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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. 

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Same thing happens in my XT2. In my opinion the cause is the color space selected in preferences. If i chose sRGB, then the preview pic in the EVF and the SOC jpeg are the same. But if I select AdobeRGB, the SOC jpg has less contrast and saturation. I think that the EVF works in sRGB and the camera engine change some colors when converts to Adobe. 

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I have observed the same since the first day. The image I see through my viewfinder is much more contrasty than the picture I take and see on screen. In some circumstances it even looks grungy. This was not happening at all with the X-T1.

Then, I get a normal RAW file: Dull and with very low contrast. In fact, the RAW file behaves much differently than the one in the X-T1: I have to add much more contrast in Lightroom than before. I used to add +10/+15 and now I easily have to go up to +30/+40.

Since I saw these differences in the RAW file, I didn't complain with what I saw in the EVF. But clearly, I preferred the more accurate preview in the X-T1.

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I've tried a couple of new X-t2 cameras and have found the LCD screen display to be very yellow when reviewing photos. I don't know how photographers will be able to accurately set things like white balance with the yellow tinge. The pics also look a bit flat. My X-t1, on the other hand, gives a perfectly accurate and neutral display, showing good exposure and contrast. This has put me off buying the X-t2.

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Same thing happens in my XT2. In my opinion the cause is the color space selected in preferences. If i chose sRGB, then the preview pic in the EVF and the SOC jpeg are the same. But if I select AdobeRGB, the SOC jpg has less contrast and saturation. I think that the EVF works in sRGB and the camera engine change some colors when converts to Adobe. 

 

Original Poster: Did this suggestion (sRGB/adobe) help/effect anything in your case?

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yes, pete i just saw the post. It solved the problem. Though i will report this to fuji as i think of this as a bug. They should fix it so you can see an accurate preview when you shoot in adobe rgb.

It was fine on the X-T1

 

Thanks a lot Aherranz, you're my hero! I tried all settings but didn't think that this would have an influence. 

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I've had this exact same issue but also with White balance. It looks great in the EVF and then it gets a whole lot greener on the back display. I had this issue with my Nikon D4 and D800 which was later fixed in a firmware update. I'm glad I'm not the only one having this issue. Everything is factory defaults, I haven't changed any of the display brightness etc...

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Same thing happens in my XT2. In my opinion the cause is the color space selected in preferences. If i chose sRGB, then the preview pic in the EVF and the SOC jpeg are the same. But if I select AdobeRGB, the SOC jpg has less contrast and saturation. I think that the EVF works in sRGB and the camera engine change some colors when converts to Adobe. 

 

Aherranz! That's a GREAT spot!

 

A great example of the internet forums being really helpful!

 

We all get reminded now and then how complex our little cameras (computers) really are. The X-T2 throws curves....

 

Now it's a shame that far too many people will forever have in their minds that the "X-T2 not having an accurate preview..."

 

Maybe the forum hosts can change the title of this thread to "X-T2 Preview Mystery Solved"...?

 

:)

 

Now I'm going to check my "User Settings" and see what I have set...LOL

 

Peter

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