Fujifilm X-T5 Long Term & Heavy Use Review!

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[latexgeneration]

A lot to unpack in this video. I’m gonna share my experience. TLDR is that the X-T5 is the best X-T camera. I started with Fuji at the X-T1 and have upgraded to every iteration since. The X-T1 was downright magical at the time, but the grip just slophed off quite quickly. Mine is held on by gaffer’s tape. I upgraded to the X-T2 after my X-T1’s sensor got damaged by lasers at a Mix Master Mike show. The X-T2 was/is simply amazing. It fixed the grip issues, was faster and had way less lag, and is just a wonderful camera. I shot much with that camera that by the time the X-T3 came out I had replaced the shutter and screen on the X-T2. You might think that’s a bad thing, but I shot the hell out of that camera. The screen had to be replaced because the ribbon cable broke due to how much I flipped the screen out. I wasn’t even mad about it because of how much I used it. I got the X-T3 when I shipped the 2 out for repair. The X-T3 became almost perfect after a few firmware updates. It crashed a lot at first, which was frustrating. Once it got sorted out it became a legend - I still use it as my “family/vacation” camera to this day. The only thing it missed was in-body image stabilization. So naturally when the X-T4 came out I was overjoyed… I hated it. The screen killed it for me. The size increase was understandable at the time but it was enough to change the essence of it. I still use it as my #2 for concerts and events because the image quality is impeccable, but the screen and the damn dial locks that don’t fully function make me have a love/hate relationship with it. The X-T5 though? It’s just perfect. The speed, the accuracy, the image quality, the screen, the size, the battery life. It’s just perfect. I have cracked the screen on it, so while it’s possible that it could be a “build quality” issue since this is the fastest I’ve damaged a camera, but the fact is that I do not baby these cameras. It’s scratched up a bit already ‘cause I’ve brought it into circle pits and tight crowds a LOT prior to the crack. My opinion hasn’t changed though. The X-T5 is a joy to pick up and use.

[lionheart]

Just bought an X-T5 at the end of August. Love the Silver Argent color! Paired with one of the silver XF F2 lenses it looks classy!

[fakkerdakker]

I've been watching a lot of long term reviews on the X-T5 since I have one coming in the mail. I'm looking forward to using the camera. Since I tried and bought my GFX100S, Fujifilm is making me a believer from being a Canon shooter for 20 years. My R6 has been an amazing work horse and has been consistently great. I may upgrade it to a R3 in the future but my focus will be the X-T5 . Pete, if you are or have a GFX, and you have older, fantastic lens for different mounts, I highly recommend a Fringer adapter. I have the GFX to EF adapter for my Sigma 14-24mm f2.8, 150-600mm and my Tamron 24-70 f2.8. If you like dynamic range, it will blow you away.

[jtes]

As a Nikon user, I bought the XT5 for travel and family time. It's an excellent camera loaded with capability while being enjoyable to use. It's so much fun that it has prevented me from getting a ZF. Although the ZF has terrific low light and AF capabilities, it does not feel great in the hand like the XT5 and lacks the screen I like. My only gripe with the XT5 is the terrible paint quality. The thing scratches quite easily.

[DaveStern]

great video and points - I am (strongly) considering the X-T5 (all my other gear is Sony). I am hoping they release it as a kit with the expected XF16-50 2.8 - 4.8 LM WR. If this happens, I am fairly certain I will do it. Your scripting on your video is great, good talking points and zero meandering or talking about your cat (or dog or whatever; no offence to them). FWIW, the laptop felt a bit in the way in the video, would have preferred it to be less prominent in the shot (just 2 cents of feedback!). Thanks for taking the time to do this video!

[michaelhall]

You can get thin silver paint pens, grab a rag, draw in the crack and wipe off anything on the outside of the crack straight away, you will still see it if you look closely but it won't stand out as much, had to do the same thing with my Xe4 silver (I went the black xt5 for this exact reason)

[darry_lavis]

I just bought an x-t5 a few weeks/a month ago with the sigma 56 f/1.4. I was coming from the canon m6II with the same lens + a few others; I don't edit my photos at all, so the in body film simulations have been a great change. I'm enjoying it a lot, and am glad (and a little reassured) to hear that it is capable enough for professional work if necessary! Thanks for the review~

[birjub]

You can cutomize/set the joystick to what you want it to do when pressed. To set it press and hold the joystick for a few seconds the setting menu will open.

[EdwardMartinsPhotography]

The XT5 has been my main camera since I got it about a month after they came out. It has performed flawlessly. The new Fuji silver finishes don't seem as robust as the older ones, probably green now. I have a silver X100s I bought new in 2013 and it's been around the block a few times and it's still pristine.The 40mp image sensor is fantastic and easily rivals 45+mp full frame sensors in the comparison tests I've done. Ian Worth has a great video comparing the Canon R5 to it and that was his conclusion as well for landscape work. DXO Labs raw conversions really get everything possible out of the 40mp sensor. The 16-55 2.8 is awesome. I'd love to give the GFX a try, but my Oregon Lottery Retirement Fund tickets haven't paid off yet... 🙂🙂

[yannisvaroufakis]

I had an XT3 and traded it in out of frustration with is sub par AF. Got a Canon R6, which is far beyond the old XT3.The AF is so good, they must be using extraterrestrial technology. But I miss the small size of the Fuji, especially the lenses. I primarily use my camera for travel, and Canon lenses are really big. Something like the new xf16-50 and the 70-300 would seem like an ideal kit for travel. What would I lose in IQ and percentage of shots with properly focused eyes if I went Fuji again with the XT5?

[JackieDElia]

Great review. The 35mm 1.4 is my favorite as well. I am using the X-T5 and I’ve had no issues with focusing —- but I am not doing portraits. 😊

[Jawnderlust]

I've had mine for 3 months (Picked it up from KEH in like-new condition). My only major complaint so far is the cheap antireflective coating they used on the EVF. I was shooting photos in Greece this week (warm humid summer weather but the camera was not exposed to rain salt or other environmental abuse). I started to notice what I thought was was a big oil smudge in the middle of the view finder. I went to clean it gently with a microfiber cloth, and to my dismay the coating right in the center of the EVF just came off immediately. Now I'm left with a smudgy inconsistent viewfinder and am trying to figure out what to do.. do I just try to wipe off the rest of it so I have a consistent view with no coating, or do I contact KEH and ask them to replace the EVF.... Seems like a LOT of people on reddit had this issue... Its disappointing either used such a crappy fragile coating for the XT5... either that, or their Chinese supplier cut corners..

[mickd]

one of the best/most honest reviews ive seen. good job. i am thinking, if you need a fun cool camera and especially if you already have fuji lenses, it is a good buy. i'm also thinking the better buy in 2023 might be something like a sony full frame such as a7r3 perhaps. it is older but gets rid of almost all the quirks of the fuji. canon can be great, but i will never use them again do to the fact that they ban third party lenses. so, both companies have kinda pushed me to sony. wee will see soon when i upgrade, but i don't think it will be sticking with fuji. by now, they should have definately fixed the autofocus to match a 5 year old sony, and they should definately not have moved backwards with build quality, and, almost all their lenses are too expensive and slow focusing. they need an update. i would miss the film recipes the most.

[thanyawong]

Fuji should do something very unique camera. I am waiting for Fuji X100 series with fixed lens 35mm equivalent and medium format sensor. Trend of travelling photography today is one body and one lens. Medium format fixed lens camera will be great for high quality image and compact body. And it will be easy step introduction of medium format quality to people who use only apsc or full frame.

[lordmonkey]

Mate! Excellent review! I stumbled upon your channel and you do great non bs videos, keep it up 👍🏿 I do have the gfx 100 original and I totally recommend it, if weight and size isn't an issue. The files from that camera can only be compared with the Hasselblad ones. I had the gfx for a few years now and totally love it!

[mannyquinn]

Well, I have no complaints or quirks about this camera. I bought it last year, while it was the newest baby in town.
"You have the X-T5? Already? At its prime price? Should have waited for the X-T6? to get a better price. Hey, I'll have to come to your house and have a look at it!!!"
So, out of its box she comes, to my coffee table, and there come the ah!! and oh! from my guests.
"May I.."? But, of course, go ahead and have a feel!! (Since I previously have taken off the memory card, so they can only shoot some clicks away)
So, there we are, with this great conversation subject, which brings old stories about other Fuji models of yore, and how fabulous these cameras are, while we alternate biscuits and espressos. The evening ends well with empty promises about we should go out and shoot some one of these days, yeah!
I know that they are hating me in their minds. No problem, I think they are suckers of the Fuji Cult.
Back to the box it goes. Her performance was peerless.
Yeah, it rekindles me the Leica Cult back in the silver halide days, when I bought my R4-MOT Leica equipped with Agenieux zooms. My intention was to join the local Leica Club in order to learn more about Leica from these old timers, who looked like seasoned photographers. I was admitted to their Saturday session to be introduced to the Temple. Well, yes, I went and to my surprise, when I was thinking maybe to subscribe to a workshop or to some technical jive talk, I was given a calendar of activities for the near future, such as a sugar shack supper, a walk in the city, a coffee house's taste of croissants and espresso, etc. BUT nobody was taking pictures. These were camera slingers from the red dot denomination.
There's something that I've learned from these past experiences: Leica, Hasselblad, digital Olympus & Fuji cameras are not designed with the action or sports photographer in mind. They are dedicated mostly for the ARTISAN of the image: the one who doesn't shoot, but the one who MAKES images.
The fast shooting gallery for warriors and sports belongs to Nikon and Canon.
A year has already passed since I bought my X-T5. It might have accumulated maybe 50 shots. She's working fine. No complaints.
I strongly recommend this model!

[Pixelpeeps-]

Excellent video 👌 totally agree with your video here. And as an owner of xt5, xt4, xh2 and gfx 50r I can state that the xh2 is definitely a lot more of a robust and professional camera than my xt5 but my xt4 seems a lot more robust than the xt5 body wise but the rotation dials feel a lot more solid on the xt5 ! Also I’m more inclined to the gfx as a pro camera where the files are amazing to work with and after using my gfx camera the files out of the xt camera feels like images that are out of my cell phone 😅. I’m really waiting for a new 50mp gfx camera to be released as I need the speed for event work so that I can switch over full time to medium format for all my work as a 50mp sensor is the sweet spot for my kind of paid work

[michaellundphotography]

10:15 you can change the way the joystick works, I think it’s under focus selector in the menu if you haven’t found this yet =)

[fuelediowa]

I feel my Black XT-5 is not as scratch and scuff prone as your silver. However I feel my XT-3 has a superior coating to the XT-5. But as you, my scuffs and scratches have stories of use and creativity. Road Trips and country pond dips.

[GeoffGrant]

Thanks Pete- I don’t do any color grading, but say a bit more about the connection with that and DR. Thanks! Geoff