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motorsjuk wrote:
I too found that using the X-Pro2 vertically was uncomfortable, until I changed the way I was holding the camera. I have with every previous camera held the camera by the grip from above, but now I grip it from below instead. A bit hard to explain, but it's "upside down" compared to how I normally would - grip down instead of up, and VF up instead of down? Elbow against my side, instead of up beside my head
It felt weird at first, but I find it to be more comfortable, and the camera is also more stable. Maybe because the VF is placed to the left, instead of in the middle, so the camera needs to be held higher? See if it works for you
Other than that - I am very happy with the X-Pro2, and feel no need to replace it with the X-T2. I have two X-t1s already, but they are pretty much only used with the 50-140. ...Show more →
I do both, but your "grip from below" method works well, especially for quick shots.
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A point of reference regarding the XT2 versus XPro2 question: The XPro2 does have a pretty decent EVF system, too. If you are a fence sitter regarding the two types of viewfinder, you get a pretty functional EFV with the XPro2 — good, though admittedly not quite as good as the XT2. (I've been switching back and forth between the EVF and OVF modes on my XPro2 quite a bit — OVF with my 35mm f/1.4, EVF and OVF with my 23mm f/1.4, and EFV with my 50-140mm. I also switch to the EVF for some night photography.
Having said all of that, I think that most people will probably get the XT2 and simply forego the OVF.
Dan
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