The Fujifilm X-E2S's 18-55mm kit lens provides an effective focal range of 27-83mm in 35mm terms, as demonstrated below. I've been using an Xe-2 for a few days, with a 23mm f1.4. Classic controls, logical operation, ingenious design, fine image quality, in a form that reminds me of my old film Leicas. Although current Fujifilm X-E2 owners won't have much reason to upgrade to this new model, the X-E2S still remains a compelling interchangeable lens camera, despite the rather short list of improvements.

As I have stated in my Fuji X100S review, Fuji’s new hybrid autofocus system is indeed very fast when compared to older X-series cameras. The X-E2 has the same hybrid autofocus system, which uses the phase detection pixels on the sensor to acquire focus in good light and switches to contrast detection when the light levels drop. When testing the X-E2, I wanted to find out if it has the same issues with phase detection as the X100S did. There are 9 ISO settings available on the Fujifilm X-E2S for JPEGs, and 6 for RAW files. Here are some 100% crops which show the noise levels for each ISO setting for both JPEG and RAW files. JPEGThat’s it. I would really appreciate if a test and review of the camera could answer these two questions that to the best of my knowledge are unanswered so far on the web. I could go on, but you can clearly see just how much these two cameras have in common in the table above. It is much easier to talk about the few, but important differences that separate X-T1 and X-E2 as two very distinctive models in Fujifilm’s range of compact system cameras. Let’s start with the shorter list of advantages the X-E2 has over its newest sibling: So, the X-E2S is a re-released X-E2 with updated software, but there are still a few tweaks unique to the newer model. What's newon the X-E2S I am NOT talking about the issue of needing to put the AF Mode switch in the front of the camera to M for the AF-L button to be functional that everyone is aware of. Of course I was NOT using AF-C mode and complain about focus change like an idiot either.

Beyond the new sensor technology, Fujifilm has taken the opportunity to upgrade the processor within the X-E2 and it now features an EXR processor II for a near-instant response time that’s also claimed to double the processing speed over the X-E1. With an all-new sensor and processor, you might expect the ISO range to have improved from the X-E1. Articulated LCD: let’s face it, the fixed LCD of the X-E2 will be advantageous to very few even though I mentioned it as a possibility. An articulated screen is likely to be more useful for more people. Worst case scenario – it is neither an advantage nor a disadvantage when compared to a fixed screen, because no on is forcing you to tilt it if you don’t need to. If it wasn’t for the engraved model number on the front of the body, you could be fooled into thinking the Fujifilm X-E2 is identical to the X-E1. Though we’ll study the design later in this review, very little looks to have changed on first glance and it’s not until you dig a little deeper into the specification that you realise most of the improvements and refinements are made within rather than being superficial. The video shooting options have also improved quite a bit on the X-E2. The X-E1 was limited to just 24 fps HD resolution, but the X-E2 pushes full HD at 60 fps, which is pretty impressive. Once again, the faster processor certainly does make a difference here. Unlike DSLRs that have to have their mirrors flipped up, which limits viewing of video recording only on the camera LCD, the Fuji X-E2 can display recorded video both on its rear LCD and inside the electronic viewfinder. You can choose the desired aperture, adjust exposure compensation and a few other camera settings, but you cannot adjust the shutter speed and ISO – those are chosen automatically by the camera based on the camera meter reading. The external mic connectivity on the side of the camera is still there for those that want to record with an external microphone. Because there is no dedicated button or switch for recording videos, you have to go into the camera menu and change the drive mode from stills to movie and vice versa. As before, there is no support for capturing images while recording a video. X-E2 + XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS @ 55mm, ISO 200, 1/25, f/3.5 Flash

I am considering this camera for something that I am doing often, that is self portraits. I am considering the X-T1 because I am attracted by its WiFi remote capability with iPhone and, for the same reason, I am comparing it to the EOS 6D that could otherwise look very different but is also controllable via WiFi. PictBridge, Exif Print, 35 Languages, Date/Time, Time difference, Sound & Flash, High Performance, Preview exp. in Manual mode, EVF Brightness, LCD Brightness, Preview Pic. Effect, DISP. Custom Setting

Since the arrival of the X-Pro1, Fujifilm has worked hard behind the scenes to increase its range of XF lenses, with the X-E2’s X mount being fully supported by eight optics with focal length ranges covering 21mm-300mm in traditional 35mm terms. A glance at the manufacturers lens roadmap suggests this range is set to expand with an imminent release of the XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS – expected in the early part of 2014. For those who would like to enhance image colours, there are nine film-simulation modes to experiment with, including Provia, Velvia and Astia. You may also want to try out the mono settings, including the monochrome+R filter that effectively enhances contrast and darkens skies considerably. Fujifilm X-E2 review- Viewfinder, live view, LCD and video In some ways, though, the X-E2 modelsarestarting to show theirage. There are cameras out there that offer better autofocus performance, better video capture and higher resolution. But they aren't all likely to offer thelevel of direct control, quality of this user experience, oras thorough a useful lens lineup as the X-E2/X-E2S.And here are some portrait shots. As you can see, neither the Forced Flash setting or the Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash option caused any red-eye. One area in which the Fujifilm X-E2 excels is its handling, thanks in no small part to the numerous external controls that make changing the key settings a breeze, especially when holding the camera at eye-level. Surrounding the 18-55m lens is a circular aperture ring, although it has no markings due to the variable aperture. This dial also allows you to choose third-stop apertures. On top of the X-E2 is a large, tactile control dial for setting the shutter speed, with settings ranging from 1 second to 1/4000th second, an Auto option, a T setting for longer exposures (2 to 30 seconds, set via the circular command wheel) and a Bulb mode for exposures up to a whopping 60 minutes in length. Alongside the shutter speed dial is another tactile dial for changing the ex You have to look closely at the X-E2 to notice any of the 60 improvements Fujifilm has made to the camera over the X-E1, as the cameras look virtually identical. However, there are some significant changes, some of which may even tempt those with an X-E1 to make the upgrade. Fujifilm X-E2 – New sensor

Just like the X-E1, the X-E2 is not a weather-proof camera. That’s unfortunate, given the fact that some cameras like new OM-D E-M1 (which could literally be put underwater and then frozen and it will still continue to function afterward) have excellent weather sealing features. Clearly, Fuji did not target people that would shoot in poor weather conditions with their cameras. The build quality is there, but not the weather sealing. Personally, I would prefer some weather sealing for my type of shooting, since I do shoot in extreme conditions quite a bit. X-E2 + XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS @ 55mm, ISO 200, 1/120, f/5.6 X-E2 + XF23mmF1.4 R @ 23mm, ISO 200, 1/105, f/1.4 Fujifilm have also added a completely silent electronic shutter to the X-E2S which provides a much faster top shutter speed of 1/32,000th second. This allows you to continue shooting wide-open with fast aperture lenses in the brightest of conditions without having to resort to fitting a glass ND filter or using external flash and lights. There are some important caveats with the electronic shutter - the ISO range is restricted to 200-6400, you can't use the flash at all, and the slowest shutter speed is only 1 second, but overall it's a great addition that makes the X-E2S more versatile. It's also possible to set the electronic shutter in 1/3 steps from a range of 1sec to 1/32000sec. The Fujifilm X-E2S produces images of outstanding quality. It recorded noise-free JPEG images at ISO 100 all the way up to 6400, with a little noise at ISO 12800 and more visible noise and slight colour desaturation at the fastest setting of ISO 25600, an amazing performance for a camera with an APS-C sensor. The RAW files were also excellent, with usable images throughout the entire range of ISO 200-6400. FLASH: Built-in pop-up; GN 23 (feet, ISO 200); flash sync to 1/180 sec; wireless flash control with Fujifilm external flashesToy camera / Miniature / Pop color / High-key / Low-key / Dynamic tone / Soft focus / Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple) Fuji has done a great job with the X lens line up, first introducing prime lenses and then following up with some zooms later. This basically showed that Fuji’s target market was professionals and enthusiasts that were looking for a serious mirrorless system. I had a pleasure of shooting with all three initially launched lenses and I have recently shot with every Fuji lens for testing, except for the newly announced 10-24mm f/4 lens. The Fuji 35mm f/1.4 has already been reviewed, with 9 more to go! In addition, I have also been shooting with the new Zeiss Touit lenses. So far, my experience has been very positive on the entire line of Fuji and Zeiss lenses. While reviewing the Fuji X-E2, I mostly relied on the new Fuji 23mm f/1.4 lens, which I also found to be excellent. The autofocus motor is a little loud, but the lens itself is exceptionally good, even in the extreme corners (to be reviewed soon). X-E2 + XF23mmF1.4 R @ 23mm, ISO 200, 1/120, f/5.6 Electronic Viewfinder It is the bread and butter of DPR and its members to compare cameras based upon functionality and IQ hair-splitting; and I enjoy this nearly as much as anyone because I am fascinated by cameras. But any camera in the rough price range of the X-E2 will be a good tool in the right hands. Certainly qualitative differences do exist between cameras, and, quite appropriately, comments are made about those differences here.