After watching this video and all the others on TH-cam I’ve bought an XT-50. On current plans, my Q2 will be my main camera but will use the XT-50 when I think having a zoom would be helpful. So far, I find it has too many function buttons/dials which are too easily pressed, but I’m coming from Leicas which have deliberately few buttons. I’ve switched as many off as I can, I’m just shooting raw before deciding whether to switch back on some more features. I’m not bothered about the lack of formal weather sealing - I’ve used so many cameras without problems despite not having IP ratings that I’m wondering whether it’s more of a marketing ploy than a real world issue. I’m taking it hiking next month in one of the UK's temperate rain forests so I’ll soon find out!
@@Thenationhopper I wanted a camera with a dedicated shutter speed dial and exposure compensation dial. The XS20 looks to be a great camera but I am put off by the dial being complicated with the C1, C2 etc modes.
Well, this was reaffirming. Have an X-T50 on order for a small "every day carry" camera for the Summer. Pairing it with the Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2. Can't wait!
I tried manual focus lenses on my XS-10. I found that the evf was so poor that I could never see clearly whether things were in focus on not. Of course, your eyes may vary.
@@DavidGBlair No, my eyes are pretty bad, but I've gotten very used to using focus peaking. I haven't read about it, but hoping that the Voigtlander/X-T50 combo will have focus confirmation at the focus point as well (like the Zf does with Voigtlander lenses...)
@@davehansen5092 Good luck on identifying a good, small constant carry camera. I have not found one that satisfies me and is dominantly better than a phone.
@@davehansen5092 voitländer 27mm owner here. just turn on 'focus check'. it works great with the voigtländer and you will even get great focus with f2. i struggle only when i want to focus very fast - but this is of course a problem with all manual lenses.
In my opinion, the X-T50 would be a great camera if it were a little cheaper. I'd rather spend more for the X-T5 and get an upgraded EVF, battery and controls, or spend less and deal with the older X-T30/X-S10.
Not the X-T50 is to expensive. Look at cameras with comparable features like the A6700. The T5 is actually too cheap. The First Price was 1999€. Street prices will going down with the T50 too, be a little patient 😉.
Hi, I would have loved weather sealing and the newer battery on the X-T50. The new XF 16-50 is a brilliant travel lenes. I used it on a journey to "New England" and "New France" lately on my beloved X-T5. An the small little lens performed flawless.
@3BMEP if shorting stopped down for landscapes, do you think there’s much between them? The aperture ring and direction of the zoom is pulling me towards the new Fuji zoom to replace my (very badly beaten up) old Fuji kit zoom, may it rest in peace.
@@3BMEP I love a bit of bokeh when doing portraits, which I prefer to do at the longer side of this lens. I’m afraid that apertures around F 4-4.8 are not gonna give me enough of that. If sharpness is similar between the two lens, I would prefer the constant 2.8.
Thank you for the review! Very refreshing and multi-varied take. Different cameras for different folks. For my personal use case of having the most portable multi-use camera with the latest features, this camera is perfect. Of course some sacrifices have to be made, but such is life.
Hi! I just ordered my XT-50 for travelling around in the next years, im searching for the best lens that can be versatile for every situation while im travelling around the world. Im a beginner but i studied photography for the last year . Which lens you think it's better? Fuji 18-135 or the standard kit + 50 140 combo? Thank you :)
Can’t know what you truly need or want, but you may want to look at Sigma’s 18-50 and 23, 30 or 56/1.4s in X mount; alternatively Fujifilm’s relatively new 16-50.
I'm one of the losers still waiting on the x100vi and seriously considering buying this instead. I've looked at the xt30ii, but this seems to be a better upgrade albeit more expensive.
I wanted to get this for my travels. Am I wrong to be overly concerned that it is not weather sealed if I go to places like Egypt or on a Safari and of course everyday use? Thanks 😊
I’m tired of waiting for an X100VI, and am thinking of getting the X-T50. Size is important to me so it’s this or the X-M5. I’m looking for an everyday camera that I could get into my coat pocket. Would probably just get the 27mm lens for the X-T50 and have everything I need.
I think for me I would prefer the XT5 - a whole lot more camera for not that much more money. If I got the XT5 would you recommend getting the 18-55 lense or the newer 16-50 ?
This camera is the best IQ for the size and weight available - especially with the new lens. Great for a landscape photographer looking to go lighter (than my heavy FF kit) but not sacrifice on IQ. The Sony A7C/R with the G20-70mm would be my ultimate pick, but is a little bigger and heavier, and considerably more expensive.
Very nice presentation! I have the X-H2 and X-S20. I love the S20 because of its size AND 26mp files. I find the 40mp files a bit of a hard-disk eater, so I use the X-H2 for 'important' stuff. Would love to hear what you have to say comparing the x-t50 and x-s20.
I was looking at the X100vi silver for my trip to japan(wife wants a small camera). This with maybe the 18mm F2.0 would do the trick.The prime for night or smaller carry. The zoom for reach for some places.
It’s good! I’d give the nod to the full frame sensor for dynamic range, but the X-T50’s 40mp does offer more resolution. It’s a matter of use case and priorities.
Hi all. Sounds like most people are finding this fuji kit lens sharper than the sigma 18-50, especially on the 40mp. About to buy an xt5 so if any one can confirm that , that would be awesome. A bit more important to me than constant aperture. I think.
You nailed it - the menu system really lets down the rest of the package. Bought an XT-30 when it was new (coming from Canon) and found the menus jumbled and unintuitive. And the physical size of the camera just too small.
hi fabulous review as always, and you have made me more comfortable with my preorder. I was a little worried about the price, but in the end sold my xt30mk1 and preordered an xt50. My plan is to use it for travel and edc, and as back up for my xt5, which will still get rolled put for wildlife, concerts, etc. I have arthritis in my fingers, so several people have suggested I buy an a6700, with the bigger grip. However, I have gone for a small rig grip, which may or may not get used, rather than running two ecosystems. I did also also look at the luminix s9, but as a photography first sort of guy, that camera made no sense to me. Looking forward to the delivery now, given the x100vi issues, what do you reckon, christmas this year or Easter next year?
I have an X-T5. I also have an X100VI on order. Here’s my question, I ordered the X100VI as an EDC camera. If you were in my position, would you cancel the order on the X100VI and get an X-T50 (Based on what I’ve been told, it will be next year before I get my X100VI)? I look forward to all opinions.
Don't cancel the X100Vi order. You can always try it out to see if it's a good fit for you and if it isn't you can sell it, probably for more than you paid for it.
I only tested it as I shoot IRL, and discerned no issues on the street. But with this written, there must be content from our fellow TH-camrs who address this well. Sorry I can’t be of more help! 🖖🏻
It's interesting that the X-T50 (body only) is approximately 20% lighter, 19% cheaper, and 39% smaller than the X-T5. For travel, street, and lifestyle photography, I love what Fuji is doing to support photographers in these areas. The X-PRO4 can't come soon enough-hopefully with new manual focus lenses to give us a shooting experience similar to Leica's M range. If Fuji can also include Nikon's approach to focus confirmation with manual glass, we may have a killer street package that offers a shooting experience I now much prefer over autofocus.
Thanks Hugh. I find the menu system to only work when I use it daily - because there is no logic to the layout. Wonder how much user testing they did on the menu?
You and I actually had a few conversations over email and on Threads about this. I was struggling over the X-T50 and the X-T5 so I went and tried BOTH out as soon as they were available here in Shanghai. As I felt, both would do the job, but the EVF felt world's better on the X-T5 as did the feel of the camera, the bigger battery, the weather-sealing, and honestly I wasn't willing to trade my ISO dial for a Film Simulation dial I (probably) wouldn't use. Size wise, they weren't much different in the hand. In my experience, the X-T5 was just a better camera...plus (if the rumors are true), all the film simulations will come to the X-T5 with the newest firmware update.
I saw some reviews saying the x-t50's build quality is better/more substantial than the x100vi. And I always though the x100vi's build is better than the x-t5's... And you're saying the x-t50's build quality is worse than the x-t5?
Something about the image at 5:34 I love. I'm still using an X-T20 (which I quite frankly am very happy with), but am sorely tempted by the higher resolution sensor. Shame weather sealing isn't squeezed in, to go with their little f/2.8 prime lenses.
4:10 you talk about artifical depth of field to achieve in post in a convincing fashion, but as soon as i saw the pictures at 4:50 and 5:05 i knew directly that something's wrong. for me artifcial depth of field almost never feels and looks right. the photo of the woman with the dog even is badly edited, her face and the hat were just swallowed by the effect. sorry, but i feel like these pictures would have been better straight out of the camera, even with the kit lens. a good framing and shot don't necessarily need dramatic bokeh.
Of course you are right that dramatic bokeh isn’t always necessary, and kudos to you for having a keen eye. But insofar as I didn’t assert that artificial depth of field is convincing and I was interested in accomplishing multiple objectives (which I have done to my satisfaction), let us simply agree that reasonable people may disagree about an essentially endless number of things. Thanks for weighing in. 🖖🏻😊
@@3BMEP absolutely right. other than that small detail I loved your shots and the review. neat camera, I think if I didn't send my x-e4 to repair I would have considered it, even if I find it a little pricey.
Thanks! Not sure about a deeper review of the X-T5. This is one of the banes of a TH-camr's existence: a CONSTANT treadmill. But I'm not complaining. :)
I feel like Fujifilm have lost their way recently. The pricing is not reasonable here in China. 10,000 rmb for the body, but the XT5 is only 12,500rmb. Or if you lucky enough an X100vi for 11,000 rmb.
Staying away from TH-cam and senseless biased (paid) reviews on social media is the best way to decide if you need a camera or not! I was initially excited to get the Fujifilm X-T50 despite the unjustifiably high price. I knew many have complained about the decision to have film simulation on the top dial. So I stayed away from watching all those biased reviews saying how fantastic the X-T50 is. Wow, I am so refreshed! I have come to my senses and I am very happy to say I now know I DO NOT need nor want the X-T50. It is indeed overpriced. Don't just compare its price to the better X-T5. I am very convinced now it does not justify the huge price gap against the X-T30II. And yes, the silly film simulation dial is a no-go for me. I don't want to upgrade nor buy a camera that does little to my joy for photography. I'm keeping my old Fujifilm X-T30II for now. Fujifilm, listen up! You'd better make good use of the next 2 years to re-design the X-T60! Don't screw it up badly again. You should consider letting the X-T60 have an ISO top dial. I am pretty sure you will remove the superfluous film sim dial! A mistake is a mistake. Learn from it. :)
Fuji rumors have stated that their X-T50 affiliate links show that it has been the highest pre-ordered ILC of any other Fuji through their links. It isn't for you, that's fine. But it does not mean it isn't a success because others want what you don't.
Fuji's business model is 'interesting'. Build a great camera and follow it with a cheaper version. It's almost as if they deliberately undercut their best. Time and again. I hope it's working for them. Money-wise at least.
@@3BMEP Sorry if I misrepresented the video but I remember the tone of it being pretty negative and meh, whereas the tone of this one was pretty unremittingly positive. I'd argue the X-S20 is for many people a better purchase.
For the price range it’s in it’s still missing dual card slots and weather sealing as it’s virtually in the same price range as the X-T5. And its build quality indicates it should be cheap not a premium price. I had high hopes until the released it at this price as I think it should be avoided. It’s basically a cheap spec camera at a premium price. Avoid. We’re not stupid Fuji.
@@r423fplip not nonsense. It’s way overpriced for what it is. IBIS is pretty much standard on the cheapest cameras for the last decade and Fuji thinks it’s a premiums feature. That’s BS
@@JackBurton-qp4hc although it's heavier, i saw the x-t5 now several times second hand but good condition even cheaper than the x-t50, compared to other apsc cameras i'd say it's still small for its 40mp.
Great Video Hugh! The B&W street shots were superb!!
Happy you enjoyed it all! 🙏🏻😊🖖🏻
After watching this video and all the others on TH-cam I’ve bought an XT-50. On current plans, my Q2 will be my main camera but will use the XT-50 when I think having a zoom would be helpful. So far, I find it has too many function buttons/dials which are too easily pressed, but I’m coming from Leicas which have deliberately few buttons. I’ve switched as many off as I can, I’m just shooting raw before deciding whether to switch back on some more features. I’m not bothered about the lack of formal weather sealing - I’ve used so many cameras without problems despite not having IP ratings that I’m wondering whether it’s more of a marketing ploy than a real world issue. I’m taking it hiking next month in one of the UK's temperate rain forests so I’ll soon find out!
Why not XS20
@@Thenationhopper I wanted a camera with a dedicated shutter speed dial and exposure compensation dial. The XS20 looks to be a great camera but I am put off by the dial being complicated with the C1, C2 etc modes.
Ok - I've now watched about 3.7 million videos on this camera - and this is the one. Informative, stylish and dark humour. for the win.
😎👊🏻🙏🏻
Well, this was reaffirming. Have an X-T50 on order for a small "every day carry" camera for the Summer. Pairing it with the Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2. Can't wait!
Enjoy!
I tried manual focus lenses on my XS-10. I found that the evf was so poor that I could never see clearly whether things were in focus on not. Of course, your eyes may vary.
@@DavidGBlair No, my eyes are pretty bad, but I've gotten very used to using focus peaking. I haven't read about it, but hoping that the Voigtlander/X-T50 combo will have focus confirmation at the focus point as well (like the Zf does with Voigtlander lenses...)
@@davehansen5092 Good luck on identifying a good, small constant carry camera. I have not found one that satisfies me and is dominantly better than a phone.
@@davehansen5092 voitländer 27mm owner here. just turn on 'focus check'. it works great with the voigtländer and you will even get great focus with f2. i struggle only when i want to focus very fast - but this is of course a problem with all manual lenses.
In my opinion, the X-T50 would be a great camera if it were a little cheaper. I'd rather spend more for the X-T5 and get an upgraded EVF, battery and controls, or spend less and deal with the older X-T30/X-S10.
I’ve seen used XT5 bodies, a one year old camera, at the same price as the XT50. Agree that the XT50 is too expensive.
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Not the X-T50 is to expensive. Look at cameras with comparable features like the A6700. The T5 is actually too cheap. The First Price was 1999€. Street prices will going down with the T50 too, be a little patient 😉.
Little cameras should be weather sealed as they are likely travel cameras. Annoying they aren't.
Agreed.
@@obscurelinesExactly, it’s the one thing preventing me to seriously consider it.
Hi, I would have loved weather sealing and the newer battery on the X-T50. The new XF 16-50 is a brilliant travel lenes. I used it on a journey to "New England" and "New France" lately on my beloved X-T5. An the small little lens performed flawless.
Do you think the Sigma 18-50 F2.8 would be a good fit for this camera? As an upgrade to this kit lens.
A good fit, yes. Upgrade to this particular kit lens? Unclear - depends upon how important a constant aperture 2.8 is, I suppose.
@3BMEP if shorting stopped down for landscapes, do you think there’s much between them? The aperture ring and direction of the zoom is pulling me towards the new Fuji zoom to replace my (very badly beaten up) old Fuji kit zoom, may it rest in peace.
@@3BMEP I love a bit of bokeh when doing portraits, which I prefer to do at the longer side of this lens. I’m afraid that apertures around F 4-4.8 are not gonna give me enough of that. If sharpness is similar between the two lens, I would prefer the constant 2.8.
@@quinnwhite2415probably not.
@@tommytorresI understand.
Is there much point in having that zoom if one has a small 16/2.8 lens? With xt50's high resolution and ability to zoom in
Thank you for the review! Very refreshing and multi-varied take. Different cameras for different folks.
For my personal use case of having the most portable multi-use camera with the latest features, this camera is perfect. Of course some sacrifices have to be made, but such is life.
Enjoy
Can this camera shoot video in the vertical (portrait mode) orientation for social media? The Sony AC72 can do this. Thanks for this video.
Hi! I just ordered my XT-50 for travelling around in the next years, im searching for the best lens that can be versatile for every situation while im travelling around the world. Im a beginner but i studied photography for the last year . Which lens you think it's better? Fuji 18-135 or the standard kit + 50 140 combo? Thank you :)
Can’t know what you truly need or want, but you may want to look at Sigma’s 18-50 and 23, 30 or 56/1.4s in X mount; alternatively Fujifilm’s relatively new 16-50.
Sir … what’s your advise about Fujifilm XT30 ll with XF27mm f2.8 for everyday use and for Streetphotography ? Need your help Sir 🙏
Good combo!
I'm one of the losers still waiting on the x100vi and seriously considering buying this instead. I've looked at the xt30ii, but this seems to be a better upgrade albeit more expensive.
there would be a flip out lcd on xt50, tilt screens are not my type
Good job. However does the 16-50 lose focus while zooming in a video?!
Really enjoy your videos. Including the nuances in the B&W styles.
Glad you like them!
I wanted to get this for my travels. Am I wrong to be overly concerned that it is not weather sealed if I go to places like Egypt or on a Safari and of course everyday use? Thanks 😊
I wish I could tell you with certainty - but thus far I've avoided climates that extreme.
I’m tired of waiting for an X100VI, and am thinking of getting the X-T50. Size is important to me so it’s this or the X-M5. I’m looking for an everyday camera that I could get into my coat pocket. Would probably just get the 27mm lens for the X-T50 and have everything I need.
Sounds good to me!
I think for me I would prefer the XT5 - a whole lot more camera for not that much more money. If I got the XT5 would you recommend getting the 18-55 lense or the newer 16-50 ?
I believe the newer 16-50 is a better fit for the new 40 mp sensor.
I've been shooting the 16-80 since Xt-3. How do you like the 16-50?
Agree with opinion on the menu system.
I prefer the new 16-50. 😊🖖🏻
This camera is the best IQ for the size and weight available - especially with the new lens. Great for a landscape photographer looking to go lighter (than my heavy FF kit) but not sacrifice on IQ.
The Sony A7C/R with the G20-70mm would be my ultimate pick, but is a little bigger and heavier, and considerably more expensive.
Very nice presentation!
I have the X-H2 and X-S20. I love the S20 because of its size AND 26mp files. I find the 40mp files a bit of a hard-disk eater, so I use the X-H2 for 'important' stuff.
Would love to hear what you have to say comparing the x-t50 and x-s20.
Thanks for sharing! 😊🖖🏻
I was looking at the X100vi silver for my trip to japan(wife wants a small camera). This with maybe the 18mm F2.0 would do the trick.The prime for night or smaller carry. The zoom for reach for some places.
Great video. How would you rate the 40mp Apsc Fuji sensor against Nikon z6ii full frame 24mp sensor?
It’s good! I’d give the nod to the full frame sensor for dynamic range, but the X-T50’s 40mp does offer more resolution. It’s a matter of use case and priorities.
The prints will look the same.
I like this guy. Easy to understand.
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Not bad for his first review. 😅😅
Hi all. Sounds like most people are finding this fuji kit lens sharper than the sigma 18-50, especially on the 40mp. About to buy an xt5 so if any one can confirm that , that would be awesome. A bit more important to me than constant aperture. I think.
Thank you for your thoughts on this camera and lens combo.
Have a great summer.
Be lucky stay safe.
You too, Will!
You nailed it - the menu system really lets down the rest of the package. Bought an XT-30 when it was new (coming from Canon) and found the menus jumbled and unintuitive. And the physical size of the camera just too small.
hi fabulous review as always, and you have made me more comfortable with my preorder. I was a little worried about the price, but in the end sold my xt30mk1 and preordered an xt50. My plan is to use it for travel and edc, and as back up for my xt5, which will still get rolled put for wildlife, concerts, etc. I have arthritis in my fingers, so several people have suggested I buy an a6700, with the bigger grip. However, I have gone for a small rig grip, which may or may not get used, rather than running two ecosystems. I did also also look at the luminix s9, but as a photography first sort of guy, that camera made no sense to me. Looking forward to the delivery now, given the x100vi issues, what do you reckon, christmas this year or Easter next year?
Hah! We will have to see!
@3BMEP so xt50 arrived yesterday, so does that make it christmas already?
@@gripperharrisfather’s day?
@@3BMEP not if my wife finds out about the purchase 🤪
I'm curious to see how low the price will drop after it goes on sale.
I have an X-T5. I also have an X100VI on order. Here’s my question, I ordered the X100VI as an EDC camera. If you were in my position, would you cancel the order on the X100VI and get an X-T50 (Based on what I’ve been told, it will be next year before I get my X100VI)? I look forward to all opinions.
X100vi have a lens, OVF and ND filter. All batteries included. That ND filter is the unsung hero of x100vi.
@@cybyea man, internal nd is the last frontier. I always want it in a camera and never get it
I would just use the xt5.
Don't cancel the X100Vi order. You can always try it out to see if it's a good fit for you and if it isn't you can sell it, probably for more than you paid for it.
That lens is on my short list for the immediate future.
*Update* - got one. Results are impressive.
Hi Hugh, how did you find the autofocus on a moving subject? Nicholas
I only tested it as I shoot IRL, and discerned no issues on the street. But with this written, there must be content from our fellow TH-camrs who address this well. Sorry I can’t be of more help! 🖖🏻
Just couldnt look at that film sim dial every time I pick it up, kills it for me. Nice pictures!
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It's interesting that the X-T50 (body only) is approximately 20% lighter, 19% cheaper, and 39% smaller than the X-T5. For travel, street, and lifestyle photography, I love what Fuji is doing to support photographers in these areas. The X-PRO4 can't come soon enough-hopefully with new manual focus lenses to give us a shooting experience similar to Leica's M range. If Fuji can also include Nikon's approach to focus confirmation with manual glass, we may have a killer street package that offers a shooting experience I now much prefer over autofocus.
Always entertaining :) Helps Me keep up with the offerings (options in this ever changing..) !!! I watch all of Your Vids !! :) :) :)
It’s a lot to keep straight, I confess! 😊🖖🏻
Thanks Hugh. I find the menu system to only work when I use it daily - because there is no logic to the layout. Wonder how much user testing they did on the menu?
It’s an industry-wide problem that only Leica and Hasselblad seem willing to address. Sigh.
Thanks Hugh Brownstone, Cheers and best to you.
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Compelling comparison. Still waiting for my x100vi, though [sigh].
Holding out for the XPro 4…
same, but I feel it won’t come until at least next year..
Superb images! Par for the TBMAAE course. Thanks!
Thanks, George! 😊🖖🏻
You and I actually had a few conversations over email and on Threads about this. I was struggling over the X-T50 and the X-T5 so I went and tried BOTH out as soon as they were available here in Shanghai. As I felt, both would do the job, but the EVF felt world's better on the X-T5 as did the feel of the camera, the bigger battery, the weather-sealing, and honestly I wasn't willing to trade my ISO dial for a Film Simulation dial I (probably) wouldn't use. Size wise, they weren't much different in the hand. In my experience, the X-T5 was just a better camera...plus (if the rumors are true), all the film simulations will come to the X-T5 with the newest firmware update.
A used X-T5 is the best bargain by far for a 40mp Fujifilm camera. It's all the Fujifilm camera anyone would need.
I saw some reviews saying the x-t50's build quality is better/more substantial than the x100vi. And I always though the x100vi's build is better than the x-t5's... And you're saying the x-t50's build quality is worse than the x-t5?
The X-T5 feels more substantial in my hands.
@@3BMEP ahh good to know thank you!
Excellent video 😊!
Thanks, Stephan!
This is the camera that killed M4/3. Powerful and brilliant although expensive !
The X-T50 is a high end travel camera, simple as that!
What exactly do auto scenes (like potrait, fireworks) do? This is something 50 has and 5 does not. Could be fail safe for documentary family shots .
With the APS-C sensor, please do not disregard the utility of a built in flash in low light. :-). I’m okay with the price.
X-T50 or X-S20... I feel the X-S20 is a better buy all around.
Same
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@@leonthesleepyWhy? I have an XS10 and was thinking of moving to the XT50. The only challenge is that the XT50 screen only tilts.
You philosophical review is making your hair stand up !
Nah, it’s the Keeps! 😊
Perhaps the 50's job is too sell X-T5s? It's £150 difference in UK. Apple has this pricing ladder down to a fine art
Something about the image at 5:34 I love.
I'm still using an X-T20 (which I quite frankly am very happy with), but am sorely tempted by the higher resolution sensor. Shame weather sealing isn't squeezed in, to go with their little f/2.8 prime lenses.
4:10 you talk about artifical depth of field to achieve in post in a convincing fashion, but as soon as i saw the pictures at 4:50 and 5:05 i knew directly that something's wrong. for me artifcial depth of field almost never feels and looks right. the photo of the woman with the dog even is badly edited, her face and the hat were just swallowed by the effect. sorry, but i feel like these pictures would have been better straight out of the camera, even with the kit lens. a good framing and shot don't necessarily need dramatic bokeh.
Of course you are right that dramatic bokeh isn’t always necessary, and kudos to you for having a keen eye. But insofar as I didn’t assert that artificial depth of field is convincing and I was interested in accomplishing multiple objectives (which I have done to my satisfaction), let us simply agree that reasonable people may disagree about an essentially endless number of things. Thanks for weighing in. 🖖🏻😊
@@3BMEP absolutely right. other than that small detail I loved your shots and the review. neat camera, I think if I didn't send my x-e4 to repair I would have considered it, even if I find it a little pricey.
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Hey Hugh - You commentary is always the best! BTW - when ARE you going to get around to the FULL review of the XT5? 😢
Thanks! Not sure about a deeper review of the X-T5. This is one of the banes of a TH-camr's existence: a CONSTANT treadmill. But I'm not complaining. :)
Film Sim dial is a total waste of space for me. I'm still waiting for an apsc camera better than my Leica CL.
I feel like Fujifilm have lost their way recently. The pricing is not reasonable here in China. 10,000 rmb for the body, but the XT5 is only 12,500rmb. Or if you lucky enough an X100vi for 11,000 rmb.
You are compared a launch price to a street price. Give it time and it will fall.
Everyone makes great cameras now. It's just a matter of which glass is used. Lightrooma and Photoshop levels the playing field even further
Having a full HDMI port on this type of camera, is not feasible. Now, not having an audio in, well Fuji thinks that this camera is not a video camera.
It DOES have audio in - it’s right there in the 4K/60p b-roll. 😊
Staying away from TH-cam and senseless biased (paid) reviews on social media is the best way to decide if you need a camera or not!
I was initially excited to get the Fujifilm X-T50 despite the unjustifiably high price. I knew many have complained about the decision to have film simulation on the top dial.
So I stayed away from watching all those biased reviews saying how fantastic the X-T50 is. Wow, I am so refreshed! I have come to my senses and I am very happy to say I now know I DO NOT need nor want the X-T50.
It is indeed overpriced. Don't just compare its price to the better X-T5. I am very convinced now it does not justify the huge price gap against the X-T30II.
And yes, the silly film simulation dial is a no-go for me. I don't want to upgrade nor buy a camera that does little to my joy for photography. I'm keeping my old Fujifilm X-T30II for now.
Fujifilm, listen up! You'd better make good use of the next 2 years to re-design the X-T60! Don't screw it up badly again. You should consider letting the X-T60 have an ISO top dial. I am pretty sure you will remove the superfluous film sim dial! A mistake is a mistake. Learn from it. :)
Fuji rumors have stated that their X-T50 affiliate links show that it has been the highest pre-ordered ILC of any other Fuji through their links.
It isn't for you, that's fine. But it does not mean it isn't a success because others want what you don't.
And ... With all these points the gentle-person described above, the choice of an X-S20 (see separate 3BMEP review) is easier to swallow. Cheers
Fuji's business model is 'interesting'. Build a great camera and follow it with a cheaper version. It's almost as if they deliberately undercut their best. Time and again. I hope it's working for them. Money-wise at least.
shalom hugh
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If it wasn’t for the stupid placement of that “Q” button it would great, but if it’s like my X-T30 I will pass…
Don't really get how you can rave about the X-T50 and yet have been so down on the X-S20.
If you saw my review of the X-S20, you wouldn't be asking the question because I am NOT down on the X-S20!
@@3BMEP Sorry if I misrepresented the video but I remember the tone of it being pretty negative and meh, whereas the tone of this one was pretty unremittingly positive. I'd argue the X-S20 is for many people a better purchase.
@@SJMPhotographynot negative at all! 😊🖖🏻
The xt50 just makes the x100vi even better honestly.
I'd rather get an XS-20.
fair enough!
What does the xs20 have that's better?
I would rather get a Hasselblad or phase one.
One card slot…pass (unfortunately)
Inexpensive ??? Which planet are you on ?
Fujifilm has too many cameras.
Compared to which manufacturer? Pentax? 🙂
Or Canon?
For the price range it’s in it’s still missing dual card slots and weather sealing as it’s virtually in the same price range as the X-T5. And its build quality indicates it should be cheap not a premium price. I had high hopes until the released it at this price as I think it should be avoided. It’s basically a cheap spec camera at a premium price. Avoid. We’re not stupid Fuji.
Nonsense.
@@r423fplip not nonsense. It’s way overpriced for what it is. IBIS is pretty much standard on the cheapest cameras for the last decade and Fuji thinks it’s a premiums feature. That’s BS
@@shred3005
Do you have any recommendations for much cheaper 40mpix APS-C with IBIS at that size and weight?
@@JackBurton-qp4hc although it's heavier, i saw the x-t5 now several times second hand but good condition even cheaper than the x-t50, compared to other apsc cameras i'd say it's still small for its 40mp.
@@stfomusic
Of course I meant new!
To everyone - cancel your x100vi pre-orders if you are thinking about the xt-5 or xt-50. Think about your vacation 😉