Fujifilm X-T2 Mirrorless Camera Gets Gold Award at DPReview

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DPReview posted their full Fujifilm X-T2 review and the new Fujifilm X-T2 mirrorless camera got an impressive 86% overall score and Gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

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Pros:

  • Excellent image quality in both Raw and JPEG
  • Superb JPEG color options
  • Direct controls give engaging shooting experience
  • Reassuringly solid build quality
  • AF point joystick speed up operation
  • Greatly improved autofocus, especially in terms of tracking
  • Dual hinged rear screen suits both stills and video shooters
  • Dual card slots give flexibility and capacity
  • Impressive 4K video quality and associated support tools
  • In-camera Raw processing lets you make full use of excellent JPEG engine
  • Simple and effective Wi-Fi system for image transfer
  • USB 3.0 for fast image and video transfer
  • USB charging is convenient
  • Supplied charger makes it easy to keep a spare battery charged

Cons:

  • JPEG noise reduction can sometimes over-smooth skin detail at very high ISO
  • Camera’s full AF capability only available with a subset of lenses
  • Subject tracking, while good, is not dependable enough for professional use
  • AF performance drops significantly in low light
  • Phase detection region is somewhat small by contemporary standards
  • Choice of three Auto ISO presets more complex than necessary
  • Limited control over autofocus in video mode
  • Battery grip is required for extended video clips and audio monitoring
  • X-Trans color pattern not as widely or well supported as Bayer design

You can read the full review at DPReview.

Store links:
Fujifilm X-T2 body: $1,599 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm X-T2 with 18-55mm lens: $1,899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Read more: Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-T2.

See also: Fujifilm Black Friday Deals 2016 and all the 2016 Black Friday Camera Deals.