Fujifilm has unveiled the X-T10, the newest interchangeable-lens model in its X-series range. Built around the same sensor as the X-T1, the new model features a new AF system, with a 49-point Single Point mode for high speed focusing, as well as new Zone and Wide/Tracking modes that use a larger 77-point focal area to capture moving subjects.
Zone mode allows photographers to select a 3x3, 5x3 or 5x5 zone out of the 77-point AF area. During AF-C focus, the X-T10 continually tracks a subject positioned at the centre of the zone. The centrally positioned 3x3 and 5x3 zones, in particular, deliver fast focusing thanks to the on-sensor phase detection AF.
Wide/Tracking mode is a combination of the Wide mode (during AF-S), whereby the camera automatically identifies and tracks the focus area across the 77-point AF area, and the predictive Tracking mode (during AF-C) which uses the entire 77-point area to continue tracking a subject and enables continuous focus on a subject that is moving up and down, left or right or closer and further from the camera.
The camera uses an electronic viewfinder with a 2.36 million dot display and 0.62x magnification. When you rotate the camera to vertical and the viewfinder’s eye sensor automatically orientates the information, a feature that is not possible on models with optical viewfinders.
The top and base plates on the X-T10 are made of lightweight, die-cast magnesium. The top plate features three aluminium dials that allow photographers to adjust the combination of aperture, shutter speed and shooting functions. The back panel has a three-inch 920K-dot tilting LCD monitor suitable for shooting above the head as well as close to the ground.
The X-T10 is compatible with Fujifilm’s current line-up of 18 Fujinon lenses – including zoom and prime lenses ranging from ultra-wide angle to telephoto. Fujifilm has also announced a new XF90mmF2 R LM WR, a weather resistant telephoto lens ideal for portrait and sports photography, which will be available in Australia from July 2015.
The X-T10 with will retail in Australia for $1,299 with the XC16-50mm lens, or $1,499 with the XF18-55mm. It is expected to be available in Australia in black and silver versions in late June 2015.
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