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FUJIFILM GFX 50S II

www.fujifilm.co.uk £3,499/$3,999

Fujifilm has taken another big F stride in its effort to make medium-format photography more accessible, and ultimately take it mainstream, with the GFX 50S II, the fifth model in the GFX series. On paper there doesn’t appear to be a huge difference between the Mark II and its predecessor, but a completely different body, a few internal upgrades and a more tempting price point could see some photographers making the switch to medium-format.

Fujifilm already has a couple of relatively affordable medium-format cameras in the GFX 50S and GFX 50R, but after the success of its 102MP cameras, it’s no surprise that the company decided to upgrade its 50MP models. Enter the GFX 50S II.

At launch, it’s cheaper than the original GFX 50S, with a price tag that’s comparable with some of the newer high-resolution full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market right now. While that’s an unfair comparison to make in some ways, considering

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