Pro1 viewfinder vs Pro2 viewfinder

[anywhereian]

Hi everyone,

 

I would like to hear the thoughts of users who have used the Pro-1 and Pro-2 in relation to the viewfinder.

 

Have you noticed a considerable improvement? An improvement so much, you would recommend the Pro-2 to a user who was frustrated with the previous model due to the EVF? 

 

Thank you,

[vicmay]

I've owned the X Pro1, now own two X Pro2s. The X Pro2 viewfinder is a vast improvement. The refresh rate and the way information is displayed is much better. The camera is more responsive and the autofocus is in a completely different league. 

Last week I used the X Pro2 professionally at a motorsport event, cars coming towards me at 100mph+ in misty conditions, not a single missed shot.

The X Pro2 is in a completely different league in every area.

If you liked the handling and form factor of the X Pro1 but didn't like the EVF then I think you'll love the X Pro2.   

[adzman808]

I've owned the X Pro1, now own two X Pro2s. The X Pro2 viewfinder is a vast improvement. The refresh rate and the way information is displayed is much better. The camera is more responsive and the autofocus is in a completely different league. 

Last week I used the X Pro2 professionally at a motorsport event, cars coming towards me at 100mph+ in misty conditions, not a single missed shot.

The X Pro2 is in a completely different league in every area.

If you liked the handling and form factor of the X Pro1 but didn't like the EVF then I think you'll love the X Pro2.

 

I'd pretty much agree with this!

 

The icons and EV scale are more legible in the XP1 OVF and some of the buttons are nicer too.

 

But the EVF (& many other features) of the XP2 are MILES ahead of the XP1

[kimcarsons]

Having used both side by side, it's hard to say one is all together better than the other.

 

The X-Pro2's viewfinder is higher-res and less laggy (higher refresh rate). However, it is also jarringly cool (bluish). In practice, I wouldn't consider it a reason to upgrade.

 

The LCD, however, is much better on the X-Pro2---almost at the level of a modern smartphone (it's a real shame the X-T2 didn't get an LCD or EVF upgrade...)

 

FWIW I returned the X-Pro2. It was a bit 'meh' all around (at the price point anyway).

Edited October 31, 2016 by kimcarsons