Fujifilm X-Trans II film like qualities?

Doug MacMillan wrote:

lou Capeloto wrote:

Wanted to see if those with this sensor and other sensors found this to be the case and if their is a noticeable difference in the output of the sensors and also if not the same type of qualities could be achieved by using another of Fuji cameras with vintage lenses?

Thanks very much

Lou

Lou,

I have the X-E2s, plus the X-E3 and X-H1. There are times I shoot with all and I feel I could easily mix and match the images and you wouldn't be able to identify which camera took what photo, assuming they are all set up the same.

However, I go back and forth on whether I can see a little something in the images, especially the JPEGs I get from the X-E2.

I also shoot with vintage lenses on all three and the differences are not sensor dependent.

I started with the X-E3, then got an X-E2 as a backup. I ended up giving my grandson the X-E2 when his Canon Rebel (which I had also gifted him) got destroyed in a fire. I missed the X-E2 and found a cherry copy of the X-E2s. Reviewers minimized the differences, but I feel the X-E2s is a much better camera.

It's getting harder to find X-Trans II bodies, but if you do, grab it. Also, if you don't have any vintage lenses, buy a few and experiment.

This photo was taken with the X-E2s with a Canon FD 50mm f1.4. I converted to B&W from the RAW file using PS and Topaz Studio. I also added a texture layer to add character.

X-E2s, Canon FD 50mm f1.4, B&W conversion via Topaz Studio

When I see posts like this I can't help but remember all of the complaining about the 2nd generation JPEG images...  how the 1st generation (the X-Pro1 and XE-1) were far superior...   how the 2nd generation had crushed the shadows, etc.

I think it's mostly a matter of what we become accustomed to rather than which is most "filmic." I didn't find the images from my X-T1 (2nd gen) to be superior or inferior to my X-E1 (first gen) or X-Pro2 (3rd generation).

I'll agree with you that the X-E2 (and X-E1) were delightful cameras to shoot with.