Japanese Camera Sale Rankings: X-M5 Pushes Fujifilm Above Nikon

BCN

BCN has tracked the sales of camera sales in Japan for January, and here are the results:

  • Sony – 29.7%
  • Canon – 26.3%
  • Fujifilm – 15.9%
  • Other – 28.1

They do mention the Fujifilm X-M5 as an important factor contributing to this growth, which pushes Fujifilm above Nikon.

The Fujifilm X-M5 accounts for about half of the company’s total sales and contributes significantly to the increase in market share

via BCN

MapCamera

Mapcamera reports that the Ricoh GR IIIx was the best-selling camera of January. But four Fujifilm cameras made it into the top 10:

January Ranking of New Digital Cameras

  1. Ricoh GR IIIx
  2. Sony α7C II
  3. Nikon Z50II
  4. Fujifilm X-T50
  5. Fujifilm X-T5
  6. Fujifilm X100VI
  7. Ricoh GR III
  8. Canon EOS R5 Mark II
  9. Fujifilm X-M5
  10. Nikon Z f

Used Digital Camera January Ranking

  1. Nikon Z50
  2. Sony α7III
  3. Nikon Z fc
  4. Canon EOS R5
  5. Nikon Z f
  6. Sony α7IV
  7. Ricoh GR III
  8. Nikon Z6II
  9. Nikon Z5
  10. Sony α6400

RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 3.0 Update Adds X-M5 Support, Reala Ace for X-H2/S, X-T5, X-S20 and Adds MacOS 15 Compatibility

RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 3.0 powered by SILKYPIX ver. 8.1.17.0 – download here
The software update Ver.8.1.17.0 incorporates the following issues:

  1. Applicable model for the “RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 3.0 powered by SILKYPIX” are added.
    Applicable Model: FUJIFILM X-M5
  2. “REALA ACE” RAW development is now supported.
    Applicable Models: FUJIFILM X-H2S, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20
  3. Compatible with macOS 15 (Sequoia).
    ⋆macOS is trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries.

In Stock Check

A Beautiful Film Simulation Recipe, Fujifilm X-T6 Talk, X-Pro4 Truth, the X-M5 Surprise and More – Best of 2024

Unless the rumor of the century drops today and leads to an unprecedented spike in traffic, then we are basically done with 2024 and we can look back at which were the most read articles in 2024.

  1. Fujifilm to Launch Three Cameras within First Half 2024 – But the Biggest Release is Another One ;)
  2. Surprise: Fujifilm X-M5 to be Launched in Second Half of 2024
  3. Fujifilm’s New Camera Coming with New Sensor Size (Never Used Before by Fujifilm)
  4. Fujifilm X-T6 in 2024? Let’s Talk about it!
  5. Fujifilm X-Pro4: Here is the Truth!
  6. This Recipe is Taking the Fujifilm Community by Storm – Classic Cuban Neg
  7. Fujifilm X-E5: The Truth!
  8. List of Fujinon XF Lenses that Get Maximum Benefit from Fujifilm X-H2 (and X-T5) with 40 Megapixel Resolution
  9. Watch Out Fujifilm: Ricoh GRIV Coming First Quarter 2025 and Monochrome Version to Follow Later On
  10. Forget About Fujifilm X-Pro4, X-E5, GFX100SII, X-T40, X80 & Co: the Only Camera Coming February 20 is the Fujifilm X100VI
  11. Fujifilm X-Pro4 not Coming in 2024: The End of Line or the Beginning of Something Very Special?
  12. Fujifilm’s Half Frame Camera has a 1″ Sensor
  13. Fujifilm X-Pro4 (X-Pro5?) Coming with Improved Hybrid Viewfinder (and What I Hope it Will be)
  14. Fujifilm Launches Dedicated Fujifilm Film Simulation Website
  15. CONFIRMED: Fujifilm X100VI Announcement on February 20 (and More?)

Did FujiRumors get it right?

I am surprised to see such a high interest for the Fujifilm X-M5.

A bit less surprising is to see film simulation content on the top of the ranking, especially with Classic Cuban Neg, which has quickly become a Fujifilm users favorite.

This article of 2022 still gets great views, too.

I hope you enjoyed checking out FujiRumors in 2024. And if you want, stick around also in 2025, because I have the feeling it could be a very interesting year.

Love you guys!

Fujifilm X-M5, XF 16-55mm f/2.8 and XF500mm f/5.6 Mini Review Roundup

The Fujifilm X-M5, Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II and the Fujinon XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR started shipping, so I thought it’s time for a little review roundup.

Pre-Orders

Video Reviews

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Shipping Started for Fujifilm X-M5, XF16-55mmF2.8 and XF500mmF5.6 – In Stock Check

The latest gear launched by Fujifilm has started shipping.

Some of it can also be found in stock already, although in limited numbers.

The first to be in stock is the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6, which is available at Amazon here, BHphoto here and Adorama here.

So far no stock for the Fujifilm X-M5 and Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 II.

In Stock Check

Fujifilm X-M5 Reviews: “Autofocus is Way Better than What YouTube Has Been Talking About”

Petapixel reviewed the Fujifilm X-M5. Regarding Autofocus they say:

  • comparing to Canon EOS R10, because that’s one of their favorite cameras as far as autofocus on APS-C goes at the same price
  • not quite the same hit rate of the Canon, but actually surprisingly close
  • in this price range there is nothing out there that gives you 10 bit, Log recording with 6.2K open gate
  • pre-production X-M5 had issue with focusing on the background. Production sample is much better but it can still be an issue
  • overheating: impressing performance for such a small camera body. And you can even use the Fan accessory for even better performance. Extremely impressive
  • probably the most capable video camera at that price

More reviews below.

AF Better than What YouTube is Talking About?

The first of Pav SZ looks actually very good in terms of Autofocus.

You can see the X-M5 keeps tracking the subject even when other people enter the frame. It had a few occasions in which the person turned around and it focused on the shoulder instead of the back of the head.

But as we reported and you can see here, also the Sony A1II (which costs $6,500) exhibits the same uncertainty every now and then. So if a $6,500 Sony camera can mistake a shoulder for an eye, then also the $800 X-M5 should be allowed to do that rarely.

Godwin Isaac (video below), was a bit worried about the X-M5 autofocus, given all the autofocus sh*tstorm YouTube is throwing on Fujifilm autofocus. But he says “autofocus is way better than what YouTube is talking about“.

So why is that? Why are so many people happy with the autofocus?

Pav SZ says that if you use it in real life shooting conditions, it will work just fine. But if you set it up for failure in rather tricky and unrealistic test conditions, it might struggle more than in real life use. So that’s his theory.

I Remain Utterly Disappointed ;)

My position remains unchanged: even in the most ridiculous never to happen absurd and unrealistic test conditions, I want Fujifilm cameras to never fail once. I will always be utterly disappointed if in a nonsense test Fujifilm cameras hunt for a fraction of a second. ;)

Of course I am exaggerating. But the truth is I believe there is still room for improvement, and Fujifilm has to work on it. And I am not kidding here: it’s paramount that they keep working on it. Clean up your code, get the algorithm right. And we have actually shared an article which shows in which areas Fujifilm needs to improve (and can improve, since they got it right with other cameras already):

Even more reviews below.

Video Reviews

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Fujifilm X-M5 Review: Autofocus is A Great Surprise – PhotoTrend

One of the most prestigious French photography websites, PhotoTrend, has now published its Fujifilm X-M5 review.

I will only highlight what they said about its autofocus.

And yes, they do talk very good about it.

And yes, there are people who told you the X-M5 autofocus is total garbage.

And yes, they based their judgments on 1.5 seconds of video extrapolated from hours of launch video.

And yes, that’s not really a smart way to judge the autofocus.

Why?

Well, look at the Sony A1II.

There have been lots of A1II launch videos, and when I looked at the one of Tony Northrup, I saw the Sony A1II occasionally focusing on hats and shoulders rather than faces and eyes as you can see in this screenshot and this screenshot – video here.

Now I could extract those few seconds of video and go out and claim the Sony A1II struggles to track eyes. But I won’t do that, because it would not be fair towards the Sony A1 II.

It’s better to wait for full reviews with production cameras. And today we have one, from Phototrend. You can trust them or not.

My personal position is: I am curious about what reviewers say, but I will wait for my X-T5 AF boost firmware to make final judgements.

With that said, here is what Phototrend says about the Fujifilm X-M5 autofocus.

Thanks to the X-Processor 5, the Fujifilm X-M5 benefits from the latest autofocus improvements. And we might as well say it: the latter bluffed us several times.

From a technical point of view, the body has an AI-doped hybrid AF, with 425 AF points (and 117 selectable positions). But above all, it takes advantage of the intelligent detection / tracking modes of the subject, already present on the other boxes in the range.

And in the field, the detection and monitoring of the subject are very effective. Humans or animals: the eye is detected instantly, even when the subject occupies only a small place in the frame. A point that portraitists (and lovers of wildlife photography) should appreciate.

In addition, the box always offers modes dedicated to birds and vehicles (trains, cars, planes, motorcycles). Enough to seduce fans from all walks of life. Especially since the detection is extremely effective.

In plain language: the autofocus of the X-M5 is very efficient. In general, the development is carried out without delay. Pumping phenomena are very rare, even in (very) low light. Caution, however, with certain zooms or fixed focal lengths (especially a little old), whose AF motorization can sometimes be less fast.

Finally, note that the number of “false positives” is particularly low. Fujifilm would therefore have corrected the few small problems suffered by the X-S20.

You can read the full review in original French language at phototrend.

The Curious Case of Fujifilm X-M5 in Japan: Only Two Languages Built-in and Extra Cost for Additional Languages

To our fellow FR-readers following us from Japan and who purchased the Fujifilm X-M5 there, here is something you have to know.

Fujifilm has disclosed that all Fujifilm X-M5 shipped within Japan will only have two languages built-in: English and Japanese.

And what if you live in Japan but you’d like to have all the menu items of the camera in your native language?

Well, Fujifilm offers a payed “Language Addition Service” that will cost you $35. You can only add one language.

In order to do that, you have to send (or bring) your camera to the Fujifilm Repair Service Center in Toyko or Osaka, pay 5,500 Yen, and then you’ll get it back with the language you asked to be added.

Don’t ask me why it’s like this. It’s the first time I hear about it and I find it makes no sense at all.

The mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-M5” being released in Japan will only have “Japanese and English” built-in language settings.
Therefore, in consideration of the convenience of foreign customers living in Japan and tourists staying long-term, we will start a “language addition service” from November 28th. By using this service, you can add one language of your choice. Please check here for details of this service and how to apply.

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