HaroldC3
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Great mix between size/weight and image quality
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I shoot landscape photos. I have been doing so for about 7 years and mostly with Canon. Most recently I had tried the EOS R for about 2 months and while there were certain things I really liked about the camera I could not deal with the weight/bulk/size of the setup. Before that I had an EOS M6 (v1) and shot with that camera for 3 years. I got a lot of great images from it but Canon's lack of support to that system and Fuji's complete support of their system prompted me to switch.
So why did I choose the X-T3 and not the 4? Simple. I don't need IBIS and I plan to use an L-bracket and the fully articulating screen is a hindrance. Am I glad I chose the X-T3? Absolutely. Could I have gotten by with the X-T2, I think so.
Here's what I like about the X-T3:
- The dynamic range is quite good for APS-C
- The X-T3 is extremely customizable. So much so there are more customizable buttons than I know what to do with.
- The EVF is really pleasant to use.
- The build of the camera (and lenses) is miles above the Canon M line (one reason for the premium price though)
- I like the "mode dial" implementation of Fuji. You can set any of the dials to auto and that determines what mode the camera is in.
- Weather sealing. I haven't had to use it yet but I do with the zoom lenses (10-24, 18-55, 55-200) were weather sealed as well.
- Quality of images. Before I received my X-T3 I researched a lot about the options for processing RAF files. In the end, I found CaptureOne to work best for me and it has been producing great results for me.
Here's what I'm neutral about:
- Fuji film simulations. I have yet to find how best to use them for me. The fact CaptureOne has the film simulations is a bonus.
- Grip. I think for the most part the grip is okay. I have an L-bracket ordered that has an added grip. The fact you can add a grip is a plus.
- Two memory card slots. Initially I tried using both memory card slots. I used one for Raw and one for Jpegs and found I never looked at the JPegs. When I did I wasn't happy with the detail compared to what I could get from The Raws. So for now I am only using one card but it will come in handy on vacations for the added assurance.
- The premium price. While I understand the price is relative to the quality of the product sometimes I question the high price. I think that's why I chose to buy all of my kit used.
- The Fuji menu system. I'm not sure how most people feel about the menu system. I think Canon has a really good menu system and Fuji's is just different. I do like the fact you can register menu items to My Menu.
Here's what I don't like:
- The LCD angle movements are rigid and not very smooth
- Can't register certain menu options to the My Menu group
- Can't have more than one screen display customized in live view. This is hard to explain but Canon cycles through at least 2 liveview screens where you can change what's on the screen. So if you want say the histogram on one and not the other you can do that.
- Battery life is not great. Yes you have the option of a battery grip (which Canon EOS M doesn't even offer) but I wouldn't like the added bulk.
- Camera strap lugs. I despise the camera strap connection for the X-T series. It was the same for the Canon EOS M6. I just find it difficult to trust and the fact it sticks out.
I still haven't gotten any wall hanger quality images as we were under lockdown for a good week from hazardous air from wildfires. But below are a few images I have taken thus far.






