Second body for an X-T5

CarlosLopezES · Sep 2, 2023

Hi!

I've an X-T5 and I'm full in on Fuji ecosystem, with a lot of lenses.

I want to have a second body because I'm afraid the X-T5 can fail on some trip or something like that. On the other hand, my girlfriend like photography and I want she can play with a camera.

The main alternatives I can think are the XH2 and XH2S (because I also like birds photography), but maybe you have another suggestion.

Some time ago I also thought about the GFX series but are a little pricey for me.

Thank you!

Erik Baumgartner · Sep 2, 2023

I'd buy another X-T5 or possibly a, not yet existent, X-T50 (if they restore the missing d-pad). I have no interest in a PASM camera and like to have the same basic shooting setup if I'm using multiple bodies simultaneously.

alphaZ · Sep 2, 2023

CarlosLopezES said:
Hi!

I've an X-T5 and I'm full in on Fuji ecosystem, with a lot of lenses.

I want to have a second body because I'm afraid the X-T5 can fail on some trip or something like that. On the other hand, my girlfriend like photography and I want she can play with a camera.

The main alternatives I can think are the XH2 and XH2S (because I also like birds photography), but maybe you have another suggestion.

Your GF will probably fall in love with the X-S20 imo, maybe you too.

The FAS screen, very high resolution and great ergonomics as well as incredible object tracking, even in full auto and a built-in flash too, it's an incredible camera, with either 18-55 or possibly a sigma zoom (18-50) or 23mm 1.4 she will surely be very greatful

CarlosLopezES said:
Some time ago I also thought about the GFX series but are a little pricey for me.

Thank you!

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toktik · Sep 2, 2023

CarlosLopezES said:
Hi!

I've an X-T5 and I'm full in on Fuji ecosystem, with a lot of lenses.

I want to have a second body because I'm afraid the X-T5 can fail on some trip or something like that. On the other hand, my girlfriend like photography and I want she can play with a camera.

The main alternatives I can think are the XH2 and XH2S (because I also like birds photography), but maybe you have another suggestion.

Some time ago I also thought about the GFX series but are a little pricey for me.

Thank you!

For me, it's easier to have the same body for a second camera. I was using two X-T3s as my main cameras, but I picked up an X-H2S and an X-H2. I found that I don't miss the dials, so my X-T3 cameras, along with an X-T20, might go up for sale soon.

CarlosLopezES · Sep 2, 2023

And-roid said:
CarlosLopezES said:

Hi!

I've an X-T5 and I'm full in on Fuji ecosystem, with a lot of lenses.

I want to have a second body because I'm afraid the X-T5 can fail on some trip or something like that. On the other hand, my girlfriend like photography and I want she can play with a camera.

The main alternatives I can think are the XH2 and XH2S (because I also like birds photography), but maybe you have another suggestion.

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Your GF will probably fall in love with the X-S20 imo, maybe you too.

The FAS screen, very high resolution and great ergonomics as well as incredible object tracking, even in full auto and a built-in flash too, it's an incredible camera, with either 18-55 or possibly a sigma zoom (18-50) or 23mm 1.4 she will surely be very greatful

alphaZ said:

Some time ago I also thought about the GFX series but are a little pricey for me.

Thank you!

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Sound great and have a very competitive price... I would definitely look into it

Dick Barbour · Sep 2, 2023

CarlosLopezES said:
Hi!

I've an X-T5 and I'm full in on Fuji ecosystem, with a lot of lenses.

I want to have a second body because I'm afraid the X-T5 can fail on some trip or something like that. On the other hand, my girlfriend like photography and I want she can play with a camera.

The main alternatives I can think are the XH2 and XH2S (because I also like birds photography), but maybe you have another suggestion.

Some time ago I also thought about the GFX series but are a little pricey for me.

Thank you!

I've got the X-T5 and X-S10, but I'm thinking about replacing the S10 because I'm not crazy about the PASM dials. Once I got used to the T5-style dials I really liked them. Right now I'm thinking used X-T3. I just got the Tamron 17-70 which has stabilization so the lack of it on the T3 shouldn't matter. I like having 2 similar bodies not only for backup but because I often carry 2 bodies with different lenses, and it helps for them to have the same kind if controls.

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JohnS59 · Sep 2, 2023

CarlosLopezES said:
Hi!

I've an X-T5 and I'm full in on Fuji ecosystem, with a lot of lenses.

I want to have a second body because I'm afraid the X-T5 can fail on some trip or something like that. On the other hand, my girlfriend like photography and I want she can play with a camera.

The main alternatives I can think are the XH2 and XH2S (because I also like birds photography), but maybe you have another suggestion.

Some time ago I also thought about the GFX series but are a little pricey for me.

Thank you!

I have a X-H1 as my main work horse and bought a second one a few years ago very cheap, just before they were discontinued. The main reason was to have a backup camera.

Recently, I sold that second X-H1 and bought an old X-Pro2 instead. Not the best camera for bird photography though and certainly not as sophisticated as the X-T5. But ideal for street and travel, especially with a few of those Fujicrons

. I am glad I did that.

Morris0 · Sep 2, 2023

Having identical cameras allows for muscle memory. I like to shoot with two bodies at the same time with different lenes on each. When I first got the X-H2s I was able to use my X-T3 as I was used to it. After a while the X-T3 simply confused me and I replaced it with a second X-H2s.

If you want an X-H2s then get one and be prepared for possible confusion and it that happens get a second of the camera that you prefer.

Morris

jhorse · Sep 2, 2023

CarlosLopezES said:
Hi!

I've an X-T5 and I'm full in on Fuji ecosystem, with a lot of lenses.

I want to have a second body because I'm afraid the X-T5 can fail on some trip or something like that. On the other hand, my girlfriend like photography and I want she can play with a camera.

The main alternatives I can think are the XH2 and XH2S (because I also like birds photography), but maybe you have another suggestion.

Some time ago I also thought about the GFX series but are a little pricey for me.

Thank you!

For me, as a XT5 user, it depends on whether the second body is to be used frequently and interchangeably with the first one or if it is to cater for a particular gene of photography or if it is simply a back up body in case the primary one fails.

If the first scenario is your use case, get a second XT5 so that all the settings are the same. Easy to interchange using the bodies with different lenses.

If the second scenario is your use case, such as bird photography, then a camera optimised for that is a great choice. If birds, I'd opt for the XH2S.

If the third scenario is your use case, which is my use case, then a small, light, unobtrusive body may be the answer. In my case I opted for the XE4.

As for the girl friend scenario, I'd let her make the choice!

White-collar · Sep 5, 2023

Morris0 said:
Having identical cameras allows for muscle memory. I like to shoot with two bodies at the same time with different lenes on each. When I first got the X-H2s I was able to use my X-T3 as I was used to it. After a while the X-T3 simply confused me and I replaced it with a second X-H2s.

If you want an X-H2s then get one and be prepared for possible confusion and it that happens get a second of the camera that you prefer.

Morris

I agree it's much easier to have a second camera with at least very similar controls. I bought an x-e3 to take on vacation and even it's slight variations are annoying. It's nice that it's got an 'auto' mode so if I had it to someone else they can easily take photos. I would strongly suggest you not get anything with a PASM dial. Now that you've learned the x-t5 get something with similar controls.

alphaZ · Sep 5, 2023

White-collar said:
Morris0 said:

Having identical cameras allows for muscle memory. I like to shoot with two bodies at the same time with different lenes on each. When I first got the X-H2s I was able to use my X-T3 as I was used to it. After a while the X-T3 simply confused me and I replaced it with a second X-H2s.

If you want an X-H2s then get one and be prepared for possible confusion and it that happens get a second of the camera that you prefer.

Morris

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I agree it's much easier to have a second camera with at least very similar controls. I bought an x-e3 to take on vacation and even it's slight variations are annoying. It's nice that it's got an 'auto' mode so if I had it to someone else they can easily take photos. I would strongly suggest you not get anything with a PASM dial. Now that you've learned the x-t5 get something with similar controls.

All Fuji camera menu systems are the same pretty much, there's little under the cover between the X-H2 and the X-S20 for example, I am able to pick up an X-H2, X-H2s, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S10 and use them with absolutely no problem.

Exactly the same with the Sony cameras, I have an a6700 currently and a A7IV too and swapping between them is the same. Difference between X-T and PSAM is completely overblown, I don't actually see any difference at all in reality.

Jeff Biscuits · Sep 5, 2023

And-roid said:
All Fuji camera menu systems are the same pretty much, there's little under the cover between the X-H2 and the X-S20 for example, I am able to pick up an X-H2, X-H2s, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S10 and use them with absolutely no problem.

YMMV but I would suggest that the one key difference is how custom settings work (which is only relevant if you use them).

The T5 uses the newer “shooting settings and image settings” approach, whereas most older models use the “almost entirely image settings” approach. There are perfectly rational reasons to love or hate either, but if you’re accustomed to making use of one of those approaches then alternating between one and the other will be likely to cause frustration.

For that reason I’d suggest that the most suitable backups to an X-T5 would be the X-E4, the X-T30ii, or another X-T5.

RobRoy22 · Sep 5, 2023

And-roid said:
White-collar said:

Morris0 said:

Having identical cameras allows for muscle memory. I like to shoot with two bodies at the same time with different lenes on each. When I first got the X-H2s I was able to use my X-T3 as I was used to it. After a while the X-T3 simply confused me and I replaced it with a second X-H2s.

If you want an X-H2s then get one and be prepared for possible confusion and it that happens get a second of the camera that you prefer.

Morris

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I agree it's much easier to have a second camera with at least very similar controls. I bought an x-e3 to take on vacation and even it's slight variations are annoying. It's nice that it's got an 'auto' mode so if I had it to someone else they can easily take photos. I would strongly suggest you not get anything with a PASM dial. Now that you've learned the x-t5 get something with similar controls.

Click to expand...

All Fuji camera menu systems are the same pretty much, there's little under the cover between the X-H2 and the X-S20 for example, I am able to pick up an X-H2, X-H2s, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S10 and use them with absolutely no problem.

Exactly the same with the Sony cameras, I have an a6700 currently and a A7IV too and swapping between them is the same. Difference between X-T and PSAM is completely overblown, I don't actually see any difference at all in reality.

It’s not the menus which differ, it’s the controls, and familiarity with them. Muscle memory, instinct, call it what you like. Others have already highlighted that using cameras together with dissimilar controls slows you down, causes issues etc. I think you are the first poster to disagree with this… I’m aligned with the people who suggest a body which is operated in a similar way to the X-T5 as the ‘best’ solution for the OP.

As an analogy, this morning I hopped into a manual gearbox courtesy car. I’ve driven manuals throughout my life but usual drive automatics. Guess what; my driving today was less than fluid to begin with!

Kaoticphoto · Sep 5, 2023

alphaZ · Sep 5, 2023

RobRoy22 said:
And-roid said:

White-collar said:

Morris0 said:

Having identical cameras allows for muscle memory. I like to shoot with two bodies at the same time with different lenes on each. When I first got the X-H2s I was able to use my X-T3 as I was used to it. After a while the X-T3 simply confused me and I replaced it with a second X-H2s.

If you want an X-H2s then get one and be prepared for possible confusion and it that happens get a second of the camera that you prefer.

Morris

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I agree it's much easier to have a second camera with at least very similar controls. I bought an x-e3 to take on vacation and even it's slight variations are annoying. It's nice that it's got an 'auto' mode so if I had it to someone else they can easily take photos. I would strongly suggest you not get anything with a PASM dial. Now that you've learned the x-t5 get something with similar controls.

Click to expand...

All Fuji camera menu systems are the same pretty much, there's little under the cover between the X-H2 and the X-S20 for example, I am able to pick up an X-H2, X-H2s, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S10 and use them with absolutely no problem.

Exactly the same with the Sony cameras, I have an a6700 currently and a A7IV too and swapping between them is the same. Difference between X-T and PSAM is completely overblown, I don't actually see any difference at all in reality.

Click to expand...

It’s not the menus which differ, it’s the controls, and familiarity with them. Muscle memory, instinct, call it what you like. Others have already highlighted that using cameras together with dissimilar controls slows you down, causes issues etc. I think you are the first poster to disagree with this… I’m aligned with the people who suggest a body which is operated in a similar way to the X-T5 as the ‘best’ solution for the OP.

As an analogy, this morning I hopped into a manual gearbox courtesy car. I’ve driven manuals throughout my life but usual drive automatics. Guess what; my driving today was less than fluid to begin with!

Mate, I could pick up an X-T5, a Canon R5, Nikon z7ii and a Sony A1 and within 10 mins be quite comfortable with any, you are over stating the control differences of an X-T5 with a PSAM or mode selector, its not difficult! Moving from one Fuji to another is even easier, we are talking 5-10 minutes tops between X-S20, X-T5, X-H2/s

RobRoy22 · Sep 5, 2023

And-roid said:
RobRoy22 said:

And-roid said:

White-collar said:

Morris0 said:

Having identical cameras allows for muscle memory. I like to shoot with two bodies at the same time with different lenes on each. When I first got the X-H2s I was able to use my X-T3 as I was used to it. After a while the X-T3 simply confused me and I replaced it with a second X-H2s.

If you want an X-H2s then get one and be prepared for possible confusion and it that happens get a second of the camera that you prefer.

Morris

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I agree it's much easier to have a second camera with at least very similar controls. I bought an x-e3 to take on vacation and even it's slight variations are annoying. It's nice that it's got an 'auto' mode so if I had it to someone else they can easily take photos. I would strongly suggest you not get anything with a PASM dial. Now that you've learned the x-t5 get something with similar controls.

Click to expand...

All Fuji camera menu systems are the same pretty much, there's little under the cover between the X-H2 and the X-S20 for example, I am able to pick up an X-H2, X-H2s, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S10 and use them with absolutely no problem.

Exactly the same with the Sony cameras, I have an a6700 currently and a A7IV too and swapping between them is the same. Difference between X-T and PSAM is completely overblown, I don't actually see any difference at all in reality.

Click to expand...

It’s not the menus which differ, it’s the controls, and familiarity with them. Muscle memory, instinct, call it what you like. Others have already highlighted that using cameras together with dissimilar controls slows you down, causes issues etc. I think you are the first poster to disagree with this… I’m aligned with the people who suggest a body which is operated in a similar way to the X-T5 as the ‘best’ solution for the OP.

As an analogy, this morning I hopped into a manual gearbox courtesy car. I’ve driven manuals throughout my life but usual drive automatics. Guess what; my driving today was less than fluid to begin with!

Click to expand...

Mate, I could pick up an X-T5, a Canon R5, Nikon z7ii and a Sony A1 and within 10 mins be quite comfortable with any, you are over stating the control differences of an X-T5 with a PSAM or mode selector, its not difficult! Moving from one Fuji to another is even easier, we are talking 5-10 minutes tops between X-S20, X-T5, X-H2/s

Mate, we are not discussing you or your amazing skills. We are discussing the best choice for mere mortals who want to match two complimentary bodies. At least that’s what I’m trying to address. Why does this thread have to revolve around you rather the needs of the OP and photographers like him?

What is the best body to team with his X-T5?

John Gellings · Sep 5, 2023

Kaoticphoto said:
X-T3

Seems like a great backup...

KDMcD · Sep 5, 2023

I am in the same boat, and I just added an X-T4 to my kit. Headed to Iceland in February and wanted two bodies to avoid changing lenses in snow, rain, waterfall mist, etc.

For landscape photography I will attach my 10-24mm to one body and the 55-200 to the other.

alphaZ · Sep 5, 2023

RobRoy22 said:
And-roid said:

RobRoy22 said:

And-roid said:

White-collar said:

Morris0 said:

Having identical cameras allows for mussel memory. I like to shoot with two bodies at the same time with different lenes on each. When I first got the X-H2s I was able to use my X-T3 as I was used to it. After a while the X-T3 simply confused me and I replaced it with a second X-H2s.

If you want an X-H2s then get one and be prepared for possible confusion and it that happens get a second of the camera that you prefer.

Morris

Click to expand...

I agree it's much easier to have a second camera with at least very similar controls. I bought an x-e3 to take on vacation and even it's slight variations are annoying. It's nice that it's got an 'auto' mode so if I had it to someone else they can easily take photos. I would strongly suggest you not get anything with a PASM dial. Now that you've learned the x-t5 get something with similar controls.

Click to expand...

All Fuji camera menu systems are the same pretty much, there's little under the cover between the X-H2 and the X-S20 for example, I am able to pick up an X-H2, X-H2s, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S10 and use them with absolutely no problem.

Exactly the same with the Sony cameras, I have an a6700 currently and a A7IV too and swapping between them is the same. Difference between X-T and PSAM is completely overblown, I don't actually see any difference at all in reality.

Click to expand...

It’s not the menus which differ, it’s the controls, and familiarity with them. Muscle memory, instinct, call it what you like. Others have already highlighted that using cameras together with dissimilar controls slows you down, causes issues etc. I think you are the first poster to disagree with this… I’m aligned with the people who suggest a body which is operated in a similar way to the X-T5 as the ‘best’ solution for the OP.

As an analogy, this morning I hopped into a manual gearbox courtesy car. I’ve driven manuals throughout my life but usual drive automatics. Guess what; my driving today was less than fluid to begin with!

Click to expand...

Mate, I could pick up an X-T5, a Canon R5, Nikon z7ii and a Sony A1 and within 10 mins be quite comfortable with any, you are over stating the control differences of an X-T5 with a PSAM or mode selector, its not difficult! Moving from one Fuji to another is even easier, we are talking 5-10 minutes tops between X-S20, X-T5, X-H2/s

Click to expand...

Mate, we are not discussing you or your amazing skills. We are discussing the best choice for mere mortals who want to match two complimentary bodies. At least that’s what I’m trying to address. Why does this thread have to revolve around you rather the needs of the OP and photographers like him?

What is the best body to team with his X-T5?

"On the other hand, my girlfriend like photography and I want she can play with a camera"

I'd say the X-S20 is a nice option for them, the rear screen is much more travel friendly, selfies/group shots can be easier to frame for example and the 26mp sensor is more practical too imo, the built-in flash and auto settings all add to a very travel-family friendly package. The improved grip, improved button placement and general ease of use overall, ie 4 full-complete custom settings along with the improved rolling shutter for stills and video too assist with it being usable far more in e-shutter.

I don't actually understand why Fuji have only made one combination of 26mp sensor and their new processor, seems to be a great combination

Jeff Biscuits · Sep 6, 2023

And-roid said:
I don't actually understand why Fuji have only made one combination of 26mp sensor and their new processor, seems to be a great combination

Who’s to say there won’t be more?

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