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The retro-styled camera weighs 355g with dimensions of 111.9x66.6x38mm and records to an SD card. For the first time in a Fujifilm camera, there are three built-in microphones and a choice of four microphone directions: surround, front, back or front and back. It also features a noise reduction function, ideal for eliminating background hum. Bit rates of 8Mbps and 25Mbps allow faster transfers to devices, making social media uploads quicker. The camera costs £799/$799 for the body only, with the fan available separately for £169/$199.
sensor. It records video in 6.2K/30p open gate in 4:2:2 10-bit, as well as 4K at up to 60p for slow motion. Subject detection AF powered by AI is included– ideal for tracking animals, birds, vehicles, bicycles, planes, trains, insects and drones. A predictive algorithm provides tracking capabilities for moving subjects and precise autofocus in low- contrast environments. The X-M5 also boasts digital image stabilisation and Vlog mode, while a 9:16 Short Movie option makes it simple to shoot vertical videos for vlogging.
You’re sure to be a fanboy or fangirl of Fujifilm’s new X-M5 mirrorless camera, as it can be fitted with an accessory fan to prevent overheating. Heat buildup can be an issue in smaller cameras that can record high resolutions – so it’s a great idea to use the optional cooling fan, which attaches to the rear panel. Power is supplied to the fan via a direct connection on the camera body. Available in a choice of black or silver, the X-M5 uses Fujifilm’s fifth-generation processing on its 26-megapixel, APS-C, back-side illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4
LONGEST LENS FOR X MOUNT The latest Fujinon XF500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR for X Mount
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to 700mm – the 35mm equivalent of a huge 1067mm. Using the 2x converter instead provides a true 1000mm lens, comparable to 1524mm in full-frame format. It features a 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilisation system and 21 elements in 14 groups, including two Super ED and five ED lenses. The lens costs £2899/$2999, with converters at £369/$449 each. fujifilm-x.com
cameras is the equivalent to using a 762mm lens in 35mm format, making it ideal for filming wildlife or aircraft. Its relatively fast maximum aperture makes it versatile in various lighting conditions. The lens also boasts a light and compact design, weighing 1335g/2.9lb. Combined with the 1.4x teleconverter XF1.4X TC WR, the XF500mm extends
The Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II is the lighter successor to the brand’s popular large-aperture standard zoom lens and is now the flagship model in the XF line- up. Coming in at 37% lighter, a new lens configuration boosts imaging performance across the zoom range. As a bonus for video shooters, the aperture ring can be set to clickless operation for smoother exposure changes and is built to reduce focus breathing. Equivalent to a 24-85mm lens on full-frame cameras, the 410g/0.9lb Mark II features an 11-group, 16-element design with four aspherical, one Super ED and three ED lenses. The minimum focusing distance is 30cm/11.8in across the entire zoom range, allowing for close-up work with a maximum magnification of 0.21x. This £1149/$1199 zoom is resistant to dust, water and cold thanks to 12 sealing points on the lens body, with a fluorine coating on the front element for water resistance.
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