I'm not avoiding the AF test and comparison. I had a camera for literally 24 hours. Just not enough time to shoot everything everyone might want to see. I did my best and my honest take on this camera. I review cameras and lenses for a living and I use Sony/Nikon/Lumix/Fuji/Canon and others on regular basis. This, in my opinion, and in the short time I've been using it, stood out instantly to me. This new predictive algorithm works. It learns and adapts in front of your eyes. I was walking with someone and we were casting long shadows in front of us. X-M5 learnt in a split of a second that these were human silhouettes and tried finding eyes, settled for heads in an instance. I have never seen this before with any camera. I had zero and I mean zero problem focusing on anything while taking photos, subject detection is way above average here and instantly noticeable performance improvement to any Fuji I have used before. I've only managed to get few video shots with it (all in my video) and it worked really well for me with the 16-50mm lens. I had a camera on loan from Fuji Poland while staying in Warsaw and I live in UK. I've asked Fuji UK for a one day loan of the camera so I can film AF tests for all of you but they've put me at the end of the waiting queue for it. I'll do the follow up ASAP. Not avoiding it, looking forward to it.
In a comment below about the viewfinder and the visibility of the screen, you said that you had no problem with it in "bright days". So which is it ? you had it for 24 hours or for days ?
Brother you don't owe us anything. Not sure what spawned this AF war in here, which to be fair is a very exhausting topic in general, but please you do you.
guys as fujifilm users, we must stop saying the new autofocus is best because we are misleading people, let keep pushing so fuji can match other competitors when it comes to auto focus.
@PavSZ let show us the way, man. simple auto focus test, I will wait. Be fair and honest. then I am in. I will buy 1 from your link. By the way test it at f 1.8.
Fuji decided to go blue-ocean (make new market) since their first inception of X system cameras their market is for those who wanted film-like colors in the photos
As a user of both Fuji and Canon, Fuji AF is nowhere near the brilliance of Canon dual-pixel AF. It doesn’t mean Fuji AF is bad - it’s actually quite decent - but still we need to be realistic here.
I’ve watched quite a few reviews (lots actually 😂)of this cameras and yours seemed the most unbiased to me. Plus you answered questions I still had after watching all those other reviews. Well done on a really informative and well presented video 👍
OH HECK YEAH! My man, my dude, my rockin' sensei of the Fujifilm X-M5-you just blew my mind! 🤯🤘 This video was like a power chord of pure knowledge and camera wizardry. I'm Max, and I am here to say THANK YOU, my friend! You didn't just talk specs-you unleashed the beast that is the X-M5! The colors, the details, the sweet, sweet autofocus-you showed me every crispy detail, like a backstage pass to camera glory! 🎸📸 Keep shredding those reviews, my brother in camera arms! You’ve got us hyped, inspired, and ready to shoot like legends. Much love, much respect-rock on, my dude!
Great perhaps for those who have never shot on a dedicated camera before. But for serious beginners or intermediate users, I'd recommend the X-T30 II. I tried the X-T50, and I don't like the bulky body and film simulation dial. X-T30II is the best you can get in terms of functionality and usability. You are not looking at a big difference in weight but the viewfinder, dials and buttons matter a lot if you shoot often. I hope the X-T60 can be of the same design as the X-T30II but much better specs! Please get rid of the film dial!!!
that's a thing. I have used many dedicated cameras but sometimes, especially when travelling I do not want a dedicated camera but I want more than the phone can do. This is it. The price point is excellent as well
I like the concept. But i have the X-E3 and I love the VF. I hope the X-E5 will come with the same functions (sensor, processor, screen, fan-mount, mic port on top, ...), plus VF and IBIS. And a nice L-bracket with a nice large and removable grip, if you use a bigger lens.
@@PavSZ Can you do a AF test like this with your Sony? th-cam.com/video/XRc0HE3Kcm8/w-d-xo.html X-T5 didn't do so well in that test. Only 26.5% hit rate vs a6700 96.1%
@@Battlem0nk X-T5 is old now in comparison. This camera is a first in my opinion using whatever they've implemented for AF to work well. I want to do the AF comparison video today but Fuji UK have put me on a waiting list to get my hands on X-M5 for one day again 🙁
@@PavSZBro, no offense, but when u are making a statement that doesn’t seems to be persuading, it is a common courtesy to at least try to come up with some kind of evidence, instead of throwing shades at people who don’t believe you, especially when you are the one benefiting from your statement. Maybe you are right, but it is also true for us that it looks kinda shady when u say that the problems are magically ‘completely’ solved, while you never posted any kind of proof throughout the entire 10min video. As an old fuji/sony fan, I truly hope that the Af issue is completely resolved as well. And to make a difference, I think all the users should start pointing out what’s wrong to the manufacturer instead of being ‘fanboys’. I guess that where I get pretty uncomfortable with your video, because ‘it seems’ that you are trying to avoid, or even hide the well known shortcoming of the product, I deeply hope you are telling everyone the truth, and we’re all wrong though. Like, seriously.
i have beein into photography since 2006, have used canon 30D, 40D, 50D, 5Ds but now after all these years, I feel like going back to basics with something portable and less complicated, my photography style has evolved and changed, also I am away from commercial stuff, would you suggest this ain't baby? also can the old canon EF lenses be used with this like with a convertor etc?
This is a very capable camera. I'n not sure if you can adapt Canon EF lenses to Fuji-X mount. You should check out Canon R10 and R7. In the same price range and you definitely can adapt EF lenses to RF mount
I'd like Fuji to start making cameras with autofocus, or lenses with reliable manual focusing features. I don't like shooting 3 hours of footage when 30 minutes would do if I trusted that half of it will come out without focus issues.
it is possible to get too hot when taking photos too. Most likely when shooting in direct sunlight in a hot climate. Ulanzi make a cheaper cooling fan as well
Nice review! Just a small comment, sir: next time, when doing a camera review, please include more shots filmed by the camera and fewer talking-head shots. You could use voice-over for those scenes, but more footage or photos from the camera would be better. Also, if possible, a comparison between this camera and the Sony ZV-E10M2 would be great.
I had this camera for 24 hours. There is just not enough time to shoot enough samples or do comparisons sometimes. I had to take it out, use it and record my opinion. This is it. Sorry
Thank you for this thorough first impression. Would you recommend the new 16-55 lens over the sigma 18-50? I like the sigma’s price! I have the old kit lens 18-50, which I find bulky and have never clicked with the image quality. I know it comes down to the photographer, not the gear. Appreciate any insights you can share!
I think they both are great lenses. This new 16-50 has really impressed me but I never had issues with the 18-55 before. Sigma is cheaper and it really delivers good results
how is the low light performance? I have a g9 but need a dedicated low light camera and this is the best price for a small form camera, I just need to know it would be better
Brilliant pictures. Punchy and sharp. Love to get one. But again what is the point - this camera will go into a waitlist mode for 6 months pretty much upon launch.
both and yes AF-C is very good. Very fast and sticky. It uses the learning/predictive algorithm. You can see it working, it detects a person or animal in an instant, puts a box around them and split second after starts looking for eyes. When it finds them, it tracks very well. I was very surprised with it
Thanks….@@PavSZ do you maybe plan (or have the possibility) to make a more specific video focused on AF (if possible with quick comparison to Sony? I just ask, because if you still have the camera now, it probably would be with final production firmware at this point, and you could be the first to really show us a comparison Sony vs X-M5. And it’s a topic that interests Fuji shooters a lot, given the lastest AF issues
I'm an absolute beginner when it comes to camera world. I wish to shoot short films. What camera among Fuji XM5 and Sony ZV-E10 i/ii should I consider buying that is going to serve best my purpose? Also, if there's a better camera which suits my needs.. do tell.
The BIG downside of the X-M5: NO viewfinder. If you're photographing outdoors in bright sunlight it will be a nightmare to see what the accurate focus point.
it's not that bad. I had no issues with it on very bright days. You tilt it until it works for you. Also auto focus is working very well here, not difficult to nail it
Once again so few people who own the x100 Fuji's have a clue on their only real unique feature. The leaf shutter allows a high speed sync that doesn't suck, allowing on or off camera flash in broad daylight. You can do a lot of cool things with the camera, that no other Fuji can do, but if you don't use the feature, you're wasting your money.
that's exactly my point. Amazing feature but 99 out of 100 people buy x100 for "Fuji Looks" and don't have a slightest clue about the amazing specs. This is so much better for those people
i have a question about the overheating. I live in australia so it does get quite hot but not really humid and I am torn between the xs20 and the xm5. The xm5 is basically a mini version of the xs20 and I don't really care about the evf or the lcd as this will be my first cam and those features are not as important to me personally. However when i checked online there have been alot of people going on about xs20's overheating issue so I was wondering if the overheating was worse with the xm5 due to it's size. The price range for both is fine but would you reccomend me stepping up and buying the xs20 for the battery life or the xm5 for its convenience and lower price for just daily use, holidays, and family time.
also i do want to get a hand held gimbal like the zhiyun crane m3s which is already compatible with the xs20 but I dont know if ill be able to find a gimbal compatible with it
There is NO fuji that is up to Sony AF-C standards, X-M5 included, no matter what some guy with an early copy provided for positive press for Fuji says =) And no, I'm not a Sony shooter, I'm a very experienced Fuji shooter that knows what they can do and what they can't do. The fact that he said in the comments he won't make a head to head test video to demonstrate his claims tells you everything.
I do use Sony as well as Fuji and I could tell the difference that this works well. I only had a camera for a short period of time so I can't do that comparison test right now until I get my hands on it again. Oh and I had the final production version, not pre-release one
there is no need to be sarcastic. There might be a AF test video soon when I get the camera again. I use Sony/Nikon/Fuji/Lumix daily and in my experience AF this camera offers is above average.
No leaf shutter, hence so high speed flash sync. No EVF. No OVF. So not really the same. If these don't matter to you, then no issue. It just depends what you want from a camera whether or not it is "better."
Bro, no offense, but when u are making a statement that doesn’t seems to be persuading, it is a common courtesy to at least try to come up with some kind of evidence, instead of throwing shades at people who don’t believe you, especially when you are the one benefiting from your statement. Maybe you are right, but it is also true for us that it looks kinda shady when u say that the problems are magically ‘completely’ solved, while you never posted any kind of footage throughout the entire 10min video. As an old fuji/sony fan, I truly hope that the Af issue is completely resolved as well. And to make a difference, I think all the users should start pointing out what’s wrong to the manufacturer instead of being ‘fanboys’. I guess that where I get pretty uncomfortable with your video, because ‘it seems’ that you are trying to avoid, or even hide the well known shortcoming of the product, I deeply hope you are telling everyone the truth, and we’re all wrong though. Like, seriously.
I'm not avoiding anything. I had a camera for literally 24 hours. Just not enough time to shoot everything everyone might want to see. I did my best and my honest take on this camera. I review cameras and lenses for a living and I use Sony/Nikon/Lumix/Fuji/Canon and others on regular basis. This in my opinion and in the short time I've been using it stood out instantly to me. How this new predictive algorithm works. It learns and adapts in front of your eyes. I was walking with someone and we were casting long shadows in front of us. X-M5 learnt in a split of a second that these were human silhouettes and tried finding eyes, settled for heads in an instance. I have never seen this before with any camera. I had zero and I mean zero problem focusing on anything while taking photos, subject detection is way above average here and instantly noticeable performance improvement to any Fuji I have used before. I've only managed to get few video shots with it (all in my video) and it works really well for me with the 16-50mm lens. I had a camera from Fuji Poland and I live in UK. I've asked Fuji UK for a one day loan of the camera so I can film AF tests but they've put me at the end of the waiting queue for it. I'll do the follow up ASAP. Not avoiding it, looking forward to it.
@ Thank you for your lengthy reply. I’ll take your word as it is. Yea, I know ppl including me are sensitive. I look forward for your following AF video. Have a nice day.
For anyone expecting a “Topnotch Autofocus” at this price point is delusional. If you want the most accurate AF, get a Sony A1 or A9III. The very fact that we are all looking at this tiny camera is because we cannot afford that “Topnotch Autofocus” that we all want. So for anyone saying that Fuji’s AF is bad, of course it is. Its cheaper.
this is hardly a point and shoot camera. This has got every single function my full frame pro cameras have .... build is different but that's a different story
Canon R8 is double the price + very expensive Canon lenses on top. Also it is a full frame camera in a totally different class than this. If you really need to compare to Canon, than this is in the same price bracket as Canon R10. R10 has got viewfinder but lacks everything else, especially when it comes to video specs in comparison to this Fuji
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@PavSZ R8 is not double the price. With kit lens Canon is $1399 and Fuji is $899. Of course R8 is more expensive because it is Canon, it is full frame and it has Canons color science, electronic viewfinder and dual pixel af. What I’m trying to say is Fuji is not cheap enough in this comparison, despite having some advantages in vlog field.
NO viewfinder! Just like the very capable and _weather resistant_ camera you _already_ have in your pocket every single day - and that one happens to do a million other things too!
@@PavSZ No need. Most have three lenses built-in already, which can handle plenty of different situations from very wide to telephoto. _Any_ camera without a viewfinder is going to be limited what it can do. No need really to go nuts buying a bunch of lenses for a viewfinder-less camera. If you want to change a lot of lenses, buy a _real_ camera. You know, one _with_ a viewfinder!
@@Mamo878 what if you already own bunch of lenses and need a smaller and simpler camera? There is market for it. Not everyone needs viewfinder. Lack of it, does not make this camera unusable
@@ahysansvlog8065 unfortunately that's impossible. The X-mount has a flange distance of 17.7mm, where the Sony E-mount is 18.0mm. So you would have exactly 0.3mm for an adapter (including the electronics to convert from Sony to Fujifilm, if you wanted something like AF). Not gonna happen
Disagree. The X100VI has the best viewfinder experience you can buy. The OVF/EVF combination is THE reason to get the X100VI. The` XM5 does not have this. XM5 also lacks IBIS, also lack built in ND filter and does not have the latest 40mp sensor of the X100VI. For many people these things matter.
and for many these things don't matter at all. A lot of people buy X100VI for Fuji looks and nothing else. This is significantly cheaper and possibly better for those individuals
@@PavSZ You can’t make an objective statement like “Camera A is better than Camera B” by ignoring everything Camera B has to offer over A. You might think those things don’t matter to you but to the people that care, it’s a different story. You could even make the case for a smartphone camera over the x100VI if you don’t care about literally anything other than the ability to take pictures.
@@PavSZ firmware updates since April/May caused bugs in the 5th gen Fuji cameras. Users were unable to roll back and are pretty mistrustful of Fuji’s AF improvements. That’s why you’ve got all these skeptical comments about the AF improvements. There’s a guy named Edvard that’s covered the bugs and put the pressure on Fuji.
I'm sorry, it's a good review, but I'll have to give it a thumbs down. In the very title you state it's better than the x100VI, so I was expecting a comparison, but there was less than 10 seconds of a very superficial comment on the differences between these two cameras.
A few other reviewers said the autofocus is hugely improved, I saw one comparison testing against xt5 and the xm5 seemed better across the board. What every existing Fuji owner is hoping is that this improvement in autofocus is a firmware update away for other Fuji models as well.
No viewfinder (obviously no OVF), no ibis, no ND, no flash, no leaf shutter, bigger once you throw a comparable lens on, and don't think it's weather sealed either. Open gate is nice... wish the X100VI had it, but oh well. "This is WAY better than the X100VI" is a joke though...
it is half price of X100Vi and you can change lenses. There is a lot of people who simply don't need all those things. They want a camera that takes great photos and videos and Fuji looks. This is more versatile camera overall in my opinion. Only the lack of viewfinder makes it worse, but a lot of people have it and never use it anyway. Lack of ibis, built in NDs or little built in flash don't make this camera unusable. We never had those things in the past and we've managed somehow. Weather sealing, in this price range? A bit of common sense and it will be OK. My point is that you get a really capable camera for half price. One that can deliver same results easily. This is huge market for exactly this. People who would have bought X100VI just because it is trending, not because they must have leaf shutter. The joke is how so many people get upset about it.
@@PavSZ nobody’s upset… you’re just using clickbait and YOU seem to get upset when someone calls you out on it. It’s not a “way better” camera and we both know that’s just your clickbait title to get hits off the X100VI hype while you complain about people “getting upset”. The XM5 might be a better fit for some people. It’s cheaper (not half price once you get comparable lens though). It is more versatile in some ways, less versatile in others. That doesn’t make it a “way better camera”. The X100VI is the only camera in its class to offer what it does. You don’t need to compare every other camera to it, but we all know why youtubers do…
Really? Have you used this camera? How do you know that they haven't invested in fixing their AF system? Have I been misleading somehow? I just love that everyone is an expert and have strong opinion about something they haven't actually used yet.
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I'm not avoiding the AF test and comparison.
I had a camera for literally 24 hours. Just not enough time to shoot everything everyone might want to see. I did my best and my honest take on this camera.
I review cameras and lenses for a living and I use Sony/Nikon/Lumix/Fuji/Canon and others on regular basis.
This, in my opinion, and in the short time I've been using it, stood out instantly to me.
This new predictive algorithm works. It learns and adapts in front of your eyes. I was walking with someone and we were casting long shadows in front of us. X-M5 learnt in a split of a second that these were human silhouettes and tried finding eyes, settled for heads in an instance. I have never seen this before with any camera.
I had zero and I mean zero problem focusing on anything while taking photos, subject detection is way above average here and instantly noticeable performance improvement to any Fuji I have used before.
I've only managed to get few video shots with it (all in my video) and it worked really well for me with the 16-50mm lens.
I had a camera on loan from Fuji Poland while staying in Warsaw and I live in UK. I've asked Fuji UK for a one day loan of the camera so I can film AF tests for all of you but they've put me at the end of the waiting queue for it.
I'll do the follow up ASAP.
Not avoiding it, looking forward to it.
In a comment below about the viewfinder and the visibility of the screen, you said that you had no problem with it in "bright days". So which is it ? you had it for 24 hours or for days ?
@@miehbs I was shooting with it on two different sunny days within 24 hours. Tuesday and Wednesday
@@PavSZ thank you for the clarification 😊
Brother you don't owe us anything. Not sure what spawned this AF war in here, which to be fair is a very exhausting topic in general, but please you do you.
i watched 50 videos about x-m5 but your video most fluently and quality. Congrats.
oh thank you very much!
guys as fujifilm users, we must stop saying the new autofocus is best because we are misleading people, let keep pushing so fuji can match other competitors when it comes to auto focus.
haha
The AF in this camera is very impressive. As good as Sony in my opinion
@PavSZ let show us the way, man. simple auto focus test, I will wait. Be fair and honest. then I am in. I will buy 1 from your link. By the way test it at f 1.8.
@@PavSZ top notch autofocus right?😂
Fuji decided to go blue-ocean (make new market) since their first inception of X system cameras
their market is for those who wanted film-like colors in the photos
As a user of both Fuji and Canon, Fuji AF is nowhere near the brilliance of Canon dual-pixel AF. It doesn’t mean Fuji AF is bad - it’s actually quite decent - but still we need to be realistic here.
I’ve watched quite a few reviews (lots actually 😂)of this cameras and yours seemed the most unbiased to me. Plus you answered questions I still had after watching all those other reviews. Well done on a really informative and well presented video 👍
OH HECK YEAH! My man, my dude, my rockin' sensei of the Fujifilm X-M5-you just blew my mind! 🤯🤘 This video was like a power chord of pure knowledge and camera wizardry.
I'm Max, and I am here to say THANK YOU, my friend! You didn't just talk specs-you unleashed the beast that is the X-M5! The colors, the details, the sweet, sweet autofocus-you showed me every crispy detail, like a backstage pass to camera glory! 🎸📸
Keep shredding those reviews, my brother in camera arms! You’ve got us hyped, inspired, and ready to shoot like legends. Much love, much respect-rock on, my dude!
WOW! That's like the best comment I have ever had.
Thank you so much, very kind of you
Some of my favourite shots you’ve ever shown! Crazy considering it’s about a third of the price of many cameras you’ve reviewed!
This is a vloggers' camera, hence no viewfinder needed, but artic' screen!
wait for X-E5!
Thank you so much
This is by far the best XM-5 review I've watched. Well done man 👌🏻
Awesome video, thanks for the summary! It's what definitely convinced me to get an X-M5!
Thanks for another great video! I fell in love with the size when I held it on release day. So many options nowadays and I want them all ❤
Great perhaps for those who have never shot on a dedicated camera before. But for serious beginners or intermediate users, I'd recommend the X-T30 II. I tried the X-T50, and I don't like the bulky body and film simulation dial.
X-T30II is the best you can get in terms of functionality and usability. You are not looking at a big difference in weight but the viewfinder, dials and buttons matter a lot if you shoot often. I hope the X-T60 can be of the same design as the X-T30II but much better specs! Please get rid of the film dial!!!
that's a thing. I have used many dedicated cameras but sometimes, especially when travelling I do not want a dedicated camera but I want more than the phone can do. This is it.
The price point is excellent as well
How's the XT50 body bulky😂
I like the concept. But i have the X-E3 and I love the VF. I hope the X-E5 will come with the same functions (sensor, processor, screen, fan-mount, mic port on top, ...), plus VF and IBIS. And a nice L-bracket with a nice large and removable grip, if you use a bigger lens.
You've just mixed Fujifilm X-E4 & X100vi 😃 Hopefully, they will introduce X-E5 with the features you already mentioned
I suspect the XE5 will be the choice for those of us that want a viewfinder.
Thank you. Your photos are simply fantastic!
Many thanks!
How is the standard kit lens, also by darkness ok or better 2.8 ..
It is for travel, landscape and street use
Firstly - another great video. Only thing would loved to have heard was the onboard mic. Great video. I literally went WOW when I heard the price. 😮
Thanks!
Yes, I just run out of time to do that test, sorry.
So interested on how you operate the exposure triangle via dials? Is that possible or is it all touchscreen or switching the dials back and forth?
it is possible. You do get shutter and aperture on the same wheel, you need to press it to change from one or the other and ISO via Q menu
Excited to hear AF is hugely improved!
it really is. As good as on my Sony in my opinion
@@PavSZthanks! Can’t wait for the firmware updates in Nov/Dec for the other cameras as an X-S20 owner.
@@PavSZ Can you do a AF test like this with your Sony? th-cam.com/video/XRc0HE3Kcm8/w-d-xo.html
X-T5 didn't do so well in that test. Only 26.5% hit rate vs a6700 96.1%
@@garends225 me too
@@Battlem0nk X-T5 is old now in comparison. This camera is a first in my opinion using whatever they've implemented for AF to work well.
I want to do the AF comparison video today but Fuji UK have put me on a waiting list to get my hands on X-M5 for one day again 🙁
Hey guys, I can't find the autofocus test. Could you point me to the timestamp where it starts? or is this an AD ?
I'm still looking for the camera in your hands when you talk about it so expertly
"Trust me bro" AF
@@PavSZBro, no offense, but when u are making a statement that doesn’t seems to be persuading, it is a common courtesy to at least try to come up with some kind of evidence, instead of throwing shades at people who don’t believe you, especially when you are the one benefiting from your statement.
Maybe you are right, but it is also true for us that it looks kinda shady when u say that the problems are magically ‘completely’ solved, while you never posted any kind of proof throughout the entire 10min video.
As an old fuji/sony fan, I truly hope that the Af issue is completely resolved as well. And to make a difference, I think all the users should start pointing out what’s wrong to the manufacturer instead of being ‘fanboys’. I guess that where I get pretty uncomfortable with your video, because ‘it seems’ that you are trying to avoid, or even hide the well known shortcoming of the product,
I deeply hope you are telling everyone the truth, and we’re all wrong though. Like, seriously.
yeah wonder where it is haha
@@juicyjuice7534 in every photo and video I sample I show in this video
Very nice review! I have one on preorder..... unfortunately, there seems to be quite a wait for the black model.
Thanks for the video! Considering this with the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8. Seems like a nice clean setup for edc, street and vacation.
Warsaw is beautiful this time of year. Good review.
It really is! thank you
i have beein into photography since 2006, have used canon 30D, 40D, 50D, 5Ds but now after all these years, I feel like going back to basics with something portable and less complicated, my photography style has evolved and changed, also I am away from commercial stuff, would you suggest this ain't baby? also can the old canon EF lenses be used with this like with a convertor etc?
This is a very capable camera. I'n not sure if you can adapt Canon EF lenses to Fuji-X mount.
You should check out Canon R10 and R7. In the same price range and you definitely can adapt EF lenses to RF mount
Nice, does it record RAW to memory card or only externally? It is also 10 bit video?
no camera in this price range can record RAW video internally.
This camera can only output RAW over HDMI to be recorded externally.
10 bit
I'd like Fuji to start making cameras with autofocus, or lenses with reliable manual focusing features. I don't like shooting 3 hours of footage when 30 minutes would do if I trusted that half of it will come out without focus issues.
Might be a nice alternative to the Ricoh GR series as well.
it is a better camera overall
Dude these shots are great! Cute camera
Thank you my friend
Can’t wait for the second hand market (already own an Xt5)
probably not long
for how long do you use it before it gets hot? are there possibilities for it being hot as well when you just take photos?
it is possible to get too hot when taking photos too. Most likely when shooting in direct sunlight in a hot climate.
Ulanzi make a cheaper cooling fan as well
@@PavSZ ohh i see thanks for responding! :)
Nice review! Just a small comment, sir: next time, when doing a camera review, please include more shots filmed by the camera and fewer talking-head shots. You could use voice-over for those scenes, but more footage or photos from the camera would be better. Also, if possible, a comparison between this camera and the Sony ZV-E10M2 would be great.
I had this camera for 24 hours. There is just not enough time to shoot enough samples or do comparisons sometimes.
I had to take it out, use it and record my opinion. This is it. Sorry
@@PavSZ I can understand, dear sir. It was a good review as a said. No need to apologize. Thank you too.
Thank you for this thorough first impression. Would you recommend the new 16-55 lens over the sigma 18-50? I like the sigma’s price! I have the old kit lens 18-50, which I find bulky and have never clicked with the image quality. I know it comes down to the photographer, not the gear. Appreciate any insights you can share!
I think they both are great lenses. This new 16-50 has really impressed me but I never had issues with the 18-55 before.
Sigma is cheaper and it really delivers good results
Stunning looking camera. Might get this for my girl since this does not make sense for my setup (X-H2s A/ X-S20 B).
It is really nice little camera
how is the low light performance? I have a g9 but need a dedicated low light camera and this is the best price for a small form camera, I just need to know it would be better
Only question I have is on Auto focus, in comparison to Sony A series. it can make or break the deal. Pls elaborate....
Thanks!!
in my opinion this is better than my a7IV
"Top notch autofocus"
Great review and great photos
Can you charge it using power bank? And can it be used while being charged/powered by power bank?
Brilliant pictures. Punchy and sharp. Love to get one. But again what is the point - this camera will go into a waitlist mode for 6 months pretty much upon launch.
maybe not. Fuji are telling me that there is going to be plenty of stock available.
We shall see
Did you test the X-M5 in autofocus continuous or autofocus Single?
Did the autofocus continous give you the feeling that it is as good as Sony?
both and yes AF-C is very good. Very fast and sticky.
It uses the learning/predictive algorithm. You can see it working, it detects a person or animal in an instant, puts a box around them and split second after starts looking for eyes. When it finds them, it tracks very well. I was very surprised with it
Thanks….@@PavSZ do you maybe plan (or have the possibility) to make a more specific video focused on AF (if possible with quick comparison to Sony?
I just ask, because if you still have the camera now, it probably would be with final production firmware at this point, and you could be the first to really show us a comparison Sony vs X-M5. And it’s a topic that interests Fuji shooters a lot, given the lastest AF issues
@@FujiRumorsOfficial I only had a camera for 24 hours but I'm working on getting it again asap.
@@PavSZ thanks… I hope you are right with your impressions about the AF
I'm thinking of getting this as a travel camera instead of my big, heavy Sony a7IV.
I'm an absolute beginner when it comes to camera world. I wish to shoot short films. What camera among Fuji XM5 and Sony ZV-E10 i/ii should I consider buying that is going to serve best my purpose? Also, if there's a better camera which suits my needs.. do tell.
I have no idea what your needs are. You are asking wrong questions
The BIG downside of the X-M5: NO viewfinder. If you're photographing outdoors in bright sunlight it will be a nightmare to see what the accurate focus point.
it's not that bad. I had no issues with it on very bright days. You tilt it until it works for you.
Also auto focus is working very well here, not difficult to nail it
Agreed, I have yet to find any screen that is useable in the brightest daylight but hey I started long before screens and much prefer a viewfinder.
No EVF - just a better phone...
@@Uwe-wy9nl
A phone has an APS-C sized sensor?
@@random6809it has powerful processor and AI😅
Awaiting the IBIS version - guess 2 years away - this way more interesting than the X100 too me 😎👍
I like it more, even without ibis
What's your opinion on this vs a x-t50?
Any changes vs x-s20 apart from body build?
auto focus. Insanely good
they count the acros and monochrome with green, red, and yellow filter as part of the 20 film sims
yes, I got that in the end 😂 inflating the numbers a little
after see this camera, i start to appreciate ZV E10ii more !!!!
because?
Wow, great review. 1:53, beautiful photo great work. That is the look and tones I am going for. I do wonder if this has more than beginner settings.
this particular photo was edited in Lightroom using my 'Cinematic' preset
pavsz.com/product/cinematic-lightroom-preset-pack/
Once again so few people who own the x100 Fuji's have a clue on their only real unique feature. The leaf shutter allows a high speed sync that doesn't suck, allowing on or off camera flash in broad daylight. You can do a lot of cool things with the camera, that no other Fuji can do, but if you don't use the feature, you're wasting your money.
that's exactly my point.
Amazing feature but 99 out of 100 people buy x100 for "Fuji Looks" and don't have a slightest clue about the amazing specs.
This is so much better for those people
Did you added color grading to the all the images which shown in this video?
All were edited in Lightroom. 80% of them have added Fuji looks from the camera and the rest my own presets
Nice camera at good price but no weather sealing, no ND or leaf shutter.
and the price reflects that. Not many people who buy x100Vi care about leaf shutter or even know what that is
i have a question about the overheating. I live in australia so it does get quite hot but not really humid and I am torn between the xs20 and the xm5. The xm5 is basically a mini version of the xs20 and I don't really care about the evf or the lcd as this will be my first cam and those features are not as important to me personally. However when i checked online there have been alot of people going on about xs20's overheating issue so I was wondering if the overheating was worse with the xm5 due to it's size. The price range for both is fine but would you reccomend me stepping up and buying the xs20 for the battery life or the xm5 for its convenience and lower price for just daily use, holidays, and family time.
also i do want to get a hand held gimbal like the zhiyun crane m3s which is already compatible with the xs20 but I dont know if ill be able to find a gimbal compatible with it
Nice video man ! Thinking about this to replace my old XF-10 !!! Think I'm gonna do it.
thanks!
It is a very cool little camera
does it have minimum shutter in auto ISO option?
Having a dedicated VLOG setting on a non-stabilized camera, that's quite daring
Show me a new camera in this price range with ibis lol
the price reflects that. It is usable
You said 1.8x crop for 4k 60p, is that real? i thought about 1.18x.
you right. I said it wrong as I've made a typo mistake in my notes! oops. Sorry
1.18 x 4k60p crop and 1.3 with stabilisation
Wish it had a viewfinder!
you want a different camera then
nice review, thank you
Thanks for watching!
There is NO fuji that is up to Sony AF-C standards, X-M5 included, no matter what some guy with an early copy provided for positive press for Fuji says =) And no, I'm not a Sony shooter, I'm a very experienced Fuji shooter that knows what they can do and what they can't do.
The fact that he said in the comments he won't make a head to head test video to demonstrate his claims tells you everything.
I do use Sony as well as Fuji and I could tell the difference that this works well.
I only had a camera for a short period of time so I can't do that comparison test right now until I get my hands on it again. Oh and I had the final production version, not pre-release one
When someone said any camera is better than x100 series just because it can change the lens then he dont know why there is x100 is in the market for
someone doesn't know that probably 99 out of 100 people who actually buy x100 camera only care about Fuji looks and not much more than that
Yes nice form factor and great sensor…
Yes indeed!
sorry, cant find the link to your AF testing. must be in a seperate video because here it is not, right?
there is no need to be sarcastic.
There might be a AF test video soon when I get the camera again.
I use Sony/Nikon/Fuji/Lumix daily and in my experience AF this camera offers is above average.
@@PavSZ You claim something without proving it. Though there is obvously a need to be sarcastic
Statement: "This is WAY BETTER than X100VI"
Reality: Same camera and/or performance as the X100VI
If it matches the performance yet costs 50% less and weighs XX less, then it is indeed "way better."
it is not the same. You can change lenses on X-M5, that alone makes it way more versatile and it is cheaper, much cheaper
No leaf shutter, hence so high speed flash sync. No EVF. No OVF. So not really the same. If these don't matter to you, then no issue. It just depends what you want from a camera whether or not it is "better."
Yet, missing built-in ND filter, leaf shutter, OVF, EVF... so, similar, but not better. Better for some specific users, just like the X100IV.
@@stephenericwalsh Just typed a nearly identical reply, then only to read yours, haha
Bro, no offense, but when u are making a statement that doesn’t seems to be persuading, it is a common courtesy to at least try to come up with some kind of evidence, instead of throwing shades at people who don’t believe you, especially when you are the one benefiting from your statement. Maybe you are right, but it is also true for us that it looks kinda shady when u say that the problems are magically ‘completely’ solved, while you never posted any kind of footage throughout the entire 10min video.
As an old fuji/sony fan, I truly hope that the Af issue is completely resolved as well. And to make a difference, I think all the users should start pointing out what’s wrong to the manufacturer instead of being ‘fanboys’. I guess that where I get pretty uncomfortable with your video, because ‘it seems’ that you are trying to avoid, or even hide the well known shortcoming of the product,
I deeply hope you are telling everyone the truth, and we’re all wrong though. Like, seriously.
I'm not avoiding anything.
I had a camera for literally 24 hours. Just not enough time to shoot everything everyone might want to see. I did my best and my honest take on this camera.
I review cameras and lenses for a living and I use Sony/Nikon/Lumix/Fuji/Canon and others on regular basis.
This in my opinion and in the short time I've been using it stood out instantly to me.
How this new predictive algorithm works. It learns and adapts in front of your eyes. I was walking with someone and we were casting long shadows in front of us. X-M5 learnt in a split of a second that these were human silhouettes and tried finding eyes, settled for heads in an instance. I have never seen this before with any camera.
I had zero and I mean zero problem focusing on anything while taking photos, subject detection is way above average here and instantly noticeable performance improvement to any Fuji I have used before.
I've only managed to get few video shots with it (all in my video) and it works really well for me with the 16-50mm lens.
I had a camera from Fuji Poland and I live in UK. I've asked Fuji UK for a one day loan of the camera so I can film AF tests but they've put me at the end of the waiting queue for it.
I'll do the follow up ASAP. Not avoiding it, looking forward to it.
@ Thank you for your lengthy reply. I’ll take your word as it is.
Yea, I know ppl including me are sensitive.
I look forward for your following AF video. Have a nice day.
Agreed!
finally someone agrees with me 😉
Is the camera plastic or metal built ?
Plastic. Standard in this price range
@PavSZ thank you was wondering how they had build it if it had been metal would definitely be a winner in every book
The lack of IBIS for stills is really poor, presumably your excellent pictures are shot at 1/125th and higher? 🙂
This is a vloggers' camera, hence no viewfinder needed, but artic' screen!
true
For anyone expecting a “Topnotch Autofocus” at this price point is delusional. If you want the most accurate AF, get a Sony A1 or A9III. The very fact that we are all looking at this tiny camera is because we cannot afford that “Topnotch Autofocus” that we all want. So for anyone saying that Fuji’s AF is bad, of course it is. Its cheaper.
well said
@ people are just not using their brains much.
In this camera is no image stabilization. What's the point this camera for beginners?
it is not difficult to use a camera without stabilisation
Thank you❤
what bothers me about the review is that you're using a 800$ lens instead of the kit lens. Great review though, thank you
that's all I had
no weather sealing on the XM5 though
and the price reflects that
Make an AF test video if you claim it's as good as Sony. That'll be the true test but I already know you're shilling
I have used it and I use Sony as well. Have you tried this camera yet?
It is a huge mistake that it does not have an EVF.
it's not. Different camera for a different user. If you need a viewfinder, you go for a different model. That's it
Love so much about it, but unfortunately the fully-articulated screen is a deal-breaker for me.
standard in this price range. You won't find anything different on any camera in this class
what would you prefer?
@@Liljoozy I do love that tilt and fully articulated screen of Lumix GH7 but it adds a lot of bulk to the camera.
@@Liljoozy Fixed would be fine, but tilting would be a bonus. Fully-articulated is just a negative for my own tastes; I'd rather it just be fixed.
Full plastic body?
same as all other cameras from all brands in this price range. Plastic but feels solid
If you want a point and shoot camera, get yourself a smartphone. 😊
this is hardly a point and shoot camera. This has got every single function my full frame pro cameras have .... build is different but that's a different story
This is really a sad day for me as I'm handing in my resignation from SonyBoyz 😢
I wouldn’t call it a very good price, compared to fullframe Canon R8 it seems pretty high to me.
Canon R8 is double the price + very expensive Canon lenses on top.
Also it is a full frame camera in a totally different class than this.
If you really need to compare to Canon, than this is in the same price bracket as Canon R10.
R10 has got viewfinder but lacks everything else, especially when it comes to video specs in comparison to this Fuji
@PavSZ R8 is not double the price. With kit lens Canon is $1399 and Fuji is $899. Of course R8 is more expensive because it is Canon, it is full frame and it has Canons color science, electronic viewfinder and dual pixel af. What I’m trying to say is Fuji is not cheap enough in this comparison, despite having some advantages in vlog field.
so 16mm = 24mm aps-c why they still do that... and advertise as a vlog.. you need to be 11-12mm on wide end
it annoys me a lot.
Why they make 33mm lenses for APS-C cameras and call them 33mm, they are 50mm on that sensor, no matter how you look at it
NO viewfinder! Just like the very capable and _weather resistant_ camera you _already_ have in your pocket every single day - and that one happens to do a million other things too!
yes but good luck changing lenses on your smart phone 😉📸
@@PavSZ
No need. Most have three lenses built-in already, which can handle plenty of different situations from very wide to telephoto.
_Any_ camera without a viewfinder is going to be limited what it can do. No need really to go nuts buying a bunch of lenses for a viewfinder-less camera.
If you want to change a lot of lenses, buy a _real_ camera. You know, one _with_ a viewfinder!
@@Mamo878 what if you already own bunch of lenses and need a smaller and simpler camera?
There is market for it. Not everyone needs viewfinder. Lack of it, does not make this camera unusable
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@@PavSZ yes, this Camera is super!
Buy zv-e10 ii for instead of this camera 📸
ok but I have few Fuji lenses already, what do I do with them? Will they work with ZV-E10II?
@PavSZ use emount to xf mount adapter
@@ahysansvlog8065 unfortunately that's impossible.
The X-mount has a flange distance of 17.7mm, where the Sony E-mount is 18.0mm. So you would have exactly 0.3mm for an adapter (including the electronics to convert from Sony to Fujifilm, if you wanted something like AF).
Not gonna happen
Disagree. The X100VI has the best viewfinder experience you can buy. The OVF/EVF combination is THE reason to get the X100VI. The` XM5 does not have this. XM5 also lacks IBIS, also lack built in ND filter and does not have the latest 40mp sensor of the X100VI.
For many people these things matter.
and for many these things don't matter at all. A lot of people buy X100VI for Fuji looks and nothing else. This is significantly cheaper and possibly better for those individuals
@@PavSZ You can’t make an objective statement like “Camera A is better than Camera B” by ignoring everything Camera B has to offer over A. You might think those things don’t matter to you but to the people that care, it’s a different story. You could even make the case for a smartphone camera over the x100VI if you don’t care about literally anything other than the ability to take pictures.
Please, do not do a Firmware Update! Experience teaches.
what happened?
@@PavSZ firmware updates since April/May caused bugs in the 5th gen Fuji cameras. Users were unable to roll back and are pretty mistrustful of Fuji’s AF improvements. That’s why you’ve got all these skeptical comments about the AF improvements. There’s a guy named Edvard that’s covered the bugs and put the pressure on Fuji.
@@garends225 oh yeah, the guy who talks about a camera without ever using that camera
I'm sorry, it's a good review, but I'll have to give it a thumbs down. In the very title you state it's better than the x100VI, so I was expecting a comparison, but there was less than 10 seconds of a very superficial comment on the differences between these two cameras.
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How much did Fuji pay you to talk positively about their autofocus?
-$2
I guess your opinion is based on your experience with this camera. Did it not work for you?
A few other reviewers said the autofocus is hugely improved, I saw one comparison testing against xt5 and the xm5 seemed better across the board. What every existing Fuji owner is hoping is that this improvement in autofocus is a firmware update away for other Fuji models as well.
Are you one of those Fuji haters? Autofocus works well for many Fuji users.
@@olasek7972 Who has paid you to talk about autofocus for that many users
hi
Where is the viewfinder? This is not a better camera
not everyone needs a viewfinder and you can change lenses on X-M5, way more versatile than X100Vi
No viewfinder (obviously no OVF), no ibis, no ND, no flash, no leaf shutter, bigger once you throw a comparable lens on, and don't think it's weather sealed either. Open gate is nice... wish the X100VI had it, but oh well. "This is WAY better than the X100VI" is a joke though...
it is half price of X100Vi and you can change lenses.
There is a lot of people who simply don't need all those things. They want a camera that takes great photos and videos and Fuji looks.
This is more versatile camera overall in my opinion.
Only the lack of viewfinder makes it worse, but a lot of people have it and never use it anyway.
Lack of ibis, built in NDs or little built in flash don't make this camera unusable. We never had those things in the past and we've managed somehow. Weather sealing, in this price range? A bit of common sense and it will be OK.
My point is that you get a really capable camera for half price. One that can deliver same results easily. This is huge market for exactly this. People who would have bought X100VI just because it is trending, not because they must have leaf shutter.
The joke is how so many people get upset about it.
@@PavSZ nobody’s upset… you’re just using clickbait and YOU seem to get upset when someone calls you out on it. It’s not a “way better” camera and we both know that’s just your clickbait title to get hits off the X100VI hype while you complain about people “getting upset”. The XM5 might be a better fit for some people. It’s cheaper (not half price once you get comparable lens though). It is more versatile in some ways, less versatile in others. That doesn’t make it a “way better camera”. The X100VI is the only camera in its class to offer what it does. You don’t need to compare every other camera to it, but we all know why youtubers do…
Until they fix autofocus nobody should purchase any of their product .. They crossed all the limits
they have. This camera's AF is as good as on my Sony
No viewfinder, no ibis... No thanks!
not for you obviously
No viewfinder and that damn side hinged flippy, flappy, conspicuous, take forever screen….. nah
no viewfinder, no thank you
not everyone needs or wants one
@@PavSZ I’m just speaking for myself
Very plastic
yes true. All other cameras are made of metal
Fuji didn't invest money to fix their AF system, but on biased and misleading reviewers to spread false information. Good job fuji.
Really? Have you used this camera? How do you know that they haven't invested in fixing their AF system? Have I been misleading somehow?
I just love that everyone is an expert and have strong opinion about something they haven't actually used yet.
That fujis autofocus is like shit!🤦♂️👎👎👎 why you hype it??? TRY OTHER CAMERAS, like Canon or Niko
I have. I own and use Nikon, Canon, Sony and Lumix cameras. This is as good as any of them in this camera