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:facesmack: how can a new camera that isn't even out yet remain the best looking .......Fuji Rumors said:It remains the best looking SLR styled mirrorless camera on the market!
I agree, sloppy writing and logic. I assume they are referring to the XT series as a whole that have very common styling.:facesmack: how can a new camera that isn't even out yet remain the best looking .......
And I'm not even complaining about the highly subjective nature of the statement
I don't think the chances of an X-H2 have diminished. They have taken away the headphone jack, many of the exposure tools that Panasonic offers are lacking etc. My guess is that the X-H2 will be higher end than the X-H1 was.https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/26/...ced-specs-pricing-ibis-stabilization-vlogging
"This is the camera that Fuji fans have been waiting for."
Not all Fuji fans. Is this the death knell for a X-H2?
Gary
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What IS very exciting is the firmware update that sees two things of particular interest to me :
1. better autofocus including eye detection; and
2. camera processed TIFF files which is a huge thing (for me) since that means FUJI's ACTUAL film emulations can be transferred into PP - instead of LR and C1's "best attempts at replication" of the film emulations....in a better than JPG file format.
Now the 'test' will be whether Fuji actually provides the firmware major upgrade to XT-3 owners - if they don't that will be a major shift away from user friendliness and customer care - since that is the 'promise' that has been consistently marketed to Fuji users - constant and meaningful updates to camera. TBH - I am not that confident that they will.
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Well the business case (as I've suggested) was actually made by Fuji themselves- firmware upgradeable cameras that . were actually improved in functionality - I think this kind of stuff used to be called 'customer service'. Lets see what they do or don't do - will be a significant test AFAIC - I've become a modern customer - they get one chance to fail and then poof bye bye Pete:ROTFL:I'm a bit like you on this Peter. I really want the better autofocus algorithms. I can't see the business case for Fuji upgrading the XT-3 - this is the replacement after all. However I'm hoping that the X-Pro 3 gets the updates - it's new, it's a parallel camera line for them and they must still need it to succeed in the market. Here's hoping!
Which is one reason why they will probably present as many improvements of the X-T3 as possible with firmware upgrades. They know that many don't like the fully articulated screen. The X-T3 might continue together with the X-T4 until the X-T5 or something else is released.Looks great except I don't like the flippy screen. Keeping the X-T3
I agree, and it would be a huge thing for me too. Although the WB adjustments options would be limited in ACR, I'll be very interested in trying to process a few of those TIFF files to see what is possible to get out of them. I'm currently working on medium format film (Ektar) scanned to TIFF, and I'm surprised how much leeway I have, particularly with regards to shadow detail and colour information. It's a totaly different animal compared to jpeg.2. camera processed TIFF files which is a huge thing (for me) since that means FUJI's ACTUAL film emulations can be transferred into PP - instead of LR and C1's "best attempts at replication" of the film emulations....in a better than JPG file format.
Well 'food chain' wasn't part of Fuji's promise and I am not a buyer of the argument either. The XT-3 has the same chip and processor as the XPro-3 and XT-4 - no excuses Fuji. Actually I am really happy to be in the position - because I haven't over invested in Fuji X and have deliberately held off after seeing their goof up with XH-1 - won't take much for me to exit - i've got too may cameras as it is.:facesmack:In camera 16 bit tiffs? I've done a few in my Pro3. 161mb files!!!! And to be able to keep Fuji's in camera implementations of profiles and Clarity etc, very cool. Very LARGE.
There a a few Xt-4 things I hope jump to the Pro3. I would guess what the add to the Xt-3 would/should be less extensive bumps than that what the Pro3 gets. Gotta keep the food chain in order ya'know.
Neil
All welcome upgrades in the X-T4 and I would have liked to see them much sooner -maybe with the x-T3.This looks like a more or less ideal camera for me, and probably many other travel photographers:
- IBIS
- Good battery capacity, with up to 3 batteries onboard
- Dual battery charger (very convenient when travelling since charging time is often limited)
- Great video
- Fully articulated LCD
- Etc.
Panasonic will have to come up with a very special replacement for the GH5/G9 to compete. My dilemma will be all the great MFT lenses for sale at low prices locally. I suspect that those are from photographers who have anticipated this camera and are changing from MFT to Fuji.
Here's Mr. Rask, my favourite Fuji photographer:
https://jonasraskphotography.com/20...first-look-preview-closer-to-technical-bliss/