X-E5 definitely heavier

Gaber said:

I got a chance to handle the new X-E5 at the BILD Photo Show in NYC today.I presently have an X-E3 and the first thing I noticed was that the X-E5 is heavier by about a quarter of a pound, And being slightly larger than the older model was a major letdown Everything else about it is better so I have it on pre-order and looking forward to getting it in August. The only other feature I will miss is that lovely Auto switch on the top for when I hand the camera to someone to take a shot. To put it in auto you must put the aperture ring and the shutter dial to A.o, definitely a heftier feel but, hey, you can't have it all.

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GreatOceanSoftware said:

Gaber said:

I got a chance to handle the new X-E5 at the BILD Photo Show in NYC today.I presently have an X-E3 and the first thing I noticed was that the X-E5 is heavier by about a quarter of a pound, And being slightly larger than the older model was a major letdown Everything else about it is better so I have it on pre-order and looking forward to getting it in August. The only other feature I will miss is that lovely Auto switch on the top for when I hand the camera to someone to take a shot. To put it in auto you must put the aperture ring and the shutter dial to A.o, definitely a heftier feel but, hey, you can't have it all.

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Thanks for sharing. It’s the same weight as my XE4 with half case or Fujifilm metal grip, so I don’t expect to notice any difference, if I don’t feel like this one needs a grip as well. Looking forward to it!

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Gaber said:

To put it in auto you must put the aperture ring and the shutter dial to A.

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Jeff Biscuits said:

Gaber said:

To put it in auto you must put the aperture ring and the shutter dial to A.

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The auto switch was replaced by the “P” mode on the shutter speed dial. Select that and you’re in program mode regardless of the aperture ring.

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Greybeard2023 said:

Jeff Biscuits said:

Gaber said:

To put it in auto you must put the aperture ring and the shutter dial to A.

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The auto switch was replaced by the “P” mode on the shutter speed dial. Select that and you’re in program mode regardless of the aperture ring.

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I seem to remember the old auto switch did more than just set exposure to program mode. Is that functionality available on the new camera?

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Jeff Biscuits said:

Greybeard2023 said:

Jeff Biscuits said:

Gaber said:

To put it in auto you must put the aperture ring and the shutter dial to A.

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The auto switch was replaced by the “P” mode on the shutter speed dial. Select that and you’re in program mode regardless of the aperture ring.

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I seem to remember the old auto switch did more than just set exposure to program mode. Is that functionality available on the new camera?

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I suspect you’re right, although I’m unsure of the detail. I don’t think P mode is anything more than P mode, but I’m not sure. It’s not a feature I’ve ever used in either form. I suspect a review of the X-E4 might say—I think that’s the camera it was introduced on.

One thing that I think I recall is that the auto mode would only save a JPEG, whereas the P mode can store a raw file as well.

Anyway, at worst it at least saves the OP having to move the aperture ring

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Gaber said:

The only other feature I will miss is that lovely Auto switch on the top for when I hand the camera to someone to take a shot. To put it in auto you must put the aperture ring and the shutter dial to A.o, definitely a heftier feel but, hey, you can't have it all.

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Gaber said:

I got a chance to handle the new X-E5 at the BILD Photo Show in NYC today.I presently have an X-E3 and the first thing I noticed was that the X-E5 is heavier by about a quarter of a pound, And being slightly larger than the older model was a major letdown Everything else about it is better so I have it on pre-order and looking forward to getting it in August. The only other feature I will miss is that lovely Auto switch on the top for when I hand the camera to someone to take a shot. To put it in auto you must put the aperture ring and the shutter dial to A.o, definitely a heftier feel but, hey, you can't have it all.

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Truman Prevatt said:

Gaber said:

I got a chance to handle the new X-E5 at the BILD Photo Show in NYC today.I presently have an X-E3 and the first thing I noticed was that the X-E5 is heavier by about a quarter of a pound, And being slightly larger than the older model was a major letdown Everything else about it is better so I have it on pre-order and looking forward to getting it in August. The only other feature I will miss is that lovely Auto switch on the top for when I hand the camera to someone to take a shot. To put it in auto you must put the aperture ring and the shutter dial to A.o, definitely a heftier feel but, hey, you can't have it all.

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There is a weight/size gain required for IBIS. I expect the rear element of the lens had to be moved slightly forward for clearance required for IBIS also. It's just a fact of life - the more features you want the more that has to go in the camera.

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