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So, now that the X-Pro2 is out the door were now starting to hear about the next camera, the X-T1's replacement. I'm hoping for the same sensor, autofocus, processor and joy stick on the X-T2 that is on the X-Pro2.
 
I'd love to see the wonderful EVF from the Leica SL (made by Epson, I believe) find its way into the X-T2.
 
majid said:
I'd love to see the wonderful EVF from the Leica SL (made by Epson, I believe) find its way into the X-T2.
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Yeah, most would...but I doubt it. That would automatically make the X-T2 its flagship. I don't think they are looking to price this above the X-Pro2.
 
jsrockit said:
Yeah, most would...but I doubt it. That would automatically make the X-T2 its flagship. I don't think they are looking to price this above the X-Pro2.
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Not sure about that. The OVF is still preferable to the SL's evf in a lot of circumstances and the XP2's hybrid arrangements works very well.

I do wonder if the XT2 will get an identical sensor to the XP2, or will have a version with more phase detect af points.
 
Well, obviously I don't work for Fuji. I'm guessing as well. However, Fuji has said that the X=Pro is its flagship model. To keep the X-T2 in the $1499 category (or so), there are just some things that Fuji won't be able to include (like the EVF from a $7000 camera). Just my guess.
 
I just recently used an XT-1 at a wedding it and it blew me away.

The autofocus was great with the XF 35 f/2 at ISO 3200 with exposures around f/2 and 1/60 of a second. I would consider that low light, and it was absolutely nailing the focus.

I feel like even an evolutionary step on from the XT-1 will make the future XT-2 just that much more special. Its so light, well made, and easy to use. Its definitely a camera that just gets out of the way.

As much as I love the OVF in my Leica and X100, the X series just seems like a perfect match with the XT series. Can't wait, and I am already starting to pinch my pennies.
 
jsrockit said:
Well, obviously I don't work for Fuji. I'm guessing as well. However, Fuji has said that the X=Pro is its flagship model. To keep the X-T2 in the $1499 category (or so), there are just some things that Fuji won't be able to include (like the EVF from a $7000 camera). Just my guess.
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Do you really feel Fuji would "throttle back" technology advancements ?
I don't think they worry about canabalizing sales much in the upper end cameras.
Look at the original XT1....In many ways it exceeded the the flagship Xpro1.
Even the XE1 had a better EVF than the Xpro1 right from the get go.

I think Fuji believes the XT and Xpro series to be in different segments.
It would not be surprising to see the latest high spec EVF in the Xt2 camera.
We can only hope anyway.
 
f16sunshine said:
I think Fuji believes the XT and Xpro series to be in different segments.
It would not be surprising to see the latest high spec EVF in the Xt2 camera.
We can only hope anyway.
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I don't know what it will be of course, but I agree that I see no reason for Fuji to not put a better evf in the XT2 than the XP2. The key reason for anyone to buy an XP2 is that they want the OVF - otherwise they may as well buy the less expensive camera.

Of course, the cost of the 'Leica' evf may be such that it increases the cost of the XT2 too high, but it's possible that the increase in volume would mean this isn't the case.
 
The X-T1 already has a better EVF than the X-Pro2, so I did not say that. Yes, I believe that Fuji throttles back on advancements... mostly to fit it into a price point. My point is that the X-T2 will cost less than the X-Pro2 and that alone sets it up to not have the SL's VF. What other camera uses the EVF from the SL right now?
 
I do think the x-Pro 2 is the flagship of the Fuji line... I think the x-T2 will be delayed due to the aftermath of the recent earthquake though
 
I will boldly predict the X-T2 EVF will be better than the X-T1 EVF.

I will keep using the X-T1. Currently I'm using the X100T way more than the X-T1.
 
jsrockit said:
The X-T1 already has a better EVF than the X-Pro2, so I did not say that. Yes, I believe that Fuji throttles back on advancements... mostly to fit it into a price point. My point is that the X-T2 will cost less than the X-Pro2 and that alone sets it up to not have the SL's VF. What other camera uses the EVF from the SL right now?
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The X-Pro2 EVF uses the same display as the X-T1, just with a lower magnification, due to the hybrid design where the EVF magnification needs to match the OVF's.

As for the SL, it got the Epson panel because initially Epson couldn't produce in sufficient quantities for a volume manufacturer, and Leica was willing to pay top dollar for early access, but the panel has graduated to mass production and I would expect more cameras to feature it:
http://photorumors.com/2015/12/09/e...nd-in-the-leica-sl-typ-601-mirrorless-camera/

I used to be be an OVF bigot, but the X-T1 changed that. I have both the X-T1 and the X-Pro2, but once the X-T2 comes out (probably delayed due to the earthquake), I will probably sell the X-Pro2, flagship or not.
 
majid said:
The X-Pro2 EVF uses the same display as the X-T1, just with a lower magnification, due to the hybrid design where the EVF magnification needs to match the OVF's. As for the SL, it got the Epson panel because initially Epson couldn't produce in sufficient quantities for a volume manufacturer, and Leica was willing to pay top dollar for early access, but the panel has graduated to mass production and I would expect more cameras to feature it: http://photorumors.com/2015/12/09/epson-announces-mass-production-of-the-evf-found-in-the-leica-sl-typ-601-mirrorless-camera/ I used to be be an OVF bigot, but the X-T1 changed that. I have both the X-T1 and the X-Pro2, but once the X-T2 comes out (probably delayed due to the earthquake), I will probably sell the X-Pro2, flagship or not.
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I used to be the same about the OVF but am now an EVF proponent. What you see is what you get and that makes it better in my opinion.
 
bacil said:
I will be waiting for an even cheaper x-t20 :) for I don't need the wr and really like the size.
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I have the X-T10 and it is one sweet camera but if like it to be weather sealed for my street photography work...
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This might sound silly but with the launch of the X-t2 due this year, soon if the rumours are correct, then the X-t1 should start to be discounted in the stores. So that would be a better deal and a good upgrade from the X-t10 daft as it may sound.
 
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