Fujifilm X-T5 (Made in Japan) Now in Stock at B&H — How to Spot It vs the Still-Available China Version

We told you a few weeks ago that Fujifilm has shifted production of these four camera models from China to Japan.

And after the X100VI a few days ago, we now have also the Fujifilm X-T5 made in Japan in stock at BHphoto, in both silver color and black color.

And while the made in China X100VI is discontinued at BHphoto, you can still find the made in China X-T5 in stock at BHphoto.

So how do you make sure you’re getting the made in Japan version (if that’s important to you)?

Here’s how — and this also answers questions some FR readers have asked here.

When visiting the product page at B&H, look at the URL in your browser’s address bar. The made in Japan version will have “japan” at the end:

This applies to the made in Japan versions of the X100VI made in Japan, the X-T50 made in Japan and the X-M5 made in Japan.

If you’re on a mobile device and can’t easily see the full URL, just check the product code. The made in Japan versions will end with JP. For example:

Again, this “JP” suffix applies to the other models, too.

And just to be clear: JP doesn’t stand for “Just Perfect” — though it might as well ;) — it stands for Japan.

So, if made in Japan matters to you, now you know exactly how to identify and grab the right version — while both Japan and China variants are still available in the US.

Fujifilm X-E5 Crushes X-T5’s Early Pre-Orders on FujiRumors – Second Only to X100VI

Look, I don’t have access to global sales figures for camera gear.

The only way I can gauge how well a camera is being received is by checking our affiliate sales data.

So I took a look at the Fujifilm X-E5 pre-orders through our link at BHphoto, and in just a few hours, it already doubled the number of Fujifilm X-T5 pre-orders made in the first week after launch.

That puts the X-E5 as the second most pre-ordered Fujifilm camera via our affiliate links—right behind the untouchable X100VI, and ahead of the X-T5.

Also, this makes the X-E5 the most pre-ordered Fujifilm camera with interchangeable lenses on FujiRumors.

The same trend holds true over at WexUK, where the X-E5 is also the second most pre-ordered Fujifilm camera ever through our WexUK links.

But let’s keep things in perspective:

The numbers are not final, as cancellations will inevitably follow. Yet even if half of all pre-orders were canceled, the X-E5 would still match the performance of the X-T5.

Of course, this doesn’t guarantee that the X-E5 will become a bestseller. And in the grand scheme of global pre-orders, FujiRumors is just a small blip.

But while FujiRumors is statistically irrelevant, it’s hard to believe this camera is heading toward failure. In fact, gear that performs well on FujiRumors often goes on to sell strongly more broadly, too.

I think Fujifilm will be quite pleased with the initial sales response for the X-E5. Whether X-E5 customers like you and me will be as pleased is another story—high demand could mean long waiting times.

So here’s my advice: if you’re thinking about getting an X-E5, place your order now. Shipping doesn’t start until August, which gives you plenty of time to decide whether you want to keep the order. And if you do, at least you’ll be closer to the front of the queue.

Anyway, we’ll see. That’s also why I’ve decided to hang on to my Fujifilm X-E3 for now—so I still have an X-E camera to use while I wait for the X-E5 to arrive.

SPECS COMPARISON: Fujifilm X-E5 vs X-T5, X-T50, X100VI, X-E4, X-M5 and X-S20

The full specs and product details for the Fujifilm X-E5 have leaked earlier today.

The specs are 100% accurate and if somebody ever said anything different compared to these specs (like different LCD or EVF specs), then they fooled you with fake rumors, which is sadly what they always do to make some traffic and money out of your good faith and valuable time.

Here on FujiRumors we don’t take these cheap shortcuts. We just have too much respect for our readers. We want to deserve your trust over and over again.

Anyway, make sure to check out this article to read every single detail about the Fujifilm X-E5.

For your convenience, I decided to extrapolate the most relevant specs and compare them to the Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-T50 and Fujifilm X100VI in one specs sheet, and with the X-E4, X-S20 and X-M5 (non-40MP models) in another specs sheet.

Remember: the price you see is in USD. And you know all to well what’s going on in the US these days.

Made-in-Japan Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, X-T50, and X-M5 Now Available to Order at B&H Photo

To avoid steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made goods, Fujifilm is relocating production of the Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, X-T50 and X-M5 for the U.S. market from China to Japan.

This is why now B&H photo is listing the Japan made Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, X-T50 and X-M5 on their website, and they are marking the Chinese versions as discontinued.

Interestingly they say all this made in Japan gear will be available in 7-14 days (X100VI included).

Save BIG on TONS of Fujifilm X and GFX Gear in UK – X-T5, X-H2, X-H2S, X-T50, XF and GF Lenses and More

Fujifilm UK has launched huge deals on plenty of Fujifilm X and GFX gear. Here is the full list.

X Series Camera + Kit Deals

X Series Lenses

GFX Deals in UK

XF500mmF5.6, X-M5, X100VI, X-T5, XF16-55mmF2.8 II Reviews and More – miXed Zone

We recently shared a comprehensive review/comparison of the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 vs XF100-400mm for wildlife photography in this article called “Fujifilm Equipment for Wildlife Imaging: An Evolving and Compelling Choice for Serious Photography“.

Today I will share a few more reviews about the XF500mmF5.6, but also reviews about the Fujifilm X-M5, X100VI, X-T5, XF16-55mmF2.8 II and more.

It’s a rather massive miXed zone ;).

miXed Zone

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Fujifilm X-T5 Firmware Update Released

Fujifilm has released a new firmware update for the Fujifilm X-T5. All details below.

Fujifilm X-T5 ver.4.21 – download here
The firmware update Ver.4.21 from Ver.4.20 incorporates the following issue:

  1. A firmware bug is fixed that the connection with USB devices may not work properly.