Fujifilm GFX100 RF: A paradox in the digital age

In your photography journey, have you ever felt overwhelmed with all the camera choices available, whether you’re buying your first camera or upgrading to the next best model after a few years? If you answered “yes,” what you encountered is analysis paralysis — the inability to make a decision due to overthinking, endless research, and constant seeking for more information. But in the case of the newly-launched Fujifilm GFX100RF, some of the important details have already been set or decided for photographers. This, according to Casey Cavanaugh of GxAce, makes the camera an entirely different player at a time when cameras have become predictable. In the video above, Casey explains his insights on the Fujifilm GFX100RF, posing an interesting question about the 100-megapixel medium format fixed-lens camera: “Is this this intentional restraint, o just complexity disguised as simplicity?” To answer this question, he dives into the qualities that make the GFX100RF a “beautiful contradiction,” in the sense that beneath the hardware limitations is a hidden flexibility offered by the option to crop, without issue, the 100-megapixel images as necessary. Casey also mentions a number of other interesting points about how the constraints of this new camera forces photographers to become more deliberate with every photo they take. In turn, it reshapes the way they see their surroundings and spot compositions, so their photos become more intentional than accidental. The video is a great watch for anyone wondering if the GFX100RF is worth the upgrade. So, if you did watch the entire video, do you agree with Casey Cavanaugh’s insights on this paradoxical camera? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Mar 24, 2025 - 19:14

Fujifilm GFX100 RF: A paradox in the digital age

In your photography journey, have you ever felt overwhelmed with all the camera choices available, whether you’re buying your first camera or upgrading to the next best model after a few years? If you answered “yes,” what you encountered is analysis paralysis — the inability to make a decision due to overthinking, endless research, and constant seeking for more information. But in the case of the newly-launched Fujifilm GFX100RF, some of the important details have already been set or decided for photographers. This, according to Casey Cavanaugh of GxAce, makes the camera an entirely different player at a time when cameras have become predictable. In the video above, Casey explains his insights on the Fujifilm GFX100RF, posing an interesting question about the 100-megapixel medium format fixed-lens camera: “Is this this intentional restraint, o just complexity disguised as simplicity?” To answer this question, he dives into the qualities that make the GFX100RF a “beautiful contradiction,” in the sense that beneath the hardware limitations is a hidden flexibility offered by the option to crop, without issue, the 100-megapixel images as necessary. Casey also mentions a number of other interesting points about how the constraints of this new camera forces photographers to become more deliberate with every photo they take. In turn, it reshapes the way they see their surroundings and spot compositions, so their photos become more intentional than accidental. The video is a great watch for anyone wondering if the GFX100RF is worth the upgrade. So, if you did watch the entire video, do you agree with Casey Cavanaugh’s insights on this paradoxical camera? Share your thoughts in the comments below!