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Fujifilm puts photography first with launch of X-T5 After the video-focused X-H2S and hybrid X-H2 took the pro market by storm, the latest X Series addition aims to be a hit for stills photographers
“The X-T5 bucks the trend, with the camera being physically smaller and 50g lighter than its predecessor” users looking to upgrade, as well as potential converts to the system. These include a seven-stop in-body image stabilisation system, 19 Film Simulation modes, 160-megapixel Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode and three-axis, tiltable three-inch LCD screen with 1.84 million dots. Further improvements over the X-T4 include a higher magnification on the EVF (up from 0.77x to 0.8x), a fastest top electronic shutter speed of 1/180,000sec and video resolution up to 6.2K/30p. The 8K functionality from the same sensor and processor on the X-H2 isn’t possible on the X-T5 due to its lack of heat dissipation. Battery performance has also been improved, with 740 frames now possible from the NP-W235 cell in economy mode; that’s 140 more than the X-T4. Interestingly, Fujifilm confirmed there won’t be a compatible vertical battery grip, which improves handling in portrait orientation and accepts extra batteries to extend shooting. Instead, a metal handgrip will be available.
FUJIFILM HAS UNVEILED the X-T5, the fifth iteration of its ever- popular X-T line. With the recently announced X-H models catering more for professionals, the company hopes the X-T5 will find favour with enthusiasts, who will appreciate its traditional, dial-based design. Available now, the new model houses the same 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor from the X-H2 with the X-Processor 5 imaging engine, but doesn’t quite match the performance of its more expensive stablemate (see comparison panel). However, the new model does offer a welcome range of features, sure to make it a hit both with existing
Bolstering its close-focusing lens range, Fujifilm has released the XF30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro. At under 70mm and less than 200g, this optic is the lightest of the company’s three macro XF lenses. It joins the XF60mm f/2.4 R Macro and XF80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro. With a 46mm focal length equivalent, the XF30mm doesn’t feature optical image stabilisation but offers 1:1 life-size macro and focuses down to 10cm – 1cm from the front lens element. Featuring a design in keeping with the f/2 compact prime line- up, it has a rapid AF system with a near-silent linear motor and inner focusing, plus nine-bladed aperture for smooth bokeh. The XF30mm is available now for £599. XF30mm becomes third XF macro lens
STEADY ON There’s new IBIS and a 160-megapixel pixel shift shooting mode
and tilting rear screen. Its weather- resistant body also remains and the longevity of the shutter has been improved to 500,000 actuations. The X-T5 is available body only or in a kit with the XF18-55mm or XF16- 80mm lenses. Prices are £1699, £2049 and £2149 respectively. fujifilm-x.com
Updated every two years, the X-T range had steadily gained size and weight from the original model launched in 2014. The X-T5 bucks this trend, with the camera being physically smaller and 50g lighter than its predecessor – impressive when you consider the extra bulk typically created by an IBIS system
LIGHT TOUCH The X-T5 packs more features into a smaller, lighter body
HOW DOES THE X-T5 COMPARE?
X-T5
X-H2
X-T4
SENSOR
X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
X-Trans CMOS 4
PROCESSOR
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 4
RESOLUTION
40.2 megapixels
40.2 megapixels
26.1 megapixels
MAX SHUTTER SPEED
1/180,000sec
1/180,000sec
1/32,000sec
NUMBER OF CONTINUOUS FRAMES
119 JPEG, 19 Raw
1000+ JPEG, 400 Raw
110 JPEG, 35 Raw
IBIS
7 stops
7 stops
6.5 stops
EVF
0.8x, 3.69m dots, 100fps
0.8x, 5.76m dots, 120fps
0.75x, 3.69m dots, 100fps
LCD
3-inch, 1.84m dots, 3-axis tiltable
3-inch, 1.62m dots, vari-angle
3-inch, 1.62m dots, vari-angle
BATTERY LIFE
740 frames
680 frames
600 frames
MEDIA
2x UHS-II
1x CFexpress, 1x UHS-II
2x UHS-II
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