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I take everything he says with a grain of salt. I do read his site though. Sometimes I get some ideas of pretty cool places to visit because of his trips. but, that's about it.

I'm not a full-hearted fanboy of Fuji or anyone else (I don't think) but I just ripped them a new butthole on my blog not so much with the focus issue, but other smaller issues I found, in my first stock outing with the -T2. It's on my blog if you care to read it. I don't normally do this, because I don't want to seem like I'm promoting my blog, but it does in fact relate to the X-T2 and a few issues I found.

Wow. that sucks. Hopefully you did not ruin the lens. As the elements are at times "glued" in side there, the glue can come soft and shift. Never, ever leave cameras, and/or batteries in a car. So yes, unfortunately, live and learn. Sorry to hear that.

Have you thrown some Silica Gel (available on Amazon), close the bag, and leave it like that for a few days? That will take the moisture out

Well I can tell you which one NOT to go with: The Fuji EF-42. It is sooooo slow to re-charge. Whether I'm using fresh AA's, or charged Envelops. I'm not happy with it at all. And before everyone chimes in with what I'm doing wrong, I'm not doing anything out of the ordinary. I've been on the help desk with Fuji and we've looked at a few things and all is set as it should be. Back when I had my X-E1, I was able to use my Nikon 700 flash on the hot shoe of that camera, in manual mode. The beauty of it was once you have it dialed in, it worked great! Unfortunately I could not get my pocket wizards to work with the x series. Anyway, there have to be much better options than the Fuji EF-42 out there. I also think I tried the Nissan i-40 and wound up returning it as the one I got didn't work at all. So, that's when I replaced it with the EF-42 flash.

Well I got the camera delivered last Friday (9/30) and have been playing with it. I've taken around 367 images (based on frame #) and I've had to charge the "S" series battery twice, and gone through a regular battery from my X-T1. Yes, I was messing around in the menu's a lot as i go through setting up, and making changes to the camera. I am shooting JPEG+RAW (uncompressed), and am chimping much more than I usually do as well. I normally have image review set to off in day to day use. Not happy with that aspect but I'm going to chalk it up to heavy menu and chimping use for now. I have seven other batteries so it shouldn't be an issue on a trip. We'll see how that develops as I get more used to the camera and nail down the proper settings.

Thanks guys for your responses. I too use the Q menu, but i still find the rear command dial to easy to push in.

Good points everyone. I have taken 397 photos with my X-T2, and have had to charge the battery twice. however, I will add I've been fiddling with the men's setting it up, and chimping every chance I get. Normally, I have image review turned off once the camera is set up. Not very impressed, but I have accumulated seven batteries over time so I don't think I'll ever be at a loss for power.

!. 18-55 2. 16mm 1.4 3. 35 1.4 Without hesitation.

Hey guys, On the X-T2 is there a way to either "stiffen" up the rear command dial, or turn it off? For example I use the self-timer using the Q panel at the pack. I activate the Q then scroll down to self timer. I then have to rotate the rear command dial to off, 2, or 10 seconds, but it seems way too sensitive and presses in to easily. Anyway to change this? This is my biggest bug-a-boo so far. I hate that feature. Many Thanks

Again: babying the equipment. As long as you don't go banging it into a wall or rock so what? Hey if it makes you happy protecting the gear, go for it! Nothing wrong with that at all - when I was younger, and had an investment in gear I was probably the same. I've dropped cameras in lakes; spilled an entire can of Pepsi onto a film camera; had a tripod mount break and see the camera come crashing down... Oh so many things. But, ALL THESE CAMERAS still worked afterwards. Manufacturers build these thing tougher than they claim.

Not long at all! I don't know as i don' set a timer. Again: This whole manufacturers WR stuff is just bullshit. Don't get me wrong, I've taken cameras in and out of heat and cold rooms and cars and had them fog up horribly and again, it's no big deal. And btw, I don't keep anything in a bag while in or out of cars/rooms.

I'm sure this camera will fill a niche. And think about it this way: More photographers into the Fuji house! That alone is awesome! I've used Mamiya 645 AFD Cameras, and Hassy Digital. Amazing image quality. Would I take these on a stock/landscape/travel shoot? No. No freakin' way. I found from shooting with these beasts that your technique is everything! Mirror lockup, remote, tripod, etc. If you don't nail the technique you "may" get a decent image, but you are not getting optimal results. I have found this to be true with my D800 and D800e. These were only a "measly" 36.3 megapixels but it is very demanding! To get the optimal results the technique I use is the same as when I shot MF - Plus seriously good lenses to resolve the tiniest details. So, am I interested in the Fuji MF? YES! from a gear head point of view. Will I purchase one? That's to be determined. I only have my D800e and a single lens remaining now as I've either sold or given away everything else since Fuji X came on the scene so it would be a very tough decision for me between the 800e and the Fuji MF. I'll have to see what the results are after it's been out in the wild for a bit. That would be a very, very large investment for me even being able to depreciate it over time and all. Big bucks... But the burning question is: Do I, or will I carry this weight around? Heck I didn't want to carry my Nikons around anymore!

It's def priced lighter than the Hassy. But, still a bit expensive for what I need to do. I've been there, and done that with medium format so I have an idea of the images this type of sensor/camera can. Looks amazing. I suppose if you are a pro, and shoot a lot of fashion or product this may work for you.

Man I am so sorry to hear of this! That truly sucks. I hope you find the bastard, or at least get some of your gear back. Good Luck! Keep an eye on eBay...

If it's any help or use to you: I've owned my 35 1.4 since February 2013 and used it on my X-E1 and now on my X-T1. It is an amazing lens, though still slow at acquiring focus. I use it for many things including photographing three boys all under five, and you know how fast they can be. So it is somewhat frustrating when I miss a shot, but at the same time when I nail it, I NAIL IT and the photos are just gorgeous. I don't have an X-T2 yet, that won't come until next Spring but the 35 1.4 will def. be on it at some point.

I love this, and Infrared in general. I have a converted, old Canon Powershot and use it occasionally. I'm actually thinking of getting a IR filter for my X-T1/2 combo. May I ask which one you use?

Thank you. I would shoot uncompressed anyway. Too bad it doesn't have the "lossless compressed" as on the Nikons.

Thank you! It certainly does.

Hey Thanks or the quick look! I love it. I just know I'm getting a X-T2 to replace my X-T1 but I think I'm going to wait until after the new year. This way I can write it off in 2017. But, please, keep us all updated as I'm somewhat hesitant to give up the camera I just love for something new(er)....

Gentlemen, Now that some of you lucky dogs have the X-T2 can you tell me what size a full-sized raw file is? I've seen some X-T2 raw's around the 22mb mark, but I'm wondering because my X-T1 cranks out a 33mb raw file. Many Thanks.

Maybe it's my old(er) eyes, but I find that my raws and jpegs match up pretty nice in LR when I use the appropriate import preset that is automatically applied to my raw files upon import.

We need to be realistic here. Sometimes, the image just sucks. I do that sometimes during downtime. I don't chimp when shooting, but during a lull I'll peek at a few and delete the obviously bad ones. Some will say you shouldn't delete images because it can corrupt a card or whatever; I've been shooting digital since 2002 and have never, ever had a card go bad just from deleting images on it.

You are correct. My D800e still keeps the image on one or the other card.

You are very welcome! And have a fantastic trip!