Is the sharpness and noise reduction zero?

What is the White Balance setting for this receipe?

Thanks for the review on the Sigma 1.4x teleconverter. I have the Sigma 60-600 and been contemplating getting the 1.4x sigma teleconverter for it. I'd like extra optical reach without having to do in camera cropping through APSC mode and HD 1080P. On the other hand, I film a lot of birds in action and flight. I'm not sure if the extra reach would be worth a slower autofocus trade off.

Hey Natalie! I liked your video and I’ve read some of your comments in the Fuji Rumors site. I must say that it’s a shame that these great cameras have to be put against the wall because of how awful the software development has been at Fuji lately. I hope the X-M5’s AF id as good as these bodies deserve. Greetings from Peru!

Hopefully they do justice to the af. I’ve heard that it was good at launch for the x-t5. I sadly got mine right after they messed it up with that update 😢 if they don’t ima have to sell it I’m not asking for perfect one just a good useful one xc

Thanks for this, useful. I've got one on preorder. Did the rep mention availability given the issues we have getting other Fujifilm stuff? I read a US article saying the black body wasn't available there until next year, for example.

The ability to customize the shape of the zone is a welcome change, and should be useful - especially if you can create the shapes very quickly. Fuji should also permit a custom / larger / smaller shape in "tracking mode". I'm sure they probably didn't. I would buy the 500mm lens in a heartbeat if I could justify/afford it. The 150-600mm is doing a great job, however, and far more versatile. I'd like to pick up a used Nikon/Canon/GFX with that kind of money, as I wait (and hope), that Fuji releases a pro body worthy of some of its outstanding glass.

doesn't look so bad after all! I hope the firmware comes soon for my X-H2s...

Glad you shared the update! Exciting!

Thanks Natalie! So many of the issues Fuji has are really silly and could easily be fixed within a couple of minutes of the engineers time. Take for example photos and Face/Eye AF, once the system detects a face (white box) and you then engage the AF (half button press, box turns to green), then THAT should be the end of the system scanning and hunting for more faces! But it's not, and despite locking onto a face with a half button press the system gets bored or nervous and moves automatically to a different face, that's just not how any of this should work once engaging AF (half press shutter or BBF)! With other systems, multiple faces in the frame (all white boxes), nudge the joystick to the face you want, activate AF, there.. done, it STAYS on that one person and stops flitting around to other people in the frame. Want a new face? Release AF (boxes are now white) and nudge joystick to new persons face. How hard can this be? In a code line 'IF(AF engaged do not move to new subject), WHEN (AF unengaged detect faces) lol... 🤦

I have a x-pro 2 and considering to buy a x-m5 as a my second body, thank you for these tests

Thank you so much for sharing this video! Well, if the AF in video is at least consistent at f/2.8 that is a bit of progress. But a real test is at f/1.4, I will test out my X-T5 with my Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 when it arrives. I am quite surprised that when it changed to focus on another face there were no stepping on the lens...FINALLY! I really hope that is as good as it seems and that thwy don't screw it up with another firmware. Keep up the good work!

The AF point selection has nothing to do with the AF performance, except that it allows you to select a point anywhere, and with more precision, in AF-S. In AF-C mode, the extra precision really just would slow me down too much for dynamic subjects. The SIZE of the point you DO select does have import in terms of AF-acquisition and tracking, however. BUT, as the size goes up, precision goes down. I use single-point with AF-C all the time, and usually with a fairly large point otherwise getting a lock can be too challenging. I've also face-tracked very successfully with the smallest zone box+face tracking enabled (not my normal approach, however). Next is the more important point. Mirrorless cameras like the Fuji have "phase detect" pixels that span the entire sensor, the quantity of which scaling with the resolution of the sensor. The higher the resolution, the more phase-detect pixels there are (that must be processed). The X-Trans 4 sensor has 2.16 million phase detect points across the whole sensor (so about 8% of the sensor area is, in other words, lost to the AF system). X-Trans 5 bumps it to over 3 million, still about 8% of the 40mp sensor. That is a secret "cost" of Fuji's mirrorless cameras using phase detect - you give up some amount of noise+DR performance and resolution otherwise available to accommodate the AF system. Canon's dual pixel system seems to be technically superior. Its system compares the output of two halves of two pixels to calculate AF, I think, and after that calculation is made, uses the pixels to record the image. In other words, the whole sensor can support both AF and record functions. In both systems the resolution of the sensor means more AF points from which to sample focus, but Canon's approach might not come at the cost of, say, image quality. But the other question is what the processing overhead of either approach is, and I can't get specs on anything (but I can note that some Canon cameras are noted for overheating - a good sign that they've got a lot of power hungry processing going on). Fuji's X-Trans filter array imposes 20-30% additional processing overhead (well worth it, IMO), so frankly its hard to see them ever catching up with the other brands, unless they start implementing faster/more processing power (while still charging us less money and not overheating, of course . . . ). The approach they take definitely leaves gaps in AF coverage as a subject moves from point to point, which is why the AF system simply has to be predictive in the case of subjects moving between AF points, on top of recognizing them in the first place. In parallel with the development of new bodies, we have the development of newer/better lenses as well. My newest lenses are working way better on my older Fuji body compared to my oldest lenses, a clear sign that motors/electronics inside the new lenses is playing a role in improving AF performance. Per my own calculations, the Fuji X-series in general is giving people some pretty high-end features and image quality for like 60% of the cost of an identical FF system, at lower weight and size as well. I'll leave it to each user to decide if missing 20-30% of your shots, or even 50% of your shots, is more intolerable to you than carrying more weight and spending almost twice as much. When I switch to Canon it will not be because of something Fuji did, per se - it will be because I am a nerd and want to experience other camera systems to satisfy my curiosity.

My camera is not recognizing the trigger. It does not show the camera icon and the camera does not show the flash icon. The trigger and the flash are properly sync, I also tried only the flash connected directly to the camera and it works. Any idea on what could be happening?

If you want tô use filters which one is the best?

Stunning low light quality out of that little camera!

Great event for a very worthy cause!

The X-M5 is surprisingly really powerful. I would still prefer the X-S20 though for the DSLR body type, hand grip, IBIS and the amazing battery.

Thanks a lot I’m a beginner and this helped bring some color in for me

I have shoy various sports events, triathlons, British touring cars, cycle races, horse eventing etc, I have used Con focus and con focus with tracking not had a problem. It does what I want it to. However I do not shoot Video.

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The autofocus is trash, have a look at Edward's video: RwHU2tbjgb0 I had an X-M1 but sold it because couldn't get to grips with the lack of viewfinder. Therefore this new camera isn't my cup of tea.

more likely a handful of people will get one and they will be sold out :/

Oh sorry it just looked blurred on my iPad mini must been new glasses!

Shame the video camera she using is a bit blurred!! 2:30

I am eyeing this lens to upgrade the XC 50-230mm OIS II, I might miss the extra reach but the linear motors are tempting!

Im using an older fujifilm x-t20, and have had no problems with autofocus, photographing birds in flight. I watched most of omar gonzalez and pal2techs videos for tutorials and tips. You need to put your camera on high performance mode, if you haven't. Some people say its best to use less focus points, rather than higher, because it gives the camera less work and faster autofocus. There's also a focus mode option in the menu to choose release priority or focus priority, and you're more likely to get blurry photos if you choose release priority, so choose focus priority. You can also try face/eye auto detect options for certain subjects. Panning with the moving subject also helps.

Just a quick note about focus: When photographing film, you have to focus on the grain, not on the features in the scene. You can use the manual focus magnification most cameras have to get your focus sharp as a tack.

Good considerations. Perhaps Fuji has not invested nearly as much in software engineers as have others.

It seems like the loudest complaint from many long time Fuji shooters was that the AF got progressivly worse, with each firmware "upgrade". I returned my X-H2s, and it was a real bummer, in many ways it was a fantastic camera. I've moved on and when I shot a 500 dollar cheaper Canon R6II with old EF glass it has fantastic AF, especially compared to my X-H2s.

The last reviews about X-S20 did make me sure that I will not sell my Glidecam 2000 if I'll buy this model 😄 Using an electronic gimble is not an option for me (because of some limitations for this). I rather will suffer from tired muscles when using the Glidecam than switch to an electronic gimble.

I would like that Fujifilm engineers/programmers will hear your video! The autofocus problems in the last cameras suxx a lot. It's like a thrown stone into users' windows. "You've bought our cameras, these are not cheap but we can release firmware updates without proper testing. Live with it." P.S. I'm thinking about which Canon camera can substitute X-S20 that I want to buy now. The biggest Fuji's feature that stops me to buy Canon is their XTrans sensor that works awesome in twilight on high ISO values. The biggest Canon's feature is their video tracking autofocus and IBIS (in some models). Could somebody give a good advice? I have XF 18-135 lens but generally I could buy some used 30-300 range AF lens for Canon if I really want to shoot good (long range) videos without PIA. Thanx!

Fuji autofocus is poor and customers are not getting what they paid for, which is unacceptable. This is particularly the case in the X-H series of cameras. Heresy I know, but should this a massive issue for the X-T cameras? They’re retro cameras so should we not just accept that they don’t have the best AF? I have mine set with single point in the centre of the frame and the joystick switched off so I can’t move it to other focus points and only use single autofocus or manual focus - a retro approach which I accept is not what most people will be doing. At what f-stop does this become irrelevant anyway (f4?) because the depth of field makes everything in the rough focus area acceptably sharp. I wonder how far back we would need to go to find cameras with similarly poor autofocus, especially tracking.

I never found a clear and official explanation on whether changing the number of pocus points in AF-S really changes the actual number used, or it is just meant to give you a quicker or more granual option for moving the AF Box around in singlepoint mode. In Zone AF, this option is unavailable because it simply doesn't make as much sense due to the larger area covered. Although I have to agree that the overall grid displayed in Zone AF is pretty big compared to other cameras or even Singlepoint mode. I might be wrong on this, but I never noticed a real life AF performance difference between the two options to begin with. So is there a definitive explanation on this option somewhere? Even the official manual states that is only for "selection": "Choose the number of focus points available for focus-point-selection in manual focus mode or when SINGLE POINT is selected for AF MODE." Limiting the actual number used in all other AF modes would make no sense at all, but again I don't know so I'm asking. I am in no way trying to defend Fujifilm here, I'm as disappointed with the AF performance as anyone else right now. Maybe it is even a remnant of older bodies that operated exactly as you described, but that again would mean pretty bad software development in the first place.

I Like your Videos but the sound quality of your mic is sooo bad that its very hard for a not native speaker to follow you.

Fujifilm will eventually get their own AI chip for autofocus and post-processing like Sony DJI and others.

I kind of take it for granted about Fuji having across the board AF problems. Only have one Fuji, the XS20, because it does have AF 240fps video. At least Fuji 240fps is not strictly MF only, like some cameras still being made. Maybe Fuji will fix AF with firmware. It took years for Lumix to fix DFD-AF. Who actually knows what these companies are doing? Your video is food for thought.

I'm today years old that I learned that the AF points have NOT been changed for like 3 gens of Fujifilm cameras! You bring a very solid question. I do believe (or HOPE) that Fuji is able to fix this via firmware update. I love my X-T5 very much but I cannot stand more AF issues like the false positives. It would be great that they come forward and explain which AF mode tracks better (about the AF points). As long as AF works great within those I would say it's good enough. Some say their AF works better when there are less AF points, so the processor does not need to load so much processing. I don't expect my X-T5 to have Sony levels of AF, but getting below 35% keepers even when conditions have plenty of light it's almost unbearable. They should go the Canon route and allow for less convoluted options like with their newer R1/R5 mkii. Also it would be great if they implement a mode with auto subject detection without needing to set everything else to AUTO. If that new rumored camera it's, say, a Full frame one, it would be very sad that they keep their old AF algorithms when even their Medium Format cameras are affected by it. A more expensive camera than their APS-C line dragging the AF issues is a marketing "recipe" for disaster in their current situation.

This video is criminally underrated! Thank you so much for making it. I also own the X-T5 and I love it but my Lord, the false positives (where the camera says its in focus but its actually not) drives me insane! I really want to use Fujifilm for bird phitography but spending over $1k in a supertelephoto lens on a system that is subpar is not a wise financial decision. It would be great if you send this video to Fujifilm customer service so they realize that their AF still needs to be fixed.

I typed in Google wind muff for rode wireless Go to research the new rode wireless go windmuff which should have the twist to attach the windshield. I can't use the the windshield because it kept falling off. I do attach a Lavier microphone to the transmitter which has a windshield on the microphone but because it has a TRSS jack which I use a TRSS to TRS adapter by Rode. But that has come apart when filming at times. I am going to save up for the Wireless Go 2 especially for the wind muff. But the positive I have 2 sets charged up for hiking. One for on the move and one for static filming . Wish I knew about the wind shield issue which I would of bought the Rode wireless go 2. I have great audio from filming especially setting up a campfire and setting up a tent where a lavier microphone can't be used because of moving around so much. Thanx for the tip. A food for thought. Take care

Very good point you make about zooming while shooting video. Professional film makers very rarely do this. Plenty of good photographers around, but video is a totally different discipline.

Congrats nats.. lovely photos ❤

So beautiful and nicely captured! Earlier this year I also got to see my first Aurora night. I was rather surprised by it, therefore I wasn't prepared at all and only had 1/6 battery left on my camera (X-E4) without really knowing what to expect, but it was able to capture 200 frames for a short clip. Just being able to watch it in person was a very special experience and felt like a once in a lifetime event.

The XPRO has always been popular. There is no doubt Fuji will bring it to us. When? Next year I guess. What we are going to get is the X100VI with interchangeable lens functionality. Will we get the decisive flip down LCD? I don’t know. My guess is no. There may be some refinements but not too many. I own the XPRO 1-3. I won’t purchase the 4 because I purchased the X100VI. I hope Fuji will get their manufacturing under control so there won’t be a one year wait for the XPRO4. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

Makes the sunflower look lovely!

Damn, these magnets are so cool :D

Woo Hoo over 1000 subscribers... You go girl.. Congrats

Looks an amazing light, Natalie. Love the music, definitely involves one in the video, and the timings are fantastic too!

Looking forward to seeing this and exactly what it will be. Totally agree on the MP count. I actually think 26MP is absolutely fine (and adequate enough) for all styles of photography...40MP, as you say, great for cropping and obviously an advantage over 26, if you do a lot of that. Product photographers, event photographers, portraits and landscapes, would get more benefit from a 40MP sensor, especially professional photographers. However, it's important to remember, pros and enthusiasts alike, you need the right lens/lenses in order to be able to resolve those 40MP and the higher level of detail. So you could end up having to buy a new set of lenses to go with the new camera, if it were indeed to be 40MP. It could then start to get somewhat eye watering.

Congrats on 1000!!!