It's time to make a change.

[jcdeboever]

Haha now I'm confused.

Not sure which way to go!

I am leaning toward the XT2 only because it has the video features I need and the better viewfinder. The flippy screen will be handy for some stuff I do.

Is the XT2 + 23 f/2 a good pairing together? I love that focal length. It was a BLAST when I had the X100. I want that feeling again.

I am concerned about battery life and the smaller sensor, but I've seen a lot of full frame photographers switch and I've been messing around with some raw files, espeically low light ones and I am pretty surprised by how well they hold up. Like I said, I know there will be compromises but I'm okay with a new challenge. It might be exactly what I need to get my mojo back again.

I love my DSLR and I will totally miss it. But it doesn't mean I wont get one again. If I do get into paid work, then I'll probably pick one up again. However right now...I really want to focus on my photography first and foremost.

The viewfinder is fabulous on the xt2. The battery grip does add some weight. If you need a flip screen then I guess the xt2 to be the best choice. The 23 will work great. Just make a list of what important to you and make a choice. I could be wrong but I think the video is the same on either camera. So I guess it boils down to battery life when doing video. I don't know, I've never even used it.

 

[nerwin]

Haha now I'm confused.

Not sure which way to go!

I am leaning toward the XT2 only because it has the video features I need and the better viewfinder. The flippy screen will be handy for some stuff I do.

Is the XT2 + 23 f/2 a good pairing together? I love that focal length. It was a BLAST when I had the X100. I want that feeling again.

I am concerned about battery life and the smaller sensor, but I've seen a lot of full frame photographers switch and I've been messing around with some raw files, espeically low light ones and I am pretty surprised by how well they hold up. Like I said, I know there will be compromises but I'm okay with a new challenge. It might be exactly what I need to get my mojo back again.

I love my DSLR and I will totally miss it. But it doesn't mean I wont get one again. If I do get into paid work, then I'll probably pick one up again. However right now...I really want to focus on my photography first and foremost.

The viewfinder is fabulous on the xt2. The battery grip does add some weight. If you need a flip screen then I guess the xt2 to be the best choice. The 23 will work great. Just make a list of what important to you and make a choice. I could be wrong but I think the video is the same on either camera. So I guess it boils down to battery life when doing video. I don't know, I've never even used it.

XT2 has 4K and f-log whereas the X Pro 2 only has 1080p.

I don't plan on getting the battery grip right off. I really want to enjoy the reduced size for a while lol.

 

[SquarePeg]

Love the XT2 - small, great AF, easy external controls, beautiful jpegs... I love spending more time shooting and less time editing. As for the flippy screen, it's not as good as the one I had on my Nikon 5100 but it's better than having none at all. I love the viewfinder on the xt2. EVF is awesome, IMO. WYSISYG makes shooting fun and easy. I don't have the grip and don't see why you would want to add the weight/size if your primary reason for switching is to get away from the weight/size. That was my primary reason for switching so I've purposefully kept my new kit to the lighter weight lenses. The 35 f/2, 50-230, 60mm and 35 f/2 are all small and light. The 18-55 kit is a bit bigger but it's light enough.

Battery life is not what you get from a Nikon but the batteries are small and light so I just carry a few extras.

 

[nerwin]

Love the XT2 - small, great AF, easy external controls, beautiful jpegs... I love spending more time shooting and less time editing. As for the flippy screen, it's not as good as the one I had on my Nikon 5100 but it's better than having none at all. I love the viewfinder on the xt2. EVF is awesome, IMO. WYSISYG makes shooting fun and easy. I don't have the grip and don't see why you would want to add the weight/size if your primary reason for switching is to get away from the weight/size. That was my primary reason for switching so I've purposefully kept my new kit to the lighter weight lenses. The 35 f/2, 50-230, 60mm and 35 f/2 are all small and light. The 18-55 kit is a bit bigger but it's light enough.

Battery life is not what you get from a Nikon but the batteries are small and light so I just carry a few extras.

Battery grip is something I might perhaps add in the future, but not something I'd use all the time. If I do get the XT2, I'll plan on buying the 100-400 which the grip will be extremely handy for (wildlife). But I'll cross that bridge when its time.

I'm used to my size of camera so even the XT2 + 18-55 will be a significant decrease in size. Don't care much about the weight though as I don't mind the weight.

 

[Light Guru]

Budget is an issue

Renting is cheap.

Haha now I'm confused. Not sure which way to go!

Even more reason to rent first.

 

[waday]

I'm used to my size of camera so even the XT2 + 18-55 will be a significant decrease in size. Don't care much about the weight though as I don't mind the weight.

Just last week I was going through some of my photo equipment, and I picked up my Canon Rebel for the first time in months since I got my Olympus EM1. The size difference was hard to believe. Felt like the difference between a mandarin orange and a grapefruit. (Ok, so I may be eating a mandarin orange right now and thought it was a good comparison. )

After owning the Oly EM1 for 1.5 years now, I've often thought about Fuji, lately the XT2, as well. What is your driver for wanting to change specifically to Fuji? You've mentioned wanting to be inspired again, as well as weight. So, why specifically Fuji? I'm not trying to change your mind, I'm trying to figure out why I have the same thoughts on changing, haha. For me, I'm wondering if it's GAS, "grass-is-greener", or a real reason to want to change.

Also, I kind of thought you were going to say something about the new Sony A7iii, lol.

 

[nerwin]

I'm used to my size of camera so even the XT2 + 18-55 will be a significant decrease in size. Don't care much about the weight though as I don't mind the weight.

Just last week I was going through some of my photo equipment, and I picked up my Canon Rebel for the first time in months since I got my Olympus EM1. The size difference was hard to believe. Felt like the difference between a mandarin orange and a grapefruit. (Ok, so I may be eating a mandarin orange right now and thought it was a good comparison. )

After owning the Oly EM1 for 1.5 years now, I've often thought about Fuji, lately the XT2, as well. What is your driver for wanting to change specifically to Fuji? You've mentioned wanting to be inspired again, as well as weight. So, why specifically Fuji? I'm not trying to change your mind, I'm trying to figure out why I have the same thoughts on changing, haha. For me, I'm wondering if it's GAS, "grass-is-greener", or a real reason to want to change.

Also, I kind of thought you were going to say something about the new Sony A7iii, lol.

I've considered the Sony A7 III believe me. It's just too expensive.

I'm interested in Fuji because well, I have some experience with Fuji and I know how they feel in my hands. I really do appreciate the build quality and aesthetics of their cameras. I'm not a fan of m43 sensors, just too small and don't care for the 4:3 aspect. Just preference is all. The APS-C is right in the middle, it's big enough for decent low light performance and I'm pretty impressed of the low light performance of the Fuji cameras now. I can't lie, it's almost on par with full frame cameras. I know it won't be as good, but that is okay.

In the past, I've said I wasn't a huge fan of the X-Trans sensor but with the latest updates of LR, it decodes them better and I discovered that Iridient makes a app for Windows called X-Transformer and I tell you what, it does a pretty good job. It really brings the details out better than what LR can do. Yeah, it's an extra step before importing to LR but that's OK. I can learn to live with in and I have high hope that Fuji raw files will keep getting better in LR.

Everyone has nothing but great things to say about Fuji. Many DSLR shoots made the switch and are very happy, there must be a reason. I wanna be happy too. The main important thing for me is for this to allow me to bring my camera with me more often because of it being lighter, smaller and being able to get my custom Gordy strap made again will be a delight not having to fumble with a sling strap again.

The number one concern is battery life. That one really bugs me which is why I am still hesitant on making the switch. Although, it could be a good thing. I might take less pictures but I might have more keepers. Like @SquarePeg said, the batteries are small too so I could always have a spare with me or two.

I'd be VERY upset if I get this camera and this summer Fuji releases a XT3 with like 800 shots per battery. Haha. Probably not going to happen though.

 

[waday]

Battery life is not what you get from a Nikon but the batteries are small and light so I just carry a few extras.

I'd like to second this. Unless I'm shooting constantly, I can easily get at least a day out of a battery, maybe more. Two examples:

1. Recently went on a full-day photo hike workshop. Had the camera outside, all day, in temperatures in high 30s, maybe low 40s. With camera on for most of the day, I used 1 full battery and probably a quarter or less of a second battery. Took about 600-700 photos total.
2. Took the camera hiking on international travel on several day long hikes in 50-60 degree weather, with camera on and off sporadically. Similarly, took several hundred pictures in a day on a single battery.

I have three batteries, which is more than enough for my needs.

 

[waday]

this summer Fuji releases a XT3

Fujifilm X-T3: New X-Trans Sensor Less than 30 MP, Announcement Around Photokina 2018, Shipping October/November & more - Fuji Rumors

 

[nerwin]

Battery life is not what you get from a Nikon but the batteries are small and light so I just carry a few extras.

I'd like to second this. Unless I'm shooting constantly, I can easily get at least a day out of a battery, maybe more. Two examples:

1. Recently went on a full-day photo hike workshop. Had the camera outside, all day, in temperatures in high 30s, maybe low 40s. With camera on for most of the day, I used 1 full battery and probably a quarter or less of a second battery. Took about 600-700 photos total.
2. Took the camera hiking on international travel on several day long hikes in 50-60 degree weather, with camera on and off sporadically. Similarly, took several hundred pictures in a day on a single battery.

I have three batteries, which is more than enough for my needs.

That's what I've heard from others as well. I'm somewhat a selective shooter so by turning the camera on and off through the day, I probably can get away with just one battery when I'm out and about cruising around.

 

[nerwin]

this summer Fuji releases a XT3

Fujifilm X-T3: New X-Trans Sensor Less than 30 MP, Announcement Around Photokina 2018, Shipping October/November & more - Fuji Rumors

Lol, well I don't feel like waiting that long.

 

[SquarePeg]

Lol, well I don't feel like waiting that long.

Check out this Facebook group:
Fuji X USA Buy/Swap/Sell

 

[nerwin]

I mean would it really be worth to wait? I really wanna enjoy my summer with this new challenge.

 

[Gary A.]

After market batteries are cheap and the batteries are small. I always toss a couple Wasabi's in my pocket or bag and I'm good to shoot all day long.

The XT2 would be closer to what you you're using now. The XP2's optical viewfinder is like a rangefinder's viewfinder and not like a SLR/dSLR optical viewfinder. I love the EVF of the XT2, it is huge. I adjust settings per what I see in the viewfinder and not the meter. The XT2 w/grip handles quicker than the XP2, especially when going vertical. The grip has a boost switch which enhances the speed of nearly all camera functions. The XP2 is sexy.

 

[nerwin]

After market batteries are cheap and the batteries are small. I always toss a couple Wasabi's in my pocket or bag and I'm good to shoot all day long.

The XT2 would be closer to what you you're using now. The XP2's optical viewfinder is like a rangefinder's viewfinder and not like a SLR/dSLR optical viewfinder. I love the EVF of the XT2, it is huge. I adjust settings per what I see in the viewfinder and not the meter. The XT2 w/grip handles quicker than the XP2, especially when going vertical. The grip has a boost switch which enhances the speed of nearly all camera functions. The XP2 is sexy.

I know how a rangefinder works. I used it a little on the X100. But even if I had the X pro, I'd probably use EVF anyways lol.

What do you think is the right way to go? I do love the look of the Xpro 2 but I do like the features more of the XT2 and it's cheaper with 4k video and the option to add the grip if I decided to do so. Portability wise with say a light lens such as the 23 f/2, are they basically the same?