Today, Fujifilm upgraded its flagship camera. The Fujifilm X-T10 sports a latest-generation X-Trans II CMOS sensor and is claimed to have faster response time. New 90mm portrait lens also announced.
The Fujifilm X-T10 (shown above with 18-55mm kit lens) builds on the success of the groundbreaking X-T1, which was introduced last year. The DSLR-like form factor design features one of the sharpest electronic viewfinders available, the latest generation of the Fuji X-Trans sensor, improvements in focus acquisition and lag time, and improved ergonomics. Aimed at traditionalists, former Leica users (Fujifilm offers an adapter for M-mount lenses), serious hobbyists and even some professionals, the X-T10 is a serious photographic tool that joins a growing ecosystem of lenses and accessories.
Key Features:
- 16.3MP X-Trans CMOS II APS (23.6×15.6mm) sensor
- ISO range 200-6400, expandable to 100, 51,2000
- Electronic shutter to 1/32,000 sec
- 2,360k dot EVF
- 3-inch 920k dot flip-up LCD monitor
- 8fps burst mode
- Film simulation mode
- HDR
- 8 Creative filters
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless transfer
While the camera looks very similar to its predecessor, the Fujifilm X-T1, the X-T10 has several important control changes. The biggest change is that Fujifilm has taken away the ISO dial, which was located on the left side of the camera’s top plate and replaced it with a drive mode dial, providing quick access to single exposure, burst mode, panorama, exposure bracket and custom settings. A switch at the base of the dial pops up the on-camera flash, also a new design tweak.
Fujifilm has rebooted the AF system, combining Contrast and Phase Detection AF, with a claimed AF speed of 0.06 second. The camera also boasts a new algorithm that is said to enhances low-light and low-contrast focusing performance.
Other improvements include an electronic shutter release that goes up to an insanely fast 1/32,000 second and could find its way into certain scientific applications. A switch at the base of the mechanical shutter speed dial activates the camera’s Advanced SR Auto mode, which automatically selects the ideal exposure settings based on 58 preset scenes.
Same great finder, cool new features
The viewfinder offers the same best-in-class resolution as its predecessor, but Fujifilm has taught it some new tricks, the niftiest of which is that it can now display the effects of Film Simulation in real time, and its display lag time has been reduced to 0.005 second, according to Fujifilm. The graphical user interface has been improved with the settings now above or below the image so the shooting area isn’t covered up.
The company also claims shutter lag of 0.05 second and AF acquisition time of 0.06 second, making the camera a responsive tool capable of capturing the action when timing is critical.
X-Trans CMOS II sensor, the one found on the X-E2 and Fujifilm announced since October 2013 and has received acclaim for its low-noise, high-quality results that are due to its unique architecture and technology that reduces noise and produces image quality that Fujifilm says goes beyond its sensor size.
The X-T10 offers 11 film simulation modes and—big surprise—all of the films it emulates are classic Fuji emulsions: Provia, Velvia, Astia, Classic Chrome among them. If you shoot RAW, you can apply the effect post-capture.
Other features include support for multiple exposure, advanced filters including Toy Camera, retro, miniature, pop color, dynamic tone and Partial Color.
The Fujifilm X-T10 will be available body only for $799.95, and in kits www.adorama.com/results//FUJIMayAnnouncement ranging from $899.95-$1,099.95 at Adorama.
90mm f/2 Lens
Fujifilm also announced the Super EBC XF 90mm f/2 LM WR lens. A fast-aperture lens, it covers the 35mm equivalent of a 137mm lens and is said to deliver images that are sharp with smooth, natural-looking bokeh thanks to its rounded diaphragm. It is constructed of 11 elements in 8 groups, and includes three ED glass elements to minimize vignetting. The lens is primarily designed for professional and prosumer portrait and fashion photography. Pricing and availability will be announced soon.
