Ben Cherry Nature X-Photographer –Key features of the X-T2

Environmental photojournalist and X-Photographer Ben Cherry gives an overview of the key X-T2 features in under 5 minutes for nature photographers.  From the exterior changes like the articulating screen and advanced battery grip features, to the latest internal developments, such as 14 frames per second and advanced autofocus tracking, even in electronic shutter mode.  Ben focuses on the points most relevant to nature photographers using the X Series. 

Live Preview, the large EVF allows me to preview exposure compensation, ideal for situations like this where I was on a boat and had to get the shot first time round.  EXIF - X-T2, XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, 400mm, F8, ISO 800, 1/1400, Velvia

11 frames per second allowed me to maximize a moment, as the pair next to it scared off this fulmar.  With fast-paced action, the high frame rate allows you more opportunities to choose a picture that best encapsulates the scene. EXIF -X-T2, XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, 400mm, F8, ISO 2000, 1/2000, Velvia

Use of the articulating screen at 14 frames per second with the silent electronic shutter made this image far easier to produce.  EXIF - X-T2, XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, 400mm, F5.6, ISO 800, 1/2700, Velvia

Continuous autofocus – these guillemots come in very fast when they’re nest bound.  The customizable autofocus kept up with this individual and was set up to ignore any distractions like the bird in the background.  EXIF -X-T2, XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, 400mm, F5.6, ISO 800, 1/3800, Velvia