One thing I find frustrating with X-T2.

[Headlands]

With the people in my photography group, I see that on their cameras (mostly "higher end" ones from Sony, Canon, Lumix, etc.), the functions that you adjust with the top dials on the X-T2 can be handled more quickly and completely with control dials.

On the X-T2 you can do this, but not fully. For example, the SS command dial only trims whatever you have it set to as opposed to full control, or constantly gets changed when in Auto.

The ISO Command dial setting works as it should when enabled -- freely and completely adjustable -- but you can't quickly switch it back to regular Auto mode without deep menu diving, so in everyday use if you like to switch between the two if needed, it's very clumsy to do so.

The Aperture command dial works as it should, but only on lenses that don't have an aperture ring. Otherwise it's not fully adjustable, but more of a trim thing like SS (though apparently it's more complex than that simple description).

The dials are cute and retro-looking, but for me it's more cumbersome to move them as opposed to quickly and more intuitively with one hand while still fully holding the camera. If anyone has ways I can do exactly what I'm talking about with the command dials (make sure you read closely what I'm talking about), I'm all ears! Again, I might be missing something here.

The X-T2 is an amazing camera, and this is the only thing (aside from no touch screen) that drives me nuts about it.

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Fuji X-T2, 18-55 lens

 

[celestialemissary]

For me this is the best thing about X-T2
I can set it up when camera is off

 

[aramgrg]

With the people in my photography group, I see that on their cameras (mostly "higher end" ones from Sony, Canon, Lumix, etc.), the functions that you adjust with the top dials on the X-T2 can be handled more quickly and completely with control dials.

On the X-T2 you can do this, but not fully. For example, the SS command dial only trims whatever you have it set to as opposed to full control, or constantly gets changed when in Auto.

The ISO Command dial setting works as it should when enabled -- freely and completely adjustable -- but you can't quickly switch it back to regular Auto mode without deep menu diving, so in everyday use if you like to switch between the two if needed, it's very clumsy to do so.

you can set it to auto very quickly-scroll to the end of ISO range and then choose one of three auto ISO settings coming afterwards

The Aperture command dial works as it should, but only on lenses that don't have an aperture ring. Otherwise it's not fully adjustable, but more of a trim thing like SS (though apparently it's more complex than that simple description).

The dials are cute and retro-looking, but for me it's more cumbersome to move them as opposed to quickly and more intuitively with one hand while still fully holding the camera. If anyone has ways I can do exactly what I'm talking about with the command dials (make sure you read closely what I'm talking about), I'm all ears! Again, I might be missing something here.

The X-T2 is an amazing camera, and this is the only thing (aside from no touch screen) that drives me nuts about it.

 

[Headlands]

For me this is the best thing about X-T2
I can set it up when camera is off

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https://www.instagram.com/tst4nic/

I hear you. For me I want faster and more intuitive ability to quickly change while I'm shooting. With the dials you have to switch what hand is holding the camera to adjust different ones. I feel that Fuji should make all of them completely and fully adjustable by command dials if one wants -- then you have the best of both worlds.

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Fuji X-T2, 18-55 lens

 

[Headlands]

you can set it to auto very quickly-scroll to the end of ISO range and then choose one of three auto ISO settings coming afterwards

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/aramgrg/

Ah, thank you so much! It's not as fast as a single button push since you need to scroll all the way to the end, but is definitely far better than menu diving.

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Fuji X-T2, 18-55 lens

 

[Headlands]

Simply being able to completely and fully adjust SS and Aperture (on the majority of Fuji lenses with an Aperture ring) with the command dials would be highly useful and workflow-friendly for many, I believe.

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Fuji X-T2, 18-55 lens

 

[Helen]

Simply being able to completely and fully adjust SS and Aperture with the command dials would be enough for me.

 

[Headlands]

Simply being able to completely and fully adjust SS and Aperture with the command dials would be enough for me.

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Fuji X-T2, 18-55 lens

For the shutter speed, you have full command dial control of the shutter speed if you set the shutter speed dial to T, and on models like the X-T2 with a 360-degree turning shutter speed dial, it's nice and easy to turn from A to T. More of a long trek there and back on the cheaper, smaller models like the X-E3 and X-T20 as they have a gap in the turnability of the shutter speed dial and the A and T settings are one click short of being as far apart as they can!

Cripes, I'm a moron! Thank you. This is so obvious and I didn't see it right in front of my face. This forum rules.

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Fuji X-T2, 18-55 lens

 

[Headlands]

Damn, I totally missed out on two things that make my original post mostly irrelevant, thanks to others here. Now I'm a largely happy camper. Maybe it can at least help anyone else who misses these things (such as the very obvious SS command dial adjustment - oops) like I did.

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Fuji X-T2, 18-55 lens

 

[Exit10]

you can set it to auto very quickly-scroll to the end of ISO range and then choose one of three auto ISO settings coming afterwards

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/aramgrg/

Ah, thank you so much! It's not as fast as a single button push since you need to scroll all the way to the end, but is definitely far better than menu diving.

 

[Headlands]

Didn’t you already ask this and get the same answer?

I did, but somehow missed that part of your answer (just checked). Simple mistake, my bad.

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Fuji X-T2, 18-55 lens

 

[ikaika777]

I’ve been on T mode with my Fuji camera’s since I bought them.

 

[DarnGoodPhotos]

I can easily reach up and turn the shutter speed dial with my index finger same thing with the aperture ring

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www.darngoodphotos.com

 

[Headlands]

I can easily reach up and turn the shutter speed dial with my index finger same thing with the aperture ring

 

[celestialemissary]

You can also set ISO with front dial

 

[Pritzl]

The manual controls and absence of PASM mode dial is THE reason I got a Fuji. I found it more intuitive and direct than twirling anonymous control wheels. Different strokes I guess.

 

[Headlands]

You can also set ISO with front dial

 

[John Gellings]

With the people in my photography group, I see that on their cameras (mostly "higher end" ones from Sony, Canon, Lumix, etc.), the functions that you adjust with the top dials on the X-T2 can be handled more quickly and completely with control dials....

...The dials are cute and retro-looking, but for me it's more cumbersome to move them as opposed to quickly and more intuitively with one hand while still fully holding the camera.

Sounds like you bought the wrong camera.

 

[Headlands]

With the people in my photography group, I see that on their cameras (mostly "higher end" ones from Sony, Canon, Lumix, etc.), the functions that you adjust with the top dials on the X-T2 can be handled more quickly and completely with control dials....

...The dials are cute and retro-looking, but for me it's more cumbersome to move them as opposed to quickly and more intuitively with one hand while still fully holding the camera.

Sounds like you bought the wrong camera.

Nope - read through the thread. It's got most of what I wanted already, just didn't realize all of it.