The three of you that are long time readers of this somewhat irregular blog, will know that what my camera looks like, is important to me. Almost exactly 2 years ago, I wrote an uncharacteristic post about all the Fujis I’ve loved before, and then followed it up with more angst a few months later. Both these posts have the same message: I like rangefinder bodies, the more compact the better, and my favourite one so far has been the X-E2.
Today marks the launch of the X-E3, the E2’s next incarnation. Insert googly eyed emoji here.
The X-E3 is, in a nutshell, all my favourite things, in an even smaller package than its predecessor. It’s like Yoda. You think it’s a small frog, then it turns out to be a Jedi Master.
Watch the video, in 4K or full HD:
So, what’s new in the X-E range?
- APS-C 24.3 megapixel X-Trans CMOS III sensor
- First X series model to feature Bluetooth.
- Touchscreen LCD panel with new touch functions like gesture control etc, similar to the GFX
- Updated AF algorithm for enhanced tracking performance
- 4K video capability with Fuji’s film simulations
The above is just what I’m aware of… during the course of testing this camera, I discovered other features that have been available since X-Pro2 days, like RAW output at extended ISOs. Until a couple of weeks ago, I assumed that shooting at extended ISOs produced JPEGs, like they did with the older cameras. Sent a baffled email to long-suffering Nordic product manager Karl that said “I just got an ISO 25,600 RAW file out of this thing. How is this possible?” Got an equally baffled reply back “But this has been possible since the X-Pro2?”
Righto.
One day, I’ll actually remember to read the spec sheets.
But I digress.
Like all the other reviews I write, this is really more a mashup of impressions than a studied, technical review (if you’re after one of those, head over to Jonas Rask’s). I had the X-E3 to test for 3 weeks (it got to me 2 weeks late), so this review is based on:
- 1 week of shooting stills for samples, and
- 1 week of shooting video
The camera sat in a corner for the last week so I could edit, record the voiceover (as always, surprisingly difficult in Singapore), and turn the project over to my sound engineer to finish all the audio. Phew. Seat of pants.
I’ve been using the X-Pro2 since November 2015, and I still love everything about it, so I’m stoked to have that same image quality and high ISO capability it in a smaller body. And it is really tiny:
Ergonomics
The XF 35mm F1.4, which is a perfect fit for the X-Pro2, looks humongous on the X-E3. Both the XF 35mm F1.4 and the XF 23mm F2 lenses (and by extension, the 35mm F2) felt and handled perfectly on this body though. It has the requisite joystick at the back of the body, and the buttons are laid out somewhat differently than the Pro2, but after a short period of adjustment, I found it just as intuitive as all my other Fujis. It doesn’t have an ISO dial, so I went back to using the top function button to switch ISO, just like I did in the X-Pro1 days (nice hit of nostalgia there, I will admit).
Importantly, despite it’s uber compactness, there was plenty of room for me to grip the camera and shoot, without accidentally hitting some button and changing a setting or three. This was one of big issues I had with the X-T10, that meant I never really gelled with that body. I’m uber happy this was not the case with the X-E3. I picked it up, started shooting, and pretty much forgot about the camera.
Auto-focus
Many thumbs up. I didn’t try the improved AF tracking functions at all, so I have nothing to say about that. But I was taken aback by how fast the X-E3 focused my beat up, 5 year old XF 35mm F1.4 lens. Faster than the X-Pro2. Faster than the X-T2. For the first time in 5 years, I could use the XF 35 f1.4 on single servo focus all the time. So much win, people!
Touchscreen
This one comes with a touchscreen, which I tried out several times, as you’ll see in the video above (go on, watch it, it’s award winning stuff). Touchscreens on cameras are generally wasted on me though. I love the X series for its dials and buttons, although previewing images and changing settings on the quick (Q) menu was a bit fun with the touchscreen, if only for the novelty.
At the moment, with the pre-production unit I have, you also have to turn the touchscreen and all its up-down-left-right swipe-able settings off, before you flick it to EVF, or your nose will activate the touchscreen. After several rounds of changing film simulations, focus settings and what-not with my nose (being left eye dominant), I simply turned the touchscreen off altogether and left it like that. Too fiddly, having to enable and disable stuff everytime I changed view modes.
4K video
I was surprised to hear that the X-E3 came with 4K video capability. So of course, the video had to be made in 4K. I’d seen a post (or maybe an ad) on Facebook, with an X-T20 on a Zhiyun Crane-M, and was intrigued. It’s been ages since I made my last video, as it got a bit frustrating to film hours of video and have only a tiny amount of useable footage owing to shake. I’ve been searching for a portable, light weight stabilizing solution for several years. All I wanted was something light and electronically stabilized so I could walk around and film, and small enough to travel with. Oh and it also had to be affordable. Not much to ask, surely?
Enter the Zhiyun Crane-M 3-axis stabilized handheld gimbal (try saying that really fast, 5 times in a row).
The Crane M was everything I wanted, perfect for the X-E3 and XF 23mm F2 lens, with a load limit of 650g. And it was small for such a sophisticated thing, looking more like a beefy selfie stick than anything else. I picked it up for SGD $523, and it was perfect for video making. As long as it was properly balanced (a 15 minute job the first time around), it just did its job with zero fuss. I had the novel experience of having 99% of everything I filmed, stable enough to use. Suffice to say, this is a big step up from my jury rigged sinker cam days, where the percentage of useable footage was about 40… if I was lucky.
I filmed on trains, buses, around hawker centers, in crowds… really, all over the place, and no one batted an eyelid.
The combination of the Crame-M and X-E3? Perfect. And it was, honestly, fun. Turn the camera on, turn the gimbal on, and off I went. Doesn’t get much easier than that.
Size
Have I mentioned that the X-E3 is really small?
I think that’s what I love most about it. It’s so small, with that gorgeous, unassuming simplicity, that no one looked at it. This is the one to take street shooting, when you want to get a camera into places and situations without looking like a pro (or someone up to no good). It’s got the performance, it’s got the stealth. And the connectivity. I’d love to talk about the ease of the new Bluetooth capability, but I honestly haven’t tried it yet.
In Conclusion: The X-E3 is a tiny machine that packs a punch. If you’re a Pro2 shooter looking for a smaller, stripped down body to throw in your bag, this is is. If you’re a beginner looking for something rangefinder-like that will help you along with your learning curve, this is it. Me? I love it.
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charlene winfred 
Thanks for the video and write-ups!
You’re welcome.
Thanks! Could you imagine ditching the X-Pro2 for the X-E3? I’m quite fond of the OVF, but the (much) smaller form factor is enticing…
Not that I will (I’m rather fond of its ovf and button/dial layout myself)…. But I could do it very easily.
Thank you, Charlene! :-) I guess I’ll have a good look once the camera hits stores.
I’m a longtime reader and love your pictures and accompanying short stories. Love this review and the shits with it. Thank you!
Hahaha shots!!
Haha, you’re welcome….I think ;)
X-T20 or this one? tough decision.
Well, the only difference between them is the shooting experience. They have the same sensor and capability, and are both pretty small, so it’s pretty much whether you’re an SLR or range finder fan.
I never thought that “I didn’t notice it at all and neither did anyone else” could be the best advertisment for a camera. I almost get tempted to replace my X-T2 :)
What do you think about the viewfinder compared to the X-T2? It’s hard to switch to something smaller once you’re used to the X-T viewfinder.
Well, it depends on the photographer. Some people like to be noticed, others don’t (I’m one of the latter).
If you like that big viewfinder, then stick with the X-T2. This thing has a regular sized finder that you’ll find a little small after that one!
Your video, write up and imagery are not screaming but gently take me to a different world. Your visuals make me examine every inch of the frame and marvel all discoveries – so many of them. This is exactly what photography is all about. You have become one of my favoure photographers. Please keep opening my world of seeing.
Ah Olaf, you are kind. But i appreciate it very much. Thank you, your words mean a lot.
Hi Charlene,
Would the X-E3 make a good companion camera for the X-Pro2? I prefer wider lenses the using the wonderful OVF on my X-Pro2 like my 23mm f/1.4 (and am so looking forward to the coming 18mm f/2.0 R WR “Fujicron”). I am not so fond of the X-Pro2’s EVF and would like a great EVF companion camera for longer lenses like the 56mm f/1.2 and 55mm f/2.0 or wider ones like the 14mm f/2.8. I am accustomed to working with two cameras simultaneously from my Leica M days, and much prefer rangefinder and rangefinder-style cameras.
Karin, this is essentially a miniature Pro2 without the OVF. If you don’t like the EVF on the Pro2, i reckon you won’t like it in the X-E3.
Hi Charlene,
Thank you for the write up, review, and your photos from the XE3! I have the XE2 and simply love it; it was my dive into Fuji mirrorless, and have not regretted it. Excited to try it!
Thanks!
Mark
Mark, the E3 is significantly smaller than its predecessor. Punchy too performance-wise. Enjoy!
Is your JPEG straight out of camera? which film simulation you shoot the most?
Alex, I shot RAW and processed in Lightroom. Default film sim. for shooting is Pro Res Standard.
Charlene,
A very nice narrative, pictures and video. Just added you to my follow list.
I appreciate your insights into the X-E3 and especially your confidence being able to operate the camera without the touch screen (I’m assuming that you also mean you didn’t need “real-time” access to the D-pad equivalent functions).
The X-E3 looks like a great (smaller) companion to my X-Pro2.
We also look for something that we can hand-off to others to include us at times and the “auto” function seems like that would be very useful function in this camera.
Roger, you assumed right re “real time” access to D-Pad etc. I set the camera up at the start and while shooting, rarely adjust anything other than aperture, shutter speed and ISO. If I am thoroughly honest, I’m not a fan of the touchscreen. Aside from initial fiddling for the novelty, it has stayed disabled, and will probably continue to be so going forward. In all honesty, I wish I could lock that Auto lever in off as well, but if you’re after a full auto switch, you could certainly do worse!
Great review – real end-user experience really helps colour the review beyond the usually commentary on regurgitated specs.
Question: how did the EVF stack up against the X-Pro2? I’m not expecting a 1:1 experience, but I’m interested in hearing how you felt shooting through it.
Brent,
good question re EVF. The EVF size and refresh rate you will find are equal to the Pro2. I find it a teeny bit less contrasty than my Pro2. E.g. my shooting mode is typically Acros, +2 highlights, +3 shadows, and it doesn’t look quite the same as it does in the Pro2’s EVF. But this is a pre-production unit I’m using, with pre-prod. firmware as well, so I’m betting all of that is fixed by the time the production units are released. This is meant to be a baby Pro2, and it certainly does feel very much like one, even in presently not-quite-finished form. I’m still quite taken aback by how damn fast the new AF algorithm focuses the old lenses. Definitely sold on that.
I can see your X-E3 is black colour, I had a silver X-E1 and X-T10 before. I have a black X-T20 right now. For X-E3, not sure which colour to get.
Haha, Alex, I’d say go with your heart when it comes to color. The camera will do the same job :)
Black is more stealthy, silver more shiny. I prefer the stealthy look.
I used to have silver X-E1 cause it is so retro but X-E3 design has slimmer silver part so to me is not so retro like the old film rangefinder, there is no window like X100 series. So I think black looks better. Just personality choice.
I have many great images taken with the X-E1 and hoped the X-E3 would be a continuation of this EVF only design with updated sensor tech and joystick. Your comments regarding touch screen confirm my concern regarding its usage for the D-pad controls. It won’t be added to my kit. I see it as more of a consumer grade rangefinder styled camera for the masses. Nothing wrong with this as a product to offer to the public, but disappointing to those of us that loved the X-E design.
I have the luxury of owning both the X-Pro2 & X-100F which fit my needs quite well.
Mark, I’m not thrilled about the odd fiddliness of the touchscreen myself, but I’ll be submitting it as a problem along with a bunch of little bugs I’ve found in this pre-production unit – it was such a rush to shoot stills, video, edit them all and deliver that I didn’t have the chance to really get to know the camera as I’m doing now.
Stay tuned to this channel re improvements. I love the X-E line myself, so I’m personally invested in having this camera be a total joy… for me, anyway, if not the rest of the world ;)
Solid review and imagery here Charlene. I’m an XE2 user and lover, and I find myself often reaching for vintage glass; in fact, the pretty good focus peaking on XE2 was what got me away from OVF-only Canon DSLR shooting…and I haven’t really looked back much. While it seems you shot entirely using XF lenses, I’m curious if you used any manual focus (either vintage glass or with the XF lenses set to manual), and if so what that experience was like.
Derek, I don’t own any non XF glass unfortunately, vintage or otherwise, so I can’t comment on that. I do however, manual focus pretty frequently with my 3 XF lenses – the 35 f1.4, 23 f2 and 56 f1.2. The EVF’s higher refresh rate (than the E2) and focus peaking make manual focusing as much of a breeze as it is in the X-Pro2 (I say this as someone who has had substantial experience manual focusing on this particular body though). I don’t honestly notice any difference between the 2. If you’ve tried manual focusing on the X-Pro2, this is pretty much an identical experience.
I had the X-E1 and liked the ergonomics, but the X-T10’s tilt screen won me over. I am debating about getting the X-T2, having owned an X-Pro 1 and not liken the OVF on my old eyes. I loved the feeling of it in my hands though. I like the small factor of this X-E3, but I don’t think I’d like the touch screen or the annoyances of me changing it accidentally. I wonder if that also happens on the X-T20? Any thoughts on that? I am between the X-T2 and X-T20 now. I don’t see much size difference between the X-T20 and X-T2 judging by your picture above. I do know the X-T10 has a crappy grip and I had to add the expensive external grip to make it useable, and my hands are not that big It’s the ergonomics of it. So annoying. In the end I will probably get the X-T2 as it ticks all the boxes. I like the X-E3 for it’s size and quite frankly would love it if the balance of lenses would make it a joy to hold. According to your article, this is a mixed bag? Am I wrong? Does it become front heavy with bigger lenses? My aim has always been to get the best smallest workhorse camera. I’m in love with my Ricoh GR, but it doesn’t have an EVF. Still it has some of the sharpest and best shots coming out of the 28mm lens. The Fuji X70 is another gem with its leaf shutter and tilt screen, but it isn’t nearly as sharp. I love the smallness of the Sony RX100V, but it is a 1″ sensor. The sweet spot for me is the APS-C sensor. I don’t need full frame or medium format anymore. The APS-C sensors of today put out large enough prints for pro use, so I sold most of my Nikon gear and the last of it will be gone soon. The files in the Fuji still haven’t beaten my Sigma DP Merrill series for 3D layered look or detail, but the usability trounces the Sigma DP Merrill series. Also, the Fuji system is a joy to use, and the firmware updates and the support in customer care crush the competition. Anyway, I would love to hear your thoughts on what I wrote. Also, will you be staying with the X-Pro 2 rangefinder format as your number one choice of camera? If yes, then why? that’s what I would like to know. I am curios about that and the above that I wrote about. Thanks, Charlene in advance for your answers. Love your work and your videos. You are an inspiration to this old gal.
Hey Lainer, wow, you have a lot of questions, so I’m going to go through them one item at a time, and hope I get them all :) Also, keep in mind that what I have in hand, is a pre-production unit. Some stuff might change before they release the production units.
X-T20:
I’ve never used this one, so I can’t comment on it at all. My pictures above are of the X-Pro2 and X-E3. There are no pictures of the T2 or T20 anywhere in this post. I have also never used Sony or Ricoh cameras (can’t afford to, really) so I can’t compare this to any of them.
Touchscreen on the X-E3:
You can turn it off and leave it off. Once in a while, you may accidentally trigger it with your thumb though, when moving the joystick around. I don’t like this so much, but I’ve gotten used to its rear layout so this is not a problem anymore. It DOES take some persistence, and getting used to, as I am long fingered
Balance of lenses:
This, i find is an individual thing. Let me just say that the E3 is a really small camera. It’s shorter and lighter than the E2, if you have ever used that. The biggest lenses I’ve used on the X-E3 are the XF 16mm f1.4 and the 56mm f1.2. These lenses by themselves are significantly heavier than the X-E3 body on its own (even with battery in it), but I don’t find any issues with lens balance on either. This could simply be the way I hold my cameras, or that lens – camera balance has never really been an issue for me, given the kinds of things I shoot. I will concede the 100-400mm or any of the XF zooms might be a little ridiculous / off balance on it though. I would encourage you to go try it out for yourself though. It’s really the only way to know for sure.
“Also, will you be staying with the X-Pro 2 rangefinder format as your number one choice of camera?”
Yes, for several reasons:
1. Ergonomics. It’s a bigger camera, and nicer to hold, and more space for the thumb to roam around the back without hitting something. Dual card slots. Higher mechanical shutter speed (the E3 has a max mechanical shutter speed of 1/4000). On jobs, this is my camera. I am also so keyed to how it works, I can operate it blind.
2. I see the X-E3 as my main video camera. Not only for the 4K capability (the Pro2 is getting that in a firmware upgrade in December I think), but because it also means that the rigs involved in video become that much smaller and lighter to carry around. That’s a HUGE boon, being a nomad and constantly subject to cargo / carry on, arbitrary limits on electronics from airlines and border control.
3. That being said. Street shooting? X-E3 all the way. If i ever had to travel with just a backpack? X-E3. Ultimately, it can do everything my Pro2 can do, it’s just a little different to use.
Ok, I think that was everything. Hope it helped!
Thanks so much You helped me a lot.
Hi Charlene.
thanks for a very good review. I have a question about auto focus in low light conditions.
Does it lock fast or is it still some issues with this ?
I have owned X-E1, X-E2 and would love to go back to the small Fuji system.
Andreas, it has been a while since I’ve held an X-E3. But I will say that AF and performance wise it feels more like an X-Pro than an X-E. All my lenses work faster with this one in all lighting conditions. This is especially obvious with the XF 35 f1.4, and even the 56 f1.2 hunts far less than it does on every other body I’ve used it on…. Even my Pro2, although I’m 2 or 3 firmware updates behind on that one.
This is a great write-up. Makes me really want to have that camera to finally replace my good, old X-E1. Thanks for giving the 35mm F1.4 a mention. It’s my favourite lens and I’m relieved to read that it benefits from the faster autofocus despite its age. Is the 23mm F2 significantly faster? And which one would you prefer for compact one lens travel?
Klaus, for the most part it’s blazing fast, but I find the 23 such a fast lens anyway. Did you watch the video? Scenes that were shot with the X-E3 was shot only on the 23f2, with continuous AF tracking. There’s only one scene where you can see it hunting (briefly) for focus lock. Re compact travel, I assume you’re asking me about lenses, so my preference would depend entirely on what focal length I’m expecting to shoot at. No matter how good the 23 is, it won’t give me 53mm. Same for the 35.
Love your blog Charlene and the many moods your great pictures depict. I have been weighing up between buying the X-E3 or the X-T2, and as I’m liking your X-E3 images very much.
There’s a really big difference between the X-T2 and the X-E3, Chris. They have the same guts and capability, but are poles apart to use.
Hi,
can you disable all the functions of the LCD and use only the EVF? How do you change ISO
Torgny,
1. Yes you can
2. Assign a function. I use the Fn1 button.
Hi Charlene, I enjoyed reading your experience with the new Fuji X-E3.
I currently use a Nikon DSLR system, but looking to purchase a mirrorless camera for light travelling purposes or just to throw in bag when out for the day.
I have been looking at the Fuji X100F and the X-E3 with a 23mm or 35mm lens recently.
Wondering if you have tried the X100F at all and if so what was your thoughts and how the two cameras compared.
I’ve never used any of the X100 series cameras, so I can’t compare them unfortunately, Steve.
Hi Charlene,
Just a quick question. Can the phone app work in place of a tilt screen? I mean can the phone app be used as a viewfinder and take photos? Or it just transfers photos to the phone?
Thanks in advance,
Sudeep
Sudeep,
http://www.fujifilm.com/news/n160115_08.html
Thanks Charlene!
Hi CW,
I’m after for a new camera and I’m thinking about getting the X-E3. Do you know if the X-E3 will be compatible w/ FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO? If I’m not wrong only X-100F/T2/Pro2 support it so far.
TIA
Hey walker,
Gosh, I have no idea if it’s compatible. I only vaguely know what Raw Studio even is, ha! Drop your local Fuji office a message on whatever social media account you have, or an email or something, and ask them directly. That might be the best way to go.
Cheers
C
Thanks so much Charlene for the very informative review. I can’t decide between the xe3 and the xpro2. I currently shoot with a Nikon D750 DSLR, which I find too heavy. I love the idea of carrying a smaller camera, hence why I’m looking at either the xpro2 or the xe3. Is the xpro2 still quite small compared to a big DSLR? I’m used to an OVF. I wonder what it’s like to shoot with an EVF? Also, I wonder if I could use the xe3 for my pro work which is mainly food/interiors/people? Or would the xpro2 be a better camera for professional work? Thanks for your help
Hey Florence,
The X-Pro2 is smaller than my D700 (i honestly haven’t looked at a DSLR since 2012 so i don’t know how big they are these days), and lighter too. It has an OVF with a corrected frame for the lens. It takes a bit of getting used to, so try it out yet. The E3 had the same sensor as the Pro2 so it can do everything the Pro2 can, although you may find it wanting for work, just in terms of the user experience. Have a look at the X-T2 as well, that’s a good commercial camera too.
Hi nice writeup
I was wondering….I like to set my x100f to use iso 100 on extended ISO, can you do that on the xe3?
Yup, you sure can
cool thanks. I’m a big fan of Fuji’s small cameras, x100f and x70. I love the touch screen with the x70…very stealth.
Hi Charlene!
Congratulations with your E3!
As always I enjoy your stories and your fantastic stills. Looking very much forward to more of the same.
I have just bought the E3, turned in the Pro 2( I told you about the old rotten RSI problem, gets worse and worse. How are your “little” unpleasantnesses going on?Getting any better? ) It’s a delight to use! When you’re enjoying RSI, EVERY friggin’ gram less helps!
Wishing you all the best Charlene!
Gerard
I’m glad Gerard! I love the E3. Been limiting my computer work, so that’s managing the RSI very well. But i totally get you… Every frigging gram does help, big time
Thanks for this thorough review. The video was great as were the images. You seem to be one of these quiet photographers who just gets on with making stunning images. You also seem to use a pretty restricted range of focal lengths 23/35/56 – did you swap out the 27 for the newer quieter 23? I use the 35 and 56 and also have the 16 f1.4 but this latter lens is so massive and heavy – despite all the brilliant reviews of it, I’ve realised that I don’t like focal lengths that wide and so am thinking about the 23 but the idea of 23/35//56 seems so close, I wonder if I even need the 35? Can I ask of your 3 lenses, do you find you use them equally? I’d rather have 2 lens that I use all the time and drop the third unless it’s essential. I use the X-T2 having previously used the X100 F and X-E1 but it does attract attention as you say.
Hi Mark, after i got the 23 F2, i did stop using the 27mm for a good while. It’s back on my X-E3 though, mainly because i’ve been crazy for a super compact kit and that is the smallest lens i own. Of my favourite 35, 23 and 56 combo, i use the 35 the most, followed by the 56 when there is space to use the longer lengths.
I like standard to long focal lengths (as well as f1.2 on the 56) and carry the 23 these days, mainly for situations where i absolutely need something wider than 35.
Thanks for that reply – it’s good to hear that everyone isn’t wedd d to wise angles! I feel the same about the 35 and 56 though I’ve recently sold the 35 f2 and have gone back to the 1.4 A’s the images just look better (in colour anyway). But I also live, love, love those images of yours taken on a train in India I think with the 27 – they have a magical colour and wonderful composition; amazing shots.
I rate the 27, especially now that it’s so frequently on my X-E3. Makes me wonder why i let it alone so long, honestly.
(Train pictures were from Sri Lanka. X-Pro2 + 27mm, a really nice combination)
Good evening Charlene,
Have only just stumbled across your website and how refreshing to read something which is not overly techy and is about cameras you don’t need to take out a second mortgage to own.
I have decided to ditch my old digital camera and am retiring my prehistoric Nikon 35mm film after 30 years of service and after careful consideration am moving away from full frame to the Mirrorless formats. Having considered Sony, Olympus and Panasonic MFT and seeing the vibrancy of the Fuji photographs on your website and Jonas Rask’s the X-E3 is the one I shall be going with. Now debating if it will be a 23mm or 27mm prime or the 18-55mm zoom. As the Fuji family is new to me can you advise if their zoom lens are as sharp as their prime lens? I have had a wide angle zoom as my go to lens for many years and the images were good but not as good as the 50mm prime, has the zoom caught up with the prime?
Thanks,
Mike
I’m after for a new camera and I’m thinking about getting the X-E3. Do you know if the X-E3 will be compatible w/ FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO?
Mike, the reason these posts are not overly technical is that I’m not overly technical. Fuji makes excellent zooms and primes, and I haven’t any of them wanting for the work that I do. You’d be better off asking Jonas or fellow X-Photographer Palle Schultz that question, as either are better placed to discuss the degrees of sharpness in various Fujinon lenses. Elsewise, a Google will also bring up a wealth of comparisons on exactly that topic. Good luck!
hello,I see that you use X-E3 with crane M, and i wanted to know if you can zoom and take the photo / video directly with the crane M with a cable connecting the X-E3 to the crane M (which is possible with sony models or panasonic) ?
thanks
Hey Thomas, no the Crane-M doesn’t zoom with Fujis. At least, it didn’t a year ago.
ok, thank’s for your fast answer.
loving the x-e3 so far, what custom button do have set for the metering modes.
Thanks for your advice! This is a superb review and convinced me to get the X-E3. Your shots are an inspiration.
Great presentation. Beautiful. Interesting. I wonder how your Fuji “baby” stacks up against my “baby”, the Sony A6500. And I like the 6500 for the same reasons. Even with the kit lens, which everyone laughs at (16-50mm), the images are wonderful and the camera is completely incognito due to its size.
I’ve never used a Sony, so it’s impossible for me to say. Glad you’re enjoying your baby though!
Hi Charlene!
Long time! Are you doing allright? I really hope so.
What about the new X-E4? You’ve (I mean “one’s got)to love it. (I ordered the black one) Very much Leica like at last. Minimalism is what I love. For me all the knobs I need are there. What a BEAUTY!!!
Wishing you all the best Charlene!
Gerard
Enjoy the X-E4 Gerard!