The Fuji X-T1 is FAST

[jsrockit]

the issue for me is usually lowlight. the x100s is ok, but certainly not where i'd like it to be.

I agree. They are getting better but not cutting edge.

 

[shadowfox]

maybe nobody wants to be that uncle who takes forever to do the family photo

Oh please, we *really* need AF for family photos... 🙄

 

[back alley]

do i really need autofocus that's faster than i am?
i move too slow to worry about faster af!
😉

 

[GaryLH]

Interesting writeup on new predictive af

Interesting writeup on new predictive af

http://danbaileyphoto.com/blog/the-fuji-x-t1-af-tracking-performance-how-good-is-it/

I have always felt that fast af only one aspect. A good predictive function makes a difference. Yes there are manual focus techniques that can be used such as letting something come into a predetermined focus point.. But when u are shooting in situations that are fluid, predictive af really comes in handy.

Gary

 

[jsrockit]

Even if we all own the same cameras, we all use them differently. It doesn't make us lesser if we want faster AF.

 

[awilder]

Makes me wonder if a firmware upgrade for the X-E2 is in the works to improve it's focus speed.

 

[Gary Sandhu]

If the subject is holding still as shown on the video then my eos M is fast enough- plus I touch the screen and don't have to reframe.
I'd like to see a demo of the continuous/tracking autofocus

 

[willie_901]

Makes me wonder if a firmware upgrade for the X-E2 is in the works to improve it's focus speed.

I believe the XT-1 has a faster microprocessor than the XE-2.

This doesn't mean there won't be additional firmware improvements for the XE-2. But the speed, compared to the XT-1 could be limited by the processor. We have no idea how much faster the XT-1 might be using the early XF lenses with first generation AF motors.