X-E2 outlet deals? For X-E1 owner and manual focus.

[johant]

Currently I have a X-E1, which I mainly use with the 27mm (brilliant), and which I used with MF lenses. However, the X-T1 is so much better with manual focus that the X-E1 really feels limited now.

 

For those who upgraded from the X-E1 to the X-E2; how much better were the new EVF and focus peaking options in practice for you? On paper, the X-E2 should be more useful, but did you think the difference was worth it?

 

Currently there are some good deals on the X-E2, both outlet and second hand (with warranty). What I am wondering is where the X-E2 sits between the X-E1 and the X-T1, when looking at the MF capabilities.

 

X-T10 is not an option for me; I have held that camera a few times, and it's too small for me.

[milandro]

I have owned X-E1, X-M1, X-E2 & still own an X-T1.

 

there was surely an improvement between the X-E1 to the X-E2 but the EVF was not incredibly superior, just better. I would buy a X-E2 if you really like the improved software and characteristics.

 

Both the X-T10 and the X-T1 handling is vastly improved by a L plate with a front grip. They cost a pittance and they are very useful both for balance or mounting the camera on a tripod.

[johant]

That's actually a good idea. But then I still like the position of the X-E's viewfinder better. Apart from the manual focus capabilities (compared to the X-T1) I am actually happy enough with the X-E1.

[milandro]

I used both in manual focus and my first picture with the X-E1 was a portrait in ambient light shot in manual focus with the 35mm f1.4.

 

The enhanced and superior performance of the EVF of the X-T1 are way above the possibilities than the X-E2 too and I actually decided to buy the X-T1 because I took a peek down the EVF and from then on I was sold ( b.t.w. recently I’ve looked again in some older reflex cameras and the EVF has still to go a long way to get you a picture as crisp & light ( in good light). Where the EVF excels is the fact that it actually amplifies light were almost no light is, and then you can do things that a reflex would struggle to do.

 

I had bought a X-E2 from a photographer whom had used it only for one assignment  and then never used it again. Bought it in a deal with the 23mm and then I’ve sold the 23 so the camera care to a very low cost. When I then sold the camera I even made a few bobs on it.

 

I am keeping that money for the next purchase whatever it might be.

[johant]

I decided not to part with my camera money for the X-E2 as well, based on my own doubts and the opinions expressed here and on the "other" forum.

[milandro]

I think that the best that one can do at this moment in time is waiting.

 

AS you know I am going to skip generation 2 (or 3 depends what you cont and how you do this).

 

But I’ve sold the X-E2 before it was impossible to sell. I only use one camera at the time.

 

My X-T1 is my trusted companion for some time already and it does everything I want.

 

Maybe, just maybe, in a couple of years Fuji will come up with something else, something better, which will have substantial improvements for me.

 

Then, and only then, I will consider upgrading. In the meantime I have own many lenses which I will be able to use now , then, if any interesting (to me) improvement will come.

 

Much better to invest in lenses than a camera body.

 

A friend of mine used to call me every now and used to begin his conversations with “ André, we have to become rich!”, I told him that it was a good idea but that I had already all I needed.

 

If we were richer we would have , maybe, a better house, but I already have a house to live in, own a better saxophone, but I already own a great one, a better camera, but I already own a camera that suits my needs.

 

Sometimes I see some boring and useless pictures that some has made using the latest of the cameras but that could have been made with any camera.

 

None of these mediocre photographers needs any of the things that they have bought to please their ego, but they did all the same.

 

The comment that makes me cringe more than any other is : “ I can afford it, therefore I did it”.

 

I find this the worst attitude possible, the epitome of the throw away society that we live in.

 

I have money ergo I buy things that I don’t need.

Edited January 15, 2017 by milandro