The Fuji X-T50 (Black) is a classically styled large-sensor compact camera that’s optimized for people who want to use Fuji’s numerous film-simulation modes to quickly adjust the look of their images. Key features include:
40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 sensor; X-Processor 5 engine
20 film-simulation modes, dedicated film-simulation dial
6.2K 30fps 10-bit video; 7-stop image stabilization
Subject-recognition autofocus; native Frame.io functionality
What’s Changed? The Fuji X-T50 (Black) features quite a few improvements over its X-T series contemporaries. It’s the first in its series to feature an image-stabilization system, which delivers up to 7.0EV of correction. It’s also the first in its series to include a dedicated film-simulation dial, which gives you immediate access to its myriad film-simulation modes. This camera borrows many features from the X-T5, including its 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and X-Processor 5 engine, which give you that camera’s image quality; its latest autofocus algorithms and subject-recognition modes; its tap-to-track video autofocus; and its Camera-to-Cloud functionality.
Film-Simulation at the Forefront. The X-T50 includes twenty film-simulation modes—among them REALA ACE—to give your shots and footage a distinct look based on many of Fujifilm’s classic film types. In a series first, a dedicated dial on the camera’s left shoulder gives you instant, direct access to these modes so you don’t have to menu-dive. You also get a number of monochrome modes that simulate the effects of color filters, and a Grain Effect mode that gives your shots an old-timey appearance.
40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR Sensor. The 40.2MP X-Trans 5 sensor uses an enhanced image-processing algorithm to increase resolution without affecting the signal-to-noise ratio, producing extremely sharp and clear images throughout its normal ISO range of 125-12,800.
X-Processor 5 Engine. The X-Processor 5 engine facilitates great low-light performance and supercharges operation speed. It greatly reduces startup time, shutter lag, and navigation. The combination of this engine and the X-Trans CMOS 5 sensor increases the maximum continuous shooting rate to 13 fps and extends the ISO-sensitivity range to 64-51,200 for photo and 125-25,600 for video.
6.2K 30p Video. The X-T50 captures 6.2K 30p video in 4:2:2 10-bit color from a 1.23x cropped region of the sensor, HQ 4K 60p video at a 1.14x crop oversampled from 6.2K footage, sub-sampled 4K 60p video at a 1.14x crop, and sub-sampled 4K 60p video at the sensor’s full width. The micro-HDMI port lets you record 10-bit 4:2:2 or 12-bit RAW footage to an optional external recorder.
Takin’ It To The Streets. This is a camera purpose-built for street photography. Its 1/180,000 sec top electronic shutter speed and 1/4,000 maximum mechanical shutter speed mean you’ll be ready to capture even the most fast-moving subjects. If you hold down the shutter button, the X-T5- records images at up to 20 fps at a 1.29x crop with the electronic shutter, and at 8 fps with the mechanical shutter.
In-Body Image Stabilization. The five-axis image-stabilization system—a first for the X-T series—uses a combination of gyro data and live-view image analysis to correct your footage for up to seven stops of camera shake so that you can confidently shoot hand-held or in low light.
Focus, Focus, Focus. The X-T50’s hybrid autofocus system uses contrast- and phase-detection methods for fast, accurate performance in a wide range of lighting conditions. Its 425 selectable points cover almost the entire sensor for pinpoint focusing, even when capturing fast-moving subjects. A machine-trained subject-recognition autofocus feature can track an array of different subjects in any lighting conditions you throw at it.
Touchscreen LCD and OLED EVF. The 3.0-inch, 1.84m-dot rear touchscreen LCD features a three-way tilt mechanism for easy viewing in most any position. There’s also a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder with 0.62x magnification and 100% frame coverage.
Additional Features. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you wirelessly share images and use a linked mobile device to remotely control the camera. The X-T50 is powered by an NP-W126S battery, which gives you approximately 305 shots per charge, or up to 390 shots per charge in Eco Mode. You also get a single UHD-II compatible SD-card slot. Please note that this rental doesn’t include a charger, but the Fuji BC-W126S charger is available as a separate rental item.
Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud Functionality. You can use this camera’s Wi-Fi or an ethernet connection to instantly and securely upload your Apple ProRes proxy video files and JPEG, HEIF, or RAW stills to the Frame.io cloud platform. Uploading your videos and shots to the cloud from your shooting location lets you speed up your workflow with real-time access and editing from anywhere. For more information, please click here.
