The official X-T4 countdown page
We got two upcoming announcements:
The Sony announcement is definitely the most exciting event :)
We got a double leak:
1) The Fujifilm EF-W1 wireless commander has been registered at the Indonesian radio agency here and here – via nokishita
2) The full English X-T4 press text go leaked:
The X-T4 uses the back-illuminated 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and a high-speed image processing engine, the X-Processor 4. Combined with FUJIFILM’s colour reproduction technology, the X-T4 delivers a wide variety of options so you can recreate a scene exactly as you remember it.
IBIS provides 5-axis 6.5 stop image stabilisation when used with 18 out of 29 XF / XC lenses. It offers many new components, including new materials to the base part, a refined layout of the shutter’s shock-absorbing structure and newly developed gyro sensors that boast approx. 8 times the detection accuracy of the IBIS unit in the X-H1. This particular mechanism assists night photography and sports photography, and also helps video recording in situations prone to camera shake. The new IBIS unit uses magnetic force rather than springs, which boosts functionality while making it approx. 30% smaller and 20% lighter than X-H1’s image stabilisation mechanism.
Thanks to newly developed high-torque coreless DC motor, the ultra-fast focal plane shutter has the capability to shoot up to world’s fastest 15fps in burst mode, and has advanced response performance with a shutter release lag of just 0.035 seconds. The shutter unit also boasts double the durability with 300,000 actuations and offers shutter noise approx. 30% quieter compared to the X-T3.
The 1.62 mil dots vari-angle monitor allows for more creative and versatile shooting styles.
The LCD/EVF can be boosted in three different ways, Low Light Priority – allowing users to see the subject clearly in low light, Resolution Priority – displaying even the fine details of your subject and Frame Rate Priority which minimises blur in the viewfinder when shooting a moving subject. The eyecup now has a locking mechanism to prevent tearing or dislodgement.
The Boost / Normal modes are now joined by the Economy mode, which saves the power to increase the battery life.The X-T4 features “ETERNA Bleach Bypass” a new Film Simulation mode, that uses FUJIFILM’s unique technology to provide versatile colour tones. The new mode simulates “bleach bypass,” which is a traditional processing technique for silver halide films; creating images with low saturation and high contrast for a special atmosphere.
Highlight and shadow tones from -2 to +4 can now be adjusted by 1/2 stops, instead of 1 stop, allowing for finer tonality, and White Balance now has “White Priority” and “Ambience Priority” options in addition to “AUTO.” The “White Priority” mode reproduces a stronger white, while the “Ambience Priority” produces a warmer tone.
When “RAW” is selected, users now choose the non-reversible “Compressed” option in addition to the reversible “Lossless Compressed.”A new algorithm and phase detection AF’s processing capability has led to autofocus performance as fast as 0.02 seconds. This ensures that users can capture and track a subject moving at high speed, especially when combined with the continuous shooting performance of 15fps in post view and 8fps in live view.
Tracking AF performance has also undergone serious enhancement. The tracking success rate has been doubled compared to the X-T3. The Face / Eye AF performance has also been dramatically improved. This enhanced tracking ability has made focusing and taking portraits even easier than ever before.The X-T4 is capable of recording Full HD high-speed video at 240P, producing up to 10x slow-motion effect. IBIS is effective when combined with the electronic image stabilization function (DIS) for use in the video mode, and brings even more image stabilisation, which is essential for users shooting video whilst walking.
The “IS (Image Stabilisation) Boost” mode mitigates gentle camera shakes, enabling stabilised fixed-point video recording without a tripod.
The stills and video modes now have separate menus and the video-only Quick Menu (Q Menu) button has enhanced the camera’s simplicity while recording video. A ”Movie optimised control” function has been introduced; users can adjust exposure with the command dial as well as the touchscreen panel. With this function, user can switch the STILL / MOVIE mode dial on the top panel to swiftly shift into video recording with stored video settings.
Video in the same format can be recorded on to two SD cards at the same time as backup. And the F-Log View Assist function has been added to correct low-saturation / low-contrast video while recording F-Log. Video is converted equivalent to BT.709 for display to make it easier to attain correct exposure in video recording.
The “Fix movie crop magnification” function fixes the video crop rate to prevent changes in the angle of view when switching to a different video mode. An “MIC jack setting” on the camera can be switched input level between MIC level and LINE level. The camera supports external microphones as well as LINE level input from external audio equipment.
via Fujirumors
Fujirumors reports that we will get a total of FOUR new X lenses in 2020. One of them is of course the XF50mm f/1.0 lens. FR reports about this lens:
Yep, it’s going to be another busy year for Fuji and a stressful test on our bank accounts :)
In a chat shared by a Dpreview Forum member Viltrox unveiled that it will delay the launch of the new 23mm lens (and likely of other lenses too) because of the Coronavirus outbreak. Read here:
We wish the Viltrox team all the best for their safety!
The very reliable Sony sensor source Luke Driftwood shared his latest leak. It’s a new Sony 43MP 8K APS-C sensor made for consumer cameras. This isn’t meant to be a professional video oriented sensor. Still the specs are impressive with 8K 12bit and stacked DRAM.
The big question here is: Who is going to use this sensor? Fuji on the X-H2, Nikon on a Z70 or Sony on the A7000?
Here are the full leaked specs of the Fujifilm X-T4:
Number of effective pixels 26.1 millions pixels
Image sensor
23.5mm x15.6mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary color filter.
Sensor Cleaning system Ultra Sonic Vibration
Storage media
SD memory card (-2GB) / SDHC memory card (-32GB) / SDXC memory card (-512GB) UHS-I / UHS-II / Video Speed Class V90
File Format
Still image JPEG: Exif Ver.2.3, RAW: 14bit RAW (RAF original format) TIFF: 8/16bit RGB
Number of Recorded Pixels
L: (3:2) 6240 x 4160 / (16:9) 6240 x 3512/ (1:1) 4160 x 4160 M: (3:2) 4416 x 2944/ (16:9) 4416 x 2488/ (1:1) 2944 x 2944 S: (3:2) 3120 x 2080 / (16:9) 3120 x 1760 / (1:1) 2080 x 2080
Movie
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling), MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Sensitivity
Standard output sensitivity: AUTO1 / AUTO2 / AUTO3 (up to ISO12800) / ISO160-12800 (1/3 step)
Extended output sensitivity: ISO80/100/125/25600/51200
Exposure control
TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average / Center Weighted
Exposure Modes
P (Program AE) / A (Aperture Priority AE) / S (Shutter Speed Priority AE) / M (Manual Exposure)
Exposure compensation
-5.0EV – +5.0EV 1/3EV step
Movie recording
-2.0EV – +2.0EV
Image Stabilizer Mechanism
Image sensor shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation
Image Stabilizer Compensation Effect
Maximum 6.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With XF35mmF1.4 R lens mounted.)
Digital Image Stabilizer
Yes (movie mode only)
IS Mode Boost
Yes (movie mode only)
Face / Eye detection AF
Yes
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Mechanical Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/8000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/8000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
Electronic Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/32000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/32000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/32000sec. Bulb mode: 1sec. Fixed
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/8000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/8000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
Mechanical + Electronic Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/32000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/32000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/32000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
E-Front + Mechanical Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/8000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/8000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min
Electronic front curtain shutter works until 1/2000sec.
E-Front + Mechanical + Elec. Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/32000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/32000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/32000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
Electronic front curtain shutter works until 1/2000sec, Mechanical shutter works until 1/8000sec.
Movie Shutter
FHD: 1/8000sec. to 1/4sec.
DCI4K/4K: 1/8000sec. to 1/24sec. (depends on the frame rate)
Synchronized shutter speed for flash
1/250sec. or slower
Continous Shooting
Approx. 30fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG: 60 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 35 frames Uncompressed RAW: 33 frames)
Approx. 20fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG: 114 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 37 frames Uncompressed RAW: 34 frames)
Approx. 10fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG: 500 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 48 frames Uncompressed RAW: 39 frames)
Approx. 20fps [Only electronic shutter ] (JPEG: 79 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 36 frames Uncompressed RAW: 34 frames)
Approx. 15fps (JPEG: 110 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 38 frames Uncompressed RAW: 35 frames)
Approx. 10fps (JPEG: 164 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 44 frames Uncompressed RAW: 37 frames)
Approx. 8fps (JPEG: 200 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 49 frames Uncompressed RAW: 39 frames)
Pre-shot
Approx. 30fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (max. 20 frames while half press, max. 20 frames after full press, total max. 40 frames) Pre-shot: Approx. 20fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (max. 20 frames while half press, max. 37 frames after full press, total max. 57 frames) Pre-shot: Approx. 10fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (max. 10 frames while half press, max. 300 frames after full press, total max. 310 frames)
Auto Bracketing
AE Bracketing (Frames: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 Step: by 1/3EV step, up to +/-3EV steps) Filmsimulation bracketing (Any 3 types of film simulation selectable)
Dynamic Range Bracketing (100%, 200%, 400%)
ISO sensitivity Bracketing ( +/-1/3EV, +/-2/3EV, +/-1EV)
White Balance Bracketing ( +/-1, +/-2, +/-3)
Focus Bracketing (AUTO, MANUAL)
Focus Mode
Single AF / Continuous AF / MF
Focus Type
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Focu Low-Light Performance
Contrast: -3.0EV Phase Detection: -6.0EV (XF35mmF1.4 attached)
Focus AF Frame Selection
Single point AF: EVF / LCD: 13×9 / 25×17 (Changeable size of AF frame) Zone AF: 3×3 / 5×5 / 7×7 from 91 areas on 13×9 grid
Wide/Tracking AF, AF-S: Wide / AF-C: Tracking All
White Balance
Auto (WHITE PRIORITY, AUTO, AMBIENCE PRIORITY), / Custom1-3 / Color temperature selection (2500K-10000K) / Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater
Self-timer
10sec. / 2sec.
Interval Timer Shooting
Yes (Setting: Interval, Number of shots, Starting time)
Flash Sync Mode
1ST CURTAIN / 2ND CURTAIN / AUTO FP(HSS) (excl. EF-X8)
Flash Mode
TTL (TTL AUTO (P mode) / STANDARD / SLOW SYNC. ) / MANUAL / COMMANDER / OFF (When EF-X8 is set)
TTL (TTL AUTO (P mode) / STANDARD / SLOW SYNC. ) / MANUAL / MULTI / OFF (When SHOE MOUNT FLASH is set)
Hot Shoe
Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible)
Viewfinder
0.5 inch approx. 3.69 millions dots OLED Color Viewfinder
Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area: approx. 100%
Eyepoint: approx. 23mm (from the eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment: -4-+2m-1 (lockable)
Magnification: 0.75 x with 50mm lens (35mm equivalent) at infinity and diopter set to -1m-1
Diagonal angle of view: approx. 38 Degree (Horizontal angle of view: approx. 30 Degree )
Built-in eye sensor
LCD monitor
3.0 inch, aspect ratio 3:2, approx. 1.62 millions dots touch screen color LCD monitor (approx. 100% coverage)
Movie Recording File Format
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling)
MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Movie Recording Compression
All Intra/Long-GOP
DCI4K/4K 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 400Mbps Full HD (2048 x1080)/ Full HD (1920 x1080) 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps
Movie File Size/Frame Rate/Rec. Time
[DCI 4K (4096 x2160)]59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 400Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps 59.94p/50p: up to approx. 20min. 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p: up to approx. 30min
[4K (3840 x2160)]59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 400Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps 59.94p/50p: up to approx. 20min. 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p: up to approx. 30min
[Full HD (2048 x1080)] 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps up to approx. 30min.
[Full HD (1920 x1080)] 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps up to approx. 30min.
HDR Mode
AUTO, 200%, 400%, 800%, 800% +
Grain Effect
Roughness: STRONG, WEAK, OFF Size: LARGE, SMALL
Color Chrome Effect STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Color Chrom Effect Blue STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Dynamic Range Setting Still
AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400%
ISO restriction (DR100%: No limit, DR200%: ISO320 or more, DR400%: ISO640 or more)
Dynamic Range Setting Movie
100%, 200%, 400%
ISO restriction (DR100%: No limit, DR200%: ISO320 or more, DR400%: ISO640 or more)
Advanced Filter
Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Soft focus, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple)
Wireless Transmitter Standard
IEEE802.11b/g/n (standard wireless protocol)
Wireless Transmitter Encryption
WEP / WPA / WPA2 mixed mode
Wireless Encryption Access mode Infrastructure
Bluetooth Standard
Bluetooth Ver 4.2 (Bluetooth low energy)
Bluetooth Operating frequency
2402 – 2480MHz (Center frequency)
Terminal
Digital interface: USB Type-C (USB3.2 Gen1x1)
HDMI output: HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Other: 3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Microphone) / 2.5mm, Remote Release Connector, Hot shoe, Synchronized terminal
Power supply
NP-W235 Li-ion battery (included)
Battery life for still images
Approx. 600 frames (Economy Mode), approx. 500 frames (Normal Mode) When XF35mmF1.4 R is set.
Actual battery life of movie capture Face detection is set to OFF
[4K] approx. 85min. (29.97p) [Full HD] approx. 95min. (59.94p)
Continuance battery life
Face detection is set to OFF
[4K] approx. 110min. (29.97p)
[Full HD] approx. 130min. (59.94p) (movie capture)
Operating Temerature
-10 Degree C-+40 Degree C
Operating Humidity
10%-80% (no condensation)
Battery
Li-ion battery NP-W235
Starting up period Approx. 0.39sec.
Dimensions (D x W x H)
63.8 x 134.6 x 92.8 mm
Weight
Approx. 607g (including battery and SD memory card) Approx. 526g (excluding battery and SD memory card)
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via nokishita
