The Next Generation X-T Camera is Here
Today (2nd November 2022) Fujifilm have announced the new X-T5, the fifth generation of the X-T line of X-Series cameras that was launched in 2014. I have a special affection for the X-T as it was the X-T1 that persuaded me 8 years ago to move completely to Fujifilm from Nikon, which I had been using professionally for 18 years. I was involved with the European launch of the X-T2 in 2016 in Paris and at Le Mans, I have owned and used all four generations for my work and currently have two X-T4s, so when I was given the opportunity to test the new X-T5 prior to launch I jumped at the chance. In the summer I bought the newly launched X-H2S, having previously tested one at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. With the launch of the 40MP X-H2 in September I was going to have to choose between adding the X-H2 or the X-T5 as the second body alongside my X-H2S. As an X-Photographer I was aware of the specs of the X-T5 a few months ago and on paper it looked like it was a contender to replace