The FUJIFILM X-T5 offers photographers the perfect all-round package: It is equipped with fifth-generation imaging technology – the back-illuminated 40.2-megapixel X-Trans*1 CMOS 5 HR sensor and the fast X-Processor 5 – and offers built-in five-axis image stabilisation of up to seven stops (EV)*2. Despite its impressive performance, it is smaller and, weighing just 557 grams, also lighter than its predecessor.*3

Like previous models in the X-T range, the X-T5 features a centrally positioned electronic viewfinder and several large control dials. Inside, it offers a host of technical innovations, including a standard sensitivity of ISO 125, a minimum shutter speed of 1/180,000 sec, the ‘Pixel Shift Multi-Shot’ function, and a scene-detection autofocus based on deep learning technology that identifies and tracks various subjects (e.g. animals or vehicles).

The X-T5 records videos in up to 6.2K/30p quality. The high-resolution tilting touchscreen monitor and dual memory card slot round off the new camera’s features.

The X-T5 is the ideal tool for discerning photographers who are often on the move and do not want to compromise on image quality. It is as handy as it is versatile and is equally suited to fast-paced reportage and street photography as well as high-quality landscape and portrait photography.

High-resolution X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and X-Processor 5

The X-T5 is equipped with a back-illuminated 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor, which delivers very high resolution without distracting image noise, resulting in brilliant overall image quality.

An advanced pixel structure allows more light to reach the sensor, meaning that ISO 125 is now available as the standard sensitivity and no longer needs to be selected via the extended ISO range.

The new sensor can also be controlled with extreme precision, allowing for ultra-short exposure times. As a result, the shortest shutter speed of the electronic shutter has been increased by 2.5 EV steps from 1/32,000 sec. to 1/180,000 sec.

The new sensor opens up new creative possibilities, particularly when shooting in bright environments. For example, on sunny summer days or on the ski slopes, you can achieve the attractive bokeh effect with a wide aperture or freeze fast movements with maximum sharpness using ultra-short shutter speeds.

Innovative photography features

With the ‘Pixel Shift Multi-Shot’ function, the camera captures 20 high-resolution images in RAW format in succession, with the image sensor being shifted slightly after each exposure. The resulting individual photos can be combined into a single image file with a resolution of 160 megapixels using the free ‘Pixel Shift Combiner’ software. This function is particularly useful for photographic documentation and digitisation in the fields of art and culture, as well as for high-quality still life and product photography.

The camera features the “Skin Softening” function for a particularly attractive rendering of skin tones. Post-processing time for portrait shots is significantly reduced, meaning high-quality images are available faster than ever.

The X-T5 is equipped with an automatic white balance based on deep learning technology. The camera recognises different light sources (e.g. incandescent bulbs) with even greater precision and adjusts the white balance accordingly.

The X-T5 offers 19 film simulations, including “Nostalgic Negative” for high colour saturation and smooth tonal gradations. It supports the HEIF image format, which delivers 10-bit image files that are up to 30 per cent smaller than standard JPEG files. By integrating this feature, FUJIFILM reinforces its reputation for delivering images of the very highest quality straight from its X Series cameras.

Built-in image stabiliser and intelligent autofocus

The in-camera five-axis image stabilisation (IBIS) compensates for camera shake by up to seven stops (EV)*2. Even at night, at dusk or in other low-light situations, you can shoot handheld. The IBIS mechanism also enables the ‘Pixel Shift Multi-Shot’ function through the high-precision shifting of the image sensor.

The X-T5 is equipped with an innovative autofocus system that allows the photographer to concentrate fully on the subject and the composition. You can trust that the camera will focus on the subject reliably and precisely. The X-T5’s autofocus system offers object-oriented subject recognition based on artificial intelligence. The algorithm, developed using deep learning technology, not only recognises and tracks human faces and eyes, but also reliably keeps animals, birds, cars, motorbikes, bicycles, aeroplanes and trains in focus.

The 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR has more phase-detection pixels than previous X Series image sensors, resulting in even more precise focusing in AF-S mode, for example when shooting landscapes or portraits. A new AF algorithm for predicting subject movement enables even more reliable focus tracking during continuous autofocus (AF-C).

Convenient operation

On the top of the X-T5 there are three control dials for shutter speed, ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation. Like the aperture ring on many XF lenses, these allow you to control the key exposure parameters even when the camera is switched off. This makes the X-T5 the ideal tool for channelling your creative intuition directly into the image-making process.

The new LCD monitor offers a resolution of 1.84 million pixels and can be tilted in three directions. When shooting from the hip or overhead, for example, the display remains in the optical axis and is always easy to read, ensuring comfortable and unrestricted operation even in challenging shooting situations.

The X-T5’s electronic viewfinder offers a high-resolution viewfinder image with 3.69 million pixels and 0.8x magnification. The display is optimally corrected and free from parallax errors and distortion, which otherwise frequently occur when the eye position changes.

Further development of the IBIS mechanism, the electronic viewfinder and other components has enabled a compact and lightweight design. Despite its performance capabilities, the camera weighs just 557 grams*4. Furthermore, handling has been optimised and the operability of the control dials and buttons improved. The weather-sealed body can be used without hesitation even in damp and dirty environments.

Advanced video functions

The X-T5 records video in 6.2K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit format. In 4K HQ mode, the camera utilises the depth of detail in the 6.2K data during internal oversampling to generate a 4K image of outstanding quality. The X-T5 supports F-Log2, which offers an extended dynamic range of more than 13 stops, thereby providing further creative potential in video editing.

When used with a compatible external HDMI recorder from Atomos, 12-bit RAW video files can also be recorded and saved as Apple ProRes RAW*5 in 6.2K at frame rates of up to 29.97 frames per second. When used with the Blackmagic Design Video Assist 12G series monitor recorders, the raw video data can be saved as Blackmagic RAW in up to 6.2K quality and at 29.97 frames per second.