Fujifilm X-E2s has been introduced with Fujifilm X70 and X-Pro2, a very popular Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 3 years ago has been upgraded to version X-E2s with improved performance, faster autofocus, user friendly designed with improved grip, silent electronic shutter and lower cost down to $300 when compared to older X-E2. Fujifilm X-E2s price around $699.95 for body only and goes up for pre-order on Amazon and B&Hphotovideo online e-commerce stores.
The Fujifilm X-E2s is essentially a X-T10, simple and nostalgic look than older. The changes are easy to find when we see the improved grip of X-E2s, easy to hold. There is also a series of important changes inside the device such as new Hybrid AF system inherited from X-T10 with a 49-point Single Point mode for fast, precise focusing, as well as Zone and Wide/Tracking modes that utilize a 77-point area to better capture moving subjects. Clear focus can be attained in as little as 0.06 seconds to be able to focus exactly in ideal condition.
The Fujifilm X-E2s is supplemented with electronic shutter that is capable of capturing images at up to 1/32000 of a second, makes it easy to click in bright light conditions. About modes, the X-E2s integrates several Film Simulation modes such as Classic Chrome mode, PROVIA, VELVIA, ASTIA, PRO Neg. Std. or Hi, sepia mode, Super SR + mode and along with advanced Filters like High Key, Low Key, Soft Focus, Toy Camera, Miniature, Pop Color, Dynamic Tone, and Partial Color.
The X-E2s still uses same 16.3-megapixel APS-C X-Trans II CMOS Sensor and EXR processor II as the previous model, the sensor is designed with a randomized pixel pattern to eliminate the need of an optical low-pass filter for reducing moiré and aliasing.
There is 3.0-inch LCD screen with 1,040k-dot and reinforced glass design, no tilt screen as the new X70. Full HD 1080p video recording at 60 fps with a high bit-rate of 36 Mbps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, and 24 fps. It has built-in WiFi connectivity for remote control, live view and image sharing on your mobile devices through Fujifilm Camera Remote App. In short, we will have a X-T10 in the body of X-E2s.
Fujifilm X-E2s Specifications:
- Dimensions of 129.0 x 74.9 x 37.2 mm
- Weight of 349g
- Front LCD Display of 3.0-inches, 1,040,000 pixels
- 16.3-megapixels APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor
- Maximum resolution of 4896 x 3264 pixels
- EXR Processor II
- Fujifilm X Mount
- Auto ISO 200-6400 (Extended Mode: 100-51200)
- Video recording: 1920 x 1080 at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 50 fps, 60 fps / 1280 x 720 at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 50 fps, 60 fps
- 77-Point AF
- Shutter speed – Min. 30 sec. Max. 1/4000 sec
- Continuous Shooting Speed – 7.0 fps
- Connectivity of Wi-Fi, Micro-USB 2.0, SD/SDHC/SDXC card, mini HDMI port, 2.5mm Sub-mini
- NP-W126 1260mAh Battery