FUJIFILM has announced the launch of the X-T4, the latest model of its X Series range of mirrorless digital cameras.
The compact and lightweight X-T4 is the pinnacle of the X Series, delivering the highest performance in both stills and video. A new shutter unit has been developed to be fast, durable and quiet. It also boasts the fastest ever autofocus performance in an X Series camera, thanks to the development of a new algorithm.
The X-T4 is also the first model in the X-T Series to feature in-body image stabilization (IBIS), dramatically boosting the potential of the camera for stills and video shooting. The standalone video mode, which is now activated with a simple switch, and the use of digital image stabilization in the video mode, provides unparalleled shooting smoothness, allowing users to immerse themselves in video production.
The new Film Simulation mode, ETERNA Bleach Bypass, simulates the traditional film processing technique that results in the medium’s distinctive low saturation and high contrast.
The X-T4 is the first model in the X-T Series to feature an in-body image stabilization (IBIS). It provides 5-axis 6.5 stop image stabilization when used with 18 out of 29 XF/XC lenses, thanks to the use of new materials for the base part, refined layout of the shutter’s shock-absorbing structure and newly developed gyro sensors that boast up to 8 times the detection accuracy of the IBIS unit in the X-H1.
The unit assists night photography or action photography such as sports, and also helps video recording in situations prone to camera shake. IBIS uses magnetic force rather than springs, which boosts functionality while making it approx. 30% smaller and 20% lighter than X-H1’s image stabilization unit.
The X-T4 is equipped with an ultra-fast focal plane shutter. Thanks to a new high-torque coreless DC motor, the shutter can 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 shutter noise that’s 30% quieter compared to the X-T3.
The NP-W235 battery has a large capacity that is approx. 1.5 times that of an NP-W126S battery. It lasts for up to 500 frames per charge in the Normal mode, and 600 frames per charge in the Economy mode and up to 1,700 frames when two additional batteries are used with the optional battery grip (VG-XT4).
The X-T4 uses the back-illuminated 26.1MP “X-Trans CMOS 4” sensor and a high-speed image-processing engine “X-Processor 4.” Combined with FUJIFILM’s color reproduction technology, the X-T4 delivers a wide variety of options so you can recreate a scene exactly as you remember it.
Unique color reproduction technology
The X-T4 features “ETERNA Bleach Bypass,” a new Film Simulation mode, that uses FUJIFILM’s unique technology to provide versatile color tones. The new mode simulates “bleach bypass,” a traditional processing technique for silver halide films, creating images with low saturation and high contrast for a special atmosphere.
The X-T4 offers the world’s fastest 15fps continuous shooting in post view and an 8fps continuous shooting in live view using the mechanical shutter and the electronic shutter enables blackout-free burst shooting of 30fps.
The LCD/EVF can be boosted in three different ways, Low Light Priority – allowing you to see the subject clearly in low light, Resolution Priority – displaying even the fine details of your subject and Frame Rate Priority (EVF only) – minimizing blur in the viewfinder when shooting a moving subject. The Boost/Normal modes are now joined by the Economy mode, which saves the power to increase the battery life.
A new algorithm and phase detection AF’s processing capability has led to autofocus performance as fast as 0.02 seconds. This ensures that you 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.
The X-T4 is capable of recording Full HD high-speed video at 240P, producing up to 10x slow-motion effect. IBIS, when combined with the digital image stabilization function (DIS) for use in the video mode, brings even more image stabilization, essential when shooting video while you walk. The “IS (Image Stabilization) Boost” mode mitigates gentle camera shakes, enabling stabilized fixed-point video recording without a tripod.
”Movie optimized control” function has been introduced. Users can adjust exposure with the command dial as well as the touchscreen panel. With this function, you 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.
The X-T40 has raised the bars with all these new features, becoming one of the best mirrorless all-arounders that comes with a vintage look yet with more advanced features. However, these upgrades come at a price. The X-T40 body starts at Php 96,990.
A bundle with the excellent XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS kit lens will cost Php119,990. If you’d rather get the X-T4 with the new XF16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens, it will cost you Php126,990.
