Yeah, I am jumping the gun on a rumor, but looks like Fuji will unveil the X-T50 on May 16, 2024 at their next summit.
But the reason this is on my radar is because two key aspects on it that surfaced as strong rumors
- 40MP X-T5 sensor use
- IBIS
I would imagine the camera may increase thikcness by 1-2 mm just like the X100V-> X100VI did, but I think with this I can finally leave m43rds for good (and I would have to sell the Canon I got recently, which has been better than I had expected).
Here's basically why
- 40 MP (I don't care much for 40MP over 26MP in an on itself) would allow me to do 14-15MP shots at 135mm focal equivalent cropping with the Sigma or Fuji 56mm lenses. This one is key as the Oly 75mm F1.8 is a lens that held me to the system.
- Can shoot at 4:3's with more than enough resolution still (~35 MP).
- IBIS expands the use of the XF27mm F2.8 portable pancake. IBIS to me is not essential but it's a nice bonus. And some night portraits with the XF35 F1.4? I am looking forward to that as that to me is a magical lens.
- Camera is also pretty small, which is a requirement
- TILT LCD, not FAS LCD - also a strong preference of mine
- Will have all the new AF of the X-T5, including AI AF modes. This includes much better general AF and much better face detect.
- The same image quality of the X-T5 / X-H2
I am expecting this will roll at a $1099 or $1199 MSRP USD. That would put it away from the X-T5 by $400 USD. Basically 25% cheaper than the X-T5.
To think that this little camera will best the IQ of the OM-1 MKII is kind of wow when thinking it will be probably $1300 USD cheaper, I realize not all same capabilities but then the same can be said vice versa. The OM-1 MKII is too big for me anyway.
I will forever miss the 20mm F1.7, 15mm F1.7, 25mm F1.8, 45mm F1.8 and 75mm F1.8 from m43rds, but I think I waited for both Olympus/OM Systems, Panasonic to follow up with a true semi pro small camera that would matter to street and they have not.
To state the obvious: I am talking from my needs perspective, obviously everyone has to match and make their own choices.
But... this is all rumors at the moment. Rumors are rumors... let's see what happens May 16.
But the reason this is on my radar is because two key aspects on it that surfaced as strong rumors
- 40MP X-T5 sensor use
- IBIS
I would imagine the camera may increase thikcness by 1-2 mm just like the X100V-> X100VI did, but I think with this I can finally leave m43rds for good (and I would have to sell the Canon I got recently, which has been better than I had expected).
Here's basically why
- 40 MP (I don't care much for 40MP over 26MP in an on itself) would allow me to do 14-15MP shots at 135mm focal equivalent cropping with the Sigma or Fuji 56mm lenses. This one is key as the Oly 75mm F1.8 is a lens that held me to the system.
- Can shoot at 4:3's with more than enough resolution still (~35 MP).
- IBIS expands the use of the XF27mm F2.8 portable pancake. IBIS to me is not essential but it's a nice bonus. And some night portraits with the XF35 F1.4? I am looking forward to that as that to me is a magical lens.
- Camera is also pretty small, which is a requirement
- TILT LCD, not FAS LCD - also a strong preference of mine
- Will have all the new AF of the X-T5, including AI AF modes. This includes much better general AF and much better face detect.
- The same image quality of the X-T5 / X-H2
I am expecting this will roll at a $1099 or $1199 MSRP USD. That would put it away from the X-T5 by $400 USD. Basically 25% cheaper than the X-T5.
To think that this little camera will best the IQ of the OM-1 MKII is kind of wow when thinking it will be probably $1300 USD cheaper, I realize not all same capabilities but then the same can be said vice versa. The OM-1 MKII is too big for me anyway.
I will forever miss the 20mm F1.7, 15mm F1.7, 25mm F1.8, 45mm F1.8 and 75mm F1.8 from m43rds, but I think I waited for both Olympus/OM Systems, Panasonic to follow up with a true semi pro small camera that would matter to street and they have not.
To state the obvious: I am talking from my needs perspective, obviously everyone has to match and make their own choices.
But... this is all rumors at the moment. Rumors are rumors... let's see what happens May 16.
