I have a lot of Fujifilm cameras, but the X-E2s (same as the -E2, but with all the firmware updates) is my EDC camera for when I have no specific intent or subject. The looks from the jpegs are as close to film-like as any digital camera that I have. I agree... it just looks like a camera that I need to use. I feel naked without it, so I always have it.
I like my XE2s so much, I immediately bought another one with extra batteries and cards - and mothballed it. Never been used. Meanwhile my go to XE2s is used for both colour and B&W and infrared photography. I shoot in RAW and develop as 16bit TIF outputs in SilkyPix. I often shoot B&W at ISO6400 with the dynamic range set to 400% (so, really it’s ISO1600 with highlights pulled by 2 stops) and it is very very film like. It’s good to know I have a spare.
@@BryanMiraflor It pulls the highlights and lifts the shadows. Couple that with multiple bracketed exposures and it make it easier to create a shoulder/waist/toe tonal curve that makes HDR believable instead of plasticky. This in turn knocks out the shadow noise and lifts the colour saturation back to near normal. Not for everyone, but it works for me. Oh, yes - always make a custom white balance at base ISO.
My first Fujifilm rig, was the X-E2s (I still have it), originally borrowed from a fellow shooter and friend. After lugging Canon rigs all over the map for several wire services and newspapers from 1981 up until 2016, I was done with photojournalism and heavy cameras, I needed a change. I had heard a lot of good things about mirrorless cameras (and some negative views as well), so I rented a Sony A7RIII in ‘17 and an Olympus OM-DE Mk10 a few weeks later…eh…not that impressed. However my aforementioned friend who was shooting with Fuji at the time. lent me his X-E2s, well, I was sold, Fuji had stolen my heart. I bought the camera from my friend and sold most of my Canon gear (though I did hang onto one of the F1s for old-time's sake). I quickly built up my Fuji system which now includes an X-Pro 2, X-Pro 3, X-T3 an X-T5 and of course my treasured X-E2s, along with a plethora of Fuji glass. The X-E2s is not going anywhere, she is still crankin’ out some stunning images.
Ive used xe1, xt10. I love my xt10. Theres something about the colours. The xe1 definitely shows the limitations of the senaornfrom its era, whereas on the xt10, its great!
My farvorite fuji? I have multiple for different reasons: x100 (first one) because of muted colors, x-p1 same reason as x100 but with interchangable lenses, x-t1 because it feels great in the hand and is smaller then x-t2 and onwards, x10/x20 because they look cool and give good enough image quality for the size of the sensor :) X-T2 is great also, i think it has the best value/features ratio of the fuji's
YES. I have Acros simulation on my X-T2 and love it, but not available on my X-E2😥. I searched Google for some way to add Acros to E-2, but apparently not possible. Other than that, X-E2 is awesome travel / street camera.
As the proud owner of an x-e2 for the past 9 years, I actually find the same magic in the videos it takes as well. At any time I'd prefer to take videos with the x-e2 than my phone.
I'm about to snatch this camera for 320 tomorrow and I can't wait to try out this sensor! Was debating getting the X70, but can't justify paying so high know you could get same spec cameras for a third of the price.
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I have a 30x45 cm print of one of our cats. Shot with an X-E2 and the xf 50mm f 2.0. It's amazing, better than what I got out of 135 films even with an Ektar 25 and a 135 f 2.0 Nikkor. I got it out again, this Camera has a pleasant look tending to a more analog look and feel. The auto white balance is far superior to the Nikon D700, which I recently compared and I was positively surprised. The new Fujis are faster. Nevertheless, the result I like even more.
the X-E2 is definetly sharp. wanna know why? The X-Trans 2 is the last sensor that does not use an antialiasing filter in front of the sensor from Fuji. As you probably know already, the AA filter is here to prevent shimering color abberation that would occur on lines that are very close together, like textile. Only that applies to Bayer sensors after a certain resolution. The X Trans is prefectly fine in that regard at 16 MPx (they had to pu one for X Trans 3 and 4 though) meaning that images are sharper than for other cameras with AA filter at that same resolution.
Sorry that's untrue! All X-Trans Sensor by Design don't use a AA Filter, hence inside the OLPF (optical lowpass Filterblock) that means the glass, which sits in front of the Sensor.
What is even more, the X-Trans Sensor (special Colorfilter Array - vs. the ordinary Bayer CFA) does give around ca. 20% Resolution advantage, vs. a Sensor with the same MP count, but with ordinary Bayer CFA, and therefore with (usually, but not always) a AA Filter inside the OPLF.
"the X-E2 is definetly sharp. wanna know why? The X-Trans 2 is the last sensor that does not use an antialiasing filter in front of the sensor from Fuji" totally false statement into this context - every X-Trans I to IV Sensor Generation does not use a AA Filter. Your comment implies, that X-Trans III to IV does use a AA Filter, which is _not_ the case physically. I am shooting X-trans since 2012.
I assumed that all mirrorless of DSLR cameras allowed you to do Raw conversion with adjustments in camera? I know all most Pentax DSLRs of the past decade have that to convert to JPEG or TIFF. They also give a choice of raw file format that includes Adobe’s DNG which must be considered the standard for raw.
My X-E1 's EVF has failed ,still works with LCD though , wondering whether to get another X-E1 ,or try an X-E2 , will I be disappointed with the 2's sensor compared to my 1's ?
The X-E2 is my favorite camera of my three Fuji models (X100V, X-T3 and X-E2). I LOVEEE the compact size and weight of this little gem, and so far the performance as well. While it doesn't have all the programmable and other features of my other two cameras, and while I love them as well, I just seem to prefer the look and feel of the X-E2 best. And I am sooo glad both my X-T3 and X-E2 retain the DIAL on the back rather than the minimalist joy stick only as on my X100V. I briefly owned an X-Pro2 and LOVED it a lot, but it failed during an important photoshoot, requiring me to just use my phone for the rest of that shoot so I returned it to KEH and bought the NEW X-T3 for more reliability. Still, using the X-T3 with the 10-24mm lens for my real estate listing shoots feels heavy and bulky compared to using my little compact X-E2 with the Samyang 12mm lens on it. They're all great cameras, as are my other Fuji EX lenses, but so far the X-E2 remains my favorite.... [UPDATE: I snagged an excellent condition x-Pro2 body and IT is now my favorite!!!】
@@someguy6345 I never shoot video, so no idea, but I did decide to upgrade to the X-E3 to get the bigger sensor. They're both great cameras. I miss the missing d.pad on the back of the X-E3, but am getting used to doing without it.
Started out on Fuji with the DSLR form X-T2, X-T-20, & X-T1, but recently found out I prefer the rangefinder form X-E series, my sweet spot being the X-E2, so I picked up 2..... just in case.
I like the in-camera jpg generation, but I miss x raw studio support for x-e2. It much easier to handle raw conversion on big monitor, rather than small camera screen. Which raw converter do you use for raw conversion on PC?
Xt1 n xe2 same quality jas some function there isn't in xe2, but for the best processing for image minimum use iridient developer unfortunetly jas for macbook not windows, it beats lightroom n also PS 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I found with a 1080p screen in lightroom the pictures look muddy with the "worms" effect, on capture one they look great. On a 4k screen lightroom does a better job of interpreting the raw.
Are you asking which to buy? I have the E1, E2s and E3. You'd be fine with either the E2(s) or E3. It would be a matter of what you can find and the price difference. I just did a quick look and found an E2s for $390 and a E3 for $460. If I was in the market and condition was the same, I'd go with the E3. I wish I'd pulled the trigger on the E3 closeout a year ago, I brand new body was $500. The E3 is 24mp vs 16mp and AF is faster.
Depends how and what you shoot (if you need higher res and super fast AF - xe3. I don’t) and if you care about ergonomics and having buttons vs touchscreen (I do - so I have the xe2, tried the xe3 and quickly realised it’s not for me at all)
I have a lot of Fujifilm cameras, but the X-E2s (same as the -E2, but with all the firmware updates) is my EDC camera for when I have no specific intent or subject. The looks from the jpegs are as close to film-like as any digital camera that I have.
I agree... it just looks like a camera that I need to use. I feel naked without it, so I always have it.
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I like my XE2s so much, I immediately bought another one with extra batteries and cards - and mothballed it. Never been used. Meanwhile my go to XE2s is used for both colour and B&W and infrared photography. I shoot in RAW and develop as 16bit TIF outputs in SilkyPix. I often shoot B&W at ISO6400 with the dynamic range set to 400% (so, really it’s ISO1600 with highlights pulled by 2 stops) and it is very very film like. It’s good to know I have a spare.
I did exactly the same! Much better knowing you have a spare. I think a lot of the older Fujifilm cameras are being snapped up by existing Fuji users
Is it good in low light? I have canon g9x mark ii and g12, will the x-e2 be better??
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what benefits do you get from making the dynamic range set to 400?
@@BryanMiraflor It pulls the highlights and lifts the shadows. Couple that with multiple bracketed exposures and it make it easier to create a shoulder/waist/toe tonal curve that makes HDR believable instead of plasticky. This in turn knocks out the shadow noise and lifts the colour saturation back to near normal. Not for everyone, but it works for me. Oh, yes - always make a custom white balance at base ISO.
My first Fujifilm rig, was the X-E2s (I still have it), originally borrowed from a fellow shooter and friend. After lugging Canon rigs all over the map for several wire services and newspapers from 1981 up until 2016, I was done with photojournalism and heavy cameras, I needed a change. I had heard a lot of good things about mirrorless cameras (and some negative views as well), so I rented a Sony A7RIII in ‘17 and an Olympus OM-DE Mk10 a few weeks later…eh…not that impressed. However my aforementioned friend who was shooting with Fuji at the time. lent me his X-E2s, well, I was sold, Fuji had stolen my heart. I bought the camera from my friend and sold most of my Canon gear (though I did hang onto one of the F1s for old-time's sake). I quickly built up my Fuji system which now includes an X-Pro 2, X-Pro 3, X-T3 an X-T5 and of course my treasured X-E2s, along with a plethora of Fuji glass. The X-E2s is not going anywhere, she is still crankin’ out some stunning images.
IMO X-E2 is the best ‘colors’ Fuji has ever made. I’m using the new 33 1.4 with it and getting amazing results. Cheers!
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XE3 … my favourite and complete camera for my personal shoots …
Yup
Ive used xe1, xt10. I love my xt10. Theres something about the colours. The xe1 definitely shows the limitations of the senaornfrom its era, whereas on the xt10, its great!
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My farvorite fuji? I have multiple for different reasons: x100 (first one) because of muted colors, x-p1 same reason as x100 but with interchangable lenses, x-t1 because it feels great in the hand and is smaller then x-t2 and onwards, x10/x20 because they look cool and give good enough image quality for the size of the sensor :) X-T2 is great also, i think it has the best value/features ratio of the fuji's
Would love to see more videos on this camera. I have the X-E2s and I love it.
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Never trust a TH-camr that keeps saying “trust me” in their videos….! 😄
Trust me, I use the same camera 😂
He also starts every video by saying “Let’s get straight to the point.” But he doesn’t.
i trust u mate
I have an XE2s. I’d highly recommend it.
got mine this year with manual vintage lenses. its only fun and good results
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IMO the X-E2 is a nice little camera, the only thing I really miss (apart from a joystick) is the lack of Acros.
Agree.. and the All Focus option.
YES. I have Acros simulation on my X-T2 and love it, but not available on my X-E2😥. I searched Google for some way to add Acros to E-2, but apparently not possible. Other than that, X-E2 is awesome travel / street camera.
I had a X-E2 and loved it. Swapped for a X-T10 for the tilt screen. The trade off was size and the flip up flash. I miss that little E2 guy though.
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@@kostasb3570 sold the X-T10 to buy a X-E2.
As the proud owner of an x-e2 for the past 9 years, I actually find the same magic in the videos it takes as well. At any time I'd prefer to take videos with the x-e2 than my phone.
Thank you for this Vid Henry! awesome vid great information.
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Can't go wrong with the XE2/XE3. The size to performance is really good.
I'm about to snatch this camera for 320 tomorrow and I can't wait to try out this sensor! Was debating getting the X70, but can't justify paying so high know you could get same spec cameras for a third of the price.
Did you try the 18-55mm kit lens with the x-e2? And if it works fine? Thsnks. Subscribed
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I just came across a brand new in the box xe2 for $629 Canadian. Wondering if it’s worth it
I've had mine since 2017, and have no plans to replace it with anything other than another X-E2.
Prices have gotten so crazy now! You got yours for $250??? Damn. Trying to get a Xt20 or a XE2.
Is it good in low light? I have canon g9x mark ii and g12, will the x-e2 be better??
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Love my X-E2 that has been converted to Full Spectrum/IR .. It is always in my bag… debating about replacing with a newer X-E4.
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I have a 30x45 cm print of one of our cats. Shot with an X-E2 and the xf 50mm f 2.0. It's amazing, better than what I got out of 135 films even with an Ektar 25 and a 135 f 2.0 Nikkor. I got it out again, this Camera has a pleasant look tending to a more analog look and feel. The auto white balance is far superior to the Nikon D700, which I recently compared and I was positively surprised. The new Fujis are faster. Nevertheless, the result I like even more.
Just the video I needed. Thank you :)
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Just curious if this can be used as a webcam. Do you know? Thanks for making this video sir.
the X-E2 is definetly sharp. wanna know why? The X-Trans 2 is the last sensor that does not use an antialiasing filter in front of the sensor from Fuji. As you probably know already, the AA filter is here to prevent shimering color abberation that would occur on lines that are very close together, like textile. Only that applies to Bayer sensors after a certain resolution. The X Trans is prefectly fine in that regard at 16 MPx (they had to pu one for X Trans 3 and 4 though) meaning that images are sharper than for other cameras with AA filter at that same resolution.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and supporting the video!
Sorry that's untrue! All X-Trans Sensor by Design don't use a AA Filter, hence inside the OLPF (optical lowpass Filterblock) that means the glass, which sits in front of the Sensor.
What is even more, the X-Trans Sensor (special Colorfilter Array - vs. the ordinary Bayer CFA) does give around ca. 20% Resolution advantage, vs. a Sensor with the same MP count, but with ordinary Bayer CFA, and therefore with (usually, but not always) a AA Filter inside the OPLF.
"the X-E2 is definetly sharp. wanna know why? The X-Trans 2 is the last sensor that does not use an antialiasing filter in front of the sensor from Fuji" totally false statement into this context - every X-Trans I to IV Sensor Generation does not use a AA Filter. Your comment implies, that X-Trans III to IV does use a AA Filter, which is _not_ the case physically. I am shooting X-trans since 2012.
Great video!
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Can you get clean HDMI signal with the X-E2?
Can you use it as a webcam via capture card?
Which one is better between XE2 and XT20?
The photos are so beautiful.
Sir where do you buy the thumbs rest?
I imagine the raw output from this camera can have many more color styles applied to them in software like Lightroom or Capture One. So, not an issue.
I assumed that all mirrorless of DSLR cameras allowed you to do Raw conversion with adjustments in camera? I know all most Pentax DSLRs of the past decade have that to convert to JPEG or TIFF. They also give a choice of raw file format that includes Adobe’s DNG which must be considered the standard for raw.
My X-E1 's EVF has failed ,still works with LCD though , wondering whether to get another X-E1 ,or try an X-E2 , will I be disappointed with the 2's sensor compared to my 1's ?
similar question...
The X-E2 is my favorite camera of my three Fuji models (X100V, X-T3 and X-E2). I LOVEEE the compact size and weight of this little gem, and so far the performance as well. While it doesn't have all the programmable and other features of my other two cameras, and while I love them as well, I just seem to prefer the look and feel of the X-E2 best. And I am sooo glad both my X-T3 and X-E2 retain the DIAL on the back rather than the minimalist joy stick only as on my X100V. I briefly owned an X-Pro2 and LOVED it a lot, but it failed during an important photoshoot, requiring me to just use my phone for the rest of that shoot so I returned it to KEH and bought the NEW X-T3 for more reliability. Still, using the X-T3 with the 10-24mm lens for my real estate listing shoots feels heavy and bulky compared to using my little compact X-E2 with the Samyang 12mm lens on it. They're all great cameras, as are my other Fuji EX lenses, but so far the X-E2 remains my favorite.... [UPDATE: I snagged an excellent condition x-Pro2 body and IT is now my favorite!!!】
is it fine for video?
@@someguy6345 I never shoot video, so no idea, but I did decide to upgrade to the X-E3 to get the bigger sensor. They're both great cameras. I miss the missing d.pad on the back of the X-E3, but am getting used to doing without it.
Started out on Fuji with the DSLR form X-T2, X-T-20, & X-T1, but recently found out I prefer the rangefinder form X-E series, my sweet spot being the X-E2, so I picked up 2..... just in case.
I love my X-E2! Do you know it it produces clean HDMI, and thus is possible to use as a webcam?
AFAIK no, for that you'd need a newer model.
I like the in-camera jpg generation, but I miss x raw studio support for x-e2. It much easier to handle raw conversion on big monitor, rather than small camera screen. Which raw converter do you use for raw conversion on PC?
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@@komali2 Will Adobe Photoshop not work ???
Xt1 n xe2 same quality jas some function there isn't in xe2, but for the best processing for image minimum use iridient developer unfortunetly jas for macbook not windows, it beats lightroom n also PS 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Beautiful images, I just bought it £250 from eBay. Thanks
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I found with a 1080p screen in lightroom the pictures look muddy with the "worms" effect, on capture one they look great. On a 4k screen lightroom does a better job of interpreting the raw.
As XH2s owner i’d buy this thing for the in camera flash alone🤣
Fujifilm color . . . Vancouver weather ;-)
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Hi everyone! Which one is better to buy x-e2 or x-t10? What the pros and cons
XT 10!!!
16MP is good enough for billboards.
bravo!
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Alot of fanboys says that the xtrans 2 has the worst image quality of all the sensors... Its my favorite. Lol
Xe2s
Videos like this are pushing the price up 😡😜
The body is cheap indeed, but not the (quality) lenses..and it's "all" about the lens...
Xt4 is sharper than the xt2? Camera bodies literally do not determine sharpness 😂 the lens does.
$250-300? In 2024 it is more like $550+. Either you scored a good deal or the Fuji hype has inflated this body’s price.
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X-E2 or X-E3?
Are you asking which to buy? I have the E1, E2s and E3. You'd be fine with either the E2(s) or E3. It would be a matter of what you can find and the price difference. I just did a quick look and found an E2s for $390 and a E3 for $460. If I was in the market and condition was the same, I'd go with the E3. I wish I'd pulled the trigger on the E3 closeout a year ago, I brand new body was $500.
The E3 is 24mp vs 16mp and AF is faster.
@@dougmacmillan1712 i mean the jpeg film like output every other TH-camr is talking about.
For JPGs XE3 as Acros is very nice. Plus you get 50% more resolution.
I prefer the 2 (and shoot raw), because I prefer the better/bigger EVF.
Depends how and what you shoot (if you need higher res and super fast AF - xe3. I don’t) and if you care about ergonomics and having buttons vs touchscreen (I do - so I have the xe2, tried the xe3 and quickly realised it’s not for me at all)
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