Fujifilm launch live: will we see the rumored Fujifilm X-T5?

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2022-11-02T10:17:43.445Z

It looks like we now have an inkling of something other than the rumored X-T5 that might appear at the X Summit later – a new macro lens.

Fuji Rumors (opens in new tab) has picked up what appear to be some leaked photos of a new XF30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro lens. Fujifilm does already have a couple of macro lenses in its lineup, including the XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro, but this one could be a smaller, cheaper alternative that doubles as a handy companion for everyday shooting.

2022-11-02T09:23:04.043Z

The Fujfilm X-T4 (above) adopts Fujifilm’s more traditional controls, rather than the PASM approach of recent models like the Fujifilm X-H2. (Image credit: Future)

Let’s zoom out a bit and take a look at where Fujifilm’s X-series sits in today’s camera world. The range is built around APS-C sensors, which are larger than Micro Four Thirds but smaller than full-frame. While this means X-series cameras don’t gather as much light as a camera like Sony A7 IV, the overall system size is smaller than full-frame – and that’s made it particularly popular with street and landscape shooters.

Most Fujifilm cameras also embrace physical dials for changing settings like shutter speed and ISO, which harks back to old film cameras. Aside from retro looks, this gives them a tactile shooting experience that relies more on dials and aperture rings than touchscreens and menus.

Recent cameras like the Fujifilm X-H2S and X-H2 have adopted a more traditional PASM (Program, Aperture, Shutter, Manual) approach, though, so it’ll be interesting to see what Fujifilm says about this if we do indeed get that rumored XT series camera today.

2022-11-02T07:52:16.308Z

We still don’t officially know what’s launching today (or how many new products we’ll see), but there are certainly some big clues surfacing online this morning.

One of those is, well, what appears to be a first look video (above) with the rumored Fujifilm X-T5 (as picked by Fuji Rumors (opens in new tab)). It certainly looks like Roberts Camera in the US has had a facepalm moment and got its scheduling wires crossed, so that video will almost certainly mysteriously disappear soon.

But the odds of us seeing a Fujifilm X-T5 later certainly just rose quite substantially. And that’s potentially dangerous news for anyone who’s trying to resist buying a new camera this year (including me).

2022-11-02T07:52:12.066Z

(Image credit: Future)

A quick bit of non-Fujifilm news before we delve into the X Summit: Canon has just announced the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, an update to its popular full-frame mirrorless camera from 2020. Yes, it’s raining camera news today.

The headline addition is a jump from its predecessor’s slightly paltry 20MP sensor to a new 24.2MP one. Even though this sensor doesn’t have a ‘stacked’ design, it is speedy enough to support 40fps burst shooting (touché, says the Fujifilm X-H2S) and some uncropped, oversampled 4K/60p video.

It’s a really quite compelling all-rounder that you can pre-order for $2,499 / £2,779 / AU$4,499. Want to know our early thoughts? Check out our hands-on Canon EOS R6 Mark II review. And now, back to Fujifilm…

2022-11-02T03:10:20.530Z

There’s already an impressively high number of Fuji fans camped out on the X Summit’s livestream page. And it seems virtually everyone has a different wishlist for today’s announcement.

Among the early comments are hopes for “a new X100 series” (Fujfilm’s popular street photography compacts), an “X-Pro4 with that new 40MP sensor please”, and the most heavily rumored contender, the “X-T5”. No pressure then, Fuji…

2022-11-02T03:08:50.650Z

(Image credit: Fujifilm)

Why are X Summit events a big deal in the camera world? Historically, they’ve been more than just single product announcements – we typically also get to see new lenses and some teasers for future launches, too.

During Fujifilm’s X Summit in June 2021, for example, we saw two new cameras and eight new lenses announced (four for the X-Series, and four for the medium format GFX series). Fuji also revealed that its next generation of X-Trans sensors would include a speedy stacked design – which ultimately turned out to be the one inside Fujifilm flagship X-H2S.

I can’t promise that many announcements today, but there’s definitely precedent for a few surprises. And buckle up, because that event was an hour long.

2022-11-02T02:52:48.916Z

So, how do you actually watch today’s Fujifilm X Summit? The event’s being livestreamed on YouTube at the link above, with the official start time being November 2 at 9am EST / 1pm GMT. If you’re in Australia, that works out as 12am AEDT on November 3, but that’s no excuse not to tune in.

YouTube handily lets you set reminders for when livestreams are about to kick off -just hit the bell icon on the video above and you’ll get an email reminder. But the better approach is clearly to grab some popcorn plus your favorite camping chair, and follow our build-up here. It’ll definitely be a lot more entertaining than watching Twitter get burnt to the ground.

2022-11-02T02:40:53.589Z

Hello, I’m Mark (TechRadar’s Cameras editor) and I’ll be guiding you through today’s Fujifilm X Summit event. I’ve used, reviewed and owned a lot of Fujifilm X-series cameras, so I’m really looking forward to seeing what the unique camera brand has up its sleeves for today.

It’s already been a cracking end to the year for new cameras, with the OM System OM-5, Hasselblad XQD 100C and Sony finally springing into life with the FX30, ZV-1F and A7R V. I played with the latter last week and it’s shaping up to be one of the cameras of the year. Could Fujifilm actually manage to upstage it today? We’ll find out it in just over ten hours.

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