Let me know what you think. To read my full thoughts, check out my article here: partner.shopmoment.com/XT5-First-Look

Mad props to FUJI. They genuinely listened to their passionate customer base and built a monster. I'm all in!

Smaller body, large battery, ibis, 40mp sensor, tilt screen. Chef kiss. Brilliant job Fuji. Exactly what I wanted.

I'm glad the screen goes back to what the photography god intended.

That retro body would definitely be a super conversation starter 🔥 Dope video!

As someone who does photography as a hobby I put aesthetics of the camera itself way up there with the images the camera takes. I find myself taking out a camera more if it looks pretty. And sure people value different looks but I love the retro, film camera look the Fuji lineup offers, and the X-TX line is for me the perfect balance between looking cool and taking great photos. I think I'll be upgrading to the X-T5 and your video helped confirm my choice. Thanks!

Finally. Been waiting for the right camera to upgrade to since the X-T2. The 3 had that impossible-to-use rear dial (and shrunken exposure comp dial). The 4 had the awkward screen and grew a touch too large. The H line has the SPAM dial. The Pro line got a weird screen and too much expense in the optical vf. The E line has like 2 buttons and dials on the body. Finally. Finally.

Finally!!! My X-T2 will finally be retired 🎉 After weeks with the X-T4 and X-H2S, I clamored for a classic Fujifilm UX. No flippy screens or PASM dials for my primary photography tool, please! This X-T5 is exactly what I want as an upgrade with higher resolution, IBIS, proper video specs for the occasional clip, and of COURSE, the return of the tilting screen 😊 This is speaking to me so hard that I did something I’ve never done and preordered a new model. Can’t wait to get this in hand! So yeah just continue to build the brand loyalty Fujifilm…and keep the firmware updates coming!

The most exciting part about this new model is the return of the 3-way tilting display!! I will happily replace my XT-4 just for that single aspect.

Came back to comment - amazing work again brother. I always enjoy hearing the opinions of people who actually are who they say they are professionally because the information actually makes sense.

As much as I want this, I probably will still stay with my X-T3 up until it gives up. Good thing about Fuji is they still release updates for old cameras too.

Gajan, you did an outstanding job. You covered this with your friend from a photography perspective, which is who this camera is meant for, flip screen be damned. I have the same view as your friend as I was never overly excited by a flip screen. For video and maybe a few special circumstances, maybe, but photographers never had or really care about flip screens due to composition. You are right and whether you choose to or not you did the Fuji XT5 justice by sticking to the facts and leaving the fluff alone and for that in my mind, this was a review. It is a hybrid camera with video features, which is where the market is today, but all of the buttons and dials are back, and if you want a video-first camera, as you said the XH2 is more than capable.

I've been waiting for this as an upgrade to my XT3, so it has been preordered. thanks for confirming what I hoped would be included in this release.

Great releases from Fuji. Funny enough I think this puts the X-T4 kind of in a sweet spot between those who want some XH features in a XT body. I.e. flip out screen and a battery grip. I’ll hold on to my X-T4 for a little longer due to that.

I love the look of the xt top dials and those on my x100v but I still assign speed, ISO and aperture to the front and back dials, just find it much much quicker to get results. Good there's the option to use it how you prefer.

Honestly, the camera seems super cool, but ultimately, it’s the 30mm macro I’m most interested in. Seems like the best macro lens for digitizing film from my Leica MP! 😂

Great video Gajan! Seems like a great hybrid camera but still created with a photo-first mindset. As much as the fully articulating screen helps solo content creators I’ve always felt it was annoying for photography so I’m glad to see they went back to their older style

YYYEEEESSSSSSS I'm so happy the tilt screen is back. 👏👏👏

Screen is perfect!

Now this is a preview to the next x100 vi. Getting that one for sure.

Yes. A Photography FIRST Camera.

I totally agree and will buy the x-t5. matched with 27mm f2.8 this combo is almost pocketable and carry anywhere everyday camera. i wished that it had the x-h2s internals but i think fuji did the right thing with equip this with x-h2 internals.

Great content as always. I completely agree with your thoughts on the sub-dials; the biggest thing keeping me from upgrading from my X-T3 is the dedicated photometry dial. They could totally smush the "Still/Movie" dial into the slew of stills options and reopen that space for something more dial-friendly. Can't wait to see your 30mm Macro review 👀

Thanks. Just got mine. I let you know what I think.

Having not shot with the X-T3 I can't comment, however a can appreciate the history of the cameras series. Thank you for the info. Be lucky stay safe.

Please do a deep dive into it! it may not fit with where you want to go overall, but you've been my go-to for Fuji content for several years now. I don't know what it would take to convince you to do so, but I'd be greatful for it! Still on my bucket list to shoot with you one day!

It’s weird that they didn’t bring back metering mode switch. As you said movie/stills should be on under iso dial with other functions since it’s more photo-centric camera

X-T3 user upgrading. One feature not mentioned is the pixel shift photos at insane resolution. Has limits but for say product shots, amazing. It’s a great camera.

Yesterday I used my X-T5 and 16-55mm in fairly bad hospital lighting (for a work thing), in a bustling crowd, and found the autofocus and face recognition were rock solid. A great first work-related outing with it.

Great review 🙏😎

Excellent review. Could not agree with you more on two points you made. First the screen; what a welcome return to the XT3 style. Never used mine in the XT4 in the field, it was that bad a design. Second, ensuring one understands the AF-C settings and sets the correct setting for the subject. Never found the AF-C capabilities on my XT4 limiting for sport (galloping horses, cycle racing or dogs running), but I am looking forward to seeing the real world improvements in the XT5. Thanks for the review. My order for the XT5 was placed this afternoon. Can't wait!

Pre-ordered one already! Couldn’t agree more that its a return to form. I learned many of my photography skills on the X-T3 and this feels like the perfect upgrade to it.

That guy you handed the camera to seems to misremember how the X-T2 and 3 looked. They have the same amount of buttons, dials and switches. Some buttons have moved a little and some switches have new functions, but the X-T5 is almost identical to the X-T2 in terms of buttons and stuff.

at first I was a bit off-put by the removal of the flip screen, as an X-T4 owner who uses the video features for work, and photo features for fun, the video functionality was the main reason I went with the camera in the first place (along with it's great looks). But thinking about it more, when I'm using it for photography, and most videography (except when filming myself) the tilt screen is actually far more useful (and very critically for me, looks far less goofy when shooting on the street). Where as the X-T4 was 50/50 photo/video, the X-T5 seems more 60/40. A little upsetting as I love the X-T aesthetic and personally much prefer the exposure dials on the X-T system as opposed to the standard like on the XH2s, which better suites my needs in terms of 'features'. For me two years ago the X-T4 was the absolute perfect camera all around. Now I feel like I need (want) an X-T5 AND an X-H2s. Guess I just need to keep working and get both because they are uniquely compelling. :) Love the videos as always! Upon seeing half a dozen X-T5 videos in my sub feed I knew this one would be the most insightful and wasn't let down!

Like the video and your thoughts. Tempted to upgrade finally my X-T2

Great review Gajan! i know you haven't been doing these much but loved every minute of this breakdown.

First out the blocks Gajan Well done, excellent video! Look forward to my upgrade...

got the xt5 finally but mostly waiting fir that xp4

This camera looks wonderful, so as you :) Thanks for the review!

If the X-T5 is this good, I can't wait to see what happens with the X-Pro4!!!

Fantastic video Gajan! So glad Fuji is back with the screen awesome camera, definitely do a full review please

Definitely want to upgrade from the XT3 but my have to wait a year. Hopefully they will have a price drop by then.

Thanks for showing the Silver model. All other pros seem to prefer black, but I love me some steel!

Best review! Yep I'm pre-ordering it now!

I can't wait to get my hands on one X-T5! I don't need the 8K nor the 4k120fps so the cheaper price point of the X-T5 is ideal for my needs! Cheers!

At the 2 minutes mark, what you’re describing is the XT3 setup, which many didn’t like.

Clear, comprehensive video as always. I notice a lot of XT5 coverage talks about the upgrade from the XT3 (and barely mentions the 4). As someone who bought the XT4 earlier this year (*not* for the screen), I wonder how well they actually sold. Seems like a lot of people who held out are getting exactly what they wanted.

Been using it for fast equine sports photography for a couple of months now. I have got around it's shortcomings...if indeed they could be called that. The lack of a grip...has proved not a problem. The battery life is superb. The buffer...well, this is the biggest problem. However, shooting hief and compressed raw and only zone focus (Not subject detect, which affects this) I get enough for what I shoot. High ISO noise... it's definitely worse than the X-T3&4, but with noise reduction software where I have to shoot in lower light....well, that's a non issue. (Adds to my work time though) This camera is a beast...if I need to crop, wow! I love it and would wholy recommend the X-T5 100% 😁

I still shoot with an old Nikon DSLR with a 50mm 1.2 AIs lens with no complaints. However, I've been planning to upgrade to a mirrorless but none have grabbed my attention. The Nikon Z, Canon, Sony seem like they came from the same manufacturing plant. The Fuji XT5 looks and feels like old school, just what I had always wanted. Thanks to your video it has reinforced my decision to purchase the XT5 and with that become a part of the Fujifilm family.

This camera us getting great reviews and for someone like me with back issues the three way articulating screen is something to consider

I ordered one at 7:30am this morning along with the new 30mm lens. I'm adding this to my collection of all the Fuji XT camera's starting with the X-T1 thru the X-T4. I'm anxious to get my hands on this and wring it out and see the differences between it and my X-T4 and X-T3. It will be nice to get back to a smaller body like that of the X-T1.

5 Reasons I would upgrade to an X-T5 from my X-T30: 1) Deeper grip than previous models in the X-T line. 2) IBIS 3) The return of the tilt screen. I really wanted to buy the X-S10 because of it's deeper grip and IBIS but the trade off of going from the tilt screen on my X-T30 to the flippy screen on the X-S10 wasn't worth it. 4) Larger battery than my current Fujifilm cameras. 5) The elimination of that nasty battery grip interface from the bottom of previous X-Tx series cameras. I was joyful when Omar explicitly mentioned that in his review. I forgot how much I disliked that thing. I might actually buy an X-Tx series camera now.

Already pre order, upgrading from the X-T3. Great review. Thanks.

I’m so glad I waited on the XT4 and XPRO3 now can sell my XT3 and get this. They got it right. It really looks great. Please (PLEASE) do fully review it, but this was a great initial impression.

I have the X-T4 and am a photography first user. When X-H2 came out, I was still not tempted to pick one up despite the 40mp improvement. However, the 3-axis tilt screen is the reason alone that I might pick up this camera. (fully articulating screen on the X-T4 when using shutter release bugs me a lot when shooting at certain angles on a tripod.). Anyway, great review!

Very very tempted! I still have an XT-1!

I keep my X-T4 enough for me 🙂

The camera looks beautiful I was wondering if I needed to upgrade from my xt4 but I won’t have to do that. Great video! I’m glad I saw this cause your videos don’t pop up like they used to.

This is a great review. Thanks! I'm in market for new camera (upgrading from an Olympus) and considering XT5, XH2, and OM1. I'm leaning towards the XT5. I'm mostly a photographer (amateur), only about 10% of what I do is video. Just wanting a good quality, all - around (landscape, wildlife, family events, grandchildren sports) camera. Thanks again for the review.

I like when a flip out screen can close display to body to hide the screen altogether. But this is solved quite nicely in the xpro3. I guess the tilt on the t5 isn’t so bad either

Thanks for the excellent review. I agree, why is movie mode not just another option on the top dial? That's a great idea! We have between 1 and 8000 the T B A settings on the XT-4, why not add an M for movie mode? This would free the underlying dial to return to the metering mode settings as it was on the XT-3. I use the viewfinder for all my photography, and only use the screen for reviewing shots, so I couldn't care less how it is articulated. There are a few times I have to lie down or hold the camera above my head, but these situations are not going to make a big issue on how I choose a camera screen. Other than I want to be able to reverse it and close it - I just had the screen of my X100V shattered by what I can only imagine was a small knock. I'd prefer to be able to rotate and close the screen to a position that it is not vulnerable.

Always first on the scene! Good stuff brotha!

Please do review of this camera. KZfaq need your take on this camera for sure. People are just so whiney and complain about what was wrong but hardly anyone share enough what the do right. How about custom functions which is very useful.

Solid video bro. Camera hype is tempting me..

I think your buddy who missed the "super clean body" of the X-T2/3 was confused. Claiming this one has way more buttons when I'm pretty sure it's the exact same amount. Perhaps he's remembering the X-E series? I'd like to see this camera next to the X-T1, I loved the size of that camera and missed it when upgrading to the X-T3. Thanks for sharing.

That seems like an awesome camera. Thanks for sharing.

7:00 B O O M !!! ❤🙌 Somebody spoke the Truth

hmm.. I'm noticing very little external changes vs my XT-3 dials and body.. something for which I'm relieved and grateful.

A very human camera design with love🤓

Your posts are the best

Great review as always. I’m not stressed about photometry. I’m used to assigning a function button to it on the H2S and the X100V. Totally agree with you on the screen. I refused to give up my XT3 because of that screen. For video, sure the flippy screen is nice, but I rarely shoot video on my XT3. I need that tilt screen for low shots and verticals. Very glad it’s back.

Great video. Nice and fresh presentation. Congrats. New subscriber here.

Truest saying of the year: “KZfaqrs be damned!”- GB 2022

Looks like a great piece of kit. I've been loving my time w/ the X100V for the past couple of years, also waiting for a reason to upgrade my Canon EOS R. I'm heavily invested in EF L-series lenses and hate selling things, otherwise this would be a no-brainer for me. Maybe it still is, idk. Thanks for the great video-instant subscribe.

Wow, Looking at the comments in your and other reviews people really like this release! For me, as a video shooter, the X-T5 is not interesting but that’s good because Fuji is making a better separation between photo and video. Video is going into XS & XH series with more „modern“ look and the XT is now really for photographers with retro dials, high MP and tilt screen. Now waiting for all photographers to update so that they sell their X-T4s 😅 For video the XT4 is still great and very capable. Even 2022 for most of the consumers I think!

Not easy to me to decide what will be the evolution of my actual X-S10. I will try the wildlife photography and I think for those activities X-H2S is the best choice. But I am a photographer not a video maker ad also the 40Mpx allow me to crop images if I need to. Then X-T5 will be the right choice. But I love the multi angle screen of X-S10 and I had Nikon system and for me PASM is natural, the same of the X-H2 series and I don't like the screen and I never use the "old style" command of X-T5, maybe the X-H2 seems to be the right choice. But X-H2 is bigger and heavier of the X-T5 and has the CF card very expensive... Really I don't have a clear idea, better I have a big confusion in my mind!!!!

Well that was fast to get a review! Lol…great video! Was there some Embargo on releasing the bid? I’m trying to debate between the xpro 3 or this now…what do you think?

I was going to upgrade my XT2. But the XT4 just turned me off. I’m so happy the old screen is back 🎉

As a photographer, a very important question I have is that: can you now save the white balance shift to a recipe in camera?

Imagine the Panasonic screen on that camera and full hdmi, a “perfect camera”

Well done, thanks much.

I like the still/movie toggle switch this way, quicker to switch. Your kind of shooting may be different.

Given that Fuji X100V is rarely available and quite a lot increased in price, do you think that XT5 is a good alternative, considering the relative size/footprint while being more versatile ? Also, is there a possibility that Fuji will release other pancake lens than the 27mm in a more wider focal length range? Like 35mm equivalent or so?

Welcome back from Chennai bro! Amazing content always! Hopefully they release an XT-40/50 , smaller than XT-5. On a sidetone, where do you get your rings? Especially the gold one.✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

Just to confirm, you said this also has the 2x digital zoom in video from the X-H2? That seems like a pretty awesome feature, as someone who shoots only with primes.

I know it’s ‘test environment’ but comparing the 5 to the 4 using DPR test charts I don’t think there is a significant increase in sharpness and there is quite an increase in ISO noise. It’s rough over 3200. I want to like the 5. Was going to buy it but not seeing significantly better IQ unless one needs to crop a lot. Also, working with 83MB files..

Great video as always, I'm torn now!

Very helpful. I can't decide between the xt5 and the xh2. There are things I like about both. I've also considered the OM1 but the APSC sensor will probably push me towards Fugi. I think the low light performance would be better.

1:51 Hahahahahaha!! Gajan you cheeky bugger! Did you just describe the X-T3 dial set up as a wishlist item for the X-T5? Clever inside joke.

This is the best comprehensive review so far 👌 and is there a need for this 40mp camera if you own the xt4 and a gfx50sii ?

Excellent review as usual Gajan. I moved over to Fujifilm a few years ago and wished I'd done so years before that (from another leading brand). Using my X-T4 totally reignited my passion for simply getting out there and shooting, but the resolution has often been a (slight) disappointment compared to by previous brick of a camera! the X-T5 will be top of my agenda when it's released and when funds allow.

Hi Gajan, do you have an arca plate from the x-t4 that you can test for fit on the x-t5? I’m wondering if the anti rotation pins match, such as the RRS plate from the x-t4. Thank you.

Preordered mine!

Xt3 still in my arsenal.

What would be a good starter lens for getting into Fujifilm cameras? I am very intrigued by this camera...would it just be to start with the kit lens? the 18-55mm?

Electronic shutter readout speed? Can the electronic shutter be used for action? Not upgrading until electronic shutter readout speed is at least 1/160s

I am so excited to get my X-T5 very soon as my first X camera. What do think about the new 30mm macro as my first lens for general imaging?

Nice lookin vid Gajan!

Hi , im a huge fan your channel. Can I ask if you listen a noise coming from your camera like a fan ? not a major sound but something I noticed. Thanks for you help.

How’s the shutter sound compared to xt4?