Xt 2 vs D500 delimma need advice urgent!
Apr 11, 2018 10:46:25 #
craggycrossers wrote:
At least you've taken the trouble to respond .... ... (show quote)
I’ll look for the video for you later today
Jun 8, 2018 10:41:08 #
There is a lot of D-500 Vs XT-2 on U-tube
I am 87 with the XT-2 much lighter
I am 87 with the XT-2 much lighter
Jun 8, 2018 15:49:25 #
I haven't seen anyone make note of this possibly important difference between the two systems.Owning both, while I love the X-T2 for everything from its IQ to its ergonomics, I find it's difficult to make use of CPL filters. That is, as you twist the filter on the front of the lens, it's hard (for me at least) to tell when the polarizing effect is at its maximum. As a result of this, I bought a set of Xune magnetic filter holders and have a CPL (also an ND filter) mounted on those - my 18-135MM and 16MM f1.4 lenses have the lens side mount. With this, I can hold the filter in my hand and turn it until the polarizing effect is what I want, then note its orientation (simply be seeing the B+W logo is at, say, the 3 O'clock position). I can then snap the filter on the (tripod mounted) camera with the orientation that I desire.
Since I imagine you might want to be using polarizing filters on landscape shots, this might be worth considering.
In virtually all other respects, the X-T2 is as good or better than the Nikon DSLRs, but there are times when the OVF is just better than the EVFs today.
Since I imagine you might want to be using polarizing filters on landscape shots, this might be worth considering.
In virtually all other respects, the X-T2 is as good or better than the Nikon DSLRs, but there are times when the OVF is just better than the EVFs today.
Jul 15, 2018 21:21:30 #
Jul 16, 2018 10:39:33 #
I also have the Fuji XT2 and shoot mainly landscape. My 10-24 lens fits my CPL with no issues. Also, while I do not have CPLs for my 50/2 or my 18-55 kit lens I don't anticipate any issues.
Jul 16, 2018 10:54:56 #
SteveLew wrote:
I also have the Fuji XT2 and shoot mainly landscape. My 10-24 lens fits my CPL with no issues. Also, while I do not have CPLs for my 50/2 or my 18-55 kit lens I don't anticipate any issues.
Are you saying you can see the effect of the filter darkening the sky as you twist it using the X-T2? Because the effect is so minimal in the EVF that it's all but useless - that's why I put the filters on those magnetic holders. The DSLR definitely has an advantage in this department.
Jul 16, 2018 12:47:09 #
Yes. I am saying that I can see the effects of my CPL in the view finder when I install a CPL or a Lee graduated filters in a holder. I only use the CPL filter, as recommended, at 90 degree angle from the sun. If you are using your CPL filter looking at the sun you would not be able to see the effect of this filter.
Jul 16, 2018 17:52:55 #
SteveLew wrote:
Yes. I am saying that I can see the effects of my CPL in the view finder when I install a CPL or a Lee graduated filters in a holder. I only use the CPL filter, as recommended, at 90 degree angle from the sun. If you are using your CPL filter looking at the sun you would not be able to see the effect of this filter.
Oh, I'm familiar with how and shy a CPL filter works - but in my X-T2 EVF as i twist the polarizer the effect is barely noticeable regardless of the sun-subject-lens orientation angle - I guess my eyes are getting old
Aug 10, 2018 14:37:00 #
RonCron wrote:
I am on the fence. But the XT2 looks interesting
Getting great results with Fujifilm XT-2.
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