Finally a review in the way Fuji intended the X-Pro3 to be used. Really good video. The comparison to the photos taken on film makes it easy to see how the film simulations look. I have been shooting with the X-Pro3 now for over a year, and for me it‘s the perfect camera, I really love it so much. Do you still have the camera or do you remember how you set up the OVF/EVF for a more analog experience? I‘m just curious to know. Thanks for this video.
I really appreciate this video. As someone of a certain age, I can't help be love the actual film images over the digital every time. This was a wonderful comparison and I enjoyed it immensely.
In-camera processing in Fuji is an overlooked benefit. As you see those SOOC results are highlight weighted remember you can always push a stop after the fact without having to run to your computer. I also say this because it's easy getting caught up in selecting the right film sim before you go out shooting and missing shots fussing with it. Just switch to natural view (if you are using the EVF) and only worry about composition and exposure. Apply film sim after.
Easily the most comprehensive review of Fuji sims vs film! And a great perspective and presentation of the XPro 3, a camera I owned for over a year from launch to just before I bought my M10.. Keep up the great work.
@@Eliehbk Didn't see that coming. If you don't mind me asking, why dud you sell it? I'm currently deciding whether getting an M240 or an xpro3. Would like to get other insights
One thing the Fuji has that is intended to let you bend the look of the film simulations to what you want to see, is a configuration of the in camera shadow highlight curve. The ability to change the amount of noise reduction, the ability to adjust clarity, and the ability to adjust the color tints. when a shoot black and white, specifically the Akros simulation, I change the shadow highlight curve to be +2 for shadow and +0 I’m highlights. It gives me just the right Amount of contrast that I am looking for.
I glad you were able to review one. I had one, sold it for the XT4, and bought it again on top of the XT4, lol. Its just such a beautiful piece of kit and so creative SOOC.
Excellent comparison video! I've been shooting Leica M since 1968. Shooting with X-Pro and X-E Fujis is the closest I've come to the Leica shooting experience. I no longer have a B&W wet lab (I miss my Leitz Focomat enlargers) and have to send off film for developing/processing. The expense and trouble of shooting film makes it hard, especially when I can have such fun and get such good results from my Fuji cameras. I often shoot with vintage Leitz, Nikkor and Canon lenses, plus I have bodies with all but the latest sensor/processor generations. There is a subtle but noticeable difference in the look of the images. You should consider picking up a nice used X-E2s. They are a lot cheaper than used X-Pro cameras and are a great size for street.
Great video, glad I came across it! I think one of the most enjoyable things about Fujifilm cameras is how many adjustments you can do in-camera to get the look you want, I’m sure you’re familiar with Fuji-X-Weekly and their custom film recipes: well, I didn’t realise how rewarding it would be to make my own based on one of theirs. Truly a rewarding experience.
One of the best review I’ve seen re Fuji, not focused on the machine pecs but the output, the film simulation, isn’t that why most of the people get Fuji? Well done looking forward for more work to come
Great video comparing the Xpro3 and film! At 5min43 you metionned that film was brighter because you had to shoot the digital to protect the highlights. I found I way to solve this with the DR400 option, it's really the closest you can get to simulate the latitude that film gives you with the highlights. But the downside you have to shoot at 640 iso minimum to achieve this, but when overexposing you don't get too much noise. I used to put the shadows up and highlights down in the settings too. The other downside is when you want to shoot wide open on a sunny day, you need to use ND's filters, but otherwise it's best way I found to mimic the film look from a FujiFilm camera. Thanks again for your amazing work on your video!
Love this review, and especially from the film photographer's perspective, just because there's no focus on video capabilities of the digital camera. I'm mostly interested in photography and the way X-Pro3 is meant to be used. Not the videography so this helps a lot.
Excellent review. I did find all the film shots looked better than their digital equivalents. I pretty much only use the Astia preset on my Xpro3 - it gives the most ‘natural’ results. I initially was all excited for the Classic Neg but like you found the results inconsistent. It also behaves nothing like c41 film as it blows the highlights very easily! As for the Xpro3 being the closest digital camera to a film experience? Well that obviously is a digital Leica M! Same form, minimal options, uses the same lenses, no crop factor after the M8.
Thanks for the great comparisons. I own an XPro3 and love it, but I started out in film many years ago. I even worked my way through college in a darkroom. I can still smell the chemicals. I guess you can see why I'm a sucker for the XPro3. The film simulations comparisons and comment you made are quite interesting. I'm touring Scotland soon. Could you recommend a film simulation for taking pictures of old structures and the countryside? Many thanks!
Great video, thanks for posting this one. I'm a film native, started photography when I was 13 years old and shortly after got a Minolta SRT 101b which I sold when I was 17 (and bought a Minolta XD5 to replace it) but have recently acquired 2 of that model. I'm still into photography after a 35 year hiatus and am about to build my own darkroom. These videos are very valuable to me.
After getting a film Leica I quickly changed by X-T30 for a X-Pro3. The size is similar but the Fuji is lighter. I originally planned to use my M mount lenses on the Fuji but the lack of OVF focus integration made it not as good as I expected. I find using Fuji native lenses and trusting the auto focus to be a better way. Focus distance limit is very helpful for street. For manual focus I still prefer Leica rangefinder mechanism to focus peaking. Overall I find the X-Pro3 the best digital companion to me due to its versatility. The X-Pro3 also look just like the Fuji GW690III, even down to the film box insert.
Interesting comparison, Hashem. The xpro-3 has been marketed and designed well to appeal to film lovers, that's for sure. Definitely appears to be a community around film simulation recipes too which is interesting. I was always drawn to the film shots more than the digital in this video and I think it's for the reason you mention, the unexplainable innate character to film. Loved how the new place works as a changing backdrop and that you've started talking head shots in the street, that was cool to see. Shows just how far your confidence has come, well done, man. Looking forward to the next one.
What a good video! I saw your Instagram post about this video and came here. I'm glad you told us about distances scale being different because of the crop sensor. I'm planning on adapting the Voigtlander 21mm f4 to the x-Pro3 and this is something I wanted to know. Not a big deal but, as you said, you have to re-memorize the position of the focus tab. Also, I didn't know the Acros simulation and Acros film stock are almost identical😯
Thanks very much! 🙂 Yeah it was a noticeable adjustment, and the acros sim was a pleasant look. I guess black and white is easier to stimulate when it comes to film.
What a fantastic video, great that you compared simulations to actual films, something I have not see anyone do in detail like you 👍 thanks. People that moan about the LCD being inside have clearly purchased the wrong camera and should stick to their Sony! This camera is a true digital version of 35mm film cameras- just love it. Thanks
Great comparison, I have an xpro 2 which I rarely use favouring my M6. Have to say in many cases the film shots really shine here especially with light interpretation. I have done B&W comparisons also with film and have been quite impressed with the bw presets.
Massively appreciate the prospect of a real film lover on this! Have had my eye on the xpro3 for a few months now and have struggled to find a review video that’s not full of pretentious wank. Thank you! 🙂
Great viendo, finally a real compaction a to b! Was surprised that colors were very closed, really liked the astia, I think I am going to give it a trail!
I was originally wanting an X-E4 but someone actually comparing it with real film photos makes me want to get an X-Pro3 once they come back in stock. I’ll have to sell my little Olympus M5 III but I’ll be using the X-Pro3 in the same way I use my little Olympus. So if the x-pro3 can give me a similar shooting experience as when I shoot film then I can let go of my Olympus to fund the Fuji with a 23mm f/2. Thanks for the amazing video! Loved that you used Fujifilm Superia 400 as it’s literally my favorite film stock because of how it makes the reds, blues, and greens look. I spent a couple of years making a Superia 400 film simulation preset in lightroom but it’s still not there yet. The fact that the Fuji will get me very close to simulating Fuji Superia 400 practically has me sold on it. I’ll enjoy my Olympus for a while longer, then order the x-pro3 when it comes back in stock with a 23mm f/2. Cheers!
you gave me idea to try pro neg hi with my x-t3 with highlights -2 and some other tweaking although I usually shot with manual lens voigtlander 58 1.4 and that lens has some issues with rendering colors with digital (in my experience at least)
With pro neg hi I like to shoot with shadows -1 or sometimes -2 as I don’t like the shadow curve applied on the xtrans IV sensor, and I’ll also throw in a +1 color. I feel those settings really round out the simulation. If I’m getting too much green I’ll do a -1B and +1R WB adjustment. Really, a thoroughly enjoyable camera.
Nice vid👍Actually, according to Fujifilm guys behind each sim, none are supposed to mimic the film stocks, they just referenced them👌But it was great to see all these shots side by side, great work!🤜🤛
I shoot a lot of film and I do love my Xpro3. But I do shoot raw and just adjust from there, I don’t feel the need to use film simulations because it’s just not film, might as well embrace the difference IMO.
Thanks for the comprehensive and interesting test, Hashem. I've found the X-Pro cameras intriguing since the first one came out. Very interesting concept, and nicely executed, too... kudos to Fujifilm for doing something a bit different, and for keeping the experience of the photographer at the front of mind. I would love to shoot with one, and can see how it would make a great "daily carry", as you say, or travel or portrait camera. But I still can't quite see it working as my primary camera... in that role, versatility is king, so I'll stick with my α7iii. And of course a motley collection of old film cameras for the weekend 😃
5:48 Please try the Dynamic Range settings (DR200 and DR400) on the digital Fuji. No need to manually underexpose like this. All metering compensates correctly and it does not mess up the film simulations. There's no magic to it, it just shifts its dynamic range to use more of it for the highlights (like film does), but it's the first brand I saw that implements it well. My old Canon only had a single "highlight protection" option that always felt meh. Older Sonys straight up botched their "DRO" options, the metering did not compensate so it just overexposed the jpegs. One thing to note is if you set the ISO manually you will see that the DR function is not active at the lowest ISO on the Fuji. That is because the sensor is at its lowest sensitivity it can go. You have to give it room to underexpose internally. You will see on the display when the DR kicks in as you set the ISO.
I did have a brief play with this feature while I was borrowing the camera for this video (I don't actually own one) It seemed that it was useful for shooting Jpeg, whereas in raw it's just going to apply a curve in post; as one would do manually when underexposing a digital image and bringing up the shadows. Please correct me if I'm wrong! ...but either way, it is a nice feature to have, and definitely better than equivalents by other manufacturers.
Amazing video. I bought my Xpro3 because in my country film it's very expensive. Using this camera with manual lenses is amazing. I wouldn't compare this camera to a Leica, for me the Xpro3 enters in the realm of Leica alternatives like the Konica Hexar RF and the Contax G2.
@@pushingfilm yes I agree, the overall ergonomics and the rangefinder styled body are what I prefer, I used to have the xpro2 and have missed it ever since I let it go haha.
The other camera which follows a similar philosophy as the X-Pro 3 is Olympus' Pen-F. I decided for the Olympus, first because of its lower price and - in my eyes - better looks, secondly, because one can customize the jpeg-output of that camera even more and better than it can be done with the Fuji. The X-Pro 3 definitely has its advantages compared to the Pen-F (e.g. the viewfinder or high-iso capabilities), but those features weren't enough to push me over to Fuji.
I have wanted one of these for a while, but they aren't cheap even used. I have just started getting into street photography now that it has opened up in the states and I typically shoot with an M5, Minolta XD-11, 7sII, and sometimes Nikon f100 and minolta AF2 when I want that 80s/90s flash look. Mostly the M5 is my companion and that being said, it is challenging shooting street with film, on a fully manual camera with a RF patch. But, it is very rewarding when you get shots you are happy with and get in tune with your camera and your choice of film. Although I love the Xpro, neither it nor other digital camera can capture the whole analog experience and if that film look and manual focusing is what you want to experience and get good at, then you have to pick up a film camera and put the work in. At the end, it really isn't work, it's what makes shooting film fun.
You're absolutely right, it can't replace film experience, however close they're trying to get. What really drove me to Fuji is the controls though, switching between my film cameras and Fujis is flawless and I don't have to relearn the controls every time. The film sims, for me, are simply nice-looking, have a unique character and are a good base to work from in LR, but I don't try to actually fool myself into believing the photo was taken on film, that's what the original is for.
It seems like to me that, shooting street in manual with a range finder, would be faster if you park and wait for people to enter the preferred scene or zone focus for more spontaneous scenes. I’d think you’d lose more shots trying to focus the patch.
@@segzeeman7356 Agreed, definitely faster if you shoot that way! And one of the reasons I wanted to test zone focusing with the same lenses adapted to the X-Pro3... but besides the crop factor, the focus scale was also affected- meaning it still wasn't quite as quick.
I really liked your take on the Xpro3, and the film sim comparison. I own an Xpro3 and it is by far one of the funnest cameras I own to just go out and shoot with. For years I tried to find ways to edit my digital photos to try and give them a more “film” look to them but was never satisfied. So I went and bought a Nikon F2 and a couple vintage Nikkor lenses. While I do enjoy using my Nikon F2, I can’t see myself shooting film as often, and I’m completely happy to use my Xpro3 instead.
You know I love this body Hash! Glad you finally got the opportunity to shoot it. If you ever shoot with another Fujix again, check out the many fuji recipes out there - they're magic :)
Thanks Perry! I did have a play with them, I remember liking a "meyerowitz" one that I tried.. But some of them were heavy handed, or too similar to built in ones
Any issues with the ribbon connector amongst owners here that seems to have started this Class Action Lawsuit in the US ? I was looking to buy an X Pro 3 rather than lug around my heavier/larger Canon 5d stuff , and tried one in a shop and liked it, but was concerned about the fault. Given the amount of time it’s been out I thought I’d see if they produce a version 4 , although again rumours suggest they may stop the series , which would be a great shame
Oh cool, I've been using Fujis for a few years but never actually did or watched a direct comparison with film before - looks like especially Classic Neg is a really close match to Superia, not to mention the near perfection of Acros. Well, my older Fujis don't have either, so I'm stuck with my go-to simulations ProNeg and Monochrome. What I learned from my X100 though is that the optical viewfinder is wasted on me, it's a nice to have feature, sure, but really only useful for street and nostalgia, and with interchangeable lenses and the ever-tighter crop in the optical viewfinder on anything from 50mm up I wouldn't really pay the 500€ extra and rather get a X-E4 instead. Still love the idea, I'm also a fan of the hidden screen and one little detail I'd almost be willing to upgrade for is the combined Iso/shutter speed dial.:)
I have yet to utilize the film simulations on my Xt4. I really should experiment with them. They look pretty great after seeing your comparison. This video was a lot of fun.
They're definitely fun to try, especially if you want to shoot Jpegs sometimes and not worry about editing. Or better yet, JPEG+Raw so you have the option later 🙂
@@jenohogan9254 Also keep in mind you can apply them as profiles to your RAWs too (if you're using Lightroom or other apps that support them), you don't have to shoot JPEGs and can play around with your older RAWs too.
You say in passing (at the 10-minute mark) that using the optical viewfinder in this camera eliminates shutter lag. I've never heard this before. If true, it's an important point. Are you sure? And what would be the reason for this? Has Fujifilm published an data about shutter-lag on the X-Pro-3? (Most reviewers give far too little attention to this issue.)
I love Astia and Classic Chrome. I find they are easiest to add a little pop in post and go. I did a full on portrait shoot in a forest with an xpro2 and ocf recently so they are versatile.
Wonderful video! I'm so glad I found it! I own and use an XPro3. As a film shooter for many years in the past. I deeply appreciate the XPro3's relatively unique layout and design. Your comparisons between film and digital film simulations are most helpful. I need to get out of my rut and use some of these film simulations. I need to research in what shooting environments lend themselves to various film simulations. PS. You've convinced me to change the rear screen to show data, not the "film" style of which I've be so enamored ;)
Great Video Hashem! Really enjoyed it. I still shoot the Fuji X-Pro1. Love it. Happy you did like some of the first Film sims like Astia, Provia and Pro Negs. Also use a Nikon FE (Bought it last year after seeing your video about it!) Cheers from Switzerland!
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. Xpro1 is said to have a unique colour output from the sensor, I have as actually looking to try one of them too at some point. That's great about the FE, such a good camera 😁
@@pushingfilm I also continue to use xpro 1(s) - they are truly one of the 'magic' cameras, especially with the XF 35mm f/1.4 R. It is not the same as a Leica, but it is just as unique.
Great video! What I found a bit funny is that shot you took of Ferrari Pizza, as me and the family used to eat their Pizza's all the time! Still do occasionally.
Thanks! They unfortunately got rid of the old style sign-writing and updated it to something contemporary looking... doesn't look as nice or authentic unfortunately. I should try the pizzas though 😁
@@pushingfilm yep, a shame as with most places that try to conform with something safe or modern. But. Definitely do recommend their pizzas. Absolute classic.
Excellent review thanks. I am very interested to hear how the Fujifilm sensor coped with your adapted M-mount lenses in terms of optical defects at the edges of the sensor. Especially at large apertures. The preceeding generation of Fujifilm sensor does not perform well with my adapted Contax Zeiss 45 or 28mm lenses unfortunately but I have not tried other manual focus lenses or the latest sensors.
Hey Phillip, sorry I only just got to this! I often sit through and go through backlogs of 100s of comments, and it can be hard to keep up with them all in a timely manner. Sorry again! I didn't notice any optical defects at the edges in my usage, including at large apertures.
@@pushingfilm Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated and good to know! Sorry for my irritable comment - it had been a long day :). Keep up the good work.
Great job Hashem!!! I totally agree it’s a film lovers digital camera and hybrid shooters best choice! Love the video. You make me want to buy a second xpro3!! 😂😂
If it wasn't for that weak ribbon cable the screen has, I'd have bought the X-Pro 3 Dura Black in a heartbeat. Hopefully Fujifilm did their homework and plan to release an X-Pro 4 in the future.
@@pushingfilm sorry I should’ve been clearer, but how are you able to focus using the OVF? Do you use the little digital window on the bottom corner? Or do you use the EVF?
@@D_L_J_83 no probs! In the few weeks I used the camera to make this video, I mostly used the EVF, or OVF with zone focusing (for a lot of the street shots especially)
Hi There, I just found this chanel last week and love the content, I am getting back into real photography after many years of taking digital "Pictures" , which give no real substance to the actual click sound after committing to an image. photografic paper. After having looked at one of your videos in a Melbourne shopping strip close to my home. Where is your preferred lab for developing and scanning film, I understand Jade studio is closed. Alan
Gosh dang! Even though I have an X-Pro2 and love it, and it pretty much looks the same as the 3. It never fails that every time I see a 3 I fall in love with it and want it so badly!! And I've only watched 30 seconds of the video haha!
This camera uses a lot of added complexity to give the appearance of less complexity i.e. a rear screen that hides the image as well as all those film simulations. I'm a film cam user because I don't like all that technology but to each his own, as they say.
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Finally I found someone doing 1 to 1 comparison of Fuji simulation and actual film scans. Thanks for this video!
Finally a review in the way Fuji intended the X-Pro3 to be used. Really good video. The comparison to the photos taken on film makes it easy to see how the film simulations look. I have been shooting with the X-Pro3 now for over a year, and for me it‘s the perfect camera, I really love it so much.
Do you still have the camera or do you remember how you set up the OVF/EVF for a more analog experience? I‘m just curious to know. Thanks for this video.
I really appreciate this video. As someone of a certain age, I can't help be love the actual film images over the digital every time. This was a wonderful comparison and I enjoyed it immensely.
Glad you enjoyed it! Film is almost always nicer :-)
In-camera processing in Fuji is an overlooked benefit. As you see those SOOC results are highlight weighted remember you can always push a stop after the fact without having to run to your computer.
I also say this because it's easy getting caught up in selecting the right film sim before you go out shooting and missing shots fussing with it. Just switch to natural view (if you are using the EVF) and only worry about composition and exposure. Apply film sim after.
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Easily the most comprehensive review of Fuji sims vs film! And a great perspective and presentation of the XPro 3, a camera I owned for over a year from launch to just before I bought my M10.. Keep up the great work.
Thanks man! I definitely want to test an M10P eventually 😁
Enjoy your M10, sold my M10R and went for an xpro3 :)
@@Eliehbk enjoy your Xpro 3 I sold my Leica M10 Monochrom and bought an MP with tons of Film. :)
@@Eliehbk Didn't see that coming. If you don't mind me asking, why dud you sell it? I'm currently deciding whether getting an M240 or an xpro3. Would like to get other insights
One thing the Fuji has that is intended to let you bend the look of the film simulations to what you want to see, is a configuration of the in camera shadow highlight curve. The ability to change the amount of noise reduction, the ability to adjust clarity, and the ability to adjust the color tints. when a shoot black and white, specifically the Akros simulation, I change the shadow highlight curve to be +2 for shadow and +0 I’m highlights. It gives me just the right Amount of contrast that I am looking for.
It's a great feature! I like using it when doing the in camera conversions.
I glad you were able to review one. I had one, sold it for the XT4, and bought it again on top of the XT4, lol. Its just such a beautiful piece of kit and so creative SOOC.
Excellent comparison video! I've been shooting Leica M since 1968. Shooting with X-Pro and X-E Fujis is the closest I've come to the Leica shooting experience. I no longer have a B&W wet lab (I miss my Leitz Focomat enlargers) and have to send off film for developing/processing. The expense and trouble of shooting film makes it hard, especially when I can have such fun and get such good results from my Fuji cameras.
I often shoot with vintage Leitz, Nikkor and Canon lenses, plus I have bodies with all but the latest sensor/processor generations. There is a subtle but noticeable difference in the look of the images. You should consider picking up a nice used X-E2s. They are a lot cheaper than used X-Pro cameras and are a great size for street.
Best comparison with actual film stocks that I've seen! Very well done :)
Thank you!
Great video, glad I came across it! I think one of the most enjoyable things about Fujifilm cameras is how many adjustments you can do in-camera to get the look you want, I’m sure you’re familiar with Fuji-X-Weekly and their custom film recipes: well, I didn’t realise how rewarding it would be to make my own based on one of theirs. Truly a rewarding experience.
One of the best review I’ve seen re Fuji, not focused on the machine pecs but the output, the film simulation, isn’t that why most of the people get Fuji? Well done looking forward for more work to come
This is an amazing review. Definitely one of the best in RUclips!
Hey thanks! 🙂
Great video comparing the Xpro3 and film! At 5min43 you metionned that film was brighter because you had to shoot the digital to protect the highlights. I found I way to solve this with the DR400 option, it's really the closest you can get to simulate the latitude that film gives you with the highlights. But the downside you have to shoot at 640 iso minimum to achieve this, but when overexposing you don't get too much noise. I used to put the shadows up and highlights down in the settings too. The other downside is when you want to shoot wide open on a sunny day, you need to use ND's filters, but otherwise it's best way I found to mimic the film look from a FujiFilm camera. Thanks again for your amazing work on your video!
Love this review, and especially from the film photographer's perspective, just because there's no focus on video capabilities of the digital camera. I'm mostly interested in photography and the way X-Pro3 is meant to be used. Not the videography so this helps a lot.
Excellent review. I did find all the film shots looked better than their digital equivalents. I pretty much only use the Astia preset on my Xpro3 - it gives the most ‘natural’ results. I initially was all excited for the Classic Neg but like you found the results inconsistent. It also behaves nothing like c41 film as it blows the highlights very easily!
As for the Xpro3 being the closest digital camera to a film experience? Well that obviously is a digital Leica M! Same form, minimal options, uses the same lenses, no crop factor after the M8.
Thanks for the great comparisons. I own an XPro3 and love it, but I started out in film many years ago. I even worked my way through college in a darkroom. I can still smell the chemicals. I guess you can see why I'm a sucker for the XPro3. The film simulations comparisons and comment you made are quite interesting. I'm touring Scotland soon. Could you recommend a film simulation for taking pictures of old structures and the countryside? Many thanks!
This review is exactly what I needed. I am getting xpro3 because of the film simulations.
Great video, thanks for posting this one. I'm a film native, started photography when I was 13 years old and shortly after got a Minolta SRT 101b which I sold when I was 17 (and bought a Minolta XD5 to replace it) but have recently acquired 2 of that model. I'm still into photography after a 35 year hiatus and am about to build my own darkroom. These videos are very valuable to me.
That's fantastic, best of luck with the darkroom build. I appreciate the feedback, and thanks for watching!
the best and most comprehensive comparison video I have seen by far!
Thank so much!
After getting a film Leica I quickly changed by X-T30 for a X-Pro3. The size is similar but the Fuji is lighter.
I originally planned to use my M mount lenses on the Fuji but the lack of OVF focus integration made it not as good as I expected. I find using Fuji native lenses and trusting the auto focus to be a better way. Focus distance limit is very helpful for street.
For manual focus I still prefer Leica rangefinder mechanism to focus peaking.
Overall I find the X-Pro3 the best digital companion to me due to its versatility.
The X-Pro3 also look just like the Fuji GW690III, even down to the film box insert.
Interesting comparison, Hashem. The xpro-3 has been marketed and designed well to appeal to film lovers, that's for sure. Definitely appears to be a community around film simulation recipes too which is interesting. I was always drawn to the film shots more than the digital in this video and I think it's for the reason you mention, the unexplainable innate character to film. Loved how the new place works as a changing backdrop and that you've started talking head shots in the street, that was cool to see. Shows just how far your confidence has come, well done, man. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Ben! Haha yeah that was a bit of fun, and I was lucky to have Sarah follow me around while shooting and record some video 😁
Great video brother! Loved how you showed a ton of examples between film and digital.
Hey, thanks man! Appreciate you watching and the nice feedback
Excellent video: informative, aesthetically pleasing, perfect comparison shots, background info on scans, everything.
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it
Pro Neg High is meant to simulate Pro 400H while Pro Neg Std is for Pro 160NS if I’m not mistaken.
Crazy how you were able to get side by sides on street/documentary style shots.
What a good video! I saw your Instagram post about this video and came here. I'm glad you told us about distances scale being different because of the crop sensor. I'm planning on adapting the Voigtlander 21mm f4 to the x-Pro3 and this is something I wanted to know. Not a big deal but, as you said, you have to re-memorize the position of the focus tab. Also, I didn't know the Acros simulation and Acros film stock are almost identical😯
Thanks very much! 🙂 Yeah it was a noticeable adjustment, and the acros sim was a pleasant look. I guess black and white is easier to stimulate when it comes to film.
I use that 21mm f4 on my x-pro3 and it's wonderful
What a fantastic video, great that you compared simulations to actual films, something I have not see anyone do in detail like you 👍 thanks. People that moan about the LCD being inside have clearly purchased the wrong camera and should stick to their Sony! This camera is a true digital version of 35mm film cameras- just love it. Thanks
Yes! This is the video I never knew I wanted from you
The best review I seen! Brilliant
Thanks so much!
This was a great video, thank you! Looking forward to more videos on the film simulations
Thank you!
Great comparison, I have an xpro 2 which I rarely use favouring my M6. Have to say in many cases the film shots really shine here especially with light interpretation. I have done B&W comparisons also with film and have been quite impressed with the bw presets.
Massively appreciate the prospect of a real film lover on this! Have had my eye on the xpro3 for a few months now and have struggled to find a review video that’s not full of pretentious wank. Thank you! 🙂
Thanks for watching!
Great viendo, finally a real compaction a to b! Was surprised that colors were very closed, really liked the astia, I think I am going to give it a trail!
Thanks!
awesome video! quick question: what do i have to do so i can change the film simulations with the joystick using the mini screen?
My favourite 35mm film camera is the Contax G1. I've been looking for a digital equivalent for years and it looks like the X-Pro 3 is it.
I was originally wanting an X-E4 but someone actually comparing it with real film photos makes me want to get an X-Pro3 once they come back in stock. I’ll have to sell my little Olympus M5 III but I’ll be using the X-Pro3 in the same way I use my little Olympus. So if the x-pro3 can give me a similar shooting experience as when I shoot film then I can let go of my Olympus to fund the Fuji with a 23mm f/2.
Thanks for the amazing video! Loved that you used Fujifilm Superia 400 as it’s literally my favorite film stock because of how it makes the reds, blues, and greens look. I spent a couple of years making a Superia 400 film simulation preset in lightroom but it’s still not there yet. The fact that the Fuji will get me very close to simulating Fuji Superia 400 practically has me sold on it.
I’ll enjoy my Olympus for a while longer, then order the x-pro3 when it comes back in stock with a 23mm f/2. Cheers!
Thanks very much! I hope you enjoy the experience with the X-Pro system
you gave me idea to try pro neg hi with my x-t3 with highlights -2 and some other tweaking
although I usually shot with manual lens voigtlander 58 1.4 and that lens has some issues with rendering colors with digital (in my experience at least)
With pro neg hi I like to shoot with shadows -1 or sometimes -2 as I don’t like the shadow curve applied on the xtrans IV sensor, and I’ll also throw in a +1 color. I feel those settings really round out the simulation. If I’m getting too much green I’ll do a -1B and +1R WB adjustment. Really, a thoroughly enjoyable camera.
Nice vid👍Actually, according to Fujifilm guys behind each sim, none are supposed to mimic the film stocks, they just referenced them👌But it was great to see all these shots side by side, great work!🤜🤛
I learn alot watching your videos. I really appreciate your photograpy style and information content.
Thanks! Happy to help
Cool video Hashem! Really great production as well, as always. Great review!
Thank you!
I shoot a lot of film and I do love my Xpro3. But I do shoot raw and just adjust from there, I don’t feel the need to use film simulations because it’s just not film, might as well embrace the difference IMO.
Amazing review 🙏
Thanks!
Fujifilm film simulations are amazing. Even the low end Fujifilm cameras produce amazing JPEGs.
Fantastic Video!! Thank you for all your hard work.
Thanks for the comprehensive and interesting test, Hashem. I've found the X-Pro cameras intriguing since the first one came out. Very interesting concept, and nicely executed, too... kudos to Fujifilm for doing something a bit different, and for keeping the experience of the photographer at the front of mind. I would love to shoot with one, and can see how it would make a great "daily carry", as you say, or travel or portrait camera. But I still can't quite see it working as my primary camera... in that role, versatility is king, so I'll stick with my α7iii. And of course a motley collection of old film cameras for the weekend 😃
5:48 Please try the Dynamic Range settings (DR200 and DR400) on the digital Fuji. No need to manually underexpose like this. All metering compensates correctly and it does not mess up the film simulations.
There's no magic to it, it just shifts its dynamic range to use more of it for the highlights (like film does), but it's the first brand I saw that implements it well. My old Canon only had a single "highlight protection" option that always felt meh. Older Sonys straight up botched their "DRO" options, the metering did not compensate so it just overexposed the jpegs.
One thing to note is if you set the ISO manually you will see that the DR function is not active at the lowest ISO on the Fuji. That is because the sensor is at its lowest sensitivity it can go. You have to give it room to underexpose internally. You will see on the display when the DR kicks in as you set the ISO.
I did have a brief play with this feature while I was borrowing the camera for this video (I don't actually own one) It seemed that it was useful for shooting Jpeg, whereas in raw it's just going to apply a curve in post; as one would do manually when underexposing a digital image and bringing up the shadows. Please correct me if I'm wrong! ...but either way, it is a nice feature to have, and definitely better than equivalents by other manufacturers.
Amazing video. I bought my Xpro3 because in my country film it's very expensive. Using this camera with manual lenses is amazing.
I wouldn't compare this camera to a Leica, for me the Xpro3 enters in the realm of Leica alternatives like the Konica Hexar RF and the Contax G2.
Can’t wait to grab me one, I love my XT3, but I just love the ergonomics of the xpro body and the feel of the camera.
Nice! Yeah I used an XT3 on occasion, but the Xpro ergonomics and viewfinder position definitely felt nicer, to me at least!
@@pushingfilm yes I agree, the overall ergonomics and the rangefinder styled body are what I prefer, I used to have the xpro2 and have missed it ever since I let it go haha.
@@Holl.Mvrk. nice, it's pretty hard to go wrong with fujifilm cameras lately
@@pushingfilm totally agree, they’re definitely the camera brand to go with lately. You can’t beat the quality and price.
Best video I found so far about the x-pro3 and I watched a lot! Great content!
Thanks so much!
Thank you very interesting. Trying to match old stock film will always be a bit of a gimmick but fun nonetheless.
The other camera which follows a similar philosophy as the X-Pro 3 is Olympus' Pen-F. I decided for the Olympus, first because of its lower price and - in my eyes - better looks, secondly, because one can customize the jpeg-output of that camera even more and better than it can be done with the Fuji. The X-Pro 3 definitely has its advantages compared to the Pen-F (e.g. the viewfinder or high-iso capabilities), but those features weren't enough to push me over to Fuji.
I have wanted one of these for a while, but they aren't cheap even used. I have just started getting into street photography now that it has opened up in the states and I typically shoot with an M5, Minolta XD-11, 7sII, and sometimes Nikon f100 and minolta AF2 when I want that 80s/90s flash look. Mostly the M5 is my companion and that being said, it is challenging shooting street with film, on a fully manual camera with a RF patch. But, it is very rewarding when you get shots you are happy with and get in tune with your camera and your choice of film. Although I love the Xpro, neither it nor other digital camera can capture the whole analog experience and if that film look and manual focusing is what you want to experience and get good at, then you have to pick up a film camera and put the work in. At the end, it really isn't work, it's what makes shooting film fun.
You're absolutely right, it can't replace film experience, however close they're trying to get. What really drove me to Fuji is the controls though, switching between my film cameras and Fujis is flawless and I don't have to relearn the controls every time. The film sims, for me, are simply nice-looking, have a unique character and are a good base to work from in LR, but I don't try to actually fool myself into believing the photo was taken on film, that's what the original is for.
Well said! Definitely a place for shooting film... if you enjoy the experience it can't be perfectly matched.
It seems like to me that, shooting street in manual with a range finder, would be faster if you park and wait for people to enter the preferred scene or zone focus for more spontaneous scenes. I’d think you’d lose more shots trying to focus the patch.
@@segzeeman7356 Agreed, definitely faster if you shoot that way! And one of the reasons I wanted to test zone focusing with the same lenses adapted to the X-Pro3... but besides the crop factor, the focus scale was also affected- meaning it still wasn't quite as quick.
@@chrissoclone Yeah Fuji does do a nice job with the film simulations and the JPEGS are extremely good.
I would love to do street shooting but I live in the Midwest U.S. and people get weird about getting their pictures taken randomly.
Damn. Film is so good. Great comparison and photos!
That is just a perfect Camera. Awesome work buddy!
Thanks man! 🙂
I really liked your take on the Xpro3, and the film sim comparison. I own an Xpro3 and it is by far one of the funnest cameras I own to just go out and shoot with.
For years I tried to find ways to edit my digital photos to try and give them a more “film” look to them but was never satisfied. So I went and bought a Nikon F2 and a couple vintage Nikkor lenses.
While I do enjoy using my Nikon F2, I can’t see myself shooting film as often, and I’m completely happy to use my Xpro3 instead.
Very thorough and thoughtful. Thank you.
Much appreciated!
Thankyou for this Hashem! It's super interesting to see the comparisons between the film stocks and the respective fuji film sims!
Thanks for the support!
You know I love this body Hash! Glad you finally got the opportunity to shoot it. If you ever shoot with another Fujix again, check out the many fuji recipes out there - they're magic :)
Thanks Perry! I did have a play with them, I remember liking a "meyerowitz" one that I tried.. But some of them were heavy handed, or too similar to built in ones
@@pushingfilm yes a few of them are similar.. and a few of them are magic ;)
Any issues with the ribbon connector amongst owners here that seems to have started this Class Action Lawsuit in the US ? I was looking to buy an X Pro 3 rather than lug around my heavier/larger Canon 5d stuff , and tried one in a shop and liked it, but was concerned about the fault. Given the amount of time it’s been out I thought I’d see if they produce a version 4 , although again rumours suggest they may stop the series , which would be a great shame
Great review, thank you . . .
Thank you!
I mean, this is peak informational content.
Oh cool, I've been using Fujis for a few years but never actually did or watched a direct comparison with film before - looks like especially Classic Neg is a really close match to Superia, not to mention the near perfection of Acros. Well, my older Fujis don't have either, so I'm stuck with my go-to simulations ProNeg and Monochrome. What I learned from my X100 though is that the optical viewfinder is wasted on me, it's a nice to have feature, sure, but really only useful for street and nostalgia, and with interchangeable lenses and the ever-tighter crop in the optical viewfinder on anything from 50mm up I wouldn't really pay the 500€ extra and rather get a X-E4 instead. Still love the idea, I'm also a fan of the hidden screen and one little detail I'd almost be willing to upgrade for is the combined Iso/shutter speed dial.:)
I am a long term Fuji user, but have to admit, that ANY Leica/film combination looked better to me. Kind of irritating!
Great video. I’d love to see you do a similar one using the Leica M10-D.
Maybe one day!
The bag!!! Where is it from!?
Hey, I bought it here in Melbourne, by a brand called Ona. There's an Amazon to it link in the video description :-)
I have yet to utilize the film simulations on my Xt4. I really should experiment with them. They look pretty great after seeing your comparison. This video was a lot of fun.
They're definitely fun to try, especially if you want to shoot Jpegs sometimes and not worry about editing. Or better yet, JPEG+Raw so you have the option later 🙂
@@pushingfilm That's a great idea. Always forget you can shoot both simultaneously. Thanks for the tip! 😃
@@jenohogan9254 Also keep in mind you can apply them as profiles to your RAWs too (if you're using Lightroom or other apps that support them), you don't have to shoot JPEGs and can play around with your older RAWs too.
You say in passing (at the 10-minute mark) that using the optical viewfinder in this camera eliminates shutter lag. I've never heard this before. If true, it's an important point. Are you sure? And what would be the reason for this? Has Fujifilm published an data about shutter-lag on the X-Pro-3? (Most reviewers give far too little attention to this issue.)
great job, thank you very much 🌞👍
I love Astia and Classic Chrome. I find they are easiest to add a little pop in post and go. I did a full on portrait shoot in a forest with an xpro2 and ocf recently so they are versatile.
Wonderful video! I'm so glad I found it! I own and use an XPro3. As a film shooter for many years in the past. I deeply appreciate the XPro3's relatively unique layout and design. Your comparisons between film and digital film simulations are most helpful. I need to get out of my rut and use some of these film simulations. I need to research in what shooting environments lend themselves to various film simulations. PS. You've convinced me to change the rear screen to show data, not the "film" style of which I've be so enamored ;)
Thanks! Glad you watched and liked the comparisons 🙂
Great Video Hashem! Really enjoyed it.
I still shoot the Fuji X-Pro1. Love it. Happy you did like some of the first Film sims like Astia, Provia and Pro Negs.
Also use a Nikon FE (Bought it last year after seeing your video about it!)
Cheers from Switzerland!
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. Xpro1 is said to have a unique colour output from the sensor, I have as actually looking to try one of them too at some point. That's great about the FE, such a good camera 😁
@@pushingfilm I also continue to use xpro 1(s) - they are truly one of the 'magic' cameras, especially with the XF 35mm f/1.4 R. It is not the same as a Leica, but it is just as unique.
Wow just Wow this is a Great Vid!!
Thanks!
Great video! What I found a bit funny is that shot you took of Ferrari Pizza, as me and the family used to eat their Pizza's all the time! Still do occasionally.
Thanks! They unfortunately got rid of the old style sign-writing and updated it to something contemporary looking... doesn't look as nice or authentic unfortunately. I should try the pizzas though 😁
@@pushingfilm yep, a shame as with most places that try to conform with something safe or modern. But. Definitely do recommend their pizzas. Absolute classic.
Wait, Australia? ❤
Excellent video
Excellent review thanks. I am very interested to hear how the Fujifilm sensor coped with your adapted M-mount lenses in terms of optical defects at the edges of the sensor. Especially at large apertures. The preceeding generation of Fujifilm sensor does not perform well with my adapted Contax Zeiss 45 or 28mm lenses unfortunately but I have not tried other manual focus lenses or the latest sensors.
Hello! Is there anybody out there in RUclips land with something useful to contribute? Evidently not.
Hey Phillip, sorry I only just got to this! I often sit through and go through backlogs of 100s of comments, and it can be hard to keep up with them all in a timely manner. Sorry again! I didn't notice any optical defects at the edges in my usage, including at large apertures.
@@pushingfilm Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated and good to know! Sorry for my irritable comment - it had been a long day :). Keep up the good work.
@@tasmaniantintype6526 no worries! Thanks 🙂
Great job Hashem!!! I totally agree it’s a film lovers digital camera and hybrid shooters best choice! Love the video. You make me want to buy a second xpro3!! 😂😂
For sure! Haha thanks man 😁 hope you're doing well over there
If it wasn't for that weak ribbon cable the screen has, I'd have bought the X-Pro 3 Dura Black in a heartbeat.
Hopefully Fujifilm did their homework and plan to release an X-Pro 4 in the future.
I reckon they will! It's a successful line for them
How do you think the viewfinder glass will hold up over time? I notice the front is quite exposed and wonder how durable it is
In my short time borrowing and using the X-Pro3, that aspect seemed fine; about as durable as any other camera with an optical viewfinder
This is great!
Great video, thanks.
Hi mate how does the OVF work with the adapted Leica lens?
The camera allows you to create presets for different lenses/framelines
@@pushingfilm sorry I should’ve been clearer, but how are you able to focus using the OVF? Do you use the little digital window on the bottom corner? Or do you use the EVF?
@@D_L_J_83 no probs! In the few weeks I used the camera to make this video, I mostly used the EVF, or OVF with zone focusing (for a lot of the street shots especially)
@@pushingfilm I see thanks mate!
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Hi There,
I just found this chanel last week and love the content, I am getting back into real photography after many years of taking digital "Pictures" , which give no real substance to the actual click sound after committing to an image.
photografic paper.
After having looked at one of your videos in a Melbourne shopping strip close to my home.
Where is your preferred lab for developing and scanning film, I understand Jade studio is closed.
Alan
Hey Alan, I'm glad to hear that. Yes, Jade studio did close down sadly... since then I've been mostly going to Halide Supply
Gosh dang! Even though I have an X-Pro2 and love it, and it pretty much looks the same as the 3. It never fails that every time I see a 3 I fall in love with it and want it so badly!! And I've only watched 30 seconds of the video haha!
Haha they're such well designed cameras :-D
Ever since I picked mine up a few months ago, it's all I have shot. My film cameras are all collecting dust at the moment. 👀
5:50
Shoot in dr400 @640 iso…. Way better hilight retention so you can shoot “normal” and have properly exposed jpgs.
What's the film camera you using? The images look so good
Thanks, it's the Leica M-A
Damn. Amazing.
Color shift on the white balance, and that Fuji would be even closer, and warmer....to the film shots.
Is frame lines parallax error minimal with Leica M lens?
It's minimal, but still there and worth keeping in mind mainly with close focus distances
Excellent video! I attended the Palestinian demonstrations in Chicago 👊🏽🇵🇸🇮🇪
Thank you!
If you try fuji x weekly recipes for your camera, you will be surprised.
Yes thank god for Fuji x weekly
Love this Xpro 3 vs film camera comparison,and after a X100V i would "battle" to get a Xpro3...and as soon my wife let me i would buy it😅
This camera uses a lot of added complexity to give the appearance of less complexity i.e. a rear screen that hides the image as well as all those film simulations. I'm a film cam user because I don't like all that technology but to each his own, as they say.
Really great video! I'm glad you mentioned how the focus scale changes on adapted lenses with the Xpro3. Its something I never thought about. :)
Thanks! Yeah I also didn't realise it would be a factor until actually trying it
Excellent video subscribed
Thanks, and welcome!
Wow i totally forgot i commented the same thing 2 months ago
Why no fully articulating with bottom hinge screen
Hi, what wrist strap are you using pls?
Hey Erik, its the Peak Designs wrist strap