The Curious Case of Fujifilm X-M5 in Japan: Only Two Languages Built-in and Extra Cost for Additional Languages
To our fellow FR-readers following us from Japan and who purchased the Fujifilm X-M5 there, here is something you have to know.
Fujifilm has disclosed that all Fujifilm X-M5 shipped within Japan will only have two languages built-in: English and Japanese.
And what if you live in Japan but you’d like to have all the menu items of the camera in your native language?
Well, Fujifilm offers a payed “Language Addition Service” that will cost you $35. You can only add one language.
In order to do that, you have to send (or bring) your camera to the Fujifilm Repair Service Center in Toyko or Osaka, pay 5,500 Yen, and then you’ll get it back with the language you asked to be added.
Don’t ask me why it’s like this. It’s the first time I hear about it and I find it makes no sense at all.
The mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-M5” being released in Japan will only have “Japanese and English” built-in language settings.
Therefore, in consideration of the convenience of foreign customers living in Japan and tourists staying long-term, we will start a “language addition service” from November 28th. By using this service, you can add one language of your choice. Please check here for details of this service and how to apply.
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Dear Valued Customer,
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued patronage of Fujifilm products.
We are pleased to announce that the release date for the mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-M5,” which we previously announced would be released in late November 2024, has been decided. The release
dates for the “FUJINON Lens XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II” and “FUJINON Lens XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR” will be announced in early December 2024.
| Product Name | Color variations | release date |
|---|---|---|
| Digital camera “FUJIFILM X-M5” | Silver/Black | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
| Digital camera lens kit “FUJIFILM X-M5” “XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ” |
The mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-M5” being released in Japan will only have “Japanese and English” built-in language settings.
Therefore, in consideration of the convenience of foreign customers living in Japan and tourists staying long-term, we will start a “language addition service” from November 28th. By using this service, you can add one language of your choice. Please check here for details of this service and how to apply.
| Service Name | subject | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Language Addition Service | Fujifilm digital cameras whose menu languages are Japanese and English only *1 | 5,500 yen (tax included) |