One question that comes up with some regularity in groups I am connected with is “Can the Fujifilm XT2 AF keep up with kids?” In this demonstration I give a point of view perspective showing the capabilities of the XT2.
Now a few caveats.
Most of the time, when a photographer shows his/her images on the internet they show you ONLY the best. In this case, in the interest of transparency, I am including my worst photographs as well. This is uncurated shooting. I know many of my photographic shortcomings and you may step away from watching this with a different perspective on my photographic capabilities. It is a risk I am willing to take.
1. I am interacting with my kid and a little sloppy with my framing. Some of the out of focus images have more to do with my in ability to use the camera properly (i.e., shooting while keeping a kid from falling off a swing) than with the camera itself.
I probably am over shooting in this demonstration because it is a demonstration and I am a little nervous
2. For most of the shoot I am using AF-S single point mode focusing and recomposing, but also use the three square area AF-S mode.
3. Yeah, I know I should have changed up modes and stuff to be more complete, but hey, hopefully this gets you started.
Gear:: Fujifilm XT2 Lens: 23 mm f1.4
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9 responses to “Fuji Friday: Can You Photograph Kids with the Fuji XT2?”
Are there any option for taking photo my speedy gonzales child? I mean a little cheaper? Is Olympus om-d e-m10 mark ii work for me?
I can photograph kids with my old D40
Hi ! How do you record and take photos at the same time ?
Did you keep the focus square in the middle or did you move the focus square around?
Great video, your daughter is really adorable. I have found that even with all the latest firmware updates on my XT2, the 23 1.4 is still a little slower than other lenses in focusing.
Could you share the metering mode were you used?
As I saw the exposure is 100% correct for the kids even under a bright sunlight, that mean you are using SPOT metering?
Thanks
Great video! I also have an XT2/35f2 that I use primarily to take pictures of my toddler and was wondering: which autofocus settings do you use? I know taking pictures of kids is one of the more demanding tasks to ask of a camera, and I’m always looking for ways to up my “keeper” rate. Thanks!
she's so adorable!!!!!!
Cuteness overload. You seem like a good dad. Can you explain how you get 1/3200 on the shutter dial on the Fuji XT2. Thanks!