Dpreview posts their full X-PRO2 review: “I loved it because of its specialism, not in spite of it.”

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Dpreview (read here) just posted the full X-PRO2 review:

The X-Pro2 is a significant upgrade over the original Pro1, improved in every respect to give a much faster and more flexible tool.
More so than most cameras, it’s one that if you get it, you should considering getting it, and if you don’t, then you’ll probably miss the point entirely. Personally I loved it: because of its specialism, not in spite of it.

The camera earned a Silver award and has those Pros and Cons according to the DPreview team:

Pros:

  • Excellent JPEG output with good choice of color modes
  • Raw performance comparable with best-in-class
  • Class-leading high ISO performance
  • Distinguished design with solid, sealed build
  • Good single AF performance, reasonable in continuous AF
  • Unique and enjoyable hybrid viewfinder system
  • Sensible degree of customization
  • ‘My Menu’ feature simplifies access to settings you frequently change
  • Greatly improved video results work well with Film Simulation modes
  • Most responsive X series camera yet
  • Twin card slots
  • In-camera Raw conversion and Wi-Fi let you modify and share images quickly
  • DR modes let you easily exploit the sensor’s dynamic range

Cons:

  • Video and supporting features aren’t cutting edge
  • Continuous AF Tracking lags the best in class [Note: I hope they enabled High Performance mode]
  • ISO dial is attractive but impractical
  • Battery life disappointing (especially when using EVF)
  • No USB charging option
  • No focal-length dependent threshold for Auto ISO mode
  • Q Menu doesn’t allow exploration of options for each setting
  • Wi-Fi connection can be temperamental when making connection

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miXed zone :: Fuji X-Pro2 Inital (Bug) Report :: Fast (+ Cheap) Mitakon 35mmF0.95 MK II Reviews :: Bowie Exhibition & more

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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm F0.95 version II on X-E2

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First Impressions, Q&A and Samples at fuji-x-forum / Review at photobyrichard / Fujifilm X-T1 + Speedmaster 35mm F0.95 II at dc.watch (translation)

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Fujifilm Fuji X-Pro2 Preview at alessandroiasevoli / Video with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 by Kevin Mullins on youtube / Fujifilm X-Pro2 – Fujifilm finally gets the rangefinder right at hardwarezone / My first outing with a production Fuji X Pro 2 at imaginegnat / X-Pro 2 + XF100-400mm in Dalanzadgad, Mongolia at williamchua /

X-Pro2 Threads from the Fuji-X-Forum :: X-Pro2 initial bug report / Problem with my X Pro2 / Xpro-2 and Leica & Zeiss ZM lenses / X Pro 2 Issue – Shutter Stuck? with Lens 18 – 55 / Acros settings? / Weather Sealing Permanently Compromised? X-Pro1/X-Pro2 Sync Terminal Cap Replacement Problem / Quick format SD card / X-Pro2 DR expansion settings used in RAW? / X-Pro 2 with XF 55-200 issue / X-Pro2 Freezes / 35mm 1.4 Issues on X-Pro 2 / X-Pro2 RAW LR Conversions: Darker than JPEG /

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XF100-400 + 1.4 Teleconverter Bundle deal now also at AmazonUK here /  Fuji 100-400mm lens — a hands-on review at aboutphotography-tomgrill /

Other X-series cameras

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X-T1 + XF 50-140: Motocross World Championship… Chrisitan was the only Fuji user in a sea of reflex. See his images at instantart

X-T1: Fun, Fun, Fun Fest Highlights: Shamir, Chromeo & Neon Indian at bullettmedia / Fuji X-T1 28 days later at leiaphoto / X-T1: As I walked to my car this morning… at xshooters / X-E2s Review at techradar / Fashion Shoot at Beltcraft with the X-T1 at mikecroshaw / Fujifilm X-E2s Review at ephotozine / London’s City Hall with Fuji X-T1 at androloria / Is the Fuji X-E2 The Best Value X-Mount Camera Available Today? at daveyoungfotografia /

X100/S/T + TCL/WCL

One year (and a bit more) with Fuji X100T. A personal diary using the camera at alessandromichelazzi / X100S in Istanbul at fujilove /

Lenses

X-mount lenses / Teleconverter

XF 90mm Review at engdahlphotography / Portraiture with the Fujinon XF35 F2 and XF90 F2 + A bit of Canon 6D and Sigma 35mm Art Action at caveiraphotography / Fuji film black and white portraiture with the Fujinon 90mm & 35mm – portrait and street Photographer Apeldoorn at glamourkidz / Memories of Summer Sunset, an experiment with Fuji at miksmedia / Real Australia with the FujiFilm X100T and XF90 at caveiraphotography / 90mm review at engdahlphotography / Providence Color with the Fujinon 55-200mm at photo.stjeanm /

other lenses / Adapter / Extension Tubes

Helios 44-2 58/2 at nrviphotos /

Acessories / Flash / Bags

sereneautomation just entered a distribution agreement with OmegaBrandess for his RoboSHOOT TTL Radio based flash trigger for Fuji X cameras. Press Release on Dropbox. More at sereneautomation / $1 DIY FUJI all-weather shooting MOD at Theoria Apophasis youtube / Battery Clip cap now with free shipping at shapeways / launch of Lenspacks – Press Release /

a bit of everything

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The David Bowie Exhibition opens in Basel, Switzerland on March 24th at Licht Feld gallery and in LA on May 19th at Mr. Musichead gallery. Both exhibits are supported by Fujifilm. Story at gq-magazine.
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My Fuji X Series In-Camera Settings at thomasfitzgeraldphotography / Fuji X Cameras | JPEG or RAW ? at ricklewisphotography / Thoughts about the successor to Fujifilm’s X-T1 at engdahlphotography / Why I love you so much Fuji in French at capturesdigitales (translation) / The 5th Anniversary Fujifilm Book at ideasandimages / Back to the past design mania: The newest Fujifilm X-Pro 2 and Olympus Pen-F (and all other rangefinder style cameras) at photodanielm /

Fujifilm X70 Hands-on Field Test at TheCameraStoreTV :: Fuji X70 Fuji Guys Top Features :: Why The X70?

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X70 Review at TheCameraStoreTV

HIGH ISO Sony A7II Vs. Fuji X-Pro2: “Even at ISO 25,600 difference less than half stop. X-Pro2 better color fidelity. Well done, Fuji!”

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Don’t blame me guys… I just report what others say about the X-Pro2 (the good and the bad)… and in this case it’s the well known and respected review site admiringlight. Of course you are free to choose whom you trust or not. That said, admiringlight has, IMHO, shown in all these years that they really know their craft.

And now let’s talk about high-ISO!

Remeber when focus-numerique said they could not spot any difference between the Full Frame 24MP Sony A7II and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 at High-ISO? Well, admiringlight could see a difference, but even at ISO 25,600 it is just slightly in favor of the Sony A7II (less than a half a stop).

Oh… and before you start saying that Fuji cheats at high-ISO, admiringlight knows about the different ISO standards Sony and Fuji use, and compensated for that in its test.

Here an excerpt:

“At ISO 6400 and below, the two cameras are extremely close in noise performance…I’d estimate 1/3 stop difference or less.  At ISO 12,800 and 25,600, the difference is a bit more pronounced, but still less than a half a stop difference, which I think shows a great performance from the X-Pro2.

However, the crops above don’t tell the whole story at the highest ISOs.  While the color fidelity of both cameras is fairly impressive as ISOs climb, it is particularly neutral with the X-Pro2, which shows no noticeable color cast as ISOs increase.  But most telling is in looking at the whole images, where the dark background of the images show distinct differences.  The X-Pro 2 maintains good color control here and shows no visible banding. […]

Now take a look at the Sony image at ISO 25,600, below. While the well illuminated areas show slightly less noise, the dark background shows some pattern noise and maybe even some slight banding, with a slight purple color cast. There’s even what appears to be some sensor heat artifacts in one spot along the top edge, to the left of the book, that is showing some purplish blobs.”

admiringlight also compares the X-Pro2 with the X-T1, where the results up to ISO6,400 are similar, but “at ISO 12,800 and 25,600, the X-Pro 2 shows it’s stuff. There’s a noticeable detail advantage (again, even downsampled), and the noise is finer grained on the X-Pro 2. Still, it’s maybe a half stop difference at ISO 25,600 and maybe 1/3 stop difference at ISO 12,800.”

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The Unfair Face-off: Medium Format Phase One Vs. Fuji X-Pro2 :: Ultra-Negative X-Pro2 Review :: Fuji Guys Fujifilm X-Pro2 TOP FEATURES

X-Pro2 vs Medium Format (Phase One + Leaf Aptus ll 28MP). An unfair face-off at ivanjoshualoh

Finall I’ve found a really negative X-Pro2 Review: Overheating :: Average AF :: slow writing speed :: 120 shots with a fully charged batter only :: X-Pro2 image quality just that of an APS-C :: No FF is a massive disappointment :: X-Pro2 has to be considered an entry level or amateur camera at BEST… more at instylephotographyblog – New Updated Article

Fuji X-Pro2 Review Part Five: A Month With the X-Pro2 at ianmacdonaldphotography /

X-Pro2 images at 100% at olafphotoblog (well said, Olaf ;) )!

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First Impressions & Why Did I Buy This Camera? at tavphotography

Fuji Guys – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – Top Features on youtube