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 yr and is taking up a brand new form. It was once seen as a price range possibility, however at $1,699, that may not be stated.
Even supposing I’ve used nearly each Fuji on the market, this was my first time enjoying 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 among Fujifilm’s pancake lenses. It’s arduous to maintain your eyes and fingers 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.
It’s usually described as an interchangeable X100, and that’s undoubtedly true this yr. Picture by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
The digicam construct feels extremely stable. The dials and the buttons are very clicky; even the aspect door simply feels proper. The hinges on the flip display screen are sturdy, and it may well flip all the best way round for some vlogging, too. All these little particulars matter and make the digicam really feel premium, however sadly this digicam just isn’t climate sealed (one thing you’d additionally count on for this value).
The large new function 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 hardly ever shift between movie simulations since I’ve just a few of my very own, which I keep on with 99 p.c of the time. However the dial does make saving these sims simpler, and inspired me to experiment with completely different seems much more than earlier than.
With regards to 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’s loads of latitude for post-processing, which is able to 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 major video digicam for 2 massive causes: the video mode takes a toll on this battery, and I’ve had it overheat after 13 minutes of steady filming.
1/7The X-Trans CMOS V sensor has sufficient dynamic vary for difficult lighting conditions. Picture by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
As said 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 photographs. It has been my favourite Fuji sensor because the CMOS III. The images 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 mushy. That is the place the 7-stop IBIS is available in and lets you maintain that shutter open for a bit longer, due to this fact decreasing 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 an excellent journey digicam. I liked having the choice to stay to my pancake 27mm for an ultra-compact setup or carry the all-rounder 16-55mm zoom lens for some versatility on an extended day trip.
However regardless of how a lot I liked my time with the X-E5, the entire current Fujifilm cameras have gotten too comparable to one another in relation to efficiency. A few of these cameras excel in a roundabout way, 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 foul 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 change into a more durable promote. Nonetheless, when you do choose this one, be assured you’re choosing an excellent and beautiful digicam. It’d not be a hidden gem, however it’s nonetheless a gem.
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