MANILA -- Despite the coronavirus pandemic, this has been a busy year for camera giant Fuji.
Earlier this year, Fuji released the XF100v and many are awaiting the X-T4, the newest update to its top-of-the-line X-T series.
But more immediate, Fuji has recently released the X-T200, the follow-up to the X-T100 targeted at beginners and those transitioning from smartphone photography.
It seems that Fuji has taken strides to improve last year’s X-T100 by bringing in features from its more advanced and more expensive siblings. This can be seen in its video features as the camera is clearly positioned as a vloggers camera.
Coming in at very light 370 grams with the battery and a lightweight XC lens installed, it’s very handy to carry around.
The camera has a Hi-Res OLED screen visible even under direct sunlight. The screen can rotate 360 degrees so it’s perfect to mount on a gorilla pod so you can see yourself while talking to the camera. Besides that, the camera’s separate stereo jack enables users to connect an external microphone for clearer audio.
However, for the video content creator, the feature that’s most noteworthy is the digital gimbal. While not as smooth as the In Body Internal Stabilization (IBIS) of the X-H1, the X-T200 shoots at 6K and downscales the stabilized footage to 4K with the help of onboard software and the camera’s internal gyroscopic sensors. The handheld results are good enough to remove the jitters off a walkthrough, though a real gimbal is still recommended.
With regards to stills, the improved 24MP sensor is 3.5 times faster than the old one.
There has been some thought that went into upgrading the user experience when navigating the cameras features. A lot of the controls are now touch- and swipe-activated. For example, users can touch any of the 425 AF points to use them. For video creators, you can trim videos on the camera to reduce upload times and file sizes on the fly.
Fuji’s Camera Simulation and filters have been retained. A key feature with this is that you can do a split-screen comparison between the current one and previewed others.
The X-T200 is clearly aimed for a new breed of content creators. For those who want to go beyond camera phone video production, the Fujifilm X-T200 is an affordable camera that’s a great upgrade to more professional equipment.
The Fujifilm X-T200 is available in dark silver, silver, and champagne gold with an SRP of P45,990 and is now available at your favorite online retailers.
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MANILA -- Hot on the heels of the X-T100 camera release this year, Fuji is releasing two more cameras to close 2018.
UPDATED HIGH-END X-T CAMERA
The X-T3 is the update to Fuji's high-end mirrorless camera, the X-T2, released back in 2016, featuring technical and ergonomic improvements but still retains the X-series classic camera aesthetic with slightly bigger knobs for ease of use.
The 26.1-MP camera has faster autofocus that makes it possible to shoot blackout free photos for up to 30 frames per second and a “Sports finder mode” that is useful in tracking moving subjects. The new sensor also significantly decreases distortion due to shutter roll for both stills and video.
The video capabilities have been upgraded with the XT-3 being the first mirrorless camera capable of capable of 4K/60P 4:2:0 bit internal SD card recording, as well as 4K/60P 4:2:210bit HDMI output. It also inherits the color-grading friendly ETERNA film simulation from its video specialist sibling, the XH-1.
Looking at the specs, it looks like the the XT-3 is positioned against the new Canon EOS-R and the Sony α7iii mirrorless cameras.
From the preview, the X-T3 seems to be a worthy successor to the X-T2. Look out for more information after the camera launches late October.
The X-T3 is now available for pre-order at authorized Fujifilm dealers with an SRP of P86,990 (body only) and P109,990 (kit).
The pre-order for both body and kit includes two free NP-W126S batteries, 50% off on Vertical Grip VG-XT3, 18 months extended warranty, one-time free internal cleaning (valid for 18 months), an exclusive master class with an X-Photographer, and Fujifilm cap.
THE TAYLOR SWIFT INSTAX
To coincide with Taylor Swift’s Reputation world tour, Fuji is releasing a limited edition of its Instax SQ6 insta-print camera.
The camera features the Reputation newspaper pattern printed all over its black base body with a metallic gold lens ring. The package contains special Taylor Swift Instax film, reproductions of Taylor Swift’s autograph, a special camera strap, and film case.
For die-hard Swifties hoping to see her live, pre-order the Taylor Swift Instax SQ6 on or before October 19 as Fujifilm is giving away five sets of tickets for two to the Tokyo leg of the Reputation world tour inclusive of round-trip airfare and overnight accommodations. Visit here for details.
The limited-edition Taylor Swift instax SQ6 is now available for pre-order at authorized Fujifilm dealers with an SRP of P11,499.
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