suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

Let me preface by saying this time I made a decision not based on price (and that was hard to do) and I did decide to keep the X-T2. Perhaps the reasons for my decision will help someone else out there making the same decision. Some of the features that swayed me may seem petty to others but they were/became important factors for me.

First size and ergonomics- in this case bigger became better. X-T2 is just larger enough to make a big difference in comfort and functionality. The tripod connector does not have to be removed to get to the battery compartment. (Big one). My thumb does not keep sliding over to the controller and bringing up menu items in the middle of taking a picture. (more of an irritation and a "what the heck". The battery compartment is separate from the memory card slots and there are 2 card slots (Big one). The EVF eye cup is larger and more comfortable. I can see the numbers on the larger top dials and they are spaced further apart which makes the dials easier to use (Big one). It is weather resistant (Big one as I spent half of my year in Oregon). Need to mention the "joy stick" - certainly makes focusing quicker but I have to say that the Panasonic GX8 has it all over either of the Fuji cameras with its touch screen that manages many functions via the LCD screen to the EVF. The touch screen on the X-T20 is really a dud by comparison. The X-T2 has the option to purchase the extra battery grip-I may never get it but it's available (Big one).

I gave up the kit lens for 100.00 more by returning the X-T20. It was a decent lens. I did not purchase the 18-55 lens kit with the X-T2 because everywhere I looked that combination was backordered. Only Best Buy had ANY X-T2 cameras and only the "body only" version. I don't really need either of those focal lengths so not a huge deal. I did purchase the 23mm f2 and 55-230mm ll lenses- both excellent lenses. I was especially amazed by the zoom lens-much better than the comparative Sony lens. I expected the 23mm lens to be good and it is.

Both cameras produce equally excellent images and noise control (there are a ton of reviews online about that). Jpegs out of camera are great (after I made a few menu changes). The film reproductions are fun. The menus are easy to navigate and make sense. In lens image stabilization is excellent- just wish it was in camera stabilization instead. Next version maybe. There is a significant cost factor between the two cameras. I will post a couple of images that are basically snaps with minimal processing in bright sunlight and shade with little regard for composition or lighting. I did not do any formal lens testing but I did push the magnification up to
100-300 % on the computer to check things out.
FYI- my computer screen and uploads to Flickr show images brighter and warmer than here but I didn't go back and make any changes. :(

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rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Very interesting comments. At the moment I'm trying a one-week rental of a Fuji X-Pro2 with a Fuji 56mm f/1.2 lens. Early thoughts: so far I'm loving the sharp lens, tho it's a bit heavy, esp. balance-wise, for the X-Pro2 body and it or the camera hunts focus in low light/low contrast situations. I'm not liking the small viewfinder - bright enough and displays clear text, but, when you start to click the shutter, the screen darkens and changes color to an orange/red cast. Reviews indicate this may be a known issue on the X-Pro2.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Duplicate post, sorry.

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

Just some thoughts- I reviewed a ton of stuff on the Internet about the X-Pro2, X-T2 and XT20 and I read (take it as you will) that if video is important to then the X-T2 is the way to go. Surprisingly I didn't see anything about the X-Pro2 EVF issues. I believe the X-T2 is similar in size to the X-T20 and so I eliminated it. Renting is certainly a smart way of doing things.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

It looks like you made a wise decision.

http://mirrorlesscomparison.com/preview/fuji-xt2-and-xt20/