The X-E5 is Fujifilm’s tiny powerhouse. It’s a part of a line of cameras that has usually been described as just like the X100, besides with an interchangeable lens. However the X-E line has developed this 12 months and is taking up a brand new form. It was seen as a funds choice, however at $1,699, that may not be stated.
Even though I’ve used nearly each Fuji on the market, this was my first time taking part in round with any of the X-E line of cameras. The X-E5 is a beautiful, petite, and classy-looking digicam with sharp traces all through the physique, and with buttons and an occasional concave edge for some further aptitude and a particular look. It’s ever-so-slightly shorter and thicker than the X100VI, however weighs about the identical when paired with one in all Fujifilm’s pancake lenses. It’s laborious to maintain your eyes and palms off of it. Over the previous couple of weeks utilizing the digicam, I’ve had lots of people asking me about it. Two even assumed it is perhaps a Leica.
The digicam construct feels extremely stable. The dials and the buttons are very clicky; even the facet door simply feels proper. The hinges on the flip display screen are sturdy, and it could flip all the way in which round for some vlogging, too. All these little particulars matter and make the digicam really feel premium, however sadly this digicam isn’t climate sealed (one thing you’d additionally count on for this worth).
The massive new characteristic for the X-E is the devoted movie simulation dial. We’ve seen different Fujis including these, however this was my first time utilizing it. I not often shift between movie simulations since I’ve just a few of my very own, which I persist with 99 % of the time. However the dial does make saving these sims simpler, and inspired me to experiment with completely different seems to be much more than earlier than.
In terms of video, you get 6.2k as much as 30fps and 1080p as much as 240fps. The X-E5 can even movie in F-Log and F-Log 2 colour areas, so there may be loads of latitude for post-processing, which can match effectively with different Fujifilm cameras. And there’s HLG HDR too. The rolling shutter isn’t the best, though it’s removed from dangerous. However the X-E5 shouldn’t be your main video digicam for 2 large causes: the video mode takes a toll on this battery, and I’ve had it overheat after 13 minutes of steady filming.
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As acknowledged earlier, this Fuji is supplied with the identical sensor we’ve seen for just a few years now. It’s a 40MP BSI CMOS 5 sensor and it’s able to making some nice pictures. It has been my favourite Fuji sensor because the CMOS III. The photographs are sharp, with loads of element, and the noise ranges are effectively managed. Something above 2000 ISO will slowly begin to break down and look mushy and comfortable. That is the place the 7-stop IBIS is available in and lets you hold that shutter open for a bit longer, subsequently reducing your ISO too.
I introduced this digicam with me on a visit to Mexico together with a handful of lenses. The X-E5 proved to be a superb journey digicam. I liked having the choice to stay to my pancake 27mm for an ultra-compact setup or deliver the all-rounder 16-55mm zoom lens for some versatility on a protracted time out.
However regardless of how a lot I liked my time with the X-E5, all the current Fujifilm cameras have gotten too comparable to one another relating to efficiency. A few of these cameras excel ultimately, however the X-E5 doesn’t have something distinctive going for it. It’s a basic jack of all trades. And that’s not a nasty factor.
However when you begin wanting on the costs, you might need some second ideas. When the X-E4 got here out it was $850 and was seen as a hidden gem within the lineup. At $1,700, it begins to develop into a tougher promote. Nonetheless, if you happen to do decide this one, be assured you’re choosing a superb and beautiful digicam. It’d not be a hidden gem, however it’s nonetheless a gem.
