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I'm confused about the rangefinder vs DLSR debate when it comes to Fuji cameras. With one exception, the X-Pro2 will likely be identical to the X-T2 except in form factor. That exception allows you to use a fantastic hybrid optical viewfinder on the Pro. You can always use the electronic viewfinder and have the same expereince as an X-T# camera with a viewfinder on the left instead of the center. It's the best of both worlds with no major compromises. Of course, if the real deciding factor is mechanical style, then it is a matter of taste and not really up to debate. PS I've owned both DSLRS (Nikon) and the X100s and X-E2. For me the X-Pro2 is by far the best camera I've ever used.

Historically, Fuji has introduced one sensor and then trickled it down to most of the otters cameras in the line. I agree with those who have speculated that that's what will happen, so I expect a new sensor. That said, I think THAT sensor will be APS-C, or APS-X at the largest, because if it isn't, Fuji will have to research, produce, market and sell an entirely different lens line. That seems unlikely AND reduces the single major benefit of mirrorless systems--a small instrument package. If anything the new XF35 shows they are moving in the other direction by making even smaller, quality lenses. The major criticism of Fuji cameras--realistic or not--has been autofocus speed. Personally I find the X-E2, even prior to the rumored FW update, to be quite good in this area, but much as Macs were criticized, fairly or not, for a decade or more as not running enough "business software" autofocus is Fuji's perceived weakness. So I'm suspecting the upgraded sensor will remove that criticism entirely by having phase pixel across the sensor along with contrast, a significantly faster image processor and an upgrade to 24 or 36 MP to stay current with the crowd. It will also keep the other signature features of the high end line such as an optical viewfinder, otherwise it's just an X-E3. If that camera arrives on January 15th, and there is a 35 f2 lens bundle, I'm clicking the order button on FR as fast as I can.

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