What is funny is I got XPro3 exactly for recreational use, coming from film it's a beast, regarding reliability I disagree, mine is 20K pictures taken and still works well, although I don't use LCD in most of the time
I love my X-Pro 3 and mine is mainly paired with the Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm/0.9. I’ve personally used it on many portrait shoots and at events, weddings and concerts as well and the camera has been rock solid for me.
Love seeing this kind of content. I've been shooting with the Xpro3 for a little over a 9 months now with the voigtlander 35mm f1.4 and I would be lying if I said that the honeymoon phase ended. This camera keeps me enchanted with photography. Also allows us to shoot more like a film camera without the cost of purchasing and developing film.
@@Jay_DuckerThank you! With regard to the voigtlander, i’m absolutely in love with it. I suffered from gear acquisition syndrome when it came to lenses, and tried so many that ended up being sold until i got my hands on the voigtlander. I’ve never looked back at any other lens. It’s sharp, but not clinically so and offers a good amount of character. Combining this with an Ilford film simulation, in my case, has been the most fun i’ve had shooting digital photography. I cannot recommend it enough! I would recommend getting the Leica M-Mount variant and adapt it onto the fuji, that way when you eventually get your hands on a leica, as is the fate of many of us, you’ll have a lens ready and waiting!
This is a 5 year old camera at this point, priced like it's new cutting edge technology. There's no defensible case to make for buying this over the much superior and cheaper X-T5...unless the prime imperative is rangefinder aesthetics. The X-T5 is a far far better and much newer camera, for less.
I couldn't agree more , so when I walked into Fuji in Istanbul , I was holding the xt5 told the guy I'll take it and hidden on a shelf in the back was a new in box xpro 3 for an amazing prices 😁 long story short I walked out the shop with two cameras
Sometimes market doesnt have to make sense, look at situation with x 100V, or old car market (audi rs, porsche, bmw m, amg and so on) they offer no advantage over new cars but here we are.
I’d love to find a friend who owns one so I could hold it, check the rangefinder style and see what all the fuss is about. I’m also glad that I don’t know anyone who has one since I may end up having to have one if I do.
The LCD longevity issues made me return my XP3. The OVF is also very had to trust for autofocus, which had me looking at the screen quite frequently. If the price was lower, I would reconsider it. It felt like a bad compromise between a true rangefinder and a mirrorless camera. With my Leica MP, focus is almost guaranteed. It felt difficult to get that guarantee with the XP3 in OVF mode. I'm looking forward to see what they do with the XP4 though. I have an XH2 and XH2S, so I am still excited about anything Fuji.
Thank for sharing - I've had similar issues missing focus with the OVF which is why I don't use it for professional work. It is expensive but an exciting camera to have. Looking forward to the XP4
Love my Xpro3! Have several of the f2 primes and they are all great, still experimenting with different focal lengths and film sims. For some reason i choose this camera over my Olympus and Leica 90% of the time. It’s probably the aesthetics and simplicity with the design but also the versatility and fun with the film sims. Whatever reason; having a camera you love makes you want to go out and shoot more pictures and that’s the main point when enjoying your passion ❤️🔥
I overcame my GAS and avoided the X-Pro3 when it came out. I'm pretty sure it's a great camera, but as a committed enthusiast I saw nothing that made it more attractive than my existing XP2 (apart from the ability to hide the back screen - love that). If the 4 isn't over complicated then I'll maybe go in for one of those. Hopefully Fuji are holding back on it because they KNOW they have to get it right!
Thanks for being so honest about potential issues with the camera. I had my viewfinder break on my pro2 and my XT4 had to send back twice. As much as I like these cameras, I sometimes wonder about the quality. I think they should make them back in Japan again. 🖖
@@319.e It’s made in China! Push open the back screen button and look inside the XT5 -Made in China! On the XT4 open up the SD card slot - made in China!
That battery is fine, I'm always amazed how long you can keep shooting with it. It's more efficient than a X-T1 or X-H1 (topdisplay). Professional work has also possible. I hate those, 'it's my hobby/holiday camera' statements.
Not sure what are you doing with camera but I get 1100 photo on a single battery charge. Ofcourse I never plug in any charger via USB port since port is never meant for battery recharge ( unfortunately all camera producers pushing this idea cause it is cheaper for them to not include proper charger)
Ironic that this is/was Fujis flagship line...which has the word Pro in the name, yet you can't seem to clearly verbalize why it isn't good for professional work.
I bought my X-Pro3 5 months ago. I was using a LUMIX GX9 for my street photography and that’s a fine camera (and only £500 new) but I coveted the X-Pro3 and then I saw a Dura Silver version for a very good price on line (reputable camera store) and so I bought it and then got a used 23mm f2.0. I have been very happy with it although the fragility of the electronics ribbon (to the Screen) is concerning, I have never folded the screen all the way down and now I pretty much avoid folding the screen down at all (I use the EVF for everything). Mine did suffer with the (other) problem of the shutter button becoming sticky (will it fire once, twice or not at all) but I managed to (science the shit out of the issue) Fix that and the shutter release has been good as new for the last 2 months. I also bought The Travelling Artisan (TT Artisan) 27mm AF lens and that’s a sweet lens for the money and now I have just taken delivery of TT Artisan 35mm f1.8 AF
hey man thaw was effectief review what u did , but ive another question about this serie , do u think this camera are fit for event/ concert photography ?
Great insights into using the X Pro 3. You mentioned that you predominantly use the ovf and I wondered if you used the 1,5 or 0,5 sec preview function within the ovf/evf. Cheers
Just saw the Dylan-Poster. So I had to subscribe. :-) Also, I had the x-pro3, but it was too large for my every day carry, so I got myself a Ricoh griiix
I think the XPro line is for us few that are as passionate about photography as a whole. Where the Process is adding more personal value to the Keepers. More of I did not take this photo I created this photo. Or at least that is how I feel. I grab my xt5 when I want to get this photo, and my XPro 2 when I want to create a photo. Let blow the comments up with this.
Yeah, you’re right! Before buying my X-Pro3 I had the hope that it would inspire my photography. And it does. It does it through the fun that I have with it. No regrets from my side, after 4 years of use!
Sorry, mate, no bloody Commie Chinese-made lens will ever touch my ‘3’. I love this camera, still, looking forward the X-Pro 4, hopefully longer life batteries at the least.
I think that’s a good quote. “Recreational wet dream”
haha thanks
We need X Pro4 with same screen!!
What is funny is I got XPro3 exactly for recreational use, coming from film it's a beast, regarding reliability I disagree, mine is 20K pictures taken and still works well, although I don't use LCD in most of the time
Hello Jay, If the weathersealing is so important to You, why didn't You go for the Fujifilm XF 27 F2.8?
I love my X-Pro 3 and mine is mainly paired with the Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm/0.9. I’ve personally used it on many portrait shoots and at events, weddings and concerts as well and the camera has been rock solid for me.
Love seeing this kind of content. I've been shooting with the Xpro3 for a little over a 9 months now with the voigtlander 35mm f1.4 and I would be lying if I said that the honeymoon phase ended. This camera keeps me enchanted with photography. Also allows us to shoot more like a film camera without the cost of purchasing and developing film.
Very well said! 100% agree - thoughts on the voigtlander??
@@Jay_DuckerThank you!
With regard to the voigtlander, i’m absolutely in love with it. I suffered from gear acquisition syndrome when it came to lenses, and tried so many that ended up being sold until i got my hands on the voigtlander. I’ve never looked back at any other lens. It’s sharp, but not clinically so and offers a good amount of character. Combining this with an Ilford film simulation, in my case, has been the most fun i’ve had shooting digital photography. I cannot recommend it enough!
I would recommend getting the Leica M-Mount variant and adapt it onto the fuji, that way when you eventually get your hands on a leica, as is the fate of many of us, you’ll have a lens ready and waiting!
Give me your X Pro 3 thoughts!
Classic Neg is my favorite too. Works great on blue skies, beaches, bright concrete scenes.
So good!
This is a 5 year old camera at this point, priced like it's new cutting edge technology. There's no defensible case to make for buying this over the much superior and cheaper X-T5...unless the prime imperative is rangefinder aesthetics. The X-T5 is a far far better and much newer camera, for less.
You are absolutely right! It was expensive 4 years ago and is now wayyy overpriced for the technology it delivers in comparison.
But…. ;-) you know.
I couldn't agree more , so when I walked into Fuji in Istanbul , I was holding the xt5 told the guy I'll take it and hidden on a shelf in the back was a new in box xpro 3 for an amazing prices 😁 long story short I walked out the shop with two cameras
Sometimes market doesnt have to make sense, look at situation with x 100V, or old car market (audi rs, porsche, bmw m, amg and so on) they offer no advantage over new cars but here we are.
I have the X-T5 which is amazing, however I'm also considering getting one of these to add that rangefinder aesthetic into my kit.
I’d love to find a friend who owns one so I could hold it, check the rangefinder style and see what all the fuss is about. I’m also glad that I don’t know anyone who has one since I may end up having to have one if I do.
The LCD longevity issues made me return my XP3. The OVF is also very had to trust for autofocus, which had me looking at the screen quite frequently. If the price was lower, I would reconsider it. It felt like a bad compromise between a true rangefinder and a mirrorless camera. With my Leica MP, focus is almost guaranteed. It felt difficult to get that guarantee with the XP3 in OVF mode.
I'm looking forward to see what they do with the XP4 though. I have an XH2 and XH2S, so I am still excited about anything Fuji.
Thank for sharing - I've had similar issues missing focus with the OVF which is why I don't use it for professional work. It is expensive but an exciting camera to have. Looking forward to the XP4
Love my Xpro3! Have several of the f2 primes and they are all great, still experimenting with different focal lengths and film sims. For some reason i choose this camera over my Olympus and Leica 90% of the time. It’s probably the aesthetics and simplicity with the design but also the versatility and fun with the film sims. Whatever reason; having a camera you love makes you want to go out and shoot more pictures and that’s the main point when enjoying your passion ❤️🔥
Definitely
I love my xpro3 , coupled with 18f2 35f1.4 and 50f2 carry in a non photo satchel type canvas bag for travel when we get a weekend away
The 18f2 is a gem!
Does it have the acros filmsimulation?
Hi, you should try the Voigtlander 27mm f2 manual lens, smallest pancake and better picture quality than the 27 from Fuji
Ok niceeeee - how much does that set you back?
@@Jay_Ducker the lens is approx 600€
Top tier lens!
@LCM94120 got mine for 400, yall don't have to buy lenses new lol
Hello. You say that quality #1 for you is wr but is the ttartisqn lens you use wr ?
My dream camera
I overcame my GAS and avoided the X-Pro3 when it came out. I'm pretty sure it's a great camera, but as a committed enthusiast I saw nothing that made it more attractive than my existing XP2 (apart from the ability to hide the back screen - love that).
If the 4 isn't over complicated then I'll maybe go in for one of those. Hopefully Fuji are holding back on it because they KNOW they have to get it right!
Congrats on overcoming GAS, I'm still working on that! Yeah fair points - lets hope the XP4 lives up to expectations
It‘s the camera I‘ve got everywhere on my trips, always, together with the fuji 27mm pancake lens. It is compact and makes beautiful photos.
Thanks for being so honest about potential issues with the camera. I had my viewfinder break on my pro2 and my XT4 had to send back twice.
As much as I like these cameras, I sometimes wonder about the quality. I think they should make them back in Japan again. 🖖
All of the xpro and xt flagship line have always been made in Japan.
@@319.e
It’s made in China! Push open the back screen button and look inside the XT5 -Made in China! On the XT4 open up the SD card slot - made in China!
That battery is fine, I'm always amazed how long you can keep shooting with it. It's more efficient than a X-T1 or X-H1 (topdisplay). Professional work has also possible. I hate those, 'it's my hobby/holiday camera' statements.
Not sure what are you doing with camera but I get 1100 photo on a single battery charge. Ofcourse I never plug in any charger via USB port since port is never meant for battery recharge ( unfortunately all camera producers pushing this idea cause it is cheaper for them to not include proper charger)
Ironic that this is/was Fujis flagship line...which has the word Pro in the name, yet you can't seem to clearly verbalize why it isn't good for professional work.
I bought my X-Pro3 5 months ago.
I was using a LUMIX GX9 for my street photography and that’s a fine camera (and only £500 new) but I coveted the X-Pro3 and then I saw a Dura Silver version for a very good price on line (reputable camera store) and so I bought it and then got a used 23mm f2.0.
I have been very happy with it although the fragility of the electronics ribbon (to the Screen) is concerning, I have never folded the screen all the way down and now I pretty much avoid folding the screen down at all (I use the EVF for everything).
Mine did suffer with the (other) problem of the shutter button becoming sticky (will it fire once, twice or not at all) but I managed to (science the shit out of the issue) Fix that and the shutter release has been good as new for the last 2 months.
I also bought The Travelling Artisan (TT Artisan) 27mm AF lens and that’s a sweet lens for the money and now I have just taken delivery of TT Artisan 35mm f1.8 AF
I am in absolute love with my xpro 3, it satisfy my film fundamentalist spirit in modern day
Of course this is a professional camera.
hey man thaw was effectief review what u did , but ive another question about this serie , do u think this camera are fit for event/ concert photography ?
Yeah sure but personally I would prefer another camera like the XH2 or XH2s
Great insights into using the X Pro 3. You mentioned that you predominantly use the ovf and I wondered if you used the 1,5 or 0,5 sec preview function within the ovf/evf. Cheers
Hey thank you - yeah I’ll use the 0,5 second preview function. Not all the time having said that.
Just saw the Dylan-Poster. So I had to subscribe. :-) Also, I had the x-pro3, but it was too large for my every day carry, so I got myself a Ricoh griiix
Ahhh my new favourite subscriber!! I also have that Ricoh. Such a fab camera!
I think the XPro line is for us few that are as passionate about photography as a whole. Where the Process is adding more personal value to the Keepers. More of I did not take this photo I created this photo. Or at least that is how I feel. I grab my xt5 when I want to get this photo, and my XPro 2 when I want to create a photo. Let blow the comments up with this.
Yeah, you’re right!
Before buying my X-Pro3 I had the hope that it would inspire my photography. And it does. It does it through the fun that I have with it.
No regrets from my side, after 4 years of use!
Good to hear!
@@Jay_Ducker it’s like an Apple product. Even after years it does not fail to satisfy.
Sorry, mate, no bloody Commie Chinese-made lens will ever touch my ‘3’. I love this camera, still, looking forward the X-Pro 4, hopefully longer life batteries at the least.
did you use the lens before
Bla, bla, bla…..! For what’s ???😮
wut??