The new X-T50 seems to have two siblings in the Fujifilm family. In terms of design, the new APS-C camera is very similar to its predecessor model, the X-T30 II, which came onto the market in 2021 and is just as compact, light and has a retro design. However, when it comes to internal values, the X-T50 follows its big sister X-T5, because both have the same X-Trans CMOS 5 HR image sensor and the X-Processor 5 installed.
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Sensor and processor
The X-Trans sensor CMOS 5 HR, which Fujifilm first introduced with the X-H2, offers sensor sensitivities from ISO 64 to ISO 51,200. Images are well stabilized thanks to the movable storage in five axes [] Up to seven f-stops can be compensated in this way. The X-Processor 5 allows a frame rate of up to 20 frames per second in the X-T50. However, this is only possible with a 1.29x crop, so the recordings have 24 megapixels. With a full sensor resolution of 40.2 megapixels, the XT50 achieves up to 13 frames per second. The electronic shutter must be switched on for both frame rates, which allows shutter speeds between 30 seconds and 1/180,000 seconds. With the mechanical focal plane shutter, exposure times from 60 seconds to 1/4,000 second and up to eight images per second are possible.
Together with a 15-45 mm lens, the X-T50 is quite handy and makes a compact impression.
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Simulation wheel and autofocus
What is new, however, is the film simulation wheel on the top left of the camera. With this wheel, Fujifilm’s popular film simulations can be set directly on the housing without going through a menu. A total of 20 film simulation modes are available, including the relatively new “Reala Ace”. The new film mode wheel replaces the drive wheel on the housing, which is now operated via the delete button on the back. There is still a small joystick there, but the 4-way rocker like on the X-T5 is missing.
The Fujifilm X-T50 features a hybrid autofocus system with 425 points and 3.3 million phase AF pixels. As with all of Fujifilm’s new cameras, autofocus can not only focus on eyes and people, but also detect animals including birds, insects, drones, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains and planes, thanks to AI and machine learning.
With the new film simulation wheel, Fujifilm’s popular film simulations can be set directly on the housing.
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Display and videos
In contrast to the previous model, the new X-T50 has a larger 3.0-inch display with a higher resolution (1.84 instead of 1.62 million pixels). It can still be tilted up and down. The electronic viewfinder (EVF) of the
The X-T50 can record videos with a maximum resolution of 6.2K (6240 × 3150 pixels) at 24 to 30 frames per second. At 60 full frames per second, it offers a 4K resolution of 4,096 × 2,160 or 3,840 × 2,160 pixels. The sound can be recorded both via the integrated stereo microphone and via an external microphone, which is connected via a 3.5 mm jack socket and controlled via USB-C.
On the back is the 3-inch display with a resolution of 1.84 million pixels.
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With a weight of 438 grams and dimensions of 12.4 cm × 8.4 cm × 4.9 cm, the Fujifilm X-T50 is quite compact and should be particularly interesting for travel and street photographers. It will be available on the market from mid-June for around 1,500 euros and will be available in black, silver and anthracite.
Compact Zoom Lens – Fujinon XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR
The new X-Lens WR is a standard zoom lens that covers a focal length range from 16mm wide angle (24mm KB equivalent) to 50mm medium telephoto (76mm KB equivalent). The XF 16-50mm 1:2.8-4.8 R LM complements the extensive range of XF interchangeable lenses. Weighing just 240 grams, it is the lightest XF lens.
With a length of 71.4 mm, the lens is very compact and, weighing just 240 grams, it is also the lightest XF lens.
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It offers a close focusing distance of 24 cm and an image ratio of 1:2. The optical structure consists of eleven elements in nine groups, three of which are aspherical elements and three ED glass elements. Due to the internal zoom, the lens remains at 71.4 mm in length when zooming. It is also sealed against moisture and dirt.
The Fujinon XF 16-50 mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR will be available from mid-June for around 800 euros.
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