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WATER SPORTS Pair the X-T50 with the XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8, and you can frame some dramatic scenes with true clarity
FUJIFILM X-M5 & FUJINON XC15- 45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ The FUJIFILM X-M5 is the X Series’ smallest interchangeable-lens camera at 111.9x66.6x38mm but punches above its 355g of weight (including battery and card), serving as a capable travel option for minimalists and video lovers. With no viewfinder, you’d need to be happy framing up with the rear LCD, but this phone-sized option packs in a 26.1-megapixel APS-C sensor and Fujifilm’s latest X-Processor 5, offering ample imaging performance while maintaining a pocket-sized profile. Characteristic Fujifilm styling and handling are present, with tactile dials to control exposure and let you quickly flip between analogue-inspired Film Simulation modes. Paired with the FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ – an all-purpose, optically stabilised zoom lens that weighs just 135g – the X-M5 far outstrips a phone camera while barely exceeding one in terms of dimensions.
FUJIFILM X100VI No list of travel cameras would be ready without an entry from Fujifilm’s X100 series, and the class-leading FUJIFILM X100VI is the ideal fixed-lens companion for any discerning photographer. Blending a 40.2-megapixel sensor, X-Processor 5 and IBIS in a compact body with a built-in ND filter and the range’s signature Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder, the X100VI offers a complete photography experience with retro-inspired features, all in a package that weighs only 521g and measures just 128x74.8x55.3mm. The inconspicuous rangefinder styling and 23mm fixed lens (35mm full-frame equivalent) of the X100 series has long been favoured by street photographers, allowing users to discreetly approach and photograph subjects. It’s a perfect option for travel photographers looking to add street style to their images. Use the tilting LCD for waist-level handling and make the FUJIFILM X-T50 & FUJINON XF16- 50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR A more traditional stills option, the FUJIFILM X-T50 adds an EVF, 40.2-megapixel sensor and IBIS to proceedings, all while achieving a weight of just 438g and dimensions of 132.8x84x48.8mm. It has been designed with a particular focus on ergonomics and includes dedicated top-plate dials for shutter speed, exposure compensation and Film Simulation selection. This small but mighty mirrorless forms a potent pairing with the FUJINON XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR – an X Series standard zoom that’s been optically optimised to resolve for Fujifilm’s fifth- generation 40.2-megapixel sensors. The lens weighs only 240g and measures just 71.4mm in length though is anything but light on features. With a linear motor for fast and quiet focusing and a dust- and weather-resistant design, it’s a versatile, reliable choice for a vast array of subjects.
A powerful IBIS system – offering up to 7.0 stops of compensation – in a camera as portable as the X-T50 opens up many creative options for travel photographers by adding stability to low-light photos and handheld video. You can use a slow- shutter technique to blur crowds into an atmospheric smear while locking onto architecture for point of reference. Camera: £1299 Lens: £599 Kit: £1649
Recording open gate 6.2K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit video internally and offering a slew of easily accessed video and audio settings that make filming effortless, the X-M5 is the ideal choice for a high-quality holiday vlog. Try recording a five-second video each time you find a composition worthy of a photo. You can edit these clips into a short, impactful travelogue perfect for sharing. Camera: £799 Lens: £259 Kit: £899
FUJIFILM X-E5 & FUJINON XF23mmF2.8 R WR
Placing the same internals as the X-T50 in an attractive rangefinder-style body, the FUJIFILM X-E5 makes for a fantastic travel companion. It fits a 40.2-megapixel sensor and 7.0-stop IBIS system into an incredibly sleek build, tipping the scales at 445g and measuring just 124.9x72.9x39.1mm. Paired with the small pancake-style FUJINON XF23mmF2.8 R WR – just 90g and 23mm in length – the X-E5 forms an interchangeable-lens alternative to the FUJIFILM X100VI, making it ideal for those who’d like to pack an extra optic or two for specific subjects. Like the X100VI, the X-E5 includes an ergonomic front control lever, giving easy access to a digital teleconverter function that provides 1.4x and 2.0x crops and expands the utility of any lens. The Film Simulation dial on the X-E5 has been improved and is now able to store custom recipes on the slots FS1-FS3,
making exploration of Fujifilm’s unique colour science easier than ever. With a thriving online scene for Film Simulation recipes, nothing could be easier than loading up a few custom looks to test out on your travels, helping you create stunning photos straight out of camera in a variety of filmic styles. Camera: £1299 Lens: £399 Kit: £1549
most of the near-silent leaf shutter to keep your photography unobtrusive. Camera: £1599
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