"There are two types of people, those who have had hard drive failures, and those who haven't had a hard drive failure YET." Dual SD cards is soooo important, that sold me on this camera
I was going to change my xt5 for the xh2 because of the grip issues, but I got the l bracket from smallrig and it fix the problem. Also the best thing about the xt5 is you can downsize it if you want to travel with the Fujicrones. Nice video keep on the good content!
I tried the Xt5, and sent it back as it was too heavy of a camera for me. When you add a larger lens to it I just can’t see how it’s comfortable to use for long periods of time. I went with the Xt30ii, and the weight is terrific. Sure the Xt5 has better specs but both take excellent photos.
Great overview, much appreciated. I have an X-H2 and X100F, although I’m considering the X-T5 or X100Vi for my street stuff, for stills and b-roll. I really like tactile retro dials, although I’d prefer a range finder for the streets. The X-T5 could give me a great all round option, given that it could do street, plus landscapes etc.
Hello! Great video. This may have come up already, but you can lock the drive setting so that the switch under iso doesn't annoy you. Go to the wrench icon > go to the very last option "lock" on p. 3 of 3 > go into "function selection and check "drive setting" (and any others you would like to lock) > then pick "lock setting" and choose "selected function". this will lock the dial so that it stays in the drive setting you had selected when you locked it even if you accidentally switch the dial.
Thank you! Someone else mentioned this earlier and I’ve done it and my annoyance with that switch being knocked easily has gone away! I wish I had known about it earlier, but it’s all good, happy to have fixed it now haha
Had mine about 6 weeks mate and agree, upgraded from an Xe4 (which I also love and is now my everyday carry) but this thing is a beast, agree on the evf, I often find it easier to check focus on the evf is easier than screen due to how clear it is 👌🏼👌🏼
I have a XT5, XT3 AND XH2 while I agree with you for the most part, where a camera like the XH2 works better for me is when it comes to using larger or heavier glass, the larger body and grip is my go to body with the 100-400mm Fujifilm lens, a good combination for landscapes and wildlife photography.
I started with an XT2 years and still love using it. Don’t think I would need to replace it any time sooner. If it broke I would probably go with an xt5 as it maintains everything that makes this line up great with an updated technology
I was lucky enough to find XT2 in Mint Condition with very low shutter counts. It has something with the Sensor Xtrans 3 that products Beautiful color that newer sensors don't have...
Another thing to point out with the release of XT5, they had step back and recreated same small body like XT1 or XT2 Origins. I think it's very nice compare to XT4 body that for me living in Another Planet. Also I'm not a fan of XT4...
I am fortunate enough to have the XH2 and the XT5, they have different use case scenarios, the XT5 is 100% my street photography/walk around body and the XH2 is my portrait/work body. They are both excellent cameras for different reasons with the same amazing image quality.
I am contemplating which to buy. My main grudge is the EVF on the XT5. I have a XT2 and the EVF infuriates me. I was hoping the XT5 would have the best EVF possible but that was left on the H2…. So now I’m between XT5 or keeping XT2 + XH2
Comically, I happened across a 1946 click X-T2 in the used case at a local shop yesterday, for the price (they negotiate) i walked away with it. I figured that I could use it as a street photography or loaner cam for when one of my friends would like to try Fuji. Cleaned it up, updated the body and lens firmware (Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC DN) and so far, it feels like a steal. The main reason I would ditch the X-T2 if it was my main camera would be missing IBIS for low light handheld at slower SS. Is there anything wrong with your current X-T2? If not, keep it and use the money for adventure to enjoy it. GAS can be a financial boat anchor for enjoyment of photography! Always working to pay for gear instead of using it. 😂
@@mattmuscat7934 the manual controls for me lend to a more laid back shooting style, albeit, you can set ISO and SS to use the dials. The XH2 is laid out like a more traditional DSLR which makes production work more fluid and efficient.
Is the grip on the XT-5 usable for medium sized hands? I heard it got bigger from previous X-T lines. Literally one of the main reasons I want to get the XH-2 is for the grip. Also, is the perception of quality noticeable from the two cameras?
I have an XT5 and i agree that dial is really annoying. I dont even switch it most of the time. Its being put in my bag and having it move around in there that switches thst dial. So i always have to check it before i shoot. And yea i havent knocked the other movie/still dial nearly as much.
I am so in love with the xt5. It helps me achieve exactly what I want in my photography. I agree that the mode switcher is annoying as well. I do shoot video with it and it does a fantastic job but I’m about 85% photography and 15% video. It was a no brainer to pick this camera up with that figure in mind. The 40mp was one of the main reasons I wanted it. I love the freedom to crop. It makes it so I can confidently leave the house with one lens, the one on my camera. It’s such a breath of fresh air to only carry a camera and not a whole bag full of gear.
I’ve managed to just lock the mode dial in the settings and now it doesn’t bother me anymore haha So glad to hear you are loving the camera! It’s an absolute weapon of a thing!
Awesome summary mate. I recently got a xt5 and I’m considering just ditching my Nikon z7ii and going all in. I am yet to find any quality dip in the stuff I shoot
Yeah, I'm a bit surprised that these two don't see a difference. I love my X-T5 but there is simply no contest in terms of dynamic range, high iso performance or even general "clarity" of the image. Fuji is great at delivering that slightly gritty, filmic look which I adore, but if it's clean, super flexible files I'm after, I know I'm grabbing the Nikon Z. @@ptrcksln
Got myself a Panasonic S5 II, which if we compare all specs would be a better camera, but the feeling is that it does not compel me to take pictures. Modern cameras are too perfect which is a problem if you wish to be a bit more elaborate with creativity picking things out of focus or not wanting to look at the camera screen (which I am not enjoying with the Panasonic). I moved from the XS-10 to the pana and will now sell it to either buy the XT5 or wait for the XPRO4. Again, I am not a professional, maybe if you work with your camera, something a bit more like Sony or Panasonic could be a "safer" choice.
Thanks for the great video I have an XT-3 and 4 on the fence with this 5 I just bumped the dial doing a shoot and went to HDR I agree this needs to get fixed
I always shoot in manual mode, so the dials for shutter and ISO along with the aperture ring on the lens means I can say away from the horrible Fujifilm menu system.
Was going to upgrade from a xt1..either xs20 n xt5 would be a grade improvement. Decided on the xs20 till inhandle them both...w xs20 i struggle to see what is the setting as all dials were just black. But w xt5 1 glance i know what exposure settinf i am at...plus the viewfinder was really a pleasure to view
I just upgraded from the older X-E series. I wish they still made new E’s. I want small and high quality. This has been the same general feeling as the E series. I don’t hate the increase in size too much. The feature set is kind of blowing my mind. It’s a camera that I want to use and play with. I’m loving it. But I won’t go any larger.
i agree the switech is easily knocked - been there myself. slightly annoying. Im also playing with the TT 27mm, not bad for the cost - will you be reviewing this?
So glad to hear it’s not just me, never seen such an easily knocked switch on a camera before haha Yes, just in the process of using it enough to get a good idea on how it performs to make the review - first impressions are solid, it’s better then the 25 f2 in almost every aspect except in vignette wide open which both don’t do great at, but corner sharpness seems much improved and I’m impressed with the AF performance - seems to get a lot of hits and it’s nice and quick too.
@@rudermanphoto Because I put all my budget in getting the X-T5 a year ago, and don’t mind manual focus, I got a bunch of TTArtisan lenses: the 35mm f/1.4 (cool lens, but not a focal length I actually like!), the 50mm f/1.2 (I enjoy it quite a bit), and finally a second-hand 27mm f/2.8 AF. I like the 27mm focal length and that lens, but am considering getting the pricier Voigtlander 27mm f/2 for improved image quality and that nice manual focus experience. A bit strange to get the latest pricey Fujifilm with improved autofocus and why not to use it with manual focus lenses only, but hey, things don’t have to make sense all the time.
Nice one, I have an xt4 (and xt10 as a backup travel&fun) tried the xt5 during a walk but I don’t think the upgrade is worth it. It’s too small for longer lenses and 40mpx it’s too much for me and for a crop sensor. I like the tilt screen though much more than my flippy one 😟
Haha the tilt screen is a big reason why I think it’s the better option for photos! But if I already had an XT4 I don’t think I’d upgrade either - I hear that’s a very capable camera - just if you don’t already own one I think the XT5 is the way to go. I think with the grip it makes longer lenses just as comfortable as the XH2s, but without a grip it is a bit too small for lenses bigger then the fujicron’s.
@@rudermanphoto I actually use a grip on the xt4 when i need the 16-55 2.8 and I miss the ergonomics and optical viewfinder of my canon 5d’s dslrs but I’m off topic 😁 thanks
@@Lorenzo_Melocchi haha don’t be the 5d mark 3 is still the most ergonomic camera I’ve ever used, mirrorless grips are far too narrow sadly. The optical viewfinder was a big reason why I didn’t bother switching to mirrorless until 2020 either.
Nice video, thanks for posting it. Have you tried pushing down the lock button on the ISO dial? It looks in the video as if you don't have either of the lock down buttons engaged (ISO and shutter speed dials). Once you press down the lock button on the ISO dial you won't be accidentally turning the drive dial anymore since it locks the ISO and drive dials simultaneously. I shoot the X-T4 and X-H2S, and I love them both. I look forward to more of your videos.
The lock down button does not lock the drive mode dial, if you notice in the video of me moving it I had locked the ISO dial and the drive mode dial is still able to be moved. Thank you for watching! I’ve got lots more great content coming soon :)
Wow. I just tried that on my X-T4, and you're right. I thought that it would lock the drive dial mode because once I engaged the lock I never accidentally turned the drive mode dial. Consequently, I erroneously concluded that the drive mode dial must have been locked. I must be holding the camera differently from how you hold yours since I've not had the same issue. Of course, now I'll be worried about accidentally turning it! lol I'm mostly shooting the X-H2S now, and its mode dial only changes modes. The lock on that dial definitely works. I just re-checked that before posting. Thanks for the response! @@rudermanphoto
Hi! The photos you showed throughout the video, are they straight from the camera or are they edited? I’m hoping to buy this camera and just wanting to what I should expect. Amazing video as well! Very helpful
Love the review - good to see the Aussie perspective and accent in reviewing the cameras! New to the hobby and looking at Fuji X-t5. However considering whether the X-T30 II is a better option at effectively half the price. What do you think?
Thank you for watching! I appreciate the kind words 💖 While I don’t have much experience with the XT30ii from reviews it does seem like a decent choice, but I just can’t get over how tiny it is though, if you have bigger hands you might be better off going for a preowned XT3 or XT4 instead and getting a bunch of great pro level features that you just won’t get on that XT30. Spend the remainder on some good glass and you’ll be very happy! Then you can always upgrade to the XT5 (or XT6) in the future and still use the lenses you bought today!
if you still havent gotten a camera the x-t50 should be coming first half of this year and is the upgrade to the xt30ii. it should be a very interesting option and cheaper than xt5
Thanks@@nukert658 ! XT-50 sounds great. I've picked up an XT-3 and a couple of lenses second hand. Wanted a way to try the hobby for less, and decide if I would invest to upgrade to a more recent model. I'll keep an eye out and hope it's not as much as the X100VI :)
Nice video. Some videos are talking about the AF working slow and not giving good results. Even with the latest firmware. What is your opinion about this?
I filmed this review prior to Fuji releasing firmware that cooked the AF on the XT5 - I noticed serious drops in AF performance after that firmware update was released and I don’t actually shoot with the XT5 anymore but from what I could tell the recent updates were better and seemed to have brought it back to semi usable levels.
@@drewsharp9162 I have switched to Lumix and use the S5ii for photography now - I still stand by this video title, the XT5 is indeed one of the best Fuji cameras for photography, but I just overall prefer full frame nowadays.
I’m looking to reduce the size of my camera, currently use a canon r6ii. I need an everyday carry with the ability to also use at night to do light painting. Is the XT5 capable? Cheers
Provided they’ve fixed the AF problems with the XT5 it’s a great camera but I have recently switched to full frame and I’m very happy with the performance, especially in low light compared to a crop sensor - but I do admit I miss the tiny size and great physical dials!
Still thinking that the X-H2 offers better handling, much better EVF and can hold bursts much longer than the X-T5. If you plan to shoot only with primes, yes X-T5 is probably good given the smaller / lighter footprint but I'm always surprised that the debate exists only between X-T5 and X-H2s on most YT videos.
Just depends on what kind of shooting experience you want - I really love the dials on the X-T5, I do agree the XH2 is probably a better option if you are fine with a PASM layout, it’s an excellent camera no doubt - just not as fun to shoot with as the XT5 is in my opinion!
The question for me is does the XT-5 really take better photos than my XT-2, is it worth an upgrade? If you can only see the difference on the screen when you zoom in, then I can wait and see.
While I haven't personally used an X-T2, I would imagine areas you'd see the biggest improvement in is autofocus performance, the AF performance between my X-Pro 2 and the X-T5 was absolute night and day, the X-T5's AF ensures almost all the photos I take are more or less in focus, with the X-Pro 2 it was like a 60-70% keeper rate if that. Secondly is battery life, the new W235 batteries are astounding and you can easily get 800-1000 shots per charge, although if you have a bunch of spare batteries maybe thats not a concern to you. Low light performance too would probably be greatly improved as well. Areas where you may notice a downgrade would be probably in the build quality if what reviewers say is true. With all that said, I encountered something interesting when switching from my 5d Mark 3 to an R6, I thought I was going to get exponentially better image quality due to the many years of advancements between both cameras, but in ideal conditions I noticed the images actually looked fairly similar, the same can be said for the X-Pro 2 vs X-T5 comparsion, in ideal conditions, no I don't really think there is that big a difference between the photos they can take - the difference is just what is considered "ideal" for either camera, the XT5 is going to be able to deliver these "ideal" photos far more frequently thanks to better AF, better low light performance etc. I hope that makes sense haha
Great video and helped me a lot deciding that the xt5 will be my replacer for the xpro3. I have just a major concern, maybe you can help me: I’ve read that due the higher density pixel sensor (40mp); the xt5 is more sensible to high isos than the previous sensor. I hear you guys saying that you can go up to 6400 iso and damn, I’m used to deal with higher isos in my xpro3 like 8.000, 10.000… ok, I’ve to do some noise cleaning but those are usable to me (no large prints or so). Max 6.400 is the top for you because you want clean images? How unusable is 12.000 on the xt5? Thank you
It’s not unusable, 12800 ISO produces alright images, if I HAD to use it I would, but I personally prefer under 6400 as that’s where I feel the colours and look of the image remain mostly intact, it all depends on your tolerance for what you’d consider usable - some people might find 25600 fine if you make it black and white and like the grain etc. I don’t think the XH2s is much better either, maybe a bit but I still wouldn’t consider that all that amazing at 12800+ iso - nothing compared to what my old R6 was capable of and probably most modern full frame mirrorless systems can deliver.
What about the 40Mp on the Aps-C Sensor, doesn't it produces a lot of noise? Thats what I heard, so I think about choosing the XT-3 or XT-4 over the XT-5
I haven’t noticed any excessive noise issues, even compared with the XH2s, I’d say they are both fairly on par, the difference isn’t as big as I thought it would be. 6400 iso is usable with the Xt5 but I probably wouldn’t be going higher.
I've been using an X-T3 for about two years now and really like it. I'm pretty sure I'll be using it for a while. As an amateur it's more than enough camera for me and it's a great photography camera. One big reason is budget. I can't really afford to upgrade to the newer lenses to support the bigger sensor. But, because some can I was able to get two great lenses at great prices back in fall 2022 when others were upgrading. There is one body I'm kind of keeping my eye on for down the road that might be good for me, the X-S20. The single card slot is a bit of a worry, but from all accounts I've seen it's not been an issue. Thanks for the info here. Have a great weekend!
@@WayneThorn-i2r Yes, that's a good thing. Right now, I'm not ready to upgrade. In my situation I don't need to do so yet. I'm an amateur/enthusiast photographer, so the X-T3 is more than enough camera for me.
Thanks for this. Pulling the trigger on Fujifilm camera after Christmas and still keep tossing the coin, trying to decide between the xt5 or xh2. Seeing an up to date review on the xt5 now has me leaning back towards the xt5.
I decided to sell my Fujifilm X-H2S and stick with the X-T4-it’s the only camera I reach for these days. Its classic, retro-inspired design feels perfect for both video and photography. In my view, it stands as the best budget-friendly hybrid option in the Fuji lineup, combining style and performance without compromise and it have the flip screen that the X-T5 doesn't have.
I've used this camera for one year, I'd like to focus on cons first, because the strong points are quite obvious: 1. The evf may glitch when the camera is used under pressure. It's a rare occasion. 2. Sometimes I can change the shooting mode just like you do or even switch to the movie mode. 3. The lack of vertical grip is not a good thing for photography. I will however dwell on one positive point, it is a truly hybrid camera, because it can be almost any camera you want it to be. If you put a 27 mm pancake, it's a small and compact low profile camera. However you may use this camera with an external grip (unfortunately not vertical) and 150-600 or 90 mm lens, and it will be a totally different camera. You can also give up the analogue controls and use the customizable wheels and you'll use it like a pasm camera. I also like the variety of fuji lenses and overall experience with the system. I think my dream combo would be an x-pro4 with 40 mp sensor and the x-h3s with the global shutter.
I do struggle a lot with changing the shooting mode by accident when changing the ISO or even gripping the camera the wrong way. Trying it out now, that dial does have quite a bit of resistance, so I’m not sure what is going on. I think I might be hitting the dial's little nub (facing towards the front of the camera when on “S” mode) when I turn the ISO dial on top, especially when increasing the ISO value (then hitting the mode nub will shift it from “S” to “HDR”). So I need to remember to grip the ISO dial by its top edge, rather than the full height of the cylinder shape.
I agree with you. I’d add that Fuji screwed up this generation. I think the XH2 shouldn’t exist, it should have been the XT5 - 40mp sensor, better EVF and buffer, vertical grip, “flagship” build quality. The XH2S should have the better video/stacked sensor etc-but should have retained a shutter/ISO dial since now it’s lost some of is X-series-ness. I don’t want a global shutter, I want better dynamic range / high ISO performance. XT3 is for me an amazing camera but the mushiness when the lighting gets poor and ISO goes up is sometimes very limiting or means no large prints. The 40mp sensor got noisier and the readout is worse. The stacked sensor also got noisier and didn’t improve IQ in any meaningful way. I’d accept a 12-20mp sensor at this point if I could have the speed and AF of the XH2S and ISO performance rivaling a FF camera. Finally, I use big lenses with the grilled XT3. But using a flash is usually critical-people seem to overlook that. XT3 with a big flash and small lens is not a comfortable setup. Fuji makes bigger, heavier lenses, and needs to make it viable for more than 1 body to use them. Basically, I’m skipping the XT5 because it clearly IS NOT for photographers-certainly not those buying Fuji’s best lenses and hoping to do real work with them.
You can turn the dial off in the settings, so that it will only shoot single shot. Go to the spanner>button/dial setting>lock >function selection. @@fvsch
For the photography I do, the XT5 is a big downgrade, unfortunately. The XT3 is IMO a much better camera. For the 5th gen it would have to be an XH series, but frankly BS like buying CF express cards, chargers, and way overpriced grips, combined with dial deletes and non-clickable wheels means I’ll be waiting a good long time before I consider one-the package price is pushing $3k and the performance just doesn’t justify that given alternatives. Sorry Fuji. On the other hand, the newer lenses have been amazing, so now I just need my body to last a few more years. Maybe Fuji will give us an option next time for a lower MP with superior readout and noise performance. Dare to dream.
@@meabster Thanks for the tip! (It also let me discover why my Q button was not working at all. I had disabled it. Maybe because I was hitting it by accident with my right hand thumb/palm ^^)
How is it faster to use the retro dials, where you have to stop looking at the display or into the EVF (and change grip), to change settings than just using the front and back command dials? I use Fuji and I'd say that using the retro dials is definitely not faster than just changing ISO and shutter with the command dials.
Because it’s quicker to go between big jumps of settings with the dials - I personally find it quicker, and I can easily adjust them while looking through the EVF as well. Maybe it’s more tactile and thus feels a little more intuitive to me but I am a lot more confident jumping between settings with the dials then flicking the back/front command dials to reach my desired setting.
Love the video! Have had an xt5 since the day it came out! :) love love love it! Purchased a a7r5 for work 3 months ago and now after much debate going to sell it for a second xt5 I enjoy using it so much.. its like it activates the photographer in me lol 😆 Oh never once knocked that single shot switch… that’s interesting. Do you enjoy/find value with the big boy 50 1.0 … was thinking about picking it up for a few low light scenarios ?? Again great video and excited for your growth 🎉
Thank you so much! I do love the 50 1.0, although its size can be a bit of a drainer sometimes - but the images it can produce are unlike anything else I’ve tried - that said the 56 1.2 is like 80% as good and half the size and cost so I may end up getting rid of the 50 1.0 at some point, I find I’m only using it when I really plan for it, it’s never just casually in my bag due to its size.
@@rudermanphoto funny you say that… I owned the 50 1.0 and never even used it… not one time 🤦♂️. Literally because of it size and I wasn’t doing client work yet.. I sold it and picked up the 56 1.2 WR, which I do have to say, is a beast of a lens, considering how small it is. And in some lighting conditions, I actually find it to be too sharp kinda weird tbh. Was thinking about the 50 1 for just that tad bit extra light at end of day event shoots… not sure how much that 1.2 And 1.0 on iso would be but at this point I’m just trying to get the best low light performance.
@@rudermanphoto I like the idea of the 75mm ff equivalent focal length for parties being just a tad wider & when paired with a wide lens. Man your video on the 18 got me wondering about a bit more room…. I own the 23 1.4 and it’s my favorite lens but have found at some dinner events it’s not wide enough.
@@JasonLawrenceNoel I haven’t tried the new 56 1.2 WR, I have the original 56 1.2 which has a bit more character and isn’t as clinically sharp as the WR variant is meant to be, it’s also cheap as hell used so that might be a good option to try! Only thing is it has fairly slow AF speed but it’s a cult classic lens for a reason! Plus it’s even smaller then the WR
@@JasonLawrenceNoel the Fuji 50 f2 shouldn’t be discounted either, it’s one hell of a lens and very cheap and small! If you want 75mm eqv can’t go wrong with it. Love the 18 1.4, I really can’t speak highly enough of it haha
Shooting astrophotography on a cold night, I found that the ISO dial and the Drive Selector under it stick together. Even when carefully changing the ISO, the Drive Selector rotated with the ISO. Frequently had to use 2 hands in cold weather -- hold the Drive Selector while changing ISO. Almost one year in, that's my only gripe with the XT-5, other than I do wish it had a bigger buffer for sports. (I almost never shoot video.) Did you mean the Drive Selector and the Still/Movie can be locked? If so, how? I only know how to lock the ISO and Shutter Speed.
I just rented an X-T5 and Sony A6700 to compare for my first camera. I'm leaning toward the X-T5. My main use is photography,but I'll be using it to film myself occasionally. I figure I'll just get a cheap monitor or wing it with a test shot when filming myself. Is this a big mistake or think it'll be okay?
The biggest issue with using an external monitor is you need to deal with Micro HDMI cables which are so fragile, that’s why I love the full size HDMI on the XH2/s cameras haha But if you’re ok with that and if you are just occasionally filming yourself it should be fine - the video quality as you can see from the beginning portion where I filmed myself in the kitchen is pretty close to the XH2s when you are just in a static shot in a well lit room - even the video AF tracking on my face wasn’t too bad either, the differences really present themselves when filming moving subjects or when you need more dynamic range in bright or very dark situations.
A couple ways to see yourself: -Connect the X-T5 to your phone wirelessly (if your phone supports 5G, then make sure to set the X-T5 to 5G) -Buy a cheap mirror accessory that goes on the shoe mount, such as the "UURig Vlog Selfie Flip Screen" or other brand
@@SquirrelHybrid - how do you connect wirelessly to use as just a video recording monitor? I played with the new XApp when I rented the camera, but I could only record in 1080p 30 using the app. That's okay, but I'd prefer to just use it as a monitor and record in 4k if possible.
It’s so stupid they didn’t make it so when you lock the ISO dial the mode dial also locks. I have found you can software lock the function of the mode dial however so I’ve just done that.
This and the XH2 share identical sensors and AF performance, there should be no difference between them - the XH2s has a stacked sensor and I do notice a difference in photos between them, but I honestly prefer the look of the XT5 images - I think the grain is a bit nicer at higher ISO’s, looks more like film grain. The XH2s does have better autofocus and low light performance though.
Hi: Having had both an X-T4, X-H1, & myriad other XT, XE before it, I decided on my last upgrade to buy an X-H2. Maybe because I've got larger hands, I found the X-T4, even with battery grip, let alone the small-rig grip, far less comfortable to use, particularly with the F2.8 zoom lenses, over any extended photo shoots. For walkabout/street photography, I've retained my old X-Pro2, which I find entirely adequate especially when used with either of one of the original XF35F1.4/XF18F2 primes. Also don't knock the X-S10/20, they work brilliantly for "stills" photography, and are a much cheaper option, having a great grip & are great blogging cameras, so I've been told. You don't really need a 40mp camera, unless you're into very large prints (I only do very occasionally), or like heavy "cropping".
Unfortunately the XS series of cameras doesn’t work for me because I don’t like using cameras without dual card slots - but they do look alright, if not a little uninspired, I’d love to try one out as a little vlog style camera sometime in the future though. I loved my X-Pro 2 but hated how mediocre the autofocus performance was especially after comparing it with the XT5. Perhaps an X-Pro 3 would have been a nice compromise but they cost around what an XT5 costs brand new and I wasn’t too fond on the screen on it either.
Awesome video, I really miss the Fuji kit. It really makes me want to go out and take photos. I've had the XT1, XT2 (x2), Xpro 2 and sold it all and moved to the Sony A7III. I'm at the point that I've lost interest in photography because of lugging around bigger gear. The XT5 is definitely similar in size to the XT1 and I miss the build quality of Fujifilm. Hope the XT5 is decent and not cheaply made.
What?? You HAD XT1, XT2 and XPro2 and you SOLD them all? What a big Mistake!! Why? Sony A7III is FF more focus on work but After work Sony is NOT as fun to shoot as XT line.
@@quang5DCameras yeah, tell me about... i regret selling those bodies and all the Fujinon lenses. I've stopped pro work and just want to shoot for fun again.
I’ve had an X-T4…. Upgraded to X-H2 because I thought the PASM dial and custom settings would be a real time saver. I was wrong and so am in process of part exchanging it for a X-T5. I really missed the iso and shutter speed dials and the immediacy they offer. I tried several custom setups for the X-H2 but as my other camera is an X100VI it makes sense to have 2 very similar cameras to help with muscle memory and also the sheer fun of using a camera with tactile dials. You won’t be disappointed with the X-T5. Also one feature that almost swayed me to the Nikon ZF with its quick B&White mode switch can be easily replicated on Fuji but better. On Fuji you can program a button or a screen swipe to quickly switch between current mode and C1 which you can set with your favourite B&W recipe.
Don’t forget Fuji lenses all account for that - it’s only if you are going to be adapting full frame lenses that it could become an issue, but every focal length you could ever want is covered just fine with the XF mount!
@@rudermanphoto I'm a bit confused then, is there not a 1.6x magnification due to it being an apsc censor? I'm curious as to how it isn't seen as a a big deterrent for other people! The only thing I can think of is getting an extremely low focal length like the 10-24 just so I can get some of that wide range back?
@@brucekim959 there is a 1.5x crop yes but Fuji lenses are all made factoring that in - instead of a 35mm it’s a 23mm and instead of a 50mm it’s a 35mm. The “24-70” is a 16-55mm. The issue with the crop only becomes a problem if you wish to adapt full frame lenses to the camera, like vintage manual ones - there you do need to multiply the focal length by 1.5, so for example with a vintage 50mm using it on Fuji would give you a 75mm field of view.
@@rudermanphoto after your very helpful comment I have finally made my decision I will be getting an xt5 when it comes back in stock! Thank you so much for the amazing insight! Great video as well!
Love the video and the photos at the beginning of the vide Can you share some recipe with us. All i use is NC （had xt5 for 2 months only）and I got bore it all come out same😂
I haven’t had any experience with the XS20 but if you are planning on shooting video it could be a great option - especially as a vlog style camera. I’d prefer the XT5 for photos though.
Just to know, you can buy the 'Angelbird 512GB AV PRO CFexpress 2.0 Type B SE Memory Card' for the Fuji X-H2s, and it will cost $130. Fuji has tested it, and the card works very well. Compared to V90, this CFexpress Type B will be much cheaper and faster
I have a ProGrade CFexpress Type B card which was the cheapest option available in Australia at the time, the Angelbird cards are $317 aud at the moment on Amazon, I paid $250 aud for my 256gb ProGrade card and it’s been rock solid since, although I’ll probably buy the angelbird one down the road when I find the need for another one!
I went for the X-T5 mostly for those insane prices of used X-T4 and other bodies. X-T5 is literally the best bang for your buck if bought at release price. Now that Fuji has stopped pre-orders for it will likely spike in price suffering the same fate. I am glad I pull the trigger on mine back in August.
They only stopped taking orders in Japan, and that was within the past few weeks. It's still widely available in the US and other parts of Asia and at "release price," so your statements are somewhat misleading.
I’ve been thinking about an xt5 but I have concerned about the quality? I’ve read and watched many videos that complain about it feeling cheap compared to prior Fuji cameras. And the rear screen becoming loose and wiggly. My only experience with Fuji was I briefly had the xpro 3 and I think that camera was really great. I kick myself daily for letting it go. Any insight to the xt5 would be greatly appreciated
The quality is fine. It’s not going to be as nice as the X-Pro 3 given that was made of titanium but the camera feels well made and all the buttons and dials feel excellent too. I think it’s not as nicely made as the XH2s but I wouldn’t say it’s “bad” at all. The rear screen on my camera is fine, I know it has been a point of issue for others but I haven’t personally experienced any issues.
@@rudermanphoto thank you for the prompt reply and insight! Maybe I’ll jump back into the Fuji pool. I’ve been on a ‘red dot’ tour for a while and my wallet has had enough. Nice cameras for sure but the value just isn’t there compared to what else you can get out there these days, especially with Fuji’s strong offerings! I really hope an xpro 4 comes out!
@@Deetroiter depends on the Leica! Not much compares to a M for sheer photographical enjoyment in my opinion but yes they are ruthlessly expensive and it’s unfortunate, you can definitely get cameras that will perform similar for less money! I would love to see an XP4 but I won’t be surprised if they never do it, the XP3 was already fairly niche and Fuji has now made their XT cameras the dedicated photography options with the XH being the hybrid kings. I imagine a new X100 will release due to its sheer popularity but I wouldn’t hold my breath on a new X-Pro in the foreseeable future sadly.
Awesome camera for sure..I was thinking of picking this up as an EDC camera..but now that I heard from Fuji rumors..that they will be announcing a few camera bodies in a couple months..I will wait for those announcements..really hoping it's a new Fuji X Pro-4!!..which I think one of the camera bodies will be..lol a long shot might be the new X-100 body or whatever they decide to call the new iteration of that series will be..lol
It most likely will be a new X100, all the more reason why buying an X100V today is a silly idea in my opinion. X-Pro 4 would be amazing though if they can execute it well and it’s priced well too.
@@rudermanphoto I’ve preordered the X100VI. Getting angry with Fuji. Ordered aX100V and on waiting list for a year. They discontinued the model and no camera for me. Preordered the X100VI. On the 1st day about eight hours after the announcement. I’ll have to wait a year or two for it. Feeling tempted to cancel the order and purchase a XT5. An alternative is keep the XT4 and buy some glass.
I have owned a X-T2 and X-T3 and never got used to the old-school ergonomics. I switched to a X-H2 and I could not be happier. I think the ergonomics make it a much better camera. I would only advise the X-T5 for people who are looking for a very compact camera.
Being able to film yourself shouldn't make it lose points when it comes to video... it should lose points for a youtuber sure... but most of us are not youtubers. Most films in history were made without a selfie flip screen being necessary. Cheers for the video anyway... I think I'm convinced.
I should have clarified that was a reason it wasn’t suitable for me personally, but regardless - the XH2 presents a better option for general video (if the XH2s is too expensive) as you have full size HDMI, CFexpress for much faster transfers and not to mention a very handy custom mode dial for quick and easy switching between video modes.
@@rudermanphoto yup, it makes sense, it lacks lots of video features compared to the XH2. I guess i was just specifically referring to the flip screen thing because it seems every youtube reviewer focuses quite a lot on that as a reason not to choose it for video... when it's the other reasons you mention that are probably more relevant.
I would buy the Xt5 if there was a battery grip for it like I use for my Xt3. I took my battery grip off my Xt3 and put the other none battery grip on, while it’s ok. For the bigger lenses and overall the FuJifilm Xt3 battery grip feels way better in my hand. Don’t know why Fuji apply the cripple hammer! To the xt5 I am a portrait photographer and I shoot vertical a lot and for bigger lenses it feels well balanced with the battery grip. I am holding to my Xt3 noting wrong with it and it’s still a great camera!!!
The XH2 might be the option for you if you really require that vertical grip then! But then you miss out on the physical controls sadly, it would have been good if they retained the battery grip functionality for that reason but I guess they decided to get rid of it as the battery life was as excellent as it is. XT4 uses the same battery though and had the battery grip so I’m at a loss for why it was removed other then they probably just want to push the XH cameras as their “pro” photography/video options.
@@rudermanphoto yes I gave some thought to the XH2 and the XH2S. But like you said I would be giving up the the dials which I love so much on the xt line and that’s what’s holding me back lol. I love changing the settings on the fly without turning on the camera.
Agree with the X-T3 comment regarding the vertical battery grip,being quite a useful option for use with longer focal length lenses & for shooting portraits in the vertical orientation. I realize that battery “life” has been improved with the X-T5 but the lack of a battery grip was a deal “killer” for me, & I do not need a 40megapixel camera for the work that I do. The X-T5 was the first camera in the XT lineup that did NOT offer a battery grip. I may seriously look to upgrade my X-T3 bodies after the successor to the X-T5 arrives or a new interation of the X-H2S.
Despite the recent firmware upgrade the focus peaking bug has not been fixed: Search for "A message to Fujifilm to fix the focus peaking issue on X-T5" for a good explanation of the bug. XT2, XT3 and XT4 didn't have this bug, but the XT5 is flawed (already over 1000 signatures requesting a bug fix).
If you watch the video you’ll notice locking the top dial does not actually lock the mode selector below it, it just locks the dial itself. You can lock it in software which is something someone else pointed out after I posted the video though.
Great breakdown. But I’m sticking with my XT4. I can get images of the same quality out of it and with a better buffer. And I don’t need to make wall sized prints.
I think if you already own an XT4 there isn’t really any reason to upgrade to the XT5, it’s more if you have an XT3 or no Fuji camera at all that I’d say the XT5 is the one to get just to have the most up to date AF performance and features.
Great video but my American-accented brain is *just* keeping up with the speed of your delivery. Just a thought -- if you perhaps let your edit and pacing breathe a bit, some of our brains may benefit from that extra CPU time to "process" your points as you make them, and as a bonus you might be a little more understandable among all English speakers across the planet.
Yeah, there’s been lots of influencers touting it as the best thing since sliced bread and Fuji just can’t keep up demand making them - it’s a good camera it’s just not worth the insane markup people want for them.
I own XT4 and XH2S but going to give the XT5 a miss due to diminished build quality and no discernible improvement on EVF from XT3. I’m convinced the XT5 was an upgrade path for XT3 customers and not XT4 customers. Fuji knew XT3 owners weren’t buying the XT4 due to the rear screen.
Yeah if I had the XT4 I wouldn’t upgrade either - I think the XT5 was more just them trying to make the XT series return to being more photography oriented since the XT4 was the most “video focused” XT camera ever with that screen, and now that they have the XH cameras to be the hybrid cameras there’s no need to make the XT cameras be as good for video. That said I think if you don’t own any Fuji at all I’d still go the XT5 over any older model just to have the latest and greatest AF performance and low light performance too.
Wouldn’t it make more sense to wait for the XT6 which, hopefully, will have faster and far more precise autofocusing than the XT5? Fujifilm are still lagging behind Sony and Canon in this respect. They’ve sadly abandoned their initial Kaizen philosophy with firmware updates now limited to bug fixing and ensuring compatibility with any new lenses that they release. This effectively means waiting for the next iteration of their camera bodies to get any appreciable improvements. As a very early adopter I miss the old days and the mystique surrounding their early product line. Things just aren’t the same anymore since Fujifilm became mainstream. Ricoh seems to be the only company left that continues to provide meaningful firmware upgrades to their GRIII line that was released 5 years ago. They still embrace the Kaizen philosophy to the benefit of their customers.
Sure, and I’m sure the XT7 will have even better autofocus then the XT6, but if you wait and hold out for a new camera every time in hopes of achieving some marginal improvement you will be without a camera and not taking any photos ;) The XT5 is great, the autofocus is good enough and I think it’s perfectly acceptable for 90% of photographers, unless you are shooting sport or wildlife and demand unbelievable AF performance in which case buy a Canon/Sony/Nikon. I doubt the XT6’s autofocus will be as good as any of the full frame mirrorless options anyway, but you don’t buy a Fuji for its blistering AF performance you buy it for the experience and fun of shooting with it.
@@rudermanphoto I bought an X-T1 as soon as it came out and I did the same when the X-T3 came out, so I’m well aware of how enjoyable it is to use this camera. I am however disappointed in the fact that Fujifilm seem to have a problem keeping up with their competitors. Perhaps marketing far too many different camera body types (relative to the size of their company) has stretched their engineering team too thin to bring their “core” cameras (like the X-T_ line) to the next level. I own and use Nikon and Leica equipment i.e. horses for courses, so I’m not wanting for high end gear. I just believe that Fujifilm could do better for their customers, many of whom like me, were early adopters of their cameras.
@@Opinions-from-YUL while you’ve got a point that they don’t keep up with competitors they are also not quite priced like competitors either, the cost of a new Z8 and 24-70 is 10.5k aud, for which price I could buy an XT5, XH2s, 16-55 2.8, 18 1.4, 50 1.0 AND 90 f2. These are all flagship lenses, no budget options either. The value for money and enjoyment prospect is what drew me to switch from Canon and while the performance certainly isn’t as good as the competitors they aren’t priced the same anyway so it’s not exactly surprising that’s the case. I have a review for the X-Pro 1 releasing this week and that’s a camera which I have thoroughly enjoyed using despite its age, I feel like it still holds up great even today, I have no doubt the XT5 will likely also be just as great in 5-10 years time too.
@@rudermanphoto You’re right, the Fujifilm cameras have a much lower price point so they are absolute bargains and good value for the money. Their glass is good too. I’ve no complaints there. I still use my X-T3 and I’ll continue doing so. I don’t however think that the X-T6 is where I would like it to be to entice me to replace my X-T3.
Nope, not the best for me. The grip is too small for my hand and there is no battery grip for the X-T5. That's why the X-H2 is a way better camera for me.
@forshniz totally agree! Although I still own my og xe1 from 2012, the ZF is a game changer. Fuji cams are great, but the ZF is just sooo much better in terms of of af, iq, sensor size and build quality.
"There are two types of people, those who have had hard drive failures, and those who haven't had a hard drive failure YET." Dual SD cards is soooo important, that sold me on this camera
🙌🏻 preach
I was going to change my xt5 for the xh2 because of the grip issues, but I got the l bracket from smallrig and it fix the problem. Also the best thing about the xt5 is you can downsize it if you want to travel with the Fujicrones. Nice video keep on the good content!
Absolutely! That bracket really makes it super versatile whether you want to use big lenses or to make it tiny for travel!
it does , specially when you have big lenses like me lol@@rudermanphoto
I tried the Xt5, and sent it back as it was too heavy of a camera for me. When you add a larger lens to it I just can’t see how it’s comfortable to use for long periods of time. I went with the Xt30ii, and the weight is terrific. Sure the Xt5 has better specs but both take excellent photos.
Great overview, much appreciated.
I have an X-H2 and X100F, although I’m considering the X-T5 or X100Vi for my street stuff, for stills and b-roll.
I really like tactile retro dials, although I’d prefer a range finder for the streets.
The X-T5 could give me a great all round option, given that it could do street, plus landscapes etc.
Hello! Great video. This may have come up already, but you can lock the drive setting so that the switch under iso doesn't annoy you. Go to the wrench icon > go to the very last option "lock" on p. 3 of 3 > go into "function selection and check "drive setting" (and any others you would like to lock) > then pick "lock setting" and choose "selected function". this will lock the dial so that it stays in the drive setting you had selected when you locked it even if you accidentally switch the dial.
Thank you! Someone else mentioned this earlier and I’ve done it and my annoyance with that switch being knocked easily has gone away! I wish I had known about it earlier, but it’s all good, happy to have fixed it now haha
Great info. Been using the X-T3 since it came out. I don't think I'm read to upgrade just yet. Waiting to see what comes after the X-T5.
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Had mine about 6 weeks mate and agree, upgraded from an Xe4 (which I also love and is now my everyday carry) but this thing is a beast, agree on the evf, I often find it easier to check focus on the evf is easier than screen due to how clear it is 👌🏼👌🏼
I have a XT5, XT3 AND XH2 while I agree with you for the most part, where a camera like the XH2 works better for me is when it comes to using larger or heavier glass, the larger body and grip is my go to body with the 100-400mm Fujifilm lens, a good combination for landscapes and wildlife photography.
For sure, if you’re using big zoom lenses the XH grip would be way better than the XT5 even with the additional accessory grip.
I started with an XT2 years and still love using it. Don’t think I would need to replace it any time sooner. If it broke I would probably go with an xt5 as it maintains everything that makes this line up great with an updated technology
I was lucky enough to find XT2 in Mint Condition with very low shutter counts. It has something with the Sensor Xtrans 3 that products Beautiful color that newer sensors don't have...
Another thing to point out with the release of XT5, they had step back and recreated same small body like XT1 or XT2 Origins. I think it's very nice compare to XT4 body that for me living in Another Planet. Also I'm not a fan of XT4...
Same here.
My XT2 is still working great. I'm debating if I should upgrade to the XT5 or XH2, or wait for an XPRO4, or just stay with the XT2.
XT1 lover here ❤
I am fortunate enough to have the XH2 and the XT5, they have different use case scenarios, the XT5 is 100% my street photography/walk around body and the XH2 is my portrait/work body. They are both excellent cameras for different reasons with the same amazing image quality.
I am contemplating which to buy. My main grudge is the EVF on the XT5. I have a XT2 and the EVF infuriates me. I was hoping the XT5 would have the best EVF possible but that was left on the H2…. So now I’m between XT5 or keeping XT2 + XH2
Comically, I happened across a 1946 click X-T2 in the used case at a local shop yesterday, for the price (they negotiate) i walked away with it. I figured that I could use it as a street photography or loaner cam for when one of my friends would like to try Fuji. Cleaned it up, updated the body and lens firmware (Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC DN) and so far, it feels like a steal. The main reason I would ditch the X-T2 if it was my main camera would be missing IBIS for low light handheld at slower SS. Is there anything wrong with your current X-T2? If not, keep it and use the money for adventure to enjoy it. GAS can be a financial boat anchor for enjoyment of photography! Always working to pay for gear instead of using it. 😂
What makes you go for the XH2 for portrait photography rather than the xt5. I’m unsure what to go for. I’d like to primarily do portrait photography.
@@mattmuscat7934 the manual controls for me lend to a more laid back shooting style, albeit, you can set ISO and SS to use the dials. The XH2 is laid out like a more traditional DSLR which makes production work more fluid and efficient.
Is the grip on the XT-5 usable for medium sized hands? I heard it got bigger from previous X-T lines. Literally one of the main reasons I want to get the XH-2 is for the grip. Also, is the perception of quality noticeable from the two cameras?
What do you think about Fujifilm X-T20 with fujinon 18-55mm lens? How much is good max price for used body (only)?
I have an XT5 and i agree that dial is really annoying. I dont even switch it most of the time. Its being put in my bag and having it move around in there that switches thst dial. So i always have to check it before i shoot. And yea i havent knocked the other movie/still dial nearly as much.
I am so in love with the xt5. It helps me achieve exactly what I want in my photography. I agree that the mode switcher is annoying as well. I do shoot video with it and it does a fantastic job but I’m about 85% photography and 15% video. It was a no brainer to pick this camera up with that figure in mind. The 40mp was one of the main reasons I wanted it. I love the freedom to crop. It makes it so I can confidently leave the house with one lens, the one on my camera. It’s such a breath of fresh air to only carry a camera and not a whole bag full of gear.
I’ve managed to just lock the mode dial in the settings and now it doesn’t bother me anymore haha
So glad to hear you are loving the camera! It’s an absolute weapon of a thing!
Awesome summary mate.
I recently got a xt5 and I’m considering just ditching my Nikon z7ii and going all in. I am yet to find any quality dip in the stuff I shoot
That was my exact thought process and why I ditched canon! No real loss in quality and just benefits all round!
I’m thinking of doing the exact opposite. Love the xt5 ergonomics but the image quality is not quite there for me.
Yeah, I'm a bit surprised that these two don't see a difference. I love my X-T5 but there is simply no contest in terms of dynamic range, high iso performance or even general "clarity" of the image. Fuji is great at delivering that slightly gritty, filmic look which I adore, but if it's clean, super flexible files I'm after, I know I'm grabbing the Nikon Z. @@ptrcksln
Got myself a Panasonic S5 II, which if we compare all specs would be a better camera, but the feeling is that it does not compel me to take pictures. Modern cameras are too perfect which is a problem if you wish to be a bit more elaborate with creativity picking things out of focus or not wanting to look at the camera screen (which I am not enjoying with the Panasonic).
I moved from the XS-10 to the pana and will now sell it to either buy the XT5 or wait for the XPRO4.
Again, I am not a professional, maybe if you work with your camera, something a bit more like Sony or Panasonic could be a "safer" choice.
Nice overview, Matthew! Really great shots that you got too. Love the colors 🤩🔥
Thank you!
Hey Dude thx for the nice Video! informative and nice explanation of every pro and cons! 👍
Thanks for the great video I have an XT-3 and 4 on the fence with this 5 I just bumped the dial doing a shoot and went to HDR I agree this needs to get fixed
You can lock that dial specifically in the settings, I did it and now thankfully it never happens again haha
I always shoot in manual mode, so the dials for shutter and ISO along with the aperture ring on the lens means I can say away from the horrible Fujifilm menu system.
Was going to upgrade from a xt1..either xs20 n xt5 would be a grade improvement. Decided on the xs20 till inhandle them both...w xs20 i struggle to see what is the setting as all dials were just black. But w xt5 1 glance i know what exposure settinf i am at...plus the viewfinder was really a pleasure to view
The XS20 is really much better suited for vlogging and video stuff, I think the XT5 is a much better choice when going from an XT1.
I just upgraded from the older X-E series. I wish they still made new E’s. I want small and high quality. This has been the same general feeling as the E series. I don’t hate the increase in size too much. The feature set is kind of blowing my mind. It’s a camera that I want to use and play with. I’m loving it. But I won’t go any larger.
Still on the X-T4, haven't felt the urge to upgrade yet... We'l see !
What lenzes have you been using ?
i agree the switech is easily knocked - been there myself. slightly annoying. Im also playing with the TT 27mm, not bad for the cost - will you be reviewing this?
So glad to hear it’s not just me, never seen such an easily knocked switch on a camera before haha
Yes, just in the process of using it enough to get a good idea on how it performs to make the review - first impressions are solid, it’s better then the 25 f2 in almost every aspect except in vignette wide open which both don’t do great at, but corner sharpness seems much improved and I’m impressed with the AF performance - seems to get a lot of hits and it’s nice and quick too.
@@rudermanphoto Because I put all my budget in getting the X-T5 a year ago, and don’t mind manual focus, I got a bunch of TTArtisan lenses: the 35mm f/1.4 (cool lens, but not a focal length I actually like!), the 50mm f/1.2 (I enjoy it quite a bit), and finally a second-hand 27mm f/2.8 AF. I like the 27mm focal length and that lens, but am considering getting the pricier Voigtlander 27mm f/2 for improved image quality and that nice manual focus experience.
A bit strange to get the latest pricey Fujifilm with improved autofocus and why not to use it with manual focus lenses only, but hey, things don’t have to make sense all the time.
Nice one, I have an xt4 (and xt10 as a backup travel&fun) tried the xt5 during a walk but I don’t think the upgrade is worth it. It’s too small for longer lenses and 40mpx it’s too much for me and for a crop sensor. I like the tilt screen though much more than my flippy one 😟
Haha the tilt screen is a big reason why I think it’s the better option for photos!
But if I already had an XT4 I don’t think I’d upgrade either - I hear that’s a very capable camera - just if you don’t already own one I think the XT5 is the way to go.
I think with the grip it makes longer lenses just as comfortable as the XH2s, but without a grip it is a bit too small for lenses bigger then the fujicron’s.
@@rudermanphoto I actually use a grip on the xt4 when i need the 16-55 2.8 and I miss the ergonomics and optical viewfinder of my canon 5d’s dslrs but I’m off topic 😁 thanks
@@Lorenzo_Melocchi haha don’t be the 5d mark 3 is still the most ergonomic camera I’ve ever used, mirrorless grips are far too narrow sadly.
The optical viewfinder was a big reason why I didn’t bother switching to mirrorless until 2020 either.
Love my XT10 for travel, and my military photography field work. It’s light and the images look great.
@@EdRobles1 agree, it’s a bargain!
Nice video, thanks for posting it. Have you tried pushing down the lock button on the ISO dial? It looks in the video as if you don't have either of the lock down buttons engaged (ISO and shutter speed dials). Once you press down the lock button on the ISO dial you won't be accidentally turning the drive dial anymore since it locks the ISO and drive dials simultaneously.
I shoot the X-T4 and X-H2S, and I love them both. I look forward to more of your videos.
The lock down button does not lock the drive mode dial, if you notice in the video of me moving it I had locked the ISO dial and the drive mode dial is still able to be moved.
Thank you for watching! I’ve got lots more great content coming soon :)
Wow. I just tried that on my X-T4, and you're right. I thought that it would lock the drive dial mode because once I engaged the lock I never accidentally turned the drive mode dial. Consequently, I erroneously concluded that the drive mode dial must have been locked. I must be holding the camera differently from how you hold yours since I've not had the same issue. Of course, now I'll be worried about accidentally turning it! lol
I'm mostly shooting the X-H2S now, and its mode dial only changes modes. The lock on that dial definitely works. I just re-checked that before posting.
Thanks for the response!
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You have help me so much I have had all these in my cart for day now I know thanks
Hi! The photos you showed throughout the video, are they straight from the camera or are they edited? I’m hoping to buy this camera and just wanting to what I should expect. Amazing video as well! Very helpful
They are all edited with my new preset pack! Link is in the description :)
Love the review - good to see the Aussie perspective and accent in reviewing the cameras!
New to the hobby and looking at Fuji X-t5. However considering whether the X-T30 II is a better option at effectively half the price. What do you think?
Thank you for watching! I appreciate the kind words 💖
While I don’t have much experience with the XT30ii from reviews it does seem like a decent choice, but I just can’t get over how tiny it is though, if you have bigger hands you might be better off going for a preowned XT3 or XT4 instead and getting a bunch of great pro level features that you just won’t get on that XT30.
Spend the remainder on some good glass and you’ll be very happy! Then you can always upgrade to the XT5 (or XT6) in the future and still use the lenses you bought today!
if you still havent gotten a camera the x-t50 should be coming first half of this year and is the upgrade to the xt30ii. it should be a very interesting option and cheaper than xt5
Thanks@@nukert658 ! XT-50 sounds great.
I've picked up an XT-3 and a couple of lenses second hand. Wanted a way to try the hobby for less, and decide if I would invest to upgrade to a more recent model. I'll keep an eye out and hope it's not as much as the X100VI :)
Nice video. Some videos are talking about the AF working slow and not giving good results. Even with the latest firmware. What is your opinion about this?
I filmed this review prior to Fuji releasing firmware that cooked the AF on the XT5 - I noticed serious drops in AF performance after that firmware update was released and I don’t actually shoot with the XT5 anymore but from what I could tell the recent updates were better and seemed to have brought it back to semi usable levels.
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Thank you for your information. Would be nice to make a new video about the last firmware
@@ronald7482 I don’t own the camera anymore sadly
@@rudermanphotolol quite the switch up from this video title. what gives?
@@drewsharp9162 I have switched to Lumix and use the S5ii for photography now - I still stand by this video title, the XT5 is indeed one of the best Fuji cameras for photography, but I just overall prefer full frame nowadays.
I’m looking to reduce the size of my camera, currently use a canon r6ii. I need an everyday carry with the ability to also use at night to do light painting. Is the XT5 capable? Cheers
Provided they’ve fixed the AF problems with the XT5 it’s a great camera but I have recently switched to full frame and I’m very happy with the performance, especially in low light compared to a crop sensor - but I do admit I miss the tiny size and great physical dials!
Still thinking that the X-H2 offers better handling, much better EVF and can hold bursts much longer than the X-T5. If you plan to shoot only with primes, yes X-T5 is probably good given the smaller / lighter footprint but I'm always surprised that the debate exists only between X-T5 and X-H2s on most YT videos.
Just depends on what kind of shooting experience you want - I really love the dials on the X-T5, I do agree the XH2 is probably a better option if you are fine with a PASM layout, it’s an excellent camera no doubt - just not as fun to shoot with as the XT5 is in my opinion!
The question for me is does the XT-5 really take better photos than my XT-2, is it worth an upgrade? If you can only see the difference on the screen when you zoom in, then I can wait and see.
While I haven't personally used an X-T2, I would imagine areas you'd see the biggest improvement in is autofocus performance, the AF performance between my X-Pro 2 and the X-T5 was absolute night and day, the X-T5's AF ensures almost all the photos I take are more or less in focus, with the X-Pro 2 it was like a 60-70% keeper rate if that.
Secondly is battery life, the new W235 batteries are astounding and you can easily get 800-1000 shots per charge, although if you have a bunch of spare batteries maybe thats not a concern to you.
Low light performance too would probably be greatly improved as well.
Areas where you may notice a downgrade would be probably in the build quality if what reviewers say is true.
With all that said, I encountered something interesting when switching from my 5d Mark 3 to an R6, I thought I was going to get exponentially better image quality due to the many years of advancements between both cameras, but in ideal conditions I noticed the images actually looked fairly similar, the same can be said for the X-Pro 2 vs X-T5 comparsion, in ideal conditions, no I don't really think there is that big a difference between the photos they can take - the difference is just what is considered "ideal" for either camera, the XT5 is going to be able to deliver these "ideal" photos far more frequently thanks to better AF, better low light performance etc.
I hope that makes sense haha
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Great video and helped me a lot deciding that the xt5 will be my replacer for the xpro3. I have just a major concern, maybe you can help me: I’ve read that due the higher density pixel sensor (40mp); the xt5 is more sensible to high isos than the previous sensor. I hear you guys saying that you can go up to 6400 iso and damn, I’m used to deal with higher isos in my xpro3 like 8.000, 10.000… ok, I’ve to do some noise cleaning but those are usable to me (no large prints or so). Max 6.400 is the top for you because you want clean images? How unusable is 12.000 on the xt5? Thank you
It’s not unusable, 12800 ISO produces alright images, if I HAD to use it I would, but I personally prefer under 6400 as that’s where I feel the colours and look of the image remain mostly intact, it all depends on your tolerance for what you’d consider usable - some people might find 25600 fine if you make it black and white and like the grain etc.
I don’t think the XH2s is much better either, maybe a bit but I still wouldn’t consider that all that amazing at 12800+ iso - nothing compared to what my old R6 was capable of and probably most modern full frame mirrorless systems can deliver.
@@rudermanphoto thank you 🙏 it helped a lot
What about the 40Mp on the Aps-C Sensor, doesn't it produces a lot of noise?
Thats what I heard, so I think about choosing the XT-3 or XT-4 over the XT-5
I haven’t noticed any excessive noise issues, even compared with the XH2s, I’d say they are both fairly on par, the difference isn’t as big as I thought it would be.
6400 iso is usable with the Xt5 but I probably wouldn’t be going higher.
The X-T1 was my first, as a replacement for my stolen Nikon F3. I love the tactile feel of these cameras. I just bought the XT5 and I love it!
I've been using an X-T3 for about two years now and really like it. I'm pretty sure I'll be using it for a while. As an amateur it's more than enough camera for me and it's a great photography camera. One big reason is budget. I can't really afford to upgrade to the newer lenses to support the bigger sensor. But, because some can I was able to get two great lenses at great prices back in fall 2022 when others were upgrading. There is one body I'm kind of keeping my eye on for down the road that might be good for me, the X-S20. The single card slot is a bit of a worry, but from all accounts I've seen it's not been an issue. Thanks for the info here. Have a great weekend!
You can still use tge fuji lenses from Xt3 yo Xt5 and you can't tell the difference
@@WayneThorn-i2r Yes, that's a good thing. Right now, I'm not ready to upgrade. In my situation I don't need to do so yet. I'm an amateur/enthusiast photographer, so the X-T3 is more than enough camera for me.
I’m not a professional photographer. I don’t need my images backed up. For me, a single card slot is adequate.
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Thanks for this. Pulling the trigger on Fujifilm camera after Christmas and still keep tossing the coin, trying to decide between the xt5 or xh2. Seeing an up to date review on the xt5 now has me leaning back towards the xt5.
Both are amazing cameras so you won’t be unhappy either way!
I decided to sell my Fujifilm X-H2S and stick with the X-T4-it’s the only camera I reach for these days. Its classic, retro-inspired design feels perfect for both video and photography. In my view, it stands as the best budget-friendly hybrid option in the Fuji lineup, combining style and performance without compromise and it have the flip screen that the X-T5 doesn't have.
Always would love to have tried the XT4, seems like a great hybrid solution!
@@rudermanphoto its an xs20 with retro design and weather sealing but the AF in the xs20 is better and you lose the 6k open gate.
I've used this camera for one year, I'd like to focus on cons first, because the strong points are quite obvious:
1. The evf may glitch when the camera is used under pressure. It's a rare occasion.
2. Sometimes I can change the shooting mode just like you do or even switch to the movie mode.
3. The lack of vertical grip is not a good thing for photography.
I will however dwell on one positive point, it is a truly hybrid camera, because it can be almost any camera you want it to be.
If you put a 27 mm pancake, it's a small and compact low profile camera.
However you may use this camera with an external grip (unfortunately not vertical) and 150-600 or 90 mm lens, and it will be a totally different camera.
You can also give up the analogue controls and use the customizable wheels and you'll use it like a pasm camera.
I also like the variety of fuji lenses and overall experience with the system.
I think my dream combo would be an x-pro4 with 40 mp sensor and the x-h3s with the global shutter.
I do struggle a lot with changing the shooting mode by accident when changing the ISO or even gripping the camera the wrong way. Trying it out now, that dial does have quite a bit of resistance, so I’m not sure what is going on. I think I might be hitting the dial's little nub (facing towards the front of the camera when on “S” mode) when I turn the ISO dial on top, especially when increasing the ISO value (then hitting the mode nub will shift it from “S” to “HDR”). So I need to remember to grip the ISO dial by its top edge, rather than the full height of the cylinder shape.
I agree with you. I’d add that Fuji screwed up this generation. I think the XH2 shouldn’t exist, it should have been the XT5 - 40mp sensor, better EVF and buffer, vertical grip, “flagship” build quality. The XH2S should have the better video/stacked sensor etc-but should have retained a shutter/ISO dial since now it’s lost some of is X-series-ness. I don’t want a global shutter, I want better dynamic range / high ISO performance. XT3 is for me an amazing camera but the mushiness when the lighting gets poor and ISO goes up is sometimes very limiting or means no large prints. The 40mp sensor got noisier and the readout is worse. The stacked sensor also got noisier and didn’t improve IQ in any meaningful way. I’d accept a 12-20mp sensor at this point if I could have the speed and AF of the XH2S and ISO performance rivaling a FF camera.
Finally, I use big lenses with the grilled XT3. But using a flash is usually critical-people seem to overlook that. XT3 with a big flash and small lens is not a comfortable setup. Fuji makes bigger, heavier lenses, and needs to make it viable for more than 1 body to use them. Basically, I’m skipping the XT5 because it clearly IS NOT for photographers-certainly not those buying Fuji’s best lenses and hoping to do real work with them.
You can turn the dial off in the settings, so that it will only shoot single shot. Go to the spanner>button/dial setting>lock >function selection. @@fvsch
For the photography I do, the XT5 is a big downgrade, unfortunately. The XT3 is IMO a much better camera. For the 5th gen it would have to be an XH series, but frankly BS like buying CF express cards, chargers, and way overpriced grips, combined with dial deletes and non-clickable wheels means I’ll be waiting a good long time before I consider one-the package price is pushing $3k and the performance just doesn’t justify that given alternatives. Sorry Fuji. On the other hand, the newer lenses have been amazing, so now I just need my body to last a few more years. Maybe Fuji will give us an option next time for a lower MP with superior readout and noise performance. Dare to dream.
@@meabster Thanks for the tip! (It also let me discover why my Q button was not working at all. I had disabled it. Maybe because I was hitting it by accident with my right hand thumb/palm ^^)
How is it faster to use the retro dials, where you have to stop looking at the display or into the EVF (and change grip), to change settings than just using the front and back command dials? I use Fuji and I'd say that using the retro dials is definitely not faster than just changing ISO and shutter with the command dials.
Because it’s quicker to go between big jumps of settings with the dials - I personally find it quicker, and I can easily adjust them while looking through the EVF as well.
Maybe it’s more tactile and thus feels a little more intuitive to me but I am a lot more confident jumping between settings with the dials then flicking the back/front command dials to reach my desired setting.
Love the video! Have had an xt5 since the day it came out! :) love love love it! Purchased a a7r5 for work 3 months ago and now after much debate going to sell it for a second xt5 I enjoy using it so much.. its like it activates the photographer in me lol 😆
Oh never once knocked that single shot switch… that’s interesting.
Do you enjoy/find value with the big boy 50 1.0 … was thinking about picking it up for a few low light scenarios ??
Again great video and excited for your growth 🎉
Thank you so much!
I do love the 50 1.0, although its size can be a bit of a drainer sometimes - but the images it can produce are unlike anything else I’ve tried - that said the 56 1.2 is like 80% as good and half the size and cost so I may end up getting rid of the 50 1.0 at some point, I find I’m only using it when I really plan for it, it’s never just casually in my bag due to its size.
@@rudermanphoto funny you say that… I owned the 50 1.0 and never even used it… not one time 🤦♂️. Literally because of it size and I wasn’t doing client work yet.. I sold it and picked up the 56 1.2 WR, which I do have to say, is a beast of a lens, considering how small it is. And in some lighting conditions, I actually find it to be too sharp kinda weird tbh. Was thinking about the 50 1 for just that tad bit extra light at end of day event shoots… not sure how much that 1.2
And 1.0 on iso would be but at this point I’m just trying to get the best low light performance.
@@rudermanphoto I like the idea of the 75mm ff equivalent focal length for parties being just a tad wider & when paired with a wide lens.
Man your video on the 18 got me wondering about a bit more room…. I own the 23 1.4 and it’s my favorite lens but have found at some dinner events it’s not wide enough.
@@JasonLawrenceNoel I haven’t tried the new 56 1.2 WR, I have the original 56 1.2 which has a bit more character and isn’t as clinically sharp as the WR variant is meant to be, it’s also cheap as hell used so that might be a good option to try! Only thing is it has fairly slow AF speed but it’s a cult classic lens for a reason!
Plus it’s even smaller then the WR
@@JasonLawrenceNoel the Fuji 50 f2 shouldn’t be discounted either, it’s one hell of a lens and very cheap and small! If you want 75mm eqv can’t go wrong with it.
Love the 18 1.4, I really can’t speak highly enough of it haha
That is funny on the top Diles. Mine is the opposite. I am always accidentally in movie mode. I would love for those buttons to be programmable.
I found out you can actually lock them if you don’t want to keep knocking them!
Shooting astrophotography on a cold night, I found that the ISO dial and the Drive Selector under it stick together. Even when carefully changing the ISO, the Drive Selector rotated with the ISO. Frequently had to use 2 hands in cold weather -- hold the Drive Selector while changing ISO. Almost one year in, that's my only gripe with the XT-5, other than I do wish it had a bigger buffer for sports. (I almost never shoot video.)
Did you mean the Drive Selector and the Still/Movie can be locked? If so, how? I only know how to lock the ISO and Shutter Speed.
I just rented an X-T5 and Sony A6700 to compare for my first camera. I'm leaning toward the X-T5. My main use is photography,but I'll be using it to film myself occasionally. I figure I'll just get a cheap monitor or wing it with a test shot when filming myself. Is this a big mistake or think it'll be okay?
The biggest issue with using an external monitor is you need to deal with Micro HDMI cables which are so fragile, that’s why I love the full size HDMI on the XH2/s cameras haha
But if you’re ok with that and if you are just occasionally filming yourself it should be fine - the video quality as you can see from the beginning portion where I filmed myself in the kitchen is pretty close to the XH2s when you are just in a static shot in a well lit room - even the video AF tracking on my face wasn’t too bad either, the differences really present themselves when filming moving subjects or when you need more dynamic range in bright or very dark situations.
A couple ways to see yourself:
-Connect the X-T5 to your phone wirelessly (if your phone supports 5G, then make sure to set the X-T5 to 5G)
-Buy a cheap mirror accessory that goes on the shoe mount, such as the "UURig Vlog Selfie Flip Screen" or other brand
@@SquirrelHybrid a mirror is actually a fairly smart low tech solution to this, didn’t even think of that haha
@@SquirrelHybrid - how do you connect wirelessly to use as just a video recording monitor? I played with the new XApp when I rented the camera, but I could only record in 1080p 30 using the app. That's okay, but I'd prefer to just use it as a monitor and record in 4k if possible.
My mode dial is always getting caught when I move iso. I have even had one camera dial replaced. Still happens
It’s so stupid they didn’t make it so when you lock the ISO dial the mode dial also locks.
I have found you can software lock the function of the mode dial however so I’ve just done that.
Awesome video, now i have a better idea about this camera. New subscriber. 😊
Question. I've heard someone else mention that the Images look different on this vs the XH2 models, can someone elaborate?
This and the XH2 share identical sensors and AF performance, there should be no difference between them - the XH2s has a stacked sensor and I do notice a difference in photos between them, but I honestly prefer the look of the XT5 images - I think the grain is a bit nicer at higher ISO’s, looks more like film grain. The XH2s does have better autofocus and low light performance though.
Hi: Having had both an X-T4, X-H1, & myriad other XT, XE before it, I decided on my last upgrade to buy an X-H2. Maybe because I've got larger hands, I found the X-T4, even with battery grip, let alone the small-rig grip, far less comfortable to use, particularly with the F2.8 zoom lenses, over any extended photo shoots.
For walkabout/street photography, I've retained my old X-Pro2, which I find entirely adequate especially when used with either of one of the original XF35F1.4/XF18F2 primes.
Also don't knock the X-S10/20, they work brilliantly for "stills" photography, and are a much cheaper option, having a great grip & are great blogging cameras, so I've been told. You don't really need a 40mp camera, unless you're into very large prints (I only do very occasionally), or like heavy "cropping".
Unfortunately the XS series of cameras doesn’t work for me because I don’t like using cameras without dual card slots - but they do look alright, if not a little uninspired, I’d love to try one out as a little vlog style camera sometime in the future though.
I loved my X-Pro 2 but hated how mediocre the autofocus performance was especially after comparing it with the XT5.
Perhaps an X-Pro 3 would have been a nice compromise but they cost around what an XT5 costs brand new and I wasn’t too fond on the screen on it either.
Awesome video, I really miss the Fuji kit. It really makes me want to go out and take photos. I've had the XT1, XT2 (x2), Xpro 2 and sold it all and moved to the Sony A7III. I'm at the point that I've lost interest in photography because of lugging around bigger gear. The XT5 is definitely similar in size to the XT1 and I miss the build quality of Fujifilm. Hope the XT5 is decent and not cheaply made.
While it’s probably not as nice as the older XT1/2, I have no issues with the build quality of it, definitely doesn’t feel cheaply made!
What?? You HAD XT1, XT2 and XPro2 and you SOLD them all? What a big Mistake!! Why? Sony A7III is FF more focus on work but After work Sony is NOT as fun to shoot as XT line.
@@quang5DCameras yeah, tell me about... i regret selling those bodies and all the Fujinon lenses. I've stopped pro work and just want to shoot for fun again.
Hi, what model is your bag?
It’s the Bellroy 10L Venture Camera sling! Great bag, love how versatile and easily modular it is.
Are you in Mexico? Colors certainly suggest so.
I am not, I’m from Australia - I’d love to visit Mexico some day!
Need that review on that TT Artisan lens
It’s coming! It’s my next video, just producing it now :) should be ready within a few days!
never used fujifilm before and just ordered my first fujifilm xt5, hopefully won't be to hard to learn how to use it
I’ve had an X-T4…. Upgraded to X-H2 because I thought the PASM dial and custom settings would be a real time saver. I was wrong and so am in process of part exchanging it for a X-T5. I really missed the iso and shutter speed dials and the immediacy they offer. I tried several custom setups for the X-H2 but as my other camera is an X100VI it makes sense to have 2 very similar cameras to help with muscle memory and also the sheer fun of using a camera with tactile dials. You won’t be disappointed with the X-T5. Also one feature that almost swayed me to the Nikon ZF with its quick B&White mode switch can be easily replicated on Fuji but better. On Fuji you can program a button or a screen swipe to quickly switch between current mode and C1 which you can set with your favourite B&W recipe.
I own that Zeiss 32mm and love it!!
Bro where in Aus are you based? We should link up!
The crop really has me on the edge. I just think it would be too much of a default zoom?
Don’t forget Fuji lenses all account for that - it’s only if you are going to be adapting full frame lenses that it could become an issue, but every focal length you could ever want is covered just fine with the XF mount!
@@rudermanphoto I'm a bit confused then, is there not a 1.6x magnification due to it being an apsc censor? I'm curious as to how it isn't seen as a a big deterrent for other people!
The only thing I can think of is getting an extremely low focal length like the 10-24 just so I can get some of that wide range back?
@@brucekim959 there is a 1.5x crop yes but Fuji lenses are all made factoring that in - instead of a 35mm it’s a 23mm and instead of a 50mm it’s a 35mm. The “24-70” is a 16-55mm.
The issue with the crop only becomes a problem if you wish to adapt full frame lenses to the camera, like vintage manual ones - there you do need to multiply the focal length by 1.5, so for example with a vintage 50mm using it on Fuji would give you a 75mm field of view.
@@rudermanphoto after your very helpful comment I have finally made my decision I will be getting an xt5 when it comes back in stock! Thank you so much for the amazing insight! Great video as well!
@@brucekim959 happy to help!! You’ll love the camera I’m sure!
thank you for video, it is really helpful
You are most welcome!
Love the video and the photos at the beginning of the vide Can you share some recipe with us. All i use is NC （had xt5 for 2 months only）and I got bore it all come out same😂
All the photos in the video are edited with my preset pack! Link in the description 💖
xs20 or xt5 which is better all rounder?
I haven’t had any experience with the XS20 but if you are planning on shooting video it could be a great option - especially as a vlog style camera.
I’d prefer the XT5 for photos though.
Just to know, you can buy the 'Angelbird 512GB AV PRO CFexpress 2.0 Type B SE Memory Card' for the Fuji X-H2s, and it will cost $130. Fuji has tested it, and the card works very well. Compared to V90, this CFexpress Type B will be much cheaper and faster
I have a ProGrade CFexpress Type B card which was the cheapest option available in Australia at the time, the Angelbird cards are $317 aud at the moment on Amazon, I paid $250 aud for my 256gb ProGrade card and it’s been rock solid since, although I’ll probably buy the angelbird one down the road when I find the need for another one!
I went for the X-T5 mostly for those insane prices of used X-T4 and other bodies.
X-T5 is literally the best bang for your buck if bought at release price.
Now that Fuji has stopped pre-orders for it will likely spike in price suffering the same fate.
I am glad I pull the trigger on mine back in August.
They only stopped taking orders in Japan, and that was within the past few weeks. It's still widely available in the US and other parts of Asia and at "release price," so your statements are somewhat misleading.
I’ve been thinking about an xt5 but I have concerned about the quality? I’ve read and watched many videos that complain about it feeling cheap compared to prior Fuji cameras. And the rear screen becoming loose and wiggly. My only experience with Fuji was I briefly had the xpro 3 and I think that camera was really great. I kick myself daily for letting it go. Any insight to the xt5 would be greatly appreciated
The quality is fine.
It’s not going to be as nice as the X-Pro 3 given that was made of titanium but the camera feels well made and all the buttons and dials feel excellent too. I think it’s not as nicely made as the XH2s but I wouldn’t say it’s “bad” at all.
The rear screen on my camera is fine, I know it has been a point of issue for others but I haven’t personally experienced any issues.
@@rudermanphoto thank you for the prompt reply and insight! Maybe I’ll jump back into the Fuji pool. I’ve been on a ‘red dot’ tour for a while and my wallet has had enough. Nice cameras for sure but the value just isn’t there compared to what else you can get out there these days, especially with Fuji’s strong offerings! I really hope an xpro 4 comes out!
@@Deetroiter depends on the Leica! Not much compares to a M for sheer photographical enjoyment in my opinion but yes they are ruthlessly expensive and it’s unfortunate, you can definitely get cameras that will perform similar for less money!
I would love to see an XP4 but I won’t be surprised if they never do it, the XP3 was already fairly niche and Fuji has now made their XT cameras the dedicated photography options with the XH being the hybrid kings.
I imagine a new X100 will release due to its sheer popularity but I wouldn’t hold my breath on a new X-Pro in the foreseeable future sadly.
Its the highest mp apsc sensor, second is canon with 32mp.
for video, i'd just save the extra buck and go with the xs20. most ppl dont need the xh2s
Just got one ..perfect camera 📸
Awesome camera for sure..I was thinking of picking this up as an EDC camera..but now that I heard from Fuji rumors..that they will be announcing a few camera bodies in a couple months..I will wait for those announcements..really hoping it's a new Fuji X Pro-4!!..which I think one of the camera bodies will be..lol a long shot might be the new X-100 body or whatever they decide to call the new iteration of that series will be..lol
It most likely will be a new X100, all the more reason why buying an X100V today is a silly idea in my opinion.
X-Pro 4 would be amazing though if they can execute it well and it’s priced well too.
Makes me excited for the x100vi since it’s essentially the same camera.
Yeah, let’s just hope they can have them in stock and we don’t see an insane price hike like we did with the X100v!
@@rudermanphoto I’ve preordered the X100VI. Getting angry with Fuji. Ordered aX100V and on waiting list for a year. They discontinued the model and no camera for me. Preordered the X100VI. On the 1st day about eight hours after the announcement. I’ll have to wait a year or two for it. Feeling tempted to cancel the order and purchase a XT5. An alternative is keep the XT4 and buy some glass.
DD/MM/YYYY is the superior date format
Nothing wrong with my XT3. I will get one if this packs up though 👍
I have owned a X-T2 and X-T3 and never got used to the old-school ergonomics.
I switched to a X-H2 and I could not be happier. I think the ergonomics make it a much better camera. I would only advise the X-T5 for people who are looking for a very compact camera.
Being able to film yourself shouldn't make it lose points when it comes to video... it should lose points for a youtuber sure... but most of us are not youtubers. Most films in history were made without a selfie flip screen being necessary.
Cheers for the video anyway... I think I'm convinced.
I should have clarified that was a reason it wasn’t suitable for me personally, but regardless - the XH2 presents a better option for general video (if the XH2s is too expensive) as you have full size HDMI, CFexpress for much faster transfers and not to mention a very handy custom mode dial for quick and easy switching between video modes.
@@rudermanphoto yup, it makes sense, it lacks lots of video features compared to the XH2. I guess i was just specifically referring to the flip screen thing because it seems every youtube reviewer focuses quite a lot on that as a reason not to choose it for video... when it's the other reasons you mention that are probably more relevant.
I would buy the Xt5 if there was a battery grip for it like I use for my Xt3. I took my battery grip off my Xt3 and put the other none battery grip on, while it’s ok. For the bigger lenses and overall the FuJifilm Xt3 battery grip feels way better in my hand. Don’t know why Fuji apply the cripple hammer! To the xt5 I am a portrait photographer and I shoot vertical a lot and for bigger lenses it feels well balanced with the battery grip. I am holding to my Xt3 noting wrong with it and it’s still a great camera!!!
The XH2 might be the option for you if you really require that vertical grip then! But then you miss out on the physical controls sadly, it would have been good if they retained the battery grip functionality for that reason but I guess they decided to get rid of it as the battery life was as excellent as it is. XT4 uses the same battery though and had the battery grip so I’m at a loss for why it was removed other then they probably just want to push the XH cameras as their “pro” photography/video options.
@@rudermanphoto yes I gave some thought to the XH2 and the XH2S. But like you said I would be giving up the the dials which I love so much on the xt line and that’s what’s holding me back lol. I love changing the settings on the fly without turning on the camera.
Agree with the X-T3 comment regarding the vertical battery grip,being quite a useful option for use with longer focal length lenses & for shooting portraits in the vertical orientation. I realize that battery “life” has been improved with the X-T5 but the lack of a battery grip was a deal “killer” for me, & I do not need a 40megapixel camera for the work that I do. The X-T5 was the first camera in the XT lineup that did NOT offer a battery grip. I may seriously look to upgrade my X-T3 bodies after the successor to the X-T5 arrives or a new interation of the X-H2S.
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Manual lenses 🤷🏽♂️
The XT5 focus peaking bug is a showstopper for me. Not a photographers camera until that bug is fixed.
What bug? Focus peaking works flawlessly for me on it.
Despite the recent firmware upgrade the focus peaking bug has not been fixed:
Search for "A message to Fujifilm to fix the focus peaking issue on X-T5" for a good explanation of the bug.
XT2, XT3 and XT4 didn't have this bug, but the XT5 is flawed (already over 1000 signatures requesting a bug fix).
I love my X-T4 and X-H2S. I was thinking at one point upgrading to X-T5, but after trying it out, NO, I will stick to X-T4. X-T4 build like a tank!
Its a good all rounder but by far from the best
So? What do you think those lock buttons on top of the dials are for?
Man, you dropped the ball.
If you watch the video you’ll notice locking the top dial does not actually lock the mode selector below it, it just locks the dial itself.
You can lock it in software which is something someone else pointed out after I posted the video though.
Great breakdown. But I’m sticking with my XT4. I can get images of the same quality out of it and with a better buffer. And I don’t need to make wall sized prints.
I think if you already own an XT4 there isn’t really any reason to upgrade to the XT5, it’s more if you have an XT3 or no Fuji camera at all that I’d say the XT5 is the one to get just to have the most up to date AF performance and features.
x-h2s = video, x-h2 = photo and video ;)
I still think the X-Pro 2 is king
Great video but my American-accented brain is *just* keeping up with the speed of your delivery. Just a thought -- if you perhaps let your edit and pacing breathe a bit, some of our brains may benefit from that extra CPU time to "process" your points as you make them, and as a bonus you might be a little more understandable among all English speakers across the planet.
Yea I recognized Avalon Hope... And you did too.. so what lol
Ive watched this review 8 times😕
Apparently, the reason the X100V is selling like hotcakes is due to a tiktok trend of some sort.
Yeah, there’s been lots of influencers touting it as the best thing since sliced bread and Fuji just can’t keep up demand making them - it’s a good camera it’s just not worth the insane markup people want for them.
@@rudermanphoto Probably the same is true for the X100VI.
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I own XT4 and XH2S but going to give the XT5 a miss due to diminished build quality and no
discernible improvement on EVF from XT3.
I’m convinced the XT5 was an upgrade path for XT3 customers and not XT4 customers. Fuji knew XT3 owners weren’t buying the XT4 due to the rear screen.
Yeah if I had the XT4 I wouldn’t upgrade either - I think the XT5 was more just them trying to make the XT series return to being more photography oriented since the XT4 was the most “video focused” XT camera ever with that screen, and now that they have the XH cameras to be the hybrid cameras there’s no need to make the XT cameras be as good for video.
That said I think if you don’t own any Fuji at all I’d still go the XT5 over any older model just to have the latest and greatest AF performance and low light performance too.
@@rudermanphoto I’m yet to see a low light image from the 40mp which is acceptable
@@robmcdbut with programs like Topaz AI where you can remove the noise at the touch of a button does it matter as much?
@@josephinevera9966 depends if you want your pictures to look like pictures of wax sculptures.
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XPRO3 is the best
Wouldn’t it make more sense to wait for the XT6 which, hopefully, will have faster and far more precise autofocusing than the XT5? Fujifilm are still lagging behind Sony and Canon in this respect. They’ve sadly abandoned their initial Kaizen philosophy with firmware updates now limited to bug fixing and ensuring compatibility with any new lenses that they release. This effectively means waiting for the next iteration of their camera bodies to get any appreciable improvements. As a very early adopter I miss the old days and the mystique surrounding their early product line. Things just aren’t the same anymore since Fujifilm became mainstream. Ricoh seems to be the only company left that continues to provide meaningful firmware upgrades to their GRIII line that was released 5 years ago. They still embrace the Kaizen philosophy to the benefit of their customers.
Sure, and I’m sure the XT7 will have even better autofocus then the XT6, but if you wait and hold out for a new camera every time in hopes of achieving some marginal improvement you will be without a camera and not taking any photos ;)
The XT5 is great, the autofocus is good enough and I think it’s perfectly acceptable for 90% of photographers, unless you are shooting sport or wildlife and demand unbelievable AF performance in which case buy a Canon/Sony/Nikon.
I doubt the XT6’s autofocus will be as good as any of the full frame mirrorless options anyway, but you don’t buy a Fuji for its blistering AF performance you buy it for the experience and fun of shooting with it.
@@rudermanphoto I bought an X-T1 as soon as it came out and I did the same when the X-T3 came out, so I’m well aware of how enjoyable it is to use this camera. I am however disappointed in the fact that Fujifilm seem to have a problem keeping up with their competitors. Perhaps marketing far too many different camera body types (relative to the size of their company) has stretched their engineering team too thin to bring their “core” cameras (like the X-T_ line) to the next level. I own and use Nikon and Leica equipment i.e. horses for courses, so I’m not wanting for high end gear. I just believe that Fujifilm could do better for their customers, many of whom like me, were early adopters of their cameras.
@@Opinions-from-YUL while you’ve got a point that they don’t keep up with competitors they are also not quite priced like competitors either, the cost of a new Z8 and 24-70 is 10.5k aud, for which price I could buy an XT5, XH2s, 16-55 2.8, 18 1.4, 50 1.0 AND 90 f2.
These are all flagship lenses, no budget options either.
The value for money and enjoyment prospect is what drew me to switch from Canon and while the performance certainly isn’t as good as the competitors they aren’t priced the same anyway so it’s not exactly surprising that’s the case.
I have a review for the X-Pro 1 releasing this week and that’s a camera which I have thoroughly enjoyed using despite its age, I feel like it still holds up great even today, I have no doubt the XT5 will likely also be just as great in 5-10 years time too.
@@rudermanphoto You’re right, the Fujifilm cameras have a much lower price point so they are absolute bargains and good value for the money. Their glass is good too. I’ve no complaints there. I still use my X-T3 and I’ll continue doing so. I don’t however think that the X-T6 is where I would like it to be to entice me to replace my X-T3.
Nope, not the best for me. The grip is too small for my hand and there is no battery grip for the X-T5. That's why the X-H2 is a way better camera for me.
The XH2 is an amazing camera too! I love my XH2s.
Build quality is poor
100V is the real king 😂
It’s not. Buy a zf
The zf is heavy af and basically has an unusable grip
Almost like you didn’t read the title which said best “Fujifilm” camera lol
@@rudermanphoto😂😂😂😂😂 sharp and focused clap back just like your photos
For the excellent and wide range of lenses I can choose from? 😂
@forshniz totally agree! Although I still own my og xe1 from 2012, the ZF is a game changer. Fuji cams are great, but the ZF is just sooo much better in terms of of af, iq, sensor size and build quality.
The XT4 remains the best.
You could have told us why you think that?
Nope…..I’ll stick to my xpro2…..best camera for photography from Fuji…..
The X-Pro2 is a beast! I miss mine
what's not to agree with, a camera that inspires you to want to go out and snap