Fujifilm X-T2 Mirrorless Camera Gets Gold Award at DPReview
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.
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.
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