As a commercial photographer, the need for hybrid shooting has increased dramatically – as I often only get considered for jobs if I can also supply video for social media content. As my workflow is often fast-paced, I required a hybrid camera that could do both stills and video if called upon, and thanks to the Black Friday camera deals, I found that one of the best hybrid cameras had a great deal!
The Fujifilm X-T5 is a camera that I have had my eye on for a while, and its video capabilities would certainly allow me to create high-end video content for clients. The capability to capture high-quality 6K/30P, 10-bit 4:2:2 video and record to both Apple ProRes and Blackmagic RAW was a huge selling point, and to get that in the small compact body of the X-T5 was a plus. It would also allow me to continue using the amazing Fujifilm film simulations that I utilize on my Fujifilm GFX 50S II medium format camera to maintain a consistent workflow.
The deal at Wex saved me £500 and included an exceptional lens, considered one of the best Fujifilm lenses, and is loved by many Fujifilm X shooters - the Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 R. Equivalent to full-frame 85mm, it is the perfect focal length for portraiture. The large f/1.2 aperture enables fast and accurate AF and beautiful bokeh fall-off, and it is extremely sharp, capturing great details.
I must confess, as a Brit, Black Friday is still very much a new concept to me, and I have never taken advantage of the sales before, but I couldn't pass up this great deal. It would allow me to level up my practice, by offering higher-quality video, quickly and efficiently. Time is a precious commodity when working commercially with turnarounds often being very tight, the Fujifilm X-T5 would allow me to quickly get the video at the same time as the stills.
This superb deal is still live, but I don't imagine it for much longer - so don't dither!
