this is the more expensive Vandra strap tooThat is nasty looking.
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Negative things about the X2D II so far
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SrMi
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That is strange, I have never experienced that fraying with high quality straps that I am using and that system has been used without issues for decades.First off the lugs only rotate on one axis, like others have said it can create a mess sometimes.
Second, I recently saw a friend's camera, Obviously this is after a long period of use but modern strap/lugs have been designed to prevent this ...
Lastly, i've said it when x2d first came out, why try to fix something when its not broken.(I know i know the lugs are a classic design...)
Schrodingers cat
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Don't know about that part. I've kinda made a career out of doing stuff like that
Schrodingers cat
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I've got a X2D model 1 so I don't really have a dog in this fight. And I fully agree that the things mentioned in the thread are worthwhile additions and of value to probably a lot of people.
But ..... It seems to me that the entire thrust of the original design philosophy for the X1D and both X2D's was the complete opposite of these things. The intent strikes me as keeping to a minimum stuff somebody somewhere deemed to be distractions. The cosmetic design decisions seem to adhere to this minimum idea and adding features as the camera ages is a departure from the original intent.
Certainly you can argue whether this is a good or bad idea, but I suspect there are a lot of users who would be perfectly ok with the idea of staying away from stuff like joysticks, WiFi, GPS, more buttons, all that kind of features. Maybe the same people who like V System Hasselblads.
But ..... It seems to me that the entire thrust of the original design philosophy for the X1D and both X2D's was the complete opposite of these things. The intent strikes me as keeping to a minimum stuff somebody somewhere deemed to be distractions. The cosmetic design decisions seem to adhere to this minimum idea and adding features as the camera ages is a departure from the original intent.
Certainly you can argue whether this is a good or bad idea, but I suspect there are a lot of users who would be perfectly ok with the idea of staying away from stuff like joysticks, WiFi, GPS, more buttons, all that kind of features. Maybe the same people who like V System Hasselblads.
I also prefer the quick-release strap lugs inherited from the V System for the reasons you mentioned. I don't like having a strap on the camera when mounted on a studio stand or tripod, but I always use a strap when shooting handheld. So, I prefer being able to remove and attach the strap quickly and easily.
Who knows their crooked reason, but I found the lugs on the X1Dii were a step in the right direction That said: I like the lugs f.i. of the Fujifilm GFX-100ii or Leica SL3 even better.
Of course when using a shoulder or neck strap they'll do what they are intended for.
But as I like using a wrist strap ... those idiotic X2D strap lugs are useless to me.
YMMV ...
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I noticed that too and was surprised.
I can set the focus control in Phocus Mobile 2 significantly lower than on my X2D to achieve comparable sharpness.
Perhaps the lenses (in my case, XCD38V) fit more precisely on the X2D II's bayonet mount.
Or IBIS works more accurately
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Not sure this has been formally reported before, I know there were concerns about Lidar not able to cover the full FOV, depending on the lenses obviously.
Lidar seems stop working on the lower left corner of the frame for 35-100 and 28, former due to the length of the lens, later due to the wide FOV.
Any one else want to try with difference lenses? just point at a blank area and set the focus at about the lower 1/3 point.
Lidar seems stop working on the lower left corner of the frame for 35-100 and 28, former due to the length of the lens, later due to the wide FOV.
Any one else want to try with difference lenses? just point at a blank area and set the focus at about the lower 1/3 point.
I know what you mean, the subject is a blank/white wall well within 15 feet.
When placing the focus point on the lower left corner, AF struggles to lock on, you could hear the motor going back and forth.
On the other hand, in the rest of the frame, even on a blank wall, the af locks on almost instantly, which is what should happen using Lidar.
If you don't have the 35-100 maybe you could try 28mm or 38?
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A custom leather strap would eliminate that problem.10 cent electrical shrink wrap tubes solves these problems for me…just sayingthis is the more expensive Vandra strap tooThat is nasty looking.
There may be something wrong with your camera. I have an X2d II, and the moment I take my eye away from the EVF the LCD is viewable. Consider changing the EVF sensor setting.
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Never had the previous model, but I am happy there is a joystick to move the focus point. I read reviews that say it should have been higher. But it's still an ergonomically useful position (unlike Fuji E5 that's really too low).
The downside is it's only 4 directions, no diagonal movements.
And it takes to long to start moving, if I keep it pressed it does "one step - pause - starts moving fluently" not necessary in my opinion, If I want to move it one step is just tap it quickly, this way i'm losing time if I need to move a longer distance, and I need to do it twice because I can't move diagonally.
And I'm missing that it saves focus spot position for horizontal and both vertical setups independently.
What's great is that I can put the shutter speed limit selection directly on a button/dial (used the front dial) and I don't even have to confirm it, just dial in a new shutter speed and it's working, really fast to adjust if needed. Are you taking notes Sony, Canon, Fuji?
The downside is it's only 4 directions, no diagonal movements.
And it takes to long to start moving, if I keep it pressed it does "one step - pause - starts moving fluently" not necessary in my opinion, If I want to move it one step is just tap it quickly, this way i'm losing time if I need to move a longer distance, and I need to do it twice because I can't move diagonally.
And I'm missing that it saves focus spot position for horizontal and both vertical setups independently.
What's great is that I can put the shutter speed limit selection directly on a button/dial (used the front dial) and I don't even have to confirm it, just dial in a new shutter speed and it's working, really fast to adjust if needed. Are you taking notes Sony, Canon, Fuji?
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Probably normal for experienced Hasselblad shooters, odd when being used to shooting with Canon.
Grid pattern on the sensor (never seen that on any camera before).
It is said that this is a characteristic of Sony sensors, which reflect light back into the lens (28P F4) and thus produce these colors. If you are used to Canon, this is something unusual.
Grid pattern on the sensor (never seen that on any camera before).
It is said that this is a characteristic of Sony sensors, which reflect light back into the lens (28P F4) and thus produce these colors. If you are used to Canon, this is something unusual.
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Those artifacts are not related to Hasselblad or Sony sensors alone. Both are possible and documented on Canon gear as well. Or any other sensor with PDAF arrays.Probably normal for experienced Hasselblad shooters, odd when being used to shooting with Canon.
Grid pattern on the sensor (never seen that on any camera before).
It is said that this is a characteristic of Sony sensors, which reflect light back into the lens (28P F4) and thus produce these colors. If you are used to Canon, this is something unusual.
I did my fair share of backlit images with the Canon R5 (and 5D MIV), never seen something like this in hundreds of photos.
Did a test single run with the X2D II, 2 photos against the sun, two photos with that odd pattern.
Did a test single run with the X2D II, 2 photos against the sun, two photos with that odd pattern.
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My custom leather strap (elk leather) has a metal buckle rubbing on the camera. The 10 cent fix took care of that, too!A custom leather strap would eliminate that problem.10 cent electrical shrink wrap tubes solves these problems for me…just sayingthis is the more expensive Vandra strap tooThat is nasty looking.
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