Fujifilm X-T5: Lightweight with 40 megapixels
3.11.2022
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Compared to its predecessor, the new Fujifilm X-T5 comes up trumps with a much higher resolution. Otherwise, there are rather small improvements.
The most important innovation of the Fujifilm X-T5 is the sensor. It is the same as in the Fujifilm X-H2, which was launched in September 2022. Thus, the X-T5 makes a leap from 26 to 40 megapixels compared to its predecessor, the X-T4.
This sensor brings with it a slightly different base light sensitivity: the lowest native value is 125 instead of 160 ISO. It also allows ultra-short shutter speeds of up to 1/180 000, for whatever that's worth.
Just like the T4, the T5 has a built-in image stabiliser. This compensates for up to seven exposure stops (T4: 6.5 stops). The stabiliser is also used for Pixel Shift: By taking multiple shots with the smallest shifts of the sensor, an image with a resolution of 160 megapixels can be composited.
Also the same as in the H2 is the new fifth-generation image processor. This works faster and more energy-efficiently. However, the continuous shooting speed is not higher than in the T4 because the high resolution produces much larger amounts of data. The T5 manages 15 photos per second with a mechanical shutter and 20 photos per second with an electronic shutter.
Difference between T and H
Despite these similarities, the Fujifilm X-T5 is still clearly a T model and not an H model. H is the flagship line at Fujifilm: these cameras are more expensive and better equipped than the T models. This is immediately recognisable by the second display on the top, which is missing on the T models. In addition, the T models have old-school operation with a rotary dial for exposure time, which makes the mode selector superfluous. This is also true for the T5.
Fujifilm considers the H line to be hybrid, meaning it is as suitable for video producers as it is for photographers. The T line is not. So, unlike the H2, the T5 cannot do 8K, although the resolution would be high enough for that. But the T5 also offers a decent video function. For example, with extended possibilities for post-production through F-Log2. The T5 can record videos with a maximum resolution of 6.2K at 30 frames per second (FPS). 4K recordings up to 30 FPS are created using the oversampling method, this with a crop factor of 1.23.
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Other improvements
The Fujifilm X-T5's autofocus detects animals as well as people, with separate detection for bird photography. Automatic subject tracking also takes effect on cars, motorbikes, trains and planes. In addition to the autofocus, the white balance has also been trained with Machine Learning - for example, it should reproduce colours more accurately in warm artificial light.
At 557 grams including battery and memory card, the new camera is 50 grams lighter than its predecessor. The screen has a slightly higher resolution: 1.84 million dots instead of 1.62 million. It can now be moved around three axes.
The viewfinder remains at 3.69 million pixels, but is said to show better behaviour when you change the eye position.
The camera supports the HEIF file format and offers two card slots for SD cards. The MHG-XT5 grip is available as an option. This does not have to be removed when changing the battery or memory card.
The Fujifilm camera supports HEIF files.
The Fujifilm X-T5 is expected to be available from 17 November - without lens or in kit with the 18-55mm or the 18-60mm. In addition to the black variant listed below, all kits are also available with a body in black/silver. At the same time as the T5, Fujifilm is launching a new macro lens with a 30-millimetre focal length.
David Lee
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David.Lee@digitecgalaxus.chMy interest in IT and writing landed me in tech journalism early on (2000). I want to know how we can use technology without being used. Outside of the office, I’m a keen musician who makes up for lacking talent with excessive enthusiasm.
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