FujiFilm X-Pro2: NOW I Understand, 2 Years Later

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5 жыл бұрын

So many of you have suggested I go hands-on with Fuji's modern interpretation of the Leica M rangefinder that I finally reached out to Fuji to get one -- along with the trio of "Fujicrons," the 23, 35 and 50 f/2s. I'm glad you did. I "get it" now. You can support us (continued)...
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@DaftR92 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff Goldblum

@pawelkostulak9955 5 жыл бұрын

No kidding it just jumps at you

@immanueluy8060 5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to say this exact same thing.

@Xscrambler 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😂 yep they're like twins

@ApocalypseLounge 5 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😅

@stephenericwalsh 4 жыл бұрын

Reminds me a bit of Jon Hamm.

@zach.hanford 5 жыл бұрын

I can't remember if I commented on this the first time I watched this video or not. But the X-Pro2 is for a very specific photographer. If I wanted pure sensor image quality and dynamic range, I'd get a 5D Mark IV, GFX, or a Sony. If I wanted purely aesthetics or ergonomics, there is no substitute for Leica M. But this camera is just inspiring. It sits at the crossroads of image quality, ergonomics, modern convenience, and user experience in a way that in my opinion no other camera does.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining the conversation!

@TubeKean 5 жыл бұрын

Such a nice variety to all the other KZfaqrs. Someone who is articulate. Thumbs up!

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Guys (non-gender-specific term of endearment) - just want to let you know how much Claudia and I appreciate your engagement and your kind words. We seem to be reaching some kind of inflection point where I can't get to all of the comments fast enough or sometimes at all - please don't think we're ignoring you, it's just that we're swamped. We LOVE OUR KZfaq audience!

@Immortal__ 5 жыл бұрын

Guys means group of men... I am OUTRAGED. /s.

@Immortal__ 5 жыл бұрын

It seems political correctness is also infesting the photography world.

@lacayoj 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please give us your opinion on the EM1 Mark II ?

@TheSH1N1GAM1 4 жыл бұрын

qanyare cawad Incorrect.

@cbrwng 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and thorough review. Thanks, Jeff Goldblum!

@ianmiller559 5 жыл бұрын

The X Pro 2 is an amazing accomplishment by Fuji. Great images, great lenses, good looks.

@Dangerousdaze 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely video, thoughtfully written and beautifully presented. Thanks.

@piotrwydmuch9413 5 жыл бұрын

I love these reviews! One of a kind! Thank you.

@johnmcdade8058 5 жыл бұрын

This is an appreciation of the X-Pro 2 that is full of insight. Thank you so much. I think the X-Pro 2 is the camera I've wanted all my life. It gives me a wonderful experience of taking photographs that are simply radiant, particularly in B&W Acros simulation. I use it more these days with manual lenses from Voigtlander and Zeiss, and the focus peaking makes that so much more accurate. I find it reminds me of using a Leica M3 all those years ago, but with all the benefits of digital imaging and the range of film simulations in the camera that make it a delight to use. Do we really need anything 'better' than this? I doubt it. Thanks again.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

John McDade What a lovely contribution to the conversation - welcome!

@heinslink1991 5 жыл бұрын

Amen...I think for those needing more than this, its time to pull the thumb instead of pointing the finger.

@hoill 5 жыл бұрын

How are you finding the manual Zeiss lenses on the pro 2? I'm assuming it's the zm lenses via adapter. I really think the x-pro would be the modern Leica if it wasn't for the lack of a line of manual focus lenses with distance scales on the barrel.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Haven't used them, though I will see about an adapter for the M's.

@johnmcdade8058 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think the Zeiss (and Voigtlander) lenses work well on the XP2. I use a 50mm 1.5 Sonnar mainly for portraits, generally setting it at 2.8 which seems to be its best setting in terms of quality of image and quality of bokeh. I don't refer to the distance scale at all because it's sufficient to use the focus-peaking aid in the XP2 -- I have it set at red and it's easy to see when the subject is in focus. I also like the Voigtlander 35 Ultron 1.7 for general photography and for portraits and again, I'm delighted with the quality I get. (These days, I just do B&W.) I use a Voigtlander 21mm f4 for landscapes, and generally set this at f8, so there is a wide depth of field and I find that most of the landscape image in the EVF is coloured red, so there's no great worry about accurate focusing with this lens. And of course with the three filter settings in the Acros simulation, landscapes are well treated especially clouds with the red filter. So I'd say, it's a delight to be able to use manual lenses like the Zeiss and Voigtlander on the XP2. Enjoy!

@davidthompson8153 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a wonderful and passionate account of the X Pro 2. This was my first Fuji body and you have reminded me what an amazing camera this is. Love your videos, keep up the great work.

@tamilhoward9708 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you "get it." I love mine; they free me up to be in the moment and to see in the moment.

@rdebs 5 жыл бұрын

I really like how this guy expresses himself. Nice channel

@momentotempori617 5 жыл бұрын

Loved that dude, poetic, emotional, smart, thought provoking, just like a great shot

@gordonross5157 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Love your train of thought and ability to tell compelling stories about cameras. It's appreciated.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@ryanleethomas 2 ай бұрын

Just bought one of these and have been scoping reviews. This review has been the most pleasant and enjoyable of a camera I have heard in years. You speak to the passion and intellect of your audience and it is truly appreciated.

@3BMEP 2 ай бұрын

😊🙏🏻🖖🏻

@billvaughn7126 5 жыл бұрын

What an interesting delivery! You are an excellent presenter. Top shelf

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rickt.223 5 жыл бұрын

Why am I JUST now discovering this page? This is the most thoughtful and intellectual approach to gear review I’ve ever had the pleasure of viewing. Thanks, Hugh. -- Your newest fan.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the community!

@yasinjensen 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Love your objective views and how you to provide multiple perspectives. Keep it up!

@peterham7130 5 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are wonderfully balanced, thorough, and fair. I think you take into account a lot of factors that other reviewers don't, treading carefully not to sell, which makes your statements more convincing. Crisp clear V/A and a great cadence to your voice makes for a pleasant review every time. I've been shooting Fujifilm since 2011 and own almost all of their ecosystem, except for this camera. I'm excited to try the X-Pro2 out and possibly move to the Leica Q should the novelty of a rangefinder not wear off. Again, keep up the solid reviews!

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the encouragement, Peter. Welcome to the conversation!

@AlphaSphere 4 жыл бұрын

The audio on this video is excellent! Well done for making it so good. instantly subscribed just because of this.

@3BMEP 4 жыл бұрын

AlphaSphere Welcome!

@lefthandright01 5 жыл бұрын

I believe one thing Fuji can feel satisfied about in their design of their range finder style cameras is that, if you search youtube and beyond, they are constantly compared to Leica. Considering Leica has a lot of skin in the game as one of the older camera makers, and fuji is still more well known for its decades of film stock emulsions, that is kinda its own achievement. Still to this day one of Fuji's earlier range style finder film camera's that was developed in partnership with hasselblad sells for $5k U.S secondhand...which is approximately the price of a new M series Leica.

@JamesGreen321 5 жыл бұрын

You have one of the most easily listenable voices and tones. Great review

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

@bobhanuman65 5 жыл бұрын

I think people's connection to cameras and gear is much more emotional than one might think and goes way beyond technical specs. I've been on an amazing journey of owning and selling about 25-30 different cameras by Fuji, Sony Canon, Panasonic, Olympus and Nikon and Leica over the last 4 years. They all took amazing images and video under different conditions but with each of them there were certain things that triggered very strong emotional responses one way or the other. I suppose I was in love with the technology and also in search of something that I could not really put my finger on but in the long run offered an incredible learning experience. Sometimes I struggled with the cost (m10), the size and weight (5d mk iv), crazy small buttons (rx100 and Pen F), and other times the focus speed (TL2 CL) or even the shape of the camera (gh5). I am still in search of the zen that will make me content with 2 cameras and a few lenses so I can let go of the hunt and be happy with what I own and focus on making fantastic images and maybe make a little money. May the force be with me. P.S. I just bought a XPRO1 again.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to learning of your continuing adventures!

@darkknight830 5 жыл бұрын

As an x-pro1 and x-pro2 owner, I am so happy to hear your positive experience using the x-pro2.

@sherwinh1661 4 жыл бұрын

darkknight hi I currently own the xpro1, I found a used xpro2 going for 540 usd should I get it ?

@darkknight830 4 жыл бұрын

@@sherwinh1661 Sorry for the late reply. Regarding your question, yes get it and you won't be disappointed. The xpro1 is still good but there is a significant improvement in the xpro2.

@imyourmowgli815 5 жыл бұрын

You are probably one of the best people with great articulation skills. Love your way of speaking. Waiting to listen more. I wish there is a podcast run by you on anything !

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@MalaikaToo 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very good and informative video and fascinating 20 minutes.

@joedlafferty 5 жыл бұрын

Superb video - bang on!

@MavsterPianoMusic 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review:) I was just listening through my earphones, have to double-check my phone screen, your speaking voice is so good I thought I was listening via Audible!

@JasonMilner 5 жыл бұрын

I need a thought holder... :)

@andysiddens 5 жыл бұрын

I'm holding that thought of needing a thought holder!.... great videos

@marcheathrow8930 3 ай бұрын

Buy a fuji thought holder,it's cheaper than a leica thought holder 😊

@Kusanosuke1 5 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, love this video, and it's made me love my X-Pro2 even more for what it is. The "Fujicron" F2s are just a joy to use for street shooting and the 50 F2 hits well above its weight. Shooting Leica M mount and other vintage manual lenses is also fun. I know that because rangefinder traditionalists (and Leica) don't think much of tilt screens, but there are times I wish this camera did have one for when I need to get down low or want to shoot from the hip. Otherwise, I love this camera through and through.

@enriquemenacho8976 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is one of the most intelligent review I have ever seen.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Enrique Menacho Thank YOU for the encouragement!

@petera1033 5 жыл бұрын

Beautifully prosaic summary - deeply engaging - subscribed much appreciated - Pete

@BokehBard 4 жыл бұрын

Your voice is downright therapeutic. I've been a Sony shooter the past year or so. The reduced size has been amazing for my street and travel photograpy. What I have been yearning for was something that combined traditional photography with modernity. Recently saw the XPro3 and getting pretty hyped because it looks just that. That's what brought me to this video.

@3BMEP 4 жыл бұрын

BokehBard X-Pro3 sounds REALLY interesting.

@BokehBard 4 жыл бұрын

@@3BMEP unpopular opinion, but I do care if the XPro3 has a log for video. 4k doesn't matter, but the trend in photography is to combine it with your video. Great example is this video here XD

@patrickwerner7684 5 жыл бұрын

so awesome, i could listen to you all day. Great content and presentation.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

So delighted you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

@VibePhoton 5 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your page today. After watching a number of your videos I can honestly say you have quickly become my favorite KZfaq photography commentator. Unlike so many of the fan boy pages, you educate the viewers and make them think. And you also make me want to grab my Fuji gear and get out and shoot! :-)

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Glenn Blaszkiewicz Happy to be of service. :) Enjoy!

@johnkelly2902 5 жыл бұрын

I love all your you-tube productions, so easy to listen to, to understand, and to have a chuckle occasionally. An X-T2 user myself here in the UK, and love the X system. Keep up the sterling work, I look forward to seeing more. My best regards to you all.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the community!

@wowflower 5 жыл бұрын

dude you are so easy to follow when talking and a pleasure to watch do so! cheers

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you appreciate the work!

@grafbobYT 5 жыл бұрын

Great commentary Hugh. I shot film cameras for decades. I like the X-T2 because of the EZ to access manual controls on the top of the camera and the excellent low light abilities of the sensor very low noise. I shoot in factories with available light most of the time and use the manual setting most of the time. I have been very pleased with the images from my sessions with the X-T2. Thanks for your helpful insights!

@JuanLopez-oz9kh 5 жыл бұрын

I am still shooting with my XPRO1 and love it. I agree with all your terms for it or not.

@Bingsta33 5 жыл бұрын

Juan Lopez same here honestly love my xpro1

@leosilve 5 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! Still rocking my X-Pro1 too! I shoot it with my manual focus Nikkors with a metabones sppedbooster. Love it!

@commandoape 5 жыл бұрын

Great presentation skills, keep up the good work!

@josecolon8143 5 жыл бұрын

Poetic, intelligent yet romantic throughout review by theMaster himself! Stunning images, outstanding music selection. I keep saying it, you are in another level! Bravissimo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@ChrisBoland 5 жыл бұрын

Superb!

@mwales2112 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos and could listen to you talk cameras all day long... Nice video of the X-Pro2..

@3BMEP 4 жыл бұрын

By-tor delighted you enjoyed it!

@emilesprenger 5 жыл бұрын

Xpro2 does have 4K video. It was added as a firmware update. Fuji Kaisen

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Emile Sprenger ah! Wonderful - thank you for the correction! Wasn’t on mine.

@EDHBlvd 5 жыл бұрын

Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions that is ridiculous if Fujifilm delivered you an X-Pro2 without that firmware. It came out almost a year ago.

@fernandofloresprior203 5 жыл бұрын

right on

@tomscott4438 5 жыл бұрын

Only problem with the 4K/30 is you are still stuck with the biggest liability of the Fuji system... battery life. With the X-T series you can add the optional grip which gives you 3 total batteries and a better than average chance of making it a whole day. That option doesn't exist with the Pro-2. That means that you're going to get maybe 5 to 10 minutes of video shooting before the thing overheats and the battery dies.

@K1LD3R 5 жыл бұрын

First of your videos I’ve come across. Immediately subscribed just because of your relaxing voice as a narrator. Well done.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Krarup Welcome!

@miataman6988 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Your review captures the essence of this camera, that it has re-introduced FUN back into the experience of making images. So many digital cameras amount to just a computer with a piece of glass on the front. That's a shame for there is so much more to image making, as Fuji has so aptly demonstrates with the X-Pro2 camera. Will the Pro2 do everything, of course not. Nor will any other camera. But what the Pro 2 does do, it does very well indeed. For those of us who's baseline photographic experience predates the digital era, the Pro2 is a joy to behold. The same can be said for Fuji's X-100f Thanks Hugh for your most enjoyable commentary and presentation style.

@mwales2112 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Thank you

@3BMEP 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.😊

@michaelmartin3026 5 жыл бұрын

I just found you... brilliant insight and communication style! So good , thank you

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Welcome!

@mohawk5010 5 жыл бұрын

So few cuts, that’s really refreshing.

@MiguelJuanMartinez 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, very, very great !

@yulincao721 4 жыл бұрын

Love hearing u talk!

@3BMEP 4 жыл бұрын

Yulin Cao 🙏🏻😊

@Galacticat_ 5 жыл бұрын

I love my x-pro2! It is simply fun to shoot with! Great images, lightweight, cool retro design, and I love the physical dials. People always ask me about my "old retro camera" haha. Only thing I hate is battery life and fuji lenses being so expensive.

@KevinRusso 5 жыл бұрын

I have used many cameras during my 52 years of life. To me, the camera really doesn't matter at all. I Preach this to my students. I don't actually know why but somehow FujiFilm has made photography a great deal of fun again. (I have been using Fujifilm cameras for several years now) I found your statement Essential vs Possible profound. Something I am sure I am going to reuse. I will be sure to give you credit for the statement :)

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Russo :)

@Hightower2804TP 5 жыл бұрын

I'll answer this with a comment I've read on a forum once: If the camera didn't matter we'd all been shooting instax or smartphones.

@johngilbert939 9 ай бұрын

A throughly professional personal review; we need more like this.

@3BMEP 9 ай бұрын

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@TheUndisputedGodFather 5 жыл бұрын

Best lighting so far!

@gibson4ever28 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am using an X-E2 at the moment with a few lenses. But I want to try going a step further into simplicity and take a look at the X100 series. When travelling I constantly think I am missing a shot and it leads to switching lenses a lot which makes travelling more stressful and less enjoyable. One day on my last trip I decided to only take the 23f2 with me to see if I could deal with only that. It made me feel way more relaxed and I spent a little more time composing each image and enjoyed it a lot. I don't think I will give up my lenses and eventually I will get an X-Pro3 sometime. But for travel I will further look into the X100 because it is more simple, light weight and relaxing.

@newmanana 5 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I’ve come across your channel. Very informative and interesting commentary on the XPro2, as well as other comparable models. Your delivery is great; you are the Josh Ozersky of the photo world! Since I can’t get any more Josh, I’ll be coming back here for more. Thanks!

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

And you just gave me a new name. to look up - thank YOU. I LOVE THIS COMMUNITY!

@newmanana 5 жыл бұрын

Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions He was a fabulously gifted speaker and reported on all things NYC food. You and he have many similarities in your descriptive speaking styles.

@caltetm1891 5 жыл бұрын

Joel Meyerowitz said about rangefinder design (Leica): Seeing the world and the context. It's the finer instrument than a single lens reflex (like XT2) which essentially blinds you and makes you one eyed - hold that thought:-). Like your review and particularly your essence, that this camera is for the people paying close attention not only to image quality but the quality taking the image - very nicely said it expresses exactly why I love this camera so much.

@pawelkostulak9955 5 жыл бұрын

I am strongly left eye dominant. If I put my right eye to the finder (I tried this with old film rangefinder) I see nothing out of my right eye unless I close left eye. Closing left eye partially helps but I cannot see framing of the image

@scottallen6058 5 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are spot-on useful and enjoyable. “Begs the question,” doesn’t mean what you think it means.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Scott Allen I was recently corrected on this point. I appreciate the constructive criticism!

@scottallen6058 5 жыл бұрын

Love your wonderfully layered video reviews! Your vocal talent is such a pleasure to experience!

@aldeen1982 5 жыл бұрын

So damn perfect!

@jonfletcher147 5 жыл бұрын

I'm heading back to 2 Xpro2s now!! that camera is so well made.....and still has a special kind of magic

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Fletcher enjoy!

@jonfletcher147 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! one of THE best if not THE best photography channels on YT

@jameswelshmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Is this the greatest video on KZfaq? One take as well. Just ordered an x pro2.

@lamgefyoutoob 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful.

@veejaycee1 5 жыл бұрын

I'm still shooting with my original X-Pro1. I had an XT1, I still have an IR converted XE1 and I use XT2 with zooms + Xt20 with primes but the XP1 with a couple of primes is what I most enjoy using.

@dct124 3 жыл бұрын

Probably one of your most profound explanations even when you're not thinking of the technical aspect. Puts digital photography in perspective. Glad I had a fine arts history before photography b/c I'm a technical thinker by nature.

@3BMEP 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻😊

@marcogea1974 5 жыл бұрын

In terms of manual focusing with the X-Pro2, I really enjoy the digital split image focusing aid, both in the EVF and in the little corner sub-frame of the OVF. I'm surprised hardly anyone seems to ever mention this. In my experience, it's way more precise than focus peaking (which really only highlights contrast, not focus... Try focusing on a street sign at f/1.4, for instance). Anyhow, great video, thumbs up from me too!

@rhywive 7 ай бұрын

a really good and comprehensive video!

@3BMEP 7 ай бұрын

😊🙏🏻🖖🏻

@curiouslizard 5 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable review and I agree with much of what you said about the X-Pro2, I love this camera and use the 3 "fujicrons" but I am also reminded by your comments about the digital Leica M what my father taught me about selling the sizzle and not the steak. Leica is not the only camera company with a rich heritage and pedigree. Next thing you know a camera company will make a mode simulating a filed out negative carrier. Lovely video and you have made yourself a new fan! Please keep it up!

@michaelnikonfuji3539 5 жыл бұрын

Love you well thought out commentaries, particularly the historic context Swimming in confusion as I transition from Nikon FX to fuji

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Charlton Fuji is doing some wonderful things. But you may want to hold off until Photokina and PPE unless you’ve got an immediate need ;).

@dawgar4 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I LOVE YOU, THE WAY YOU TALK IS BEST

@villagranvicent 5 жыл бұрын

Truly an excellent, clever and very interesting video. I appreciate your thoughts. "for the people paying close attention not only to image quality but the quality taking the image" summarizes for me what photography is all about. That is why I sold my A7, even though very capable, it never inspires me as an instrument. I just realize my Leica M8 still has less than 5k clicks, I really need to go out and shoot. Thank you, Hugh!

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@trudieandmojo4916 5 жыл бұрын

I use the X-Pro 2 and the X-H1 for concertphotography and finally got rid of all my canon full frame gear a few month ago. In the beginning I was concerned how they wpuld handle concerts and fast movements in super low light situations but both cameras are doing just fine. And even if I'm really in awe about the xh1 and it's stabilisation, all the funky video-features and how it lies in my hand (i have small hands and the h1 fits like a glove) I have to say that my heart will always beat a little more for the pro-2 which is a perfect camera in my eyes. It's small, it's fast and it has never let me down since I got it.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

TrudieAndMojo I get it. Glad you’ve found a solution that satisfies head AND heart.

@JeejoPallayi 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are super! High quality vlog and informative. One day I want to grow up to be a presenter like you.

@3BMEP 4 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻😊

@alexdsz1989 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. It's not common for quasi- purely talking head video to be so attention grabbing. Thank you for helping a newbie (the kind that's still trying to save up money to buy a camera other than my phone's) make more sense of one of the options I found most intriguing (the X-pro2 in particular). I'll definitely be looking at more videos of yours.

@bachmannmanuel1562 5 жыл бұрын

I pint my images a lot, on my printer @ home. and the Fuji files come even more to life on good paper... love this system...

@carlmic7 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻😊

@maggi-nh8zo 5 жыл бұрын

I love your voice and delivery, Hugh ✌🏼

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

mdtriggs I’m so glad, thanks!

@JohanEssenceExplorer 5 жыл бұрын

Great review....awesome

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Johan Macas so glad you liked it!

@Ray1279 4 жыл бұрын

Well... I don’t know whether u gave us ur thought about the camera or rather gave ur final thought about the camera... but I would like to give u a standing ovation for the script, it’s delivery and the voice notes.... Man U just nailed the entire scenario!!!! Bravo.... but I am still going for the Fuji X-Pro 2 😋😋😋

@stephanfinsterbusch6261 5 жыл бұрын

great style.

@michellewynton9428 5 жыл бұрын

Love your site. I used to use two X-T2 cameras, but found myself often using my XE2 instead. One day the light went on and I bought an X-Pro-2. Never been happier. Sold the others and now use two Pro2 cameras and love em. Couldn't be happier. Wonder when/if Fuji will upgrade to a Pro3. Honestly, if they never do . . . . I'll keep my Pro 2's. Cheers. Dave

@dtdbg 3 жыл бұрын

After 2 years did you get that pro 3 ? ;D

@3BMEP 3 жыл бұрын

SL2.😈

@johnellard 5 жыл бұрын

I started with fuji X100S due to its old school feel and charm which then led me to the X-Pro2. I have it paired with the 56mm f1.2 and 35mm f1.4 (magical lenses that suit my basic needs). I decided to try the Leica M8 which I have paired with the old Canon 50mm f1.4 ltm and Voigtlander 28m F2 Ultron. I love the images of the old CCD sensor, (Kodachrome look), and as I mainly shot in bright daylight or well lit indoors the lack of ISO isn't an issue. I put a B + W filter on ALL my lenses so the IR issue is a non issue, and the Black and White images are amazing. I also have an M6 for film. To me each camera is a tool. I use the fuji and "classic chrome, or Acros" with all the benefits of modern digital photography when the M8 can't cut it. When I want a different look or feel I use the M8, and if I want to shoot a roll of film, well theres always the M6. I think people get to bogged down in the techno-babble and mega pixels and everything in between. Cameras are meant to take pictures and a camera that inspires you to do that is whats most important IMO. The right tool for the right job.

@jinajustine 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly🤗

@rogerboucher1913 5 жыл бұрын

I went almost the same route: I had the first FUJI X100 ( that was the most beautiful fantastic ergonomic street M3 like camera, but sold it at the end, I couldn’t live with the menu-computer quirks anymore), then the X Pro 1, then added the M9, then added the M6. Still got them with a bunch of lenses for each, ‘cause like you say: each is a specific tool for a specific job and I couldn’t stand parting either one.

@slater1949 5 жыл бұрын

I can listen to you all day! I don't usually like videos of KZfaqrs just talking but I enjoyed my fist video of yours. New subscriber! Take care.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Marvin S. Welcome to the community!

@MacClellandMan 5 жыл бұрын

Hugh, this is thoughtful review of two, steller imaging systems. I appreciate that each one was considered with the end output and influence on the creative process. Being a lifelong Hasselblad 500 CM user, I understand the appeal of precision instruments built for a lifetime of professional use. Oh that money were no object, a photographer could simply consider what he intends to accomplish, in what situations, over X time period, and the influence the tool will exercise over the final product envisioned. With such factors considered, camera choice is rarely an easy decision or one time. I understand the smoke and headache.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

MacClellandMan You just made my day on so many levels. THANK YOU!

@Jennifer-wr9si 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this vid several times since you posted it. The Fuji X-Txx and X-Ex lines make more sense for my usage and pocketbook but for the life of me, I cannot stop lusting after the X-Pro2!

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

I understand. :)

@Bloggerky 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent. With the X-T2, I can have the same image quality as the X-Pro 2, a tilting screen, and the ability to add a battery grip. With the grip on the X-T2, I can shoot Fuji's excellent bigger lenses (50-140, 100-400) in a balanced kit -- those lenses need a larger body than the X-Pro 2, which is designed for primes. Without the grip on the X-T2, I can pop on a prime like the 23 f/2 or the Rokinon 12 and get a similar (although not identical) shooting experience to the X-Pro 2 rangefinder, although without the hybrid viewfinder. Keep up the thoughtful commentary!

@motozest7856 5 жыл бұрын

Agree. You buy the X-Pro 2 because you like the way it looks, not because it does anything better than the latest X-T3.

@notme7720 5 жыл бұрын

If the XT2/3 works for you that’s great, but neither has the optical finder advantage or the ergonomics of the X-Pro. Different strokes etc.

@garymaunder1399 5 жыл бұрын

A rare, sunny spring afternoon here in England. An open bottle of claret, enjoying listening to this video, .....decision made. Thank you mate

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to be of service. :)

@AnastasTarpanov 5 жыл бұрын

You should try Olympus PEN-F, it's great little camera and color/b&w customizations are endless.

@Cherokie89 5 жыл бұрын

Your voice and speaking pattern are like butter.

@uzu6 5 жыл бұрын

Makes me fall asleep every time I watch his videos late at night. :D

@I-SelfLordAndMaster Жыл бұрын

Well Donate some money then.

@singaporeghostclub Жыл бұрын

He could do audiobooks 👍🏽

@petertownsend3242 3 жыл бұрын

I have a fuji X70 for 4 years. I have a pro 2, since aug-2020. Just starting to use it. great review

@3BMEP 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@stephenscharf6293 5 жыл бұрын

Another beautifully produced, and intellectually well-considered and thoughtful review, Hugh. I love how you put various camera systems into a larger, historical context to provide greater insight and meaning. If you want to have fun sometime, get a little Fuji X100F to check out. It *will* surprise you: at how beautifully the product embodiment "realizes" the _design intent_. And, with its image quality: producing, under many use-scenarios, some of the highest image quality I've seen this side of a Fuji GFX50S. Also, the constraint of one camera/one lens is excellent discipline, but ironically, enough, is also liberating. Cheers.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Stephen, a person like you is what I love most about our channel!

@BartRos1980 5 жыл бұрын

Your voice is so soothing lol. I have been a Fuji fan for a long time starting from OG x100. They only reason as a cityscape photog to not use them as my main body is the sensor size. But for everything else they are spectacular.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@wishbon77 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is one of the best reviews of the xpro 2. I just bought mine about 3 months ago. And I love love love it. Again thank you. You Rock Sir!

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Wishdog Brown Enjoy! And thanks for the kind words!

@Burritosarebetterthantacos 3 жыл бұрын

Checking in halfway through 2021 to say I just bought one during a heavy bidding war, so this camera has long lasting appeal 5 years later.

@sbhopper8511 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. Instant subscribe. I'd love to have an X Pro 2, but I have the X System cameras I need.

@rumporridge1 5 жыл бұрын

Did I just watch a review or a movie! Kudos. Dope video.

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Column Wheel Thanks, man.

@pollensteyn 5 жыл бұрын

I started shooting Fuji X at the start of 2017 and bought myself an XT-1(huge rebate) - I just needed a smaller digital camera (Canon (D)SLR shooter for years). Later on that year I bought the X-Pro2, the camera I should have bought right from the start. Not because of the 'rangefinder style' looks, but because it comes fairly close to the camera's I shoot with most of the time: rangefinders like my M6 or smaller slr's like the OM1 or 2. The OVF for me is the most compelling feature of the camera, although it has its flaws. I agree with Hugh that the OVF experience with the Leica M is superior though, it makes me wonder how an M10-P would work out for me… All in all, great review, as usual. Thanks Hugh!

@3BMEP 5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for sharing your experience!!

@Zetaphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Love the camera. Daily shooter

@waltkoski3367 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased my double stroke M3 in 1968 and have been forever looking for that same thrill in the simplicity of See it, Compose and Capture. The double stroke film advance gave me time to taste what I just shot and See the next shot, Compose and Capture or not. It was not the quantity but the quality of each exposure. After your review I will be looking for the X-Pro 2 with great anticipation. Nice review and by the way nice glasses.

@3BMEP 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service; Zenni Optical. 😊🙏🏻🖖🏻