Jwctp

When the subject moves 3-4 focus points away, the acceleration won't pick up. So it is still slow in the beginning.

Fuji added up to 325 focus points on the X-T2. So Fuji's intention is that you can use it to chase the subject around in a precise fashion.

Wow, I didn't know that was possible. While it might be true for image quality, there would be more reasons why one would choose X-T2 over X-Pro1. It just depends on a photographers needs. Video (4K) like you mentioned is one. The ability to tether is another. The tilt screen might be important to some people (it is for me). The ability to change the ISO quickly with a dial is also handy. The vertical hand grip is also convenient. And the general snappier feel makes taking photos a little bit easier. For a beginner or even for some enthusiasts, a cheap X-Pro1 would still be a very adequate camera. Not everyone would need all those new features to make great photos.

It's an interesting idea. The model isn't too erratic so AF-S is still good. I just have to change the AF point when the model changes, or when I want to try a different composition. Also, depending on the distance, body position, and my depth of field, the AF-C settings won't work since it would focus on the body and not the head. But it does give me some motivation to try it out. I hope I don't get too many out of focus shots.

You're right, it's not worthless. It is a good idea. But the current implementation on my X-T2 is worthless. I would love different speeds. I used to play those old FPS games back in the day, and I would set my mouse sensitive pretty high.

After shooting several thousands of photos using the X-T2. I realized I don't like the joystick. It's too slow. When I press the joystick to one direction, the focus point moves too slowly. I shoot fashion/models mostly. So when the subject's head moves, I have to move the focus point to follow them. With the X-T1, I was able to mash the directional pads to move it. It was much faster than the joystick of X-T2. And no, I can't use face detect AF. I tried it, and it isn't fast enough, and it doesn't detect the face sometimes to make it useful for me. I think Fuji needs to release a firmware update to speed up the focus point movement with the joystick. What is everyone else's thoughts on the joystick?

I use Fujis in studio all the time. It's great.

I'm using the old version and it works fine on my Mac. Although, I've been hearing reports of not working for certain people. It looks like they have a lot of bugs to fix. As for speed, I haven't done a scientific comparison, but it does seem faster. It should since it's using USB 3.0 (X-T2) instead of USB 2.0 (X-T1). Granted, the file size is bigger, but it does seem faster. When I have time, I might do some informal tests with both cameras and see if it is faster or the same.

I actually have this problem too. I noticed when I shot my X-T2 outside, the EVF and the Liveview were giving me different exposures. EVF was at 0 brightness and Liveview was at AUTO. I didn't know which version to trust.

I'm not OP, but I shoot fashion as well (http://jwctp.com). The only cameras I use are the X-T1 and the X-T2. It works fine. As long as the photos look good, it doesn't matter what you use as long as you can deliver the photos the clients want. I did use the Phase One XF-100 recently for a shoot, and I loved the files from that, but that's just overkill. I think the X-T2 is plenty good for fashion for most situations. Also, I have printed out 24x36 prints and 16x24. They both looked great. I mentioned moire in the other thread, but yeah on my e-comm stuff, I see moire a lot. I'm not sure why I don't see them in my editorial stuff, maybe because the shoot isn't as clinical as my product shots.

I shoot line sheets and e-comm fashion stuff. I see moire all the freaking time with the camera. Is it more than other cameras? I have no clue since I haven't used other cameras. But you cannot escape moire, even with the X-Trans color array.

Yes, please 4:5 ratio, even just framelines would be good. I'll even take 3:4 aspect ratio.

Unless the AF is super slow like the 60mm, I don't see why people would buy the 90/2. Well, I guess if they need the extra stop of brightness and shallower depth of field. But this is probably going to be the lens I would get for beauty and headshots.

Since GFX has no PDAF points, I would love to have the Contrast AF to be at least as fast as X-T1's. Or at least it cannot have that crappy AF that the original X100 had.

Depends on my usage. As a travel lens, I would choose the f/2. For event or any indoor heavy photography, I would choose the f/1.4 for the extra stop of light.

I think it'll be a boring upgrade, no curveballs. They'll upgrade the sensor to X-T2's, the processor to X-Pro2's, and they'll add the joystick.

I think they had a firmware update for the X-T1 to use PD AF for back button focus. Maybe you mean on CF, it kept pumping the focus? It seems they have fixed that in X-T2.

I actually change the ISO alot during shooting (I shoot 90% manual). So I welcome this new change.

Since Fuji is taking their time coming out with tethering, I'm hoping it's a lot better than X-T1s. Having Capture One tether support would be amazing. Being able to the live view on screen would be cool too. The biggest feature they need is tethering and saving to SD card at same time. X-T1 didn't have that basic feature. I was backing up to card on the computer by hand.

I finished my first "real" shoot with the X-T2 today with a portrait client. Here's some of my initial thoughts: It seems snappier than my XT-1. Although, I'm not sure if I noticed a difference. Then again, I experienced the same thing with my X-T1 coming from the X-E1. I never noticed how snappy it was until I went back to my X-E1. I'll probably experience the same thing when I go back to my X-T1 for my tethered shoots. The noise around ISO 1250 is surprisingly good. I can probably push it to 3200 without much degradation to image quality. The joystick is a nice idea, but it doesn't work well for me. I think I was faster mashing the directional keys on the X-T1. It moves the focus point slow until it accelerates after you hold it down. The next firmware should have a joystick sensitivity setting where I can decide how fast the focus point moves with the joystick. When my subject moves, I want to move the focus point fast with her. So far, I can't do that. The vertical tilt screen is a great, new feature. The firmware to allow tethering can't come fast enough. I can't believe Fuji released this without that feature. When I was playing with the X-T2, the back button focusing seemed to work better than the X-T1. I didn't get a chance to test that today. I'll try on future shoots. I was so used to X-T1's locking ISO button, I kept pressing the button to turn it. I need to remember to just turn the dial and not push the button.

It's not available yet. I asked Fuji support, and they said they don't have a date on when that firmware update will come.

Phase One's XF system has the LCD on top. They're probably just copying that (along with the waist level viewfinder).

That's the page I checked. It said: "Remote shooting with USB and Wi-Fi connectivity will be supported in a future firmware update."

Unless I'm mistaken, it doesn't have tethering support yet. That's my only disappointment. I thought it would come with it right out of the box. The Fuji website says it'll come in a future firmware update. It just feels like a near-finished product without it, or they rushed it to the market. I have it on my X-T1, why not X-T2? I have a few clients coming up that requires tethering. So I guess I can't use it then.

Never mind. I see in the thread "The New Flash Units" have some answers I need.