5 Reasons why you NEED a Fuji X-pro 2 in 2021

[@jsdhesmith2011]

Did the $200-400 used figure just come off the top of your head? More like $700-1200.

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

"I found it at a garage sale for $5 lol!"

[@jsdhesmith2011]

@@Adrian-wd4rn Lol yeah it’s always “look what I found today for $0.10 at the swap meat”

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

@@jsdhesmith2011 lol right? In actuality they paid way more for it, and then blast it all over social media to run up prices and then sell it on the used market for a fat profit. They're killing the film industry rather than helping it with bs like that.

[@jsdhesmith2011]

I don’t have gas so it don’t bother me none. I used to and I saw real quickly it wasn’t the gear you had that made better photos. I sold off about a dozen cameras and gave some away to friends and settled on one system with a few primes and I’m good for now.

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

@@jsdhesmith2011 Yep. I have a canon t5 DSLR, it's 18 MP but that's honestly GOOD ENOUGH. I have a yashica - D Thats GOOD ENOUGH, and two minolta srt201's, one as a main, the other as back up. They're GOOD ENOUGH. The quality between a well taken shot on a yashica is no less than the quality taken on a mamiya 645. Both produce tack sharp images.Then add much you tubers drive up cost of everything.

[@artsilva]

I've owned my X-Pro2 since the end of 2016 and I still use it to this day. In fact it is sitting right next to me on my desk as I write this. It is a solid build and solid performer, and that shutter sound, oh so smooth and sweet. I have five other X cameras but the X-Pro2 is my main camera and I never feel I need an upgrade. That is how fantastic this camera performs. I also use it to back up my X-H1 on photoshoots without missing a beat, and I love the fact that I can save battery power by using the OVF even when you are focusing in the studio under modeling lights of your strobes.

[@ericklotterbooke5080]

I own my XPro2 for 2 years now. It is the best camera I ever owned. I love it.

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

As soon as a youtuber recommends gear, I tend to reel away from buying those products because prices skyrocket.

[@dispatchnews]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but I bought two off B&H and they were $750-800 each. Honestly really cheap for cameras that are still so capable. Love using both of them with my 1.4 primes.

[@ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s]

Im still on the XPro1, had it since September 2012, throw on the 18mm and I'm good. Its clunky as hell and massively outdated but I have the same sense of feeling for it as I do an old film camera, is it a modern classic, I think so.

[@michel559]

Absolutely! I use my Xpro1 quite everyday. Either with the 35/1.4 or the 18/2. the 23/2 is way faster and nearly silent. But there is something about the original lenses, even though they are slower and noisier, just love them 📷✨

[@redskyatnight1545]

I have every generation of the Fuji sensors, XP1 is without a doubt the most “soulful”

[@stevieb7121]

Completely agree! I'm lucky enough to have a few camera systems but if anyone asks me which camera do I ENJOY using the most, there's no hesitation - it's the XPro1.

[@michel559]

@@stevieb7121 great Stevie! What lense(s) do you enjoy the most on the Xpro1?

[@stevieb7121]

@Michel I usually take just the 18/2 and the 27/2.8 as it makes it such a small 'kit'. If I want to use the longer lenses, I take a bigger bag and the X-T20.

[@simonlynch4204]

You need to check you shutterspeed when filming. It's out of sync with the lights.

[@Rocking_J_Studio]

Go with the 7Artisans M to Fuji-X adapter. I've tried numerous M adapters for my mirrorless bodies and I've found the 7Artisans adapters to be the best made and most functional of all I tried.

[@Juwellz18]

$400-$500 where? Realistically you paying nothing less than $600.

[@Being_Joe]

yeah i been watching the prices and this sounds right

[@shannonpalmer]

Yeah i paid $900 for mine about 10 months ago. You can maybe find an x pro1 for $400, but not the 2.

[@Being_Joe]

@@shannonpalmer the 2 is af a price poit where it makes mw wonder if i should just go for a used 3.

[@fredericmaurer3992]

They seem to have went up quite a bit. I got mine for $500 shortly after the X-Pro3 came out. Now they go for $800.

[@Being_Joe]

Don't forget focus peaking. When you adapt manual focus lenses and turn focus peaking on you have the best manual focusing systems if not the best.

[@Reno_T]

Still rocking my X-T2. Fuji really make some special cameras :)

[@AlexCruzHaha]

I’m thinking of getting a xt-2 or XT3 as a b camera for my my xt-4. How’s the autofocus REALLY on the xt2?

[@PaulWon]

Xpro-2 used is still expensive

[@KevinG-159]

King J! Just bought 1 for 1000.00 in 2023... No regrets! Tks. You've done well on purchase price! I don't agree an "entry level" camera but that's my opinion...

[@ZainRiza]

The XPro 2 got me hooked on Fuji. On my third Fuji camera. My daily drivers are the X100V and XT3.

[@tjeerdintveen1852]

I own a xt3 and am thinking of adding a x100. Do you find much benefit in owning both?

[@ChristopherDrinkard]

Loving my XT3 and X100V as well! Got a XT30 coming in today as a secondary gig camera and possibly an XPRO2 in the near future 😅 Fujifanboy here I suppose 😅 they are special cameras indeed!

[@Shmyrk]

@@tjeerdintveen1852 same thing here! Did you go for it?

[@tjeerdintveen1852]

@@Shmyrk nope, went analog to scratch that itch ;)

[@Shmyrk]

@@tjeerdintveen1852 that’s my other option lol. What’d you go with?

[@risa7548]

I just bought a XE-1 for 100€ i am pretty happy with it i use it with a old 50mm F1.7 from Porst compared to my a7 the picture quality is amazing for the age of this little Camera The Filmsimulation on the Fuji cameras are awesome i mostly shoot the Fuji in Jpg there is almost no editing necessary

[@derheilige5245]

i got an XE-1 back in June using with MC FLEKTOGON 2.4/35 Carl Zeiss Jena DDR.......fantastic images

[@eagleeyephoto8715]

@@derheilige5245 Probably the best combo of any digital camera out there for organic and close to film images.I use Flek with xpro-1 which has same xtrans-1 sensor.

[@panyap2824]

focus performance, Is it enough in 2021? Compared to others for the same price?

[@stefankoen]

Literally looking at this camera for the past few days

[@alexbenstead5922]

In U.K. they’re still so good that you very rarely see them on the 2nd hand market. People just don’t get rid of them.

[@lawrencehorowitz9291]

Big Xpro2 fan as well. It's a joy to use and produces clear, sharp images with the 23 f2 lens. I do need to practice using the range finder more often.

[@el_vaquero_del_condado]

KJ, nice video. My own personal experience, as owner of both the XPro-2 and a Leica M10R, I can tell you the XP is in many ways superior to the 10R, specially if you’re a straight-out-of camera JPG shooter, are in a hurry, or want to feel relax about you equipment not getting busted. Plus the user experience on the XPro-2 is somewhat similar, yet easier. All to say that there’s really no need to spend $10K+ on Leica, nor $2K on XP3, when the XP2 can do mostly the same, and sometimes excel over said models...

[@alexcarrillo5510]

I have my Fuji XPro1, and XE1 as I also use my 50 year old Nikon Nikkor Manual Focus lenses via adapter, and set in the settings to Peak Focusing, and also the lens that in what I am shooting with, so normally if I was using a 35mm Nikkor then I would set it for 35mm in the settings, and I am happy with it.... Good Video, and I agree with you, it is a very good investment.

[@michel559]

I do the same with my X-Pro1. Use the Nikkor 50/1.8 pancake. Nice and compact even with the adapter. I can split it between my fuji and the Nikon FE which is nice! All time favorite combo though is the X-pro1 with the xf35/1.4 📷✨

[@theworldlaughswithyou]

If you’re a Contax G1/G2 shooter and want to shoot digital the X-Pro is perfect since they both kinda feel the same in terms of build quality and ergonomics but the X-Pro’s viewfinder is way bigger than the G’s

[@hisnibs830]

Wish Fuji had a lens as good as the contax 45mm, ooooffff!!!!😍

[@WunjoxFlo]

400$ used? LMAO it's more like 800-1000€ on ebay right now

[@christianbarrett6069]

i was about to say , i got mine used for like 900 i’m siccc

[@xxGravyBabyxx]

Get a xt30 instead on Amazon. Better sensor and newer features for the same price 🤷 I got my xt30 on sale on Amazon for $750 with a lens. Such a little camera with a crazy and powerful sensor

[@BurningBroadcast]

@@xxGravyBabyxx You dont buy the Xpro for the specs, but for the OVF and shooting experience. Really nothing Fuji makes competes with it in that aside from the X100

[@paldo771]

@@xxGravyBabyxx I own both X-T3 and XPro2 and the X-T3 pretty much sit on the shelf. It's not all about newer sensor.

[@shannonpalmer]

@@xxGravyBabyxx naaah. The xpro is an experience. I had an xt3 and xpro2, sold the xt3 to invest in new glass. The photos from the xt3 were only a tiny, tiny bit better, but i feel inspired to shoot every time i look at my x pro. Never felt that way with the xt3 or xt30 that i had for a while.

[@Magneira]

Still rocking my X-Pro2!

[@mrkunduc3291]

XPro 2 focusing is bad in dark place ? Thanks 🙏 I’ve got X70 now , which second hand camera should I get nowadays ? I am thinks of X100F or XPro2 .

[@kamoteque13]

Still rocking my xpro2 with manual lenses.

[@ericbeaton7211]

I have had an X-Pro1 and currently own an X-Pro2. I know a lot of people rave about the X-Pro1 and the image quality it produces. But as far as I'm concerned the X-Pro2 is just an all round better camera. When Fujifilm released the X-Pro2 they put right what wasn't quite right with the X-Pro1then improved on it.

[@jacobalexander1815]

Just got mine for 500 and i'm in love

[@timrpbrown]

I'd go with an X-e3 - cheaper but newer sensor, than x-pro2 touch screen, range-finder feel. Same lens on an x-pro3 would give exactly the same photo x-e3 so unless the optical view finder really matters to you then save your money to spend on better lenses.

[@pteriss]

Thanks for the video! One suggestion - you should match your video shutter speed to your electric frequency so that there are no flickering bands.

[@eksmaan]

Sold off most of my Fuji bodies. The X Pro 2 is the easy choice to keep. It’s solid. A very unique shooting experience too. People don’t look twice at me when I shoot with it either.

[@seanmcqueeney7867]

I love my xpro2, so this is a great video. Can you go over what lenses you use and recommend in another video?

[@erosario64]

I purchased one in early 2022 for $850 in excellent shape with low shutter count; the average going price at the time was $800. I think there’s a high demand because of the high price tag on the Xpro 3 and it’s controversial inward facing lcd screen.

[@SoFloCichlids]

I have an X-T20 and I use my lenses from my A-1. Nice to have an entire FD kit with a digital and analog camera. Best of both worlds.

[@randypipper92]

I don't know if it's my adapter, but I find annoying using FD lenses because the adapter has that lock-open thingy that's never in place

[@Arianna-zx1ro]

Ordered one last week w/ the 35mm f/2.0, super excited!! I love my current digital camera for client shoots, but really want that "film experience" for casual shooting (and one day maybe client shoots too).

[@DeeRosa]

I am amazed that I just found out the origin story of your channel with this comment - what a total inception moment for me

[@AndresValeriano]

i need proof of "$400 used"

[@yamkotea]

bro i swear. every photograph you tuber talking about ridiculously low used prices that i have no idea where they came from, it’s absurd

[@twinkie1773]

Me too mane

[@jsdhesmith2011]

Exactly

[@fosterb300]

Just hunt eBay and Marketplace relentlessly. Deals fall through and they go quick.

[@damonlawson9447]

@@fosterb300 been doing that for the past month. Nobody is dumb enough to sell a camera like this for that amount of money

[@tomasharan2540]

did you consider the x100f since you enjoy the 35mm equivalent? im debating on that right as a digital option to my film photography

[@WraithCalling]

My little X-E3 took a dive and I had to get a replacement. As much as I wanted to get an X-Pro2 still used it wasn't in my budget. I couldn't find one less than $850. So I picked up a used X-T2, and another vintage lens for about $650. In the near future an X-Pro1 is still on my list.

[@JLStreetDoc]

I have the x-t3, which is a great camera. But my xpro2 will be arriving in the mail tomorrow. I also want the x100v

[@allenschneider1847]

Do you prefer the xpro 2 over the xpro3? I'm not a fan of the LCD on the 3.

[@gabrielebarone3337]

Do you think Is a good thing to change my fuji x100F for a xpro-2?

[@gabrielherrmann71]

literally the dream camera for me

[@larrynguyen85]

Awesome video! How do the older Fuji X lenses do with this X-Pro2's AF? Thanks in advance!

[@benjones8977]

Leica Leica Leica, couldn’t care less! I’ve had my pro2 for years and love it! An auto focus camera is going to be better for street photography than any manual camera ever.

[@markscott4059]

CN pick one up for $600. Worth the money or look at a xt3?

[@rkjelseth]

Nice one man! Been thinking of picking up a fuji as a second camera to play around with! This might just be the one!!

[@TK421-53]

New cameras may be more capable or easier, but old(er) cameras do not get worse… The P2 is excellent.

[@tomislavmiletic_]

Have you tried to rescue those pictures from corrupt memory card with programs like Rescue Pro from Sandisc? It doesn't really work with RAW files, but I usually shoot RAW+JPG, and those programs saved my butt on number of occasions...

[@sonamhf]

I bought a like-new xpro2 with 23mm f2 for $1000 on FB Marketplace. Came with metal handgrip, metal lens hood and Lensmate thumb grip. Shutter count ~8000. Yo Jonathan, I recognize that 213 building @6:14 . A hidden gem, I must say.

[@tychomagneticanomaly]

Absolutely with you here, have two of them, with the 23 and 50 crons.

[@janivauhkonen]

it's 2024 and the x-pro2 is 8 years old, i went and changed my xt5 camera to it because i got bored with the xt5 camera and when i got the xpro2 i fell in love with photography all over again. and the xt5 felt like a "toy" compared to the x-pro2 camera

[@ReimannPembroke]

Great video as always dude! I have always been interested in the X-Pro line of cameras

[@kristofferkvalheim9653]

I used to have an x-pro 1. sadly I had to sell it for a sony a6000 as I couldn't keep both and needed the 11fps that the sony offered. one day though, I will get another x-pro camera as I still love the system.

[@jorgearriola2120]

I still have my xpro2 But I’m not sure if I should sell it to pick up the X100V.....it’s quite tempting

[@Narsuitus]

Nice video ! The Fuji X-Pro1 was my substitute until I could find a digital Leica rangefinder that I liked. When I broke one of my three X-Pro1 bodies, instead of repairing it, I replaced it with a Leica M10. However, the M10 broke too many times in the short time that I owned it. I returned it to the seller for a full refund. I then bought an X-Pro2 body. Loved the X-Pro2 body so much that I am no longer looking for a digital Leica.

[@marlenaeva3813]

Thanks for this. But how can I film with it? I need to make 5-10 minute long videos that are not shaky. Any tips on that?

[@testertes6359]

Sadly the xpro2 isnt any good for Video.

[@c.millare]

Have you tried adapting your summicron on it?

[@williamrussell4719]

I’m considering trading my xe4 for a x pro 2. Could you share your thoughts about this. Thank you for the informative review.

[@tiffanymeeks8740]

Did you ever do this? I just did it a couple of days ago. I’m waiting for my xpro2 as I write this. The xe4 after a year of use just didn’t do it for me. I loved the size but it shut off a few times in the heat and I honestly missed the buttons and dials.

[@braydenwiggins5803]

Would you ever try an Olympus digital camera ?

[@falseicon]

That thumb grip doesn't get in the way of you changing the iso?

[@Avividlife]

Great video! Love hearing the xpro2 is still going strong #fujigang 🙏

[@barryfisher4082]

Been using XP2 since soon after it came out. I'm not nearly done with this camera. I do come from Leica film cameras and I do use the Summicron 35 and 50 on the Fuji and they do work very well. I ended up owning the 23 f2 and its a good lens as is the 50 f2. But the 23 1.4 though big and not weather sealed is one of the best lenses I've ever used. If you get your hands on one I think you will like it if you can get over its size. The way it handles light is amazing.

[@Rafa-yw8nu]

Can you speak more to your experience with the manual focus Leica lenses paired with your Fuji? Do you use focus peaking or do you zone focus? Do you use the electronic viewfinder or the optical?

[@barryfisher4734]

@@Rafa-yw8nu Funny you ask as I have one the 35 f2 on the camera now.. I use focus peaking. Yyou can use zone, and if using closed down aperture like 8-11 it's there, but I never really trust it and tend to focus the camera anyways. I tend to shoot more wide open as I think the lens is optimal at f4-8. If you get the focus right, the Leica lenses take nice pics. Very good contrast and nice out of focus areas when wide open or close to it. I tend to use the EV over the optical, but you can use the optical with the EV spot which if you can get use to it, works well and then you have a system that emulates a rangefinder system very well.

[@noah4666]

You may got any recommendations for a camera which is pretty similar to the xpro2 (with all the film simulations etc.), but doesn’t cost that much?

[@_lowcountry]

Xt2. Scored mine last year with a vertical grip for about 500. Probably cheaper now

[@lezootrope5]

Fujifilm xe3. It's cheaper and pretty similar with the xpro2, with all the simulations and also rangefinder.

[@noah4666]

@@lezootrope5 alright I’m gonna have a look at it, thank you guys!

[@CasnioMiCasio]

i would not adapt any manual focus lenses on that camera, since i honestly think the manual focusing on the x-pro series is crap... the manual focusing is much better on the x-t20 and x-t2 with any kind of lenses

[@bernocreely4601]

Great review, thank you 🌸

[@Hooligans-N-Frames]

There are other Leicas beside the M series, that have more mp. The d-lux 7 is 17 mp or the Q-p has 20.

[@acmdv]

Why not an X-T2? They go for less than the X-Pro 2 & have the same sensor in them as well as a recent firmware update.

[@chrissoclone]

Classy look (subjective) and optical viewfinder (ideal for street).

[@acmdv]

@@chrissoclone I shoot exclusively with adapted M42 prime lenses on my X-T2 so having a EVF with focus-peaking works really well for me. Plus I love the Fuji film simulations.

[@andrespalma2]

OVF and decent autofocus, those are the real reasons. A modern Contax G2

[@urblaw5324]

I saw there are complains about battery that dies too fast after a shooting and that you should have one extra on the side while shooting. Any of you can confirm this ?

[@INFINITIVco]

Not that fast but if you’re shooting all day, it will definitely die. You’d want an extra battery. Wasabi makes excellent batteries for dirt cheap. Get a bunch of those and you’re good.

[@mattmosminaj2515]

Definitely have one or two spare. It’s a lovely camera, but the battery on mine dies really quickly.

[@GenVirtu]

I scored mine new for $1,300. I opted for a new copy so I can break it in. I've wanted this camera for years. I call it the blue collar Leica.

[@ccoppola82]

I thought I would sell my xpro2 after I got my leica mp240. Nope. Still kept it. It just offers too much versatility that I keep it for certain everyday use. I enjoy the Leica more and head to head I prefer the files from it, but sometimes I feel “lazy”and don’t feel like thinking while using the Leica. If I didn’t shoot film with Leica on an M6, I doubt I would be invested in the digital M. The fuji is well enough.

[@TheLocalNative]

The Fuji xpro series is actually more related to the contax G series of film cameras

[@highlander200107]

Yeah man, love my XPro2 paired with my Leica M2 or M5; they complement each other beautifully.

[@michaelvilla7846]

Whats the song you played in the beginning?

[@Azeltix]

Be careful with your video settings, I see banding on your video. Great content though. I have X-Pro 2 since it went out, and even if I now have a GFX100s, I still use it for everyday photos and travel.

[@cheungderrick3124]

is the fujifilm x100v any good?

[@Dangoldmedia]

I can't find one body only for less than 800 please help

[@MarcusVisuals]

Should I go with this or the new XE-4 ?

[@uwetrenkner9716]

Complete different concept. I own a XPro-2 and a X-E3. I pick the E3 if I just want to shot some easy pics. If I go for my projects and want to take pics I am woring on later on, the XPro2 is with me.

[@trendsetsocial2670]

Thinking about picking an Xpro 1 to use with some of my manual focus vintage glass. Very tempting haha

[@hannahgraney1813]

Really wish youtubers would just be real about how much things cost. I'd get far more from a video acknowledging the pros and cons in relation to the actual! price rather than trying to convince me I can get this for almost half the price of what it's going for.

[@Rooftopaccessorizer]

Too bad i bought an xpro 3. Usb c, cute sub lcd, and last but not least, the tilting screen. I do miss that the xpro 2 had a variable ovf though. Whack that they took it out of the 3.

[@adams.555]

Does Xpro-2 has the same sensor as xe-2 ?

[@eagleeyephoto8715]

There is nothing for 400$ or it must be beaten to dead.Maybe you can get mint xpro-1 but pro-2 not .It is still popular camera and in many ways better then xpro-3.

[@uboyelig_ulv]

Unfortunately your prediction about the price in 2 years from the video were incorrect 😅 current marketplace price for used x-pro2 is 1000€

[@sighsyyy]

im waiting for xpro4 to come up. so that the xpro3 will drop its price then it’d be the time ill buy it

[@perryvalton4245]

That will definitely my next camera.

[@michel559]

Cool man, I still use my X-Pro1 📷✨

[@kevrosas1]

Amazing camera. Just a shame it doesn’t support classic chrome on the sims. And the ISO is in the menu. Fast as hell with the 35 f2

[@michel559]

@@kevrosas1 yeah I will defo get the fujicrons with it, sofar the 18/2 and 35/1.4 did ok, but they are slow and noisy. So will get the 35/2 for sure. Had the 23/2 to try, wow near silent and way faster AF. Also the older sensor pairs well with the newer lenses, takes away some of the ‚digital‘ look. I think at least. Yeah some filmsims would be cool, ISO dial (even just for looks 😉 and better focus peaking (use some manual lenses too), other then that, still great! Cheers from Switzerland

[@rakorakosmako6829]

400-500 Lol. I had mine one month ago for 750, and it was a good price. 23 f2 is probably one of the worst lens in the system. Go to 23 1.4 if you like 35 fov

[@gregpantelides1355]

Thank you so much for this!

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

I REALLY need a Leica M10, but I'll buy a Fuji X.

[@MikulasPohribny]

Good music and of course the video.

[@visualsbypreet]

The music is cool, sounds like FRANCHISE by travis scott, XPRO Series are beautiful cameras, I really love my XPRO3

[@stanson411]

...my best camera ever xpro2 🖤,I love so much,probably that’s why I own 2 😉👊

[@depotmsa2362]

everyone should own a fujfilm x pro 1 ftw !

[@FILMFRAT]

Hey really love your content this is amazing. What is your preferred editing software you use for videomaking , I'd love to have a conversation and maybe even collaborate on different methods in telling stories through video !

[@kynasf]

It’s built like a tank and is nice and discreet. Aperture, iso and shutter speed all easy to hand. Everything else is extra and gets in the way. I think it’s a bit unfair to call it an entry level camera tbh.

[@darkktint5974]

I will be xt4 at the end of the year.

[@b1rd317]

Omg please do a video with the summicron on the x pro o.o i need it so baddd

[@H2A2I00]

Hard for me to justify owning one when I have an X-T2 (which is also a great camera that can be had at a lower price). However, that rangefinder design is probably the best out there (apart from maybe the Leica Q2)

[@SoFloCichlids]

Pretty much all the Fuji cameras have the same sensor (depending on generation) I think the Xt-2 and Xt-20 both have the same sensor as the xpro. Barring some software differences and hardware like the dual slots they can pretty much do the same thing! Fuji has a lot of options for all price ranges.

[@H2A2I00]

@@SoFloCichlids Yeah exactly, I think the X-T20 does get nerfed a bit and the X-Pro series have reduced video capabilities for some reason (of course its a photography centric camera). Plenty of options but for now my X-T2 does everything I want it to so I rather invest in glass

[@daily_pocket_review]

Yeah I got the xt2. Way better value than xpro2.

[@HypertronicTeddy]

xpro 3 or xt30?