Fujifilm X-T50 (silver)

Fujifilm X-T50 (silver). The Fujifilm X-T50 is a classically-styled mid-level APS-C mirrorless camera. It's built around the 40MP X-Trans sensor used by the X-T5 and X-H2, and gains image stabilization. It also gains the majority of the X-T5's features in a smaller, less expensive body. Fujifilm X-T50 gains image stabilization: a first for this line of cameras. Until now you've had to choose between the X-Sx0 cameras, which had stabilization and DSLR-style command dials or the unstabilized X-Tx0 models with a shutter speed dial, whereas now you can simply base your decision on which control system you prefer. The system is rated as delivering up to 7.0EV of correction, using a combination of gyro data and live-view image analysis to assess and correct movement.

 

 

 

 

40MP SENSOR AND X-PROCESSOR 5

 

The X-T50 gains the 40MP X-Trans sensor and latest X-Processor from the X-T5. This combination brings not just the same image quality as the X-T5 but the bulk of that camera's features, too. This includes the latest AF algorithms, as included in the X-T5's f/w 2.0, along with all the subject recognition modes that camera offers. The X-T50 also includes the Camera-to-Cloud function that lets it upload directly to the Frame.io sharing platform over a Wi-Fi network, along with features such as tap-to-track autofocus in video, recently added to the X-T5.

 

 

 

 
FILM SIMULATION DIAL

 

After the addition of image stabilization, the most significant update might be the addition of a Film Simulation dial on the camera's left shoulder. This replaces the drive mode control that's been present on previous X-Tx0 models. It might seem like a small detail, given all Fujifilm models have a selection of Film Simulation color modes, but the addition of a direct control is a smart move for a camera such as this. There's a world of difference between knowing an option exists in a menu and having a constant reminder of its presence, every time you pick up the camera. A direct control point also significantly lowers the barrier to that feature's use. Every camera on the market has a series of color modes, some more attractive than others, but Fujifilm's selection of generally subtle, attractive and memorable (thanks to their invocation of film stock names) help deliver some of the best JPEGs out there. The front-of-mind prominence and simplicity of selecting them will undoubtedly prompt more X-T50 photographers to make use of them. It's not perfect, in that it's a twelve-position dial for a camera that has fourteen film simulations, on which one position passes control off to the camera's command dials. But it's easy enough to customize the three custom positions on the dial, with the option to specify a simulated color filter for the mono modes, once you remember this option is in the main IQ menu, not the setup section.

 

 

 

 
6.2K VIDEO

 

The Fujifilm X-T50 offers essentially all the capabilities of the X-T5 on the video side of things, with the ability to shoot 6.2K video at up to 30p (or 'HQ' 4K video derived from it), from a 1.23x cropped region of the sensor. Alternatively it can capture sub-sampled 4K from the full width of its sensor at up to 30p, or up to 60p with a 1.14x crop. As with the X-T5, there's a direct choice to be made between how much detail you wish to capture and how well controlled the rolling shutter is. Tap-to-track autofocus in video (only added to the X-T5 in late April), F-Log2, a self-timer options, red frame outline when you're recording and control of front and rear tally lamps are also present. The Fujifilm X-T50 can output a data stream over HDMI that can be encoded by Atomos or Blackmagic external recorders as ProRes RAW or Blackmagic Raw, respectively. Just about the only X-T5 video feature not offered is the ability to attach an accessory fan unit to extend the camera's recording duration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPLETELY NEW BODY

 

Although it maintains the same family appearance and the X-T30 II, the X-T50 is a completely new body. Rather than being essentially a rectangle with rounded corners, when viewed straight down in the plan view, the new cameras has completely curved ends and a forward-jutting extension at the top of the front grip. It's a wider camera than its predecessor but less deep, despite the addition of in-body stabilization. The revised grip not only helps the camera more closely resemble the X-T5, but also makes it easier to get a firm grip on. The camera's AEL button has been moved around a little, with it now sitting at the top of three buttons running up the back of the camera, rather than sitting next to the rear command dial. The Q Menu button still sits out on the end of the rear thumb grip. The X-T50 includes the same AF joystick as the X-T5, but placed a little further down the back of the body, which makes it a little more awkward to control. Its role is make a little less significant by the camera's inclusion of subject recognition AF, though, as it means you don't need to place the AF precisely over your chosen subject, if you want the camera to focus on it, if you're trying to capture one of the subjects the camera can recognize. As with Fujifilm's other cameras, the Face Detection and Subject Recognition modes are completely separate. This is positive in the sense that you can set a button to toggle Eye AF on and off, but means you'll need to configure two buttons if you find yourself wanting to switch from subject mode to face detection and back (engaging one and then disengaging it puts you back in standard AF mode, not with whichever detection mode was previously active). The viewfinder hump still features a pop-up flash but, as before, this limits the size of the viewinder panel and optics, meaning the X-T50 continues to offer one of the smallest finders in its class. The X-T50 still uses a 2.36M dot [px] OLED viewfinder panel, which is competitive but not outstanding compared to its peers, but its 0.62x magnification marks it out as being unusually small. The rear screen is also unchanged, with a tilt up/down read LCD that shares its 3.0", 1.62M-dot [px] panel with the X-T30 II.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Body type: SLR-style mirrorless
Lens mount: Fujifilm X
Body material: Magnesium alloy
Max resolution: 7728 x 5152
Image ratio w:h: 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels: 40 megapixels
Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor type: BSI-CMOS
Processor: X-Processor 5
Color space: sRGB, Adobe RGB
Color filter array: X-Trans

ISO: Auto, 125-12,800 (Expands to 64-51200)
Boosted ISO (minimum): 64
Boosted ISO (maximum): 51200
White balance presets: 7
Custom white balance: Yes (3 slots)
Image stabilization: Sensor-shift
Image stabilization notes: Some lenses limited to 5 stops of correction
CIPA image stabilization rating: 7 stop(s)
Uncompressed format: RAW
JPEG quality levels: Fine, normal
File format: DCF, JPEG (Exif Ver 2.32), HEIF (4:2:2 10-bit), Raw (14-bit RAF)

Autofocus: Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View
Autofocus assist lamp: Yes

Number of focus points: 425
Focal length multiplier: 1.5×

Articulated LCD: Tilting

Screen size: 3″

Screen dots: 1,840,000
Touch screen: Yes
Screen type: TFT LCD
Live view: Yes
Viewfinder type: Electronic
Viewfinder coverage: 100%
Viewfinder magnification: 0.62× (0.41× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder resolution: 2,360,000

Minimum shutter speed: 900 sec
Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
Maximum shutter speed (electronic): 1/180000 sec
Exposure modes: Program, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual

Built-in flash: No
External flash: Yes (via hot shoe)
Flash X sync speed: 1/250 sec

Drive modes: Single, Continuous (L/H), Bracketing
Continuous drive: 8.0 fps
Self-timer: Yes

Metering modes: Multi, Center-weighted, Average, Spot

Exposure compensation: ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing: ±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)

Video Format: H.264, H.265
Microphone: Stereo
Speaker: Mono
Storage type: 1x UHS-II SD
USB: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
USB charging: Yes
HDMI: Yes (Micro (Type D))
Microphone port: Yes
Headphone port: No
Wireless: Built-In
Wireless notes: 802.11b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth
Remote control: Yes
Battery: NP-W126S
Weight (inc. batteries): 438 g
Dimensions: 124 x 84 x 49 mm
Orientation sensor: Yes
Timelapse recording: Yes
GPS: None