FUJI X-T50 | Using Film Simulations & Custom Recipes

[@BrayGrayy]

What do you think about using the film simulation dial with custom recipes on the FUJI X-T50? Are there any recipes I should try?

[@JackCl34232]

IMO, the film simulation dial works best with the Auto Mode. Let me explain why: The biggest problem with using recipes is that they don't work for every scenario, especially those with strong characteristic, so I have to spend a lot of time changing the settings. As a comparison, the Auto Mode can automatically adjust settings very well, but the photos taken are always boring. The film simulation dial changes that, it really brings a lot of fun to the Auto Mode. Even with a specific scene chosen, I can still get different styles of photos by changing the film simulation. I used to own an X-T20 but never liked its Auto Mode. But this X-T50 is different. I think it changed the way I shoot a little bit in a good way. If you’re a casual photographer like me, try to rent an X-T50 and play it around. I think it makes photography more relaxing and enjoyable.

[@BrayGrayy]

@@JackCl34232 Interesting 🤔 I might do a vid about just using auto mode

[@Impostertot]

As a someone new to the Fuiji family and a recent X-T50 purchaser this was just the tutorial I was searching for! Looking forward to more content on your tips and tricks for the X-T50! Subscribed.

[@BrayGrayy]

That's awesome! I'm glad this video was helpful 🙌🏿 Welcome to the Fuji family and I hope you enjoy your X-T50!

[@andymodem]

Like a few others have said, I too have a new X-T50 and I'm new to Fuji as well so your videos have been invaluable. Especially helpful as I try to figure out the recipe stuff so thank you so much and you have another subscriber.

[@BrayGrayy]

Thank you 🙏🏿 I'm glad you got some some value from this video. I'm fairly new to Fuji as well, so I'm still learning too

[@johnphamvan66]

This was the clearest explanation of film sims and recipes together! Thanks!

[@BrayGrayy]

I'm glad you think so! Thanks for watching 🙏🏿

[@FilmRunnerMedia]

Thank you! That was super helpful. I've been shooting on Canon for years and I decided to pick up the X-T50 as my first Fuji camera, and using it has been like trying to speak a different language, but I'm sticking with it and I'm learning, and I find it a real joy to shoot with. Another KZbinr said that you cannot save film recipes with the X-T50 but I think it's because he was turning the film simulation dial instead of saving custom settings, so I'm really glad I found your video today.

[@BrayGrayy]

That's great! I'm glad I was able to help. Fuji cameras definitely aren't the most user-friendly, but they just have a feel to them that feels right. I still have a lot to learn about the X-T50 myself. Keep sticking with it 💪🏿

[@sayonaras_]

thanks for the helpful vid! i change to auto mode to 'reset' to C and go back to manual before selecting my custom recipe to make sure im in the correct film sim. i upgraded from the X-E3 and am loving the X-T50 so far! looking forward to more X-T50 videos cheers

[@yshvergara2544]

Thank you for this! This is our first camera and we learned a lot from your video! More of this please! ✌🏻

[@BrayGrayy]

That's great! Congrats on the new camera and I'm glad this video helped out 🙌🏿

[@VirgilTheCreative]

This is 🔥appreciate you sharing Bray💪🏾 new sub

[@BrayGrayy]

Thank you! 🙏🏿

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

I don't use the camera to add recipes, I upload them from Fujifilm X RAW Studio. It means you can test and experiment with the recipe using your existing RAF files before going out and shooting with it. It also means you can have *many* more than 7, uploading your favourite 7 to the camera. I shoot raw+jpeg so I always have a copy of the RAF file to go back to and try out different recipes with it in Fujifilm X RAW Studio. Note: Capture One only simulates the cameras Fujifilm Film Simulations, it was good enough, however the only way to get an *exact* match to the output you get from your camera is to either use the in-camera raw processing or use Fujifilm X RAW Studio as it uses the camera itself to output the jpeg, not external raw processing software like Capture One and Lightroom etc. Fujifilm X RAW Studio needs a complete rewrite though, it is slow, clunky to use and not very intuitive for new users. If Fujifilm released Fujifilm X RAW Studio for smartphones, that would be great.

[@BrayGrayy]

Ah, thanks for the info! I hadn't heard of Fuji X Raw Studio. I might give it a go and try to add my own custom recipes.

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

@@BrayGrayy Keep your expectations low, it's awful to use!

[@davevayn]

Thanks so much !!! Will be using that because I noticed I still want to edit stuff but sometimes it could be because the recipe is just not a match so this sounds perfect

[@traceybartlam7737]

Thanks for that info. I love using film sims and recipes but programming a recipe is, for me, quite fiddly. I will have a look in x-raw although I’m not familiar with how that works either! I tried once but will try again

[@davevayn]

Yeah it's really good, if you remove clarity from all your presets you can switch through them much faster since it uses the camera engine to do that. You can then always add it back in later but it's a good solution without deciding on a look but also save editing and do your own individual push and pull cause no photo is perfect and there's always the odd one that's slightly too dark to fit into a series etc. so you can easily adjust and reprocess :) have fun and happy shooting

[@chrishall9623]

Thanks for the detailed info. I'm newer to Fuji. I have an X100 IR modded and an X100F I've played with but just ordered the X-t50 and needed the better explanation of the recipes vs simulations. You came through.

[@BrayGrayy]

That's great! I'm glad this video was helpful. Thanks for watching 🙏🏿

[@chrishall9623]

@@BrayGrayy How did you remap the button by the viewfinder? Been looking through the menu and can't track it down

[@TopshelfJunior]

Before anybody comes for me lol.. (Former X-T30 owner, current X-Pro 1 owner, former X-T4 owner, current X-T5 owner) That film simulation dial will be a thing of the past, QUICK ! Especially w/ Panasonic giving it's users the app workflow, to store and transfer, up to THIRTY - NINE simulations (LUTS) on the camera. Been using it on the S9 and it's genius. Can be setup and transfered in seconds. Anyway, nice video man...and SUBSCRIBED !

[@frmtheden]

I dont think that its thing of the past just def needs more customizability.

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@frmtheden I think it's one and done. The ceiling is capped on it. Think about it, you can only have 6 simulations up there...

[@frmtheden]

@@TopshelfJunior​​⁠but I think with future iterations and possible saves to it, I don’t think on average anyone needs much more. I definitely don’t need an ISO dial I’m so used as the front command being my iso that it works perfectly. I’ve found myself getting pictures straight out of camera more from using Film Sims then exploring on post in LR not to mention LR doesn’t have the in camera presets option only Capture One and LR classic so having them mobile saves me a lot of time

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

Had the S9 been in the style of a Fuji I would have been tempted. Panasonic missed a trick using PASM. A retro S9 would be very tempting due to LUTS, as a long time recipe user I find the adjustments available a bit limiting on a Fuji.

[@christiansamson319]

Great review!!!!

[@BrayGrayy]

Thank you!

[@annmoreign]

Thank you so much! Very helpful. Currently deciding between xt50 and xt5. Only thing that keeps me from buying the xt50 is the film sim but now I kinda get it. Xt5 is a lil heavy for me… but might consider.

[@BrayGrayy]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, the X-T50 is definitely worth a look if you want something lighter, and you're really not missing out on much over the X-T5.

[@what.i.see.photography7077]

Great to see some XT50 videos, if you could do one about using Xapp to transfer pictures to phone would be very useful. Thanks again

[@BrayGrayy]

Thank you!! That's a good idea 🤔

[@kitikongp]

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation.

[@BrayGrayy]

No problem. I hope it was helpful 🙏🏿

[@VipulDK]

This is wonderfully explained! Thank you. I am subscribed and looking forward to more crisp content like this from you. I don't have a Fuji camera yet but I am leaning towards XT-50. The only concern I have is not having the ISO dial. Is it possible to customize one of the buttons as an ISO setting? If you have a video on ISO setting, that would be great! Thank you.

[@BrayGrayy]

Thank you! By default, the ISO setting is assigned to the front wheel near the grip, but I think you might be able to reassign it to somewhere else in the settings.

[@reveurerrant3323]

Thanks for the great video! Do you know if I can shoot in raw and then apply different simulations/recipes in a photo editing app? Instead of making all adjustments on the camera itself.

[@BrayGrayy]

You can change the film simulations (not custom recipes) if you edit in Capture One. I'm not sure about Lightroom

[@harjotsingh-iz5pe]

Great video man

[@BrayGrayy]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@GodwinIsaac]

not me watching this and not even having a fuji camera 😆

[@BrayGrayy]

Haha, you don't have a Fuji camera... yet 😏

[@GodwinIsaac]

@@BrayGrayy You're not wrong! hahaha

[@diegoimai]

How many custom recipes can you add to the camera?

[@BrayGrayy]

Up to 7

[@salvadormosqueda-fisher3282]

Great video! Would love to see a how to guide on how you’ve set up your settings. That custom recipe remapping is a great idea, it would have never come to me haha now I gotta figure out how to copy 😅

[@electrology]

Nice video. I am a new Fujifilm X-T50 user and this is a great content. Just one quick question. What is that lens you are using on your X-T50?

[@BrayGrayy]

Thanks! That lens is the Fuji 16mm f2.8

[@electrology]

@@BrayGrayy awesome. what is your opinion of the 16mm f2.8 vs the kit lens xf 16-50 f2.8-4.8

[@deborahpapineau4494]

Thank you, great explanation of how to program recipes on the XT50. Very clear and thanks for including the nuances. By the way, when I m using my custom sim recipes, should I be in manual or auto. And if I am in auto will the sims not reflect the actual recipe that I programmed? thanks,

[@BrayGrayy]

Thank you 🙏🏿 DO NOT switch to auto if you are trying to use custom recipes (example in this video at 8:13 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2eXZXVjj9yhpLssi=mNWy1vyoZEjChuTg). You can switch individual things like shutter speed, ISO, and aperture to auto and it still works, but not that full auto switch

[@deborahpapineau4494]

@@BrayGrayy Thank you.n you are best at this and I got it. But now that brings me to another question, (I am new at these simulations, so please bear with me) but when a recipe calls for ex comp how do I enter that into the recipe, or is that something that I add a note to the name of the sim when I am creating a custom name and then have to refer to the name and note when shooting?

[@JadePenny-c4d]

Can you use the camera is auto mode, and use your saved film recipes? I can't seem to make it work and not sure if I am missing something or if it just doesn't work with saved recipes. Thanks!

[@BrayGrayy]

No, I don't believe you can use custom recipes when you're in full auto via the auto switch. However, you should be able to do it if you set your shutter speed, ISO, and lens aperture to auto individually

[@prohorakand5913]

This was super helpful thank u, where did u get that red button for shooting?

[@BrayGrayy]

Awesome! I'm glad it was helpful. I got the shutter button from Amazon

[@TheHimalayanLife]

Mannn! Thanks a lot for this video.

[@BrayGrayy]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏿

[@chuchinette]

Wow great description...I'm on the market to buy such camera. May I ask you which is the lens you're using with this camera ? thanks a lot. Have fun and take care. Christian

[@BrayGrayy]

Thank you 🙏🏿 The lens in the video is the Fuji 16mm f2.8, but if you want a more compact setup I also have the Fuji 27mm f2.8 or the Voigtlander 27mm f2 (manual focus). Lastly, I have the Viltrox 56mm f1.4 for some distance and portraits

[@chuchinette]

@@BrayGrayy Thanks so much for your prompt reply. that's very kind of you. A warm hello from Emilia Romagnia Italy

[@seanfleming2973]

This was so helpful! But the last thing you mentioned slightly confused me. It sounds like if I want to use the film simulation dial, it will simply port my current recipe on top of that film sim? In that case, how do I just use a standard film sim without one of my recipes selected?

[@BrayGrayy]

If you want to just use the film sim dial only (no recipes), you must first make sure that none of you custom settings (C1-C7) are selected. That option will either say "nothing selected" or if you're in the Q menu it will say "M" instead of "C1-C7" respectively

[@seanfleming2973]

@@BrayGrayy Got it, thanks much!

[@Nixian1996]

Hi! I just ordered my XT-50 for travelling around in the next years, im searching for the best lens that can be versatile for every situation while im travelling around the world. Im a beginner but i studied photography for the last year . Which lens you think it's better? Fuji 18-135 or 16-55 + 50 140 combo? Thank you :)

[@BrayGrayy]

How important is low light and price to you? Price & convenience-wise, the 18-135 is the move. However, if money is no object and you care about low light, the 16-55 + 50-140 is a nice combo. But also that combo is less convenient

[@Nixian1996]

@@BrayGrayy Thank you for your time!! I think i will start with 16-50 kit and then I’ll see in the future what’s best , basing on what I’ll shoot :)

[@feelingwanderlust936]

Hi! Thanks for the great video! I want to change the button to access my custom recipes to the button you had it on. How do I do that? 😊

[@BrayGrayy]

Hi! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. To reprogram that button, press and hold the 'disp/back' button for a few seconds and a menu should pop up on your screen to reprogram your hardware buttons. From there, just select the button you want to reprogram then choose 'select custom setting' as the function

[@user-hz9wm6em7d]

A very great video and explanation , i have a quick question i just purchased the Xt-50 and trying to record a video but failing and the movie mode on is grey.. how can i record a video ?

[@BrayGrayy]

Thanks! Hmm, I'm not sure why the movie mode would be greyed out. I actually haven't used video on the X-T50 yet

[@nasrullaharifin6991]

could you please help me. in every recipe fujifilm weekly theres always “exposure compensation” where do you find it on X-T50.

[@ArnoKathollnig]

Thanks!

[@BrayGrayy]

No, thank you! 🙏🏿

[@electrology]

Also, how do I get that shutter button you have on your X-T50? It looks damn cool compared to the stock shutter button.

[@BrayGrayy]

You can find them on Amazon. I got a 2 pack for like $11

[@electrology]

@@BrayGrayy thanks a lot. Possible to share the amazon link to yours here?

[@Noah_7s]

Do you recommend the Fuji X Weekly subscription?

[@BrayGrayy]

Only if you consistently find that there are recipes you want that you can't get with the free version. That being said... the subscription still seems pretty affordable.

[@Noah_7s]

@@BrayGrayy yeah $20 for a year isn’t bad at all, especially for the convenience it brings

[@adrianledesma915]

I have a Sony A7C with a lot of lenses, but curious to get a Fuji. Do you think this is a better camera over the XT-5? Not thinking of anything professional, just want to experience the Fuji system and want a camera to grow with me

[@BrayGrayy]

@@adrianledesma915 Technically, yes the X-T5 is better (weather sealing, dual SD cards, bigger battery, higher quality EVF and LCD). However, in practice, the experience of using these 2 cameras doesn't feel that different to me. The X-T50 is a great camera to grow with, especially if you're looking for something that's nice and compact. However, if you're coming from the A7C the grip on the X-T5 might be more comparable for you.

[@ezzostudio]

I sold our A7C and bought a XT5. I have three other sonys I use for business and the A7C was basically our oldest one. I will say the XT5 is more fun to use and better features overall even though it's a crop sensor.

[@AnaSoto-s8l]

Hello! I don't want to shoot in Auto mode and want my film settings, that's why i start by putting the C in the film simulation dial... but it says it's STD even though it's on C... Even when i select "nothing selected" i have STD in my C instead of no simulation at all. So when i select my C1 (portra 400 for example) I'm not sure it's using Classic chrome over STD... idk if I'm making myself clear

[@BrayGrayy]

Yes, I think I'm following. If you set your dial to C and you have "nothing selected" for custom settings, it should say STD (that's just the basic look). As far as checking your film sim when in C1, you can press the Q button to check and make sure you're on your desired film sim. Also (as a pro tip), I went in my settings and told the X-T50 to display the film sim label on the screen while I'm shooting so I can be sure it's the right one. I hope that helps.

[@audriusliesys]

Hi. I've just git the x-t50 and can't figure out how to use film simulations for Video. For pictures easy. But once I switch to video, that Film Sim dial doesn't work. Thanks

[@BrayGrayy]

If you're in video mode, hit the menu button. Then go to movie settings > F-Log/HLG Recording > and select the SD & HDMI option that has the filmstrip icon. That should allow you use the film sim dial with video

[@xclusive_himself]

I can't find the “select none/off “ on my film scrolling wheel

[@BrayGrayy]

Are you referring to the custom setting selector for recipes? If so, the setting doesn't work if you're shooting full auto

[@xclusive_himself]

@@BrayGrayy explain it a little more dummy way for me cause I thought I was shooting manual, I’m used to Sony that’s my first FujiFilm camera

[@marintiasinaimercadoascenc7072]

@@xclusive_himself I have the same Problem, He is talking about the first step in 3:55 where you select Film Simulation OFF, I don't have the off option

[@marintiasinaimercadoascenc7072]

I don't get the off option too, He is talking about the first step in 3:55 where you selected off in that option

[@BrayGrayy]

@@marintiasinaimercadoascenc7072 Ah, I think I understand now. If you haven't set ANY custom settings (meaning C1-C7 haven't been set), you won't see it because it's already starting from the neutral point. The 'off' or 'nothing selected' will show up once you've programmed your first custom setting.

[@Rich-y8n]

Is there any way to change from AF to Manual Focus via the button settings? I find the M-C-S button on the front truly UNINTUITIVE because you have to flip the body around to see the setting. Is there any way to change it in settings?

[@BrayGrayy]

Hmmm.... I personally haven't seen a way to map that. It looks like you can switch from single to continuous autofocus but not manual to autofocus. HOWEVER when using the front switch to change focus modes, the mode you're in should display on the bottom left of the LCD or EVF so you shouldn't need to turn the camera around to check.

[@Rich-y8n]

@@BrayGrayy thank you for taking the time answer. I appreciate it.

[@Sleepyboiwonder]

Subbed

[@BrayGrayy]

@@Sleepyboiwonder Thank you 🙏🏿

[@photofusionart]

Can you do slow motion videos with this camera?

[@BrayGrayy]

Yes! 4K up to 60fps and 240fps in Full HD

[@chaitong6264]

hi sir. does your battery drain fast? or its normal for new camera and battery too charge 2-3 times before its full power?

[@BrayGrayy]

I haven't had any issues with the battery life

[@chaitong6264]

@@BrayGrayy does you knew how lonmg does its last your battery? idont know because its my first time using camera and its seem drain fast!

[@BrayGrayy]

@@chaitong6264 In my last vid, I shot at the Japanese garden for well over an hour in the hot sun and I still had a little battery life to spare. I imagine if you shoot in cooler environments it should last longer. Maybe you just got a bad battery. That's happened to me before with my Sony cameras

[@d3vz3r0]

You may have any or all of BT, WiFi, and Phone Location Data sync enabled which could be additional drain on your battery life. Great vid @BrayGray! Just got the X-T50, my first Fuji camera. Can I ask what soft shutter button you have on?

[@BrayGrayy]

@@d3vz3r0 Thank you and congrats on getting your first Fuj! This is the shutter button I'm using a.co/d/08HTetwT

[@147rambo]

When I go to the film simulation it does not show “off” for me. Am I doing something wrong? My film dial is on C.

[@BrayGrayy]

@@147rambo If you're programming your first recipe, you won't see the "off" option. Once you program your first one (C1-C7) that option should appear.

[@user-tb6qh6pl4c]

i have tried everyyyything and i cant find ANY custom recipes 😭

[@gierre1329]

Cant change dynaymic range :-( it dont appears in the simulationon Menu pressing de button

[@BrayGrayy]

Make sure you're not switched to auto on the shutter speed dial. Then you should see the dynamic range setting

[@gierre1329]

@@BrayGrayy thank you

[@nasrullaharifin6991]

where do you find exposure compensation on xt50

[@BrayGrayy]

It's the dial right behind the shutter button

[@nasrullaharifin6991]

@@BrayGrayy thank you so much, im a beginner. got my X-T50 yesterday. problem solved

[@BrayGrayy]

@@nasrullaharifin6991 Congrats! I hope you enjoy the X-T50 🙌🏿

[@itsr7studio]

Thank you for the informative video! As a happy X-T50 user, it’s great to see other photographers with this camera enjoy it for what it is: dedicated film sim dial and all 🙂 Also, have you seen and/or tried Ritchie’s bonus recipes hack? I haven’t yet - mostly because I’m not sure I fully understand the directions! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZfNeJiHo6abeK8

[@BrayGrayy]

Thank you! I'm really enjoying the X-T50. I actually HAVEN'T seen this recipe hack! I'll have to check it out and give it a try 🙌🏿

[@JulieAnnOropesa]

i just got my xt50 camera, trying to add recipe however, options like grain effect, sharpness, nr, clarity etc are all greyed out. is there something else i should do first? thank you

[@BrayGrayy]

Make sure that 'Auto' is switched off. It's the tab on your shutter speed dial