Ive been shooting with an old X-T2 for years now and its finally starting to feel slow especially for the travel stuff I have coming up in Japan next month. Im torn between grabbing a brand new X-T5 or maybe saving a few hundred bucks and going with a used X-H2 since the specs are so similar. I really prefer the dials on the T series though so Im leaning that way.
My budget is firm at $1600 so Im hoping to find a deal somewhere. Does anyone know if theres an authorized dealer running a promo right now? Prices seem stuck at $1699 everywhere. Which would you pick for a month of heavy travel?
Since that T5 price isnt budging, you might wanna check these for the Japan trip:
- Fujifilm X-T4 26.1MP Mirrorless Camera Body
- Keeps those vintage dials you like and adds IBIS. Its a bit heavier than the T5 but fits your budget.
- Fujifilm X-S20 26.1MP Mirrorless Camera
- Incredible battery life for long walking days, though the layout is way different. If ergonomics are the priority, the T4 is the way to go.
Unfortunately, you wont find a new Fujifilm X-T5 40MP Mirrorless Camera for $1600 since Fuji keeps pricing rigid. Its pretty disappointing how rare sales are these days. Quick tip: check the refurbished section on the official site or look for an open-box Fujifilm X-T5 Black Body at Best Buy to shave off that $100. That 40MP sensor is definitely worth the hunt tho.
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To add to the point above: honestly it drives me crazy how these prices just sit there for months on end. I remember when you could actually find a decent discount without having to hunt through obscure sites for hours. It really takes the fun out of upgrading gear when you feel like you are just throwing money into a void.
- I am honestly so tired of the market right now
- Everything feels stale
- Why is it so hard to get a fair price Speaking of feeling tired, did anyone else see that weird documentary about the history of analog film stocks last week? I spent like four hours down a rabbit hole looking at old chemistry formulas for developing film in a darkroom. It makes me miss the days when photography felt more like a science experiment and less like waiting for a price drop on a website. My old darkroom setup is just gathering dust in the garage now, but the smell of the chemicals is still burned into my brain. Anyway lol, sorry kinda went off topic there.