Fujifilm X-E5 Announcement in June: Expectations, Wishlists and Hopes

So, we just told you that the Fujifilm X-E5 will be announced in June.

I thought it would be nice to update our wishlist for the Fujifilm X-E5.

I’ll make the start:
NOTE: I honestly have no idea about the X-E5 specs. Hence below I go totally with random wishes.

  • Must Have
    – 5th generation processor
    – latest AF
  • Nice to Have
    – 40MP
    – IBIS
    – combined shutter/ISO dial
    *** yes, I know that all of this would make it very expensive for an X-E camera. But we can dream here
  • Not Necessary (saves Money)
    – weather sealing
    – dual SD-Card slot
    – improved video features
  • No-Go
    – fully articulating screen
    *** fixed screen or simple 2 way tilt screen is all I need

So, that’s my quick list.

I guess only the fully articulating screen would make it a dealbreaker for me. As for the rest, I am willing to pay more to get what’s in my “nice to have” list. And with “pay more” I mean I find it OK if the price goes beyond 1K to have those features.

But I know some might disagree with me, as the Fujifilm X-E line is traditionally one of Fuji’s sub-1K cameras. And probably many want to keep it this way.

If out of everything in my “nice to have” list I’d have to pick one, I’d go for the combined shutter/ISO dial, which is Fuji’s most irrational and yet brilliant dial.

And yes, I know the 40MP and IBIS would give me a more “powerful” camera. But ultimate performance is not why the main reason why I chose to shoot with the X-E line in the first place.

I shoot with the X-E line because I like the experience. It’s simplicity and size, its look and feel.

So if I have to pick between features that make the camera more “powerful”, and others that make the camera more enjoyable to use, I go for the latter one. And the combined ISO/Shutter dial would be the perfect icing on that cake.

But feel free to make your own list in the comments.

Will I buy one?

Unless Fujifilm puts a selfie screen on it (although it has some good use also for stills images), I will get one for myself.

But I also won’t sell my X-E3 just yet… and you should not sell your X-E3 or X-E4 either for the reasons I’ve explained here.

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LEAKED: Fujifilm X Half Specs and USD Price (After Tariffs)

TO THE SOURCES: Thanks for sharing and for giving yourself a nickname. By using the rumor box I can’t contact you back, so in case you decide to share anything in future, feel free to specify what can be shared on FujiRumors and what not. There is always the 100% anonymous Signal option. This way you are anonymous, but at the same time we can chat and exchange information and also see what to share and how to share it. But also using rumor box is fine and highly appreciated. Thanks for the help. :)

In the last hours, we have received additional specs and image about the Fujifilm X Half from two anonymous sources (with nickname, THANKS!).

As far as the images goes, I am downloading them and I prepare a dedicated article for them. I will share them as soon as I am done.

In the meantime, here are the specs for you:

  • Fujifilm X Half
  • $849 – originally planed for $700 but 21% price increase due to tariffs, which on Chinese products are currently set at 30%
    Note: price in Euro will be €800
  • 13 film simulations
  • 12 filters as we know them from the Instax Evo, such as
    – Light Leak
    – Expired Film
    – Double EX
  • NP-W126S battery
  • Weight: 243g (with battery and SD-Card)
  • 10.8mm lens – (6 elements in 5 groups, includes 3 aspherical elements)
  • 10cm minimum focus distance
  • Size: 105mm x 64.3mm x 30mm
  • Frame Advance Lever (we explained here)
  • 1″ inch 20 MP sensor but effective use of 17 MP due to 3:4 aspect ratio
  • built-in LED light
  • Diptych Modes to combine still+still, still+video or video+video
  • analogue mode: 36, 54 and 72 frames
  • “dumb” OVF – no info displayed on it
  • New X Half App coming
  • direct connection to Instax printers possible
  • JPEG only
  • cold shoe only
  • shipping mid June

The Fujifilm X Half will be announced in a few hours.

Fujifilm X-E5 – This is When it Will Be Announced!

It is a vibrant excitement and a vivid joy that I come to you to announce you when Fujifilm’s masterpiece, the Fujifilm X-E5, will be announced.

In fact, according to our trusted sources, the Fujifilm X-E5 will be announced in June.

The Fujifilm X-E4 will go down as the most epic failure of Fujifilm. Not because nobody wanted it. On the contrary, lots of people wanted one, but Fujifilm totally failed to deliver, so much so that they discontinued the X-E4 even before they where able to ship out all pre-ordered cameras.

The obvious consequence: second hand price for X-E4 skyrocketed to a price higher than the original launch price.

I hope Fujifilm has learned the lesson.

I hope they understood that the demand for the Fujifilm X-E5 will be huge.

And I hope they will have prepared accordingly.

Fujifilm X Half Product Designer Has a Message for You

Fujifilm has published a video called “Message from the product designer of the upcoming X Series camera” which you can see above.

The video is of course about the upcoming Fujifilm X Half, and unlike the previous teaser video, this one was also shot using the Fujifilm X Half.

  • the product designer uses both, digital and film cameras in various formats, from point and shoot to medium format
  • but specs and tech aren’t always everything
  •  “I designed this camera so that you can express yourself in a different way
  • “Ih ope you will enjoy telling your story with this camera”

The Fujifilm X Half will be announced on May 22 at 1AM New York time.