I really want to get the Fujifilm X-T5 for my kids soccer games next month but my budget is strictly $1500. My logic was that maybe some stores have spring sales, but I only checked Amazon and got overwhelmed. Sorry if this is dumb but does anyone know of any actual discounts happening right now?
Honestly, finding a brand new one for under $1500 is pretty tough, but I buy used for peace of mind. I got my Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera from MPB and I've been super satisfied. Here is what I recommend checking:
- MPB or KEH for certified used bodies around $1400
- Fujifilm official refurbished store Mine works flawlessly and has zero issues, definitely the safest route to save cash.
Saw this earlier and wanted to chime in. I had the same issue last year shooting sports on a budget. In my experience, you can save cash by looking at these:
- The Fujifilm X-T4 Mirrorless Camera which still has incredible tracking and is way cheaper.
- The Fujifilm X-S20 Mirrorless Camera because it uses the exact same autofocus brain as the X-T5 but actually fits your budget brand new.
Unfortunately, finding active discounts on this specific body is always a headache because Fuji rarely runs direct sales on their newer stuff. I had issues tracking down active promo codes last month and the discounts were not as good as expected anyway. Honestly, you are better off letting other people do the digging. Try checking these instead:
- Search the main photography subreddits, they have weekly buy/sell threads and discount alerts.
- Look up slickdeals for recent price history to see if any stores are quietly matching prices.
- There is a decent YouTube video showing how to find cheap gear, just search fuji xt5 soccer setup and it is one of the top results. Tbh, trying to score a brand new one for under fifteen hundred right now is probably going to be a stretch.
