Fujifilm X-E2 Camera - Silver (16.MP, CMOS II Sensor)

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b) Assuming that Fuji eventually provides (a) through a firm-ware update, there should be an option to have a decent-sized histogram displayed, either next to the review image, or as an over-lay. As you can see, the rendering by Adobe Camera RAW looks very different in comparison, with visible artifacts in the fine bush branches. Photo Ninja does a much better job here and even excessive sharpening does not create the same outlining artifacts in images. The Fujifilm Finepix X-E2S offers 13 different filter effects which can be previewed on the LCD screen.

I've been using an Xe-2 for a few days, with a 23mm f1.4. Classic controls, logical operation, ingenious design, fine image quality, in a form that reminds me of my old film Leicas. One area in which the Fujifilm X-E2 excels is its handling, thanks in no small part to the numerous external controls that make changing the key settings a breeze, especially when holding the camera at eye-level. Surrounding the 18-55m lens is a circular aperture ring, although it has no markings due to the variable aperture. This dial also allows you to choose third-stop apertures. On top of the X-E2 is a large, tactile control dial for setting the shutter speed, with settings ranging from 1 second to 1/4000th second, an Auto option, a T setting for longer exposures (2 to 30 seconds, set via the circular command wheel) and a Bulb mode for exposures up to a whopping 60 minutes in length. Alongside the shutter speed dial is another tactile dial for changing the exWhen shooting in Auto ISO, the X-E2S will attempt to detect motion in the scene and raise the minimum shutter speed automatically, if needed In short, if you are a beginner whois serious about getting into photography, the Fujifilm X-E2S is likely to give you much more in terms of an engaging shooting experience than many other options out there. Likewise, if you're an established photographer looking to either try out the Fujifilm system or add another camera to your arsenal, the X-E2S is hard to ignore - let's investigate why. Geotagging, Wireless communication (Image transfer), View & Obtain Images, Remote camera shooting, PC Autosave, instax printer print I have been trying to use the focus peaking feature after the recent update, now I get peaks in different colors, but I’m not sure if it’s just me or whether those peaks are quite often hard to spot. I think Sony A7 does a better job at focus peaking, I watched a video of someone using Leica lenses and the red highlights were making manual focus seem incredibly easy. I tried to achieve the same effect on my X-E2 but I find the peaks are just too thin. Can you please help me with this? Is there something I am not doing right? New to the X-E2S is a dedicated button for turning on the dedicated Auto Mode. In this Advanced SR AUTO mode, the X-E2S automatically selects the optimum shooting settings from 58 preset scenes, including the best AF mode. More confident beginners can then use the rear Command Dial to select a specific scene type.

VIDEO: Records at up to 1920x1080p60 in H.264 format; built-in stereo microphone; 2.5mm stereo mic input; maximum clip length 14 minutes at 1920×1080 or 27 minutes at 1280×720 The Fujifilm X-E2S's 18-55mm kit lens provides an effective focal range of 27-83mm in 35mm terms, as demonstrated below. The Fujifilm X-T1 and X-E2 are as remarkably similar as X-T1 and X-Pro1 were different. You could almost say the X-T1 is an X-E2 at heart, but with a few notable differences. First of all, they share the exact same APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor and EXR II processor. Courtesy of that processor both cameras also feature Fuji’s Lens Modulation Optimizer, which is basically a set of software enhancements that counter diffraction effect in JPEG capture mode when the lens is stopped down. There is also the now-standard hybrid autofocus system with both phase- and contrast-detect sensors. As we’ve found in our X-E2 review, the system is indeed very capable and swift in good light. I would be very surprised if the X-T1 was somehow worse in this regard. Video recording is exactly the same with 1080p60 capture available. They use the same batteries, have EVFs and 3″ LCD screens with the same resolution, both feature the ever-important diopter adjustment, ISO and shutter speed range as well as flash sync speed. Toy camera / Miniature / Pop color / High-key / Low-key / Dynamic tone / Soft focus / Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple) However, it is not an absolute requirement for me, since I know that most cameras do fine with good care. Would I dip the X-E2 into a body of water? No, but I would not hesitate to shoot it in light rain or snow. In fact, as you can see from some of the sample images, I have used the X-E2 when the temperatures were way below freezing (10 °F) and the camera worked without any problems during the shoot and afterward. So it depends on what you are trying to do. I would certainly take good care of the camera when facing extreme humidity levels and would take precautionary steps not to cause too much condensation when shooting in the cold. In my case, I let the camera cool down before taking it out and gradually warmed it up later to avoid condensation build-up.In terms of battery life, the X-E2 is rated at around 350 frames before the battery runs out, which is the same as where the X-E1 is and in line with other mirrorless cameras. Video / Movie Recording Comparing raw images alongside JPEGs reveals comparable levels of detail at low sensitivity settings. As the ISO is increased, raw files come out on top with JPEGs unable to resolve to the same level. Unlike some cameras that can oversharpen JPEGs, the X-E2’s in-camera processing is subtle and effective in reducing noise at the highest sensitivities. As I have stated in my Fuji X100S review, Fuji’s new hybrid autofocus system is indeed very fast when compared to older X-series cameras. The X-E2 has the same hybrid autofocus system, which uses the phase detection pixels on the sensor to acquire focus in good light and switches to contrast detection when the light levels drop. When testing the X-E2, I wanted to find out if it has the same issues with phase detection as the X100S did. Of the 60 new features, the most notable is the use of the 16-million-pixel, X-Trans CMOS II sensor, which is the same sensor as that used in Fuji’s X100S advanced compact. The sensor has the same X-Trans 6×6 colour filter array as that used in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and X-E1, but more importantly the second-generation sensor has phase detection. So confident is Fujifilm with the on-sensor phase-detection system that it claims the X-E2 has the world’s fastest phase-detection autofocus. Fujifilm X-E2 – Autofocus

Unfortunately, the X-E2 seems to suffer from a similar problem – the phase detection autofocus sometimes gets confused and fails to acquire focus. I do not understand the nature of this issue, but it has something to do with the phase detection system, since it only happens in daylight conditions. Take a look at the following image of a statue, which was captured with the Fuji 23mm f/1.4 lens: X-E2 + XF23mmF1.4 R @ 23mm, ISO 200, 1/4000, f/1.4I am NOT talking about the issue of needing to put the AF Mode switch in the front of the camera to M for the AF-L button to be functional that everyone is aware of. Of course I was NOT using AF-C mode and complain about focus change like an idiot either. The Fujifilm X-E2S produces images of outstanding quality. It recorded noise-free JPEG images at ISO 100 all the way up to 6400, with a little noise at ISO 12800 and more visible noise and slight colour desaturation at the fastest setting of ISO 25600, an amazing performance for a camera with an APS-C sensor. The RAW files were also excellent, with usable images throughout the entire range of ISO 200-6400. At first glance the Fujifilm X-E2S looks virtually identical to it predecessor, with just a few subtle changes to differentiate the two. The Fujifilm X-E2S remains a classically styled interchangeable lens camera that recalls film rangefinders from the past, with a stunning retro design that draws admiring glances from everyone that sees it. Smaller, lighter and less expensive than the range-topping X-Pro2, the X-E2S dispenses with the innovative Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder, replaced instead by the same high-resolution OLED electronic viewfinder as the X-E2. The X-E1 was a particularly successful model in this series, and Fuji has sensibly decided against a radical overhaul with the design of its successor, the Fujifilm X-E2. Instead, the X-E2 is marked out by 60 smaller improvements and refinements, including a newly designed X-Trans CMOS II sensor, built-in Wi-Fi and an improved EVF with a 50fps refresh rate. Fujifilm X-E2 review – Features The X-E2’s X mount supports eight optics, with focal lengths ranging from 21mm to 300mm in 35mm terms. As kit lenses go, the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens bundled with the X-E2 is excellent, matching the high-quality build of the body with a fast f/2.8 aperture between 18mm and 20mm (but closing to f/4 at 40mm) and a built-in OIS optical image stabilisation system, equivalent to 4 stops.