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Price: £1299/$1699 body only Sensor: 40.2-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR Image processor: X-Processor 5 Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC card, UHS-II compatible ISO range: Stills: 125-12,800, expansion to 64-51,200. Movie: 125-12,800, expansion to 25,600 Shutter: Mechanical: 15 mins to 1/4000 sec. Electronic: 15 mins to 1/180,000 sec. Bulb mode up to 60 mins. Flash sync to 1/180 sec Monitor: 3in tilt-type 3:2 LCD touchscreen, 1.04m dots Viewfinder: 0.39in OLED, 2.36m dots Focusing: Single and zone AF. Face/eye detection, subject detection for animal/bird/ automobile/motorcycle and bike/aeroplane/train Drive modes: Mechanical shutter to 8fps, electronic to 20fps (1.29x crop). Pre-shot 8/10fps, 10/13/20fps (1.29x crop) Still image formats: 14-bit Raw, JPEG, 10-bit HEIF, 8/16-bit TIFF (via in-camera Raw conversion only) Video: HEVC/H.265, MPEG- 4 AVC/H.264, 6.2K (16:9) 6240x3510, DCI 4K (17:9) 4096x2160, 4K (16:9) 3840x2160, Full HD and Full HD High Speed (17:9) 2048x1080, Full HD and Full HD High Speed (16:9) Connectivity: HDMI Type D, USB-C, 3.5mm stereo mini connector, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hotshoe mount Dimensions: 124.9x72.9x39.1mm/ 4.9x2.9x1.5in
D on’t be fooled by its classic, rangefinder-inspired design because under the skin of the Fujifilm X-E5 is a powerful hybrid machine, ideal for modern- day content creators. Whether you’re a YouTuber, street vlogger or hybrid shooter, this lightweight APS-C camera shoots impressive stills and video in a body that’s as easy to carry as it is to admire. The X-E5 might be pricier than its super-popular fixed-lens cousin, the X100VI, but unlike that compact model it takes all Fujifilm X Mount lenses, making it far more suitable as a serious imaging machine. Pair it with the new 23mm f/2.8 R WR kit lens and it becomes a pocket- friendly rig that’s perfect for creators on the move. This mirrorless marvel pairs Fujifilm’s 40-megapixel APS-C sensor with the latest X-Processor 5 engine, which offers the same imaging power found in the brand’s higher-end models, like the X-H2. The result is sharp, detailed 6.2K video, oversampled C4K and a suite of features designed to make your content look professional straight out of camera, such as Film Simulations. While it might not be pitched as a cinema workhorse, it’s surprisingly capable. Shooting 6.2K at 30fps gives you the flexibility to crop or reframe for multiple social media formats. You can shoot in full 10-bit colour using H.265 All-Intra or drop down to H.264 at a range of bit rates from 200Mbps down to 8Mbps – ideal for livestreaming to social media.
There’s even support for internal F-Log2 for extended dynamic range and external Raw via HDMI to a Blackmagic monitor-recorder. But there is a catch, as many settings involve a crop. Shoot 4K up to 30p with no crop, but 6.3K or 4K HQ has a 1.23x crop. Go above 30p in native 4K – up to 60fps – and there is a 1.1x crop. Even in HD, there is a 1.1x crop at speeds faster than 30fps. If you feel the need for reduced speed, in super slow-motion you can get HD frame rates up to 240fps, though that’s with a 1.23x crop and no audio is recorded. Rolling shutter artefacts in HD or normal 4K are not too much of a problem. But shoot 6.2K or 4K oversampled and things do go a bit bendy. It’s best to avoid these settings if you’re shooting lots of fast movement or whip pans. The camera offers Fujifilm’s popular Film Simulation colour modes in video if you want a straight-out-of-camera look built in. Image quality is what
ICONIC LOOKS The X-E5 is a slave to retro fashion. With no swivelling screen, shooting low-angle vertical reels is tricky (left); but colours are great (above)
Weight: 445g/0.98lb (with card and battery)
“Shooting 6.2K video at K video at 30fps gives you the flexibility to crop or reframe for multiple social media formats”
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