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Fun with the Fuji X-Pro 2 and X-T 2

Shashin

Well-known member
I went out this evening to enjoy the night. It kind of puts thing into perspective.



X Pro2, XF 14mm, Vixen Polarie (star tracker).
 

iiiNelson

Well-known member
Is anyone using or know of any recommendations for the XPro 2? It’s a camera I want to love in theory (especially in graphite) but the controls are too closely spaced and the camera is just a bit too small for my hands without a grip of some sort. Tried one out again today (along with the XT2) with a fresh set of more realistic expectations... also checked out the GFX again with the newest firmware.

Probably was a mistake as it got my mind turning again.
 

DwF

New member
Is anyone using or know of any recommendations for the XPro 2? It’s a camera I want to love in theory (especially in graphite) but the controls are too closely spaced and the camera is just a bit too small for my hands without a grip of some sort. Tried one out again today (along with the XT2) with a fresh set of more realistic expectations... also checked out the GFX again with the newest firmware.

Probably was a mistake as it got my mind turning again.
The X Pro-2 does a lot better with the grip which can be found used for $50-100. That said, controls stay where they are.
 

Shashin

Well-known member
I don't mind mine without a grip. It is different from cameras will very prominent grips, but with use, I adjusted and find it comfortable. I also have big hands--I find a Pentax 645D very comfortable. Not really sure what to add.
 

iiiNelson

Well-known member
I don't mind mine without a grip. It is different from cameras will very prominent grips, but with use, I adjusted and find it comfortable. I also have big hands--I find a Pentax 645D very comfortable. Not really sure what to add.
Yeah I could see that and I imagine the rumored GFX-50R might be what I’m wanting from Fuji. It’s not really a knock on Fuji though. I never used my M’s without a halfcase with built in grip. I supposed that could be the answer to my dilemma as well now that I think about it.
 
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iiiNelson

Well-known member
The X Pro-2 does a lot better with the grip which can be found used for $50-100. That said, controls stay where they are.
The rumored X-H1 will take all this one more step farther and may wind up being the direction I go if I enter the X system. It really seems to be the “perfect” balance... based in the rumors.
 

ptomsu

Workshop Member
The rumored X-H1 will take all this one more step farther and may wind up being the direction I go if I enter the X system. It really seems to be the “perfect” balance... based in the rumors.
The perfect balance you will rather find in the X-H2 or X-H3 in 4 or 7 years from now ;)
 

iiiNelson

Well-known member
The perfect balance you will rather find in the X-H2 or X-H3 in 4 or 7 years from now ;)
Maybe but there’s a lot of assumption in that. I mean perfect for a probable tangible camera in the next 2-6 months.

In reality the GFX is a lot speedier now (with the latest firmware) than it was when I tested it in March and ergonomically it fits my hand like a glove. I could get by with the 32-64 and 110 for most thing and it will be nearly identical to most of my most used ranges on Sony FE (25-85). My only hesitation is that I really don’t want to venture down the first generation digital product again really as I did that with both the Leica M9 (first FF rangefinder) and the A7 (first FF mirrorless).

Overall I’m extremely pleased with the Sony FE system but with deadlines and a hectic schedule between my 9-5, growing my personal business in the coming year, returning to school recently, and the prerequisite family time - I would like a camera that place me from in front of a computer more. Fuji arguably has the best JPEG’s in the business and I can archive the RAW’s for myself and cull/deliver JPEG’s for editorial deadlines. For a more compact camera the X series IQ is “good enough” but I’m sure there are days I will long for the resolution should I drop my Sony system (which is where the potential GFX comes into the picture). I really could get by with an XT2 but I assume the XH1 will be more ergonomically pleasing for those with larger hands and if I do pick up a GFX-S/R type then functionally it’ll be closer to it.

Well thats my thought process was but I should see how much of my gear I can sell before making any grand plans.
 
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