What do you mean "such an old camera", it's 5 years old. Maybe I'm a fossil, too used to 25 year old film cameras, but to me that's basically cutting edge.
@@Davidesrajohn I meant relatively to the brand, it’s a 6 year old camera where 2 more iterations of that line have been made since. If we are talking cameras as a whole then it is a very new camera still of course!
I own this camera, very capable and reliable even with the included kit lens. Love it but planning on selling it just because it doesn't suit my needs anymore. Great video though, reminded me of how much I still love it almost made me regret thinking about selling it (Nerding out alert) A word of warning if you're planning to use this for video with F-LOG, set your sharpness and noise reduction to the lowest setting possible (don't be fooled by it saying 0, it goes lower) and set the codec to H.265 (HEVC) for 10 bit. Unfortunately it can only shoot 4:2:0 meaning colour resolution is just a bit ass but for light video work is fine. If you're planning on using this for professional shoots (which I wouldn't recommend) get yourself an hdmi recorder to get 4:2:2.
It’s still such a great camera and the kit lens is quality, the image it produces is still exceptional for its price point in 2024! I actually shoot video on my S5ii and GH5 where those codecs are a bit easier to work with but definitely good to know!
@@TalesOfTam that kit lens is really something else, not just image quality but build quality wise it's amazing. I was stunned after upgrading from my previous camera (a canon Eos 100d) had the lightest cheapest kit lens (and lens in general) I think I'd ever felt
I recently acquired a pre-owned camera and am delighted to observe the widespread appreciation for this particular model within the photography community.
After the xt-3, fuji started messing around with the format. I've an x-t2 which is just fine ( I don't use it for video) and I wouldn't personally bother with an x-t4 or 5. We keep referring to "old cameras"; they're only maybe old when compared to the newer ones! We don't need to make these comparisons if we dont want to. For most of us, any of these camera bodies are more than good enough for us. Nice video
Thank you! I definitely agree, if a picture was beautiful 5 years ago, just because new gear comes out doesn’t mean that picture isn’t beautiful anymore! Everyone is so focused on the latest gear with slightly better auto focus but forget the top of the range cameras a few years ago had all the features that were “actually” needed
I got the 35mm f/1.4 the other day (like..maybe 5 or so days ago) - and I can tell you that lens might never come off my camera except for some freakish thing, like, I dunno. Someone shouts: "Can you please take photos of these birds in that other man's field?" Until then, I'll just keep the 35mm attached. (I'm using the X-T5, but I watch these videos because I think the X-T3 probably could've done the job. I probably overshot.)
This is legit it! The 35mm f1.4 plus X-T3 is basically a 35mm x100 series for me, never needed to take it off because it did everything I needed! At least you’re future proofed aha
I shoot Canon R3 andR5 for my work purposes.... XT-3 is my daily/street/for fun camera ... and I love it, especially paired with Viltrox 27mm and Fujinon 56mm. Great results for a very decent price. Got mine in perfect condition with a grip for about 700$. Tried xt-5 for almost two weeks and tbh, there is not enough improvement for me to pay 3 times the price. I'm patiently waiting for X-Pro4 while using this amazing camera.
Once a bird flew fast and close next to me, I had my Fujifilm X-E1 and the Fujinon XF 35mm f1.4. both supposedly slow to autofocus, but it just nailed it. I see your photos, which are very nice, are mostly from static subjects. Did the camera fail with moving subjects or is your style more for static subjects? It is a honest question because my most modern digital camera ever was a Fujifilm X100S, and in film is a Canon EOS 7 (Elan 7e) so surely my expectations in autofocus are outdated but I can just use those cameras fine.
The X-T3 is definitely an improvement on the X-E1 for autofocus so you’ll see an improvement in tracking moving objects but it won’t compare to a modern Sony camera with a Sony lens. The 35mm f1.4 is not usable for video focus unless you have an external mic due to the sound it makes when focusing too, but for photos it’s very much possible to get moving objects with the right aperture settings, hope that makes sense!
Very well made video, despite being such an old camera you manage to showcase its capabilities well. Professionally done!
Thank you very much!
What do you mean "such an old camera", it's 5 years old. Maybe I'm a fossil, too used to 25 year old film cameras, but to me that's basically cutting edge.
@@Davidesrajohn I meant relatively to the brand, it’s a 6 year old camera where 2 more iterations of that line have been made since.
If we are talking cameras as a whole then it is a very new camera still of course!
The XT3 is still such a good camera, the photography you can get is incredible which you were able to show in your video
Thank you and definitely agree! Very capable camera even today
I own this camera, very capable and reliable even with the included kit lens. Love it but planning on selling it just because it doesn't suit my needs anymore. Great video though, reminded me of how much I still love it almost made me regret thinking about selling it
(Nerding out alert)
A word of warning if you're planning to use this for video with F-LOG, set your sharpness and noise reduction to the lowest setting possible (don't be fooled by it saying 0, it goes lower) and set the codec to H.265 (HEVC) for 10 bit. Unfortunately it can only shoot 4:2:0 meaning colour resolution is just a bit ass but for light video work is fine.
If you're planning on using this for professional shoots (which I wouldn't recommend) get yourself an hdmi recorder to get 4:2:2.
It’s still such a great camera and the kit lens is quality, the image it produces is still exceptional for its price point in 2024!
I actually shoot video on my S5ii and GH5 where those codecs are a bit easier to work with but definitely good to know!
@@TalesOfTam that kit lens is really something else, not just image quality but build quality wise it's amazing. I was stunned after upgrading from my previous camera (a canon Eos 100d) had the lightest cheapest kit lens (and lens in general) I think I'd ever felt
how much would you sell for i might be interested
Wavy video bro got me wanting one
Fujifilm sponsor me!
Sick video as usual bro. The fact that the camera is so high quality despite being 6 years old is crazy.
Yep it’s still incredibly useful even today
I recently acquired a pre-owned camera and am delighted to observe the widespread appreciation for this particular model within the photography community.
Might have to get this camera for when I go to Japan
It’s so good, get the same lens too or the kit lens 18-55mm f2.8-4 (but that’s slightly heavier)
After the xt-3, fuji started messing around with the format. I've an x-t2 which is just fine ( I don't use it for video) and I wouldn't personally bother with an x-t4 or 5. We keep referring to "old cameras"; they're only maybe old when compared to the newer ones! We don't need to make these comparisons if we dont want to. For most of us, any of these camera bodies are more than good enough for us. Nice video
Thank you! I definitely agree, if a picture was beautiful 5 years ago, just because new gear comes out doesn’t mean that picture isn’t beautiful anymore! Everyone is so focused on the latest gear with slightly better auto focus but forget the top of the range cameras a few years ago had all the features that were “actually” needed
My favorite camera. Currently going through some repairs because of the flat ribbon had a tear. Can’t wait to get it back and use it again
Yep it’s honest such a great camera, mine having some issues too so I sold it but very tempted to just re buy it
I got the 35mm f/1.4 the other day (like..maybe 5 or so days ago) - and I can tell you that lens might never come off my camera except for some freakish thing, like, I dunno. Someone shouts: "Can you please take photos of these birds in that other man's field?" Until then, I'll just keep the 35mm attached. (I'm using the X-T5, but I watch these videos because I think the X-T3 probably could've done the job. I probably overshot.)
This is legit it!
The 35mm f1.4 plus X-T3 is basically a 35mm x100 series for me, never needed to take it off because it did everything I needed! At least you’re future proofed aha
I love this camera . Most of my insta shots have been made with it. Shooting 3 weddings in the next 3 days with it. It's a real joy . Nice video btw
Thank you! And wow good luck with the weddings, the X-T3 is extremely capable so I wouldn’t worry too much aha!
I picked up a silver body X-T3 for $320 USD in June this year. I've paired it with a 23mm f2 . Absolutely love it.
You got an incredible deal my friend! That’s an amazing steal and combo for street photography and travel!
Great shots
Thanks
I shoot Canon R3 andR5 for my work purposes.... XT-3 is my daily/street/for fun camera ... and I love it, especially paired with Viltrox 27mm and Fujinon 56mm. Great results for a very decent price.
Got mine in perfect condition with a grip for about 700$. Tried xt-5 for almost two weeks and tbh, there is not enough improvement for me to pay 3 times the price. I'm patiently waiting for X-Pro4 while using this amazing camera.
I completely agree, I think the Fujifilm is an incredible “fun” camera or everyday camera paired with a different brand as the workhorse!
Broo looks worth it
@@TheHammy118 it really is!
Once a bird flew fast and close next to me, I had my Fujifilm X-E1 and the Fujinon XF 35mm f1.4. both supposedly slow to autofocus, but it just nailed it. I see your photos, which are very nice, are mostly from static subjects. Did the camera fail with moving subjects or is your style more for static subjects? It is a honest question because my most modern digital camera ever was a Fujifilm X100S, and in film is a Canon EOS 7 (Elan 7e) so surely my expectations in autofocus are outdated but I can just use those cameras fine.
The X-T3 is definitely an improvement on the X-E1 for autofocus so you’ll see an improvement in tracking moving objects but it won’t compare to a modern Sony camera with a Sony lens. The 35mm f1.4 is not usable for video focus unless you have an external mic due to the sound it makes when focusing too, but for photos it’s very much possible to get moving objects with the right aperture settings, hope that makes sense!