Always enjoyable watching your videos Maarten. Thanks for putting in the time and effort. You are so right about the menus. I use GFX 100s, and though not the worst of the issues, the WB and ISO being so low in the menu were subconscious annoyances. You've now moved to the conscious and if I ever do a long term review of the camera, I will make sure to point it out. Thanks again, and enjoy the fall season.
My apologies for uncovering issues that will now annoy you daily. Thanks for your kind words, and I will enjoy the fall as long as I can avoid pumpkin spice lattes.
@@MaartenHeilbron Haha, ya know, now you also reminded me of how much I miss eggnog lattes. Pumpkin spice lattes showed up a year or two ago in Japan, but eggnog is a thing unheard of here.
Great review as usual. Just one mention about movies: the X-S20 is excelllent for it (6.2k without crop, and 4k 10-bit 4:2:2 oversamples without crop too), and much less expensive than the X-T5 (which only have 4k oversampled with a crop, as the X-T50) and the X-H2 models.
Just what I needed; my favourite Maarten Heilbron ever reviewing a camera that just popped up on my radar! Very lucky lad I am. All the best good sir, and thank you for another outstanding, wonderfully presented, review. Simply excellent work and words.
With the new kit lens practically the same price as the 100 VI, it's nice that Fuji is presenting a reasonable, attractive and versatile camera in this range, not just the 100 VI hype box. Even with large hands, the XT 50 is comfortable to hold, clearly better than the XT 5, but with lenses it's not quite as easy to grip as the XS 20 (almost the same performance, but much cheaper and with the flexible display much better for video, unfortunately without weather protection). Full format is still full format, on days when we mainly take photos, we go with the Sony 7 AC II, visually very attractive either, with the small light new Sony 24 2.0 or the 20-70 mm, if a lot of videos are recorded, we take the XT 50 on the left and the Sony 6700 on the right. Apart from the design, no other manufacturer can hold its own in terms of film simulations, but fortunately you don't have to resort to the completely overpriced 100 VI.
love your reviews sir... always interesting and fun. appreciate your in-depth opinions on how Fujifilm ought to improve on their film sims menus, manuals and especially on operating systems reorganisations. Hope Fujifilms look into your spot-on outlook and take actions soon.
Thank you. Well, sometimes my reviews have landed in the right place and the suggestions I've made are heeded. My opinions though, can be idiosyncratic and I trust that the manufacturers rely on their user experience team and customer feedback.
The X-T# cameras are Fujifilm’s general purpose professional cameras. Starting with the X-T1, it has been their practice to release a “junior” version of each of these cameras. They denote these by adding a 0 to the name. So, these are the X-T10, X-T20… on up to the X-T50. I think they skipped the X-T40. These cameras usually have all the same technology of the bigger brother, but our smaller, lighter and cheaper. If you want a good used camera, i’ve heard that the X-T20 was particularly good and can be found at a good price, used. If you want a really good video camera, the X-T50 is a much better choice than the new X100VI.
And the X-S20 has the new 5 processor, an excellent Hand Grip, larger battery, and, at this level, the PSAM dial and small footprint. The bonus - less money than the X-T50. And ... 26 mp is what the XT-4 & 3 have used to make millions of great photos over the last 7 years. I would choose X-S20 or jump to the X-T5
@@dsego84 The X-T50 is more up to date, with the 40MP sensor, the new faster processor, a 7 axis IBIS. As far as I can see, the only advantage the X-S20 has is the flippy screen.
Always love your videos, both content and style. Question: would you consider it worth upgrading from the X-T30, which i already own and love? (Not a video shooter, if that's relevant to the answer.) thanks
Nice video, thank you. I recently bought the XT-50 and I’m still in the process of setting it up to suit me. So far, I dislike the number of customisable buttons and dials so I’ve switched off as many as I can. I don’t see the point of My Menu when the Q menu fulfills that need better. As you say, the menu organisation leaves a lot to be desired. The app is several generations behind the Leica app and Fuji would do well to try to raise their game there. That said, it’s a nice camera and I’m happy with my decision to buy it.
It’s good to hear that you’ve been able to find a compromise between your needs and the camera’s abilities. Good thought about the Leica menu - they seem to provide inspiration for other aspects of this and other models.
Excellent review as always, thank you!. And I agree with you: the film simulation dial, as implemented, was a bad idea. I also think the camera should be MUCH simpler.
I liked the d-pad and drive dial on the x-t20, and for the x-t50, they could have just added an extra marking on the dial for film simulation, controlled by the d-pad to scroll through the different simulations. On the x-t20, i customised alot of things to the d-pad, so i was just wondering what you do on the x-t50 with no d-pad? Can you customise things to the joystick instead? I also used the top fn button to control the drive dial advanced filters, etc, so can you still do that in the x-t50? Hope you understand what i mean!
I loved my x-t30 also, but got annoyed with some shortcomings, mostly wanted the IBIS, then got myself an x100vi... and it's just too much I think, I learned that I don't really want the optical viewfinder or the leaf shutter... the built in ND can be useful, but I could live without it. The extra resolution is a burden, larger files, I opted to shoot heif only just to manage it easier, but I might even select a lower resolution setting because it adds up. I recently sent some photos to a local photo contest and they asked for 40cm 300dpi and I had to downscale my images by quite a bit, 40mp is just overkill for this type of camera, I don't like that they crammed it into the x-t50 as well, this also made it more expensive.
Hi Maarten, may I join the other commenters in thanking you for another extremely well presented video? Do you happen to know if it’s possible to take a still photo from a Fujifilm or Nikon Z7 video like one can with the Canon R5? Best wishes from 🇬🇧.
Does it get as hot as x-s20? My xs20 shows the alert warning in standard mode after 15 minutes navigating through the menus with the lcd all the time turn on.
It depends on the external temperature, but I suspect it's about the same. If this is an issue for you, consider a Fujifilm model that has an optional cooling fan, like the X-H2S or X-T5
Thank you Maarten for this review. Besides being a review, I find you showing me how to access features very helpful. The XT50 is a smaller and lighter version of the XT5. I am not a fan of the 40MP sensor. For me, the 26MP sensor was more than enough. I don’t crop my images. I don’t like the large size files. YMMV. I am not a fan of the film simulations dial. I’d like a firmware update to add more choice on how to use the dial. A Fuji request. You offer a film simulations bracket function. You choice between three choices. Can you give us the option of selecting only two film simulations? For me, three choices is too much. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Thanks for your kind words. I"m sorry that you find these capabilities annoying. Luckily there are many other Fufjifilm models with smaller sensors, no film sim dial. I think they all have three film sim choices for brackets though.
I agree about the file size... would force some serious computer upgrades, likely exceeding the cost of the camera. Since I (a) shoot RAW and (b) am not interested in trying to mimic filmstocks-gone-by, the simulation dial seems a waste of precious top deck space
Continue to use the X-pro2 and appreciate the time when Fujifilm spent its resources on world-class build quality. That time is most likely over. Always appreciated your systematic and none bias reviews🙏🏻💐
Yes, we're all a little nostalgic for products we've used in the past. However, when I managed to get hold of an Ampex 800 series open reel recorder, I realized that my memories were much better than the unit. I sometimes wonder whether returning to a favourite holiday spot will pan out the way I'd like - it sometimes does, but I'm also always happy for new adventures!
I’ve owned the XPro1, XPro2 and now own 2 XPro3’s. I think that the XPro3 has the best build quality. I think the XPro2 has the best color. Though the XPro3 has more accurate color.
Thanks Maarten, as always it is a beautiful video. This film simulation dial is what bothers me, I understand many like those simulations but to me this is a useless gimmick. First because only the Astia changes the skin colours from typically Fuji red to gold-ish, while other simulation changes are mostly superficial, but the most important thing about those so called simulations is their linearity, which is the absolute opposite to how a real film work. In audio world analog simulations are much, much closer to their analog cousins as they are almost identical, but in photography we still do not have non-linearity.
If you have a look at the variations using a colour chart and review with histogram and vectorscope, you'll see that there are more differences that you might see unaided. I this video, I demonstrate using the X-S10. ua-cam.com/video/OL1XuYrY7h8/v-deo.html
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks, I watched this back when you released it. 🙂 Putting those differences aside, it is still only linear change in one axis, it is basically a colour and gamma preset that applies to your raw data. Film is not linear as it changes its properties depending on different conditions, so when you over-expose it the film changes its curves in more than one axis, the blacks, mids, and highlights gamma and colour moves differently. With digital this does not happen. In audio this is very well done by adding harmonic distortion, but it is not linear and static as the input signal determines not only the amount of the second and third order harmonics, but also their relative levels as well, and also the compression of the main signal. In photography this would mean that when you approach the highlights clip the simulation would bend the curve differently for the entire range to simulate how the film works and it will then be a real, non-linear simulation. What they have now is only a static preset slapped onto every capture no matter the conditions, and this is my problem with it as it does not really simulate how the film works.
@@MaartenHeilbron : Thanks Maarten ... Been interested to one day purchase a Fujifilm camera, so we keep on watching your amazingly informative videos...Great learning experience ... Take care for now ❤🙏
Who made your old and current inteo musics? They both classic and fit you well! By the way, how do you make enough living by just the ads? Can you make review of Nikon Zf too? By the way, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, currently I'm looking for more works, do you love to have a logo for your channel's branding to have a memorable graphic based monogram logo to help your audience recognise and follow your channel easier? I would love to design a photography themed logo inspired by your direction for you! Let me know if you interested to make it happen! :-)
My music was composed by Adam Sakiyama, he should be famous one day. I don't make very much money from UA-cam, but as I'm retired and "fully funded" I don't need to make this a commercial enterprise. If Nikon would lend me a Zf, I'd be happy to review it. I feel that my b/w photo is sufficient logo and branding, but thanks for your kind offer.
@@MaartenHeilbron i see, is he a friend of yours or some paid freelancer? I see I see, let me know if anyone needs a designer, I'm looking for opportunities to able to unleash with my passions and help me fund myself for my dreams too!
Every new release feels more and more like Fujifilm is just tring to cover every little niche for cameras instead of focusing on actually innovating. I know there's only so much you can improve at this point, but I feel like Fujifilm is trying too hard to create specific products for specific needs instead of making a good and balanced camera.
That feels like a reasonable assumption - and what's wrong with that? Let every photographer find their ideal camera based on design and functionality.
Maarten - yours are the VERY BEST of reviews. Thank you for this one. I picked up my X-T50 yesterday - 'had an X100V for about 3 years and love its simple dials. Now it's time for more focal lengths. I did most of my photography with film and in the darkroom, and like many older people, struggle with digital menus. Your videos are a great help.
IMO the current price of the XT50 is too expensive and too bloated to be a 2nd tier camera, and Fuji needs to treat its customers right. It seems to be the accountant and marketing got too much involvement in current line ups. Firstly, the price of XT50 is only about 20% less than the XT5, and including the newer kit lens is probably about 15% less! Any sane person like myself will choose the XT5 for its much more refined shutter, buttons and dials; WR; dual card; bigger and more solid body; better flip screen and so on. They should’ve left out the IBIS, kept the weight under 400g and old kit lens, and price it under US$1000 (or around $1200 with the old kit lens) The XM5 is in the right direction though. The other thing about auto focus is, when Sony was the only company with awesome AF, I can live with Fuji’s shortcomings. But when other manufacturers caught up and Fuji hasn’t? That’s a no no. With many things in life, loyalty only goes so far, and if the company doesn’t treat their customers right, they will leave! I don’t want Fuji to go down like the M34 cameras, so stop letting the accountants and marketing get in the way of quality products. And about the sensor shortages? I’m pretty sure it’s a marketing thing, because when no other manufacturer faces this problem in late 2024, Fuji shouldn’t! Common Fuji! You’re better than this!
It is, as you say, your opinion. While it may seem expensive to you, the demand for this camera (it's rarely in stock) seems to indicate that many consumers are looking for exactly these features at this price.
@@MaartenHeilbron ha ha, true because I was also shopping for this and ended up getting the XT5 instead. So I’m just saying at current prices the XT50 doesn’t make sense. I’m sure the price would reduce in a few months FYI the current price difference in my area including the new 16-50 kit was like US30, which was stupidly unreasonable. The current body only XT50 is only US250 less than XT5. Which one would your choose given this current price, right?
Welcome back Maarten. Missed these videos.
Thanks for your kind words.
Great to see you reviewing with all you attention to detail.
Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.
Agreed. Always worth two views to catch all of Marten's subtle and detail focused comments
You are very kind. And perceptive!
Always enjoyable watching your videos Maarten. Thanks for putting in the time and effort. You are so right about the menus. I use GFX 100s, and though not the worst of the issues, the WB and ISO being so low in the menu were subconscious annoyances. You've now moved to the conscious and if I ever do a long term review of the camera, I will make sure to point it out. Thanks again, and enjoy the fall season.
My apologies for uncovering issues that will now annoy you daily. Thanks for your kind words, and I will enjoy the fall as long as I can avoid pumpkin spice lattes.
@@MaartenHeilbron Haha, ya know, now you also reminded me of how much I miss eggnog lattes. Pumpkin spice lattes showed up a year or two ago in Japan, but eggnog is a thing unheard of here.
Great review as usual Maarten , thank you
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
Welcome back. Great to hear you again.
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
Great review as usual.
Just one mention about movies: the X-S20 is excelllent for it (6.2k without crop, and 4k 10-bit 4:2:2 oversamples without crop too), and much less expensive than the X-T5 (which only have 4k oversampled with a crop, as the X-T50) and the X-H2 models.
Glad you mentioned that.
as always - love your vids and info! and your pics :)
What a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!!
Just what I needed; my favourite Maarten Heilbron ever reviewing a camera that just popped up on my radar! Very lucky lad I am. All the best good sir, and thank you for another outstanding, wonderfully presented, review. Simply excellent work and words.
What a pleasure to read your kind words. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Ah, the maestro reviewer is back!
Always a pleasure to read kind words! Thanks.
With the new kit lens practically the same price as the 100 VI, it's nice that Fuji is presenting a reasonable, attractive and versatile camera in this range, not just the 100 VI hype box. Even with large hands, the XT 50 is comfortable to hold, clearly better than the XT 5, but with lenses it's not quite as easy to grip as the XS 20 (almost the same performance, but much cheaper and with the flexible display much better for video, unfortunately without weather protection). Full format is still full format, on days when we mainly take photos, we go with the Sony 7 AC II, visually very attractive either, with the small light new Sony 24 2.0 or the 20-70 mm, if a lot of videos are recorded, we take the XT 50 on the left and the Sony 6700 on the right. Apart from the design, no other manufacturer can hold its own in terms of film simulations, but fortunately you don't have to resort to the completely overpriced 100 VI.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It’s nice to know that Fujifilm’s wide selection of models to suit everyone’s taste and budget.
Another awesome review, thanks! Not only informative but also entertaining!👌🏻
Thanks, always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my videos.
love your reviews sir... always interesting and fun. appreciate your in-depth opinions on how Fujifilm ought to improve on their film sims menus, manuals and especially on operating systems reorganisations. Hope Fujifilms look into your spot-on outlook and take actions soon.
Thank you. Well, sometimes my reviews have landed in the right place and the suggestions I've made are heeded. My opinions though, can be idiosyncratic and I trust that the manufacturers rely on their user experience team and customer feedback.
I know before watching, that this will most likely be the best review
And, after watching? Thanks for your kind words.
The X-T# cameras are Fujifilm’s general purpose professional cameras. Starting with the X-T1, it has been their practice to release a “junior” version of each of these cameras. They denote these by adding a 0 to the name. So, these are the X-T10, X-T20… on up to the X-T50. I think they skipped the X-T40. These cameras usually have all the same technology of the bigger brother, but our smaller, lighter and cheaper. If you want a good used camera, i’ve heard that the X-T20 was particularly good and can be found at a good price, used. If you want a really good video camera, the X-T50 is a much better choice than the new X100VI.
Thanks for adding your observations.
Wouldn't the xs-20 make more sense for video?
And the X-S20 has the new 5 processor, an excellent Hand Grip, larger battery, and, at this level, the PSAM dial and small footprint. The bonus - less money than the X-T50. And ... 26 mp is what the XT-4 & 3 have used to make millions of great photos over the last 7 years. I would choose X-S20 or jump to the X-T5
@@dsego84 The X-T50 is more up to date, with the 40MP sensor, the new faster processor, a 7 axis IBIS. As far as I can see, the only advantage the X-S20 has is the flippy screen.
Always love your videos, both content and style. Question: would you consider it worth upgrading from the X-T30, which i already own and love? (Not a video shooter, if that's relevant to the answer.) thanks
The main value in upgrading would be the 40Mp sensor. If you don’t feel that would improve your photography then probably not worth the upgrade.,
It’s certainly a very powerful little camera!
Yes, it is!
Nice video, thank you. I recently bought the XT-50 and I’m still in the process of setting it up to suit me. So far, I dislike the number of customisable buttons and dials so I’ve switched off as many as I can. I don’t see the point of My Menu when the Q menu fulfills that need better. As you say, the menu organisation leaves a lot to be desired. The app is several generations behind the Leica app and Fuji would do well to try to raise their game there. That said, it’s a nice camera and I’m happy with my decision to buy it.
It’s good to hear that you’ve been able to find a compromise between your needs and the camera’s abilities. Good thought about the Leica menu - they seem to provide inspiration for other aspects of this and other models.
Damn that menu system.
I prefer the chef’s tasting menu system, although it does tend to be pricey, particularly when you add wine pairings.
Excellent review as always, thank you!. And I agree with you: the film simulation dial, as implemented, was a bad idea. I also think the camera should be MUCH simpler.
Well, not a bad idea, but. Yes, all cameras could be much simpler, but lucky many of the advanced features can be set once and then ignored.
@@MaartenHeilbron , yup, ignoring them is the best we can do...
What is your impression, the rounded sides are making worse grip?
I’m ambivalent. Fine with either.
I liked the d-pad and drive dial on the x-t20, and for the x-t50, they could have just added an extra marking on the dial for film simulation, controlled by the d-pad to scroll through the different simulations. On the x-t20, i customised alot of things to the d-pad, so i was just wondering what you do on the x-t50 with no d-pad? Can you customise things to the joystick instead? I also used the top fn button to control the drive dial advanced filters, etc, so can you still do that in the x-t50? Hope you understand what i mean!
Yes, thanks for these interesting observations and suggestions.
Loved the X-T30, but yearned for the X-E4. As performant as the X-T50 is, I have to wonder what else is coming down the pipeline and when.
That will remain a mystery until it happens. In the meantime, there's FujiRumours!
I loved my x-t30 also, but got annoyed with some shortcomings, mostly wanted the IBIS, then got myself an x100vi... and it's just too much I think, I learned that I don't really want the optical viewfinder or the leaf shutter... the built in ND can be useful, but I could live without it. The extra resolution is a burden, larger files, I opted to shoot heif only just to manage it easier, but I might even select a lower resolution setting because it adds up. I recently sent some photos to a local photo contest and they asked for 40cm 300dpi and I had to downscale my images by quite a bit, 40mp is just overkill for this type of camera, I don't like that they crammed it into the x-t50 as well, this also made it more expensive.
Hi Maarten, may I join the other commenters in thanking you for another extremely well presented video? Do you happen to know if it’s possible to take a still photo from a Fujifilm or Nikon Z7 video like one can with the Canon R5? Best wishes from 🇬🇧.
Although I haven’t found a need for this feature in camera, but I don’t think so.
Thank you.
Does it get as hot as x-s20? My xs20 shows the alert warning in standard mode after 15 minutes navigating through the menus with the lcd all the time turn on.
It depends on the external temperature, but I suspect it's about the same. If this is an issue for you, consider a Fujifilm model that has an optional cooling fan, like the X-H2S or X-T5
Thank you Maarten for this review. Besides being a review, I find you showing me how to access features very helpful.
The XT50 is a smaller and lighter version of the XT5. I am not a fan of the 40MP sensor. For me, the 26MP sensor was more than enough. I don’t crop my images. I don’t like the large size files. YMMV.
I am not a fan of the film simulations dial. I’d like a firmware update to add more choice on how to use the dial.
A Fuji request. You offer a film simulations bracket function. You choice between three choices. Can you give us the option of selecting only two film simulations? For me, three choices is too much.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Thanks for your kind words. I"m sorry that you find these capabilities annoying. Luckily there are many other Fufjifilm models with smaller sensors, no film sim dial. I think they all have three film sim choices for brackets though.
Two film sim bracketing would be ideal for me as well, eg an artistic one like acros + a standard profile, since I don't shoot raw.
I agree about the file size... would force some serious computer upgrades, likely exceeding the cost of the camera. Since I (a) shoot RAW and (b) am not interested in trying to mimic filmstocks-gone-by, the simulation dial seems a waste of precious top deck space
I photograph landscapes and the resolution of the matrix is crucial for me. The more Mpix, the better + appropriately resolving glass.
Continue to use the X-pro2 and appreciate the time when Fujifilm spent its resources on world-class build quality. That time is most likely over.
Always appreciated your systematic and none bias reviews🙏🏻💐
Yes, we're all a little nostalgic for products we've used in the past. However, when I managed to get hold of an Ampex 800 series open reel recorder, I realized that my memories were much better than the unit. I sometimes wonder whether returning to a favourite holiday spot will pan out the way I'd like - it sometimes does, but I'm also always happy for new adventures!
I’ve owned the XPro1, XPro2 and now own 2 XPro3’s. I think that the XPro3 has the best build quality. I think the XPro2 has the best color. Though the XPro3 has more accurate color.
Thanks Maarten, as always it is a beautiful video. This film simulation dial is what bothers me, I understand many like those simulations but to me this is a useless gimmick. First because only the Astia changes the skin colours from typically Fuji red to gold-ish, while other simulation changes are mostly superficial, but the most important thing about those so called simulations is their linearity, which is the absolute opposite to how a real film work. In audio world analog simulations are much, much closer to their analog cousins as they are almost identical, but in photography we still do not have non-linearity.
If you have a look at the variations using a colour chart and review with histogram and vectorscope, you'll see that there are more differences that you might see unaided. I this video, I demonstrate using the X-S10. ua-cam.com/video/OL1XuYrY7h8/v-deo.html
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks, I watched this back when you released it. 🙂 Putting those differences aside, it is still only linear change in one axis, it is basically a colour and gamma preset that applies to your raw data. Film is not linear as it changes its properties depending on different conditions, so when you over-expose it the film changes its curves in more than one axis, the blacks, mids, and highlights gamma and colour moves differently. With digital this does not happen.
In audio this is very well done by adding harmonic distortion, but it is not linear and static as the input signal determines not only the amount of the second and third order harmonics, but also their relative levels as well, and also the compression of the main signal.
In photography this would mean that when you approach the highlights clip the simulation would bend the curve differently for the entire range to simulate how the film works and it will then be a real, non-linear simulation. What they have now is only a static preset slapped onto every capture no matter the conditions, and this is my problem with it as it does not really simulate how the film works.
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Always nice to hear from viewers who appreciate my work.
@@MaartenHeilbron : Thanks Maarten ... Been interested to one day purchase a Fujifilm camera, so we keep on watching your amazingly informative videos...Great learning experience ... Take care for now ❤🙏
Who made your old and current inteo musics? They both classic and fit you well! By the way, how do you make enough living by just the ads? Can you make review of Nikon Zf too?
By the way, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, currently I'm looking for more works, do you love to have a logo for your channel's branding to have a memorable graphic based monogram logo to help your audience recognise and follow your channel easier? I would love to design a photography themed logo inspired by your direction for you! Let me know if you interested to make it happen! :-)
My music was composed by Adam Sakiyama, he should be famous one day. I don't make very much money from UA-cam, but as I'm retired and "fully funded" I don't need to make this a commercial enterprise. If Nikon would lend me a Zf, I'd be happy to review it. I feel that my b/w photo is sufficient logo and branding, but thanks for your kind offer.
@@MaartenHeilbron i see, is he a friend of yours or some paid freelancer?
I see
I see, let me know if anyone needs a designer, I'm looking for opportunities to able to unleash with my passions and help me fund myself for my dreams too!
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Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
Every new release feels more and more like Fujifilm is just tring to cover every little niche for cameras instead of focusing on actually innovating.
I know there's only so much you can improve at this point, but I feel like Fujifilm is trying too hard to create specific products for specific needs instead of making a good and balanced camera.
That feels like a reasonable assumption - and what's wrong with that? Let every photographer find their ideal camera based on design and functionality.
Maarten - yours are the VERY BEST of reviews. Thank you for this one. I picked up my X-T50 yesterday - 'had an X100V for about 3 years and love its simple dials. Now it's time for more focal lengths. I did most of my photography with film and in the darkroom, and like many older people, struggle with digital menus. Your videos are a great help.
Always nice to hear from a photographer who’s found a camera that keeps them excited to make photos. Thanks for your kind words.
IMO the current price of the XT50 is too expensive and too bloated to be a 2nd tier camera, and Fuji needs to treat its customers right. It seems to be the accountant and marketing got too much involvement in current line ups. Firstly, the price of XT50 is only about 20% less than the XT5, and including the newer kit lens is probably about 15% less! Any sane person like myself will choose the XT5 for its much more refined shutter, buttons and dials; WR; dual card; bigger and more solid body; better flip screen and so on. They should’ve left out the IBIS, kept the weight under 400g and old kit lens, and price it under US$1000 (or around $1200 with the old kit lens) The XM5 is in the right direction though.
The other thing about auto focus is, when Sony was the only company with awesome AF, I can live with Fuji’s shortcomings. But when other manufacturers caught up and Fuji hasn’t? That’s a no no. With many things in life, loyalty only goes so far, and if the company doesn’t treat their customers right, they will leave! I don’t want Fuji to go down like the M34 cameras, so stop letting the accountants and marketing get in the way of quality products. And about the sensor shortages? I’m pretty sure it’s a marketing thing, because when no other manufacturer faces this problem in late 2024, Fuji shouldn’t! Common Fuji! You’re better than this!
It is, as you say, your opinion. While it may seem expensive to you, the demand for this camera (it's rarely in stock) seems to indicate that many consumers are looking for exactly these features at this price.
@@MaartenHeilbron ha ha, true because I was also shopping for this and ended up getting the XT5 instead. So I’m just saying at current prices the XT50 doesn’t make sense. I’m sure the price would reduce in a few months
FYI the current price difference in my area including the new 16-50 kit was like US30, which was stupidly unreasonable. The current body only XT50 is only US250 less than XT5. Which one would your choose given this current price, right?
why I got led into thinking that Fujifilm X-T50 is solely meant for one thing: cosplay photography
It is, of course, excellent for that!