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DesertRhino wrote:
WWYD?
So, hypothetically you have around $2k to spend on gear. Pretty committed to Fuji but open minded, have a few m42 lenses (28/55, 70-200) and film camera to use and create a nice balanced kit.
With today’s offerings what do you choose and why?
Edit:
I am a serious hobbyist, used for family outings, chasing a toddler, casual portraits, some travel and local adventures (beach/desert/hiking etc.) I prefer a PJ style over formal portraits and usually shoot B&W. I like to have an everyday carry, but want some versatility. I carry a small shoulder bag or backpack (always) as I have a young daughter.
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If anyone (anyone?) keeps track, I usually avoid telling people "which camera is right" for them, preferring that they look at camera features and try to map them to their own preferences. Fujifilm makes a bunch of cameras with different pluses and minuses, and several of them might be right for you.
That said...
If you prefer to use zoom lenses and want the current "best" option, that is almost certainly the XT2.
If you preferred to shoot with moderate focal length primes (moderately wide to slightly long) I would suggest considering the XPro2 with its hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder. The OVF is great (at least for me) for doing things like street photography with those primes, but it is not great for use with zooms. However, you can switch to the EVF when you use them. If one's primary use is primes, with an occasional desire to use zooms (that's my use case), the XPro2 can fit the bill.
The XE3 might be worth considering if you want a smaller body. It has the same 24MP sensor, but is smaller and lighter.
Quick summary:
XT2 functions much like a smaller DSLR (though it isn't actually that) with a high quality EVF
XPro2 functions like a old school rangefinder-style camera with an optical viewfinder, but also allows you to switch to EVF.
XE3 is also a rangefinder style camera but it foregoes the optical viewfinder and faux-DSLR design to produce a smaller and lighter body.
All three will produce essentially equal image quality.
Dan
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