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So I've once again been flirting with the idea of getting a Fuji after looking at files from the 40mp sensor, however I've just been to have a look at the X-T5 and it felt a bit cheap (sorry X-T5 owners ). I expected that I wouldn't like the ergnomics as much due to the small grip, but when I last looked at Fuji I don't remember thinking the build quality wasn't stellar, in fact the opposite. My main complaint was the top dials, they felt quite lightweight an plasticky and just didn't feel as solid as I'd expect/remember. Is this a common complaint, or is it just me? The one in store was the black version, I assume the dials on the silver on are made of the same material?
They didn't have the X-T50 in but they did have the X-T30 in and that felt more solid to me, has anyone tried the X-T50 and can comment on build quality please?
Fuji do free 48 hour loans, so you could possibly try a few. If you want a solid feeling camera, the X-H2 would be a good bet.So I've once again been flirting with the idea of getting a Fuji after looking at files from the 40mp sensor, however I've just been to have a look at the X-T5 and it felt a bit cheap (sorry X-T5 owners ). I expected that I wouldn't like the ergnomics as much due to the small grip, but when I last looked at Fuji I don't remember thinking the build quality wasn't stellar, in fact the opposite. My main complaint was the top dials, they felt quite lightweight an plasticky and just didn't feel as solid as I'd expect/remember. Is this a common complaint, or is it just me? The one in store was the black version, I assume the dials on the silver on are made of the same material?
They didn't have the X-T50 in but they did have the X-T30 in and that felt more solid to me, has anyone tried the X-T50 and can comment on build quality please?
Thanks, yeah I've been going down the internet rabbit hole and it does seem that the build quality of the X-T5 has disappointed quite a number of people.Toby, I've handled the X-T50 and it did feel well made, but I'd caution you against any of the smaller bodies, as you have acknowledged in the past that your hand size is above average. They really are quite small and can be fiddly (my wife's X-T20 I find quite difficult to use and I have quite small hands!, whereas a recently acquired X-T3 feels just right)
There are quite a lot of 'internet' comments about the quality of the X-T5, compared with previous models, but I haven't seen anything to suggest they are not robust in operation.
Is this just to have a smaller body with a single lens type system, or do you expect to build a lens collection as well?
Do they, that could be worth doing The X-H2 is a bit heftier and not what I'm after .Fuji do free 48 hour loans, so you could possibly try a few. If you want a solid feeling camera, the X-H2 would be a good bet.
I found the link, then didn't paste it into my previous post: https://www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com/product-loan/x-series/Do they, that could be worth doing The X-H2 is a bit heftier and not what I'm after .
Thanks for thisI found the link, then didn't paste it into my previous post: https://www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com/product-loan/x-series/
They didn't have the X-T50 in but they did have the X-T30 in and that felt more solid to me, has anyone tried the X-T50 and can comment on build quality please?
Thanks for the info.I had the opportunity to pick up and play with a X-T50 a few weeks ago.
The size difference probably isn't that much bigger than a X-T30 but it feels larger to me in the hand - and at the same time in my hand feels almost as large as a X-T5. It also feels a bit cheap (which is subjective). I also think it's a bit pricey.
Personally I'd pay a bit more and go with the X-T5 if looking for 40Mp - or look at the X-S20 if 26Mp is OK. (I'd skip the X-T30ii these days because of the lack of IBIS).
I had a brief play with an X-T5 on the Fuji photowalk I did in Oxford recently. The top dials had a different feeling to the ones on my T4, but I didn't think they felt particularly cheap. I've seen a review on YouTube (Andrei Dima I think) where he mentioned that people had complained, but said that after a lot of use his was still rock solid and he had no complaints.So I've once again been flirting with the idea of getting a Fuji after looking at files from the 40mp sensor, however I've just been to have a look at the X-T5 and it felt a bit cheap (sorry X-T5 owners ). I expected that I wouldn't like the ergnomics as much due to the small grip, but when I last looked at Fuji I don't remember thinking the build quality wasn't stellar, in fact the opposite. My main complaint was the top dials, they felt quite lightweight an plasticky and just didn't feel as solid as I'd expect/remember. Is this a common complaint, or is it just me? The one in store was the black version, I assume the dials on the silver on are made of the same material?
They didn't have the X-T50 in but they did have the X-T30 in and that felt more solid to me, has anyone tried the X-T50 and can comment on build quality please?
I don't doubt that they're solid enough, I just don't like things that feel cheap. I've also seen several complaints that the drive mode dial is too easy to get knocked when you're changing ISO which has caught people out. One guy reckins it changed by itself just walking aorund but I doubt this, more likely he caught it and didn't notice.I had a brief play with an X-T5 on the Fuji photowalk I did in Oxford recently. The top dials had a different feeling to the ones on my T4, but I didn't think they felt particularly cheap. I've seen a review on YouTube (Andrei Dima I think) where he mentioned that people had complained, but said that after a lot of use his was still rock solid and he had no complaints.
TypicalCamera's been sent today, fingers crossed I'll get it tomorrow Although they've sent it to my home address not my work address so hopefully my wife's in when it's delivered. Pointless having a delivery address on the form if they just ignore it
First thing I do is turn the damn thing offI've been looking for a smaller camera setup for when I don't want to lug the A1 and lenses around and have been looking at Fuji, however I had a look at the X-T5 today and was disappointed in how cheap it felt, especially the top dials. So I thought I'd look at the A7c's however none appear to have a rear joystick meaning to move the AF point you've still got to press a button to activate the D-Pad like the older camera bodies and I found this a pain. Don't any of the A7c series have a joystick for direct access to moving the AF point? I don't use the touchscreens as always activate something with my nose
Camera's been sent today, fingers crossed I'll get it tomorrow Although they've sent it to my home address not my work address so hopefully my wife's in when it's delivered. Pointless having a delivery address on the form if they just ignore it
Typical
But most likely it's your card address for the deposit, I'm guessing.
Make sure she's not out shopping
Yeah, there's that but I've used Fuji before and don't remember it being like that. I just thought it didn't feel like a £1600 body, but maybe my goalposts have been moved (that's not the right phrase, but you know what I mean )First thing I do is turn the damn thing off
Don't forget you're coming from an A1, so I would imagine almost everything else is gonna feel a tad on the "cheap" side.
Do telllol after getting the xe4 I came into a little bit of money and decided I might get the xt50.
So sent the xe4 back and got an …………….
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OM5 with 12-45. Still got my xe1 so not leaving you yet
Not yet I haven'tShe'll be out shopping once she knows he's bought another camera ...
Typical
But most likely it's your card address for the deposit, I'm guessing.
Make sure she's not out shopping
She'll be out shopping once she knows he's bought another camera ...
The XT-5 does feel very different to my old XT-2 but then again my R3 certainly isn't built like a brick compared to my 1DX MKII.Yeah, there's that but I've used Fuji before and don't remember it being like that, plus as discussed on the Fuji thread there's plenty of people saying the same thing online and that the X-T4 is better built and dials feel better quality and more precise. I just thought it didn't feel like a £1600 body, but maybe my goalposts have been moved (that's not the right phrase, but you know what I mean )
Yeah, maybe I'm being over picky, it's not as though it'd be a work camera for me eitherThe XT-5 does feel very different to my old XT-2 but then again my R3 certainly isn't built like a brick compared to my 1DX MKII.
I dont actually use a camera for work in all honesty now that needs to be out in all weathers so am enjoying all the bits of the XT-5 like battery life and the sensor is just so good.
Biggest gripe for me is i cant turn that bloody screen round against the body and the complete lack of a grip that would carry a second battery.
Do tell
It’s a bit of a ‘grey’ area. I will update once it is here
Don't think your being over picky to be honest.Yeah, maybe I'm being over picky, it's not as though it'd be a work camera for me either
So I've once again been flirting with the idea of getting a Fuji after looking at files from the 40mp sensor, however I've just been to have a look at the X-T5 and it felt a bit cheap (sorry X-T5 owners ). I expected that I wouldn't like the ergnomics as much due to the small grip, but when I last looked at Fuji I don't remember thinking the build quality wasn't stellar, in fact the opposite. My main complaint was the top dials, they felt quite lightweight an plasticky and just didn't feel as solid as I'd expect/remember. Is this a common complaint, or is it just me? The one in store was the black version, I assume the dials on the silver on are made of the same material?
They didn't have the X-T50 in but they did have the X-T30 in and that felt more solid to me, has anyone tried the X-T50 and can comment on build quality please?
I've got doubts about buying one at the moment, if I'm paying that kind of money I need to be completely happy with it.Good price I was looking at that myself,be interested with your thoughts once used a bit
I've got doubts about buying one at the moment, if I'm paying that kind of money I need to be completely happy with it.
Sorry Toby I meant Leaky’s OM5 I quoted wrong postI've got doubts about buying one at the moment, if I'm paying that kind of money I need to be completely happy with it.
I forgot about his special coatToby from your previous X-Trans excursion, I would be thinking doubly carefully - the lab coat is hanging behind that door.............................
I've downloaded sample raws from the 40mp sensor and they look OK. That being said I saw an image from an X-T5 on flickr and it still had the rendering that puts me off, although of course I've no idea how these were processed.Toby from your previous X-Trans excursion, I would be thinking doubly carefully - the lab coat is hanging behind that door.............................
I've downloaded sample raws from the 40mp sensor and they look OK. That being said I saw an image from an X-T5 on flickr and it still had the rendering that puts me off, although of course I've no idea how these were processed.