Fuji X-Pro 2 Hands-On Field Test With Nathan Elson

[@rockymhs]

Seems like an awesome camera. Still rocking my original x100.

[@Jay-mj6xe]

I can't wait for the X-T2 with the new 24mp sensor. But please, when and if it comes out we don't want an X shooter to do the review. We want an honest review from Chris and Jordan only. You're the best guys.

[@Okay_Okay123]

Classic with Nathan! Great choice :)

[@tomscott4438]

Nathan is an X-shooter but a couple of things about that. Fuji does not require X-Photographers to be exclusive and I'm pretty sure he isn't. Also, if you check out his blog/channel you will see he can be (at times) brutally honest about what he sees as a flaw or issue with Fuji. I find his images a bit stylized and not really useful for showing IQ in general, but he does know his stuff.

[@Peizxcv]

7:32 - the guy is taking a street photo of you. Is the high ISO actually better or is FUJI cheating more on ISO than the current 1/2 - 2/3 stops? I also think they need a bigger grip.

[@Richard.Allsop]

Looking forward to trying out the X-Pro2. I love my X-Pro 1, it'll be an interesting comparison.

[@Nein1no]

Just wanna say that I love this channel. It's like Top Gear (sort of?) but about cameras/photography. Keep up the awesome work. :)

[@calvinchann1996]

No, the Top Gear of photography is Digitalrev.

[@Nein1no]

Calvin Chann I guess I'll check them out then. Thanks.

[@joetrrs]

After watching the official Fuji videos about the X-Pro 2, this video was VERY much welcome! They don't show off their cameras that well. Nathan's video on their official page was great, just as it was here. Great work, I own te xt-1 pair with 35 1.4 and 23 1.4 and I am anxiously looking forward to the xt2 this June. That pull up ISO switch would be great! Started shooting with 35mm film which is why I jumped onto the xt1 so quickly. Hopefully they add that small feature to it as well.

[@AANasseh]

Thanks for the review. IMHO, the only problem with doing camera reviews before a camera is finalized is that it can make the review irrelevant and also the reviewer unable to truly critique the camera because he/she doesn't know if the concerns will be addressed in the production unit or not. As a result, I recommend not to review cameras until they are finalized. I mean, who wants to know what a camera "might be like?!" I think playing around and understanding a pre-production camera can help you write the script. Then wait till the final product is out and do a quick shoot with the final product.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+RealWorld Endo We'll be doing a short review of the unfinished aspects of the X-Pro 2 when we get a production unit next month. We just felt this camera was exciting enough to warrant an early look, since many of the improvements relate to handling. Also, would you pass up an opportunity to look at a new flagship camera before the announcement day? Jordan @ TCSTV

[@AANasseh]

+TheCameraStoreTV I understand being first. How about the reverse, doing a short pre-production announcement and a longer production review. That way you'd be first to showcase the camera and build the excitement, announce potential specs; but really not do a review the delivery of those specs until they are finalized in the production unit. I know there are a lot of people on the internet who do pre-production reviews; but I look at you guys at a different caliber and a trustworthy source. That's why the recommendation. Keep up the good work! :)

[@mikeanastasio8073]

I will own this camera. It is everything that I want. I love using fully mechanical cameras so, just the body style with dials for all of the major settings in the places they are alone make this camera a must own. Fujifilm has been doing amazing things lately with their sensors. The only negative of this camera for me at least is the mediocre video performance but, I know that just raw image quality does not make the shot so for the little amount that I shoot video I will just have to work a little harder. The image quality in good and bad lighting that fuji has been pulling off is just absolutely beautiful.

[@sirknightleopold]

also the xpro 1 is now only 499!

[@Drygore]

Best photography related videos on KZbin, ever. As simple as that. I dunno how you do it, but you're always so natural. These are the only photo vids I look at where I'm often finding myself watching it with a smile on my face. Keep it up!

[@MichaelLaing71]

This puts me into a bit of a quandry. Was planning on upgrading my Nikon, at some point this year but I do love my old Fuji and this camera seems to sort all the issues that I had with the old camera.

[@billiyum210]

Hey, how did you guys film @7:55 what was the technique you used? It felt kinda odd but cool at the same time, the background didnt move and seemed as if it was stationary...

[@MeisterYodarkus]

It's just well stabilized shot. The background does move if you look closely, but not that much because it's a very wide angle lens.

[@AgnostosGnostos]

Electronic viewfinders no matter how good they are after some time they are tiring to the eye. Especially with sport photographers who use the viewfinder constantly. Optical viewfinders will be always more relaxing to the eye. I don't understand why Sony and Fuji don't make both slots equally fast. How difficult it is? Why the beep at 6:35? Does KZbin is censoring the videos?

[@derrickchan4660]

Hey. One of the biggest things of the xpro1 was the slow focusing speed. The rest of the camera was and still is awesome. Why leave out a comment on the focusing speed?

[@ObelixCMM]

+Derrick Chan Camera they used was preproduction model.

[@lorenzoamato953]

+ObelixCMM Yes, but given that AF is the most important thing to address in new Fuji models, leaving this aspect out of the review makes it unnecessary at best.

[@2nd3rd1st]

6:37 What does Nathan say where it's bleeped? "I've been shooting a bleep ton of black and white." I just can't figure it out!

[@phuongdinh5836]

+2nd3rd1st "a fuck ton"

[@makerKID5]

The studio shots were hilarious, that's a pretty sweet camera. Time to spend some money again, well if anyone wants to buy this X-Pro1.

[@raptor2285]

When you guys are talking on the bench around 6:00 Chris's fly is open hahaha

[@jasonschetzel3913]

Always excellent un-biased reviews. Thanks for all your efforts!

[@bleuswiffer]

Thanks for this awesome review guys!

[@genjii931]

One reason Fuji _should_ go all-in with video features is to sell more lenses. I'd love to be able to use their lenses, but without great video, there's no point to buying into the Fuji system. If I could use their lenses on my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, I absolutely would; Fuji knows their shit when it comes to lenses.

[@JaxsonNZ]

Agree. Pentax is the same. Great solid WR bodies and lenses, but they turned off their sensor stabilisation in video mode?!

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

+genjii931 have you tested it? I've read an article saying that the video quality on this seems very promising and certainly better than any previous Fuji.

[@LasstUnsSpielen]

Do you recommend investing into the new X Pro 2? I want to switch from my Nikon d7000 to the fuji system because I worked a lot with analog nikon fes lately and loved the compactness. Buying the fuji X pro 1 with the 16-55 2.8 results in paying 1500 euros here in germany. Investing in the x pro 2 results doubling the price.... I would have bought the X-TI but I hated the EVF lag while autofocusing... So maybe I would use the OVF most of the time. Does the X Pro 1 still deliver?

[@discotechwreck]

Great review guys! I do wish Fuji would take on the video market properly; as others have mentioned in the comments, they have beautiful glass

[@gregt8655]

I've watched your videos for a long time now and I don't know if it's because the camera is pre production but you seemed to skip over a lot of features. No real autofocus test on moving subjects or in low light and ISO testing. Does it still only shoot raw up to 6400 iso etc. I always enjoy your videos and there normally always very thorough but this one seemed to miss the mark. I hope you do a follow up video by yourself with a full production model. Thanks for the video.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+Greg T We did avoid testing those things in this episode as it was a pre-production unit. We'll do a follow-up short episode looking at the AF performance and final image quality once production cameras start shipping next month. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@gregt8655]

+TheCameraStoreTV Thanks Jordan, thought that might be the case. Look forward to the follow up. Cheers mate!

[@azuremain]

+TheCameraStoreTV Over at Chip.de they tested a production model and are all praise for the instant and accurate focusing speed.

[@mamiyapress]

The most important thing in any camera is Image Quality everything else comes second, is it possible for some reviewers of such photographic tools to actually make a full size print at the optimum settings and judge that, from there you can discuss handling etc. ?

[@StevenScholten]

Allways nice to see the CSTV reviews. For this camera I did expect an indepth view on the autofocussing though (in low light, moving subjects etc etc). That is one of the biggest problems with the X-Pro1 (I owned one). Pitty.

[@marksikun]

Hopefully fuji will fix the video issue in the xt-2. Currently use fuji for still images and canon for videos. Carrying two different system is hassle and costly.

[@ofeenee]

Looking awesome Chris! 10:14 ... killer beard!

[@milieugraye]

What lens does Nathan have on the camera at the 2:00 mark?

[@radu01]

I own a Nikon setup but I love Fuji, mainly x100 series

[@Monkeyshaman]

Is there some funk with the dynamic range or was the invisible shirt a creative choice?

[@LesTutosdeGreg]

Nice work on the video Acros Jordan !

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+Greg Fleurdépine Thanks! I used SpeedLooks Nouvelle LUT to start, I love the look of it. I'd love to shoot a B&W video again one day. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@technoalah]

Great review yet again!

[@androo4519]

Great review as always. Nathan a good addition to the team. This camera would be so desirable if only it had Olympus's sensor stabilisation built in. Olympus would them go out of business though...

[@delpierro0815]

Great model shots :D. Nice improvements on the cam but no tilt screen, seriously? I will never buy a camera without one now.

[@dermothoyne2393]

Chris, where can we find the Safety Third shirt? Will you do a production build review of XPro2 as well?

[@7thSpartan]

I wonder if Acros will be introduced to the other systems as a firmware update? I really hope so , looks great!

[@samuelwhitcomb]

Does anyone have an idea what that ambient music is that starts at 1:10?

[@quantumeseboy]

Nathan maybe a good photographer, but not a very good choice for a review, those studio shots were useless for a review and too many b&w outdoor examples, everything is very shadowy... the video example was too short too. Sorry for criticism :)

[@carlosxespinosa]

Have you blogged between the difference in feel of the XPro 2 and XT1. Assuming the upcoming XT 2 does not change in shape would the main difference between the two cameras come down to which body style one prefers???

[@KlausBioMadsen]

What about the auto-focus for gods sake, how fast is it??

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+Klaus Asbjørn Madsen Faster than the X-T1, but we're reserving judgement until we get a production unit. Stay tuned! Jordan @ TCSTV

[@PatrickDodds1]

+Klaus Asbjørn Madsen Exactly. That's the most important question - having had an X100 that as everyone knows essentially cannot focus, I'm hoping that Fuji have been able to come up with something that can, and at speed.

[@bhop0073]

+Patrick Dodds Fuji fixed the af I the x100 series with the X100T. (I had an original, now a X100t, huge difference)

[@Halbmond]

The beard show featuring two beards walking down a street. A beard clearly is the most glaring feature missing from the Fuji X-Pro 2.

[@Clodrock]

Picked a clean one on Offerup for $700. For me it's the Goldilocks of the X-Pro line. The Pro1 was ancient and the Pro3 was just weird. This one feels way more solid than the 3 (got one used for $1100 and sold it after I acquired the 2), I appreciate the weather sealing and I don't mind the non-articulating screen. To me it's 90% of what a 3 is but at a much reduced cost. It is currently my go-to body for street and portraiture.

[@aronisink1]

Think you guys need to have a second go at the video quality of the xpro2..EOSHD just came out with a post and gave it pretty high regards... No 4k but really nice 1080 with great Fuji science color...

[@algreen8819]

Still love the look of my X-PRO 1 images for conceptual portraiture so won't be an early adopter. That said it's great to see a great camera system going forward.

[@j.k.2975]

Fujifilm X-Pro is very good compact, but it has still common sensor (however without low-pass filter and with unique anti-moiré system of sensor "pixels" layout). If I am a studio photographer, I will choose Sigma Quattro compacts. Their three layer sensors create (technically) an amazing and unique pictures, how we can see for example on DPReview or Imaging Resource etc.

[@Doc_Mitch]

I am so getting this! Even if they put the Canon 5D Mark III on sale I will still choose the Fuji.

[@eamarozzn]

I still love my X100s but I'd love a ILC... maybe this is the one? Or maybe wait for XT2? Lightroom is my fav PP software, but still lags behind other software for the RAF files... Decisions, decisions....

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

Great review and the new sensor is looking good. I hope Acros is included in a FW release for the X-T1 :)

[@RodrigoVzq]

Was this 6:50 the guy from +thefujiguys ?

[@Fst0pped_]

Hey, did they use the rubbery grip wrapped around the body just like they did on the xt1? Because mine started to wear out and come off after a year, I hope that they used the harder plasticky ones like in previous models.

[@Manoloelgomo]

Are you guys also going to do a Fuji X70 review??!?! (fingers crossed)

[@phuongdinh5836]

Too bad you guys didn't test the AF speed. As an XPro1 user, that's the one thing I'm most interested in.

[@jacquescuster2668]

hello, I watch all the videos, they are great.I have a question regarding tamron lenses: is there an adaptor for fuj x-t10, that can be used with tamron lenses. thx

[@jonhermannsson9231]

great show as always - I find it interesting how much hype the original Xpro and X100 got - and of course because of that I had to get the X100 - yes the images where nice and lens was good - but it was absolutely the worst focusing camera I have ever owned ! - I was able to play with the XPRO for some time and it was the same - I eventually got the X100s and yes it was an improvement as far as focus - but I found that I like the images better in the X100 - my X20 just blows the X100 focus away :) So for me yes I like the Fuji colors and image but really get frustrated with my Fujis - Xt1 and X100 and X100s and X20 - great lenses but no IS on primes so a real bummer - of course lenses are a bit heavier then that of M43 - I love Touch LCD and Touch Shutter - and of course Fuji will never implement Touch LCD or Touch Shutter - Yes the Xt1 and Xpro 2 will have a bit better IQ then that of the Panasonic GX8 due to larger sensor - but I just cant compare the joy of using the GX8 over the Fujis - but of course it is all a persona preference - Wish Fuji would implement IBIS - but that will not happen either - GX8 has a great contrasty BW as well :) - so does Sony A6000 and A7's - Yes in perfect light and shooting a still model the XPro1 was manageable - but to me horrible for street shooting and anything that moved and just struggled so bad with low light focus etc etc - I have a feeling that those who are Purists and like retro styling will adore and love what ever Fuji will come out with - and regardless of performance - as to me the X100 showed, touted to be this awesome camera - but in reality yes great looking and yes had both Optical and EVF with most just using the EVF but so many down sides - but still remains a legend - while other cameras will just not get a fraction of the recognition but are better

[@borispradel1037]

I'm reading this comment in 2022. And now there's this trend of coming back to basics, so the Xpro1 is a sought out camera. I'm currently using manual lenses on my Xpro1 for street photography. I just use the OVF and the sunny16 rule minus one stop on the lens aperture or exposure time for metering (as it is a crop sensor camera). I also have a Sony A7C for fast action, but I enjoy shooting with the Xpro1 more and its color science is so much more pleasing than Sony's. As you may know by now Fuji did include IBIS in a couple of cameras and also a flippy screen.

[@brooped]

You need those gloves but you don't need anything to cover your neck? Anyway, greetings from Finland, it's like -25 C here right now and way too much snow.

[@stevenjohnson4283]

+brooped They've got beards covering their necks.

[@driliagor]

What are those gloves? Seems like a inner gloves with mitten outside? Looks great for photographers in cold conditions?

[@ObelixCMM]

At $1,699.00 it is more expensive than Canon 6D, Nikon D610, Sony A7, Sony A7II and only $100.00 cheaper than Nikon D750 and Sony A7R

[@IFrancyISantosI]

+ObelixCMM but the 6D, D610 and A7 doesnt give you the same feeling. Shooting with a Fuji is so much more fun. sometimes i go out and shoot and never review the pictures i took.. never had that feeling with my DSLR..

[@ObelixCMM]

Francisco Santos Sony a7 and A7II are mirrorless cameras, not DSLR

[@huph8792]

+Francisco Santos Its always feelings with the fuji crowd, rose colored glasses for their products I guess.

[@Thezftw]

+Hu Ph Well not only that, full frame cameras are bigger too. The lenses are (generally) massive, even on the Sony. The X-Pro isn't exactly small but still smaller than the full frame competition.

[@huph8792]

+Thezftw a7 is the same size as xpro. sonys 28, 35 2.8, 55 are all very small

[@DecentGatsby]

Can you turn off the Picture picture thing in the optical viewfinder?

[@leiya107]

It may be a dumb question, but if you categorically do not like OVFs, to a point that you think they're stupid, why use the X-Pro line and not the XE?

[@MatthewLam-Developer]

Yeah, I agree. I'm almost sold on it except it is missing the articulating screen.

[@TnFruit]

want 2 see a comparison between the xpro2 and a6300 (TCSVideo!)

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

Hey Jordan, I've read a quick hands-on article from a video guy saying that the video on this Fuji is much better than any previous Fuji and with some serious improvements, were you able to test it? It would be nice if this is true, hopefully you will be able to test it in the full-production model review. He also talked about how the video improvements with Fuji's colour can possibly turn this into a nice video camera - the X-PRO2 is certainly not about video but I think you can understand the potential of this, right? If this is true, knowing that the sensor and processing is capable of 4K, this becomes a very interesting thing to expect from the X-T2. Pairing nice video quality with Fuji's colour would be nice, even more when you take into account Fuji's Kaizen, meaning that if Fuji starts to attract more video guys they will certainly invest more on it and with Fuji's care, this has such a nice potential.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+theSUBVERSIVE The video quality was pretty poor on our early unit, maybe Andrew Reid has a later version of the software on the unit he tested. We'll be posting a follow up episode when we get a production unit. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

TheCameraStoreTV Possibly since I think he just tested it on the store. I downloaded the files, it certainly looks sharper, but having no other Fuji footage to compare to and with such limited footage, I don't really know how much better it's or how does it compare to cameras like the A6000, which is also a mirrorless APS-C with good video. I always wanted to combine Fuji and Panasonic into a single camera, if Fuji can really start to deliver better video, this can be very interesting. Kaizen and video all the way FTW. Thanks for the reply, I'm looking forward for a further review.

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

+TheCameraStoreTV Hey Jordan, DPreview also confirmed the improvement in video and using their comparison tool for stills grabbed from video frames, it's actually quite good, maybe it's really right there with the best 1080p but certainly much better than any other video from Fuji. Looking forward for a detailed review by you guys.

[@Thezftw]

+theSUBVERSIVE The video would have been "okay" on the older models too if it didn't have moire..

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

unfortunately it was more than just moire to make it okay

[@xaccix]

Good job.... but still waiting for the Leica SL review.

[@mountainhobo]

So, for someone like Nathan Elson, who only uses EVF, what is the advantage of using X-Prox over X-Tx (he stated he only uses X-Pro)?

[@ObelixCMM]

+mountainhobo Hipster factor ;)

[@DenizBoz]

Maybe he likes the ergonomics on pro better. Afterall, pro is a rangefinder style camera whereas t1 has a dslr style form factor. Besides, X-T1 can also be regarded as hipster :)

[@hollisduncan3293]

Nathan, what is that sweet strap you have?

[@muckach9872]

Flipping screen & touch screen is the two things are missing so i have to wait for xpro 3

[@xCoolUsername]

This guy is good! great great shots

[@mcmc-o9w]

Does this camera have real time exposure view when in manual, aperture, and shutter priority modes? Because the x100T only has the real time exposure during manual mode.. Please help! Thanks in advance!

[@RodrigoVzq]

Was this 6:50 the guy from thefujiguys ?

[@thecuretoinsomnia]

will the sensor throw out decent sharpness on large prints? ta! Oh and thanks for the great vid (as usual).

[@shontrashi]

hi do you have any info if we are going to see upgraded version of Sony a6000? thanks

[@JamesWong-ok8mf]

6:27 is that guy in green looking at your brother ?

[@fivefifteen7217]

Hey ? I'm looking to get my first fujifilm, Im torn between xpro 2 and xt 2 i was wondering witch cam would you recommend.

[@fanjapanischermusik]

i just saw a 14:23 minute long add for the x pro 2. WTF??

[@MartianCitizen]

Ok, this is your best one yet. Can't stop LMMFAO......!

[@MajorMotions]

What gimbal is Jordan using? because the footage is so smooth.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+Major Moves Films I'm using a DJI Ronin on top of a Turbo Ace Jockey. I'll be giving it a short review in next week's episode. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@Jesusvanegas94]

why does the video looks like 3D? how do you do that? is awesome

[@KenTheoriaApophasis]

All hail Phuji, ....love my pair of X-T1 however id rather wait till june for the X-T2 to come out.

[@ObelixCMM]

+Theoria Apophasis Is this the same Fuji fan boy who claimed X-T10 is the best camera ever, are you sponsored by Fuji now?

[@MrPhotographerDude]

Don't buy one...simple

[@KenTheoriaApophasis]

ObelixCMM spored by fuji, hell no, LOL

[@foldedbinaries8914]

+ObelixCMM are you the guy spamming the channel with funny comments? just dont buy one, easy as that.

[@guardianobserver6593]

A pair!!! At your age? Goo man!!

[@ttscruz]

You are both great, thanks!

[@bernhardwasem6228]

great review, thx! cheers beni

[@megansalt]

strangely, there seems to be some communication competition between the two guys... nonetheless, exciting and unique review!

[@avcle]

Which one would you guys recommend more for documentary photography, the X-Pro 2 or the X100T?

[@MrPhotographerDude]

+alejandro vergara Both

[@coced]

I can't find it anywhere, id like to know if you can charge it via usb like the X100T Or like any piece of technology for the last 10 years excluding cameras WTF

[@kido6779]

How is it possible to frame a rangefinder properly with a telephoto?

[@orbivictting5470]

Really need to do your flies up when you sit on park benches.....

[@SebsTech1]

Hey Nathan, whats the strap that you have on your camera?

[@jro440]

What gloves are those? I could use something like that here in Chicago.

[@darkstepwarrior88]

I really wanted the optical viewfinder to be good. Sad to see you guys didnt liked it.

[@Raist3db]

Well, I always thought Chris was pretty good looking but this video nails all the evidence ;-) All in good jest (umm sort of) - thanks for the review. Interesting workflow to put the camera through- didn't know the Xpro 2 had a socket for controlling studio flashes.

[@shaunmaluga]

Any recommendations on the 1.4 or 2.0 35mm lens?

[@albertoembry3774]

It is the Fuji X-Pro2 the most professional mirroless Fuji camera?

[@shadow7037932]

What's the battery life difference if you use the optical viewfinder (~99% of the time) versus when using the EVF?

[@mountainhobo]

+shadow7037932 DPR says 350 vs. 250 shots.

[@Okay_Okay123]

EVF 350 vs. Optical 500

[@guardianobserver6593]

Leave it man! If you can't afford to buy a second battery, change hobby. Photography is a money black hole.

[@probnoblem]

is that Calgary downtown?

[@florianbrodrecht8532]

Which raw converter do you recommend especially for the X-Pro2?

[@GiannhsDaskalakhsLASER]

great video !

[@genegregory6726]

quick question does Fuji X-PRO 2 has a battery Grip?

[@justininfrance]

Well at least this means the X-Pro 1 will take another price drop, perhaps I can actually afford it now.

[@MrYoabhay]

are you going to review x70 ?

[@HillwoodLam]

how does one change the shutter and iso? different pressures? I hear it's a lift up mechanism or something.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+Hillwood Lam Spin the dial to change shutter speed, lift and spin for ISO.

[@HillwoodLam]

thanks! any chance you guys do trade ins with kidneys?

[@MrThananthorn]

X-Pro2 vs A7 ll , what's your opinion ?