Fuji X-E2 Hands-On Field Test with Nathan Elson

[@oisin_o_boyle]

Watching this in 2022, wow, this camera is still amazing when it comes to the jpegs sooc. Used price is so good now, I really need to get one additionally to my other Fujis..

[@marcohordijk]

Seriously nice portrait photo's in this review, I like Nathan.

[@chrysocolla93]

The ending gave me a heart attack.

[@danielandujar5479]

🐜🦟🕷 😄

[@NathanElson]

It's not broken down completely, it still works from a photo taking standpoint, but the bottom plate (which you can't really tell from the photos) was torn wide open after it fell roughly 30' onto a giant boulder than another 10' from there onto a pile of rock :) The metal casing was to twisted to repair, leaving the bottom of the camera exposed, hence my need for a new body.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Thanks Dmitry! The fact that you want to see more videos is the highest of compliments. The only trick is Jordan and I work full time IN The Camera Store, do radio and tv ads for the store as well, and sometimes see our families if there's time. All TCS videos are done in our minimal spare time but we love doing them so we try as hard as we can. We'd love to do this full time and if that ever becomes possible you'll see more videos for sure. Thanks for watching! Chris @ The Camera Store TV

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Definitely! We're excited to see how much faster it can be with the full production camera. Overall an exciting year ahead in digital photography. Chris @ The Camera Store TV

[@Dahlily]

All I could concentrate on at the end was that camera sitting precariously close to the water...!

[@ssthapit]

Loved the portraits. Chris is a good looking dude.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

It's the same resolution and magnification as the X-E1 EVF, but now with a faster refresh rate. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@JoshuaBoldt]

That's actually genuinely interesting. Take it as a compliment that people are curious. Thanks for all the work you guys put into these videos.

[@catfish252]

Great job on the review - it's refreshing to find a presenter who is knowledgeable. Kai over at DigRev knows his stuff but I am tired of all the sexual innuendos. I'll be listening in more often.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

If I tell the mystery will be all gone... I'm half Japanese and half whatever anglo saxon mix it is that comes from England... I hope you won the debate. Thanks for watching! Chris @ The Camera Store TV

[@boringnation]

This was a very fun video to watch and it makes me want to learn how to shoot better portraits. Nathan has some incredible talent (if he can make pictures of you look that cool...)

[@gerher9416]

great stuff guys! I'm a fan of DigitalRev TV funny style but I find your videos to be superior in rewards information in a very easy to digest way, and you have great charisma too, keep the good work!

[@ericchenel5421]

***** Yeah but you don't have to listen to the super cringy sexual comments from Kai. That dudes lame.

[@nz769r]

You guys make the best reviews! Period. Interesting, relevant, honest, and funny. Even if Nathan accidentally dropped the camera it was a hoot! Fujifilm shouldn't make any bones about the damage (if real) -- the marketing value is priceless. Keep on doing the great work!

[@NathanElson]

Hey Lycos12, no I didn't use a reflector. All the portraits were shot using just straight up available light with no modifiers.

[@chrysocolla93]

This was so fun to watch and Nathan sure takes awesome shots. Whoa.

Simply the best reviews on youtube, keep em coming!

[@blackbirdpie217]

I'm liking the dynamic range. Great detail in the darkest areas without visible noise.

[@nianys1]

Wow, a video with Chris is always a treat, but that Nathan guy gave me a run for my money, now two cuties at the same time !! The Chris portrait shoot was insane funny, and the results are awesome. Every time I watch one of your vids my husband goes "him again ?!". Lol... Keep up the great work, it's always great to discover new cams in your company.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Thanks for watching our videos! Trust me, WAY more than a couple grey hairs. You can see it go from jet black to george clooney throughout the history of our TCS videos. Jordan and I are literally dying to make videos for you all. Chris @ The Camera Store TV Chris @ The Camera Store TV

[@RileyNotRyan]

As the lenses require firmware (to be released in November I'm sure) they don't take advantage of the phase detect on the sensor. So it will no doubt be even faster AF once released.

[@AnandaGarden]

Tonight I shot with the X-E2 without flash while we trouped around the neighborhood doing invited Christmas caroling gigs at people's homes. Got the camera recently and couldn't get the built-in flash to work. Thanks for that, because the "high-gamble" photos I took handheld with the 18-55/2.8-4.0 were wonderful. Also, I've discovered that Fuji RAW files REALLY let you dig out the shadows with Adobe Camera Raw. All in all, I sometimes wish I was an all-daylight photographer, instead of constant night gigs and indoor low-light shoots. Bleh! But wow, I've been stunned that this tiny camera does a better job in low light than my full-frame Canon 6D. For consistently great-looking photos out of the camera, it actually beats the 6D. Of course, when the 6D is working at its best the pixel-level quality of the photos is better (more croppable). But I'm ditching the 6D and associated L glass for Fuji - that's how good these little Fuji cameras are.

[@LukasSiemoneit]

Oh god, I really flinched at the end. Great Video man, I love these Field Tests. Keep it up!

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Any day except Tuesday, you'll see me working, and Jordan in the corner editing. Chris @ The Camera Store TV

[@AlejandroGarciaJr]

I don't know how I stumbled on your video, but you guys are funny yet informative. I'm subscribing because I don't know anything about cameras and you guys make an entertaining video. Thank you!

[@heck1615]

was the camera ok?!?!?! omg

[@gryphon1911]

Might want to be more accurate in your description of the new camera. It is not using the same EVF as the XE1 and the older X cameras do have focus peaking via firmware updates.

[@OmairKhan]

Awesome video guys! Entertaining, informative and a fantastic finish to the episode.

[@QuickQuips]

I love the reviews featuring photographer banter (and now Jordan's a natural model...who knew). And it seems like a great camera to splurge on vintage lenses to take advantage of that really nice focus peaking and details feature.

[@NathanElson]

Nope, all shot using available light. With the shot of Chris in the parking garage, he was lit using one of the lights mounted in the roof of the garage, and the splash of light in the background was from natural ambient light spilling through an opening in the wall. That's about as far as 'off-camera flash' as we got.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

You're definitely not the first to think so. I guess I see the resemblance and he's in better shape than I am, but just barely... Chris @ The Camera Store TV

[@steviekylie]

I really do enjoy watching your videos, you're a great presenter and funny with it too which is a rarity on youtube. Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing future videos.

[@Joshzphoto]

Fantastic as usual! I love watching your videos!

[@juandenz2008]

I always wondered if on the off chance I was in Canada and walked into "The Camera Store" whether I would actually see Chris there !

[@ObelixCMM]

Great job guys, good balance of camera review and humor

[@ImageMaven]

Chris, did you guys test out any of the Fuji film style pre-sets?

[@patricknahr654]

Thanks for the review! Ended up buying the camera. Was worried a bit about AF, but have to say I'm really happy with the performance of the X-E2. However, I really hope that Fuji will come with an update to solve the problem with the seriously exaggerated noise reduction applied to faces and skin's on iso's from 3200 and upwards for the X-E2! This issue wasn't there on the X-E1 so hopefully it can be fixed.

[@mrkon3933]

Great video! Wow, Nathan is the destroyer of cameras.

[@paulhills1967]

The best camera review videos! Thanks guys.

[@photographerjonathan]

I would like to see a video discussing the pluses and minuses between the XE2, A7r, EM1, Personally i am considering the XE2 because the image quality is close to full frame, but it's still a smaller system than full frame with the lenses, but there are things I still love about the Em1, like the touch screen that pivots, and the touch focus and shoot feature, the weather sealing, time laps, IBIS, and even smaller lenses, but the A7 and A7r have me drooling also, but it's missing some things

[@jimmacfx]

Enjoyed it more than any episode before. Lovely ending :)

[@MarcoBianchi313]

Video fantastici, come sempre! Complimenti! Questa E-X2 si è dimostrata un' ottima macchina!

[@wonderwall135]

Can you guys do a video on editing photos? The portraits of you are really good but they are obviously edited because of the light on your face. it looks very processed but nice. i was wondering if you could do a tutorial how to do that?

[@Rye042]

great job guys!! i always love your reviews!!

[@VipulDK]

X-E2 looks and sounds great! I was debating if I should get X100s and just then this camera came out. I am confused now. Are there any reasons why I should go for X100s? I know the answer depends on what I am looking for (flash synch speed). What is your experience with X-E2's flash? Did you guys use it and how were the pictures compared with your past experience with X100s flash? Thanks for the review - it's very useful.

[@MrZombs123]

Great review! I'm on the fence between a X-E2 and a GX7.. and maybe even the X-M1, but more-so the X-E2.. just worried about how bad the AF is.. i know its extremely snappy on the GX7, but the image quality seems to be way better on the Fuji.. but how bad is the AF really..??? any way to show a vid of the back screen autofocusing?

[@redsox7897]

Another great review... I have question, would u recommend X-E2 over D610 if the size is not a concern. I'm thinking either to get this or D610 with 85mm 1.8. What I care the most is color, high iso capability and DR. I've seen photos taken from an X-Pro 1, and I'm amazed on how clean those photos even as high as ISO 3200. How can a camera with an APS-C sized sensor produce such clean image at high ISO nearing or in par with FF camera? Thanks in advance.

[@DCFotographs]

What setting profile was used on the portraits for Chris? I like that film simulation

[@random2ism]

Hi Chris, Great review in some of the new cameras that are being released in the q4, what are your top preferred cameras and why? a video perhaps.

[@ThomasBryant]

I almost died when you dropped that X-E1 in the tub..... hey please tell me that was a broken model you dunked on purpose.....I have an Xpro1 and love it. If that happened to mine, I'd cry. You guys rock! Love all your videos!

[@DavidDatura]

A good review of my next camera! Loving on Fujifilm at the moment...

[@halshazly]

Great video guys and awesome shots by Nathan! I was wondering which lens you're using in this video? Thanks

[@ofeenee]

Will there be any future videos mentioning the RX1r's performance in comparison with the new a7 and other mirrorless cameras? Or not?

[@ShirazChanawala]

Is it possible to use this with a Leica lens. I have a 30 year old sumicrom which I inherited and is doing nothing. Can't afford a Leica.

[@BernardWei]

Love the portrait shots, stunning :D

[@chmielify]

What's with the low res video? 360p max? Jokes aside with the grand finale of X-E2 in your video, I know it is not weather-sealed, but do you think it could withstand rain or is a plastic bag a must?

[@mdc640]

I am really interested in a smaller camera. With the deals right now on the XE-1 and the new features on the XE-2, which camera would you suggest?

[@borisklaydman]

How is continuous autofocus on this camera? I'd did not see you try it in the video.

[@garvinp6331]

Great photos by Nathan

[@strawberriesnz]

Hi, I'm after a new camera to replace my old school GF1. Hoping for something with great stills (video is something I rarely shoot, but wouldn't mind something half decent here), good low light performance, and something that can transition well through situations for travel photography. Any recommendations for something in the mid-range? At the moment I am researching the Fuji X-T10 and Sony A6000/A6300

[@aspirenews]

So the xe2 was waterproof camera? NICE ENDING

[@princecody3499]

dear camera store, what is the main difference between fuji xm1 and xe-2 besides viewfinder and better quality body?

[@sanderb3796]

Is it worth waiting a little and paying more for the xe-2 or grab the xe-1 with the current discount?

[@mareknowak6267]

Amazing sample shots

[@fangzhenyuinca]

Hey Chris, I'm surprised no one has asked about the AF speed, is it truly 0.08 sec? and shutter lag is truly 0.05? Can you confirm?

[@Peter-cn4os]

3 guys in a hot tub....

[@johnglue1744]

Hahaha I was thinking same thing and they were so comically close.

[@danielandujar5479]

🎼Just the 3 of us🛀🎵🛀🎶🛀 🔊 We can make it anytime🎷

[@kazcnepj]

You mentioned the XE1 and 2 have the same EVF. Doesn't the 2 have a faster refresh rate?

[@sinakhansari1]

Hey Chris. Great review! may I know if the photo samples from your modelling shoot and the rest of the samples are straight out of the camera or have they been retouched? Many Thanks

[@TechInspected]

Great portraits there sirs!

[@ThePaulRobertDavis]

Were the sample photos throughout this video straight out of the camera?

[@attache675]

Great review guys, I'm leaning on the idea of getting this camera. I laughed at the end haha.

[@Rotten3ullet]

How do you guys always get the new cameras before everyone else?

[@ehmonrecentes5393]

hi Chris, just wanna ask what do you think about the ISO and AF of the Xe2 compared to the X100s

[@harryv2297]

What film simulation were the photos of Chris shot at? We're all the shots sooc?

[@eazizisaid]

Maybe that was the broken x pro 1 with a returned lens maybe ?

[@5150racecar2]

I want to see how the new af-c works!

[@sncustom]

Great video!! Thanks guys. I've got one question: what type of lens hood is on the xf14??

[@ofeenee]

Thank you for the great review! Keep up the good work! :)

[@TheGman1125]

Nice informative video, great to see the sense of humor...

[@AlokSomani]

Nice review, thank you! My only question with this camera is exactly how good/bad the video quality is. I'd love to recommend this camera to my sister, but she needs at least decent video recording. Is it nitpicking to say that the video could be better, or is it really just something you should avoid on this camera? Is it much worse than the competitors?

[@DmitryBrodsky007]

you guys are amazing as always, the best video reviews by far on planet. But you guys are only doing like one a months, can you guys do it more often? I am talking once a week? You can review not only cameras, but various lenses, etc.. or is it too time consuming? Please, we need more Chris Jordan and company. Also I know you guys like to talk about video, but seriously, we just care about photography. In any case, give us more reviews!!!! More!!! More!!!

[@fffeuchtner]

Great video (again). I like the way you present the cameras very much. I just enjoy watching your reviews and always can´t wait for the next one!

[@ElenGlazova]

in many videos i saw that photos were taken with f2.8 at very high speed about 1/4000th as here, and iso is higher than 1000...does it make sense? why not low down iso and get good quality photo, 1/1250 or 1/1000 is pretty enough to get sharp image..

[@randydowell9255]

people always seem to think that you have to have the lowest iso possible. and while yes, its usually a good idea to keep it low, cameras these days can handle being all the way up to 1600 iso with pretty much no noise. i would rather have an image that has a tiny bit of noise thats razor sharp, than an image with no noise, and a tiny bit of motion blur or out of focus.

[@Yayadays111]

+Randy Dowell Super late to this comment but the reason is simply because the photographer doesn't care. 1/1250 is pretty enough for football, let alone he is using a wide angle lens

[@catha86]

best review so far

[@sasatrifunovski8147]

aweeeeeeeeeesome video guys - LOVE it =) Nathan is an awesome photographer, love his work =) 14mm portraits? just nice =) Keep up the good work =)

[@MyRetroJourney]

Your videos are great, thanks guys and greetings from Germany :)

[@zenbe]

Well if I were you, and I needed a camera right now or in the near future, I'd pick the X-E2. Because the X-E1 is at the worst possible price right now, but in 3-6 months, it will fall down. The E1 is a great camera, I have it and I love it, but I will not upgrade to the E2 since I only have it since May. I'll take the E3 when it comes out though, but I'm just plenty happy with what the E1 currently offers me. But if money is an issue, take a second hand E1 in 6 months, if not, the E2 right now.

[@chicoy12]

having a hard time choosing between the X-E2 and the sony A6000, any thoughts??? :)

[@isaacmacers]

xe2

[@JKTDELICACY]

I did having the same choices between those two, but ended up buying X-E2 because I believe Fuji's color is better and little noise on Low Light. However, Sony's AF is way faster :)

[@chicoy12]

thanks, already bought the X-E2 a month ago. no regrets, the fuji's color, low light performance and image quality is superb :)

[@LoightaFluwid]

+Chomin Aberasturi I bought an a6000. there's nothing wrong with the body. It's just that there are few affordable lenses. There are also very few 3rd party lenses and they're also pretty expensive. I want a 70-200 2.8 or a 28-70 2.8 lens but there are no nex lenses with those specs. The only way to get access to those lenses is to either use LA-EA4 with A mount lenses or get 3rd party adapters with canon/nikon lenses. Apparently, just moving to a different brand is more affordable. I slightly regret buying the a6000 not because of the body but because of the few selections of lenses it's compatible with.

[@Club4AGChannelUSA]

Mild gargle with the LA EA4, all of the awesome Minolta lenses become available as well as Sigma and Tokina glass too. And for far less than Nikon or Canon, at superb grade image lenses.

[@farouk6564]

Fun review, the way it's suppose to. Well done!

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

When Nathan Elson says "give me pout lips", you just do as your told. Chris @ The Camera Store TV

[@arsalanuljamil6840]

Great video as usual.

[@nicolekelsie92]

I love you guys ;) TheCameraStoreTV is awesome

[@jakesweeney7467]

Was there off camera flash in any of the portraits?

[@TravelOGraphyHD]

Hello, Are the Images straight out of the camera? or they re been Processed?

[@IFrancyISantosI]

+Travel-O-Graphy it was a preproduction camera, so i say these images weren't processed.

[@ttian2]

1. Nathan is a great portrait photographer 2. Nathan is a great camera terminator

[@jheffhree]

Those shots were amazingly sharp. Best image quality. Time to switch to mirrorless.

[@kaibe5241]

not all mirrorless are amazing - plenty of crap ones around, but that part of the market is really taking off and getting very popular. DSLR quality at a fraction of the size. Too awesome :D

[@cristianward763]

Are the differences between the X-E2 and the X-E1 enough to choose it over the older model, now that I've seen the X-E1 drop to really low prices lately?

[@nasri]

Exact same question on my mind. If there's not a huge difference in quality and ISO performance, I'd rather use the money on their gorgeous glass.

[@Batsi92]

well the auto focus on the x e1 really isnt that good at all. If, and so everyone claims, the AF of the x e2 is better, go for the x e2. I've had the x e1 for exactly 2 years now and I really would get rid of it, because of the slow and hunting AF. but since prices dropped insanely, it won't be worth selling for me...

[@baidoacactus]

Sebastian Reifers So the firmware updates didn't improve it?

[@pixiedixie3682]

Cristian Ward X E2 MF assistant great on the X E1 auch! I hate it . I have both models I have to check film sim , some people says that X E1 is closer to the old film look .

[@chris-lloyd]

Found myself watching more of your videos than digital revs lately :0

[@rmclean3]

Hilarious to go back and watch young Chris videos 😂