How many of you prefered two versions of X-T50 as here

[TonyGN10]

Clive99 wrote:

i see no sense to a XT50 with 40MP and bigger battery. That's called an XT5 - and it's a great camera.

Yes I agree to this very valid point

Features

• NP-W235 Battery
• Instead of the film simulation dial, there is either an ISO dial or a customizable unlabeled dial
• 24MP sensor with X-Processor 5 as in X-S20

How many would have loved if X-T50 came like this instead? I would have grabbed one now.

 

[Clive99]

I predict you will really appreciate the more practical functionality of the X-S20 controls, especially the Fn dial and the four Custom settings options. You will also appreciate the deeper more functional grip, (no added heavy grips necessary).
After going from the X-T2 to the X-S10, I really can't see myself ever going back to the "traditional" controls of the X-T50 or a any X--Tx camera for that matter. I shoot primarily in Aperture mode with Auto ISO, so the Shutter and ISO dials of the X-Tx cameras are essential decorative for my use. I admit that the X-Txx and X-Tx bodies are more attractive looking than the X-Sxx, bodies, but I'm looking for a photography tool in a camera body, not a fashion accessory with less useful controls.

I'm just going to say it. Fujifilm goofed when they put the Film simulation dial on the X-T50. It should have been a Function (Fn), dial that could have done all that the Film Sim dial does and so much more. Anyone who owns an X--S10/20 knows what I'm talking about.

I understand your point, and why you and many others see it as a mis-step. And I basically agree with you, although I haven’t actually used an X-T50. But it was clearly a conscious decision by Fujifilm to attract and appeal to a different type of user, and broaden their user base. We will see in time if it’s a feature which they continue, or modify. Fujifilm offer a lot of choice. But Fuji fans would like a customised product which matches their precise wishes and methods

I think you have nailed it. I can (and do) give my X-50 to somebody who doesn’t normally do a lot of photography and they can get a lot of enjoyment and some very good pictures from it. The camera has a full auto setting (one which is also very intelligent) and people can also start to try other settings and the film sims. It works for me as a lightweight second body to go alongside my X-T5 and I then make more use of the features.

The positioning of the X-T50 helped me justify it as an extra X-T. It would also have a lot of appeal for people wanting to get into using an interchangeable lens camera. I think it is very well positioned and you can also see why they kept the X-T30 in the product set.

It's a great companion to the XT5. I used to shoot with an XT5 and XE4 (as my small camera). If i brought only 1 and i didn't need it to be small, I'd always grab the XT5 because i dislike the lack of controls on the XE4. Now when i bring only 1 camera I'm happy with either. The controls are good enough that I'll happily grab the XT50 instead of the XT5. Not so with the XE4. It's a "pretty" hand accessory IMHO and i won't miss it..yeah, that's harsh. - It's not that bad, just a little frustrating to be so limited compared with its predecessor XE3.

 

[Yannis1976]

It makes sense to make two version of the same camera when the camera in question is the flagship, or a higher end camera.

I don't really see the appeal of doing two versions of the X-T50 when the X-S20 exists.

Fujifilm has enough cameras in its lineup to be confusing to beginners as it is.

..and i see no sense to a XT50 with 40MP and bigger battery. That's called an XT5 - and it's a great camera.

I've updated and now use an XT5 and XT50. Great combo. Still no use for the film sim dial from me - would love the opportunity to reprogram it to something useful for raw shooters. Key thing for me is to keep the physical size as small as possible or you might as well get an XT5 as the price gap is much smaller now.

How do you use them both? Is the XT50 for smaller lenses, street and family events?