Introduction
Fujifilm has updated its X Series of mirrorless cameras just in time for summer with the Fujifilm X - T50 .
The X - T50 presents a more affordable alternative to theX - T5 , carrying the same C.P.U. and image sensor as the X - T5 andX - H2with some distance - saving via media to keep the photographic camera little and lightweight .
The X - T50 is also a follow - up to the X - T30 II , making it an obvious upgrade for those presently frivol away with the 2021 camera . I had the opportunity to judge the X - T50 myself at Port Lympne Safari Park ahead of the launch . Here ’s how I engender on .
Design and handling
The Fujifilm X - T50 has n’t strayed far from the X - T30 II in looks . The two cameras portion out the same classic style and feel , though the X - T50 is slightly bombastic than its predecessor due to the addition of IBIS . The X - T50 does , however , remain smaller and promiscuous than theFujifilm X - T5 .
It comes in three colours – black , silver , and charcoal grey .
Along with the more or less big build , the X - T50 also includes a dedicated film simulation telephone dial for the first time with three preset pic simulations and three selectable options .
I ’m still on the fence on how I sense about this change . On the one helping hand , it made switching between film simulation modes much quicker , encouraging me to experiment with different mode when flick the same photo . On the other hand , I ca n’t see photographer with a impregnable preference needing to give for the dial enough to guarantee it taking up that space .
The X - T50 features a 2.36m - battery-acid OLED colour viewfinder and a 3 - inch 1.62m - dot two - way tilting LCD touch display . I found both to be decently bright and precipitous , though the resolutions are lower than those on the X - T5 .
The television camera admit the same raiment of ports as the X - T5 , but only offers one UHS - II SD memory circuit card slot and does not include any weatherproofing , making it less desirable for certain surround .
ultimately , Fujifilm has paired the go - T50 with a fresh outfit 16 - 50 mm lens , replacing the 18 - 55 mm that came bundle with the X - T20 II . This lens has been optimize to work well with the new 40 - megapixel sensor and will also be available alongside the X - T5 andX - S20going forward .
Image quality and performance
The Fujifilm X - T50 packs the same X - Processor 5 and 40.2 - megapixel CMOS sensor combination as the X - T5 and X - H2 , meaning you should n’t notice any difference in image quality between the three cameras .
I used the ex - T50 alongside the 16 - 50 mm outfit lens and found the images to be bright and penetrating with saturated coloring material and a adequate amount of detail , though the lens did n’t allow me to get as tight to the animals as the large 500 millimetre one I tested alongside the GFX100S II on the same day .
The television tone is also antic for a stills - first camera , with the X - T50 offering the same 6.2K/30p , 4K/60p , and 1080p/240p resolutions as the X - T5 . There ’s also reinforcement for 4:2:2 10 - snatch recording andF - Log2 , as well as ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW via HDMI .
The new processor tolerate for improved autofocus compared to the X - T30 II , with better Face / Eye and subject spotting in tune with the X - T5 . I found the AF to be good , though the subject detection was n’t always able to detect the fauna ’ face depending on which animal I was spud .
The X - T50 is adequate to of shooting 40 - megapixel still at 8fps with the mechanical shutter , which is almost half the stop number of the 15fps volley manner on the X - T5 . The X - T50 can also shoot at up to 20fps with the electronic shutter .
The camera is the first in its line to include IBIS with up to 7 period uncommitted , and the camera includes all of the film simulation modes find oneself on the X - T5 .
at long last , the X - T50 packs a NP - W126S Li - ion battery capable of capturing 390 snap or up to one hour of 4K/30p video .
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