The Fujifilm XT5, Long Term Review - The Good & the Bad!

[@Carolyne_games]

Sold my Leica Q2 for the XT5 + 23mm 1.4 WR, and so far the only things I miss about the Q2 are the slightly smaller size and the slightly better feeling buttons. Other than that, nothing! Which to me says a lot. Such a wonderfully designed camera 😊

[@olivertrees]

can't wait till the X100 series gets the 40mp sensor

[@SapphicCode]

There’s a fix for the face detect thing, but it’s obscure (had to read the manual) In AF-S: set focus mode to Wide or the tilt function on the stick to “Direct AF Point Selection”. In AF-C: it’ll lock on to the closest thing near your focus point (you had it in zone, try spot). the joystick tilt map should still work too, haven’t personally tried.

[@GarethDanks]

thanks ill look into that! thanks for the comment :-)

[@Luigi13]

Excellent? I enjoyed your review you covered a lot of the major points about the XT5. I have the XT3 w/18-55mm and I love the combo which makes it easy for a walk around and the range. I would like to add the XT5 one day as I wait for the cost to come down while I enjoy shooting with the XT3. Thank you.

[@jeroenvanittersum]

About focussing on people in the background mentioned around 15mins in, I've found it works well for me to be in: - AFC - Eye auto focus on - Wide/tracking, instead of zone In this setup you get the little box you can put on your subject you want to focus on, so it won't swap to other people entering the scene.

[@GarethDanks]

hey man, thanks for the comment.. ive tired this.. mine does jump.. ive tried it agin now on the xt5.. its not sticky enough but i agree it kinda solves the prob re random people.. its just it moves to a diff part close to the initial selection.. its close tho!

[@jeroenvanittersum]

Let's hope for an actual firmware update for this, I'm sure they will be able to squeeze more performance out of the x-t5

[@tallone6ft5us]

Don’t overlook the 50mm f2 Fuji. It’s nice and fast focusing both afs afc as well it’s optically nice and sharp as well. Well priced too.

[@nycgeo18]

I love the contrast on this lens. It was not even on my list after owning the 56mm for so long, but I saw a used one at a great price and grabbed it, and wow. It's one of my most 3 used lenses and I have 11 fujinon lenses at this point. I barely use the 56, only for studio work and even then Id use the 90mm f2 if I had the room.

[@christophergibbons8748]

Great vid, I'm loving the XT5, mostly use Viltrox 13mm and 75mm with it and can honestly tell you both those lens are brilliant.

[@alanbaxter8457]

Cheers for a fantastically informative video, Gareth. I have a Nikon Z7ii and Nikon Zfc (for my street photography). The Z7ii is a bit big and heavy to tote around town all day, but the Zfc isn't quite what I want either (small res. sensor, flippy-out screen, only a few decent lenses, no IBIS, low dynamic range, etc.) so I was looking to get a Leica Q3 instead. After a lot of deliberation, and several nightmares about the cost, (plus the fact that there are none to be had anywhere) I finally decided on a Fujifilm X-T5 for my everyday use (keeping the Z7ii for special occasions). I confess, I previously knew little or nothing about the Fuji system but, thanks to in-depth videos like yours, I now feel it's the camera for me. So, I just wanted to say thanks again for helping me embarque on an exciting new photo adventure. Cheers, Mate.

[@zbigniewvolkov7952]

Hi Alan, Did you get the X-T5? If so, what do you think? I currently have an S5, but it feels too big and heavy and Im thinking about goign with X-T5 as well. Cheers!

[@gerykis]

best review on youtube ! I love your hands on practical honest facts and opinions

[@GarethDanks]

Thanks mate very kind. Glad you enjoyed it. 😁

[@TylerAldrich]

I absolutely love my X-T5. It has officially dethroned the X-T1 as my favorite camera of all time. The only issue I have is that my copy of the camera has an exposure compensation dial that was incorrectly installed so it always appears to be in between stops which drives me crazy. I agree the EVF could be better but its good enough for me.

[@GarethDanks]

thats ridiculous!! id have returned it

[@TylerAldrich]

@@GarethDanks I considered it but it was during the time when they were on back order and I just didn't want to wait for a new one. In hindsight, I wish I did.

[@Scerotic]

I had a slightly faulty focus joystick..it was like 50% slower to move around in one direction. It felt petty but I exchanged it lol

[@michaelb9940]

Question; hope you can answer, If we have the 18-55 lens does it make sense to also get the 35mm F2 prime? Or no point? Thank you

[@TylerAldrich]

@@michaelb9940 depends on what you like to shoot. I personally prefer primes and dislike zooms. Some people prefer the opposite. The 18-55 is great for traveling/vacation because you can shoot wide and zoom with one lens. If you enjoy a specific focal length and prefer to shoot at that length than absolutely getting the prime is worth it.

[@TheJ_G]

It's great to see that the new Fuji cams are starting to finally get the love they deserve now that the wave of launch "disappointment" is passing.

[@michaelb9940]

Question; hope you can answer, If we have the 18-55 lens does it make sense to also get the 35mm F2 prime? Or no point? Thank you

[@TheJ_G]

@@michaelb9940 The 35 f2 is significantly smaller and a bit faster than the equivalent 35mm on the Fuji 18-55. So if those two things are important to you, it might be worth it. The only advantage the 18-55 has besides being a zoom, is that it has decent OIS. For me, I like to have a set of faster primes to accompany my zooms, but your mileage may vary.

[@nevvanclarke9225]

While I'm not at your level, I do shoot professionally as well in different capacity and I also do a lot of landscapes and I've been using a Nikon D850 camera now for probably about six years. I recently purchased a Fuji film XT5 and I say recently, probably about the same time you did maybe about a month after and I can honestly say I am blown away. How could this camera is? There are a couple of things that I would definitely like change, but overall if I was to give it a score out of 10, I'm giving it nine point 5 out of 10 Because no camera is perfect but the images that I can produce with this camera are mind blowing. I have said if you cannot produce good photos with a XT5 it's time for a different hobby. It is honestly that good and it's relatively simple to use. I've also compare the files from the Fuji camera to the Nikon camera on the same settings at the same site now. Obviously a different lens, but a very similar lens, wide-angle lens, shooting landscapes and looking at the detail of the dynamic range. The colours and everything else and I can honestly say without hand on heart the Nikon D8 50 is one of the best cameras ever made. But the Fujifilm xt5 holds its own against this in terms of what it can do, and so much more, because it is Mirrorless and it is lighter to carry. I'm probably only using the Nikon now for sports photography, as I don't really have a big lens for the Fiji, even though I do have the adapter and I can use my Nikon lenses on my Fuji, but I still prefer the Nikon for sports but honestly my views are the same as yours and it is just a simply outstanding camera and I think it's really a photography first camera yep and it still does very very decent video so I like the fact that they made a photography first camera. I purchased the 8 to 16 mm wide angle lens for my epic landscapes and oh my goodness this lens on the XT5 is ridiculous. It is so sharp it is so good in fact I've often had to reduce sharpening in images as I said to a made it so sharp. It is sharp as any prime in the Fuji film range and I took a bit of a punt on this lens because I do like using filters to do long exposures and moody sunset and moody lighting shots, but oh my goodness it's a great set up now. I have some other lenses as well. Yeah, I still shoot uncompressed raw because I like to get the best image quality I possibly can. the VILTROX 75. Will be absolutely epic. I've watched a lot of videos on that lands and I'm looking at getting that lens for portraits and also for landscape photography and general photography as well. I think of plenty of applications for 112 mm focal length. That is my next purchased. I could not imagine leaving Fuji film ever. I think I'm 53 now and I'm all in. I tried my XT5 with some motorsport, speedway photography. It wasn't bad but 100% correct mate. The buffer was a bit of an issue. I thought it might of been that I needed a faster card then I tried a really fast card and it still wasn't great, but you know what I don't think Fuji film is ever been aimed at the sport shooting market. Thank you for your videos always enjoy them. Yes, I did find the cable release contact to be annoying Oneal bracket I did figure a way out of it which really is just in when I'm in L bracket mode and I want to shoot up right I just have to use the touchscreen and use time a delay which is fine. I just do a two second delay to make sure there's no camera movement but other than that I can't really fault the camera it's a pity they don't make a Bluetooth remote for this camera and maybe they do maybe there's a Bluetooth one that you can buy that doesn't have to plug into the side of the camera for a cable release. I will do some investigating onto that

[@GarethDanks]

hey nev.. thanks for the message mate.. had to put some time aside to read it haha.. glad you like your XT5 mate.. i wont say i agree it holds up against my Z7 tho.. but for the sensor size difference its very close and very impressive for sure.. id love an 8-16.. one day i hope! very expensive still atm. thanks for sticking to the end haha

[@samson40a]

Your honesty is a refreshing change.

[@GarethDanks]

Cheers mate. KZbin is full of fibs

[@circlebamboo10000]

Thank you for your review! I’m thinking about getting this for my daily street photography use.

[@GarethDanks]

Your welcome.

[@stevebuckerfield3868]

Very helpful. I have an XT2 which I love but have been tempted by Sony full frame. The XT5 keeps me with the Fuji system.

[@jtes1442]

I’m Nikon guy ,but I’ve recently purchased the XT5 and I love using it . I just wish it wasn’t so delicate as the paint chips to easy . Also , like you I wish you could save separate settings for stills and video . By the way have you tried the latest AF firmware ? To me it seems like a good improvement.

[@nirajgandhi5921]

Great video! Do the f/2 primes fit better on the x-t5 vs the larger 1.4 primes and the grip?

[@thomasgabriel1985]

Hello. Thanks for the review. I'm contemplating getting this camera with the 16-80 kit lense. I was wondering if there's a "full auto mode" on this camera?

[@michaelb9940]

Great review - Perhaps one of the best ones. Question; hope you can answer, If we have the 18-55 lens does it make sense to also get the 35mm F2 prime? Or no point? Thank you

[@Vikingdescendent]

FUJi has brought me to the next level. It is magic!

[@rodneytopor1846]

Good review, thanks. I've had an X-T5 (after an X-T2) since November. Generally very happy with it for the reasons you give. Completely agree with your comment about the position of the cable release port. I find the auto white balance and auto exposure settings a bit unreliable (but fixable in raw). To make continuous AF more "sticky", you may have to experiment with the AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS in the AF/MF menu.

[@michaelb9940]

Question; hope you can answer, If we have the 18-55 lens does it make sense to also get the 35mm F2 prime? Or no point? Thank you

[@rodneytopor1846]

@@michaelb9940 Not sure who you're asking. Lens choice is very personal, depending on what you shoot, budget, etc. *I* think it's always useful to carry an f/2 or faster lens for those occasions when you want to shoot in low light or for better subject separation. I have the 35/2 lens and it's excellent.

[@erikmortensen1091]

Gareth likes Your straightforward way of talking about the experiences of using the camera!! Have Fuji XT-20, bought used in 2018 with 18-55 lens, and enjoy using it. At some point I'm considering a version with newer technology. Especially autofocus in portrait photography is not so good. In other situations, I use pixel peaking, which is an absolutely good way to focus with the camera. Have a nice day.

[@Liljoozy]

Peeking

[@macjim]

I’ve been a Fujifilm user since the X-Pro 1 having had a variety of x-series cameras, such as the X-T1 and the XF10 too. Now, I only own the X100V from Fuji as the XF10 was replaced by the GRIIIX, the X-T1 having been replaced by the X100V. I added a month or so ago, the Sony @7 3 to my arsenal partly because it is a full frame sensor (something I’ve been wanting for as long as I can remember) but also because it was around seven hundred pounds less expensive than the X-T5 I wanted to have. At around two and a half grand for the X-T5 and kit zoom lens, Fujifilm has priced me out of the X-T range and possibly even out of the X100 range too as I suspect the next X100 camera will be even more expensive than the current camera (if you can find one). PS I nearly sold my X100V to let me get the Sony @7 IV (the price point as the X-T5 with kit lens) but I couldn’t let go of that camera… I treasure it that much.

[@alan.c889]

I tested fuji against some of the sony and Nikon competition i borrowed just for fun using similar equivalent focal lengths lenses, primes and the kit zooms and even different fuji bodies. Lets just say i no longer have to urge to go full frame or feel i need the cameras from the other brands.

[@muppix]

Great video Gareth, your down-to-earth style is easy to like. Quick question: do you miss the photometry dial location as per X-T3? I shoot absolutely zero video, and was happy for that mode to be presented as part of the drive dial, but I do change the photometry setting now and then and not only miss having that as a hardware button. I can’t even seem to assign it to a function button - having it replace the ‘boost’ function would be ideal.

[@jeffhampton7405]

Megapixels don’t actually affect noise for photos. It looks worse if you zoom in to 100%, but that’s because you’re looking at it much closer. When you scale them to the same size, the noise gets smushed together. You have more headroom for noise reduction too. I think the misconception that low megapixel cameras are better in low light comes from video, where it really is true. The A7s is way, way better in low light than the A7r because of the processing. Being 12mp allowed for full sensor readout, where the higher resolution cameras either had to crop or pixel bin.

[@kne321video]

I see some worried about build quality compared with older versions. You did not say anything about this, meaning it is probably not an issue. My X-T2 silver is built as a rock. I probably need to update in the near future. Good video with a lot of useful information 👍🤩

[@GarethDanks]

yeah that was one i had to cut from the vid.. there is a bit of play in the shutter dial.. and they dont click as nice.. tho ive not had an issue hence why i cut it..

[@NJM1948]

Great walkthrough. I agree, this is the best X-T yet and a joy to use. I'm not sure if I misunderstood your bit about the menu and not showing where it left off. This as a problem with my X-T3 and still is with my X100V.....but I was really pleased when the T5 now actually defaults to where you last were in the menu.

[@Liljoozy]

How do you like the xt5 compared to the x100v?

[@banditalley9592]

Thinking about migrating from Sony APSC as they don't seem to care about photographers any more. I know there is an A6700 coming, but it still doesn't look to have even caught the competition let alone surpassed. I can't decide however which Fuji to go for! Great video, very helpful to hear from a professional who uses one day to day.

[@m4rcin847]

Yes, Sony surpassed competition at its price point. That Fuji is in Full Frame territory, both cameras and lenses price wise. You need to be a fool to choose APSC over FF like Nikon Z6 II or higher models. Do i need to mention Lens selection of both Sony and Nikon? Coz the lenses are the most important thing when it comes to choosing system.

[@johnrichardson7785]

Do you have the option of closing the shutter curtain for changing lens so the sensor is not exposed?

[@andrewphillips2520]

would be interested to hear a bit more about your thoughts on the new 56... maybe a follow up video? the new 23 1.4 has caught my eye for sure

[@Scerotic]

Hi Gareth, can you say where you got your grip from? Great video coming back from your initial first impression video 👌

[@GarethDanks]

amazon i think mate.. google small rig

[@pauldby1479]

Agree about the new 56

[@mikefoster6018]

Great video. I'm loving the cool new firmware update for the 16-55mm too. Boosting exposure, focusing and quietness on 16-55 for video. Not quite sure I understand what the new X-T5 firmware does though :) Depending on how quickly I get a new job, I might have some cash for that 33mm soon too, as it looks lovely.

[@michaelb9940]

Question; hope you can answer, If we have the 18-55 lens does it make sense to also get the 35mm F2 prime? Or no point? Thank you

[@mikefoster6018]

@@michaelb9940 I've never tried a 35mm (or 33mm) lens. All I can say is that I felt the fairly urgent need to upgrade my 18-55 and got the 16-55, which isn't even a proper prime lens (it's a zoom that comes close) but still felt sharper and easier to use. I think the 33mm f1.4 prime sounds excellent if you can afford it, but of course the 35mm also good. I heard someone say the 35mm is no longer considered to resolve with Fuji's 40-meg cameras, but that sounds highly subjective.

[@michaelb9940]

@@mikefoster6018 thanks mate, I’m aiming for the 23mm f1.4 WR the latest version. Quite pricey but really nice. But unsure if I’d benefit from 35mm lens. I do NOT do much portrait. Still debating Thanks for sharing

[@craiginthemud7086]

"Topaz the crap out of it". I'm so going to use that! Thanks for a great review Gareth!!😊

[@GarethDanks]

haha thanks mate..

[@paulatkins4968]

Thanks, great video. Couldn't agree more!

[@Pixelpeeps-69]

Great video Gaz 👍 do you use continuous or single point focusing for weddings on the dance floor?

[@just_eirik]

The one thing I wish my X-T5 had in addition to the dials it has right now, is a preset dial, like what the X-H cameras have. I use the presets a lot when I switch between shooting still subjects and shooting fast moving subjects. Would love to not go into a menu (even the Q menu) to change the preset.

[@GarethDanks]

I think you can with the c1 option in the q menu. Tho I’m not 100%

[@bcyork]

Question: Im thinking about getting thr XT5. Currently have thr XE3 that i have been using for backpacking landscape photography. All personal. You mentioned thr EVF quality. Would you know of thr EVF is better in thr XT5 vs yhr XE3? I mostly only use the EVF to save battery and assumed it would be better thsm previous versions.

[@MrSjeupie]

Hey Gareth, Thanks for your thorough review and down to earth comments. How do you find the new custom setting? I heard people complain that it saves ‘too much’ info so you cant easily switch between one and the other for film sims for example, without changing a whole bunch of other stuff? Also, as I’m moving more into video, I’d be curious to know how that works without the c1-7 dial like on the xh/xs line. The d-pad ‘bug’ when switching to movie mode would drive me crazy, for example. Cheers

[@GarethDanks]

wouldnt know mate sorry, not the way i shoot. Roman loved it tho!

[@dieseldavey]

Hi thanks for the video. Quick question who is the xt5 actually for? THANKS 👍🏻

[@666davekerr]

I'm interested in what u found unsatisfactory about xt3 af. Ive just got a pair of xt3 bodies ,upgraded from xt2 and I find the af to be fantastic, I rarely miss a shot

[@randyk1919]

Great video! I've been really enjoying my XT5 since they first came out and also consider it an excellent upgrade over my XT3. If I may I offer a suggestion about your verbal pacing.. while I'm generally good comprehending English accents, my American ears aren't that adept in keeping up with your delivery, i.e. the quicker asides you interject into your larger points. Perhaps slow down just a bit to accommodate the language-challenged colonists across the pond?

[@GarethDanks]

haha.. sorry mate.. i talk fast to cram it all in! - ill try!

[@nelsonrato1620]

Hi , im a huge fan your channel. Can I ask if you listen a noise coming from your camera like a fan ? not a major sound but something I noticed. Thanks for you help.

[@GarethDanks]

Hey man. You’ll get a little fan noise when the ibis is on.. if not then no I don’t mate 👍🏻

[@chrisburnard5157]

Thanks Gareth, great review.

[@water2007]

Just got my first XT5 😊

[@adamescape9996]

x-h2s or x-t5 for weddings?

[@mattgibbs3433]

Love this camera, great vid. Not being able to jump straight to my menu and exp comp dial moving in bag/pocket are only gripes.

[@demonsaint1296]

Have a T3 and was looking for a T5 or H2. Ended up with a H2. Why? Buffer on the H2 is what it boiled down to. Sometimes I shoot fast sports or birds… fast stuff. The buffer is what pushed me over to the H2.

[@GarethDanks]

the H2 is a better camera in most ways if you like the ergos..

[@demonsaint1296]

@@GarethDanks something’s I miss with the H2 over a T3/T5. I don’t miss them so much I would give up the H2. I have been using it long enough now it’s all automatic for me now. :)

[@johnsonguite]

The photos taken from XT5 are only in 72 dpi... Is there any setting to imcrease the dpi?

[@j4nch]

To do mostly landscape for non-professional purpose, what wide lens all-rounder lens would you advise?

[@Yupthereitism]

do you have any videos on your favorite fujifilm lenses?

[@simon359]

I’m wondering if you use the animal settings or bird settings if your continuous auto focus would improve on people? I’m just saying that animals are unpredictable in their movements.

[@sylvaincarretero9510]

What model of SmallRing is attached to your X-T5? Thank You !

[@Argolich]

That Viltrox 13mm lens is fantastic and super sharp. Watch out for that wide angle barrel distortion though. You want your subject centered and not off to the sides. ;-). Otherwise I love that lens quite a lot. I was curious about that Viltrox 75 also. If they send you one, would be interested in your thoughts. :-).

[@l.s.11]

Good useful insight. Thanks!

[@R8135003]

Is it possible to customise the preview button and the Bin button. I would love to change these on the X-T4 as I never use them. Preview button moved to AEL. As for the buffer for sports, a lot of the pros shoot jpeg for speed of uploading and great buffer retention. Most are now shooting 10-20 frames per second. Great video as always. Be lucky stay safe.

[@ikicaq]

Are you having any problems processing the raw files in Lightroom?

[@GarethDanks]

non.. why do you?

[@4Kandlez]

@@djstuc It's not a myth, or it wasn't, It should have been fixed by now but not sure as I don't use LR

[@ikicaq]

@@GarethDanks They come out a little noisy and not as detailed compared to Capture One. The new Ai denoise in LR seems to help.

[@hanns1401]

@@djstuc Many people love LR for the workflow/library features and don't want to re-tool their setup. The image quality may be acceptable for posting to socials or whatever. However I recently did my own side by side and LR's output compared to DXO or CaptureOne wasn't competitive to me using both default and custom settings. I ultimately chose PhotoLab, which has since been updated to support DeepPrime XD for X-Trans sensors and looks amazing. If If were going to use LR, I'd use the DXO plugin.

[@alexcarrascogarcia2664]

hi there. Is it normal for my camera to get slightly hot behind the screen and the bottom? (only taking photos and configuring menus). I bought it new and this happens to me. does it happen to you? thanks for your help . Greetings

[@NathanHassani-kr4bh]

Buzz light year was considerably sharper on the T3

[@tombarr6879]

Super. Thank you

[@simon359]

I keep waiting for this big update to change things for the auto focus. But I’m really starting to wonder if there can be anything fixed or improved with this XT5 camera?

[@Scerotic]

I was thinking the same..I wonder if it depends if the process can handle an upgrade? 🤷

[@jbairdexp]

A camera that you love....what more do you need!

[@GarethDanks]

To be able to use the soddin thing 😂

[@jbairdexp]

@@GarethDanks Have you tried reading the manual? lol

[@GarethDanks]

Photography for idiots? I have yeah.. too complicated 🤪

[@chucklanholm5680]

Great Video. I have been using Nikon SLRs and DSLRs forever. However as I get older, I find it cumbersome to carry around the weight of the Nikon Full Frame system. I want to go to smaller and lighter equipment. Your videos have helped me decide to jump into the Fuji ecosystem. Next week I am going to depart with my Beloved D700 and my D850 and jump completely into Fuji. My biggest decision right now is whether I want the Silver or Black X-T5. Thanks again for you honest videos.

[@emgee44]

Black, has be black for me. Enjoy your purchase whatever you decide😊

[@GarethDanks]

ah mate id love to have either of those off you! bad timing haha.. def get the black mate.. they stand out too much otherwise.

[@Indydi]

It's easier to see the markings on the black dials.

[@aminmotin]

I really wish I hadn't seen this. I was wondering if an XT5 would be a nice upgrade from my XT3 (I can't afford it, but it's never stopped me in the past!) and now you've basically confirmed that it would be a great upgrade for me. Of course it won't make me a better photographer, but clearly it does offer some useful benefits and now I'm left wondering how I can get round the wife to get one of these! I think I need anti-retail therapy!

[@donnamunn4941]

I still love my XT3 better in many ways. For photographing birds in the woods, I have a lot more noise on high ISOs on the XT5. I feel like the XT5 is also more sensitive to focusing using the 400mm lens on a sunny day. I can get sharper shots of birds with different environmental factors like heat/humidity with my XT3.

[@aminmotin]

@@donnamunn4941 I bit the bullet and got the XT5 and for what I do - mainly street photography - I'm liking it a lot. The focus with an 18-55 kit lens definitely seems snappier and more positive and I'm liking the extra resolution. Now I just have to work on taking photos that are actually worth taking! 😁

[@donnamunn4941]

I will use it for landscapes and cities, just not birding in the dark woods where a higher ISO is needed. 😊

[@aminmotin]

@@donnamunn4941 I ended up using it when I took a 1 to 1 workshop with Gareth (which I recommend to anyone interested in street photography). Very nice camera to use and definitely a step or two up from the XT3. I'm glad I got it.

[@jwascher]

I use my X-T5 for a lot of sports photography. Using the AF-C, it will follow the subject you originally focused on, even if someone steps in front, and continue to follow your original subject. It works quite well. I moved up from my X-T2 to the new 5 and love it for sports.

[@galacticmisfit]

Do you have example shots? I'd love to see sports examples on the x-t5

[@GarethDanks]

hey man..im gonna try it this weekend for a serious event.. hoping it doesnt let me down.. ill still have my nikon going tho so ill be ok haha

[@TheOriginalDizzle]

@@GarethDanks I might be full of shit, but I'm wondering if your issue with autofocus stickiness is an issue with your AF-C custom settings. It seems like it might be a part of it, because those settings include the ability to select how sticky your autofocus is once it's locked onto a subject.

[@jamesss1953]

Still use my Z7 II [Nikon now for donkeys years] and jumped right into X-T5. Needed something different and like it very much. Menu has taken a bit to get used to, but almost there now. Got some good shots today out and about. NOW my biggest problem is - I love photo merging images in Lrc or Ps to form panoramic . BUT? with x-t5 I cannot get the single focus point to stay where I want it (portrait and center) to permit same focus area as I pan to get shots for merging. The single point focus often refuses to move, jumps upper left a lot of the time. Can you please possibly advise… Loved content here and a few others on your channel - you deserve my subscription and a LIKE - done…

[@rjbiii]

Why don't you like the 16-80mm?

[@GarethDanks]

too big (compared to 18-55) ois isn't as good as 18-55(video issues). 18-55 is 2.8 wide end

[@boedstrom]

@@GarethDanks XF 16-80mm f4 ver.1.10, one enhancement in the latest firmware update ver.1.10: Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking during movie taking. I do not shoot video with my XF 16-80mm f4, just stills.

[@GarethDanks]

It’s still not there. It’s a jerky lens for video. And needed to be 2.8 for its size.

[@ChrisGower]

It is a bit of a dog compared to other Fuji lenses - which is to say it's not BAD, just nowhere near the heights of other lenses. Chonky old lens, *lots* of image corrections due to lens distortion results in a lot of softness throughout the image. Probably the worst received lens I can think of since I've been with Fuji (x-t2/2017). I had it briefly and sold it - but used it in a camera shop yesterday and was amused to see the lens distortion in real time flicking from stills (corrected) to movie mode (uncorrected)

[@jimharris3889]

I was wondering why he said that as well, I bought the 16-80 about 6 months ago and it's quite capable for my usage which I shoot landscapes basically and don't shoot video so tye f4 is not an issue for me personally and I do find the image stabilization to be a true benefit on my XT-3

[@cbimage]

That's not a cable release, in the side of the camera: the "cable release" is in the shutter release, as of old.

[@matt88169]

With new 56wr I will say my hit rate on XT3 is improving by using CH high, electronic shutter @20fps, single point, and AF-C. I also tried pre-shot which is awesome if you don’t mind doing a lot of culling later. The thing is, and maybe this seems obvious, but the 56 is too slow once the subject is closing in on the MFD. For little kids, that’s been something close to full body/torso in the frame. I also shut off exposure preview which seems to help. I was ready to write this lens off until I decided to treat it like a sports/action lens and kids like world class atheletes 😂. Short high speed bursts are tending to return me more candidates than low speed bursts in similar conditions. Also I turn eye detect on/off when I feel like but find it typically not helpful. Af-S has been generally accurate and quick but obviously if subjects aren’t holding still it’s still a challenge. Indoors/flash I can’t get the frame rate up super high but again, some distance to the subject helps a lot.

[@GarethDanks]

thanks mate.. annoying about the FPS.. shouldnt have to!

[@matt88169]

​@@GarethDanks I don't disagree. But in my case short high speed bursts are helping a lot - I prefer having 4-5 candidates out of 10-20 shots to having 0. Clearly the latency between my seeing the shot, attempting to acquire focus, and hitting the shutter has also been hurting my success. But its almost like putting the XT3 in CH really does put it into the next gear.

[@GarethDanks]

@@matt88169 yeah but with any other brand you'd get 15 out of 20 min.. i wish I could say firmware will fix it but they seldom come now!

[@matt88169]

@@GarethDanks Opps! I didn't mean to imply that I'm only getting 4-5 out of 20 shots in focus. I just meant candidates - in-focus or nearly-perfect-focus shots I'd actually want to use in a given set of 10-20. I'll consider counting up a few shots of moving/still subjects and see what it ended up being in terms of hit rate.

[@noahswift3051]

I think you can go into your AFC custom settings and play with the sensitivity settings. You should be able change how easily the focus point jumps to another subject by reducing the sensitivity. Hope this helps!

[@v_stands_for_value124]

I'd Smallrig full grip it day one

[@mrsvetly]

Is the autofocus really that bad?? It’s seriously keeps me from buying this thing know that a6600 from 4 years ago has better autofocus.

[@boedstrom]

People seems or seemed to struggle with Autofocus -C (continous) with X-T5 but You can customize a lot regarding tracking of various objects, so probably many situations can be handeled just fine. Some cameras I have read has wonderful autofocus capabilites like A1 and Z9 but it is in another leage of cameras. I have X-T5 and XF 16-55mm f2.8 zoomlens and I find this combination a rather good alrounder. But I shoot most stationary objects so I can not tell really of AF-C how good it can be at various and more demanding situations. I use mostlyfocus mode Manual and I set F, ISO, Shutterspeed manually, and I use Back button focus and it works mostly just fine for stills. I use latest firmware 1.04 for X-T5 and 1.20 for my lens.

[@TungstenOvergaard]

In my case I love the menu remembers the last place I was. I dont want to come back to the f**** My Menu!!! 😅

[@Agzar0202]

paid review?