The Fujifilm X-T3 - STUNNING Film-Like Stills - and FANTASTIC Video Too! 

I have an X-T3, purchased shortly after initial release. I love it. On the point of the exposure comp dial, I think they made it smaller for photographers like me who constantly were bumping the dial by mistake all the time, and getting annoyed.

Great review! I'm shooting on my X-T3 since about 4 years now, after 3.5 years with my X-T1. Love both! The X-T1 is far from being perfect, instead has it's personality. The X-T3 feels like a solid workhorse (for the good and bad). Extremely reliable but sometimes a little bit boring. Indeed, I use the 3-way tilt screen a lot. I tilt it to the side for any portrait shoots close to the ground (as others pointed out already). Or some close up shots from a weird angle. I cannot do that with any other camera. I'm glad to see this feature back in the X-T5. But there were heavy debates within the Fuji community when the X-T4 had the flipy screen. I agree that one of the biggest weakness of the X-T3 is the missing IBIS. The X-T5 has it. But the X-T3 is still very capable in low light.

An excellent review. Really enjoyed it.

The 45 degree angle is to allow you to still see the screen whilst taking low to ground or above head portrait view shots. Thank you for making me aware about adapting old lenses, my 1980s Mamiya, Bell & Howell and Osawa lenses now have a new lease of life.

Was a good time, thank you for all of the information. :)

Been shooting with this baby for the past couple months and what a marvelous, powerful little beast it is!🔥 Thank you so much for this review. I'll squeeze every bit of value out of this camera💯

Another great review Nigel. I had an XT3 but sold it (bought & sold 2nd hand so didn't lose money) and used the cash to buy an XT2 and extra lens. I'm a stills only shooter so it absolutely made sense. Also recently had a choice for another body (for my wife) and went for a mint XT10; it seemed the best 'bang for buck' price wise as the XE2 seems to hold its price a bit more, especially on that auction site.

Love the depth you go to for your reviews and the simple approach you take to your videos. Just clicked subscribe.

Absolutely love my X-T3!

Just went on my first trip with this camera and it was the best photo taking experience I’ve ever had. I used all vintage lenses and it was fantastic. CJZ Flek 20mm f4, SMC Takumar 35 f3.5 and Yashika Yashinon DX 50mm F1.7

XT-3 as new and second hand is unbeatable value.Most of the people bragging that you can buy FF now days and I would like to ask those people which FF camera can you buy for 950 euro and has same specs and build?

X-T4 user here as I really enjoy using the IBIS on that camera as well as the flippy screen for video. The X-T3 though is an absolutely fantastic camera and probably the better buy considering its price point with the launch of the WW edition. Love all the fujifilm cameras!

I have my X-T3 for about a year now and I'm still learning, learning, learning. I bought it used(barely) with the 18-55mm. I also have used it with some old lenses I already had. The one I've used most is a Canon FD 50mm f1.8 from my old Canon AE-1. I also have a Ricoh 35-70mm from my Ricoh XR-P. Recently, I purchased a fun lens that I'm looking forward to using more, a Canon FD 135mm f3.5. It's in great condition and only cost me about $35 USD. Eventually, I'd like to get a Fuji prime, but at this point they're not in my budget. Can't wait for winter to end so I can get out more often. Not a fan of cold weather myself... :-) Have a great weekend. For me, the X-T3 was the best camera I could afford. And, I liked that analog dials. You mentioned the X-T2 being a better deal for the still shooter. However, I looked at them and found the X-T3 a better overall value. Most of the X-T2 cameras I found were very used and came body only. So, after buying a lens I was very close to the used price I payed for the X-T3.

I had an X-T3 and agree it’s a beautiful camera 😁. I upgraded to the X-T4 because I also do video and needed the flip out screen but the X-T3 is a great photography camera and also great for video if you aren’t filming yourself. Love your channel by the way 📷! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺.

Love your channel! I'm on the fence about picking up this camera.... I have the Fuji 35mm 1.4 that goes with this camera, but trying to use it on my Sony Alpha bodies. Do you know if there is an adapter? I can't seem to find one anywhere. Thank you.

A very interesting video. I moved to the M43 mirrorless system last year and have not found it to my liking. It seems like the Fuji might be a better fit. As it seems to use the technnology but it can produce images that dont look cold and digital.

I've been a Fujifilm shooter since the introduction of the X100 and the X-Pro1 and love everything about them. Now, l'm onto the X-T4, the same sensor as in the X-T3 but with the new battery and image stabilisation. If you are going to get some "modern" fuji lenses l would recommend the 35mm f1.4 and the 50mm f2. Both are relatively cheap. The 35mm is the oldest in the current range and has a certain character all to itself. (film-like, vintage look possibly?) The 50mm is the bargain of all the Fuji lenses. It's sharp, easy to focus and has the best micro contrast for black and white images. Having said that, all Fuji lenses are great. For street photography, the 23mm and 35mm f2 versions are a delight. They are also tiny and perfect for carrying around on a relaxed photo walk. Enjoy!

Actually the position of the screen is VERY useful when taking portraits from a low angle!

A very nice retrospective through the Fuji range. I love the quality of the Jpegs that Fuji gives you. My preferred camera format is the small rangefinder format, the X-E range. Smaller than the X-Pro, they are perfect for street photography, and they almost give the impression that you're shooting with a simple P&S camera which allows you to blend into the background. I'm pleased that more RU-vidrs are coming to appreciate the Fuji range, a company that puts the photographer first.

love what you do,hope you might be able to help.I have a Sony a 58 i can use all the old Minolta af lenses, I also have a load of olympus glass,having a nightmare finding an adapter, please do you know where i can get one.thank you.Roger.

I use this camera with the zuiko 50 1.2, Very enjoyable

Glad you liked it. It's such a flexible camera I can't imagine why anybody wouldn't. And, as you say, great for your vintage lenses.

It's a very attractive camera. Not really what I'm after, but I'm always interesting to hear about nice cameras and this certainly is one. I do like those dials.

Too bad Fuji doesn't make a full frame with the controls and layout of their apsc cameras. I just can't see shelling out for a new XT4 what I might pay for a full frame mirrorless for one of the big three. Thanks for putting together this great video! You are a treasure 📸

I am shooting the X-T3 too. I absolutely love it. If you have one, try a Minolta MD 1.2/50 on it. Together with the Kodachrome recipe, the images are awsome. Greets from a german follower.

HI! thank you for the video:) was thinking of getting one of these actually.. but perhaps you could advise if there's a difference in tx1/xt2/xt3 for shooting only with vintage lenses? which one would you of those would you recommend? the price is actually not an issue, just the use case for me would be ONLY for vintage lens use so don't wanna waste money on smth i don't need.

What a great Camera . Wish I had one . I have a lot of Takumar ,M42 , Tomioka Lenses but can not use them adapted on my Nikon D850 . Too many issues using adapters them .

Tip. Put the Exposure Comp wheel to C. Now you can use the front dial as exposure comp plus you get 5 stops of comp. 👊👍 Edit: Forgot to say.... since finding your channel and being inspired, I rarely leave the house now without an old vintage lens on the front of my xt3. I still enjoy my Fuji lenses, but I'm in love with Vintage manual lenses on the xt3. It really feels special photographing this way and the images are just so pleasing. Been out today along the river with a Ricoh 50mm f2 bought for £8.00. And the xt3 in Pro Neg Std (Ns) profile. I then transfer the best jpeg s to my phone and final edit using Polarr. Once I save the Polarr edit it boots straight over to my Google Photos cloud storage and I can view it immediately on the big telly. Lovely 📷🙂👊👍

The screen is perfect for shooting low angle shots.

My favorite camera since the F4s. I got rid of everything except a pair of these and I could not be happier.

Congrats, this will be my next Fuji, probably when everyone is showing off their X-T5s or 6s. For you as a vintage lens lover I highly recommend the old 35mm 1.4, it's practically glued to my camera and the one lens I'd take on that lonely island, it has a certain magic and character to it that I miss from most newer lenses. And of course a Fujinon lens without aperture ring isn't the real deal. :)

I’ve tried a lot of different equipment over the years, but for me Fuji gives me the best results. Unfortunately, I’m poor, so my kit is quite small, but it works for me.

Pair this one up with a Contex Carl Zeiss 50mm photo quality outstanding…. Like a good 85mm….

i have the xt2 for 2 months and trade in for the xt3. the xt3 right now is bang for buck if you have the budget. the buttons are more tactile and solid. has better feedback in the buttons and better software improvements. i love my xt3 right now because it also have the build in eterna film sim. i didnt like my xt2 compare to the xt3. the xt2 feel too sluggish compare to the xt3. personally i would recommend anyone to go straight to xt3 used or brand new right now if possible. perfect for stills user. i have not touch the video side even though i hear great things about it. overall, i would say the xt3 is the best design in software and hardware overall.

for videography and film which is good camera xt3 or xs10 this are ony my budget range xt4 are expensive. I know they are both good camera but It hard to choose which one. Hope you can guide me thanks.

You really should do a review of the Olympus Pen F (the digital one). It's a fantastic camera and it produces wonderful monochrome and color photos right out of camera.

Try the fujinon XC35mm f2 lens, you should be able to pick one up relatively inexpensively. It's not a weather sealed lens but is an excellent prime. If you're flush the XF35mm F1.4 is even better again.

That is a lovely watch. What is it? Looks like a timex Marlin?

Great video, thank you! I've been using the XT-3 for the last 18 months and love *almost* everything about it. BTW, it is possible to save the white balance setting (daylight, incandescent, auto etc) in each of the C1 - C7 custom presets.. but the drawback is the XT3 only retains *one* color adjustment per white balance setting. For example, if you have two Custom presets (aka film recipes) that share Daylight WB but have different color adjustments within this, you will indeed have to mess with the color adjustment grid when switching from one custom preset to the other. This was apparently "solved" in the XT4.. however the newer camera now saves so *many* settings in Custom presets that it can easily (and confusingly, I imagine) override global parameters some photographers would prefer to either leave alone or adjust in realtime.

got myself today a Canon A1 with a FD 70-210/4 under 200 EUR. just wanted to let you know. :)

I have that sofa. It’s very comfy. But only an XT-2, which is still very nice.

Just wanted to note that you can save the white balance in 7 custom settings but you can only use them with different types for all of them. I believe you can't use the same "type" of white balance mode for different settings!

What about using this camera with an adapter and analogue lenses? Which mirrorless would be the best for using vintage lens? Maybe you could make an episode on this theme? Thanks!

I love your content and the quiet, reflective and intelligent way that you talk. I even subscribed (which I rarely do). However, I just don't get it why people buy a lovely modern autofocus camera like the X-T3 (my camera), and use crappy old manual focus lenses on them. That would be a pain and I couldn't think of anything worse. I love my 16mm 1.4 on my X-T3 - it make the whole experience a real joy!

Interested to understand why you went for the X-T3 as opposed to X-H1, as I find the X-H1 better for legacy lenses.

Hey been following your channel when you only had a few thousands subscribers. Are you getting the X-H1? I just got mine in the mail.

Fuji’s have that “fun” factor

I got recently xt2 too and I'm happy with it. I'm one the budget so...

Question, do you know where to look for an XT3 around the $650 mark? Thanks!

I will agree that the images on this trans sensor is diferent to the images I get from my Nikons. Not saying that they are bad on the contrary they are amazing just that sometimes they look a bit too digital if that makes sense

I switched from a Canon 80D to a Fuji X-T4 last summer. Love it! Decided for it (and against the Sony a7 iii) for the top plate dials and the gorgeous film simulations.

I’m actually looking at changing my XT3, never really got along with it, yes I can mostly get decent images but there’s just something I can’t quite put my finger on. I have been looking at Sony but I’ve never used one, Canon too, the EOS R, or wait and save for the R6. I may just stick with Fuji and go with the XT4 as I really could do with the IBIS, some of my Transplant meds can make me shake. According to most it’s apparently Weather Sealed yet Fuji say it’s not, and that’s what the insurance would go with I would think, I’ve never had any issues with it anyway

Well the truth is, whileas the X-Trans III & IV Sensors are more accurate, and supporting much more Film-Simulations, the best Film-esque rendering comes from X-Trans I & II Sensors, this was being confirmed by many.

It allows a lower ISO of 80 ISO and these need to be accessed using the L setting ISO dial. U can get 80/100/125, while the H lets you go higher. I find it odd that a landscape photographer I watch weekly uses one and never goes below the 160. I'd have thought finer resolution would be important. But it's also possible he doesn't know lower ISO is available to him.

I upgraded from x-t3 primarily for the yellow focus peaking color... It's the only color that pops out to my vision...I have protan color blindness. I don't know why white and blue also are problematic, but anyway yellow solves it for me. Besides that, I would never want to return to xt-2 auto focus for wildlife work...xt-3 is so much better and still just barely satisfactory for animals on the move IMO. The lengthwise tilt screen is another reason I have a body from this series...I have to respectfully disagree on that, Nigel... For portrait orientation stills it's a life saver in many situations, particularly when you want to get down low. A good example is shooting with my Laowa 9mm when I want to frame a shot close up to a foreground subject on the ground. My x-t3 was delivered with a defect that it refuses to power on occasionally until the battery is removed. Shame on me for not returning it immediately. But so far it happens so infrequently in practice I haven't cared. The viewfinder is excellent, big and bright, good resolution, with lots of customization... Lately I'm smitten by the XPro3 viewfinder, but still x-t3 holds its own quite well, and I agree it's a fantastic camera.

I love the X-T3, I’ll never part with mine

That's bizarre. I've got the XT3 and there's no way the screen will open to the side it flips upwards to just over 90deg like the XT1 & 2. Anyway interesting vid. Cheers... 👍

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Why XT3 and not XT4? I think the latter has much improved autofocus, no?

Wish they'd make a full-frame sensor camera.... The crop sensor keeps me for getting one of these or even the XT-4

What do you think of the Fujifilm XT-100?

I get it if you are a Fuji freak, just had the chat with my son. But for me the simplicity of the Leica CL and Q along with the awesome sensor (ok) and processor is a winner for me. I would happily get rid of all my FF gear (canon R5 and the best lenses) if that was an option…

Fujifilm X-T1 VS X-T100 ulvåg

The XT-3 was the worst camera that I ever bought, even the Eastern German cameras of the 60s were far more reliable and this thing. First of all this camera has a design fault on the displacement of the manual/single and continuous focus switch being in the position were one would hold the camera and I was always switching it back to manual losing many action shots Secondly the grip is awful which led me to purchasing a battery grip and however much I tightened it there was always a slight movement when i picked the camera up. No Nikon that I have ever had has had this defect !! Battery life was appalling, I would use 3 batteries in a days shooting a race meeting compared to half of that from a D500. Photos taken in low ambient were awful and the EV seemed to be on all of the time in manual mode..Photos taken in vivid were oversaturated and the camera underexposed and I am not the only person who says this I could have forgiven all of these faults because I loved the camera and the light weight system but what i couldn't forgive was that this camera shut down on me 7 times in less than 5,000 activations and had to go back to Fuji under warrantee for repair as it was only 8 months old. In 40 years of using Nikons I have NEVR had one fail on me, so I sold this Chinese made piece of junk and bought a Nikon Z6ii and I have never looked back. Thank God I never sold my D500 or my D3S.I do not recommend anyone buying an XT-3