Fujifilm X-Pro3 - Hands On Review

[@nicocastillo2099]

Yay!!! Finally Fuji has recognized you that they sent you their cameras for review. You deserve it bro!

[@BYCWELL]

Facts!!

[@Iamtongue]

Damn dude those shots you took came out great. Classic negative looks like a winner!

[@ashy5474]

I'm in love with the classic negative, can't wait to get it on my xt-3

[@tacorevenge87]

From a firmware update?

[@Sandwich137]

Nobody tell him

[@tacorevenge87]

@@Sandwich137 haha

[@SkyGW]

luis santana Same Sensor in xt3 and xpro3. The xt3 might get it though firmware

[@getjcn]

Hands down the best review so far Lee!!! Incredible production quality and non-biased solid information! Thanks for putting this together! :)

[@googlenutzer8768]

My X-Pro2 is my favourite camera for 3 years now. I use the 23mmf1.4 as my only lens and I just love the experience. So much that I don't even feel the need to upgrade.

[@appledadlife]

It’s the kind of rangefinder style digital camera I always wanted, Leica made one without the display but it’s more than $8000? Nice review, thanks!

[@LeeZavitz]

They built this for you! If you are buying one you are gonna love how it feels. It feels like its even more simple than the xpro2 with the dpad removed. Less buttons.

[@EDHBlvd]

Leica Dad so you are Leica Dad but don’t shoot Leica?

[@ADFCHRONICLES]

I love a review from somebody who actually knows how to shoot.

[@boris.dupont]

Thank you! Fantastic! I had concerns with image quality due to bad pre-production samples but after watching yours I'm perfectly reassured: this is the perfect camera for me!

[@LeeZavitz]

Its as good as XT3. I just wish I could have been able to edit some raw files.

[@cdigital9392]

@@LeeZavitz Can you share the intro song name please? It's so cool.

[@flordr]

that joke at the end really made me laugh ... Nice camera but i will stay to my X-T3 and wait for the Firmware Update to get those nice features!

[@luuk441]

hope so!

[@TonyCaptures]

if there is a new camera, and you want to see Portrait samples (good ones too), you can count on lee…..every….single….time. I appreciate you for that

[@PT-re2gi]

This camera is something different yet has a ton of tech and really enhances the jpeg adjustability. Thank you fuji for making cameras to appeal to a wide audience.

[@Las_cacas]

Yes been waiting for your review of this cam. Love how simple and realistic out on the field you keep your reviews. All I have to say is daaaammmmnnnnnn. This is the one I want! I just ordered the xe3 yesterday... but I also put up one of my 5d mkiii and a 5d mkii for sell. I wanted to get a Eros r, but now I have to really think about it.

[@damiengrief]

Just stumbled on your channel looking for reviews of this camera. Good stuff. I've never owned Fuji before and this camera is making me consider selling my Leica M240 to buy one. I love the classic rangefinder feel but miss autofocus when using my Leica. Also those film simulations are so awesome. Love what this thing can do with editing on camera.

[@Ajdhahir]

This whole time I am looking for the link in the description for you shirt!!! It’s insanely cool Lee!!!

[@LeeZavitz]

Just a regular old plaid shirt haha. Thanks for watching

[@cdigital9392]

Can you share the intro song name please?

[@tvurk]

Fuji is really treating you good these days and you deserve it.. I still remember the days when you weren't invited to Fuji press events and weren't given review units. Fair review, this camera definitely isn't for most people but some might love it. The price is a little too high though imo.

[@petereprice]

Great lighting setup man! It does look good. Also great review. I was also able to test out an X-Pro3 for about a week and I thought your assessment was on point. For me the flip down screen and lack of d-pad slowed me down since I switch settings a lot while shooting and didn’t like doing that through the EVF. Otherwise the camera was pretty awesome. My favorite feature is the Classic Negative sim and the tone curve adjustment while previewing the live image. Hopefully they bring those features into the X-T3 because as cool as this camera is I’m going to keep my X-Pro2’s and X-T3 as the flip down screen design wasn’t for me. But I do commend Fuji for being bold! Great video as always man!

[@AdamAllen]

those shots are dope! I like the hidden screen.

[@sonjyson5614]

I will definitetly buy this cam on my birthday this coming january ;>

[@WesDaviestravel]

Hey Lee! Glad to see you're killing it! I'm coming home from Taiwan in December, I'd love to catch up with you and talk some KZbin :) Do you know anyone else from OS making vids? Besides Phil J of course

[@losac6136]

That Duratect on an upcoming X-H2 is growing on me.

[@ogonzilla]

Great overview Lee!! Flipphone lol

[@ThisIsTechToday]

You freaking nailed this one. I wouldn't have known 😉

[@LeeZavitz]

This is Tech Today thanks bro!

[@GailanHaji]

I have Xpro1, its so lovely and easy for work, but i think this one its amazing.

[@atxrich]

Awesome overview Lee! I think it was very fair and honest. Especially in regards to your thoughts around who the intended buyer of this camera is.

[@KwyjiboVanDeKamp]

That "telephone" outro! 😂😂😂

[@YOUAREMYKIN]

Loved it! 😂

[@BeingWolfy]

YES!! LMAO!

[@edshotsdotcodotuk]

Turn the camera upside down to use the screen up high. Easy to fix in post. This goes for any one direction flip. I love it but that price. I'll wait for it to come down in price and consider it for personal use.

[@ryans_life]

Great video Lee and lovely unique camera.

[@JohnHaldezos]

Great review Lee as always. I'm digging this camera love the X PRO 2 . LCD SCREEN will take getting used to . I'm a stills shooter . Love the images.

[@bobhanuman65]

You can turn the camera upside down to shoot from above. ;-0 And it has focus stacking!!!

[@amstelmax]

Thanks for the quick and dirty info drop on the Fuji, the phone call parody was great and the new setup looks dope.

[@maximeealet8275]

Oh you shoot the Teeth promo pics, really fun to see this while looking at your review :D

[@thegardeninvestments]

Looks awesome! This is the camera I will buy when im an old retired guy and just travels around snapping pictures for fun. I like the idea of this camera haha.

[@gergo.r]

What is the magnification of the EVF? Still aching?

[@aloi]

Would like to know this too, doesn't seem to be released in any spec sheets so far.

[@talktokajo]

Best fuji review channel - trust me

[@anthonytriana4209]

Beautiful work!!! Thanks!

[@nickfanzo]

Classic neg is the best Fuji sim by far. For nature it can give you a good chrome look, which is odd because it’s supposed to simulate negative film, not slide.

[@ANTHONYFERNANDO]

Did I spot that photoshoot for the dudes in Teeth at 0:13? Are you a Hamilton/Toronto local? (i'm new here, my bad if this is well known)

[@AceHardy]

Taking notes 📝

[@randellrowe]

Another solid review. Thank you. I’m so getting one! If you don’t like this model just move on to the X-T or X-H line. Simple.

[@johnleftwich650]

I am a Fuji lover. i have the X-T1 & X-T2. I would really like to have an X-PRO3 however the price is a killer. I think i may just look for a great price reduction on the X-PRO2 or even a mint used version.

[@esppics21]

YES!!!! That telephone outro made my day....Thanks Lee....hahaha

[@antant06]

It makes sense to do this with the xpro3 because if they didn't, it would blend with the xt3 too much. I hope they do well with it.

[@eortizfoto]

Hi thanks for your review! Sorry, have you had chance to try the 18mm (27mm framelines)? I've been concerned about this. As far as I know now the ovf has a 27mm coverage area which make this pointless while using the 18mm. It's my favourite focal length so far.

[@bodythetan]

1:04 Not a rangefinder

[@nelsonclub7722]

Anyone know if those film simulations are only available in Jpeg modes - or do they transfer in Raw?

[@LeeZavitz]

Nelson Club yep in Camera Raw you can chose to apply the simulation after you have made some tweaks to the raw. That’s how I always do it

[@othomsen1]

... they are also available in Lightroom

[@nelsonclub7722]

@@LeeZavitz Cool as - thanks - without bothering you too much 'tweaks? '

[@stevek8829]

@@nelsonclub7722 Google it!

[@nelsonclub7722]

@@stevek8829 I did this before the camera even arrived - very vague - but thanks for the advice - I use an XT-3 and I could not get the sims to work in RAW - hence my Q

[@ge48421]

This is an interesting camera for sure, but I'll wait for an updated X100F and I wil see whether it's worth upgrading. My X100F is my carry-everywhere/travel light/occasional street camera, I'm fine with a fixed lens for that, and if I need more flexibility or weather resistance I'll go to the X-T3. You can turn off the screen on either camera if you want to keep yourself from chimping.

[@francosousa1329]

Totally agree. Furthermore, if the updated *X100* production remains in Japan and gets new processor (xt3), touch/flip screen and possibly a fixed 35mm f2; it will out sell the Xpro 3 and others.

[@ge48421]

@@francosousa1329 I don't particularly care whether a camera was manufactured in Japan or elsewhere, assuming employees are treated well, but faster AF, Bluetooth, and a higher resolution EVF would be nice.

[@CasperReacts0336]

Omg I love that classic Negative film simulation! I hope they add that to the XT3

[@Sc-vh6ej]

I cant wait to get mine next week.

[@mrmalone9157]

No ISO/Ex comp on the front dial?! Wasn’t expecting that. I was hopeful they’d allow the same custom use the T3 and even T2 has over the pro2.

[@Maxi86inAction]

Will the tone curve and the new film simulation come to the x-t3?

[@thegardeninvestments]

Yo Lee make a video about your KZbin studio set up. I’m curious about what camera u use and such.

[@Kamukix]

The screen thing doesn't bother me in the least bit....but the removal of the d-pad is unfortunate since that'll be 4 fewer buttons I can program. I love having film simulation, white balance, face detect, and live preview (aka disabling what you see is what you get mode)....though the last one isn't a big deal here lol.

[@petrvokurek2286]

Nice video, thanks for sharing! I really like the bit at the end :)

[@Aceofswe]

Does it have Highlight weighted metering like the Ricoh GR iii?

[@IvanLai]

The front command dial as you said is now non-clickable. That said are you able to select ISO with it (or with the rear command dial) if you don't wanna use the twisting ISO dial on the top plate?

[@jgranseth]

Yes, finally! 😊

[@kevincarver4759]

Damn did I just click on this video before DP review? Nice. I like the idea of the screen. Makes the camera just overall cooler and more unique/interesting to use. Photography is about taking the picture too. Not just the final product.

[@Thomas_Geist]

Anyone else notice that the high refresh rate on the EVF only works if you have the shutter button down? I have BOOST on. That doesn't happen on either my H1 or T2. Did I just get a bad one? If not, KEEP YOUR PRO2.

[@eavesphoto]

Does anyone know if there is a format button shortcut for the Xpro3? With the Xpro2 (Press the Delete button and hold it down for three seconds. Then, while still pressing the Delete button, click in the rear command dial)?

[@fritsdebeerfilm]

so if you want to use the flip screen high above your head you also can flip the camera upside down of course :)

[@LeeZavitz]

Frits De Beer would be so awkward to shoot. You would have to use your left thumb on the shutter button haha but I guess you could see the screen

[@fritsdebeerfilm]

@@LeeZavitz I know, but don't say It can NOT be done. ;-)

[@merijn9342]

I ended up going for a second hand sony a7ii but now that i see all these fuji’s damn these look so much fun to use

[@aloi]

Some folks find traditional unlabelled dials more fun than Fuji's layout, it's really personal preference. A Sony doesn't have to be less fun (despite the menu nightmares) once set up to your tastes, and you've familiarised yourself with the camera.

[@aldeen1982]

I saw your first video unboxing the xpro2. Loved that background music etc. And now we’re here again, three years later! Your channel grew so nicely and you really deserve that man! One question: you are using an Acer x34 Monitor in the background. Is it good for video and photo editing? It’s no 4K, do you miss a higher res? And as always dope video 🔥

[@LeeZavitz]

Yeah x34 I love it. Had it for over 2 years now. Colour is great. 100hz. Gsync. Lots of room for productivity. Can watch 2:35:1 content full screen with no black bars. 3440x1440 is enough resolution for me :)

[@kilometer750]

Hi! What do you think about the new OVF? Some people say that they will miss the magnification some other say that it’s brighter than x-pro2’s OVF?

[@zguy95135]

Love it, I'll probably end up buying one.

[@nerdfactory8853]

Always great Content! Greetings from Germany

[@gmcenroe]

Nice camera if you are looking for a certain experience, but I prefer the added features of XT-4, but am waiting a few months for the XH-2 before I decide what to buy.

[@jonvoxofficial]

keep up the good work !!!

[@MarkHoltze]

It looks LEICA'Y!!! Even though Fujifilm has got it's own prestige...I'm TOTALLY digging this camera! Great review Lee! FUJIFILM GO!

[@aldeen1982]

Lee my friend! Awesome video as always! What do you really think about this flippy screen? good, bad? I personally think its a really bad decision... really no one needs this second screen. Fully articulating screen would be waaaaaaaaaaay better!

[@__-lt4hm]

Great concise review. I agree with you, the only thing preventing me from purchasing the Fuji cameras is the battery life. Looking forward to owning one if and when they ever improve on it (XH-2, XT-4?, X-pro4?).

[@BackFocus11]

Nice to see you revisit Fuji!

[@Ponskippa]

How’s the EVF compared to an XT2/3?

[@286mic]

Are the smudges hard to wipe off?

[@seanfshannon]

What did you use to make this video and how did you grade it? Really like the colours. Great lighting too!

[@LeeZavitz]

Talking head is my c200, BTS is a mix of Sony a7iii and iPhone11

[@mdask99]

Looking forward to everyone unloading their X-Pro2 cameras so I can have a 2nd body at a fantastic price - hidden flippy screen and a new version of Classic Chrome for $2000 is way beyond Kaizen for me

[@eavesphoto]

Did you shoot anything in low light? What did you think? and what's the Auto Focus like in low light?

[@LeeZavitz]

Brian Eaves I did and it was decent. Image quality and lowlight performance is identical to XT3. But, Lowlight af was actually impressive. I noticed it detecting a face in a location the xt3 wouldn’t have been able to pick up. Unfortunately I wasn’t filming that for the review at the time.

[@Reno_T]

Ahah that Outro 📞 was perfect. Cool video. I’m curious, do you still have a Fuji body and/or lenses ? Without trying it yet I’m still not sure about that X-Pro 3. Same old battery and no d-pad... that’s hard tough for me

[@LeeZavitz]

ReN TiL thanks for watching. No I haven’t owned a fuji body in over a year, I have been shooting on Sony because it fits my needs for all around hybrid shooting.

[@francosousa1329]

Price wise? It indicates Fujifilm has kept production in Japan.

[@Nicool333]

I like that they got rid of the big old screen.

[@GY075]

Do you know if you can still shoot tethered with the xpro3?

[@LeeZavitz]

Grace Yoon through wifi as well as usbC

[@ren1818ren]

Did you have any problems with the lcd not working?

[@allenschneider1847]

Great review. Wish it had an articulating screen instead of a touch screen. It's a pro camera, they have some body options, surly they could offer a choice of LCD!

[@adrianguggisberg3656]

Brilliant vid, thanks mate. Enjoyed every sec of it. There’s one thing I should like to mention though, this camera doesn’t slow you down, it’s hands down the fastest shooting camera on earth, along with the XPro2. Compared with the XPro2, I’m not sure yet which one I’ll prefer. It really depends on whether I can do without the switchable magnification of the OVF. I‘d personally pay an extra few hundred for a no-LCD-at-all version btw, but this isn’t bad either. I really hope the play button is customisable this time. Cheers

[@smackie001]

Great vid Lee

[@txt7s335]

Can the usb-c port use as hdmi out?

[@LeeZavitz]

Nont L. No not on the xpro3.

[@Seanonyoutube]

Do all these effects like HDR, clarity etc apply to RAW files or just JPG?

[@oskarijarvinen]

Only JPG. If you think about it, you can't really change a raw files clarity etc.. It's just raw data

[@Seanonyoutube]

Oskari Järvinen aww crap.

[@Seanonyoutube]

Oskari Järvinen they should have an option to save as lossless TIFF. Who wants to shoot JPG professionally?

[@pandoraefretum]

Good out-takes

[@geraldundone]

Yeah, I do like the new talking head shot. Looks great!

[@LeeZavitz]

Gerald Undone Thanks haha. It’s a roller stand Caleb Pike Knock off setup 👌🏼

[@johanneswohler5476]

Very honest review, I love it.

[@feth7747]

Great concept!!!

[@patrickcazer]

think its a great camera if i had the money i'd of course invest, i noticed you said they're trying to keep it photo focused. i feel like for photo they should've eliminated video as the nikon DF has no video, and maybe eliminated the screen, but the viewfinder would still be an EVF/OVF. You know? sorta like the leica m10-d

[@Sandevistan2020]

any possibility my x-Pro2 got the Classic Neg? Anyone knows ?

[@kjellandersson3949]

I'm afraid they usually don't let new film simulation come to cameras with older sensors/processors (X-T3 will most certainly get it).

[@Sandwich137]

Would like to see af with 56mm

[@YOUAREMYKIN]

Niche-futures? Though this camera isn't for me, I wonder how a niche approach may apply to other models. Cool review (as always).

[@russelltaylor3102]

Lol!! Flip phone. Love it! Great vid. Honesty abounds. 👏👏👏

[@christianeder8043]

thanks for your short review, good content...........but..............damn, who´s that model?

[@Dennisoneiljr]

As a Fuji to Sony convert, I miss the Fuji UX. Think you will hang on to a Fuji for better UX or stick with a better IQ in Sony?

[@LeeZavitz]

I'm all in shooting with Sony. I have no plans to go back to Fuji.

[@Seanonyoutube]

Your review earned my like; your outro earned my sub :)

[@oldgrumpyjim5003]

A lot of photographers who can’t afford the Leica will love this from Fuji but from a practical side I’ll stick to my xt2 Unless they bring out out a more practical xpro model this appears to gimmicky

[@BlackDreadBoy]

They keep selling these cameras with like $1000 mark up

[@marcd7332]

The demand is high

[@BlackDreadBoy]

@@marcd7332 we shouldnt support these cameras that are limited for a high price...you can get a new nikon z6 or sony a73 for less money...not even in the same league

[@marcd7332]

Jayson H I got a d800 for $900, can’t beat that

[@BlackDreadBoy]

@@marcd7332 and that's awesome its still a great camera..I just feel like the industry pumps out all this new gear we lose focus on the great cameras we already have and how we still have a lot to learn about photography to maximize our creativity

[@kjellandersson3949]

The thing is that the hybrid viewfinder is really expensive to make and if that's not important for you then...