An X100VI you can change lenses on, and a RAW editor to match
The X-E5 has the X100VI's 40-megapixel sensor and processor, plus interchangeable lenses. Our films were measured on X100VI RAWs, so X-E5 files are about as close to home as a camera gets in RAF Film Lab, on Mac, iPad and iPhone.
How do I edit X-E5 RAW files?
The X-E5 is the first X-E with in-body stabilisation, up to seven stops, and the first with the 40.2 MP X-Trans 5 HR sensor. Its 14-bit RAFs are large but open quickly in RAF Film Lab, which builds small previews on import so browsing stays fast.
The Film Simulation dial on top, with three custom positions, FS1 to FS3, means many X-E5 frames are shot with a recipe dialled in. The RAF records the film, and RAF Film Lab opens each frame in it. A recipe you build in the app can be saved as an X RAW STUDIO profile for the X-E5.
Film simulations
Which film simulations does the X-E5 have?
All 20, from launch: every colour film from Provia to Reala Ace, Acros and Monochrome with their filters, and Sepia.
- Provia
- Velvia
- Astia
- Classic Chrome
- Classic Neg
- Nostalgic Neg
- Reala Ace
- Pro Neg. Hi
- Pro Neg. Std
- Eterna
- Eterna Bleach Bypass
- Acros (+Ye, +R, +G)
- Monochrome (+Ye, +R, +G)
- Sepia
Nothing is missing. What RAF Film Lab adds is the choice after the shot: a frame taken on the FS1 setting can be switched to any other film later, on any of your devices.
The X-E5 uses the same 40.2 MP X-Trans V sensor as the X100VI, the camera our films were measured on, so its RAWs start from the same place: a median of about 2 ΔE from the camera's own Provia. How we measure.
Can the X-E5 develop its own RAWs over USB?
The X-E5 works with X RAW STUDIO, so RAF Film Lab can send any of its RAFs back to the camera over USB for Fujifilm's own develop, returned as a full-size JPEG.
- Press MENU/OK and open NETWORK/USB SETTING.
- Set USB POWER SUPPLY/COMM SETTING to AUTO.
- Set CONNECTION MODE to USB RAW CONV./BACKUP RESTORE.
- Connect the X-E5 to your Mac or USB-C iPad with a data cable and turn it on.
Camera render is optional. The camera only develops RAWs it shot itself.
In RAF Film Lab: Develop in camera · Connect camera, import photos · Applying Recipes
Tips for X-E5 files
- Set USB POWER SUPPLY/COMM SETTING to AUTO in NETWORK/USB SETTING before trying camera render.
- Lossless compressed RAW keeps 40 MP files a manageable size for iCloud sync.
- Reala Ace is the X-E5's neutral. Start there when you're not sure which film a scene wants.
- Hold the photo, or use the split button at its foot, to compare your edit with the film as shot.
X-E5 questions
Does RAF Film Lab support the X-E5?
Yes. The X-E5 is on Apple's RAW support list for macOS 26, iPadOS 26 and iOS 26, and RAF Film Lab opens every RAF type it writes.
How close are RAF Film Lab's films on the X-E5?
Our films were measured on the X100VI, which uses the same 40.2 MP X-Trans 5 HR sensor. Provia lands at a median of 2.06 ΔE from the camera's own render. See every score.
Can I use my FS1–FS3 recipes in RAF Film Lab?
The RAF records the film simulation each frame was shot in, and RAF Film Lab opens it there. You can also build recipes in the app and save them as X RAW STUDIO profiles for the X-E5.
Can the X-E5 develop RAWs from RAF Film Lab?
Yes. In NETWORK/USB SETTING, set CONNECTION MODE to USB RAW CONV./BACKUP RESTORE and connect the camera with a USB cable.
Develop your X-E5 RAWs on every device
RAF Film Lab is in beta on TestFlight for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Leave your email and Apple will send you an invite.