Join Chris and Jordan for a first look at Fujifilm's powerful new X-T3, which offers greatly improved autofocus, 10-bit internal 4K recording and several other refinements compared to the popular X-T2.
As an amateur photographer, It's very impressive to see how imaging tech is progressing but I still can't find any substantial reason to switch or buy any of these new cameras (a7, Z, R, X). I mean, is the difference in image quality from a 5-6-year-old tech is that different than this new breed of cameras? I just shot a sport's event and a reception with my six-year-old 6D and neither the client or myself cared about the camera as long as the exposure, image quality and subject were pleasing and captured the atmosphere. So is it a 'nice to have' purchase, a fashion statement (look at me I have a FF Sony), or a real necessity?
I understand what some of you here are saying, get a video camera for video and photo camera for photography. As a multimedia editor I use a dedicated canon C200 cinema camera when shooting at work. I also use a DSLR for taking product and lifestyle photos. However, for my personal work I would rather have just one camera that I can take with me that can shoot both video and photo. Currently I have a X-E2 as a walk around camera for street and holiday photography. But would love to see the same upgrade that the X-T3 received happen to the X-Pro 3. Small great photo camera that can also shoot 10bit F-log video when and if I want it.
What's quite exciting is that the XT3 probably has higher video quality compared to a C200 (Oversampled 6K, 10bit 4:2:2) along with a competetive AF system too!
Indeed the X-T3 looks like a great little video camera. And will be great for a lot of personal video projects. Still, for work, I wouldn't trade in my C200. It's ergonomics, XLR inputs, RAW recording and ND filters are what sets it apart.
Great review as always. What I'd really like to see is a side by side comparison of still images shot exactly the same way with the X-T2 and the X-T3. My interest is mainly for stills since I have a GH5 for video, and my first inclination is to go for the older X-T2 and put the money I don't spend on the body into an additional lens.
After looking at the EOS R design, then looking at the X-T3 design, I'm very puzzled that Canon would give you a thick knurled knob on the left side of the camera whose only function is as an on/off switch! Seems like a total waste of a good knob.
It’s because your hand is never there and they have the control ring. That plus it actually has a tiltyflippy, so kind of hard to add buttons on the left vertical row. I’ve always found cameras where I have to use the left hand while shooting very cumbersome...
Fuji is not being forced by Sony to create a solution for a problem that's not there. And Fuji doesn't have to develop new cameras that compete with their existing cameras. And with APS, most of Fuji's lenses are proportional to the size of the camera.
Quick question: Does the Fuji X-T3 correct the long-standing blunder in the X-T2 firmware? Namely, in the X-T2, the self-timer resets automatically after the camera goes to sleep or is shut off? This is a huge aggravation for tripod shooters. Fuji should remedy this blunder.
Big discussion on Fuji rumors - this should be configurable. In the meantime, it's more worrying to lose a moment due to timer still on than getting mildly irritated sure to timer turned off.
Jordan was really funny today. Just reminded me of the old good days when almost every episode had clever jokes and funny moments. This is what draw me to TCS in the first place. Too bad it is almost forgotten now.
I feared they had to conform to some standard set by the archaic US morals (aka double standards) that is so evident in many of its companies. But I see not too much difference. Let's see if their drinking competition with the worst and best gear at the end of this year is "allowed" or not....
Good news Jordan! May be make it a little more interactive and make a selection of some drinks that you are willing to use so we can vote to what it is going to be?
The DPR staff take a lot of stick on here for their image galleries; well Chris' images with the XT3 look outstanding and he always takes very nice shots. Great work.
I did notice an abundance of very hot models in the Canon gallery and a lack thereof in the Fuji gallery. I challenge anyone not to be subliminally influenced by this.
Am I the only one here who is happy to see the lockable diopter adjustment?!! Drives me crazy when that thing gets out of adjustment unexpectedly in my X-T2.
I did have a "moment" a few months ago when I thought my autofocus was broken for an entire two minutes. Quite disconcerting. So I'm happy to see this function.
Liked the video as it is. You guys have a amazing style, and no matter if I care about a certain camera, it's always making my day to see a Jordan/Chris adventure in photo land. Missed some mentions about saving user settings as well as transferring setting form this camera to another X-T3. Dual card slot is not an improvement to X-T2: it already has it ;) I'd also like to know how resistive ON/OFF switch, drive dial, metering dial and AF-mod knob are - on X-T2 they really are far away from good and clicky.
Really well done. Both of you have a great voice and speaking ability that makes me want to keep on watching. And never loose the humor even if Chris's face does look like a garbage can.
I think it was a smart move not to go there. The FF market is about to get oversupplied, and once everybody gets tired of their FF mirrorless and start looking at medium format -- we all know who they are going to call.
Yup. Fuji's camera business may be small, but it's theirs, and the cameras are unique enough that users probably won't be switching brands. Fuji is also a favorite of many who work in the photo industry. They could give better deals, though.
Excellent video. I was hoping for the x100 back screen and IBIS on this camera. But since I can't afford it anyway, hopefully the xt4 has these add ons in the future. I would love if Panasonic released a camera with ISO dial, shutter dial and Ev comp. Why is Fuji the only one. I do have the Nikon Df for this reason. But if I hit Auto ISO, the ISO dial will be wrong. Fuji's method with an A setting is the best.
You guys are great. What a quick and thorough summary of the video features that was too. Best two things that have happened to DPR in the past few years are Chris and Jordan. Keep it up you overly nice Canadians!
Weird comment. I would like a Ferrari if it carried a family of 5. If your needs require you to shoot FF, then it's not for you. And if you currently shoot aps-c, there is not always a track for every photographer to 'progress' to FF, like it'a a natural right of passage.
The big deal breaker/failure of the previous X series cameras was the hard stops of Auto ISO changes seen in recorded video. Did you test the new camera in this regard? The new video specs look amazing but none of it matters if the video inst smooth in changing light conditions. Thank you,
There have been some other youtube reviews of this and it's amazing.
auto ISO and auto shutter speed are now independent. Apparently the hard stops were because the processor would calculate one then the other which lead to that issue.
Very nice video as usual! The only thing is that I think this camera would have been great if it was out last year... I know it has 4k60 etc but the new full frame and existing full frame big bros are not allowing this camera to shine... timing is everything and I think Fuji needs to join the ff mirrorless market. I know that they have a mf but with slower operation and high cost body and lenses are not going to help them in numbers. Even Panasonic realized it and is going to join the party. Just a thought.
what do you use it for? long-exposure handheld architecture? accidentally set your exposure to 1/60th and can't fix it? shoot longer than 400mm lenses? vlog running???
@kreislauf I might still buy it. It is so amazing. It has almost everything besides IBIS. I had a Panasonic before and It does help a lot, with everything. But for movies with lens without IS, the IBIS is really a must. I shot one of my video clips recently with the XT-20 and I had a lot of shot that were unusable.
Chris & Jordan: A very good first impression review of the new X-T3! I've been waiting, for what seems a lifetime, for a FF mirrorless from Canon... hope you guys get an early sample of the R and produce the same type personal review effort as with the T3. Thanks for your candid reviews... HAGD :)
Really nice Chris! This is the way I and I believe most of the viewers like you and Jordan! Nice video and I believe it is going to be a fantastic camera for Fuji! If I did not have a D500, I would have been very tempted......!
I think the new cameras are so close in capability, it all comes down to which system offers the lenses you need. For Fuji, the ability of 600mm equiv. with a 100-400mm lens is a particular advantage.
I agree with PE2Dave. Although the T3 claims very good video function and quality but No IBIS, even 5 axes stabilization, will kill the feature. I use full frame for stills and m4/3 for movies and T3 will not be my choice for video shooting purpose.
Just because I remembered saying this to someone some day:
My eyes still produce the best photographs. It's just my memory that is a bit rusty and I haven't been using it that much lately, so I can't seem to remember all the beautiful things I've seen.
Well done Fuji, the sexiest camera on the market. I would be all over it if it wasn't for the lack of eye AF and IBIS, which I am grown so accustomed to that I cannot give them up. Sony, I know you are coming up with a new crop camera, how about you learn a couple of things from this camp?
@Yake no, it has eye detection, which is a good start, but a far cry from Sony Eye AF, which is the ability to track an eye around the frame even with sunglasses and from a profile position. But thank you for the note!
I have A7III and recently got the X-T2 to maybe switch systems and save some money, but the IQ in Sony is simply from another planet in comparison. The greens are much better on the Fuji though. Still, I returned the Fuji and cured myself from GAS for a while. It might come up again when the Lumix comes out.
@Yake I do not have first hand experience, so my option here might be wrong, but from what I read on forums it is not nearly as good as the Sony offering. Question, would you know if it works in AF-C? I know that Canon eye detect only works in AF-S. What Sony excels at is even detecting a small eye of an athlete in the field, is it is very valuable even for sports.
Surprised given Fuji’s color science that this review video has a noticeable yellow color cast. Dare I say the usual GH5 review video looks much better?
Everyone sees color slightly different. I would think you’d be one of a very few to say that. I own the GH5 and it sucks to color grade. I’d be much happier if I could shoot a color profile like Eterna and have very little work to do in post
Depending on when this was shot, it may have just been the sky's fault. For most of august Calgary was blanketed in smoke from British Columbia wildfires. It cast an ugly yellow pall over everything. It was pretty horrific, especially for people with medical issues that cause breathing problems.
Edit: I'm less sure now. The sky looks a normal grey in many scenes.
Jordan has been shooting on the GH5 for almost 2 years now, so he knows it very well, especially about the color response in post. To get the Fuji to the same level, he would need much more time with it.
well.. there's not much competition on the APSC :) also, all-in-all the A73 probably is still a much better camera. But i do love Fuji so i will also pretend that is not true and agree with you.
And damn i want it! I was just really going to push the trigger on a T2 or E3, just waiting to sell some other photo staff i have. Now i want this for the AF and improved viewfinder...
No. It is great but it does seem to be on par with the G9 (better here, but without IBIS worse there), Oly is coming with their new cam soon. Panny FF is rumoured, A7III is more expensive but has better specs. It does not need to be however: it is a great cam and a serious upgrade over the X-T2 it seems.
ZeBebito can you actually read this site URL address? Let me help you. The second letter there is 'P' which stands for 'photo'. Why you poke your 'video' as a main feature? Buy a decent video cam if you really need non-pathetic video specs for yourself. Or you're just a sofa expert? I still say: Fuji has a crappy crop sensor with X-Trans which is still unusable after 5 years of the system on the market. Or there is a miracle and those X-Trans artifacts are no problem anymore? I don't believe as a former (thanks god) E1 and E2 owner.
@ miric: "Crappy APS-C sensor"? My guess is that this BSI sensor might be on par with a FF non BSI sensor (e.g. the ones Canon uses) regarding low light performance and maybe even better regarding dynamic range in video and stills as well. Therefore I really don't get why you label it "crappy". Do you have a personal issue with Fuji or what is it that gets you this mad?
Canonsensors are also not crappy... even FoveOns are very useable in specific areas, but I think most people have to nag on hardware different to their own. In 99% of the cases the photographer is the limiting factor.
Since the 5D Mark II days photo-cam also records video. Why buy different cameras or systems when one can do the job? Anyone who posts on social media will use video mode and who wants to be serious about it, also in best possible quality. Same for photos.
I know there are still couple hardcore users who prefer Nikon Df no video mode approach but looks how many people use both photo and video on smartphones: the vast majority. And when smartphone can do 4K/60p for some time, it would be shame if more expensive prosumer cameras couldn't do it.
One thing for sure, the sensor in the Xt3 can take on the A6000 -era sensor in the canon R any day. vscd, you are right, canon sensor are not crappy, they are crap.
@photomedium Pete Souza used this crap to make 8 years of fantastic footage of Obama, Mc Curry did his jobs with Canoncrap. If your knowledge is at least 1% of your mouth you should be famous. But I never heard of you. And very likely never will...
I'm not sad...Just sayin'. My best pictures were (recently) taken on film. Not because film is better but I spend more time per picture. The current white house photos can be taken with old Nokias... still too good.
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