Fujifilm X Pro 3: The world’s most versatile camera | Street, Portrait, and Sport Photography

[@DeeRosa]

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[@Cjbrown2x]

What’s a good lens to use for this camera I kinda want to do it all you mention in this video portraits streets and sports

[@carter_is_here]

I’ve had my Xpro3 for just under 2 years now. One challenge I face constantly is the fact I’m left eye dominant and wear fairly large glasses. The EVF is perfectly clear but I can’t always get my eye close enough to view the whole composition. Using the optical viewfinder solves that issue but only works in some situations. I love the camera, but that one challenge can feel like a hindrance. On a different note, i recently started taking self portraits with the Xpro3 and I’m extremely happy with the results, the sharpness, texture and colors it produces with my 50mm f2 are outstanding.

[@AaronGayah]

You’re the first person on KZbin I’ve come across that is promoting its use in sports and applications other than street photography. I don’t know why more people aren’t saying that too. This camera is important to me because I needed to slow down and become more deliberate with my photography. The lack of IBIS would be managed with an appropriate lens so I’m fine with that. Anyway, I concur with your perspective here. Thank you for sharing it. As of now I have the 16-55 f/2.8 and the 35 f/1.4. I’m a bit indecisive regarding my next purchase: 33 f/1.4, 90 f/2, 70-300, or the 50-140 f/2.8. Right now I’m leaning to the 33 and 90.

[@jamesbarrios3849]

Thanks!

[@LiamPhotoATL]

I just bought my X-Pro3 and this is hands down one of the BEST cameras ever made!

[@bill_astro_music]

Love the frankness and honesty, totally agree, seems photography is full of people that think features will make them better at their hobby.

[@dunkkid23]

X-Pro 3 user checking in, my X-T3 and X-H1 have been collecting dust since I got mine… The feel and form of this camera literally inspires me to shoot and do more with my photography. Thanks for the video and props on the sponsor bro!

[@doriyancoleman]

the X-Pro3 and X-H1 are tied as the most inspiring and overall greatest cameras i’ve ever used. great video!

[@DeeRosa]

Thanks D! 🤝 I’d agree also!

[@ekofotoz8260]

Full circle. Congrats on the sponsorship!

[@stevenlang7709]

I like this video because it is refreshing hearing someone not talking about tech specs. The best camera is the one between your ears.

[@bbq2310]

Thank you for your Videos on your channel - ich like the "clear words". Best wishes from Germany!

[@leemartin2978]

I hope they produce a version 4 , I don’t want to carry my heavy Canon 5d equipment as often . I’d much prefer it if the keep the “hidden” folding screen provided they’ve fixed the issues . Maybe mid 2023 ? and an X100 vi at the same time . Fingers crossed 🤞

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

Just ordered one here in Australia. Looking forward to putting out in the field for some sessions. Thanks for your honest, straight up content Dee. Thumbs up from Australia.

[@ElReySupr3me]

Have you done a video of you editing your photos? I love your photos. They always seem to be very vibrant.

[@andrewton9910]

Lots of good points in this one! Good video per usual. Don’t keep us waiting so long next time :)

[@boris.dupont]

Man, I love this! Thank you very much, you rock!

[@matt.huskey]

I love your honesty. Keep it up bro... Good job

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Just got one last month, LOVE LOVE, LOVE it!

[@christopherrodriguez7223]

Congratulations on the new assignments. Great info!

[@pandoraefretum]

Yes, it's great for street and portraits.... good clip, thx

[@photographer7]

After a few DSLRs, I bought a new Nikon D3 over a dozen years ago. It's the best camera I've ever used, and I'm still shooting professionally with it today. 12 megapixels? Damn right. I've owned a few Fujifilm cameras - but they all lacked that "feel" that the D3 provided. Until I began shooting with the XPro3. This camera is the game-changer I've been hoping for in terms of design, handling, AF, image quality - even just the way it looks. I expect to be shooting with it for many years. I don't need anything else. Thanks for praising this special camera.

[@wicho6304]

man, really good photos!

[@SouljaBoyDontTellEm]

Sports photography, especially baseball, have always been a huge interest for me. Any tips?

[@daryljohnson9010]

The free left eye and freed up nose are immeasurably valuable.

[@mashudali8482]

Gooojus video and great point. I have an Xpro 2 with 35mm 1.4 - I always fall in love with the image and experience

[@belivmi]

i love mine! Amazing camera

[@fellowcitizen]

Super-excited that the 5th gen X-Trans will make this cheaper! Excellent video as always! Funny you say the X-Pro3 is small - apart from the grip its bigger than most of the others!

[@JoeLopez]

What a good video! Thank you. Subscribed

[@haeskenhoff]

the 50-140 lens really caught my attention how does it balance on the xpro 3 body? really need a zoom lens for this great little camera 📷✨

[@andykline1933]

Just bought one! Thx.

[@sophievautour8573]

Do you know how to customise for longer exposures of 30 seconds ?

[@explorerexplorer2263]

I order xpro3 and 23mmf2...will be next week. I order sandisk 170mbs and writing speed 170. do you think is enough please? how many pict you make for one battery charge please? thanks

[@sophievautour8573]

Hi. Do you know how to set up longer exposures like 30 seconds to 1 minute? I tried setting to T but it somehow did not work

[@MrFreddyd3]

Excellent commentary! Agree!

[@diogobronzephoto]

Hey, great video as usual. Yesterday I had a bitter feeling with the Fuji Summit. Great technology, super useful features, but made me question where this will all lead to. Working in tech, made me realise sooner or later people will be replaced by AI, in most jobs, including "photography with no soul" - if in focus and fast shots are what we strive for, people will not be able to compete with technology-. This leads to the crash we have been seeing in art, either being architecture, painting, etc. materials and technology allow anyone to execute, but ART is made by ARTISANS. You and Daniel Milnor are two of my most waited content producers, because you are blunt, sharp and to the point. Thank you and keep it up.

[@DeeRosa]

Thank you very much. I love Daniel.

[@cevisuals]

Dan Milnor is a colleague and friend from afar to me - His insights pretty much align with mine (We both started out in Photojournalism) and like him, I now concentrate on documentary and street photography along with documentary Portraiture. I recently switched to Fuji's fast primes and a couple of old X-E2's and the IQ off those "ancient" cameras/sensor blows away anything I saw out of newer tech cameras. I'm still on the fence about the XPro vs the XE series bodies... Maybe the XPro offers some additional things (I really wish I had dual card slots, but when I shot a trio of Olympus Pen-f's in my work, they too only had one card slot and I NEVER had an issue).

[@diogobronzephoto]

@@cevisuals Through A Fathers Eyes just watched this video and wanted to thank you for it. Your daughter was born in the same year I was. You have my respect sir, and so does she.

[@suptarsasudsud3735]

I bought Xpro3 after watching your review. 555

[@ronayk3919]

thank u for this g!

[@Deetroiter]

Hi, Dee! Have a couple of questions for you…first, what’s the best Margie of cleaning the viewfinder glass? I keep putting my finger on the front eyepiece (I’m a new owner). Secondly, can you charge this camera using something like an iPhone/MacBook charging block or does it have to be a Fuji only charging block? Thanks!

[@TheArachKing]

Literally just about to get back into cameras and I'm taking the plunge with an xe4 to start with. Would love an xpro as to me it not only looks the part but has the majority of the features you will ever need. Only reason I'm going for the xe4 barring price is I'm hoping that the xpro4 has the focus stacking feature of the xt4, and maybe a screen I can flip around to face me so that I can check stuff like focus bracketing a bit more comfortably when it's on a tripod. As far as workhorses get though the xpro lineup is about as good as it gets, other than maybe the 50r. Awesome channel man!

[@joshuachubbphotography]

Great video, the most versatile for me is the XT3, I love the 3 way tilt screen!

[@MC-hr1py]

Love the vids my man. Quick question, the photo at 5:12 are you using a diffusion filter or is that an edit to creat that slight halation of the highlights? Looks like the perfect amount to me..

[@DeeRosa]

That’s just how the 35mm f1.4 handles highlights - I usually don’t use diffusion for any photos except for glimmer glass I used to use on the X100V

[@MC-hr1py]

@@DeeRosa thanks bro, just subbed, much love from AUS

[@Deetroiter]

Great video! I wanted to ask how is the AF on this camera, is it quick enough to deal with small children? Also, what do you think about the base black model VS the Dura Coating models? In the last portion of the video, what lens is that you have on it? That thing looks great!

[@jiggy-vara]

Thank you for this video. I love my X-Pro3. It's so inspiring. However I'm still not fully pleased with my jpegs SOOC. Often times I find myself spending too much time editing RAW files instead. Could you share what jpeg settings you are using to get these vibrant sports photos? (e.g. at 7:35 - that is one iconic shot!) Or do you plan to make a video about it? Thanks in advance

[@allanali1906]

Fuji X weekly is a good place to start. I got 6 recipes loaded up and I basically use the exposure compensation dial with shutter on auto. It works for me.

[@JayGrapherBKK]

I imagine that "versatile" would go to the XT line of cameras instead of the Pro. though regardless - its always nice to see you showing some real work from the gear you use and some BTS from your work as well.

[@vikdaddy]

agree. The title is hyperbole. The X-T3/4 is the true king of versatility.

[@willstith1]

I think it really depends on if you're counting video. If vid is involved then 100% it's XT line. But for just stills I think they're close.

[@vikdaddy]

@@willstith1 Not really. Rear screen that's always visible, and articulates. centre EVF so left-eye dominant people are better off. Stabilised (X-T4). Better handling. List goes on. I love my X-Pro3 but I'm not going to pretend it's supremely versatile.

[@DeeRosa]

I think too much is put into complaining about the screen. The X-Pro is a better street camera and one of the best. Even more it is the exact same in every other spec at the XT line besides ibis while staying smaller. So where is the XT line better? Record times are close enough. Still similar bit rate and everything for video. Just missed a 3.5mm Jack but again it’s not the BEST at video but it isn’t bad at all? So where besides that is the x-t4 better?

[@DeeRosa]

Missed the point of the vid unfortunately. Center EVF bs rangefinder style is preference. Rear screen being visible isn’t that important to me and lost of others. Stabilizing is great and I think the x pro handles better. Ignoring that it’s smaller and better and beats out the xt4 for street makes it seem worse but like I said it checks a lot of boxes without being the best at all and performs similar in every way to the xt4. That’s the whole point. The xt4 is better for some. But not by much and I’d never use it for street personally.

[@allanali1906]

Always spot on bro 😎 I have full confidence I can pull off anything with this camera! Don’t see myself wanting or needing anything more any time soon 💪🏾 great video and keep kicking the assholes who think their camera is holding them back it’s only them!

[@willstith1]

Good stuff. My cousin is a professional sports photographer. He shoots Soccer from MLS, Premier league, La Liga and so on and he told me he had a Sony for a while and it actually shot too many frames for him. He got rid of it. He actually does most of his work film. I also have the X-pro 3 and I love it for similar reasons although I don't shoot sports. I saw the new camera they announced yesterday and for me all of those features are things I genuinely would never use. I also don't understand why people complain so much about the auto focus on Fuji. I have a Sony camera as well and I guess the auto focus is better but tbh I really can't tell the difference. Maybe if I was shooting wildlife and needed animal and bird eye autofocus.

[@DeeRosa]

It’s just the east thing to nitpick because Sony is known for its AF. But same here - sometimes there are too many images when at the end of the night I have to spend hour culling thru 20 frames on the same one motion and now I have to delete 19.

[@simon_garneau]

Really debating what route to take with my new xpro3. 21 and 40 combo or going Fuji with 18 f2 and 35 f1.4. Looks like you tried both and dig your new manual setup more. Any recommandations from your experience?

[@DeeRosa]

I actually am using the Zeiss 35/2.8 LM now and I love it. I’d say if any lens get that one and whatever else will be good. But I LOVE that 18/2. With all my heart.

[@francissosing]

I need to try the x pro 3. There's an older KZbinr gentleman kind of rose up quickly since the past several 8,9 months, I think his is called F Stop, and he loves this camera and uses it for his paid jobs.

[@DeeRosa]

Ah yes. He switched.

[@DeeRosa]

Shoots canon and Leica now I believe.

[@francissosing]

@@DeeRosa damn... That's unfortunate. A new camera does spark inspiration sometimes.. i love my Fuji's though. The xs10 is my workhorse and my XE1 is my small travel camera. I took a lot of pictures from my Alaska trip that I'm stoked to post bro. Keep up your great work!

[@somestreetphotos]

Speaking the truth 🙏🏼

[@DuaneMcClinton]

What film overlay are you using for the “film strip” frame?

[@DeeRosa]

Whatever Final Cut Pro has in their bin. No idea.

[@dummatube]

F#*cking well said! It’s in my kit too!

[@edwing3948]

Hi Dee, I'm new to your channel and really finding your videos very useful. I'm an enthusiast photographer who mainly shoots street, portraits, family and sports. The latter my kids soccer and basketball games. I am also slowly transitioning from Sony to Fuji, hence came across your channel. This video of yours particularly caught my attention, as although i LOVE the rangefinder style cameras, I initially overlooking the XPRO3 assuming it couldn't handle sports. Could you please help clarify how the XPRO3 handles the fast burst shooting and buffering of raw and jpeg files? Also which lenses would you recommend for soccer? I'm coming from the Sony A9 and 100-400 GM, 135 GM, 35 GM, 20 G lenses. The Sony was great in terms of AF/tracking, but I really hated the IQ coming out of this camera, and the colours ... sucked! Keen to hear your thoughts.

[@DeeRosa]

The x pro 3 handles it just like the xt4, Xt3, etc. they’re stil all the same sensors with similar processors. Fujifilm doesn’t brick it’s cameras to protect others. So it handles just fine and exceeds a lot of expectation. When it comes to lenses I’d recommend the 50-140 and then whatever lens equivalents you want. I only shoot with that 50-140 and a 23mm and call it good. I don’t like to carry lots of gear because if I’m switching lenses I’m having to change my perspective. More than anything sports photography is about anticipation of where to be than it is about letting the camera do the work. Thats how you capture key moments so that you don have to sort thru 1000000 similar images of people swinging a bat or running.

[@edwing3948]

@@DeeRosa thanks Dee, appreciate your help

[@leonardopolanco9483]

Let me ask, I just watched a video you made 9months ago saying if the xt4 was out at the same time you wouldn’t have bought the x pro 3. You also mentioned that the x pro 3 stayed at home while you reached for the xt4. I didn’t finish the video but since this one here was made 12 days ago, I’m just curious. Right now if you had the choice in your opinion, for someone in the market for one of these cameras, would you recommend an x pro 3 or an xt4 ? For stills only, no video at all.

[@DeeRosa]

I actually didn’t say that about the X-T4. I don’t like the X-T4. I said that about the X-H1 because of the work I was doing which involved video and sports and I love the X-H1 sensor. Between the X-Pro 3 and the X-H1 I prefer the X-Pro 3 for stills only. But just to be clear I never recommended or used the X-T4. I actually thought it performed bad the three times I used it.

[@leonardopolanco9483]

@@DeeRosa ok my bad. I missed that. Thanks for clearing it up. Im on the fence about the 2 bodies, like them both but have always wanted the pro 3 and never pulled the trigger on it. I have the chance to get it and weighing the option of the xt and xpro. Thanks again !

[@MrBumpinuglieez]

Hahahaa!!! Love this video. Well said!

[@tomwd.2825]

I still use my xpro2 and xt2 for anything... there is no need to get the latest and greatest thing... it only lasts a year max anyway because of new cams rolling out constantly... ceep your "old" gems... they where good back then and they did not change since. In the fuji world they even get better with the free updates.

[@ianmagnuson1626]

Me blaming my Sony for not getting the shot during a rain storm cuz it died 👀 my Fuji didn’t have an issue with rain, but I guess weather sealing means different things to different brands 😢

[@DeeRosa]

Sheeesh!!!

[@jyangphotoatx]

It’s the great camera until this happened to me… My sub-monitor broke after couple years and just send it for repair. Fuji USA told me on the phone “we have never seen about this issue and you are the first case we ever heard”. And it will cost hundreds of dollars It is clearly a lie after seeing so many cases sigh. Xpro3 was my favorite camera, and I was so disappointed about Fuji’s reaction.

[@DeeRosa]

That’s a huge bummer. Just the sub tho?

[@jyangphotoatx]

@@DeeRosa yeah the sub for mine

[@jyangphotoatx]

But I have heard many people got their lcd broken right after the sub failed

[@thingsido6872]

No way. No stabilization. It’s the prettiest, but the xt4 kills it. It’s ugly but a real hack of all trade

[@DeeRosa]

Can’t argue with you at all. XT4 though is way to big for my liking when walking around for street and I prefer the OVF.

[@alanc6416]

Firstly, I like your style of "NO BS" opinionated perspectives, please keep that up. However, I don't agree with the analogy of "back in the day", because you wouldn't let a 1970's surgeon work on any parts of your body, right? Even though I get what you're saying.

[@DeeRosa]

Your comparison doesn’t track. Rewatch again to understand what I’m saying.

[@alanc6416]

@@DeeRosa sorry let me rephrase. The skilled photographer is like the surgeon, but they wouldn’t use 70s equipment to perform surgery today. However, the X pro 3 is nothing like 70s equipment. anyways that’s not really important. the 5th Gen sensor is probably gonna be amazing. I’m watching this video to persuade myself to get the X PRO 3. I just downgraded from XT4 to XT30ii because I don’t like the articulating screen and the size. I was hoping to get some “personal insights” from you, which I did. Thanks for your video

[@DeeRosa]

Oh I see what you’re saying - it still doesn’t correlate completely because no one’s life depends on a photo being taken. But I would use a camera from the 70s or a lens. I would allow a photographer from the 70s to take my photo. So I understand what you’re saying but it isn’t as drastic. Still follows tho that you have to get the shot regardless.

[@primefotoNL]

A good surgeon from the 70s can still fix you erupted appendix without any problems and safe your live doing so or do CPR, incubate, etc. For that you do not need the most modern materials or tech. Yes, i would let the surgeon from the 70s work in me. He has a lot more experience and practice. The same goes with photography. If you give me an old camera i can still make a great picture. If you give someone, who does not have the knowledge and skills, a old camera they wont get a great picture. Most people do not even know how to use a hand held light meter anymore. The fastest focus mode is manual focus, Use pre focus, zone focus or the hyper focal distancing to get the fastest focus possible. Faster than any AF system. Most old school shooters know how to do that and practiced that. If you understand those kinda techniques you won't need the fastest AF system or camera for that matter. Than you can shoot sports with any camera, even a technical camera. I think this is what Dee Rosa is trying to tell us and i totally agree with that.

[@alanc6416]

@@primefotoNL I agree. The analogy was not serious, and only points out the equipment does make a difference, that’s all. Doesn’t mean older equipment doesn’t work. I wouldn’t let the 70s surgeons work on my heart with 70s equipment 😂😂 Take it easy, I’m not trying to put down the XPro3, as a matter of fact i want to persuade myself to get one 😂😂

[@bngr_bngr]

Why does most of your sports pictures not show the players faces?

[@DeeRosa]

Angles. If you’d like to see their faces you can go to my website, Instagram, twitter, the San Diego padres website, San Antonio missions website etc.

[@Lucas-vj8rr]

Xe4 is cheaper;-)

[@NorthernMigrationTravel]

XH1 destroys xpro 3