The Q (quick menu) button is accessible by the thumb when the camera is supported by the left hand. This makes it easy to reach the shutter with the index finger while operating the viewfinder selector lever and bright frame display button with the middle finger. The user’s middle and ring fingers rest naturally on the contoured rubber section of grip, while another contoured rubber pad on the rear panel reaches down past the first knuckle on the user’s thumb. Add a further 55 grams for battery and memory cards before accounting for the lens.Įnlarging the front grip and rear panel thumb rest have made the camera sit more comfortably in the right hand, even enabling single-handed shooting. Extensive use of magnesium in the chassis and the addition of weatherproof sealing contribute to the overall weight of 445 grams for the body alone. It’s actually heavier than some entry-level DSLRs, largely because it’s better built. Like its predecessor, the X-Pro2 is a substantial handful for a mirrorless camera. The review camera was supplied with the new Fujinon XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens, which is reviewed separately. +/- 3EV via dedicated dial or +/- 5EV with front dial Shutter Speed, Exposure Compensation, AF Drive Mode Shutter Speed, ISO, Exposure Compensation, AF Drive Mode The table below provides a comparison between the X-Pro1 and X-Pro2 cameras.ĪF Tracking, Eye-detection AF, AF-C in MF modeĢ00-12800 with extensions to ISO 100 and ISO 51200Ģ00-6400 with JPEG-only extensions to ISO 100 and ISO 25600įixed 3-inch 3:2 aspect ratio, 1,620,000 dotsįixed 3-inch 4:3 aspect ratio, 1,230,000 dots (Source: Fujifilm.)įour years is a long time between models and the new camera takes the best features of the earlier models and improves upon some of them as well as adding some new ‘goodies’, such as higher sensor resolution, improved autofocusing and refined controls. Top view of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 with the 35mm f/2 lens fitted. During that period Fujifilm introduced the X-T1, which briefly became the flagship model, a position now taken by the X-Pro2. In the four years that have elapsed between the X-Pro1 and X-Pro2 models, the mirrorless camera market has grown, diversified and generated increasing interest among photographers (compared with DSLR sales, which have declined). This review is a follow-up to our X-Pro2 First Look report, which was published on 15 January when the X-Pro2 was unveiled. But, as we noted in the full review, video has never been a key features of cameras with X-Trans sensors so most potential buyers should be OK with the camera’s limitations. The improvements to video capabilities are relatively minor and consist mainly of adding a few new frame rates. Raw shooters are likely to find them a bit limited. We’re less certain of the value of the new ACROS File Simulation settings, although they will probably appeal to photographers who only shoot JPEGs. The body of the new camera feels a bit more solid than its predecessor (which was itself very well put together). The more durable shutter mechanism and 1/8000 second top shutter speed plus the faster (1/250 second) flash synch as well as the new compressed raw file format make the camera more versatile than its predecessor. So will the upgrading of the hybrid viewfinder, which is arguably the best of its type currently. The new, higher-resolution sensor appears to be a big plus and the improvements to the autofocusing system will be noticeable to users of the original X-Pro1. Improvements to the control layout and menu design will also be appreciated, as will the addition of another SD card slot and support for UHS-II cards. The X-Pro2 gives Fujifilm a new flagship model that will be welcomed by photographers who appreciate the company’s nouveau-retro body design, solid construction and traditional controls.
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