Fujifilm X-T2

The Fujifilm X-T2 is a mirrorless camera released in 2016, built around an APS-C sensor and the Fujifilm X lens mount. That combination suits photographers who want a compact interchangeable-lens body for both stills and video.

At 507g, it is a comfortable carry for travel and long days of walking, and the weather-sealed body stands up to dust and moisture when you shoot outdoors.

4K recording, a tilting screen and dual card slots round out the package, so it works as an all-rounder rather than a single-purpose tool.

The 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor, handled by the X-Processor Pro, gives files enough resolution for large prints and a useful margin for cropping. Sensitivity runs from ISO 200 to 12800, covering bright daylight and dim interiors alike.

For action, the shutter reaches 1/8000s, which helps you freeze fast movement or keep wide apertures usable in strong light. The camera can also fire at up to 14fps when a decisive moment unfolds, though that figure is a maximum rather than a sustained rate.

Autofocus offers 325 selectable focus points, a large set of choices when you frame a shot.

There is no in-body stabilisation, so sharp handheld results at slower shutter speeds depend on a stabilised lens, steady hands or a tripod. The 2.36-million-dot electronic viewfinder gives a detailed view of the scene, and the X mount accepts Fujifilm X lenses.

The X-T2 records up to 4K, giving footage plenty of detail for modern displays and some room to crop or reframe when you edit. The maximum frame rate reaches 60fps, which allows footage to be slowed in post for a smoother look.

A built-in timelapse function removes the need for a separate intervalometer, so you can capture a scene changing over hours with just a tripod.

Clips save as MPEG-4 or MOV, giving you a choice of two file formats.

With no in-body stabilisation, handheld footage benefits from a stabilised lens, a gimbal or a tripod. The tilting screen helps at the same time, letting you shoot from low or awkward angles while keeping a clear view of the frame.

Framing and playback happen on a 3-inch TFT LCD with just over a million dots, a detailed display for checking your shots. The screen tilts, which helps at waist level, over crowds or on a tripod.

There is no touch input, so focusing, menus and settings all work through buttons and dials. Photographers who prefer physical controls over touchscreens get exactly that here.

Weather sealing protects the body against dust and moisture in the field, though it is not a waterproof guarantee, so care in heavy rain is still wise.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both built in. There is no built-in flash, but an external flash is supported, and the absence of GPS means location tagging falls to your other devices.

Two card slots accept SD, SDHC and SDXC media with UHS-II compatibility for fast cards. Running a pair at once doubles the storage carried in the camera, which is convenient for long shoots where changing cards often would be a hassle.

The NP-W126S battery is rated at 340 shots per charge, though that number does not promise real-world endurance. Carrying a spare is sensible for longer sessions.

Finally, USB charging is available, which makes topping the battery up between sessions simpler than relying on a mains charger alone. That is a useful option when travelling or when a mains outlet is not close at hand.