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In the most reviews of Fujifilm X Cameras that use the “old” X-Trans I and X-Trans II sensors it seems to be a consensus that the Cameras would produce videos of rather bad quality. Whereas the video quality of those cameras might not be on par with some of their best peers, there are some misconceptions regarding the video mode of Fujifilm X cameras and in this article I will briefly explain two factors that might help to obtain better looking videos.

The hints given below are verified with an X-E1 and X-T10, so I believe that they are applicable to all Fujifilm X cameras featuring an X-Trans I or II sensor.

1. Do not record in 1080p with 50fps or 60fps
Although the option to record video with 50/60 frames per second seems promising because of the initial assumption that more frames per second means somewhat “more” and therefore better quality video, it is not true in our case, unfortunately.

In fact, choosing 50fps or 60fps leads to a significant decrease of video quality! See the example below:

It is obvious that the Video recorded with 25fps shows significantly enhanced detail rendition and less moire in comparison to the one recorded with 60fps. The sample videos provided in most reviews are recorded at 50fps or 60fps, so I assume that most testers haven’t tried to record video at lower frame rates and therefore underrate the video quality.

It is not clear why the the video quality is decreased at higher frame rates, but an initial guess of mine would be that the camera’s processing power and/or sensor readout speed is not sufficient to create a hight quality readout and demosaicing within 1/60 second so that lower resolution pixel binning and demosaicing is used.

So it is a good idea to set your camera’s video framerate to 25fps or 30 fps.

2. Process the video with full tonal range

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Fujifilm GFX Camera and Lenses

So here I am… after a long, very long day, at Photokina.

As a mere mortal visitor, I sadly couldn’t visit the Fujifilm backstage… that’s where the real fun is. I could only stare at the Medium Format Fuji closed in a glass box. I couldn’t touch it, I couldn’t test the AF, I couldn’t look through the viewfinder, I couldn’t hold that wonderful baby in my hands. This is a privilege reserved to the press like our fellow FXF admin Andreas (see here), or others (see this post).

I really just attended the event as a mere mortal visitor… invisible… like… like… a stealthy ninja ;)

But I have “met” quite some “famous” people we all know from the internet. And I must say, I really did appreciate the fact to be be 100% anonymous.

At the end, I joined a Fujifilm Photowalk, and it was the most relaxing way to close an intense day. Hanging out with fellow X-shooter taking some shots… probably the very best part of the day… and it’s a pity I had too leave earlier.

At the Photowalk, there was one guy, who had the X-T2 with the 56mmF1.2 attached. When a runner passed along, he shot a burst @1.2. We checked the images, and no joke, 100% of the images where in focus!!! I tell you… whatever Fuji did with the X-T2, it really can compete with THE BEST DSLR’s.

I’ll let you just with some random impressions from my day… I’m going to grab a beer soon, to share with a student, who passed an important test ;)

take care fellow X-shooters,
Patrick

P.S.: I asked Metz about their new M400 flash. They Rep told me they do not know for sure if their current protocols work with the X-T2. The flash will be available shortly after Photokina for €250. And if it doesn’t work for X-T2, they will work for a firmware fix, which should take no longer than a few weeks.

Image courtesy: dpreview

2,000 members in just 24 hours!!! Join the Fujifilm GFX facebook group. Lot’s of live coverage and tidbits, questions and discussions about Fujifilm’s new MF camera!

Hands-on with Fujifilm GFX 50S at dpreview:

• The first thing that strikes you when you pick up the GFX 50S for the first time is its weight – or rather it’s lack of weight. Considering the size of its sensor, the GFX 50S is impressively small and light.
• The body is weather-sealed and build quality is superb
• The viewfinder is lovely, and at least a match for the excellent finder in the X-T2 in terms of clarity and size.
• impressively short flange-back distance
• Despite the obvious similarities to the imaging chips used in the Pentax 645Z and other cameras, Fujifilm is insisting that this is a new, Fujifilm-developed sensor

Image Courtesy: riflessifotografici (images only)