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I just want to dream for a moment, hope you people don't mind :)

 

After my girlfriend's X-T10, It's crystal clear to me what I'd like to switch to.

But also after the XT2, a reason more to hold my breath.

 

So, my dream is a Fuji with a hybrid viewfinder  (because I love street photography), and with good video specs.

Perhaps 4:2:2 10bit internal? That would be awesome!

 

Well, that's my little dream.

I know there are many fuji users who are not interested in video, and I respect that.

But considered what these little cameras can do today and that technology needs to be pushed, as long as a good still/video camera doesn't hurt the quality of the final product, then why not? :)

 

Well, maybe someday...

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You can always dream, but Fujifilm's focus has always been on stills photography. It's always possible they'll change, but if you're a video nut, you probably should be looking at Panasonic instead, especially their GH line. The GH4 is the absolute darling of videographers, and at Photokina Panny announced that the GH5 is coming "early" next year. The GH5 will feature 4K 4:2:2 10-bit internal.

 

considered what these little cameras can do today and that technology needs to be pushed, as long as a good still/video camera doesn't hurt the quality of the final product, then why not? :)

 

"Technology needs to be pushed" isn't a Fujifilm trait. Compare Fujifilm against any of the other ILC manufacturers, and Fuji comes in dead-last in high-tech features. They seem to prefer to work with proven technology and put their ingenuity into optics and JPEG conversion. The one technological advance they've bet on -- the X-Trans sensor -- is loved by some and hated by some. Many people say they'll never buy an X-Trans camera, ever, and Fujifilm has backed away from X-Trans for their new medium-format camera in order to placate working professionals. Certainly for video, X-Trans has proved to be a big problem.

 

Fujifilm would have to make a serious change in direction to become the camera manufacturer you're looking for. It could happen, but not soon. I suggest you get a GH4 and, for your street photography, an X100T (or wait for the imminent X100F).

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You can always dream, but Fujifilm's focus has always been on stills photography. It's always possible they'll change, but if you're a video nut, you probably should be looking at Panasonic instead, especially their GH line. The GH4 is the absolute darling of videographers, and at Photokina Panny announced that the GH5 is coming "early" next year. The GH5 will feature 4K 4:2:2 10-bit internal.

 

Yes, I know about the Panasonic and the GH5. I don't like 4:3 format though, and also I prefer Fuji's color, way better than Panasonic's.

 

Also, I think the old mantra that Fuji is only about stills, is changing, and the XT2 is a concrete sign.

It actually had a lot of people in the video communities talk about it and received rightfully good praise for its video quality.

Granted, it's still young in the race and a few things are not there yet, but Fuji did a good job giving solutions anyway (internal recording limit solved with the grip).

What I've found very interesting is the dynamic range. I played with a few samples and, despite they were 8 bit, the dynamic was really great. In fact, I could push it in post quite easily.

 

Anyway, after the XT2 I don't see why Fuji should step back on the video side. In fact, Fuji itself admitted that they are open to bring more to the video, which makes me dream about the next Fuji-video camera :)

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