Best Medium Format Camera — FujiFilm GFX100

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Without a doubt one of the most important cameras that has been released in the past 20 years, the FujiFilm GFX100 is an affordable and incredibly sophisticated camera that single handedly made FujiFilm the reigning champion of medium format.

“The 102MP GFX100 may well become the camera of choice for location and wedding pros who want to work “off-tripod” to capture dazzling images for wall and display prints for their clientele. The versatility of the camera is expanded via a “twin grip” design, in-body 5-axis image stabilization, and continuous shooting at up to 5 fps. The high degree of image customization is easily controlled through a well-thought out menu setup, plus incorporation of twin batteries for more shooting endurance.”

— TIPA Awards 2020

The FujiFilm GFX100 wins the TIPA 2020 award for “Best Medium Format Camera.”

Micro Four Thirds vs. Medium Format (film)

A dark path one walks down when discussing technology with most photographers. This is especially true when comparing different brands, lenses, sensors, etc. I have my opinions on various technologies and such but, having worked in the technology industry for 15 years, my experience has taught me that there are few technologies that are inherently "better" than another but exist in a much grayer area.

It is no secret that one of my favorite cameras to shoot with is my Olympus E-M5 (Micro Four Thirds) camera. The quality is excellent from both a technical standpoint and imaging.

“Image quality is a multidimensional thing, some of which can be quantified and some not. Still, by no measure of image quality does a good Micro 4/3 camera and lens perform more poorly than a good medium format film rig, and by some measures it performs considerably better. My overall subjective evaluation is that the aggregate image quality of Micro 4/3 today, in film terms, falls midway between 6×7 medium format and 4×5-inch large format.

Almost everyone you can find who is still arguing that Micro 4/3 can’t match up to professional film has not done substantial amounts of serious work in both media. I believe the technical term is ‘talking through one’s hat.”

— The Online Photographer

The Online Photographer: Micro Four Thirds vs. Medium Format.

Let no one tell you your gear isn't "good enough" or that a "real" photographer would never use it or what you "should" be using. If they do, ignore them.