Subject: Re: New Bayer Sensor APS-C Cams from Fuji
On 01/02/2018 04:19, Savageduck wrote:
> On Jan 31, 2018, android wrote
> (in article<fdfgsnF4msfU1@mid.individual.net>):
>
>> Could this be a precursor to a Bayer XT?
>>
>> <http://www.cameraegg.org/fujifilm-x-a5-x-a20-xc-15-45mm-lens-offici...
>> nced/>
>
> For what it is the X-A5 + XC15-45mm, with a 24MP CMOS sensor, and a whole
> bunch of Fujifilm goodies, and ability to use all the X-mount lenses all for
> $600 makes this a pretty good entry into the mirrorless World for folks
> trying to keep costs down, or looking for lightweight kit.
>
> <https://ivanjoshualoh.com/2018/01/31/new-xc15-45mm-x-a5/>
>
> As far as a Bayer X-T goes, that does not seem to be on the cards with the
> X-H1 (with OBIS) almost on us, and still using the 24MP X-Trans III. Then
> with the X-T3 to be announced in the third quarter of 2018, and speculated to
> have a new APS-C sensor somewhere between 24-30MP with no confirmation
> whether it will be X-Trans, or Bayer, but the concensus is it will be a new
> X-Trans IV(without OBIS).
> .
>
Nice to see the better macro capability. I'm still using a G10 for macro
instead of sticking a +3 on the X-E1.