Quite a few people seem to have strong feelings about my comment regarding the focus lever on this camera, so I 've created a quick video explaining it in further depth. Please watch before joining the trench warfare below. ruclips.net/video/ZyEcwnJr1ao/видео.html
This is the best XT5 review on RUclips and I have watched all of them. As a XT5 user I can confirm all your mentioned points. Especially AF accuracy and resolution. I use several systems and the 40MP is the main reason why I use other brands more often. Give us a pixel binning feature like in the Leica Q3. No crop. Just a 24MP option. Better low light performance, smaller file size. Thank you again for this excellent review.
Indeed! This is actually the reason I now use X-H2S bodies. I really don't like them, but the resolution makes them better for my work. Pixel binning seems to be a feature that every other brand is able to offer in their high megapixel bodies, but Fujifilm seems to flat out refuse. Originally, I thought it might have been some limitation because of the X-Trans system, but they don't offer it in their Bayer array GFX system either, so maybe the engineers just don't see the need. A shame indeed.
You do such a good job with this type of video. A real world, practical review, this truly gives people an idea of what the user experience will be like, not just a list of specs.
I have an XT5 and its factory default is as you describe for the XT-4. I can move the focus point around with the joystick and tap it to re-center. If you push and hold the joystick, it will pull a menu up to define what pushing the joystick does. Hit Reset to Center and you are good to go.
No need to be the quickest to reviews, Dylan, this is really good stuff! ...which we often don't get from the quicker ones to it. And yes, please, to in-camera 65:24 ratio. By my quick and dirty algebra, it still gives 22MP!
Hi Dylan, Thanks for yet another awesome review. The slideshow proves once again that you are, to me at least, one of the best content creators on YT. I just bought my XT5 and so far I’m very happy with it. I haven’t dwelled enough yet in the menus and the customization, but your suggestions to Fujifilm seem very reasonable (who indeed needs a dedicated algorithm to make the focus on trains?) especially the one regarding the implementation of the 65:24 ratio in the X series which would be a must! At some point I even fathomed the idea of investing in the GFX system for it, but being a simple hobbyist, it would be ludicrous… I know you’re really not into post processing tutorials, but you are obviously so good at it that it would be awesome to see more content on this topic from you. Best regards from France !
Thanks for this video. I much prefer waiting for a review from a real working photographer rather than the usual “we used it for 2 hours” first looks than most camera channels do. Out of curiosity, are there any other Fuji channels you recommend?
Concise and straight to the point as always, Dylan. I've found out about you through your Tattoos of Asia photos, some of which are taken in my country, Myanmar. And I have to say, you've become one of my favorite photographers and reviewers since then. I do hope you had a fantastic time in Myanmar, and I'm sending you all the love and support.
Thank you so much! Myanmar is one of my favourite places on earth and I'm saddened for the situation right now. I really love the perseverance of the Myanmar peoples and hope to see a return to civilised governance and a return of the land to the peoples.
thank you, my X-T5 is still on its way to me, so i cant talk about it yet. but all you said sounds very logical. i hope Fuji is following your channel.
Every issue you've raised, for me, was address when I moved from Fuji to the Lumix S1 series. Sure, the weight sucks but I love it's 64:24 crop mode and being able to turn ibis (and anything else really) on or off from it's Q menu. I do miss the size and weight of Fuji's though.
The amount of times I've considered jumping ship is ridiculous. In the end, the only reason I'm still a Fujifilm user is because of the colours. I really love looking through the viewfinder and working with those colours after the fact. Literally every other blade of grass seems to be greener on the other side. ;)
Haha I alllmost bought a Panasonic S1/S1R because it was DSLR sized, had the tri-axial screen.......and had 65:24 lol. I really wish Fujifilm would just let me have that in the X-T line. 😅
Thanks for the heads up on the bad points about the X-T5 Dylan. I'm just deciding what to go for X-T4 or 5. I think the X-T4 will be for me and serve me better. Still not sure about the flippy screen, but I'll probably put up with that rather than have all the other bits you mention on the X-T5 that don't sound too ideal to me.
All aspect ratios of the gfx should be available for the x serie (i'm quite partial to 7x6 personally), and I agree with you : having to use the raw+jpeg setting to actually reflect the chosen aspect ratio in the evf/back screen is really irritating. All in all, I sometimes wonder if I made the right choice when opting for fujifilm...design and price let aside, I don't think their hybrid cameras are up to their reputation...
I agree in some respects. I think Fujifilm has lost a lot of its focus on just making great cameras in this recent bid to pull people in from other systems and keep up with thr industry. They do have a business to run, though, and I'm sure they've made these decisions in a calculated way.
The AI scares me and the clinical image quality with the modern lenses. For me the images are as clinical as Sony, Nikon etc. Which I don't like. I went from Canon to Fujifilm for the organic look in the images.
Really insightful review that adds great points to the broader discussion. Indeed, it disappoints me that some of these points are not made in other reviews. Many thanks! And I hope Fuji were listening.
Thanks for a lot of great details about the Fujifilm XT5. Did not know that the resolution of still images could not be changed. It's new to me. Of course, it can be changed in a photo program, but it is always best if the recording is from the camera for the resolution you have chosen. My next camera will probably not be a Fujifilm XT5. Keeping my Fujifilm XT20 for now.
The XT5 is my main work stills camera. My made in Japan XT3 is my edc camera. The quality of the XT3 is better, but the XT5 is fine compared to other brands. If only Fuji would get the mix of the features right for the XPro series, and increase production of everything that's constantly out of stock these days, they would be cruising. As it is they grew 2% worldwide market share last year and that's huge considering most of the hot cameras were our of stock and they don't even make a FF. The top left tile on the Q menu is where you access 7 custom modes which make the camera super quick to change settings on. And you get 7 custom modes in video mode too for a total of 14 separate shooting presets, 7 more than the XH2or S offer. If you don't use the preset modes, you're missing out on a very powerful feature of the XT5.
I'm 95% sure I can double tap the joystick to recentre the focus point. I don't have my camera on me, but I can see page 87 of the manual shows you how to press the joystick to "select centre focus point". Mine is fitted with a Small Rig L Bracket that would solve two of your issues at once - giving you a bigger grip and a tripod slide that doesn't block the battery hatch.
Very enjoyable video Dylan! I just got an X-T4 at a great price and watching your review made me feel better about my decision. I’m spending time practicing focusing (and working as a full time photo editor) and I agree: focus accuracy is more important than speed. I hope Fuji listens and brings improvements to as many X-T models as possible.
Great and concise video, as always. I updated my PC hardware from a 12 to the high end 16 core Ryzen 9 with an high speed M2 ssd and +16 GB RAM + 16 TB HDDs to compensate the bigger file sizes (XH2, cf express only, Capture One). No performance issues anymore. A still annoying issue: eye AF / tracking doesn't work, if there are many faces around. Had no AF accuracy issues (XH2, XH2s)(XT5 is no option for me, too slow and complicated setup changes, much worse ergonomics and worse performance).
LMAO- "It's rant time" Whole video feels like a dear Fuji rant - having said that as somebody looking to buy into the Fuji ecosystem for the first time still a very insightful video - thanks for sharing Dylan :-)
Great video and as a long term 1 X-T5 owner myself I agree with all you observations. Yes please to 65:24. Yes please to returning to the old focus stick behaviour. And one further thing - why do the custom modes now affect both film sims and autofocus behaviours? If you only shoot raws it may not be an issue but a huge number of Fuji shooters love film recipes. This is a unique differentiator of Fujifilm and something a rich community has mobilised around. In earlier cameras you could set a visual style without it affecting the behaviour of the camera. With the X-T5 if I now use a custom mode to set a film recipe it changes not only the look of the image but also the behaviour of things like autofocus. Why? I should be able to change recipe without affecting camera operation. A big misstep for no obvious benefit
Interesting! I've seen these recipe communities around with all sorts of interesting sets of adjustments to jpeg files. As a raw shooter, I would love to see the whole camera's operation be able to be saved in a custom setting, but that might really affect a lot of people, as you say! Perhaps there's a way to create a separation for just jpeg recipies, but allow customisation of the rest of the camera in another mode. Hopefully, Fujifilm will pay attention to this!
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer I’m a raw+jpeg guy myself - fundamentally I process all my taws but one of the things I love about Fuji is that I can share instantly from the camera in so many ways, with a look which is 80-90% of what I want. This seems to be a growing trend and an area where Fuji has a real advantage over other camera manufacturers. I’d love them to lean in to that even more. Think about all the YT influencers who sell Lightroom present packs - what if they could sell their looks as film simulations for Fuji cameras? That sort of thing would be a win for consumers but would also be a smart marketing ploy by Fuji to get influencers selling a positive message about Fuji cameras rather than always banging on about the APS-C sensor size. Part of the current viral interest in Fuji comes from the ability to achieve interesting looks in camera. Anything which limits that bustling community is a serious mistake
Wishlist: X-T6 with stacked lower MP sensor. or just an unfucked X-H3S with the X-H1 form factor. Also royalty free JPEG-XL support. An amazing format.
What a great review! Thank you for this. Great stuff in compact and non nonsense form🙌 Being a XH2 and XH2s user I can relate to 99% of your wishes and issues, so my sentiments exactly! FUJIFILM… listen to this wonderfully honest photographer!
Small correction.. (edit: single) pressing my XT5 joystick DOES reset it to center (as does the method you speak of, as well). This wasn't the case when I purchased the camera, however, so this oversight has either been corrected by a firmware update -- or -- by a menu option I may have stumbled across or selected at some point over the last 10 months. Point being, for reasons I can't specify, this behavior in my XT5 now perfectly matches my XT3. (another edit: EXCEPT when bringing up the focus grid to begin with.. it's now a sideways motion rather than a press, so that motion isn't the same as my XT3.)
Yes, this is exactly what I'm talking about. I love being able to bring the focus grid up with a single tap and then reset to centre with another tap. That means I can resize the focus points when I need to as well as reset to centre quickly and easily. Unfortunately, as you say here, it's one or the other on the X-T5.
Hi Dylan, excellent review, thank you! You really touched on a lot of valid points I am also excited about or slightly annoyed 🙂. Overall I really love the X-T5 though, coming from the T-2 and the T3. I am more of an enthusiastic hobbyist not using the camera for day-to-day pro-work. As I skipped the T-4, the Ibis (plus battery life) is a huge improvement I really like. The Ibis is great for landscape shots while hiking for me as it makes often a tripod use obsolete. I have a ‚small rig’ L-bracket all the time attached to the X-T5, which gives me a better grip while having the battery port accessible all the time. I’d say that I also do not really need the high resolution, but it’s nice to have and great for cropping e.g. into 16:9 in landscape . Let‘s hope we get some Kaizen on some of the points you mentioned.
MAn, I do want the T5, but some of the menu settings seem so step backwards, like the Q menu also the picture size settings, rather depressing why Fuji !!
may have been said or you may have sorted but my Xt5 press the joystick and returns to center, same as my Xh2s and Xh2 which are both better bodies compared to the XT5, XT5 has that nostalgia vintage look but it has ergonomic limitations. Just get a pair of XH2s and all your problems will be solved! you seemed to nit pick a hell of a lot, if they are that bad then get rid.
Never touched a GFX in my life, never heard of the 65:24 until now...... but yes, that's something I would like to have as an option on my X-T5 for sure!
Great, eye opening review. I had hoped to be able to replace my GFX with this camera. I really love the 56mm and yet something about the 110mm GF… is just more compelling. I for one am a rank amateur and am too busy with consulting practice to use gear enough to truly master its ins and outs. Having 64-25 aspect ratio is a no brainer. Yes want to see it. Having ability to shoot raw only and see desired aspect ratio. An equal no brainer. More separation of video and still. Another no brainer. Now on another subject: my main reason for having the GFX is to shoot architecture. I got the Cambo Actus but found it slower than an Arca Swiss film 69 camera. It also seemed to lack rigidity. So gave it up for canon TSE and Laowa shift lenses. Is it too niche, but why can’t we have a nice set of tse lenses for XT5??? I had tilt shift lens for Olympus OM-1 in 1978. I’d like to see the following tilt shift for XT5: 10mm 16mm 23mm 35mm 55mm I simply do not understand why we cannot have the capabilities we had in cameras built in the 1860s. You don’t know the power of Shifting the image and tilting the focus plane… with apologies to Darth Vader for using his line… Anyway, not perfect, but as you say: A great camera.
Shift lenses are indeed a niche thing. There are a couple coming for the GFX system and if they sell well, you'll probably see more. Fujifilm may show a little love to the X system in that regard now that they have pretty much every other lens available, but I think you'd be more likely to see shift lenses on the X system from the likes of Laowa or another third-party manufacturer. Time will tell!
yeah long time fuji guy here, sounds like some DUMB fuji changes in operation totally no need to make worse. have not bought one yet. had a t3 once. now using t30
On both of my X-T5s pressing the joystick once re-centers the focus point. On my X-T30 II I have to press the “Back” button to re-center the focus point. All three cameras were purchased within the last two months. Not that that should matter.
As mentioned here by Peter, you can change the behaviour of the stick, but not back to the way ot was on the other X-T, X-Pro, or other bodies up until now. Frustrating to say the least.
Great review as always! I can finally use my 56 1.2 again. 🤙 As far as resetting the focus point, I saw a video that shows how to do that instantaneously like the old XT4. I just can’t remember how it was done, but it’s out there. I don’t use the eye/face focus at all, as I prefer shooting without it. Especially when doing street photography. And yes, as a photographer, who doesn’t ever use video, why did they put video selections into the stills selector ? 🙈
I also lament the changing of the photometry/metering switch to the stills/movie switch. I never use video and that took away a control from me. I miss having the extra "record" button as well....because it was the first custom button I always changed to something else lol.
Only if you set it to that function specifically. On all other bodies, a single tap would enter "focus point editing" mode and allow you to either reset it or change the size. The X-T5 now separates those functions. Sorry for the unclear explanation!
I agree, the on/off switch on the X-T5 is not nearly as nice as the X-T3. I also prefer the X-T3 dials, the exposure compensation dial especially felt so nice on the X-T3. That said...I'm still glad the X-T5 has dials at all AND the sweet tri-axial screen, unlike the X-H2. (also glad it still has the focus switch on the front)
Maybe... ha! It really seems odd that after so many years of getting it right and making solid improvements to the camera that they decided to break so many little things in the fifth generation. Communication issues could be it!
Why on earth did they mix video menus and record time into stills mode? Is this a firmware glitch? Or did they make video recording possible under the stills side? Seems ridiculous. I agree the XT4 works perfectly in that regard.
Have had my Xt5 for 7 months now and find the Q menu rather useless compared to Nikon’s Z i menu. Have had a couple of times where camera froze but since last firmware update it seems ok now 🤞. Otherwise a great camera and am loving the images from it, though my XT2 is still my trusty back up.
Great video. Thank you very much. Thinking about buying this X-T5 I watch a lot of videos and yours is the one that has its advantages and small points of improvement most rigorously. I have one last question: the support that interferes with the opening of the battery access door, is it a Peak Design?
I've had the X-T5 a pair for 6 months, I shoot events and concerts and tbh I've gone back to a pair of X-T3s. File size and buffer became an issue and to an extent the lack of battery grip also became a bug bare. It's a great camera, but just not the tool for me.
I'm actually in the same boat and will be sharing a little more in an upcoming video as well. Are you happier with the X-T3s? Personally, that's been my favourite overall camera in the X-T lineup.
No doubt! Unfortunately, we haven't seen any updates to these things in firmware. Either they're way down the priority list or Fujifilm has randomly decided to change things and watch the world burn. 😅
Excellent points! Tired or reviews only glorifying this camera (which I own). Options and full customization are never bad :) this way you can satisfy more customers Thank you for your input!
Thanks, Daniel! It's a great camera but there are still a few things that could be improved from my perspective. Is there anything about it that irks you?
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer The X-T5 features great, modern hardware, while the software is left behind, "in legacy mode". An overhaul is due :) The issue might be that the person in charge of the software is in that position for a long long time, as japanese people usually stick to a single position for life, and he won't give up his philosophy of how should a camera menu and underlying software be.
As a professional photographer that uses the cameras in your commercial and commissioned work, Fuji should listen very closely to your opinions and act upon them. I agree with all your observations, and I would love to have the XPan aspect ratio in camera. I love my X-T5; it's a very capable camera that's let down by some of its software design choices, but it's fun to use the rest of the time. Here's my one rant though: I wish they'd fix the false focus confirmation that all Fuji cameras I've used suffer from, X-T5 included. No other SLR, DSLR, or mirrorless camera I've ever used had that problem. I'm tired of the camera claiming the subject is in focus with a happy chirp and a green box around it, when it's really focused on the background behind it. It happens with all sizes of focus areas and with subject detection modes alike, and it happens a lot. It can't be too hard to focus on the nearest part of the scene covered by the focus area/point the way other brand cameras have been doing reliably since the film SLR days.
Thanks for watching. I'm just one voice with one way of working, which is why I asked for options in the video rather than fixes. Obviously, there are going to be people who don't work the way that I do who will be perfectly happy with the way the camera functions at present, but I'd love to see some fixes. You articulated very well here how I feel about the autofocus. I think it's a but more complicated than us photographers understand to make these systems work well but, as you say, everyone else seems to be able to get it right... There's so much to love about Fujifilm cameras and the experience overall is great, but there are some little things that really need fixing, for sure.
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer Agreed. I remeber contacting Leica about touch screen gestures remaining active when looking through viewfinder on the Q2, allowing me to switch between photo and video modes with my nose swiping left or right. They released a firmware update within a few weeks to make that feature optional. And, in Fuji's defense, they don't change things as much as Canon used to infuriate me when they moved the power switch to a completely different location with every new body. Thank you for another great video.
As a hobbyist I'm still frustrated with my XT5 menu. Some of the AF settings are so intuitive. It's fantastic being able to prep every setting before turning the camera on with the dials, only to fumble with the AF trying to get it into the right mode. I guess I need to spend more time just going in and out of face detection, zones, etc. It all feels unnecessarily complicated. The Fuji colors are incredible, Viltrox is putting out the best glass and AF from a third party I've ever seen, but like you said Fuji needs to keep working on the UI and UX, and don't get me started on their new Fuji X app that requires location permissions just to open the app...
Press the focus stick and it centers:) Double tap works as well. (Focus lever settings->press->center. As for formatting it avoids mistakes. My Q meunu shows custom setting in the first tile always regardless which focus mode I am in!
I want the metering-mode dial back from the X-T3 and before! That is for me much more important than the film/photo switch for "photography first". Movie mode can still be done via the drive mode dial, right? About the 1st tile in the Q menu, that makes sense on their cameras with PASM dial when you're in a custom mode on the dial, like "C1", "C2", etc. Then you cannot see if that is "M", "A", etc and you need a way to change it. On the X-T series cameras, no that doesn't make sense!
Minute 4.50 your considerations about double pressing the joystick are wrong. Even on the xt5 you can easily set it. You should specify this in the description because you are providing incorrect information. Anyway, nice videos. Compliments.
Don’t know if it’s just on my camera but half-pressing the shutter is very difficult to accomplish without accidentally tripping the shutter. On my X-T3, there is a much more controllable step between half and full press. I agree with everything else in this review and wish they would address your suggestions. Sadly, I doubt they will.
When a hybrid photographer is taking pictures in a wedding they might be thinking do I have enough space for capture a video clip. So having a video capacity displayed while taking pictures was one of the most requested and kudos to Fujifilm for implementing that. Quick menu left tile was the same as well. Some of the features and decisions that Fuji made to keep this camera small are commendable like taking out the option for battery grip, full size hdmi port etc as they make the camera size larger with additional components. It is a portable photography first camera. If someone is seeking full options camera , then X-H2 is the one to go with.
Unfortunately, the file size options only apply to jpeg files and not raw files. The point raised was requesting a small raw format to retain the flexibility in editing while making the files easier to deal with.
I hope one thing: that Fujifilm reads this review and acts upon it. With the possible software updates this can be an almost perfect camera. And let's hope that the next hardware iteration gets the autofocus on Canon/Sony level, together with larger buffer. Small raw files are key for a 40MB sensor. And why not explore the route of the Leica Q3, that makes use of a user friendly digital zoom to extend the possibilities of our primes. With 40 MB Fuji could explore this. And yes: Fujifilm and other camera manufacturers really should start to make work the possibilities of all forms of computational photography to stay ahead of smartphones on all fronts, in stead of lagging behind. Personally - being a Canon shooter - I started not so long ago to work with an XT-1 to get fully acquainted with the Fuji ecosystem, working with vintage lenses, a cheap TT artisan 25 f2 manual focus lens and a Fringer pro III to work with my Canon lenses. I really adore the XT- concept and will wait to get my hands on the XT-6. Subscribed to your channel. The way you articulate your video is very useful and inspiring.
Your reviews deserve praise. It’s different from other youtubers, and it gets to those details only true photographers give weight to. Thanks for that dear. From Tunisia with love.
I am a non-prof photographer just do it as a passion but also sometimes have little jobs (family or maternity shoots lately). One thing which me bothers since the first Fuji camera from the X series is the fact that the on/off button is so easy going. I mean that it happens all the time that when I put my camera in my bag (on my way to a shoot or also while doing streetphotography walks), accidentally the button switches to on, so that when I arrive at my shoot location, the battery has drown. Is anyone else here (whatever version of the X series you own) is having similar problems? And is it improved on the XT5? It's only that I sometimes think: Maybe for my jobs I should get a more reliable model of another brand. Thanks for your comments. And also of course for the profound video.
Good overview, Dylan I wonder though, as a professional working massively in several style of photography, what were your particular reasons of choosing X-T5 bodies over X-H2 ? Is that because of willing to retain a classical/vintage controls ? Was it weight/size? Or probably some sort of technical preference advantageous to your professional work ? Because the pricing gap isn’t really that large between these two.. Will appreciate response
Hi! Nothing quite so considered, to be honest. The functionality I require is very simple so nothing to do with the feature sets. I mostly work with the camera in T mode and change the shutter speed with the rear dial these days, so not the controls. It boils down to two things. Firstly, I absolutely cannot get along with the screens on the X-H2 bodies. Secondly, it took two seconds of holding the body to be repulsed by the grip. I hold these cameras in my hands for dozens of hours a week, so I need them to be comfortable to use. It's as simple as that.
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer Thanks Dylan So do I get your point that you found the T5 body is more comfortable in your hand than the H2 ? Asking because most users I had the chance to hear their opinions in this regard claim that even though larger and heavier, the H2 offers more secure and convenient grip…
I love my X-T5. I've walked 100s of miles with it around London's streets. If I could wave a magic wand, I'd love it to have the same low-light capability as medium format, but I think that's all I'd change to make a big difference. And there's no medium format I'd want to lug around for that.
You'll find that it has been updated that the joystick does re-enter mine does so not sure about that. I've had my XT5 for a year. It is now my secondary camera to my GFX camera, but I really love it. I don't think I can really fault it too much what I love about it is quality and at the end of the day that is the most important thing about a camera is the image quality.
Thank you for such a rational review. Yes (duh!) to 65:24. That is such a no-brainer for any of the Fuji 40 MP APS-C cameras. And because their native aspect ratio is wider than the GFX series, APS-C users would "lose" a smaller percentage of the original pixels compared to the GFX series. (I really need to do the actual math for this...) As for the X-T5's grip "topography", I also found it to be a little on the small size. I decided to get the Fujifilm base/grips and while that does increase the overall size and weight of the camera, when using lenses like the 8-16mm and 16-55mm things are just a little more secure and comfortable. Comparing the increased size to my former Nikon D500 (my favorite Nikon DSLR), the X-T5 still "wins". Buttons, menus, AF emphasis and all that other stuff you mentioned: Yes. Having had both, I think the X-T4 and the X-E4 both represent a period when Fujifilm was doing too much navel gazing and trying to please too many constituencies -- ending up disappointing more than they needed to. It was no sacrifice to trade away the X-T4 when I got a pair of X-T5s, and my X-E4 (an exercise in dumbing-down a camera) was replaced by an X-E3.
They gave us a few random options for autofocus blur to keep us on our toes, but not for raw file res :)😂 I still shoot my X-T2 because I didn’t get quite the camera I wanted yet. For me, slightly larger body and deeper handgrip, same X-T5 back tilt screen, X-H2 higher resolution UVF, X-T5/X-H2 current battery, sensor and processor, same X-T5 dual card slots… plus all the things you mention! :) Definitely the compactness of the X-T5 puts me off. Perhaps X-T6 is a sweet spot… maybe also a Nikon Rf style PASM switch too! Then I’ll jump
Photography First. But Fuji crippled the T5 from the H2 with smaller buffer and slower cards, affecting bursts (important for stacking, etc). (The flagships should have two CF express B slots. Those cards are 5x faster and cheaper than V90 SD cards). And lesser video for otherwise no reason. I can't believe it, I bought the PASM dial X-H2. I'm in grief over missing the direct dials. But the custom positions are quick. And no push on the command dials. Why?? Enjoy the nifty X-T5.
There are definitely some interesting choices that Fujifilm are making now that they effectively have 4 flagship cameras. It seems like they're fumbling a lot to differentiate the cameras in more than just the approach to using the body. Hopefully, we'll see some firmware changes!
Hi Dylan, nice video as always. I have a question, I am a vintage lens user and I always use focus peaking, in the older generation, when I half press the shutter the focus peaking will turn off so I have a clean image to final check the composition before I take the photo. I found this really helpful, but in the newer bodies, this is gone and I can't seems to find it in the setting... do you know is there a way to set the camera to get this back or its gone gone... and yes the video setting displaying on the photo mode really make me think for multiple times that I was in the wrong mode, it's a bit silly now... i hope they change it back
Dylan, tks again for an excellent review. The main reason I continue to follow you (and few others) is your honest appraisals delivered without fear or favour (how refreshing!). The main reason I've avoided upgrading from my X-T1 is hearing about the X-T5's auto focus tracking issues, so I'm glad to hear there's been some improvement via firmware updates. Is this an Fujifilm weakness, because my XH-1 was always disappointing when shooting birds in flight or equestrian events?
Thank you for the very nice and very lived video. You are among the few who have made a video "in the field" and who have seen the (many) strengths and flaws (few) of this camera. A personal negative judgment of mine is the 40mp sensor and the noise that is created over 1000 iso. It would be really great if you could reduce the sensibility to 24 or 26 mp! The XS10 has less !!! In fact, sometimes I choose to shoot again with the XS10 in low light. I agree with your comments on the video sector, I took the XT5 for its qualities in photography. Good job! Thank you.
brilliant review and ALL your critique is valid throughout … I also don't understand why Fuji always change here & there for no-reasons … it's annoying and I know photographers changed back because of this to the "bigger" brands and … lately more often to Leica SL with an easier handling / interface (as they say … I personally can't judge) … But this ping-pong-changes in every generation cost confidence and turnover Fuji! I am pretty sure!
Hi Dylan, I have owned my XT5 for nearly a year now. I find the autofocus is good when it works and terrible when it misses. When out on the street, some days it misses more than focusing accurately. I wonder if others have had similar experiences. Cheers
Great Video. Question-When in continuous mode, is there a way to also have the exposure adjusting? Basically I'm taking football (soccer) pics of my son and as he is moving from bright areas on pitch to shaded areas, the exposure is locked from when I press shutter till I release it. Thanks
Hi! Yes, you can. According the manual, you'll need to go into Button and Dial Settings (very intuitive...) and turn the Shutter AE setting to OFF. That should fix your issue.
Dylan, thanks for such a detailed and clear review that can be understood by an amateur/enthusiast. Question: I see you used the XC35 f2 with the X-T3. The images look great. The wide format image with the boat really is cool. Did you expect that lens to work well with the new sensor give all the hype about lenses that are/are not optimized for it? Thanks again and have a great weekend.
Dylan, thanks for your impression and review. Have you considered using the Smallrig Lplate slash tripod plate? It's comfortable, enhances grip, and matches well color-wise while allowing easy access to the battery. Also, you can change the characteristic of the joystick, so it quickly centers. One nitpick I do have with the XT5 is that it scratched way too fast. I have the silver version, and it has plenty of scratches without heavy use.
Quite a few people seem to have strong feelings about my comment regarding the focus lever on this camera, so I 've created a quick video explaining it in further depth. Please watch before joining the trench warfare below. ruclips.net/video/ZyEcwnJr1ao/видео.html
This is the best XT5 review on RUclips and I have watched all of them. As a XT5 user I can confirm all your mentioned points.
Especially AF accuracy and resolution. I use several systems and the 40MP is the main reason why I use other brands more often.
Give us a pixel binning feature like in the Leica Q3. No crop. Just a 24MP option. Better low light performance, smaller file size. Thank you again for this excellent review.
Indeed! This is actually the reason I now use X-H2S bodies. I really don't like them, but the resolution makes them better for my work. Pixel binning seems to be a feature that every other brand is able to offer in their high megapixel bodies, but Fujifilm seems to flat out refuse. Originally, I thought it might have been some limitation because of the X-Trans system, but they don't offer it in their Bayer array GFX system either, so maybe the engineers just don't see the need. A shame indeed.
You do such a good job with this type of video. A real world, practical review, this truly gives people an idea of what the user experience will be like, not just a list of specs.
I have an XT5 and its factory default is as you describe for the XT-4. I can move the focus point around with the joystick and tap it to re-center. If you push and hold the joystick, it will pull a menu up to define what pushing the joystick does. Hit Reset to Center and you are good to go.
Awesome and detailed review with very useful critiques and suggestions. Well done!
No need to be the quickest to reviews, Dylan, this is really good stuff! ...which we often don't get from the quicker ones to it. And yes, please, to in-camera 65:24 ratio. By my quick and dirty algebra, it still gives 22MP!
Hi Dylan,
Thanks for yet another awesome review. The slideshow proves once again that you are, to me at least, one of the best content creators on YT.
I just bought my XT5 and so far I’m very happy with it. I haven’t dwelled enough yet in the menus and the customization, but your suggestions to Fujifilm seem very reasonable (who indeed needs a dedicated algorithm to make the focus on trains?) especially the one regarding the implementation of the 65:24 ratio in the X series which would be a must! At some point I even fathomed the idea of investing in the GFX system for it, but being a simple hobbyist, it would be ludicrous…
I know you’re really not into post processing tutorials, but you are obviously so good at it that it would be awesome to see more content on this topic from you.
Best regards from France !
Best review I have seen on the XT5.
Upgrading from XT3 so it’s good to have all this information.
Thanks for this video. I much prefer waiting for a review from a real working photographer rather than the usual “we used it for 2 hours” first looks than most camera channels do.
Out of curiosity, are there any other Fuji channels you recommend?
Oooooohh... 65x24 would be delicious!
Spot-on for most of your critiques, too!
Concise and straight to the point as always, Dylan. I've found out about you through your Tattoos of Asia photos, some of which are taken in my country, Myanmar. And I have to say, you've become one of my favorite photographers and reviewers since then. I do hope you had a fantastic time in Myanmar, and I'm sending you all the love and support.
Thank you so much! Myanmar is one of my favourite places on earth and I'm saddened for the situation right now. I really love the perseverance of the Myanmar peoples and hope to see a return to civilised governance and a return of the land to the peoples.
thank you, my X-T5 is still on its way to me, so i cant talk about it yet. but all you said sounds very logical. i hope Fuji is following your channel.
Every issue you've raised, for me, was address when I moved from Fuji to the Lumix S1 series. Sure, the weight sucks but I love it's 64:24 crop mode and being able to turn ibis (and anything else really) on or off from it's Q menu. I do miss the size and weight of Fuji's though.
The amount of times I've considered jumping ship is ridiculous. In the end, the only reason I'm still a Fujifilm user is because of the colours. I really love looking through the viewfinder and working with those colours after the fact. Literally every other blade of grass seems to be greener on the other side. ;)
Haha I alllmost bought a Panasonic S1/S1R because it was DSLR sized, had the tri-axial screen.......and had 65:24 lol. I really wish Fujifilm would just let me have that in the X-T line. 😅
Thanks for the heads up on the bad points about the X-T5 Dylan. I'm just deciding what to go for X-T4 or 5. I think the X-T4 will be for me and serve me better. Still not sure about the flippy screen, but I'll probably put up with that rather than have all the other bits you mention on the X-T5 that don't sound too ideal to me.
These are just my thoughts. They may or may not be significant for you, but I do hope they're food for thought!
Sorry, my focus-point is jumping back when I just press it in the middle🙂... maybe because of new firmware...?
All aspect ratios of the gfx should be available for the x serie (i'm quite partial to 7x6 personally), and I agree with you : having to use the raw+jpeg setting to actually reflect the chosen aspect ratio in the evf/back screen is really irritating. All in all, I sometimes wonder if I made the right choice when opting for fujifilm...design and price let aside, I don't think their hybrid cameras are up to their reputation...
I agree in some respects. I think Fujifilm has lost a lot of its focus on just making great cameras in this recent bid to pull people in from other systems and keep up with thr industry. They do have a business to run, though, and I'm sure they've made these decisions in a calculated way.
The AI scares me and the clinical image quality with the modern lenses. For me the images are as clinical as Sony, Nikon etc. Which I don't like. I went from Canon to Fujifilm for the organic look in the images.
Really insightful review that adds great points to the broader discussion. Indeed, it disappoints me that some of these points are not made in other reviews. Many thanks!
And I hope Fuji were listening.
Thanks for a lot of great details about the Fujifilm XT5. Did not know that the resolution of still images could not be changed. It's new to me. Of course, it can be changed in a photo program, but it is always best if the recording is from the camera for the resolution you have chosen.
My next camera will probably not be a Fujifilm XT5. Keeping my Fujifilm XT20 for now.
The resolution can only be altered in JPEG. I only work in raw, so that's the issue. If you're not using raw, no issues!
The XT5 is my main work stills camera. My made in Japan XT3 is my edc camera. The quality of the XT3 is better, but the XT5 is fine compared to other brands. If only Fuji would get the mix of the features right for the XPro series, and increase production of everything that's constantly out of stock these days, they would be cruising. As it is they grew 2% worldwide market share last year and that's huge considering most of the hot cameras were our of stock and they don't even make a FF. The top left tile on the Q menu is where you access 7 custom modes which make the camera super quick to change settings on. And you get 7 custom modes in video mode too for a total of 14 separate shooting presets, 7 more than the XH2or S offer. If you don't use the preset modes, you're missing out on a very powerful feature of the XT5.
Yes to the. 65x24 aspect ratio. I love that in my GFX and you're quite right, there is no reason it could not be implemented in the X cameras.
I'm 95% sure I can double tap the joystick to recentre the focus point. I don't have my camera on me, but I can see page 87 of the manual shows you how to press the joystick to "select centre focus point".
Mine is fitted with a Small Rig L Bracket that would solve two of your issues at once - giving you a bigger grip and a tripod slide that doesn't block the battery hatch.
Very enjoyable video Dylan! I just got an X-T4 at a great price and watching your review made me feel better about my decision. I’m spending time practicing focusing (and working as a full time photo editor) and I agree: focus accuracy is more important than speed. I hope Fuji listens and brings improvements to as many X-T models as possible.
Glad you enjoyed it and some points resonate with you! Enjoy your new camera!
Great and concise video, as always.
I updated my PC hardware from a 12 to the high end 16 core Ryzen 9 with an high speed M2 ssd and +16 GB RAM + 16 TB HDDs to compensate the bigger file sizes (XH2, cf express only, Capture One). No performance issues anymore.
A still annoying issue: eye AF / tracking doesn't work, if there are many faces around.
Had no AF accuracy issues (XH2, XH2s)(XT5 is no option for me, too slow and complicated setup changes, much worse ergonomics and worse performance).
Probably too late to the comments but I think they fixed the double tap joystick to recenter.
Focus point. Working on mine.
LMAO- "It's rant time" Whole video feels like a dear Fuji rant - having said that as somebody looking to buy into the Fuji ecosystem for the first time still a very insightful video - thanks for sharing Dylan :-)
My XT5 re-centres on the double push, now have I changed something in menu, I can't remember.
Great video and as a long term 1 X-T5 owner myself I agree with all you observations. Yes please to 65:24. Yes please to returning to the old focus stick behaviour. And one further thing - why do the custom modes now affect both film sims and autofocus behaviours? If you only shoot raws it may not be an issue but a huge number of Fuji shooters love film recipes. This is a unique differentiator of Fujifilm and something a rich community has mobilised around. In earlier cameras you could set a visual style without it affecting the behaviour of the camera. With the X-T5 if I now use a custom mode to set a film recipe it changes not only the look of the image but also the behaviour of things like autofocus. Why? I should be able to change recipe without affecting camera operation. A big misstep for no obvious benefit
Interesting! I've seen these recipe communities around with all sorts of interesting sets of adjustments to jpeg files.
As a raw shooter, I would love to see the whole camera's operation be able to be saved in a custom setting, but that might really affect a lot of people, as you say!
Perhaps there's a way to create a separation for just jpeg recipies, but allow customisation of the rest of the camera in another mode.
Hopefully, Fujifilm will pay attention to this!
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer I’m a raw+jpeg guy myself - fundamentally I process all my taws but one of the things I love about Fuji is that I can share instantly from the camera in so many ways, with a look which is 80-90% of what I want. This seems to be a growing trend and an area where Fuji has a real advantage over other camera manufacturers. I’d love them to lean in to that even more. Think about all the YT influencers who sell Lightroom present packs - what if they could sell their looks as film simulations for Fuji cameras? That sort of thing would be a win for consumers but would also be a smart marketing ploy by Fuji to get influencers selling a positive message about Fuji cameras rather than always banging on about the APS-C sensor size. Part of the current viral interest in Fuji comes from the ability to achieve interesting looks in camera. Anything which limits that bustling community is a serious mistake
Wishlist: X-T6 with stacked lower MP sensor. or just an unfucked X-H3S with the X-H1 form factor. Also royalty free JPEG-XL support. An amazing format.
Dylan - My X-T5 re centers the focus point with just one tap of the joystick. Not sure why yours do not!
What a great review! Thank you for this. Great stuff in compact and non nonsense form🙌
Being a XH2 and XH2s user I can relate to 99% of your wishes and issues, so my sentiments exactly!
FUJIFILM… listen to this wonderfully honest photographer!
The best review I've seen of the XT-5. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Do you own an X-T5? Enjoying using it so far?
The lesser build quality, no vertical grip and the evf being a lower res that xh2s was a dealbreaker for me.
On the joystick, if you press and hold you can customize the response back to the way it was originally done on prior cameras.
Small correction.. (edit: single) pressing my XT5 joystick DOES reset it to center (as does the method you speak of, as well). This wasn't the case when I purchased the camera, however, so this oversight has either been corrected by a firmware update -- or -- by a menu option I may have stumbled across or selected at some point over the last 10 months. Point being, for reasons I can't specify, this behavior in my XT5 now perfectly matches my XT3. (another edit: EXCEPT when bringing up the focus grid to begin with.. it's now a sideways motion rather than a press, so that motion isn't the same as my XT3.)
Same for me. Great review as always btw.
@@thenosyhungarian yes, really nice review!
Yes, this is exactly what I'm talking about. I love being able to bring the focus grid up with a single tap and then reset to centre with another tap. That means I can resize the focus points when I need to as well as reset to centre quickly and easily. Unfortunately, as you say here, it's one or the other on the X-T5.
Double tapping the joystick DOES recenter the focuspoint
Hi Dylan, excellent review, thank you! You really touched on a lot of valid points I am also excited about or slightly annoyed 🙂. Overall I really love the X-T5 though, coming from the T-2 and the T3. I am more of an enthusiastic hobbyist not using the camera for day-to-day pro-work. As I skipped the T-4, the Ibis (plus battery life) is a huge improvement I really like. The Ibis is great for landscape shots while hiking for me as it makes often a tripod use obsolete. I have a ‚small rig’ L-bracket all the time attached to the X-T5, which gives me a better grip while having the battery port accessible all the time. I’d say that I also do not really need the high resolution, but it’s nice to have and great for cropping e.g. into 16:9 in landscape . Let‘s hope we get some Kaizen on some of the points you mentioned.
MAn, I do want the T5, but some of the menu settings seem so step backwards, like the Q menu also the picture size settings, rather depressing why Fuji !!
may have been said or you may have sorted but my Xt5 press the joystick and returns to center, same as my Xh2s and Xh2 which are both better bodies compared to the XT5, XT5 has that nostalgia vintage look but it has ergonomic limitations. Just get a pair of XH2s and all your problems will be solved! you seemed to nit pick a hell of a lot, if they are that bad then get rid.
Never touched a GFX in my life, never heard of the 65:24 until now...... but yes, that's something I would like to have as an option on my X-T5 for sure!
Great, eye opening review. I had hoped to be able to replace my GFX with this camera. I really love the 56mm and yet something about the 110mm GF… is just more compelling.
I for one am a rank amateur and am too busy with consulting practice to use gear enough to truly master its ins and outs.
Having 64-25 aspect ratio is a no brainer. Yes want to see it. Having ability to shoot raw only and see desired aspect ratio. An equal no brainer.
More separation of video and still. Another no brainer.
Now on another subject: my main reason for having the GFX is to shoot architecture. I got the Cambo Actus but found it slower than an Arca Swiss film 69 camera. It also seemed to lack rigidity. So gave it up for canon TSE and Laowa shift lenses.
Is it too niche, but why can’t we have a nice set of tse lenses for XT5??? I had tilt shift lens for Olympus OM-1 in 1978.
I’d like to see the following tilt shift for XT5:
10mm
16mm
23mm
35mm
55mm
I simply do not understand why we cannot have the capabilities we had in cameras built in the 1860s.
You don’t know the power of Shifting the image and tilting the focus plane… with apologies to Darth Vader for using his line…
Anyway, not perfect, but as you say: A great camera.
Shift lenses are indeed a niche thing. There are a couple coming for the GFX system and if they sell well, you'll probably see more. Fujifilm may show a little love to the X system in that regard now that they have pretty much every other lens available, but I think you'd be more likely to see shift lenses on the X system from the likes of Laowa or another third-party manufacturer. Time will tell!
yeah long time fuji guy here, sounds like some DUMB fuji changes in operation totally no need to make worse. have not bought one yet. had a t3 once. now using t30
By the way, you can set up the joy stick to push for center. Forgive me if it is already said by someone else.
See the pinned comment.
"Okay, it's rant time."
Silly me, I was thinking the whole video was before I got to him saying that.
On both of my X-T5s pressing the joystick once re-centers the focus point. On my X-T30 II I have to press the “Back” button to re-center the focus point. All three cameras were purchased within the last two months. Not that that should matter.
As mentioned here by Peter, you can change the behaviour of the stick, but not back to the way ot was on the other X-T, X-Pro, or other bodies up until now. Frustrating to say the least.
Great review as always! I can finally use my 56 1.2 again. 🤙 As far as resetting the focus point, I saw a video that shows how to do that instantaneously like the old XT4. I just can’t remember how it was done, but it’s out there.
I don’t use the eye/face focus at all, as I prefer shooting without it. Especially when doing street photography.
And yes, as a photographer, who doesn’t ever use video, why did they put video selections into the stills selector ? 🙈
I also lament the changing of the photometry/metering switch to the stills/movie switch. I never use video and that took away a control from me. I miss having the extra "record" button as well....because it was the first custom button I always changed to something else lol.
Pushing in the joystick resets the focus point to the center on my X-T5. Maybe a setting got changed?
Only if you set it to that function specifically. On all other bodies, a single tap would enter "focus point editing" mode and allow you to either reset it or change the size. The X-T5 now separates those functions. Sorry for the unclear explanation!
3:58 100%. Today I picked up my XT3 and wow it feels noticeably better. The worst part is the on off switch on the XT5.
I agree, the on/off switch on the X-T5 is not nearly as nice as the X-T3. I also prefer the X-T3 dials, the exposure compensation dial especially felt so nice on the X-T3. That said...I'm still glad the X-T5 has dials at all AND the sweet tri-axial screen, unlike the X-H2. (also glad it still has the focus switch on the front)
Great review. Well done. And fantastic images! Probably best I have seen from a reviewer!
Thank you! The reviews are always secondary for me. You need to make images to understand the gear.
Excellent valid comments. There had to be serious communication issues between the camera designer and programmer. They speak difficult languages?
Maybe... ha! It really seems odd that after so many years of getting it right and making solid improvements to the camera that they decided to break so many little things in the fifth generation. Communication issues could be it!
SX10 also does not re-center, yeah Fuji is being dicks now
Does the newbeye autofocus work when lots of people in video?
Why on earth did they mix video menus and record time into stills mode? Is this a firmware glitch? Or did they make video recording possible under the stills side? Seems ridiculous. I agree the XT4 works perfectly in that regard.
Have had my Xt5 for 7 months now and find the Q menu rather useless compared to Nikon’s Z i menu. Have had a couple of times where camera froze but since last firmware update it seems ok now 🤞. Otherwise a great camera and am loving the images from it, though my XT2 is still my trusty back up.
Excellent video!
Damn, nothing but negativity. Maybe move on to something else?
65x24 please.
Great video. Thank you very much. Thinking about buying this X-T5 I watch a lot of videos and yours is the one that has its advantages and small points of improvement most rigorously. I have one last question: the support that interferes with the opening of the battery access door, is it a Peak Design?
Anything larger than a square will get in the way of the door opening. If you've got one of those little square plates, you should be fine!
100% spot on! I remember the good old days when Fuji listened and gave the people the firmware updates they needed!
Let's hope those days aren't gone! After all, people only spend on the things they want!
I've had the X-T5 a pair for 6 months, I shoot events and concerts and tbh I've gone back to a pair of X-T3s.
File size and buffer became an issue and to an extent the lack of battery grip also became a bug bare.
It's a great camera, but just not the tool for me.
I'm actually in the same boat and will be sharing a little more in an upcoming video as well. Are you happier with the X-T3s? Personally, that's been my favourite overall camera in the X-T lineup.
As a software developer, I can tell you a lot of the deficiencies are probably due to rush to market.
No doubt! Unfortunately, we haven't seen any updates to these things in firmware. Either they're way down the priority list or Fujifilm has randomly decided to change things and watch the world burn. 😅
Excellent points! Tired or reviews only glorifying this camera (which I own). Options and full customization are never bad :) this way you can satisfy more customers
Thank you for your input!
Thanks, Daniel! It's a great camera but there are still a few things that could be improved from my perspective. Is there anything about it that irks you?
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer The X-T5 features great, modern hardware, while the software is left behind, "in legacy mode". An overhaul is due :)
The issue might be that the person in charge of the software is in that position for a long long time, as japanese people usually stick to a single position for life, and he won't give up his philosophy of how should a camera menu and underlying software be.
As a professional photographer that uses the cameras in your commercial and commissioned work, Fuji should listen very closely to your opinions and act upon them. I agree with all your observations, and I would love to have the XPan aspect ratio in camera. I love my X-T5; it's a very capable camera that's let down by some of its software design choices, but it's fun to use the rest of the time. Here's my one rant though: I wish they'd fix the false focus confirmation that all Fuji cameras I've used suffer from, X-T5 included. No other SLR, DSLR, or mirrorless camera I've ever used had that problem. I'm tired of the camera claiming the subject is in focus with a happy chirp and a green box around it, when it's really focused on the background behind it. It happens with all sizes of focus areas and with subject detection modes alike, and it happens a lot. It can't be too hard to focus on the nearest part of the scene covered by the focus area/point the way other brand cameras have been doing reliably since the film SLR days.
Thanks for watching. I'm just one voice with one way of working, which is why I asked for options in the video rather than fixes. Obviously, there are going to be people who don't work the way that I do who will be perfectly happy with the way the camera functions at present, but I'd love to see some fixes.
You articulated very well here how I feel about the autofocus. I think it's a but more complicated than us photographers understand to make these systems work well but, as you say, everyone else seems to be able to get it right... There's so much to love about Fujifilm cameras and the experience overall is great, but there are some little things that really need fixing, for sure.
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer Agreed. I remeber contacting Leica about touch screen gestures remaining active when looking through viewfinder on the Q2, allowing me to switch between photo and video modes with my nose swiping left or right. They released a firmware update within a few weeks to make that feature optional. And, in Fuji's defense, they don't change things as much as Canon used to infuriate me when they moved the power switch to a completely different location with every new body. Thank you for another great video.
When they designed this camera they were drunk!
Perhaps you should have considered the X-H2S - it would address all of your gripes.
Believe me, I thought long and hard. In fact, I actually use X-H2s bodies now. Wait for that review if you though this one was scathing. 😂
As a hobbyist I'm still frustrated with my XT5 menu. Some of the AF settings are so intuitive. It's fantastic being able to prep every setting before turning the camera on with the dials, only to fumble with the AF trying to get it into the right mode. I guess I need to spend more time just going in and out of face detection, zones, etc. It all feels unnecessarily complicated. The Fuji colors are incredible, Viltrox is putting out the best glass and AF from a third party I've ever seen, but like you said Fuji needs to keep working on the UI and UX, and don't get me started on their new Fuji X app that requires location permissions just to open the app...
Press the focus stick and it centers:) Double tap works as well. (Focus lever settings->press->center. As for formatting it avoids mistakes. My Q meunu shows custom setting in the first tile always regardless which focus mode I am in!
I want the metering-mode dial back from the X-T3 and before! That is for me much more important than the film/photo switch for "photography first". Movie mode can still be done via the drive mode dial, right?
About the 1st tile in the Q menu, that makes sense on their cameras with PASM dial when you're in a custom mode on the dial, like "C1", "C2", etc. Then you cannot see if that is "M", "A", etc and you need a way to change it.
On the X-T series cameras, no that doesn't make sense!
Minute 4.50 your considerations about double pressing the joystick are wrong. Even on the xt5 you can easily set it. You should specify this in the description because you are providing incorrect information. Anyway, nice videos. Compliments.
Don’t know if it’s just on my camera but half-pressing the shutter is very difficult to accomplish without accidentally tripping the shutter. On my X-T3, there is a much more controllable step between half and full press. I agree with everything else in this review and wish they would address your suggestions. Sadly, I doubt they will.
When a hybrid photographer is taking pictures in a wedding they might be thinking do I have enough space for capture a video clip. So having a video capacity displayed while taking pictures was one of the most requested and kudos to Fujifilm for implementing that. Quick menu left tile was the same as well. Some of the features and decisions that Fuji made to keep this camera small are commendable like taking out the option for battery grip, full size hdmi port etc as they make the camera size larger with additional components. It is a portable photography first camera. If someone is seeking full options camera , then X-H2 is the one to go with.
If you don't need the extra megapixels, why not shoot in [M]? its 20MP, then your're right back to the speed of any of the other cameras.
Unfortunately, the file size options only apply to jpeg files and not raw files. The point raised was requesting a small raw format to retain the flexibility in editing while making the files easier to deal with.
I hope one thing: that Fujifilm reads this review and acts upon it. With the possible software updates this can be an almost perfect camera. And let's hope that the next hardware iteration gets the autofocus on Canon/Sony level, together with larger buffer. Small raw files are key for a 40MB sensor. And why not explore the route of the Leica Q3, that makes use of a user friendly digital zoom to extend the possibilities of our primes. With 40 MB Fuji could explore this. And yes: Fujifilm and other camera manufacturers really should start to make work the possibilities of all forms of computational photography to stay ahead of smartphones on all fronts, in stead of lagging behind. Personally - being a Canon shooter - I started not so long ago to work with an XT-1 to get fully acquainted with the Fuji ecosystem, working with vintage lenses, a cheap TT artisan 25 f2 manual focus lens and a Fringer pro III to work with my Canon lenses. I really adore the XT- concept and will wait to get my hands on the XT-6. Subscribed to your channel. The way you articulate your video is very useful and inspiring.
Your reviews deserve praise. It’s different from other youtubers, and it gets to those details only true photographers give weight to. Thanks for that dear. From Tunisia with love.
I am a non-prof photographer just do it as a passion but also sometimes have little jobs (family or maternity shoots lately). One thing which me bothers since the first Fuji camera from the X series is the fact that the on/off button is so easy going. I mean that it happens all the time that when I put my camera in my bag (on my way to a shoot or also while doing streetphotography walks), accidentally the button switches to on, so that when I arrive at my shoot location, the battery has drown. Is anyone else here (whatever version of the X series you own) is having similar problems? And is it improved on the XT5? It's only that I sometimes think: Maybe for my jobs I should get a more reliable model of another brand. Thanks for your comments. And also of course for the profound video.
!!! 65:24 !!! in all fuji cameras
Good overview, Dylan
I wonder though, as a professional working massively in several style of photography, what were your particular reasons of choosing X-T5 bodies over X-H2 ?
Is that because of willing to retain a classical/vintage controls ? Was it weight/size? Or probably some sort of technical preference advantageous to your professional work ?
Because the pricing gap isn’t really that large between these two..
Will appreciate response
Hi! Nothing quite so considered, to be honest. The functionality I require is very simple so nothing to do with the feature sets. I mostly work with the camera in T mode and change the shutter speed with the rear dial these days, so not the controls. It boils down to two things. Firstly, I absolutely cannot get along with the screens on the X-H2 bodies. Secondly, it took two seconds of holding the body to be repulsed by the grip. I hold these cameras in my hands for dozens of hours a week, so I need them to be comfortable to use. It's as simple as that.
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Thanks Dylan
So do I get your point that you found the T5 body is more comfortable in your hand than the H2 ?
Asking because most users I had the chance to hear their opinions in this regard claim that even though larger and heavier, the H2 offers more secure and convenient grip…
I love my X-T5. I've walked 100s of miles with it around London's streets.
If I could wave a magic wand, I'd love it to have the same low-light capability as medium format, but I think that's all I'd change to make a big difference. And there's no medium format I'd want to lug around for that.
You'll find that it has been updated that the joystick does re-enter mine does so not sure about that. I've had my XT5 for a year. It is now my secondary camera to my GFX camera, but I really love it. I don't think I can really fault it too much what I love about it is quality and at the end of the day that is the most important thing about a camera is the image quality.
Thank you for such a rational review.
Yes (duh!) to 65:24. That is such a no-brainer for any of the Fuji 40 MP APS-C cameras. And because their native aspect ratio is wider than the GFX series, APS-C users would "lose" a smaller percentage of the original pixels compared to the GFX series. (I really need to do the actual math for this...)
As for the X-T5's grip "topography", I also found it to be a little on the small size. I decided to get the Fujifilm base/grips and while that does increase the overall size and weight of the camera, when using lenses like the 8-16mm and 16-55mm things are just a little more secure and comfortable. Comparing the increased size to my former Nikon D500 (my favorite Nikon DSLR), the X-T5 still "wins".
Buttons, menus, AF emphasis and all that other stuff you mentioned: Yes.
Having had both, I think the X-T4 and the X-E4 both represent a period when Fujifilm was doing too much navel gazing and trying to please too many constituencies -- ending up disappointing more than they needed to. It was no sacrifice to trade away the X-T4 when I got a pair of X-T5s, and my X-E4 (an exercise in dumbing-down a camera) was replaced by an X-E3.
They gave us a few random options for autofocus blur to keep us on our toes, but not for raw file res :)😂 I still shoot my X-T2 because I didn’t get quite the camera I wanted yet. For me, slightly larger body and deeper handgrip, same X-T5 back tilt screen, X-H2 higher resolution UVF, X-T5/X-H2 current battery, sensor and processor, same X-T5 dual card slots… plus all the things you mention! :) Definitely the compactness of the X-T5 puts me off. Perhaps X-T6 is a sweet spot… maybe also a Nikon Rf style PASM switch too! Then I’ll jump
XT-5 Focus point. Single press joystick re-centres my focus point...
Photography First. But Fuji crippled the T5 from the H2 with smaller buffer and slower cards, affecting bursts (important for stacking, etc). (The flagships should have two CF express B slots. Those cards are 5x faster and cheaper than V90 SD cards). And lesser video for otherwise no reason. I can't believe it, I bought the PASM dial X-H2. I'm in grief over missing the direct dials. But the custom positions are quick. And no push on the command dials. Why?? Enjoy the nifty X-T5.
There are definitely some interesting choices that Fujifilm are making now that they effectively have 4 flagship cameras. It seems like they're fumbling a lot to differentiate the cameras in more than just the approach to using the body. Hopefully, we'll see some firmware changes!
That AF accuracy stills holds me off. Meanwhile they are pumping out firmware updates but still it feels weird.
Talking about resolution, couldn't you simply shoot at one of the lower rates? I've tried it and not lost anything I need.
Hi Dylan, nice video as always. I have a question, I am a vintage lens user and I always use focus peaking, in the older generation, when I half press the shutter the focus peaking will turn off so I have a clean image to final check the composition before I take the photo. I found this really helpful, but in the newer bodies, this is gone and I can't seems to find it in the setting... do you know is there a way to set the camera to get this back or its gone gone... and yes the video setting displaying on the photo mode really make me think for multiple times that I was in the wrong mode, it's a bit silly now... i hope they change it back
Dylan, tks again for an excellent review. The main reason I continue to follow you (and few others) is your honest appraisals delivered without fear or favour (how refreshing!).
The main reason I've avoided upgrading from my X-T1 is hearing about the X-T5's auto focus tracking issues, so I'm glad to hear there's been some improvement via firmware updates. Is this an Fujifilm weakness, because my XH-1 was always disappointing when shooting birds in flight or equestrian events?
Thank you for the very nice and very lived video. You are among the few who have made a video "in the field" and who have seen the (many) strengths and flaws (few) of this camera. A personal negative judgment of mine is the 40mp sensor and the noise that is created over 1000 iso. It would be really great if you could reduce the sensibility to 24 or 26 mp! The XS10 has less !!! In fact, sometimes I choose to shoot again with the XS10 in low light. I agree with your comments on the video sector, I took the XT5 for its qualities in photography. Good job! Thank you.
brilliant review and ALL your critique is valid throughout … I also don't understand why Fuji always change here & there for no-reasons … it's annoying and I know photographers changed back because of this to the "bigger" brands and … lately more often to Leica SL with an easier handling / interface (as they say … I personally can't judge) … But this ping-pong-changes in every generation cost confidence and turnover Fuji! I am pretty sure!
I want this kind of genuine analysis for a Nikon Zf. Please?
Not from me, unfortunately. I gave up my Nikon cameras in 2015. Hope someone will provide what you with what you're after!
YES bring the 65x24 !! And thanks for the video, spot on with your comments. Love my XT5
Hi Dylan, I have owned my XT5 for nearly a year now. I find the autofocus is good when it works and terrible when it misses. When out on the street, some days it misses more than focusing accurately. I wonder if others have had similar experiences. Cheers
I would love the 65:24 ratio on my XH2. Come on Fujifilm!!!!!
Great Video. Question-When in continuous mode, is there a way to also have the exposure adjusting? Basically I'm taking football (soccer) pics of my son and as he is moving from bright areas on pitch to shaded areas, the exposure is locked from when I press shutter till I release it. Thanks
Hi! Yes, you can. According the manual, you'll need to go into Button and Dial Settings (very intuitive...) and turn the Shutter AE setting to OFF. That should fix your issue.
Words of wisdom! 👍
Great video! I’m so happy with my XT4 and kit. No desire to upgrade.
Dylan, thanks for such a detailed and clear review that can be understood by an amateur/enthusiast. Question: I see you used the XC35 f2 with the X-T3. The images look great. The wide format image with the boat really is cool. Did you expect that lens to work well with the new sensor give all the hype about lenses that are/are not optimized for it? Thanks again and have a great weekend.
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You do. None other.
Dylan, thanks for your impression and review. Have you considered using the Smallrig Lplate slash tripod plate? It's comfortable, enhances grip, and matches well color-wise while allowing easy access to the battery. Also, you can change the characteristic of the joystick, so it quickly centers. One nitpick I do have with the XT5 is that it scratched way too fast. I have the silver version, and it has plenty of scratches without heavy use.
Please tell us if the last firmware update has solve the problems you have mentioned
Yes to 65:24 please. Great video, Fuji really should listen to you!