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Join travel and lifestyle photographer Tun Shin Chang as he explores the historic streets of Durham, taking the FUJIFILM X-T50 for a spin On the road with the FUJIFILM X-T50 ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE
“I’VE ALWAYS HAD a passion for photography, ever since I was young,” begins Tun Shin Chang, a UK-based photographer specialising in travel and lifestyle images. “When we went on family holidays, I was the person taking charge of the camera and creating all the pictures for the trip. “I bought my own camera around the age of 20 – an SLR – and since then, I’ve always been making photos whenever I get the opportunity.” FUJIFILM X-T50 Fujifilm reached out to Chang to get his thoughts on the FUJIFILM X-T50, which he brought along on a recent trip to Durham – the idea being that the extremely lightweight 438g body would complement his repertoire of travel photography. “If you’re on the road from morning to evening, or walking around a city, you want something light, convenient and easy to carry,” notes Chang. “When you want to photograph people, a camera of this size is much less intrusive as well. “If you take the lens off and just hold the body, you can feel how lightweight it is. I was wearing a pouch and could slip it in there to carry because it’s so thin and light – it’s just less hassle. You really can use it for any occasion because of the high specs.” Indeed, decked out with the latest 40-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and X-Processor 5, the X-T50 can photograph with the same level of quality and accuracy as professional X Series cameras like the FUJIFILM X-T5, X-H2 and X100VI. “The details you can retain are extremely crisp,” Chang remarks. “I was standing on a bridge in Durham, photographing a patch of summer foliage and trying to find all the different shades of green.
“I made one image and, when I zoomed into it, I could get right into looking at a single leaf – it was still incredibly clear. The shutter speed is also so fast, I can depict movement quickly. With the pairing of these two elements – you have sharp photos.” Chang has always been drawn to Fujifilm cameras for their handling, and the X-T50 continues the trend. Its top-plate hosts tactile dials for quickly adjusting shutter speed and exposure compensation, while the handgrip has been remodelled for improved ergonomics. “I like how simple the dials are and how easy the camera is to hold,” Chang enthuses. “Everything is there on the camera and easy to access – not hidden in menus – so you get used to making adjustments quickly.” The X-T50 is also the first Fujifilm camera to feature the Film Simulation dial, allowing users to rapidly switch between unique looks based on analogue film stocks. “I found there are some that I really like, depending on the light and environment,” recalls Chang. “I’m drawn to Classic Chrome in particular; it fits my style very well. I also like Velvia – when I’m working in green areas, it makes leaves and grass appear much more vivid.” In addition to the default profiles, users can assign custom Film Simulations to the dial, fine- tuning unique aesthetics that can be accessed with ease. “Then, there’s less editing work as the base filter is already there,” points out Chang. Completing the package are vast options for connectivity, boasting native Frame.io Camera to Cloud functionality plus slick Bluetooth integration with the FUJIFILM XApp. SMALL BUT MIGHTY The X-T50’s fifth-generation sensor, X-Processor 5 and 7.0-stop IBIS deliver quality in a compact form
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