With all this said, I come to my biggest issue: 1/125th flash sync. For anyone that isn't a strobist, this isn't an issue; though then I'd seriously question why you NEED medium format unless you're doing some next level landscape photography.

Fujifilm GFX 50S review

Unless you make your living from photography (or have a very big pot of savings), then there's no doubt this is a frightening amount to spend on a camera. On the other hand, most of the GFX 50S' rivals cost twice the amount, and it might just be the camera that pushes medium format towards the mainstream. It's a camera for professionals, but that doesn't mean it isn't user-friendly. You don’t need to be a technical master to take killer shots with this camera; anyone with a grasp of the photography basics will be shooting like Ansel Adams or Rankin in no time. The GFX 50S is also smaller than full frame DSLRs from the likes of Nikon and Canon, but packs in a larger sensor, and is arguably easier to use. Fuji’s fantastic control layout is easy enough for newcomers to learn, and instantly recognisable for anyone stepping up from an X-series camera. The massive number of autofocus points is unheard of in a medium format camera too, and really opens up what’s possible - both inside and outside a studio setting. One thing's for sure - we don't want to give ours back.

Richly detailed shots; Weatherproof build; User-friendly; More compact than many MF cameras;

That price tag; Limited video options and no 4K; Not built for speed;

Fujifilm GFX 50S Review

The Fujifilm GFX 50S ($6,499.95) isn't the first affordable medium format camera, but its mirrorless design means it's more compact than the Pentax 645Z, which has been on the market for a few years. It also feels more modern—its EVF is removable, and its tilting LCD is sensitive to touch. A 51MP image sensor delivers superb images, even in difficult light, though photographers that need high-speed flash sync will be turned off by a lack of native leaf-shutter lenses. Still, that's a weakness shared by the 645Z, our previous Editors' Choice. The GFX 50S is less expensive and a better camera, so it's our new top pick in the category. Design At 3.7 by 5.8 by 3.6 inches (HWD), the GFX 50S isn't that much larger than a typical full-frame SLR, but its image sensor is. In its body you'll find a 33-by-44mm chip, which is about 1.7 times the size of the 24-by-36mm sensor in Canon's take on the 50MP camera, the EOS 5DS R. An add-on vertical grip is available ($599.95) if you prefer a beefi...

The Fujifilm GFX 50S is an affordable medium format camera with superb image quality and a forward-thinking mirrorless design.

Medium format image sensor; 51MP resolution; Crisp, modular EVF; Tilting, touch LCD; Dust- and moisture-resistant design; Film Simulation modes; Dual UHS-II card slots; Wi-Fi; USB-tethered shooting

Quirky EV compensation control; Limited lens selection at launch; Modest 1/125-second flash sync

Fujifilm GFX 50S Review

Phenomenally good resolution and dynamic range; Intuitive layout of buttons and controls; More compact than you’d assume from medium format; Removable viewfinder with optional tilt adapter;

Autofocus performance; Touchscreen could be implemented further; Out of its comfort zone when shooting action and sport;

Fujifilm GFX 50S review review

Richly detailed shots; Weatherproof build; User-friendly; More compact than many MF cameras;

That price tag; Limited video options and no 4K; Not built for speed;