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X-PRO 1 - X-E1 - X-E2, Genuine advice

Started Jun 9, 2021 | Questions thread
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Re: X-PRO 1 - X-E1 - X-E2, Genuine advice

100% get the XE2 if you shoot raw and use focus peaking.

I haven't used the X Pro 1 but the XE1 is miles slower in various ways. And a big thing for manual lenses is the lack of colored focus peaking. Only the XE2 has red, blue and yellow, as well as white like the other two.

For JPGs Xtrans 1 wins imho, despite lacking Classic Chrome. There are some recipes to give good alternatives. I have used all versions of the Xtrans sensor and the 2nd is my least favorite (but it may be in my head like someone suggested). So I only shoot raw with my XE2. Whereas I used to use the XE1 as a 2nd camera and it was a bit more of a fun gimmick and alternative to the serious XT3, so I think I may have just shot JPG. I used to enjoy Xtrans 1 and Xtrans 4 JPGs.

The XE2 is so much nicer to use than the XE1 so color isn't a factor for me. No shutter lag, EVF lag, slow autofocus and white peaking is just annoying. But if you use magnification instead of peaking and want JPGs, ignore me. Although it sounds like you have already made the right choice. The XE2 EVF is better for me than the newer XE bodies which is party more noticeable as I wear glasses like you. So I certainly wouldn't consider an XE3 over the 2.

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