Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
p.14 #1Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
I shot the A7R5 professionally for over a year, probably used it for 20ish indoor shoots and 10ish outdoor shoots. Raw colors are not perfect straight out of camera. They take a lot of massaging to get the garments, skin tones, make up and hair to look right. Not saying it can't be done, but it's a royal pain. I've shot for a few brands that required raws and they've shared that pain. Colors are good and better than previous sensors but saying they are 'perfect' is wild. To each their own I guess.
Nielk Mike wrote:
The skin tones are significantly improved.
Even though now my fuji system weighs basically the same as the Sony.
But when I take family photos with Sony I always have to do editing, trying to fix the colours, trying to reduce the details, smooth everything out. Those details aren't there with the Fuji. It's definitely a differrent style to the photos and it's nice to have both. Even though the Sony focusses a lot better than the lenses I use with Fuji, it's still like hard mode in the post processing, whereas fuji is great for casual life shots and basically all I have to do is crop and maybe the smallest colour adjustment. I just have a smaller pool to choose from due to the focus. I always have to shoot at faster shutter speeds, which is why the IBIS is great.
With the Fuji, there's barely any unwanted details, it's usually JUST enough and rarely ever too much - even though it's higher resolution than my a7cii. Everyone looks younger, nicer skin tones. And with the X-E5 vs the X-E3 there's a little more detail at distance and it's welcome. With Sony I've been trying a million filters to dull it.
It is heavy compared to the X-E3 but who cares. X-E3 has that nice softer grip too. Appreciate the IBIS and titling screen with the X-E5. Just need a quality half-case and thumbgrip (hopefully Gariz once they get their first few QA mishap batches out the way and Hoage for the grip), and to sell off some of the older stuff so it doesn't sting as much.
Family - Fuji easy mode, Sony hard mode.
Walkabouts - Sony with a 40 to 50mm + 28mm.
Travel and life journal/casual friend family hangouts - x100vi, wide angle in the pocket sometimes during the day if abroad or just attach it to the camera and wear it.Guess you have not tried the a7cR nor the RX1R MkIII: Colors are perfect OOC.
Nielk Mike wrote:
Nick Dakota wrote
I have shot a lot of portraits with the Sony, in studio and outdoors. The RAW files have great flexibility exposure-wise, but the colors just couldn't get to where I needed them to be. They would never match the actual skin tones of the models. I've since used Nikon and Fuji on many shoots. They both handle skin tones so much better. It is not a made up controversy. When people hear 'Fuji Colors' it's not just about the JPEG engine, but it's the RAW files that give you such a great starting point too. I've notice the same thing with video, it just works. The problem I have with Sony cameras compared to the other brands I shoot is that it seems like when you edit, it's to correct everything and with others you have a great starting point and the edit is for creativity. Pull up a RAW with Sony/Nikon and the difference is big. Fuji is able to pull it off with a smaller sensor and that's what makes their camera so appealing.Yogifi wrote
I'm going to keep the X-E5 and sell the X-E3 for the resolution upgrade and the colours.The skin tones are significantly improved.
Even though now my fuji system weighs basically the same as the Sony.
But when I take family photos with Sony I always have to do editing, trying to fix the colours, trying to reduce the details, smooth everything out. Those details aren't there with the Fuji. It's definitely a differrent style to the photos and it's nice to have both. Even though the Sony focusses a lot better than the lenses I use with Fuji, it's still like hard mode in the post processing, whereas fuji is great for casual life shots and basically all I have to do is crop and maybe the smallest colour adjustment. I just have a smaller pool to choose from due to the focus. I always have to shoot at faster shutter speeds, which is why the IBIS is great.
With the Fuji, there's barely any unwanted details, it's usually JUST enough and rarely ever too much - even though it's higher resolution than my a7cii. Everyone looks younger, nicer skin tones. And with the X-E5 vs the X-E3 there's a little more detail at distance and it's welcome. With Sony I've been trying a million filters to dull it.
It is heavy compared to the X-E3 but who cares. X-E3 has that nice softer grip too. Appreciate the IBIS and titling screen with the X-E5. Just need a quality half-case and thumbgrip (hopefully Gariz once they get their first few QA mishap batches out the way and Hoage for the grip), and to sell off some of the older stuff so it doesn't sting as much.
Family - Fuji easy mode, Sony hard mode.
Walkabouts - Sony with a 40 to 50mm + 28mm.
Travel and life journal/casual friend family hangouts - x100vi, wide angle in the pocket sometimes during the day if abroad or just attach it to the camera and wear it.
Aug 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
p.14 #2Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
First impressions of the X-E5 is that it's the most premium feeling x camera they've made so far. It's equivalent to the GFX100RF.
Aug 16, 2025 at 07:24 PM
p.14 #3Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
I have very limited experience with Fuji. But it does feel way more premium than the X100vi I tried previously for sure. Still in setup and learning stage myself. But initial use of the tracking seems better than I remember. The peaking seems very accurate with the voigtlander 27mm as well. Tilt screen is nice and tight which is great, very solid feeling in use. It really does offer alot in a compact package.
Nick Dakota wrote:
First impressions of the X-E5 is that it's the most premium feeling x camera they've made so far. It's equivalent to the GFX100RF.
Nick Dakota wrote:
First impressions of the X-E5 is that it's the most premium feeling x camera they've made so far. It's equivalent to the GFX100RF.
Aug 17, 2025 at 04:59 AM
p.14 #4Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
Black or silver? Thanks.
voltaire wrote:
Yes, from B&H via FedEx. Both my son and I got our X-E5s; shipped to different addresses.
voltaire wrote:
treacle wrote
Has anyone received the x-e5 body and lens kit?Aug 17, 2025 at 07:26 AM
p.14 #5Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
Maybe because these are fully made in Japan they'll be more quality control.
nhsonyshooter wrote:
I have very limited experience with Fuji. But it does feel way more premium than the X100vi I tried previously for sure. Still in setup and learning stage myself. But initial use of the tracking seems better than I remember. The peaking seems very accurate with the voigtlander 27mm as well. Tilt screen is nice and tight which is great, very solid feeling in use. It really does offer alot in a compact package.
nhsonyshooter wrote:
I have very limited experience with Fuji. But it does feel way more premium than the X100vi I tried previously for sure. Still in setup and learning stage myself. But initial use of the tracking seems better than I remember. The peaking seems very accurate with the voigtlander 27mm as well. Tilt screen is nice and tight which is great, very solid feeling in use. It really does offer alot in a compact package.
Nick Dakota wrote
First impressions of the X-E5 is that it's the most premium feeling x camera they've made so far. It's equivalent to the GFX100RF.Aug 17, 2025 at 08:18 AM
p.14 #6Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
voltaire wrote:
Yes, from B&H via FedEx. Both my son and I got our X-E5s; shipped to different addresses.
Still waiting to hear that mine has shipped. Thought I would hear already but no luck yet. I guess ordering it in the first two hours was not soon enough.
Confirmed with B&H my order time was 7:28 AM on June 12th which was less than 1 hour and 28 minutes into the preorder window. Ordered a black version kit if anyone want to know.
treacle wrote
Has anyone received the x-e5 body and lens kit?Still waiting to hear that mine has shipped. Thought I would hear already but no luck yet. I guess ordering it in the first two hours was not soon enough.
Confirmed with B&H my order time was 7:28 AM on June 12th which was less than 1 hour and 28 minutes into the preorder window. Ordered a black version kit if anyone want to know.
Aug 17, 2025 at 01:01 PM
p.14 #7Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
I voted no......but ....I just sold my A7CR because I loathe that blogger screen......and now I just ordered the black kit.
I'm such a hypocrite 🫤
I'm such a hypocrite 🫤
Aug 21, 2025 at 07:24 AM
p.14 #8Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
Welcome to the dark side. Sony forced me into the X-E5 because of their stupid flip/fixed screen logic on all their compact bodies. For what it is worth. I'm still learning the Fuji menu's but the camera is brilliant. I have it paired with the Voigtlander f2 27mm. It's a great lens. Just wish the focus and aperture were reversed.
fotografur wrote:
I voted no......but ....I just sold my A7CR because I loathe that blogger screen......and now I just ordered the black kit.
I'm such a hypocrite 🫤
fotografur wrote:
I voted no......but ....I just sold my A7CR because I loathe that blogger screen......and now I just ordered the black kit.
I'm such a hypocrite 🫤
Aug 23, 2025 at 05:36 PM
p.14 #9Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
Having used the A7CR too you'll probably want to add the grip. I have the SmallRig one (not sure anyone else is making one yet) and it makes a world of difference.
fotografur wrote:
I voted no......but ....I just sold my A7CR because I loathe that blogger screen......and now I just ordered the black kit.
I'm such a hypocrite 🫤
fotografur wrote:
I voted no......but ....I just sold my A7CR because I loathe that blogger screen......and now I just ordered the black kit.
I'm such a hypocrite 🫤
Aug 23, 2025 at 07:24 PM
p.14 #10Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
Has anyone received an update for orders that haven't shipped yet?
Aug 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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p.14 #11Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
davinci953 wrote:
Has anyone received an update for orders that haven't shipped yet?
Has anyone received an update for orders that haven't shipped yet?
Aug 27, 2025 at 02:13 PM
p.14 #12Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
nothing here... 
davinci953 wrote:
Has anyone received an update for orders that haven't shipped yet?
davinci953 wrote:
Has anyone received an update for orders that haven't shipped yet?
Aug 27, 2025 at 02:16 PM
p.14 #13Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
I ordered a black body with lens kit from B&H on the first day of preorders before 8:40am. Still crickets...no word or updates from B&H. Seems like B&H had camera bodies without lenses to ship last Thursday the 21st and on Thursday the 14th. So I am hoping for good news tomorrow (Thursday the 28th).
Aug 27, 2025 at 03:48 PM
p.14 #14Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
BG Ed wrote:
I ordered a black body with lens kit from B&H on the first day of preorders before 8:40am. Still crickets...no word or updates from B&H. Seems like B&H had camera bodies without lenses to ship last Thursday the 21st and on Thursday the 14th. So I am hoping for good news tomorrow (Thursday the 28th).
Oh wow, I might be in for a very long wait. I didn't order until July 21. Hopefully, Fujifilm ramped up production some.
I ordered a black body with lens kit from B&H on the first day of preorders before 8:40am. Still crickets...no word or updates from B&H. Seems like B&H had camera bodies without lenses to ship last Thursday the 21st and on Thursday the 14th. So I am hoping for good news tomorrow (Thursday the 28th).
Oh wow, I might be in for a very long wait. I didn't order until July 21. Hopefully, Fujifilm ramped up production some.
Aug 27, 2025 at 04:39 PM
p.14 #15Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
Have you considered an X-T50 with the lens of your choice? I got the X-T50/16-50 and could not be happier.
Aug 27, 2025 at 04:48 PM
p.14 #16Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
FYI
Best buy has them available right now as of typing this!
Best buy has them available right now as of typing this!
Aug 27, 2025 at 08:12 PM
p.14 #17Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
nhsonyshooter wrote:
FYI
Best buy has them available right now as of typing this!
I checked my local Best Buy, and it shows that the kits will be available Sept. 4. For the silver body, it shows Sept. 9.
FYI
Best buy has them available right now as of typing this!
I checked my local Best Buy, and it shows that the kits will be available Sept. 4. For the silver body, it shows Sept. 9.
Aug 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
p.14 #18Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
FWIW, I chatted with B&H today, and they do not know when they will receive more of the X-E5s in any configuration. They have the silver body only in stock now, that is it.
Aug 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
p.14 #19Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
gaopa wrote:
Have you considered an X-T50 with the lens of your choice? I got the X-T50/16-50 and could not be happier.
I did consider the X-T50 but wanted the rangefinder style of the X-E5. It's still a potential option though.
Have you considered an X-T50 with the lens of your choice? I got the X-T50/16-50 and could not be happier.
I did consider the X-T50 but wanted the rangefinder style of the X-E5. It's still a potential option though.
Aug 28, 2025 at 01:40 PM
p.14 #20Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started
I ordered one from a local shop and he said they are shipping black kits out tomorrow. He said Fuji put a hold on them until 8/29. So maybe they'll be some movement now.
Aug 28, 2025 at 07:21 PM