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X-T2 is still a mirrorless camera. I think you meant that for rangefinder-inspired cameras like the X-E2, the viewfinder is on the side. Also, even with that d

X-T2 is still a mirrorless camera. I think you meant that for rangefinder-inspired cameras like the X-E2, the viewfinder is on the side. Also, even with that design, your nose can still smash into the screen if you're left eye dominant. I personally just use the back screen to shoot, not the viewfinder. Technically I guess I'm not taking advantage of the X-T2's beautiful viewfinder. But I do agree with your suggestion of Fuji's cameras. With the old-school dials, it helped me to understand how to use the camera manually.

leephillips 10y ago
Ha. I'm left-eyed, and it never occurred to me that the viewfinder offset to the left would be an advantage if I were right-eyed. They should make left-eyed versions!
ghostly_s 10y ago
If you're happy shooting with the screen, Olympus and Sony have more pocket-able options with similar quality.
- meowzero 10y ago
  True, but they're not "pro" enough. I do need the dual memory cards, the vertical grip, the speed, etc. I also use the viewfinder on sunny days because the screen is tough to see in the sun. But shooting from the hip using the screen is a main advantage of mirrorless cameras, especially since the X-T1/2 has tilt screens.
  - rplst8 10y ago
    Not sure why your being down voted (if this was a serious comment). The "pro" DSLRs do have speed advantages, both in FPS, and in auto-focus tracking etc. Dual memory cards are also important if you are working paid gigs and want a smaller chance of corrupted image files. When you use flash cards as much as the pros do, they can, and do wear out.
rplst8 10y ago
I know it's a mirrorless camera. The point is, the advantage of a mirrorless design (over an SLR) is that the viewfinder doesn't need to be centered in the body like every SLR and DSLR has been for the last 60 years. However, even with this design advantage, in this instance Fujifilm chose to make it "look" like an SLR. From a marketing standpoint I understand this, but from a usability one, I don't.

leephillips 10y ago

Ha. I'm left-eyed, and it never occurred to me that the viewfinder offset to the left would be an advantage if I were right-eyed. They should make left-eyed versions!

ghostly_s 10y ago

If you're happy shooting with the screen, Olympus and Sony have more pocket-able options with similar quality.

meowzero 10y ago
True, but they're not "pro" enough. I do need the dual memory cards, the vertical grip, the speed, etc. I also use the viewfinder on sunny days because the screen is tough to see in the sun. But shooting from the hip using the screen is a main advantage of mirrorless cameras, especially since the X-T1/2 has tilt screens.
- rplst8 10y ago
  Not sure why your being down voted (if this was a serious comment). The "pro" DSLRs do have speed advantages, both in FPS, and in auto-focus tracking etc. Dual memory cards are also important if you are working paid gigs and want a smaller chance of corrupted image files. When you use flash cards as much as the pros do, they can, and do wear out.

rplst8 10y ago

I know it's a mirrorless camera. The point is, the advantage of a mirrorless design (over an SLR) is that the viewfinder doesn't need to be centered in the body like every SLR and DSLR has been for the last 60 years. However, even with this design advantage, in this instance Fujifilm chose to make it "look" like an SLR. From a marketing standpoint I understand this, but from a usability one, I don't.