{"id":16052,"date":"2015-06-09T10:36:29","date_gmt":"2015-06-09T19:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/?p=16052"},"modified":"2016-04-26T07:31:35","modified_gmt":"2016-04-26T16:31:35","slug":"more-action-and-autofocus-tests-with-the-new-fuji-x-t10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/more-action-and-autofocus-tests-with-the-new-fuji-x-t10\/","title":{"rendered":"More Action and Autofocus Tests with the New Fuji X-T10"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A couple of weeks ago, I posted my full review of the new Fuji X-T10<\/a>, which is now shipping.\u00a0I’ve been so impressed with this little camera; it really is\u00a0a hot little number. The little brother to the X-T1,<\/a> the new X-T10<\/a> is\u00a0wickedly small and compact, and yet it packs a tremendous punch for being a “consumer” oriented model\u00a0that only costs $799.<\/p>\n

The biggest\u00a0deal\u00a0is that it comes with the v.4.0 firmware update that Fuji will be making available for the X-T1<\/a>\u00a0in a few days, which at this time of this writing means the\u00a0tiny little X-T10 the currently the highest performing camera in\u00a0Fuji’s entire lineup. At least when it comes to autofocus and shooting action.<\/p>\n

In a DSLR, the autofocus module is a fixed piece of hardware, that can’t really be upgraded. However since the components and features inside mirrorless cameras are largely software\/CPU based, they can be upgraded with new software. In just over 6 months, Fuji has introduced two huge updates that have added many new features and vastly improve the overall performance of the camera.<\/p>\n

This latest v4.0 update totally revamped the autofocus system of the X-T1 and X-T10, and according to Fuji, it will be coming to the X-E2 near the end of 2015. It added two new autofocus modes, Zone AF and Wide AF, and improved the overall performance\u00a0so that the phase detect sensors\u00a0now\u00a0function much better in lower light.<\/p>\n

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Autofocus performance has been the area where mirrorless cameras have lagged behind DSLRs, but gap has just been narrowed in a big way.\u00a0The original X-T1 AF system was good, but this\u00a0is so much better. It’s essentially like having a brand new camera. This is truly a game change and it allows you to shoot action and moving subjects with confidence.<\/p>\n

I’ve been testing the new AF firmware for well over a month now, and I’ve found it to be an incredible upgrade.\u00a0With its multiple sensor detection and predictive tracking algorithms, both thew\u00a0new Zone AF mode and the Wide AF mode intelligently finds\u00a0subjects, locks on quickly and follows them through the frame, even in Continuous High mode at 8 frames per second.<\/p>\n

These photos were all shot in RAW+JPEG with the X-T10 and either the XF 14mm f\/2.8 or the 50-150mm f\/2.8. Even with its smaller buffer, which only allows about 6-8 frames on CH mode before starting to stutter, vs. about 20-30 frames on the X-T1, the X-T10 is totally capable of shooting fast action.<\/p>\n

To me, this is an ideal example of typical action shooting- you know where the action is likely to unfold, so you know where to start, but when it’s all up in the air, so to speak, it’s up to the camera to actually find and track the subjects. While my success rate wasn’t perfect here, (some of that is certainly due to operator error), I was definitely impressed by the results I got when shooting these kids on the dirt jumps.<\/p>\n

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For me, the\u00a0bottom line is that Fuji’s revamped AF system now lets me shoot in the style that’s always been familiar to me.\u00a0In the past, I’ve had\u00a0to compromise and adapt a little bit when shooting vast moving subjects with mirrorless, but those days are clearly over.<\/p>\n

And even though the X-T1 is my camera of choice, I can’t seem to shake who lightweight the X-T10 is. I’ve been using the X-T10 to shoot everything\u00a0ever since I got my hands on it a month ago. And even when the new firmware hits the X-T1, I’ll sure still use it as my main ultra lightweight adventure camera, simply because it’s so small.<\/p>\n

This little Fuji X-T10<\/a> is definitely worth a look if you’re thinking of switching to mirrorless, or if you want a super lightweight mirrorless body for outdoor photography.\u00a0And if you’re concerned about the lack of weather sealing, just don’t soak it. I just did a backcountry bike trip where we got rained on for hours. My X-T10 got pretty\u00a0wet, but I was able to dry it out and it kept working fine.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Fuji X-T10 is now shipping from both B&H Photo<\/a> and Amazon<\/a>.\u00a0You can also check out the\u00a0dedicated Fuji X-T10 website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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