Fujifilms' X-Trans CMOS sensor produces high quality images with rich colour, tonality and dimensionality using a unique colour filter array that suppresses moiré and false colours without an optical low-pass filter whilst achieving high resolution comparable to 35 mm full size sensors. Maybe? Well I bought an X-T50 to test the theory.

Well, after a lot of research, studying a lot of images from a lot of photogs and after lot of soul searching I came to the conclusion that there was sufficient potential in the latest 40mp generation of the X-Trans tech to investigate this further directly myself and draw my own conclusions. 

So I have acquired an X-T50 and a 16-50mm f28-48 R LM MR zoom lens to go with to act as my basic test unit. I shall probably round this off with a 56mm f1.4 DC DN and an XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR plus a 10-18mm f2.8 DG DN, providing a capable test outfit to run over the next year or so.

I chose the X-T50 for its classic design, with its close resemblance to a traditional film camera in layout of controls and handling. The compact body weighs just 438g and combines a sleek design with ergonomic styling, important for a walkabout photographer like me who values portability and agility of handling.

Finally, being an avid film photographer, I want particularly to try out the new Film Simulation dial on the X-T50 top plate. By simply turning this dial there are 20 Film Simulation modes to choose from, including the latest “REALA ACE”. Just how good or bad at actually emulating film this function may be intrigues me. 

First indications are it can do things like this, so watch this space...