty and I like that it gives me a little more "neutral" in-camera preview - i shoot RAW, and create my own B&W conversion in post-processing, so for me it's just a way to get a better idea at the time of shooting.

Thank you for sharing one of your portraits, which was lovely! Wish you a good snowy season to put the GFX100RF through its paces in the landscape as well. Best regards,

Vieri