TCSTV Fujifilm X-E3 Review: “Excellent Focussing Camera. Definitely a Step Up over X-T20”

Must See 360° Fuji Live Chat

TheCameraStore already gave us some X-E3 tidbits in their recent Fuji Live talk with Fuji Guy Jerry. I warmly invite you to check it out here. They also cover topics like:

  • XF33mmF1.0
  • Fujifilm X-T2S with IBIS
  • + some other rumors shared here on FR in the past.

In my live stream report I included statements Fuji Guy Billy made in the comments.

And if you ever wondered…

… how a Fuji Guys reacts, when he discovers FujiRumors is listening, then check out min 13:23 of the video ;)

Fujifilm X-E3 TCSTV review

TheCameraStoreTV just uploaded their Fujifilm X-E3 Review. Check it out and enjoy it. One of the most interesting aspects, is how the new AF tracking algorithm works… and it seems to be great.

  • AF tracking: Jordan played with it in low light and was impressed. Excellent focussing camera. Definitely a step up over X-T20.
  • great walk-around camera
  • when moving eye to EVF the X-E3 has a delay switching from LCD to EVF. Could be faster

BEST X-E3 COMBO: Fujifilm X-E3 + XF23mmF2 for $1,149. Get it at BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera.

Fujifilm X-E3: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore

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TheCameraStoreTV Fujifilm Live Edition: XF 80mm Macro, X-E3 and More

What a coincidence… just when I had my babysitting break of 1 hour, TheCameraStoreTV started a live stream with Fuji Guy Jarry Julien.

So I could intereact with the show and also with prominent Fuji Guys like Billy, who was active in the comments. Btw, Billy said in the comments he thinks he saw me taking a picture of him at Photokina 2016. Yep, that’s the image… and I’ve found Waldo, too :D

Check out the video at TCSTV youtube channel here.

Fujifilm X-E3: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
Fujinon XF 80mmF2.8 1:1 Macro: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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Miss Indiana X-T2 Wedding Video (No Regrets Selling Sony) :: Best X-T2 Video Settings :: X-T2 Review for Filmmakers (Video Zone)

Fuji XT2 Wedding Video | Miss Indiana | No regrets selling Sony gear for FUJIFILM! at Next Flavor Media Youtube

Fuji Video Edition

At the beginning of the X-series journey, most X-shooters didn’t bother about using video on X-series cameras.

An example of how little we cared, is when back in July 2013 a faulty X-Pro1 firmware update introduced a serious bug in video mode… well, that was the day that most of us discovered that the X-Pro1 can actually shoot video at all, and we installed the faulty firmware anyway :) .

However, things have changed since then, and people are now looking more and more for hybrid stills/video cameras. It took Fujifilm longer than other companies, but they finally catched up, thanks to X-TransIII and X-Processor Pro camera.

The next “level up” in Fujifilm video world will come with the Fujifilm X-T2S, thanks to IBIS (in body image stabilization).

Anyway, I thought it might be high time to work on a little roundup dedicated to Fuji & Video.

Of course, being about video, this roundup includes youtube videos, so save your mobile data and feel free check it out when you are connected to WiFi network.

Switching from Nikon, Canon (and iPhone) to Fujifilm :: PhaseONE vs Fuji X-T2 vs iPhone7 & More (miXed zone)

Cover Stories

Fujifilm X-T2 & More

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Fujifilm Registerd Another Camera (FF170002) with WiFi

Fujifilm just registered another camera with WiFi (FF 170002) at the WiFi Alliance. This comes now in addition to the ” FF 170011 ” which was registered recently.

So what could it be? The hottest rumors at this time are

The code name “FF 170002” of Fujifilm’s unreleased model was posted on the Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • FF 170002
    • Wi-Fi Alliance
    • Product: Digital camera
    • Company: FUJIFILM Corporation
    • Authentication date: October 3, 2017
    • Wi-Fi standard: IEEE 802.11b / g / n
  • In addition to ” FF 170011 ” which was registered the other day, at least two models are likely to be announced from Fuji Film by next spring.

Via nokishita

Nikon D500 Vs Fujifilm X-T2 Bird Photography :: X-T2 Goes Barrel Racing :: X-T2 Wildlife Photography Heaven :: Sony A9 Vs. Fuji X-T2

The Fuji X-T2 Goes Barrel Racing at michaeldbruton

Answering to readers emails

Today’s roundup is dedicated to Fujifilm’s all time best seller, the Fujifilm X-T2. And it seems that it is making many people happy, as you can see in the links below.

And to those, who ask me if they should wait for the X-T2 successor, maybe the rumored X-T2S or even the Fujifilm X-T3, I can only say that once a replacement will be out, the X-T2 won’t become a worse camera. Actually probably even better, thanks to Fuji’s Kaizen support. So why wait… get it, and enjoy it :)

Cover Stories

  • Bird photography with the Nikon D500 + Tamron 150-600G2 and comparing it to my X-T2 + 100-400/1.4x tc at robertdoeleman
  • An Ode to FujiFilm, Wildlife Photography Heaven, Fujifilm X-T2 Auto focus at peterdelaneyphotography
  • Challenging Lighting Situation. Sony A9, 70-200 f4 & Fujifilm X-T2, 50-140 f2.8 at Denae & Andrew Youtube

& More X-T2

Fujifilm X-T2: USA: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera, BestBuy CANADA: AmazonCA EUROPE: AmazonDE, Calumentphoto DE, AmazonUK, AmazonITA, AmazonFR, AmazonESP, PCHstore, WexUK AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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What’s Next from Fujifilm? Big 2017 / 2018 Rumor Overview and Check

Ok guys… after the major announcement a few days ago, it’s time to see what is left, and what was correct (or not).

but first….

Huge Thanks!

Fujirumors is not only a great source for Fujifilm to get feedback about their products and early feedback thanks to rumors, but also a place that keeps the whole community excited and informed. And none of this would be possible without everybody, who helped me with the rumors and the news. Huge thanks to all of you for guiding me safly through the stormy Fuji waters.

The Facts

  • 670 blog post published so far in 2017
  • 84 rumors shared in 2017
  • 14 rumors still to be verified (and 1 out of ranking)
  • 65 correct rumors out of 69 verifiable rumors
  • 4 wrong rumors out of 69 verifiable rumors
  • 94% correct rumors

What To Expect From Fujifilm…
… and 2 Notes

The Ultimate Fuji X: I know that this camera was in Fuji’s plans, and I know they scrapped it in favor or the Fujifilm X-T2S (which is basically an “ultimate X light”). However, I decided to already move the ultimate X rumors in the wrong rumor section, because I need a public statement of Fujifilm that such plans existed to share it as a correct rumor (as it happened with the X-Pro1s)… and also because otherwise the wrong rumor section would have been empty :)

Fujinon 33mmF1: In January, I reported that the 33/1 has been scrapped. As a consequence, I launched a huge lens request poll, where the 33/1 became the most voted prime lens by the FR-community. The results might have convinced Fujifilm to think about it again, as a rumor recently suggested. Hence you will find 2 rumors down below… the one that says the 33/1 has been canceled, and the one that says there is a little bit hope again.

HIGH RATING*
* 75% to 99% correct

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Why People Switch from Canon to Fujifilm :: Fujifilm Vs. Canon, Nikon and Sony :: 6 Points to Consider When Switching to Mirrorless

Switching To Fuji

Today’s mixed zone is focused on switch stories and comparisons. And especially it’s about switching from Canon to Fujifilm. And really very often, people, who make the move to Fuji, don’t look back and don’t regret.

But of course on FujiRumors we feature also those, who tried Fuji and then switched back to DSLRs… and actually I dedicated them a special roundup recently here. But to be honest, I don’t find that many out there, who switch back.

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Fujifilm X-E3 Vs. X-E2 Size & Weight Comparison, Touch Screen will Work also in EVF mode, EF-X8 Flash in the Box… and More Details

Thanks to a trusted source, we now also have an accurate indication about the size of the Fujifilm X-E3.

The Fujifilm X-E3 will have the following dimensions (compared to X-E2)

Fujifilm X-E3: 121.3mm x 73.9mm x 42.7mm
Fujifilm X-E2: 129mm x 74.9mm x 37.2mm
Fujifilm X-T20: 118.4mm x 82.8mm x 41.4mm

To make it easier to comprehend, I made a quick and dirty comparison image, that you can see above. X-E2 is the yellow box, and X-E3 the green box.

Consider also that the X-E3 will be a bit thicker than the X-E2.

The weight:

Fujifilm X-E3: 337g
Fujifilm X-E2: 350g
Fujifilm X-T20: 383g

Touch Screen: It will have new functions (not available on X-T20), and the touch capability will work (if you want) even while you look through the viewfinder! I guess that’s also in part to overcome the rumored lack of a D-pad (and loss of FN-buttons). Through different gestures (swipe in different directions), you might be able to get access to your most used functions, even while looking through the EVF.

I’m defnitely curious to see how the new touch works :)

Flash: No more pop-up flash, but just like with the X-T2, the EF-X8 flash will come in the box.

We already leaked several specs in the last few weeks and months (such as faster Autofocus, Bluetooth etc). Just check out the list below. For the rest, continous shooting etc, 4K video etc., I hear it’s pretty much like the Fujifilm X-T20 (specs here). So it will…

  • shoot 4K at 30 fps
  • have 325 AF points like the Fujifilm X-T2 (I think the X-Pro2 has currently 273 autofocus points)
  • … and all the other X-T20 specs (screen size etc)

So sum up the new X-E3 specs we rumored here on FR + those of the X-T20, and you basically have the full specs of the X-E3 :)

Rumored Fujifilm X-E3 specs

Fujifilm X-E3 Electronic Viewfinder Same Size of EVF in Fujifilm X-T20

Ok folks, you really made a lot of pressure on me regarding this question, and I finally can give an answer.

The EVF on the Fujifilm X-E3 will have the same size of the one in the Fujifilm X-T20 (0.62x magnification)

Considering the fact that overall the size of the Fujifilm X-E3 will shrink compared to its predecessors (the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-E2), keeping the same EVF size of X-T20 into such a small body is already a very good thing I think.

But hey, the debate in the comments is open :)

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Obvious Fujifilm X-E3 specs

  • 24MP X-Trans III sensor
  • X-Processor Pro
  • Acros film simulation

Rumored Fujifilm X-E3 specs