X-T3 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) - Black

The Fujifilm X-T3 is a fantastic camera, I’m so glad I upgraded. First a little background. I’m a hobbyist photographer who has been doing hobbyist photography for about 25 years since I was in my teens. My first interaction with cameras was my father’s Asahi Pentax 35mm film camera which he bought in England back in the 60s. By the time I started to use that camera, it was older than I was! In my early 20s, I decided to step up the game and bought a Panasonic fixed lens “SLR look” camera. That was 1” sensor if I’m not mistaken. I took some pretty decent photos with that digital handheld camera. Back in 2013, I told myself that I’d upgrade once more and take a stab at the DSLRs. So I invested in a Canon Rebel T3i which came with the kit lens, 18-55mm. I also added a 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens to my arsenal and used this setup for 5 years. I’d shoot anything from my kids at home, to dance concerts to archery events and really maximized the Canon in many ways. I started to shoot in P-mode for about one year and then mostly shoot in Aperture Priority Mode, with some shoots done in Manual Mode. The T3i was a great starter camera. In 2017, I decided that I wanted to upgrade my camera and this is where things got confused. I looked at full frame cameras in Canon, full frame mirrorless in Sony, Micro 4/3, and APS-C cameras in almost every manufacturer, except Nikon (reason being, if I was upgrading in to a APS-C DSLR, I told myself I’d stick with the Canon). Believe me when I say that I had researched cameras for more than 18 months before deciding to invest in the X-T3. I then narrowed down my search to mirrorless systems. A friend of mines let me use his Olympus OMD-M5 for a few hours. Two things that struck me… How light the mirrorless was compared to my Canon and the ability to see what the photo looks like in the EVF or on the LCD with different ISO, Shutter Speeds and Aperture settings. Looking for the mirrorless, the search then spread to Sony (both full frame and APS-C), micro 4/3 in Panasonic and Olympus and of course Fujifilm. I eventually ruled out Sony. I felt that the “starter” Full Frames from Sony lacked some of the better features that the other, similarly priced APS-C cameras possessed. Plus, I thought the Sony lenses were too expensive. Micro 4/3 systems were inveigling me but that small sensor capabilities in low light, even with fast lenses was a bit iffy (for me). Eventually, in early 2018, I settled on either the X-T20 or the X-T2. The first feature that I was drawn to was the retro styling… the full manual adjustments on shutter speed, ISO and exposure. And the manual aperture ring adjustments on equipped lenses. Drool!!!! I was taken back to my teens when I was shooting on my dad’s Pentax and how excited I was to see how my photos would come out when I played around with different settings, not to mention the disappointment I would feel when I saw many over exposed or under exposed photos. For me, shooting on the Canon did not give that experience and while I learnt to navigate the buttons quite well for shooting in Aperture Priority or even Manual, the Pentax experience was always top notch. The Fujinon lenses also appealed to me. All reviews I read alluded to how sharp images were. And the prices of the lenses, while quite steep, were still cheaper than some of its counterparts in other manufacturers. I think in early 2018, I eventually settled on the X-T20 as it had many of the features of the X-T2 with the touchscreen. Then came July 2018 and I saw that the price on the X-T2 dropped to $1,099 a mere $200 more than the X-T20. The X-T2 then became the camera of choice. In early September, my decisions were stymied by the launch of the X-H1 as I began to wonder whether Fujifilm were heading in a different direction for IBIS. But I told myself that the lenses would be around for a while and that the X-T2 would be the way to go. Mid-September I was about to buy the X-T2 and while looking at a review of a Fujinon lens on dpreview, I saw a post on the new X-T3. I read all I could about the X-T3 and saw that there were introductory offers available on the X-T3 and many of the Fujinon lenses. Eventually I bought the X-T3 along with the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Lens. I got the new setup over two days ago. Configured the camera to the way I want it, including back button focus and some customization on the Fn buttons. This camera is a dream to use. The build quality of the camera is first class and solid. My setup with the 16-55mm lens and the camera is a bit heavy, but that’s a price to pay for quality glass. The camera does indeed feel like the old Pentax and after shooting about 50 pictures, it is so effortless to simply turn a dial or a ring to adjust some aspect of the exposure. No more fiddling with this dial and that button and looking at a LCD screen to see the exposure settings before taking a picture, or half pressing the shutter button to see the same information in the view finder (that’s what I had to do with the Canon). The X-T3 is heavily customizable. Every setting is easily changed from the intuitive menu. One small complaint is that some of the menu settings are not that self-explanatory or clear so you would need the manual to decipher what a change in that setting does. Maybe in a firmware update Fujifilm could add a little on screen explanation on menu settings so the user can understand the change being made without having to revert to the manual. Which brings me to firmware. My camera was shipped with revision 1.0 of the firmware. I downloaded the latest firmware from Fuji’s website and followed the instructions to upgrade on the camera. The actual upgrade takes less than 90 seconds. So I would suggest that once you get your camera, perform the firmware update before doing anything else. The EVF is crystal clear, and to be honest, there’s no difference to me in using this EVF as compared to the pentaprism on the Canon. I found that the transition was seamless. The LCD is fun to use although I have found that sometimes my nose would cause a change of setting, especially a change in AF. So I just disable touchscreen AF. I tried a 120fps slow motion video capture of my daughter jumping. This is an awesome feature that I know I’ll love at those archery shoots. While the camera touts some impressive video features, only with time will I be able to unlock that potential. And speaking of archery, the 20 fps and 30 fps burst shooting would be great once I put it to the test. I did a few frames at these speeds and the camera was quite fast so this is another feature that I’m excited to use on the archery range. The AF is spot on fast. What I love about how I have the camera configured is that with back button autofocus I can leave the AF in Manual mode but still have AF-S or AF-C by either touching or holding the AF-L button (which I have configured as “AF-ON”). I have attached some photos to the review. All but the two photos of the X-T3 alongside the Asahi Pentax were out of camera JPEGs. The X-T3 alongside the Asahi Pentax were taken with my phone to give you an idea of the retro styling and the retro look with the silver and black. The photos show you the background blur you can get – that’s the lens mind you. But Image Quality looks great for out of camera JPEGs. The amount of detail is amazing with this camera and lens. Look at the photo of the lemon and all the imperfections you see on the skin! The picture of the willow was intentionally underexposed as I tried to show just how bad the weather was. And that chicken was on the grill while I was taking the photos. It was about 75% done but still looks delicious. You will see that there is a picture of some ants on an orchid leaf. Well for that picture, I was using AF-C mode. It was a challenge to get a fast moving ant in the focus point but once I did and locked on, the camera kept focus on the ant to the top for a few frames, until it disappeared or I moved. I’ve only had this camera for a few days but already love the combination of the lens and the camera. I can tell that this would be a great investment. After 18+ months of research and dawdling, I am glad that I took the time to research my options and bite the bullet with this X-T3.

A camera is a tool. In my world, that is. Not a gizmo or a grown up toy, a tool. I cannot keep up new products or enjoy the sensation of having one’s equipment obsolete two years later. Forcing the wrong tool to be a surrogate or having an insufficient one, for lack of a better term, sucks tuckus, can be so distracting your productivity is slashed and often negates the positive flow of creativity. Sure, millions of amazing photographs have been taken with terrible cameras, but the aresnal of options with this here X-T3 makes it much easier to do what I find most difficult, capturing what I see in my head and getting it on film... pseudo film. Megapixels are cute. The configuration possibilities infinite. Metering and autofocus lovely. Design impeccable. Rugged. All boxes checked. Here is why I’m totally floored by the X-T3.... FINALLY, a digital camera I can use without pining for my F3. I earned my degree in Photojournalism shooting endless rolls of TRI-X, T-Max 3200, actual slide film (great way to learn how film sees light at eight bucks a roll) and color negative when required. To me, digital cameras were horrible until the D700 opened my, ahem, eyes. Blunt, insufficient useless tools. Convenient, sure, but hamfisted and simply not worth it. After living, eating, sleeping and having a blissful love affair with an 8008s, the F3 + MD-4 combo and then the F5, how could I take fifty steps back? Shutter button delay. Remember that? DX cropping? Befuddling. My 85mm is now what? Destroyed my flow. The D700, an FX body + grip that broke my AMEX (grip a must) felt good ten years ago. Obsolete eight years ago. I’ve been nursing it, but we fell out of synch. FUJIFILM The X-Pro2 got me back in the game. It’s perfect. Converted after 25 years of Nikon loyalty. However, that means I had to collect new glass. I’ve always shot prime @ 85mm, 35mm and a Wide (20, 24 or, yawn, 28). Gathered those (FUJINON 14, 23 AND 56)... SECOND BODY. Changing lenses when doing documentary (inc. events like weddings) is laborious, conspicuous, an unwelcome respite and messy. Thus, second body. Which one? The X-Pro2 is my first rangefinder and has a special usefulness. My second needed to be equally effective. I chose the X-T3 (plus battery grip and simple grip - both worth every dime). It’s now Day Three with the X-T3 and I am in love. It will enable me to produce the work my imagination conjures up. “Why?’, you ask.. It feels like a 4:5 scale F3 (with grip) or a even a classic take on the D700 at 3:4 scale. Tools I know. Tools I love. Tools that don’t make me think about knob fiddling or hunting through designed-by-mathematicians menus. Except this one has an entire camera shop and darkroom built right in. After a few hours I now have seven custom modes ranging from film noir to oversaturated Velvia to 70s soft portrait. All the Fujifilm cameras have this, yes. Being able to SEE IN BLACK AND WHITE while I’m shooting in black and white doubled what little ‘talent’ I have. No longer do I have to mentally convert and calculate how the film reacts to the world seen through the lens of an SLR. Pause and think about that. My palette is grayscale. Color distracts me. WHY I LOVE THE X-T3... Flip out screen. Touch screen. Bluetooth remote and transfer. Fast, fast, fast focusing. Joystick. USB-C (thanks Tim Cook) Everything Fujifilm (just the route I took) Software evolution (similar, but not the same firmware as the x-pro2) With battery grip it’s 100% capable of enabling you to apply your Talent (Eye) shooting riots, sports, action, war, protests, more action, more sports. Fast made faster. Ruggedly rugged. Having a robust camera opens doors and wins trust because subjects recognize you as a professional. And so much more. This is the camera that finally allows me to accept digital, forget about digital and shoot unhindered. Buy it. Buy lots of batteries. The metal grip makes it much easier to hold. The battery grip gets an A. As a tool, it will be treated as such. I’m curious how it will stand up over time. Picking it up mid-review, I think it’ll be just fine. Can we slow down on technological evolution? This is enough. I’m good.

I switched from a Nikon D750 into the X-T3. Whoah. I was not prepared to be as impressed by the X-T3 as I was. It is truly a special camera. It has almost any feature you could ask for in a camera today. It is definitely on par with the Sony A7III and any other high-end mirrorless camera. The only difference being its APS-C sensor size instead of full-frame. Ultimately, that was the game breaker for me because of my shooting style, wanting as much bokeh as I can get regardless of lens. Speaking of lenses, I used the Fujinon 35mm f/1.4 and the 16-55 f/2.8. Both lenses were phenomenal and matched the superior build quality of the X-T3. The auto-focusing on this camera is INSANE. It has Eye-Detect/Tracking AF and almost never misses. I can't tell you how satisfying it is to nail focus on the eye instead of the eye-lashes or nose. However, it is lacking eye-detection on animals, which is something Sony, Panasonic, Canon, and maybe even Nikon mirrorless systems all offer. I am sure there will be a firmware update to support this eventually. But, it would seriously make this the best AF system available if you could track your dog or cat as well. (niche, but still prevalent in today's Prosumer market). As far as build goes, you can't beat it. It feels so durable and without any expenses paid. The combination between metal, yes metal (not plastic), all around and the faux-leather grip is truly stunning. The dials are fun and such, but I literally never used them. I set my camera up to use normal function buttons and dials that all cameras have. Speaking of function buttons: this camera has about 9 different buttons you can program to do any of about 50 functions. Additionally, you can program 4 actions on the touch screen as well, bringing the total up to 13 different quick function controls. In reality, you actually can get 17 different controllable functions if you use the dedicated shutter, iso, exposure compensation dials as well as the aperture ring on all fuji lenses. I have never experienced a camera that allows for so many micro adjustments to be made manually without having to do a certain combination of buttons. Being a mirrorless APS-C camera, it is very small. Too small for me. I had to buy a grip to add to it, just to comfortably hold onto it, especially with that rather large 16-55 lens. But, I have decently large hands and was coming off of the Nikon D750 which has an enormous grip on it. The pro for its size is its ability to travel very easily as well as walk around all day holding onto it. I will also add that this camera produces amazing, moody colors, has incredible video capabilities, and is one of the best cameras I have ever used. Sadly, Fuji has no intention of making a full-frame camera, so I have switched back to the Nikon family. Who is this camera for: -Moody/punchy wedding photographers or videographers that don't mind having less bokeh. -Street photographers -Anyone who grew up using vintage style cameras and want some nostalgia in their lives -Anyone looking to use photography as a career. -Anyone looking to switch to mirrorless, but not spend $2000+ just for a body and then fork over thousands for lenses. -Vloggers who don't mind an external monitor

I took up photography about 3 years ago or so with the purchase of the Fuji X-T1. It was right about the time the X-T2 came out, but because I wasn't sure I'd be that into it as a hobby, I decided not to wait for the new model. I've been happy with the X-T1, but when the X-T3 came I felt there were a number of reasons to upgrade and I'm glad I did. No camera is perfect and discussions based on brand loyalty can get pretty heated, but here is what I like about the Fuji X-T series of cameras. I feel image quality is very good and even better with the X-T3. I shoot in RAW format and edit the shots in Lightroom. Unfortunately, Lightroom isn't be best RAW processor for Fuji RAW files. I'm experimenting with Capture One's free Fuji raw processor to see if it's better. I'll still edit in Lightroom after I convert the files in Capture One. I like the manual dials on the Fuji's. With a quick glance I can see what the ISO, shutter, F stop, and exposure compensation are set at and can adjust them before I even turn on the camera. The weather sealing on the camera body and certain lenses is also a plus if you shoot in inclement weather. I also like the high resolution view finder for seeing how changing the settings will affect the shot before I press the shutter. Not having "in body lens stabilization" (IBIS) isn't a problem for me at this point since most of what I shoot is landscape and I use a tripod when needed, plus the lenses I currently use have stabilization. Not having it also keeps the camera body more compact which is a plus for me. Now I've only had the X-T3 for one day and have only had a couple of hours to take it out and get some shots. I use the bracketing feature a fair amount and like the fact that, unlike the X-T1, I can take more than 3 shots. I also like the focus bracketing feature, the last shot is an example. I focused on the moss at the bottom of the frame and the camera took a series of shots where it changed the point of focus until it reaches infinity. I then used Photoshop to assemble the shots so that it's in focus from the closest point to infinity. Won't use this feature all the time, but I can see that it could be handy in certain situations. Focus stacking is something you can do manually, but this makes it pretty convenient. I feel that Fuji makes a well built camera and have great lenses, but they aren't inexpensive. And while the lens selection is getting better and there seems to be more third party lenses available all the time (all of which are manual focus which I don't mind since the X-T series of mirrorless cameras offer focus peaking) I wish there were more options. Fuji has a roadmap for lenses, so it's just a matter of time and patience. I can't say if this is a worthwhile upgrade from the X-T2 or any other brand of camera that you might own, but for me, it was well worth it.

As a Fujifilm XT20 owner I have become a big fan of the Fuji X system cameras. The XT-3 does not disappoint! I upgraded to this camera primarily for the improved focus system, video capabilities and weatherproofing. I could not be happier with the performance of the camera. The focusing is so much faster and more accurate and has improved the performance of some of my older Fujinon lenses. Battery life has never been great in the Fuji system but the XT 3 seems to be a bit better than the XT20- just know you will always need extra batteries on hand with Fuji cameras, but for me that was not a dealbreaker given the trade off of amazing performance. After this camera I know I will never go back to DLSR. Maybe more camera than I needed as a hobbyist/enthusiast but it’s definitely bringing my photography up to the next level-and it is such a fun camera to shoot with I find myself taking it everywhere. My favorite combination lens is the 10-24mm f4.0 because I really think this camera excels at landscape photography. That being said, the 35 mm F2.0 pretty much lives on the body. The amazing Fuji X lens lineup and this camera body make a perfect kit that will take your photography game to the next level.

I have owned Fujifilm cameras from each generation of their APS-C sensors. Prior to the X-T3 I was using an X-T20 for a couple years, and prior to that, and X-E2. The X-T3 biggest performance upgrade is the improvement in auto focus. The most challenging subject I photograph is my extremely active and erratic 11 month old. Prior to his birth, the X-T20 served me great for my slower focusing needs. Part of the challenge photographing my son is the lack of predictability and the auto focus helps to make up for my lack of skill using continuous AF. Having shot with a full frame Canon 6d and Sony A7 series cameras, the Fuji system is nice due to the large selection of dedicated high quality native APS-C lenses. I enjoy shooting landscapes, and the smaller sized lenses really help reduce the weight of my kit. When making the decision to upgrade to the X-T3, I spent a long time considering going back to full frame, but the weight savings won out. While this was not a top tier deciding factor, I really enjoy the styling of Fujifilm cameras. The retro styling just looks good and the access to the buttons and dials allows for me to adjust my camera for changing environments without even having to turn it on. The one major downside is the poor battery life, but this can be offset by carry a couple spares or using a grip. I carry spares to keep the kit small and light.

The title says most of what I have to say of the XT-3, but I can easily go into detail. At the time of this review, the XT-3 was selling for $999 body only. This is through the perspective of a photographer who doesn't shoot video. Form Factor Of the key features of mirrorless design that Full Frame unfortunately misses is the aspect of compact bodies and lenses. Sure, full frame mirrorless bodies are very small compared to their DSLR counterparts, but the lenses are as large or even larger. This is something that Fujifilm cameras have nailed. The XT-3 is slim and light, and the lenses (which are also fantastic) are robust. The first party lenses that Fuji provides are built to last with weather sealing and tack sharpness offered at a reasonable price. Stills Photography Experience. From the moment you grab the XT-3, you can certainly tell that it is designed for photographers in mind. Those tactile dials, though seemingly archaic in the digital age, provide a level of control that doesn't take away from the act of photography. Everything you need to take a photo is with you in the moment through those dials. Auto focus is very good, I'd even say it comes very close to Sony's cameras. Eye tracking, continuous focus, and the general speed and responsiveness even in low light is absolutely great. Film simulations, which is to say the in body JPG renderings, are a fun little add on. I usually shot in RAW when shooting Sony, but Fujifilm has convinced me that its JPG files have value. They're perfect for when you want to upload to instagram in a heartbeat without having to spend the time editing. The XT-3 is amazing value for a stills photographer who wants to get into Fuji's ecosystem. Its about 80 percent the camera the XT-4 is for just over half its price.

- Excellent low light performance. Noise not an issue up to ISO6400 - Very good custom-ability. Menu is really good - AF is really good. Face tracking amazing - 4K Video at 60Fps.....OMG!!! - Film simulations are amazing - I use CaptureOne for Raw image processing. Really good tool. - Paired with 23mm F2 WR Fujinon lens for effective 35mm output - I like how ISO, Shutter and Aperture controls are easily used and locked. - Build quality really good. Didnt expect this - Been enjoying the camera since i got it - Made a mistake shooting JPEG instead of RAW recently.....but JPEGS were still amazing - Dual SD Card function is brilliant - Manual focusing is like childs play....so easy with the camera highlight functions Now the Bad....battery life is bad. Example, fully charged, 92 Images + 4 (120fps) Vids @ 3 sec each and battery is dead. This is with LCD turned OFF and using EVF only with eye sensor (the best for power saving).....looks like i need a few spare batteries....as this is not a deal breaker for me.

As someone upgrading from an X-T1, the additional and/or upgraded features are absolutely phenomenal. I have been using the Fuji system for 6-7 years now and love it, however the X-T3 blows me away. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to move up from an X-T1 (or any model lesser - although I can't really speak to the X-T2) or for anyone looking to try out Fuji.

I had just started freelance video production work before buying this beast. To give a little background, I started shooting videos on canon 600d, have used Canon 5d Mark iv on rent for some projects, I've helped a company setup their video studio 3 years back and made them buy Panasonic Gh4 as that was the best option available back then in this range and they wanted a 4k camera. Last year, I also got a chance to shoot with a really expensive Sony camera, FS7. That immediately made me a Sony fan and for my personal use I had almost finalized a6500. Just then Fuji announced xt3, I had already heard good reviews of XH1, and because one part of my mind was tired of seeing everyone on YouTube using Sony cameras and the difficulty in getting accurate skin tones sometimes, I watched almost every video available on xt3 on YouTube, and was convinced that this is something special. Followed my heart and bought this along with fujinon 23mm f1.4, best investment of my video production career so far. You can't go wrong with this. Not providing tech specs as anyone who has even bothered to look up for Fuji camera for video work already knows a thing or two about it. The only issue people have is regarding trust in the brand considering it's forte has been just photography in the past. All I can say is I've just completed 1 year with xt3, don't see myself upgrading to anything else anytime soon, and to put things in perspective I bought the body only for 1,17,000/- INR last year, below 1 lakh it is a steal.

Ya ha pasado un buen rato de que la compré y estoy muy satisfecho, es una cámara híbrida que toma muy buenas fotos y excelente video; la resolución de las fotografías me ha funcionado bien tanto para fotografía de paisajes como para productos en set, y los códecs/posibilidades de video sobrepasan mis necesidades. Al principio pensé que las Fuji tenían un proceso de revelado digital raro, porque las fotos al momento de editarlas se veían... Peludas. Pero resultó que la forma en la que Adobe interpreta el formato Fuji no es el indicado para un buen flujo de trabajo, entonces si estás leyendo esto busca un programa que se llama Capture One que interpreta las fotos Fuji sin ningún problema.

Item was delivered in good time, and working well so far without issues. When I enquired about warranty, I was told by the seller (BecexTech) that if it cannot be claimed locally, then you can claim it with them. Not an ideal situation as it's unknown how that would turn out, but hopefully it won't come to that. My X-T2 is 5 years old and still going strong with zero issues, so I'm hoping this does the same.

It’s what I was hoping for and more. The image quality is superb! I pair it with Fujinon 35mm 1.4f. Very happy with my purchase :)