Fujifilm X-E3 review - detailed, hands-on, not sponsored

[@billcullen3562]

As always a professional, articulate, unbiased non selling review! First class journalism ! Thank you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment, appreciated.

[@francescomanfredi]

Maarten You are the Menu Master! The only person in the world that makes menus interesting and fun to watch even for cameras I don’t like. Of course I like this camera and mirrorless in general but I would watch your reviews also for washing machines. I just love the enthusiastic and humble tone of a friend showing me his last new toy

[@MaartenHeilbron]

So kind of you to say, such a pleasure to read your comments. I hadn't thought about reviewing washing machines - but my first thought is that in general, they're not as interesting visually ...

[@emgee44]

I appreciate this is from last year, but I having just watched the review (I'm considering buying an X-e3), I find myself agreeing wholeheartedly with your comment. A most helpful and comprehensive review of the cameras features and some useful suggestions for its functions.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind, thank you!

[@MrKravmagadude]

Yet again, the best review out there. If you want to really know what a photographer looks for in a camera, look no further than Maarten. I have purchased - with confidence - 6 cameras over the years based on his reviews. Never disappointed and no nasty surprises that you often get with other reviews. Excellent.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words and confidence - and I’m glad my reviews are helping.

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

About the third time I've watched this video after a year (almost) of ownership and I still haven't absorbed all the rich features of this camera. The work you've put in on this is astonishing. Fantastic, and I'd say the best video on YT for the X-E3.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always nice to read that viewers find my videos helpful and appreciate my work.

[@liv0003]

​@@MaartenHeilbronhi, I know this video is a bit old but I have a question if you can help me . I have an xe3 camera but the iso extended mode sims unavailable on my camera, my iso stop at 200 on the menu, how can I activate the iso extended mode please?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very odd. HAve you tried to reset the camera? What exposure mode are you using? How are you accessing the ISO setting - try from the shooting settings menu.

[@liv0003]

@@MaartenHeilbron I found the "problem", the camera must be set with mechanical shutter only in order to access the ISO extension option. Thanks for your help✌️

[@SourPlanet]

This is hands down the most useful camera review I've ever seen. No stats and other nonsense that can be googled. Just a plain and complete walkthrough of settings and their usefulness as a photographer. Five years later, and it's still helping people. I've been debating selling my A7C because I want a Fuji as my backup body. This video made it clear that the X-E3 is the right replacement. Thanks a bunch 👍

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always a pleasure to read that my videos have provided useful advice and that my stule is appreciated.

[@laservampire]

Subscribed! Easily one of the most useful camera reviews I’ve seen on KZbin!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Your kind words are gratefully appreciated, thanks!!

[@fujiguys]

Hi Maarten! Great video as always! Just to clarify, the X-E3 will include the EF-X8 hotshoe flash. Just like the X-T2. To help centre the tripod mount, we do have the optional metal hand grip. This is also compatible with most Arca Swiss tripods.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's good news - I appreciate the insider knowledge. Thanks for the note and your kind words.

[@Cagey7531]

And the XT-1 ... oh wait, you lot abandoned that one! :P

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for that perspective. Didn't think of that, although it might admittedly be a less than average use case.

[@noximera1778]

What a professional review, I’m amazed how accurate and informative it is. The best out there for this camera, thank you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Wow, thanks! I appreciate your kind words.

[@nandi123]

Extremely articulate, organized and informative. Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

What a pleasure to read your kind words, so very much appreciated.

[@philippesandmeier3736]

I have to agree with the below comments, Maarten. You present a 100% thorough review of each camera, it's menu system, set-up, advantages and disadvantages. Totally professional, generally neutral and with comments on your own preferences which is absolutely fine. The only thing I'd note is that everything goes so fast (yes, I realize you're 30 minute videos would otherwise be two hours), that I have to go back over certain parts of your clips again and again to ensure I caught everything. I don't know how you keep everything lined up so methodically! I know where I need to turn to learn more about my X-E3 than I've figured out myself. Thanks!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind words. The lovely thing about KZbin is that you can watch as often as you need, and there are controls to play slowly.

[@OktoberFilms]

I’ve had the X-E3 since yesterday. A lovely little thing. It replaces my deceased X-E2 and it’s different enough to have a learning curve but similar enough to feel familiar. Just wanted to say thank you for a comprehensive overview. I may want to refer to it in the coming days as I dig into the menus and make the camera truly mine.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words, please come back at any time with questions and comments.

[@RangerAmateur]

I haven't seen such a comprehensive review in long time, especially from the view of a veteran photographer. Awesome work and confirms that I need to pick this one up.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@truecuckoo]

Lovely work mate.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate the kind words, always nice to see your avatar.

[@KevinAdams06]

Maarten Heilbron one day your channel will catch fire, just too good of quality to not get noticed.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you. Although I have to be realistic about my appeal, which does not compete with the likes of Kai, Peter McKinnon or Matt Granger and his models.

[@alandargie7180]

I have to disagree about your comment re appeal! You are up there with the best.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

You are too kind.

[@Ziadalabbady]

Another great and comprehensive review from Mr. Heillbron, was waiting for this camera since Fuji rumors mentioned it few months back, as an upgrade from my 3 years old X-M1 but the lack of tilting screen just killed it for me! Purchased X-20 thou and it's hell of camera for its size and wight.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

[@GerardSheridan]

Maarten, THE BEST fast and snappy user guide on this camera! Awesome job. I've saved it to my Watch Later list for handy access. Thank you for your sterling work!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Wow, this is the second "snappy" today :-) - Thanks for your kind words, they're always appreciated.

[@MultiStevelewis]

You are right on with your considerable comments about Fuji. I found Fuji about a year ago and have been having a ball.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always nice to hear from a fan - they do have many fine cameras. I'm very interested to see the improvements in the upcoming firmware release.

[@romandarobot7732]

This is one of my favorite channels for fantastic, in depth reviews without a lot of fluff. As always a great job giving us the facts we want and need to know. Thank you so much!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

How kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

[@f461an]

Sometimes I revisit this video for all the little tweaks and tips you gave. Thanks 👍

[@MaartenHeilbron]

How kind of you to take the time to comment, thanks, appreciated.

[@videohq1181]

Why is Fujifilm not paying you for this video? Not even their marketing team can produce something as comprehensive as this. Thank you Maarteen.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Well, if they paid me, I'd have to say nice things and not everything I'd like to say. I'm pretty happy with the status quo.

[@barisk6855]

first class response

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@barisk6855 Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

[@hawtdilf]

Thank you for such an extensive and thorough walkthrough of the X-E3. I have much to learn as a photography noob, and look forward to more of your informative videos!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

[@ristovainio]

Maarten, really appreciate your thorough and to-the-point approach, great review again, brilliant work.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting, always appreciated.

[@geajr9030]

This is the best review i've seen for understanding how to get started with my Fujifilm X-E3! Thank you so much!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad it was helpful! Always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my videos.

[@malch2843]

Another great video!! A quick way to enable back button focus is to set the focus mode selector on the front of the camera to M and then you can use the AF-L button for back button focus, its a lot less hassle than going into the menus. One point though, in 4k video the X-E3 uses the full width of the sensor and uses pixel binning exactly the same as the X-T20 does, you do not have a reduced angle of view like you do on the X-T2 that crops 4k video. This is with firmware version 1.0, maybe you were using a pre-production version of firmware, but as shipped there is no crop.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words and the tips, always appreciated.

[@vitorazinheira2195]

You are the master for camera reviews on KZbin. keep up the great reviews you provide. I got this camera with 18-55 Kit and don't regret.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.

[@vitorazinheira2195]

@@MaartenHeilbron Your Welcome. You have a gift.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks. Please let me know where to pick it up.

[@gerardocardenas449]

I never never leave comments in videos, but had to congratulate :) this is an awesome and comprenhensive video, I was wondering about the usage of the camera without the buttons of the X-T10 and this video helped me clear a ton of my questions! Much more than the camera guy in the store... thank you so much :) and congratulations again!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

How exciting to know that my video motivated you to comment - and thank you for your kind words, they're much appreciated. It's always great to know that my videos have been useful to my viewers.

[@poxdaccy]

Finally a review of the X-E3. Thank you very much for making a comprehensive review.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Finally? Not sure it's even actually available in stores yet ... I was able to do this because they lent me the camera after I helped them with their Fujiguys channel video. (I owe them some favours in exchange for the extended loan of an X-T2) However, I do thank you for the kind words, they're always appreciated.

[@teashea1]

This is another excellent review - you do the best reviews

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

[@PeterMKent]

Great video again Maarten, wow so much information in this one, I've been watching it off and on all day lol.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Nice to hear from you again, thanks for your kind words.

[@wworld00]

Thank you for this great review. I've watched quite a few in the past couple days, and yours is the only one that told me everything I wanted to know. Unless I have a last minute change of heart, you have sold me an X-E3.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to hear that my videos have provided the information you were looking for. Thanks for commenting.

[@teashea1]

I recently sold all of my Canon and Leica equipment and am setting up a Fuji system. I started with two XE3's and an XT20 and some lenses. I am very impressed.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Sounds like a good starter system.

[@alandargie7180]

Maarten, thank you for your excellent review. 100% useful content with no filler, delivered in a detailed and interesting way. I think you have the balance between neutral review and opinion absolutely spot on. I have just discovered your channel today and have of course subscribed.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

So kind of you to say, thanks for commenting and subscribing.

[@goranpavletic2145]

Your camera reviews are the best

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind, I appreciate your comment.

[@frederickhutchings8079]

I just purchased the x-e3 and must say that the setup and menu was overwhelming. Then I found your review. It is bookmarked for reference. Thank you so much for clarification and a meaningful and enjoyable presentation.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I'm so glad you found it helpful, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@GrahamBridgemanClarke01]

That is by far the best video review of the X-E3 I have seen and you have helped me in my decision to buy it. Thank you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.

[@krischan5186]

Thanks for the detailed video as always! The dancing mounty is so adorable! :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for taking the time to comment with your kind words, appreciated. My daughter found the mountie in Banff. I wish I had more solar animated things of that quality.

[@MarkBrownR]

I was very lucky to get an X-E3 in mint condition with around 1100 exposures a few weeks back for a steal bargain! Your video helped me a lot to find my preferred settings on this beauty, thank you so much for your efforts in sharing your expertise! 💯

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Great to hear! I still consider this the ideal street/travel camera. Thanks for your kind words.

[@colnagocowboy]

I adore my XE3 I've got Zeiss Touit lenses for it. Results are amazing.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Great to hear, thanks for commenting.

[@AshAragam]

Thank you for the excellent review!! You had me sold to buy the Xe-3 compared to the x100f as it is more family friendly - my wife or others can use it as well.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, it’s always nice to know that my videos are useful.

[@peteroxley4987]

Wow! Such a lot of information... Great camera and great presentation. Thanks Maarten!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, and for taking the time to comment.

[@toddscamera]

First Fuji camera I'm seriously considering buying, so pretty.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I find the silver one prettier than the black, but both take great photos.

[@hikesolo8540]

I just got the all black. Love it. Mounting one of the small F2 primes makes this an awesome compact setup.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Agreed, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@guardianobserver6593]

Todd Morales I lost a lot of money on photography and now the only camera I consider is that of the smartphone.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to hear from a viewer who has a photography solution that pleases.

[@MalaikaToo]

You are simply - The Best!! Alway enjoy your reviews, they are so detailed to get to know my camera! Thank you, Maarten!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words, always nice to know my videos are appreciated.

[@dlomont1]

Thank you SO MUCH for this detailed review. I recently got an X-E3 and learned a lot about its functionality which I did not pick up from the manual: Very helpful!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always nice to hear that my videos are helpful and appreciated.

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

So how do you like the XE3

[@j_a_lee]

I'm just awaiting my XE3 and lenses, so it's been great to get a walkthrough of the menus, the good points, and the gripes. I'll probably refer back as I get to grips with the camera and manual. Terrific video - many thanks!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!!

[@fenicebianca_Vinc]

I was waiting so Much for this review very good job

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Happy to hear that I provided information you were waiting for. Thanks for the kind words.

[@josephdagostino4714]

You always do the best reviews

[@MaartenHeilbron]

How nice to read your kind words, thanks!

[@bernardmcmahon7947]

Very helpful and well structured walkthrough. Thank you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@ewtriplett]

Maarten - thank you for teaching me a great deal about my Fuji GFX 50r - the menu being so similar to the XE-3. Well done!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words. You might also enjoy this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2HKd5drjJVleas

[@canpin]

I agree. would be nice if the screen tilt up and down.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It would.

[@tomscott4438]

With regards to a tripod mount and the battery door, they did the same thing with the X-E2. If you add the optional grip, it relocates the tripod mount so the lens is properly centered and the battery door is accessible.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the note. That would also move the lens mount higher - I found I was unable to mount some of my larger lenses using the quick release for my Manfrotto 701HD head. (The workaround is to mount the camera backwards on the plate, then they can be mounted.

[@tomscott4438]

Exactly. Raises it about 1/2", so no clearance issues. I had one for my X-E2 and was able to use the 16 f/1.4 and my 50-140 f/2.8 and the quick release mount for my Oben head without any trouble. Since moving on the to the X-Pro-2 I also added the grip to that body and it provides similar results. Speaking of which, interested to hear your thoughts comparing the Pro-2 to the X-E3. Similar "rangefinder" style but a big difference in price. Do you think weather sealing, dual card slots, and the hybrid viewfinder justify an $800 price difference? There may be other differences but those are the ones than stick out IMHO. Since you have now recently reviewed both I wondered if you had opinion.

[@abhishekvsmalyala]

Maarten Heilbron another possible work around is the Gariz leather case that shifts the tripod jack to the center.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Re X-Pro2 to X-E3 - don't really want to start with the "too many models to comprehend or properly differentiate", never mind pricing. In my mind you'd have to love the hybrid viewfinder to buy the X-Pro2, I much prefer the X-T2. The X-E3's only serious downside (unless you're somehow in need of FLog) is the non-swivel screen. If the X-E3 had a rotating/swivel screen it would be close to ideal.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you for that suggestion.

[@gsansoucie]

Excellent review as always. All my Canon gear has now been sold. I’m stocking up on my film cameras and keeping my eyes out for updates on Fuji mirrorless cameras. While my next big camera purchase is large format (Intrepid), I’m not giving up on the idea of another digital SLR/mirrorless system in the future. I also have my X100F which is just a joy to hold and shoot too.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm still hanging on to one Canon body (50D) and lens (L 24-105). I don't use them a lot, but can't bear to part with them. While I do spend some time lusting after full frame cameras (The D850 is my next review) I'm perfectly satisfied with APS-C. I agree - Fuji builds a lot of joy into their cameras.

[@chrismacdonald.6295]

You come across so well and your reviews just, make sense. Thank you Maarten.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@michaelfratino3738]

I really enjoy your reviews. So patient, so easy to follow. Godsend with all these tedious Fuji menus!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind words, thanks for commenting.

[@herbgoldschmidt9363]

Extraordinarily useful - as a newcomer to Fuji photography, I need to keep this and play it to myself (slowly!) every day for the next month or so. Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@nimeshagrawal8032]

sir your voice is a delight to hear and thanks for the detailed review

[@MaartenHeilbron]

How kind of you to say, thanks very much for taking the time to comment.

[@bmdny]

Best camera review I’ve seen

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That’s very kind of you, thanks!!

[@JoelTurrell]

This is perhaps your best video yet, and it caused me to buy the camera packaged with the 23mm lens. I had to re-watch in order to set the camera up. Because I already own the X-Pro2 and two X-T2s, I am finding this to be a bit on the small side to operate. I suspect that I will continue to use the X-Pro2 for the street, but this one begs to be the travel body; drop the body alone into one pocket of a sport coat, and the lens into the other.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you for your kind words, always nice to hear I’ve helped - and unless you’re holding it in your hand, that sounds like a good travel solution, although I’m always leery of changing lenses outside.

[@skakdosmer]

At 6:45 you say that the screen follows when you turn the camera. I'm not sure I understand what you mean by that. On every camera I've ever owned, the (not yet recorded) image stays upright in relation to the ground at all times. (Which is what it SHOULD do, I think). The difference seems to be that on the X-E3 there is a lag, so that the image rotation is jerky. But maybe I just misunderstand....

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Ah, sorry, I should have been clearer. What rotates is the information display on screen - of course, the image stays upright. The information appears right way up at -90 and +90 rotates to the ground. The screen looks laggy because of my recording.

[@deanholland8501]

Fabulous video. Thanks for all the work to make it so comprehensive with thoughtful opinions and without the sensationalism. Much appreciated! A question regarding the touch screen AF when using the viewfinder: does it work like a mouse (when your finger is on the left side, the AF is on the left), or like a “nudger” - move right to move the AF to the right from wherever it is?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind words, thank you. It's more like a mouse, if I understand your description.

[@gigabloke]

Thanks for yet another excellent review Maarten

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure, thanks for your kind words.

[@glidephotos]

Awesome review. Thanks for those details!!! One of the best reviews I have seen in my opinion!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

How kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@eyalgolan251]

What is rear dial ?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@eyalgolan251 The dial on the back of the camera.

[@XDNXP]

Great video!!! Just picked one up and can’t wait to use all the features you showed

[@MaartenHeilbron]

What a perfect comment - I'm always happy to help viewers find new features and reasons to go out shooting.

[@michaelcoomber6099]

Just found your channel. Very well done. Clear, concise, intelligently presented with no "umma" or "ahh". Have you presented a video for an x100s? Thanks again.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you for your kind words, appreciated. No, I don't believe I did.

[@CrexTV]

Always love your reviews, unique style and always on point, very good job :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That was very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@tscholent]

Another refined and insightful video Maarten . The tripod plate covering the battery slot and the absence of manual description for non activated functions are my gripe too (with other Fuji bodies in my case). Mostly pleased with what Fuji offers for so little money though.With Canadians gaining on the trade discussions and Fuji being on our side it’s a win win situation..eh?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. I hope you're right.

[@mortis7957]

Yet another very comprehensive review. Thanks Maarten! I'm actually planning to get the X-E3 (my first Fuji) as an alternative to my Nikon DSLR system when I want to carry a smaller, more portable and discreet camera. By the way, of the many reviews I've watched on Fuji cameras, none of the reviews mention if the frame rates, both mechanical and electronic, will AE and AF on all those frame rates, whereas most will mention it for Nikon frame rates. Am I missing something?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you - I appreciate the kind words. I'm assuming you mean the burst rate - yes, good question. I'm always testing those in manual exposure mode to determine what the potential maximum is, adding AF and AE will slow the speed, the extent of the speed reduction being somewhat scene and action dependent. Older slower processing technology locked those settings for a higher frame rate, Fuji does not lockup those settings when shooting at the highest rate on their latest models. There is no setting where you explicitly give up AE and AF to increase speed, as there used to be.

[@aswinwu]

Hello Maarten! Thanks for the very detail review of X-E3. I love it and still compare X-E3 with X-T20, which one I should buy. But I love the X-E3 design so much!! Too bad it doesn't come with tilting LCD display, which I need for flat lay or food photography. Keep up the good work, Sir!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I would take the X-T20, but there are certainly reasons to prefer the -E3. I've asked Fuji to lend me both at the same time to do a comparison - stay tuned.

[@aswinwu]

Maarten Heilbron Can't wait! Subscribed already. Cheers!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Appreciated, thanks.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Here's that comparison kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6TZ4mAd5yebMU

[@aswinwu]

Maarten Heilbron Watching it right now. Thanks!

[@kakman1958]

Excellent review, thanks.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate the kind words, thanks.

[@rahulsankalpana]

Your review is precise & informative for novice to fuji like me. Thanks 👍

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to know that viewers appreciate my work, thanks for commenting.

[@EdKrisiak]

Hi Maarten :) Thank you for an excellent overview !!!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It's my pleasure, thanks for the kind words.

[@890jack890]

Fantastic review, just what I was looking for

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks, always a a pleasure to read kind words.

[@richardburrows8044]

Brilliant video just ordered one. Thanks from rural Lincolnshire

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always nice to know that my work is appreciated.

[@joed1816]

Nice video, very well made. I only missed more information about the touchscreen, as the X-E3 has a much more touchscreen focused approach than other Fujifilm cameras. Especially how well does it work? How responsive is it? Is there any lack? Is it as good as the implementation of the Panasonic cameras?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Very kind of you to say, thanks, always appreciated. Oh, sorry, it works as expected, although it does take a very specific finger action to make the swipe work, but once I got it, no issues. (You can't press and swipe, just swipe) Otherwise, works exactly as promised and expected. Yes, about the same as Panasonic, although Panasonic offers the touch AE function and touch face selection, which is not included here).

[@chiayu0119]

Good video review. It helps me a lot, thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's kind of you to say, thanks!

[@matthewbell1968]

Excellent and highly professional video well done sir!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.

[@armaniusmaximus]

Another great review! Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you, it was a pleasure to read your kind words.

[@asifikram5749]

Great work. Will look out for you on Bay Street! Subscribed

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, and do say hi

[@bonynge5]

A very informative review as always

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Your kind words are greatly appreciated, thanks for commenting.

[@sjsphotog]

great detailed review. keep up the good work

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@johnjbh7089]

Just bought an X-E3. Great video to get me started. Thank you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to know that my videos are appreciated, thanks.

[@Zakumi095]

Very detailed and helpful , thank you for all informations

[@MaartenHeilbron]

So nice to know my video was helpful for you, thanks for commenting.

[@Nanou197373]

Thanks a lot Maarten, I'll be replaying your video once I received the camera. I've bought it last week, but with a different lens: the 18 - 55 mm...I also ordered an adaptor to mount my Contax/Yashika Carl Zeiss lenses, I'm interested to find out how the camera will render images using manual lenses from another brand. I'll report again soon. Thanks again for your video, it clarifies a lot of things already!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to know my videos have been helpful. Thanks for your kind words.

[@therighttone5769]

Indeed it is a very detailed and beautiful review. Thank you very much!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you for your kind words, appreciated.

[@DmitrijPaskevic]

Wow, this was comprehensive. Thank you ❤

[@MaartenHeilbron]

You're so welcome! Always nice to read kind words from viewers who appreciate my work.

[@Barrrt]

Great review! Love the depth of the information, as well as the detail with which you present it. Couldn't help but think there's no way they _overlooked_ the off centre tripod position - it was a deliberate choice since they know the fanbase is bothered by this. So it's probably for another design consideration of the inner workings that are not visible to us non-fuji-techs :-) I too was thinking: "Well no wonder it doesn't focus on a doll" with the eye focus reliability remark, but you probably know what you're doing with that :-) Thanks again. Great review. PS: Your name sounds so Dutch it's weird!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you - that's very kind of you to say. Deliberate, yes but misguided. Those dolls (I use them all the time) typically focus better than real faces - I was quite surprised when it failed. Not so weird, as I was born in Holland.

[@Alpa6c]

Another excellent review. You produce among the best camera equipment reviews. Edit to add: Can this camera be easily used by a wearer of glasses i.e. eye relief?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Not sure what you mean - but I was able to shoot without my glasses, as the diopter can accommodate my prescription. When I use my glasses, I wasn't seeing all of the image.

[@SangHyeonHong]

thank you so much. what a nice review!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

[@Jason-Scott]

Excellent review thanks

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure, thanks for your kind words.

[@bananamozgi]

Thank you for the detailed review. Is "downgraded" chrome setting a decent replacement for flog video mode?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Not really as the dynamic range doesn't change. It's just an easier way to get a look in camera as opposed to trying to create it in post. But I do find that part of the attraction of FLog is the look of a flattened response curve in the middle tonal range, which those settings do provide.

[@curiosadireccion]

Hi Maarten, Surely I will never use all the possibilities of the Fuji XE-3, but I am very attracted by its appearance of apparent simplicity. And yet, despite all the possible settings, is it not possible to assign the video recording to any of the Fn buttons? I find it boring to have to manipulate the touch screen menus to record a video. I haven't found an answer to this anywhere (not even in the user manual). Hence my second question ... between this Fuji and the Panasonic GX9, that if it has a direct button for video recording, which would be your favorite, since in the second-hand market they almost cost the same? Thank you very much and greetings from Spain.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I don't have a solution for you, there is no simple one-b button video record function. If your need is for simple video recording, then clearly you are better off with the GX9.

[@herman619chin]

A very comprehensive review! Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

+Herman Chin I appreciate the kind words, thanks!

[@AdamWoodhouse]

Very thorough! Thanks.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

[@johnfragos7660]

Mr Heilbron, your continued efforts in putting out great reviews border on the sublime. Thank you very much. I know that you have a detailed X-E3-X-T20 comparison, but another one with the updated firmware would also be very interesting. Thank you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you to say, thanks. While I agree with you, and I'll do my best, I already have a full editorial schedule for the next few months.

[@diba4645]

own the x3 for almost one year. every time a watch your video a learn again. I will never understand it as detailed as you do. thx

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Wow, I certainly appreciate your kind words. It's always a pleasure to know that my videos are useful.

[@lamaludwig1470]

Great video, thank you. I'm curious what you think about the (smaller compared to X-E2s) EVF together with glasses.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I didn't have any issues - but I've seen someone who doesn't wear glasses complaining. You'll have to check it out for yourself. I think the diopter adjustment for my prescription makes an adjustment so that I'm not affected.

[@lamaludwig1470]

thanks!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure

[@niksuzuki888]

Great Marteen Will u make a "Best Video Settings" for the XE3? thanks!!!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Didn’t have time while I was reviewing ... sorry, but I’ve logged that as a request.

[@mikemlm]

Very usefull review..! I am serching for an upgrade from my NEX C3 and I'm looking at this one compared to XT20 and XT3 ... Portability is a main ingredient for me, but I hope I will not regret taking the best, big one..

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated. Did you watch my X-T20 X-E3 comparison?

[@mikemlm]

@@MaartenHeilbron yes indeed , after that I understood ..the final choice should be mine! The decision will be between the cheaper and lighter and the complex but heavier tool..😀 Thanks again for your patiants in reviewing. I should learn that to apply that for me..🤔

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always happy to help.

[@golf123morgan]

Another top video as always. Glad Fuji made this model.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

So kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

[@K_Yonq]

Maarten. This is the first time I’ve come across your channel. Best hands on review I’ve seen and looking forward to checking out your others. When you shoot RAW on Fujis is it possible to generate several different jpgs with different film simulations allied? Can it be done at time of shooting. Eg one colour and one mono jpg?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words, appreciated. Yes, once you have the RAW file, you can use the RAW conversion in playback to create versions using all of the film sims. There's also a Fuji desktop app that does that. While shooting you can save a JPEG file (black and white) and RAW with full colour. Then if you want other variations, you can do that in playback.

[@K_Yonq]

Thanks! Very helpful.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

always happy to help

[@NetvoTV]

Should I get upcoming A7 III, XE3, X100F, RX10 IV, RX100 V, or an iPhone X as my first camera? I plan to take it with me when I go out and even not on a photography trip but just shopping or short travel, a bit street photography or you can call it life style(just found this term from the XE3 ads) shooting because I take all kinds of photos and some random photos too, I'm a Sony fan(Leica and Hasselblad too, but those are too expensive for now), I want to invest in Sony lens more than Fuji, Fuji camera I only like X100F, fixed lens camera that work out of the box, limited fixed lens but force you to be more creativity like how I shoot with my iPhone, but then XE3 seem to be a great camera, but I not sure if I want to invest in Fuji system because Sony system and the real life color looks nicer and more useful(since Fuji color tend to be more film or photo look instead of real life so when you want to shoot how's the real life look, you can't with Fuji) and more third party lens maker build for Sony A7 camera. For Sony, I don't like A6XXX series camera because it feel like a half boiled camera, maybe is the mindset I have since it was called NEX6 because it is a mid range camera between NEX5 and NEX7, and (for me) they don't have a make sense APSC system and not much high quality APSC lens, so it's a bad invest I guess, which only left the upcoming A7 III to choose, I love the A7 system, and I don't think the smaller APSC camera will be easier for to carry since they both not pocketable and end up in a same sling style bag, differences should be weight and grip. RX10 and RX100 cameras lineup are perfect but since they are fixed lens, not sure should I get one of them as first camera, RX100 I can take it to anywhere, RX10 is a little bigger than A7 so end up in a sling bag too so choosing it should compare to A7 lineup usability scenarios, if I get RX100 I not sure it is good to shoot and learn manual or I will end up shoot auto all the time because it's too small and hard to control I believe majority I will shoot close distance and landscape and artitechure style of distance, bird and sky and moon are something I like to try when I get a real camera, sometime but rarely I might shoot live performance, and if I get a interchangeable camera, I will just get a lens to shoot for long first because I still have other things I want to buy and invest in my next plan and dreams, so a 35mm(or 23 in APSC camera term) lens is what I will get first X100F I not sure if it should still in the list of consideration or think of this lineup again when they bring 4K, touchscreen, and better shaper lens on it first on the next one iPhone X? 4K 60fps, low bit rate but I sure the quality will still great, and it's a phone so it cover everything on the go, just use it to do everything and not replaceable battery which will be a pain when battery low, and I was in a trip where the weather is very hot under the bright sunny day, I can't shoot video because the phone is too hot, I guess if I depend on my phone to do so much stuffs will make the lifespan of my phone shorter too which is not great for a kidney price phone I hope you can give me some opinions on this!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Wow, you are casting a wide net and considering a lot of factors that might not be very useful in helping you choose - like colour. All cameras have selectable and customizable colour profiles to create exactly the look you want, or by shooting RAW you can make even more adjustments to suit your style and taste. I would suggest you keep shooting with your phone until you realize that it's not doing what you want - and need a larger sensor, better lenses and more control over the settings.

[@bitmastermac]

Get a grip. You obviously don’t know what’s what in the million reviews you see. Learn some photo and decisions will be answered by experience.

[@deltafit]

Great video! Would you recommend this camera over the Fuji X-T20?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I liked them both - but kind of preferred the design and minimalist approach of the X-E3.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

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