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 Confirms X-Pro is on Roadmap, Immersive X-E5 Experience, Film Simulation Dial Success, Firmware Updates and More

Yuji Igarashi, General Manager of Professional Imaging Group, gave an interview to Petapixel. In short:

  • with Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm wanted to create a camera with which users can truly enjoy the immersive experience of making a photo
  • recently there is resurgence of interest in photography especially among younger generations
  • camera design is never complete, since Fujifilm tries to make improvements in every generation for every model
  • features often carry over from models aimed at the same users
  • X-E5 has single piece aluminum top plate of GFX100RF and the film simulation dial was added—like on the X-T50 and X-M5—but more subtly, to preserve the X-E series’ clean design
  • the film sim dial proved successful on other models, so Fujifilm brought it to the X-E5 for enthusiasts to enjoy
  • Fujifilm added the command dial for better handling, responding to X-E4 user feedback
  • user feedback also led to a better grip and upgraded body finish
  • Rangefinder-style cameras appeal to those who value a discreet, immersive, and deliberate shooting experience. That’s why Fujifilm believes the X-E5 lets photographers truly enjoy the process of image-making
  • Fujifilm constantly assess which features work well to consider them for other models
  • higher resolution enhances creative options through cropping and gets the most out of X Series lenses
  • XF23mmF2.8 is the result of a public survey that Fujifilm launched
  • it made sense to announce the XF23mmF2.8 along with the X-E5
  • X-Pro remains on the roadmap (admin note: but not for 2025)
  • a dedicated camera makes you more deliberate. It shifts you from reacting to actively seeking moments—that’s what makes photography so fun and rewarding
  • technology evolves daily, so new devices drive big leaps. But firmware improvements and algorithm updates also matter, and Fujifilm will keep enhancing both current and future cameras

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EXCLUSIVE: Fujifilm X-E5 Additional Images Leaked

Today I can share with you the images of the full top plate and backside of the Fujifilm X-E5.

You can see the images below.

The Fujifilm X-E5 will go down in history as one of the most beautiful digital cameras ever made.

As in regards to the Film Simulation dial, below you can vote a very democratic survey on what you think about it :)

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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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Final Fujifilm X-E5 Teaser Shows New Film Simulation Dial and XF23mmF2.8 R WR

Fujiilfm has shared a final teaser about the Fujifilm X-E5. You can see the video below and the screenshots above.

This time we get to see a little bit of the newly designed film simulation dial.

We also get to see the XF23mmF2.8 R WR:

The Fujifilm X-E5 will be announced tomorrow, June 12, at 5AM New York time.

FujiRumors will live blog the event, so make sure to stay tuned

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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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Digital Fujifilm XPan in 2028? Fujifilm’s Latest Lens Patent Points to the Fujifilm TX-3 Panoramic Camera

A while ago, we shared that Fujifilm was considering launching a digital successor to the legendary XPan/TX series in 2028.

For now, let’s just call it the Fujifilm TX-3 — the spiritual digital follow-up to the Fujifilm TX-2 panoramic film camera.

Back in 2024, when we first reported on this, we clearly said it was just something Fujifilm was considering. If they decide to move forward, the plan would be to launch it in time for the 30th anniversary of the original Fujifilm TX-1 — a true 65×24 format panoramic camera introduced in 1998.

The last update I received dates back to September 2024, and it hinted at the possible sensor details. Since then… silence.

Until now.

Today, we may have a new clue to add to the Fujifilm TX-3 puzzle.

We just reported on a Fujifilm lens patent. And in this patent FR-reader Mistral spotted something interesting — something that might relate to the upcoming digital TX/XPan camera.

In fact, looking at all the examples included in the patent, Mistral noticed that they might be actually indicating lenses for a panoramic camera.

  • very large angle of view: 90° to 110°, except for the last of the 21 examples, which is an outlier (35mm f/1,6 with a back focus of 21mm, designed for a 24×36 sensor)
  • too short back focus for an interchangeable lens: 9mm to 13mm
  • odd image circle diameter: 50mm, too big for a 24×36 sensor, too small for a 33×44 sensor but suited to the 24:65 crop of a 33×44 sensor.

Looking at the patent, we’d get something like a 21mm f/2.8. If you want to know the in-depth calculations and observations, make sure to check out Mistral’s post at the French forum chassimages here.

So will we really get a digital Fujifilm XPan in 2028?

Well, that would be a dream come true for many of us. And personally, I hope the rumor becomes reality.

And if anyone can pull this off, then it’s Fujifilm, because it’s a company that thinks differently.

A company with such a massive photographic culture that it understands that cultivating a niche means cultivating the true passion for photography.

If anyone can bring back the spirit of the XPan for a new digital age, it’s Fujifilm. And I truly hope they do.

But what about you? Happy about it or do you consider it a waste of resources?

Fujifilm TX-3 Rumors

 

Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 vs Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 Size Comparison

Here is a quick and approximate size comparison between the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII, the upcoming Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 DC ART and the old Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8.

It seems that in terms of size the new Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 DC ART will sit somewhere in between the two Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 lenses.

As a reference: the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 II weights 410 gram whereas the Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 weights ⁠535 gram.

If the optical quality is very good (and we will find it out on June 17), then the Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 could be a game-changing lens for some fellow Fujifilm APS-C shooters.

Remember: we shared images and full specs of the Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 here.

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BREAKING: First Leaked Image of the Fujifilm X-E5 — The Most Beautiful X-E Camera Ever Made!

Maybe you are having a barbecue with friends.

Maybe you’re out on a road trip, music on, windows down.

Or maybe you’re just enjoying a quiet Sunday, far from work and deadlines.

Whatever (hopefully pleasant) activity you’re up to, I hope you’ll forgive me for briefly interrupting, because I’ve got something exciting to share: the first leaked image of the Fujifilm X-E5.

You can see it in all its beauty above. And for a larger more detailed view, check out the image below.

We notice:

  • the return of the MCS switch (like on the X100VI)—missing on the X-E4, and I’m glad to see it back
  • a viewfinder selector similar to the one on the X100VI, likely functioning like the one on the GFX100RF
  • a bit of a grip, unlike the flat front of the X-E4
  • back to the more traditional strap eyelets, instead of the rectangular and bigger ones on the X-E4.
  • a small wheel on the left side, maybe the diopter adjustment dial
  • no “X-E5” logo on the front left—replaced by a square AF assist lamp. Honestly, that’s a design decision I welcome
  • clearly the sexiest X-E camera ever made
  • and while you can’t see it in the image… trust me, this thing’s going to sell like hot cakes!

Make sure to stay tuned on FujiRumors on June 12 at 5AM New York time for the announcement.

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LEAKED: First Image of Fujinon XF23mmF2.8 R WR

Maybe you’re out on a hike, catching up with friends, or simply enjoying the first days of summer with family. Whatever it is, I truly hope you’re having a fantastic time.

But if I may, let me gently knock on the door of your day with a small gift… something to add a little extra spark to your already great Sunday: a few fresh leaked images.

We start with the first image of the Fujinon XF23mmF2.8 R WR.

Oh, and make sure to stay tuned, as right now I am working on the Fujifilm X-E5 images.

Because yes, it’s Sunday… but you know by now: FujiRumors is always here for you ;).

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