Gallery: Fujifilm X-E3 sample photos

If you like super crisp, sharp images. you are right. There are better options than Fuji. But extreme sharpness is not what makes a good picture. I wouldn’t grab a Sigma to take pictures of people, for that Fuji is way better. The Nikon D850... well, that’s another league.

Oct 21, 2017permalink

John-Nguyen

Good job at 5K ISO !!! Very neutral noise.

Oct 20, 2017permalink

Zack Huggins

Great samples in challenging light. Also, looks like a fun weekend! I need to hit the arcade again, those pinball machines are calling my name.

Oct 20, 2017permalink

Ben Herrmann

Although I'm not particular enamored with these image samples shown here, I have to say that once you jump squarely into the Fuji camp, you tend to become hooked. Lot's of intangibles involved with using Fuji cameras - many of which, are obviously difficult to describe. This X-E3 just adds to the mix. I still have both the X-E1 and X-E2 and one can see the logical transition with improvements between the X-E1 and X-E3.

Gosh, so many neat toys - yet so little money - sigh...

Oct 20, 2017permalink

PhotoKhan

As a Canon user, the EOS-M line offers me a full "click-in" integration into the wider EOS ecosystem that is difficult to live without.

Further more, departing from the earlier offers, the EOS-M line cameras are consistently becoming better offers with each interaction.

I am also a firm believer that multiplying camera types platforms is something quite ineffective, financially-wise.

All that said, I must add: These little Fuji gems are making me vacillate about those certainties like no other cameras.

Oct 20, 2017permalink

lakkot

it's.....not as good as I thought. The sunflower one is IOS640 and you already have plenty of noise

Oct 20, 2017permalink

chaimav

I see what you mean, although the noise is very natural looking and not distracting. I would like to know what in-camera NR was set to.

Oct 20, 2017permalink

CultLens

I love this I have an XE2s and im still reaching for the Credit card, i love the pictures from this Rangefinder style Digital camera :-)

Oct 20, 2017permalink

MarkInDallas

using the Ken Rockwell plugin in ACR?

Oct 20, 2017permalink

(unknown member)

"the X-E3 is Fujifilm's latest rangefinder ILC"

No, it isn't a rangefinder. If you think it is you have been misled by DPR.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

That's exactly what I said a few posts below. That should be corrected, it is NOT a rangefinder.

Oct 20, 2017permalink

Alphabart

it should have said Rangefinder Style ILC. that's what it is (and not even that, the x-pro2 is a rangefinder (style) ILC)

Oct 20, 2017permalink

MDNL35

It does actually include a Digital Split Image® focusing feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FR3l6S12JA

Oct 20, 2017permalink

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangefinder_camera#Digital_rangefinder

That digital split image looks more like a traditional SLR focusing system. Anyway it seems like any camera with a bump is considered a “rangefinder”.

Oct 20, 2017permalink

MDNL35

Well no, the traditional SLR focusing system is its matte screen. The center spot you are referring to was only available on some models and essentially utilizes the sample principle as a rangefinder. As does the Fuji with its Digital Split Image®, only made possible by the phase detect pixels on sensor. It's no simulation, they basically made an actual digital rangefinder with real-time range data. So how pedantic do you want to be.. where's the line.

Oct 21, 2017*permalink

(unknown member)

M Jesper, you seem to be suggesting that Fuji X cameras are rangefinders. That is blatantly not the case, and your line about 'it's no simulation' is the opposite of the truth - it is in fact a simulation.

I do wish people wouldn't skew the truth to suit their uninformed opinions:

Oct 23, 2017permalink

(unknown member)

The majority of you need to open the gallery and read the caption corresponding to each image. The images with over-saturated colors were processed using Adobe Camera RAW with "minor adjustments made."

In no way were the SOOC jpegs are over-saturated.

Oct 19, 2017*permalink

Alphabart

Why would they mess with fuji files in LR? O gees,
Guess that's exactly what they do in comparisons as well, open in LR, create crappy JPG's and voila.. :-(

Oct 20, 2017permalink

MassimilianoP

In fact, that should be enough to set the preferred film simulation and shot jpeg, and then try to get a more pleasant effect with ACR. Maybe they like the colors so much that they oversaturated them...

Oct 20, 2017permalink

kristian2000

I don't get all of the comments criticizing over saturated colors. It does seem to me that a lot of the scenes that were photographed for this gallery had quite a bit contrasty & bright color to begin with.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

arbux

"to begin with" - exactly. then add fuji on top of it...

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Saturation is one of the many parameters you can adjust in camera to get the results you want. It’s easy to get a more neutral look by choosing the correct film sim.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

lakkot

plus the ISO is crazy high on most of those. I would like to see more base IOS ones, then we could be talking about true color rendition

Oct 20, 2017permalink

chaimav

Base ISO is 200 in Fuji X-Trans III sensors. Look at minibus 20/21 and street and siding 39/40.

(FYI, there is much online debate about Fuji ISO numbers and how they compare to other vendors. I'm not taking any sides, just posting the info)

Oct 20, 2017permalink

esmues

Versatile jpeg film simulations that cater for a variety of styles this is just one and not indicative of all the cameras’ output. Good to see DPR presenting a different perspective .
The hipster complaint is a bit tiring considering that the older audience here is dwindling so why not focus the site on a ever expanding consumer group

Oct 19, 2017*permalink

(unknown member)

"Hipster complaint". Is there an ointment for that? What is it, and why do you use "hipster" as a derogatory term for people who don’t like the gallery?

Please define hipster in terms that we can all understand.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

V Ahrlenz

We view the *stereotypical* hipster as a dim-witted dilettante who recklessly prizes speed and convenience above all other virtues and freedoms. We attribute the nauseating, grossly over-inflated importance of the half-baked ideas about everyone and everything which *hipsters* so fervently and so tiresomely spout to a false and warped justification grounded solely and specifically by the timely and fortuitous coincidence of their simple births, a concurrent explosion of new technologies, and the resultant easy and unprecedented surge in wealth it bestowed. Technology, which should be said, was in fact germinated by a brilliance which shone most brightly several generations before them. Because of "hipster recklessness" we fear history will now, despite all past lessons, have to repeat itself with disastrous consequences for millions.

Okay?

Oct 20, 2017*permalink

esmues

quietrich Try reading I stated that I am tired of people referring to these type of images are for hipsters . Yes that is what people use the term in a derogatory manner.

Oct 20, 2017permalink

(unknown member)

Oct 20, 2017*permalink

goactive

Looks like the image quality of a camera from 15 years ago with the color boosted up

Oct 19, 2017permalink

gianstam

It's obviously me but I think that this engine is different than other fuji's.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Yes, this one has lower emissions.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

(unknown member)

I now get what people are talking about when they say "Fuji Magic!" It's that super high contrast look and processing that cannot be duplicated by any other camera manufacturer of Micro APS-C sensors. The photos almost look like real life, in fact it's almost hard to tell the two apart. So the X-transformance sensor does have some benefits making it superior even to something like the D850. I'm beginning to wonder what's the point of getting the large sensor when micro sensors like the Fuji seem to produce superior results?

Oct 19, 2017*permalink

Don Sata

Pretty proud of your large sensor huh?

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Rolandigital

"Micro APS-C sensor". This is something new.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

arbux

Agreed, I'm tempted to dich my old nokia, really close contest here

Oct 19, 2017permalink

"the X-transformance sensor does have some benefits making it superior even to something like the D850..." Nope. Not even close.

Oct 20, 2017permalink

Fogsprig

What exactly happened to Fujifilm colors and exposure through all these years?
X-E1 (neutral but excellent colors, no deep shadows and no purple faces) https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/4627355711/fujifilm-x-e1-review-samples
X-E2 (i like old horror and film noir movies, but that's too much, though skintones are splendid)
https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/6645512766/fujifilm-x-e2-review-samples

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Optimus Primes

Great high iso results! Had I known just how good I would have upgraded my XE2 long ago. I’m glad though that I waited for the XE3 because the form factor is perfect for me

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Yep. 12800 on my Pro2 matches 6400 on my Pro1.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

jackspra

Very saturated colors that I have not seen in other Fuji sample galleries.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

"Fujifilm's latest rangefinder ILC..." Why calling rangefinder a camera with an EVF?

Oct 19, 2017*permalink

I see your point. The X-Pro 2 is the range finer with the glass viewfinder. I guess its more the overall design and off centre viewfinder.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Nicky, actually not even the X-Pro2 has a rangefinder. The only current digital rangefinder is the Leica M series.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

myn

Does "humpless mirrorless" sound better? It certainly does not contain any false information.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Nick8

It is what the word will mean in the future and what it already means these days, more than the real rangefinder with the specific focusing system. Why not to use it, as long as people know the (new) meaning? Nothing wrong.
What about "Fujifilm"? Should they change it to "Fujidigital"?

Oct 19, 2017permalink

It is not a rangefinder, it is not a reflex either. It is a mirrorless camera. If you want to see a "real" rangefinder I can show you my M.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

It should be called a rangefinder-style MILC.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

@DarnGoodPhotos Yes, that is correct.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

(unknown member)

@DarnGoodPhotos & ZeBebito, "rangefinder-style" doesn't really make sense either: Do these cameras, all rangefinder, define a style?
http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Contax_rangefinder
http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Bessa_(folders)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamiya_7

Or do we need to understand photographic theory, and the history of the tools of our trade? http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/finders.html

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Mateus1

Uncosistent AWB and magenta tint, but not supprice this issue accurs in other Fuji cams. I found it less in Fujis with bayer cfa, besides I also like more colours from X-A line. These look unnatural and unpeasant.

But X-E3 leems a good alternative for smartphone users that do not like buttons and love to play with touched lcd, although the colours look rather bad.

Oct 19, 2017*permalink

timberD

thank you for your expertise .....

Oct 19, 2017permalink

racin06

Mateus1, spoken by someone who doesn't own one single camera, at least that is per your gear list.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

mod2001

Since when is the gear list a prove or hint how many cameras somebody owns, and vice versa of course too? And to be honest, reading a lot of comments here in the forum, I more often doubt if people really own the cameras they show in their gear list and if they do, why?

Oct 19, 2017permalink

In my opinion newer Fujis lean towards a bluish/cool AWB. I didnt keep my X-T1 (X-Trans 2 sensor) long enough to test it further, but there is a def difference between my Pro1 (X-Trans 1 sensor) and Pro2 (X-Trans 3 sensor).

Oct 19, 2017*permalink

Dunsun

I think this guy is right even though it's the best thing to test it by myself.
My X-E1 was producing amazing jpegs. My X-E2 is noticably worse (not natural any more), and from what I have seen X-T2 is even worse.
Olympus beats all of them except X-E1, on natural profile colors are really natural but vibrant.

Oct 19, 2017*permalink

Mateus1

100% agree. The newer Fuji, the worse (unnatural) images. The best was X-100, next X-E1/X-Pro1, but from X-E2 (I still have it) is worse. X-T2 is even worse - the worst Fuji colours and ballance, look artificial. X-E3 seems to have different jpgs engine, they look unpleasant and colours still unnatural.

Oct 19, 2017*permalink

Would be good to know what out of camera JPEGs actually means? Honestly the SOOC images look pretty awful. I have an XP2 and previous XT2, but going off these I couldn't possibly understand why people rave about Fuji colours.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Optimus Primes

Yes, sooc has little meaning given the varied choices Fuji gives us in film types and adjustments within those types of color, highlights, and shadows. With a little tweaking to personal taste the so called sooc jpegs would be a lot better.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Absolutely (although this isn't a Fuji specific thing). WB seems to be way off, something I haven't encountered much at all with mine.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Optimus Primes

90 percent of these samples were taken under some funky artificial light. I wouldn’t characterize the WB as way off

Oct 19, 2017permalink

That's the whole point of white balance. The WB is definitely off.

Oct 20, 2017permalink

Paul Rumohr

Winner winner chicken dinner.

337g with battery and outstanding IQ.

Why are there so many crappy cameras released every year and so few gems like this?

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Because they are not made by Fujifilm.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Fanboy much?

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Paul Rumohr

I’m actually a Canon shooter, don’t even own a Fuji camera. Jump to stupid conclusions much?

Oct 19, 2017permalink

Sean65

Ok ok, put your your handbags aways now boys!

Oct 19, 2017permalink

"I’m actually a Canon shooter, don’t even own a Fuji camera. Jump to stupid conclusions much?"

Make stupid comments, leads to stupid conclusions I guess...

Oct 19, 2017*permalink

Sezano

Frankly, Don’t talk to your brother like that.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

scoobysnapstories

wow, cmos vs bayer, this x-trans surely make images look like boss. props to fujifilm

Oct 19, 2017permalink

(unknown member)

This camera has CMOS.

Oct 19, 2017permalink

chaimav

Bayer and X-Trans are both filter types on CMOS sensors. The sensor is actually a Sony one.

Oct 19, 2017permalink