X-E5

Bought the X-E5 for travel and hasn't used their A7 IV since.

“I bought a Fuji x-e5 (very similiar to the x100vi) for travel on an impulse”

Sold their Canon wedding kit for the X-E5 and loves it: fantastic images in a small package, though heavier than expected compared with an original X100.

“I sold my old pro gear, Canon 5dmkii, 24-70mm F2.8, 85mm F1. 2 (used to do weddings) and purchased the X-E5. I love this little thing, fantastic images and small package.”

Their first Fujifilm, used for about 4,600 shots with seven lenses; keeping it for daytime street photography while a Sony A7R V handles low light.

“I got my X-E5 mid August 2025 and is my first experience with Fujifilm. After 7 lenses and almost 4600 shots, I still use it mostly for daytime street photography”

Regrets trading their X-T5 for it: it overheats quickly in casual street shooting, drains batteries fast, and they miss the X-T5's multi-tilt screen.

“I traded in my XT5 for my current XE5. I somewhat regret that decision. The XE5 overheats like crazy fast even though I was only using it normally for casual street photography.”

Still has the sleep issue after updates; it eats batteries, needing three spares, and overheated and shut down after an hour on first use indoors.

“My biggest issue is that it is a power hog. I carry three batteries and switch them out often. Also, the first time I used the camera I had it on for an hour, it over heated and shut down.”

Swapped their X100VI for it and really loves it, especially with manual-focus lenses; wishes it had weather sealing and an aspect-ratio dial instead of the film simulation dial.

“Got rid of my X100VI and got the x-e5 instead. Really love this camera, especially paired with manual focus lenses!”

Their six-month-old X-E5 has more worn paint than their ten-year-old X-E2S, which they see as a decline in Fujifilm build quality.

“This X-E5 is half a year old and has more worn off paint that my 10 years old X-E2s. My X-H2s has the same issues.”

Shot the X-E5 and X-T50 side by side for three weeks and chose the X-T50; finds the X-E5 flawed and needing compromises.

“The X-E5 is a flawed camera that you have to make exceptions for, the X-T50 you do not, it’s simply a more mature and cohesive design.”

Replaced their X-T5 with the X-E5, which they can't fault and use more than their X-Pro2.

“The Xpro2 still feels like my favourite camera, but I can't fault the XE5”

Set the X-E5's sim dial once and never touched it, wishing for a drive or ISO dial instead.

“I have an X-E5 and turned the dial once to my favorite film sim (Reala Ace) and never touched the dial again.”

Loves their X-E5 but leaves the sim dial on C and switches recipes via the Q button.

“I love my xe5 but my dial stays on C 24/7 and I rotate recipes quickly via Q button.”

Loves their new X-E5 after the X-T20, but finds the sim dial and recipe handling really frustrating.

“I am upgrading from an XT20 and I love the new camera, but their Recipe philosophy is \_really\_ disappointing.”

Returned the X-E5 after two weeks despite IBIS good to 1/4s, a premium feel and useful teleconverter.

“IBIS which can really do 1/4 handheld with the kit lens, good for video.”

Liked the X-E5's IBIS and teleconverter but disliked detail loss above ISO 1600.

“I don't like the 40MPx sensor because of detail loss above ISO1600.”

Sold their X-T30 III for the X-E5 and finds it totally worth it; IBIS is insane.

“I got the X-T30 III as first camera and then sold it to get the X-E5. Totally worth it!”

Upgraded from the X-T2 to the X-E5 and loves its sensor, IBIS for video and build; takes it everywhere.

“Was on a fence with X-E5 but now I take it with me pretty much everywhere by default, as it does everything”

Moved from the X-E4 to the X-E5 and appreciates the extra buttons and grip.

“upgraded to X-E5 and i noticed how good it was to have a few extra buttons and grip.”

Swapped a heavy Z8 for the X-E5, which slips into a jacket pocket and reignited their love of photography.

“I sold it and got an x-e5 and it’s perfect. It’s actually reignited my love for photography again”

Likes their X-E5 but uses their Ricoh GR IV ten times as much.

“I have an XE5 and I like it; however, especially for portability, and film sims: i'd suggest a Ricoh GR4”

Very happy with the X-E5 but it heats up quickly in video with short battery life.

“It's great camera I'm very happy with it.”

The X-E5 quickly replaced their X-Pro3 and is a fantastic everyday camera.

“It’s been a fantastic little camera and it’s my EDC now.”

First real camera: the X-E5 with pancake is fun to carry and gets them shooting more.

“The size/weight and form factor of the combination make it so much fun to carry and use.”

Returned the X-E5 and kept a Sony a7C for AF with kids.

“bought XE5 3 mins after launch and returned it.”

Plans to sell the X-E5: heavier and wider than the X-E3 with huge raw files.

“The XE5 is nice, but you really notice its extra weight and width compared to the XE3, and I find it incredibly annoying to have 95mb RAW files.”

Their X-E5 died in a water accident.

“My X-E5 died in a water accident”

Calls the X-E5 a five-star experience and a keeper; doesn't miss their X-T5, though recommends a grip.

“Hey, it’s a five-star experience! I don’t miss my X-T5 at all.”

Finds the X-E5 one of the most beautiful cameras they've held; sold their X100VI.

“It’s honestly one of the most beautiful cameras I’ve ever held. It’s just a bit better-looking and feeling than the 100VI”

Owns both and finds the X-E5's feel on another level than the X100VI.

“Amazing how cheap the x-e5 makes the 100vi feel.”

Their X-E5's strap eyelet fell off and the camera would then only power on via USB-C.

“Yesterday, while programming recipes into the camera on the sofa, the eyelet just fell off.”

Their X-E5's eyelet came off within two months and the camera no longer turns on.

“The same thing happened to me, the eyelet came off along with the attached strap, and the camera wouldn't and still hasn't been able to turn on.”

Their X-E5's eyelet fell off and it won't turn on; really disappointed.

“Same has just happened to mine, eyelet fallen off and camera won't turn on.”

After an hour-long photo walk, found the X-E5 capable but the lack of grip cramped their hand.

“It’s a really capable little camera, but the lack of grip had my hand cramping.”

Selling the X-E5: awful film sim dial, fiddly controls and awful battery life needing three spares a day.

“the film simulation dial is beyond awful and practically as unusable as it is necessary.”

Only wishes their X-E5 had weather sealing.

“Only thing I wish my X-E5 had is weatherproofing.”

Finds their X-E5 slow to start, too quick to sleep and has disappointing battery life.

“It starts up to slowly and goes in stand-by modus to fats. Battery life is also disappointing”

Worries about their X-E5's strap lug and needs an L-plate grip; no other complaints.

“And I can’t use it without a L plate grip. no other complaints.”

Finds the X-E5's autofocus bad, worse than their X-T3, with no grip.

“Autofocus sucks. My X-T3 is way better.”

Sold an X-T50 for the X-E5 and finds the X-E5 more premium, but felt more in the moment with the X-T50's grip.

“Overall I felt more “in the moment” with the XT50 just because of the grip.”

Sold an X-T3 for a Sony a7C II, regretted it, and is now happy with the X-E5.

“I am now happy with my X-E5”

First week with the X-E5 and manual lenses: small and quiet enough to always carry, though the low-res EVF makes focus a guess.

“Small enough to always carry.”

Upgraded from an X-Pro2 to the X-E5 and is enjoying the solid build; wishes the viewfinder were larger.

“I’m enjoying the camera so far. The build is solid.”

Finds the X-E5 overpriced and misses their Lumix S9.

“i have this and it made me miss my panasonic lumix s9. overpriced, honestly.”

Loving the experience and results from the X-E5.

“Been loving the experience (and results) on my X-E5 with the Viltrox 25mm f/1.7”

Returning the X-E5 the day after delivery because sharp edges make the ergonomics terrible.

“It’s a nice camera, but the ergonomics are terrible. The edges are too sharp”

Fell in love with their X-E5 and now wants a weather-sealed Fuji too.

“My Fujifilm was my second camera and I’ve fallen in love with it so much, I’ve decided I want a weather sealed Fujifilm camera.”

Finds the X-E5 balanced even with the 33 f1.4 and 16-80 lenses.

“I have the 33 1.4 and the 16-80 (larger than 16-50) on the X-E5 and they both feel incredibly balanced.”

Sold a Sony a7C II for the X-E5 and enjoys it much more.

“I enjoy the X-E5 much more.”

Enjoys the X-E5's versatility, like an X-T5 and X100VI in one body.

“I enjoy the versatility of my X-E5. I feel like I essentially get the benefits of an XT5 and X100VI in one body.”

Uses the X-E5 with the 23mm kit lens 98% of the time; the 40MP sensor allows heavy cropping.

“The 40MP sensor lets me crop heavily without losing much quality”

Two weeks into the X-E5 after Sony: struggling with AF but loving the SOOC results.

“I am struggling a bit with auto focus and getting sharp images focused on the right areas.”

Returned the X-E5 after a week over ~5-second startup and playback delays and an eye sensor that blanks the screen.

“I just can’t stand the delay in startup and play button”

Their X-E5 only shows startup delay with the 23mm pancake; other lenses work fine.

“I have one. The only delay is with the new 23mm pancake.”

Uses big zooms on the X-E5 and got used to them.

“I use the OG 16-55 and the Tamron 18-300 on my X-E5 and you do get used to them.”

Uses the X-E5 for weekend fun; slow but enjoyable compared with their Nikon Z8.

“I work so much faster and efficiently with my Z8 and dials than I do with the slow yet enjoyable to use X-e5 I have for weekend, non-work usage.”

Returned the X-E5 after two weeks because it was uncomfortable to handle, even with a grip.

“But.. I sent it back after 2 weeks of use. I just didn't take it outside because I couldn't handle it properly.”

The X-E5's IBIS is good enough that the f2.8 kit pancake is plenty fast at night.

“Even my kit 23mm f2.8 pancake is plenty fast on my X-E5. The IBIS is that good.”

Likes their X-E5 but its ergonomics aren't great with big lenses.

“I got an X-E5 for fun and I do like that but I have to admit, the ergonomics aren’t fantastic, especially if you use a big lens”

Moved from an X-Pro2 a couple of months ago for a more hybrid camera; it has been great and super fun to use, though the odd sleep-mode behaviour bothers them.

“It inspired me to get the XE5 a couple months ago from the xpro2 to give a more hybrid option. It’s been great. It does have that weird sleep mode thing you mentioned.”

One strap eyelet on their X-E5 was wobbly and needed service.

“I checked mine and noticed one being wobbly.”

Chose the X-E5 for family photos and couldn't be happier with the 23mm and 56mm.

“X-E5 and couldn’t be happier!”

After a week, calls the X-E5 one of Fuji's best.

“This camera is one of Fuji's best imo.”

Their new X-E5's power switch feels mushy; other dials are great.

“Mine is a bit mushy (bought 10 days ago). Rest of the dials and buttons are great.”

Chose the X-E5 for its small size and user-friendly tilt screen.

“paid a little extra for xe5 as it was smaller than xt30 and the way the screen moves on the xe5 is much more user friendly than the xm5”

Got the X-E5 and finds it feels like an X100 but more fun to use, especially with the in-body cropping.

“It physically feels like the x100 but it was more fun to use especially with the cropping in body”

Picked up the X-E5 and finds it stunning and good in the hand, though the small EVF is hard to use with glasses.

“Now, the camera is stunning. It feels good in the hand, it's smaller than I had anticipated but feels just right. I am surprised at how small the EVF is.”

Bought the X-E5 to replace an X-H2 but is considering trading it for an X-H2S for low light and fast subjects.

“I'm thinking of trading it in for the X-H2s, as I tend to shoot in darker environments and fast subjects.”

Got the X-E5 as a smaller companion to their Canon R6; finds it intuitive with nice SOOC shots, though not a full R6 replacement.

“It's very intuitive, I like the film Sims but totally get it's a personal preference.”

Has the X-E5 and finds it a good camera but the least ergonomic in years: sharp edges hurt the hand and the EVF lacks relief.

“after having it and felt it i think this is the least ergonomic camera in a long time sadly.”

After a week with the X-E5, finds the EVF eye sensor too sensitive and keeps switching off the LCD.

“The EVF sensor in general is just way too sensitive.”

Loves the X-E5 for its size and calls it the best everyday interchangeable-lens camera.

“so the xe5 really is the best edc right now with interchangeable lens”

Pro shooter of 40 years finds the X-E5 fantastic and solid; likes its slight heft and interchangeable lenses.

“So far, I think it's fantastic! I also have the X100V. I wanted the versatility of changing lenses. The X-E5 is solid and I like the slight heaviness of the camera.”

Returned the X-E5 because of horrible handling despite its looks.

“Beautiful, but handling was horrible. I returned it and I’ve stuck with the X-T50”

Finds the X-E5 too heavy to carry around, so uses it only for studio work.

“The XE5 is used exclusively for work/studio use as it's just significantly heavier than the xm5 so much so that i hate lugging it around in public”

X-E5 owner finds the LCD resolution ridiculously low and the film sim dial placement annoying; accepts it as a beautiful hobbyist camera.

“The LCD quality is ridiculously low, and the film simulation dial placement is simply annoying.”

Having a blast with the X-E5 and 23mm f2.8 as a carry-around that also handles professional work.

“Man I am having such a blast with my XE5 you cant imagine. I have the new 23mm f2.8 just an amazing carry around.”

Finds the X-E5 fun as hell, solidly built, with a wild sensor.

“This thing is solidly built and I really don’t understand all the complaining that I’ve seen online.”

Calls the X-E5 probably their favourite camera ever, with a delicious shutter sound.

“My favorite camera I've ever owned, I think. The shutter has such a delicious sound too.”

Sold an X100VI and GR IIIx for the X-E5 and is very happy: well built and fine EVF, though it sometimes won't turn on and powers up slowly.

“I sold an x100vi and a GR3x for my X-E5 and I’m very very happy with it.”

Swapped their X-T5 for the X-E5; the smaller EVF doesn't bother them and it feels well built and less conspicuous.

“People will call me mad but I decided to swap my X-T5 for one. The smaller EVF doesn’t bother me”

Took the X-E5 everywhere on a trip to Greece; only downside is the tiny EVF.

“I love using it so far. I brought it everywhere with me where my old sony camera would have stayed at home”

Travelling Peru with the X-E5 and a manual 28mm and loves it, shooting SOOC film sims.

“I Love this camera. I've had pretty much everything minus the GFX line that Fuji makes”

Loving the new X-E5 more than their usual X-T5.

“I just got myself a black X-E5 and I'm loving it more than the X-T5 I typically use.”

Notices no problems with the X-E5's screens and doesn't miss weather sealing.

“I don't notice any problems with the screens on my X-E5, and weather sealing is overrated.”

Likes the X-E5's compact size and EVF for travel but wants a sturdier body for wildlife.

“I like the compact nature of the X-E5 and the classic EVF view, I think that is perfect for travel.”

First-time camera owner took the X-E5 to Vietnam and has no complaints with a grip added.

“It’s my first camera but I have no complaints. I added a small rig grip and a thumb grip and it feels amazing.”

Owns an X-T3, X-T5 and X-E5 and calls the X-E5 their favourite camera.

“I currently own an X-T3 (which I still love since it’s my first Fuji), an X-T5, and an X-E5.”

Loves the X-E5 with the pancake lens for travel and is so glad they got it.

“I use the standard pancake lens mostly and find it is perfect for travel”

Very happy overall with the X-E5; gripes are a flimsy battery door, a useless film sim dial, ergonomics and no flash.

“I have some minor gripes but over all very happy. I wanted a compact camera with a 40 MP sensor, IBIS, and interchangeable lenses. The XE5 delivers on those fronts.”

Coming from an X100S, loves the X-E5's larger sensor and swappable lenses; only gripe is weak battery life.

“Only gripe is the battery life is pretty blech.”

Replaced their Canon R50 with the X-E5 and calls it a beautiful piece of technology.

“Got the Canon R50 and after this time I had to replace it with the X-E5, it’s a beautiful piece of technology.”

Loves the X-E5 as a first real camera; gripes are the small viewfinder and an eye sensor that triggers too easily.

“My only real gripe with the camera is the size of the view finder (not a huge deal though)and the view finder sensor going off”

New X-E5 owner finds it pure fun and far better than a phone after initial confusion over the dials.

“But now I find that it's pure fun and excited to start a hobbyist photography journey with fuji.”

Sold their X100VI for the X-E5 and calls it the best decision, as they need to change lenses.

“I sold my X100VI and got the X-E5 instead and it was the best decision.”

Traded their X100VI for the X-E5 after a fixed focal length got boring; didn't notice the EVF difference.

“I traded my x100vi for an xe5. You’ve had a A7C so you should know what it feels like to change lenses.”

Sold the X-E5 because it was heavier than their X-E4 and they disliked the film sim dial.

“Hated how much heavier it was and missed the minimalistic feel. Also, I didn’t really care for the film simulation dial. So I sold the x-e5”

Bought the X-E5 when the X100VI was out of stock and is happier with interchangeable lenses, though it was costly.

“I bought an X-E5 and though my wallet hurts now more than I should have, I am happier I did since the interchangeable lens is such a deal breaker.”

Got the X-E5 to replace a stolen X100V; loves it with the 35/1.4 and 56/1.2 but misses the X100's simplicity.

“I’m still trying to find a wider lens that I like, but after trying quite a few, I haven’t landed on one and just feel like buying the X100VI.”

Uses the X-E5 as a small travel camera alongside their X-Pro3.

“The X-E5 is a good travel camera and it's size is small enough to fit into a smaller bag.”

Owned the X-E5 briefly and found it dense, sharp-edged and slippery compared with the X-E1.

“The X-E1 was clearly designed to be ergonomic in a way that the X-E5 was not. The X-E5 is dense, sharp, and slippery.”

Owns the X-E5 and X-Pro2; finds setting ISO on the X-E5 bad and IBIS not very useful.

“Setting iso on e5 sucks.”

Owns a Leica Q3 and the X-E5 and would pick the X-E5 for its recipes and SOOC files.

“id take the XE5 over the rest, I own a Q3 and the XE5”

Took the X-E5 with 23mm on a trip and found it a breath of fresh air: small, light and well built.

“I have used xe5 23mm on last trip and it was a breath of fresh air coming from ff lumix. Small, light, no need to carry anything else, great looking, great build.”

Their X-E5's strap lug broke off without warning.

“Was walking across my house, and the peak design wrist strap fell right off with the lug no warning.”

Their X-E5 had a lug failure and a charging module failure; Fuji repaired it free in three weeks.

“I had that lug fail and the power module for charging fail on me a few months ago.”

Their X-E5's strap lug also failed shortly before a photography trip.

“Same thing happened to me, 10 days before I leave on a photography trip”

New X-E5 owner says it doesn't feel solid: the top feels like cheap plastic and the control wheels feel cheap.

“Just bought the X-E5 it and I would say no, does not feel solid.”

X-E5 has been great so far and survived rain fine; prefers it over the X100VI for interchangeable lenses.

“I have the XE5 and it’s been great so far. I was initially worried about weather resistance, but after the first rain everything was fine.”

Loves the X-E5 with the 35mm f1.4 for family photos and candid portraits.

“I use an E5 + 35mm 1.4 for family photos and love it for candid portraits as well.”

Casual hobbyist absolutely in love with the X-E5 after a few months.

“I’ve had the X-E5 for a few months now and I’m absolutely in love with it.”

Bought the X-E5 for its small form factor after tiring of carrying a Sony a6700.

“I got the xe5 because of the small form factor. I sold my Sony a6700 because I hate lugging that thing around.”

Loving the X-E5: more fun than their X-T5, perfect size with good enough grip, and it feels absolutely premium.

“So far, I’m really loving the X-E5. I have a X-T5 so I‘m familiar with the sensor but this camera is so much more fun to use.”

Got the X-E5 to supplement their a1 and has no regrets.

“I got a fuji X-E5 to supplement my a1 and have no regrets.”

Covers 90% of family shots with the X-E5 and two small primes.

“The X-E5 with the 18mm f/2, 35mm 1.4 cover 90% of my family shots.”

Moved from a 7D to the X-E5 and finds its low light amazing.

“I went from a Canon 7D to a Fuji X-E5. To me, low light performance is amazing”

Finds the X-E5 fabulous, valuing interchangeable lenses.

“I got the x-e5 and I gotta say, it’s a fabulous camera.”

Loves their X-E5 and its interchangeable lenses.

“I love my X-E5 so much”

Went from an X-T4 to the X-E5, hated it, and moved to an X-Pro2.

“Went from a used x-t4, to an x-e5 (hated it)”

Finds X-E5 images harder to get looking right than their old X-Pro2's.

“I bought an XE-5 this year and after a few month I feel so drawn to my old X-Pro2 again.”

Uses the X-E5 as everyday carry beside an X-H2S.

“for edc, I grab my X-E5.”

Calls the X-E5 their favourite camera, with minor gripes about wake speed and exposure.

“X-E5 is pretty much my favorite camera ever I only have a few complaints”

Bought an X-E5 for travel but wasn't familiar with it and was disappointed compared with their iPhone.

“I recently purchased a Fujifilm X-E5 for travel.”

Moved from the X100VI to the X-E5 and couldn't be happier, with a similar feel and a sharp 23mm kit lens.

“FWIW I just jumped from the X100vi to the X-E5 and couldn’t be happier thus far.”

Their favourite travel combo is the X-E5 with a 27mm pancake and a Laowa 10mm.

“My favourite combo is my X-E5 and 27mm pancake plus my 10mm laowa pancake lens.”

Is really loving the X-E5 and finds it fun to use with awesome photo quality, despite no weather sealing.

“I'm really loving the X-E5. I know it isn't weather sealed”

Sold the X-M5 for the X-E5 because they love its 40MP sensor; the X-M5 never gave them issues.

“I did it because I love the resolution of the X-E5. That 40mp sensor is just so good.”

Recently got the X-E5 and loves it, though YouTube heavily influenced the purchase.

“Oh man I recently got the xe5 and while I love the camera I must admit I was heavily influenced by YouTube.”

Uses the X-E5 as an everyday carry, liking its colours and compact fun; its AF is enough for them.

“I like the Fuji color. I have the xe5 for edc. Fuji is more fun, compact.”

Owns plenty of Sony gear, but for forest photography nothing beats their X-E5 and X-H1.

“I do have a lot of Sony too, but nothing beats my XE-5 and my X-H1”

A few days with the X-E5 and 23mm pancake in Paris: ultra-compact with excellent 40MP image quality, but slower startup, faster battery drain and a too-sensitive focus switch; they love it anyway.

“Despite these, I absolutly love this body, and the combo.”

Tried the X-E5 with the 23mm f/1.4 and was so pleasantly surprised by its performance that they sold their Sony two days later.

“Besides two small inconveniences, I feel like the xe5 is the best camera for me.”

Switched to the X-E5, and the worst part is the lack of weather sealing, which makes them nervous in light rain.

“I switched to the xe 5 too and the worst part is no weather sealing.”

Owns the X-E5 and calls it their favourite camera ever.

“Fellow X-E5 owner and definitely my favorite camera I've owned.”

Just got the X-E5; despite smaller dimensions, it doesn't feel smaller or lighter than their X-T2, and they are still customising it.

“just got the X-E5. Even though it's technically smaller in some dimensions, it doesn't really feel smaller or lighter than the X-T2.”

Chose the X-E5 with the XC 35 f/2 over the X100VI and loves having interchangeable lenses, planning a long prime for birds.

“I decided to get XE5, with a prime lens.”

Moved from the Zf to the X-E5 and believes nothing outside Leica equals the X-E5 with the Voigtlander 27mm f/2.

“I personally believe there is no equal (outside of Leica) to the Fuji X-E5 + Voigtlander 27mm f2”

Keeps the Voigtlander 27mm Ultron on their X-E5 most of the time and loves the setup.

“My X-E5 has the 27mm Ultron on it most of the time. I love the setup.”

Calls the X-E5 the most convenient camera they've owned, carried everywhere, but with the 23mm f/2.8 it sucks in low light.

“The X-E5 sucks in low-light. Flat out with the 2.8 lens at least.”

Went back to the X-E5 after trying the Sony a6700, because the Fuji makes them excited to go out and shoot.

“So here I am, back with the Fujifilm X-E5.”

Carries the X-E5 in a small sling for photo walks and would hate to be without it on those days.

“I would hate not having my xe5 for specific photo walk / photo days”

Bought an X-E5 as a walkaround next to their Sony, found the colours not much better than other brands, and sold it a month later.

“It’s a fine camera but the colors are just not so much better than what you’ll get out of another brand.”

Sold their Sony gear for an X-E5 with the 23mm pancake for family photography, hasn't needed Lightroom since and is really enjoying it.

“I picked up an XE-5 with the 23mm pancake lens and that’s all I’ve been using. Haven’t even touched Lightroom since.”

Added an X-E5 next to their X-T5 for light days, though big lenses feel awkward and front-heavy on it.

“I like having a smaller camera for days I want to keep things light”

Shoots astrophotography with their X-E5 and is happy with the results.

“I shoot astro with the X-E5 whenever I can and am happy with the results.”

Recently bought an X-E5 after 13 years on an X-T2; image quality is the same and its extra features aren't necessary.

“XE5 has some nice features but not necessary at all to make great images.”

Is selling their X-E5 and going back to an older X-T20 after rediscovering it on a trip.

“Selling the xe5 and going back to where it all began.”

Their new X-E5 keeps throwing a restart error when half-pressing to focus with the XF 23mm f/2.8, though not with a Sigma lens.

“keep getting “TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAIN” just from half-pressing the shutter to focus.”

Loved the X100VI but moved to the X-E5 for interchangeable lenses and loves it.

“Went to an X-E5 and love it.”

Recently added an X-E5; autofocus is slower than other systems but sufficient for them, and they love its manual operation.

“Recently added X-E5 with Fuji lenses. Yes, I know, AF is faster on other systems but Fuji has always been sufficient for my style/subjects”

Owns the X-E5 and X100VI and loves both as small social and travel cameras.

“I have the X-E5 and the X100VI. I honestly love both”

Upgraded from the X-E4 to the X-E5 and finds it much more comfortable to hold with bigger lenses.

“The xe5 is much more comfortable.”

Just bought the X-E5 as a walk-around camera; much faster than their old X-Pro2 and a wonderful camera.

“However the xe5 is so much faster, it is just a wonderful camera”

Got the X-E5 last month as a light travel camera after the Nikon Zf proved too heavy, and couldn't be happier with its light body and compact lenses.

“Last month I got a Fuji X-E5 and I couldn’t be happier with the choice. The build is nice and light and the lenses are also light and compact”

Has owned both the X100VI and the X-E5 and calls the X-E5 phenomenal.

“It's a phenomenal camera.”

After a Nikon Z8 and Sony a7C II, which still felt too big, bought a used X-E5 and hasn't touched the Sony since.

“Eventually, I bought a used X-E5, and I haven’t touched the Sony since that day.”

Switched from a heavy Panasonic full frame to the X-E5 but found its dials frustrating and sold it.

“I switched to a Fuji x-e5 and was frustrated with the dials, I thought it would be more user-friendly but it's very different. I sold it and got the Sony”

Bought the X-E5 last year and compared it with a Leica M11-P, Q3 and GFX, but still prefers their old X-E3.

“I bought the X-E5 last year and compared it to the M11p, Q3, and GFX. Still prefer the X-E3, except I gave it to my friend for along term”

Had an X-E5 but much prefers their X-S10, which feels better in the hand and has more familiar controls.

“I had a xe5 and have a xs10. I much prefer the xs10. It will be more familiar to your Sony as far as controls and stuff.”

Bought the X-E5 to replace their X-T3 as an everyday camera but still finds themselves shooting the X-T3 instead.

“I even purchased X-E5 to replace X-T3 with but then some odd reason I still shoot with X-T3. I notice people talking about Nikon ZFc”

Moved from an X-Pro2 to the X-E5 and loves it for being compact with interchangeable lenses.

“I had a XPro-2 but now have a X-E5 and love it. It is compact and you can switch lenses.”

Moved from an X-Pro2 to the X-E5 and hasn't found its in-body stabilisation useful, since they don't shoot video or night landscapes. Finds the Fuji files bloated and is considering a Canon R8.

“I went from Fuji xpro2 to xe5 and have not noticed the usefulness of IBIS at all as I don’t shoot video or night time landscapes.”

Shoots the X-E5 with a 28mm-equivalent lens and the Acros B&W simulation alongside a Leica Q2 Monochrom, and finds the out-of-camera results hard to tell apart for 11x17 prints. Smaller and lighter, it's become the camera they grab more often.

“I find the Fuji is smaller and lighter, has a Q3-style folding screen that the Q2 doesn't have (I never use them anyway), and I seem to be grabbing it over my Q2 Monochrom more and more.”

Says the X-E5 brought back their enjoyment of photography: it's fun, and it can stay compact or take bigger lenses. Got bored of an older X100.

“XE5 literally brought my spark back. It’s so much fun. Best part, you can stay compact or go nuts with a simple lens change.”