First Images with Fujifilm X-T5 & Japan Factory Tour
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My First Images with Fujifilm X-T5 & Japan Factory Tour: I was recently invited to Tokyo, Japan, as part of their latest X-Summit to celebrate the launch of the brand-new Fujifilm X-T5.
During the trip, I was lucky enough to be invited to the Fujifilm Factory in Sendai to spend some time with the factory managers, workers and engineers.
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Really incredible work, Kevin. The factory tour shots are a rare look into the Sendai factory's process post-COVID. So cool, man. Congrats!!
Thanks, Dylan.
I, too, think those city landscape shots are outstanding. Nicely done.
Thank you very much!
Did you say X100S production lines!?!?
I meant GFX 100S 🫣
Sure you did. 🤫
@@tonypulido8127 Seeing as the X100s was released 7 years ago I don't think I spilled too many beans ☺️😂
I like the black and white visuals, but the use of this style without purpose destroys the details.
That's OK. It would be a boring world if we all liked exactly the same stuff :-)
Why will you no longer be a Fujifilm Ambassador? Sorry if you have already said why. I don’t remember. Your images taken in Japan were really cool!
Fujifilm UK are changing their ambassadors sadly. I'd love to stay on, but I've had a wonderful time and opportunities with them. My heart and photographic soul will be staying Fujifilm though.
@@kevin_mullins You’re very classy for not harboring any animosity with Fujifilm regarding the ambassadorship. Your work proves your affection for the Fujifilm products that you use. Your work also shows how capable Fujifilm products are with your creativity. I hope you have had a good year in your photography business and wish you continued success. Cheers!
PS-Please keep up your channel. I enjoy your content and your work.
That is really sad! In fact Kevin for me you are one of the most inspiring and talented photographers that Fujifilm have (had) on their ambassador membership. I really love your black and white tones
Fantastic insights Kevin, and I love your positivity towards Fuji even tho they have not renewed your ambassador status. You are one of the main reasons I moved to Fuji from Leica Q, and I love the fuji film simulations (and have your presets too!). Some lovely captures in Japan too! I hope to travel there early next year. What lenses did you use for your photos? Could you give a list in the comments if that's not too much trouble. Thanks again and keep up the great work.
Thank you very much. I do list the lenses at the beginning of the video. Everything taken with the 18mm or 56mm.
Very much like Leica lens construction. It is called consistent high quality.
Hi Kevin. Did you say the X100S production line at 6:34? Or did you mean to say GFX 100S?
Yes, I meant GFX100S. Sorry, I realised the moment I uploaded 🙂
Stunning pictures, particularly the cityscapes.
Amazing photos. I can’t wait to get my hands on this camera!
Hope you enjoy it!
Hi, Kevin. Did you notice more noise with the high megapixel count on the X-T5 versus 26.1MP on the X-Pro3 at higher ISOs?
I haven't shot too much high ISO with it, but I'm told the signal to noise ratio is better than the XT3.
A very interesting and much welcomed video, thank you. I've been shooting the X-H1 since it was launched and am ready to 'upgrade' to the next generation, but do I get the X-H2 or the X-T5? It doesn't really matter because I'll still be a crap photographer!. BTW you saw the production line for the X100S? Should that have been the X100V or is there something happening we should know about?
I meant GFX100s 🫣. I would say if you want to do filming too, then XH2. If mostly stills, then X-T5.
Great pictures!!! Please let us know when the X pro4 is coming.😁
Thanks & I wish I knew..... :-)
Wow. Some pretty impressive shots
Thank you
Beautiful work. I can’t wait to see a wedding by you with the XT5. I’m going to be upgrading from my XT3 to this XT5 and as a photographer who rarely does video I’m glad I waited for this. Fuji really nailed this camera. Amazing to see the factory and also can’t help but notice the masks in public in Japan. I wish the USA was following suit in public transport. Beautiful reportage imagery. Love your eye for details and for humanity in general.
Thank you very much, Donavan.
Hello. You have beautiful black and whites. What lens did you use for this report?
All stills either with the 18mm or 56mm.
Very nice photos! Do you know if XT5 is made in Japan? Many thanks.
I think some are made in Japan and some in China. But I don't know if its possible to identify via serial number which,
Midnight Tokyo - such a nice track for this video. Great shots! 🔥
Thank you 🙌
Such beautiful images! Amazing Fuji vibes for sure. I cannot wait to get my masterpiece!
Thank you very much.
Hey Kevin, great to hear from you, I was expecting your review ;-)
First of all, love your B/W shots in this video.
Man you must have the key to the holy Fuji golden gate as we can see in the video, excellent.
First thing that popped into my mind seeing you there at the factory, is, did you meet Zach Arias (was he there too)
Haven't heard from him in ages, hope he is doing well, he never uses his YT Photography channel anymore, which is a pity and a big loss for the community.
But we got you hehehe.
Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend !
Hey there - thanks. No Zac this time. Last time I saw him was in Dubai just before the pandemic. I have spoken to him since though. He's fine and still as amazing as ever :-)
@@kevin_mullins Wow thanks for the heads up ;-)
I can't find this answer anywhere: How many slots for JPEG recipes/presets are there? My X-T3 has 7 and I'm hoping this provides more.
I'm not sure. I pick my one up tomorrow so can let you know then.
@@kevin_mullins Thanks, Kevin! I appreciate the look. Cheers!
Thanks Kevin. As always your images are fantastic, but what I'm seeing is how black the Blacks are, amazing.
OK so...
is XT5 made in Japan or China?
I don't know. But wherever it's made, it will be of the same quality.
Great photos as always, Kevin. Nice camera, I would consider it if I wouldn't have already invested in Sony FE lenses.
Dang, I thought I may be the first viewer on this one. Hang on, there are a heck of load more train pictures for Thomas here. Super tack sharp pictures Kev.
I spent almost all my time on a train, in a bed, or up a big building :-)
Is the XT5 made in Japan?
I don't know I'm afraid.
A "photography centric" camera should offer a battery grip, or perhaps something more substantial than the $125 bolt on they are offering. My XT3 cramps my hand once we add a flash or one of Fuji's exceptional, larger lenses, as much as I love the thing. I've started preferring using the camera with the grip whether the lens is big or small. Also wishing they'd offer the/a stacked sensor instead of more megapixels as an option on a future XT5S or XT6. Nothing would be more rad or welcome than a big bump in the tracking hit rates.
I had the XH2S and sold it for the X-T5. I feel unless you are shooting extremely fast (and mean extreeeeemely) subjects, then there isn't a need. The X-T5 is perfect for me. Agreed about the grip though.
Oh btw... the images of the city, just superb.
Ah, thanks, Neale..... seemed a bit like history repeating itself :-)
@@kevin_mullins you may win another X100 at this rate!
@@photowalk.podcast 😁😁
“X100S production lines”? I assume you meant the X100V, or are they working in the successor to the V - the S (for 6th gen)?
Either way kind of bummed to find out the X-T5 is built in China.
GFXs 100s I meant to say 👍
I'm torn between the H2 or the T5. Since P-mode is something you often use, then PSAM dial wouldn't hinder, there's a faster card, bigger buffer, deeper grip etc... could. you see yourself choosing the H2? Or do you think more along the lines of the X-T5 is more affordable to buy time until the XPro-4 comes out?
Nope. I bought an XH2-S and then sold it. Wasn't for me at all.
How long were you away from home for Kevin ? LOTS of pictures of ladies :- )….. images look like they were taken on a Medium Format camera - excellent
We were gone for six days in total, of which 30 hours were spent in a plane :-)
Hello Kevin. Great to see you. So the X-T5 was made in Japan? Wasn't the X-T3 and X-T4 made in china?
I don't know where it will be made. What I do know is that the jigs, machines and engineering are all created in Sendai and then hand delivered to other factories. So, the location of where anything is built makes zero difference to the quality.
Kevin, which lens (xf33mm or 18mm or 56mm) would you prefer for day to day use and travel/street photography? I have the xf33mm and 16-55mm but thinking of getting another lens, i like the 18mm is wide and not sure about 56mm. any thoughts? thanks
I use both the 18 and 56 for my weddings. For day-to-day, if I could only choose one, it would be the 18mm.
Kevin, fantastic candid people shots as ever, man
Thank you! :-)
Amazing pictures from the subway ❤
Thank you.
Any info on where the X-T5 is made? Beautiful photos !!
I don't know. But I do know that the exact same machines and assembly will be used no matter where it's built.
Really amazing photos Kevin. For a Fujifilm fan, as I am, having the privilege of visiting the Sendai factory must be something simply… magical.
It really was a privilege.
Wow that xt5 40 mp sensor and your presets are amazing thanks for the video and maybe waiting for a X Pro 4 next year?
Thank you so much.
Beautiful captures! Cheers from Bombay. 🇮🇳
Thanks a lot!
Lovely images. I'll be getting my X-T5 around the 17th. I can't wait.
Enjoy :-)
So impressed by the quality of ythe our B/W shoots, any chance you share some set-up with us?
They are processed with my presets (see video dated 27th April 2023 for how).
8:28 Wow, you sure got lucky with the view from the Sky Tree, love those city shots!
Yea, it was amazing light.
Wow... i guess it was a great travel. And your photos looking amazingt 🙂
Personally i think its a good step making the X-T5 more a stills camera. And the 3-way-tilt screen is back. Prefer this way more than a flip-out screen 🙂
Thinking about to switch from a X-T3..
Totally agree!
Love the photos at the end. It truly does seem like Golden hour. That lighting was next level.
thank you.
Hi Kevin, thank you for sharing this. I have just started my migration from other brands to the Fuji system. My current body is my 3 week old X-Pro 3 which is my personal camera. It is a joy to use and I know this sounds silly, but it gives me a greater feeling of enjoyment when making photos, something that lacked with my existing kit. I was waiting to see what the X-T5 would deliver and am excited to get my hands on one. Thanks again for you efforts, cheers from down under, Rocco - Australia
Glad it was helpful! I hope you are still enjoying the X-Pro3.
Hi Kevin, been following your work for a while now and am a big fan. I find this set of black and whites particularly inspiring. Your use of contrast in the light and shadows are captivating.
Are they straight out of camera, perhaps with a custom film sim, or edited in post with your punchy presets? I'm mostly a colour guy, but I'm moved to give B&W a real shot.
Thanks, Dominic. The key is in the highlights and shadows. I see everything in black and white in the viewfinder which helps a lot. And yes, edited with my presets.
Japanese people value their privacy especially on trains where they don't even raise their voices in case they disturb others. I'm wondering how he got their consent to photograph them.
My ethical principles are the same wherever public street photography is legal (as it is in Japan). I would never take a photograph I wouldn't be comfortable being in myself. Ultimately, if photography of people in public places is banned (as it is in some countries) then we lose the obligation to future generations to show them the nostalgic elements of past times.
@@kevin_mullins very well said.
Some stunning images Kevin, the B&W's are particularly beautiful!
Many thanks Barry!
WOW
Excellent photos as always, I dig the song too 😎
Thank you kindly
These are truly beautiful images. Thank you for posting this fantastic video. I just bought a X-T3 ... would you suggest upgrading?
Thank you. Well, see if the X-T3 does what you need it to do. If it does, then no need to upgrade. Just because a new camera comes along it doesn't mean the predecessors become worse :-)
@@kevin_mullins Thank you Kevin. I appreciate and respect your advice. Your black and white tones are just magnificent.
Hey Kevin, love your videos! Just wanted to ask, what's your current lens stack for the X series? I know you had said the 23mm was your favourite and then the 18mmF1.4 came along and changed things but you were waiting for new 23mm to decide. Did you ever end up getting to try both and find a favourite? I'm looking to get a lens as I only have the kit at the moment so trying to choose between the new 18mmF1.4 or the new 23mmF1.4
He mentioned in his 56mm WR video that he didn't get the new 23mm. He's now sporting the 18mm and 56mm WR with an X100V too, I think.
Yes, 18mm, 56mm only for now.
What lens were you using??
As it says at the beginning of the video, the 18mm and 56mm ☺️
Incredible images! 🍻
Glad you like them!
Thanks, much appreciated.
You're welcome!
as ever great content im thinking of going back to fuji what lenses would you recommend
Currently, my favourites are the 18mm and 56mm (both the new variants).
@@kevin_mullins thanks for that do you ever use flash at all I have just got the canon r5 but did have fuji xt4 before I still have the fuji x100v which I love but is the xt5 a lot smaller than the xt4 ty
@@johnspreadbury4026 No Flash, John. I occasionally use a Manfrotto Lumimuse for the first dance..... but that's it.
Great images as always. Can’t wait to shoot mine.
Thank you & enjoy when yours arrives :-)
Not sure what you suppose to say with “no robots”? …are there still people around who thinks that robots assembling camera’s and lenses?
I'm not sure I understand your comment?
@@kevin_mullins Funny when you sad there are no robots in camera and lens factory, since some people who never visit any optical instruments factory thinking that robots put lenses or cameras together.
@@eagleeyephoto8715 Ah, ok. I understand. I expected a lot more automation. For example, the boxing of products etc. Everything is done by hand, which I didn't expect.
@@kevin_mullins At Zeiss and Leica most of the work is done manually, so no automation, it is not candy factory 😉
Superb, thank you!
Thank you too!
If I did nit buy H2 ans H2S I would buy the XT-5 waiting on Xpro4
Might be a long wait, sadly......
Just get an xpro2
Xpro4 probably won’t happen for like 4 or 5 years
Really looking forward to an XPRO4 as well. But then, I assume Fuji will aim for a big change in comparison to the current gen and that will need some time to develop….😅
Beautiful work
Thank you very much!
Did you find any certain lens performed better than others?
Not particularly, though I only used the 18 & 56.
@@kevin_mullins I’m looking forward to getting the camera. I have a feeling my 18 will be glued to it! ;)
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Thanks so much Kevin. If you'll allow me, I'll ask you a couple of questions. 1. Do you see a qualitative leap from the Fujifilm X-T4 to X-T5? 2. Do you like the new xf23/1.4 lm wr and xf33/1.4 lm wr lenses? (I watched your review and I really liked it). Do you find them overly harsh? I have been following your activities and channel for a long time, I am a fan of your work and fully trust your opinion. Thank you again for what you are doing. All the best.
Hey Hans. Yes, there is a noticeable difference in image quality when I look at the RAW files in Lightroom. Mostly, this comes down to having more pixels to play with and useful for cropping. I actually didn't buy the new 23mm, preferring the 18mm (which I love!). I do have the 33 F1.4 and use it, but not as often as the 18mm and 56mm which are my preferred focal lengths.
@@kevin_mullins thank you very much my friend.
@@kevin_mullins Have you tried the new 56mm F 1.2 WR? If so, is it worth going that route if I haven’t bought the previous 56mm?
@@anthonytriana4209 Yes, there are a couple of videos on this channel from the last month about that lens.
Excellent shots!
Many thanks!
Impresionante Kevin, tus fotos enamoran !!! 😍
Gracias, es muy amable.
wow!the street images are awesome!
Thank you!
nice kevin!
Thanks, Thomas.
great captures
Thank you.
Images from X-T5? The one with 40MP sensor? That can shoot in color? In dark, with IBIS? Right? Amazing as travel blog but, please be honest it is not about pictures.
The very first thing I said at the beginning was that this was not a review. Your choice to watch on after that point.
Kevin I’m surprised Fuji flew you to Japan. I thought you said you are no longer a Fuji Ambassador. I am confused.
This looks like a smoking hot camera for a stills or hybrid photographer. Fuji has packed so much goodness into this body at a good price. I’ve handled the body yesterday at Glazer’s camera in Seattle. It is just lovely. Not trying to sound like a curmudgeon I’m passing on this model.
It comes down to my current Fuji cameras are good enough for me. I have what I need. Now it is just what I want. The XPRO 4. The new sensor and IBIS. Maybe. Maybe that would get me to purchase a new Fuji body. The factory rep suggested this isn’t going to appear for a couple of years. Alright. Did I mention I have all that I need, except the winning numbers for the $1.6 billion mega lottery?
Lovely images Kevin. If I wasn’t a psychiatric RN working six nights a week, I’d like to be a photojournalist wedding photographer using Fuji gear.
Mask On Nurse Marty
Yes, I always say to people that just because a new model is out, doesn't mean the previous ones become worse. If the current system does what you need, it makes sense to stay with it.
My ambassador status is set by Fujifilm UK, and ends at the end of this year.
No battery grip = NO SALE!! I photograph sports, portraits & candid assignments that often entail a complete day of shooting. A battery grip is essential for my needs. Even with the new features & upgrades that the X-T5 offers, IMHO, FUJI has “ CRIPPLED “ this camera. It seems that Fuji has adopted the CANON buisness model in enticing customers to purchase their more expensive camera line, ie., X-H2 & X-H2S. What a shame. I will continue to use my X-T3 camera bodies for the foreseeable future.🙁🙁🙁😡😡😡
X-T3 is still a fine camera :-)
wow effect on this B&W pix !! stunning
(i have an X-T1 still)
i found a bit cheap that they did not keep the vertical battery pack grip with comfortable button on it though, and autofocus not to reach exact same as X-H2, marketing. personnaly i don't really care about video, but more for pix, i am lucky not to be too much on sport pix, but when i need it i feel like i will still struggle with a much more expensive frame than previosuly though ..!
I think the price point explains why it's not the same as the X-H2. I shot well over 2,000 images on one battery during my trip so should be OK.
@@kevin_mullins anyway i might invest in more lens before changing the body . i just started by buying screen for photo post-treatment + probe + pad+ pen !! lol as fixing the basic as we say ..;-)