Fujifilm’s new X-T50 has a movie simulation dial — and a questionable worth

Fujifilm has simply introduced a pair of recent cameras on the firm’s X Summit Sydney occasion. There’s the medium format GFX100S II, which frankly falls outdoors my scope of curiosity (and funds). The extra mainstream of the 2 is the X-T50, which is a followup to — however not a substitute for — the X-T30 II, which is able to stay in Fujifilm’s lineup shifting ahead.

The X-T50 is a hodgepodge of the digital camera maker’s new and outdated tech. Let’s begin with the brand new. The physique has a recent, extra rounded form that’s not like anything within the X-Sequence lineup, and there’s a movie simulation dial proper on the highest, a primary for any Fujifilm digital camera. You get a number of preset movie sims to circle between and might select your individual for the three customizable slots — although you’ll be able to’t set these to customized movie recipes. Nonetheless, the dial goes to indicate what a significant a part of Fujifilm’s attraction that these simulations have turn out to be over time.

The X-T50 contains the identical 40-megapixel sensor because the X-T5 and X-H2, plus the accompanying fifth-gen processor, so this digital camera provides a considerable improve in each decision and autofocus efficiency in comparison with the X-T30 II. And it additionally features a 7-stop in-body picture stabilization system; the far cheaper X-T30 II lacks IBIS altogether. Steady taking pictures is restricted to 8fps with the mechanical shutter, whereas the X-T5 and X-H2 can each hit 15fps. For storage, there’s a single UHS-II SD card slot. Video efficiency has additionally been dialed up considerably:

However there are nonetheless some older {hardware} parts to this digital camera. For one, you’re caught with the last-generation battery that isn’t practically as long-lasting. And disappointingly, the digital viewfinder can be unchanged from the X-T30 II. You do at the least get the identical 3-inch, 1.84-million dot rear LCD with two-way tilt as on the X-T5.

The X-T50 slots right into a curious spot in the case of pricing. In case you’re shopping for the physique alone, it’s $1,399.99, which is $500 greater than the X-T30 II. However once more, Fujifilm doesn’t contemplate this a substitute for that digital camera. It will get its personal distinctive place within the lineup, which now seems like this:

A few of the upgrades that include stepping as much as the X-T5 embody water resistance, a nicer EVF, twin SD slots, higher steady taking pictures efficiency, and the newer battery with superior endurance.

Fujifilm’s equipment lens can be getting a notable revamp. The corporate’s well-regarded 18-55mm glass is being changed by a brand new, lighter 16-50mm f/2.8 – 4.8 lens that now options water resistance. (The X-T50 itself doesn’t have any official water resistance.) Fujifilm believes this lens does a greater job resolving that 40MP sensor in comparison with the traditional 18-55mm. It’s additionally a continuing size, so all of the zooming now occurs internally with out the lens having to increase. Bought by itself, the brand new 16-50mm lens prices $699. The mixed X-T50 equipment runs $1,799.99, so that you’re solely paying $400 for the lens in that situation.