Fujifilm X-T3 - Latest in X Series Bodies - Maybe the Best?
From http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_t3/
- New X-Trans™* CMOS 4 & X-Processor 4
- New Phase detection AF to entire frame
- New Up to 30 fps** black-out free high-speed continuous shooting
- New Sports finder mode
- New Monochrome Adjustment
- New Color Chrome Effect
- New 4K/60P 10 bit recording
- Weather resistant structure
Performance
The FUJIFILM X-T3 features the new X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 image processing engine, ushering in a new, fourth generation of the X Series.
Viewfinder
The FUJIFILM X-T3 features a 3.69-million-dot high resolution EVF with a high magnification ratio of 0.75x. The display time lag of just 0.005 seconds and refresh rate of approx. 100 fps ensure smooth display of motions, allowing you to precisely identify subject movements and focus positions.
Colors
The new sensor “X-Trans CMOS 4” and new processor “X-Processor 4,” provides the highest image resolving performance, color reproducibility and fastest processing in the history of the X Series.
Autofocus
The X-Trans CMOS 4 has 2.16M phase detection pixels, more than 4 times compared to current models*4, increasing the phase detection AF area to entire frame (approx. 100%).
Movie Recording
The FUJIFILM X-T3 is the world’s first5 mirrorless digital camera capable of internal SD card recording 4K/60P 4:2:0 10bit. It is also the world’s first5 mirrorless digital camera with APS-C or larger sensor capable of 4K/60P 4:2:2 10bit HDMI output. Supported video formats include the widely-used H.264/MPEG-4 AVC as well as H.265/HEVC for greater data compression.
Design / Operability
The FUJIFILM X-T3 inherits FUJIFILM X-T2’s popular design features, and silver color is lineup as standard. Operability and expandability has been substantially enhanced.
System
The FUJIFILM X-T3 has advanced features to support professional workflow from tethered shooting to RAW development not only with FUJIFILM software but also the software you are already familiar with.
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Notes
- X-Trans is a trademark or registered trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation.
** When using the electronic shutter; Up to 11fps when using the mechanical shutter
*** Extended output sensitivity.
*4 Comparison with current models “FUJIFILM X-T2” and “FUJIFILM X-H1”
*5 As of September 6, 2018, according to FUJIFILM data
Comments
Videos:
DPReview - Fujifilm X-T3 Hands-On First Impressions
https://youtu.be/A0Nr8qVdXDQ
Tony & Chelsea Northrup - Fujifilm X-T3 Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC9-ALd5orU
Zed Pro Media - Fujifilm X-T3 - Hands On First Impressions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHYS1EiHpPg
Gordon Laing - Fujifilm XT3 review first looks - my favourite X body upgraded!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay5rASTLM4s
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Links:
A really excellent comparison preview:
Fujifilm X-T3 vs X-H1 – The 10 Main Differences
Fuji has a 'Special' page just for the X-T3 with another look at the highlights as well as "Lots" of Use-Case videos (5 - new videos specific to the X-T3). Highly recommend checking this out!
https://fujifilm-x.com/us/cameras/x-t3/?_ga=2.163584955.549267389.1536421644-984171834.1536421644
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I have a Fujifilm X-T3 on order, hoping it arrives by end of September. Put simply, I see it as a mix of portability, power, and image quality, a camera I will have with me much of the time, which is not true of my pile of Big Rigs.
The Videos post above has been updated to include Gordon Laing's first look comments.
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The first body from Fuji that has me seriously considering an upgrade from my two-generation old X-E2S. Really exciting feature set.
I've had a Fujifilm X-T3 for just 2 weeks, already love it. So nice as a walk-around, very fast action to power up and shoot. Gorgeous pictures.
One first-steps thing I have to master is guiding the camera to what I want it to auto-focus on in this camera, which of course has different controls from prior cameras. There are several focus modes, so a quick shot might not be using the best AF mode for the scene. I stress "quick" because as a former "press" photographer (newspapers, magazines, TV) I am attracted to candid shots which come and go fast. For instance, focusing on my nearby romping dog works great, but then spinning around to shoot someone in a vista with many possible focal points the camera doesn't always know what to do unless I switch AF modes and/or put one of the focusing points in the right place -- nothing unusual, just learning how to it quickly. Not a camera complaint, but plenty to master in with so so so many modes, options, settings. It's all wonderful, I just gotta spend more time with it.
It is helping that I stopped using another walk-around camera, a small Canon with a zoom lever right where the Fuji has its power lever (Oops, by habit I turned it off 20 times the first day);
Now I'm trying to decide what "holster" style case to use, ideally something that is "just right" in size which means more compact than cases designed for larger full-frame DSLRs. .I don't want to lose the delightfully compact portability of the X-T3 by burying it in an too-big case. (Right now it's in an old video camera padded waist-band case it sort of fits.)
ziggy note: You should be able to mount an external monitor, or an external recorder with a monitor, atop the X-T3 but in reverse, which would allow monitoring the recording for a vlogging application.
Fujifilm XT3 - 4k vlogging test with XF 18-55mm
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After a month of shooting with the X-T3 vs the X-T2.
Fujifilm X-T3 Final Review - Dylan Goldby
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Just received my X-T3 this week, looking forward to putting it through the paces soon. Pics to come!
Congratulations and good shooting!
Completely aside, I'm still waiting for FujiFilm to come out with a pro model called the , "XT-C". (Say it quickly out loud.
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X-TC LOL!
First night out with the X-T3, picked up a used 10-24mm too - think I'm going to love this combo!