FujiFilm X-T2 UHD

  • 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III Sensor
  • X-Processor Pro Engine
  • 0.77x 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder
  • 3.0" 1.04m-Dot 3-Way Tilting LCD Screen
  • Internal UHD 4K Video & F-Log Gamma
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • 325-Point Intelligent Hybrid AF System
  • Up to 8 fps Shooting and ISO 51200
  • Weather-Sealed Body; Two UHS-II SD Slots
  • Film Simulation and Grain Effect Modes
For video, the X-T2 offers internal UHD 4K video as well as an 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output. The internal recording offers 100 Mbps bitrate for capturing fine details with ease. Along with this an F-Log Gamma setting will be available for capturing a flat picture best used in serious grading applications. Fuji's array of Film Simulations and Grain Effects can also be used here, for both photo and video shoots.
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1263381-REG/fujifilm_x_t2_mirrorless_digital_camera.html

The T1 was the first with UHD-II SDXC slot and the T2 two UHS-II SDXC slots. UHS-II is 3x faster than UHS-1.
 
I like the fact that it uses the full sensor width in UHD mode downsampled from the 24MP sensor. So no cropping like the Nikons or even the GH4 or 1D C.
 
roxics said:
I like the fact that it uses the full sensor width in UHD mode downsampled from the 24MP sensor. So no cropping like the Nikons or even the GH4 or 1D C.
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The other side of the coin is that it might have a pretty bad rolling shutter much like the same sensor size and pixel count A6300. And it could overheat too.

And then one might as well buy A6300 for $600 less.
 
Yup, we'll for sure need real world results. I haven't been impressed with Fuji video quality up to this point, but it seems like they are trying with this camera rather than just throwing it on as a bonus. So maybe that will mean decent results.

That battery grip is a little pricey at $330. So if you want headphones and 30 minute UHD recording the real cost of the camera is around $1930 plus the extra batteries you'll need for the grip. But it's pretty good you can plug the camera in for power.
 
The trouble with Fuji video in the past was it's reliance on the X-Trans sensor instead of a normal Bayer sensor. The X-Trans is extremely sharp, with no filter over the sensor. That made really bad-looking moire in video, but in still photography, it was phenomenal...and the Fujifilm colors, oh baby.

The X-T2 video will be down sampled from the 6k at the sensor. I have an X-T1 which shoots 1080p, and it suffers from pretty bad rolling shutter, but the color is great.

The great advantage of the X-T2 is the use of native Fujinon lenses, which are spectacular, as opposed to mediocre Sony glass, or crippling features with adaptors.

I'll be upgrading, no doubt. That eye-level EVF has 100fps refresh.
 
I doubt I could bring myself to go back to the DSLR/mirrorless form factor with still camera ergonomics, no XLRs, time code, built in ND, etc. but this really looks impressive for the money, the colors look pretty nice, much better than Sony's horrible colors. Also, I am deep in Canon glass so the thought of buying yet more lenses isn't appealing but this looks like a pretty impressive machine for the money. It'll be interesting to see Bloom or Dugdale put it through it's video paces. It's cheap enough that I would buy one just for an experimentation/vacation/b-camera.
 
I think it would make an excellent vacation/travel/b-camera. You're so right about certain form-factor items, though. For me, it's ND filters for sure. I could probably live without XLR inputs, and really don't use timecode, but the ability to open up wide takes advantage of that Super35 sensor. If you shoot full-frame and then stop down to f16 in full daylight, what's the point? Get a 2/3 incher and save yourself some trouble with focus, right?
 
Which is a pain. I can't count how many times my hoya pro nd felt on the ground while I was attaching them on set.
Not to mention the time spent cleaning fingerprints!
Ah, what about telling actors to wait because you need to reach the bag (left 10m away) to take a different ND?
It's a hassle that should be avoided in the first place.
 
I hear you - it's a pain - but ND filters aren't a priority for these kind of cameras.

And on many productions, actors are very lucky if all they have to wait for during the day is for an ND filter to be changed.
 
Seems the first source I read was wrong, there is a slight crop of 1.17 while shooting UHD. Also it looks like F-Log isn't available in-camera, only though HDMI out. That's a little weird.
 
I'm definitely not trying to be a Fuji cheerleader, so please don't anyone misunderstand me. But having previously used Fuji still cameras and Fujinon lenses, they are a good product with great options for colors if no post-color work is done. Still trying to decide whether IBIS would push me to the Sony A7 models instead.
 
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