Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 Preorders started

First impressions are the feel of the buttons are top notch, switch to turn-on has much better resistance than the x100vi which I had to play with and still isn't as good.

The rotating screen is fine unless you want to flip it all the way around then it is a bit clunky but can probably be learned. Exposed cable though so be careful.

Generally feels nice except a little sharp near the bottom where your second finger rests. X-E3 is cushioned and smooth there whereas this has a sharp edge. X-E3 didn't need a thumb rest, this does or a half case maybe? I tried it with the thumb rest from my x100VI and it doesn't go all the way in but immediately it was better because I don't have my ring finger supporting the camera on a sharp edge.

Focus is still hit or miss with the xf35mmf1.4, in af-c at least, not much improvement there, it's probably the lens but that first reaction is that it defeats the point for me personally, but I'll hold on for a little while longer.

I'm sure whoever picks this up will really like it. I'd suggest getting a thumbrest specifically for it though.

That new lens is sooo small.


-- Edit: It's a little sharper ridge there but I think it's the weight of the camera that makes me feel the need to support it with the ring finger (without a thumbrest), and with that weight on the finger, it feels sharp for me.

Everytime you move the new dial good luck doing it without it switching between the lcd and viewfinder.

Skin tones are nicer, at least mediterranean. Maybe I'll sell the xf23mmf2.8, 18-55 and the x-e3 and just keep this. I probably would do this if I didn't have the a7cii.

First impressions are the feel of the buttons are top notch, switch to turn-on has much better resistance than the x100vi which I had to play with and still isn't as good.

The rotating screen is fine unless you want to flip it all the way around then it is a bit clunky but can probably be learned. Exposed cable though so be careful.

Generally feels nice except a little sharp near the bottom where your second finger rests. X-E3 is cushioned and smooth there whereas this has a sharp edge. X-E3 didn't need a thumb rest, this does or a half case maybe? I tried it with the thumb rest from my x100VI and it doesn't go all the way in but immediately it was better because I don't have my ring finger supporting the camera on a sharp edge.

Focus is still hit or miss with the xf35mmf1.4, in af-c at least, not much improvement there, it's probably the lens but that first reaction is that it defeats the point for me personally, but I'll hold on for a little while longer.

I'm sure whoever picks this up will really like it. I'd suggest getting a thumbrest specifically for it though.

That new lens is sooo small.


-- Edit: It's a little sharper ridge there but I think it's the weight of the camera that makes me feel the need to support it with the ring finger (without a thumbrest), and with that weight on the finger, it feels sharp for me.

Everytime you move the new dial good luck doing it without it switching between the lcd and viewfinder.

Skin tones are nicer, at least mediterranean. Maybe I'll sell the xf23mmf2.8, 18-55 and the x-e3 and just keep this. I probably would do this if I didn't have the a7cii. I might just sell all the fuji stuff and keep the sony and x100vi.

First impressions are the feel of the buttons are top notch, switch to turn-on has much better resistance than the x100vi which I had to play with and still isn't as good.

The rotating screen is fine unless you want to flip it all the way around then it is a bit clunky but can probably be learned. Exposed cable though so be careful.

Generally feels nice except a little sharp near the bottom where your second finger rests. X-E3 is cushioned and smooth there whereas this has a sharp edge. X-E3 didn't need a thumb rest, this does or a half case maybe? I tried it with the thumb rest from my x100VI and it doesn't go all the way in but immediately it was better because I don't have my ring finger supporting the camera on a sharp edge.

Focus is still hit or miss with the xf35mmf1.4, in af-c at least, not much improvement there, it's probably the lens but that first reaction is that it defeats the point for me personally, but I'll hold on for a little while longer.

I'm sure whoever picks this up will really like it. I'd suggest getting a thumbrest specifically for it though.

That new lens is sooo small.


-- Edit: It's a little sharper ridge there but I think it's the weight of the camera that makes me feel the need to support it with the ring finger (without a thumbrest), and with that weight on the finger, it feels sharp for me.

Everytime you move the new dial good luck doing it without it switching between the lcd and viewfinder.

Skin tones are nicer, at least mediterranean. Maybe I'll sell the xf23mmf2.8, 18-55 and the x-e3 and just keep this.

First impressions are the feel of the buttons are top notch, switch to turn-on has much better resistance than the x100vi which I had to play with and still isn't as good.

The rotating screen is fine unless you want to flip it all the way around then it is a bit clunky but can probably be learned. Exposed cable though so be careful.

Generally feels nice except a little sharp near the bottom where your second finger rests. X-E3 is cushioned and smooth there whereas this has a sharp edge. X-E3 didn't need a thumb rest, this does or a half case maybe? I tried it with the thumb rest from my x100VI and it doesn't go all the way in but immediately it was better because I don't have my ring finger supporting the camera on a sharp edge.

Focus is still hit or miss with the xf35mmf1.4, in af-c at least, not much improvement there, it's probably the lens but that first reaction is that it defeats the point for me personally, but I'll hold on for a little while longer.

I'm sure whoever picks this up will really like it. I'd suggest getting a thumbrest specifically for it though.

That new lens is sooo small.


-- Edit: It's a little sharper ridge there but I think it's the weight of the camera that makes me feel the need to support it with the ring finger (without a thumbrest), and with that weight on the finger, it feels sharp for me.

Everytime you move the new dial good luck doing it without it switching between the lcd and viewfinder.

Skin tones are nicer, at least mediterranean.

First impressions are the feel of the buttons are top notch, switch to turn-on has much better resistance than the x100vi which I had to play with and still isn't as good.

The rotating screen is fine unless you want to flip it all the way around then it is a bit clunky but can probably be learned. Exposed cable though so be careful.

Generally feels nice except a little sharp near the bottom where your second finger rests. X-E3 is cushioned and smooth there whereas this has a sharp edge. X-E3 didn't need a thumb rest, this does or a half case maybe? I tried it with the thumb rest from my x100VI and it doesn't go all the way in but immediately it was better because I don't have my ring finger supporting the camera on a sharp edge.

Focus is still hit or miss with the xf35mmf1.4, in af-c at least, not much improvement there, it's probably the lens but that first reaction is that it defeats the point for me personally, but I'll hold on for a little while longer.

I'm sure whoever picks this up will really like it. I'd suggest getting a thumbrest specifically for it though.

That new lens is sooo small.


-- Edit: It's a little sharper ridge there but I think it's the weight of the camera that makes me feel the need to support it with the ring finger (without a thumbrest), and with that weight on the finger, it feels sharp for me.

Everytime you move the new dial good luck doing it without it switching between the lcd and viewfinder.

First impressions are the feel of the buttons are top notch, switch to turn-on has much better resistance than the x100vi which I had to play with and still isn't as good.

The rotating screen is fine unless you want to flip it all the way around then it is a bit clunky but can probably be learned. Exposed cable though so be careful.

Generally feels nice except a little sharp near the bottom where your second finger rests. X-E3 is cushioned and smooth there whereas this has a sharp edge. X-E3 didn't need a thumb rest, this does or a half case maybe? I tried it with the thumb rest from my x100VI and it doesn't go all the way in but immediately it was better because I don't have my ring finger supporting the camera on a sharp edge.

Focus is still hit or miss with the xf35mmf1.4, in af-c at least, not much improvement there, it's probably the lens but that first reaction is that it defeats the point for me personally, but I'll hold on for a little while longer.

I'm sure whoever picks this up will really like it. I'd suggest getting a thumbrest specifically for it though.

That new lens is sooo small.


-- Edit: It's a little sharper ridge there but I think it's the weight of the camera that makes me feel the need to support it with the ring finger (without a thumbrest), and with that weight on the finger, it feels sharp for me.

Everytime you move the new dial goodluck doing with without it switching between the lcd and viewfinder.

First impressions are the feel of the buttons are top notch, switch to turn-on has much better resistance than the x100vi which I had to play with and still isn't as good.

The rotating screen is fine unless you want to flip it all the way around then it is a bit clunky but can probably be learned. Exposed cable though so be careful.

Generally feels nice except a little sharp near the bottom where your second finger rests. X-E3 is cushioned and smooth there whereas this has a sharp edge. X-E3 didn't need a thumb rest, this does or a half case maybe? I tried it with the thumb rest from my x100VI and it doesn't go all the way in but immediately it was better because I don't have my ring finger supporting the camera on a sharp edge.

Focus is still hit or miss with the xf35mmf1.4, in af-c at least, not much improvement there, it's probably the lens but that first reaction is that it defeats the point for me personally, but I'll hold on for a little while longer.

I'm sure whoever picks this up will really like it. I'd suggest getting a thumbrest specifically for it though.

That new lens is sooo small.


-- Edit: It's a little sharper ridge there but I think it's the weight of the camera that makes me feel the need to support it with the ring finger (without a thumbrest), and with that weight on the finger, it feels sharp for me.

First impressions are the feel of the buttons are top notch, switch to turn-on has much better resistance than the x100vi which I had to play with and still isn't as good.

The rotating screen is fine unless you want to flip it all the way around then it is a bit clunky but can probably be learned. Exposed cable though so be careful.

Generally feels nice except a little sharp near the bottom where your second finger rests. X-E3 is cushioned and smooth there whereas this has a sharp edge. X-E3 didn't need a thumb rest, this does or a half case maybe? I tried it with the thumb rest from my x100VI and it doesn't go all the way in but immediately it was better because I don't have my ring finger supporting the camera on a sharp edge.

Focus is still hit or miss with the xf35mmf1.4, in af-c at least, not much improvement there, it's probably the lens but that first reaction is that it defeats the point for me personally, but I'll hold on for a little while longer.

I'm sure whoever picks this up will really like it. I'd suggest getting a thumbrest specifically for it though.

That new lens is sooo small.