Fujifilm X-E2 Camera - Silver (16.MP, CMOS II Sensor)

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There is no ‘correct’ exposure – a much discussed topic, Google it and I expect you will have a good read. It’s worthwhile to notice the similarities between the innards of the X-E2 and the X100s in terms of performance. And perhaps I’ve only spent about a week with the camera, but it is still something I am a little bit bothered by. But that’s a separate subject and, to me at least, these issues are far less important simply because they can potentially be fixed.

When I have less demanding situations or subjects and desire to take my time to make a photograph, I'll go with the Leica M. Fujifilm actually claim that the X-E2's sensor will deliver image quality that surpasses most APS-C DSLRs and even some full-frame ones, and as our test photos and sample images on the next two pages show , the X-E2 actually does live up to those claims. When compared to the X-E1, the X-E2 received some new features and key upgrades to qualify for a new model number – from a robust hybrid autofocus system used on the Fuji X100S and a fast second generation imaging processor, to Wi-Fi capabilities and a larger high-resolution LCD screen. A metal tripod mount is positioned slightly off-centre from the lens and next to the memory card / battery compartment, so you'll have to remove the camera from the tripod to change either of them. Personally, I would prefer some weather sealing for my type of shooting, since I do shoot in extreme conditions quite a bit.

Choosing your aperture, shutter speed, ISO setting, and manually focusing for every shot really engages you in the process. If you use the center sensor in AF-S, the left side in AF-C and the upper right in Manual, each will still be there when you switch back. I was informed that most RGGB receptors are slotted in a 2 x 2 fashion, but the X-Trans CMOS II uses a 6 x 6.

A competent photographer learns to see a near correct exposure from the scene in front of him and sets the controls accordingly, whether that is by utilising the fully manual controls or by using aperture priority with added exposure compensation or by other means ie the laborious use of the histogram – take the shot, check the image on the camera back, check the histogram, dial in the compensation go to retake the shot and OH, the decisive moment has gone – dow!Now, getting the menu to show up on the LCD is another issue and one I hadn’t actually noticed as I normally make use of the various dials and buttons on the X-T1 to do all that while the camera is still pressed against my eye or just before I take the shot before I even turn the camera on (one of the reasons I LOVE the X-T1) but I can see how that would be an advantage if working with the E2. You'll be rewarded with better images, and a much more gratifying experience, I can promise you that.

Alongside is the Fn button, which by default provides quick access to the ISO speeds, but can be customised to suit your own needs from 12 different settings. at 18mm and F/4 at 55mm, with the added benefit of built-in optical image stabilisation to help keep your images sharp.We did find though that the aperture ring is easily moved, particularly when taking the lens on and off the camera, so watch out for an incorrectly set aperture. There are aperture and manual focus rings on the lens barrel, which in conjunction with the shutter speed and exposure compensation dials on top of the camera body makes it straight-forward to set the exposure. And while I'll admit, the X-E2 is a more complicated design than a Leica M, those distractions tend to fade away in the background once you focus on using it as a simple camera. So, my very subjective and individual issue is not with this particular EVF, but with EVFs in general.

Of course part of the fun of using an M is the challenge of it, it slows you down, forcing you to think through your shots so that the quality of each shot goes up. It does a remarkable job spreading out the light by doing this and photos in a room look like they were lit with a giant softbox. But if you like the look of them, the X-E2 has a good selection including Classic Chrome (think Kodachrome from Kodak). second), so once you have set the focus, you'll never miss the moment because the camera can't fire the shutter quickly enough, shot-to-shot time of 0. As I've mentioned before, Fujifilm are to be commended for their comprehensive and feature adding firmware updates.All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998–2024 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved.