Photographers will be able to spot a Fujifilm camera a mile away, but the company is still refining its design over time. The new Fujifilm X-E5 is the company’s latest compact mirrorless digital camera, and while it certainly preserves that retro Fujifilm style, it also happens to look cleaner and more refined than previous generation models.
Notable about the X-E5 is the fact that for the first time, Fujifilm has machined a single piece of aluminum for the top plate of a camera in the X series. On top of that, the viewfinder and diopter adjustment control now sit flush with the body for a cleaner, more minimalist look.
As expected, the camera is packed with advanced tech. It features a 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and comes with a newly announced 23mm f/2.8 lens. A new stabilization algorithm, combined with a gyro sensor, improves responsiveness to camera shake. It also supports 6.2K video recording at 30fps.
Like many other modern Fujifilm cameras, it has a range of analog-inspired simulations. In fact, on the X-E5 they have a dedicated dial that rotates through a little window in the top frame, so you can see an illustration of which simulation you’re using. There are 20 built-in simulations, and the dial lets you rotate between six presets and three user-customizable options.
If simulating the look of the image isn’t enough for you, you can also simulate the experience of using a classic camera’s viewfinder. The X-E5 has a new Classic Display Mode, in which it’ll tweak the information displayed over the top of the viewfinder to show things like frame lines with rounded corners, more simply red exposure numbers, and even a vintage light meter.
Also available in the viewfinder is a new Surround View feature, which lets users cycle between using a black, semi-transparent, or outlined area outside of the image. These can be cycled between using the Control Lever on the front of the camera.
The Fujiflm X-E5 comes in black and silver, and will be available in late Summer. It costs $1,699.95, and you can find out more about it at fujifilm.com.
Photography courtesy of Fujifilm.