First Look: Fujifilm X-Pro 2

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It has finally arrived, the new Fujifilm X-Pro 2. Since 2014 people have been waiting and talking and rumoring about the next new X-Pro camera. Even industry insiders were worried about when this camera would finally be released. It's finally here. Need I say more? Enjoy the video!

Once you finish watching this video, watch my next video comparing the X-Pro 2 to other cameras:

Check out my first impressions article on my blog here:

Also check out the article I wrote for FujiLove on the new X-Pro 2 here:

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[ericthestone]

Just bought the Xpro2 in July 2020 as my backup to the Xpro3!

[vernonsza]

The audio in this video is SO much better. And video quality. Thanks for the review

[MaxGolden]

I love the shutter speed dial. I like to set 1/125 or 1/250. I want the maximum depth of field while stopping motion.

[Richardgeohar]

Great video. One comment I would have regarding the lack of need for a shutter speed dial on modern cameras... I actually use this all the time for street photography or photographing candid shots of family etc, especially in low light. I would set the speed I need to stop the motion, eg for people talking and moving slowly I'd set 1/125, for people walking or moving faster I'd set 1/250. That way you can set your ISO as low as possible to achieve a given speed and aperture combination. I shoot street photography with a film Leica also which is obviously fully manual and I always use this type of 'mental shutter priority' all the time. Cheers

[fiskpad]

I rarely shoot RAW but like the idea of having separate card slots to store JPEG and RAW.

[EDHBlvd]

Interesting you pointed out X-Pro1 screen resolution being higher than any other X-camera before the X-Pro2. Per the specs you are right, but owning both the X-Pro1 and X-T1, the X-T1 screen is much sharper. I wonder what that is about.

[milansyangbo]

I would have liked a LCD like in xt1 which can tilt and also touch screen for focus n shoot as in my olympus...it helps in the candid shooting in the streets..

[harrivayrynen]

Nice to see video so fast after the keynote. THX!

[DavidDatura]

I barely use the shutter speed dial on my X-E2, probably because I shoot mainly in aperture priority. And I've never used the exposure compensation dial either. In fact I've never used EC while shooting at all! I prefer to do all that in post...but like you said they look nice.


The opening shot of this video with all those Fuji cameras...they're handsome beasts!

[andrewtheho]

Great review Take! Although I have to disagree about the shutter dial, I use it (shutter priority mode) quite a bit when I am after a certain amount of motion blur (I usually usually switch between 125, 60, and 30). Glad they found a way to keep us both happy. Going to start saving up now for an x-pro2 and a 35 f/2, they look and sound awesome!

[stevesurfaro]

You've done a great job with this review - wonderful! This is a revolutionary camera for the price point!

[algreen]

I shoot fully manual so I hope Fuji leave the shutter dial in place.

[philg]

Thanks for the video BHT, always enjoyable.
I priced the X-Pro2 here in Australia, $2699AUD seems to be the going rate.
To put that into some perspective the Canon 6D is $1700AUD, $1000 difference is OTT in my opinion..
Fuji sure don`t want me to update my XE-1 to the X-Pro2.

[patdinco]

This camera sounds and looks so enticing. Was thinking about going fullframe Sony or canon but the features and sensor of this cam are tempting. Thanks for the review.

[wokiswoks]

Thank you for the excellent review. Now I can conveniently move up directly from my XE2 to the new XPRO2 without bothering about the XT1 which I never really wanted anyway.

[dermothoyne]

I was expecting a formidable upgrade from the XPro1, especially with such a stop-gap involved (being able to handle longer primes, a more versed AF, and lil' more general snappiness). But certainly didn't expect how much a retooling has taken place (weathersealing, adj. diopter, ISO dial). Look forward to seeing more handsy exp + shots (very excited to see this Acros film in action). Likely will get my hands on one, but will hold off the initial GAS madness over it.

Speculation Q: With both the Fujifilm SLR/RF flagships officially being weather sealed, do you see it being possible, that the X100 family may see a weathered sealed iteration debuted?

With your current shooting exp. (I know its a pre-prod. build). it using the same 126 battery, as with other larger X-Bodies AND XPro1 - have you seen similar battery usage rating, or it being more efficient?

Now I saw a image layering, identifying the fujifilm prime brightlines, to the OVF view (from 90mm down), and happen to not see a marker for WA / UWA lenses (stopped at 18mm). Is that a goof? Or would a firmware jolt be needed, to reID them back into lineup?

[owRekssjfjxjxuurrpqpqss]

I miss the old fujinon logo on top, that and the lack of articulating screen are the only minor complaints I have

[PanAmStyle]

This is a really, REALLY good review. It hits all the points that a PHOTOGRAPHER needs, not a spec geek. I am somewhat late to the digital realm (still love my OMs, my Oly 35SP and Chamonix 4x5, ) but recently acquired an X-Pro1. It is still capable perhaps beyond my current vision, but I can see the utility of the X-Pro2 improvements.

Thanks - when next I am in Van I will have to buy you a thank you drink ... as long as Tom A is also invited! :)

[jacksong]

the shutter dial needs to be there. The x-pro is geared towards the film experience. That being side, many users (including myself) will use a light meter and match the aperture and shutter speed on this camera. If you want automation, go buy a sony.

[UBIB]

awesome video!!! how is the battery Life On this?