The X-Pro2 is a camera with lots of positive characteristics but more importantly, it is a relevant upgrade, taking Fujifilm’s mirrorless system to the next level alongside the recently announced X-T2. However, no camera is perfect and sometimes certain flaws can cause more irritation than others.
Fujifilm camera tips and tricks
A fun experiment: Using the Fuji X-Pro2 OVF and XF 100-400mm for birds in flight
Don’t worry, there isn’t a typo in the title. I did indeed write OVF (a.k.a. optical viewfinder)! Now you might think I’ve had too many pints or have a serious headache but rest assured, I am 100% healthy and yes, I am going to talk about shooting birds in flight with a telephoto lens using the optical […]
Let’s shoot some action, chapter II: an in-depth Fuji X-T1 firmware 4.0 review
One year ago, I wrote an in-depth article about the autofocus capabilities of the Fujifilm X-T1 for action photography. At the time, the X-T1 was the fastest camera in the Fujifilm X series but was still considered inferior to many of its competitors, something with which I agreed. In spite of its imperfections, however, the […]
Let’s shoot some action! – An in-depth look at the Fuji X-T1 autofocus capabilities
Note: in June 2015, Fujifilm released the firmware version 4.00 that adds several new features concerning the autofocus. You can read my in-depth review about it here. In my opinion, there are two ways to evaluate the autofocus of a camera. The first is to leave everything to the camera. You point and shoot and see how […]
A first look at the Fujifilm Film Simulation modes with Adobe Camera Raw 8.4
In 2013 I wrote an in-depth article about post-processing the Fuji X100s colours with Adobe Lightroom and many other software programs. One of the most interesting benefits when working with Fuji X-Trans cameras is their unique colour palette rendering. The colours look different, less digital than any other camera. But to completely enjoy them, you […]