XE2 in preference to the XT1?

Well Fuji are apparently going to be bringing out an X-T1b or similar very soon, so the only way the price of the X-T1 is going to go is down. Therefore I'd suggest waiting a while and seeing what happens. You're not going to lose any money waiting.

I had the same dilemma and ended up with the XE-2. The main reason being the compactness, I believe, the main reason for choosing a mirrorless over a DSLR. Add the super sharp 27mm to your XE-2 and you have a killer pocket camera - something the XT-1 will never be.

I might be the only one in this forum that:

1. Had no Fujifilm gear and in anticipation of the X-T1 rented an X-E2 with lenses.

2. Happy with the X-E2 and lenses, ordered and X-T1 and X-M1 that I planned to convert for infrared.

3. Was not pleased with the X-T1 -- I do not like the retro interface nor the retro look (why is limportant?). Variable mushy buttons were the camel. Yeah, after light-leak exchange they were better, but still not so hot.

4. Sold the X-T1 and bought and X-E2 after reading about the recent firmware upgrades.

5. Converted my X-M1 for infrared.

6. Am a happy Fujifilm user who could be happier, but not with an X-T1 descendant. Maybe a Pro or X-E2 replacement. Even an X-M1 with an EVF -- it's a great little camera.

It's all about personal preference for interface and some features the X-T1 has over the X-E2, notably, the Larger EVF and tilt LCD -- neither a show stopper for me. Image quality is not an issue between the three. Pixel peepers might argue otherwise, but practically speaking, not an issue. For a desert person like me, a tilt LCD is a place for blow sand, not an asset. And blow sand can get in places on the X-T1 (or any camera) that will definitely cause problems where moisture wouldn't around the tilt LCD and all of those dials exposed on the top in spite of weatherproofing. It blows in little spaces, but doesn't blow out! Just grinds. Yes, I take precautions, but it still happens. Less "cracks", less problems.

I'm sure there are things on any body an owner believes makes their preference "the best one". Mine is not "the best", just "best for me".

Glad to see there are others like me who really like their X-E2. As I mentioned earlier I have both X-E2 and X-T1 and feel guilty every time I leave the house and take the X-E2 instead of the X-T1. Feel like I'm letting my money sit at home. Recently been forcing my self to take the X-T1 and I do like it but wish I spent the money on a lens or something else.

If you don't own a Fuji and your attracted to the X-T1 go for it. If you already own an X-E2 give it some hard thought. Those who like the RF form factor better then the mini DSLR form factor may or may not be happy with the X-T1.

Right now having the two helps me justify taking in on vacations where the picture end up being precious to me. If one dies I can always use the other as a backup and taking both bodies for me is not a huge burden.

So the Canon 5D III stays home now unless its a photography based vacation where I plan to use my Lee filter system and other such things or when I'm doing events and flash is critical. Have though gotten my radio controlled Canon 600EX-RT to work with the Fuji now. The YN-E3-RT and its legacy enabled that. So for places I can set up flashes in advance the Fuji might start to get a work out. Only get remote power control but that's enough. Don't really need TTL.

Whichever one feels comfortable to you. Let's face it, most of the major players in cameraland build good products. Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Pentax, Olympus, Sony are all building good products that are capable of capturing excellent images. Picking the right camera is like picking the right pair of shoes. You are going to wear comfortable shoes and avoid the uncomfortable shoes. The same is true of cameras. If it fits and is comfortable, you are more likely to use it. "Does it feel right" should always be considered when purchasing a camera.

Les Lammers said:

The choice is easy if you need the tilt screen, weather sealing and want the bigger VF.

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The main reason to buy the XT-1 is none of these, but the said increased AF speed in locking on to a subject.

If the AF was the same as the XE-1 I'd say failure, but Fuji still has lots more to improve.

Hhhmm.

I will post on this thread when I get my new body, in hopefully August. I know this is a while away but I need to relocte to Shanghai in the interim! It's between these two and a Sony A77II

I'll say one thing. It's getting pretty difficult to buy a BAD camera these days!

I marginally prefer the X-T1 for the sort of things I used to use my 5Dii for but it is very close.

The X-E2 is fractionally smaller but it feels a more like a big compact and it seems (IMHO) to feel more discrete so it will be my tourist camera.


Having said that I’m very happy with either – both have so much going for them and it’s a constant delight using either.


Phil

I just got notice from B&H the X-T1 is now in stock, day after I ordered the X-E2 AHHH!

Reassure me fellas that I made the right choice LOL

I have both. The only things I miss from the X-E2 on the X-T1 are the built-in tiltable flash (the biggest factor by far) and the rangefinder form factor. If only the X-T1 had the same built-in flash I would be in heaven.

For me it is the X-E2. It has the better looks and the better ergonomics, because the distance from the viewfinder to the right hand and thumb is too small on the X-T1 for a left eye shooter like me. For right eye shooter the X-E2 is even better, because the nose is totally out of the game. I hope Fuji did not discontinue the RF form factor and bring a X-E3 some time in the future. If not I would be very disappointed...

deednets said:

geralds613 said:

I am also considering an XE2 or XT1.

I currently shoot a D90 with 18-200, and picked up an X20 last fall, for a compact carry around. If I had my time back, I should have switch then to an XE2 with kit 18-55. Comparing what I have today with the XE2, will I really see a huge improvement in IQ compared to the D90 or X20?

The new toy side of me is sawing go for the XE2, the practical side, and thinking of my skills side, is sawing save the money and just shoot more. Maybe wait a year, then upgrade. Thoughts?

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When I moved to the Fuji system around 18 or so months ago I had a D300s, a D800 and a Canon 5DMKII and was thinking of getting an E1 as a small travel camera. For travels I had previously used the D300s plus the 16-85 zoom.

I found immediately that the E1 photos were crisper, had more 3-D feel to it and I could tell the photos were a notch up from the D300s. So I took the E1 into the studio and compared the files from the D800 (not the E version though...) and found the files from the E1 were similar to the D800 files in terms of sharpness and detail, obviously the D800 has way more pixels for sure but the Fuji files were just very, very good, you might have seen the 100% comparison files I posted here some time ago? In short, the D90 although not a bad camera as such but not on the same level as the Fujis as far as image quality goes. Here are the 2 100% crops from the same photo shoot, one from the D800 the other from the X-E1. I dodn't have the Nikons anymore so these are from April last year, processed in Capture One 7 Pro.





What they don't tell you about those Fuji cameras is how much fun it is to shoot them! Walked around Melbourne with an X-E2 and the fabulous 23/1.4 and thought that this was by far the best system I have ever used - and there sure was some competition!

Good luck

Deed

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Can you tell us which foto is which ? For me the second one looks a little "crispier"

Karl said:

For me it is the X-E2. It has the better looks and the better ergonomics, because the distance from the viewfinder to the right hand and thumb is too small on the X-T1 for a left eye shooter like me. For right eye shooter the X-E2 is even better, because the nose is totally out of the game. I hope Fuji did not discontinue the RF form factor and bring a X-E3 some time in the future. If not I would be very disappointed...

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I actually didn't even think of that ergonomics-wise

Thanks

The XE2 has a simplicity about it which is the hallmark of god design. The XT1 sure does look cool, though I'm wondering how much that cool factor will wear off when I curse the four-way controller to change AF point. I assume that in 4 years it will be seen as the start of a great new design template, which evolved into the truly classic XT3

I have both the X-E2 and the X-T1. Had I known the X-T1 would be coming out just a month or so after I bought my X-E2 I would not have made the purchase of the X-E2. I found the X-E1 to be of little improvement over my X-Pro 1 so I passed on it.

I am keeping both my X-E2 and the X-T1. I take the X-E2 with only the 18mm lens when I want to travel very light.

For all other endeavors I use the X-T1. The EVF, the tilt screen, etc.. just make it a much more versatile and enjoyable camera to use. The feature set is outstanding on the X-T1 and I find it hard to complain about such things as a locking ISO dial and button pad. Adapt and enjoy the better camera.

If I had to choose only one it would be the X-T1 without a moments hesitation.

Hi Jim

I checked out your site. There is no doubt you know how to use a camera. Very clean images with good colour and strong tonality. I like your compositional style. I seem unwitting addicted to a triangular/swoosh composition and the rule of thirds. You keep things fresh.

This is one of mine it took me a while to realise I really liked. While your 'look' is undoubtedly modern, I always end up producing images in the 'fin de siecle' style.

Could be worse I suppose. :-D

Karl said:

deednets said:

geralds613 said:

I am also considering an XE2 or XT1.

I currently shoot a D90 with 18-200, and picked up an X20 last fall, for a compact carry around. If I had my time back, I should have switch then to an XE2 with kit 18-55. Comparing what I have today with the XE2, will I really see a huge improvement in IQ compared to the D90 or X20?

The new toy side of me is sawing go for the XE2, the practical side, and thinking of my skills side, is sawing save the money and just shoot more. Maybe wait a year, then upgrade. Thoughts?

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When I moved to the Fuji system around 18 or so months ago I had a D300s, a D800 and a Canon 5DMKII and was thinking of getting an E1 as a small travel camera. For travels I had previously used the D300s plus the 16-85 zoom.

I found immediately that the E1 photos were crisper, had more 3-D feel to it and I could tell the photos were a notch up from the D300s. So I took the E1 into the studio and compared the files from the D800 (not the E version though...) and found the files from the E1 were similar to the D800 files in terms of sharpness and detail, obviously the D800 has way more pixels for sure but the Fuji files were just very, very good, you might have seen the 100% comparison files I posted here some time ago? In short, the D90 although not a bad camera as such but not on the same level as the Fujis as far as image quality goes. Here are the 2 100% crops from the same photo shoot, one from the D800 the other from the X-E1. I dodn't have the Nikons anymore so these are from April last year, processed in Capture One 7 Pro.





What they don't tell you about those Fuji cameras is how much fun it is to shoot them! Walked around Melbourne with an X-E2 and the fabulous 23/1.4 and thought that this was by far the best system I have ever used - and there sure was some competition!

Good luck

Deed

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Can you tell us which foto is which ? For me the second one looks a little "crispier"

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First one is the D800, the second one the X-E1 ...

Surprised?? Well lets just say I was!

Deed

shutterbud said:

Hi Jim

I checked out your site. There is no doubt you know how to use a camera. Very clean images with good colour and strong tonality. I like your compositional style. I seem unwitting addicted to a triangular/swoosh composition and the rule of thirds. You keep things fresh.

This is one of mine it took me a while to realise I really liked. While your 'look' is undoubtedly modern, I always end up producing images in the 'fin de siecle' style.

Could be worse I suppose. :-D

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Thanks.. I just know what I like in a photo and so that's what I shoot. I used to try to follow the suggestions of others but found I was not personally happy with the results.. so, I shoot for me... and I feel better now.

--
Jim Radcliffe
The ability to 'see' the shot is more important than the gear used to capture it.

deednets said:

First one is the D800, the second one the X-E1 ...

Surprised?? Well lets just say I was!

Deed

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Technically, then second one seems better, sharper, but I prefer the first one for that kind of portrait, with a warmer tone and softer skin.

shutterbud said:

The XE2 has a simplicity about it which is the hallmark of god design.

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It is indeed divine!