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gdanmitchell wrote:
I think it kind of depends on why one wants to second body. For example...
If you plan to use both side-by-side two examples of very similar cameras, you might add the XT1.
If you are looking for something that provides features that the XT2 doesn't provide — such as smaller size — you might consider the XE3.
If you want the same image quality, XE3.
As I mentioned in my wall-of-text above (sorry, it's long ), it would be mostly for side-by-side use, to avoid having to change lenses as often when shooting car races. X-T2 is small enough that I don't think it HAS to be smaller for travel, though if I did have an X-E3, I would probably take that on trips instead.
Same IQ would be nice, to save time in post-processing trying to get everything from an event to match up, since that was one reason that I switched from shooting X-T2 + D500 to 2 Nikon bodies earlier this year - it was too time consuming getting a similar look out of the two cameras. (Nikon's gone now, though). I just can't decide if that one point is worth the $400-500ish price that I'll end up paying to upgrade the X-T1.
gdanmitchell wrote:
I wasn't thinking about the XT-20 when I wrote my reply, but it should certainly be added to the list: less expensive, decently equipped, most important features still included, same 24MP sensor, and a lot less expensive.
A lot less expensive than what? It's much more than the X-T1 (since I already have it, hah), and is only $100 cheaper than X-T20, and only due to a temporary (albeit long) sale. Would actually end up being more expensive than X-E3 in the end, since I could save money on the 23mm f2 that I plan on buying, by packaging it in with the X-E3. *shrugs*
Jman13 wrote:
Same. The X-T20 is just a smaller X-T2, minus a few things (weathersealing, second tilt axis on the screen, joystick and dual cards and a smaller viewfinder). Otherwise, it's pretty much the same body. Focus is the same, framerate is the same, buffer is deep, image quality is identical, controls are very similar. With the upcoming firmware update that will add trackpad focus selection (which I've tried on the X-E3, and fuji's implementation is excellent), which really will do a good job at replacing the focus stick. I upgraded from my X-T1 to the X-T20, and while I do sometimes miss the grip and viewfinder from the T1, everything else was a big upgrade. I would also suggest getting the arca-swiss hand grip, as it does improve handling quite a bit on the tiny T20 body. ...Show more →
Don't forget the ISO dial! One thing about X-T20 vs X-E3 that I think would bother me is that there IS a dial there, it just doesn't do the same thing. I could see myself spinning the drive dial on occasion, trying to change ISO; where the X-E3, it's very clearly different, and there's no dial there at all, so easier to avoid confusion when rushing to get a shot. Other than that; yes, X-T20 seems like a great option here.
DougVaughn wrote:
It's always a personal choice and depends on what fits your style, but my vote is for the X-E3. I recently returned from a 1 week trip to Cuba and shot the X-T2 and X-E3 side by side. Generally, I had a larger lens (like the 90mm) on the X-T2 and the 23mm, 35mm, or 50mm on the X-E3. It's wonderfully small and tucked away nicely in mini messenger bag with the spare lenses.
It's been my intention to write a review on the X-E3 based on a LOT of shooting that week. I returned to a stack of work at my real job (I just play at being a photographer) and am almost unburied. Suffice it to say I was pleased with the camera's handling and results. Very few minor quibbles, such as the ISO adjustment, but even that has a viable workaround....Show more →
That's pretty much exactly how I plan on using the two bodies; 100-400 or 50-140 on the X-T2 on my main strap, and 23, 35, or 50 on the X-T1/X-E3/X-T20. So this is great feedback.
akin_t wrote:
Honestly, barring price there's absolutely no reason to consider a 16MP Fuji body if you're looking for a body today.
Fuji as a system has done much maturing since the X-T1. Go with the X-T20 or the X-E3.
Right, definitely, I agree; but I already have the X-T1, I'm not looking to buy one. I was debating keeping it, and benefitting from having two bodies with the same controls (minus joystick) and form factor, vs. trading it in for the same price that I paid for it, and applying those funds towards an upgrade to have the same sensor and faster AF, but deal with different ergonomics and shelling out a bunch of $$$.
Unfortunately, Amazon has rejected my trade-in, somehow before it was delivered to them, so the debate is now "spend the time/effort trying to sell it here or on ebay, probably at a loss, and then shell out $$$ for the upgrade" or "just keep and use it" once Amazon ships it back to me. *sigh...*
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