Oops, My Bad! Fujifilm X-E5 Has 3″ LCD (Not 3-Way Tilt) – And More Exclusive X-E5 Images Coming Soon!

The full specs of the Fujifilm X-E5 recently leaked, and as you can imagine, it’s been an intense time—lots of info to process all at once.

Amid this flood of details, I misread one spec that now needs correcting:
The Fujifilm X-E5 will feature a 3″ screen, not a 3-way tilt screen.

I’ve updated the full specs comparison accordingly, and it’s now 100% accurate.

Apologies for the mix-up… turns out I’m human too 😅

But hey—how about I make it up to you by sharing even more exclusive Fujifilm X-E5 images? Would that help smooth things over? ;)

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The Curse of the X‑E Line: Can the Fujifilm X‑E5 Break the Spell?

Fujifilm X-E – The Cursed Line

There was a time, when Fujifilm was only offering rangefinder X series cameras.

Well, that’s if you don’t consider this camera here, which I guess we’ll never know why Fujifilm called it an X series camera.

But anyway, rangefinder was Fujifilm’s quiet re-entry in the mid-higher end digital camera market (their previous attempt was this one).

And silently, on tiptoes, Fujifilm carved out its very small niche of truly passionate photographers.

The X-E1 is Born

The Fujifilm X-E1 was definitely one of the best expressions of this understated approach into the mirrorless camera market: no thunders, no specs brags, just beauty and joy encapsulated in a wonderful camera body.

But the Fujifilm X-E1 would become the last X-E camera with a relatively quiet and tranquil life.

Because Fujifilm’s priorities started to shift, their ambitions to grow, and the X-E line started to be on the edge of survival.

X-E2 – The Struggles Begin

Let’s begin our tale of struggles with the Fujifilm X-E2, which btw I owned and destroyed when I had to jump into the Mekong river to avoid getting smashed by the Li Phi waterfalls.

Fujifilm had the brilliant idea to launch the Fujifilm X-E2 just 3 months before they announced the Fujifilm X-T1, which came in the more popular SLR styled package and offered superior specs like weather sealing, UHS-II card slot and the largest EVF on any mirrorless camera.

The X-T1 was Fujifilm’s statement to the photography world: we want to go more mainstream now! And as a consequence it stole the show (and sales) to the X-E2.

The Fujifilm X-E2 was followed by the Fujifilm X-E2S, which is basically an X-E2 with an auto button. So we can ignore that one.

The X-E3 Problem

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RELAX: The Fujifilm X-E5 Film Simulation Dial Doesn’t Replace Any Existing Dial

We just told you that the Fujifilm X-E5 will have a film simulation dial.

Well, our sources would like to clarify one thing: the film simulation dial will not replace any of the current dials found on the X-E4.

That means you’ll still get all the classic, tactile controls we’ve come to love from the X-E line—dedicated dials for shutter speed and exposure compensation, just like on the X-E4, X-E3, and earlier models.

So don’t worry: nothing is being taken away. Fujifilm is just adding something new without removing what already works so well.

Now, I know some of you aren’t fans of the film simulation dial. I get it, it’s a controversial one.

But as I have said before (as you can read here) on the Fujifilm X-T50 for example I prefer having the film simulation dial over the drive dial. And I think the film simulation dial is perfect for the Fujifilm X-M5, too.

And to those who ask: “Why do we need a dedicated dial for film simulations?” — I’ll counter with: Why do we need a dedicated dial for shutter speed, ISO, or exposure compensation? Technically, all of that could be assigned to command dials or function buttons.

The truth is, dedicated dials aren’t a photographic necessity—they’re a design choice. Their value lies not in their function alone, but in how they shape your shooting experience. Whether a dial makes sense depends entirely on how you shoot and what kind of interaction with the camera you enjoy.

Fujifilm’s thinking seems to be: if they can offer one more direct and intuitive way to access film simulations—without removing any existing dials—why not do it?

Look, I’d have hated it if, let’s says, the shutter speed dial had been sacrificed for the new film simulation dial. But that’s not the case and I am fine with having the film simulation dial in addition to the existing classic controls.

So keep in mind: our trusted sources confirm that no classic X-E control has been removed. So you can look forward to the Fujifilm X-E5 knowing it still honors the design philosophy that makes the X-E series so beloved.

X-E5 Specs – Rumored

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Fujifilm X-E5 Coming with Film Simulation Dial

First came the Fujifilm X-T50.

Then came the Fujifilm X-M5.

And because it has been so successful, Fujifilm won’t stop it there.

In fact, according to our trusted sources, the Fujifilm X-E5 will also feature a dedicated dial for film simulation control.

X-E5 Specs – Rumored

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Fujifilm X-E5 with 40MP Sensor – A Good Move? VOTE NOW

We told you that the Fujifilm X-E5 will use the 40MP X-Trans V sensor.

Some rejoiced at this news (such as me), others instead would have preferred the 26MP sensor in combination with the X Processor 5 (like on the X-S20 and X-M5).

I think that for a photography first camera, 40MP is the best pick, whereas for a mid-range hybrid camera (such as the X-S20) 26MP makes more sense.

But let us know what you think by voting the survey down below.

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Is the Fujifilm X half Made by Canon (Sort of…) ?

FR-reader Mistral contacted me and passed me an interesting tidbit of information shared on Chinese social media Weibo by 独立摄影师联合会 and 相机笔记et

Apparently the Fujifilm X half is manufactured by ‘Canon’.

To be more specific, it is made by Dongguan Nengshuai Technology Co., Ltd., which is based in Dongguan City – Guangdong Province, China.

This company is wholly owned by 佳能股份有限公司, the Chinese name of Canon.

However, this ‘Canon‘ is not the one we know. In fact, its English name is Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd. It’s a Taiwanese company that was originally Canon’s sales agent in Taiwan. It is controlled by Pegatron, a contract manufacturer that split off from Asus in 2010 and is best known for producing 10% of iPhones.

So, that’s (maybe) the story behind the Fujifilm X half manufacturing.

Now, it is not the first time that Fujifilm outsources parts of R&D and/or manufacturing to other companies. For example for the most part, the entry level Fujifilm cameras were made by the Xacti Corporation, who still makes lots of cheap cameras and accessories. This cooperation has ended with the Fujifilm X-T200 and now Fujifilm makes the X-M5 again in its own factories.

It’s interesting to see that Fujifilm is once again outsourcing the manufacturing of its X series cameras (if the reports are accurate).

That said, while the X-Half technically belongs to the X series lineup, I see it more as a bridge between the Instax and X series. It’s a fun and approachable option for current X series users, while also serving as an appealing step-up for Instax users—offering the same simplicity and playful experience, but with enhanced image quality and expanded creative controls.

Fujifilm X Half Pre-Orders

CONFIRMED: Fujifilm X Half announcement May 22 at 1AM EST

When Fujifilm shared the second teaser video of the Fujifilm X Half (and of course FujiRumors reported instantly about it), there is a detail that passed unnoticed to pretty much everybody.

Now, it’s an irrelevant detail for FujiRumors readers, because we told you the precise data and time of the announcement already weeks ago.

But technically that was “just” a rumor.

So now we can say that our rumor is 100% accurate, because in the descriptions to the teaser video, Fujifilm writes that the camera will be indeed announced on May 22 at 1AM EST.

I did not highlight that in my previous article, because it was old “news” so to say, but I guess I should do it now anyway, so that even the most skeptical FR reader can now trust that the information is accurate.

Fujifilm X Half Rumors

New Fujifilm X Half Teaser Video Published

Half a year ago, we told you that the main concept behind the Fujifilm X Half would be make diptychs.

Well, here are are, 6 months later, and the latest Fujifilm X Half teaser seems to confirm that this is indeed the idea behind this camera. You can see the teaser above.

Fujifilm X Half Rumors

Fujifilm X Half – This is How the Thumb Winder Works

We recently told you that the Fujifilm X Half will have a thumb winder similar to the first ever rangefinder digital camera on the market.

But will it be just a “fake” winder like on this expensive Leica camera?

Well, now we can also give you a few more details on how it works:

  • when taking images, pull the lever to display images side by side – the “diptych mode”
  • pull the lever to take another image when you are in “analogue mode” – which we explained here
  • push the lever towards the body to see the last picture you have taken

So far this “multi-functional” thumb winder is the most intriguing part of the upcoming Fujifilm X Half for me.

But overall Fujifilm has gone very experimental with the Fujifilm X Half. I guess this is the perfect camera to take some risks and try out new concepts.

Fujifilm X Half Rumors

Fujifilm X Half: The Secondary Screen Explained (and It’s Quite Cool)

When the Fujifilm shared the first image of the backside of the Fujifilm X Half, we could notice a small vertical secondary screen on the left of the camera with “PROVIA” written on it.

Well, today we can tell you a bit more about it.

I don’t know if Fujifilm was “inspired” by this Canon camera, which first introduced the concept of a “Multi-function touch bar” on a mirrorless camera, but I guess we can say Fujifilm took that concept and enhanced it.

Here is why.

That little screen is an LCD touch screen. You can use to swipe and select your film simulation, but also to select/change menu settings. I don’t know if you can do even more with it, like zooming into an image or other things.

And it’s different to the little screen we find on the Fujifilm X-Pro3, which also shows the film simulation, but it is not a touch screen and you can’t use it to swipe through film simulations or settings.

I look forward to see that little touch screen in action in just a few days.

Fujifilm X Half Rumors