Featured X-Pro2 captures birds

I am not a wildlife photographer but wanted to try the X-Pro2 CAF/Tracking on some fast moving subjects so ventured down to one of our local lakes.
I had the 55-200 fitted and set the camera to CAF and Zone focus (9 points within the central square).
Being a novice at this I started by capturing some birds landing on the water and then tried an image of a bird in flight, am I happy..................Wow is all I can say and the combo performed perfectly and any out of focus images were down to me not being quick enough and by using too slow a shutter speed.
These are the images I am happy with and again apologies for being image heavy but I know there is interest in the AFC on this camera.

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I look forward to seeing your airshow images.

 

Thanks Julian, I am waiting to see how the XT2 performs in AFC and if it excels I may be tempted to trade in my airshow combo (Nikon D810+Tamron 150 - 600) for an XT2 + 100 - 400 + 1.4 TC.
I live in the Cotswolds so a colleague and I go to Fairford every year, we have found a site across the other side of the runway from the main stand and the farmer charges a very nominal fee to park and shoot, great venue with all amenities to hand and the display often happens directly overhead so some great opportunities for good photos.
Last year was bad weather to start but did brighten up later and allowed some good photo opportunities, here is a link to last years photos so you have an idea of how close you are to the action (probably shot most at between 300 - 400mm) - 571 Photography: RIAT 2015 - The Friday airshow

 

Great news Ross and I am pleased to hear you are having success with the combo, love to see some of the images.
At least two of us are satisfied / delighted with AFC on the X-Pro2.

 

Julian,

That's the place, great views of the flying display and cost effective!! I would certainly recommend it as a huge cost saving over main site and no queues!!
Well done on the notebook and good to see Fuji attracting so much attention, they are definitely very gently nibbling at the heels of the big boys and attracting more pros over from full frame!

 

Hi Julian,

I believe they have another area that is for camping but also seem to remember a couple of Camper vans on the site.

 

I was at Castle Combe on Saturday for the Drifting event, some good photo opportunities and I shot the whole day using the X-Pro2 + 55-200mm and absolutely delighted with the results.
No evidence of blackout in bursts (set to 3 image burst) and no buffer lockout - add to that the AFC+Zone focussing was spot on and I am one very happy customer!!!
Images from the event can be seen here - 571 Photography: Drifting