Why The Fujifilm X-T2 is Still a Great Camera
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- I have used a lot of digital cameras over the years, from all of the most common manufacturers. Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Lumix, etc... To be fair, they have all been fantastic in their own ways and I am not really that loyal to any one specific brand. I have shot Fuji pretty exclusively for the last 3 years or so though, and I have to say I am unlikely to switch in the near-term.
The X-T2, I think, was a particular notable entry in their camera lineup and is still a fantastic choice even today. It may be a six year-old camera now, but I am still using it regularly.
It's hard to beat fujifilm for their jpeg files and fantastic color profiles that are just so handy for both photo and video.
In this video, I talk a little bit about why I think if you are in the market for a camera, it might make sense for you to purchase an older model, like the X-T2, instead of something newer.
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I’m still rocking an X-T2 in 2022. It’s still a great camera.
It definitely is.
In 2023, too. 🙂
Buying 4+ year old flagship camera's has been my strategy as well. Bought a 2nd hand X-T1 late 2018 and still love that 8 year old camera! This week got a 2nd hand good as new X-H1 with grip and 3x Fuji batteries, with crazy low shuttercount, for a steal at 675 Euro. For many years now, cam tech has advanced to a point where I don't feel I need the latest and greatest cam's to produce stunning photo's. Wonderful times! :)
For sure. I tend to do the same thing with cell phones. The X-H1 looks like a beast also. Congratulations on the new camera, enjoy!
I recently just purchased a xt2. Got it as a film alternative because i shoot a lot of film, and this fits my needs.
Perfect camera alongside a film camera. I shoot mostly film but it's nice for when I do need digital.
An excellent and honest assessment of this remarkable camera. The highest accolade I could give, in my estimation, is that it does the job: efficiently, reliably and faultlessly in every respect. The prints I get from this camera and my printer are astonishing. I’m just an amateur photographer but I’ve enjoyed Canon and Nikon cameras but Fujifilm seems to offer that extra in terms of glass and sensors.
This is also why I shoot with Fuji, great all-around system for the money.
Thank you so much. I’m getting a xt2 now.
I also have the X-T2. I used it for several years (alongside an X-H1) as a photojournalist. Now I'm retired, and it's still used regularly either to shoot my video, or host some vintage lenses.
It's such a versatile camera! Thanks for watching and commenting.
With vintage, I tend to use the X-H1. The EVA and focus assist, the ibis...
I agree with everything you said. I bought the X-T1 and X-T2 when they were released and I still love and use them. Upgrading to newer Fuji bodies gives no benefit unless you shoot video, which I do not. Image quality is amazing with any of their lenses.
Can't go wrong with any Fuji lenses, that I am aware of, anyway. I love all of mine. Same with the bodies. Yes, alas, my video needs do compel me to upgrade from time to time, sadly. I bought a X-T10 for my sister a year ago. She only does photos and is really happy with it. I wanted to keep it, lol.
I also own the XT1 and XT2. I agree they are great cameras. I bought both of them new but at the end of their run so I saved a lot of money. The fit and finish of my silver XT2 is fantastic. I've thought about upgrading more than once but still can't justify it for my needs. Enjoy!
Another satisfied T2 user. My 3rd Fuji body I have owned, and I see no reason to progress any further. I Kept a X-E1 around as a backup, that one still a phenomenal little shooter. Lighter, less complicated, easy on batts. Even 10 MP makes a printed image 30 X 20 or so that is wonderful.
Absolutely. I've been very happy with the X-T4, but it certainly wasn't something I needed. I use them both about equally now.
I just bought my XT2 yesterday after my X100V got stolen, so thank you so much for the video, pretty useful!
Of course! Enjoy your new camera!
4 years ago I picked up a used X-T2 for use as a stopgap camera to use until it dies. Outside of a water leak in heavy rain that results in a fried SD card in Slot 1, it’s doing just fine for my uses. And now I just don’t go out in that degree of precipitation solving the issue. Some of my favorite glass for the system is not weather sealed so the point is virtually moot anyway. As the updated bodies and sensors are coming online, it’s good to know that really good options lie ahead of course, yet at the same time simply be content with what’s in hand and roll with it.
I think every Kamera til 2014 is very good!
Specially the xt2 is unbelievable good, from picture quality to the outstanding stylish typisch fuji Look of the Kamera!
I use the xt2 for my "enjoiing fotohours " with no stress:), and whats come out is no different to neuer models:).
More enjoiing and not pixelpeeking, more going back to " slow down " with fotografing::))
And again, xt2 has outstanding picturequality!
I own it, now complimented with an X-t3. Excellent piece of gear. 📷📷♥️📷📷
I have the X-T2 and X-H1, both glorious machines. Love the IBIS in the H1 but the design, 100% manual dials and form factor of the T2 make you love it. I've definitely used multiple batteries in a camera but there are good pro 3rd party ones a d they don't weigh much, or the battery grips are cheap too and give a performance advantage too
Yeah, I did run the battery grip on the X-T2 for a little while, but eventually I decided I didn't really need it. Those are both great cameras, glad you have enjoyed them as much as I have. Thanks for commenting!
You can find the Fuji S batteries on ebay from China for less than 40 for two. Since they normally go for 60 for one, you save 80 bucks. I ordered two, and they even come with little protective caps. And they kick butt.
(I waited till I ordered two more before posting this!)
I have the xt2, xt30, Xe2,and xt4 .....the xt2 is my favourite.
It was/is a classic. ;)
I just bought an Xt2. I love it getting used to it. I am coming from a nikon d700 which I still use and love also
I just bought the 35mm f/2 for my XT-2. Great combo sizewise.
Love that lens.
I have both a Fuji X-T2 and a Panasonic FZ82 as a bridge camera. Shooting with the X-T2 is fun, using the FZ82 feels like doing a job. I think Fuji management doesn't realize how many people do like these physical buttons.
Battery life is owkey-ish if you're only using the viewfinder. Then you should be able to shoot around 300 pictures with one battery.
I bought my X-T2 back in 2018 when there was a cashback action, but I'll probably upgrade to the recently announced X-T5. It has IBIS, a new processor, better autofocus and a higher resolution which me anbles to crop more in my pictures. And of course also because my X-T2 is almost beaten to death because I -used- abused it so many times.
Glad the xt2 served you well for a number of years, I ended up keeping mine as a second body that all my lenses work on, which has been nice.
The Trans X 3 sensor is my favorite. Im happy to know that I wont be wasting any money on a later model.
I was fighting for a canon 90d, I like storms and sport but for 350 euros I got a XT2, it is an ideal machine for my uses, only for my telephoto lenses like 600mm I lose 50 due to the 1.5x crop. Good video!
Just bought an X-T2 as a second (likely primary) body to an X-E3. I was already familiar with the sensor and it's capabilities. Will be nice to have direct ISO control, the battery grip, and weather sealing.
Congratulations, I'm sure you'll love it. :)
Great combo.. If you're happy with the X-E3, you're gonna LOVE the X-T2.. The T2 is a beast, an absolute workhorse, I've got to have 150,000 or 200,000 shots on mine.. I've had mine over 3 years now.. at first I had the T1 as a back up, but got an X-E3 about a year ago.. the smaller size makes the E3 a great street/walk around/travel camera.. it's also the perfect 2nd cam to the T2.. The build quality and dual card slots makes the T2 the obvious choice as a primary cam
@@JungleCatImages @john_neil so some time has gone by, and I feel as excited about the X-T2 as when I first got it. You were absolutely right, the T2 is a beast. It is just that much better over the X-E3, which has improved my photography. Notably the better viewfinder, and having all the controls available I primarily shoot in manual. I've actually haven't even bothered setting up film simulations or even using JPEGs with the X-T2. As I have a snapier M1 MacBook Pro, it is just easy enough to capture and process RAW they way I want. That said, having two cameras has also been important. Whether for doing video or phoot shoots. I got an XF35 F2 and XF60 practically free with the X-T2. Still have both the lenses, and the 35mm F2 in particular has been great and I prefer its handling and flow more than my older 35mm 1.4. I have a Tamron 18-300 when I'm not shooting primes that turns the X-T2 into a pseudo bridge camera, which has been great even for low-light telephoto shots.
With Fuji prices on the rise, I've been contemplating selling some of my kit and consolidating down to an X-T5. Primarily for its IBIS that I can use with my Rokinon 135mm F2.
@@malfunkt If you liked the T2, just wait til you try to T5.. It's a HUUUGGEEE upgrade.. I got one almost 3 months ago.. I still have the T2 and it can still create great images, but in all honesty I almost never shoot it.. The AF of the T5 is in another world and IBIS has been much more useful (and fun) than I thought it would be.. plus the new batteries last all day
@@JungleCatImages great to hear. Thanks for sharing your experience. If I do upgrade, the X-T5 is probably the most logical step as it has the controls that have become second nature to me. I've slightly thought about getting a GFX50S II just for its DR, and if I did that, I'd still keep the X-T2 with a handful of lenses as I know APS-C has its advantages.
Still shoot an XT2 in 2024, along with a Nikon FM2n film camera for personal stuff. I also have an XT4 and honestly I find the XT2 more enjoyable to shoot.
After 9+ yrs with a XE-2 (that is still doing great) was all confused which one to buy. All those good things about XT-2 and a seller on Amazon UAE clearing his stock - 60% off on a brand new XT-2 . Wow the upgrade is worth it. Being a hobby I thought better to use the saving on the body for a new XF70-300 than spend on XT-4 or XT-5
Good choice!
Since I got the xt3 I did not use my xt2 very much. But have been using my xt2 the last couple of weeks more and more again. I heard some people say that the xt2 is too big. Well they should check out my Nikon D4. 😅
Thank you so much for this review, I'm trying to decide what video camera to get for my travel pages and don't really understand all the camera lingo alot of the time so I just get confused and see big £ signs and don't know what I'm doing 😄 this review is great I just need to know if it will do what I need, without me spending a ton of money xx
You're welcome, enjoy your camera.
Dude, thanks! One just showed up on my local CL and I might plunk down on it as I have 8 X mount lenses for my X-S10 and 3 batteries that will also work in this.
Glad I could help!
Still got my X-T2 still serves me well. If I buy a camera for $1500-$2000 I'd expect 10 years of use.
Thanks for your review.
As you pointed out, once upon a time this was the flagship Fuji body. Here is a thought. If a camera made good images six years ago, that good quality will continue. Again, as you point out, there isn’t much difference between the 24 and 26MP images. Features are introduced and improved. Despite my wanting the newest and best bodies, except for the XH2S, I can live with my older bodies. Funny thing about new camera bodies. Like cars and computers, they start to loose value as soon as they leave the store. More so than lenses. Glass is forever.
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Totally agree, the extra two megapixels isn't noticeable at all. The X-T2 body is even a bit smaller, which I like for travel. And, while I love my X-T4, the image quality isn't really an upgrade. Thanks for sharing and watching!
I love my X-T2 😉
And I want to see the photo of Portugal 😁 cause I'm Portuguese 😁
Great Vídeo
Ha, the Portugal photos are all in my Reasons to Print Your Photos video. I only saw Lisbon and Sintra, but I absolutely loved it there. Will definitely be back. XT2 is always a solid choice.
Also the X-T20 ❤
The megapixel thing is so true though. Been shooting on an A7Riii now for a while and a A6400 and honestly as long as im not zooming it it doesn't matter.
Indeed, other than when cropping, makes little difference. My cell phone has a 50MP option now, lol. It's totally useless as that sensor doesn't hold up at all if you crop in even a little.
I own the same setup minus the strap 🔥
bro, I love the xt2, too
i traded my xt 2 and xt 20 for an xt 4. i love the xt4 but i miss my xt 2 so much.
All three are great cameras, for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hey, awesome video! I’m torn between an XS10 or XT2 for 4k video. Just getting serious doing videography in 4k. Should I get the XT2 and invest on lenses?
Hi there! Do you think XT2 can be a great choice for shooting wedding or music video?
Absolutely. You would need to think about how you shoot a little. The 4k video has a crop-factor. The X-T2 would need some stabilization, and even though it's pretty good in low light, it's not up to full-frame standards. So, those are some things to think about. This is a really great video about the X-T2 for video: ruclips.net/video/xdPSQKtbatA/видео.html
I have lots of jazzy Fuji primes And some GRD Russian bokeh boys and some vintage Rollei and Pentax 50's. But listen to me...get a fine copy of the Minolta Celtic 135mm 2.8. Mine cost me 38 bucks on ebay. You won't believe the sharpness of this lens. You know the high you get buying quality, like getting a T-2 body for 500 in minty condition? I can't take this lens off my X-H1. But on a tripod with the T-2, you'll think you're shooting with a Voitlander lens. Get this lens!
2024 still alive
Megapixels are enough. Well, I often set the resolution to "M" (okay jpg + RAW as a "safety belt").
Bad pictures don't get better when you increase the Megapixel count.
Good pictures work even with 3000 x 2000 resolution!
It's true, not sure why a lot of folks are super focused on the megapixels of cameras. I do appreciate that ability to crop heavily in post, but I try to get it right in camera whenever I can. Thanks for watching and commenting!
thanks for the effort and sharing. my new-to-me XT2 just arrived so i'm setting up the camera. slightly better in several regards to my XT-1. do you have a fav lens? fav travel lens? i have the 18-55 and the 35/2 but i am looking to add another. thumbs up.
You bet, thanks for watching and commenting! Congratulations on your new camera. I would say my favorite travel lens (or most used anyway) is the 16-80 f4. Just did a review on that here on the channel. The 35mm f2 is also one of my favorites, amazing lens. Hang onto that 18-55, it's a great lens in a small package. In terms of unique rendition and a more artistic image (but still very sharp), I would recommend the Mitakon 35mm Speedmaster mark ii f0.95. Hands down my favorite lens for the fuji system. Cheers!
Slightly better is a big understatement. Hope you have the latesr firmware.
Hi John, enjoyed your take on the xt2. It was my first Fuji and I got it used in 2021. A couple months later I got an xt10 as well. I have been a canon shooter but something about those Fuji bodies I love! I only have 35 1.4 and a 3rd party 23 mm but I’m looking at 70-300 ( if I ever find one) and 56 1.2. Have you used either?
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Welcome, and thanks for watching! Glad you found it useful. I bought my sister an xt10, it was hard to actually hand it over, ha ha. I liked that camera a lot. I haven't used the 56mm or the 70-300 unfortunately, but my experience with Fuji lenses is that they are generally quite consistent from lens to lens. Though, the 56 is a bit older now. I do have a video on the 16-80 f4 coming out next week though. Cheers!
Thanks for the video. I’m very much considering going with the XT2 instead of the 4 and using the savings for lenses. Just getting back into an interchangeable lens platform (old canon user) and anxious to start without breaking the bank.
Did you replace the shutter button or paint it? Looks clean
The XT2 s a great choice, imho. No real reason to get the xt4 unless you need the ibis or flip screen. My shutter buttons just have screw in caps that you can find on a Amazon, otherwise they are stock. Enjoy your camera!
Kindly recommend me a versatile budget lens with it for photos and film too....thanx
Greetings. I'm a newbie shopping for something affordable that shoots great video as well. I've heard this doesn't have image stabilization so would that be a deal breaker?
It depends. You can use a gimbal, you can use a tripod. You can even use a camera strap to help stabilize it. I shot a lot of video on the X-T2. But it's not for everyone. IBS is relatively new in cameras, only becoming common in the last 7 years or so. If you don't have it, you just have to learn to work around it.
@@john_neil have you tried the x-t20? I like that it's smaller but maybe that comes at the expense of quality
@@Jason-hw8mk haven't tried it, but I wouldn't worry about the build quality or image quality in any Fuji camera. They are all pretty good. Just get the one that works for you.
I'm planning on buying a X-T2, what would be a good budget lens to pair it with?
Get the 23mm 2.0 and the Viltrox 85mm. Be sure you have the latest firmware in the body and the Viltrox.
Any of the F2 series XF lenses are great. The XC versions, though plastic, are cheaper and still good optically (I have heard). The 18-55 is quite excellent for a kit lens, and you might also consider a Meike 35mm 1.7. VERY cheap and no autofocus, but some folks have been happy with them.
Is it just me, or the bitrate of your video is way off? It looks like it was shot at 15 fps or something like that.
It's not just you. Recorded this one in OBS, and I think some of the settings were wrong. I've since gone back to just using the camera recording straight to the SD card.
@@john_neil OBS can be fiddly, yes. Good to know I wasn't losing it.
It is indeed. I couldn't bring myself to re-record it. Ha ha.
X-T1 is still a great camera.
Whats better for photos
Xt1 vs xt2?
Both great. Get what suits your budget.
Interesting but, $700 used without a lens ?
More megapixels means more RAM requirements. Especially if you work in RAW and use Adobe products. 20 to 30 megapixels is the perfect spot for image size. In my opinion.