RUMOR: Fujifilm X-M5 Coming with Film Simulation Dial
When the first rumor about the film simulation dial hit the web, I probably was one of the few to find it a good idea (for certain cameras).
I won’t elaborate why now, but I will refer you to this article here.
I understand that this dial is polarizing, but ultimately I got quite some feedback from readers who did start to use film simulations more often due to the fact that they have such quick and intuitive access to them thanks to the dial. So for some this dial is definitely welcome.
- Fujifilm X-T50: The Hated Film Simulation Dial Gains it First Believer (SonyAlphaRumors) and I also Prefer it Over the Drive Dial
- Why Fujifilm’s Film Simulation Matter also for RAW Shooters
And today we can tell you this: the film simulation dial won’t be a one-time only experiment and therefore unique to the Fujifilm X-T50.
In fact, I have been told that also the upcoming Fujifilm X-M5 will feature the film simulation dial.
Now, I do not know how it will be implemented. The original Fujifilm X-M1 had a PSAM dial and an unmarked dial, so maybe the film simulation dial will replace the unmarked dial? I have no answer to this but I will let you know as soon as I can.
What is sure according to our sources: the film simulation dial is there.
But as much as I find the film simulation a good idea (for certain cameras) my top hope is that the Fujifilm X-E5 (yep, there will be one ;)) will have this dial here.