What They're NOT Telling You About the FUJI X-T50

You're 100% right about the rhetoric surrounding this camera. This had to be the most annoying camera I've ever researched, because the field is just a weird combination of people with X100VI preorders looking for an alternative, nostalgic Xpro2 owners who think 40 megapixels is unnecessary and a pro XT5 crowd who think its too expensive/waste of time. I've been using it for 2 weeks now and it has been an absolute joy, I don't even customize the simulations, the default settings have been fine. I mainly use it for casual use outside of professional practice, but its 100% capable of professional use as a BCAM or backup. The jpeg workflow is speedy as hell, especially with the ability to cull within the camera and transfer straight to phone. For anyone looking into the XT50, its a great camera, ignore the noise.

“Pro is more about the person than the camera”—BrayGray. I couldn’t agree more! Not all photographers need a camera with the latest specs or hybrid video features. Thanks for continuing to share your experience with the XT-50. Appreciate how Fuji sticks to making different camera models for different types of photographers!

THANK YOU for saying this!!! I got the X-T50 when it dropped in June, and it has served me so well. Such a great camera, and it’s definitely the camera to get if you value compact EDC-type cameras (and you can’t get a hold of the X100VI). I am so glad I got this over the X100VI because of the ability to switch lenses, and the film simulation dial is clutch. Plus I didn’t have to wait! Seriously, y’all. It’s a banger of a camera.

Good review, lack of weather sealing is deal breaker for xt50

I just ordered an X-T50 and I'm excited for it. Like you say, it can be just about as compact and stylish as the x100vi if I want it to be with the 27mm f2.8. But far more versatile since I can always throw an additional lens or two in my bag and have e.g. a great camera for portraits. Compared to the Drive Mode dial on the X-T30, the Film Simulation dial seems like a fun new addition. I'm a JPEG shooter, so I'll definitely give it a try, although not sure yet if it's something I'll really use often. And I have no concerns easily being able to access Drive Mode and ISO settings when needed. I can definitely understand being people being disappointed by the price increase. People have been waiting a long time to upgrade their X-T30, but the price has gone up to the point where it's not even really in the same price category anymore. It was a really hard decision for me to get it when the X-T50 costs about $130 more than the Sony a6700 here in Japan, even though I'm pretty sure the a6700 is the more capable camera. But I look at the a6700 and I see an incredibly capable photography tool that is kinda bulky and ugly looking. I look at the X-T50 and I see something that I want to pick up and hold and bring around with me - so that's why I was willing to overspend a bit on it.

Well said,,, absolutely spot on,,,I bought this camera 2weeks ago and absolutely love it,,, bought it not because I wanted to save money on the the x-t5 ,, All I wanted was a smaller, more compact camera with the 40mpx sensor and ibis,,, weather sealing is not a big deal for me personally,,, maybe I'm in the minority, but I like the film simulation dial,,, I'm using it all the time,,,btw, I have the same silver one with the new kit lens (16-50),,, I'm more of a zoom lens guy,,,

Thank you brother for this video. Been doing the digital dance with the X-T5 vs X-T50 discourse (and it's getting tiring!), and I ended up going X-T50 for the size, interest in playing more with film sims and recipes, and that sweet charcoal color haha. Your video puts the problems I had with X-T5 vs X-T50 comparisons into words, which puts my FOMO at ease! Like, "pay $300 more and you get all this stuff". Okay, or I could not pay $300 more at all? And ESPECIALLY about how nobody is comparing it to the X100VI! Feels like people are missing the point. Keep up the good work my man

The two points that you brought up are exactly right. It is fine that the ISO wheel is replaced by the film simulation wheel. And ISO function is assigned to the right front button/wheel. This arrangement makes me more want to experiment with different film simulations. Fujifilm X100 series has now become more of a fashion statement. It is definitely not worth the price premium. The X-T50 is a more flexible camera that has a nice look of its own.

Great comments about this camera. I had the 100 series and I was always wanted more. I shoot with the H2s as my main camera. I shoot a lot of wildlife, sports and concerts. When this camera came out it intrigued me with the new 40meg sensor with IBIS. I wanted a good around camera for walking around and shooting candids. As you pointed out the best thing is being able to program both dials and buttons. I've set mine up so that's its close to my H2s which takes the thinking out operating the camera. I also am enjoying the new internal zoom kit lens. I think a lot of reviewers have given this camera a bad rap. I think Fuji did a excellent job with this one. You can shoot in full auto for beginners, use the new sim dials or set it up for photographers that want more. Perfect lightweight powerhouse. First time finding your channel, well done.

Just got into the Fuji system. I have the XT30ii and I bought it new right before the release of the XT50. Definitely didn’t want to wait and also didn’t want to increase my budget. But agree the XT50 seems more comparable to the X100vi. Because the XT30ii is basically an x100v. It’s really easy to make them similar with the type of lens you choose to make it easy every day carry. I’m a hobbiest and maybe one day I’ll want the bigger cameras but for now, this one is absolutely perfect for me. Just ordered the 23mm f2 for it and can’t wait to go out and shoot with it!

The X100 is something special. Buying one is more about what your heart says, than your head.

I was on the wait list for 100V1 and figured I might just get it for NEXT summer, spoke to my local shop about the X-T50. They had 6 in stock.... so went for it but with a 35mm XF prime to replicate my first film camera an OM10 with 50mm lens. absolutely love it. As my main camera is Nikon DSLR I probably wasn't ready for the Rangefinder 100v1 anyway. Film dial? fantastic I flick it between Velvia and a custom B+W with red filter setting, I've also set the tiny side button to work the tele converter mode.

A good review of the unique features of the XT-50. I do like the physical design and rounded edges on the XT50. One key feature that I like on the XT5 is the three way flippy screen. I often use the vertical flippy screen feature on my ancient XT2 and would miss that in the XT50.

You gained another subscriber, As a Fuji user who is lucky enough to have an X100 VI, I agree and disagree a little. The Optical Hybrid viewfinder on the X100VI is amazing to use for me, the built in ND filter, and the leaf shutter allowing flashes to be synced at 1/2000 is all useful and fun, granted these are features many people will not use or need. I am not going to buy an X-T50 not because there is anything wrong with it, I didn't "need" the X100 VI either and I like the film simulation dial too (and I'm a professional) I often use a film simulation as the start of my edit, and I have mapped the command ring on the X100 VI to change film sims (from the default of the digital TC) We use X-T5s and X-T3s at work, and they are good work horses (I do use the X100 VI too) but if we needed another X-T camera, right now, the X-T50 would fit the bill. We don't shoot in bad weather so WR not a big issue (mostly in the studio), we have never had an SD card fail so dual slots not a big issue even if this happened we'd just take the shot again (and if either of these are, we would take an X-T5 or T3). If someone was going to buy this instead of the X100 VI, and wanted a 23mm lens, personally I'd get the Sigma 23mm F/1.4 DC DN (I love this lens) but if they wanted to try something different, the Fuji XC 35mm F/2.0 is hard to beat at £169.00 and that make the setup that little bit cheaper

I just got one of these and while it is nice to have the ISO on the front dial in theory, reality is that dial moves way too easily and you will mess up your setting very easily. I quickly disabled ISO on the front dial. I just go to the Q menu and select ISO there. I would agree that this is a better choice for someone like me who enjoys ILC's vs the X100IV. It is very compact with a nice prime, including the very good Voigtlander primes.

Nice video! You made some good points. I own an XT5 and an x100F. I could see the XT50 being an upgrade to my x100F.

Waiting for X-E5 👌🏼

i have spotted the x-t5 now several times being even significantly cheaper second hand than the x-t50. i like the fact, that you can change all your settings on one hand on the x-t50, the one i thing i don't like though is, that it makes the whole simulations wheel obsolete. i wish fuji could come up with some update, that would treat the wheel as a custom setting wheel, or at least let every simulation have it's own customizable setting for color, shadows, highlights, white balance, etc.

I have a X100s since launch and an X-T30 since launch... I bought the X-T30, instead of another X100 series camera, because the X-T30 is even a bit smaller, but the main reason was: you can change lenses. Couple the X-T30 with the 18mm/f2 and the 27mm f/2.8 and you have a very small, versatile package. The X-Txx and X100 series are both good looking camera series in my book, so that was not an issue. My wife shoots with the X-T30 in "easy mode" - "with a flick of a switch", that's another pro of it - on our family hikes/ travels/ vacations and I shoot with my good 'ol X100s in manual. You are not far off saying the X-Txx series is like a X100 series camera that let's you change lenses, although the X-Txx series lacks the optical viewfinder of the X100 series. Too bad Fuji cameras are so over-hyped at the moment, it has inflated the used prices drastically, but not so much for the less popular X-Txx series. If you don't have FOMO or GAS - like me - and are looking for a great allround (workhorse) camera on the relative cheap, the X-T30 II or a used X-T30 can be better than an overpriced X100 or X-Tx series camera or a new X-T50. That way you could save yourself a LOT of money and/or use that money to buy one or two lenses at different focal lengths or even a zoom lens if you are into that. Don't worry too much about more megapixels, the 16 megapixels of my X100s is plenty enough for big prints. Don't worry too much about IBIS, unless you're more of a videographer than a photographer. ...And if that is the case, you are better off with the X-Tx series or the X-Hx series of cameras. If weather sealing is a must, don't buy an X-Txx series camera or the early X100 series cameras (before the V), because that is the main feature lacking. If you are a photographer and you like working around limitations to get creative, buy a X100 series camera with it's one lens at one focal length approach. The X100 series has another pro: it's fantastic optical viewfinder! These are the main reasons why I love the X100 series cameras (and of course their small size).

Just bought one of these and got scared when i saw the title. thankfully youre just pointing out misconceptions i already knew... 😭