Fujifilm X-T2 Overview Tutorial

[@TonyAndChelsea]

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[@igetsmart]

Fuji has some great things - but where they fail is in my mind - the 16-55mm F2.8 lens with NO IS - what are they thinking - also the aperture rings on the faster primes is way way way to loose and easy to change accidentally - I also would like to see Playback button on right hand side - but one can re-map it to say AEL - Also the Bokeh from the 40-150mm F2.8 is sub par - not nice enough for weddings - and now seems Fuji is abandoning faster primes - only making F2.0 primes :( they need to re-work the faster once to be WR and faster focusing and more quiet -

[@jaapelshout8753]

Tony & Chelsea Northrup zzz

[@jtsmallable]

Yes, I agree. And in 2019 on the roadmap for release, the 16-80!

[@ItsReallyKyleandBianca]

This video literally changed my life haha! We love shooting on our Fuji cameras, and this was by far the most in depth and easy to understand tutorial I've found. Thanks a bunch!

[@Sam-ch9mn]

Tony, you are the master tutor in this format. I have the XT-1 and watching this video I have learned (and practiced along with you) the majority of the functions and techniques where the two cameras are similar. I now want to use many more functions that I never fully understood before to improve my photography, inc bracketing, auto ISO, etc. Thank you for the time and effort you put into these projects. They are so helpful to us aspiring amateurs. Your presentation style is brilliant, non-patronising and expertly paced.

[@stepitup5409]

WAIT!!!! WAIT!!! Did I just see the absolute best training video on this camera on youtube?? Yes, If you are considering buying this system as I am, take the time to watch every second of this video. Tony has produced a totally professional video here. I will now make this channel one of my all time favorites! Clearly explained in every aspect of this system. I am a commercial shooter by trade but have been asked to travel out of the US to shoot a few weddings,so, Im considering buying this system to save space. This video convinced me to buy what I need. I WILL BUY VIA THEIR SITE TO HELP THEM OUT! Also, we never stop learning... Ive been shooting for 46 years professionally... Did I just say 46? damn Im old.. and I still try to learn something every day. Im also going to consider their books. Thanks Tony. Haven't seen Chelsea yet but I suspect she will make an appearance in other videos. Great Video! absolutely great! New subscriber and I RANG THE BELL!

[@Optidorf]

I bought my X-T2 last week and this tutorial has been a tremendous help! Great video that covers the most important aspects of this camera and it sure beats reading a +300 pages PDF... :D

[@richardbirdsall4061]

Just watched this again as I re-orient myself to the X-T2. Tony's video is focused on what you need to do to get up and running with this camera and how to take advantage of its strongest features. Clear and concise.

[@jeremyboyce1537]

I don't think anyone should ever be unhappy with your Reviews they are thorough and straight to the point , nice . I have been watching You for a few years now and You are quite good , take care .

[@samsen3965]

There is more than one reason why this channel is so popular among photographers and photo lovers. One of them is what is happening in this series of videos. Did I mention, For Free?

[@dunnadidit]

Its actually cool to watch along with this video and see all the little things fuji has updated on this camera with firmware. Not many other camera companies service their older cameras that way. F-Log internal is great to have!

[@sclogse1]

I did not know that based on these older videos. Thanks.

[@docmanny84]

Having used nikon for 4 decades i decided to shift to fuji xt2 completely as weight has become a number one issue, I was confused with all the technology but this video tutorial just made it extremely easy to navigate and enjoy the XT 2 to its fullest!!! Thank you for this and more power to you!!!

[@VladHTX]

Quick tip change the bracketing button on the front to playback and you can fully operate the camera with one hand and chimp with while looking through the viewfinder. It's a huge quality of life improvement 🙂

[@keithtruman7422]

Bought my XT 2 yesterday. Watching this video has been a great way to become more familiar with the Fuji system. Thanks Tony.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Glad to help!

[@FLTlvl]

Liked even before I watched! Just got myself one, for $600 and I LOVE your channel. I will be buying the Photography and Lightroom tutorial for sure. Tony I like your approach, and this video is already saved to my favorites!

[@rgwightman]

Wow man!!! Great content! Have had the Xt2 for a month, love it. Your video helped reinforce some things I knew and I certainly gained a lot of new useful information. When I first saw the video was 1.5 hours, didn't think there was any chance I'd watch the entire time- but did. Very nice, thanks and did pick up a couple of your books. I'll be back for more. Also, I'm addicted to the Fujifilm system.

[@ShelteringJade]

Fantastic help, thank you. I bought this camera some years ago, couldn’t figure out how to use it properly and ignored it - relying on my other cameras. This has helped me and I will now take the camera with me on an upcoming trip.

[@crossedreality]

Quick comment: the back dial defaults to shutter speed and the front dial to aperture (or exposure compensation, or both). At 9:50 you have these reversed. The back dial is also how you do fractional stops of shutter speed, so it might be worth a note.

[@sclogse1]

Thanks. T-2 arrived yesterday. Probably a lot less than what everybody paid 4 years ago. Considering using electronic shutter and keeping one lens on it to lengthen it's time on earth. And no bursts.

[@lyngunal]

Just received my X-T2 today and I really appreciate this tutorial. I will eventually read the manual, but this was a great run down of the settings and features used most often. Thanks Again!!

[@christinacipriano6141]

Just bought mine yesterday, and feel the same way! Incredibly helpful video. Thanks so much, Tony!!!

[@rdog77]

Thank you for all the work you put into making this video. Extremely helpful even years later. I always recommend your channel to my friends and family when they have questions. Thanks again and I am always using the links whenever I'm buying new gear.

[@yanevasantana4810]

Thanks a lot for this free tutorial!! I just got my Fuji a week ago and seeing this video has saved me a lot of time researching how to do specific things, you have covered pretty much everything. I'm still in shock with the fact that you can take pictures in completely silence with the electronic shutter option. I'll keep an eye on your profiles from now on. Thank you!

[@pfmonnet]

Thanks for the really useful tutorial. This was my first week-end getting acquainted with the X-T2 and your detailed overview allowed me to get a great all around understanding of the features!

[@donsiegrist9837]

Thank you for an outstanding video with very clear instructions. I know that they are about to come out with the XT-4 but I think the XT-2 does enough for me and your video helped me make that decision. Thanks again for a no-nonsense video

[@sbpeterson]

Super helpful way to get me started with my new XT-2 I do much better with quickly learning via video than reading through the manual (which I will still go through). Thank you!

This is super useful for a switcher. I shot the 5D classic for almost a decade and while I know how to take photos, my old dinosaur camera didn't have even 1% of all these new features and settings on the X-T2.

[@cool2rule2]

Suddenly happy that I spent so much time with vintage film cameras before switching to Fuji digital! I love how they use the exact same physical controls as my 1960s/70s film SLRs.

[@chrispettit3482]

Fantastic that you guys put this much time into a free tutorial Tony. I'm still waiting on my XT2 to arrive, its great to get all this education on the camera explained so well while I'm waiting. Surfing the Amazon site now to skim your books so I can thank you with a purchase.

[@kentbimson587]

Outstanding overview, Tony. Very easy to follow along with the X-T2 (and battery grip). Longmont, Colorado appreciates you! Now on to your books/videos. Thanks so much.

[@calvinle1491]

Your tutorial inspired me a lot. I purchased few books already and found it very helpful. Can't thank you enough.

[@albourindiaye502]

I subscribed simply based on how organized your youtube page is. You have a freaking Table of Contents! And from the little I've watched thus far, you are very clear with your tutorial and are looking out for all levels of photographer/filmmakers.. I'm mostly impressed because i've seen enough other video reviews to know this one is good. Ok i'll stop before i sound too much like the big fan of this review that i'm turning into.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thanks, Albouri!

[@WebLego]

@ 44:00 I thing you meant 2.8 not 1.8 with regards to the portrait lens? Great guide thanks! I have bought your book and read the whole thing. The videos list at the back on kind version didnt seem like 14 hrs though.

[@ldenglish316]

Bravo! An excellent introduction to the X-T2. I watched it three times and took notes each time. Thank you so much!

[@karlahammarlund7768]

Bought my x2 a couple of months ago and I go immediately to you for tutorials. So very helpful! Thank you.

[@MrChalkdog]

I just bought an X-T2 and this video has been tremendously useful. Many thanks for this exceptionally informational tutorial!

[@michaelmurphy6434]

Thank you again Tony. Out of everyone on you tube, I trust and appreciate your through covering of our cameras out here. I left Canon for Fuji again. It helps that you have gone thru the X-2, and the jump too list under more, is great to keep revisiting. I want to get the most out of my camera the Q and My Menu are a nice addition. I had many of my Q and MyList jump too links the same, I corrected that. Thank you and Chelsea for all you do for us out here.

[@felix6221]

Your channel and videos have been a wondrous discovery to me. I am a COMPLETE noob to digital photography..after weeks of endless research reading articles and watching videos on different cameras which only served to confuse me further, I finally made the decision to take the plunge and purchase the xt2 as my first SLR type camera (no half measures for me when buying things lol!) I didn't want to start with a more mediocre option and find myself wanting more out of my camera after some time. I've just been watching your videos for the last couple of hours and now stumbled upon this one! Your videos are extremely clear and informative on the many different aspects of photography and have helped me make a start in understanding this wondrously complex art. A massive thank you from a fledgling amateur taking his first steps into the world of digital photography :)

[@RossWebsterSalter]

I rarely write comments but this video was so useful and will be following some of your other materials now. I've been playing with the camera for a couple of months but this video really helped me to understand it. Excited to get back out and snap some pictures. Thank you again Tony.

[@mycorrhizae111]

Just upgraded to X-T2 and this video is still relevant and extremely helpful (2019). Very clear and precise. One and a half hour tutorial for free is amazing. X-T2 is an awesome camera but remember to upgrade the firmware.

[@bonarmanurung]

Thank you very much. Its like attending a real classroom. Verry good quality video and sound so clear. Once again thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@notyah2411]

Just purchased this camera and this tutorial is a godsend for me. Thankyou.

[@RugbyLock2668]

I have used the wasabi brand batteries for the last three years on my XT-1 and have not had one die but YMMV.

[@synthmike80]

All Fujifilm lenses do not have an aperture ring. That is also true for that pancake lense (XF27). The unmarked ring you referred to around 6:40 is the focus ring not the aperture.

[@jimthiessen5429]

Just bought this camera today.... This tutorial really helped me work my way through the settings. Thanks so much Tony

[@SoulCaptureByChavez]

Just got my Fuji X-T2. Thank you for this awesome tutorial, Tony. This channel is the best!

[@TheMpdavies]

Thanks Tony for the Video having moved from Nikon after many years to Fuji this has been a big help in getting my head around the Fuji

[@j.s.k.7746]

Videos like this are what makes the internet great! Thank you for helping me understand how to use my new X-T2.

[@kukupidley]

Havent long picked up an xt2. This video is now my bible.....cheers

[@AntonisKorakakis]

I am a bit late in this but I just bought an XT2 and the video information is invaluable! Thank you!

[@thicket23]

I just picked up a used X-T2, this video is solid gold! Thank you!

[@2sambell]

This is an outstanding video for Fujifilm X-T2 camera users!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@jillsmith3246]

Thank you - Great teaching style - I have just purchased this camera - my main camera is a Canon 7d mii - this is so different!! You have given me the confidence and knowledge to give is a good go now! Well done!

[@rbirds]

Thanks for offering this free, extremely helpful video. Nothing else compares to your tutorial.

[@ArpitaBhawal]

Thank you! Great video. I just got the camera two months ago and as expected I was overwhelmed. It's a great camera. I am buying the Lightroom and Digital Photography books. Very nice presentation. Thanks again.

[@CristianArmen]

Tony gotta thank you. First I learned a lot about my D810, now that I am planning of getting XT2 you were very helpful as well!! Thank you much!

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

Thank you for making yet another very informative tutorial!

[@3PMTechnologies]

One of the best instructional videos I have seen. They are so good, I just ordered two of his books. I am having one problem with my XT-2, I can't get to the MY menu. It is grayed out.

[@jackh1749]

Love your presentations Tony!! In depth and totally pro. Thank you!!!

[@TrophyFish]

Such a great teacher. Thanks for helping with my new to me street camera.

[@axelbolldorf5531]

Thank you very much for this brilliant tutorial! It really covers everything one needs to start and I got much faster familiar with this camera, than by just studying the manual!

[@louisegoyette7043]

Thank you so much for the fabulous tutorial, well presented and easy to follow. I listened to some parts of it twice and now feel confident to start using my new digital​ camera and finding all the different settings. I love the film simulations component of the Fujifilm camera and the fact that there are some "real" dials which look like the ones on my very old Nikon film camera! Will be ready your "Stunning Photography" next!

[@Exercises10]

Thanks Tony for the great video! I am buying this camera soon and this video will be a perfect resource for learning every thing I will need to know about this camera. You and Chelsea are the best and love the books too!!

[@Thailand-wedding-photographer]

Thanks for the video. Looking to replace big SLR with mirrorless for wedding shoot.

[@shaunhattersley276]

Very good tutorial to get you going with the camera. Watchable as well - bonus. Well done and thanks.

[@glenflower3220]

Thanks Tony, I just got this camera (with a Japanese manual). Your video has really helped me get up and running.

[@xutip]

Got the camera, came home and got the youtube push message which alerted me to your video, so learned it with your tutorial, perfect timing thnx for that. I noted that in the part aperture priority there is a cut where the just assigned auto shutter dial changes to the T setting. That confused me. I couldn't get it to work and later realised i had to set it to auto and change the lens setting to manual. Again thnx for the perfectly timed video!

[@peteroxley4987]

Thanks Tony! Just bought the X-T2 yesterday and your video really helped with things I didn't even know about.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Glad to help!

[@gregcherry2555]

Great video! To the point and covered all of the essentials. After discovering the new X-T3 is made in China, I opted to purchase the soon to be discontinued X-T2. Looks like a great system that I'll have for years to come. Many thanks!

[@andyagouridis9121]

Awesome video summarising key functionality. So much better than death by the manual. Thanks!

[@TomGibson7777TG]

Great tutorial! BBF or back button focus. The dedicated buttons are too small for my fingers. I tried the top button above the OK or menu button....and settled on the Ft button. Works great

[@tex1622]

I'd love to see a Fuji X-T4 tutorial, Tony!

[@avawhetton1713]

Fantastic video. I learned do much and not feeling stressed about my new camera. I will be investing in your books.

[@jomfastre109]

Thanks, great tutorial. Just got my X-T2 and learned a lot by watching your video.

[@magicnj5]

I never comment but I watched this through. I needed to watch a good tutorial after purchasing my XT2 last week and this was very informative. Thanks for the quality walk though.

[@charlesrockwell3923]

This tutorial worked great with my Fuji X-100F because the menus and buttons are so similar.

[@pegbag12]

You can use the thumb stick to go through the menus and more, which is easier. Also using the "C" setting on the exposure compensation dial allows quicker EC on the "fly".

[@yulydepena7874]

Thank you. This video has helped me to understand how to best use this camera and fall in love with it.

[@slowlifeinbali]

Finally a comprehensive and good quality video! I got my XT2 yesterday and was getting so frustrated not being able to find any useful information on how to use all those crazy buttons. Coming from Canon, this is going to be a lot of learning for me but thanks to Tony there is a little bit less anxiety now...

[@brunoweymeis5571]

Thank you so much Tony for this very interesting fuji xt2 lesson. A big fan from Belgium.

[@lisaostrowski1516]

Thanks for this video! I'm wondering if I have to have the same type of memory card when using it for a back up in slot 2? Do they need to be the same read and write speed etc? Thanks!

[@efraincorpus8777]

Hi LIsa, I would use the same card just to have the same write speed etc...Im actually buying this camera today, please let me know what you like and dont like. Thanks.

[@teashea1]

very nice review -----well done production values, personality, intelligence, organization - the whole thing -----

[@sclogse1]

Using the plus or minus dial in Auto for exposure compensation, it will be interesting to look at the dsp to see just what is changing. F stop, ISO, or speed.

[@shivhaaha]

@Tony thank you so much for your effort! please update the video with the firmware update ver 4.30 Thanks in advance!

[@rodolfoalmeidaduran]

excellent and neat and clear and complet prentation and didactic tutoriel of XT2. thanks and congratulations!!

[@ann0kie]

Thank you for your video. I have a question about back focusing setup. Is it possible to set a "user 1" vs "user 2" quick button setting to setup your custom back focusing setup? I want to leave the shutter button focusing option available for them when they use my camera.

[@MBLonYT]

Thanks for the very informative video. It will help when choosing between the X-T2 and the X-T20

[@amaetens1]

Great overview tutorial and thanks also for all your other insightful videos Tony & Chelsea! :-)

[@VernalFilm]

Ahh nice to finally see the ability to include histogram AND electronic level in the display simultaneously. Hate that my a6300 cant, which is a real pain.

[@PeMoZ]

I'm thinking about buying this camera and just watched the entire video... I just want to say that you have a very good and pleasing style of teaching and I really enjoyed watching. I'm now going to look for some more material from you :) thanks

[@greglarUK]

Excellent video Tony, thank you very much for your time to share this, appreciated 👍

[@caerphoto]

@9:00 I started photography with a point&shoot digital in 2001 or so and switching the camera off any time I'm not actively taking a picture has basically been my habit ever since, even when I used DSLRs that could go for days on a battery. Definitely a good habit to get into imo.

[@WhoDaresWins-B20]

Hello Chelsea and Tony. Thank you for the very informative. One of the best Cameras I own is a Fuji XT 2. All I have ever used my cameras for was for Landscape Photography.. The FUJI is just brilliant. I have only just started to use the VIDEO mode but I am a total novice when it comes to Video. I recently purchased a RODE Microphone, and was told that I had to Automatic Gain Control however; I cannot find the AGC feature. Are you able to guide me please?

[@salarycat]

Great video, I often come back for reference. It would be nice to have a video specifically for the video mode of the camera. Such as best settings for flat image, focusing workflows etc. It's hard to find information considering Fuji never focused on video before.

[@hoifanli196]

the best tutorial i've ever seen!! Thank you so much!! I know more about my X-T2 now!!!

[@josevolu]

Thank you! great video, specially for one such as myself that is moving from a beginner camera to this awesome more advance camera.

[@VictorRondonM]

This is great content! Thank you very much! Just a question, you said ISO 400 will get better quality photos when shooting raw, so do you think is better to set it to 400 even in bright environments? or did I misunderstood that?

[@uwem.5908]

Awesome tutorial and excellent timing ;-) - I just received my X-T2 today

[@taschatzli]

Thank you so much! Love your tutorial!! I must go get this camera asap!! Will check out your books too!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thanks, Trudy!

[@heiner1504]

Thank you for this incredibly useful and detailed tutorial! Greetings from germany!

[@RandyPollock]

Enjoyed the video...I have had the X-T2 (with grip) since launch day...shooting the 16, 90, and 16-55mm...I have gone back and forth with back focus. As a Canon user I always used it...but find it's not back to just use joystick and shutter button on X-T2...one reason might be that he smaller form factor of the X-T2 makes the AF-L too close to shutter and the AE-L to far away from my big hands...also I love having the grip as for large hands the X-T2 just feels more secure with the grip..but your right it does add weight and makes taking a small camera bag impossible as the grip makes the camera not fit in small mirrorless bags unless you take the grip off.

[@Dsalam1231]

Thank you. You people make this world a beautiful Place.

[@mrg801]

I loved this tutorial are you going to be doing one for the x-t3?

[@terencegibbons5455]

Great tips for xt2, thank you. Amazing customisation in the fuji.