Fuji X-T5 A Lot To Love But Much To Improve
As a Fuji fan, the Fujifilm X-T5 is a bit of a mixed bag for me. On the one hand, I absolutely love it. The camera is small, lightweight, and has a great retro design that makes it feel like a fun, creative tool to use. The manual controls are also a joy to use, making the photographic experience more intimate and hands-on.
However, on the other hand, the X-T5 can be pretty frustrating at times. While improved from previous models, the autofocus system still needs to be put up to par with other camera systems on the market. Other cameras have had better autofocus for years, and now many have "spectacular" autofocus. This is a shame because the X-T5 is an excellent camera in many other ways.
Another issue is the APS-C format of the X-T5. While it allows for smaller camera bodies, it also has downsides. Compared to a full-frame sensor of the exact pixel count, the APS-C sensor has lower resolution, less dynamic range, and more noise. Additionally, the crop factor makes it harder to get wide-angle lenses but easier to bring light and small telephoto lenses.
Luckily, the one thing that the Fujifilm X-T5 has going for it is its lenses. They are truly spectacular. They are small, light, and incredibly sharp. As a Fuji shooter, you already know this, and if you're a street photographer, you'll be thrilled with the X-T5.
As a sports and wildlife photographer, I find the X-T5 slightly limiting. However, I do have friends who are great street photographers, and they swear by the X-T5. In the hands of a skilled street photographer, the Fujifilm X-T5 system is hard to beat.
In conclusion, the Fujifilm X-T5 is a camera I love and hate simultaneously. It's an excellent camera for street photography and has some of the best lenses, but there are better sports and wildlife photography choices. If you're a Fuji fan, you'll have to decide whether the X-T5 is the camera for you. And if you're on the fence about upgrading, stick with what you have or consider jumping ship to a different camera system.
