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Switch from X-E3 to X-Pro2 just for EVF (MF)

Started Apr 11, 2020 | Questions thread
deednets Forum Pro • Posts: 13,887
Re: Switch from X-E3 to X-Pro2 just for EVF (MF)

Caleido wrote:

I'm currently contemplating selling my X-E3 - which is nice & compact and does about 90% as the X-Pro does. But currently I'm heading into 100% manual lenses, with no communication & AF. Possibly M39 lenses... Currently a 35 F1.2 third party old style lens.

So I'm wondering if somebody has both bodies or did the same switch and could point out whether the EVF is really better in the X-Pro2 - especially for manual focus.

The OVF is no priority for me. But, I have not used it yet, so I'm open for it.

Most internal MF aids are the same (except for yellow peaking, I believe) with both cameras, so it would be more about size, resolution and refreshrate of the EVF.

I realize that the SLR type Fuji's have bigger EVF's, but because my pro system is SLR type, I would prefer to have another form factor for my "fun" kit. In this case: "range finder-esk"

Any thoughts?

An X-T1 or T2 might fit the bill for you then as the EVFs are substantially larger than the E3's.

Different form factor though but as a tool? 🙄

Deed

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