2024's Best Kept Secret: Should You Buy the Fujifilm X-Pro 2? 

What’s your daily walk around camera?

Just wanted to let you know you are a standout. First video I watched from your channel and then immediately subscribed. I've been trying all the Fuji film cameras. I settled on two x-t-4 one with a full spectrum conversion. I'm really enjoying learning infrared photography. My other keeper is the E-E1. Took that out yesterday with my new Laowa 10 mm F4. That's a very interesting tool. Very well done video!

First time coming across your channel. I really like you photographs and totally agree with you on the XP2. I replaced my XP2 with an XP3 and lived to regret it. It turned out that the XP2 really was my favorite Fuji camera but didn’t know it at the time. The situation has since been corrected. Nice presentation, lovely photos.

Thank you. I will be keeping up with your videos. I’ve been shooting X-Pro 2 for three years. It does not disappoint.

Love your page already. Can’t wait to see more fuji content

I just got the graphite version this spring. I was about to get a 3, but decided on a 2 at the last minute and am more convinced all the time I made the right decision. I have it on me pretty much always, even when I'm out doing paid shoots with a full frame. People react noticeably different when you point that small xpro at them instead of a heavy, loud camera. I don't care at all about its age. It's still an almost perfect daily camera. There's some kinda magic in those things.

Hi from Holland and thanks for helping me make the right choice. This video made me choose the X-pro 2 a few weeks ago and I love it. Still using my older Pentax K5 as well with over 40000 clicks, but the X-pro 2 helped me to enjoy photography again more than (or then?) ever… dankjewel!

Great review 👏 thank you !

This may be the video that tips me over into the X-Pro2 fan club. First, lovely family - and beautiful photos of them. Thanks for showing this, as I think we all want to be able to do this with our gear: take lovely pics of those we love. Next, gorgeous, smooth, professional video. Props. And then the easy-going, conversational soundtrack, just very chill. Love it. Talent and charm in one. Oh, kinda reminds me of the camera you're reviewing. 😀 Good luck. And thank you.

That was a wonderful video presentation. I have a Fujifilm X Pro 2 camera also, and I love it.😊

This video got my attention. I have sold my Fuji gear but now I want to reconsider. Thanks for posting.

I love my X-Pro 2, I picked it up in the summer '22 and I am super pleased with it. I too find that I gravitate to the 35 mm lens. Thanks for the the recipes which is something I haven't gotten into as yet. I was really disappointed the Fujifilm dropped the line. The killer feature for me in the X-Pro line is the optical view finder. I have a Leica iiif and quite like the rangefinder look. There are a lot of other features in their line that brought me there. I am an old fart and if Fuji makes a X-Pro 4 I hope they put image stabilisation on it but the ship has already sailed over the horizon.

Thanks for making this video. I’m looking for a great travel/family camera. Made it late to the X100V party, and I’m not paying double for it. I really dig the style of the X Pro line. Found some good deals on an X Pro 2 recently. Sounds like it may be the right next camera for me.

I just bought a used XPro2 plus 18-55 and the 1.4 35mm is on my wish list. I'm still getting used to the camera but I will definitely try out the recipes, thanks for these.

Honest review thank you. I have a black and graphite version of XPRO2, black and graphite version of XT2 and a X100. My go to is the Black XPRO2.

Great video. Thanks.

I love Fuji cameras too. Great video. Thank you.

Great video Sir. I have X-Pro 1 and love it. Looked at the 3 and said to myself. The money saved would pay for a good overnight trip. It did & no regrets.

great video bro!

great video, i have X-Pro1 and considering the 2

Great video!

The founder was such a great film

I couldn’t agree more. You’ve also got me interested in the 35mm f1.4. I’ve heard someone else saying the exact same about it.

I'm glad you're enjoying the X-Pro2! I had a preorder in when it first came out so had one of the first ones. It had one annoying fault: the eyepiece ring was constantly falling off to the point where I put the ring in a drawer until I eventually traded in the camera for the XP3. I bought the XP3 for the flip screen but didn't get on with it at all. Eventually I sold it and re-bought what was probably the last new XP2 in the UK. I'm very happy I did and still have it. It's very comfortable in the hand and I believe Acros is better on the 2 than the 3. I think Fuji changed the eyepiece design slightly at some point and I've had no problems at all with the ring coming off. Can't see me trading this one in for the foreseeable future! Happy shooting, your pictures look great from this camera! 😊

you're really giving me a better perspective on the pro 2, I was looking into the pro 3 but now that you really cleared the air on what is worth my money, I'm confident in picking up a 2 in the next few months. Love the content, please never stop :)

I’m loving my X-Pro 2! Very fun camera to shoot with!

Bruh! It was literally between the X100v and X-pro2 for me. Thanks for clarifying dude...

I really enjoy this video as xpro 2 user. This is my fun and fidgeting camera 😂 there’s something I can’t describe about it and always gravitate me even I have a full frame sony (a7c) for paid job. I’m excited about your recipe, did you apply color shift in your “Nostalgic” recipe?

Bro got good vibes. Subscribed my bro

Great video! I shoot Nikon professionally but grab the Fujifilm X E3 or 4 whenever I want to go light, which means all the time I’m not working!

I used to be a Canon guy but switched to fuji, ive shot sonys and man honestly i love my xt and xpro the most. They look amazing, easy to capture moody pics, the whole 9 yards. Only downfall is low light situations. Yeah you can shoot at f1.4 but i honestly am not a fan of every pictures background being completely blown out. Thats fujis apsc line biggest downfall imho. Loved the vid broski. You got great style

I enjoyed your presentation, and I am looking for an x-pro2. Can you post information on the hand grip?

My Xpro 2 is with me daily i really love the camera. I wrongfully don’t even consider waiting for an upgrade. Also as film shooter with many mechanical cameras that still work great. My M3 built in 57 helps me make photos i can be pleased with still. I guess that is too much to ask from a camera company nowadays. Hopefully my Xpro 2 can give somewhat a long photographic life. Fujifilm discontinues too many film stocks for me to fully love them as company. But, I love my Xpro 2!

BWAAAAHAAAAA! LOL @ reason #1 LOL! Great video man!

The xpro2 has one of my favourite cameras to owm. The sensor back then was more punchy in colour and contrast. That said, when I sold it and when I see it today, it still sells for the same price it was when it was brand new.

Nice recommendation.

I purchased a Xpro 3 two years back, got a great price too. I thought the same that it would be my fun camera, to go with my workhorse full frame Canon R5. Nowadays the Xpro 3 is my go too camera, I absolutely love it! Feels such much more fun and creative to use, not to mention it can go everywhere with you without breaking your back 😂 The Fuji pro 56mm (85mm equivalent) f1.2 is also stunning, great in low light but with an ND works superb in the day too.

Hey Man, really great video. I was in a store the other day, holding various Fuji bodies and it was the XPro2 that felt the most comfortable and the most solidly built, without being too heavy, or too lite !! / I liked your film images, but, ironically I thought the colours where better on the XP2 than the film shots, (sori !). And you hv such a lovely way of chatting but still giving a lot of info, demo’d by your wonderful images. It was a video that really spoke to me, I think I will go back to that store and say ‘yes please’ to that XP2. Thanks very much. (Hv Sub’d.) // Ps. I mite b one of those peeps who wood b interested in watching a video on diff Film Recipes..

Great video, im a X-Pro1 shooter and i'm looking for a X-Pro2 or X-Pro3.

I agree, the X-Pro2 is a better overall camera than the X-Pro3, IMHO; especially the optical viewfinder. Here's hoping we get the X-Pro4 soon!

1000% agree.

If I remember correctly the Pro2 also has the same feature the Pro 1 had where you can slide in conversion lenses in the OVF at the flick of a switch to change the percieved focal length, especially if you use longer lenses. The fact that they removed that in the Pro3 while increasing the cost and removing things like the D-Pad is crazy to me. Honestly though, everything that remotely looks like an X100 camera is getting a huge mark up on the used market nowadays, especially in Europe. The X-Pro series was always high in price cause it had a cult following for years (especially the X-Pro 1) but now even the X-E series is getting a markup too which is crazy. Few examples of prices in Europe compared to a few month ago: X-E1s used to be pretty cheap, around 170/200€, now good luck findingnone under 300. (X-Pro 1 was around 400, maybe 450 now but didn't move much) X-E2 and X-E2S used to be 250ish/300, now you see some grtting in the 500/550 territory which is completely nuts. Even worse, you could get an X-E3 for about 500, now the prices are going up to the 700+ (saw some around 800 even) Meanwhile cameras that do not bear that much of a ressemblance with the X100/X-Pro/X-E series like the X-T or X-H cameras are getting pretty low, especially for the performance. I'm thinking in particular about cameras like the X-T2 and X-T20 that are seeing prices as low as 450€, which is crazy compared to X-E3 prices All of that to say that if you don't mind the EVF (which is actually good in these Fujis) youl can end up paying less a camera that is sometimes considerably better (especially if we compare like X-T2 to X-Pro2/E3 or X-T1 to X-E2)

I have this exact set up - body and lens. It's so dope. I need video though, thought of swapping for XT4. After this video I won't sell it.

Wow, you did well on the XPro2 price! I probably should never had bothered to "upgrade" from the XPro2 to the XPro3. I'm not sure I can agree with you statement about the build quality of the XPro2 being better than the XPro3. Then again there were some top plate issues reported on the XPro3, as well as the rear LCD's ribbon failures. It will be interesting to see if there is a XPro4, and if that loses the hidden LCD or not. BTW I do like the Dura finish on the XPro3. Finally, nice wood grip on your XPro2. What brand is it?

i plan on getting xpro2 or 4 next year (after i get voigtlander M 21/1.4 and zeiss M 35/1.4) for my street photo hobby. i got z50 and planned to get zf next year, and z35/1.8 the lens is soo good it makes my other lens look bad. but the footprint is not suited for casual street superfast and candid shoot. but more serious planned shoot

About two months ago I picked up one in mint condition… I love it… I use it with the 35mmf2. I just throw it in a bag and go.

How do you keep it looking so prestine!? My X-Pro2 has been my daily driver since it's release. It is beaten up quite moderately - it does not look that clean. But I do agree with your points, both the film and recipes. It's a great piece of kit, especially for 2024.

Finally a photographer that knows what hes talking about, thanks

The X100V prices helped me resell it to fund a Leica with only a $100 loss. How f’n nuts is that? The market price gouging is insane, yet people are paying the price. The 35 1.4 with the XPRO2 is FARRRRRRRRR superior to the X100 lens as well

Hi, thanks for video. You are so right about the crazy prices on the X100 models. For a fixed lens camera, are you kidding me. Some great videos on using the Panasonic LUMIX GX9 with good fixed lens of your choice. For so much less money. Less than half. And you can add many good lenses and change when you want. What a crazy idea. Who wants to spend $1500 - $2000 for a single lens camera. Maybe if you have money to burn. Which most owners do not.

I’ve looked at the x pro cameras but in the end my wife got me a GFX 50SII. I’m using the film recipes that came with it but would love to try some other recipes. My question is do you add them to the camera and if so how or are they done in post on your computer. Would really love to see some videos on that

I love my X-Pro2, it is my main camera. I agree to its value, also in relation to the X-Pro3

I've never shot Fuji, would love to try one day

Hey together i am not a Fuji fan at the moment because i shoot with Nikon but yesterday i bought the x-pro2 for 370 swissfranks NEW! And i couldnt resist😅 now i habe a Body without lense😂. As more as i watch videos and digg deeper in the Fujiorama the more i want to buy a lens and try it out ❤

I was able to buy a new one last year for $720. That was a steal and I also have the 35mm f1.4 with it. So much character. The only issue for me is the lack of IBIS which makes shooting at night difficult as it's not really a camera to be used with a tripod

Sadly the voigtlander lenses don't communicate with the x pro 1 or 2 just the 3 which is definitely missed opportunity. Itd be nice to have parallax correction with manual focus.

Your film is wow.

Owner xpro2 graphite here, bought one NIB 3 months ago. With 23/2. Amazing pictures ( compliments all around) and I do own a X-H1…….

Bought mine in 2016 still use it alongside my gfx50s.

Hi there First time visiting your channel all the way from Indonesia 😊 Love your contents and you're a great photographer! I hope I have the same eyes like you to be able to see some photo-worthy moments. I saw you sharing the film recipes and I can't thank you enough saving me from a lot of researches. I have 1 question/favor from you if it's at all possible. I'm actually partially color blind (certain sensitivity toward red & green or whatever it is), but taking picture is my number hobby and I just won't give up. I often get ridiculed for when I tried to edit a raw files, the end result was good to my eyes but apparently not to my in law's family. Probably I didn't see some colors that was a miss there. Anyway, I'm about to embark on my photographic journey again this time after 1 year hiatus with, unfortunately, relying on jpeg photos and quick turnaround so that I can blame the camera's color decision rather than my eyes 😂😂 (j/k). I wonder when you mentioned skin tones, can you recommend/refer/advise me to what kind of recipe that I shall follow to be able to shoot decent jpeg with these following parameters: 1. We are Asian, so Asian skin tones. Although my wife's family skins tend to be more on the yellowish (her word not my eyes) hue rather than white-er. 2. For traveling purpose, non winter days, I like to travel mostly around October, so around fall season. 3. Indoor family party/gatherings 4. Night time using just ambiance lights, bokeh beauty shots with f1. 4 lenses. Is there any recipes that you can recommend me with a knowledge that those 4 situations cover like 95% of my yearly use with a camera? I will follow and trust you blindly because I love your pictures and the vibes that I got from them are soothing my eyes. Thank you in advance, I will be purchasing either xpro 2, xh1, or xt3 within this month. Along with your film recipe suggestions, I just can't wait to get started! Anyway I hope it's not too much of a favor to ask 🙏 You gain a new subscriber and like 🙏 Cheers

Aye Fresh do you shoot both jpeg and raw so it creates the film sim jpeg but a regular raw at the same time, was curious if you've come across a red tint on your raw files, something to do with the auto WB when using B/W ,I'm getting mine in hopefully a week but just wanted to see if you've come across this?

Subbed. ✌

The prices of X-Pro2 bodies have skyrocketed recently and I'm so mad.... I have an X-T2 and I really prefer the ergonomics of the rangefinder. I should have bought one 6 or 8 months ago when they were going for 600-800 🙄

I have the XT5 for work and will a back up camera with me Is it an idea to get the x pro 2 next my XT5 camera?

was contemplating buying one of the x100series cameras as a walking around camera (having owned a x100t before), but the prices have gotten ridiculous, so after some research (watching RU-vid videos) and realising that I already own a lot of lenses that would fit the xpro2 one of which is the xf23mm f2, I have just grabbed one for quite a bit less that I could of got a x100t for.

Awesome review 👏🏾! Trying to get my cousin to give up her Cannon rebel t7 to a pro camera! Any suggestions under$1500 Thank you

I'm also in process of looking for fun everyday camera to shoot in street, travel and family photos out. I hesitate between Fujifilm XT2, XT5, XPro 2. Hard to choose.

Just started photography with the fujifilm x pro 2 6 months ago. Was travelling for 5 months and it was worth the purchase. I even made some money. Now I want to get a new lens or some new lenses. I have the 35 mm 1.4 lens and absolutely loving it. Any suggestions? (What do you think of the 56mm F1.2?)

I'm new to photography, and I'm considering purchasing an X-Pro 2.What do you think of the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 when used with an X-Pro 2?

I bought the xt2 for the half the Price. Great Build quality Same sensor. Cheers

I actually own a X-E4 and a GRIIIx. However, even liking them both quite a lot, one thing bothers me. None is weather sealed. I’m travelling to Iceland and such feature could be really needed. My question is: do you think it would worth changing my X-E4 to an X-Pro2? I have a 23mm f/2 and a 35mm f/1.4 (not WR, I know) which I want to keep using. I’m not thinking about any X-T or X-H models as, first I want to keep it very portable and second, I barely do video. Thanks a lot for your advice!

How’s video? I’m looking for a Fuji for edc but also start videos again want an all in one sort of

What base plate with grip is that? Super cool.

If you consider the xpro2 old then my xpro1 is ancient but it still takes beautiful images. I purchased the xpro2 when it came out but found that the xpro1 files were much better. There was something not right about the xpro2 when editing.

Partly due to your review, I just bought an x-pro2. Thanks. Also tried to buy the BEAUTIFUL wooden grip you've got, but they are unavailable now :(... If you happen to know anyone willing to part with theirs, please let me know.

I tell so many people to grab an older X series body instead of the X100V at mark up! I love my x100v but the xpro 2 graphite is my grail still

I love my X-Pro 2 and it is my Main Street camera. I don't even consider upgrading it or whatsover!

Your thought on x pro 1 ?

Ilove the L plate with wood grip. Could you tell me the brand is?

I had one, but sold it and moved to a Canon R6. I enjoyed the Pro2, except for one thing... that fiddly Shutter Speed/ISO dial. It drove me crazy. I don't like shooting in Auto ISO, and changing more than a few stops was a royal pain. It was also frustrating that you couldn't use one of the command dials (like the X-100 and X-E models) to set ISO. I know people who just used Auto ISO and made adjustments with Exposure Comp, but that didn't appeal to me. Loved that camera, except for that. (BTW, I'm actually selling the R6. Nice, but boring. Not sure what's next)

All lenses have the same compression. Only the crop changes. With a longer lens you can isolate the compressed parts, but they're in there even with a 35mm. It's the parts far away, no matter what lens.. or eyes. When you look at cars in a huge parking lot, it doesn't matter what lens you use, it's the cars in the far end that are compressed and hard to count. The difference is that with a 300mm you can crop out the far end, in camera so you don't have to do it in post and waste pixels.

A dark secret is adding the 15-45 cheapo to it ( lovingly called ‘The Fuji POS’). Outstanding quality and small&handy&light to boot. Don’t tell anyone… can be had for $100. Ssssssst….😎

should i buy a xpro1 (in the neighborhood is a guy selling without lens) is there a big difference in between this two cameras?

I have the Fuji XPR0 2 picture profile on my Nikon D5500

Try the original x100 - even more 'filmlike' than the xpro2. Way less capable but if you're coming from film, it don't matter

Xpro 2 with range finder type manual lens 🤤

fuji guy myself. regarding film, at least for film, bulk 250d

I paid $1495 for my X100V when they first came out, and it was well worth the upgrade from the X100F; but l agree, it is not worth $2095. I’ve had one and the X-pro3 is junk. Might be buying my third X-pro2.

The 35 1.4 is a cheat code

I don't see the hype with the x100v. I bought one for a trip. When I got home and saw the footage I immediately sold it. Maybe the next version of the X100. I'd love to see what they do with an X-Pro 4. Coming from a Canon Pro user I wanted an everyday camera to separate me from work and play and I found myself just being addicted to the speed and UI of the Canon System. So I purchased an R50 to use all of my RF Glass with. Since I edit my photos I figured I'm ok ditching recipes. I found myself wanting to edit the Fuji files which is what I wanted to stay away from.

I agree, the X-Pro 2 is hard to beat… I have the Graphite Edition, beautiful… I also swear by the X-Pro 1, I have 2 of those, used mostly with Minolta and Konica vintage lenses. Absolutely can’t justify an X-Pro 3. When you get a chance, get an X-Pro 1 if you want to get close to film look.

Nice stuff i just bought one for 700

Great review and "dick-down my wallet" may just be my new favorite phrase I'll probably never have the chance to use 😆

Better question ... should I buy a spare one, for when mine breaks beyond repair?

X-PRO2s are now going for well over a thousand used. Actually, prices of most used range-finder style Fujis are priced very high. Ended up getting a mint zero-shutter X-T30ii for only $500. GAME OVER. LOL.

so what about xpro1 compared to 2?

You almost said it but I don't think you "got it." The XPro 2 will save you money in the long run... Yes, for the reason you supported. But here's what you may not be thinking, and it's the real savings. The XPro 2 will make you a better photographer if you use it in the way it was designed. You will produce more film bangers after some time on the Fuji because it will require you to push on those basic camera handling skills that film cameras require. You'll get to do this at a much higher shutter count than the cost and time of film shooting will allow. All that repetition and error recalculation will sharpen you! I found that other than film loading, my shooting proficiency and hit rate went way up after shooting with my X Pro 2 for a while. THAT will save a lot of money in wasted frames that all cost money on film.

Do you know where to buy a used x-pro2?

I was in the MARKET for a 100V about 7 months ago, when i saw what people were doing with the price i was like NAH, i ordered an X PRO3 instead and couldn't be happier, i have had ZERO issues with the 3, grant it i don't open the screen that much since i can view my image thru the view finder, i own 4 of FUJIS top PRIMES and will never sell the 3! I will be getting a LEICA Q3 next as soon as they become available. I by the way still shoot film with my HASSY 501cm along with my LEICA M6, AND of course LF with my CHAMONIX 4X5 45F-2, Large FORMAT i develop myself. The mark up on the X100V is RIDICULOUS!

I hate realizing that those movies you listed are "old"...