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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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