I love your common sense approach to gear and shooting. I switched from Canon full frame to the Fuji XT3 for virtually the same reason as my work is primarily on location, where size and weight matter. Thank you for producing these well thought out and helpful videos. Happy Holidays
@@bh9262 Location photography is very different to studio photography as you are going to a location that you have to find and is an uncontrollable location where as studio is an environment that you have most of the control over and you bring things to photograph or you ask people to come to be photographed.
As an X-T3 user coming from a Canon 6D, one of the simple things I really appreciated is the cable release port being on the other side. Never been so happy about that simple thing where the L bracket design isn't an issue anymore. Also, it is just fun to use.
@@jaezryl Indeed. That camera is a low light beast. If only mine was repairable I would've used it indefinitely. The X-T3 is just as good but the 6D is a class on its own especially with colors and low light performance.
wow i am an Icelander but have not realized how beautiful my country is ,,,,,, but to see the pictures you reach I see my country in a new light and I say, as before, "" fat "genius. thanks for your help in getting to grips with the photo cell .... and on my xt3 camera ,,, and more importantly ,,, thinking as "artist" you're "love ,,,
I really appreciate your landscape photographers perspective . Alot of the XT-3 reviews are from a vlogging point of view. I have been considering an upgrade for months (fromm an old 40D) and have watched countless reviews for this camera and others (Sony). You have tipped the scales. Awesome review!
I'm currently using the X-T2 and X-T20 and they are more than enough camera for my needs and until they break, I won't be upgrading any time soon. The X-T3 and now X-T4 are excellent if someone is looking to come into the Fuji system.
It's 2020 and I just purchased the X-T20, 16/2.8 and 35/2. Moving to Fuji from Sony FF for my everyday walk around kit. I don't need a camera bag, just a small hip pack to hold the other lens, cleaning items and plastic bags for my dog's poop.
I also didn't realize that your video was the one I was watching the other night where you were reviewing the Minolta Rokker 58mm/f1.4. That's my 3rd lens that will be adapted to the X-T20 for longer shots (ordered the adapter, will see if I need the 50 or 56 if it doesn't work out). However, the 16 and 35 is the "compact" kit for me.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Andy. I'm in a changeover from DSLR to mirrorless conundrum and really liked your review. Always nice to hear from people who use the kit and can really see and judge the results in real time. I've been nudged from Fuji to Sony to Panasonic and had a play about with an XT-1 today and loved it. Kinda nudged even further towards the XT-3 with your review now too and I look forward to finding my mojo again from a new camera and system, as I've lost the will to carry heavy camera, lenses and other bits and bobs. I'll let you know, cheers.
Really good job my friend! X-T3 is a fantastic camera with some interesting updates, like cable release new position and obviously the new video features which are fantastic. I'm really happy to see you using Capture One :) All the best mate!
Cheers mate, glad you liked it. I'm still getting to grips with Capture One, but really do like it. Looking forward to the Dolomites trip where I'm hoping to pick up some of your Capture One editing skills :-)
Great review Andy. I took delivery of the X-T3 a few months ago as an addition to my X-t2 and to finally shelve my Nino D810. The ergonomics and retro feel is fantastic. Traveling extensively the lightweight is the biggest bonus to me over my old Nikons.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review. Indeed, smaller lighter cameras like the X-T2 really make a difference when you're travelling a lot. I can't believe how much small and lightweight my kit is now, even with a drone, than it used to be with a full frame dSLR
Many thanks, for your very easy to watch and listen to the presentation, Andy. My X-T1 is now 4+ years old, and whilst nothing is wrong, about 40,000 images to date, I'm looking at an upgrade to the T2, T3 of H1 just because of the better ergonomics.
The X-T1 was an amazing camera and I loved mine...but both the X-T2 and X-T3 are a pretty improvement. I think Fuji really nailed the design with the X-T2
Hope you took advantage of the ongoing price cuts on the XH1 (assuming you upgraded). If you're still thinking, now's the best time to get that upgrade imo.. some great offers going on at the moment.
Really appreciate your review - I was following the Lumix S1/S1R release and after some considetation I've decided that a Fuji kit would be better suited to my needs (mountaineering-photography).
After more than 10 years I am very commited to switching from Canon full frame to Fuji APS-C after watching most videos on your channel. I love the X-T3s capability of shooting great stills and videos alike and all that for a very competetive price. I travel to Nepal almost every year and I came to hate carrying all this heavy stuff around the mountains all the time. In high altitude every gram matters. So I guess I will apply common sense and ditch most of my redundant gear. Also thanks heaps for getting that very resilient full frame monster out of my head. I took some time to finally kill it. You helped me.
Thanks for the comment, glad you've enjoyed the videos. At high altitude I can understand the need keep the weight down as much as possible. Last time I was at significant altitude was about 5 years ago in Bolivia at around 4500 - 5000m and I had the Nikon D800. That was when I started to really resent carrying it around, just any walk with it I really felt the weight
@@AndyMumford Thanks Andy. Sold my 5DMII today with heavy heart, but now I have a brand new X-T3 that I am trying to get familiar with in this very moment. Already looking forward to taking this beast to the Himalayas this autumn. Thanks again for your great tutorial videos, I think my landscape photography will hugely benefit from them.
Great review! I am going to upgrade from my X-T20 in the New Year as I want something weather resistant. Was thinking about the X-T2 because of the great deals but I think I might as well spend the extra and go for the 3. I recently picked up the XF100-400mm for wildlife so the faster autofocus on the 3 would be great.
Thanks Dale, glad you liked the review. As I said, I can't give a serious opinion on the AF, but just playing around with it it certainly does seem pretty quick. The fact that the phase detection is all across the sensor area is really going to make a difference.
Easy choice if you can afford the X-T3. From my experience, i'd rather spend my whole budget on the latest camera rather than going for the older model and regret not getting the newest one later on. Personally, i'd get the X-H1 because i have some older lenses lying around without IS but i guess for wildlife the autofocus of the X-T3 trumps that.
Well if this camera is good enough for you Andy then I really know its good enough for me. Love your work and I can only hope to get close to your level.
Hi Andy. I recently switched from a Canon 70d to the Fuji xt-3. With LR to get the best results I first convert the Fuji raw files using Iridient, otherwise you can get wormy artifacts and in some cases a mushy image. The difference becomes really noticeable in low light conditions (city scrapes, Astro).
Hi Raymond, thanks for the comment. I also have Iridient Transformer, and it does indeed do a good job of Fuji RAW files, although to be honest I've never really had much of a problem with LR itself as I don't do any sharpening to the RAW (which it seems is where the worst of the worm artefacts appear). Since Fuji have started partnering with Phase One though, Capture One has really stepped up a notch and gives the best Fuji RAF conversion for my money, not just in terms of sharpness and detail, but in terms of highlight control (I can get highlights back in C1 that I can't in LR) and colour.
Thanks, Andy, a great review. I absolutely love my XT-2 and at some point may upgrade to the XT-3. It has been very helpful to watch your videos about the Fuji cameras and overall, your fantastic landscape photography vlogs. Warm Christmas wishes to you.
Thank you for the great, thoughtful review. I am curious to know more about your thoughts on Capture One and how it affects your workflow. The difference in how it handled image files was really intriguing.
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you liked the review. I've just started using Capture One and I'm still trying to find the most efficient way of incorporating it into my workflow as I use LR for cataloguing images. Basically in Lightroom I import images into subfolders of a New Images folders, where images stay until I've gone through them and edited them and moved them off into folders relating to location and date etc. In Capture One I open images from that New Images folder, and after processing I save them as full resolution TIFFS to a folder called Lightroom Auto Import. I've got LR set up to automatically import everything in that folder, so when I open Lightroom again the TIFF that I've processed in C1 is already there, and from there I just drag and drop it into the same folder as the original RAW image and create a stack. It works fine, and as I get used to using C1 more I think it'll get smoother.
My wish for XT4 in 2 years is IBIS and a layout/design change to accommodate a larger battery and more buttons. If that happens I will instabuy and upgrade from my XT20. A tilt/flip screen would be the icing on top of a theoretically perfect camera for me.
Excellent review, Andy. You will learn to love Capture One Pro 12. It is far and away a better piece of software for processing RAF files or NEF files (Nikon) for that matter. The only reason I go into LR CC any longer is if I have a very stubborn purple fringing or CA issue. C1Pro is a little lacking in that area. Generally I just process it, convert it to my preferred output then clean up the CA in LR & done. BTW, you will really get hooked on the Layers feature. That is a huge bonus!! Thanks again for the great review.
Really love Your reviews. Honest and practical. This means I can always trust Your opinions as I did switching from FF Nikon to Fuji and I didn't regret it. Actually it was the best move I ever made. I shoot more, go out more, spend more time working scenes and carry much less. I will probably pass on X-T3, but as I can see it is a good deal right now. Have a great Xmas time!
Thanks for the comment I've had the X-T4 for a few weeks now. I've not been able to get out and shoot landscapes with it due to the lockdown, but I've been extremely impressed with the IBIS
Your images are out of the world. I was thinking about getting into the Fuji eco system a long time now but I always doubted it's suitable for landscape kind of photography. After seeing some of your videos, I'm convinced Fuji is good enough for me if it's good enough for you. I would love to see how you edit your photos! I never saw a "visual style" in landscape photography before that I liked so much.
Thanks so much Greyff, really glad you enjoyed the video, and my work. I've actually done a few videos on post processing. This is some of my Lightroom tips ua-cam.com/video/kwBtgwZkLDo/v-deo.html And these are some videos where I go over my complete workflow, including my post processing: ua-cam.com/video/M4OXoL4tgFI/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/mNkx1KOP9gc/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/bPhd05eRUrs/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/SCJsqFec-LE/v-deo.html
Great review Andy. You are the first reviewer I've seen that has pointed out the special remote shutter release pin on the other side of the camera. That is brilliant and I didn't realise that Fuji had changed that from the XT2. It's such a drag having to move my L bracket so far from the body just to get the shutter release pin inserted in portrait mode. Now if they could just make the focus adjustment switch on the front bigger and more robust for the next model - perfection! Merry Christmas.
Thanks for watching Hamish, glad you found it useful. Yes, the cable release is one of those things I always notice....back when I had the X-T1 it was one of the things I mentioned to Fuji (you couldn't use a mechanical release with the X-T1). Merry Christmas to you too, and all the best for 2019
@@AndyMumford Loved the video, but confused as to what you mean by not being able to use a mechanical release with the X-T1, I use a cheap ebay one all the time on mine. Set to bulb and away you go.
The X-T1 had a solid shutter button, and a mechanical release screws into a hole in the shutter button and pushes a solid rod down to fire the shutter.. How did you manage to attach it and make it work on the solid button of the X-T1? www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_t1/product_views/img/index/pic_diagram_02.jpg
Great video. Would it be possible for you to subtitle the photo examples at the end with the EXIF data? Would be great to see what you used and how you set up the shots. Think of it as a watermark 😁 Thanks for the video.
Timely and informative review, thanks. I'm preparing to upgrade from my Lumix GX8 (mft system) to the Fuji X-T3 (after briefly flirting with an upgrade to FF). Lots of great info here, your thoughts on the intuitive controls are especially helpful.
Thank you Andy for this infinitive review of the XT3. I am seriously thinking of buying it. One question, how is the weather sealing..? You didn't mention it in the review.
Did I not mention it? Sorry about that, I usually do in my reviews. I haven't measured it scientifically but I've used the X-T3 (the the X-T2 and X-T1 before that) in some serious weather, from dust and sand to sea and waterfall spray, as well as rain and snow, in temperatures down to around -15ºC
ive looked at buying another fuji ive got a xt10 with the 27mm on which is my run and gun camera, i love it. but if i was to replace my canon for landscapes which would you say is best value, on mpb theres a £400 price difference between them, i could get a 10-24 aswell if i picked up a xt2, video i have no use for its all about the images and i dont mind paying the extra if its worth it. id like to lighten my camera bag and one of them will be filling just dont know which one.
I have a Canon 5D4 and "lightened" my camera load by going to f/4 lenses (wide and tele) but stayed with the 24-70 f/2.8 (big and heavy). I soot landscapes a lot but do family photos, sports involving grandkids ,etc. I am seriously considering the x-T3 and Fujifilm lenses. I do create prints and the largest tend to be 24x36 inch (approx 60x90). I would hope the 26 MP sensor on the X-T3 could handle that. What do you think? BTW I dipped my toe in the Fujifilm system by purchasing the x100f as a walk around camera and love it! This led me to explore all of the Fuji cameras.And it also led me to your channel of which I am now a subscriber. Thank you.
How Florian, thanks for the comment, glad you enjoy the channel. For prints a general ratio is that you can print 100 pixels per centimetre, much lower than that and you start to notice. A 24mp camerea is usually 6000x4000 pixels, so that gives you prints of 60 x 40cm at native resolution. The 26mp sensor is slightly bigger, but not significantly, so to print at 60x90 it's better to uprez the file first. I believe the 5D4 is a similar resolution though so the results should be almost the same as with your old camera
I export are set at 200pci@@AndyMumford Thanks. The sensor size on the 5D4 is 32MP. I guess to be safe is to edit the photo in Photoshop and adjust the image size and resolution in PS and export for print. Thanks for your prompt reply!
Andy, so if I understood you correctly the X-T3 is a small upgrade from the X-T2 for a landscape photographer, but perhaps we shouldn’t be rushing out to replace our trusty workhorse? Like many people, I should a range of different photography, with a heavy bias towards landscape / seascape and so will probably continue using the X-T2 until the XH2 comes out (& then still keep the X-T2 as a backup body). As always, great video and love the images, which after all is all that matters. Dave
Hi Dave. In terms of absolute still image quality there is very little difference between the two cameras. The video features are absolutely superb and the addition of 10 bit colour gives considerably better video image quality. Obviously these will all come along with the X-H2 with the inclusion of IBIS, so yeah it might be worth waiting for if you prefer the stabilisation.
Great review Andy, thank you. Although you are a pro this is perfect for advanced amateurs like myself. Look forward to your future reviews. Martyn, Cardiff Wales.
Maybe, but that doesn't explain the similarity between the two images in Lightroom. The increased difference and detail is only really noticeable in C1
Hi Andy, as always a pleasure to work watch your videos with great footage and great landscape photography. I upgraded one of my trusted X-T2s to the X-T3 for improved autofocus as it can be very useful for shooting weddings with an even better AF than the X-T2 have. I'm enjoying landscape photography more and more and actually on your recommendations I also got the 10-24 and 55-200mm. I'm in doubt about the 8-16mm though, concerning size vs portability. As yourself, switched to the X series from FF Canon, finding weight and portability vs picture quality well worthwhile the minor loss in ISO and noise performance. Shooting wedding is sometimes challenging and handling of cameras has become more of an issue than before, when the lenses couldn't be big and beefy enough for my earlier macho photographer ego :-) BTW what filter systems do you use for your landscape work? I do consider joining one of you workshops, think it could a great experience. Well, all the best, and merry Xmas form Denmark
Hi Thomas, thanks for the comment, glad you like the videos. I know all about weddings, I used to be a wedding photographer but I moved over to full time landscape about 5 years ago and have never used the Fuji system for weddings. I can imagine it must be nice to use a small, light system like the Fuji. For filters I use NiSi 100mm filters. Happy Christmas to you too, and all the best for the New Year
I know this is 3 years down the line from when this video was released. I shoot on the Canon 5DSR for gallery sized prints. I have the XT3 and a full kit of lenses. As I’m in my 50’s I find the DSLR heavy going. I would like to use my Fuji kit for large printing, but is it good enough for large landscape wall prints. I’ve yet to test it out. Just wondered what your thoughts were.
Well, at 6240 pixels along the longest edge, the native print size is about 62cm, which is fairly large. I sell prints up to 1m wide with the camera and have never had any issues with them.
As usual Andy, another very informative, coherent and excellent presentation. I love the X-T3 also, but I confess the GFX has stolen my heart. Wishing you a Merry Xmas, and perhaps we'll cross paths on our landscape travels in the future :)
Thanks for the comment, glad you liked the video. I'll be taking the GFX 50R with me to Italy in a couple of weeks and I'm looking forward to putting it through it's paces.
Great review! Now that the X-T4 is about to come out, what are your thoughts about purchasing a used X-T3 that is owned by a photojournalist for a local newspaper? The body and several accompanying lenses were purchased by them in June 2019. The body shows signs of use on the bottom only (the black finish is worn off at the corners). The lenses seem to be perfect, including a 100-400 zoom WR. I'm a little leery of buying used, but it seems like > 90% of reviews give high marks to this body for durability. Appreciate any feedback, and will be checking your channel for tons of tips and resources. Thanks!
The X-T3 is a great camera, and the launch of the X-T4 isn't going to change that. I don't really worry about cosmetic blemishes on cameras (mine always end up scratched), so if the price is good then it's a camera that you'll get a lot of use out of
@@AndyMumford Thank you for taking the time to reply! I ended up purchasing the entire package. It just felt like the right choice. It's the nicest equipment I've owned in a long time, and I'm really looking forward to learning how to use it to its full potential. Cheers!
hi! I'm interested to know how this camera has aged over time. Is it still relevant? should it be bought in 2021? it has competitors like sony 6400 or maybe some canon DSLRs. As it's an older product, should I buy this for long term use? you are a great photographer by the way😊
Thanks for the comment, really glad you enjoyed my work. I actually think the X-T3 is still a brilliant camera and I still use it as my second camera alongside the X-T4. It has identical sensor and image quality, and many people who aren't blogging prefer the X-T3 screen (which I can understand). The absence of IS isn't a deal breaker for most landscapers who are shooting with a tripod, so for me it's a great deal now and unless you absolutely need IS or want the flip-around screen for vlogs, I'd recommend it over the X-T4
The quality of your photos give me confidence that I'll be able to make professional content with the X-T30. I thought I needed the Sony As7iii which would be $3K with a lens.
Hello Andy, I just purchased the Fuji X-T3 today with the kit lens 18-55-mm 2.8-4. I have been watching a lot of the reviews on this camera and I find yours to be one of the best and straightforward from others. As a bonus I am also interested in the Capture One software just by the samples you described when showing the photos you took with the camera. I subscribed to the channel and look forward to more similar videos in the near future. I really appreciate your input and information, thank you. Cheers.
I have been waiting for exactly this video for quite a long while! It is an extra Christmas present! Thank you! I enjoy your work and videos very much! Have a very happy Christmas from someone in the States. Cheers! :-D
Yes, a number of images on the same frame. Some cameras have limitations on how many images you can take on the same frame. Thanks for responding. Keith
@@keithgrey3916 I've just checked the X-T3 manual and it says"multiple exposures - create an image with two exposures" and then describes how to do it. It seems pretty clear that it's only 2 images.
Andy, Fujifilm just announced a XT3 WW, basically an XT3 with no charger and at a very good price, do you still think it is a good deal today, would be a nice upgrade from my XT30.
The XT3 is still a great camera...in terms of IQ the XT4 is exactly the same, and although the image quality is the same as your XT30, you'll notice a difference in the feel and build of the camera. I don' know the pricing on the XT3 WW, but not having a charger is no big deal as you can use the charger from your XT30
when you talked about noise in dark images I just saw color effect of lack of levels on colors file's bit. Is it due to converting video file for internet use. How did you convert the file?
Another brilliant video and although its a tech review you still make me inspired to head out with my camera. Think I'll be holding onto my XT2 for a while longer as I don't think I need the upgrades just yet. I'd love to see you do a video on printing or framing and presentation of your images. I've got a quite a few I need to get off the computer but haven't decided on the finish just yet. Have a brilliant Christmas and look forward to seeing what you get up to in the new year.
Hi Gareth, thanks so much for the comment, I'm really glad you enjoy the videos. I actually don't do a lot of printing myself, most of it is commercial (books and magazines) and for print sales I just send them to my local lab, who I've been working with for years. However, Teresa (my wife) wants us to get a new print done for the wall, so it might be worth putting together a video about it. As for the new year, I'll be doing a lot of video shooting on some of the trips and I'm hoping to put together some capture in the field to processing videos. Have a great Christmas yourself, and all the best for 2019
Amazing video, as always. I'm thinking between the X-T2 or the X-T3. I've been a user of the X-T1 for about 4 years now, and since I'm about to start printing part of my work, I've been considering if the marginal difference (Even though there's future firmware updates to take in account that will make that gap bigger) between the two is worth the jump or if I should go for the X-T2. I love your content, keep up the good work. Merry Christmas and happy new year.
XT2. Newer sensor on the XT3 makes it take a slight step backward in quality for low light. More other features but slightly less high iso performance.
I've used Lightroom since it was first released in Beta. I've been eyeing the XT2 and XT3 in the store, but my worry about changing to the XT3 from Nikon is rendering of RAW files by Lightroom. I don't want to have to change to Capture One, although I can see from your video that Capture One does a better job with the Fuji files. Last week, Lightroom was updated to improve Fuji rendering, but I have no way to test. Thank you very much for such informative videos.
Hi Carol. I do use Capture One, but to be honest I find that 90% of the time I just use Lightroom as it's more convenient and does to a very good job of Fuji files. It's not as good as C1, but it's good enough.
Thanks so much, glad you found it useful. I don't use Capture One exclusively. I like it a lot, but at the moment I using at alongside Lightroom and Photoshop. Over time though, I can see myself using it more and more.
Hi Andy, I don't know if you read the comments, but maybe you'll find this interesting. Two years back, I hiked through the Dolomites and I found an amazing spot for photography. It's in the area around Peitlerkofel (and beyond towards the Puezgruppe) and is especially beautiful at sunrise. Let me know if you're interested, I can send you the details if you want. With kind regards, Kees Gort
Thanks for the message...I'm always interested in new locations, so yes sure, please send me the details. I'll be travelling from tomorrow so might not be able to get back to you for a while, but it's much appreciated
Thanks, for your video’s and aspect on landscape photography, as a hiker I enjoy the thoughts you have I recently bought the XT3 and the 55-200 lens w/ 18-135 ..Off to Turkey to try it out, currently in Alaska and it’s -20 way to cold as I don’t know much about cameras and cold weather....
I am curious about if you had any trouble about printing large as a landscape photographer with XT3. Is it worth limiting yourself with smaller print sizes?
I've never really felt limited really, and have done prints a meter wide with XT3 files. If you're printing at 100 pixel per centimetre (about 254dpi) then you'll get a print about 62cm wide (native, with no interpolation) from a 26mp camera and about 82cm wide from a 50mp camera, so it's not like one camera gives you huge prints and the other doesn't. You can get very big prints from both files really.
Really great review! I've been using the X-T3 since it came out and I think it's a fantastic landscape camera. Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for the great video content this past year. All the best in 2019!
Thanks so much Patricia, glad you like the channel. I've got some awesome plans for 2019, so I hope you keep watching. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you too.
It's pretty much the default method for camera charging with most cameras nowadays. I've never really had a problem with it on any cameras I've used it with
Do you prefer the X-T3 or the X-T2 for night skies? Would you make a tutorial about removing the noise from night sky photos in post? Thanks for considering this.
I haven't been able to see a significant difference between the cameras, even at higher ISOs, so I don't think I could recommend one over the other. I'll be doing some night shooting in January and February, and if conditions work out I might put a video together about it.
Are you able to customize Capture1 to more closely mirror Lr in terms of placement of controls with your tools on the left or right and I just scroll to the one I need? I heard you can but I only tried the free trial and I don't think I was able to customize button placement and I found the constant clicking in and out of menus to do simple edits to be maddening. It really slowed my workflow down. It's really the only reason I didn't go with it. Secondly, I noticed when adjusting shadows, you can only brighten them. The slider starts at 0 and can only go up. What if I want to darken the shadows? I can't imagine there isn't a way to do that. I've never seen a slider start on one end. They usually start in the middle and you can lift or lower it from there
Thanks for the comment. You can customise Capture 1 Pro pretty much however you'd like it to look and I've got mine set up very similarly to Lightroom. I made a video about it, which you can see here ua-cam.com/video/-qDrcbdibSc/v-deo.html As for the shadows, Capture One just works differently with contrast and those sliders are just for recovery. You can use the levels or curves tools to darken shadows, or you can use the Luma masks to just work with a particular tonal value.
HI, between the x-t2 and the x-t30, which would you recommend for still photography, a mix of both street and landscape photography, and a little bit of chasing the toddler around?
It really comes down to IBIS. Do you shoot handheld in low light a lot? If so, and if you want stabilization, go with the X-H1. If not, the X-T3 is a better camera in terms of video and AF
Thanks for a a no hype review, you have cleared up some grey areas for me, I have an XT2 and the XT3 both are very capable cameras as you have demonstrated. My question is regarding high ISO. I have a winter trip to Iceland In 2020, it has been suggested I will require an ISO of 5000, I have not been able to get good results using ISO 5000 in the past, what are your thoughts. Typical photography will be waterfalls, ice caves, aura and general landscape / seascape photography
Hi Barry, thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found the video useful. In terms of high ISO, I wasn't really able to see any real difference between the X-T2 and X-T3 so there's no reason to upgrade just for that. In terms of your trip, ISO 5000 sounds a little excessive to me. I've shot in northern latitudes, and for things like the aurora and night skies I've never had to go higher than 3200, which is fine with both cameras. For the Aurora you will almost certainly be lower than that as it's really quite bright. For waterfalls and ice caves you'll almost certainly have your camera on a tripod so shutter time length won't be an issue and you can shoot longer exposures at base ISO. I would guess that it's unlikely you'll go above ISO2500.
Thanks for the reply Andy, I’m very grateful for your imput, you have confirmed what I thought would be the general ISO values required to shoot in Iceland conditions. I use the Samyang 12 f2 and the Laowa 9 f2.8 hopefully these will be up to the task
Barry Rufus for northern lights can’t see you needing to go over iso 1600.I shot at 1.8, at around iso 640-800 and between 2-5 second exposure and got some awesome results...
I'm curious - the orange building with blue windows you shot at 3200 ISO - did you do it just for testing? Because at f/8 you can defo gain at least a stop of light from the aperture without losing lens sharpness. Even 1/30 can be slower for a building...
Thanks for the review Andy. I wonder when you be able to publish one for the 8-16mm you have there? The issue with the ND is what it keeps me away from buying it, I would to know what do you think this lens.
Hi David, thanks for the comment. The review of the 8-16mm is pretty much recorded, I just need to find time to edit it together. I should be able to publish it next weekend I hope. I can say now that it is optically amazing, certainly the best wide angle zoom I've ever used, and up there quality-wise with the other red badge Fuji zooms. However, there is no way you can attach filters to it. I played around and tried to find a solution, but even if you could find a way of attaching the holder to the lens hood (which is fixed), it still vignettes up to about 15mm. The only solution will be with filters that are larger than 100mm.
That was very useful, as ever. I use the xT2 exclusively for still landscape work - no video. And I'm very happy with it for the same reasons you give. So it doesn't seem as if I need to lay out cash on the XT3, since the improvements are either minor or irrelevant to my kind of photography. That's the impression I'm getting from your video and others - does that seem right or have I missed anything? It's always a personal judgment of course.
1spitfirepilot I think you’re spot on, I myself am waiting for the xh2 to consider a body upgrade. For what I do with stills the xt2’s autofocus is plenty fast.
Thanks, glad you like the review. With the X-T3 Fuji the improvements are mostly in the video and auto focus area. I wasn't really able to see much of a difference in image quality over the X-T2 in Lightroom, although I felt that in Capture One there was a noticeable difference. Beyond that I really don't like to say, but certainly I don't feel that the X-T2 is significantly weaker in absolute image quality terms.
Hello....great video as just moving away from Canon....so I think the way to go is the Xt3. One question.....can you please provide a link to the tripod L backet. Many thanks.
Glad you enjoyed the video. The L bracket is a 3rd party one I picked up from Amazon. I've had a look around but I can't find it anymore. It was just a cheap on though, made by a Andoer I think. It originally came with a grip as well, which I removed. Sorry I can't be more help
Hi Andy, thanks for your very candid review as always. However I'm quite bothered about the difference in the XT2 and XT3 pictures on CaptureOne as you show at 14:35. It almost looks like a completely different league in IQ for the XT3 file in terms of details, contrast and saturation. Is it purely a software processing issue by C1, or is there really such a big difference in the sensors of the two cameras? Thanks!
Hi Andy, great review. I have an XT20 and I wanted to upgrad to the XT3 only for image quality. ( I don't need the fast AF and the video functions) Is the image quality of the new sensor worth to upgrade? Thanks.
Thanks for the review Andy, I have question regarding the 8-16 vs 10-24 not the technical Images Quality thing, but more what do you thing about the xtra 2mm does it really matters with your style of photography? Or is it more difficult to make the good composition because it is too wide? Thanks
I think that depends on the photographer really. I don't think the extra 2mm brings an additional compositional complications for anyone who's used to composing at 10mm, but the extra width is nice in places that have a rich foreground as well as for shooting stars, where the more sky you can fit in, the better.
The X-T3 the L bracket I use is no longer available, but basically it's just a 3rd party one. You just need to make sure the holes to access the battery compartment and other doors are in the right place. Most come with a plastic grip, but they can be removed leaving just the metal L Bracket. Something like this will be fine amzn.to/2XfGaWV
Well thought out and presented thanks. It's brought a sense of enjoyment to my photography I didn't know I was missing. Would you recommend a particular guide for the camera? Akin to Thom Hogan's for Nikon that I used to use. Cheers 😁
Thanks so much for the comment, I'm glad you like the channel. I used to have Thom Hogan's Nikon guides as well, they were superb. I've heard good things about Dan Bailey's X Series books, and he's a great photographer, so maybe give that a try danbaileyphoto.com/blog/product/x-series-unlimited/
I'm a bit "shocked" by the image quality comparison between X-T2 and X-T3 - the sea scene with the stones in the foreground. In my opinion the X-T3 RAW file looks a lot better than the X-T2's ... (more saturation, contrast, detail - probably less editing required). Does that mean the X-T3 is also that much better than the X-H1? :(
Nice video. I've just ordered the X-T30 with the 18-55 f2.8-4, which I've heard is a very good kit lens. Now, as an introduction they give 50% off on the f2 lenses (23, 35, 50) and I want to add one. I was thinking the 50 mm for portraits, but it seems to be the general opinion that the 35 mm f2 is the one to get. What's your opinion on this?
It really depends on which focal length you think works best for portraits. The 50mm will frame quite tight and is good for headshots. The 35 fits a little more in, so you can fit more of the subjects body or environment in. I prefer 35mm
Indeed - my point was that the aperture on the zoom would be closer to the 35 mm prime, thus making the 50mm “less redundant” since the difference is bigger
Excellent review. 12:29 will the camera function while it is plugged in via an external power source, and does it have the equivalent of Sony's Clear Image Zoom?
the camera will function when charging via usb c. Based on a quick googling fo what Clear Image Zoom is (a fancy JPG-only interpolated digital zoom?), I don't think there's an equivalent in the XT3
Thank you! I'm just learning about the XT3 and am going to purchase this week. Do you have any tripod or L bracket recommendations for this camera (for travel)? I've been using a Nikon system with a Really Right Stuff travel tripod. I also have a normal old-school heavy tripod for when I need something more stable (not for travel).
I've done a review, I just need to edit it together, which I'll do next weekend. The lens and the field of view are so wide that it's impossible to use 100mm filters with it. Perhaps someone will come up with a solution at some point, but it will certainly involve bigger filters and a specialised holder.
Hi Andrew! You need to post this video on Fujilove Facebook group :) That 8-16mm looks so nice... I really wish I can set my mind to spend $2000 on 8-16mm but I really can't, regardless of how good the lens is. If I am a full time photographer, of course I will buy. And to me 10-24mm is not good, regardless how much it's been praised by Fuji users. I currently shoot with 16-55mm, 50-140mm and I'm very happy with it. I do need one wider than 16mm and I think 12mm is the sweet spot. So I'm considering to buy Zeiss Touit 12mm for Fuji. Have you ever tried this lens? Thank you for your videos!!
I had the Zeiss 12mm lens but got rid of it. Image quality is amazing, sharp edge to edge but using manual focus is terrible. First, the focus motors are slow and hunts quite a bit in low light. The manual focus is digital so not accurate. When you chimp - review your image - the focus has a tendacy to shift so the very next photo will be out of focus, even in manual focus mode! I tried using this as an astro lens but it was impossible because of this weird focus shift. Other photographers have commented on this too. I think Zeiss has long abandoned Fuji - they tried, it didn't work, so they moved on to Sony. Fuji has amazing glass and some of their newer lenses are snappy fast to focus even in low light.
Hi Andy, Happy New Year. Another great & informative video review. Quick question....what L-bracket are you using with your X-T3? I have always used RRS brackets but you do pay for the privilege. Thanks & kind regards, Brendan DUBAI
Hi Brendan, happy New Year to you too. Hope you're well. My L brackets are 3rd party ones I pick up from Amazon (I think eBay have them as well). Mine is this one. www.amazon.com/Fuji-Plate-Quick-Release-Holder/dp/B07J4Z6VMW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1546599780&sr=8-4&keywords=xt3+l+bracket The plastic hand grip is removable. All the best, have a great 2019
I love your common sense approach to gear and shooting. I switched from Canon full frame to the Fuji XT3 for virtually the same reason as my work is primarily on location, where size and weight matter. Thank you for producing these well thought out and helpful videos.
Happy Holidays
Thanks for watching, really glad you enjoy the videos. Happy holidays to you too
On location? Does that mean the place where you are? 😆
@@bh9262 Location photography is very different to studio photography as you are going to a location that you have to find and is an uncontrollable location where as studio is an environment that you have most of the control over and you bring things to photograph or you ask people to come to be photographed.
@@bh9262 Are you new to the business?
Image quality review starts @12:44
excellent review overall.
Cheers
thank you
thx
As an X-T3 user coming from a Canon 6D, one of the simple things I really appreciated is the cable release port being on the other side. Never been so happy about that simple thing where the L bracket design isn't an issue anymore. Also, it is just fun to use.
i have the 6D and wonder if the xt3 will be better at stills and DR.
I have both. However, I can't bring myself to sell my 6D, the colours are just phenomenal.
@@jaezryl Indeed. That camera is a low light beast. If only mine was repairable I would've used it indefinitely. The X-T3 is just as good but the 6D is a class on its own especially with colors and low light performance.
wow i am an Icelander but have not realized how beautiful my country is ,,,,,, but to see the pictures you reach I see my country in a new light and I say, as before, "" fat "genius. thanks for your help in getting to grips with the photo cell .... and on my xt3 camera ,,, and more importantly ,,, thinking as "artist" you're "love ,,,
Hi Karl, thanks for the comment. As an Icelander all I can say to you is that you are from a truly amazing country :-)
I really appreciate your landscape photographers perspective . Alot of the XT-3 reviews are from a vlogging point of view. I have been considering an upgrade for months (fromm an old 40D) and have watched countless reviews for this camera and others (Sony). You have tipped the scales. Awesome review!
Thanks Geoff, glad you found the video useful
Never seen a video before, and I'm only 2min in it, but already I can say that I like it! Very clear and to the point. Thank you!
Thanks for watching, glad you like the video
I'm currently using the X-T2 and X-T20 and they are more than enough camera for my needs and until they break, I won't be upgrading any time soon. The X-T3 and now X-T4 are excellent if someone is looking to come into the Fuji system.
It's 2020 and I just purchased the X-T20, 16/2.8 and 35/2. Moving to Fuji from Sony FF for my everyday walk around kit. I don't need a camera bag, just a small hip pack to hold the other lens, cleaning items and plastic bags for my dog's poop.
I also didn't realize that your video was the one I was watching the other night where you were reviewing the Minolta Rokker 58mm/f1.4. That's my 3rd lens that will be adapted to the X-T20 for longer shots (ordered the adapter, will see if I need the 50 or 56 if it doesn't work out). However, the 16 and 35 is the "compact" kit for me.
Thanks for the review. Agree, the X-T3 makes me want to take more photos.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Andy. I'm in a changeover from DSLR to mirrorless conundrum and really liked your review. Always nice to hear from people who use the kit and can really see and judge the results in real time. I've been nudged from Fuji to Sony to Panasonic and had a play about with an XT-1 today and loved it. Kinda nudged even further towards the XT-3 with your review now too and I look forward to finding my mojo again from a new camera and system, as I've lost the will to carry heavy camera, lenses and other bits and bobs. I'll let you know, cheers.
Thanks Nigel, glad you found the video useful
Really good job my friend! X-T3 is a fantastic camera with some interesting updates, like cable release new position and obviously the new video features which are fantastic.
I'm really happy to see you using Capture One :) All the best mate!
Cheers mate, glad you liked it.
I'm still getting to grips with Capture One, but really do like it. Looking forward to the Dolomites trip where I'm hoping to pick up some of your Capture One editing skills :-)
Great review Andy. I took delivery of the X-T3 a few months ago as an addition to my X-t2 and to finally shelve my Nino D810. The ergonomics and retro feel is fantastic. Traveling extensively the lightweight is the biggest bonus to me over my old Nikons.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review. Indeed, smaller lighter cameras like the X-T2 really make a difference when you're travelling a lot. I can't believe how much small and lightweight my kit is now, even with a drone, than it used to be with a full frame dSLR
Thank you for this. Very interesting indeed. I still love my xt1 and 10-24 / 18-135 combination, and still learning. So no upgrade yet.
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you found it useful
Many thanks, for your very easy to watch and listen to the presentation, Andy. My X-T1 is now 4+ years old, and whilst nothing is wrong, about 40,000 images to date, I'm looking at an upgrade to the T2, T3 of H1 just because of the better ergonomics.
The X-T1 was an amazing camera and I loved mine...but both the X-T2 and X-T3 are a pretty improvement. I think Fuji really nailed the design with the X-T2
Hope you took advantage of the ongoing price cuts on the XH1 (assuming you upgraded). If you're still thinking, now's the best time to get that upgrade imo.. some great offers going on at the moment.
Really appreciate your review - I was following the Lumix S1/S1R release and after some considetation I've decided that a Fuji kit would be better suited to my needs (mountaineering-photography).
After more than 10 years I am very commited to switching from Canon full frame to Fuji APS-C after watching most videos on your channel. I love the X-T3s capability of shooting great stills and videos alike and all that for a very competetive price. I travel to Nepal almost every year and I came to hate carrying all this heavy stuff around the mountains all the time. In high altitude every gram matters. So I guess I will apply common sense and ditch most of my redundant gear. Also thanks heaps for getting that very resilient full frame monster out of my head. I took some time to finally kill it. You helped me.
Thanks for the comment, glad you've enjoyed the videos. At high altitude I can understand the need keep the weight down as much as possible. Last time I was at significant altitude was about 5 years ago in Bolivia at around 4500 - 5000m and I had the Nikon D800. That was when I started to really resent carrying it around, just any walk with it I really felt the weight
@@AndyMumford Thanks Andy. Sold my 5DMII today with heavy heart, but now I have a brand new X-T3 that I am trying to get familiar with in this very moment. Already looking forward to taking this beast to the Himalayas this autumn. Thanks again for your great tutorial videos, I think my landscape photography will hugely benefit from them.
Great review! I am going to upgrade from my X-T20 in the New Year as I want something weather resistant. Was thinking about the X-T2 because of the great deals but I think I might as well spend the extra and go for the 3. I recently picked up the XF100-400mm for wildlife so the faster autofocus on the 3 would be great.
Thanks Dale, glad you liked the review. As I said, I can't give a serious opinion on the AF, but just playing around with it it certainly does seem pretty quick. The fact that the phase detection is all across the sensor area is really going to make a difference.
Easy choice if you can afford the X-T3. From my experience, i'd rather spend my whole budget on the latest camera rather than going for the older model and regret not getting the newest one later on.
Personally, i'd get the X-H1 because i have some older lenses lying around without IS but i guess for wildlife the autofocus of the X-T3 trumps that.
Another excellent video from the best You Tube photography channel ... many thanks!
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video.
Thinking about this as a first camera , looks like a solid build, wanting it for travel and landscape
Its a great camera, you'll really enjoy it
Well if this camera is good enough for you Andy then I really know its good enough for me. Love your work and I can only hope to get close to your level.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video..and the images. You'll love the camera
Have a Happy Christmas and a Good New Year
Happy Christmas and great 2019 to you too.
Was looking forward to your take on the XT3. Glad the video is here.
Thanks, apologies for it taking so long.
Hi Andy. I recently switched from a Canon 70d to the Fuji xt-3. With LR to get the best results I first convert the Fuji raw files using Iridient, otherwise you can get wormy artifacts and in some cases a mushy image. The difference becomes really noticeable in low light conditions (city scrapes, Astro).
Hi Raymond, thanks for the comment. I also have Iridient Transformer, and it does indeed do a good job of Fuji RAW files, although to be honest I've never really had much of a problem with LR itself as I don't do any sharpening to the RAW (which it seems is where the worst of the worm artefacts appear). Since Fuji have started partnering with Phase One though, Capture One has really stepped up a notch and gives the best Fuji RAF conversion for my money, not just in terms of sharpness and detail, but in terms of highlight control (I can get highlights back in C1 that I can't in LR) and colour.
Thanks, Andy, a great review. I absolutely love my XT-2 and at some point may upgrade to the XT-3. It has been very helpful to watch your videos about the Fuji cameras and overall, your fantastic landscape photography vlogs. Warm Christmas wishes to you.
Thanks for watching Robert, I appreciate the comments. Good Christmas to you too.
Not sure if mentioned but X-T2 can be charged from battery pack with micro-USB. it’s the ‘side’ of the port.
Good point. I often use an external battery on my Sony a6500, works great and lasts all day.
I very much appreciate the time you took to do this review. I enjoyed getting your perspective on the X-T3 as a landscape photographer. Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching James
Brilliant work, inspiring. I'm really thinking about getting this camera. Thanks for your review and sharing of your great work.
Thanks so much, glad it was useful
Thank you for the great, thoughtful review. I am curious to know more about your thoughts on Capture One and how it affects your workflow. The difference in how it handled image files was really intriguing.
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you liked the review. I've just started using Capture One and I'm still trying to find the most efficient way of incorporating it into my workflow as I use LR for cataloguing images. Basically in Lightroom I import images into subfolders of a New Images folders, where images stay until I've gone through them and edited them and moved them off into folders relating to location and date etc. In Capture One I open images from that New Images folder, and after processing I save them as full resolution TIFFS to a folder called Lightroom Auto Import. I've got LR set up to automatically import everything in that folder, so when I open Lightroom again the TIFF that I've processed in C1 is already there, and from there I just drag and drop it into the same folder as the original RAW image and create a stack.
It works fine, and as I get used to using C1 more I think it'll get smoother.
My wish for XT4 in 2 years is IBIS and a layout/design change to accommodate a larger battery and more buttons. If that happens I will instabuy and upgrade from my XT20. A tilt/flip screen would be the icing on top of a theoretically perfect camera for me.
Daksh P won’t happen, it will eat into XH-x series sales, if you want IBIS then that’s your camera not the XT-x series.
Hello from Florida, and thanks for the excellent review of the Fujifilm X-T3.
Thanks so much, glad you found it useful
Great informative video Andy, thanks Neil
Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful
Excellent review, Andy. You will learn to love Capture One Pro 12. It is far and away a better piece of software for processing RAF files or NEF files (Nikon) for that matter. The only reason I go into LR CC any longer is if I have a very stubborn purple fringing or CA issue. C1Pro is a little lacking in that area. Generally I just process it, convert it to my preferred output then clean up the CA in LR & done.
BTW, you will really get hooked on the Layers feature. That is a huge bonus!! Thanks again for the great review.
Thanks for watching, and for the comment Rick
Really love Your reviews. Honest and practical. This means I can always trust Your opinions as I did switching from FF Nikon to Fuji and I didn't regret it. Actually it was the best move I ever made. I shoot more, go out more, spend more time working scenes and carry much less. I will probably pass on X-T3, but as I can see it is a good deal right now. Have a great Xmas time!
Hi Wotjek, thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching. I'm really glad you find the channel useful
Likewise, thinking of trading my D750 for fuji gear.
Great video! I’ve got the X-T4 preordered and am really excited for it. Same sensor but updated ergonomics and video functions.
Thanks for the comment I've had the X-T4 for a few weeks now. I've not been able to get out and shoot landscapes with it due to the lockdown, but I've been extremely impressed with the IBIS
Your images are out of the world. I was thinking about getting into the Fuji eco system a long time now but I always doubted it's suitable for landscape kind of photography. After seeing some of your videos, I'm convinced Fuji is good enough for me if it's good enough for you.
I would love to see how you edit your photos! I never saw a "visual style" in landscape photography before that I liked so much.
Thanks so much Greyff, really glad you enjoyed the video, and my work. I've actually done a few videos on post processing.
This is some of my Lightroom tips ua-cam.com/video/kwBtgwZkLDo/v-deo.html
And these are some videos where I go over my complete workflow, including my post processing:
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@@AndyMumford Thanks for your answer! I should've looked that up before asking for it. I'll look through these now :-)
Great review Andy. You are the first reviewer I've seen that has pointed out the special remote shutter release pin on the other side of the camera. That is brilliant and I didn't realise that Fuji had changed that from the XT2. It's such a drag having to move my L bracket so far from the body just to get the shutter release pin inserted in portrait mode. Now if they could just make the focus adjustment switch on the front bigger and more robust for the next model - perfection! Merry Christmas.
Thanks for watching Hamish, glad you found it useful. Yes, the cable release is one of those things I always notice....back when I had the X-T1 it was one of the things I mentioned to Fuji (you couldn't use a mechanical release with the X-T1).
Merry Christmas to you too, and all the best for 2019
@@AndyMumford Loved the video, but confused as to what you mean by not being able to use a mechanical release with the X-T1, I use a cheap ebay one all the time on mine. Set to bulb and away you go.
The X-T1 had a solid shutter button, and a mechanical release screws into a hole in the shutter button and pushes a solid rod down to fire the shutter.. How did you manage to attach it and make it work on the solid button of the X-T1?
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Very nice camera . My only complaint is the tiny AF button . Hopefully , Fuji will make it bigger in future iterations .
Great review. The processed XT2 images simply look stunning!
Thanks Thomas
Great video. Would it be possible for you to subtitle the photo examples at the end with the EXIF data? Would be great to see what you used and how you set up the shots. Think of it as a watermark 😁 Thanks for the video.
Timely and informative review, thanks. I'm preparing to upgrade from my Lumix GX8 (mft system) to the Fuji X-T3 (after briefly flirting with an upgrade to FF). Lots of great info here, your thoughts on the intuitive controls are especially helpful.
Thanks so much for the comment, glad you liked the video and have fun with the switch
Thank you Andy for this infinitive review of the XT3. I am seriously thinking of buying it. One question, how is the weather sealing..? You didn't mention it in the review.
Did I not mention it? Sorry about that, I usually do in my reviews. I haven't measured it scientifically but I've used the X-T3 (the the X-T2 and X-T1 before that) in some serious weather, from dust and sand to sea and waterfall spray, as well as rain and snow, in temperatures down to around -15ºC
ive looked at buying another fuji ive got a xt10 with the 27mm on which is my run and gun camera, i love it. but if i was to replace my canon for landscapes which would you say is best value, on mpb theres a £400 price difference between them, i could get a 10-24 aswell if i picked up a xt2, video i have no use for its all about the images and i dont mind paying the extra if its worth it. id like to lighten my camera bag and one of them will be filling just dont know which one.
If it's just for still photography, I'd go with the X-T2 has pretty much identical image quality
I have a Canon 5D4 and "lightened" my camera load by going to f/4 lenses (wide and tele) but stayed with the 24-70 f/2.8 (big and heavy). I soot landscapes a lot but do family photos, sports involving grandkids ,etc. I am seriously considering the x-T3 and Fujifilm lenses. I do create prints and the largest tend to be 24x36 inch (approx 60x90). I would hope the 26 MP sensor on the X-T3 could handle that. What do you think? BTW I dipped my toe in the Fujifilm system by purchasing the x100f as a walk around camera and love it! This led me to explore all of the Fuji cameras.And it also led me to your channel of which I am now a subscriber. Thank you.
How Florian, thanks for the comment, glad you enjoy the channel. For prints a general ratio is that you can print 100 pixels per centimetre, much lower than that and you start to notice. A 24mp camerea is usually 6000x4000 pixels, so that gives you prints of 60 x 40cm at native resolution. The 26mp sensor is slightly bigger, but not significantly, so to print at 60x90 it's better to uprez the file first. I believe the 5D4 is a similar resolution though so the results should be almost the same as with your old camera
I export are set at 200pci@@AndyMumford Thanks. The sensor size on the 5D4 is 32MP. I guess to be safe is to edit the photo in Photoshop and adjust the image size and resolution in PS and export for print. Thanks for your prompt reply!
In the end I bought it (after finally embark the EOS RP)!
Andy, so if I understood you correctly the X-T3 is a small upgrade from the X-T2 for a landscape photographer, but perhaps we shouldn’t be rushing out to replace our trusty workhorse? Like many people, I should a range of different photography, with a heavy bias towards landscape / seascape and so will probably continue using the X-T2 until the XH2 comes out (& then still keep the X-T2 as a backup body). As always, great video and love the images, which after all is all that matters. Dave
Hi Dave. In terms of absolute still image quality there is very little difference between the two cameras. The video features are absolutely superb and the addition of 10 bit colour gives considerably better video image quality. Obviously these will all come along with the X-H2 with the inclusion of IBIS, so yeah it might be worth waiting for if you prefer the stabilisation.
Great review Andy, thank you. Although you are a pro this is perfect for advanced amateurs like myself. Look forward to your future reviews. Martyn, Cardiff Wales.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video
Your XT3 seascape image is a 1/3 stop darker due to ISO 160. that may explain the contrast and detail difference.
Maybe, but that doesn't explain the similarity between the two images in Lightroom. The increased difference and detail is only really noticeable in C1
Hi Andy, as always a pleasure to work watch your videos with great footage and great landscape photography. I upgraded one of my trusted X-T2s to the X-T3 for improved autofocus as it can be very useful for shooting weddings with an even better AF than the X-T2 have. I'm enjoying landscape photography more and more and actually on your recommendations I also got the 10-24 and 55-200mm. I'm in doubt about the 8-16mm though, concerning size vs portability. As yourself, switched to the X series from FF Canon, finding weight and portability vs picture quality well worthwhile the minor loss in ISO and noise performance. Shooting wedding is sometimes challenging and handling of cameras has become more of an issue than before, when the lenses couldn't be big and beefy enough for my earlier macho photographer ego :-)
BTW what filter systems do you use for your landscape work?
I do consider joining one of you workshops, think it could a great experience.
Well, all the best, and merry Xmas form Denmark
Hi Thomas, thanks for the comment, glad you like the videos. I know all about weddings, I used to be a wedding photographer but I moved over to full time landscape about 5 years ago and have never used the Fuji system for weddings. I can imagine it must be nice to use a small, light system like the Fuji.
For filters I use NiSi 100mm filters.
Happy Christmas to you too, and all the best for the New Year
Andy Mumford Nisi filters I thought it was Lee Filters you used , did you switch ?
I know this is 3 years down the line from when this video was released. I shoot on the Canon 5DSR for gallery sized prints. I have the XT3 and a full kit of lenses. As I’m in my 50’s I find the DSLR heavy going. I would like to use my Fuji kit for large printing, but is it good enough for large landscape wall prints. I’ve yet to test it out. Just wondered what your thoughts were.
Well, at 6240 pixels along the longest edge, the native print size is about 62cm, which is fairly large. I sell prints up to 1m wide with the camera and have never had any issues with them.
As usual Andy, another very informative, coherent and excellent presentation. I love the X-T3 also, but I confess the GFX has stolen my heart. Wishing you a Merry Xmas, and perhaps we'll cross paths on our landscape travels in the future :)
Thanks for the comment, glad you liked the video. I'll be taking the GFX 50R with me to Italy in a couple of weeks and I'm looking forward to putting it through it's paces.
Great review! Now that the X-T4 is about to come out, what are your thoughts about purchasing a used X-T3 that is owned by a photojournalist for a local newspaper? The body and several accompanying lenses were purchased by them in June 2019. The body shows signs of use on the bottom only (the black finish is worn off at the corners). The lenses seem to be perfect, including a 100-400 zoom WR. I'm a little leery of buying used, but it seems like > 90% of reviews give high marks to this body for durability. Appreciate any feedback, and will be checking your channel for tons of tips and resources. Thanks!
The X-T3 is a great camera, and the launch of the X-T4 isn't going to change that. I don't really worry about cosmetic blemishes on cameras (mine always end up scratched), so if the price is good then it's a camera that you'll get a lot of use out of
@@AndyMumford Thank you for taking the time to reply! I ended up purchasing the entire package. It just felt like the right choice. It's the nicest equipment I've owned in a long time, and I'm really looking forward to learning how to use it to its full potential. Cheers!
hi! I'm interested to know how this camera has aged over time. Is it still relevant? should it be bought in 2021? it has competitors like sony 6400 or maybe some canon DSLRs. As it's an older product, should I buy this for long term use?
you are a great photographer by the way😊
Thanks for the comment, really glad you enjoyed my work. I actually think the X-T3 is still a brilliant camera and I still use it as my second camera alongside the X-T4. It has identical sensor and image quality, and many people who aren't blogging prefer the X-T3 screen (which I can understand). The absence of IS isn't a deal breaker for most landscapers who are shooting with a tripod, so for me it's a great deal now and unless you absolutely need IS or want the flip-around screen for vlogs, I'd recommend it over the X-T4
The quality of your photos give me confidence that I'll be able to make professional content with the X-T30. I thought I needed the Sony As7iii which would be $3K with a lens.
It's a great camera, you can certainly make professional content with it
Hello Andy, I just purchased the Fuji X-T3 today with the kit lens 18-55-mm 2.8-4. I have been watching a lot of the reviews on this camera and I find yours to be one of the best and straightforward from others. As a bonus I am also interested in the Capture One software just by the samples you described when showing the photos you took with the camera. I subscribed to the channel and look forward to more similar videos in the near future. I really appreciate your input and information, thank you. Cheers.
Thanks so much Gino, glad you found the video useful
I have been waiting for exactly this video for quite a long while! It is an extra Christmas present! Thank you! I enjoy your work and videos very much! Have a very happy Christmas from someone in the States. Cheers! :-D
Thanks for watching Tom, glad you enjoy the videos. Merry Christmas and a great new year.
Just wondering if the XT3 allows multiple exposures, and if there are any limitations to them.
What do you mean by multiple exposures. On the same image? I believe it does and that it may be limited to JPEG, but I'm not sure.
Yes, a number of images on the same frame. Some cameras have limitations on how many images you can take on the same frame.
Thanks for responding.
Keith
@@keithgrey3916 I've just checked the X-T3 manual and it says"multiple exposures - create an image with two exposures" and then describes how to do it. It seems pretty clear that it's only 2 images.
@@AndyMumford That's great thanks Andy.
Great video and I'm looking forward to seeing your review of the 8-16mm f/2.8.
Cheers Dan, should have the 8-16mm review up next weekend
Andy, Fujifilm just announced a XT3 WW, basically an XT3 with no charger and at a very good price, do you still think it is a good deal today, would be a nice upgrade from my XT30.
The XT3 is still a great camera...in terms of IQ the XT4 is exactly the same, and although the image quality is the same as your XT30, you'll notice a difference in the feel and build of the camera. I don' know the pricing on the XT3 WW, but not having a charger is no big deal as you can use the charger from your XT30
@@AndyMumford Thanks Andy, Much appreciated.Your videos were one of the reasons I switched from Nikon so I do value your opinion.
when you talked about noise in dark images I just saw color effect of lack of levels on colors file's bit. Is it due to converting video file for internet use. How did you convert the file?
Another brilliant video and although its a tech review you still make me inspired to head out with my camera. Think I'll be holding onto my XT2 for a while longer as I don't think I need the upgrades just yet.
I'd love to see you do a video on printing or framing and presentation of your images. I've got a quite a few I need to get off the computer but haven't decided on the finish just yet.
Have a brilliant Christmas and look forward to seeing what you get up to in the new year.
Hi Gareth, thanks so much for the comment, I'm really glad you enjoy the videos. I actually don't do a lot of printing myself, most of it is commercial (books and magazines) and for print sales I just send them to my local lab, who I've been working with for years. However, Teresa (my wife) wants us to get a new print done for the wall, so it might be worth putting together a video about it.
As for the new year, I'll be doing a lot of video shooting on some of the trips and I'm hoping to put together some capture in the field to processing videos.
Have a great Christmas yourself, and all the best for 2019
Amazing video, as always. I'm thinking between the X-T2 or the X-T3. I've been a user of the X-T1 for about 4 years now, and since I'm about to start printing part of my work, I've been considering if the marginal difference (Even though there's future firmware updates to take in account that will make that gap bigger) between the two is worth the jump or if I should go for the X-T2. I love your content, keep up the good work. Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Thanks so much Alicia, glad you find the channel useful
XT2. Newer sensor on the XT3 makes it take a slight step backward in quality for low light. More other features but slightly less high iso performance.
I've used Lightroom since it was first released in Beta. I've been eyeing the XT2 and XT3 in the store, but my worry about changing to the XT3 from Nikon is rendering of RAW files by Lightroom. I don't want to have to change to Capture One, although I can see from your video that Capture One does a better job with the Fuji files. Last week, Lightroom was updated to improve Fuji rendering, but I have no way to test. Thank you very much for such informative videos.
Hi Carol. I do use Capture One, but to be honest I find that 90% of the time I just use Lightroom as it's more convenient and does to a very good job of Fuji files. It's not as good as C1, but it's good enough.
@@AndyMumford Thank you for the quick reply.
Great breakdown! Do you exclusively edit in capture1 now?
Thanks so much, glad you found it useful. I don't use Capture One exclusively. I like it a lot, but at the moment I using at alongside Lightroom and Photoshop. Over time though, I can see myself using it more and more.
Hi Andy,
I don't know if you read the comments, but maybe you'll find this interesting. Two years back, I hiked through the Dolomites and I found an amazing spot for photography. It's in the area around Peitlerkofel (and beyond towards the Puezgruppe) and is especially beautiful at sunrise. Let me know if you're interested, I can send you the details if you want.
With kind regards,
Kees Gort
Thanks for the message...I'm always interested in new locations, so yes sure, please send me the details. I'll be travelling from tomorrow so might not be able to get back to you for a while, but it's much appreciated
Thanks, for your video’s and aspect on landscape photography, as a hiker I enjoy the thoughts you have I recently bought the XT3 and the 55-200 lens w/ 18-135 ..Off to Turkey to try it out, currently in Alaska and it’s -20 way to cold as I don’t know much about cameras and cold weather....
Thanks for watching, and enjoy your trip
I am curious about if you had any trouble about printing large as a landscape photographer with XT3. Is it worth limiting yourself with smaller print sizes?
I've never really felt limited really, and have done prints a meter wide with XT3 files. If you're printing at 100 pixel per centimetre (about 254dpi) then you'll get a print about 62cm wide (native, with no interpolation) from a 26mp camera and about 82cm wide from a 50mp camera, so it's not like one camera gives you huge prints and the other doesn't. You can get very big prints from both files really.
Really great review! I've been using the X-T3 since it came out and I think it's a fantastic landscape camera. Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for the great video content this past year. All the best in 2019!
Thanks so much Patricia, glad you like the channel. I've got some awesome plans for 2019, so I hope you keep watching. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you too.
Andy, charging directly from a battery pack have you had any issues ? I’ve read the circuits can be damaged
It's pretty much the default method for camera charging with most cameras nowadays. I've never really had a problem with it on any cameras I've used it with
Exciting presentation, good job!
Thankyou
Do you prefer the X-T3 or the X-T2 for night skies? Would you make a tutorial about removing the noise from night sky photos in post? Thanks for considering this.
I haven't been able to see a significant difference between the cameras, even at higher ISOs, so I don't think I could recommend one over the other. I'll be doing some night shooting in January and February, and if conditions work out I might put a video together about it.
Nice review!I can see the 8-16mm review is coming!
Thanks so much, yes, the review should be along next weekend hopefully
Are you able to customize Capture1 to more closely mirror Lr in terms of placement of controls with your tools on the left or right and I just scroll to the one I need? I heard you can but I only tried the free trial and I don't think I was able to customize button placement and I found the constant clicking in and out of menus to do simple edits to be maddening. It really slowed my workflow down. It's really the only reason I didn't go with it. Secondly, I noticed when adjusting shadows, you can only brighten them. The slider starts at 0 and can only go up. What if I want to darken the shadows? I can't imagine there isn't a way to do that. I've never seen a slider start on one end. They usually start in the middle and you can lift or lower it from there
Thanks for the comment. You can customise Capture 1 Pro pretty much however you'd like it to look and I've got mine set up very similarly to Lightroom. I made a video about it, which you can see here ua-cam.com/video/-qDrcbdibSc/v-deo.html
As for the shadows, Capture One just works differently with contrast and those sliders are just for recovery. You can use the levels or curves tools to darken shadows, or you can use the Luma masks to just work with a particular tonal value.
HI, between the x-t2 and the x-t30, which would you recommend for still photography, a mix of both street and landscape photography, and a little bit of chasing the toddler around?
I'd say go with the X-T2 because of the tougher build, better ergonomics and the fact that the still images are pretty much indistinguishable.
should I go with the X-H1 or the X-T3? At the moment, I can get an X-H1 with a battery grip for $1299, where as the X-T3 body only for $1399
It really comes down to IBIS. Do you shoot handheld in low light a lot? If so, and if you want stabilization, go with the X-H1. If not, the X-T3 is a better camera in terms of video and AF
@@AndyMumford Thank you!
Outstanding video.
Thanks for the comment, glad you like it
Thanks for a a no hype review, you have cleared up some grey areas for me, I have an XT2 and the XT3 both are very capable cameras as you have demonstrated. My question is regarding high ISO. I have a winter trip to Iceland In 2020, it has been suggested I will require an ISO of 5000, I have not been able to get good results using ISO 5000 in the past, what are your thoughts. Typical photography will be waterfalls, ice caves, aura and general landscape / seascape photography
Hi Barry, thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found the video useful. In terms of high ISO, I wasn't really able to see any real difference between the X-T2 and X-T3 so there's no reason to upgrade just for that. In terms of your trip, ISO 5000 sounds a little excessive to me. I've shot in northern latitudes, and for things like the aurora and night skies I've never had to go higher than 3200, which is fine with both cameras. For the Aurora you will almost certainly be lower than that as it's really quite bright. For waterfalls and ice caves you'll almost certainly have your camera on a tripod so shutter time length won't be an issue and you can shoot longer exposures at base ISO. I would guess that it's unlikely you'll go above ISO2500.
Thanks for the reply Andy, I’m very grateful for your imput, you have confirmed what I thought would be the general ISO values required to shoot in Iceland conditions. I use the Samyang 12 f2 and the Laowa 9 f2.8 hopefully these will be up to the task
Barry Rufus for northern lights can’t see you needing to go over iso 1600.I shot at 1.8, at around iso 640-800 and between 2-5 second exposure and got some awesome results...
Thanks for the excellent review!
Thanks for watching
I'm curious - the orange building with blue windows you shot at 3200 ISO - did you do it just for testing? Because at f/8 you can defo gain at least a stop of light from the aperture without losing lens sharpness. Even 1/30 can be slower for a building...
It was a test shot. I wanted to see ISO3200 because that's as high as I ever go for astro shots.
Fantastic video, thanks. Very informative, no bull...t and ‘real world.’ How it should be done.
As ever, great images too.
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the video
Thanks for the review Andy. I wonder when you be able to publish one for the 8-16mm you have there? The issue with the ND is what it keeps me away from buying it, I would to know what do you think this lens.
Hi David, thanks for the comment. The review of the 8-16mm is pretty much recorded, I just need to find time to edit it together. I should be able to publish it next weekend I hope. I can say now that it is optically amazing, certainly the best wide angle zoom I've ever used, and up there quality-wise with the other red badge Fuji zooms. However, there is no way you can attach filters to it. I played around and tried to find a solution, but even if you could find a way of attaching the holder to the lens hood (which is fixed), it still vignettes up to about 15mm. The only solution will be with filters that are larger than 100mm.
That was very useful, as ever. I use the xT2 exclusively for still landscape work - no video. And I'm very happy with it for the same reasons you give. So it doesn't seem as if I need to lay out cash on the XT3, since the improvements are either minor or irrelevant to my kind of photography. That's the impression I'm getting from your video and others - does that seem right or have I missed anything? It's always a personal judgment of course.
1spitfirepilot I think you’re spot on, I myself am waiting for the xh2 to consider a body upgrade. For what I do with stills the xt2’s autofocus is plenty fast.
Thanks, glad you like the review. With the X-T3 Fuji the improvements are mostly in the video and auto focus area. I wasn't really able to see much of a difference in image quality over the X-T2 in Lightroom, although I felt that in Capture One there was a noticeable difference. Beyond that I really don't like to say, but certainly I don't feel that the X-T2 is significantly weaker in absolute image quality terms.
Hello....great video as just moving away from Canon....so I think the way to go is the Xt3.
One question.....can you please provide a link to the tripod L backet.
Many thanks.
Glad you enjoyed the video. The L bracket is a 3rd party one I picked up from Amazon. I've had a look around but I can't find it anymore. It was just a cheap on though, made by a Andoer I think. It originally came with a grip as well, which I removed. Sorry I can't be more help
Hi Andy, thanks for your very candid review as always. However I'm quite bothered about the difference in the XT2 and XT3 pictures on CaptureOne as you show at 14:35. It almost looks like a completely different league in IQ for the XT3 file in terms of details, contrast and saturation. Is it purely a software processing issue by C1, or is there really such a big difference in the sensors of the two cameras? Thanks!
It's certainly the software...the image quality between the two cameras is almost identical
@@AndyMumford that's good to know! So has C1 been updated to process xt2 pics in the same way as xt3 pics now?
Do you use capture One or lightroom/Photoshop for your fuji photos?
I use both depending on the image
Thanks so much for this great review. Your videos are so helpful.
Thanks for watching.
Hi Andy, great review. I have an XT20 and I wanted to upgrad to the XT3 only for image quality. ( I don't need the fast AF and the video functions) Is the image quality of the new sensor worth to upgrade? Thanks.
I really don't think you'll notice much difference in image quality. The better body though is a significant upgrade from the X-T20
@@AndyMumford Thanks a lot for the reply 👍
Lisbon. Very nice work.
Thanks so much
I mostly shoot landscapes and no videos, should i go with the XT-3 or save some $$ and go with XT-2 and some good glass.
Go with the X-T2
Thanks for the review Andy, I have question regarding the 8-16 vs 10-24 not the technical Images Quality thing, but more what do you thing about the xtra 2mm does it really matters with your style of photography? Or is it more difficult to make the good composition because it is too wide? Thanks
I think that depends on the photographer really. I don't think the extra 2mm brings an additional compositional complications for anyone who's used to composing at 10mm, but the extra width is nice in places that have a rich foreground as well as for shooting stars, where the more sky you can fit in, the better.
Hello!
What is the brand of the L Plate you are using ? thank you
The X-T3 the L bracket I use is no longer available, but basically it's just a 3rd party one. You just need to make sure the holes to access the battery compartment and other doors are in the right place. Most come with a plastic grip, but they can be removed leaving just the metal L Bracket. Something like this will be fine amzn.to/2XfGaWV
Thank you .
Really Helped me a lot
Does the autofocus works while filming in 1080p 100fps ?
Yes it does
Well thought out and presented thanks. It's brought a sense of enjoyment to my photography I didn't know I was missing. Would you recommend a particular guide for the camera? Akin to Thom Hogan's for Nikon that I used to use. Cheers 😁
Thanks so much for the comment, I'm glad you like the channel. I used to have Thom Hogan's Nikon guides as well, they were superb. I've heard good things about Dan Bailey's X Series books, and he's a great photographer, so maybe give that a try danbaileyphoto.com/blog/product/x-series-unlimited/
I'm a bit "shocked" by the image quality comparison between X-T2 and X-T3 - the sea scene with the stones in the foreground. In my opinion the X-T3 RAW file looks a lot better than the X-T2's ... (more saturation, contrast, detail - probably less editing required).
Does that mean the X-T3 is also that much better than the X-H1? :(
There's not really a significant difference between the two cameras.....it's just the software here.
Nice video. I've just ordered the X-T30 with the 18-55 f2.8-4, which I've heard is a very good kit lens. Now, as an introduction they give 50% off on the f2 lenses (23, 35, 50) and I want to add one. I was thinking the 50 mm for portraits, but it seems to be the general opinion that the 35 mm f2 is the one to get. What's your opinion on this?
It really depends on which focal length you think works best for portraits. The 50mm will frame quite tight and is good for headshots. The 35 fits a little more in, so you can fit more of the subjects body or environment in. I prefer 35mm
Indeed - my point was that the aperture on the zoom would be closer to the 35 mm prime, thus making the 50mm “less redundant” since the difference is bigger
Excellent review. 12:29 will the camera function while it is plugged in via an external power source, and does it have the equivalent of Sony's Clear Image Zoom?
the camera will function when charging via usb c.
Based on a quick googling fo what Clear Image Zoom is (a fancy JPG-only interpolated digital zoom?), I don't think there's an equivalent in the XT3
Will all the details came out in lightroom as well or you need to exploit capture one render to edit then in lightroom?
Lightroom will bring out all the details, you just need to work a little harder to make it happen
Andy Mumford thanks mate
Thank you! I'm just learning about the XT3 and am going to purchase this week. Do you have any tripod or L bracket recommendations for this camera (for travel)? I've been using a Nikon system with a Really Right Stuff travel tripod. I also have a normal old-school heavy tripod for when I need something more stable (not for travel).
Hi Andy , can you do a review on that lens and how you use filters with it
I've done a review, I just need to edit it together, which I'll do next weekend. The lens and the field of view are so wide that it's impossible to use 100mm filters with it. Perhaps someone will come up with a solution at some point, but it will certainly involve bigger filters and a specialised holder.
Hi Andrew! You need to post this video on Fujilove Facebook group :) That 8-16mm looks so nice... I really wish I can set my mind to spend $2000 on 8-16mm but I really can't, regardless of how good the lens is. If I am a full time photographer, of course I will buy. And to me 10-24mm is not good, regardless how much it's been praised by Fuji users. I currently shoot with 16-55mm, 50-140mm and I'm very happy with it. I do need one wider than 16mm and I think 12mm is the sweet spot. So I'm considering to buy Zeiss Touit 12mm for Fuji. Have you ever tried this lens? Thank you for your videos!!
Hi Sean, thanks for the comment, glad you liked the video. I haven't tried the Zeiss 12mm so I really can't comment.
I had the Zeiss 12mm lens but got rid of it. Image quality is amazing, sharp edge to edge but using manual focus is terrible. First, the focus motors are slow and hunts quite a bit in low light. The manual focus is digital so not accurate. When you chimp - review your image - the focus has a tendacy to shift so the very next photo will be out of focus, even in manual focus mode! I tried using this as an astro lens but it was impossible because of this weird focus shift. Other photographers have commented on this too. I think Zeiss has long abandoned Fuji - they tried, it didn't work, so they moved on to Sony. Fuji has amazing glass and some of their newer lenses are snappy fast to focus even in low light.
Hi Andy,
Happy New Year.
Another great & informative video review. Quick question....what L-bracket are you using with your X-T3? I have always used RRS brackets but you do pay for the privilege. Thanks & kind regards,
Brendan
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Hi Brendan, happy New Year to you too. Hope you're well.
My L brackets are 3rd party ones I pick up from Amazon (I think eBay have them as well). Mine is this one. www.amazon.com/Fuji-Plate-Quick-Release-Holder/dp/B07J4Z6VMW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1546599780&sr=8-4&keywords=xt3+l+bracket
The plastic hand grip is removable.
All the best, have a great 2019
Very curious to know if you normally use mechanical shutter or EFCS for your type of photography.
Mechanical shutter