Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm released the GFX 50R in 2018 as a mirrorless camera focused on resolution. It is a detail-first tool for photographers who print large or crop heavily.

At 775g in a 161 x 97 x 66mm body, and with weather sealing, it handles outdoor work. The electronic viewfinder and tilting touchscreen keep framing comfortable at eye level and below.

The pace is deliberate. Burst shooting reaches up to 3fps, and with no in-body stabilisation it suits considered compositions more than fast-moving subjects.

The heart of the camera is a 51-megapixel CMOS sensor paired with the X-Processor Pro. Files from that resolution hold enough detail for large prints and heavy crops. The Fujifilm G mount accepts the company's G lenses.

Autofocus uses a 425-point array, and the 3.69-million-dot electronic viewfinder gives a detailed view of the scene as you work. ISO runs from 100 to 12800, a range spanning bright daylight through dim interiors.

There is no in-body stabilisation, so sharpness at slower shutter speeds rests on steady shooting technique or a support such as a tripod.

The 1/4000s maximum shutter speed and the 3fps maximum burst rate both point toward a considered, unhurried shooting style. Wide apertures in strong light may need an ND filter, and fast-moving subjects fall outside its pace.

Maximum video resolution is Full HD, and the maximum recorded frame rate is 30 frames per second. That is enough for casual clips, documentation and web delivery, though no higher-resolution video option is listed in its specifications.

The tilting touchscreen and live view make framing easier at low or high angles, and the electronic viewfinder offers an eye-level alternative.

A built-in timelapse function rounds out the moving-image side, automating interval shooting without any extra gear. Video recordings save as MPEG-4 or MOV files.

This is a stills-first camera. If video is central to your work rather than an occasional extra, the Full HD resolution ceiling is the main specification to weigh.

The 3.2-inch TFT LCD offers 2.36 million dots, enough detail to check focus critically after a shot. It is touch-sensitive and tilts, so you can shoot from the waist or overhead while tapping to set your focus point.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both built in, giving the camera short-range wireless connectivity. There is no built-in GPS, so the camera itself does not tag your images with location data.

Weather sealing protects the body against dust and moisture in the field, though it is not a waterproof guarantee. There is no built-in flash, but an external flash is supported when you need extra light.

The two card slots accept SD, SDHC and SDXC media, including UHS-II-compatible cards. That gives you ample storage capacity for long shooting days, and the second slot can keep a spare card fitted and ready rather than loose in a bag.

The NP-T125 battery is rated at 400 shots per charge. As with any such figure, actual endurance varies with settings and usage, so packing a spare battery is a reasonable precaution for longer shooting sessions.

USB charging also lets you top up the NP-T125 battery between shoots, which is convenient when travelling, working remotely, or anywhere away from a mains outlet.