Fujifilm’s new X-T50 has a movie simulation dial and a questionable value.

Fujifilm simply introduced a few new cameras on the X Summit occasion in Sydney. There’s the medium format GFX100S II, which is actually past my pursuits (and finances). The extra mainstream of the 2 is the X-T50, which is a continuation, however No the substitute is the X-T30 II, which is able to stay within the Fujifilm lineup going ahead.

The X-T50 is a mix of recent and outdated applied sciences from the digital camera producer. Let’s begin with one thing new. The physique has a recent, extra rounded form that is not like anything within the X-Collection lineup, and there is a Movie Simulation dial proper on high, a primary for a Fujifilm digital camera. You get a number of preset film simulators to change between, and may select your individual for 3 customizable slots – though you Cannot set particular person movie recipes for them. Nonetheless, the method exhibits how a lot of part of Fujifilm’s attraction these simulations have grow to be through the years.

The X-T50 contains the identical 40-megapixel sensor because the X-T5 and X-H2, in addition to an accompanying fifth-generation processor, so this digital camera gives a major improve in decision and autofocus efficiency over the X-T30 II. And it additionally will get 7-stop in-body picture stabilization; the a lot cheaper X-T30 II lacks IBIS altogether. Steady capturing is proscribed to 8fps with the mechanical shutter, whereas the X-T5 and X-H2 can attain 15fps. There’s one UHS-II SD card slot for knowledge storage. Video efficiency has additionally improved considerably:

However this digital camera nonetheless has some outdated {hardware} parts. First, you are caught with a last-generation battery that does not final as lengthy. And, sadly, the digital viewfinder can be unchanged from the X-T30 II. Not less than you get the identical 3-inch rear LCD with 1.84 million dots and two-way tilt as on the X-T5.

The X-T50 occupies a curious place when it comes to value. In case you purchase simply the physique, it prices $1,399.99, which is $500 greater than the X-T30 II. However once more, Fujifilm does not contemplate this a substitute for that digital camera. He will get his distinctive place within the lineup, which now appears to be like like this:

A number of the upgrades that include upgrading to the X-T5 embody water resistance, a extra user-friendly digital viewfinder, twin SD card slots, improved steady capturing efficiency, and a brand new battery with improved longevity.

Fujifilm’s package lens additionally will get some notable upgrades. The corporate’s well-established 18-55mm glass is being changed by a brand new, lighter 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 lens that’s now waterproof. (The X-T50 itself will not be formally waterproof.) Fujifilm thinks this lens does a greater job of dealing with the 40MP sensor’s decision in comparison with the traditional 18-55mm. It is also a relentless size, so all of the zooming now occurs internally, with out the necessity to prolong the lens. The brand new 16-50mm lens is offered individually and prices $699. The X-T50 combo package prices $1,799.99, so on this state of affairs you are solely paying $400 per lens.