Hi Nasim I have been a keen reader of Photographylife and would like to thank you for such wonderful website. Coming to the point, I predominantly shoot wildlife and am heavily invested into Nikon gear. I own 70-200 f2.8, 200-400 f4, 500 f4 paired with D500 and rent second body (usually D4s or another D500) when I am out on a trip. However, all that weight has started getting to me and I am looking for an alternative system. Idea is to build a lightweight system starting with wide angles/ mid range till mirrorless catches up with the long end. Which system would you recommend? I am looking at Olympus OMD EM-1 Mark ii / Panasonic GH5/ Fujifilm XT 2…. But I am not able to narrow down to one. Could you throw some light? warm regards, Vikram
Bruno Chalifour
March 21, 2017 7:45 pm
The use a camera either daily or at least on a regular basis has to provide a sense of satisfaction, completion, ease, if not comfort, and I would go as far as saying a sense of pleasure unmarred with frustration. The X Pro 1 almost got there but the AF lag was frustrating; the 16 Mp sensor left it behind compared to the Leica M240, or the various full-frame Nikons. The various improvements added for the X Pro 2 have created a rather satisfying and ultra competent machine out of the X Pro 1. To name a few: definitely the improvement in AF speed, the sound of the mechanical shutter and the silence of the electronic one, the little joy-stick at the back to select the AF area, the focusing aid added to the optical finder, and the 24 Mp sensor. Once added the lack of bulk and weight, the extreme quality of the lenses (and their very reasonable cost, see the 23 mm f1.4 compared to the Summilux 35 mm or the Nikkor 35 mm f 1.4), the X Pro-2 has become my camera of choice over Leica and Nikon.
Joshua Boldt
March 21, 2017 9:55 am
I love my X100S too. If it was alive I would marry it. ;)
Joshua, now that’s dedication! LOL! The big question is, can you stay loyal to your X100S, or are you planning to divorce and get a new model every 3-4 years? :)
osynlig fog
March 20, 2017 1:44 pm
Nice review but, as so many other reviewers also do, I think the author(s) don’t pay very much attention to the hybrid viewfinder. The optical finder, rangefinder-like in operation, is indeed X-Pro 2’s killer feature. For many the X-T2 make more sense, just as a Nikon F3 made more sense than a Leica M6 for many. That doesn’t mean that the advantages of the M6 go away. And they are mostly the same for the X-Pro 2. – Everything in focus, near to far. – See outside frame lines to anticipate action – See the frame lines and what is excluded as well as included. Aids composition. – No blackout. See moment of exposure. – Camera doesn’t cover the photographers face. – Looks less like an SLR. I find people are more relaxed when using a rangefinder vs using an SLR like camera. – Optical finder more reliable under difficult conditions with zero lag (high contrast scenes, fast movement et c).
These things are barely mentioned and in comments are brushed aside as of limited use. For me, and I suspect for many other X-Pro users this is worth far more than for example video functions. The rangefinder isn’t good with either ultra wide or telephoto but works well between 18 and 56mm. Specifically the f2 series lenses are all a perfect match. For my personal work I only ever use two focal lengths: 23 and 35mm. Personally I also find the X-Pro 2 ergonomically superior to the X-T line. My left hand always holds the weight of the camera and controls the lens, leaving my right hand to adjust shutter and ISO which is easy with the camera to the eye. On the X-T you have to juggle the camera between hands as the ISO dial is on the other side. The position of the focus joystick is far superior on the Pro2 vs T2 as is the exposure compensation which is easy to operate with the thumb on the Pro whereas it is fiddly on the X-T, often requiring two fingers to pinch and turn. And, oh, that X-T exp comp dial protrudes upwards, obstructing the path for my right index finger on the shutter release whereas on the X-Pro the dial is flush and out of the way. Four way selector is nicer on the Pro 2, as is having playback and delete buttons on the right side. And the card door on the Pro 2 is way less fiddly. The T2 requires a nail.
In short, the X-Pro 2 is a unique camera which offers BOTH the advantages of an electronic through the lens finder and an optical rangefinder (minus the actual focus mechanism, but who the h*ll chose a Leica for the focus system?). It’s surely a unique and the main selling point of this design. If you’re not into this concept then there is reason to look elsewhere. But if you love using frame lines to compose, use mainly between 18-55 focal lengths then the X-Pro 2 is amazing and the advantage it offers is unique.
The bonus is that it is a two in one camera. I have my rangefinder with small primes. But can transform the camera into something very different with the 16-55 2.8 and the extra grip and EVF mode. I certainly don’t enjoy that type of camera but the X-Pro can do it.
Thank you for your valuable feedback and your overview of the hybrid viewfinder – I agree, that’s what makes the X-Pro series stand out and some people really love using that viewfinder. For me personally, it is not of that much use, but that’s because I don’t really do things like street photography, where the hybrid viewfinder would come in really handy. I can see how using the X-Pro2 in combination with the 23mm and 35mm f/2 lenses would be a killer combo.
Art Altman
March 20, 2017 11:48 am
Why is the “Pro2” considered the “pro” model and cost more whereas the “T2” has more features that are certainly useful to a pro photographer? Both use the same sensor (I think you said that). Is it simply a matter of timing or is the Pro2 preferable in some ways over the T2? Thanks! Art
Peter Shum
March 18, 2017 3:12 am
Thank you both for this review and Nasim for your review on the X-T2. I bought the X-Pro2 and will be getting the X-T2 also. Recently also got the X-100F. With the 3 cameras going on trips, may I ask what is your recommendation for lenses. At present I have the 16 f1.4, 35 f2 and 50-140 f2.8. Not sure if I should get the 18-55 f2.8-4.0 as a kit lens with the X-T2 or more primes? I notice that Nasim, you seem to use the 10-24 and 56 more. Please advise.
In my personal “focal length philosophy of life” only 3 lens exist: 20mm, 35mm and 85mm. In the X-world the 35mm equivalent is the XF 35mm f/1.4 R, the 85mm is the XF 56mm f/1.2 R and the 20mm doesn’t have a counterpart (yet). To have reach that specific FOV the only lens available is the XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS which is a very good lens IMO (unfortunately is a zoom lens and it breaks my personal law “never slower than f/2.8”).
To directly answer your question I wouldn’t get any other zoom lenses, I’d rather eventually get more primes, but you already have lenses to cover almost everything.
The Fujinon 14mm f/2.8 is a superb lens and equates to the traditional 21mm focal length. That one millimeter is negligible in real life use.
(By the way, the 35/1.4 you mention equates to a 50mm, not a 35mm. For the equivalent of a 35mm lens in 35mm/full frame digital format, you’ll need one of the 23mm Fujis. Both are great but the 23/1.4 is magical.)
Thank you dogman for pointing it out! Definitely mistyped it! I meant the 23mm when (wrongly) referring to the XF 35mm f/1.4 (which in fact never used)
And you definitely right about the 14mm as well: it could be definitely a 20mm equivalent.
Gaurav
March 17, 2017 2:22 pm
Nice review! Having said that, I am still unconvinced by the positioning and pricing of the X-Pro line of cameras. There is literally no reason to buy the X-Pro 2 over the X-T2 except for the rangefinder body style. Additionally, most people that I know that own the X-Pro2, use the 23 f/2 and leave it on permanently. Most of them acknowledge that it was an impulse purchase and they would’ve been better off with the X100F instead. Longer lenses block the viewfinder, so again, that limits the lens options. In my humble opinion, Fuji really needs to broadly rethink the X-Pro line.
Gaurav, I agree with you – with the X-T2 costing only $100 less, it makes little sense to invest in the X-Pro2. The only advantage of the X-Pro2 is the hybrid viewfinder, which as you have noted, is quite limited in real use.
Ah, but the hybrid viewfinder is a hybrid. In other words, there’s an EVF in there as well as the OVF. If one works better under certain circumstances or configurations, it’s a flip of the switch to change. With a camera with only an EVF, you have…well, an EVF and no other option.
Yeah. I love the hybrid viewfinder in the XPro and X100 series cameras–best of both worlds.
i look at it differently. i do not do video and i like the feel of the xpro2 which is the same as the xpro1. it is superb for those who do landscape and street photographs. i use the following on my xpro2: 10-24mm, 23mm f/1.4,35mm f2, 18-55, 16-55, 56 f/1.2, 50×140. i am a native montanan and i shoot in montana and in the little country of georgia where i live most of the time.i also have done a lot of street photographs especially in tbilisi georgia and istanbul. i suppose if i did video i might change. i also feel if i did video i would want to get a video camera. in fact, i would like fuji to make a camera without all that video stuff. but i am not involved with hardly any photographers so perhaps those folks see it different and do not understand the cost factor the same way. that being said, i bought a xt20 for a back up and also if you fit those f2 lenses to it you have a lean mean machine.
Eklavya
March 17, 2017 1:45 pm
Hi. Great review! I’ve heard so many amazing things about the Fuji system, especially the X-T2, that I was really thinking about going all in with the system. However I am an aspiring product and food photographer, and the only thing holding me back is lack of native tilt-shift lenses. Is it possible to adapt other t-s/pc lenses to the Fuji mount while retaining full functionality? What are the options here?
Eklavya, you can adapt pretty much any lens to Fuji X-series cameras, but most of the adapters are “dumb” adapters that won’t talk to the lens. Since PC-E lenses do not have an aperture lever, you would not be able to control the aperture on those lenses, which could be a real hassle. For your particular situation, you are probably better off staying with the system you have at the moment.
Awesome! Thank you for this Nasim. I’ll stick with Nikon for now, as I haven’t been able to find an equivalent for the PC-E 85mm macro lens with any third party vendors. This is the camera setup I’m looking at currently – Bodies: Nikon D750 and D5300 (both 24 MPx with the extra reach of crop factor for the DX) Lenses: Nikkor PC-E 85mm Macro (for product shots), Sigma 35mm ART (for general purpose restaurant interior shots, tabletop photos and environmental portraits of chefs etc), Irix 15mm F2.4 (restaurant exteriors and interiors), Nikkor 135mm DC (just a very fascinating lens for headshots, also has a decent magnification ratio). Accessories: 3 lights studio lighting kit 2000W, speedlights, tripod with ballhead and side arm, etc. I realise I’m still a noob, but do you think this would suffice to at least start a career in food photography? Many thanks in advance.
Jano
March 17, 2017 11:36 am
It should be forbidden for that hotel behind the Bosphorus Bridge to use such a distracting sign…
Terrific image samples, Fuji is probably really happy that you write more about their cameras recently!
Jano, I thought about either removing that hotel sign or dimming it down in post, but I had many other things to do, so I just applied a few settings in Lightroom and exported the image :) Plus, if I were to remove that sign, it would not represent the reality, so I just kept it there.
Thank you for your feedback! Not sure about Fuji, I never hear from them.
Dibot
March 17, 2017 10:38 am
The X-Pro2 is my 4th X-series purchase. Unfortunately it’s my 3th X-Pro2 body too since two went broke and were replaced in guarantee, but that didn’t beef up my initial confidence in hardware reliability – but OK, once again I was an early adopter. Also with the X-Pro1 and the first XF35mm, I’ve been suffering for the same reasons. Another thing is, a flash-oriented or studio photographer shouldn’t be thinking this camera is providing the same shooting reliability as a DSLR. The way the firmware deals with flashes and triggers is really odd. Even the shutter is sometimes showing strange behavior at the sync speed. HSS is not very consistent with third party products. I’m convinced part of that might be me or be improved in next firmware versions, also from the applicable third party devices – but I never ran into similar issues with Nikon. That is the only bad I can say. I really love the X-Pro2 for so many things. The image quality is nothing less but gorgeous. The FF Nikon’s stay on the shelf unless I need to do something with strobes or studio lights. They are excellent concepts too, but breaking my back and neck and for most applications, this camera is capable to deliver the same quality while portability and invisibility is hugely different. There’s maybe one more point that gives me concerns, from time to time – battery life isn’t great and a lot worse than for the 16MP Fuji’s. In particular since there is no battery grip available for the X-Pro2 (btw, why not, Fuji?). Ok, even with 2 extra batteries the overall combo still beats any FF Nikon in weight but in the design Fuji should have thought of that with some addition mAh. At the end of the day, I have several friends owning Leica M. It would be nice to see a comparison one day, as the rest of the internet seem to avoid it. I’ve got my own thoughts about that, but I’m not going to write them down ;-) .
Dibot, thank you for your feedback! Strange that you have had so many issues with your X-series cameras. I have owned the X-T1 since it came out and I have pretty much shot with every X-series camera so far – never had any quality issues with any of them. As for flash, I did not have much issues either, but then I primarily used the Profoto B1 and Elinchrom flashes triggered by PocketWizards, which are always reliable.
As for battery life, yes, I really do wish we had more power options!
Hi Nasim
I have been a keen reader of Photographylife and would like to thank you for such wonderful website.
Coming to the point, I predominantly shoot wildlife and am heavily invested into Nikon gear.
I own 70-200 f2.8, 200-400 f4, 500 f4 paired with D500 and rent second body (usually D4s or another D500) when I am out on a trip.
However, all that weight has started getting to me and I am looking for an alternative system.
Idea is to build a lightweight system starting with wide angles/ mid range till mirrorless catches up with the long end.
Which system would you recommend?
I am looking at Olympus OMD EM-1 Mark ii / Panasonic GH5/ Fujifilm XT 2…. But I am not able to narrow down to one. Could you throw some light?
warm regards,
Vikram
The use a camera either daily or at least on a regular basis has to provide a sense of satisfaction, completion, ease, if not comfort, and I would go as far as saying a sense of pleasure unmarred with frustration. The X Pro 1 almost got there but the AF lag was frustrating; the 16 Mp sensor left it behind compared to the Leica M240, or the various full-frame Nikons. The various improvements added for the X Pro 2 have created a rather satisfying and ultra competent machine out of the X Pro 1. To name a few: definitely the improvement in AF speed, the sound of the mechanical shutter and the silence of the electronic one, the little joy-stick at the back to select the AF area, the focusing aid added to the optical finder, and the 24 Mp sensor. Once added the lack of bulk and weight, the extreme quality of the lenses (and their very reasonable cost, see the 23 mm f1.4 compared to the Summilux 35 mm or the Nikkor 35 mm f 1.4), the X Pro-2 has become my camera of choice over Leica and Nikon.
I love my X100S too. If it was alive I would marry it. ;)
Joshua, now that’s dedication! LOL! The big question is, can you stay loyal to your X100S, or are you planning to divorce and get a new model every 3-4 years? :)
Nice review but, as so many other reviewers also do, I think the author(s) don’t pay very much attention to the hybrid viewfinder. The optical finder, rangefinder-like in operation, is indeed X-Pro 2’s killer feature. For many the X-T2 make more sense, just as a Nikon F3 made more sense than a Leica M6 for many. That doesn’t mean that the advantages of the M6 go away. And they are mostly the same for the X-Pro 2.
– Everything in focus, near to far.
– See outside frame lines to anticipate action
– See the frame lines and what is excluded as well as included. Aids composition.
– No blackout. See moment of exposure.
– Camera doesn’t cover the photographers face.
– Looks less like an SLR. I find people are more relaxed when using a rangefinder vs using an SLR like camera.
– Optical finder more reliable under difficult conditions with zero lag (high contrast scenes, fast movement et c).
These things are barely mentioned and in comments are brushed aside as of limited use. For me, and I suspect for many other X-Pro users this is worth far more than for example video functions. The rangefinder isn’t good with either ultra wide or telephoto but works well between 18 and 56mm. Specifically the f2 series lenses are all a perfect match. For my personal work I only ever use two focal lengths: 23 and 35mm.
Personally I also find the X-Pro 2 ergonomically superior to the X-T line. My left hand always holds the weight of the camera and controls the lens, leaving my right hand to adjust shutter and ISO which is easy with the camera to the eye. On the X-T you have to juggle the camera between hands as the ISO dial is on the other side. The position of the focus joystick is far superior on the Pro2 vs T2 as is the exposure compensation which is easy to operate with the thumb on the Pro whereas it is fiddly on the X-T, often requiring two fingers to pinch and turn. And, oh, that X-T exp comp dial protrudes upwards, obstructing the path for my right index finger on the shutter release whereas on the X-Pro the dial is flush and out of the way. Four way selector is nicer on the Pro 2, as is having playback and delete buttons on the right side. And the card door on the Pro 2 is way less fiddly. The T2 requires a nail.
In short, the X-Pro 2 is a unique camera which offers BOTH the advantages of an electronic through the lens finder and an optical rangefinder (minus the actual focus mechanism, but who the h*ll chose a Leica for the focus system?). It’s surely a unique and the main selling point of this design. If you’re not into this concept then there is reason to look elsewhere. But if you love using frame lines to compose, use mainly between 18-55 focal lengths then the X-Pro 2 is amazing and the advantage it offers is unique.
The bonus is that it is a two in one camera. I have my rangefinder with small primes. But can transform the camera into something very different with the 16-55 2.8 and the extra grip and EVF mode. I certainly don’t enjoy that type of camera but the X-Pro can do it.
Thank you for your valuable feedback and your overview of the hybrid viewfinder – I agree, that’s what makes the X-Pro series stand out and some people really love using that viewfinder. For me personally, it is not of that much use, but that’s because I don’t really do things like street photography, where the hybrid viewfinder would come in really handy. I can see how using the X-Pro2 in combination with the 23mm and 35mm f/2 lenses would be a killer combo.
Why is the “Pro2” considered the “pro” model and cost more whereas the “T2” has more features that are certainly useful to a pro photographer? Both use the same sensor (I think you said that). Is it simply a matter of timing or is the Pro2 preferable in some ways over the T2?
Thanks!
Art
Thank you both for this review and Nasim for your review on the X-T2. I bought the X-Pro2 and will be getting the X-T2 also. Recently also got the X-100F. With the 3 cameras going on trips, may I ask what is your recommendation for lenses. At present I have the 16 f1.4, 35 f2 and 50-140 f2.8. Not sure if I should get the 18-55 f2.8-4.0 as a kit lens with the X-T2 or more primes? I notice that Nasim, you seem to use the 10-24 and 56 more. Please advise.
Hi Peter,
In my personal “focal length philosophy of life” only 3 lens exist: 20mm, 35mm and 85mm. In the X-world the 35mm equivalent is the XF 35mm f/1.4 R, the 85mm is the XF 56mm f/1.2 R and the 20mm doesn’t have a counterpart (yet). To have reach that specific FOV the only lens available is the XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS which is a very good lens IMO (unfortunately is a zoom lens and it breaks my personal law “never slower than f/2.8”).
To directly answer your question I wouldn’t get any other zoom lenses, I’d rather eventually get more primes, but you already have lenses to cover almost everything.
Thank you Simone for your recommendation.
The Fujinon 14mm f/2.8 is a superb lens and equates to the traditional 21mm focal length. That one millimeter is negligible in real life use.
(By the way, the 35/1.4 you mention equates to a 50mm, not a 35mm. For the equivalent of a 35mm lens in 35mm/full frame digital format, you’ll need one of the 23mm Fujis. Both are great but the 23/1.4 is magical.)
Thank you dogman for pointing it out! Definitely mistyped it! I meant the 23mm when (wrongly) referring to the XF 35mm f/1.4 (which in fact never used)
And you definitely right about the 14mm as well: it could be definitely a 20mm equivalent.
Nice review! Having said that, I am still unconvinced by the positioning and pricing of the X-Pro line of cameras. There is literally no reason to buy the X-Pro 2 over the X-T2 except for the rangefinder body style. Additionally, most people that I know that own the X-Pro2, use the 23 f/2 and leave it on permanently. Most of them acknowledge that it was an impulse purchase and they would’ve been better off with the X100F instead. Longer lenses block the viewfinder, so again, that limits the lens options. In my humble opinion, Fuji really needs to broadly rethink the X-Pro line.
Gaurav, I agree with you – with the X-T2 costing only $100 less, it makes little sense to invest in the X-Pro2. The only advantage of the X-Pro2 is the hybrid viewfinder, which as you have noted, is quite limited in real use.
Ah, but the hybrid viewfinder is a hybrid. In other words, there’s an EVF in there as well as the OVF. If one works better under certain circumstances or configurations, it’s a flip of the switch to change. With a camera with only an EVF, you have…well, an EVF and no other option.
Yeah. I love the hybrid viewfinder in the XPro and X100 series cameras–best of both worlds.
i look at it differently. i do not do video and i like the feel of the xpro2 which is the same as the xpro1. it is superb for those who do landscape and street photographs. i use the following on my xpro2: 10-24mm, 23mm f/1.4,35mm f2, 18-55, 16-55, 56 f/1.2, 50×140. i am a native montanan and i shoot in montana and in the little country of georgia where i live most of the time.i also have done a lot of street photographs especially in tbilisi georgia and istanbul. i suppose if i did video i might change. i also feel if i did video i would want to get a video camera. in fact, i would like fuji to make a camera without all that video stuff. but i am not involved with hardly any photographers so perhaps those folks see it different and do not understand the cost factor the same way.
that being said, i bought a xt20 for a back up and also if you fit those f2 lenses to it you have a lean mean machine.
Hi. Great review! I’ve heard so many amazing things about the Fuji system, especially the X-T2, that I was really thinking about going all in with the system. However I am an aspiring product and food photographer, and the only thing holding me back is lack of native tilt-shift lenses. Is it possible to adapt other t-s/pc lenses to the Fuji mount while retaining full functionality? What are the options here?
Eklavya, you can adapt pretty much any lens to Fuji X-series cameras, but most of the adapters are “dumb” adapters that won’t talk to the lens. Since PC-E lenses do not have an aperture lever, you would not be able to control the aperture on those lenses, which could be a real hassle. For your particular situation, you are probably better off staying with the system you have at the moment.
Awesome! Thank you for this Nasim. I’ll stick with Nikon for now, as I haven’t been able to find an equivalent for the PC-E 85mm macro lens with any third party vendors.
This is the camera setup I’m looking at currently –
Bodies: Nikon D750 and D5300 (both 24 MPx with the extra reach of crop factor for the DX)
Lenses: Nikkor PC-E 85mm Macro (for product shots), Sigma 35mm ART (for general purpose restaurant interior shots, tabletop photos and environmental portraits of chefs etc), Irix 15mm F2.4 (restaurant exteriors and interiors), Nikkor 135mm DC (just a very fascinating lens for headshots, also has a decent magnification ratio).
Accessories: 3 lights studio lighting kit 2000W, speedlights, tripod with ballhead and side arm, etc.
I realise I’m still a noob, but do you think this would suffice to at least start a career in food photography?
Many thanks in advance.
It should be forbidden for that hotel behind the Bosphorus Bridge to use such a distracting sign…
Terrific image samples, Fuji is probably really happy that you write more about their cameras recently!
Jano, I thought about either removing that hotel sign or dimming it down in post, but I had many other things to do, so I just applied a few settings in Lightroom and exported the image :) Plus, if I were to remove that sign, it would not represent the reality, so I just kept it there.
Thank you for your feedback! Not sure about Fuji, I never hear from them.
The X-Pro2 is my 4th X-series purchase. Unfortunately it’s my 3th X-Pro2 body too since two went broke and were replaced in guarantee, but that didn’t beef up my initial confidence in hardware reliability – but OK, once again I was an early adopter. Also with the X-Pro1 and the first XF35mm, I’ve been suffering for the same reasons. Another thing is, a flash-oriented or studio photographer shouldn’t be thinking this camera is providing the same shooting reliability as a DSLR. The way the firmware deals with flashes and triggers is really odd. Even the shutter is sometimes showing strange behavior at the sync speed. HSS is not very consistent with third party products. I’m convinced part of that might be me or be improved in next firmware versions, also from the applicable third party devices – but I never ran into similar issues with Nikon. That is the only bad I can say. I really love the X-Pro2 for so many things. The image quality is nothing less but gorgeous. The FF Nikon’s stay on the shelf unless I need to do something with strobes or studio lights. They are excellent concepts too, but breaking my back and neck and for most applications, this camera is capable to deliver the same quality while portability and invisibility is hugely different. There’s maybe one more point that gives me concerns, from time to time – battery life isn’t great and a lot worse than for the 16MP Fuji’s. In particular since there is no battery grip available for the X-Pro2 (btw, why not, Fuji?). Ok, even with 2 extra batteries the overall combo still beats any FF Nikon in weight but in the design Fuji should have thought of that with some addition mAh. At the end of the day, I have several friends owning Leica M. It would be nice to see a comparison one day, as the rest of the internet seem to avoid it. I’ve got my own thoughts about that, but I’m not going to write them down ;-) .
Dibot, thank you for your feedback! Strange that you have had so many issues with your X-series cameras. I have owned the X-T1 since it came out and I have pretty much shot with every X-series camera so far – never had any quality issues with any of them. As for flash, I did not have much issues either, but then I primarily used the Profoto B1 and Elinchrom flashes triggered by PocketWizards, which are always reliable.
As for battery life, yes, I really do wish we had more power options!