The new Fujifilm X-E2 is like its predecessor X-E1: The second best can also be first choice. You do not necessarily have to go to the X-Pro1 to get a first-class system camera in the classic design in the X-System. The X-E1 as a subordinate model offers attractive features and the same X-Trans-CMOS in the APS-C format with 16 megapixels without low-pass filter. The next generation of this proven image sensor is used in the new X-E2 for approximately 900 euros and the EXR processor Pro II is also a new image processor.
Clearly better monitor
The camera also has a new look for equipment and functionality. Now a built-in WLAN module allows the wireless image transmission to smartphone, tablet or computer. This was quite easy in the test, but you only have to do a remote function, the remote control using a smartphone.
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The case of the X-E2 with magnesium upper and lower case caps is a classic, timeless and beautiful design: straight, robust and well-processed. One is always glad to keep a camera of this type in the hand. The camera is available in silver or black. A rubber grip attached to the right side of the housing holds the fingers. At the push of a button, the built-in flash (LZ 7, ISO 200), extended by a wrist mechanism, rises like a box-turner.
Now with Hybrid Autofokus
Compared to the X-E1, the TFT monitor has improved: it now has a diagonal of 3 inches and a resolution of 346 666 RGB pixels, while the X-E1 are still content with 2.8 inches and 153 333 RGB pixels had to. The OLED viewfinder remains unchanged with a resolution of 786 666 RGB pixels. Regarding the search magnification, he offers slightly more than one SLR camera of the upscale APS-C class such as the Nikon D7100. Contrast and color reproduction are good, only at the occasional picture printings one notices that one looks through an EVF. For automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor, there is an eye sensor next to the viewfinder.
Exposure functions
If the X-E1 still had a pure contrast AF, the X-E2 is supplemented by a phase AF. For phase detection, the hybrid AF functions an unspecified number of pixels on the sensor. The contrast AF works with 49 measurement points, either in multi-field or as single-field AF. The measuring field can not only be moved within the 7 x 7-point matrix, but can also be varied in five sizes.
Single and serial AFs are available, with a small rotary switch located to the left in front of the lens bayonet. Face detection can be activated. The X-E2 has not dramatically improved, but the X-E2 has improved dramatically in the case of the triggering delay including the AF time: 0.43 / 0.45 s at 1000/30 Lux was determined by the test laboratory for the X-E2, 0, 51 / 0.59 s for the X-E1.
The X-E2 can also make progress in two other disciplines (X-E1 in parentheses) - with 6.7 B / s and 27 consecutive images (5.0 B / s, 19 in sequence) and on-time At 1.5 s (2.2 s). As an alternative to the autofocus, manual focusing is possible: A stepping motor is activated by means of the focusing ring at the front of the lens, while a focal point moves along a scale along the monitor or the EVF >
The two-step adjustable peaking function highlights contrast edges brightly, while the "digital intersection" in a slightly darkened field in the center of the image interrupts the interrupted motif edges by focusing again on the line
The electronic shutter of the X-E2 allows exposure times between 1/4000 s and 30 s. With B adjustment, up to 60 s are possible, while the longest exposure time with program automatic is reduced to 1/4. The flash sync time is 1/180 sec.
For the exposure measurement, integral and matrix measurement (256 fields) as well as spot measurement are available. For exposure control, you have the choice between automatic program with shift function (shutter speed dial and slide switch on the lens each at A position), supplemented by time / aperture automatic and manual mode. ISO values can be set between 100 and 25 600. The default settings range from ISO 200 to 6400.
Good to know: The kit lens XF 2.8-4 / 18-55 mm R LM OIS has an aperture ring, but no aperture scale. The supposed diaphragm ring is a finely rotated endless rotary wheel, the adjusted diaphragm is read off on the monitor or in the EVF. The kit lens is equipped with an optical image stabilizer.
For Fujifilm cameras, the dynamic range, which is variable between 100, 200 and 400 percent, is suitable for tuning to more or less contrasting motifs. If in doubt, the car setting is good. In addition to automatic step exposures, the camera also allows advanced braketing functions with regard to ISO setting and film simulation. However, a flash exposure series is not offered.
Further exposure options are "Motion Panorama" and 13 switchable filters from "hole camera" to "partial color". Movies capture the camera in full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) with a maximum of 60 full-frames per second. Continuous AF shooting is possible, but the autofocus did not always find its goal, especially when this was badly lit. Where to find the video mode: Press the "Drive" key on the left of the monitor and select the last entry in the menu. It is, of course, more useful when you set the video mode to a function key.
Conclusive operating concept
One wheel for setting the shutter speeds, another for exposure correction, plus setting wheels on the lens for manual focusing and aperture selection - quite a few photographers love this analogue digits for a digital camera. And in short, it's also fun to work with. However, it would not be a disadvantage if, for example, the A position on the time wheel could be locked. The dial on the rear between the program disc and exposure compensation wheel is also slightly light.
The pressure switch integrated in the control dial is again practical. To switch on the magnifying glass during manual focusing, then to switch between two magnification stages with the rotary wheel. The rotary wheel is no less good at varying the AF point size.
Balanced image quality
Pressing the Q key will take you to the setting monitor, which has been constructed according to the tried and tested type: Select the function field by means of the arrow keys and then activate it by means of the setting wheel, saving additional sub-menus the same. Thus, for example, The white balance methods offered in a list before, changes into the recording menu. There are also access to the user memory, seven in number - so many are rare.
The individually assignable keys are also practical: in addition to the function keys (Fn / Fn2), the AF and AE keys can also be assigned various functions. Missing was the ability to set the flash correction menu to one of the available buttons.
The X-E2 uses an X-Trans CMOS II with a special color filter mosaic structure, which makes it possible to dispense with the low-pass filter. In view of its nominal resolution of "only" 16 megapixels, the camera achieves a very high resolution of about 1.800 LP / BH (ISO 100/400), which falls to ISO 12.800 to still respectable 1,600 LP / BH Br>
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Conclusion
The dead-leaves values range from a high level (1,301 LP / BH at ISO 100) to about 900 LP / BH at ISO 3,200 / 6,400 at uniform levels, the color matching remains constant over the ISO steps. Noise disturbs up to ISO 800 or almost does not and becomes only from ISO 3,200 more powerful. All in all, the X-Trans-Sensor provides an extremely even picture quality up to ISO 800, which is still good at ISO 1600. Only full-format sensors perform otherwise. The dynamic is excellent with 11 iris and more up to ISO 1,600.
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Not for nothing, the Fujifilm X-E1 (test) already had the reputation of being one of the best mirrorless system cameras on the market. The Fujifilm X-E2 is based on this successful concept and has been refined in many respects - the X-Trans image sensor, which still provides almost the same image quality as ISO 100 at ISO 800. The Fujifilm X- Especially by a phase AF at the sensor, a better monitor and WLAN functionality. If you can do without the undoubtedly fine hybrid viewfinder of the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 (test), you get a not only attractive alternative to the Fujifilm Topmodell.
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