Fujifilm X-E5 Fever Dominates June and X-Pro4 Confirmed on Roadmap – Here Are the Top 10 June Articles You Loved Most

Here are the top 10 articles for June.

  1. First Leaked Image of the Fujifilm X-E5 — The Most Beautiful X-E Camera Ever Made!
  2. Fujifilm X-E5 Full Specs and Price
  3. Fujifilm X-E5 and XF23/2.8 Official Teaser: “An Essential X Series Rangefinder-Style Camera is Coming”
  4. Hell Yes, I’m Pre-Ordering the Fujifilm X-E5 — Here’s Why! Will You Join Me? And in Which Color?
  5. Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 Pancake Lens Coming June 12
  6. Fujifilm X-E5 Coming with Film Simulation Dial
  7. First Fujifilm X-E5 Product Images
  8. Made-in-Japan Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, X-T50, and X-M5 Now Available to Order at B&H Photo
  9. Final Fujifilm X-E5 Teaser Shows New Film Simulation Dial and XF23mmF2.8 R WR
  10. Fujifilm Confirms X-Pro is on Roadmap

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X-E5 Pre-Order Reports

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Fujifilm X100VI In Stock All Over Europe – But Why the Sudden Stock Surge?

The Fujifilm X100VI is now in stock pretty much everywhere in Europe such as Amazon DE, Calumet, Wex UK and more (see full list below).

So how did the X100VI suddenly become so widely available in Europe while remaining scarce in the United States?

Well, I have no insight info about it, but here is my guess:

As we previously reported, the introduction of new tariffs in the U.S. prompted Fujifilm to shift production of the X100VI for the American market from China to Japan.

It’s quite possible that Fujifilm has reallocated a significant portion of “made in China” X100VI stock—originally intended for the U.S.—to markets that aren’t affected by these tariffs, like Europe. That would explain the sudden abundance of units across the continent.

Sadly for fellow US residents, this transition (from made in China to made in Japan) inevitably causes delays. In fact, the X100VI remains hard to find in the U.S., with B&H Photo no longer accepting pre-orders and Adorama pushing expected ship dates from August to September.

In Stock Check

First Used Fujifilm X Half Cameras Available, Fujifilm X100F and More Used Fujifilm Gear

The first used Fujifilm X half cameras are now listed at BHphoto.

There is also a used Fujifilm X100F available as well as the Fujifilm X100V (but the V is overpriced)

But there is a lot more Fujifilm gear listed used at BHphoto. For example:

Fujifilm X-E5 Pre-Orders Exceptionally Strong (Report) – And Here is the Most Popular Version

I recently reported that initial pre-orders for the Fujifilm X-E5 are twice as high as those for the X-T5—which is pretty wild. Of course, it’s important to remember that pre-orders don’t equal sales, and some cancellations are to be expected.

Still, it seems FujiRumors isn’t living in some alternate reality where the X-E5 is a hit while it flops elsewhere. In fact, the German site Photografix picked up our article and confirmed the same trend: X-E5 pre-orders are exceptionally strong on their end too, as you can read here.

So, which X-E5 version is proving most popular? Here’s the current breakdown of pre-orders at B&H:

So a total of 80% went for the X-E5 with XF23mmF2.8 lens, and 20% with the X-E5 body only. I guess I am in the minority then.

Well, I guess this explains why the XF23mmF2.8 R WR lens will ship only in December: Fujifilm has to make sure to have enough lenses to ship as a kit for the X-E5.

As far as color goes, 40% went for the silver X-E5 and 60% for the black X-E5.

I personally went for this color here.

Given the circumstances, I guess that placing an order for the X-E5 early might not be a bad idea, if you are interested in getting one still in 2025.

Fujifilm X100VI Made in Japan Ships at Record Speed in the USA… and Instantly Sells Out

Just 12 days ago, we reported that B&H Photo had marked the Fujifilm X100VI as discontinued.

At the same time, a new listing for a “Made in Japan” Fujifilm X100VI appeared alongside the Made in China version.

B&H Photo claimed it would ship in 7–14 days, a timeline that seemed highly unlikely.

Well, it turns out our skepticism was misplaced.

Several FR-readers have now emailed me screenshots confirming that the Made in Japan X100VI is indeed shipping, just 12 days after being listed (you can see one of the screenshot above).

The bad news: it appears that all available stock sold out the same day we published our article. As of now, the “Made in Japan” X100VI listing at B&H Photo shows a “request assistance” status.

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

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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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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