Fujifilm fans, rejoice! The company has announced the X-T5, the latest mirrorless camera in their popular and respected X Series, and it comes with some impressive new features and upgrades. They have also announced the Fujinon XF 30mm f/2.8 Macro lens, offering a versatile focal length and high magnification capabilities.
Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera
The X-T5 is the fifth generation of the X-T camera series, and it comes with a variety of new features and upgrades:
- Back-illuminated 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor
- Low minimum native ISO of 125
- X-Processor 5
- 5-axis in-body image stabilization with up to 7 stops of compensation
- 3.69-million-dot electronic viewfinder with 0.8x magnification
- Dual card slots
- Three-way tilting screen
- Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode for 160-megapixel files
- Subject Detection autofocus for animals, birds, and other common subjects
- 19 film simulation modes
- HEIF image support
- Maximum electronic shutter speed of 1/180,000 sec
- 1.84-million-dot, three-way tilting rear LCD
- Large number of phase detection autofocus points
- 6.2K 30p video in 4:2:2 10-bit color
- 4K HQ mode with 6.2K oversampling
- 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW output at up to 6.2K and 29.97 fps over HDMI to Atomos recorders
- Blackmagic RAW output at up to 6.2K and 29.97 fps over HDMI to Blackmagic Design Video Assist 12G
- F-Log2 for over 13 stops of dynamic range
- Weight: 1.23 lbs (557 g), 50 g lighter than X-T4
- Weather-resistant construction
- Optional MHG-XT5 hand grip
Look for the X-T5 to be available later this month at a suggested price of $1,699.95 for just the body, $2,099.95 when paired with the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS, and $2,199.95 when paired with the XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR.
Fujinon XF 30mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
With a full frame equivalent focal length of 46mm, the XF 30mm f/2.8 Macro offers a standard prime focal length in tandem with true 1:1 macro capabilities. It comes with a range of features, including:
- 1:1 maximum magnification (minimum focusing distance: 3.94 inches)
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- Three aspherical elements and two ED elements for reduced distortions and aberrations and increased sharpness
- Inner Focus system for focus speeds as fast as 0.02 seconds
- Weight: 6.88 ounces (195 g)
- Length: 2.74 inches (6.95 cm)
- Dust- and weather-resistant design with nine seals
Look for the XF 30mm f/2.8 Macro to be available later this month at a suggested price of $599.95.
I moved from XT2 to XH2 - it is has been a great upgrade so far. I guess I do not miss those dials that much. I assume other Fuji fans would want those dials. It is the fun part of using Fuji cameras especially if you are a still photographer. With better autofocus and a bigger sensor and more colors I am sure it will make them happy. Excellent price to top it.