i agree, from this price i don't know what they want more from this camera. For me, I love tiny cameras, and this one is perfect for me. I used to have a big camera with a large lens, but I hardly ever took it out with me. A good camera is the one you actually use.
thank you so much for making this video!! i was looking for a compact everyday/everywhere camera, but in researching i started to get sucked into all the technical stuff and almost ended up going for the x-s20 because it's just "better". i think i almost lost myself and the reason i wanted this camera to begin with - for its portability and compact size, and not for all the high end features. there's no point in a better spec camera if i'm not going to use it, and i think this will be perfect for my needs of just capturing life. and if not, i can always upgrade it down the line!
Your review hit all the reasons I want this camera. I have an expensive mirrorless camera, but it’s too big to bring with me everywhere. I want a “life camera” to take pictures of the little one and to take shots of things I find interesting in my daily. I’ll definitely be purchasing one in the near future.
just got mine soon as its released and rocking it for over 2 weeks with 27 f2.8 wr..so far couldn't be happier..true love from first sight..easily fits my coats pocket and take it whereever i go unlike my xt4..and guess thats the point.. imagine this body with the cap size 3rd party lenses.
That is the exact same reason I got this camera. I also plan to use it for talking head videos for our podcast. I love the form factor and since I have the SX20 which has the same guts, I know this camera can produce both quality photos and video.
People are saying all kinds of negative or lacking about this camera, like no EVF, no IBIS, Plastic body blah blah. But if you put an evf to this, people will say it is just an X-S20 without IBIS Put an Evf to this then put an x-processor 4, they will say it is an XT30ii in range finder style. Put an IBIS, then they will say it is an X-S20 without an evf. Put an IBIS and EVF then put x processor 4, it’s an X-S20 with a downgraded processor. People will find all the drawbacks for it’s price? Common! This camera is small with an awsome features into it. The only thing that concerns me about fuji is their autofocus is far behind sony. I have both sony and fuji and i can tell the difference. But to be honest, i really enjoyed using Fuji cameras but for professional work i use my sony.
This is the exact reason I got and love mine! I think people forget this wasn’t made to have all the bells and whistles but to be something more people can afford. I made a similar video yesterday and I was a little anxious to post it because everyone has been so negative about it. Really appreciate someone else who sees its value.
Bro, you are talking my language, same thought here - the best camera is that one you use daily. I had the X-T4 and never took it with me anywhere. Sold it and went on holiday trip with my family for that movey. Now for years I have been using 200$ dollar Fujifilm X-A1 and my photos have never been looking so darn good, because I shoot every day with this small camera. Looking for an upgrade to this X-M5 :) Thank you for the video :)
The best review I watched about the xm5. I agree with you from start to end and I think there are so many people complaining about this camera just because they just don't understand who this camera is for! I use a FF Canon camera as my main camera but I don't always take it with me, I'm looking to buy the xm5, a small light and also a powerful camera to always take with me, with fantastic film simulation to get sooc. Also it's on budget, well done Fuji ❤
I agree with everything you’ve said. The people hating are upset it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles but they don’t realize that’s not what this camera is. This is meant to be one you can stash with you easily but still get amazing results. Just wish B&H would fill my preorder! They currently have no estimated time frame 😢
There is always one really great thing that happens when you have an awesome mid entry level camera like this come out. You can filter out all the idiot reviewers really quick. When I see their reviews and commentary pop up I just hit the “Do not recommend channel” option and never look back. I may even buy one just to tote around and pull out when one of the camera snobs are around. I love everything I see about this thing. And yea, I really did hit the button on those other channels. No worries, I hit the sub button on yours.
Tbh you helped me decide on what camera to get, online has me searching for perfection for a low price but its not realistic. For a new camera with the same sensor as the XT5, its not bad for 800$ + with my student discount its 700$ before tax brand new, and looking to get a ttartisan 27mm f/2.8 pancake lense for 150$, its 850$ ... its cheaper than the ricoh gr iii or any other comparable camera, again, brand new with modern tech This is where my research landed me. I think this is it for me. I hope you make more content about this. This works for me, I was thinking about the sony rx 100 M7, but the cost and its getting old.. the XM5 i can always change lens too.. idk there isnt much downside for 700$ brand new.
Hi Guys, what is the LCD on a very sunny day? I'm looking for a family/Holiday small/pocketable camera, already have plenty of lenses, soo... i wonder how the screen behaves
i would say yes that what matters is if you are more likely or less likely to take a photo with any kind of equipment you have. it can be your phone, action camera, a compact or a full-size. to me specs have not mattered much - it matters if you are more likely to bring a camera with you and take photos.
Sony user here for my job and I was thinking to buy the xm5 for every day family street shots stuff because I can’t carry how is the connection camera to phone to send some jpgs
I had a sony a7iv, sold it because it was big, had a x100 bla, sold it because it was a brick.. currently still shooting all my street on a pentaxQ. Xm5 will be my next purchase, purely for it's size. Ricoh gr4 will join the team too, when it comes out.
I totally agree on life style cameras. I've owned the XEs in the past and the XA1 and still own my X70. I'm torn on the size and how I want to use it. I'm a ski instructor and keep a camera in my pocket. Fuji needs to make more pancake lenses... The x70 is smaller measurably. It's enough smaller (especially depth with a lens) it's less noticeable in a pocket -vs- my XM5 w/18mm. I'm just struggling if it's small enough to be worth it for me -vs- my x70 and X-E4. I do love the new AF the XM5 brings though. I think my ideal camera is the X70 & X-E5 when it finally arrives. Just imagine if we had a new 18mm f/2 (the lens you have BTW), that was slightly smaller and had better motors, borrow sony's 16mm 2.8 and 20mm 2.8, borrow canon's 22mm f/2 (which proves it's possible to make that lens smaller than fuji's version). Then the 27mm 2.8 as well? We just need more smaller lenses to make these setups easier to pocket. Or make an X80 please...
I totally agree. If Fuji put out an x80 with a built in ND and flash, I’d replace my x100vi with it asap. That would be geared more towards photographers whereas the XM5 is a hybrid camera targeting creators. It’s kinda like how the XT4 was a hybrid camera and then they dropped the articulating screen and made the body smaller to target photographers. Seems like they’re trying to avoid too much overlap in their lineup.
@@Lifereviewedchannel yeah, I'm not the guy who hates on things I won't use. I feel fuji needs to let us disable things we'll never use in menus (even some film sims I'll never touch) but that's another conversation. I know the screen type is polarizing. Why they dropped the X70/XF10 boggles my mind. The X100v blew up after both were dropped, but the ricoh proves there's still a market here and fuji has the hype train. I'd LOVE an X80 but then also an X80 with the 23? Yes please. I'd be the guy with two ricohs but fujis instead. And yes I've owned a GRiii and XF10. I don't love that form factor. The ricoh is too much like a sony. I really prefer the ISO/Shutter/aperture dials.
Nice Video im a beginner and i thought about buying this camera but the negative opinions form other people made me not want it anymore haha but since i just want it for my freetime and i dont plan on doing professional work with it, i think gonna be a good choice
NAILED IT! All the haters that are out there wanna have IBIS, EVF, etc … there are choices enough and they can buy what they need. I will use this little camera for exactly the reasons you’ve mentioned. My beloved XPro2 isn’t the biggest. But it’s a tank and heavy. So the XM5 will be my EDC. And I even will not use the video features coz I only wanna have my Fuji stills “on the go”. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@@stone7578 I also have the X-Pro 2 and XM5 :) Pretty good combo of cameras. I do intend to use the video quite a bit also though but for stills I have found it delightful so far. Except the Q button location haha
I think it’s because no one asked for it. Fuji already has already had issues with AF and then to make cameras that no one wants is frustrating. They could have easily made this an x80 camera since the x70 literally has a cult following. They could have made it a xe5 a camera that really didn’t get a fair shot due to covid but is a close x100 competitor that is currently selling for more used than it did new. Is the xm5 a bad camera maybe not, but it’s certainly the worst camera in their line up lol
Bro is downright offended people aren't appreciating this tiny beast 😅 Speaking the truth though. I bought one for the same reason, popped a 27mm pancake on it that'll likely never come off, and it's my everyday life camera. Wonderful.
camera good enough, its an interchangeable lens camera in the size of a point and shoot film camera, I dunno what's not to like,.... apart from the electric view finder lol, but thats not a deal breaker in my opinion, but the fuji xe5 should coming out soon so will have evf. as a photographer and videographer I'd say always try gear yourself dont rely on the social media hype sometimes they just hating because the camera might not be trendy as yet.
I know it is a great camera but still on the fence. I’m still reluctant to dive into interchangeable lens system again. But this fuji really really making me to get into the system.
The kit lens that came with mine only cost me an extra $100 CAD-and it retails for $400 CAD. Throw a lens you like on it and use it like a point and shoot. At least you have the option.
Depends on what you want. You can’t go wrong with either. I prefer the Fuji colors, the look of the camera, the mechanical shutter and the ability to record in open gate.
How many variations on this sensor do we need...I agree that the ricoh image quality is well below the fuji x-system (iso noise and contour definition much more natural on fujifilm x-trans cameras), but fuji images aren't that great either, they barely have any physical tangability and colors are all over the place and terribly coarse...Camera manufacturers have completely lost the plot...I think film resurgence will take the cake and rightly so.
Yeah price point and everything is perfect but really not suitable for people with big hands or using with big lens. Bought mine thinking it can replace my x-s20 but sold it after 2 weeks. AF is really good though but the ergonomics is just not there for me.
I think it all depends on your intended use for this camera. Look at the Ricoh griii for example, small camera, but that’s the point. This camera is meant to be thrown in a small bag or a jacket pocket. Anyone carrying bigger lenses has already committed to a camera bag, wearing it in there body or not carrying it daily. I get your point in regard to comfort though. Did you try a grip?
Do you know what, I can live without a viewfinder, just. But what I can’t live with is that damn side hinged, flippy, flappy, conspicuous, slow and obtrusive rear screen. Yet another company who sold their soul to the vlogging brigade.
For a photo first camera I totally agree, I traded my XT4 for the XT5 for the same reason. However, for this camera I believe it adds to its versatility and makes it useful for a larger audience.
i agree, from this price i don't know what they want more from this camera. For me, I love tiny cameras, and this one is perfect for me. I used to have a big camera with a large lens, but I hardly ever took it out with me. A good camera is the one you actually use.
100%
A better LCD are the minimum given we’re not getting a viewfinder. Everything else I understand not including
thank you so much for making this video!! i was looking for a compact everyday/everywhere camera, but in researching i started to get sucked into all the technical stuff and almost ended up going for the x-s20 because it's just "better". i think i almost lost myself and the reason i wanted this camera to begin with - for its portability and compact size, and not for all the high end features. there's no point in a better spec camera if i'm not going to use it, and i think this will be perfect for my needs of just capturing life. and if not, i can always upgrade it down the line!
Your video is on point. I love my X-M5. The size and form factor is perfect for an everyday camera.
100%
Your review hit all the reasons I want this camera. I have an expensive mirrorless camera, but it’s too big to bring with me everywhere. I want a “life camera” to take pictures of the little one and to take shots of things I find interesting in my daily. I’ll definitely be purchasing one in the near future.
Definitely a life camera. You’ll love it for your use case.
The X-M5 is more than what most people need unless they need unlimited video record limit and IBIS. The X-M5 is a mini cinema beast.
One thousand %!
just got mine soon as its released and rocking it for over 2 weeks with 27 f2.8 wr..so far couldn't be happier..true love from first sight..easily fits my coats pocket and take it whereever i go unlike my xt4..and guess thats the point.. imagine this body with the cap size 3rd party lenses.
I’ve had my eye on that lens. Congrats!
That is the exact same reason I got this camera. I also plan to use it for talking head videos for our podcast. I love the form factor and since I have the SX20 which has the same guts, I know this camera can produce both quality photos and video.
Such a convenient and powerful little camera. Love it
People are saying all kinds of negative or lacking about this camera, like no EVF, no IBIS, Plastic body blah blah.
But if you put an evf to this, people will say it is just an X-S20 without IBIS
Put an Evf to this then put an x-processor 4, they will say it is an XT30ii in range finder style.
Put an IBIS, then they will say it is an X-S20 without an evf.
Put an IBIS and EVF then put x processor 4, it’s an X-S20 with a downgraded processor.
People will find all the drawbacks for it’s price? Common! This camera is small with an awsome features into it. The only thing that concerns me about fuji is their autofocus is far behind sony. I have both sony and fuji and i can tell the difference. But to be honest, i really enjoyed using Fuji cameras but for professional work i use my sony.
Totally agreed with all this. And yes, auto focus is definitely where Fuji needs to improve
This is the exact reason I got and love mine! I think people forget this wasn’t made to have all the bells and whistles but to be something more people can afford. I made a similar video yesterday and I was a little anxious to post it because everyone has been so negative about it. Really appreciate someone else who sees its value.
Also exactly why i love the articulating screen. It helps when we’re on vacation to take photos and see if we’re in it
Definitely! Also, great video! I just watched it.
okay thats it, Im definitely buying an xm5, you convinced me around 5:25 time stamp
Nice! I’m excited for you
Bro, you are talking my language, same thought here - the best camera is that one you use daily. I had the X-T4 and never took it with me anywhere. Sold it and went on holiday trip with my family for that movey. Now for years I have been using 200$ dollar Fujifilm X-A1 and my photos have never been looking so darn good, because I shoot every day with this small camera. Looking for an upgrade to this X-M5 :) Thank you for the video :)
100% bro.
I’m with you bro to many people bagging out all sorts on here end of the day most cameras out there you’d struggle to tell the end result apart👍🏽kudos
Exactly!
Dope video and highly informative!! Thank you sir!!
The best review I watched about the xm5. I agree with you from start to end and I think there are so many people complaining about this camera just because they just don't understand who this camera is for!
I use a FF Canon camera as my main camera but I don't always take it with me, I'm looking to buy the xm5, a small light and also a powerful camera to always take with me, with fantastic film simulation to get sooc. Also it's on budget, well done Fuji ❤
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Hahaha! You are SO right about this camera. I bought mine to step into the 21st century for video and vloging. For $799 this camera is a BEAST.
Congrats man! Enjoy
I agree with everything you’ve said. The people hating are upset it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles but they don’t realize that’s not what this camera is. This is meant to be one you can stash with you easily but still get amazing results. Just wish B&H would fill my preorder! They currently have no estimated time frame 😢
Exactly! You hit the nail right on the head.
Hoping you get yours soon.
I cannot wait until mine arrives.
It’s gonna be so awesome!
There is always one really great thing that happens when you have an awesome mid entry level camera like this come out. You can filter out all the idiot reviewers really quick. When I see their reviews and commentary pop up I just hit the “Do not recommend channel” option and never look back. I may even buy one just to tote around and pull out when one of the camera snobs are around. I love everything I see about this thing. And yea, I really did hit the button on those other channels. No worries, I hit the sub button on yours.
Tbh you helped me decide on what camera to get, online has me searching for perfection for a low price but its not realistic.
For a new camera with the same sensor as the XT5, its not bad for 800$ + with my student discount its 700$ before tax brand new, and looking to get a ttartisan 27mm f/2.8 pancake lense for 150$, its 850$ ... its cheaper than the ricoh gr iii or any other comparable camera, again, brand new with modern tech This is where my research landed me. I think this is it for me. I hope you make more content about this. This works for me, I was thinking about the sony rx 100 M7, but the cost and its getting old.. the XM5 i can always change lens too.. idk there isnt much downside for 700$ brand new.
Totally agree!
Hi Guys, what is the LCD on a very sunny day? I'm looking for a family/Holiday small/pocketable camera, already have plenty of lenses, soo... i wonder how the screen behaves
i would say yes that what matters is if you are more likely or less likely to take a photo with any kind of equipment you have. it can be your phone, action camera, a compact or a full-size. to me specs have not mattered much - it matters if you are more likely to bring a camera with you and take photos.
Always, “the best camera is the one you have with you”
Point on I’m loving mine :) happy holidays!!!
Fantastic camera
Sony user here for my job and I was thinking to buy the xm5 for every day family street shots stuff because I can’t carry how is the connection camera to phone to send some jpgs
Works great. Also, I believe with this camera you can also transfer images via USBC now. I’ll have to double check
@ ah ok good to know. Thanks
I had a sony a7iv, sold it because it was big, had a x100 bla, sold it because it was a brick.. currently still shooting all my street on a pentaxQ. Xm5 will be my next purchase, purely for it's size. Ricoh gr4 will join the team too, when it comes out.
Great combo. Honestly the only reason I sold my Griiix was durability issues . Other than that, I loved that camera.
Love my Pentax Q7
I agree totally I have still the old X-M1, I'm thinging to change to X-M5 becasue it's a camera to have all day with you.
Definitely. I take it with me everywhere
I totally agree on life style cameras. I've owned the XEs in the past and the XA1 and still own my X70. I'm torn on the size and how I want to use it. I'm a ski instructor and keep a camera in my pocket. Fuji needs to make more pancake lenses... The x70 is smaller measurably. It's enough smaller (especially depth with a lens) it's less noticeable in a pocket -vs- my XM5 w/18mm. I'm just struggling if it's small enough to be worth it for me -vs- my x70 and X-E4. I do love the new AF the XM5 brings though. I think my ideal camera is the X70 & X-E5 when it finally arrives.
Just imagine if we had a new 18mm f/2 (the lens you have BTW), that was slightly smaller and had better motors, borrow sony's 16mm 2.8 and 20mm 2.8, borrow canon's 22mm f/2 (which proves it's possible to make that lens smaller than fuji's version). Then the 27mm 2.8 as well? We just need more smaller lenses to make these setups easier to pocket.
Or make an X80 please...
I totally agree. If Fuji put out an x80 with a built in ND and flash, I’d replace my x100vi with it asap. That would be geared more towards photographers whereas the XM5 is a hybrid camera targeting creators. It’s kinda like how the XT4 was a hybrid camera and then they dropped the articulating screen and made the body smaller to target photographers. Seems like they’re trying to avoid too much overlap in their lineup.
@@Lifereviewedchannel yeah, I'm not the guy who hates on things I won't use. I feel fuji needs to let us disable things we'll never use in menus (even some film sims I'll never touch) but that's another conversation. I know the screen type is polarizing. Why they dropped the X70/XF10 boggles my mind. The X100v blew up after both were dropped, but the ricoh proves there's still a market here and fuji has the hype train. I'd LOVE an X80 but then also an X80 with the 23? Yes please. I'd be the guy with two ricohs but fujis instead. And yes I've owned a GRiii and XF10. I don't love that form factor. The ricoh is too much like a sony. I really prefer the ISO/Shutter/aperture dials.
Totally agree
Nice Video im a beginner and i thought about buying this camera but the negative opinions form other people made me not want it anymore haha but since i just want it for my freetime and i dont plan on doing professional work with it, i think gonna be a good choice
It’s a solid camera. Plenty of room to grow with it.
NAILED IT! All the haters that are out there wanna have IBIS, EVF, etc … there are choices enough and they can buy what they need. I will use this little camera for exactly the reasons you’ve mentioned. My beloved XPro2 isn’t the biggest. But it’s a tank and heavy. So the XM5 will be my EDC. And I even will not use the video features coz I only wanna have my Fuji stills “on the go”. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@@stone7578 I also have the X-Pro 2 and XM5 :) Pretty good combo of cameras. I do intend to use the video quite a bit also though but for stills I have found it delightful so far. Except the Q button location haha
I think it’s because no one asked for it. Fuji already has already had issues with AF and then to make cameras that no one wants is frustrating. They could have easily made this an x80 camera since the x70 literally has a cult following. They could have made it a xe5 a camera that really didn’t get a fair shot due to covid but is a close x100 competitor that is currently selling for more used than it did new.
Is the xm5 a bad camera maybe not, but it’s certainly the worst camera in their line up lol
Definitely
Preciate the viewpoints. i be having conversations with myself like this Lol
i got the x-m5, x100vi, and A7IV
😂😂
Bro is downright offended people aren't appreciating this tiny beast 😅
Speaking the truth though. I bought one for the same reason, popped a 27mm pancake on it that'll likely never come off, and it's my everyday life camera. Wonderful.
😂. It’s a dope camera. I gotta get a 27mm for sure
camera good enough, its an interchangeable lens camera in the size of a point and shoot film camera, I dunno what's not to like,.... apart from the electric view finder lol, but thats not a deal breaker in my opinion, but the fuji xe5 should coming out soon so will have evf. as a photographer and videographer I'd say always try gear yourself dont rely on the social media hype sometimes they just hating because the camera might not be trendy as yet.
SUBBED! ..m in dillema between XM5 with the XS20 for my second camera for photo n video..
Appreciate you! What’s your current camera?
@@Lifereviewedchannel Sony A74
"You date the camera, you marry the lenses" i never saw it this way but its true
I know it is a great camera but still on the fence. I’m still reluctant to dive into interchangeable lens system again. But this fuji really really making me to get into the system.
The kit lens that came with mine only cost me an extra $100 CAD-and it retails for $400 CAD. Throw a lens you like on it and use it like a point and shoot. At least you have the option.
@ yes you are right.
this or zv e10 ii? i'm confuse
Depends on what you want. You can’t go wrong with either. I prefer the Fuji colors, the look of the camera, the mechanical shutter and the ability to record in open gate.
How many variations on this sensor do we need...I agree that the ricoh image quality is well below the fuji x-system (iso noise and contour definition much more natural on fujifilm x-trans cameras), but fuji images aren't that great either, they barely have any physical tangability and colors are all over the place and terribly coarse...Camera manufacturers have completely lost the plot...I think film resurgence will take the cake and rightly so.
What lens do you have on the XM5?
The one in the video is the 18mm f2
Nothing but sense spoken in this video.
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I’m still waiting for my pre-order 🥲
Soon 🙏🏽
Yeah price point and everything is perfect but really not suitable for people with big hands or using with big lens. Bought mine thinking it can replace my x-s20 but sold it after 2 weeks. AF is really good though but the ergonomics is just not there for me.
I think it all depends on your intended use for this camera. Look at the Ricoh griii for example, small camera, but that’s the point. This camera is meant to be thrown in a small bag or a jacket pocket. Anyone carrying bigger lenses has already committed to a camera bag, wearing it in there body or not carrying it daily. I get your point in regard to comfort though. Did you try a grip?
I want buy this cam with 16 50 kit.
Do it!
This camera is a killer deal form Fujifilm. Most people literally dont even need this much camera.
Totally
Where can ppl buy this now?? Everywhere I look says not until 2025!!
I got this camera its fantastic no regrets and I don't use it for video
Enjoy!
That looks like the 18mm f2. it is printed right on the front and you were looking straight at it 🤦♂
@@artsilva 😅 I know right
"It's got no view finder" buy one with one that has it then
"There's no IBIS" buy one that's got it then it's simple
Right! Easy solution 😂
@@Lifereviewedchannel Is IBIS "useful" for standard portrait and street photography please? Is the inbuilt IOS enough?
Do you know what, I can live without a viewfinder, just. But what I can’t live with is that damn side hinged, flippy, flappy, conspicuous, slow and obtrusive rear screen.
Yet another company who sold their soul to the vlogging brigade.
For a photo first camera I totally agree, I traded my XT4 for the XT5 for the same reason. However, for this camera I believe it adds to its versatility and makes it useful for a larger audience.
Man be honest come on. Every flagship smartphone is better than this.