Three Fuji Companions: XT2, XT3, and the X-Pro2 in the Streets

Ian Miller
Jul 19
2 min read

I walk with three Fuji cameras. Not all at once, but each has earned its place in my rhythm. The XT2, the XT3, and the X-Pro2—three tools that don’t just capture images, but respond to how I see.

They’re not the newest. They’re not the flashiest. But they’re trusted companions. And in the streets, trust matters more than specs.

🧱 XT2: The Workhorse with Soul

The XT2 is a camera that feels like it was built for photographers, not influencers. Its physical dials—ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation—invite tactile control. I don’t need menus. I need muscle memory.

It’s responsive, reliable, and discreet. Paired with the XF 35mm f/2 or the XF 18mm f/2, it becomes a quiet observer. The tilt screen lets me shoot from the waist, unnoticed. The EVF is crisp. The autofocus is fast enough. And the files? Fuji’s colour science sings, even at 12,800 ISO.

I’ve walked markets, alleys, and courtyards with the XT2. It’s never let me down.

⚙️ XT3: The Refined Performer

The XT3 builds on the XT2’s foundation. Faster autofocus. Better low-light performance. USB-C charging. It’s a camera that feels tuned, not overhauled.

I use it when I need a bit more speed, when the light is unpredictable, when I want the extra edge without sacrificing control.

It’s still a Fuji. Still a tool. Still a camera that lets me lead.

🎯 X-Pro2: My Favourite for Street Work

But if I had to choose one for the streets, it’s the X-Pro2.

Not because it’s better. But because it’s quieter. More deliberate. More attuned to the kind of photography that values presence over perfection.

The hybrid viewfinder lets me see the world as it is—not just through the lens. The rangefinder layout encourages anticipation. The camera disappears in the hand. And with a small prime—like the XF 23mm f/2—it becomes almost invisible.

I shoot with the X-Pro2 when I want to slow down. When I want to listen. When I want to trust the moment.