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5 Things I want to see in Fujifilm’s X-E5 this summer
Fujifilm X-E5 vision, complete with small grip.
That beautiful 40MP Sensor + X Trans 5
This is a no-brainer. Combined with Fuji's X Trans 5 processor, this deadly duo has been on the market for almost 3 years now. It's a tried and tested combo that runs absolutely fine on the original NP-W126S batteries. We don't need the new NP-W235 as this will only take up space it would should remain to be a compact body.
A new 18mm f/2
It's been 13 years since the launch of this forgotten little lens. For me, having this lens on a 40MP sensor could be a budget-friendly competition to other cameras such as the Leica Q3, or the hotly anticipated Ricoh GR IV. Improved autofocus, internal focusing motor and weather sealing would be big wins across the board.
Inspo from the X-E3
Why did they strip so much from the X-E3 to the X-E4? I never owned the X-E3, but I would love the return of the little grip at the front, the thumb rest where the exposure compensation dial is, and the return of those thumb rest buttons!
Some Extra Customisable buttons
At Launch, the X-E4 retailed for $849 body only, and $1,049 combined with the 27mm f/2.8 that it launched with. Adjusting for inflation, this would equate to $980 and $1,210 respectively. For almost $1000, we should see some of the more customisable options that you'd get in the X100VI for that price point. And that cost does not include IBIS! Bring back the buttons on the X-E3, ditch that bloody joystick and bring back the classic d-pad to add extra functionality!
NO IBIS
As in my point above, I'm not expecting this camera to launch with IBIS. It's not a premium camera, now do I think that it should be catering for the content creators and videographers, especially on the NP-W126S battery. Vloggers have way more options on the table in the XS20, the XH2 series, and of course an honourable mention to the more than capable XT5. In order to keep the cost of this camera down, ditch the IBIS, and focus the audience of this camera to everyday carry, street and travel photographers... PLEASE!
Thanks for reading, let me know if you disagree with any of the touch points above, or if you think I've missed something, drop it in the comments below. You can also find this thread as an article on my journal.
