for those that upgraded from xt2 to xt3, was it worth it

just considering moving up from xt2 to xt3 now that xt3 prices have come down.

if you have moved from the xt2 to xt3 do you feel it was a worthwhile upgrade and if so what things did you feel were better?

Petrolhead said:

just considering moving up from xt2 to xt3 now that xt3 prices have come down.

if you have moved from the xt2 to xt3 do you feel it was a worthwhile upgrade and if so what things did you feel were better?

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AF is quite a bit better. Otherwise I didn’t notice much.

Petrolhead said:

just considering moving up from xt2 to xt3 now that xt3 prices have come down.

if you have moved from the xt2 to xt3 do you feel it was a worthwhile upgrade and if so what things did you feel were better?

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I used an X-T2 alongside an X-T3 for a little while and whenever I changed over, I noticed the lack of AF points on either side of the frame. Now, I don't necessarily shoot with my main objects of desire on the edge of the frame, but often enough it's borderline.

Found the AF to be snappier also.

Sold the X-T2 in the end.

Deed

Petrolhead said:

just considering moving up from xt2 to xt3 now that xt3 prices have come down.

if you have moved from the xt2 to xt3 do you feel it was a worthwhile upgrade and if so what things did you feel were better?

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Definitely a substantial upgrade.

The biggest improvements are of course the AF and the video, but the reason I upgraded was more because of many of the smaller improvements.

No red/purple grid flare, ISO160, a bit better dynamic range(less noise in shadows), USB-C, better EVF, more protruding EVF, bigger and more protruding back buttons, softer shutter button, full performance without battery grip and it's overall faster and more responsive than the X-T2.

At 999 it's definitely worth it--particularly when your T-2 was showing wear.

Petrolhead said:

just considering moving up from xt2 to xt3 now that xt3 prices have come down.

if you have moved from the xt2 to xt3 do you feel it was a worthwhile upgrade and if so what things did you feel were better?

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I'm always going to have a soft spot for my X-T2. It's still a brilliant camera!

Having said that, I moved on to the 3. I needed the speedier autofocus.

That, and the ability to shoot 1:1 when I want it, -if only with jpeg.

I still love my X-T2, it's sort of an old friend by now, but I bought the X-T3 because I wanted a second camera. I now use the 2, paired with the 55-200, as a backup when the 3 is on the tripod.

I haven't noticed any improvements other than what has already been mentioned above. I shoot land-/seascapes almost exclusively. Love the improved EVF!

One thing I didn't know before buying the X-T3 is that you will need to invest in 1 or more NP-W126s batteries, the NP-W126 (without the S) will trigger a warning every time you turn the camera on (a part from draining faster obviously). No big thing, but still annoying.

Good luck!