FujiFilm X Pro 3 First Impressions
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- In this video, I hit the streets of Toronto, with Gajan Balan's, brand new X-pro 3 to check out the new "Classic Negative" film simulation.
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This is like one of those Saturday morning cartoon crossover events from the 80’s. Great video, thanks.
Haha the highest of compliments.
Maaan! The music, editing, storytelling... one of the best Toronto street photography vlogs I’ve ever seen. Great work brother! We have to do it again sometime. Lunch on me next time 👌🏾
Thanks for theove brother! You made this video! Thanks for the hospitality!
@@Stockezy Anytime!
Damn that intro threw me for a loop! Gotta say, I love shooting with Fuji but, I'm still dreaming of that M-10P.
What a great pairing from two brilliant photographers no fan boy hype just professional experience shining through. So rare on youtube. Do I want a Leica YES, do I want a X-Pro3 YES. Reality check cant afford either so just hope that the classic neg simulation is released for my X-T3 I would shoot with that all day long. Thanks both.
The shot at 12:08 tho. So good. Also the flip down screen helps with shooting from the hip. Just flip the screen 90 degrees and walk around with the camera at the hip . Not only can you see your shot but it kinda helps stabilize the camera by pressing it against your body
You said something that I 100% agree with at around the 10 minute mark. I definitely think that when you first get the X-Pro3 you want to look at that screen to see how things look etc but overtime that desire or need should fade away. Loving this video.
Gonna need that Classic Neg ASAP! Great shots, great video.
that classic neg simulation is fire
Just stumbled across your channel and subscribed. Awesome content.
I have a Sony a7iii and I love it for work but I just picked up an X Pro 1 with 35mm F2 and I am blown away by this camera. Sure it’s a slow camera but the images are out of this world. I wish I had tried Fuji sooner. The camera just makes me want to shoot photos. Another thing I love about it is the colors and tone curve straight out of the camera is so good. I am really impressed! Thanks for the video on the X Pro 3. It seems like a really good camera but I think I’ll just stick with the xpro 1 for now 😊
Same !
I hear you man! Having a camera that is thoughtfully designed and feels like it serves a singular purpose makes shooting more focused and intentional.
@@Stockezy Yes! And the whole craze of dynamic range and pushing sensors lately is insanity. I don't need to see what's in the shadows lol
@@Gmakamian lol !!!
Love the creativity of this review and the undertones of candid story telling. Can you share the other adjustments made to the IQ besides choosing classic negative? Beautiful.
I'll have to check the files and get back to you! As far as I remember I only adjusted the tone curve. Flattened the highlights and darkened the shadows 1 stop.
I am also a Fuji shooter and torn on the xpro3 but I know i will have to give it a chance as I have missed my xpro2 since upgrading to the xt3. On the manual lens note of Leica. A quick fix is to of course adapt a Leica lens to x mount and enjoy the best of both. I will also have to list over Leica for a number of years. But I have to say I was excited to test one last week but only in store and was super fun..
Great video guys. I just got the camera too and in love with it. It's a camera that calls to me to go out and shoot. Also loving Classic Neg and will be shooting it exclusively for awhile and make adjustments on it over time.
Enjoy the new rig brother! That CN is gorgeous.
Thanks for the video! I think I'll stick with the Pro2 for now, even though Classic Negative looks kind of interesting.
Great bag btw.; I got the 21 a few months ago and I'm super happy with it ✌️
Definitely can't go wrong with the Xpro2. If they update it with classic negative I'd be very happy to keep shooting that as well.
Love the bag! I use this when I'm traveling and need to fit more than camera gear in the bag.
Classic negative can be perfectly duplicated in LR or C1. I made a free preset, C1 style and a LUT for it that matches it. If you want it give me a shout. I don't want to spam.
Still detest that screen. Thanks for the video.
Excellent promo for Leica! Not that I own one or have ever used one...but now I feel like maybe I should :) You probably didn´t do this intentionally but man it works! You pitched me really hard and I forgot all about Fuji. I must remember this lesson and use it in my advantage :)
If I had the cash I would get this camera in a heartbeat!
Well done. Enjoyed the cross over perspective.
Just the video i needed!
You can shoot raw and select the film profiles after in lightroom. You don't have to shoot jpeg.
appleshampoo thanks! That’s what I was wondering
Is it available in LR yet? I know it is in C1 for XT3 & XP3.
@@rosemanbridge1000 Yes it's also available in Lightroom.
You can actually color grade the raw files with the film sims in camera now. They also have that option in capture one but it never looks the same as when you cook the file in camera.
Dude...you ran into the same trip up I had when I was testing the X-Pro3. Changing settings without the screen immediately available definitely slowed me down. And you are right. With the Leica it has way less settings to fiddle around with so you don’t have to page through menus screens like you sometimes have to on the Fuji. Great observation. I agree it’s still a beautiful camera but yeah... the screen does give me mixed feelings as well. I’m gonna test it a lot more this month and see if I get used to it (while I hold my X-Pro2 tightly!)
I'm hoping the initial need to tinker will wear off after having the camera for a couple weeks. Unfortunately when you get a brand new camera you really need to be seeing the screen constantly to build that trust. I need to know its doing exactly what I'm telling it to do as I'm responding to what's happening around me.
I completely agree! Especially with all the new features in the new menu which they really packed this time. I guess Fuji encourages us to look through the viewfinder to work the menu. I’m not used to working that way but like you said...after a few weeks it could be second nature or better?
Love this. I love to hear about the handling difference between Fuji and Leica bodies as well as lens handling using APS-C vs full frame M-Mount lenses. Strange size vs weight trade-offs with each system. Keep comparing with Leica Stockezy!
Man! Can’t believe you were in the city! Next time you are here can you do like a shoot around? I’m a big fan of you BB and your photos
Absolutely! Thanka for the encouragement! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Hi Enjoyed this, I owned XE1 but switched to M8 because the AF was so slow. I then had my M3 serviced at Leica and because I enjoyed it so much sold the M8, which I regret. Interested in the XP3 but slightly concerned about your Lag comment. Now in saying that I wonder if you can hook back up and try following. High Performance on, Shutter Release priority opposed to focus priority. (the camera still attempts focuses, but will shoot even if a Red focus box appears, I noticed that most action shooters with a Fuji use this mode, on the grounds that you're most likely get a green box). The XP3 has the ability to limit Focus distance between two points, I'm thinking this is the one that might make all the difference for street photography. And lastly M Fuji Mount adapter, which should work fast as there's no gas to move. Appreciate you don't own the XP3 so the above is only if you guys get a chance to follow up. Cheers.
That’s a great idea, I didn’t even know the option existed. When I get my hands on my brothers xpro3 I’ll have to try it out.
Some great shots in this, as ever.. Your girl's cameo appearance was better than Jason Momoa's tho, lol
Haha she's going to love this comment. Thanks for watching brother! 🙏🏾
Can't seem to find that follow up video of reviewing the photos from either of y'all's channels. I'd like to see what Gajan shot on the Leica for sure.
It never happened unfortunately. Lost some footage. 😅
What a fun video. I like the dynamic duo!!! Any worries about the LCD screen mechanism in the rain?
Didn’t notice anything that would alarm me. Camera felt solid.
If you use bbf the shutter snaps instantly just like manual focus btw. All the best man. Good vids
Ha loving these vids man.
Love the video and love that classic neg. sim. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 wish I had the funds to afford the X pro3 ! Do you think overall it’s a total upgrade over the x pro2 and worth th extra money ?
Great video! Great vibe!
Would love to know what final settings you went with, even though you talked through most of them in the video. Got my X-Pro3 at the weekend and am still feeling my way around it, so having a starting point would be very useful. Look forward to your follow up once you’ve had a chance to have a proper look at the images.
Man.. when you do Fuji camera review I feel it's you.
thumbs up first, watch later!!
Well done mate!
So when you’re adding a curve ,clarity and NR, those don’t get applied to the raw file correct? Only the JPEG’s (simulation). Because Raw files don’t have any user custom tweaks embedded, I always thought RAWs gave straight data from the sensor and the raw processing software gave the default look of the software manufacture (Capture rendering vs Lightroom rendering vs). So the curve and other tonal corrections look good on the back LCD at default brightness right? Is the LCD screen SRGB or Adobe 1998 or some Fuji custom color? I’d be curious to see what a Raw File looks like in capture one (w/ C1’s default profile) and a JPEG and a lossless tiff (which I think the camera can do internally). Thanks for the review. I'm waiting for my local store Dodd Camera to deliver my pre order. Then I can trade my Xpro2 in!
Correct about the raw files but as far as the rest I’m not sure. The screen did give an accurate portrayal Of what I saw on my computer screen at import.
Hope you got you camera by now!
Really curious, what blogging set up is that you had on there, Stockezy?
Hi Stockezy Hey! the XPro3 sure looks beautiful!, I have never owned an XPro2 but I have always wanted one! the main reason I didn't go for it was because the EVF was small?, I guess the EVF on the XPro3 is not that much larger though?. After trying the XPro3 what do you think Stockezy? do you think I should go for the Xpro2 now that the price has come down? or save up and go for the XPro3?!?! "I appreciate your time man!... I just cant decide man?
Brah that's Toronto!!!!! And on Queen St West !
Your hat game is as dope as your photo game
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Does anyone know if there is a format button shortcut for the Xpro3? With the Xpro2 (Press the Delete button and hold it down for three seconds. Then, while still pressing the Delete button, click in the rear command dial)?
Brian Eaves same process but your using the drive button.
Are you gonna buy the X-Pro3 or already bought it? Looking forward for more videos of you!
No plans to get it yet. I’m drowning in cameras and it’s messing with my need for simplicity.
@@Stockezy Yeah, I saw in Samual L. 's video you got a M10 right? I think I' m going to buy a X-Pro3 and hope it will push my photography. Leicas are too expensive, but maybe in a few years....
Looking forward for more videos of you!
In your town, you can cross the road anywhere anytime? Cool street photographers?!
You can but only if you're a cool street Photographer.
I always shoot raw AND jpeg.
Yo what lens we're you using on the xpro3? Also what camera did you shoot the actual video on?
Using the 23mm f2 and Gajan used his Xt3 with a 16mm f2.8.
Why not just shoot raw and apply the camera matching profile in Lightroom/Lightroom mobile/C1, etc.?
I’ve tried it but I’ve never felt like it renders the same way. The camera processing is always more dynamic.
Subscribed!
What is this brand of the backback? Thx
It’s called the Wandrd Prvke, it’s a great backpack!
Nice Gents!
Not really on topic of this video but how do you convert your Fuji RAF files to DNG? Any help would be very much appreciated.
I never convert them. If you’re using Windows and are having trouble viewing them, they’re plug-ins you can download for that.
Q: were you mainly using the optical see-through VF or the EVF?
I was using the EVF the entire time.
Stockezy, how do you feel about reviewing your images in the EVF instead of the screen? I imagine that especially when you’re using the EVF, there’s a lot you can do without a monitor.
Gajan is probably quitting Fujifilm for Leica. And... i suspect i will see a X-Pro 3 in Stockezy's future...
I just got the camera too (schmitzoide on Instagram if you want to check out some shots) and it gets a lot of shooting to get past the back screen "mental condition", but once you do, you feel like a real photographer :-D. Looking past the picture is important, to pay attention to the whole scene, not just until the moment you shoot, but also afterwards, is super valuable to teach you about anticipation.
Second!
Sire Roman Hahaha! How you not first brother!
Gajan Balan hahaha because I’m a terrible brother.
@@sireroman1474 Haha!
When I turn to this video it was because of the person that RUclips had on the cover.Which was very misleading because I was looking for something new from a different point of view i’ll someone I had not seen or heard before. I have watched your videos before I will Watch them again wasn’t likely but not this time, maybe later.
Sorry, I don't understand?
What happened man? i thought you told me that you aint getting an xpro3 only if Fuji sends you one, hmm lol
Haha I still currently don’t own one. 🤷🏾♂️
Don't ever let anyone shame you for shooting JPG instead of RAW. Screw the "rules".
What rules!? That’s my rule.
I’ve said it so many times- Fuji fucked up SO HARD not picking you up.
Now they are out here specifically looking for “diverse” photographers to be ambassadors...
I really appreciate the love man! Maybe one day they’ll circle back but until then... I’m seeing red! 🙏🏾😂
reviewing poor man's leica at poor mans' times square.
Xpro3 makes me want to leave Fuji. Too many contradictions in this camera for me to spend the money on it. I have both a Digital and Film M I’ll be shooting with more. I WAS gonna actually sell the leica digital for the xpro3. They killed the OVF on it though, so Leica it is for daily carry and canon for event or work type stuff where I need AF. I actually just found out you can REALLY customize jpg profiles for canon and import them into your cameras user picture styles. Awesome stuff. Anyway, thanks for the honest review!
I can def see your side of it. They added a ton of new features and controls to the camera but try to give a simplified exterior. I guess at the end of the day I didn't really need to tinker with any of the features.
I use to import color profiles to my 70D all the time. Especially for video.
Stockezy ya I mean, why give you all these great film sims and then hide the way you view them? I have no issue shooting with no screen btw, it just doesn’t seem to make sense on this camera. The worst thing about this camera is the way they ruined the OVF in order to enhance the EVF. I was (incorrectly) under the impression that the xpro line was so that people could use an OVF rather than EVF. That is it’s stand out feature I thought. Removing the magnification function and the frame lines for anything under 23mm just kills the camera for me. I don’t shoot much telephoto, but I’ve heard shooting with something a bit longer is impossible as well. Again, just some things that don’t make sense. Seems they tried to solve problems that didn’t exist.