Fujifilm is delivering a follow-up to the well-received X-T4. The firm has introduced (what else?) the X-T5, a sequel to the higher-end APS-C mirrorless digital camera that delivers some main technical upgrades — the most important in 5 years — whereas refining the fundamental formulation. The new mannequin now packs Fuji’s present 40MP sensor (up from 26MP) that may shoot 6.2K video at 30 frames per second. You need not purchase a top-tier cam just like the X-H2S to enterprise past 4K. You also can anticipate a soar in computing energy via the X-Processor 5 that enables for AI-based autofocusing, 4:2:2 10-bit output, F-log2 and assist for the HEIF photograph format.

The X-T5 design can also be smaller, lighter and easier than its predecessor, and strikes the shutter button and entrance management dial for a greater maintain. There are some under-the-hood modifications, too, together with barely higher in-body stabilization (seven stops as an alternative of 6.5), a mildly higher-resolution tilting LCD and an digital viewfinder with 0.8X magnification as an alternative of the X-T4’s 0.75X. You’ll theoretically discover enhancements, then, even when the physique nonetheless appears very acquainted.

Don’t anticipate many different modifications. There are nonetheless twin UHS-II SD card slots, a USB-C port and HDMI. The X-T5 nonetheless makes use of the identical battery, though Fujifilm says the upgraded processor ought to assist with energy administration.

Fujifilm ships the X-T5 on November seventeenth for $1,699 for the physique alone, $2,099 with an 18-55mm lens and $2,199 with a extra versatile 16-80mm lens. It’s debuting alongside a $599 XF30mm f/2.8 macro lens that may concentrate on topics as shut as 3.9 inches from the sensor, and simply 0.5 inches from the 11-element glass. In some methods, it is a return to type. Our major gripes with the X-T4 had been its not-so-compact type issue and imperfect autofocus monitoring — each of these are hopefully mounted. The worth nonetheless makes it costlier than rivals like Sony’s A6600, however the improved efficiency might assist justify the premium.