I bought the camera and it is exceptional especially when combined with the new lenses such as F2 Fuji and f1.4 sigma lenses. The sensor is very sharp and the high resolution video is excellent. I was truly amazed.from the image quality who says that the apsc sensor sucks and that the full frame is better I don't know which cameras he used but I don't see much of a difference. especially the color profiles with JPEG files I really like reala ace high ISO performance is excellent for apsc sensor 3200 without problems also thanks to Adobe's intelligent noise reduction. and also the autofocus works very well we are not at Sony levels but for 99% of the photos I take it's also exaggerated. In continuous autofocus it tracks the eye very well. I made a comparison with my friend's xt4 and it seems to me that the machine is more responsive even on the display, it means that the processor is much more powerful. I can understand the lack of the stabilized sensor or viewfinder for those two functions it is possible to buy the xs20 but then the body becomes bigger. and basically you have the same sensor the same processor the camera is exactly the same but slightly bigger and with more battery
the diff between FF and APSC is quite sizable in low light or when you MUST keep your ISO up. I shoot a lot of videos when I'm forced to use ISO 51200. It's still aceptable on a recent FF sensor (like that of the S5 II) but is uselessly noisy on anything smaller.
I hate crop sensors because I mainly use vintage Minolta gear and glass. Adapting that to a crop sensor is silly. My wide angle turns into a 56mm, a nifty fifty into a portrait 75 etc.
Hey I am planning to get an Fuji X-m5 really soon... But I have a question in mind.. I have a tamron ef 70-300mm f/4 lens and a canon 50mm f 1.8 Can I use them on the x-m5 with adapter?
While obviously aimed at vloggers, it can also double-up as a point and shoot for stills. Slap a pancake lens on it and you've got yourself an X100VI alternative that is actually even smaller than the X100. And you still have access to everything on the X mount. At a much lower price. Hard to argue with, really.
If you still have it with you, could you check if the manual focus assistance has a bug? I have noticed that unlike my X-T5 and X-H2s, the X-Me does not zoom back out when you half-press the shutter button. On both other two cameras (I think even the GFX50II) focus assistance zooms in once you manually focus and then zooms back to the normal view when you half press. I tried replicating the menu settings from the X-H2s to the X-M5 but it will not zoom back out of the focus assistance. It is very annoying to have to make a shot or push another button to reset the view. Has anybody experienced this, but most important, is there a setting to fix that? Lens used was the 23mm f1.4 WR and the 90mm f2.0. Both Fujinon. Thanks
@@voorachter2733why are they different? They are both relatively small and light and cater to the enthusiast audience. If the XM5 had IBIS it would have been a winner. It might even have cannibalised sales from the XS-20. The XM5 is designed for the vlogging market which means it will be most likely used with small light wide lenses like the 16F2.8. This lens does mot have optical stabilization and hence if the camera had IBIS it would help.
@@The-Master-of-NoneWell, I have X-T1, X-T2, X-T3, GFX 50S, a little canon M3 ... All with EVF AND tilt screen, and all much more versatile then just EVF.
the placement of the Q menu button is a huge red flag for me. the fact they didn't just put it in a similar spot to the x100v blows my mind. it needs to be nearby the joystick, so that you can easily activate the Q menu, and use the stick to move around... not even going to consider buying this personally. the sony zve-10 ii is just way better in every way. sad this camera may fail like the original x-m1. i love my x100v, but man this was not the play lol.
And further, if only, it wouldn't have cheesy plastic build quality, too. The X-E series are being made out of metal, at least top and bottom plates...X-E1/E2 owner silver-black/black here since release.
The review is nice but a little disappointing. I was hoping the AF will be tested a bit more as that is the weak point of Fuji. Is it reliable enough for shooting a long interview? Can it follow a face accurately and without hunting? How is the eye/face AF accuracy in stills? These are the areas where cameras like the X-T5 and X-H2 struggle. Image quality is pretty much the same on all APS-C cameras these days.
@@todanrg3 I don't even think if you take a camera from 2018 and put it next to some models from 2024 there is any difference in IQ. All advancements nowadays are for video, autofocus and other features.
If only it had an EVF, I could overlook the film sim dial. But I assume they haven't added it, to make the future X-E5 a better pick over this (and a pricier one)
Go use one and stop listening to the drama on the internet. I’ve got an X-H2 and X-M5 - they both perform perfectly adequately in realistic shooting scenarios.
Pretty ugly compression "pumping" (upon encountering the keyframes) every second in the zoomed-in 6K samples. What's the bitrate? On the Lumix S5 II, if you zoom in into even 400%, there's no such ugly "keyframe pumping" at 200 Mbps even when shooting 6K Open Gate.
it should just be a user custom setting selector. anyone uses film sims customize it with the desired recipes anyway, and it doesn't stored inside the film sim selector. also the reason why i hate the X-T50
i bought one, poor autofocus, noisy lenses. I got it for photos and that is fine but having a load of video features without good autofocus is like owning a Porsche with a loose steering wheel..
@@pinakijana9479 i'd love to have an x-trans-camera as well... had an xt20 and an xt5 for testing... uff... Canon and sony are miles ahead... if AF is your thing , nah.... (i own a zv1 and an a7iv)
@@pinakijana9479 I own the Sony A7RV, ZVE1, A6700, Canon R10 , Fuji X100V, Fuji XT30 ( version 1 ) , Nikon Zfc etc . My experience of them is Sony and Canon have autofocus at the level where you can forget about it and just take photos or video. The others, are ok for photos but video its just hit and miss and that's basically rubbish. Given you spend a fortune on these cameras and lenses having a video clip ruined by out of focus hunting just makes you question why you didn't buy a Sony or Canon. The Sony AI autofocus tech in the A7RV, ZVE1 and A6700 isn't just hype, it's game changing for video. I bought the XM5 for size and photos I knew the video autofocus would be rubbish and it is IMO.
it's the same sensor as the xt3 xt4 only they increased the reading speed like on the xs20 the sensor is fantastic for being an apsc - you don't know what you're talking about you've never photographed with it of machines like this if you don't realize I come from the Nikon d750 and I tell you that this sensor is incredible for being so small
@@suba7320 the XM5 is coat pocketable; the XS20 isn’t. And that’s a BIG difference. If you can’t pocket a given camera, then it may be better to get a full frame camera instead.
@@christopherfrost You can check the Petapixel review. Video AF performance is unstable even when one contrasty subject is in the frame. And many reviewers point out that Fuji disabled PDAF in Video AF. th-cam.com/video/b84VpxhpiX0/w-d-xo.html
if 10 people want something and you make 9 you sell out, if 10,000 want something and you make 10,000 you don't sell out - which seller is more successful?
People Who Complain About EVF's, I'm Sure Have Photos, TAKEN WITH THEIR CELLULAR PHONE, That Are Better Than Their Camera Photos. There Are A MYRIAD Of Cameras, To Cover A DIVERSITY Of Users! Stop Complaining!!!🤣
Clickbait! Talk about a clickbaity title, when every other review said its basically crap with no EVF and no IBIS in a price point against other cameras that do not have IBIS but have an EVF - oh yeah thats a brilliant camera. Notice how Christopher never made the disclaimer he's supposed by law and by TH-cams rules at the beginning of the video. Barely a grip, but a shiny polyester leather look "leatherette" which will allow you to easily drop the X-M5 with the smallest amount of sweat/moisture on your hands and fingers - yeah thats just brilliant! I've been down that road before and I've never dropped a camera except until I owned a Fuji, those suckers are small, slippery and easily dropped. Made the rear element come loose on my lens too, and had to get it replaced. But the X-M5 comes after the original X-M1 10 years ago, and no X-M2, and no X-M3, and no X-M4..........it should be an X-M2 badge. Ridiculous from Fuji. Its videos like these contributing to the "Fujifilm Hype" and its not worthy of such high praise. Basically Panasonic made a clone of this in blue some months ago (But it has Pana's excellent IBIS), and every reviewer took a massive dump on it for not having an EVF. Stop praising Fuji. Its not a retro camera, its a fully electronic camera and not retro with zero mechanical coupling except for the lens mount.
Do you know what the word 'clickbait' means? Just because you disagree with a review (and you're obviously welcome to your opinions - although I think you might be a little too hung up on leatherette and line names ;-) , doesn't mean it's 'clickbait'.
It may be for hikers like myself who want something more than than my Samsung 23 Ultra to take photos with in bad weather, on mountains, in snow and rain but don't want to lose too much if we drop or fall with our equipment in the mud. Question is: How will it hold up? Apparently, it has no IP rating. I am imagining a few pancake lenses in a waterproof separate camera bag won't add too much more weight or cost. I just can't imagine carrying $5K (or more) of equipment in my daypack...
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Having a new camera from fuji but still having a huge backlog for the x100vi, pre-ordered february 2024, nearing 1 year. Thanks Fujifilm!
Me too lol. I think I will just get the xt50 and some used lens. Cant wait anymore.
A beautiful tourist camera. Nothing serious, just simple, elegant and slim to get in a pocket.
I bought the camera and it is exceptional especially when combined with the new lenses such as F2 Fuji and f1.4 sigma lenses. The sensor is very sharp and the high resolution video is excellent. I was truly amazed.from the image quality who says that the apsc sensor sucks and that the full frame is better I don't know which cameras he used but I don't see much of a difference.
especially the color profiles with JPEG files I really like reala ace
high ISO performance is excellent for apsc sensor 3200 without problems also thanks to Adobe's intelligent noise reduction.
and also the autofocus works very well we are not at Sony levels but for 99% of the photos I take it's also exaggerated. In continuous autofocus it tracks the eye very well.
I made a comparison with my friend's xt4 and it seems to me that the machine is more responsive even on the display, it means that the processor is much more powerful.
I can understand the lack of the stabilized sensor or viewfinder for those two functions it is possible to buy the xs20 but then the body becomes bigger. and basically you have the same sensor the same processor the camera is exactly the same but slightly bigger and with more battery
the diff between FF and APSC is quite sizable in low light or when you MUST keep your ISO up. I shoot a lot of videos when I'm forced to use ISO 51200. It's still aceptable on a recent FF sensor (like that of the S5 II) but is uselessly noisy on anything smaller.
I hate crop sensors because I mainly use vintage Minolta gear and glass. Adapting that to a crop sensor is silly. My wide angle turns into a 56mm, a nifty fifty into a portrait 75 etc.
How is the body buildt quality? Are the top and bottom plates plastic?
Excellent video Chris as usual, we get to more about M5. Thank you for this. and also please do review on new fuji 16-55 f2.8 mark 2 we are waiting.
the position of the fixing screw for the tripod has been made on purpose so that you can take the Cage or L bracket from smallrig
Good to see mainstream manufacturers adopting BRAW
Excellent video 😮!
Will you make a review of the new 16-55mm MK II?
Will you test gfx 100?
Hey I am planning to get an Fuji X-m5 really soon...
But I have a question in mind..
I have a tamron ef 70-300mm f/4 lens and a canon 50mm f 1.8
Can I use them on the x-m5 with adapter?
While obviously aimed at vloggers, it can also double-up as a point and shoot for stills. Slap a pancake lens on it and you've got yourself an X100VI alternative that is actually even smaller than the X100. And you still have access to everything on the X mount. At a much lower price. Hard to argue with, really.
Is it as good as XE-4?
If you still have it with you, could you check if the manual focus assistance has a bug? I have noticed that unlike my X-T5 and X-H2s, the X-Me does not zoom back out when you half-press the shutter button. On both other two cameras (I think even the GFX50II) focus assistance zooms in once you manually focus and then zooms back to the normal view when you half press. I tried replicating the menu settings from the X-H2s to the X-M5 but it will not zoom back out of the focus assistance. It is very annoying to have to make a shot or push another button to reset the view. Has anybody experienced this, but most important, is there a setting to fix that?
Lens used was the 23mm f1.4 WR and the 90mm f2.0. Both Fujinon.
Thanks
Are the top and bottomplates made of metal or plastic? does it feel plasticky?
Plastic. Feels quite disappointing to be honest. I'd pay extra for the metal ones
Well, at least my X-S10 still have evf and IBIS😅
These are completely different cameras...
@@voorachter2733why are they different? They are both relatively small and light and cater to the enthusiast audience. If the XM5 had IBIS it would have been a winner. It might even have cannibalised sales from the XS-20. The XM5 is designed for the vlogging market which means it will be most likely used with small light wide lenses like the 16F2.8. This lens does mot have optical stabilization and hence if the camera had IBIS it would help.
Can it shoot timelapse in video like s&q in sony?
Will it kickstart the new generation of EDC cameras?
I have tried one, and it's so tiny, maybe even tinier than X-A series
i bought 2 of these
I wish I could actually find one in stock in the UK.
I would rather have a camera without screen than without EVF.
Doesn't Leica have one? But then again, I like having 2 kidneys...
Having only EVF would be terrible for flora shooters because to them the action often takes place a few centimeters above the ground.
Then buy a camera with evf. That's so simple. 😸
@@The-Master-of-NoneWell, I have X-T1, X-T2, X-T3, GFX 50S, a little canon M3 ... All with EVF AND tilt screen, and all much more versatile then just EVF.
Because cameras with no EVF don't support correct position for using camera, right?
the placement of the Q menu button is a huge red flag for me. the fact they didn't just put it in a similar spot to the x100v blows my mind. it needs to be nearby the joystick, so that you can easily activate the Q menu, and use the stick to move around... not even going to consider buying this personally. the sony zve-10 ii is just way better in every way. sad this camera may fail like the original x-m1. i love my x100v, but man this was not the play lol.
The Sony is 4k only and - as with all other Sony cameras - doesn't support Open Gate. These are HUGE disadvantages.
how it stack up against zv e10?
The Sony is 4k only and - as with all other Sony cameras - doesn't support Open Gate. These are HUGE disadvantages IMHO.
For photography, largely the same, you'll be choosing a lens mount rather than something camera specific.
For video, XM5 is superior
Like sony have gyro eis and slog and superior AF
09:00 I still don't understand why camera manufacturers use those rubber flaps that disintegrate and break after 2 years...
I wish it was a X-E5
If only it had an EVF.
Maybe they planned for XE5
X-T30 mk2 is pretty much this camera + EVF for $50 more. Even has same sensor
And further, if only, it wouldn't have cheesy plastic build quality, too. The X-E series are being made out of metal, at least top and bottom plates...X-E1/E2 owner silver-black/black here since release.
@@starbase218 Buy the XS20. Problem solved.
@@voorachter2733 X-T30 doesn't have a fully articulating screen unfortunately
Bro the x-m5 looks like a lumix gm1 on your hand 😂. must be nice to have big hands
I have gorilla hands and its not great when you cant really buy gloves and always have to get custom made jewelery because nothing fits hahaha
How about Nikon Z 30 review
The review is nice but a little disappointing. I was hoping the AF will be tested a bit more as that is the weak point of Fuji. Is it reliable enough for shooting a long interview? Can it follow a face accurately and without hunting? How is the eye/face AF accuracy in stills? These are the areas where cameras like the X-T5 and X-H2 struggle. Image quality is pretty much the same on all APS-C cameras these days.
Sure, it lacks some features but the IQ is still pretty great.
IQ is pretty great on any camera these days
@@todanrg3 I don't even think if you take a camera from 2018 and put it next to some models from 2024 there is any difference in IQ. All advancements nowadays are for video, autofocus and other features.
Xt3 used is cheaper and still awesome 😃
If only it had an EVF, I could overlook the film sim dial. But I assume they haven't added it, to make the future X-E5 a better pick over this (and a pricier one)
no ibis
Good little camera for people who can stand editing those x-trans images, or people who post images straight to social media.
We expect 3 apples in the new year 😂
How about reviewing the X-S20 instead of this pocket dynamite?
If only this camera had autofocus that isn’t a decade behind the competition
Yawn
Such an old tired BS comment.
Go use one and stop listening to the drama on the internet. I’ve got an X-H2 and X-M5 - they both perform perfectly adequately in realistic shooting scenarios.
Great features but kinda looks cheaply made
It’s a winner period …they can use this platform to add more features…
I'll like to sell mine.. used only for day.. get in touch if u need lower than retailers
Pretty ugly compression "pumping" (upon encountering the keyframes) every second in the zoomed-in 6K samples. What's the bitrate? On the Lumix S5 II, if you zoom in into even 400%, there's no such ugly "keyframe pumping" at 200 Mbps even when shooting 6K Open Gate.
H.265 200 Mbps on the Lumix, of course.
Ah yes, let’s compare a $800 camera to $1800 camera.
@ it’s not a question of the price difference. Using decent encoders doesn’t require highly-priced equipment / parts.
really odd seeing fuji continuing to push the labeled film sim wheel that gets outdated with new film sims, especially on a video focused camera.
Yeah, pretty much useless dial. Hope the XE5 won’t have anything stupid like that. (And it’ll have IBIS.)
Planned obsolescence
They won't add new film sims to this one. It's a stupid dial but not for that reason.
it should just be a user custom setting selector. anyone uses film sims customize it with the desired recipes anyway, and it doesn't stored inside the film sim selector.
also the reason why i hate the X-T50
‘Hi it’s me’. Well hello you. I hope you are well. 🍻
Where is the X80!?
i bought one, poor autofocus, noisy lenses. I got it for photos and that is fine but having a load of video features without good autofocus is like owning a Porsche with a loose steering wheel..
I was planning to buy an used X-T30 for the x-trans sensor and the film film recipes. Is the autofocus that bad? Should I just buy the R50 instead?
@@pinakijana9479 i'd love to have an x-trans-camera as well... had an xt20 and an xt5 for testing... uff... Canon and sony are miles ahead... if AF is your thing , nah.... (i own a zv1 and an a7iv)
@@pinakijana9479 I own the Sony A7RV, ZVE1, A6700, Canon R10 , Fuji X100V, Fuji XT30 ( version 1 ) , Nikon Zfc etc . My experience of them is Sony and Canon have autofocus at the level where you can forget about it and just take photos or video. The others, are ok for photos but video its just hit and miss and that's basically rubbish. Given you spend a fortune on these cameras and lenses having a video clip ruined by out of focus hunting just makes you question why you didn't buy a Sony or Canon. The Sony AI autofocus tech in the A7RV, ZVE1 and A6700 isn't just hype, it's game changing for video. I bought the XM5 for size and photos I knew the video autofocus would be rubbish and it is IMO.
it's the same sensor as the xt3 xt4 only they increased the reading speed like on the xs20 the sensor is fantastic for being an apsc - you don't know what you're talking about you've never photographed with it of machines like this if you don't realize I come from the Nikon d750 and I tell you that this sensor is incredible for being so small
@@pinakijana9479 Don't listen to him, autofocus is very good
i'd skip all the vlog modes for IBIS! could've been so much better to make this more serious
Nah. Buy a used X-S20 instead. Grip, IBIS, EVF, big battery. Same price.
I have not seen anyone selling any X-S20 at this price. And surely it's a better camera but bigger and heavier.
Size / weight
@@mostlyfinnishlifeeventsand5112 The added features are worth the extra 130g of weight. The x-s20 already feels small, the x-m5 is tiny.
People keep saying this, but I’d rather have the XM5. Light enough to carry daily
@@suba7320 the XM5 is coat pocketable; the XS20 isn’t. And that’s a BIG difference. If you can’t pocket a given camera, then it may be better to get a full frame camera instead.
*Makes a camera for content creator*
*Video AF is trash*
Seems reasonable.
Why do you think the video AF is 'trash'? It seemed great to me, although obviously not perfect
@@christopherfrost You can check the Petapixel review. Video AF performance is unstable even when one contrasty subject is in the frame. And many reviewers point out that Fuji disabled PDAF in Video AF. th-cam.com/video/b84VpxhpiX0/w-d-xo.html
Wasn't a problem when I tested it...
Well good thing for people who don’t like this camera, it’s sold out everywhere. 😂
if 10 people want something and you make 9 you sell out, if 10,000 want something and you make 10,000 you don't sell out - which seller is more successful?
@@ourtvchannelI’m sure Fuji made more than 10 of this camera. Also the used market for Fuji gear is crazy expensive.
Hermes 💼
I would not keep it, even if they throw it at me.
Instead an upgraded sub400gr XE-4 we got this crap.
People Who Complain About EVF's, I'm Sure Have Photos, TAKEN WITH THEIR CELLULAR PHONE, That Are Better Than Their Camera Photos. There Are A MYRIAD Of Cameras, To Cover A DIVERSITY Of Users! Stop Complaining!!!🤣
Three main problems - No IBIS, no viewfinder and way too expensive!
It's priced ridiculously cheap for a 6k open gate camera. You are clearly not the target market.
@@ryankwan1934 And like this'they miss part of the market!
@@ronyzmiri they make plenty of stills focused cameras. May I introduce you to the X-T50?
Clickbait! Talk about a clickbaity title, when every other review said its basically crap with no EVF and no IBIS in a price point against other cameras that do not have IBIS but have an EVF - oh yeah thats a brilliant camera. Notice how Christopher never made the disclaimer he's supposed by law and by TH-cams rules at the beginning of the video. Barely a grip, but a shiny polyester leather look "leatherette" which will allow you to easily drop the X-M5 with the smallest amount of sweat/moisture on your hands and fingers - yeah thats just brilliant! I've been down that road before and I've never dropped a camera except until I owned a Fuji, those suckers are small, slippery and easily dropped. Made the rear element come loose on my lens too, and had to get it replaced.
But the X-M5 comes after the original X-M1 10 years ago, and no X-M2, and no X-M3, and no X-M4..........it should be an X-M2 badge. Ridiculous from Fuji. Its videos like these contributing to the "Fujifilm Hype" and its not worthy of such high praise. Basically Panasonic made a clone of this in blue some months ago (But it has Pana's excellent IBIS), and every reviewer took a massive dump on it for not having an EVF.
Stop praising Fuji. Its not a retro camera, its a fully electronic camera and not retro with zero mechanical coupling except for the lens mount.
Do you know what the word 'clickbait' means? Just because you disagree with a review (and you're obviously welcome to your opinions - although I think you might be a little too hung up on leatherette and line names ;-) , doesn't mean it's 'clickbait'.
What is the point of having a miniscule camera body if the kit lens that comes with it isn't miniscule itself?
I’m really having a hard time imagining who this camera is for
If it had an EVF without getting much heavier / bigger, I’d love to have it as a take-it-anywhere camera
And I do have FF gear (the LUMIX S5 II) which is of course not pocketable.
It's a great pocket camera for travel and casual shooting. It's really small and capable. Just with the AF was better.
It may be for hikers like myself who want something more than than my Samsung 23 Ultra to take photos with in bad weather, on mountains, in snow and rain but don't want to lose too much if we drop or fall with our equipment in the mud. Question is: How will it hold up? Apparently, it has no IP rating. I am imagining a few pancake lenses in a waterproof separate camera bag won't add too much more weight or cost. I just can't imagine carrying $5K (or more) of equipment in my daypack...
you talk shit about the 15-45?
Why mad 😅
@@nandysullivan3005 Not mad. The quality of the 15-45 is very good
Get a sigma 56mm 1.4 you'll know what real sharpness looks like @@jan-martinulvag1962
@@jan-martinulvag1962 yes, optically it’s a good lens
Just use your iPhone.
even APS-C cameras can deliver significantly better images and particularly videos than even the iPhone 16 Pro (Max)