🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🎥 Introduction to Fujifilm X-T50* - Introduction of the Fujifilm X-T50 camera, - Mention of previous models (X-T2, X-T20, X-T3, X-T30), - Brief mention of new features and comparisons. 01:30 *📷 Fujifilm X-T50 Features and Design* - Discussion of the X-T50's design and build, - Introduction of the new dial and film simulation features, - Highlighting the camera's image stabilization and rounded edges. 03:07 *🛠️ Camera Usability and Customization* - Explanation of film simulation settings and limitations, - Description of user experience with the new dial, - Importance of JPEG profile selection for shooting. 05:12 *🎬 Video Capabilities and Image Quality* - Overview of the X-T50's videocapabilities, - Discussion on file resolution and detail, - Example of usage in specific projects like wildlife photography. 07:01 *🌧️ Lens Features and Weather Sealing* - Details on the new kit lens and its weather sealing, - Advantages of the internal zoom mechanism for video, - Comparison of the camera’s color options and aesthetics. 08:10 *✈️ Compact Size and Travel Convenience* - Comparison between the X-T50 and X-T5 in terms of size and portability, - Benefits of using smaller Fujifilm lenses for travel, - Final remarks and personal preference for the X-T50's color and design. Made with HARPA AI
In 2017, the X-T20 price was $ 750 and X-T2 was $ 1,600. Now the price of the X-T50 is $ 1,400 and X-T5 is $ 1,700. 86% increase in the X-T20 line series and 6% increase in the X-T2 line. It's crazy. I am very disappointed with the price. I will keep my X-T20, an X-T5 or an X-H2 maybe a new future Nikon Z-90 are more competitive I saw the X-Summit and it seems that now the future of Fuji is the GFX. 2 cameras in 2 years with a bonus telephoto lens. The X-T line 2 digits and perhaps 1 digit will die because Fuji does not make them competitive compared to the Full Frame competitors and will no longer make efforts to make them competitive. It is no longer the priority of Fuji, I understood with the X-Summit that the new events will have to be called the GFX-SUMMIT
What in your opinion would make the X line more competitive? The release of the 40mp sensor (with average/poor readout speed) suggests to me they are still willing to push the limit on APS-C. Is it the pricing? For me the 5th gen bodies have all been lower quality, higher price. But the newer lenses have generally been stellar and priced relatively fairly.
I bought a used X-T2 for $650 in early 2020. Still don’t see a reason to upgrade. But yeah, new prices are disappointing. If I were buying new now, I’d probably go for a $999 Nikon Z5 instead, with a $899 f2.8 kit lens and call it a day.
@@snappy8k GFX will eventually be a do-all wonder camera if they work on the readout/burst rates. It's already the fastest, cheapest medium format camera money can buy. If Fuji wants to charge high prices for the X-line, that's fine - but it has to be backed by performance and quality.
I was very excited about the X-50 when I first heard the rumours about it. As I was craving for a X-T5 but not having the budget, I thought this would be the perfect in between... But with that price, it's actually not worth it. Nice additions, nice look, but should be around 1000 maximum.
I remember how this good man helped me after I purchased my very first camera (a fuji xe3). I panicked when the camera cannot detect my kit lens, and my first instinct is to ask the very person that introduced me to fujifilm cameras (sorry 😅). Anyways, I am still very thankful to Omar and his channel, really helped me a lot navigating the world of photography
Very pretty camera; love that dark grey color. But otherwise, not tempting in comparison with the XT5: no ISO dial, no drive-dial, no D-pad, single card slot, smaller battery, lower resolution viewfinder, one tilt-axis less and no possibility to save recipes. The sim dial is a novelty, but not something that I'd use much, I think. It's also smaller than the XT5, but to me, that's not a benefit, as I use some bigger lenses as well. And the XT5 is already very compact.
Hey Omar had been away from camera content, but great video, made me remember why I subscribed to this channel. Informational and entertaining at the same time.
Ok, so the real Fuji mistake for the X-T50 is not that it has a FILM dial, but that the FILM dial positions doesn't store the associated JPEG FILM SIM settings like shadow/highlights, etc. as you pointed out. It should really have done that, if Fuji was going to have that dial. That's the real UX design bummer here. I hope Fuji fixes that.
I think it's pretty critical to the performance. I know the intention is to be simple and have you shoot out of the box simulations with everything set to 0. However, in my experience everything set to 0 is either too extreme or a bit too flat. Every simulation needs a little 1 or 2 point nudge somewhere to look just right before I feel comfortable to switch from one to the other on the fly. Also, since their glass is pretty inconsistent in colour and contrast across the range you kind of have to adapt your settings per simulation per lens also. It would be nice if zero was a nice middle neutral point on all simulations. Being able to hit +5 Color on Velvia when 0 is pretty bold already kind feels like wasted space on the scale.
That is total bs. What a stupid thing to do and will prevent me from buying this camera. You can modify that stuff on even the most basic camera. WTF??
@@-grey To be clear: you can adjust for example shadows, and chrome FX and grain, but then it stays the same when you switch the film types. What I am advocating is to store the changes per film type, at least as an option, or at least in the custom FS1, FS2, FS3 "slots."
It's a very advanced camera with all the bells and whistles like IBIS, 40 mp chip and the good looks. That comes with a price not realistic I'm afraid. Fujifilm be careful! Thanks Omar for another great review and video. Bhtuuuthuuuthuu 😅 You're the best here on TH-cam!
Man I was seriously thinking about getting this as my first fuji and then hearing you can't modify recipes like in other cameras killed it for me. Guess I will wait a few days to see what the new panasonic offers.
@@superstringsbro You can modify recipes like the other cameras. You just can't save that custom setting to the film sim dial. Which is pretty silly. Film sim dial is a swing and a miss IMO
@@superstringsbro yes, you just have to switch recipes through the quick menu like you do with any other fuji. They just missed an opportunity to have it tied to the dial for easier access. But you can still create recipes and save them in camera
TBH I disapointed. I've waited for - dedicated dial for my recipes (as x-h2 has), - fully articulated screen to make it usable for vertical shooting, - high screen brightness for outdoor photography (at least like the cheapest android phones has), - weather sealing, - custom LUTs upload to boost their gorgeous recipes feature. And all I've got is simulations dial 🤦♂
Thanks, Omar! Love to see ibis and thanks for pointing out how the sim dial was useful to you and its limitations. On my x-t30 I typically ride astia knowing that I will be fixing my shots in post anyway, but I plan to get to the point where sooc is good and that’s when I might really enjoy the new dial. I really only ever used the drive dial rarely, mostly switching from video to single pic so having a q menu button for that would be adequate. It is clearly better than my x-t30 but I haven’t even mastered that yet so if I am updating it won’t be for a while, and having never owned an x-tx I’d love to try these bodies in my hands to see how much the size difference matters. All the best!
Great camera and design except, in my opinion, for the film simulation dial instead of a dedicated ISO dial which I find more useful. Otherwise I can't wait to test it out and thanks for sharing!
@@JackBurton-qp4hc Fuji has had record breaking profits Quarter after Quarter. This to me signals that the cost of the producing the product hasn't increased and that Fuji just wants to increase profits even more.
@@youssefhamidi8152 Or maybe what it should tell you is that Fuji knows their market better than all the people flocking to TH-cam to complain that it's more expensive than they personally think it should be. Every single new Fuji camera that gets dropped, every single comment is like, "Oof, major misstep, swing and a miss," and yet they all sell like absolute hotcakes. The X-T50 is already one of Fuji's most preordered cameras ever, lmao. In like two years we'll be seeing videos about how legendary the X-T50 is and all the people complaining now will be pretending that they never complained.
Love the addition of IBIS in the smaller package. I'd gladly trade a film-sim dial for a drive dial with Still, Movie, Burst, and the C1/2/3/4+ recipe concept. While a film-sim dial would be fun for a new FF shooter for the first weeks, it'll quickly become redundant, unnecessary, and could be better served by a tactile control that can quickly enact greater functional change. Honestly, if I could have just have the form-factor of an OG X-T20 (same megapixels even) with IBIS and great face-tracking AF, I'd be really happy.
Totally agree with your worries abut the film dial not storing film recipes. I'm a long proponent that Fuji should embrace filme recipes - is a thing that it bring a lot of people to Fuji. The problem with the current way to use recipes (with the C custom settings) is: I like to have my C positions with specific shooting scenarios (portrait, action, concert, etc), with shutter speed, ISO settings and other shooting parameters specific to that use case. But if you are using the C with Portrait settings, with some recipe, there is no way to keep using these seettings and change you filme recipe (changing from a Portra one to a B&W). You have to waste another C position with all the shooting parameters being the same, just changing the film recipe. With just a firmware update (for all the Fuji cameras), Fuji could create some Custom positions inside the film simulation menu. There you could store your recipes, and switch easily between them, in all shooting modes, custom or not. In the case of the X-T50, store it in the FS and C modes of the dial. It would be a huge point. The Panasonic S5s and the upcaming S9 do exactly that, but with LUTs - you choose the "film simulation" (in the case, the Color Profile) and you can choose a lut to put over it, right on the screen options.
Love your Videos ❤ One remark to the quick change of simulations and seeing instantly what's happening: if you set the change of simulation to a d-pad button or a swipe you can do the same with older cameras 😉 Greetz from Germany, Ben 😊✌️
Thanks for the good explanation! :) When I worked in an outdoor store the Gore-Tex guys told us that the breathability of the fabric will be best, when the outside conditions would be about 20 Kelvin below the inside conditions. Weelll, usually you wouldn't sweat that much when these conditions are reached, I surmise... So this Gore-Tex has it's applications, like cold alpine conditions when too much water inside your jacket will over time cool you down too much. But for the average nice weather hiker a combination of some windproof jacket and an umbrella will be best. You pointed that out in another video. Good work as always!
Kudo’s from downunder Omar, I love your content you never really nit pick and if there is its a way its not noticable. Your such a humble guy and humourous which set you apart from all other TH-camrs. Keep being you🤘
@@mellkiades fuj I usually has a daily on the left to choose shooting mode. single shot, continues low, continues high, Panama HDR act.. very useful for street and quick reaction
Hi Omar, nice to see that Fuji finally acknowledged your work and now you have review units. You are now the “Cool kid” ;) I hope that this will not influence your honesty about Fuji products. For full review I would like to see Eye Autofocus test in continuous mode, because this is something Fuji is struggling. I wonder if they fixed / improved something in this area.
I love the camera just because the sensor and ibis upgrade. Im thinking to buy but not yet. I sold my e-x4 to buy an OM System this past January in B&H photo. I miss the Fujifilm colours. I switch because the ibs. Happy for Fujifilm finally put ibs in the small x-t serie. They need to upgrade the other x-e5 and x-pro
I own the Fujifil GFX 50r, a Nikon Z7, and now an OM Systems OM-1. I LOVE the OM-1...!!! Small, light, so many computational features like High Rez mode (80 MP's!!) and the ND filter mode, excellent Image stabilization-- and the Olympus lenses are small, light and fantastically razor sharp! I have not put down this camera since I bought it a few months ago. I also have been through a number of Fuji APS-C cameras starting with the XT-1... then moving to X100s, X pro-2 and XT-3. Finally just sold the whole lot. I liked the film simulations, but I shoot RAW and honestly a good film simulation software (like Dehancer, DXO film pack, Exposure 7, or RNI) offers so much more in terms of color, fine tuning, grain, halation, bloom, etc. The Fuji APS-C just got boring to me.
So what can you put on the FS1-FS3 slots on the film simulation dial? It feels pretty useless to me, when it can ONLY set the film sim itself. Also the pricing is insane. For a pretty small price upgrade you get an X-T5 with WR, a three way tilt screen, and a bigger EVF. I expect the prices to drop quite dramatically or would expect this to sell badly. Right now this isn't the deal to replace my X-T20.
@@j2thebeeyes, most people don’t like Film sim, they like FILM RECIPES! Big difference. The film sim dial won’t be able to store your JPG settings therefore it’s useless. Not to mention now you have to turn the film sim dial every time you use film recipe.
@@olivierlabuse With AutoISO the EC dial becomes ISO. Colours are what you make them. If they are "not so great" then that is a you problem, not a camera problem.
I did. Plug it in to your computer and download software. I put my Grandmas homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe in place of velvia. That way, I always have it on my. Im working on replacing another with my uncles lasagna recipe.
Kind of a bummer to hear about the limitations of the film sim dial. I thought if it would let you save your custom sims, it would be nice to have bc I switch often but with these limitations I’d rather have the drive dial back. Thanks for the thorough video!
I'm happy I got the X-T30II a month ago. I don't understand the product "X-T50". Except for the size and weight the X-T5 is a much better choise. The X-T5 has weather sealing, multishot, a larger battery and two card slots. I have said it in many postings: Fujifilm should have added weather sealing and IBIS to the X-T30II and call it X-T50. The new kit lens is also strange: No OIS??? And worse f2.8 to 4.8. I hope they keep the old kit lens.
Without Omar's recommendation, I wouldn't have purchased the XT20 and XT30. I'm grateful that Fujifilm acknowledges his contributions to the Fuji community. However, I'm really disappointed with the new pricing of the XT50, especially considering the recommendations from Omar and the affordability of previous models like the XT20 and XT30.
Once the price settles (ATM this is only £150 in the UK cheaper than the XT5) it may be worth a look, If both the X-T5 and this were at original price, then the X-T50 with kit lens is £50 cheaper than the X-T5 body only... however this is not the case. I quite like the film simulator dial, on my X100VI (which maybe my favourite camera ever) I have the command ring set to film simulator, and it is fun and easy way to change. I often use the film simulator as the base for editing my Raw photos.
The day of the announcement upon verification of it's price i went and bough an xt30ii with 15-45 kit I also ordered the 27mm wr The pricing policy of Fujifilm is crazy these days....
Thank you for this great first impression Video of the XT50. As a user of the XT30II, I don't see a need to switch to the XT50. The Film Simulation Dial makes no sence for me as I am using recipes and mainly using different once with the same film simulation. So I would miss the old dial. As a addition to the XT30II I would choose the XT5. The XT5 brings more features, dials and buttons and the new specs like the new sensor, IBIS and the better auto focus for only +200 Euro.
When I first saw the announcement I kind of thought this new camera wa a bike with training wheels! ;) But your review/explaination of its features I can certainly see this camera makes a lot of sense for a lot of people. I'm still a little perplexed about the top dial for film simulations. So buy one and spend a little time with it, and take off the training wheels! ;)
What will happen when a new simulation comes? I really dislike that simulation dial because, for example, i have a custom button in my current fujis to access quickly to simulations.i would prefer the iso dial. A good reason to skip this camera.
i haven't been following fujifilms developments etc. for over year so hearing about this is quite exciting to me as i'm looking to finally get rid of my X-H1 and X100V. but i still think i'd be best off with an X-T4 or maybe an X-T5. let's see what this X-T50 brings to the table...
Nobody's talking about that they finally moved the tripod mount! That's so annoying. Because I always use the Peak Design plate. Now you can change batteries without screwing the plate of. 🎉
It looks good, no doubt, but the loss of the Drive dial is disappointing, as is the lack of customisation on the Film dial. Sticking with my X-T5, despite the size :-) Thanks, Omar.
I got the XT30II a few months ago just to carry when I hike and travel a lot since is so light. I almost got the S20 but was out stock for a few months everywhere. Now this XT-50 is nice but still old stilly 126s batterie still just 2.36 M dots viewfinder another step down + the worse from fuji @ 1400.00 Crazy. Will wait for the XT5 to go on special and large batterie 3.69M dots viewfinder. @ $ 1100.00 price I will have consider
I like the small body. However at this price point I’d expected water resistance and a better viewfinder. Dual card slot would have been nice but hard to compromise with the small body. I’d rather buy an x-t5 as it’s not that much bigger but it offers so many more features
I think it fits perfectly for this camera. I mostly see it hanging on the neck of travelers and tourists. They benefit waay more from a sim dial as opposed to the “Drive dial.” No one is shooting high-burst that often.
thanks for the video! do you have a camera bag recommendation for traveling overseas? Heading to Italy next month and looking for a small bag to hold either a fuji + 55-200 or nikon z6ii + 24-200. Antitheft, cut-proof straps would be great. I know you travel all over so I figured you have the bag down pat :)
I do like the XTxx line and the specs are great. I'd buy it over the XT5 just for its size, but the price hike is too much. I'd expect weather sealing at the very least.
Agreed -- and competitors are going to be coming out with their "X100VI" type cameras and in the next couple of years. There's going to be fierce competition.
@@Sara-tp6zd yes I agree. Over the past 9 years I’ve really enjoyed the brand, but now here in Australia at the 50 is same price as the xt5 ( body only ) and $3,200 with the new kit lens if you want to “resolve “those extra megapixels , for a new person to the brand or someone that has been buying their gear for some time it’s an interesting move for an entry level product when as you said other brands are brining out competitors very soon.
Nice preview Omar. I like the inclusion of IBIS and the better ergonomics (except for the stupid film sim dial) but the price increase is just way too high. I'll stick with my X-T30 for some more time.
Simulations on a dial is a deal breaker for me as I just want raws to work with. To be fair, I was only really pondering a T5 as an upgrade from an x100v.
Excellent first-look walkthrough as always Omar, thanks for sharing your thoughts! I love the slate/grey colour. I also like the idea of the film sim dial more than I thought I would, but you’re right - major miss by Fujifilm in not making it store recipes. I’m not a major user of recipes myself, but I imagined the purpose of the film sim dial was to cater to that community (as you mentioned) so not having it customisable/smart in that way feels like they only went 50% of the way to their goal. Still, IBIS and the 40mp sensor in a body that size, not bad!
Thank you! My first review of the XT50 mentioning the delusional choice of not saving custom recipes, only the base color profile. I will pass on this model as well. Thanks! (Probably not what Fuji was expecting, but then again, their choice)
Thank you for your review. I’ve been looking at a used xe4 but am curious about the xt50. I’m a little cautious about buying used and as a relatively new photographer I wonder your thoughts on which direction to go. Thank you for any advice!
That film sim dial is a showstopper for me and that's a great pity because, like you, I love the small from factor of the X-T20, X-T30 and X-T50. That dial seems a waste of a good space for more im0rotant and more frequently used settings. Film settings are better changed, IMHO, with the menus.
Its such a dissapointment it doesnt save recipe's. That defeats the entire point of having the dial there.... Why did Fuji take such a stupid decision?...
Thanks for the first look, Omar. Nice camera for sure, but I'm so happy that I went with the X-T30 II for my everyday carry camera. The price of the X-T50 is so close to the X-T5 that I certainly would go for that instead... oh and also I'd go so far as to say the current price of the X-T30 II is actually a bargain now!
It's a beautiful camera, and the IQ is awesome! However, I think I'll stick around with my X-T20 for travel. Still love the IQ, and it's good enough for travels. But when the X-T 60 is out, I'll get a used XT50 as the upgrade.
I preordered X100VI and then cancelled that. I did some soul searching and came to the conclusions, that I will stay with my x-s10 and x-e3, until such a time, when Fujifilm (or other company) comes up with a camera that is as useful as a smartphone. I am so fed up with badly made apps needed send photos to my phone so I can share it. I'm not buying another camera until this changes.
on x-t20, pressing left on the menu access the film sims and allows preview. is this just reverse with the film sim dial? can i still quickly change drive settings, ie. single, slow burst, high burts and movie with the quick buttons?
Hello Omar. Is there any way to modify a film simulation recipe in-camera to enhance to boost a specific hue, such as greens or reds? I know that you can do that in-camera for Acros or Monochrome, but is there any way to do that for other simulations in-camera?
Got my xt-20 a little wet whilst on vacation, and now it's all wonky. Fujifilm said they can't fix it, too old. Do you know if anyone fixes them? And it does seem that you're saying the lenses would be interchangeable on the xt-50? Thank you.....I appreciate you...Maria
My biggest problem with all cameras is,... Whenever a "photo moment" happens, camera isn't there. I used to have one,... And lenses and all that... Maybe i get one again in the future,... Maybe
How is the autofocus? Thinking about this camera for street and family / holiday pictures. But even the xt5 seems to have sub par autofocus. I have a canon r6 - is autofocus of xt50 comparable to that? If so - this seems like a very interesting camera.
Thanks for posting this! I briefly owned the XT20, mostly based on your recommendation, and I loved the size and output, but I didn't like the shooting experience because of the slow operation and poor viewfinder(for me). I'm curious to know if you can perceive a difference in the speed of the camera and the refresh rate in the EVF. Thanks! ~A life long aspiring intermediate photographer ;)
My Fuji XS10 menu system doesn't work. I unable to change any settings. Its behave ghostly. I never face this type of problem. Omar pleas help me. What is the solution ?
Thanks for this first impression. It would be great to have a way to change the purpose of the dials. Moving through the Q settings would be very nice... Is there a flash in it like in Xt30?
My biggest problem is the price.
Blame the money printers not Fuji.
They must fix autofocus first
@@matusmisik_photographywhat’s wrong with it
What should it be?
I agree about the autofocus, Fuji is falling behind.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 *🎥 Introduction to Fujifilm X-T50*
- Introduction of the Fujifilm X-T50 camera,
- Mention of previous models (X-T2, X-T20, X-T3, X-T30),
- Brief mention of new features and comparisons.
01:30 *📷 Fujifilm X-T50 Features and Design*
- Discussion of the X-T50's design and build,
- Introduction of the new dial and film simulation features,
- Highlighting the camera's image stabilization and rounded edges.
03:07 *🛠️ Camera Usability and Customization*
- Explanation of film simulation settings and limitations,
- Description of user experience with the new dial,
- Importance of JPEG profile selection for shooting.
05:12 *🎬 Video Capabilities and Image Quality*
- Overview of the X-T50's videocapabilities,
- Discussion on file resolution and detail,
- Example of usage in specific projects like wildlife photography.
07:01 *🌧️ Lens Features and Weather Sealing*
- Details on the new kit lens and its weather sealing,
- Advantages of the internal zoom mechanism for video,
- Comparison of the camera’s color options and aesthetics.
08:10 *✈️ Compact Size and Travel Convenience*
- Comparison between the X-T50 and X-T5 in terms of size and portability,
- Benefits of using smaller Fujifilm lenses for travel,
- Final remarks and personal preference for the X-T50's color and design.
Made with HARPA AI
In 2017, the X-T20 price was $ 750 and X-T2 was $ 1,600. Now the price of the X-T50 is $ 1,400 and X-T5 is $ 1,700. 86% increase in the X-T20 line series and 6% increase in the X-T2 line. It's crazy. I am very disappointed with the price.
I will keep my X-T20, an X-T5 or an X-H2 maybe a new future Nikon Z-90 are more competitive
I saw the X-Summit and it seems that now the future of Fuji is the GFX. 2 cameras in 2 years with a bonus telephoto lens.
The X-T line 2 digits and perhaps 1 digit will die because Fuji does not make them competitive compared to the Full Frame competitors and will no longer make efforts to make them competitive. It is no longer the priority of Fuji, I understood with the X-Summit that the new events will have to be called the GFX-SUMMIT
What in your opinion would make the X line more competitive? The release of the 40mp sensor (with average/poor readout speed) suggests to me they are still willing to push the limit on APS-C. Is it the pricing? For me the 5th gen bodies have all been lower quality, higher price. But the newer lenses have generally been stellar and priced relatively fairly.
I bought a used X-T2 for $650 in early 2020. Still don’t see a reason to upgrade.
But yeah, new prices are disappointing. If I were buying new now, I’d probably go for a $999 Nikon Z5 instead, with a $899 f2.8 kit lens and call it a day.
couldn't agree more
Ooff. True. Many people do not care about GFX, but sadly Fuji spend many resources on it.
@@snappy8k GFX will eventually be a do-all wonder camera if they work on the readout/burst rates. It's already the fastest, cheapest medium format camera money can buy. If Fuji wants to charge high prices for the X-line, that's fine - but it has to be backed by performance and quality.
I was very excited about the X-50 when I first heard the rumours about it. As I was craving for a X-T5 but not having the budget, I thought this would be the perfect in between... But with that price, it's actually not worth it. Nice additions, nice look, but should be around 1000 maximum.
I remember how this good man helped me after I purchased my very first camera (a fuji xe3). I panicked when the camera cannot detect my kit lens, and my first instinct is to ask the very person that introduced me to fujifilm cameras (sorry 😅). Anyways, I am still very thankful to Omar and his channel, really helped me a lot navigating the world of photography
Very pretty camera; love that dark grey color. But otherwise, not tempting in comparison with the XT5: no ISO dial, no drive-dial, no D-pad, single card slot, smaller battery, lower resolution viewfinder, one tilt-axis less and no possibility to save recipes. The sim dial is a novelty, but not something that I'd use much, I think. It's also smaller than the XT5, but to me, that's not a benefit, as I use some bigger lenses as well. And the XT5 is already very compact.
I think you can still save recipes, just not switch between them with the new dial.
No weather sealing too. Means a no go from me automatically
You can defo save recipes, is just the dial
Omar what Fujifilm camera you have?
Omar: yes
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Facts
People with a brain like Edvar: Ew
Hey Omar had been away from camera content, but great video, made me remember why I subscribed to this channel. Informational and entertaining at the same time.
Ok, so the real Fuji mistake for the X-T50 is not that it has a FILM dial, but that the FILM dial positions doesn't store the associated JPEG FILM SIM settings like shadow/highlights, etc. as you pointed out. It should really have done that, if Fuji was going to have that dial.
That's the real UX design bummer here. I hope Fuji fixes that.
it's done on purpose. same issue with the xt30. it's not a bug, it's a feature. they won't fix it. it makes you spend extra for xt5
I think it's pretty critical to the performance. I know the intention is to be simple and have you shoot out of the box simulations with everything set to 0.
However, in my experience everything set to 0 is either too extreme or a bit too flat. Every simulation needs a little 1 or 2 point nudge somewhere to look just right before I feel comfortable to switch from one to the other on the fly.
Also, since their glass is pretty inconsistent in colour and contrast across the range you kind of have to adapt your settings per simulation per lens also.
It would be nice if zero was a nice middle neutral point on all simulations. Being able to hit +5 Color on Velvia when 0 is pretty bold already kind feels like wasted space on the scale.
That is total bs. What a stupid thing to do and will prevent me from buying this camera. You can modify that stuff on even the most basic camera. WTF??
@@cheesejadeitekiwifox It's not the same with the X-T30 because the X-T30 doesn't have a film sim dial.
@@-grey To be clear: you can adjust for example shadows, and chrome FX and grain, but then it stays the same when you switch the film types. What I am advocating is to store the changes per film type, at least as an option, or at least in the custom FS1, FS2, FS3 "slots."
Thank you for your knowledge and charisma Omar! Your channel makes me smile and buy things🤩
It's a very advanced camera with all the bells and whistles like IBIS, 40 mp chip and the good looks. That comes with a price not realistic I'm afraid. Fujifilm be careful!
Thanks Omar for another great review and video.
Bhtuuuthuuuthuu 😅
You're the best here on TH-cam!
@2:40 The x-s20 is a double number camera that has stabilization.
Not having custom recipes tied to the film sim dial is a dealbreaker for me. Also, nice PRS.
Man I was seriously thinking about getting this as my first fuji and then hearing you can't modify recipes like in other cameras killed it for me. Guess I will wait a few days to see what the new panasonic offers.
@@superstringsbro You can modify recipes like the other cameras. You just can't save that custom setting to the film sim dial. Which is pretty silly. Film sim dial is a swing and a miss IMO
@@paulwithhands so you can modify it and save it in camera to use?
Yep agreed, don’t get that at all!
@@superstringsbro yes, you just have to switch recipes through the quick menu like you do with any other fuji. They just missed an opportunity to have it tied to the dial for easier access. But you can still create recipes and save them in camera
TBH I disapointed. I've waited for
- dedicated dial for my recipes (as x-h2 has),
- fully articulated screen to make it usable for vertical shooting,
- high screen brightness for outdoor photography (at least like the cheapest android phones has),
- weather sealing,
- custom LUTs upload to boost their gorgeous recipes feature.
And all I've got is simulations dial 🤦♂
I dont even want this camera but love watching your videos on everything. Thanks Omar! Hope you have a great day!
always the BEST videos!! Appreciate the personality and all of the work you put into these videos!
Thanks, Omar! Love to see ibis and thanks for pointing out how the sim dial was useful to you and its limitations. On my x-t30 I typically ride astia knowing that I will be fixing my shots in post anyway, but I plan to get to the point where sooc is good and that’s when I might really enjoy the new dial. I really only ever used the drive dial rarely, mostly switching from video to single pic so having a q menu button for that would be adequate. It is clearly better than my x-t30 but I haven’t even mastered that yet so if I am updating it won’t be for a while, and having never owned an x-tx I’d love to try these bodies in my hands to see how much the size difference matters. All the best!
I love your sense of humor, Omar. It makes my day. The XT-50 looks cool though!
Great camera and design except, in my opinion, for the film simulation dial instead of a dedicated ISO dial which I find more useful. Otherwise I can't wait to test it out and thanks for sharing!
Actually, the X-S10 began the IBIS introduction on the 2-digit, compact Fuji X-mount cameras.
was looking for this comment 😅
Please give us a detailed comparison video with the gfx 500mm and other full frame competitive lens
I love that they went more towards the GFX100II design language with the body. Very noice. 👌
This is a $999 camera at best not a $1399 camera. Fuji getting way to comfortable w these price increases.
Add inflation to the launch price of the X-T30II and that is what it should be. For me it's pretty close in my country.
@@JackBurton-qp4hc Fuji has had record breaking profits Quarter after Quarter. This to me signals that the cost of the producing the product hasn't increased and that Fuji just wants to increase profits even more.
@@youssefhamidi8152
What a load of nonsense. Of course costs increase due to inflation, it is basic economics.
@@youssefhamidi8152 Or maybe what it should tell you is that Fuji knows their market better than all the people flocking to TH-cam to complain that it's more expensive than they personally think it should be.
Every single new Fuji camera that gets dropped, every single comment is like, "Oof, major misstep, swing and a miss," and yet they all sell like absolute hotcakes. The X-T50 is already one of Fuji's most preordered cameras ever, lmao.
In like two years we'll be seeing videos about how legendary the X-T50 is and all the people complaining now will be pretending that they never complained.
I think its about new sensor and new lens kit it might be make the difference
Love the addition of IBIS in the smaller package.
I'd gladly trade a film-sim dial for a drive dial with Still, Movie, Burst, and the C1/2/3/4+ recipe concept. While a film-sim dial would be fun for a new FF shooter for the first weeks, it'll quickly become redundant, unnecessary, and could be better served by a tactile control that can quickly enact greater functional change.
Honestly, if I could have just have the form-factor of an OG X-T20 (same megapixels even) with IBIS and great face-tracking AF, I'd be really happy.
Totally agree with your worries abut the film dial not storing film recipes.
I'm a long proponent that Fuji should embrace filme recipes - is a thing that it bring a lot of people to Fuji.
The problem with the current way to use recipes (with the C custom settings) is: I like to have my C positions with specific shooting scenarios (portrait, action, concert, etc), with shutter speed, ISO settings and other shooting parameters specific to that use case.
But if you are using the C with Portrait settings, with some recipe, there is no way to keep using these seettings and change you filme recipe (changing from a Portra one to a B&W). You have to waste another C position with all the shooting parameters being the same, just changing the film recipe.
With just a firmware update (for all the Fuji cameras), Fuji could create some Custom positions inside the film simulation menu. There you could store your recipes, and switch easily between them, in all shooting modes, custom or not. In the case of the X-T50, store it in the FS and C modes of the dial.
It would be a huge point. The Panasonic S5s and the upcaming S9 do exactly that, but with LUTs - you choose the "film simulation" (in the case, the Color Profile) and you can choose a lut to put over it, right on the screen options.
The price on the X-H2 dropped when the X-T50 was announced! I finally got to order an X-H2 I could afford!
Love your Videos ❤ One remark to the quick change of simulations and seeing instantly what's happening: if you set the change of simulation to a d-pad button or a swipe you can do the same with older cameras 😉 Greetz from Germany, Ben 😊✌️
Thanks for the good explanation! :) When I worked in an outdoor store the Gore-Tex guys told us that the breathability of the fabric will be best, when the outside conditions would be about 20 Kelvin below the inside conditions. Weelll, usually you wouldn't sweat that much when these conditions are reached, I surmise... So this Gore-Tex has it's applications, like cold alpine conditions when too much water inside your jacket will over time cool you down too much. But for the average nice weather hiker a combination of some windproof jacket and an umbrella will be best. You pointed that out in another video.
Good work as always!
Kudo’s from downunder Omar, I love your content you never really nit pick and if there is its a way its not noticable. Your such a humble guy and humourous which set you apart from all other TH-camrs. Keep being you🤘
giving up the drive dial is too much !
stupid choice eh
What do you mean by this? Sorry, new to Fuji.
@@mellkiades fuj I usually has a daily on the left to choose shooting mode. single shot, continues low, continues high, Panama HDR act.. very useful for street and quick reaction
@@or_not-o8i got it, thank you. Love it!
Hi Omar, nice to see that Fuji finally acknowledged your work and now you have review units. You are now the “Cool kid” ;) I hope that this will not influence your honesty about Fuji products. For full review I would like to see Eye Autofocus test in continuous mode, because this is something Fuji is struggling. I wonder if they fixed / improved something in this area.
I love the camera just because the sensor and ibis upgrade. Im thinking to buy but not yet. I sold my e-x4 to buy an OM System this past January in B&H photo. I miss the Fujifilm colours. I switch because the ibs. Happy for Fujifilm finally put ibs in the small x-t serie. They need to upgrade the other x-e5 and x-pro
I own the Fujifil GFX 50r, a Nikon Z7, and now an OM Systems OM-1. I LOVE the OM-1...!!! Small, light, so many computational features like High Rez mode (80 MP's!!) and the ND filter mode, excellent Image stabilization-- and the Olympus lenses are small, light and fantastically razor sharp! I have not put down this camera since I bought it a few months ago. I also have been through a number of Fuji APS-C cameras starting with the XT-1... then moving to X100s, X pro-2 and XT-3. Finally just sold the whole lot. I liked the film simulations, but I shoot RAW and honestly a good film simulation software (like Dehancer, DXO film pack, Exposure 7, or RNI) offers so much more in terms of color, fine tuning, grain, halation, bloom, etc. The Fuji APS-C just got boring to me.
As always you nailed it! Great video!
So what can you put on the FS1-FS3 slots on the film simulation dial? It feels pretty useless to me, when it can ONLY set the film sim itself.
Also the pricing is insane. For a pretty small price upgrade you get an X-T5 with WR, a three way tilt screen, and a bigger EVF. I expect the prices to drop quite dramatically or would expect this to sell badly.
Right now this isn't the deal to replace my X-T20.
agreed, a small camera is great but if i remember right, when i bought my xt20 it was WAY less than xt2 in price
@@j2thebeeyes, most people don’t like Film sim, they like FILM RECIPES! Big difference. The film sim dial won’t be able to store your JPG settings therefore it’s useless. Not to mention now you have to turn the film sim dial every time you use film recipe.
You’re gonna want to put nostalgic neg on those so you have it on the dial 4 times lol
Great balanced review without trying to polarize. Thank you
I love the film simulation dial. These film simulations are the one and only reason Fuji became so popular. So it's a great choice.
Not really, there are plenty of other reasons people like them
@@olivierlabuse
With AutoISO the EC dial becomes ISO. Colours are what you make them. If they are "not so great" then that is a you problem, not a camera problem.
the film wheel is kind of a downer since you cannot put recipes on it 🙃 thank you for the video
I did. Plug it in to your computer and download software. I put my Grandmas homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe in place of velvia. That way, I always have it on my. Im working on replacing another with my uncles lasagna recipe.
Nice first look 👍 But quick question for the viewers: Who else is still waiting for their X100VI? I ordered mine on Feb. 23.
this video is why I bought the xt-50 today. I wanted the quality of xt-5 in a small package.
Kind of a bummer to hear about the limitations of the film sim dial. I thought if it would let you save your custom sims, it would be nice to have bc I switch often but with these limitations I’d rather have the drive dial back. Thanks for the thorough video!
I fail to see the point of the FS1-3 slots. I can't figure out their use.
Now you'll realize that the x100vi, albeit expensive, is the most bang for the buck Fuji model. Glad I ordered on the announcement day.
Man, I love that color and the addition of the film simulation button!
Now, I am confused,which one should I go for, XT-50 or the XS-20!
I'm happy I got the X-T30II a month ago. I don't understand the product "X-T50". Except for the size and weight the X-T5 is a much better choise. The X-T5 has weather sealing, multishot, a larger battery and two card slots. I have said it in many postings: Fujifilm should have added weather sealing and IBIS to the X-T30II and call it X-T50. The new kit lens is also strange: No OIS??? And worse f2.8 to 4.8. I hope they keep the old kit lens.
Without Omar's recommendation, I wouldn't have purchased the XT20 and XT30. I'm grateful that Fujifilm acknowledges his contributions to the Fuji community. However, I'm really disappointed with the new pricing of the XT50, especially considering the recommendations from Omar and the affordability of previous models like the XT20 and XT30.
Once the price settles (ATM this is only £150 in the UK cheaper than the XT5) it may be worth a look, If both the X-T5 and this were at original price, then the X-T50 with kit lens is £50 cheaper than the X-T5 body only... however this is not the case.
I quite like the film simulator dial, on my X100VI (which maybe my favourite camera ever) I have the command ring set to film simulator, and it is fun and easy way to change. I often use the film simulator as the base for editing my Raw photos.
Fuji has many great compact primes. I got z6-2 and just got xt30. Pair it with xf 23/2 and xf50/2
Since you don't shoot it... may I have or purchase your X-Pro2 Graphite Edition? I live in Thailand... I'll cover shipping of course. Thanks Omar. 🙏🏻
Can you still program a custom recipe into the Q-menu?
The day of the announcement upon verification of it's price i went and bough an xt30ii with 15-45 kit
I also ordered the 27mm wr
The pricing policy of Fujifilm is crazy these days....
Thank you for this great first impression Video of the XT50. As a user of the XT30II, I don't see a need to switch to the XT50. The Film Simulation Dial makes no sence for me as I am using recipes and mainly using different once with the same film simulation. So I would miss the old dial. As a addition to the XT30II I would choose the XT5. The XT5 brings more features, dials and buttons and the new specs like the new sensor, IBIS and the better auto focus for only +200 Euro.
There are three custom setting on the Film dial for your recipes :).
@@edding6210 no, those are just for film sims. You cannot save recipes to them.
When I first saw the announcement I kind of thought this new camera wa a bike with training wheels! ;) But your review/explaination of its features I can certainly see this camera makes a lot of sense for a lot of people. I'm still a little perplexed about the top dial for film simulations. So buy one and spend a little time with it, and take off the training wheels! ;)
What will happen when a new simulation comes? I really dislike that simulation dial because, for example, i have a custom button in my current fujis to access quickly to simulations.i would prefer the iso dial.
A good reason to skip this camera.
i haven't been following fujifilms developments etc. for over year so hearing about this is quite exciting to me as i'm looking to finally get rid of my X-H1 and X100V. but i still think i'd be best off with an X-T4 or maybe an X-T5. let's see what this X-T50 brings to the table...
Nobody's talking about that they finally moved the tripod mount! That's so annoying. Because I always use the Peak Design plate. Now you can change batteries without screwing the plate of. 🎉
Fuji is just testing the price as apparently there are still some people waiting for the x100VI
I quite literally was only interested in it for the ibis. Coming from a T30ii I'm like ehh not sure it's worth that price
It looks good, no doubt, but the loss of the Drive dial is disappointing, as is the lack of customisation on the Film dial. Sticking with my X-T5, despite the size :-) Thanks, Omar.
I got the XT30II a few months ago just to carry when I hike and travel a lot since is so light. I almost got the S20 but was out stock for a few months everywhere.
Now this XT-50 is nice but still old stilly 126s batterie still just 2.36 M dots viewfinder another step down + the worse from fuji @ 1400.00 Crazy. Will wait for the XT5 to go on special and large batterie 3.69M dots viewfinder. @ $ 1100.00 price I will have consider
It would be nice to see a comparison between the XT-5 & XT-50
I like the small body. However at this price point I’d expected water resistance and a better viewfinder. Dual card slot would have been nice but hard to compromise with the small body. I’d rather buy an x-t5 as it’s not that much bigger but it offers so many more features
That sim dial's just silly
I think it fits perfectly for this camera. I mostly see it hanging on the neck of travelers and tourists.
They benefit waay more from a sim dial as opposed to the “Drive dial.” No one is shooting high-burst that often.
So xt50 could be same price as xt5, just full auto, some dials to put some awesome filters, maybe dial for sceneries... 🎉
thanks for the video! do you have a camera bag recommendation for traveling overseas? Heading to Italy next month and looking for a small bag to hold either a fuji
+ 55-200 or nikon z6ii + 24-200. Antitheft, cut-proof straps would be great. I know you travel all over so I figured you have the bag down pat :)
The XT40 is an XT30ii except it’s got a fifth generation processor, reala ace, nostalgic neg and the film sim dial.
They just didn’t release it
3:35
What exactly is the point of FS1, 2 and 3? I don't get it.
I do like the XTxx line and the specs are great. I'd buy it over the XT5 just for its size, but the price hike is too much. I'd expect weather sealing at the very least.
😂😂the ending bit!! you are a gem Omar 🙏🏼🫶🏼🫵🏼
Fujifilm is becoming an expensive hobby for a brand that is largely supported by enthusiasts…
Agreed -- and competitors are going to be coming out with their "X100VI" type cameras and in the next couple of years. There's going to be fierce competition.
It's the new Leica. More capable at the moment, but for how long?
It’s also addictive, i own one and i don’t think i can buy another brand
Maybe it should be free? 😂
@@Sara-tp6zd yes I agree. Over the past 9 years I’ve really enjoyed the brand, but now here in Australia at the 50 is same price as the xt5 ( body only ) and $3,200 with the new kit lens if you want to “resolve “those extra megapixels , for a new person to the brand or someone that has been buying their gear for some time it’s an interesting move for an entry level product when as you said other brands are brining out competitors very soon.
Nice preview Omar. I like the inclusion of IBIS and the better ergonomics (except for the stupid film sim dial) but the price increase is just way too high. I'll stick with my X-T30 for some more time.
That charcoal looks so nice!
Simulations on a dial is a deal breaker for me as I just want raws to work with. To be fair, I was only really pondering a T5 as an upgrade from an x100v.
Excellent first-look walkthrough as always Omar, thanks for sharing your thoughts! I love the slate/grey colour. I also like the idea of the film sim dial more than I thought I would, but you’re right - major miss by Fujifilm in not making it store recipes. I’m not a major user of recipes myself, but I imagined the purpose of the film sim dial was to cater to that community (as you mentioned) so not having it customisable/smart in that way feels like they only went 50% of the way to their goal. Still, IBIS and the 40mp sensor in a body that size, not bad!
Hi, Omar. What lens model did you put on at 8:05? Or if anyone who is watching this video knows, please comment. Thank you! :)
Thank you! My first review of the XT50 mentioning the delusional choice of not saving custom recipes, only the base color profile.
I will pass on this model as well. Thanks! (Probably not what Fuji was expecting, but then again, their choice)
Surely the X-S20 was the first double number camera to have IBIS ?
Thank you for your review. I’ve been looking at a used xe4 but am curious about the xt50. I’m a little cautious about buying used and as a relatively new photographer I wonder your thoughts on which direction to go. Thank you for any advice!
Excellent video 😮!
Robust, beefy?! I’m here for it. Killer vid as always Omar 🎉
Of all the reviews beeing released today it's totally clear for me to firdt watch yours 😊✌️
i just got the xt30ii around 2 months ago and now this comes out😂 i dont mind it tho, the xt30ii is still plenty of good for me and its also cheaper
That film sim dial is a showstopper for me and that's a great pity because, like you, I love the small from factor of the X-T20, X-T30 and X-T50. That dial seems a waste of a good space for more im0rotant and more frequently used settings. Film settings are better changed, IMHO, with the menus.
Its such a dissapointment it doesnt save recipe's. That defeats the entire point of having the dial there.... Why did Fuji take such a stupid decision?...
Thanks for the first look, Omar. Nice camera for sure, but I'm so happy that I went with the X-T30 II for my everyday carry camera. The price of the X-T50 is so close to the X-T5 that I certainly would go for that instead... oh and also I'd go so far as to say the current price of the X-T30 II is actually a bargain now!
No, no! Fuji say you need to buy this camera now! Now! Xt30ii no good.
@@Ezrabastian Right!😂
It's a beautiful camera, and the IQ is awesome! However, I think I'll stick around with my X-T20 for travel. Still love the IQ, and it's good enough for travels. But when the X-T 60 is out, I'll get a used XT50 as the upgrade.
I preordered X100VI and then cancelled that. I did some soul searching and came to the conclusions, that I will stay with my x-s10 and x-e3, until such a time, when Fujifilm (or other company) comes up with a camera that is as useful as a smartphone. I am so fed up with badly made apps needed send photos to my phone so I can share it. I'm not buying another camera until this changes.
Still rockin the XT2. Love dials and is small!
on x-t20, pressing left on the menu access the film sims and allows preview. is this just reverse with the film sim dial? can i still quickly change drive settings, ie. single, slow burst, high burts and movie with the quick buttons?
i wonder what the custom film simulation positions on the dial allow you to do? custom luts? that would be nuts...
Mr. Honken nose reminded me of my 24-105 L canon 😅
The camera is nice, but since the XT-30, I'm not sure there's any noticeable difference in image quality...
Hello Omar. Is there any way to modify a film simulation recipe in-camera to enhance to boost a specific hue, such as greens or reds? I know that you can do that in-camera for Acros or Monochrome, but is there any way to do that for other simulations in-camera?
I'm still happy with my XT20.
Got my xt-20 a little wet whilst on vacation, and now it's all wonky. Fujifilm said they can't fix it, too old. Do you know if anyone fixes them? And it does seem that you're saying the lenses would be interchangeable on the xt-50? Thank you.....I appreciate you...Maria
My biggest problem with all cameras is,... Whenever a "photo moment" happens, camera isn't there.
I used to have one,... And lenses and all that...
Maybe i get one again in the future,... Maybe
That intro dude! LOL. You should do a comedy show called “You like?!” 😂
how about putting electronic variable NDs in the new to come XH bodies
How is the autofocus? Thinking about this camera for street and family / holiday pictures. But even the xt5 seems to have sub par autofocus. I have a canon r6 - is autofocus of xt50 comparable to that? If so - this seems like a very interesting camera.
Thanks for posting this! I briefly owned the XT20, mostly based on your recommendation, and I loved the size and output, but I didn't like the shooting experience because of the slow operation and poor viewfinder(for me). I'm curious to know if you can perceive a difference in the speed of the camera and the refresh rate in the EVF. Thanks! ~A life long aspiring intermediate photographer ;)
My Fuji XS10 menu system doesn't work. I unable to change any settings. Its behave ghostly. I never face this type of problem. Omar pleas help me. What is the solution ?
Thanks for this first impression. It would be great to have a way to change the purpose of the dials. Moving through the Q settings would be very nice... Is there a flash in it like in Xt30?
Yes it has a flash.
@@JackBurton-qp4hc Thanks !