Fujifilm fans, rejoice! The company has announced the X-T5, the latest mirrorless camera in their popular and respected X Series, and it comes with some impressive new features and upgrades. They also announced the Fujinon XF 30mm f/2.8 Macro lens, which offers a versatile focal length and high magnification.
The X-T5 is the fifth generation of the XT series of cameras, and it comes with a host of new features and upgrades:
- Back-illuminated 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor
- Low minimum native ISO is 125
- Processor X 5
- In-body 5-axis image stabilization with up to 7 stops of compensation
- 3.69 million-dot electronic viewfinder with 0.8x . magnification
- Dual card slots
- Three-way tilting screen
- Pixel Shift multi-shot mode for 160-megapixel files
- Subject-detection autofocus for animals, birds, and other common subjects
- 19 movie simulation modes
- HEIF image support
- Electronic shutter speed up to 1/180,000 sec
- 1.84 million-dot three-way tilting rear LCD
- Large number of phase-detection AF points
- 6.2K 30p video at 4:2:2 10-bit color
- 4K HQ mode with 6.2K oversampling
- 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW output up to 6.2K and 29.97 fps via HDMI to Atomos recorder
- Blackmagic RAW output up to 6.2K and 29.97 fps via HDMI to Blackmagic Design 12G Video Support
- F-Log2 for over 13 stops of dynamic range
- Weight: 1.23 lbs (557 g), 50 g lighter than the X-T4
- Weather resistant construction
- Optional MHG-XT5 grip
Look for the X-T5 which will be available later this month with a suggested price of $1,699.95 for body only$2,099.95 when combined with the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS and $2,199.95 when combined with the XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR.
With a full-frame equivalent focal length of 46mm, the XF 30mm f/2.8 Macro offers a standard prime in tandem with true 1:1 macro capabilities. It comes with a wide range of features, including:
- 1:1 maximum magnification (minimum focus distance: 3.94 inches)
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- Three aspherical and two ED glass elements to reduce distortion and aberrations and increase sharpness
- Internal focusing system for focusing speed as fast as 0.02s
- Weight: 6.88 ounces (195 g)
- Length: 2.74 inches (6.95 cm)
- Dust and weatherproof design with nine seals
Look for the XF 30mm f/2.8 Macro to be available later this month for suggested price $599.95.
