at 4/24/2017 01:30:00 pm

Top Fujifilm X-T2 Accessories You Should Have

Yassine 4/24/2017 01:30:00 pm 1 Comment Edit

As you know Fujifilm X-T2 is one of the best camera at moment with amazing features. X-T2 it's the update to the X-T1 may look similar at first glance, but there have been some big improvements and perhaps the biggest of all is the autofocus.

A huge leap forward compared with the system found in the X-T1, AF tracking of moving subjects is very snappy, while the level of sophistication and customisation is impressive. Add in 8 frames per second burst shooting, a clever double-hinged rear display, bright EVF, Fuji's excellent 24.3MP X Trans III CMOS sensor and plenty of body mounted controls and you're left with one of the best cameras available today.

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Fujifilm X-T2 Features:

Fujifilm X-T2 Top Accessories

Macro Extension Tube MCEX-11 / 16 (Lens)

The MCEX-11 and MCEX-16 extension tubes are both very well built. They attach to the lens so tightly that it’s easy to forget they’re there. I haven’t found there to be any play between the tubes and lenses.

When mounting, align the orange dot on the tube with the orange mark on the lens and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into place exactly the same way as it does directly onto the body.

Then mount the tube to the lens mount following the same orange mark to dot alignment. The tubes themselves mount as solidly onto the camera as the lens would. This might seem obvious, but it’s reassuring to know Fuji haven’t cut corners on the mount.

The MCEX-11 and MCEX-16 may seem expensive for what I’ve heard referred to as “essentially air,” but they are the most economical way to get started with close-up photography. Just $100 is all it costs to take a lens like the 18mm f/2 from a maximum magnification of 0.14, all the way to 1.01 via the MCEX-16.

Shoe Mount Flash EF-X500 (Fujifilm X-T2 Accessories)

The EF-X500 is well-balanced for their top-tier APS-C mirrorless cameras, which are quite smaller than DSLRs. It’s a great fit for cameras such as the X-T2 and X-Pro 2, but may still seem a little oversized for their smaller models.

Like their camera bodies and lenses, it feels exceptionally well crafted, and built to last. It’s actually quite heavy despite it’s size.

The grip portions are a familiar and perfect match to the camera bodies. It is shorter and more narrow than flagship speedlights for DSLRs such as the 600 EX-RT and SB-910.

Since it’s a bit smaller, my first question was how much light does it put out. I tested it against a Flashpoint Zoom R2 TTL Li-Ion (aka Godox V860ii).

I positioned them the same distance from a Sekonic light meter, with the Fuji @ 24mm zoom and the Flashpoint @ 35mm, to ensure they were putting out an equal spread of light (Fuji with no head priority). The Flashpoint put out a half stop more light than the Fuji. This was consistent in other zoom comparisons as well.

LED and Autofocus Assist (Fujifilm X-T2 Accessories)

Auto-focus assist grids are a very popular feature of modern speedlights, allowing users to quickly attain focus in even the darkest of environments. Unfortunately, a typical red grid doesn’t work well with the Fujifilm sensors.

They opted to combat this by including an LED lamp on the front of the camera which can serve multiple functions. You can power it on to use for general illumination, and control it’s power from 1/1 – 1/128. You can use it as an AF-assist lamp to temporarily illuminate an area when your camera is struggling to focus.

Lastly, there is a catchlight mode where it stays powered while the shutter captures an image, to create a catchlight in a subject’s eyes. Personally, as a wedding photographer I find the LED lamp to be a pitfall of this strobe.

I find it to be highly distracting to use in a dark environment, where it would draw attention to the user. It also doesn’t have the reach that a red grid has on a DSLR. While I think it’s the best solution for their cameras, it still leaves me reaching for my Nikon system in dark scenarios.

Fujifilm X-T2 BLC-XT2 Leather Half Case (Fujifilm X-T2 Accessories)

The Fujifilm X-T2 BLC-XT2 Leather Half Case is a genuine leather case and integrates perfectly to match the sleek and lightweight design of the Fujifilm X-T2 mirrorless camera.

The half case neatly fits and protects the X-T2 and yet still provides you with easy access to your cameras settings. The opening for the tripod screw in the base of the case lets you secure the camera body to your tripod without removing it from the case.

The case also comes with a protective cloth to wrap the camera in when placing it in your bag.

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 lens (Fujifilm X-T2 Accessories)

Expanding the Fujinon XF Lens range for the Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm are proud to announce that additional lenses will soon be added to the Fujinon XF lens line-up for a wider range of photographic expression with the highly acclaimed interchangeable lens camera, the FUJIFILM X-Pro1.
From super wide to telephoto, users will be able to freely choose lenses that match their shooting style or purpose, bringing much greater versatility to the FUJIFILM X-Pro1.

Suitable for a wide range of applications including portraits and landscapes as well as more general photography

Fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 allows you to shoot hand-held in low light conditions

Creates beautiful bokeh for artistic images

Focal length equivalent to 35mm in the 35mm format

Features a camera-to-subject distance indicator and a depth-of-field scale on the barrel

Minimum working distance of 28cm makes this lens ideal for close-up shots

Internal focusing system for high speed autofocus

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm ensures smooth bokeh

Weighs 300g and measures just 63mm in length making it the most compact and lightweight lens of its class

Metal parts are used for the focus and aperture rings, which are designed to give just the right amount of torque and feel in use

Fuji X mount for Fuji's X range of CSCs

Fujifilm strives to develop lenses that cover a wide range of focal lengths and that offer bright and high resolution reproduction from edge to edge, so that users can enjoy the full potential of the FUJIFILM X-Pro1.

Fujifilm NP-W126S Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (Fujifilm X-T2 Accessories)

Enhanced version of the Fujifilm NP-W126, with more effective heat dissipation and voltage metering capabilities to more accurately measure remaining battery levels.

* Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for use with Fujifilm X-series cameras

* Perfect for anyone who needs extra power on the go* Ideal for use with the Fujifilm VPB-XT2 Vertical Power Booster Grip to allow 30 minutes of 4K video recording

Compatible with Fujifilm X-T2, X-Pro2, X-T20, X-T1, X-Pro1, X-T10, X-E2, X-E1, X-M1 and X-A1.

Fujifilm VPB-XT2 Vertical Power Booster Grip for X-T2 (Fujifilm X-T2 Accessories)

Bring out the full potential of your X-T2 mirrorless camera with the VPB-XT2 Vertical Power Booster Gripfrom Fujifilm. Able to hold one or two additional NP-W126 series batteries in addition to the one already in the camera, this grip will dramatically improve shooting time.

The added power also enables multiple boost settings that improve continuous shooting speed, autofocus, and more. For more standard battery grip functionality, it is equipped with a shutter release button for more comfortable vertical composition and it has dual command dials and a focus point joystick for control in multiple positions.

Other controls include AE-L, AF-L, Q, and Fn buttons. Additionally, video shooters will gain a 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring sound and there is a 1/4"-20 tripod thread on the base.

Included with the Vertical Power Booster Grip is the AC-9VS AC Adapter which can power the camera from an AC power source. It can also charge two batteries at the same time in approximately two hours. The grip is dust and weather sealed and designed to operate at temperatures as low as 14°F.

Holds up to two batteries for a maximum number of 1,000 shots without replacing your batteries

Boost modes improve shooting speed to 11 fps, improve shutter release time lag, and limit blackout time

Extends UHD 4K video recording time to 29 minutes 59 seconds

Controls include vertical shutter release button, focus lever, AE-L button, AF-L button, dual command dials, Q button, and Fn button

3.5mm headphone jack for audio monitoring

Built-in battery charging functionality with included AC-9VS AC adapter which can charge two batteries at the same time in about 2 hours