Close Examination of Fuji X-Series Lag Time

Easycass wrote:

Hi John,

Sorry for the late reply. I have both the X-E1 and X-T1. I have to say that yes, the X-T1 feels faster in most aspects to the X-E1, and yes, the AF, after the latest firmware updates, now seems a little bit better in both cameras.

To your question, well, the X-T1 is a better machine than the X-E1 in many aspects. But you may be a little disapointed with pure response-time difference, since the limiting factor for speed (both AF speed, and MF lag) is less camera-deppendent and more lens-dependent. The place where the X-T1 out-shines the X-E1 it is AF in lower light, where it seems much more able to acquire and stay focused, and if you do a lot of shooting in lower light, then yes, the X-T1 is the way to go. To be honest, the X-T1 is just a nicer camera to handle when in MF too, with that big viewfinder.

So, yes, you might be disapointed upgrading if looking only at speed-wise point of view, since the lenses still take time to do anything on whatever body thy are on, but there are so many other factors that make the X-T1 better, overall, so if you are happy with sticking with the X-series system and its 'features/quirks', the upgrade is a good one.

Cheers, Cass.

Thanks Cass for your thoughtful reply. I love the sized and weight factor of my X-E1 especially considering what I grew up with. Leica M came closest yet I was too dependent on exact viewing so parallax caused me to give it up after a while. The handling of my X-E1 especially from a kayak is not fun. Too many buttons getting hit and hard to view especially when adjusting a polarizer. So come to think of it response time is not the only consideration to acquiring an X-T1. Your reply is helpful.

Have a great upcoming year and beyond!