FUJIFILM X-T4 MIRRORLESS DIGITAL CAMERA

Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless digital camera

The Fujifilm X-T4 is a compact mirrorless camera body with a 26.1 megapixel, APS-C sensor. New materials and new technology are employed to make the X-T4 an amazing camera with in body image stabilisation and longer battery life.

Fujifilm state that the X-T4 is the pinnacle of the X series. The 26.1 megapixel APS-C sensor will reproduce excellent details while maintaining high continuous shooting speeds and high definition 4K video recording. The Fujifilm X-T4 has launched at £1,549 in black or silver. See it for yourself in our showroom on Friday. For more information or to place an order call the sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com

New developments in detail:

New developments have been made to the: Shutter unit, AF Algorithm, image stabilisation (new to the X-T series), film simulation modes, camera battery.

IBIS – In Body Image Stabilisation

Highly anticipated, an IBIS system has been on the Fujifilm photographers’ wish list for a long time. The Fujifilm X-H1 had the first version of the technology for Fujifilm, but it required a larger chassis. The X-T4 is the first X-T series body to feature the technology and the newly designed sensor stabilisation is 8x more sensitive, 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the unit found in the X-H1.

The world’s fastest shutter

The new shutter in the Fujifilm X-T4 can shoot up to 15 frames per second, faster at the time of writing, than any other mirrorless APS-C or larger-sensor mirrorless camera. In normal use, when shooting with live-view, the fastest speed is 8 frames per second. The shutter’s shock-absorbing structure has been re-designed to aid the IBIS system’s stabilisation. The new shutter is 30% quieter than the X-T3, and it is more durable. The X-T4 shutter is rated up to 300,000 actuations.

AF Algorithm

Tracking AF has been dramatically enhanced with double the AF tracking success rate of the X-T3. The Face / Eye AF performance has also been improved in the X-T4. This enhanced tracking makes focussing and shooting portraits easier than ever before.

ETERNA bleach bypass

This new film simulation mode emulates an alternative colour film processing technique. The result is low saturation and high contrast images straight from the camera. The technique it is based on skips a bleaching stage in traditional colour film processing which would removes the silver (black and white) particles in the film adding more grain. Fujifilm digital cameras feature a wide range of film simulation options.

Battery Life

The FujiFilm X-T4 uses a new battery, the NP-W235 has 1.5x the capacity of the NP-W126s, which powered the X-T3. In Fujifilm tests the new battery will power the X-T4 for 500 frames per charge. The optional VG-XT4 battery-grip holds two additional batteries. This can increase the battery live to 1,700 frames.

For more information, to request a quote or to place an order call the sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com

NEW SONY FE 20MM F1.8 G

New Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G

Sony has launched a new, small and lightweight, wide-angle prime lens. The Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G brings the total count of full-frame prime lenses from Sony up to 16 and this new release is the widest lens in the range.

The new Sony lens has a very wide angle of view , ideal for dramatic cityscapes. The lens also has a close minimum focus distance (19cm) which makes this lens ideal for remote wildlife photography and video. The extreme wide angle and light weight (only 373g) of this lens also makes it a great addition for travel and astro-photography.

The lens is available for pre-order. Call the sales team for more information on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com

WHY I USE SONY FLAGSHIP CAMERAS | JOHAN PERSSON

Why I use Sony flagship cameras | Johan Persson

Flagship cameras are all about performance, they do their job and they do it well. Flagship bodies come out ahead of big sporting events. This year, with UEFA Euro 2020 and the Summer Olympics in Japan, we have seen the launch of new bodies from Canon, Nikon and Sony. However capturing sport is only one application for these incredibly versatile cameras.

Fixation is lucky enough to work with photographers in all genres. We invited some of our customers to talk about why they choose flagship camera bodies for a wide range of subjects.
Last week we featured music and food photographer Justine Trickett on Nikon. This week we have turned to Sony and invited live theatre and performance photographer Johan Persson to write about using the Sony A9 series.

THE VISIT by Kushner, , Original Play – Friedrich Dürrenmatt, The National Theatre, Olivier Theatre, 2020, Credit: Johan Persson/

Professionally I shoot a lot of live performances for theatre, opera and dance. Having the latest and best equipment is imperative for getting the best results in what is often challenging lighting and shooting scenarios. I initially chose to go with Sony because of it’s ability to shoot silently, which in my field of photography is incredibly beneficial.

Having said that, stage lighting is occasionally a challenge for mirrorless cameras causing banding in some cases. The sensor technology in flagship A9 mark 2 is the only one of it’s kind. It is the best for handling banding and now with the dual UHS-II compatible SD card slots, 10 frames a second mechanical shutter, amazing ISO and auto focus capabilities, I feel secure in knowing that I can get good results in any situation I’m faced with.

The Sony A9 mark 2 is the camera of choice for me.

The Taming of the Shrew by Shakespeare, Director – Maria Gaitanidi, Designer – Liam Bunster, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, The Globe Theatre, 2020, Credit: Johan Persson/

Johan Persson is a photographer specialising in portraiture and promotional and production photography for live theatre. See more of his work at perssonphotography.com

WHY I USE NIKON FLAGSHIP CAMERAS | JUSTINE TRICKETT

Why I use Nikon flagship cameras | Justine Trickett

Flagship bodies are the showboats of any camera manufacturer, released among fanfare and celebration with glowing reviews from ambassadors who have worked with the major brands behind the scenes ahead of the launch. But the sport and press focus, and the price point of the cameras can make them feel somewhat exclusive.

Fixation is lucky enough to work with photographers in all genres. We invited some of our customers to talk about using Nikon, Canon and Sony flagship camera bodies for their work to cut through the hype and find out why they are the cameras of choice for a wide range of subjects.
First up, for Nikon, we have music and food photographer Justine Trickett, read her take on working with the Nikon D4s below.

Christine and the Queens performing live on stage
Christine and the Queens by Justine Trickett

I work with a Nikon D4s because I require high performance and fully manual control that isn’t compromised by gimmicks. When I was choosing the camera I wanted something that felt as close to a manual film camera as possible but with a really good digital sensor and image processing. It also needed to be sturdy for my festival work so I am glad that there is no pop-up flash or tilt screen as I would probably break these, and the weather sealing has successfully seen me through blizzards and powder paint fights.

A feature I find invaluable is the high ISO performance. A lot of my work involves conveying the mood of available light and therefore I require a camera with an image sensor which can give me a similar level of quality for low light photography as for photos shot in daylight. My commissions vary – for restaurant and art gallery clients they can be asking for photos of their guests enjoying themselves in the evenings, whereas for live music photography you want to capture outstanding split-second moments in flashing lights – but for many of my low light shoots a common theme is that I find myself pushing my camera ISO to 4000+. These photos simply wouldn’t be possible without a camera like the Nikon D4s which can handle these higher ISOs well.

I would likely stick with this camera series in the future so long as it still fits my requirements and continues to be focused on the essential needs of professional photographers.

Photography by Justine Trickett

Justine Trickett is a photographer and writer specialising in live music, festival and food photography. See more of her work at justinetrickett.com

FLAGSHIP CAMERAS COMPARED FROM CANON, NIKON AND SONY image

Flagship Cameras Compared from Canon, Nikon and Sony

When Nikon announced their flagship DSLR the Nikon D6 following the Canon EOS 1DX mark III and the Sony A9 II, the “big three” camera manufacturers had each released a flagship full-frame camera body in the space of six months. In this article we compare the main specifications of all three bodies.

The Nikon D6, Sony A9 II and EOS 1Dx mark III compared

We have not yet had our hands on a Nikon D6 so cannot do a working comparison of the cameras. However, now the specifications are released, we can put the stats of each camera side by side. There are some similarities as the manufacturers compete for the same audience: The cameras all feature built in wifi connectivity as well as Ethernet ports for Wired LAN connections. The resolution is low across all bodies, they are made for fast and high quality image recording, and fast transmission which a low file-size helps with. Mirrorless technology is the main differentiation in the bodies with those brands adopting newer technologies achieving higher burst rates for continuous shooting – significant for sport photography in particular.

Full write ups on the cameras are on our blog for further reading:
[gdlr_button href=”https://www.fixationuk.com/nikon-launches-the-d6/” target=”_self” size=”medium” background=”#FFE100″ color=”#000000″]Nikon D6: Feb 12th 2020[/gdlr_button]
[gdlr_button href=”https://www.fixationuk.com/canon-launches-the-eos-1dx-mark-iii/” target=”_self” size=”medium” background=”#BF1920″ color=”#ffffff”]Canon EOS 1DX mark III: Jan 7th 2020[/gdlr_button]
[gdlr_button href=”https://www.fixationuk.com/sony-a9-mark-ii/” target=”_self” size=”medium” background=”#FFA500″ color=”#000000″]Sony A9 II : Oct 3rd 2019[/gdlr_button]

 

Nikon D6Sony A9 IICanon EOS 1DX mark III
Camera TypeDSLRMirrorlessDSLR
Launch Price£6,299£4,799£6,499
Sensor SizeFull FrameFull FrameFull Frame
Resolution
(Megapixels)
20.824.220.1
Video (Max)4K UHD 30p
3840×2160
XAVC S 4K 30p
3840×2160
4K Raw 59.94fps
5496×2904
ISO Range100 – 102,400100 – 5,1200100 – 102,400
Extended ISO50 – 3,280,00050 – 204,80050 – 819,200
AF Points105693191
Shooting Rate14fps20fps16fps
Memory CardsDual XQD / CFexpressDual SD UHS-IIDual CFexpress
Lens MountNikon FSony-ECanon EF
USB PortUSB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type C)USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type C)USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type C)
HDMI PortMini HDMIMicro HDMIMini HDMI
LAN Terminal1000BASE-T Ethernet1000BASE-T Ethernet1000BASE-T Ethernet
Wireless LAN built-inYesYesYes
Weight (g)12706781440
Size WxHxD mm160 x 163 x 92129 x 96 x 76158 x 168 x 83
Battery life (CIPA rating)35806902850
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