More Thoughts on the Fuji X-PRO 2

I’ve now had a chance to use the Fuji X-PRO 2  enough to start drawing some conclusions and answer some questions I’ve been getting!  Let’s start with questions:

(1.)  Do you see any advantage to the X-PRO 2 in terms of the Optical viewfinder or should I wait for the XT-2?

If you shoot with the 23mm, the 35mm and 56mm I think the Optical Viewfinder is a lot of fun and does have some advantages.  It is such a beautiful view and you can always switch to the Electronic Viewfinder for very wide and very long lenses.  Having that extra view outside the frame is starting to get addicting.  But if that is not important to you, wait.  However read the rest of this!

(2.)  Is there any really huge advantages to the X-“PRO 2?  

Huge, not sure what huge means to you,  but I can tell you this, the new 24.3 mega pixel sensor is definitely better, the noise is better, the construction, especially the button actions are much better, the joy stick is well, a joy.  What else, The body is slightly larger and feels great in the hands and with the added grip is feels even better.  The new processor makes everything work a lot faster and the new AF system is much improved, so yes, it is a huge step up.

(3.)  Will the Fuji X-T2 get all these goodies?

I really don’t know but my guess is that since they now have all this technology it would be surprising, very surprising if the sensor, processor, and button improvements plus the joy stick should make it to the new camera, but as I said I’m guessing!!!!  Fuji would want the New version of the X-T1 to be the equal of the X-PRO 2 except for the Optical Viewfinder, so it would make sense that the  new X-T2 (assuming that is what it would be called, doubt they would call it the Fuji X-T3) will be a big step up too.   Hopefully by summer we will know!

(4.)  Is there anything about the X-PRO-2 you can[t live without?

Live without?  No.   Would really miss?  YES!!!!  Now that I’m used to the operation of the X-PRo 2 I’m going to be using it most of the time until we see what the X-T2 looks like and to be honest, I might end up buying a second X-PRO 2 even then,  it is one really fine camera.

(5.)  Should I be loosing my mind over this?  I don’t know whether to  jump now, I’m just not sure I will like a rangefinder?

If you are using the X-T1 and like everything about it, and I sure do, but want the new technology I would say wait, the rangefinder does take some getting used to, and I have to believe the X-T2 will be all the same good stuff.  If you can wait for a few months I think you will be good, if you just can’t wait, then hey, go for a X-PRO 2!

So I hope that helps, I can’t wait to take this baby down Route 66 and on to Arches / Canyonlands.

Now on to something else:  I want to talk to all of you that posted and wrote me emails an a few of you even called me, the central theme has been am I o.k.?  Just in case you are worried and if you are, thanks for being so concerned, but I’m absolutely fine, even better than fine.  I don’t let these kinds of things get me down.  I have nothing but love for all those people involved in the Kelby Media situation,  I know Scott is suffering , I know those that were let go are suffering, but everyone is landing on their feet, they are talented hard working people and they will not only survive they will thrive, again! I’ve been through tough times, really tough times, and I’ve learned one thing, God is in control, and we can only win on our knees!  We start by asking Him to take things over and we trust Him, no matter how bad things are they are never out of His ability to perform miracles.  The mistake is believing we can do it alone and not letting go, and giving it to Him.  My prayer right now is everyone involved in this situation is on their knees giving it to Him.  I pray they come to understand that, it is the only way to see things made right.  Join me in praying for everyone involved. Real help is always available for all of us, we just have to ask for it, let’s pray that everyone does! Thank you again for showing such gracious concern, but don ‘t worry about me let’s help everyone else!  God has my back!

Blessings,

the pilgrim