It is true there is a learning curve for new FUJIFILM X series users. This is especially so for the EVF/OF cameras because you have two different systems in one camera.
I must say I felt the same way when I started using my new D700. It took a long time to figure out how to set the AF up for sports photography, vs event photography vs MF lenses, understanding metering modes and AF fine-tuning parameters.
Fortunately the newest FUJIFILM cameras with the most recent firmware can save all the menu parameters on a PC/Mac. Eventually people will swap parameter sets.
I would advise your friend to:
o avoid the temptation set up initially the FUJIFILM system to mimic the Canon system
o turn off
all automated functions and options.
start with only one finder mode, (probably the EVF)
o disable all power saving options
o decide whether they want WYSIWYG
viewing brightness for the finder or automated
viewing brightnesss compensation
o understand how the finder and LCD viewing options work
o initially invoke the button lock function to eliminate confusion from accidentally hitting buttons; eventually muscle memory will prevail and control locking won't be necessary
o initially turn the AF audio can formation beep on; this immediate feedback speeds up learning the AF systems
The most complicated initial decisions involve focusing. FUJIFILM has an on-line
PDF that covers X-Series focusing. Even though this was published before the X100F, she will find most, if not all of the X-Pro 2 information applies. The early S-Series cameras were criticized contrast detection AF speed limitations. The incorporation of phase-detection AF improved performance but increased complexity. The X100F uses both.
Here is a
link to useful setup guide for the X100F.
There are valuable resources on other forums.
Once she gains experience, taking advantage of the OVF, switching focusing modes for different situations and deciding how much automation to use – and when to use it will become easier. If she doesn't have RF experience you can explain parallax and frame line estimates. She may also benefit from learning about the in-lens ND filter and the high flash sync speeds possible with the leaf shutter.
It is not that difficult to use the X Series dual-finder cameras as one uses a film RF cameras. This is what I do.
I rarely change my X100T or X-Pro 2 menus from a virtual RF minimalistic mode.
My default OVF focusing method is focus and recompose.
Also, I use raw files, only worry about the shutter speed and, or aperture. I ignore the light meter. With the X-100F or X-Pro 2 (for raw) you only need to use one of two ISO settings, 200 or 800. The former for bright scenes where dynamic range is important and the latter for low light scenes where sensitivity is important. It doesn't get simpler than this.
But there is a learning curve.
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