Xt1 vs Xt2.... now what do you think?

[taemo]

Why not just use a DSLR then? There are APSC DSLR's that are similar sized

lenses, no DSLR companies are committed to providing small APSC lenses with good qualities that can compare to Fuji.

I agree, with literally any tool you gotta adapt to how it works. It's not a big deal. Cycling the view mode button on the VF of my x-t1 and all my other previous X cameras has become second nature to me - I don't even look at the screen or count the button presses, I could do it blindfolded.

All the cameras with VF/LCD switching sensors suck. The switchover is slow and disconnected. Just use the EVF only, and cycle the view mode to LCD when you need to go into the menu. When you are setup and familiar with the camera, you very rarely need to go into the menu anyway.

I've adapted on cycling the view mode since the X-Pro1 and X100S but is it efficient? can it be improved? I think so.
Wouldn't it makes sense to have the EVF always on and when you press the menu it pops on the LCD screen? Who uses the EVF to access the menu? (I had to do this a couple of times but that's because I didn't want to be cycling through the view mode only to change some settings then cycle again.

 

[uhoh7]

I helped a client with the new XT-2, she wanted something lighter than her Canon 6D. I worked several days with the camera, and did quite a bit of research.

It's certainly a nice camera in many ways. We were both shocked by battery life---and I have complained about Sony A7 many times. It's quite a bit worse. From what I read it is quite a bit worse than XT-1.

ISO performance is not great. And the 6D produced more consistent images in a variety of situations. Much better when dealing with high contrast situations, backlight, etc.

We did get many fine images from the Fuji. Also quite a few shooters I really respect love the XT-2.

For a lightweight AF camera it's pretty good but you cannot leave the house without an extra battery. The Sony RX1r2 is even a bit worse.

Considering that for about 1000USD you can buy a thin filter Sony A7 which can shoot RF glass pretty decently, I think it's for somebody who wants to get in the Fuji ecosystem, but the A7 is identical size and you can shoot literally any film lens.

To use the Fuji well you will need to really study and practice the AF. Even then an RF is more reliable for me, believe it or not. Same is true for the Sony AF.

The camera is a real hit and many love it. I would spend the 1600 on a M8 LOL Or frankly the 6D is a much more powerful body for the same money, but it's bigger.

Compared to the XT-1 it's alot better, except for the battery life: that based on hours of reading user opinions and comparisons.

 

[taemo]

^i shot A7 and A7R prior to jumping back to Fuji, it's great how it can take all sorts of legacy lenses but I found that manual focusing all the time got tiring pretty quickly.

note, i don't mind MF but for high MP cameras and to bring the best IQ you need to get the focus right.

what I like about Fuji is that their prime lenses are fairly small, inexpensive, great IQ and have AF.

 

[danielsterno]

For what its worth, I rented both the Xpro2 & XT2 back to back right up to the holidays from lensrental. As a long time user of the x100(original and my only digital) the learning curve was very quick with both, did not love the dual ISO/ SS dial on XP2 thus liked the separate ISO/SS dials on XT2. XT2 AF is very quick and accurate IMO. Wish Fuji incorporated the grain options with the Acros versus having to go to 2 different places in both. I shoot street and a lot of closed quarter environments (bar-restaurant-public places) and I was surprised of how I liked the interaction with the XT2 of how I use a camera, I thought it would not be as stealth vs. XP2 but no issues. I used both new 23mm WR F2 lens and the 27mm pancake on the XT2 and I loved the pancake for its stealth ability..... I left the experience surprised that TBH I can live with a EVF only for what I need and I guess the live view/EVF has come a long way vs my x100, really enjoyed the EVF on XT2... last, may be my imagination, but XT2 AF felt quicker?? I am now waiting on X100f announcement later this month.... thanx and hope my insight helped.

 

[Big Ursus]

I'm interested that folks find the x-t2's batteries inadequate. I've shot outdoors, for most of a day, without exhausting one. That was this December in central Alberta. I was chimping a lot, but not using much flash - and I'm using boost mode.

 

[willie_901]

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ISO performance is not great.
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This is puzzles me.

Statistical analysis of unrendered raw files shows the The X-Pro 2 performs at least as well as the 6D in terms of dynamic range and has lower noise levels.

Dynamic Range Comparison

Read Noise Comparison (noise generated by ISO amplification, i.e. between the sensor and the ADC input).

Input-Referred Read Noise Comparison (noise from the sensor phtoto-diode bed alone)

 

[galavanter]

Only thing I dont really like with the X-T2 is the AF-L button on the back, I like to use it as BBF(back button focus) however it's so small that it's hard to press so instead I'm using the front custom button but it doesnt feel natural.

I only post this because just yesterday I was going to bid on a X-T2 but noticed (on my phone) that the AF-L button looked like the black paint was worn off, as it was shiny. I messaged the seller and he explained that the buttons on the X-T2 were flat and he had installed this:

rluther.com

You might laugh, order them, or both. Not an endorsement.

 

[taemo]

I only post this because just yesterday I was going to bid on a X-T2 but noticed (on my phone) that the AF-L button looked like the black paint was worn off, as it was shiny. I messaged the seller and he explained that the buttons on the X-T2 were flat and he had installed this:

rluther.com

You might laugh, order them, or both. Not an endorsement.

haha that's awesome, what some of the fuji shooters are doing is using sugru to make the buttons a little bigger, i've ordered some and i'll try it afterwards.
another way to do it that i was thinking is with sugru and a soft release button.

 

[jsrockit]

I don;t have any issues with the AF/L button... and I have large fingers.