After Fuji already processed its inexpensive cameras well, there is at the E-2 is absolutely no more criticism. It is heavier, acts with value and virtually indestructible. One or the other may be something to the sparse sparse ausgerabeitete handle, but they are kept really well so quite well. The controls are the traditional photography, but thoughtfully, Prakisch and understand quickly for the photo interested, semi-professional or professional one trip. Scene modes such as portrait or sports, you will not find on the dials as they still exist, for example in the X-M1. But even as the sports program, as with almost any camera system is redundant. What kind of sport, except perhaps chess, can be really photographed with a camera so no huge rejection rate? I can think of hardly anything. For fast movements, especially when something belongs directly to the camera, they just are not done.
The X-E2 comes with no frills, has a shutter priority, aperture priority and program mode and a super-use manual mode that will cover the face to take a lot of room without the camera. Without looking to throw in the manual, however also the professional does not reveal the same, how to set these options, although it is very simple, if you know it. In addition, you have it in the E-2 meant to provide all the important parameters with a direct access, so the way the menu is only necessary in exceptional cases. The Quick menu then usually done the rest, especially since you can still reach 7 there own preferences with a rotation.
Regarding the image quality can be the Fuji certify to be the only one that delivers what it promises. Right up to the high ISO values superior image quality that is unmatched. Personally, I have never been so well received faces pictured in Dämmerlich with 3200 ISO. The lens program is currently not just big, but it is growing and it is for almost any occasion catered for. On light telephoto lacks, but that would do not particularly look advantageous if it were screwed the camera to be objective and not the reverse.
The zooms are to use all thoroughly and form very well. Strangely, the preiswertigen XC lenses are absolutely equal in Bilqualität, but they are all made of plastic and the XC Tele focuses worse.
The Fuji as advertised "super fast autofocus" is indeed much faster than the X-M1 but of course has its limitations. You can use it to photograph almost everything except sports. Even with schachem light he still represents quite briskly sharp. The AF point can be moved well and even customize the size, which is a real pleasure.
Now we come to a few criticisms, which in my opinion detract from the quality of the camera not when you look at the price.
I use the spot metering often and here is the problem that they do not go along with the focusing area, but basically the center only measures. This is also as before, just retro.
Why Fuji dispensed with in this almost perfect camera on a folding monitor to have the cheap models, probably will remain a company secret. In an SLR I've never missed something, but in such a handy camera he really benefits.
The video function is not only extremely limited, but also takes in the operating instructions only three quarters of a page. One can in ideal conditions very good video to rotate, because they 60p HD movie, but can adjust to anything.
You have to leave the camera where it is sharp, has no access to the diaphragm more, etc. and the AF does what he wants. The Wifi function is totally brain-free in my opinion well as with almost any camera. Since I am much faster, when I take the card and transfer the images. It makes sense it would have been if the E-2 as the X-T1 remote control with a tablet or smartphone could, but that have the Fuji generously removed from the firmware.
Conclusion:
For those who seek a top camera for photographing, the Fuji is not only this prize to the best current. It is a clear recommendation, is handy, well-made and produced photos with high resolution and sharpness. the viewfinder is good in daylight and tip. Who now and then a little video turns thus, will not be disappointed, but this makes Sony simply the difference.
Update January 2015
In the new firmware Fuji has now provided a remote control via tablet for the X-E2 users what excellent funktioniert.Am at least for a Android Tablet Ipad can not I try it. In addition, the time-lapse photography and Another useful image style have been integrated. So it's worth upgrading to the new firmware, for all those who want to benefit from these features. I had complained gently in my review. a foldable monitor then surely the successor.
