I ordered my Fujifilm X-T2 Body and Power Booster Handgrip from B&H Photo. I can’t wait to receive them. Amazon has the camera listed now, but is missing accessories.
Fujifilm X-T2 Camera Body
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama
Fujifilm X-T2 Camera Body + 18-55mm lens
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama
Vertical Power Booster VPB-XT2
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama
EF-X500 Flash
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama
MHG-XT2 Metal HandGrip
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama
I am in the process of reading all the reviews and product information out there to better understand the differences between the Fujifilm X-T2, X-T1 and X-Pro2. I hope I can save readers a little time by commenting on the various written reviews with details that stand out about them so you can avoid filler and/or click bait. I’m not going to reveal their conclusions, because half of the writers admit their bias. I’m also not going to comment on all of the videos posted below because the fixed pace makes them unrealistic to quickly absorb, but I will be reducing and reorganizing them and the coverage throughout the day so check back frequently for the best X-T2 coverage.
Interesting details:
Lightroom and Camera Raw already support the X-T2’s RAW files!
Log is wide color gamut
EVF operates at 60fps and 100fps in boost mode (X-Pro 2 54 standard and 85 high performance)
X-T2 responds in 118ms (X-T1 in 280ms)
X-T2 startup time .3 sec (X-T1 .5 sec)
4k limited to 10 min without battery grip and 30 min with battery grip
4k video is down sampled from 5120×2880 to 3840×2160 which is a 1.17x crop
1k video is
F-Log is 4:2:2 8-bit
With battery grip you get 11fps with mechanical shutter and 14fps electronic shutter
Reviews
Blame The Monkey (Lots of great photos and a demos of how far X-T2 files can be pushed)
Pro Photo Nut (Damien Love Grove with a flash)
Riflessifotografici (Shooting the camera for months and shot Nikon)
olafphotoblog (Quotes alongside facts, opinions ,and a lot of interesting photos)
jonasraskphotography (Photography enthusiast that shot the camera in very divers ways with lots of photos)
danbaileyphoto (Action and nature shooter that beat his X-T1 up and tests ISO performance)
f.16.click (X-Pro2, X-T1 and X-T2 compared by a wedding photographer)
Ivan Joshua Loh (Left Canon for Fuji 2 years ago and the X-T2 is noticeably bigger in his comparison photos with the X-T1 and a very detailed review)
Tech Radar (Typical light/mainstream camera porn filled review with no real photos)
Dianne Wilson (Landscape and Wildlife review told in pictures)
Hands on/Preview
fotofolio-photography (Recent convert from Nikon that with video demos and X-T1 comparison)
optyczne.pl (translated) (They were first and included menus and the flash)
B&H Photo (Camera porn with a few extra details that others missed)
ePhotozine (Lots of camera porn and a few sample photos)
DPReview First Impressions Review (You know what to expect and the studio test scene)
Yvonne-zemke (translated) (Wedding Photographer that didn’t like EVF’s before, but does on this camera)
David du Chemin (Very short from an X-T1 owner)
Big Head Taco (One Photo and then gear porn)
FlipBook (Has been using the camera since April)
Heise.de (translated) (Light on detail with a few images and 100%’s)
Camera Jabber (Pictures of the camera and AF-C menu, but no photos)
Amateur Photographer (Nothing new, but well organized)
Le Monde De La (A little bit of history, comparison, and difficult to navigate)
Fujifilm-Blog (Light on details, with the best X-T2 porn)
Imaging-Resource (Lots of detail and a few test shots, but nothing unique)
Ronin Photo (Close up look at the handgrip)
Ian MacDonald Photography (Doesn’t anything new, but if you’re a fan its worth a read)
Fujilove (Joking about sportster vs hipster nothing really new here)
Fujilove (X-T2 first look for people that preferred the X-T1 for street shooting also nothing new here beyond some personal preferences)
Karen Hutton (New Fujifilm with opinion and great photos other than that nothing unique)
Videography Preview/Review
The Video Mode (Almost all of the details a videographer could care about)
Peter Steffen (A variety of clips)
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has released an updated roadmap of interchangeable lenses for the X series of mirrorless cameras.
The latest roadmap adds three new lenses: the compact, lightweight and stylish semi-wide angle lens “XF23mmF2 R WR”, the compact mid-telephoto lens “XF50mmF2 R WR” and the mid-telephoto 1:1 macro lens “XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro”. The expanded 25-lens lineup covers extensive angles of view from ultra wide angle to ultra telephoto, and will now also cover the macro category to further enhance photographic versatility. Read More
Optyczne.pl just posted a press release, hands on, and sample photos for the Fujifilm X-T2. You can read them all translated in the language of your choice. I am still digesting all the information to comment, but it looks like their press release is a more complete one and the other two links are original content.
Looks like Cameraworld wanted to get a jump on preorders…
Update 5:00 A.M EST: I started review/preview/hands-on rolling post and pre-orders are now available.
https://youtu.be/e27d1G6jgIg
Press Release:
FUJIFILM have announced the ultimate mirrorless digital camera FUJIFILM X-T2 that delivers creative perfection. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outstanding image quality with FUJIFILM’s colour reproduction formulated over 80 years, advanced AutoFocus functions and 4K high definition video.
On September 8th 2016, the company will release the FUJIFILM X-T2 – the ultimate mirrorless digital camera that uses advanced technologies to achieve premium image quality, outstanding operability and beautiful design reminiscent of traditional cameras.
The successor to the extremely popular X-T1, the Fujifilm X-T2 builds upon solid foundations to become the flagship DSLR-Style camera from Fujifilm. As part of the 5 Year Anniversary of the X-Series, the X-T2 is not only beautiful to hold, but rightly deserves it’s place as the premium camera for those who want both style and substance to the Mirrorless Range.
The Fujifilm X-T2 combines the sensor and image processing engine developed by Fujifilm, with an ultra-sharp range of FUJINON lenses for excellent image resolution. Fujifilm’s colour-reproduction technology, formulated over 80 years, delivers images of unparalleled quality and realism, recording a subject’s textures, three-dimensional feel and even the atmosphere surrounding it. Utilizing the same sensor as the Flagship rangerfinder-style, X-Pro2, the Fujifilm X-T2 incorporates a 24.3Million Pixels X-Trans CMOS III which produces incredible, pin-sharp results.
The X-T2’s compact and lightweight camera body is also dust-resistant, water-resistant and capable of operating at temperatures as low as -10°C. Its autofocus and electronic viewfinder performance have both been substantially improved, making it more adaptable than ever before at shooting a moving subject under difficult conditions, such as sports or wildlife photography, which had previously been considered difficult with mirrorless cameras.
For the first time in the X Series, the X-T2 supports 4K video recording. The Film Simulation modes, used for still images, can be applied to video to easily produce premium-quality footage.
The X-T2’s design is modelled after the “central viewfinder style” of the FUJIFILM X-T1, which has been popular since its launch in 2014. This proven stable form factor provides a camera that is perfectly sized with ergonomic dials laid out exactly where they are needed for excellent, intuitive operability.
The X-T2 is to become the X Series’ flagship model along with FUJIFILM X-Pro2, the world’s only rangefinder-style camera with the Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, released in March this year. The two models deliver unparalleled performance in their distinctive fields, with the X-T2 excelling in portraiture, nature and sports photography, and the X-Pro2 ideal for snapshots and discreet documentary photography.
In short, Fujifilm have listened to every comment made about the X-T1, and even the X-Pro2, and added the results together in this stunning camera that produces amazing results in every shot, but also reacts as fast as you need in any given situation. Faster, stronger, and ultimately better results make this an ideal choice of camera for those who want the perfect photographic experience. Read More
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