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Xpro2 review: "a singular device"

Started Mar 16, 2016 | User reviews thread
JacquesBalthazar
OP JacquesBalthazar Contributing Member • Posts: 835
Re: Xpro2 review: "a singular device"
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Absolutic wrote:

Can you talk specifically about differences between XT1 and XPRO2, including AF difference in various lighting conditions etc. .... I have an always running 3 year old who never stops running and always on the move, ...., so I need a super fast and reliable AF.

AF of Xpro2 is faster and seems more reliable than XT1. But it is not magical. I tried the D500 a couple weeks ago and THAT was super fast. And reliable. If AF speed was my main requirement, I'd still look at DSLR in general, and D500 in particular.

For the rest, Xpro2 is substantially nimbler and more agile than XT1 in all areas of the picture taking process. XT1 remains very nice, but one step behind. Unless you have a strong preference for that "SLR" form factor, would definitely advise you give a try to Xpro2.

Also did Face Recognition function improved on XPRO2 over XT1?

Never used that feature in XT1. Had it turned on by error with Xpro2 last weekend, and got flustered seeing the AF patch lighting up all over the screen, except where I was aiming. I was on single central spot AF, which is probably the wrong setting for effective face detection, and unaware it was on. Need to spend more time with it on Xpro2 before commiting judgement.

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