Pete, you hit the nail on the head. I have an X-T3 and bought an X-T5. The mode dial and Exposure compensation dial felt a little less robust than the X-T3. The other dials were fine but the dials themselves didn't feel quite as strong. I was Ok with all of this but I returned the X-T5. I noticed fuzziness on the edges of subjects using auto or manual focus. Because I still had my X-T3 I started shooting from a tripod, exact same settings and just switching the bodies. X-T3 was cleaner. Sent images of both to the store and they said to return the 5. Still want one but have decided to wait a while. This video was very helpful👍

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bill! You know, there are used ones popping up on B&H now. You can probably get a great deal on one when you're ready. Sorry you got a defective unit!

@NBPT428

Жыл бұрын

@@PeteCocoPhoto Thanks for the reply. I'm going to wait a few months and get a new one. I didn't say it in my previous message but the tracking autofocus was noticeably better on the 5 than on my 3.

I have the xt3 and got the xt5 and enjoying the xt5 but I got the extra adaptive grip and find it very helpful in controlling the camera. I have the silver which has the classic look. Also I use my xt5 for bird photography and the bird focus mode is a real plus in my opinion, I enjoy your videos .

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was going to mention the grip in this vid but didn't want to go off topic too much. But I agree completely with you regarding using the grip and the AF.

Nicely balanced lighting on you with the backlit window. I like the look.

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I noticed the same thing with the top dials of the X-E4 vs. X-E3. I prefer more resistance when changing settings on top dials.

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yep, me too! I have an XPro1 and the exposure compensation dial on that thing just has a mind of it's own. I had to put a little piece of tape on it to keep it from moving!

If I wanted a heavier body like the XH2 I would have gotten a Sony or Canon. But I didn't. I went with the XT5 for it's size, weight and classic design. I own both the xh2 and xt5 and would rather keep the xt5 since I mainly do stills. Performance feels the same and image quality is the same without the added bulk.

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Good point! The small size of the XT5 is a great benefit in many situations.

so interesting article. I came to the xt5 from xt200-xt30-xs10.... so for me the build is great. I have added a grip as I use my xt5 with my 70-300mm plus 1.4×tc, for wildlife, and it's great for that vs. the 3 I have mentioned. Tomorrow I will be using it with my viltrox lenses to shoot an opera rehearsal, and I'm sure it will be fab for that, as my xt30 and xs10 have done a good job in the past. Can't wait to see what the xt5 produces with my 85 and 56mm lenses.

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steven! I didn't mention it in the vid, but the grip does indeed make a big difference for sports or any telephoto work. And you make a good point - it really depends on which camera you come from.

Great video 👌 I love the dials of my xt5 and wish my xh2 had the same dials as my Fuji xt5 !! I still love my xh1

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yep I agree it would have been nice to have dials on the XH2.

I noticed when upgrading to my Xt3 that is is FAR cheaper made than my old XT2 which was built super solid, felt as if it had a nicer finish on it, and the buttons even felt more responsive physically. Evet X body after the Xt2 generation has felt cheaper. Insides are great but hasn't felt the same.

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I get that for sure but for me the XT4 and 5 have both been very robust and never let me down.

@poupou5833

Жыл бұрын

Same upgraded from xt20 to xt30 ii the latter is plasticky. Xt20 feels premium and solid. Got the xt5 but sent it back because it felt even more plasticky

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@poupou5833 I felt that way at first, but after using it for a few days it grew on me. I've used it basically every day since December and it's been a real champ, hopefully it will continue to be! lol

Thanks Pete for the video I bought the XT5 after switching from the XS 10 as my son wanted to camera and I felt like I wanted to upgrade after just entering the Fuji system. I really love the t5.... I have been taking my camera out into the landscape area and in quite challenging conditions at times and I have to say the build quality is really good. I haven't ever dropped my camera thankfully, and I'm very careful but in terms of being knocked about and just looking at the build quality is really good. Since switching into the Fuji system are use the control setting to change my aperture anyway, so it goes back to using the front dial so I don't have to adjust that and I can lock that one delete compensation. I'm always checking anyway so if it does happen to move because it's been in my bag or whatever I don't have a problem with just clicking it back to the spot where it is. It's not a big issue I suppose for someone maybe he's shooting portrait he is using the same setting over and over that might be a bit of a concern, but I can. I think you would always check it anyway and a quick glance and that so I suppose the beauty of Fuji film is you can actually see it on top of the camera anyway, so you're always kind of looking at it. It is hard for me to comment on the upgrade, but looking at the XS 10 which is very similar to the XT4. I would say it's definitely worth the upgrade. This camera can do things that the xs- 10 couldn't which is equivalent to a T4

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hey Nev! I agree - the build quality is excellent and I don't find the dials to be an issue at all. Overall I think the camera is a huge home run, but there will always be little things here and there that people will not like with any camera.

@nevvanclarke9225

Жыл бұрын

@@PeteCocoPhoto it took a lot for me to put down my Nikon d850 I needed something that had really good image quality and this camera is phenomenal in that area I'm actually blowing away awkward the uncompressed raw files are. And just the general ergonomics and build quality of this camera is really good

The build quality of XT5 is definitely below par. Just wish you had called it out as cheaply built rather than differently built! I have XT2 and XT5 and can very well see the difference. Other forums and channels have the same opinion. Can't expect but hope the future bodies are of better build than this.

@PeteCocoPhoto

10 ай бұрын

I disagree. I've been using the X-T5 for 8 months and it's been excellent for all of my professional work.

@piyhaw

10 ай бұрын

@@PeteCocoPhoto its not that it won’t work or falling apart. Its just feels flimsy. I am not sure whats the stake for the denial here. Watch Roman Fox’s review and he demonstrated it very well on the build quality. Previous XT bodies were definitely better but not this one.

I'll be sticking with my X-T3 for the foreseeable future. The new stuff is just too expensive. Now, I'm really interested in the video for the XF50-140. Not that I can afford it, but just want to see you put it through its paces! Have a great day!

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Charlie, I'm going to do just that! I'm looking forward to trying the video but have not so far.

Any reason why you chose the xt5 over the xh2? Or do you have both? Love the channel btw.

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I bought the XT5 mainly to replace the XT4 and because I also shoot with a Canon R5.

A fellow bassist and Fujifilm Photographer. The 2 go hand in hand.

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Daniel!

I’m guessing Fuji’s motivation was to produce a camera that delivers better images at a higher profit margin to them because they knew this was going to be a winner. That said, they have the Fuji-loyal who have an expectation for quality and they’ve been let down. It’s a good way to lose your best customers and reducing the number of customers converting from other brands.

@PeteCocoPhoto

5 ай бұрын

I understand the sentiment. I thought part of their motive was to position the XH2 series as the camera for serious pros and the XT5 as more for street/portrait and light use photogs. I use the XT5 basically every day and it's been very good for me so I can't complain personally.

Im not a typical fuji user becasue i jump on this system from Pentax, and i pick X-H1 because of its stronger and heavier body than X-T3. And i usualy shoot with grip or L-bracket due my big hands. Form factor arent reason why i go mirrorless i just wanted to have ability to use more variety of vintage lenses. :D I know that my next camera body (if it will be Fuji) it will be probably GFX 50R or some brick like that :d And like You see my photos from recent event, i really need that HD construction od X-H1, when i shooting offroad adventures or sail across Baltic Sea :D But i totally agree with advantages of X-T5, for events like weddings, traveling via plane etc... lighter body is way to go!

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for inspiring me to make this video! I agree with you and having seen your off road videos you definitely want the brick. 😆 GFX would be super cool for the work you do.

@jakubstrumillo

Жыл бұрын

@@PeteCocoPhoto X-H1 with XF90 and... occasionally during slightly less rainy moments Viltrox 33mm do the job :D But i would think about getting yet again XF16-80mm for this job. I sold this lens but i see its great all rounder and i miss it. 50-140 would be great too, due range and big advanteg... internal focusing. (Pumps, arent very reliable due open construction).

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@jakubstrumillo True. The 50-140 is built like a tank.

@jakubstrumillo

Жыл бұрын

@@PeteCocoPhoto You must try one day 90mm f/2, my still top favorite portrait lens. But i didn"t try Mark II 56mm f/1.2

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@jakubstrumillo The 56mm image quality is amazing but I was disappointed in the focusing. I sent it back. I might try again though because it's really the perfect size and focal length for the camera.

That light in the background is annoying. 0:01

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Oh man if you didn't even get past 0:01 I have no chance lol

Pete, I have a suggestion 😊😊😊😊. But “needs vs. wants”. Lol. (Everyone else this is a private joke)

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Luckily all cameras look the same to my wife.😆

@MichaelFrederickPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@PeteCocoPhoto Bwaaaaaaa haaaaaaaa

Is T5 made in Japan?

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Made in China

But the x-t4 was already a step back in terms of build quality compared the x-t3, so the difference should be less marked. Coming from an x-t3 and x100v, the difference was stark to the x-t5. I got to use the x-t5 in store a few weeks before release and was burnt at the stake over at fujirumors for suggesting build quality had taken a hit. The top dials compared to the x-t3 are indeed the main thing. The exposure comp feels a bit well like Lego when turned! But also the top plate in general. It lacks that cold metallic feeling and it's not surprising if the changed the materials to save weight. But also the paint feels somehow cheaper and the port doors feel cheap as hell. The fact that these issues do not present themselves on the x-h2 I could play with side by side do suggest a deliberate distinction is being made with build quality. The build quality didn't put me off buying oney though, in the same wa the screen of the x-t4 put me off that one. It did signal to me the camera was significantly overpriced, though. I waited for a couple of weeks after release to get one 10% reduced, but still felt I overpayed. However, perceived quality is not always a good indicator of actual quality. I knocked my x-t5 off a railing 1m above the ground. It went through the brown snow layer and hit the rocks below it. After rinsing off the dirt all I could find was the smallest of nicks to the black paint. Maybe I got lucky, but that won me over. The oversized plasticky comp dial with oversized markings compared to everything else still bugs me, though.

@PeteCocoPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the exposure dial is my least favorite part too. But you are so right when saying "perceived quality is not always a good indicator of actual quality." I've had a few bumps and bruises with my XT5 too and so far it's been very rugged.

@leonardocabrera468

11 ай бұрын

Hey, so would you say the xh2 feels better? Like more metalic?