Fuji's BEST X-T YET - A One Year REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2023
- Fuji's BEST X-T YET - A One Year REVIEW. In this video, I'm sharing my one year review of the Fuji X-T5 camera. From its fantastic image quality to its responsive autofocus system, the Fuji X-T5 is one of the best APS-C cameras available today.
If you're looking for a camera that can handle a wide range of shooting situations, then the Fuji X-T5 is definitely worth a look. This camera is perfect for both advanced photographers and photography beginners. So if you're thinking about purchasing a camera, be sure to check out the Fuji X-T5!
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That tennis shot at 8:50 looks funny. :D
One thing is for sure eye detection worked
Great assessment of the X-T5. I purchased one a few weeks ago to update my X-T2, loads of nice improvements - still love my X-T2 though! Similar to your experience, I ended up with my own "recipe" that captures the colors the way my eyes see them and typically use that one with little extra post processing needed. All-in-all very happy with the X-T5, makes me want to get out and take more shots!
That's the goal get out and make more photos!
Coming from the T2 and T3, the T5 returned to that feel and so far have been loving the battery life and new AF. Raw files are easy to work with, just as the T3 was.
I feel the same way!
im flat broke but having had good DSLR's previously (over ten years ago) I just couldn't resist this brilliant camera, and BOY it does'nt disappoint its lifted my outlook already
Great camera made for photographers
Great video Kirk, thank you! This is my first Fujifilm camera after a couple of Nikons and a Sony a6000. I bought the a6700 as an “upgrade” but didn’t enjoy shooting with it. I looked around and landed on the X-T5 (returned the a6700) and couldn’t be happier. I love this camera! Also love the availability of affordable, high quality lenses. Gotta say, I’m still dialing in the autofocus in all situations, but I’m getting there.
The reason I got into Fuji after being a Canon guy for 40yrs was size weight and cost. The aps-c lenses are amazing for the cost. I tried Sony aps-c a6300 but the lenses at the time were terrible.
Kirk great job. I am not 100% positive, but the lighting setup in your room seems much improved so you were looking good. I appreciate your (honest) feedback on the XT5. Sad to hear the $125 grip extension didn't do it for you - but then you just saved me $125 so thanks. Perhaps Fuji could have developed a screw-on grip that was similar to the old battery grips in form if not in function.
I agree with your whole review, but I'd personally skewer Fuji way, way harder for the design choices, the feature deletes, and the build quality downgrade - all for the same high price. Fuji in effect took their bestselling line, lowered the quality, and raised the cost. I find that truly perplexing and a big step backwards. Equally perplexing was ripping the soul out of the XH line, which IMO should have had a shutter/iso dial and clickable dials instead of a redundant OLED screen. Hence I don't see myself investing in the 5th gen anytime soon, if at all.
Also I just want to share, from one XT3 user to another, that my use of the grip is not just about big lenses (and I own a few) - it is about big heavy flashes that live on my camera pretty much half the time or almost all the time if I'm indoors. A necessary practice if you really want high quality photos in "low light" situations (I don't care what size sensor you have or what ISO we're talking about). The grip is simply a must for the XT3 if you want to be comfortable while trying to do serious photography. For that reason alone the XT5 could never replace my XT3 as a "photography centric" camera. If the XT6 continues the trend, I have to give some serious thought as to whether I can stand using a "video centric" XH camera, or if I'll just have to switch systems entirely. IMO the charm of the XT3 is its ability to be dressed down for portable/hobby shooting or, fully kitted, "dressed up" for serious even or other work.
Fuji's sensors are really excellent performers overall, but as a side rant, they're up to 3 sensor combinations, but those combinations are now pushing people toward bodies they may not want or compromises they might not have otherwise made. One thing that I think helped carry the brand up to this point was their very interesting decisions to put the same killer sensor in all the cameras - and let the buyer choose the ergonomics/features they wanted. I'd have personally preferred Fuji to just do the stacked 26mp sensor this gen - but with superior (not somewhat inferior) ISO performance and dynamic range compared to the past. Maybe next time.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, a lot going on there. I agree with the flash thing. When I use the big flash and it’s not often the 16-80 is on there to balance things a little. It is much better on the X-T3 with the grip. I agree with the sensor thing just give us one type and then various types of cameras. I have not seen any degradation in the quality of the X-T5 it’s actually very good. Yes Fuji has its issues but overall I like the product.
I'm getting my XT5 in a month or so, excited! 😁 Thank you for the informative video and fuji recipe tip!
Anna - You are going to enjoy the camera! It’s wonderful.
I agree Kirk, the X-T5 is the most complete iteration of the X Series. I love how quiet the shutter is and the resolution can punch it out with everybody else’s big boys! 40 mega pixels on an APS-C sensor has the pixel density of a 60 mega pixel sensor, resulting in razor sharp details. I’m thrilled that they brought back the more conventional LCD panel and auto focus is much improved. I now am shooting the X-T5 backed up by a pair of the fantastic original X-T1’s. Another great video Kirk, keep them coming!
Thanks Bill I’m in total agreement
Thanks for the review Kirk. I agree. I like all the changes Fuji made to take this back to a photocentric camera. It’s producing terrific images for me, and the size of the kit when traveling and shooting landscapes, is great. It was fun working with you on Cape Ann. We had a gorgeous day. I recognize some of your images from that outing. I might have learned something more from some post processing with you, but we’ll save that for another time. Thanks again for the review and for sharing Cape Ann with me! Geoff
Thanks Geoff for a wonderful time. We were lucky to have such a beautiful day to discover Cape Ann.
Good video! Thanks. "One of the best Fujifilm X-T cameras made" I concur and might even say one of the best cameras made. I've only had mine a short while. I've owned Leica, Nikon and other Fujifilms and I am very impressed with this little gem.
Carl it is a great camera. The debate over the sensor is kind of a no go for me. I’ve found that if the sensor is basically the same at 40mp as it was at 26mp then why not 40. Plus I use all my lenses without issue. I’m enjoying the camera immensely.
The 70-300mm lens is my favourite. It’s the lens I have almost glued to my x-t5.
Arlene yes the 70-300 is a fabulous lens!
As a work around I put my subjects under C1-7 of the X-H2 for swift changing and thanks you so much for the content!
Yes it works great Wil!
Thanks Kirk. I can tell you that you were one of my inspirations for getting the XT5 and like you, I've been happy with it from day 1. I still have my XT3 and pretty much use it as my "tripod camera" (which is fairly often) since it doesn't have the in-camera IS.
I use my X-T3 as my backup and video camera. Still a great camera
Last one is key. When you are shooting outside, street or travel, you don’t have the time for changing from person to animal to bird… and decisive moments don’t wait for you!
Yes a big one!
Hi Kirk, I purchased just two days ago my XT-5 and I all ready like it...
It is one of the best cameras I have used.
Nice video as usual. You might want to try Astia. There is more shadow detail than in Classic Chrome and the color saturation is between Provia and Velvia.
I actually use Astia a lot for my raw conversions. But for my news work I prefer the more realistic look of Classic Chrome.
The X-T5 is great. I added the firmware to improve its autofocus then took out the 33mm f1.4 lens on it today ... and it was focusing like a dream.
Nice! I have not tried the 33 1.4 yet but have heard good things.
I loved my xt3….but really glad i updated. The bird tracking works great!
Yes much better for photographing birds.
Nice one Kirk. There is something in the menu to make sure you re-centre the focus point with one push. As for formatting I use the menu, it takes seconds. Great camera and it was an improvement from the XT3, never bothered with the XT4 because of the flippy screen. 40mp is good, as you said you can crop and get great results, and IBIS is superb.
Ian I thought I did something to make re-center one push I just could not remember what it was. Thanks for reminding me. And of course I did forget IBIS which is awesome!!!
I do a lot of video work with my X-T4 and love having the battery grip for more power and more stabilizing weight. Can’t figure out why Fuji decided against offering a batt grip for the X-T5.
I felt the same way. But as a photography basis camera it does not really need one. The XH2s is their video centric camera and it does have a battery grip.
It took a while getting use to a camera sans the BG, however I am getting use to a bottomless rig, though still a bit awkward with the 150-600 attached. The first few weeks, getting use to the AF not being quite up to snuff compared to my X-T3, but with the firmware updates, it is rocketing my keepers into the stratosphere and as I shoot a lot of aviation (air shows) and other fast-paced events, I am impressed. I love the 40MP sensor and when the 150-600 attached can't pull the subject in, I can do a serious crop in post and still get usable and saleable results. I was skeptical and a bit annoyed at first, but the ‘5’ has won my heart.
Yes I agree with everything about the grip.
I have noticed that when using AF tracking with face detection, the X-T5 often loses focus when shooting soccer when there are multiple athletes in the frame. The focus then starts jumping around from one face to another, no matter what AF preset i use. Maybe it would be better to turn off face detection. Anyway, this is something that works much better with my Canon R6 and R7.
I never use face detection when shooting soccer or any field sports. I only use face/eye detection for tennis. I use either center zone or single point. Makes no sense for the camera to try and figure out who you want in focus with a bunch of faces roaming around.
You'd be amazed how well tracking with face detection works with the Canon R6. There the focus sticks to the selected player, no matter how many are still in the frame. Thanks for your tip, i'll be happy to try your method.@@KirkWilliamsonphotography
Agree with basically all the points in the video. My main digital camera is an XT4, and the battery life is amazing. I do have the grip, but only really need it for long-term vertical shooting or if I'm recording over half an hour of high quality video. I wish Fuji made a simplified grip for the XT5, even if it was just a vertical grip with a shutter button and no space for extra batteries. I'm one of the few people who prefers the flip around screen (I just don't like seeing a screen when I shoot most of the time, since I use my EVF like an SLR OVF with natural live preview enabled), but the tilting rear LCD is optimized for street photography and photojournalism. If I could slap the XT5 sensor into my camera, it would be pretty perfect for how I use it.
A simplified grip would have been nice.
Nice video! I also use the wire rope for remote shooting and it's the same one I used on the Nikon FE 30 years ago! I like Classic chrome (fujiweekly is great for playing with simulations) and I also like to reproduce the colors as they are in reality and I found that the new Nostalgic Negative film is perhaps more faithful as colors. A very lived testimony thank you!
Thanks Massimo! Nostalgic Neg is very close to CC. But also pretty awesome.
Hey Kirk, thanks for the tip. I'll try classic chrome +2 color. Editing raw is about as fun as doing my tax return (to me anyway). There's a pleasure and challenge in shooting images very close to how you want them to be.
The way I shoot raw takes me very little time. I have pre sets of mine that I developed. One click and it’s usually the way I like it. I always shoot raw and jpg just so I have options but I only do this for my personal or corporate work. Only jpg for the paper as editing has to be fast for deadline.
Kirk, good review and I also upgraded from the XT3 to the XT5 and love it, wondering if you haven't found any issues with the 16-80 not being able to fully resolve that full 40mp sensor?
I use the 16-80 all the time and have found no issues with it. Even though it’s not supposed to resolve 40 mp I have only noticed issues wide open and even then it’s barely noticeable
Best XT since the original
Agree with your overall judgement Kirk. I started out with an xt20 a few years back, then used an xt-4 and really liked that camera. However in my view the Xt-5 provides a more significant overall improvement in image quality, and not just some more megapixels to crop from. Would like to hear some other opinions on this.
Cheers and thanks for the video.
So far it’s been great!
Good assessment. On AF, having had a XT3 and a XT4, I find my XT5 with FW2.0 is excellent in the AF department. As for animal/eye/train/etc detection - never use it, marketing hype, I set AF-C and wide-tracking, which I find more reliable, if reliable is defined as more keepers. Anyway, enjoying my XT5.
Yes the AF is much improved and I am enjoying using the camera for sports
First off, great shots and work (as usual), secondly, thank you for the first hand honest review of an XT I've been considering. (Not so sure I'm willing to sacrifice my XH-1 just yet haha. I'd have to though to justify the cost) The XT5 appeals to me primarily because of the form factor (I have small hands and loved the XT2-)and the ibis. Like you, I could live without 40mp though; sure it's nice to have for blown up prints/cropping, but most of the time I'd choose to shoot 20mp for file storage/workflow so in this case you are actually stepping "down" from the advantage of the Xh-!'s 24 sensor. Decisions, decisions. haha. Also, I have an X1 for casual shooting and like the robust nature of the H1 for vintage glass. :-) Peace and thanks again Mr. W.
I love the X-H1 as well but I am going to sell it. I waiting for the X-Pro4.
Fuji has automatic subject detection in the slightly newer X-S20, which has the same processor as the X-T5. I'm hoping we'll get that before too long in a firmware update.
That sure would be nice!
I am a photo 'enthusist' and would love to upgrade from my XT3 but am afraid of the rabbit hole. I edit with Capture One on an older PC and I'm not sure how it would handle the larger files. Not to mention the additional costs of larger mem cards, extra battery, battery charger, vertical grip, etc. And, only one of my lenses is on the 'list'.
My memory cards are not that big Sandisk 64 mp 200bps and they work great
I am a bit old fashioned and the lack of battery grip is a dealbreaker for me 😊
I'm not happy about it either. But I will live with it.
perhaps i am the only person, the exposure compensation dial is very loose. i accidently turn it by put the camera in and take it of my cam bag. often. and regognize it late.
Mine is nice and stiff. You need to get that fixed.
I hate not having a lock in the exposure compensation dial. I cant count the shots I have taken quickly only find the dial was bumped and is out of whack. I also wish it had auto subject detection but at least make the eye/subject detect on the same function. I'd be happy just tapping a custom button to scroll through the options instead of having to go into the q menu.
I found my exp comp dial to be nice and stiff I just leave it on C and control it with the front wheel
I really enjoy this camera as well--it's my first Fuji coming from Canon so it's quite a change (BTW I'm not enamored with the 40MP sensor either.) I'm tempted to find a 2nd xt5 to use and keep at the office but may settle for the x-t4 for that one since I just photograph machinery at work. BTW, this video is making me want the 70-300mm & That's bad 😏
Thanks - the 70-300 is outstanding!
I really miss the lack of a grip also, makes handling bigger lens easier and vertical shooting convenient.
This is the main issue I see. I think Fuji decided the R&D into making a grip wasn't worth it if the battery life was so good, but I think most people use grips for ergonomic reasons if they aren't recording lots of video.
I can live with it for now.
I’m on the fence. Makes no sense for me to keep two cameras but I’m having a hard time to let go my xpro3 for the xt5. It’s mainly emotional because I can see the advantages of the new sensor, ibis and battery life. Focus for me never was a deal. I just wish the top dials were not plastic but aluminum like the xpro3.
Personally I'm waiting for the X-Pro4.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography I wouldn’t mind to wait too if we were speaking about like 6 months but unfortunately it seems to me that the time frame window just keeps being pushed to further and further.
Yes it seems that way
I really don’t need the large files most of the time so I set it for the medium size. Also my 2021 or is it 2022 Photoshop Elements won’t process the raw files so I use the Dng converter. I won’t mind buying a newer elements if I knew it worked with the xt5 raw files. I’ve been a Fujifilm X series user for years.
David if it works for you stay with Elements. The larger file not so much but the ibis and everything else is top notch.
I wish there was a battery grip option as well, for me it's to small.
I used to think that as well until I started using it everyday and I now really love it without it.
I just bought an xt2 for less than 500 and its pretty darn good. I can only imagine how good the 5 is
It's a great upgrade from the XT2
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography i bet it is. I am stuck on the old sensor fuji cameras. Like my xe1 and x100. I wanted to try the xtrans iii sensor and the xt2 was the best deal
Hi Kirk, i bought the XT5 with the 16-80f4 lens. Loving it so far. I also have the old 18-55 f2.8-4.0, i might trade that in for a prime lens for street.
For just a little bit more you could get two f2 primes used.
Yes I was kind of thinking about the 18mm f1.4 bit maybe a couple of f2s might be more cost effective and definitely lighter to carry around 😊
Hi Sir, whats the white balance settings you use aside from color+2? ty
AWB because it's so good
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography ty... your photos looks crisps, nice & simple btw...
Thank you for your videos! They are so nicely made. I've used this camera since December. This camera is so good! I would say that I had a few issues when shooting fast moving objects (the camera wouldn't have enough buffer space and the viewfinder would glitch), but those were on rare and tough occasions (probably the x-h2s could work better for those cases). I don't like the grip, but on the other hand it works fine with smaller lenses. I actually do like the 40 mp, when I print some images it's nice to see how much details this sensor captures.
Thanks. Yes pretty amazing this camera.
can the old xf 16 1.4 match with the xt5's 40mp resolution? ty
This lens is listed on the Fuji compatible lens list for the X-T5.
The lens works well with this camera and I use it often.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography ty
I sold my Fujis and bought the Zf. Sorry X-T5! You had a good run, but FF is a different league.
This only true a little too bad Nikon has trouble staying afloat and there customer service sucks. Nikon Pro Service is an absolute disaster.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Nikon is doing very well for over 100 years. I also switched, because Fuji isn't innovating anymore. It's more of the same every year, the quality is not good. I had an X100T a few years ago, the aperture had some issue that made the back screen flicker and it cost me 250 bucks to repair, because it happened a few weeks after the warranty expired. I did not get any support from Fuji, even though this was a known quality control issue (google it). I sold it then with a huge loss and got the X-T5. What a mistake that was. The AF was terrible, so inconsistent, especially in low light (I shoot a lot in Taipei in the evening). So once I heard about the ZF and its amazing low light performance, it was a no brainer. You can be snarky all you want, I have had my share of issues with Fuji. And sadly the Fuji fanbase is a bunch of sheep, they defend every issue the company produces. How many times do users need to update firmware to have a usable product that cost me over 2000 USD with a lens? It's ridiculous.
Yeah, I have enough camera's also but I really had to get the Nikon D3x. But that is it. No more camera purchase....
Oh wait, there is a Nikon D700 for sale in mint condition with a very low shuttercount. Ok here we go again😅😅😅😅😅😅
Some great old Nikon’s there!
Since the release i'm extensively using X-T3 for my personal work. Shutter broke after 203k shots just a few weeks ago and was repaired for 350 euro in France. For a few days while waiting for diagnostics report, I was thinking about X-T5... I mean, 350 euro for such an old camera felt like a huge mistake. It was tough to decide! Sure, X-T5 is great for those, who have no other camera on hands like X-T3/4 or X-Pro3, maybe... but for now i've found absolutely no reason to upgrade. I'm mostly shooting on the streets during the day. Since the shutter is brand new, I decided to shoot for a couple of years with the X-T3! I look forward for an X-T7!
For $350 Euros a new shutter and a basically brand new X-T3 you can’t go wrong!
Got to say I've been on the fence about the XT5 for a long time. It's just completely over the top for my needs. The improved battery life is perhaps the biggest draw for me.
Neville - I think you would really love it.