Thanks for this thorough review. As a X-T2 user, who mainly does landscape photography (some pro architecture and portrait stuff) and very rarely any video, and love the artistic qualities of the Fujifilm cameras, as soon as I saw the specs of the T5 it was a no brainer to upgrade. Glad I waited! Will receive it in a couple of days and look forward to go shooting and have higher rez, IBIS, better EVF, changed ergonomics, etc!
Hi Andy, thanks again for this magical review, your photography inspired me to buy my XT2 a long time ago and I am so grateful for the knowledge you share with us.
Great review Andy and looks a lovely camera. Have to say my old XT2 still continues to delight me. I guess it shows how “right” Fuji were with the X series concept in the first instance.
I really love my xt2! Although the auto focus is limited. I told my self I would upgrade when the xt line had IBIS. But the screen on the xt4 was a major deal breaker for me! Now comes along the xt5, witch improves everything except it falls in noise at higher iso. Low light performance it’s an APSC handicap against full frame, and Fuji neglected it in favor of higher megapixel number? It allows for crop or bigger prints… sure, and I like that flexibility in cropping, but I like even more being able to use my 23f2 with higher iso having better picture quality, instead of having to use the heavier, more expensive shallower depth of field 23f1.4 as alternative. Street night photography with IBIS and better noise control would make the xt5 the Holly grail! Not to mention heavier files on the sd card and on disk storage! I’ll most probably upgrade to the xt5…. And will love it for everything it has. But knowing that Fuji has x-h2S improved sensor…. Maybe it will go to the next x100!
Another quality review from Andy! I think that Fuji chose to make XT5 more photography oriented camera. Besides that, they give you many choices to pickup the camera that covers your needs. Too pity that they didn’t develop a battery grip for xt5 but at the same time they’ve managed to optimise the battery so it can capture 700+ shots. Thank you Andy!
This is, hands down, the most thorough and honest review I’ve seen on this camera(on announcement day). Well done sir, and thank you. Unfortunately I’ve only just dipped my toes in the Fuji waters with an x-s10, assuming that the temptation of an x-t5 would be a bit further down the road, so hopefully my current delight with the now outdated little brother will hold into the new year. Guess I picked the best and worst($) time to jump into the Fujifilm.
Don't feel bad about jumping in, at least you are in! I dived in with an Xe1 9 years ago and whilst its always on your mind whether to stick or twist as each one comes out I have enjoyed every minute with that, the XT1 and for the last 2 years XT3.
You haven't picked the worst time. In my experience, the X-T series drop in price significantly throughout their lifetime. You should be able to get it at a significantly lower price a year or two after launch.
Just choose a camera and shoot. Don't fall too much in love with the gear - they are just tools:). Some people in this hobby are really more camera collectors than photographers.
Hi Andy, thank you for the review. Good to se your video after a while. Actually, this review kinda make me love the xs10 more now. haha. Maybe I am just crying "sour grapes"... I dream of the day when I can finally afford a good fujifilm camera :D
Thank you Andy! I think it's cool how Fuji differentiated the 3 offerings, providing something for everyone depending on their use case. I'd love to see a comparison between the X-T5 high res mode and the GFX 100S results, if you ever consider doing that test :)
Thanks for the comment. I actually did that for the XH2 review, but then took it out. By high res, I assume you mean Pixel Shift - it's nice to have, but you can only use it when there's absolutely zero movement as it takes around 8 seconds to do all the shots, so any moving grass or leaves on trees, any moving water, any change of light, all create blur. There are very few times in landscape shooting that I'd consider using it
@@AndyMumford Oh, I see. Thanks! I use a Panasonic S1 as my video-work cam, and it has some kind of compensation mechanism. Your explanation makes sense, and is possibly why it isn't a much publicised feature by Fuji photographers. Maybe they'll get there in a gen or two :)
Hi Andy. Not having an optional battery grip for the X-T5 is a deal breaker for me. ( I do a lot of sports & portrait shooting, along with candid shots, in many high school environments.) I will keep shooting with my X-T3 cameras, as I am not really interested in the X-H2 or X-H2S bodies at this time. Thanks for all your hard work in sharing your “honest” reviews & photographic knowledge with us. Best wishes!😊
Interesting. For someone doing 'a lot of sports' I would not pick an XT body. Ergonomics and controls are not really optimised for that sort of genre. I presume you have not used a PASM camera hence you dislike the XH bodies. Just personal opinion but because I have been shooting DSLRs for a long time before starting to own Fuji, I'd pick an XH body for sports/wildlife/portrait. I wouldn't mind using the XT for landscape, candids and portrait though.
I too am VERY disappointed that there is NO option to fit a vertical grip with controls ( not even craving extra batteries). For portrait work the vertical grips on my X-T2 and H-1 are ergonomically crucial. A bit more expensive but if one is going to keep the camera for a long time the cost evens out, so it’ll have to be the H2 for me. I appreciate this is primarily biased to landscape photography but ‘landscapes’ can be vertical, and I don’t have enough money to get a camera that’s only best one way up.
I shoot with an XT3 and 4 with grips for equine sports and weddings, but the life on this camera is so good... I've only changed the battery once on any shoot since using it and on a longer shoot will probably only change it twice. I had to change batteries on my XT3 even with the grip on busy days.
Thanks Andy for the great review. Your camera/lens reviews are always insightful and articulated in an excellent way. I own two X-T4's and an X-T3 so it's good to get detailed information on both X-T5 and XH range.
Excellent.... Thanks. Kudos to Fuji. As an Olympus om-d em-5 mark iii shooter I am envious of the vision and quality implementation of these upgrades to the XT series... A very capable photo camera....🙏
Wow, awesome first look! Best of the ones out today, and great detail on image quality, handling and battery life. This is the first Fuji to give me a slight upgrade itch from my beloved XH1 (which replaced an XT1). Hoping I can make it to one of you workshops one of these years!
Hi Andy, your XS10 video convinced me to move from MFT to Fuji. It was the right move. 5 months on, i am so happy with the Fujifilm colors that i am looking upgrade to either the XH2 or the XT5. Personally i would prefer the XT5 for the dials. With the XS10, although a great little camera, doesn't have enough customisability to make my shooting more ... personal
Hello Andi! I am a big fan of your channel. You are incredibly professional and your photos are stunning. I'm about to decide to buy a new camera and I can't decide. I had an X-T2 and want to upgrade. I mainly take photos, with the occasional video. Thank you very much and best regards from Switzerland.
Glad you enjoy the channel. I can't really say whether it's worth upgrading or not, only you can decide that from how much you use the camera and what you want for it, but the XT5 is a better camera in pretty much every way than the XT2
Hi Jan, how's it going? Glad you got your pre-order in...so we'll be seeing this next year in the Dolomites then. And yeah, getting this video out on launch day was a challenge. i've had the camera for over a week, but didn't have the spec sheet or the latest firmware, so I didn't know the full features to be able to record the video until the beginning of this week. Then it's been a rush of editing to get it ready for launch day. There are quite a few errors that I'd like to go back and remove, but overall I think it pretty much says everything that needs saying :-)
Very good review Andy, it's much appreciated to have an opinion by a fine landscaper. Thanks for sharing, but... I didn't see any Abruzzo Photography guide next to Umbria and Tuscany ones. Ciao!
Thanks for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the review. Abruzzo, I was there some years ago and it's beautiful...most of those guide books on my shelf are at least 15 years out of date :-)
Superb in depth review……thanks very much for helping me make my mind up! I have been on the fence for weeks now whether to buy the X-H2 or X-T5 as an upgrade to my X-T4 as i really would like the higher resolution and improved auto-focus that they both offer. This has just given me all the info i needed to make up my mind…….X-T5 it is! Thanks again Andy.
Absolutely love the articulating screen! In my opinion they're much more useful if your focus is photography instead of video and that was actually one of the reasons (a smaller one, though)I didn't buy the X-T4. It amazes me how little I know about my X-T30 after owning it for almost two years. Didn't know, that you could put the shutter dial on T and just scroll trough the whole range, that's something I often missed! Another hilarious thing is me forgetting that the function button on the top of the camera exists at all, I put the WB there but I always go into the menu and get frustrated because it takes so long this way. I should really use the camera more and learn everything, it's way better than I think. And recently I thought that I may switch to full frame at some point, but then again I see your photos and love them and it reminds me of the capabilities of the Fuji system and that it can deliver everything I want in such a neat little (and affordable!) package. Using their cameras is a blast, they're so well thought out and intuitive!
Always my first port of call for a review when a new Fujifilm camera comes out. Very comprehensive and balanced as always. Thank you. I think I might be trading my 50R for one of these. I've basically been running two systems; an X-mount system for travel based around the X-Pro2 and a GF-system for planned landscape shoots closer to home based around the GFX 50R. I find the 50R with its big lenses unwieldy, as I did with my Canon 5D before switching to Fuji (should have known better really!). That X-T5 really does look like the best of both worlds. What do you think Andy? Would I be foolish to give up my GFX?
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoy the reviews. I really do like the GFX to be honest and I'm happy to run the two systems side by side, but for me it's very much horses for courses. The GFX doesn't go everywhere, the X System always does. I don't really feel that the 40mp sensor quite compares with the 50mp on the GFX though. I can't put my finger on it, but there's something about those files that has a magic.
I also have a 50r and would be very interested in seeing how close the X-T5 is in resolution and dynamic range compared to a GFX camera. My 50r + 35-70mm is my dream setup for landscape photography, but sometimes I wish I had a lighter camera. However, I would never sell my 50r as it is just too amazing. But on those days that I am feeling lazy and want a lighter pack this X-T5 looks pretty nice. Now just have to find and justify the money!
@@AndyMumford Thanks for the reply. I’m not sure I’m seeing that magic. I’m only using adapted lenses on the 50r as budget doesn’t yet allow Fuji glass. Maybe I’m not seeing the full potential of the camera. Back to the X-T5, just thinking; half-second ultra-wide seascapes hand-held with the IBIS could be a very attractive idea!
Andy, thanks for the review. I liked how you compared lenses and the difference between f stops. After watching this, I just ordered the lens from B&H in NYC. I am an Industrial photographer and former corporate photographer for a large aerospace company, Lockheed Martin. Because of the nature and subject mater, I had to shoot in very tight spaces and learn to master super wide lenses. I looked at the Fuji XPRO1 and the 10-24 lens which I loved and bought. But as you mentioned, Fuji was lacking in super wide primes. I have the 14mm prime, which is wonderful. My 16-55 f 2.8, is tack sharp, but very heavy. My 16-80 is a nice all around travel lens, but not super sharp or wide enough. when I saw the 8 mm prime, I was excited and thought it would be a great fit for my XT5. I guess I can understand your want for this to be a 2.8 lens. but as an industrial photographer who shoots only on a tripod, low ISO and stops down to 2-3 stops from wide open to get the maximum sweet spot of the lens, f-3.5 or even f-4 is not an issue for me. I shoot in many dark, dingy and disgustingly dirty locations (RR repair yards, airplane repair hangers, and shipyards), so I normly shoot long exposures. But I guess if I were street shooting and needed shallow depth of field and fast shutter, I might want 2.8. I am looking forward to shooting with this little gem and being able to get the dynamic images you can only get from a super wide. Thanks again for your in depth review, and I look forward to seeing more of your work and feedback.
This camera ticks a lot if boxes for me and seems like a great upgrade from my XT3. I have watched a ton of reviews today but I'm most curious about autofocus tracking comparisons.
Thanks for the comment. I thought about putting in more about the AF, but it's not really my area of specialty. I'm pretty sure there'll be plenty of reviews covering that though
What a good review Andy! And you'v tested everything so wel out. That's not what i see on youtube in any review! Most of the time it's a lot of blabla, with no dept in it. This is what i want to hear and see when i want to buy a new camera. So i watched the whole video, though i am not planning buying a new one. But it's good to now what is on the marked! Realy... i don't no if Fujifilm is paying you, but they should!
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review. And no, Fuji don't pay me. I am a Fuji ambassador, which means I can borrow stuff and get access to releases before they're available, but I've always tried to be as honest as possible about the cameras, pointing out what I like and what I don't. And I never compare the cameras to other brands - I don't use Canon or Sony and can't offer a valid comparison.
Been waiting for this one Andy, it was your videos which convinced me to switch to Fujifilm from Nikon a few years ago when I got my XT30, I will be getting the XT5 for sure in the new year, thanks for sharing.
Brilliant review, it looks like such a great camera and definitely going to be something I upgrade to in the future, I know for a fact I haven't even remotely hit the limits of my trusty X-T3 just yet so I'm going to hold fire on upgrading for a while yet, though I still wouldn't mind classic neg film simulation, and the ability to actually save custom white balance into the C slots in the Q menu.... I was hoping Fujifilm would bring that to the X-T3 at some point but now the X-T5 is out I think that ship has sailed.
Thanks for the comment, glad you found the review useful. This camera does feel like the successor to the XT3, which was a lovely camera. Unfortunately Fuji seem to be dialing back on the kaizen and bringing upgrades to older cameras, which is a shame
@@AndyMumford you're welcome, this definitely appears to be the most complete review so far, you've done a great job. I think Fuji will still bring some essential updates to the X-T3 however as for implementing new features I doubt that's something they will do and reserve that for newer models only, thanks for the reply and keep up the great work.
I just got the SmallRig black grip with extendable and removable L bracket for my X-T5. It allows you to extend the L bracket when on a tripod so that you can access all the ports when in portrait mode including the remote shutter release. I had the same concerns you had about the port placement compared to my X-T3 and this grip solves the problem and makes it easier to use heavier lenses.
Cheers Fred, I'll look into it. I haven't got around to getting an l bracket yet, and I'm kind of waiting on the new Fuji app to see how useful that is
I'm just waiting for a confirmed trade-in price for my x-t3+grip, then I'll hopefully be ordering the x-t5. I'm keeping my x-t4, as I quite simply love the thing & am not prepared to take the plunge on an unknown without a backup I fully trust. I had the battery grips for both my x-t2 & x-t3, but have never had one on the x-t4; have never missed it as I have the Small Grip L- bracket instead. Anyhoo - The point of this reply - The Small Grip with extending Left-side is a tad pricey as yet, so I've ordered an XT-Xinte L-bracket grip (from ebay), which also has the extending left side AND a fancy Wooden grip 😎: The thinking being that I can customise the wood with a dremel & maybe bung on some grip-tape a la pingpong bat tape. The Xinte is half-price or les compared to the Small rig.
Thanks Andy, best review by far, of the Fuji lineup & new XT5, by your practical points and real photos. Congrats for your street photography as well. To attend one of your landscape photography workshops is on the top of my list… greetings 🇨🇭
Good of Fuji to come up with a photography camera again. After my Fuji X-T1 this was the kind of camera I was looking for, IBIS and 3-way tilt screen. I do a lot of macro. So went for the X-H1. Now on my third X-H1, when that shutter is gone, this could be my next camera. Sold most of my Fuji lenses (didn't expect Fuji would give the X-T5 a tilt screen), mostly adapted lenses now. For when I need autofocus I have a Canon R7 now, mostly because of the 400mm 5.6, light and good lens for wildlife on APS-C.
@@marcuscarlsen5200 First one shutter broke after approximately 200.000 clicks, luckily within warranty, so got a free repair. But when I was told repair was going to take 4 weeks, I decided to buy a new one, and sell the old one once it got back. The first one I bought just after launch for 2100, after which I saw price drop to 999 in about a year. So the second one was quite cheap to me. Then after the introduction of the X-T4 with a flip out screen, and the announcement of the X-H2, I was convinced Fuji would not come out with a tilt screen and IBIS in one camera any more. So I bought a second hand X-H1 as a backup for years to come. Recently my second X-H1's screen hit a metal object :) So it has a crack in a corner. And since it already past the 200.000 clicks I decided not to sent it in for repair, and it's an indoors camera now. So now I use the third body when I'm going out to shoot. But in hindsight I better could have waited for this X-T5.
Way good review, Andy. I'm still settled with my old & trusty X-T1, it does all what i do need, and with my older self build rig, i don't need anymore than 16 MP via X-Trans Sensor and APS-C format.
@@AndyMumford Yes, it is. Sadly, i don't have time & money to venture the world for great landscape photography - something i'd really love to-do since my chlldhood, but we're not at wish for something, but how life is. Well, i must say, some of my better shots have not been made with a FF setup, or even DX/APS-C, but with my humble, old Nikon V1. It still gets the job done, beside i have other gear faves, both 35mm and digital. I like the T1, but i even do like much more to put in a roll of Ektar 100, into one of my fave 35mm SLRs, like the XD7 and such, if it wasn't for these horrible high prices nowadays per 36 exposure roll...sad, but true.
This is the review I've been waiting for, great content as usual! I bought a Sony A6400 a year ago and a couple nice lenses, but it lacks the manual controls of the Fuji which makes it frustrating to operate with my shooting style. I'll probably keep it for video work and order an XT series for stills.
Best camera review I've seen so far. Nice and simple, no bamboozling. I'm looking to replace my age old Pentax K20d and my Sony 1" compact that doesn't really cut it. I was looking at a Sony A7Riii or A7iv, but these Fuji's just look so tempting. I shoot a mix of landscape, mountain sports and dogs outdoors.
Nice review Andy. I still think this is a flagship camera, but I'd like to add 2 words, classic compact flagship! Making the X-T40 the classic compact mid range camera.
Nice review of the X-T5. I've been enjoying my X-H2, but I do miss the dials of the X-T. However, I also like the 7 custom settings on the PSAM dial on the H2. I have C1-C5 set to my favorite photography starting points. Three are set up for my favorite landscape setups, and two for birds/wildlife and sports. The C6 and C7 are set for video, with one being ultra slo-mo. All that being said, I love the X-Ts and still have my X-T2 which reinvigorated my photography back when I bought it. I don't think I'm going to add the X-T5 to what I have, but it's exciting to see Fuji stick with that format. As always, thanks for your insight.
Are the C1-C5 settings on the PSAM dial different than having custom settings in the Q menu that you can scroll through quickly to select a certain set of pre-determined settings ?
@@ericperlett8100 It’s basically the same functionality. On the H2 you have C1-C7 on the dial vs in the menu. So, you just turn the dial instead of pressing Q and scrolling. Both are convenient. I never used the T3 or 4, but the camera functions available to set in the custom settings on the T2 were pretty limited compared to what I can set up for each function now. I didn’t use them on the T2. I probably would have on one of the newer Ts with more options.
Yeah we need reviews discussing which parameters can and cannot be saved in custom settings. I know many fans of film simulations recipes are distraught because they can't save white balance shift in their models.
@@problemat1que You can definitely save WB shift to a recipe for one of the custom nodes onthe PSAM dial on the H2, but I haven't looked into other models.
Great review thanks Andy. I love your photography and I knew you would give an honest review. I do not landscape and some bird photography and it sounds perfect for me. Loved the diverse images you took to show it off. It will be a very good upgrade from my XT2
After shooting with the XT5 professionally for a few weeks, I agree with your findings. The focussing is definitely better than the T4 but certainly not perfect for sports. I've heard there will be a firmware update coming sometime for the focussing...hoping that will boost it a bit more. The noise at above 3200iso, is more prominent, but I've discovered PureRaw2 so that is not a problem. Thanks for another great video 🙂
@@erikproper Hi Erik, I've also recently purchased the Fuji 23mm 1.4 LM WR, and it is an even bigger step up I think it's good (I believe the newer lenses are designed for the newer cameras). I'm pretty casual though..I'd honestly recommend just hiring one of the cameras out for a week or two instead of just diving straight in. I kind of regret not doing that with previous cameras I've owned. That way you know what you're buying. Hope that helps :)
Great review as always Andy. Looks like a great camera for landscape photography. As I was watching the video, I was thinking your would likely take both the GFX and the XT-5 when in the field. I smiled when you said in the video that would likely be the case. Cheers from Alaska.
Cheers Tom, I hope you're well. It is a nice camera for landscapes, and yep, this and the GFX will be what I carry going forward. The GFX doesn't go everywhere though, but the XT5 will
This was such a tough decision for me. I fell in love with the XT5 when announced and did a LOT of DD online. I was so blinded by how much I wanted the XT5 that I didn't even consider, or investigate the H2. I have the XT4 and love it but didn't feel like it was there yet. I went into TED's cameras in Melbourne, Australia to pre-order an XT5 and the new 56mm 1.2, and because the XT5 hasn't been released yet the Gentlemen put the 56mm on an H2 for me to play around with. As soon as I put my hand around the grip of the H2 it felt like home, and everything went up in the air. I tossed and turned for another half an hour and then walked home with the H2 - and haven't looked back. Sure I love the dials and retro look of the XT series but this camera feels special, it means business, almost like levelling up. I LOVE that to change 99% of the settings very quickly you simply turn the dial to the custom profile appropriate and make a few tweaks on your front or rear dial. Is it more mechanical than the XT5 in use? Thank you for the review Andy. New horizons.
Thanks Andy - a great walkthrough with this suberb camera. Mine is already pre ordered to replace my X-T3. I do think that the X-T5 is mainly aimed at stills photographers who generally aren't that concerned with the high end video specs....I for one have never ever used the video on any camera!!! Great news that Fuji have recognised that a move back towards what stills photographers really want - the 3 way flip screen, no CF Express cards, no bulky full sized hdmi etc etc, and this is the camera to do that.
Another great Review Andy! I think, I will build my lightweight mountaineer set around the X-T5 for tours where the GFX100S equipment is too heavy. For me the X-T5 is the perfect solution, because I already have a bunch of batteries, charger and SD-Cards. As you mentioned, the only downside is the placement of the remote connector. That is really sad. But for me it is no showstopper. Good luck with your photography!
Yes, it is strange why they decided to move the shutter release point. Easy work around is to drop the camera from landscape - by altering the ball on the tripod head - to allow the camera to be put into portrait mode quickly
If the doors are removable, you can find a release with a low profile bent plug which fits into the L bracket thickness. I've been doing that with older models for years and it works reasonably well, although it is a workaround.
Thanks, Andy for yet another very good product review. I'm in between buying the X-T5 or the X-H2. The camera will only be used for still photos. However, majority will be 4 minutes exposures requiring a lot of sensor cooling. Your take on that, pls. You mentioned that one of the reasons the X-T5 did not have the same video capability as the X-H2 is lack of sensor cooling because of smaller body. Sensor cooling is a deal breaker for me.
Thanks for the great review. I got my eye set on an XT4 for the time being. The last Fuji I had was the XT1 and still some of my favorite portfolio shots were taken with it.
Nice review. Great shots of Lisbon. With the the H2 and H2s already on hand, and given that I use the 100S as well, I am happy to use 3 cameras with essentially the same controls. The dials on the XT are very romantic, but loosing them is not a deal breaker for me
Thanks for the review, Andy. I think the X-T5 is a better fit for me than the X-H2(S) ; I don't need top-end video options, I like having 2 x SD card slots and I prefer the articulating screen.
Thanks for the comment. I thin a lot of people are going to feel that way about the camera, it's a really nice upgrade and what it misses from the XH2 isn't necessary for the vast amount of people. Particularly for photographers
Great review. Thank goodness for flippy screen. I’m a fast moving street photographer and need flippy screen to maintain axis to quickly frame the image. Thanks again! Love to come on a workshop in 2024.
Very nice, Andy. I'll very likely get a X-T5 at some point. I do find it inexplicable that they put the plug for the remote on the left. I do like using a wired remote.
I wasn’t sure if you were going to get a video out today, but it was the one I was waiting for! I really, really want this but need to debate if I should realistically upgrade from my X-T3.
I don't normally get my videos out so fast after launch, but I've had the camera for a while and really like it, so i wanted to get the video out as soon as possible. Honestly, I think this is the one to upgrade from an X-T3 for
Good and quite complete review, but I'm curious about the high megapixel sensor and what that means to diffraction issues. I remember my Canon 5Ds (FF - 50Mpix) showed quality degradation as soon as from f/10 ... I expect this to be quite similar with this camera, and maybe even sooner when comparing pixel densities. How do you combine this issue with landscape photography?
I think the X-trans V is the way forward, but at the same time APSC format has got its limits. The reason full frame and medium format cameras have ''huge'' sensors is the low light performance and dynamic range. The pixels being large enough so the light hits them just right. APSC 26mpx sensor, as seen in the video, will always perform better at high ISO values than the APSC 40mpx sensor. Which is also why Fujifilm went for lower base ISO. I mean, the X-T5 is a very nice camera with all the features that we (Fujifilm users) like, but I think the X-T line up should have stayed at 26mpx. I am very curious what the new X-T30 Mk. III (X-T40? X-T50?) will bring. By the way, the pixel shift (160mpx pictures) takes several seconds, so don't sell your G-mount camera just yet.
as fujifilm puts it: their history has never been about specs nor ever been about full frame. they have an APSC and the have medium format, and they are not focusing on specs, but focusing on their "heritage" including colour science (as per noted in one press conference) the thing is, once you move to full frame, it defeats the whole purpose of "carry small, carry light". another thing is that, a lot of fuji users really do not care about specs or even high ISO performance. a lot (including me) even raise the ISO for the sole purpose of getting noise -- which looks more like film grain, unlike other brand's ugly "speckled noise" and i totally get them. fuji knows their market. this is a niche who cares more about the art of photography. who cares more about the experience. who cares more about the colours. who cares more about the "character" hence why the fujifilm XT3 is the all time best selling fuji X camera to date
After shooting with Canon 5D Mark III for a few years I switched to Fujifilm X-T1 a couple of months ago to see what difference small size makes as well as what the film simulation fuss is about, and it suffices to say that 5DMKIII is already marked as for sale. I mostly shoot landscapes with family portraits thrown in. Now for me, it is a big jump if I consider H2 or T5 or perhaps T4(to save some money if I can). I never take videos, not with a camera at least. Although you've covered most of the points comparing T5 with H2 and T4. But maybe you can do a video comparing XT4 to XT5 from a more practical landscape shooting perspective. Because not all bells and whistles are meant for everyday landscape shooters.
Thanks for the comment. Not sure what things I'd cover in an XT4 v XT5 for landscapes video that's not really covered here. You're just looking at increased resolution and bigger print size, along with a smaller body. Also, the LCD screen is better on the XT5 with an L bracket, which is useful for landscapes. But that's already covered in this video
Thank you for the early review of this camera. Little history if I may. I had an XT3 and 4. Then an X100V. I eventually settled on the Ricoh GRIII X! It’s all about personal needs and as I’m a street photographer the Ricohs size suited me perfectly. This is a beautifully specced camera and many things I miss, viewfinder, articulated screen, mega pixels. And for video, there’s always a GoPro. But still, I feel I will miss out on owning this camera. Thanks again.
Thank you Andy for your review of the X-T5, big decision on upgrading my X-T2, I am only a hobbyist photographer and do mostly landscape from a tripod so other the file size not sure I would benefit from the upgrade.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review. Basically, if you want to print bigger, then you'll appreciate this over the XT2. It also has better high ISO performance I would say
@@AndyMumford I just got my X-T5 and had a question about the IS setting, it looks like if you set IS on your lens, the in body is turned off, did i get that correct? If so, as the in body is 5 stops, 3 axis, would it be best to leave my lens IS turned off?
Really good review. Lisbon is a great place to test, lots of people, moving objects, scenes, etc. And people don't mind if you photograph them so much, the whole city is full of photographers and tourists...you don't have to be very discreet...haha
Hey Andy, for the XT4 there are L brackets/grips on which the L side can slide like 2 or 3cm away from the body so the screen can be manipulated and cables inserted without blocking the L functionality. There are also bracket on which the whole camera body can slide for that purpose. Pretty sure manufacturers gonna make some for the xt5 very soon.
Yesterday I used my X-T5 and 16-55mm in fairly bad hospital lighting (for a work thing), in a bustling crowd, and found the autofocus and face recognition were rock solid. A great first work-related outing with it.
Andy, once again thanks for an honest and reliable review. I sold a few weeks ago my full frame Nikon D4 and lenses. An impressive camera but I was tired of big bulky equipment. Now it is my time to step into the Fuji system. However, before purchasing any Fuji model, I would really appreciate your honest recommendation. I am doubting between the Xh2 and the X-T5. I understand that the grip on the Xh2 is better, the video specs are not a concern to me as I am mainly focused on landscape and portrait photography. I love the old fashion dials of the X-T5 however coming from Nikon PASM screen I wonder what is the best move. Isn't it more useful and faster using the PASM of the Fuji xh2 as you can have many different pre-sets than having to use the dials on the top of the X-T5? I believe there is just 100grams between these two bodies. If you where just about to start in Fuji and you wouldn't have the GFX100 which one would you get as your main body? Thanks a lot in advance.
Thanks for the comment, glad you found the review useful. If I were starting Fuji now and not using the GFX, I'd go for the XT5. That's actually the camera I've pre-ordered rather than the XH2. I prefer the dials, the lighter body and the articulating screen. However, if you like the idea of custom settings, then the XH2 is better (it's not something I ever use). It really is a very subjective thing, and impossible to recommend as it's so personal. The best thing to do it to go to your local shop and see how both of them feel in your hand
Having moved from Nikon FX cameras to Fuji X-Ts years back (starting with the X-T1, now with the X-T3 and X-T4) I had ordered the X-H2 a month ago when it seemed to me that there would be no entry in the X-T series with the 40MP sensor - but the ergonomics of the X-H2 were so alien to me that it was with great relief that I saw the X-T5 announced - I was able to return the X-H2 and look forward to receiving the X-T5 I preordered that same day. Since one of the things I particularly liked about the X-T1 back when I switched was the familiarity of the control dials, I am quite happy that the X-T5 continues the line.
Hello Andy. I really enjoy all of your videos and hope to be able to take a workshop sometime in the future. Great review of the X-T5. I currently have a an X-T3 with the 10-24. 55-200, and 18-55. The 10-24 and 55-200 are based on your recommendations because I primarily shoot landscape. I know the X-T5 has a different and larger sensor and there are some lenses that are optimized for it. Is it still worthwhile to upgrade to the X-T5 using my current lenses. If I am going to be hampered by the lens and not get the full potential of the X-T5 I would probably rethink upgrading (although battery life would be nice). Any thoughts or suggestions? Is it still a worthwhile upgrade to the X-T5 using my existing lenses?
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review. You won’t be hampered at all with those lenses on the XT5. I use the XT5 with the 10-24, the 16-80 and the 55-200, and it’s excellent with those lenses
Welcome to Norway! I'll certainly consider participating.. Now - if only Fujifilm would do the same trick as Canon did with R6ii and add the possibility of transfering photos to the phone via cable instead of the slightly flakey wifi/bluetooth setup.
Was looking to upgrade from the XT4 .. as a photographer (not vlogger) this review has sold it to me … thanks great honest review. Subscribed 😊
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Thanks for this thorough review. As a X-T2 user, who mainly does landscape photography (some pro architecture and portrait stuff) and very rarely any video, and love the artistic qualities of the Fujifilm cameras, as soon as I saw the specs of the T5 it was a no brainer to upgrade. Glad I waited! Will receive it in a couple of days and look forward to go shooting and have higher rez, IBIS, better EVF, changed ergonomics, etc!
Have fun with the camera
Hi Andy, thanks again for this magical review, your photography inspired me to buy my XT2 a long time ago and I am so grateful for the knowledge you share with us.
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Excellent review! I upgraded from the XT4 and remain extremely happy with
choice after taking it on a trip to Portugal!
Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you enjoyed the review. The XT5 is a lovely camera
Great review Andy and looks a lovely camera. Have to say my old XT2 still continues to delight me. I guess it shows how “right” Fuji were with the X series concept in the first instance.
The X-T2 really was a lovely camera
@@AndyMumford is!
I really love my xt2! Although the auto focus is limited. I told my self I would upgrade when the xt line had IBIS. But the screen on the xt4 was a major deal breaker for me! Now comes along the xt5, witch improves everything except it falls in noise at higher iso. Low light performance it’s an APSC handicap against full frame, and Fuji neglected it in favor of higher megapixel number? It allows for crop or bigger prints… sure, and I like that flexibility in cropping, but I like even more being able to use my 23f2 with higher iso having better picture quality, instead of having to use the heavier, more expensive shallower depth of field 23f1.4 as alternative. Street night photography with IBIS and better noise control would make the xt5 the Holly grail! Not to mention heavier files on the sd card and on disk storage! I’ll most probably upgrade to the xt5…. And will love it for everything it has. But knowing that Fuji has x-h2S improved sensor…. Maybe it will go to the next x100!
Another quality review from Andy! I think that Fuji chose to make XT5 more photography oriented camera. Besides that, they give you many choices to pickup the camera that covers your needs. Too pity that they didn’t develop a battery grip for xt5 but at the same time they’ve managed to optimise the battery so it can capture 700+ shots. Thank you Andy!
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Andy, your reviews just keep getting better. You answered most of the questions I was wondering about the new X-T5. Enjoy your upcoming travels.
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Your reviews are the best, clear and to the point, thank you!
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This is, hands down, the most thorough and honest review I’ve seen on this camera(on announcement day). Well done sir, and thank you.
Unfortunately I’ve only just dipped my toes in the Fuji waters with an x-s10, assuming that the temptation of an x-t5 would be a bit further down the road, so hopefully my current delight with the now outdated little brother will hold into the new year. Guess I picked the best and worst($) time to jump into the Fujifilm.
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Don't feel bad about jumping in, at least you are in! I dived in with an Xe1 9 years ago and whilst its always on your mind whether to stick or twist as each one comes out I have enjoyed every minute with that, the XT1 and for the last 2 years XT3.
You haven't picked the worst time. In my experience, the X-T series drop in price significantly throughout their lifetime. You should be able to get it at a significantly lower price a year or two after launch.
Just choose a camera and shoot. Don't fall too much in love with the gear - they are just tools:). Some people in this hobby are really more camera collectors than photographers.
Hi Andy, thank you for the review. Good to se your video after a while. Actually, this review kinda make me love the xs10 more now. haha. Maybe I am just crying "sour grapes"... I dream of the day when I can finally afford a good fujifilm camera :D
The X-S10 is a great camera..I know I'm keeping mine.
Thank you Andy! I think it's cool how Fuji differentiated the 3 offerings, providing something for everyone depending on their use case. I'd love to see a comparison between the X-T5 high res mode and the GFX 100S results, if you ever consider doing that test :)
Thanks for the comment. I actually did that for the XH2 review, but then took it out. By high res, I assume you mean Pixel Shift - it's nice to have, but you can only use it when there's absolutely zero movement as it takes around 8 seconds to do all the shots, so any moving grass or leaves on trees, any moving water, any change of light, all create blur. There are very few times in landscape shooting that I'd consider using it
@@AndyMumford Oh, I see. Thanks! I use a Panasonic S1 as my video-work cam, and it has some kind of compensation mechanism. Your explanation makes sense, and is possibly why it isn't a much publicised feature by Fuji photographers.
Maybe they'll get there in a gen or two :)
Hi Andy. Not having an optional battery grip for the X-T5 is a deal breaker for me. ( I do a lot of sports & portrait shooting, along with candid shots, in many high school environments.) I will keep shooting with my X-T3 cameras, as I am not really interested in the X-H2 or X-H2S bodies at this time. Thanks for all your hard work in sharing your “honest” reviews & photographic knowledge with us. Best wishes!😊
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Interesting. For someone doing 'a lot of sports' I would not pick an XT body. Ergonomics and controls are not really optimised for that sort of genre. I presume you have not used a PASM camera hence you dislike the XH bodies. Just personal opinion but because I have been shooting DSLRs for a long time before starting to own Fuji, I'd pick an XH body for sports/wildlife/portrait. I wouldn't mind using the XT for landscape, candids and portrait though.
I too am VERY disappointed that there is NO option to fit a vertical grip with controls ( not even craving extra batteries). For portrait work the vertical grips on my X-T2 and H-1 are ergonomically crucial. A bit more expensive but if one is going to keep the camera for a long time the cost evens out, so it’ll have to be the H2 for me. I appreciate this is primarily biased to landscape photography but ‘landscapes’ can be vertical, and I don’t have enough money to get a camera that’s only best one way up.
I shoot with an XT3 and 4 with grips for equine sports and weddings, but the life on this camera is so good... I've only changed the battery once on any shoot since using it and on a longer shoot will probably only change it twice. I had to change batteries on my XT3 even with the grip on busy days.
Thanks for the review Andy. I watched this after I pre-ordered my X-T5 and now even more excited to get my hands on it.
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Thanks Andy for the great review. Your camera/lens reviews are always insightful and articulated in an excellent way. I own two X-T4's and an X-T3 so it's good to get detailed information on both X-T5 and XH range.
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Excellent.... Thanks. Kudos to Fuji. As an Olympus om-d em-5 mark iii shooter I am envious of the vision and quality implementation of these upgrades to the XT series... A very capable photo camera....🙏
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excellent review. I like that you get very quickly to what the features mean in real life, not on charts
Thanks so much
Wow, awesome first look! Best of the ones out today, and great detail on image quality, handling and battery life. This is the first Fuji to give me a slight upgrade itch from my beloved XH1 (which replaced an XT1). Hoping I can make it to one of you workshops one of these years!
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Hi Andy, your XS10 video convinced me to move from MFT to Fuji. It was the right move. 5 months on, i am so happy with the Fujifilm colors that i am looking upgrade to either the XH2 or the XT5. Personally i would prefer the XT5 for the dials. With the XS10, although a great little camera, doesn't have enough customisability to make my shooting more ... personal
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I just purchased one today and am excited to use it in Morocco on my first trip abroad! Thanks for the review
It's a great camera, and Morocco is a fantastic place for photography. Enjoy your trip
Hello Andi! I am a big fan of your channel. You are incredibly professional and your photos are stunning. I'm about to decide to buy a new camera and I can't decide. I had an X-T2 and want to upgrade. I mainly take photos, with the occasional video. Thank you very much and best regards from Switzerland.
Glad you enjoy the channel. I can't really say whether it's worth upgrading or not, only you can decide that from how much you use the camera and what you want for it, but the XT5 is a better camera in pretty much every way than the XT2
Thank you, Andy! Very helpful review, I apprecciate the effort that went to this to have it done on the release day!
Hi Jan, how's it going? Glad you got your pre-order in...so we'll be seeing this next year in the Dolomites then.
And yeah, getting this video out on launch day was a challenge. i've had the camera for over a week, but didn't have the spec sheet or the latest firmware, so I didn't know the full features to be able to record the video until the beginning of this week. Then it's been a rush of editing to get it ready for launch day. There are quite a few errors that I'd like to go back and remove, but overall I think it pretty much says everything that needs saying :-)
Very good review Andy, it's much appreciated to have an opinion by a fine landscaper. Thanks for sharing, but... I didn't see any Abruzzo Photography guide next to Umbria and Tuscany ones. Ciao!
Thanks for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the review. Abruzzo, I was there some years ago and it's beautiful...most of those guide books on my shelf are at least 15 years out of date :-)
Well done Andy. You covered all the practical aspects I was interested in. Thank you.
Thanks so much
Perhaps it's about time to upgrade from my X-T1 :)
same
Haha. This is the one
I still have my XT1. No one can have it. Lol...but I like this XT5. Well done Fuji.
I am still using legendary XT 1in hand
@@SuperShamseer19 better hands than legs.
Superb in depth review……thanks very much for helping me make my mind up! I have been on the fence for weeks now whether to buy the X-H2 or X-T5 as an upgrade to my X-T4 as i really would like the higher resolution and improved auto-focus that they both offer. This has just given me all the info i needed to make up my mind…….X-T5 it is! Thanks again Andy.
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Really good to see a review with great sample photos. Great work. Thanks for the review.
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A very good practical review. Thank you 🙏 👍👍👍 I bought the X-T5 two weeks ago at the Photo Fair in Bangkok.
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Thanks Andy, another wonderful review of the latest X-T camera
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Thank you, Andy, for this review as you know a lot about Fuji cameras which will help me to make a decision about upgrading.
Glad you enjoyed the video Odile. The X-T5 is worth the upgrade
I like this video so much, very clear stuff, no other music, with weight, size, dots comparements , appreciate a lot. Thank you so much !
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Absolutely love the articulating screen! In my opinion they're much more useful if your focus is photography instead of video and that was actually one of the reasons (a smaller one, though)I didn't buy the X-T4. It amazes me how little I know about my X-T30 after owning it for almost two years. Didn't know, that you could put the shutter dial on T and just scroll trough the whole range, that's something I often missed! Another hilarious thing is me forgetting that the function button on the top of the camera exists at all, I put the WB there but I always go into the menu and get frustrated because it takes so long this way. I should really use the camera more and learn everything, it's way better than I think. And recently I thought that I may switch to full frame at some point, but then again I see your photos and love them and it reminds me of the capabilities of the Fuji system and that it can deliver everything I want in such a neat little (and affordable!) package. Using their cameras is a blast, they're so well thought out and intuitive!
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Always my first port of call for a review when a new Fujifilm camera comes out. Very comprehensive and balanced as always. Thank you. I think I might be trading my 50R for one of these. I've basically been running two systems; an X-mount system for travel based around the X-Pro2 and a GF-system for planned landscape shoots closer to home based around the GFX 50R. I find the 50R with its big lenses unwieldy, as I did with my Canon 5D before switching to Fuji (should have known better really!). That X-T5 really does look like the best of both worlds. What do you think Andy? Would I be foolish to give up my GFX?
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoy the reviews. I really do like the GFX to be honest and I'm happy to run the two systems side by side, but for me it's very much horses for courses. The GFX doesn't go everywhere, the X System always does. I don't really feel that the 40mp sensor quite compares with the 50mp on the GFX though. I can't put my finger on it, but there's something about those files that has a magic.
I also have a 50r and would be very interested in seeing how close the X-T5 is in resolution and dynamic range compared to a GFX camera. My 50r + 35-70mm is my dream setup for landscape photography, but sometimes I wish I had a lighter camera. However, I would never sell my 50r as it is just too amazing. But on those days that I am feeling lazy and want a lighter pack this X-T5 looks pretty nice. Now just have to find and justify the money!
@@AndyMumford Thanks for the reply. I’m not sure I’m seeing that magic. I’m only using adapted lenses on the 50r as budget doesn’t yet allow Fuji glass. Maybe I’m not seeing the full potential of the camera. Back to the X-T5, just thinking; half-second ultra-wide seascapes hand-held with the IBIS could be a very attractive idea!
Glass is really the difference maker in the GFX system. At the very least, you want to adapt L lenses.
Super helpful Andy!
Cheers Mark, hope all is good with you.
Andy, thanks for the review. I liked how you compared lenses and the difference between f stops. After watching this, I just ordered the lens from B&H in NYC. I am an Industrial photographer and former corporate photographer for a large aerospace company, Lockheed Martin. Because of the nature and subject mater, I had to shoot in very tight spaces and learn to master super wide lenses. I looked at the Fuji XPRO1 and the 10-24 lens which I loved and bought. But as you mentioned, Fuji was lacking in super wide primes. I have the 14mm prime, which is wonderful. My 16-55 f 2.8, is tack sharp, but very heavy. My 16-80 is a nice all around travel lens, but not super sharp or wide enough. when I saw the 8 mm prime, I was excited and thought it would be a great fit for my XT5. I guess I can understand your want for this to be a 2.8 lens. but as an industrial photographer who shoots only on a tripod, low ISO and stops down to 2-3 stops from wide open to get the maximum sweet spot of the lens, f-3.5 or even f-4 is not an issue for me. I shoot in many dark, dingy and disgustingly dirty locations (RR repair yards, airplane repair hangers, and shipyards), so I normly shoot long exposures. But I guess if I were street shooting and needed shallow depth of field and fast shutter, I might want 2.8. I am looking forward to shooting with this little gem and being able to get the dynamic images you can only get from a super wide. Thanks again for your in depth review, and I look forward to seeing more of your work and feedback.
Thanks for the comment, and have fun with the 8mm
This camera ticks a lot if boxes for me and seems like a great upgrade from my XT3. I have watched a ton of reviews today but I'm most curious about autofocus tracking comparisons.
Thanks for the comment. I thought about putting in more about the AF, but it's not really my area of specialty. I'm pretty sure there'll be plenty of reviews covering that though
What a good review Andy! And you'v tested everything so wel out. That's not what i see on youtube in any review! Most of the time it's a lot of blabla, with no dept in it. This is what i want to hear and see when i want to buy a new camera. So i watched the whole video, though i am not planning buying a new one. But it's good to now what is on the marked! Realy... i don't no if Fujifilm is paying you, but they should!
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review. And no, Fuji don't pay me. I am a Fuji ambassador, which means I can borrow stuff and get access to releases before they're available, but I've always tried to be as honest as possible about the cameras, pointing out what I like and what I don't. And I never compare the cameras to other brands - I don't use Canon or Sony and can't offer a valid comparison.
Been waiting for this one Andy, it was your videos which convinced me to switch to Fujifilm from Nikon a few years ago when I got my XT30, I will be getting the XT5 for sure in the new year, thanks for sharing.
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Brilliant review, it looks like such a great camera and definitely going to be something I upgrade to in the future, I know for a fact I haven't even remotely hit the limits of my trusty X-T3 just yet so I'm going to hold fire on upgrading for a while yet, though I still wouldn't mind classic neg film simulation, and the ability to actually save custom white balance into the C slots in the Q menu.... I was hoping Fujifilm would bring that to the X-T3 at some point but now the X-T5 is out I think that ship has sailed.
Thanks for the comment, glad you found the review useful. This camera does feel like the successor to the XT3, which was a lovely camera. Unfortunately Fuji seem to be dialing back on the kaizen and bringing upgrades to older cameras, which is a shame
@@AndyMumford you're welcome, this definitely appears to be the most complete review so far, you've done a great job. I think Fuji will still bring some essential updates to the X-T3 however as for implementing new features I doubt that's something they will do and reserve that for newer models only, thanks for the reply and keep up the great work.
Looks like I will be upgrading from my xt-3. Glad they kept the dials.
It's a great update from the XT3
I just got the SmallRig black grip with extendable and removable L bracket for my X-T5. It allows you to extend the L bracket when on a tripod so that you can access all the ports when in portrait mode including the remote shutter release. I had the same concerns you had about the port placement compared to my X-T3 and this grip solves the problem and makes it easier to use heavier lenses.
Cheers Fred, I'll look into it. I haven't got around to getting an l bracket yet, and I'm kind of waiting on the new Fuji app to see how useful that is
I'm just waiting for a confirmed trade-in price for my x-t3+grip, then I'll hopefully be ordering the x-t5.
I'm keeping my x-t4, as I quite simply love the thing & am not prepared to take the plunge on an unknown without a backup I fully trust.
I had the battery grips for both my x-t2 & x-t3, but have never had one on the x-t4; have never missed it as I have the Small Grip L- bracket instead.
Anyhoo - The point of this reply - The Small Grip with extending Left-side is a tad pricey as yet, so I've ordered an XT-Xinte L-bracket grip (from ebay), which also has the extending left side AND a fancy Wooden grip 😎: The thinking being that I can customise the wood with a dremel & maybe bung on some grip-tape a la pingpong bat tape.
The Xinte is half-price or les compared to the Small rig.
An excellent and well measured review. I think this camera makes a lot of sense when you have the X-H2/X-H2S. It's a photographer's camera.
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Thank you Andy, great hands on review of the X-T5. I've ordered one...
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Excellent review, Andy. Covered all the bases I had questions about.
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As a X-T4 owner I appreciated your review! Also, didn't know you lived in Lisbon... regards from Porto!
Indeed, I'm am alfacinha da Lisboa. I've lived here for 25 years
Another nice review. You should check out Hjørundfjorden when you’re in Norway. Magnificent scenery!
Thanks for the comment. There's a lot of Norway i'd really like to see, it's a lovely country
Thanks Andy, best review by far, of the Fuji lineup & new XT5, by your practical points and real photos. Congrats for your street photography as well. To attend one of your landscape photography workshops is on the top of my list… greetings 🇨🇭
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Good of Fuji to come up with a photography camera again. After my Fuji X-T1 this was the kind of camera I was looking for, IBIS and 3-way tilt screen. I do a lot of macro. So went for the X-H1. Now on my third X-H1, when that shutter is gone, this could be my next camera. Sold most of my Fuji lenses (didn't expect Fuji would give the X-T5 a tilt screen), mostly adapted lenses now. For when I need autofocus I have a Canon R7 now, mostly because of the 400mm 5.6, light and good lens for wildlife on APS-C.
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How are you on your 3rd X-H1? What happened to the first 2
@@marcuscarlsen5200 First one shutter broke after approximately 200.000 clicks, luckily within warranty, so got a free repair. But when I was told repair was going to take 4 weeks, I decided to buy a new one, and sell the old one once it got back. The first one I bought just after launch for 2100, after which I saw price drop to 999 in about a year. So the second one was quite cheap to me. Then after the introduction of the X-T4 with a flip out screen, and the announcement of the X-H2, I was convinced Fuji would not come out with a tilt screen and IBIS in one camera any more. So I bought a second hand X-H1 as a backup for years to come. Recently my second X-H1's screen hit a metal object :) So it has a crack in a corner. And since it already past the 200.000 clicks I decided not to sent it in for repair, and it's an indoors camera now. So now I use the third body when I'm going out to shoot. But in hindsight I better could have waited for this X-T5.
@@Reddepex That makes sense. Seems like you've used them quite a lot. I'm definitely excited about the X-T5 as well.
Way good review, Andy. I'm still settled with my old & trusty X-T1, it does all what i do need, and with my older self build rig, i don't need anymore than 16 MP via X-Trans Sensor and APS-C format.
Thanks for the comment, the X-T1 is still a lovely camera
@@AndyMumford Yes, it is. Sadly, i don't have time & money to venture the world for great landscape photography - something i'd really love to-do since my chlldhood, but we're not at wish for something, but how life is.
Well, i must say, some of my better shots have not been made with a FF setup, or even DX/APS-C, but with my humble, old Nikon V1. It still gets the job done, beside i have other gear faves, both 35mm and digital.
I like the T1, but i even do like much more to put in a roll of Ektar 100, into one of my fave 35mm SLRs, like the XD7 and such, if it wasn't for these horrible high prices nowadays per 36 exposure roll...sad, but true.
Thanks Andy. Great comprehensive review.
Thanks so much 🙏
This is the review I've been waiting for, great content as usual! I bought a Sony A6400 a year ago and a couple nice lenses, but it lacks the manual controls of the Fuji which makes it frustrating to operate with my shooting style. I'll probably keep it for video work and order an XT series for stills.
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the colors on the sony looks so bland that i switched to fuji
Great video Andy! Very informative. Thanks.
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Best camera review I've seen so far. Nice and simple, no bamboozling. I'm looking to replace my age old Pentax K20d and my Sony 1" compact that doesn't really cut it. I was looking at a Sony A7Riii or A7iv, but these Fuji's just look so tempting. I shoot a mix of landscape, mountain sports and dogs outdoors.
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Nice review Andy. I still think this is a flagship camera, but I'd like to add 2 words, classic compact flagship! Making the X-T40 the classic compact mid range camera.
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Nice review of the X-T5. I've been enjoying my X-H2, but I do miss the dials of the X-T. However, I also like the 7 custom settings on the PSAM dial on the H2. I have C1-C5 set to my favorite photography starting points. Three are set up for my favorite landscape setups, and two for birds/wildlife and sports. The C6 and C7 are set for video, with one being ultra slo-mo. All that being said, I love the X-Ts and still have my X-T2 which reinvigorated my photography back when I bought it. I don't think I'm going to add the X-T5 to what I have, but it's exciting to see Fuji stick with that format. As always, thanks for your insight.
Are the C1-C5 settings on the PSAM dial different than having custom settings in the Q menu that you can scroll through quickly to select a certain set of pre-determined settings ?
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@@ericperlett8100 It’s basically the same functionality. On the H2 you have C1-C7 on the dial vs in the menu. So, you just turn the dial instead of pressing Q and scrolling. Both are convenient. I never used the T3 or 4, but the camera functions available to set in the custom settings on the T2 were pretty limited compared to what I can set up for each function now. I didn’t use them on the T2. I probably would have on one of the newer Ts with more options.
Yeah we need reviews discussing which parameters can and cannot be saved in custom settings. I know many fans of film simulations recipes are distraught because they can't save white balance shift in their models.
@@problemat1que You can definitely save WB shift to a recipe for one of the custom nodes onthe PSAM dial on the H2, but I haven't looked into other models.
Great review thanks Andy. I love your photography and I knew you would give an honest review. I do not landscape and some bird photography and it sounds perfect for me. Loved the diverse images you took to show it off. It will be a very good upgrade from my XT2
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Nice video an review Andy 😉 thanks for share it. Cheers
Thanks for the comment Nelson . And of course for letting me borrow the camera 🙂
After shooting with the XT5 professionally for a few weeks, I agree with your findings. The focussing is definitely better than the T4 but certainly not perfect for sports. I've heard there will be a firmware update coming sometime for the focussing...hoping that will boost it a bit more.
The noise at above 3200iso, is more prominent, but I've discovered PureRaw2 so that is not a problem.
Thanks for another great video 🙂
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I got the x-t5 at launch. The firmware updates have completely changed how it focuses, it’s like a different camera
@@Scleroticc Did it improve? I'm considering moving from Sony FullFrame to Fujifilm (weight ....), but am concerned about the autofocus ...
@@erikproper Hi Erik, I've also recently purchased the Fuji 23mm 1.4 LM WR, and it is an even bigger step up I think it's good (I believe the newer lenses are designed for the newer cameras).
I'm pretty casual though..I'd honestly recommend just hiring one of the cameras out for a week or two instead of just diving straight in. I kind of regret not doing that with previous cameras I've owned. That way you know what you're buying. Hope that helps :)
Excellent review. First to show the DR/Noise aspects. As an upgrade to my XT4, I have ordered one!
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Great review as always Andy. Looks like a great camera for landscape photography. As I was watching the video, I was thinking your would likely take both the GFX and the XT-5 when in the field. I smiled when you said in the video that would likely be the case. Cheers from Alaska.
Cheers Tom, I hope you're well. It is a nice camera for landscapes, and yep, this and the GFX will be what I carry going forward. The GFX doesn't go everywhere though, but the XT5 will
I think they've made the perfect camera! Finally a worthy successor to the X-T2 😃
That's pretty much what I think
This was such a tough decision for me. I fell in love with the XT5 when announced and did a LOT of DD online. I was so blinded by how much I wanted the XT5 that I didn't even consider, or investigate the H2. I have the XT4 and love it but didn't feel like it was there yet. I went into TED's cameras in Melbourne, Australia to pre-order an XT5 and the new 56mm 1.2, and because the XT5 hasn't been released yet the Gentlemen put the 56mm on an H2 for me to play around with. As soon as I put my hand around the grip of the H2 it felt like home, and everything went up in the air. I tossed and turned for another half an hour and then walked home with the H2 - and haven't looked back. Sure I love the dials and retro look of the XT series but this camera feels special, it means business, almost like levelling up. I LOVE that to change 99% of the settings very quickly you simply turn the dial to the custom profile appropriate and make a few tweaks on your front or rear dial. Is it more mechanical than the XT5 in use? Thank you for the review Andy. New horizons.
Thanks for the comment. I really enjoyed using the XH2 too, it's a really nice camera
Damn that TED's Cameras !!
I was waiting for your review! 😊
I hope it was useful
Great review, and really awesome shots!
Thanks so much for watching,
Very interesting, informative, and objective video. Thanks
Thanks for the comment?
Thank you Andy!!! I am so torn between the XH2 and XT5
You can't go wrong with either really
Thanks Andy - a great walkthrough with this suberb camera. Mine is already pre ordered to replace my X-T3. I do think that the X-T5 is mainly aimed at stills photographers who generally aren't that concerned with the high end video specs....I for one have never ever used the video on any camera!!! Great news that Fuji have recognised that a move back towards what stills photographers really want - the 3 way flip screen, no CF Express cards, no bulky full sized hdmi etc etc, and this is the camera to do that.
Thanks for the comment, I'm sure you'll love the camera
Thank you for this review, sharing your thoughts about the pros and cons. I love the camera and planning to upgrade to it soon from my X-T4. Cheers!
Thanks for the comment, enjoy the camera
Another great Review Andy! I think, I will build my lightweight mountaineer set around the X-T5 for tours where the GFX100S equipment is too heavy. For me the X-T5 is the perfect solution, because I already have a bunch of batteries, charger and SD-Cards. As you mentioned, the only downside is the placement of the remote connector. That is really sad. But for me it is no showstopper. Good luck with your photography!
Thanks so much for the comment. That's pretty much my set up too
It looks like we can still put a standard mechanical cable release into the shutter button. ❤
Yes, it is strange why they decided to move the shutter release point. Easy work around is to drop the camera from landscape - by altering the ball on the tripod head - to allow the camera to be put into portrait mode quickly
If the doors are removable, you can find a release with a low profile bent plug which fits into the L bracket thickness. I've been doing that with older models for years and it works reasonably well, although it is a workaround.
The question is Andy: will you use this camera? Love your reviews.
Absolutely. I've already bought mine and it'll go with me on every trip this year
Very good review, thank you Andy. The picture where the two roads meet out is simply great, can you tell me where this is please?
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the review. The street is Rua Marechal Saldanha in Lisbon
Thanks, Andy for yet another very good product review. I'm in between buying the X-T5 or the X-H2. The camera will only be used for still photos. However, majority will be 4 minutes exposures requiring a lot of sensor cooling. Your take on that, pls. You mentioned that one of the reasons the X-T5 did not have the same video capability as the X-H2 is lack of sensor cooling because of smaller body. Sensor cooling is a deal breaker for me.
Thanks for watching.
As I said in my other comment I do T have experience of 4 minute exposures so can’t say
Thanks for the great review. I got my eye set on an XT4 for the time being. The last Fuji I had was the XT1 and still some of my favorite portfolio shots were taken with it.
Thanks for the comment, glad you liked the review. The X-T4 is still a great camera
Nice review. Great shots of Lisbon. With the the H2 and H2s already on hand, and given that I use the 100S as well, I am happy to use 3 cameras with essentially the same controls. The dials on the XT are very romantic, but loosing them is not a deal breaker for me
Thanks for the comment Ico
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Great and honest review!
Thanks so much for the comment
Thanks for the review, Andy. I think the X-T5 is a better fit for me than the X-H2(S) ; I don't need top-end video options, I like having 2 x SD card slots and I prefer the articulating screen.
Thanks for the comment. I thin a lot of people are going to feel that way about the camera, it's a really nice upgrade and what it misses from the XH2 isn't necessary for the vast amount of people. Particularly for photographers
Great review. Thank goodness for flippy screen. I’m a fast moving street photographer and need flippy screen to maintain axis to quickly frame the image. Thanks again! Love to come on a workshop in 2024.
Thanks for the comment. The articulating screen really is nice
Thanks Andy, that's a great review, well balanced and helpful.
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Very nice, Andy. I'll very likely get a X-T5 at some point. I do find it inexplicable that they put the plug for the remote on the left. I do like using a wired remote.
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Thank you for the excellent review.
Thanks, glad it was useful
Got it yesterday- love it
Have fun with it, it's a great camera
Definitely time to upgrade from my xt2!!
Have fun with it
Pleasantly surprised to see my country in the photos! :D Do you live here or were you just passing by?
Really nice review, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed the review. I've lived in Lisbon for more than 25 years and gained Portuguese nationality around 10 years ago
@@AndyMumford That's really cool! Thanks for responding.
I wasn’t sure if you were going to get a video out today, but it was the one I was waiting for! I really, really want this but need to debate if I should realistically upgrade from my X-T3.
I don't normally get my videos out so fast after launch, but I've had the camera for a while and really like it, so i wanted to get the video out as soon as possible. Honestly, I think this is the one to upgrade from an X-T3 for
Good and quite complete review, but I'm curious about the high megapixel sensor and what that means to diffraction issues. I remember my Canon 5Ds (FF - 50Mpix) showed quality degradation as soon as from f/10 ... I expect this to be quite similar with this camera, and maybe even sooner when comparing pixel densities. How do you combine this issue with landscape photography?
I tend to shoot most of my images around f8 (depth of field is fine on an APS-C at f7,1 or f8) and haven't noticed any degradation.
I think the X-trans V is the way forward, but at the same time APSC format has got its limits. The reason full frame and medium format cameras have ''huge'' sensors is the low light performance and dynamic range. The pixels being large enough so the light hits them just right. APSC 26mpx sensor, as seen in the video, will always perform better at high ISO values than the APSC 40mpx sensor. Which is also why Fujifilm went for lower base ISO. I mean, the X-T5 is a very nice camera with all the features that we (Fujifilm users) like, but I think the X-T line up should have stayed at 26mpx. I am very curious what the new X-T30 Mk. III (X-T40? X-T50?) will bring. By the way, the pixel shift (160mpx pictures) takes several seconds, so don't sell your G-mount camera just yet.
as fujifilm puts it:
their history has never been about specs nor ever been about full frame. they have an APSC and the have medium format, and they are not focusing on specs, but focusing on their "heritage" including colour science (as per noted in one press conference)
the thing is, once you move to full frame, it defeats the whole purpose of "carry small, carry light".
another thing is that, a lot of fuji users really do not care about specs or even high ISO performance. a lot (including me) even raise the ISO for the sole purpose of getting noise -- which looks more like film grain, unlike other brand's ugly "speckled noise"
and i totally get them. fuji knows their market. this is a niche who cares more about the art of photography. who cares more about the experience. who cares more about the colours. who cares more about the "character"
hence why the fujifilm XT3 is the all time best selling fuji X camera to date
full frame is not large as compared to medium format. They are 2 separate formats.
Great review thanks. Off to get a XT5 so!
Have fun with it
After shooting with Canon 5D Mark III for a few years I switched to Fujifilm X-T1 a couple of months ago to see what difference small size makes as well as what the film simulation fuss is about, and it suffices to say that 5DMKIII is already marked as for sale. I mostly shoot landscapes with family portraits thrown in. Now for me, it is a big jump if I consider H2 or T5 or perhaps T4(to save some money if I can). I never take videos, not with a camera at least. Although you've covered most of the points comparing T5 with H2 and T4. But maybe you can do a video comparing XT4 to XT5 from a more practical landscape shooting perspective. Because not all bells and whistles are meant for everyday landscape shooters.
Thanks for the comment. Not sure what things I'd cover in an XT4 v XT5 for landscapes video that's not really covered here. You're just looking at increased resolution and bigger print size, along with a smaller body. Also, the LCD screen is better on the XT5 with an L bracket, which is useful for landscapes. But that's already covered in this video
@@AndyMumford I watched the video again and you're right. You've already covered all those points. Thanks.
Thank you for the early review of this camera. Little history if I may. I had an XT3 and 4. Then an X100V. I eventually settled on the Ricoh GRIII X! It’s all about personal needs and as I’m a street photographer the Ricohs size suited me perfectly. This is a beautifully specced camera and many things I miss, viewfinder, articulated screen, mega pixels. And for video, there’s always a GoPro. But still, I feel I will miss out on owning this camera. Thanks again.
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great review, thank you! xt-5 is a great looking camera and jumps in my bag (hope) in the middle of November 😉
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Nice I am thinking of getting this as my first fujifilm camera .. the 100v looks great as well even though different camera
It's a great camera..and at least it's available. The X100V is almost impossible to find anywhere at the moment
Thank you Andy for your review of the X-T5, big decision on upgrading my X-T2, I am only a hobbyist photographer and do mostly landscape from a tripod so other the file size not sure I would benefit from the upgrade.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review. Basically, if you want to print bigger, then you'll appreciate this over the XT2. It also has better high ISO performance I would say
@@AndyMumford I just got my X-T5 and had a question about the IS setting, it looks like if you set IS on your lens, the in body is turned off, did i get that correct? If so, as the in body is 5 stops, 3 axis, would it be best to leave my lens IS turned off?
That sharpness is moving into medium format levels, even in low light it may have marginally more noise but even then the XT5 looked much sharper.
Indeed, this is incredibly high resolution for an APS-C
@@AndyMumford But there's more to medium format than resolution. The color and tonality is less spoken of.
Really good review. Lisbon is a great place to test, lots of people, moving objects, scenes, etc. And people don't mind if you photograph them so much, the whole city is full of photographers and tourists...you don't have to be very discreet...haha
Well, it’s my home and I’ve lived here for 25 years. Back when I started photography you never saw a tourist in the city.
Hey Andy, for the XT4 there are L brackets/grips on which the L side can slide like 2 or 3cm away from the body so the screen can be manipulated and cables inserted without blocking the L functionality. There are also bracket on which the whole camera body can slide for that purpose.
Pretty sure manufacturers gonna make some for the xt5 very soon.
Yesterday I used my X-T5 and 16-55mm in fairly bad hospital lighting (for a work thing), in a bustling crowd, and found the autofocus and face recognition were rock solid. A great first work-related outing with it.
My own take was that the AF was pretty impressive
Thanks for a very good video How did it handle with bigger lenses
Thanks for the comment. It actually does well with the bigger lenses. I’ve used it with the 150-600 and the 100-400
Andy, once again thanks for an honest and reliable review.
I sold a few weeks ago my full frame Nikon D4 and lenses. An impressive camera but I was tired of big bulky equipment.
Now it is my time to step into the Fuji system. However, before purchasing any Fuji model, I would really appreciate your honest recommendation. I am doubting between the Xh2 and the X-T5. I understand that the grip on the Xh2 is better, the video specs are not a concern to me as I am mainly focused on landscape and portrait photography. I love the old fashion dials of the X-T5 however coming from Nikon PASM screen I wonder what is the best move. Isn't it more useful and faster using the PASM of the Fuji xh2 as you can have many different pre-sets than having to use the dials on the top of the X-T5? I believe there is just 100grams between these two bodies.
If you where just about to start in Fuji and you wouldn't have the GFX100 which one would you get as your main body?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Thanks for the comment, glad you found the review useful. If I were starting Fuji now and not using the GFX, I'd go for the XT5. That's actually the camera I've pre-ordered rather than the XH2. I prefer the dials, the lighter body and the articulating screen. However, if you like the idea of custom settings, then the XH2 is better (it's not something I ever use). It really is a very subjective thing, and impossible to recommend as it's so personal. The best thing to do it to go to your local shop and see how both of them feel in your hand
Having moved from Nikon FX cameras to Fuji X-Ts years back (starting with the X-T1, now with the X-T3 and X-T4) I had ordered the X-H2 a month ago when it seemed to me that there would be no entry in the X-T series with the 40MP sensor - but the ergonomics of the X-H2 were so alien to me that it was with great relief that I saw the X-T5 announced - I was able to return the X-H2 and look forward to receiving the X-T5 I preordered that same day.
Since one of the things I particularly liked about the X-T1 back when I switched was the familiarity of the control dials, I am quite happy that the X-T5 continues the line.
Hello Andy. I really enjoy all of your videos and hope to be able to take a workshop sometime in the future. Great review of the X-T5. I currently have a an X-T3 with the 10-24. 55-200, and 18-55. The 10-24 and 55-200 are based on your recommendations because I primarily shoot landscape. I know the X-T5 has a different and larger sensor and there are some lenses that are optimized for it. Is it still worthwhile to upgrade to the X-T5 using my current lenses. If I am going to be hampered by the lens and not get the full potential of the X-T5 I would probably rethink upgrading (although battery life would be nice). Any thoughts or suggestions? Is it still a worthwhile upgrade to the X-T5 using my existing lenses?
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review. You won’t be hampered at all with those lenses on the XT5. I use the XT5 with the 10-24, the 16-80 and the 55-200, and it’s excellent with those lenses
Welcome to Norway! I'll certainly consider participating..
Now - if only Fujifilm would do the same trick as Canon did with R6ii and add the possibility of transfering photos to the phone via cable instead of the slightly flakey wifi/bluetooth setup.
There is a new app coming VERY soon, so maybe that will help
very good review, thank you Andy
Thanks so much for the comment