8 years ago early 2014, Fujifilm released the groundbreaking X-T1. This was the world’s first fully weather sealed, fast autofocus, action-ready mirrorless cameras designed specifically for outdoor photographers.
With its incredible, innovative capabilities and small stylish, SLR-inspired body, this amazing camera took the world by storm and set the tone for everything that came afterward in the entire industry.
I had the privilege of being one of the very first photographers in the U.S. to shoot with the X-T1, and since that day, my photography life was changed forever, from the moment I first picked up the camera.
Following up on this highly innovative machine, Fujifilm improved each generation of the X-T line with more power, more performance, more features and constantly improving image quality, and today, they have announced the brand new 5th generation X-T5.
Designed with the same 40MP X-Trans HR BSI sensor and 5th gen X-Processor Pro 5 engine, the X-T5 has nearly the same specs and feature set as the X-H2. It has up to 7 stops of IBIS in-body stabilization, 15 fps mechanical shutter, up to 20 fps ES, the new ultra-fast Subject Detect AF system, the new Pixel Shift Multi Shot feature, and 6.2K/30p video capabilities with up to 13+ stops of dynamic range.
And it retains the same classic styling that so many people have come to love on the X-T series.
In many ways the X-T5 is nearly identical to the X-H2, but there are a few differences. I have just uploaded my X-T5 launch day video analysis, where I preview the new camera and discuss the main specs and features, and let you know how it compares to the X-H2.
- 40 Megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR BSI Imaging Sensor
- 15 Frames per second in Mechanical Shutter
- Up to 7 stops of Internal Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
- New shutter 500,000 snaps.
- 160MP pixel shift multi shot
- New subject detect AF
- Nostalgic Neg film sim
- 1/180,000 Max Shutter Speed in Electronic Shutter
- 0.8x Magnification, 3.69 Mil Dots EVF
- Externally Record Apple ProRes Raw or Blackmagic RAW
- Up to 13+ stops of dynamic range with F-Log2
- 6K/30P 10-bit 4:2:2 Video
This is a very exciting day indeed!!! Enjoy the video, and be sure to leave a comment and let m know what you think or if you have any questions.
Finally, you can preorder the X-T5 here at B&H Photo and Amazon. It starts shipping in two weeks, on November 17.
I was hoping this would be a viable upgrade option for me down the road, when it’s time to move on from my X-T4. No battery grip option nixed that idea, though. So, when that day comes, I’ll be looking into an X-H2.
Hi Rick, thanks for your comment. Yes, I realize that not everyone will be ok with the X-T5 not having a grip. Just curious, do you use the grip for the extra balance and vertical shutter button, or for the extra battery life?
I just ordered mine! I can’t wait to get it!!
Awesome! You’re going to love the X-T5, Isabel! What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?
Hi Dan
Is it true the XT-5 sensor with its 40 MP, definition is limited by many Fuji lenses that can’t resolve that definition showing their limitations even with many expensive Fuji lenses ?.
If its the case and I have to spend many thousands $$$ on new lenses, I will surely keep my XT-4 as long as I can.
Thanks for taking the time to respond
Luc