5 Reasons to Buy - Fujifilm X-E3 - The x100f killer?
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- We all know what the latest generation of Fujifilm cameras can do and how they stack up against DSLRs and other mirrorless offers. The image quality is identical on all of them so you have to use other deciders to pick between them. Here are my 5 Reasons for choosing the X-E3.
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I’m a retired gallery and publishing photographer who has shot with just about every camera make and format in the film line, to just about every camera in the digital SLR line. Recently I dumped all my big SLR gear, and went shopping around for a sharp, functional, easy to carry camera to take with me on my vacations and shooting around my environment. The Fuji X_E3 is the one! There is nothing I can’t do with this camera, and I’ve used it for technical photography through microscopes and other optical equipment due to the live HDMI output, and street and vacation photos. . It’s such a sweet little camera and a great deal for the quality and versatility! By the way, I love your photography. Nice work, nice review!
Interesting to read your comments, though long after the fact.! As a gallery photographer, do you think this camera would be good for documenting my own artwork, smaller works on paper? If yes, which lens would you most suggest?
To be honest, your complete reviews are excellent, but my favorite part is your photography! So many great shots, balance and feeling in the photos (regardless of camera and lens!).
The voice of martias burling makes me SOOOO calm:-)
I just bought a second-hand X-E3 and have to say that it works absolutely great in 2023... the sensor is good enough, the camera works like a charm. So in love with my purchase.
Confession: I watch your vids and follow you on IG for your high art quality, you do BW that looks right, you're extremely rational and .... the dog. She's awesome :)
Having owned both cameras (plus several Fujifilm bodies over the years) I can say the the x100 series is my favorite camera of all time. When I look back at my portfolio I'm most proud of the photos from my x100 because they "just captured the moment." For me the fixed focal length forces me to prioritize the composition and think outside the box. The x100 has a tactile advantage of being more intuitive than any other camera I have every owned. I hardly ever need to dive into a menu. Buttons, knobs and switches all perfectly placed in an arrangement that becomes second nature. I never shot a lot with flash but the leaf shutter allows for some ridiculous flash sync speeds, allowing you to throw some additional light on a backlit subject with the onboard (or my hot shoe Nissin flash). I shoot more backlit subjects now due to the leaf shutter. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE the ND filter. With a simple click of an Fn button I can hit the ND filter and shoot wide open (f/2) in broad daylight. Lastly, the size and design of this camera make it so easy to carry that it's with me everywhere I go. I mean the XE-3 with the 18mm f2 is quite small but the x100f has the edge. Plus the 18mm focal length is a little wide for most purposes. It's not a camera for all but it's perfect for me. Kudos Fujifilm! I'll take this camera to the grave.
I prefer x100f more because of that ovf and i prefer fixed lens like x100f or ricoh GRII for everyday carry
Still have my used X-E2 and I love it but I'm pretty sure the 3 will be my next camera. Great video as always.
Just got my xe2 in 2021. For around $220. I love it
Just wow! Your photos are always so beautiful and You comment over them about the gear as they are just coming from nowhere. Very inspiering, thank You.
I am also a big fan of the XE series of Fuji cameras and use the X-E3 with the Fuji f2 lenses - 23mm, 35mm and 50mm. Even with those smaller lenses, though, I find the accessory grip and the Lensmate thumb grip improve the handling immeasurably. Especially since the thumb grip keeps you from accidentally activating the Q menu.
Five reasons to subscribe to Mattias Burling:
1. Voice over: I really enjoy your narration. If English is your second language then well done, your inflection is perfect. You are the Werner Herzog of camera reviews!
2. Composition: I love the composition of your photos, your use of light and dark. Also your colour grading is superb - very visually pleasing.
3. Brevity: your reviews don’t outstay their welcome. Concise and to the point.
4. B-roll: you obviously put tonnes of work gathering lots of photos and video to make your reviews super interesting.
5. Information: loads of relevant info presented in easy to understand language. This Fuji XE3 just the latest example... by the end of your review it was all I could do not to pull out my credit card and order the thing!
Keep up the great work - you have earned yourself another subscriber (and hopefully many more).
Your comment comparing this camera to the X100F - I think you're right but it was a big call and likely the subject of flaming wars on forums, but you manage to communicate it so well! Well done.
I've been rocking the combo XE1 & 27mm for years. Nimble, light and easy to use. No complaint here...
I'm thinking of going down that road myself. Are you happy in terms of sharpness and the overall performance of the 27?
Came for the review, stayed, liked and followed for the absolutely beautiful photography!
I bought the x100f a month ago. I had the x100t, so knew its limitations, but now I regret the decision and wish I'd gotten the x-E3. I love the ISO dial and built in ND filter, but aside from that, I miss the touch screen and ability to change lenses (I have the adapter lenses which don't change focal length much). Posting this comment for anyone else out there making the decision.
it's all about how the photographer wants to use the camera, I have an x-e3 which is beautiful and now i'm thinking of getting an x100f because of the ease of use and not having to worry about buying other lenses as i only take travel photos most of the time.
The x100f can't change lenses? Coz I'm planning to buy which is better..
just bought the xe3 cause the x100f is way much expensive, the xe3 is also a great deal with advance features..
Susan Bowen on the x100f since you can't change lenses if something bad happens to the lens like bad scratches or you drop and the lens crack or the metal bends its pretty much useless no?
I love my x-e2 + 27mm combo. I feel like the x-e2, x-e2s and x-e3 are completely under-appreciated in the x-series lineup. Hidden gems :)
So thanks for giving them some much-deserved praise!
They really are. The XE series has always been ignored but that’s good for use since prices go down pretty quickly after release :) ideally in a perfect world, I would like to own one of each line
I love my XF 18mm, I didn't even know there were haters! I gave my son the 27mm as with the 18 and the 35 f 1:1.4 I rarely used it, even though the tiny form factor makes the camera so pocketable on my X-M1. Now the 18mm lives on the X-M1 body and I use retro glass, or my 55-200 on the X-Pro1.
How did you learn to see the good light? The fact that you can makes your images very special. I am basically still a beginner, but I can see the magic in your pictures because of that.
no reply this :-(
Love your vids, respect your opinion, and very grateful for the things you taught me about photography. I tried both, preferred the X100F :)
agree with you, i still love my x100f too 😉
I'm glad to hear that you like the 18 f/2 as well. I don't know why it gets so much hate. I've been wanting to get one mainly for the size. Yeah my XT2 isn't as small as your XE3, but putting the 18mm on would make it compact enough to carry around everyday. The best part? It's a really affordable on the used market. I've seen it around $250.
My 18mm basically lives on my X-Pro3 - I love the focal length and just don't get the hate.
Great job! It took 2 viewings to finally help me decide between the 100f and xe3. Thanks
What did you decide and why?
Excellent review the XF 18mm is also one of my favourite lenses which ever Fuji body I shoot with 😊
'I sold my 16mm f1.4 after (18mm f2.0) getting it.' Absolute madman.
Hi Mattias, I have recently bought into the Fuji system- five weeks ago- based largely on your channel. I got a mint condition XE2s and XT2 for bargain prices and am really pleased with them. I love the physical controls and to be able to just look down and see my settings, without having to dive into menus to change things. The XT2 reminds me very much of my old Pentax MZ-5 film camera of the late 90s (I think maybe Fuji copied the design!). I only have two lenses at the moment- the 18mm f2 and the 27mm f2.8, but am going to get the 35mm f1.4 too, as I'm a prime shooter. I agree with you about the 18mm- it's a great lens and I love it! Love your channel and keep up the good work! Best wishes.
Xe3 is my first mirror less camera, and I love it !
7:04 oh my, you did it.
Got mine a week ago as a second shooter (next to my a7ii) and I‘m in love. The picture Quality is AMAZING and the simulations are just lovely. And that in such a tiny body?! It‘s grotesque how small this with the 7artisans 25f1.8 is. Couldn’t be happier with my setup now :).
would you say it's pocketable?
@@ErikvonStrongber with a pancake? Totally.
I was on the fence about this for a bit but what did it for me was the ability to change lens, it's compact size, and better support. I felt burned by owing the X100T and didn't want to shell out such an investment for the F for fuji to do the same again. With the E3 and the 23mm, 35 and 50 F2 WR it makes for a lovely do it all for what i need it for. From portraits with HSS to street and landscape it's almost a no brainer for me.
Thank you for this video and your enthusiasm. After weeks of scratching my head in deciding which Fujifilm camera to get back into photography with (street/general) after years away, I have already settled on the XE3 but this has helped confirm my decision. As an Englishman in Spain, I can't wait to capture the towns and cities I intend to adventure to! Liked & Subscribed 👍
I purchased this Fujifilm X-E3 three years ago. I still use it nearly every day. At the time, I was getting back into photography and had used some of the earlier digital cameras with low resolution from the early part of the 2000's. I had used Fujifilm so I wanted to stick with the brand.
I had no idea how the camera worked, or even if I liked it. I made myself a promise that I would sell it if I did not take to digital photography or would trade up. Well, neither happened. The camera works with most every lens and situation that I throw its way. I have used it with Leica lenses, Rollei, M42 vintage, Voigtlander and others.
I will be using this camera until it stops working. At some point, I would like to get a Fujifilm camera that has more vintage film template add-ons, but that is not my priority.
Got one at 400 dollar.. Is it worth?
Thank for another positive review! Shows that the world is how you look at it. And yes the x-e3 is actually a fantastic little workhorse!.
On the basis of this I bought the xe3. I really haven’t been disappointed and am grateful I didn’t splash out for the Leica Q on the basis I switch from the 18mm (27mm) to the 23mm(35mm) too often........ really good reviews!!!!!thankyou
Great Review!!! Difficult to find such amazing Fuji reviews.
Watched it again! Still great!
"I wouldn't use this camera for professional sports gigs, and if I'm being honest, I wouldn't even consider mirrorless at all." It's funny how technology changes our perception and how we photograph; ie, EOS R. 20years ago, I never could have imagined what cameras can do today. 30yrs ago, I only looked at lenses and considered cameras to only change very little over time.
Idk what it is but the shots at 2:44 and 2:47 are my favorites from this video. I’m a sucker for that. Great shots!
this is simply amazing, with only able to follow the main "flag ship" fuji bodies its always great to see reviews like this that show fuji is quite fair when creating smaller , cheaper, model cameras.
I've used the X-E2 for years, it was my favorite camera in combination with the 27mm. When the x-e3 was announced I was SO excited. I literally thought i wouldnt need any other camera in my bag. There's just one thing that is absolutely ruining the entire experience for me. The thumbstick. It's a recipe for disaster, sticks out, will brake easy, let in dirt, dust and moist easy and already sticks since the first two weeks of using it. It's not accurate and sensitive to accidental touches.
For this reason only, I still rather shoot with my X-E2. I really, really, really hope that if they ever release an x-e3s they will bring back the regular buttons so I can still have my dream camera.
Joep van Aert I have a xe2 and was thinking about going with the xe3 but if it’s as bad as you say it is idk know 🤔
Also LOVED my XE2 but this new XE3 other than the newer sensor doesn't quite have me wanting to buy it..
Im sorry to say that I wish against your wish ;)
Still using my x-pro 1 it's an amazing camera and the output is unlike anything else
Ruben Kapelle How’s the autofocus on the x-pro 1 for portraits? I’m interested in getting it in the next few weeks and I’ve heard mixed views about how much the updates have improved it
Sam Hipps About one out of ten pictures would missed focus for no reason even you have the green box and beep confirmation. And it is hard to tell from the back of the screen unless you zoom in 100%. But colors are the best among the xtrans especially if you like the film look of the old Fuji S5 Pro files. Dynamic range is no where as good as the XT2.
For my money the x-pro 1 is the best bang for the buck at about 200 euros. The software updates have made it a much more reliable camera, although not perfect I find it miss very few photos I take of billiards and that's in dimly lit pool halls.
john fragos that was body only and I had to bargain it down to that on a website here in Ireland if you live here have a look, adverts.ie. you can get great deals if you look hard at every website. I saw a ad on eBay just now, at ~210 euros posted with a day left for bids. Good luck finding the camera you want.
Coni Glione yeah mines a bit scrached up but I don't care about cosmetics when the price was that good plus it came in the original box.
I found that I needed a fast lens for the pool halls I was photographing so I got the 35/1.4. The only f1.4 I saw drop down to the 400 Euro mark, but my grandfathers old yashica 50/1.4 is also great for slower shooting. Those vintage m42 lenses are a nice cheap experience and I like the digital punch in of the "shoot without lens" function.
In hindsight the f2 lenses like the 23/2 are great and I can see why they get the glowing reviews. Good to hear the 18mm isn't a dud. For anyone on a tight budget like me nothing comes close in the fuji line of cameras, and I don't know if I'll ever be able to stomach the price increase for the x-pro 2 even if I had the money I think for me it's better spent on fuji's terrific lenses.
I'm seriously considering buying one after watching your review, not to mention that your photography is excellent and is inspiring; rekindling my love for photography.
I bought one back in November 2018 and I’m so pleased with, I also got a used 27mm, 18mm, 35 f1.4 and a refurbished 55-230mm as its nice and light and was a bargain at the time. Thanks
I'm glad your said it's your favourite, because I've just bought one!
Just bought one cuz of this video!! Such honest reviews!
I'm new with the fujifilm system and I just bought this sexy and sleek design mirrorless a week ago and it's awesome!, i didn't regret choosing it over x-T20 :). Combined with 18-55mm kitlens it delivers freaking great photos :)
The 27mm is why I got the similar (diiiirrrt cheap) X-E2 to try fuji. It's a great, practical lens. The XE-2 & 3 would be something if they were a bit smaller and rounded. I can *almost* get it in my pocket... As you say, this would really be something if it were the size of the GR (or my favoriter, Coolpix A).
18mm is the most hated lens? Good lord. Its a decent lens
Here you have another lover of the XF 18mm. Color rendition of this lens is something unique. I can't either understand all the bashing on this lens. May be the pixel-peeping scourge...
Good rev. by the way but i don't find the grip in the XE3 so confy, I find it rather scant, however the aesthetics are top of the notch.
I agree with you, 18mmf2 is great. Actually is the only lensa that keeps me with a Fuji camera.
what camera do you use?
Ended up going with the x-e3! Thank you for your video :)
Superb review! With the E4 just around the corner, I'm now in second thoughts about going ahead with the S10 I just booked. Truly a compact powerhouse of a camera this
This channel is underrated
Fantastic little camera. As an die hard Pentaxian, I have to say that it is fantastic. Small, light and tactile. And that Fuji Iso grain/noice is just film like beutiful, that makes me wanna shot high iso. Most usefull grain I ever ever seen from a digital camera.
I bought an X-E3 2 months ago before a trip to Japan. I'm in love. It's SO good, i've never enjoyed taking photos more in my life. The 'kit' 18-55mm OIS lens is the best travel lens i have ever used. I was able to get a sharp handheld shot at 1/6th shutter speed because the OIS is that good. It's light, compact, button layout is perfect. The optional hand grip without batteries is a must have. I also have the XF 27mm f/2 pancake and dont let the price deter you, it's a wicked little thing. It is noisy and when you use single point af it hunts sometimes but for $170 (inc $100 cashback from fuji) man, it doesn't get any better. The combo only weighs just 500grams!!!! Find me a Canon L series lens that weighs less than that alone.
The ISO scroll is on the front dial if you enable it in the menu. Push it down for apeture, push again for ISO. Rear dial for shutter.
Nice review and awesome photos! I too love the 27mm on my XE2!
Man those photos... Each and every one was stunning... ❤️😍 SUBSCRIBED... I'm here from Camera Conspiracies btw.. Great videos... Keep 'em coming...
The XE3 has been my favorite camera purchase to date.
I agree with most everything you said, but I hate the touchscreen with a passion, I immediately turned it off and reprogrammed the functions.
I as well disabled the touchscreen. Being left eye dominant, my nose kept activating functions or changing focus point.
@@MORTISu The eye-sensor doesn't help?
@@유도마-v2r : Doesn't help what?
@@MORTISu If you turn on the eye-sensor the lcd will be turned off automatically as soon as your eye approaches the VF. This function is designed to help to reduce unintentional activation of the touchscreen.
Awesome. Love the new music too!
Always love the way you describe the feels... Thanks
This is a really interesting video and presents the camera very well indeed.
The modular approach is definitely a wonderful advantage. I wholly agree, though I cannot comment on the X-E3, it improves the comfort and usability X-T20 greatly with heavier and/or adapted lenses.
I just ordered a new one of these at a great price from the best camera store in New Zealand. Thanks for the wonderful video ... actually your whole channel is awesome :)
Traded in my X100F some time ago to buy the XE3 and haven’t looked back. Use the XE3 as a 2nd body next to my XT2 or as a stand alone camera for “light” trips/walks. Works best with smaller primes such as the 23 or 35mm lenses, but I also use it with the 56mm 1.2. Would prefer if it had a flip screen instead of a touch screen; other than that, love it.
Really good run-thru of the E3, looks like great pocketable changeable lens camera. But bro, I really watch your vids cos your images are so Fxxxxx gorgeous
Yeah I just went to the Camera store. There are so many variants of its mirrorless. I might choose a Fuji over the leica Q for my future Camera.
I bought the GF1 years ago and it was a fantastic combo with the 20mm 1.7. I loved it. But I lost it one night. Only last year I bought another GF1 body again, but it did seem to have aged, my love for it wasn’t quite as pronounced. I think this X-E3 with a pancake or two is a modern equivalent of that GF1, with some big updates to image quality and other nice additions like the viewfinder. Even though Panasonic continue to push things out, this sleek little X-E3, to me, speaks more to the old GF1 than any of the modern Lumix cameras for some reason...
Thanks a lot for the video, an excellent review. I love my XE-3!
Got one of those. I actually believe I have the very first one sold in the Netherlands. It’s a fantastic camera, fast, ergonomic, geotagging works perfectly and in real time. I can’t really fault anything. Refreshing to see someone expressing their love for it. All the attention goes to the Ts and the Pros, but this camera is just as capable at half the price. And it’s smaller.
It's a sweet thing :D And some deserved love for the 18mm :D
Damian Brown yeah its definitely a lens worth owning as a small and light wide angle :)
I'm on my second! Changed it for the wider 14mm... loved the 16mm but the size and quality of the 18 just kept calling me back so I bought another!
Damian Brown Yeah I had the 16mm. Image quality is absolutely spectacular. But I still kept grabbing for the 18mm as it could always tag along in the pocket when using a longer lens.
thinking of getting one of these as a secondry to my X-H1
That's my same situation. Mine is coming Friday with the f/2 23mm.
@@kena9595 the 23mmn f2 is a fantastic lens. ultra sharp and great for Street photography. but can be used just about anywhere. its also so small you can just throw it in a pocket.
great review, great pictures....and that final word about the 18mm f2 is absolutely true! I have compared it to the praised 16mm f1.4 for a very long time now and as an other commentator hereunder said, the 18mm has something special about its colour rendering....
Or the XE1
LOL , personally debated over this or the Xpro2 but was able to pick up the Xpro2 for $800 US about 4 months now. Enjoying it. Focusing on using just one or 2 lenses for each time I want to shoot. I was finding with to many lens choices it would actually discourage my shooting. Making a commitment to seeing if I can use one prime lens instead of carrying and changing the 4 lenses and another body Panosonic GX85. Just a exercise that is almost like a challenge for myself. Love your work.
I currently use the X-E1. Love the camera. Will probably jump to the X-E3 soon as price dropped even further.
@@zzzzzzz9077 haha. That was a long time ago. Sold the XE1 bought a Sony A7 and a few months back I finally bought the X-E3, my lockdown purchase.
@@zzzzzzz9077 yeah definitely. And yeah. I think I've had more fun on this camera than I did with the Sony (plan to use the Sony A7 for behind the scenes work).
If you can't afford an X Pro camera then the X-E3 is your best and closest bet.
I got mine a year ago and it’s wonderful. My girlfriend carries it and I bring my a7r3. We both get super sharp photos, 4K video and good battery life.
This is one of the best channels on the web. I have the xpro2 and love it, but to be honest, I rarely use the optical and/or hybrid viewfinder. So when the new mini Medium Format xpro camera comes out, I may buy it if I can afford it and get an Xe3 instead of the xpro2.
Love your channel and took your advice to pair the Fuji xe3 and the Fuji 27mm.
Love it!
Had a Fuji x100f and agree with your assessment that xe3 is a better setup vs the x100 due to the lens options. The 27mm fits perfectly, smaller than the x100f and prefer the 27mm focal length over the 23mm.
Nice shots, my fave fuji was the xe-1, love the rendition for street shots better than my xt-1. Anyways, hanging on with my A7III Z 35 Sonnar and Z 35 Distagon. Heaven! Enjoy the XE-3!
X-E3 + XF 18mm......I always bring this combo as my daily gear....small, wide enough to create a story, and this camera have awesome performance and result.
I'm gone willing to buy a x-pro2.
My expectations had been triggered by my Zeiss ZM.
I tryed the x-pro2 just a few minutes, got aware that this is not a "viewfinder" and bought directly the x-e3.
I did not regret.
If you want a digital optical viewfinder, there are just two options. Leica or Epson.
I totally love how your dog is like your reference model .
excellent review! My beloved x-t20 broke and Fuji wanted $380 to repair it, so I'll be bidding on the x-e3 very soon! the e4 is out, but I don't like how minimalistic it is
I am just about to get one. Normally I shoot with Canon, but I like Fuji very much. You are a great photographer by the way, the photos are very very good!
Gosh - i love your way of speaking and def. your voice!
You have a good eye for composition.
I bought the XE3 because of you. So far I'm super happy. The only thing that bothers me is no weather sealing... so I ran away every time I see rain
AlreadyTiredOfYou I just cover it with my hand and keep shooting :)
Mattias Burling guess I'll get more comfortable with the time :)
Can't wait to see you review the 7artisans on both film and digital camera body.
the 25mm 7artisans is a lot of fun
I have appreciated your videos and your way of presenting themes and issues for quite a while now and would love to see one on how to set up an XE3 for zone focussing...
Just bought x-e3
The Fuji 18mm f2 is extremely sharp! It’s even sharper than the faster focusing 16mm 2.8 I’m contemplating on just selling the 16mm to get my funds back tho the wider end does look nice on architecture but I think I can live with that
After watch your video , I decided to make purchase of one great use silver xe3 body for my first FUJI to try on .
With regards to the 18mm lens. Lenses are so subjective, if a lens works for you that’s fine. I try not to be too influenced by others opinions. I’m still using an old X10 and X Pro 1 and am quite happy.
Love the images you took with this camera. And I love my xe3! Great review
Thanks!
Love this video. Great sample photos man. I now want one. Lol. Know nothing about Fuji really always been a Nikon man.
Another awesome & informative video, love the shots as well - as always. Though surely it’s not a fully-qualified Fuji video without some raving on about the JPEG output ;)
I just *really* wish Fuji put out more (and faster) pancake primes than that lonely 27mm. Even Samsung managed to do so during their limited attempt at the mirrorless market. Seems odd to me, given the huge street audience for Fuji cams. I moved away from Fuji just so my everyday carry camera could capitlise on the excellent little MFT Panny 20mm 1.7.
Also (predictably) I loved that little RD1 teaser at the end! Can’t wait to see your verdict and what you can do with it. I guess the interesting part of my previous offer is gone… but the free beer coupon is still valid :)
great review thanks, nice commentary.
I just ordered this camera I’ll have it Friday I’m excited
As always a great review.
Just the thing I wanted. Thank you. You’ve got a sub ❤️
Exactly the comparisson I was looking for. :-) The only things I would miss over my X100 is the ND filter and the buigt in flash. Not that I need the last one that much.
Great video. I can see how your videos have been improving over time. (:
Another great video, thanks!
I think the most hated lens is actually the 60mm macro and rightfully so for its abysmal AF.
The 27mm is disliked by some mostly for not having an aperture ring when other compact lenses have it and also not having great AF but optically it’s solid.