It really looks and feels absolutely stellar.Įxposure compensation dial is now larger and as previously mentioned forms part of the rear grip. That feeling of getting a really nice piece of gear in your hands that is not just a digital camera, but a photographers tool. It’s one of the things that I like most about these Fujifilm X cameras. What was really striking to me, was how right it felt when I got it in my hands for the first time.
Removal of the “slope” on the far left side of the top.Center placement of the tripod mount at the bottom plate.Square focus assist led, and mic holes moved to the top plate.New designline on the front of the top plate above the lens.Of the smaller design changes I will note are I for one will not be adding an add-on grip. This thing feels just right! Combined with the larger exposure control dial and the “column” beneath it on the back, this new design gives you a very good hold on the camera.
On the front the most significant update to the design is a MUCH improved grip. If you, like me, were a happy user of the add-on grip, but felt that it was making the camera just a tad too tall, the X-Pro2 size is just right in that sense. In comparison to the X-Pro1 it has been made slightly larger and a bit heavier. They made small but significant alterations to the exterior of the camera. (but it probably is) Build Quality Size and DesignįUJIFILM really stayed true to concept with the X-Pro2. Image quality and camerafeatures might not be final. Something old, something newĭISCLAIMER: The camera I used during the test period is a pre-production unit. So grab a cup of coffee or whatever you fancy, cause this might get a little long. But thats as far as I will go on that subject. I tried it, it works, I have some studio samples in this review. So if thats your fancy I can’t really help you out. There are plenty of other reviews out there that cover that aspect much better than this one. I’m not a studio photographer so my review is not based on that kind of experience.
I will try to address what most of you will probably be interested in before considering if this camera is for you, which is probably image quality and functionality. The amount of new things for me to write about is simply too vast.
This “review” will definitely not be complete for me when it’s done.
With the X-Pro2, the Fujifilm recipe is in full effect – Create a true-to-legacy camera for the photographer! Whichever way you view it, one thing is for certain. This holds somewhat true if you place it in line with the X-E2, XT1, XT10 and so on.īut if you view it as a direct update from the X-Pro1, the minor evolution becomes nothing less than a complete overhaul. Many people might argue that in the 4 year wait this camera represents nothing but a minor evolutionary step. So almost 4 years on from the original 2012 release of the X-Pro1, what has changed? Well pretty much everything.