I started with the X-E2, and then the X-Pro2. Weather sealing, better sensor, and dual card slots were the main reasons. Never used the OVF much, but it was cool to have. Two things caused me to sell it: the feeling I was "missing out" and needed full-frame, and that damn fiddly Shutter Speed/ISO dial. So I moved on to a Canon R6. Nice camera, big camera, heavy camera, nice images, and... not much fun. So I just sold it, and with the proceeds purchased... an X-Pro2. I think I've discovered a work-around for my dial issues. The rest? Time will tell.

Totally agree XPro 2 for life pure perfection in one’s hands.👍🏻👍🏻

Had a fuji journey myself also: xe-1 then xe-3 then xpro-1 and finally xpro-2. Love this camera, love the images it gives me. I'd got tired of digital (using sony a7) and was 90% shooting film. The Fujifilm cameras brought me back to digital again (well about 50% at least) Nice video, and some great images in there. Thanks for sharing

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

The X-Pro feels as close to shooting film as I’ve experienced on digital. Thanks for writing.

I love the X-Pro2 as well. Had my name down for one when it first came out, used it, enjoyed it and eventually sold it in part exchange for the X-Pro3. Used that for a while, didn't really like using it so I sold it and bought what was probably the last new X-Pro2 in the UK. I'm happy now and like this one even more than the first one-the eyepiece ring doesn't keep falling off! This one's a keeper!!

@WoodenAxle

11 ай бұрын

That’s crazy! A down grade = an upgrade!

@marcogrecuccio9874

10 ай бұрын

Hallo, may I ask why you didn't like the xPro3? I'm hesitating between the xPro2 and xPro3 and, except for the price, the xPro3 looks like a great upgrade. Thanks in advance

@ish8138

10 ай бұрын

@@marcogrecuccio9874 Hi Marco, I bought the 3 because I wanted a flip screen but found its screen a bit fiddly to use. I don't care about making the camera look vintage, I prefer things that are honest and look like what they are. I didn't like the permanently on picture/info on it either and tried to erase it all but it still appeared when the camera was turned off. One other thing I prefer on the 2 is the Acros film sim. I think you can see the intended grain differences better and that they're a little smoothed out on the 3. Feel free to ask anything else!

@marcogrecuccio9874

10 ай бұрын

@@ish8138 thank you so much for the detailed feedback

Totally agree. It’s a great camera and continues to make great photos. Thanks for the Sam Abell tip

Thanks for introducing me to Sam Abell - great photos indeed.

@WoodenAxle

3 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Super excited for you to take this opportunity, best of luck, can't wait to follow along

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

What? What are you talking about?

Yes totally agree. I wanted an x-pro camera and camera store talked me into a X-E4. While it is a good camera, I still later bought a x-pro2. What I always wanted. Now the camera I wanted cost me more than it should have

Great video thanks for sharing. I think the XPro -2 is such a underrated camera, I own a few Fuji bodies and my xpro2 is my go to camera. I don't need the latest tech, mega pixels etc.. for a almost 10 year old camera it still holds it own. That you again for sharing and your photo's look awesome.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! The X-Pro2 is the perfect mix of price, function and form!

Brilliant video and straight to the point. That's why I still shoot with a Nikon D3, that I've owned since 2010. I do use other stuff and, like you, spent a fortune, but the camera I always return to is the D3. I did try the Xpro2 a few years ago, but I could never get on with hybrid/optical viewfinder thing. I always found neither gave me the right feel/experience. I think they should have just done either or, and made that feature the best they could. It always felt like a small compromise was being made between each one. I do miss the thing though, as it did feel good in the hand. Keep up the excellent work and channel 👍

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

I hear you, my man. It’s taken me a long long time to adjust from the Canon’s I shot for decades. I’ll go back to my 5D from time to time, just to freshen things up, by the damn thing weighs a ton compared to the X-Pro 2. It’s so much more inviting than a giant full frame camera.

I've been a Fujifilm digital camera user since they first introduced the X100 and X-Pro1. I still have the X-Pro1 and X-Pro2. I never saw a reason to 'upgrade' to the X-Pro3 (despite the flippy screen and extra film simulations.) Maybe when an X-Pro4 arrives I might consider one of those. My wife 'inherited' my X-T3 and X100F - but I 'borrow' them occasionally. I was a dedicated Nikon SLR / DSLR user for 35+ years and I still have a Leica Q2 - but the camera I reach for first is invariably my X-Pro2. Keep up the great work.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

You’re a true OG!

Agreed. Xpro2 is a great every day camera.

all your pictures are so creative and unique! true photography talent!!

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@miriamonan6947

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodenAxle YOU ARE SO WELCOME

All Fujifilm cameras are great! I use XE1 for vintage style with vintage lenses. XT2 and XS10 for work.

Hey man Great video. You put a lot of work into this and I enjoyed it very much Thank YOU!!! I also picked up the XPro2 this last year and even though having the xt5 and xt3 the XPro2 gives a special reward for the efforts you take. I wish I could buy a second one for how much I paid for my first. But I think they are catching on as a 100v killer

@WoodenAxle

7 ай бұрын

Have you ever shot an X-T20? I think that’s the real x100v killer.

@fuelediowa

7 ай бұрын

@@WoodenAxle I have not but I thought the same thing when it came out. I still kick around the idea of grabbing one for video work. I just need to work on my videography with my xt-3 and 5.

I'm just waiting and hoping for x-pro4 to be announced and released, so I can maybe afford x-pro3.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I was doing, but the 2 is so much cheaper than the 3 and every bit the camera.

@gooner-n5

Ай бұрын

Save your money and get the xpro2 not that much difference and honestly who needs a weak drop down screen unless you have bad knees The Xpro2 images are razor sharp plenty of second hand ones around on line you wont regret it mine is a used one it looks new and the firmware is up to date so pleased with it.

@gooner-n5

Ай бұрын

Save your money and get the xpro2 not that much difference and honestly who needs a weak drop down screen unless you have bad knees The Xpro2 images are razor sharp plenty of second hand ones around on line you wont regret it mine is a used one it looks new and the firmware is up to date so pleased with it.

@eZaY47

Ай бұрын

​@@gooner-n5I agree, X-Pro2 is nice and I know it is capable, because I currently have X-T2, which has basically same internals as X-Pro2. However, one reason holding me back is Voigtlander lenses, that communicate electronically with X-T2 and X-Pro3, but not with X-Pro2. Another, somewhat cheaper option, is to get X-E4.

@gooner-n5

Ай бұрын

👍🏻

I love my Xpro2. I bought it back when I wanted a Leica and couldn't afford it. So this made me appear to be using a rangefinder. I loved the experience so much that I just ended up buying a damn Leica. Let's just be honest with ourselves.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

😂

loved this video

I've recently bought an X-T30II and I'm loving it! But when i saw the X-pro2, jeeesh... That's an amazing camera! I'm saving money for it! Plus weather sealing and dual card slots are always good to have (im searching excuses lol)

@WoodenAxle

8 ай бұрын

Ha! Yeah, just save your money and get it… because, if you’re like me, you’ll always wonder about it if you don’t!

Bought an X-Pro2 in 2017, bought a now-busted X-T1 before that and an X-E1 back when they were on pre-order, still use that too, because X-Trans 1 jpg look and colors have never been replicated. The X-Pro2, hand grip and my first Fuji lens from 2011 (?), the wonderful 35 f/1.4 are all I generally need, incredibly satisfying to use. The go-to.

@WoodenAxle

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, that 35 is an amazing piece of glass.

A no bull video earned you my Sub today. Straight to the point and so true. I shoot xt3, my first Fuji. I've no desire to upgrade for more megapixels, or ibis, or 8k or anything, but I do have a desire to shoot an Xpro2. 🙂

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Love the X-T3, too. Unless you got money to burn I’d be more than happy to roll with that.

@stevesvids

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodenAxle We Rollin' 😄👍📷😎👋

Your take on camera feel is spot on. I have an xh2 and an xpro3 and the xpro has it hands down. I’m thinking on what bodies to take on an extended trip and will probably get an xpro2 to take along with my xpro3. Along with Sigma 16, 30 and 56 f1.4 to cover street and building photos, should do the trick.

@WoodenAxle

6 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great kit!

I concur with your findings 😂, 10 days of ownership 👌

About Sam Abell, I'm totally agree with you. I own his monography called "Gardens". Precious and privacy. Wonderful.

nice video makes me want to hold the sale of my xpro2.. yay! thanks for realization

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, hold on to that thing!

Word. Excellent conclusions.

@WoodenAxle

7 ай бұрын

Thanks. You shooting Fuji?

@john_in_Berlin

7 ай бұрын

@@WoodenAxle Yes, and Sony a7c.

Great video!

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know.

Glad you found the Fuji body you like. Fuji seems to do things differently than other manufacturers. They select a sensor and give you a choice of body shape. The images from a body with the same sensor will give you the same image. You select the body size and features you want or need. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Well said. That’s a great summation, I may have to quote you in that!

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Have you found your Fuji body?

thank you for introducing me to Sam Abell.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

For sure!!!

i have an XT1 and i love my lenses for it (16-55mm f2.8 and 35mm f2) but my dials are wearing out i've been wanting to upgrade to either the xt3 or xpro2 but i cant decide lol

@WoodenAxle

8 ай бұрын

The X-Pro2 gets my vote, for sure

amazing video

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I agree for everything ! Just one question. A lot of the photos exposed in the video are taken with the TTArtisan 27mm 2.8 but in the end of the video we see a Fujinon 27mm. Do you use the first lens and switch to the Fujinon later ?

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Good eye. It’s a friends I borrowed to re-test. It’s a great lens, too, but still not enough difference for the money.

well said. thank you

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just started photography with the fujifilm x pro 2 6 months ago. Was travelling for 5 months and it was worth the purchase. I even made some money. Now I want to get a new lens or some new lenses. I have the 35 mm 1.4 lens and absolutely loving it. Any suggestions? (What do you think of the 56mm F1.2?)

@WoodenAxle

8 ай бұрын

That 56mm 1.2 is AMAZING!!!!

I have an xe3, I might look into getting a used one of these

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, the X-E3 is an awesome little camera and there’s not enough of a difference, in my opinion, to upgrade… we’ll, it wouldn’t be an upgrade honestly. Look into it, of course, but you’ve got an awesome camera already.

@lamaludwig1470

3 ай бұрын

I moved from E3 to Pro3 because the E3 was too fiddly small for me.

I

Great video. Would you be willing to share your recipe? Especially the black and white one?

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

For color I use the Fuji Weekly Portra 160 recipe. For B&W it’s a recipe from Marcel Fraij that he calls “Acros Dark”. ACROS + R | Dynamic Range: DR auto | Highlight: +2 | Shadow: +3 | Color: - optional: toning wc +1 mg +1 | Noise Reduction: -4 | Sharpening: +2 | Clarity: +5 | Grain Effect: Off | Color Chrome Effect: strong | Color Chrome Effect Blue: strong | White Balance: auto R0 B0

Very street and hobbyist centric. Like me. I plan on getting xpro2. The lens i will get zeiss zm 35/1.4 and 21/2.8 using m mount to fuji x adapter

Amen🙏🏼

totally agree

Hey great video! Which straps do you use?

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Clever Supply Co, hand made by a buddy right here in Louisville! cleversupply.co

we gotta keep this low-key before the prices go up crazy haha

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

That’s hilarious! I feel the same way sometimes!

@TheJ_G

Жыл бұрын

They’ve already doubled in price over the past year. I got a used one with a bunch of accessories back in 2021 for $700, and unfortunately I sold it for an XE4 thinking I would like the smaller footprint. I’ve been wanting to get another xpro2 because I miss having it but they’re like $1500 used now and that’s often for just the camera body. And I just can’t justify it at that price no matter how much I enjoyed it. The x100v’s popularity has really screwed up the used fuji market haha.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJ_G I got my “like new” from MPB.com for $999 a few months ago… that same “like new” is nearly $1400 now! It’s crazy!

Never heard of Sam Abell, what a wonderful discovery... thanks for that mate... Can you recommend the best book to hunt down?

@WoodenAxle

10 ай бұрын

The Life of a Photograph, for sure. He’s also got some amazing lectures on KZread.

@mrbigg2u

10 ай бұрын

@@WoodenAxle will hunt them all down. Thx

I got really lucky. I got a graphite edition new in the box for $1,200. For some reason Mike's camera was having a hard time selling it. It's the only Fuji camera I own and I have to admit there's something magic about it.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@jean-marcschwartz2525

Жыл бұрын

You're very lucky indeed. I'm looking for one since... pffff...

I've literally just purchased a nearly new x-pro 2 with grip, extra batteries rather than the x-pro 3 or 100v based on this vid. Hopefully it will complement my X-T4 :)

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

BRO! That’s amazing! I hope you’re as happy with the Pro 2 as I am! Keep me posted!

Hi! Maybe you can help me. I was trying to connect a monitor to shoot video to this camera. It doesn't work. I can view photos and videos, but I can't shoot videos using a monitor. Maybe there is a secret?

@WoodenAxle

8 ай бұрын

Oh man, I don’t know. Sorry I could help out.

How is your autofocus? I own the xpro2 and it does not focus fast and eye auto doesn’t want to work. Any tips?

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

What lens are you using? I’ve not had any issues with AF.

@enigmaticreverieproduction5169

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodenAxle 50mm F1. Saving up for a 23mm

@davidtran5314

Жыл бұрын

@@enigmaticreverieproduction5169 how do you balance the 50mm f1 on a tiny body like the pro2?

Best keep hold of mine then?…🎉😂❤

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!

aye that’s me

Sou ds like my innerself talking to me in a different voice😂

I'm with you. I bought the X-S10 when what I really wanted was an X-T4/5 or X-Pro 2/3. I got it cause I wanted to buy into the fuji x-mount system. It sucks to feel half-hearted about a great camera like the X-S10 because the other half of my heart still yearned for something else.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

I feel that

Sold X-E3? Or are you going to keep it?

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

I did sell it, but I would advise you not to. It's a great camera.

@Zainphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodenAxle I sold one and selling another for a XE2 and XT30

XPro2 is a very nice camera, Goldilocks zone - price, performance and form factor.

@WoodenAxle

6 ай бұрын

Well said!

Your thoughts on xpro 1 ???

@WoodenAxle

16 күн бұрын

I’ve not used one, but I have used the X-E1 that has the same sensor and loved it.

Can I join in the raving here even though I have the X-Pro 3?

@WoodenAxle

3 ай бұрын

Of course!

can I ask where that strap is from?

@WoodenAxle

11 ай бұрын

Clever Supply! cleversupply.co?ref=9qrAY

The Xtrans III is enough 😊

@WoodenAxle

3 ай бұрын

Yes it is!

Its ok to use old fuji cams

@electricburning

Жыл бұрын

I'm loving my x-t1

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

Xpro-2 has a huge fail - The EVF and LCD turns black when viewed with Polarized sunglasses. Also, it is large and heavy with no benefit. The smaller, lighter models have the same/better image quality without the liability of bulkiness. This model is overrated. Was happy to get rid of mine.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

That’s a very strong opinion…. I don’t agree, but to each their own.

@yohan2437

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodenAxle I forgot to add that the the eye point/eye relief on the X-pro2 is even worse than the lower end X-T10. For a camera that is supposed to be "pro" the user experience is heavily compromised when using the viewfinder. Having owned both X-T1 and X-T20 and now X100V and XE-4, I can confirm that the EVF on the X-Pro2 is a disappointment compared to most other cameras and doesn't befit it's supposed high-end status.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

@@yohan2437 Well, then allow me to officially state, for the record, I do NOT recommend the X-Pro2 for you.

@yohan2437

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodenAxle Yes, you are correct. I only want to list out these potential downfalls so that others don't waste time and money on this if these disadvantages bother them. I wish someone had pointed these out to me before I purchased mine. I feel that often reviews in their enthusiasm, gloss over important items that negatively affect the user experience. Not everyone is able to try out a camera in a store before purchasing. For me, not being able to use the camera in sunny conditions when I would likely be wearing polarized sunglasses is a huge drawback. This may not be an issue for others. I would say of all the Fuji models, I loved the shutter sounds of the Xpro2 and X-H1.

@lamaludwig1470

3 ай бұрын

I sold my X-E3 for the X-Pro3 because I didn't like the fiddly small body. Prefer the "bulky" Pro. The smaller models are for girls.

I've lost 3 eye cups on my Pro 2... By far the most idiotic decision Fuji has ever made in the Pro lineup.. I reach for my Pro 1 before I reach for my Pro 2.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Why do you reach for the 1 over the 2?

@CRAusmus

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodenAxle because every time I touch the pro 2 the eye up falls off. It’s a poor design.

I ‘upgraded’ from my x-pro3 to the x-pro2. The display on the 3 junk. The cable breaks and the rear display fails if the battery is left in the camera a few months when life gets busy. After the launch of the Communist China made x100vi and junk sensor, I’m pretty worried the x-pro4 is going to be a further downgrade and even further from the spirit of what the X line was all about.

Interesting, but essentially meaningless to anyone other than yourself, for purely subjective reasons. I, for example, either owned, handled, and/or shot with most all the Fujifilm forms, & yet came to a different conclusion, mine being the X-E2. Not giving a hoot about video or action photography, & my favorite sensor being the Trans2 (not available on any Pro version), this model is my sweet spot. Ergonomics are also right up my alley (Pro is needlessly large, and that dual optical viewfinder is nothing but a distracting novelty to me as far as practical shooting goes). In other words’, like you, I didn’t waste my time experimenting with different tools until I hit with the one that keeps me lit,..... time well spent in my book, as our in sight apparently doesn’t have the same Look 🔍🔎🧐

@d.cassarino

Жыл бұрын

When I decided to buy a Fujifilm camera, I watched countless videos, and after carefully thinking what camera it would be the best fit for my style and wallet, I choose the X-E2 and never regretted the choice, after a while I decided to get an X100s, same sensor, still using the E2 more, but the 100 is truly an amazing camera

@raymeedc

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely a great camera, just not for me, unless, of course, I had more loose change lying around than I do.. First of all, the fixed lens deal placed point of view versatility on the bottom rung.I can always walk around with my Fujicron 23mm f2 for the same outlook to begin with, & while yes, you don’t get quite the low profile as the 100, but for that I use my much preferred lens for street shooting , the Fujinon aperture ringed 27mm pancake on my much preferred X-E2 body. Sharing equal street walking duties on my E2 in the under rated sleeper of the street crowd, the plasicky, quirky, but optically excellent diminutive, light as a feather Fujinon XC 15 - 45 zoom, neither of which choices would be possible with the 100 series, not to mention the fact that EyE prefer the looks & ergonomics of the E 2 besides. Like I said, love the 100 series, just not my particular cup of tea.

@powbobs

Жыл бұрын

I assume you have small hands. I love my X-PRO1 Trans1 sensor is glorious.

@raymeedc

Жыл бұрын

Actually average size. As far as cameras go, tho, I have a thing about small cameras for my street travels, and the XE2 with the 27mm pancake meets my Bill in that regard. The only notable downside to the smaller body, however, is the not quite bright enough for me smaller EVF. Smaller size I understand & doesn’t come to mind when shooting, but the duller than my X-T1 of the same Trans2 generation output is a slightly annoying mystery, although notice of that also disappears when in the heat of photo graphic focus. I initially had the X-E1 with the same Trans1 as yours, which I like as much as I do my Trans 2, my two favorite sensors, but I found the focusing, speed/accuracy, lagging EVF refresh rate & less helpful focus peaking, and overall performance were all enhanced to a noticeable degree with the X-E2. I’m quite sure the Pro-1 is also a great camera, as is just about every camera in the Fujifilm line, and thank goodness for those of us that appreciate and can benefit from that choice❣️

@powbobs

Жыл бұрын

@@raymeedc I’m old and grew up shooting film. I’m not a spray and pray shooter so the slowness really doesn’t bother me. I almost exclusively use the Pro1 for b&w shooting. It’s perfect for that. My X-e2 is basically my always on me camera. I have a grip on it to increase the size a bit because I have really large hands and the ergonomics without the grip makes my hands cramp after a while.

Well, we've finally hit a point in digital photography where you should be looking at lens choice and camera ergonomics and comfortability and not the newest model. Sure, in the 00's getting new gear every 3 years or so made sense... cameras got so much better every three years or so. Now it doesn't matter. I still remember my early point and shoots that were like 7.5 Megapixels. I thought they were so high tech, lol. But I think we finally HAVE gotten to a point where a 6 year old camera isn't any better or worse than the new shit.

@WoodenAxle

Жыл бұрын

Man, you said it!