Fuji X-E2 vs Fuji X Pro-1

[Michiel Fokkema]

I have both but use the XE2 the most. I really wanted the Xpro for the OVF but in practice I hardly ever use it. The EVF is just so convenient and much more precise. Also in low light the EVF is the clear winner. IQ is very good on both cameras but the XE2 is 14bit and the Xpro is 12bit. In theory that makes the XE2 the better IQ but in practice I do not see a difference. THe file size on the XE2 is however larger. The AF on the XE2 is faster.

 

[Paul T.]

I can't access costco... what are their prices for the two cameras?

 

[jsrockit]

I've had a few of the Fujis... X100, X100s, X-E1, X-Pro1, and X-T1. The X-Pro1 is the one I won't get rid of. The others are gone (though I used the X100, X100s for years).

 

[Trooper]

Well I was almost sold on the X-Pro-1. I finally got in touch with my little brother, an early adopter of the X100, and he said he now has the X-E2. I really like the X-T1, which only has an EVF, so the OVF might be going the way of...film. I have my SLR and ground glass if I need an OVF...what I need now is a compact camera. Also, I'm trying to go smaller, and the X-E2 appears to be a small X Pro-1 sans OVF.

So the X-E2 and the 35mm lens will be the winner. If I like it, perhaps an X-T1 with the 56mm lens will be in the future. My wife will kill me when she gets the Amazon notification, but I'm still very excited about having a portable camera with such capabilities.

 

[willie_901]

Congratulations-I hope you enjoy your X-series cameras and lenses as much as I enjoy mine.

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Unless u scale focus or have time to use the following technique.
- from ovf - hit the mag scroll/button
- focus
- hit the mag/scroll button your back to ovf to compose

Gary

Yes, Gary is correct. And this technique is actually pretty quick once you get used to it. I'd forgotten about this method of focusing... and its only been two months since I sold the XPro1!! 🙄

 

[Trooper]

Ultimately, I went with a used X-E1 because of the price. I figure it was doing great things a couple of years ago and it will suit my purposes today. I'm still learning how to use it because the autofocus isn't as great as my SLR, but it is far more compact with equal image quality. Its all a compromise. The only thing I don't like is the EV Compensation dial is easily moved and it overexposes. A firmer detent would be great.

I'm also learning the 35mm lens has very shallow DoF at f/2.8. It's crisp and color rendition are nice, but I'm going to have to start using f/4 and f/5.6! The camera has also inspired my dad to jump into the mirrorless cameras with a Sony Nex-5r.

As you can see, a 4.8 year old can handle the Sony just fine. In fact, I'm looking at a used Fuji XF-1 as a Christmas present. Her composition and eye for detail is outstanding.

 

[willie_901]

Thanks for the update.

The XE-2 and XT-1 have firmer EC dials. No matter – the XE-1 is great buy.

Most of us who move from DSLRs to X-series cameras experience culture shock. It takes a while to adjust and figure out how to get the most out of the AF system. Be sure to not to use Power Save mode. Picking up an extra battery or two is not a bad idea either. Some inexpensive lenses (27/2.8. 18/2) have faster AF motors than the 35/1.4. But they don't have aperture rings.

Are you using Multi, Spot or Average metering mode? I would be surprised Multi mode chronically overexposes.

 

[Trooper]

I'm using Multi for the metering, and it works fine. Occasionally I use spot, and I haven't experimented with average yet. The over-exposure is because I accidentally move the EV compensation dial. Some electrical tape will fix it.

For the auto-focus, I set it at one point, focus and recompose. This is how I use my SLR's going back to the late-1990's. Maybe archaic, but I'm use to it.

 

[rybolt]

Trooper, I hope you enjoy the Fuji system as much as I am. Two points that might help. First, the Fuji XE1 uses a contrast based AF system that's totally different from your DSLR. It requires some getting used to. This is the best description I've found on how to make it work best:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIVyrQutOp4

Second, Try shooting manual exposure. Go to the setup menu and find the setting for Preview Exposure in Manual and turn it to the ON position. Now the exposure compensation dial is locked out and won't have any effect if moved off of the 0 position. More importantly, now you can actually see the changes that are made when you change the exposure. Both the EVF and LCD will reflect over/under exposure settings that you've made when setting f stop and shutter speed. Opens up a whole new world of shooting. The EVF/LCD is now perfect enough to judge color but it's certainly good enought o judge exposure.
Have fun.

 

[Trooper]

Rybolt,

So far I really do love this system. I'm already planning a budget for the 18mm/f2 the 56mm/f1.2. This retro-design with real knobs and dials is what I've wanted in a digital camera. The Fuji system won't replace my DSLR or my Horseman 980, but it will certainly be with me at all times.

The other thing I've found is the color rendition is excellent for portraits. The film simulation of the Astia/Provia are great. Whether they are true to the real chromes--I haven't compared, but they look close enough from my memory.

That video is a great explanation. I found it last week and it changed my expectations of what the AF is capable of. Now its just a matter of working within its limitations, which isn't that bad. I'll try the manual exposure idea. The shutter speed dial isn't prone to accidental movement.