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Upgrade X-E2, with what?

Started Jan 2, 2022 | Questions

texasfz8 • Regular Member • Posts: 270

Totally agree.

In reply to FTOG • Jan 4, 2022

Totally agree with FTOG. For me, EVF on the left appears to be a necessity (in a small form factor body). Having used both an X-E3 and an X-T100 (similar to X-T20) I found the X-E3 a night and day difference. Most people criticize the X-T100 for it's performance, but it was the ergonomics that caused me to abandon it. I personally did not like the D-Pad as for me it's primary function was accidently changing white balance when I hit it with my thumb by mistake. People complain about the Q button on X-E3, but I have never hit it. I was always accidentally hitting one of the D-Pads on the X-T100. Something about the EVF on the left, for me, results in changing the way I grip the camera and where my hand rests while holding it in a good way. Note, I have not had this problem holding the larger X-T3 although have only held it in the store. So for me, the X-E3 was well worth the upgrade. But only you can decide what is important for you.

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OP Petrolhead • Regular Member • Posts: 401

Re: Totally agree.

In reply to texasfz8 • Jan 4, 2022

I have started a new specific thred re xe2 vs XT20

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TiltShiftR • Regular Member • Posts: 301

Re: Upgrade X-E2, with what?

In reply to Petrolhead • Jan 4, 2022

Petrolhead wrote:

I love my little X-E2 but it developed a few problems due to its age.

So am looking for a replacement.

What I love about it is its size (I have an X-T3) and the only lens I use with it is the 18mm which makes the perfect put in your pocket everday camera.

I suppose the obvious choice is the X-E4, however being a tight git I always think used as its cheaper.

There is not much I would want better than the X-E2 but if I have to be crytical than faster auto focus for stills and better continuous autofocus for video.

I just laughed at the tight 'git' comment. Took a second for the American translator in my head to kick-in meaning he's saying he's a tight 'wad.' LOL.

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OP Petrolhead • Regular Member • Posts: 401

Re: Upgrade X-E2, with what?

In reply to TiltShiftR • Jan 4, 2022

CaNikonianite

I just laughed at the tight 'git' comment. Took a second for the American translator in my head to kick-in meaning he's saying he's a tight 'wad.' LOL.

Haha, never thought of that, so it the word GIT used in the US?

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TiltShiftR • Regular Member • Posts: 301

Re: Upgrade X-E2, with what?

In reply to Petrolhead • Jan 4, 2022

Petrolhead wrote:

CaNikonianite

I just laughed at the tight 'git' comment. Took a second for the American translator in my head to kick-in meaning he's saying he's a tight 'wad.' LOL.

Haha, never thought of that, so it the word GIT used in the US?

Yes, but used differently. As in, "Go on, git!" This is what an angry Texan will yell out to a Jehovah's Witness for knocking on his door to tell him about Jesus. LOL!

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Mr Bolton • Senior Member • Posts: 1,468

Re: Upgrade X-E2, with what?

In reply to An avid reader • Jan 4, 2022

An avid reader wrote:

Buy another xe2 in mint condition. It has a d-pad and a on-board flash. Use it with one of the newer primes, so the af shouldn't be an issue, if you keep it in af-s.

That's the main reason I didn't get the X-E3. The popup flash is a very useful feature!

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bowportes • Veteran Member • Posts: 4,337

Re: Upgrade X-E2, with what?

In reply to TiltShiftR • Jan 5, 2022

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CaNikonianite wrote:

Petrolhead wrote:

CaNikonianite

I just laughed at the tight 'git' comment. Took a second for the American translator in my head to kick-in meaning he's saying he's a tight 'wad.' LOL.

Haha, never thought of that, so it the word GIT used in the US?

Yes, but used differently. As in, "Go on, git!" This is what an angry Texan will yell out to a Jehovah's Witness for knocking on his door to tell him about Jesus. LOL!

Any American who's very familiar with the Beatles White Album would be familiar with the word git. I expect that includes quite a few of us.

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TiltShiftR • Regular Member • Posts: 301

Re: Upgrade X-E2, with what?

In reply to bowportes • Jan 5, 2022

bowportes wrote:

CaNikonianite wrote:

Petrolhead wrote:

CaNikonianite

I just laughed at the tight 'git' comment. Took a second for the American translator in my head to kick-in meaning he's saying he's a tight 'wad.' LOL.

Haha, never thought of that, so it the word GIT used in the US?

Yes, but used differently. As in, "Go on, git!" This is what an angry Texan will yell out to a Jehovah's Witness for knocking on his door to tell him about Jesus. LOL!

Any American who's very familiar with the Beatles White Album would be familiar with the word git. I expect that includes quite a few of us.

The Beatles were before my time. I like a couple of their songs but I wouldn't say I'm a "fan."

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