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Simply, Amazing.

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2019

I switched from a Nikon D750 into the X-T3. Whoah. I was not prepared to be as impressed by the X-T3 as I was. It is truly a special camera. It has almost any feature you could ask for in a camera today. It is definitely on par with the Sony A7III and any other high-end mirrorless camera. The only difference being its APS-C sensor size instead of full-frame. Ultimately, that was the game breaker for me because of my shooting style, wanting as much bokeh as I can get regardless of lens.

Speaking of lenses, I used the Fujinon 35mm f/1.4 and the 16-55 f/2.8. Both lenses were phenomenal and matched the superior build quality of the X-T3.

The auto-focusing on this camera is INSANE. It has Eye-Detect/Tracking AF and almost never misses. I can't tell you how satisfying it is to nail focus on the eye instead of the eye-lashes or nose. However, it is lacking eye-detection on animals, which is something Sony, Panasonic, Canon, and maybe even Nikon mirrorless systems all offer. I am sure there will be a firmware update to support this eventually. But, it would seriously make this the best AF system available if you could track your dog or cat as well. (niche, but still prevalent in today's Prosumer market).

As far as build goes, you can't beat it. It feels so durable and without any expenses paid. The combination between metal, yes metal (not plastic), all around and the faux-leather grip is truly stunning. The dials are fun and such, but I literally never used them. I set my camera up to use normal function buttons and dials that all cameras have.

Speaking of function buttons: this camera has about 9 different buttons you can program to do any of about 50 functions. Additionally, you can program 4 actions on the touch screen as well, bringing the total up to 13 different quick function controls. In reality, you actually can get 17 different controllable functions if you use the dedicated shutter, iso, exposure compensation dials as well as the aperture ring on all fuji lenses. I have never experienced a camera that allows for so many micro adjustments to be made manually without having to do a certain combination of buttons.

Being a mirrorless APS-C camera, it is very small. Too small for me. I had to buy a grip to add to it, just to comfortably hold onto it, especially with that rather large 16-55 lens. But, I have decently large hands and was coming off of the Nikon D750 which has an enormous grip on it. The pro for its size is its ability to travel very easily as well as walk around all day holding onto it.

I will also add that this camera produces amazing, moody colors, has incredible video capabilities, and is one of the best cameras I have ever used. Sadly, Fuji has no intention of making a full-frame camera, so I have switched back to the Nikon family.

Who is this camera for:
-Moody/punchy wedding photographers or videographers that don't mind having less bokeh.
-Street photographers
-Anyone who grew up using vintage style cameras and want some nostalgia in their lives
-Anyone looking to use photography as a career.
-Anyone looking to switch to mirrorless, but not spend $2000+ just for a body and then fork over thousands for lenses.
-Vloggers who don't mind an external monitor

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Relentless

A formidable camera, but not without its drawbacks

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2018

Firstly some background: I've been a big fan of Fujifilm gear for decades. Have owned (and still own) several of their X-series of cameras. I do a lot of indoor family/pets photography and travel photography.

Secondly, there are so many great and comprehensive reviews about the X-T3, that it feels futile to try to do the same. So, instead, I'm going to give you my impressions after nearly a month since purchase.

Things I really like about this camera:
* Articulating touch screen
* Electronic viewfinder
* Autofocus speed
* Autofocus settings
* Customizability
* Ruggedness
* Weather sealing
* Quality of nobs and buttons
* Image sharpness

Things that need work:
* Menu settings are still super unintuitive
* App sync and connection

Things that I'm disappointed about:
* Noise. I could rant about this for days. In essence, it performs horribly at ISOs above 400 (yes, even at something mild like 640 it begins to show some chroma noise). I have compared it with same lens, same subject, same light, same ISO, same aperture and shutter speed using an old X-E2, which is about 5 years old, and in most situations the E2 simply produced a much noise-cleaner picture. I know, the fans will surely cry 'don't pixel peep, just enjoy the camera' but that argument simply doesn't hold any water. You see, unlike other aspects of picture quality noise is pernicious and pervasive. If affects *everything* and there is no amount of Lightroom you can throw at it, if the noise it gets out of the raw file is high. I can hear fans also saying 'you probably got a bad copy' funny you should say that, because after a colleague got his, we swamped bodies and saw the same thing. Simply put, for a camera which was built in 2018 and costs $1500 it exhibits an unacceptable amount of noise.
* Front side button placement: I don't care how delicate your fingers are and how dexterous your are. You *will* unintentionally press one of the three buttons/nobs Fuji placed in the front of the camera. I had to remove any functionality that was attached to them. It can literally stop you on your tracks while shooting something important. If you do get this camera, first thing you should do is re-program the front facing buttons to do nothing.

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Jen Tenut

Simply, Amazing.

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2019

Color: BlackStyle: BaseSet: BaseVerified Purchase

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A.M.

Fantastic Camera (so far), so glad I upgraded...

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018

Color: SilverStyle: BaseSet: BaseVerified Purchase

The Fujifilm X-T3 is a fantastic camera, I’m so glad I upgraded.

First a little background. I’m a hobbyist photographer who has been doing hobbyist photography for about 25 years since I was in my teens. My first interaction with cameras was my father’s Asahi Pentax 35mm film camera which he bought in England back in the 60s. By the time I started to use that camera, it was older than I was!

In my early 20s, I decided to step up the game and bought a Panasonic fixed lens “SLR look” camera. That was 1” sensor if I’m not mistaken. I took some pretty decent photos with that digital handheld camera.

Back in 2013, I told myself that I’d upgrade once more and take a stab at the DSLRs. So I invested in a Canon Rebel T3i which came with the kit lens, 18-55mm. I also added a 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens to my arsenal and used this setup for 5 years. I’d shoot anything from my kids at home, to dance concerts to archery events and really maximized the Canon in many ways. I started to shoot in P-mode for about one year and then mostly shoot in Aperture Priority Mode, with some shoots done in Manual Mode. The T3i was a great starter camera.

In 2017, I decided that I wanted to upgrade my camera and this is where things got confused. I looked at full frame cameras in Canon, full frame mirrorless in Sony, Micro 4/3, and APS-C cameras in almost every manufacturer, except Nikon (reason being, if I was upgrading in to a APS-C DSLR, I told myself I’d stick with the Canon). Believe me when I say that I had researched cameras for more than 18 months before deciding to invest in the X-T3. I then narrowed down my search to mirrorless systems. A friend of mines let me use his Olympus OMD-M5 for a few hours. Two things that struck me… How light the mirrorless was compared to my Canon and the ability to see what the photo looks like in the EVF or on the LCD with different ISO, Shutter Speeds and Aperture settings. Looking for the mirrorless, the search then spread to Sony (both full frame and APS-C), micro 4/3 in Panasonic and Olympus and of course Fujifilm.

I eventually ruled out Sony. I felt that the “starter” Full Frames from Sony lacked some of the better features that the other, similarly priced APS-C cameras possessed. Plus, I thought the Sony lenses were too expensive. Micro 4/3 systems were inveigling me but that small sensor capabilities in low light, even with fast lenses was a bit iffy (for me).

Eventually, in early 2018, I settled on either the X-T20 or the X-T2. The first feature that I was drawn to was the retro styling… the full manual adjustments on shutter speed, ISO and exposure. And the manual aperture ring adjustments on equipped lenses. Drool!!!! I was taken back to my teens when I was shooting on my dad’s Pentax and how excited I was to see how my photos would come out when I played around with different settings, not to mention the disappointment I would feel when I saw many over exposed or under exposed photos. For me, shooting on the Canon did not give that experience and while I learnt to navigate the buttons quite well for shooting in Aperture Priority or even Manual, the Pentax experience was always top notch.

The Fujinon lenses also appealed to me. All reviews I read alluded to how sharp images were. And the prices of the lenses, while quite steep, were still cheaper than some of its counterparts in other manufacturers.

I think in early 2018, I eventually settled on the X-T20 as it had many of the features of the X-T2 with the touchscreen. Then came July 2018 and I saw that the price on the X-T2 dropped to $1,099 a mere $200 more than the X-T20. The X-T2 then became the camera of choice. In early September, my decisions were stymied by the launch of the X-H1 as I began to wonder whether Fujifilm were heading in a different direction for IBIS. But I told myself that the lenses would be around for a while and that the X-T2 would be the way to go. Mid-September I was about to buy the X-T2 and while looking at a review of a Fujinon lens on dpreview, I saw a post on the new X-T3. I read all I could about the X-T3 and saw that there were introductory offers available on the X-T3 and many of the Fujinon lenses. Eventually I bought the X-T3 along with the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Lens.

I got the new setup over two days ago. Configured the camera to the way I want it, including back button focus and some customization on the Fn buttons.

This camera is a dream to use. The build quality of the camera is first class and solid. My setup with the 16-55mm lens and the camera is a bit heavy, but that’s a price to pay for quality glass. The camera does indeed feel like the old Pentax and after shooting about 50 pictures, it is so effortless to simply turn a dial or a ring to adjust some aspect of the exposure. No more fiddling with this dial and that button and looking at a LCD screen to see the exposure settings before taking a picture, or half pressing the shutter button to see the same information in the view finder (that’s what I had to do with the Canon).

The X-T3 is heavily customizable. Every setting is easily changed from the intuitive menu. One small complaint is that some of the menu settings are not that self-explanatory or clear so you would need the manual to decipher what a change in that setting does. Maybe in a firmware update Fujifilm could add a little on screen explanation on menu settings so the user can understand the change being made without having to revert to the manual.

Which brings me to firmware. My camera was shipped with revision 1.0 of the firmware. I downloaded the latest firmware from Fuji’s website and followed the instructions to upgrade on the camera. The actual upgrade takes less than 90 seconds. So I would suggest that once you get your camera, perform the firmware update before doing anything else.

The EVF is crystal clear, and to be honest, there’s no difference to me in using this EVF as compared to the pentaprism on the Canon. I found that the transition was seamless. The LCD is fun to use although I have found that sometimes my nose would cause a change of setting, especially a change in AF. So I just disable touchscreen AF.

I tried a 120fps slow motion video capture of my daughter jumping. This is an awesome feature that I know I’ll love at those archery shoots. While the camera touts some impressive video features, only with time will I be able to unlock that potential. And speaking of archery, the 20 fps and 30 fps burst shooting would be great once I put it to the test. I did a few frames at these speeds and the camera was quite fast so this is another feature that I’m excited to use on the archery range.

The AF is spot on fast. What I love about how I have the camera configured is that with back button autofocus I can leave the AF in Manual mode but still have AF-S or AF-C by either touching or holding the AF-L button (which I have configured as “AF-ON”).

I have attached some photos to the review. All but the two photos of the X-T3 alongside the Asahi Pentax were out of camera JPEGs. The X-T3 alongside the Asahi Pentax were taken with my phone to give you an idea of the retro styling and the retro look with the silver and black. The photos show you the background blur you can get – that’s the lens mind you. But Image Quality looks great for out of camera JPEGs. The amount of detail is amazing with this camera and lens. Look at the photo of the lemon and all the imperfections you see on the skin! The picture of the willow was intentionally underexposed as I tried to show just how bad the weather was. And that chicken was on the grill while I was taking the photos. It was about 75% done but still looks delicious. You will see that there is a picture of some ants on an orchid leaf. Well for that picture, I was using AF-C mode. It was a challenge to get a fast moving ant in the focus point but once I did and locked on, the camera kept focus on the ant to the top for a few frames, until it disappeared or I moved.

I’ve only had this camera for a few days but already love the combination of the lens and the camera. I can tell that this would be a great investment. After 18+ months of research and dawdling, I am glad that I took the time to research my options and bite the bullet with this X-T3.

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3MTA3

Now this here is an extremely useful tool.

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019

Color: BlackStyle: BaseSet: BaseVerified Purchase

A camera is a tool. In my world, that is. Not a gizmo or a grown up toy, a tool. I cannot keep up new products or enjoy the sensation of having one’s equipment obsolete two years later.

Forcing the wrong tool to be a surrogate or having an insufficient one, for lack of a better term, sucks tuckus, can be so distracting your productivity is slashed and often negates the positive flow of creativity. Sure, millions of amazing photographs have been taken with terrible cameras, but the aresnal of options with this here X-T3 makes it much easier to do what I find most difficult, capturing what I see in my head and getting it on film... pseudo film.

Megapixels are cute. The configuration possibilities infinite. Metering and autofocus lovely. Design impeccable. Rugged. All boxes checked.

Here is why I’m totally floored by the X-T3....

FINALLY, a digital camera I can use without pining for my F3. I earned my degree in Photojournalism shooting endless rolls of TRI-X, T-Max 3200, actual slide film (great way to learn how film sees light at eight bucks a roll) and color negative when required.

To me, digital cameras were horrible until the D700 opened my, ahem, eyes. Blunt, insufficient useless tools. Convenient, sure, but hamfisted and simply not worth it. After living, eating, sleeping and having a blissful love affair with an 8008s, the F3 + MD-4 combo and then the F5, how could I take fifty steps back? Shutter button delay. Remember that? DX cropping? Befuddling. My 85mm is now what? Destroyed my flow. The D700, an FX body + grip that broke my AMEX (grip a must) felt good ten years ago. Obsolete eight years ago. I’ve been nursing it, but we fell out of synch.

FUJIFILM

The X-Pro2 got me back in the game. It’s perfect. Converted after 25 years of Nikon loyalty. However, that means I had to collect new glass. I’ve always shot prime @ 85mm, 35mm and a Wide (20, 24 or, yawn, 28). Gathered those (FUJINON 14, 23 AND 56)...

SECOND BODY. Changing lenses when doing documentary (inc. events like weddings) is laborious, conspicuous, an unwelcome respite and messy. Thus, second body. Which one? The X-Pro2 is my first rangefinder and has a special usefulness. My second needed to be equally effective. I chose the X-T3 (plus battery grip and simple grip - both worth every dime).

It’s now Day Three with the X-T3 and I am in love. It will enable me to produce the work my imagination conjures up. “Why?’, you ask..

It feels like a 4:5 scale F3 (with grip) or a even a classic take on the D700 at 3:4 scale. Tools I know. Tools I love. Tools that don’t make me think about knob fiddling or hunting through designed-by-mathematicians menus.

Except this one has an entire camera shop and darkroom built right in. After a few hours I now have seven custom modes ranging from film noir to oversaturated Velvia to 70s soft portrait. All the Fujifilm cameras have this, yes. Being able to SEE IN BLACK AND WHITE while I’m shooting in black and white doubled what little ‘talent’ I have. No longer do I have to mentally convert and calculate how the film reacts to the world seen through the lens of an SLR. Pause and think about that. My palette is grayscale. Color distracts me.

WHY I LOVE THE X-T3...

Flip out screen.
Touch screen.
Bluetooth remote and transfer.
Fast, fast, fast focusing.
Joystick.
USB-C (thanks Tim Cook)
Everything Fujifilm (just the route I took)
Software evolution (similar, but not the same firmware as the x-pro2)
With battery grip it’s 100% capable of enabling you to apply your Talent (Eye) shooting riots, sports, action, war, protests, more action, more sports. Fast made faster. Ruggedly rugged. Having a robust camera opens doors and wins trust because subjects recognize you as a professional.
And so much more.

This is the camera that finally allows me to accept digital, forget about digital and shoot unhindered.

Buy it. Buy lots of batteries. The metal grip makes it much easier to hold. The battery grip gets an A.

As a tool, it will be treated as such. I’m curious how it will stand up over time. Picking it up mid-review, I think it’ll be just fine.

Can we slow down on technological evolution? This is enough. I’m good.

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Kerryks1

Worth the Upgrade

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018

Color: BlackStyle: BaseSet: BaseVerified Purchase

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

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Robski

Still a FANTASTIC camera in 2021

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021

Color: SilverStyle: w/ XF18-55 LensSet: BaseVerified Purchase

STILL GREAT IN 2021: Fuji still rolling out updates for this body, fantastic video and photo capabilities, extremely versatile creative and fun to use. I LOVE this camera!!!

My only drawbacks: battery life is quite bad, so buy extra batteries and chargers and plan to take a few extras on your shoots.

Doesn’t have IBIS and Lens stabilization only has minimal benefits, but camera performs really well at higher ISO and RAW format will help you recover some lost details when underexposed.

The app does make transferring images to your phone very easy but most of the app features otherwise are borderline broken.

I’ve had some issues with face/eye detect autofocus when shooting complex videos such as outdoors but I’m newer to this and could be operator error that can be fixed by adjusting settings. Most the time it’s fantastic though!

If you’re new to Fuji there is a bit of a skill curve here but it’s the kind that will make you a better photographer and end up falling in love with this system!

XT4 is superior in many ways but if it’s out of your price range this is a fantastic option you won’t be disappointed with!

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David N

This is the one

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020

Color: BlackStyle: W/ XF16-80mm Lens KitSet: BaseVerified Purchase

It's been a long road of painstaking research. I really wanted to get back into photography and tried a few other cameras that just didn't feel right. There is just something about a Fujifilm X series that can't be articulated. Maybe it's that I learned on a Nikon FE film camera and this feels just like that? All of your setting are right there in front of you. I can easily turn the shutter speed to stop down or up wile looking in the Electronic View Finder. The aperture is on the lens just where it should be. ISO right in front of me. And the EVF! How that's changed my world. A perfect preview of your image before you take it? If you told us that's possible back in the 80's we would have laughed.
Image Quality: So I found a good Youtube video that compared the image quality of the XT3 to the Sony A7III. Search it up. He had the RAW files for download for you to see as well. Bottom line is, if you pixel peep at 100-200 percent, you MAY see a slight image difference in SOME images leaning in the Sony's favor. You MAY see it. That is how similar they are.
It also has to be mentioned that the JPEG's that come out of this camera are excellent. This was appealing to me because while I usually shoot RAW for artistic stuff, I often do not want to process simple snapshots I may take at a restaurant or something while on vacation. Also, the film simulations let you shoot in one of many Fuji renowned Film styles. I find that I want to use these even when shooting in RAW to get a preview for my artistic vision in the EVF. Even though other manufacturers can do the film simulations, the Fuji ones are especially great.
Size and Weight: Super lightweight, even with the 16-80 mm lens. I hang it off of the Peak Design Capture Clip and it doesn't feel heavy. I had the XT30 before this and while that is an unbelievably light and small camera with the same sensor as this one, it actually felt too small. Hard to grip. The XT3 has an excellent grip and easy to hold.
Lens: I went with the 16-80mm F4 lens. I absolutely love it. The short version of the story with this lens is that when it first came out there was reportedly some wobbling issues with the zooming in of the lens while doing video. Fuji has already released two firmware updates since it' s release. I have had no issues with this lens. The zoom range is almost unheard of for this price point. At 16 mm you are essentially wider than most people would need to go. I often shoot pictures of the bridge near me and am able to do some really cool wide angle stuff. 80 mm is well within a desirable zoom range and you will often hear pros talking about how they shoot between 55 and 70mm. This lens has you covered. Now at F4, it;s surely not the fastest lens for the Fuji but I've been surprised how well it can do indoors with the right settings. I have taken some indoor shots at ISO 1600 and have been really happy with my images. I saw another photographer who reviewed this lens on Youtube say that this lens paired with another fast prime like the 35 1.4 could be a perfect combination. I think he's right. Now the surprising thing I don't hear much talk about is the fabulous macro/close zoom capability of this lens. I attached a photo (tree branch) to demonstrate how crisp and capable it is close up. I didn't expect this and was really surprised. I had the 18-55mm with the XT30 before I returned it and can say that lens couldn't do this. Of course, this lens is also Weather Resistant and one day while out shooting after a rain, and water was still dripping on my lens of another camera, it dawned on me how it's always good to have that extra protection of a Weather Resistant lens. If you are new to photography let me just also caveat that by saying it doesn't mean water proof! There's a website that tested the XT3 to be water resistant in about 30 minutes medium rain. I wouldn't take the chance and always carry a rain cover (cheap see through kind) for bad weather or ocean spray.
Compared to other makers: When you buy a camera, you are buying into a camera system. Fuji has an excellent lineup of lenses for the X system. Fujifilm is known to give frequent updates to their devices giving your camera equipment a longer lifespan in the opinion of many. I have heard they are also great with customer service but luckily haven't needed any yet. I personally like the menu system of Fuji (it makes sense to me) as compared to Sony or Panasonic. That is probably a personal preference though.
Video: I haven't done much video aside from recording my kids school events and recitals but man it is sharp. I find the 4k files so large that I generally use 1080 instead still with crystal clear results. Look anywhere online about cameras with great video capability and the XT3 will surely be mentioned. Many Youtubers are now using this camera for the bulk of their video work and love it. Search it up.
Value: I got this camera for $1800 with the 16-80mm lens and feel it's a fabulous value. Many pros are now using this camera either as a backup or as a main camera in their system That says a lot.
Other Considerations: If you aren't aware there is some incompatibility between Fuji X trans RAW files and Adobe Lightroom. It took me a while to figure this out. The short version is that if you plan to use lightroom, be careful using the sharpening slider. It will create wormy like artifacts in your images. This is also true for using camera raw in Photoshop (lightroom and Camera RAW use the same underlying programming). If you really want to use Lightroom, I hear you can first run them through a program called Iridient which will make them work perfect in Lightroom. I decided to move to Capture One as part of my workflow with Photoshop. You will get a free version of Capture One with the purchase of this camera I believe (I did). It's been working great.
Final Thoughts: The XT3 is a Weather Protected, lightweight camera that takes excellent images. I can't stress enough how it is so much more about the Photographer and understanding the mechanics of taking good pictures than it is about the camera. Have a vision for what you want to do, and understand the camera mechanics of making that vision come to life. With that said, the XT3 can help you get there.
Hopefully this review helped you come to whatever decision you settle on. I relied on the reviews and advice of so many people online to help me come to my decision about this camera. In the end remember that it's less about the equipment and all about you having a great time when you are out there shooting. Good Luck!

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Best camera I’ve ever owned!

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019

Color: SilverStyle: BaseSet: BaseVerified Purchase

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

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APS-C is not dead yet!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020

Color: BlackStyle: BaseSet: BaseVerified Purchase

Who said that APS-C is done and gone? FujiFilm proved them wrong! I am an avid photographer, having used everything from Pentax 35mm to CanoNikon digital. The last body I owned was a full frame. Speaking of full frame, everyone seems to tout Sony! While Sony is no doubt a major player and does well. FujiFilm is holding its own and has an exceptional X series lineup.

The little X-T3 is powerful, 26mp with a host of impressive features. I believe this is the X sweet spot right now based on features and pricing. For me its a good carry around all the time camera. I don't have the bulk of the bigger camera bodies, lenses, etc. APS-C sensors have come a long way and for me it is ideal. I am a hobbyist, having done some semi-professional work. The X-T3 will help me keep things simple and hopefully avoid GAS (gear acquisition syndrome).

I had no idea that FujiFilm is known for quality optics. in fact the company makes high end cine lenses! The current X lens selection is great. Now if Sigma and Tamron get into the mix, it will be even better. There are also plenty of Asian manufacturers, such as Viltrox and 7artisans that make manual focus lenses for the X system. You can also adapt pretty much any kind of vintage lens using adapters. Think about all the amazing vintage lenses out there.

The X-T3 can do it all! I love the retro design with dials on top and weather proofing rounds up this beauty. From The Verge: "The command dials on the front and back turn with an even more satisfying click. None of the buttons feel loose. And the magnesium alloy body feels as sturdy and solidly built as ever. The X-T3’s left-side door houses a mic input, headphone jack, USB Type-C port, and HDMI. Dual SD slots occupy the right side. Having USB-C here is really nice. The camera does seem to charge faster, depending on what it’s plugged into, and you can use a supported battery pack to keep it juiced up on the go. The built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth make it easy to offload images from camera to smartphone." Essentially, everything you find on the bigger camera bodies, is all here in a nice compact offering. You can read all the reviews on the interwebs.

EDIT: I really liked the camera, however lenses are pricey. The lack of 3rd party manufacturers is also a concern. With full frame being the catch all, I am not completely convinced yet.

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Gaby

Love love love

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023

Color: BlackStyle: BaseSet: BaseVerified Purchase

This camera constantly surprises me. This replaced my predecessor - XT20, and I love the second SD slot, the battery life is similar, the autofocus is great and the capabilities are much more which is exactly what I wanted. Couldn’t recommend this camera anymore and supplier cleaned it very well

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R.A.O

Feature rich, compact, and fast. Everything that Mirrorless Should be. And only for $999.

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020

Color: SilverStyle: BaseSet: BaseVerified Purchase

The title says most of what I have to say of the XT-3, but I can easily go into detail. At the time of this review, the XT-3 was selling for $999 body only. This is through the perspective of a photographer who doesn't shoot video.

Form Factor
Of the key features of mirrorless design that Full Frame unfortunately misses is the aspect of compact bodies and lenses. Sure, full frame mirrorless bodies are very small compared to their DSLR counterparts, but the lenses are as large or even larger. This is something that Fujifilm cameras have nailed. The XT-3 is slim and light, and the lenses (which are also fantastic) are robust. The first party lenses that Fuji provides are built to last with weather sealing and tack sharpness offered at a reasonable price.

Stills Photography Experience.
From the moment you grab the XT-3, you can certainly tell that it is designed for photographers in mind. Those tactile dials, though seemingly archaic in the digital age, provide a level of control that doesn't take away from the act of photography. Everything you need to take a photo is with you in the moment through those dials.

Auto focus is very good, I'd even say it comes very close to Sony's cameras. Eye tracking, continuous focus, and the general speed and responsiveness even in low light is absolutely great.

Film simulations, which is to say the in body JPG renderings, are a fun little add on. I usually shot in RAW when shooting Sony, but Fujifilm has convinced me that its JPG files have value. They're perfect for when you want to upload to instagram in a heartbeat without having to spend the time editing.

The XT-3 is amazing value for a stills photographer who wants to get into Fuji's ecosystem. Its about 80 percent the camera the XT-4 is for just over half its price.

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