The Fun Fujifilm X-E5 Exceeds Expectations — And Real-World Use Crushes EVF Complaints

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One of the huge critics to the Fujifilm X-E5 was the LCD screen that, at least on paper, did sound disappointing and made some people outrageously upset.

Well, that was at least until we found out that the on paper superior LCD screen of the Sony A7CR is actually worst than the on paper weaker screen of the Fujifilm X-E5, for the reasons we reported here.

Another spec on paper that triggered anger among the community was the EVF, which is the one of the Fujifilm X-T50 but many got mad about it not being bigger and having a higher resolution.

Well, that’s the same concern that Rumle Skafte had (first video below), as he wears glasses and uses the EVF 99% of the time, especially when he works in theater.

So, how did the EVF perform?

Not only he had no issue with it even wearing glasses, but he even loved some aspects of it, namely the new classic display mode (an instant favorite).

You can read the summary of his video and watch his creatively edited video below.

And there will be more reviews below.

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Rumle Skafte – Video Summary

  • shoots a lot theaters in low light and he needs an EVF that works well even with him wearing glasses
  • he was afraid the EVF would be too small
  • his worries were put to rest quickly: he could see the whole viewfinder with his glasses on
  • there is less magnification on the X-E5 EVF than on an X-T5 EVF, but the EVF is still capable
  • his problem was not to have a big enough EVF, but if he could see the whole EVF with his glasses
  • he appreciated the simplified EVF view thanks to “classic display” mode
  • Classic Display immediately become his favorite
  • Thumb Up for the EVF
  • the Fujifilm X-E5 exceeded his expectations
  • a lot more high end than X-E4
  • well constructed, lots of confidence when you hold it. Everything well put together
  • the camera is small so there is a compromise in handling when used with larger lenses
  • he did not use film simulations a lot, but this dial is the smartest solution and brings him back on using them more
  • the film simulation dial made film simulations interesting for him again
  • he would not mind having this dial also on an X-Pro4


X-E5 is a 1,000 times better build than the X-E4. And it’s made in Japan.

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