David Bridges
Fujifilm has unveiled the X-T50 APS-C mirrorless digital camera, a long-awaited follow-up to the consumer-friendly X-T30 and X-T30 II. The brand new mannequin retains key options from the previous mannequin, together with the sunshine weight and beneficiant handbook controls. On the identical time, it provides a higher-resolution 40.2-megapixel sensor, 6.2K 30p video and different options from the X-T5 and different latest fashions. Nevertheless, it additionally has a a lot larger worth than the X-T30 and strange new dial which will show controversial.
The X-T50 seems to be much like the X-T30 II, with a comparatively slim and light-weight 438 gram (15.45 ounce) physique, only a bit heavier than earlier than. Nevertheless, rather than the taking pictures mode dial on the earlier mannequin, Fujifilm launched a devoted movie simulation dial with eight preset modes (Acros, Nostalgic Destructive, Basic Neg and others), three customized slots for different built-in simulations and a customized slot for user-designed simulations.
The corporate probably believes that gross sales of the X100 V and VI took off as a result of recognition of movie simulations with the TikTok and influencer set. Nevertheless, customers could discover that it is extra of a trouble to alter taking pictures modes (burst, single-shot and many others.) than earlier than.
One key characteristic lacking from the X-T30 was in-body stabilization, however with the X-T50, Fujifilm has launched a five-axis system with seven stops of shake discount that hardly provides any weight. That may make it a a lot better tourism and road images digital camera, as handheld taking pictures is feasible at shutter speeds all the way down to 1/4th of a second or so. It’s going to additionally make the X-T50 way more helpful for video.
Sadly, the rear 1.8-million-dot show nonetheless solely flips up/down and never out, so it isn’t going to be nice for vlogging. One other characteristic carried over is the NP-W126S battery (about half the ability of the battery within the X-T5), which is fairly small contemplating the higher-resolution sensor and upgraded video capabilities.
With the identical sensor because the X-T5, X-H2 and X100 VI, you’ll be able to anticipate related picture high quality and speeds, as much as 13 fps bursts with the digital shutter. Autofocus efficiency is prone to be in keeping with the X100 VI, which is to say, fairly good however not nice. The primary attraction, Fujifilm hopes, would be the movie simulations that allow creators take Instagram-ready pictures straight out of the digital camera.
Just like the X-100 VI, the X-T50 is surprisingly competent at video as effectively, with 6.2K at as much as 30p and 10-bit F-Log2 on faucet. That is why, once more, it is a disgrace that it does not have a flip-out display screen as vloggers and content material creators could desire the shape issue and interchangeable lenses over the X100 VI.
Fujifilm additionally launched the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR (24-75 or so in full-frame phrases). It is a compact, light-weight and decently quick package zoom that needs to be ideally suited for the X-T50. Although it prices $700 by itself, it is a a lot better deal if bought in a package.
The X-T50 is now on pre-order for $1,400 (physique solely), or $1,800 with the XF16-50mm. That is a hefty $500 greater than the X-T30 II price at launch, and just some hundred {dollars} lower than the X-T5. I am undecided that the additional options justify such a big soar, however Fujifilm should be assured that folks pays it, given the runaway success of the X100 sequence.
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