Fujifilm X-T3 Vs. X-T2 High ISO Jpeg Comparison, Canon and Nikon Take a Hit, X-Trans 3 Vs X-Trans 4 Pixel Comparison & More

Fujifilm X-T3 Roundup

If the Canon EOS R and Nikon Z series earned quite some flack on the internet, quite the opposite is true for the Fujifilm X-T3, and even guys, who used to cirtique Fujifilm quite hard and never recommended to buy Fujifilm like Gerald (link below), now say that with the X-T3 changed everything. He has one for testing, and is evidently blown away.

This camera has one equation that simply fits: it’s great value for money! So let’s check out the next bunch of X-T3 first looks.

We already shared a dedicated X-T3 eye/face detection article earlier today. Now let’s see what else we can learn about the Fujifilm X-T3.

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Fujifilm X-T3 Pre-orders
USA: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
AUS: CameraPro
EU: CalumentDE, DigitechCH, WexUK, PCHstore

X-T3 Review (Pixel Peeping Vs. X-T2 included)

Bjorn as published a 2 part review of the Fujifilm X-T3 (part 1 – part 2). The review also includes a high ISO comparison between the X-T2 and X-T3. JPEG only, since nobody supports the RAW files yet. So we are definitely far from being able to take any conclusions, but it’s interesting to see anyway.

Bjorn writes:

“I must admit that I was expecting a larger difference between the two cameras when it comes to high ISO performance, especially since it is using the new Backside illuminated sensor (BSI). Realistically, there is about a one stop advantage for the X-T3 compared to the X-T2. I have no problem shooting at ISO 6400 and will bump it up to 12800 if needed. Compared to the X-T1 the difference is more pronounced and is closer to two stops better low light performance. For a cropped sensor camera, this is well within the ballpark.”

Before we move on, please make sure to…

Canon and Nikon Take a Hit

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Fujifilm X-T3 SPECS LEAKED & COMPARED to Fujifilm X-T2 and X-H1. Worth the Upgrade?

Fujifilm X-T3

Earlier today the Fujifilm X-T3 have been leaked.

So what, is it worth to upgrade from a Fujifilm X-T2 or even Fujifilm X-H1 to a Fujifilm X-T3?

Well, only you can decide it, but in order to help you, I have listed all rumored Fujifilm X-T3 specs side by side with the ones of the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-H1.

Discover the real life performance of the X-T3 in our epic Live Blogging on September 6 on FujiRumors.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, RSS-feed and Twitter.

You can find the full comparison down below or download the PDF from our dropbox here.

Fujifilm X-T3 Coming Soon: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Full Specs Comparison

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Fujifilm X-T3 Basically Same Look and Button Layout of Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T3

I have been informed (thanks) that the Fujifilm X-T3 will have the same button layout of the Fujifilm X-T2. Also the form factor will remain the same, with just some minor changes. Hence, once it will be announced, you won’t really notice any difference over the X-T2.

For me this is a good news, since the X-T design is loved by many just as it is now. Fujifilm did create the X-H line appositely to have more design freedom and craft a more DSLR-like camera. But the X-T should mantain it’s current form factor.

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Fujifilm X-T3 rumored Specs

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 vs Z7 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R vs 50S vs X-H1 vs X-T2 – The Complete SPECS & SIZE Comparison

Fujifilm Vs. Nikon Mirrorless

The Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 have been announced and are now available for pre-order.

So how do Nikon’s new mirrorless cameras compare to Fujifilm’s offering?

Well, I have created a comprehensive specs comparison, and included also the Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm GFX 50R to the list.

While we know a lot about the Fujifilm X-T3 and I can already insert lots of specs in the list, we know not so much about the GFX 50R. However, it should have about the same specs of the GFX 50S, just in another form factor (rangefinder) and for a much cheaper price. So there won’t be big surprises with the GFX 50R.

Both Nikon’s are surely very good cameras. There are many specs to love, but also some, that might not really incentivize Nikon DSLR shooters to switch to Nikon mirrorless Z6 or Z7.

In fact, both cameras have:

  • only 1 XQD card slot (might be a dealbreaker for Pros)
  • battery life is around 310/330 shots (welcome to mirrorless, Nikon)
  • there is no eye-detection AF (let’s hope it comes via firmware update)

But as said, Nikon did lots of other things right. Check out the Nikon Z6 specs at BH and Nikon Z7 specs at BH.

Down below you can find the complete Nikon Z6/7 Vs. Fujifilm X-T3, X-T2, X-H1, GFX 50R and GFX50S comparison. If you prefer, download the PDF comparison file form our dropbox.

Also, Camerasize has now the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 in their database. You can compare it to all the cameras you want at camerasize here. The Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z comparisons can be found at photosku.

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Meike Hand Grip for Fujifilm X-A5 / X-A3 + Vertical Battery Grip for Fujifilm X-T2 + JJC Metal Lens Hoods for Fujinon lenses

Meike Hand Grip

Meike is already offering lots of hand grips for various Fujifilm cameras, including a vertical battery grip for X-T1 and soon also a vertical battery for X-T2, as we told you already last month.

Now Meike added also the Fujifilm X-A5 hand grip, and you can purchase them for example at AmazonUS (coming soon) and AmazonUK (already available).

  • MK-XA5G metal grip is suitable perfect for fujifilm X-A5 camera
  • Improve the comfortable grip
  • The bottom is equipped with 1/4 screw hole, which can be used with 1/4 screw peripheral products
  • Bottom with quick-loading plate chute for quick use with tripod head
  • The handle carries the battery hole, and the battery can be quickly replaced without disassembling the handle

Metal Lens Hoods for Fujifilm

Last month we also reported about new metal lens hoods for Fujifilm cameras. I share again today, in case you missed the news.

JJC has metal lens hood for XF 16mmF1.4 and metal lens hood for XF 23mmF1.4. They cost about half the price of the original metal Fujifilm lens hoods.

Fujifilm X-A5: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
Fujifilm X-A3: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera

 

BREAKING: Fujifilm X-T3 Will Cost Less than Fujifilm X-T2 (less than $1,599) – TRUSTED SOURCE

Fujifilm X-T3 – The Affordable Flagship

Busy news days! Here a few of the articles published in the last 36 hours on FR:

  • Read here – R&D Investment for Fujifilm X-T3, GFX 50R and GFX 100S Stops Operating Income Grow
  • Read here – Nikon FF Mirrorless Vs. Fujifilm GFX 50S Size Comparison
  • Read here – Fujinon XF 33mmF1.0: Why We Should Buy it and How YOU Helped Fujifilm Japan
  • Read here – Cactus RQ250 TTL Wireless Monolight for Fujifilm
  • Read here – Shoten/Techart Canon EF to Fuji GFX AF Firmware Update Released
  • Read here – Fuji Guys Fujifilm XF10 Top Features
  • Read here – Lensbaby Sol 45 f/3.5 Tilt-Shift Lens for Fujifilm X Cameras

A powerful new sensor, a fast processor, 20fps bursts, packed with many new features, the best Fujifilm X series camera ever made… and yet, the Fujifilm X-T3 won’t be that pricy as one could imagine.

In fact, I have been told by a trusted source (thanks), that the Fujifilm X-T3 will cost less than the Fujifilm X-T2 at it’s current official price tag (without rebates), hence less than $1,599.

$1,499? $1,399? Or even less, maybe $1,299 like the X-T1 launch price? Now that thing starts to be affordable also for my savings account :).

But one thing is sure: competition is a good thing for us customers, since I doubt Fujifilm would have sold the Fujifilm X-T3 for a lower price than X-T2, if the Full Frame Sony A7III would not have hit the market with a $2,000 price tag.

And if the rumor of the X-T3 stacked sensor is true, then the Fujifilm X-T3 is basically a Sony A9 for about 1/3 of the price.

You better hold on tight guys, because a whirlwind of rumors is waiting for you here on FR. Don’t miss it and join us on Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram and Twitter.

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Rumored Fujifilm X-T3 Specs

TERRIFIC DEALS: Fujifilm X-T2 for €789 and X-T20 for €527 at Amazon Europe

 

Fujifilm AmazonEU deals

The Fujifilm X-T3 is coming, and the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-T20 are selling for an incredible price at Amazon Europe (shipped and sold by Amazon)

You can order from all EU countries. Price might change a bit. For example, the X-T2 would cost me €817 if I’d order it in France and make it ship to my country.

The cameras are currently out of stock, but you can place your order anyway for that price.

This add to the big deals we are currently having also in USA:

Fujifilm X-T2 (US-DEALS)
body only (save $500): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
body only graphite (save $500): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with XF 18-55 (save $400): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

 

Meike Vertical Battery Grip for Fujifilm X-T2, Leather Case for X-H1, JJC Metal Lens Hoods for Fujinon Lenses – Accessories Roundup

Fujifilm X-T2 Vertical Battery Grip by Meike

Meike is already offering the vertical battery grip for Fujifilm X-T1, and they now offer also a vertical battery grip for Fujifilm X-T2, the MK-XT2 Pro Battery Grip.

Major function

Same texture as the camera, Perfect match with the camera, Sealing technique prevents water and dust into battery grip. You can set the delay time, exposure time, interval and the number of sheets photo. Using FSK 2.4G wireless transmission Input frequency, anti-jamming capability Strong signal is more stable. Transmission distance up to 100 meters.

Support to

  • Vertical shooting
  • Double battery capacity
  • AF-L/AE-L
  • Support screen lock function
  • Support lock display mode
  • Use low-power LCD screen

Leather Case for Fujifilm X-H1

dc.watch – Leather case for FUJIFILM X-H1

Metal Lens Hoods for Fujifilm

JJC has metal lens hood for XF 16mmF1.4 and metal lens hood for XF 23mmF1.4. They cost about half the price of the original metal Fujifilm lens hoods.

Batteries & Chargers

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FUJIFILM Firmware Updates for X100F, X-T20, X-T10, X-E3, X-E2S, X-E2, XF18mmF2 and XF60mmF2.4

Fujifilm Firmware Updates

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for several cameras and lenses. Full list below.

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Useful read: Tips for Updating your Firmware

CAMERAS

Fujifilm X100F ver 2.11 – download here

The phenomenon is fixed that when pressing the shutter button halfway under certain conditions, the live view can flicker

Fujifilm X-T20 ver.2.01 – download here

The phenomenon is fixed that when pressing the shutter button halfway under certain conditions, the live view can flicker

Fujifilm X-T10 ver. 1.31 – download here

The phenomenon is fixed that exposure control can work wrongly when aperture priority with M mount adaptor

Fujifilm X-E3 ver 1.21 – download here

The phenomenon is fixed that when pressing the shutter button halfway under certain conditions, the live view can flicker

Fujifilm X-E2 ver. 4.11 – download here

The phenomenon is fixed that exposure control can work wrongly when aperture priority with M mount adaptor

Fujifilm X-E2S ver. 1.11 – download here

The phenomenon is fixed that exposure control can work wrongly when aperture priority with M mount adaptor

LENSES

XF18mmF2 ver. 3.12 – download here

The phenomenon is fixed that the angle of view can change during 4K movie and closeup shooting

XF60mmF2.4 – download here

The phenomenon is fixed that the angle of view can change during 4K movie and closeup shooting

OUR GROUPS

Tethered Shooting for Fujifilm X-T2 and X-Pro2 on Linux – UPDATE: now also Fujifilm X-T3 supported

Tethered Shooting for X-T2 and X-Pro2 on Linux

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UPDATE: Now also works with Fujifilm X-T3

Guest Post by Stefan Weiberg – www.hibiki.eu / @stefan_weiberg

During this years SUSE Hackweek Marcus Meissner, the maintainer of libgphoto2, worked on tethered shooting support for Fujifilm cameras on Linux.

The community provided him with a X-E2, X-T2 and X-Pro2. On top of that the developers of Timelapse+ (www.timelapseplus.com), which internally uses libgphoto2 to communicate with the camera, provided code for adding basic support.

As the X-E2 doesn’t support the necessary protocol for tethered shooting Marcus couldn’t add it for this camera. But for the X-T2 and X-Pro2 a lot of stuff now works:

  • white balance mode
  • image format (quality and size)
  • exposure metering mode
  • exposure program
  • focus metering mode
  • capture delay (self-timer)
  • focus mode
  • shutter release

Here you can see Entangle, a graphical frontend for libgphoto2, together with a X-Pro2 in action:

Live view support doesn’t seem to work as of now and many other features that the Fujifilm protocol might support as well. A tremendous help for further development would be an open specification for the connection protocol by Fujifilm. As we know Fujifilm follows Fujirumors. The addition of some of the highest voted lenses of the Fujirumor survey in the new Fuji lens roadmap is prove of that. Maybe this will get their attention and get them into contact with the developer.

To test this on your own machine you have to use a master branch build of libgphoto2 or if you use openSUSE Leap 15/Tumbleweed use the graphics repository to receive a newer build:

https://software.opensuse.org//download.html?project=graphics&package=libgphoto2

If you want to help Marcus Meissner to further improve libgphoto2 head to the pixls.us forum and join the discussion.

UPDATE: The official release 2.5.19 is now tagged and can therefore be build by other distributions – check out discuss.pixls.us