Questions about X-T5 features vs X-T3

[Banhmimeo]

Hello everyone,

On the X-T3, I can hide all the information on the LCD screen to display only the image, but this doesn’t seem possible in the viewfinder.
Is this possible on the X-T5?

Also, on the X-T3, it's not possible to save custom white balance settings in film simulation recipes. Can you do this on the X-T5?

And finally, is the X-T5 screen tiltable in the same way as the X-T3?

For those who upgraded from the X-T3 to the X-T5 — what other improvements have you appreciated?

Thanks!

 

[Meeces]

Hello everyone,

On the X-T3, I can hide all the information on the LCD screen to display only the image, but this doesn’t seem possible in the viewfinder.
Is this possible on the X-T5?

Also, on the X-T3, it's not possible to save custom white balance settings in film simulation recipes. Can you do this on the X-T5?

And finally, is the X-T5 screen tiltable in the same way as the X-T3?

For those who upgraded from the X-T3 to the X-T5 — what other improvements have you appreciated?

Thanks!

I’d have to play with the settings for your viewfinder question, but I think it is possible. Not sure.

WB can be saved on the X-t5, and the screen is tiltable the same way.

Sharing my post from an old thread about the X-t3 vs. X-t4. The X-t5 would be the same, and have even a few more film sims and other tweaks-

With X-T3 vs X-T4:

I would say go for the X-T4 for the better battery/power management and IBIS alone. If you ever upgrade down the road, Fuji would hopefully stick with the battery that is in the X-T4 now and you wouldn't have to worry about swapping those out or end up managing two types of batteries (old and current or current and some future form factor).

Having had X-T3 and X-T4, I think the X-T4 has a nicer shutter mechanism/feel/sound. I also really like the movie and stills setting being completely separate (not sure if that matters to you).

There are more jpeg settings in the X-T4 to tweak, if that matters. There is clarity setting and color chrome fx blue (an addition to regular color chrome setting). There are a couple additional film situation on the X-T4 as well- I think Eterna Bleach Bypass and Classic Negative.

The shadow/highlight tones adjustment go in half-stops now instead of full (I sold my X-T3 a while ago, so not 100% certain on this one). The LCD on back is higher resolution, but I won't comment on the design of the two bodies- that's going to be debated until the end of time. Some of the physical buttons on the X-T4 are designed to not be as flush with the body.

I think overall, it's a case of the sum of many small parts make a greater overall experience that might not seem immediately obvious. I had my X-T3 prior to the latest firmware update- I know that improved autofocus abilities, but don't know what else it changed.

 

[jhorse]

I had a XT3 and now use a XT5. Probably the most minor body change and the least talked about was the very slight move of the shutter release button forwards by about 1-2mm. This modification made using the shutter button much easier and more comfortable.

To see the difference, open up two windows, one with the XT3 images from the camera review on DPR (cameras/Fujifilm/2018/XT3) and on the XT3 Home tab view the camera image of the top plate. Do likewise for the XT5 on the second window. View them side by side and you'll see that the shutter release button on the XT5 is clearly further forward. A very small modification, but it makes a noticeable handling difference.

 

[Heritage Cameras]

I had a XT3 and now use a XT5. Probably the most minor body change and the least talked about was the very slight move of the shutter release button forwards by about 1-2mm. This modification made using the shutter button much easier and more comfortable.

To see the difference, open up two windows, one with the XT3 images from the camera review on DPR (cameras/Fujifilm/2018/XT3) and on the XT3 Home tab view the camera image of the top plate. Do likewise for the XT5 on the second window. View them side by side and you'll see that the shutter release button on the XT5 is clearly further forward. A very small modification, but it makes a noticeable handling difference.

Here's both cameras side-by-side:

https://camerasize.com/compact/#800,906,ha,t

Another difference between the two cameras is that there's no battery grip option available for the X-T5, if that matters to you.

 

[jhorse]

I had a XT3 and now use a XT5. Probably the most minor body change and the least talked about was the very slight move of the shutter release button forwards by about 1-2mm. This modification made using the shutter button much easier and more comfortable.

To see the difference, open up two windows, one with the XT3 images from the camera review on DPR (cameras/Fujifilm/2018/XT3) and on the XT3 Home tab view the camera image of the top plate. Do likewise for the XT5 on the second window. View them side by side and you'll see that the shutter release button on the XT5 is clearly further forward. A very small modification, but it makes a noticeable handling difference.

Here's both cameras side-by-side:

https://camerasize.com/compact/#800,906,ha,t

Another difference between the two cameras is that there's no battery grip option available for the X-T5, if that matters to you.

Yup, good comparison image and good point vis battery grip. Personally, I use a leather half case on my XT5 (did the same on my XT3) and have never had an issue with battery endurance on my XT5, even shoot lots os polo action.

 

[Banhmimeo]

thanks all of you for your responses. and what about the picture without any indication in the viewfinder ? no one knows ?

 

[MrAndreas]

Hello everyone,

On the X-T3, I can hide all the information on the LCD screen to display only the image, but this doesn’t seem possible in the viewfinder.
Is this possible on the X-T5?

While looking through the viewfinder, try to press the "display" button.

 

[Lettermanian]

Hello everyone,

On the X-T3, I can hide all the information on the LCD screen to display only the image, but this doesn’t seem possible in the viewfinder.
Is this possible on the X-T5?

Seems to be possible only in playback mode, not in shooting mode. Just press the DISP button while looking at the image through the EVF. The EVF can be set to display the information outside of the image area while shooting, though the AF box and level (if you have that activated) are still shown in the image.

Also, on the X-T3, it's not possible to save custom white balance settings in film simulation recipes. Can you do this on the X-T5?

It's been two years since I owned the X-T3, but if I recall correctly, the custom WB has to be set and saved first in the WB settings. I think three slots are available. Then when custom film sims are being created, the saved custom WB can be selected, but only three are available.


On the X-T5 the WB can be adjusted for each custom bank. Please note though that the custom banks work differently in the X-T5 than in the X-T3, as the camera also saves more global camera settings as opposed to just the jpeg settings. There is another thread here that discusses the differences/limitations of the custom banks.

And finally, is the X-T5 screen tiltable in the same way as the X-T3?

Yes, the same way (which I much prefer over articulating "video" screens), and the screen on the X-T5 sits out a bit further from the body when set horizontally, so the eyecup doesn't obstruct the screen like it does on the X-T3. This is helpful for shooting low-angles, and for shooting astro or any scene where the camera is on a tripod and tilted up.

For those who upgraded from the X-T3 to the X-T5 — what other improvements have you appreciated?

Thanks!

The front and rear dials have better resistance than on the X-T3; there are more jpeg settings for film sim customization; there are more options in the interval shooting settings if one wants to shoot timelapses (exposure smoothing, interval priority); more exposures in multiple exposure mode (9 instead of just 2); pixel-shift mode (though the image is not processed in-camera), better battery life, etc. I do use it with a third-party grip to extend the front grip though, just like I had with the X-T3.

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"I much prefer to be behind the camera than in front of it."
- Me and every other introvert

 

[Maxx787]

For me Fuji X-T3 with 26mp sensor produces sharp enough images. SD card not taxed with 40mp sensor. Fuji X-H2S more appealing if selling my Fuji X-T2 and Fuji X-T3 using same battery. Fuji X-H2S with 26mp sensor for speed and higher resolution viewfinder than Fuji X-T5.

All generalizations are dangerous; even this one by Alexandre Dumas.

 

[MrAndreas]

I wrote the extended research report on 40MP against 26MP here. Yes, 26MP is really enough. But see Part 3 there.