Fujifilm X-Pro3 - Intentionally Inefficient?

[@craig_cunha]

Great video. The manual transmission is an analogy I use as well when shooting something like a Leica (manual focus) or Fuji with the manual dials. Slows you down to enjoy the process and work that goes into driving or taking photos.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Exactly!

[@the-creative-block]

Watching this video was one of the most pleasant KZbin experiences I've had all week. This video is fantastic. dense with information but not so much that I get overwhelmed. Thank you very much for producing this. definitely gonna keep following along and more than likely I'll find myself inspired to do content just like this. Thanks

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michael-hall]

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[@paceyombex]

That manual transmission car analogy is spot on. I'll remember that.

[@jonashuckphoto]

The photos in this video are outstanding!

[@mattjbenn]

I was thinking about getting this camera for a while and hadn't found anyone that actually talked about how the camera made them feel. This is exactly what I was looking for! Also your pictures were sick. Keet it up :)

[@ooharloo]

Short and sweet review! Your car analogy really hit it on the head for me. I too am a car enthusiast and LOVE driving a manual. It makes my otherwise boring commute from point A to point B a more involved and ejoyable experience. sometimes I would take the long way home just to enjoy the twisty back roads. Picking up the X-Pro3 really adds speed bumps to how I shoot and this makes it really rewarding when I get that perfect shot (at least for me). just like having an impractical manual sports car, I'm just taking in the experience of capturing photos instead of just taking a picture.

[@NolanBegley]

Great film! Excited to dive into your catalogue of work

[@troyjudkins3033]

The production on this video is crazy good.

[@joshuauhm6546]

Just wanted to say you're quickly becoming one of my favorite camera / creative channels on KZbin. Love the pacing, editing, and cinematography!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks Joshua, that means a lot 👊🏼

[@sway101]

How do you only have 6.8k subscribers? I’m cementing myself in history before the Algorithm finds you and you blow up to 1m subs. Awesome content man, been binge watching your videos all week.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks man! Share it if you dig it!

[@larrynguyen85]

Extremely well-made video and well-stated thesis. What Fujifilm is doing with their X-line is giving people _choices_. If you want efficiency, IBIS, a tilty-screen, latest and greatest specs, get an X-T4. If you want a soulful, nostalgic shooting experience, get the X-Pro3. What's amazing is that Fuji has TWO flagships: one of which speaks to the heart of the brand and the other speaks to the mind. For me, the whole reason I got into Fuji with the X100 (yes, the original one) was the passion for photography that its products evoke. I love the duality Fuji offers, and that they are keeping it as part of their UVP. Considering almost everyone else is moving towards more spec-driven products (except maybe Leica) this is win for mirrorless photography as a whole.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

You need to write my scripts going forward. Well said!

[@GarrettWare]

Dude... This is so well put together. I owned the XT3 for years and love the analog feel from all of Fuji's cameras, but I feel the X pro 3 takes that to another level. I gotta try one now lol Much love from East Tennessee!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Appreciate that Garrett!

[@tamasfodor8856]

What a wonderful video! Honestly, this is the best online material I've come across this year so far. And there has been a lot. Thank you for speaking from my heart, too. Keep up the great work!!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@alihall4208]

Two things I love in one video: Fujifilm cameras and cars!

[@AlMansurpictures]

Short n cool video bro, keep the good work. Love the XPro3

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

I purchased one 3 weeks ago specifically because of the rear lcd screen placement, optical view finder, the look, feel and most of all the experience. Does it deliver? Most certainly, its my daily driver for personal photography. I shoot canon and sony for work and they are work cameras. i wanted something for me, something for my personal photography that didnt look or feel like a mainstream dslr or mirrorless. I have had people on street ask if it is a film camera. Its just a joy to use for someone who is willing to want to use it. If you are a chimper then stay away, it will drive you bananas. Its funny, i have noticed on a few jobs last week, i stopped chimping on the a7iii lol. To describe to others who feel they dont understand, I would say its like having a family boring daily driver car that gets you from a to z (canon or sony camera), the xpro 3 is that old classic or unique sports car that you take on weekend drives through the hills, stopping at a coffee shop and meandering around the small villages throughout the day, its comfy, easy on the eye and is relaxing. You wind down with this camera, its no rush, just point and shoot and move on. I enjoy photography more now having it as a private personal camera. Lugging around my commercial bodies felt like I was at work all the time when away. Yeah I could have purchased another sony or canon, bu they just dont come close to the looks, feel and ergonomics of the XPro 3.

[@EvanDJackson]

Your videos are so great. Keep going!

[@MenMenjhl]

This is a great video. I just bought an Xpro3 in October 2023. This is a camera that I like very much. I am studying the recipes because seeing your Instagram shows that these photos are not edited. , so I’d love to know what recipe you used, thank you very much! Wish you better and better!

[@bill3117]

Ha, ha, love the graphics! The manual car transmission comparison is right on! Thank you for making me enjoy my XPro3 even more!

[@joshuarothman]

As someone who shot with the X-Pro3 as my main camera for many years, I really enjoyed this. Personally, I feel that the nostalgia / slowing down aspect of the camera is often overstated. In fact, it's very easy to chimp in the X-Pro3 viewfinder, just by hitting the play button, the AF is fast, there's eye/face tracking, and you can shoot bursts at many frames per second. It's a totally modern camera. The real story with the X-Pro3 has to do with framing the subject. Fuji is the only company making AF digital cameras with optical viewfinders. The X-Pro3's flip-down screen is a superb and fast-to-deploy waist-level finder-it's actually a highly efficient design. So the camera, to me, is more about offering users choices in how they frame their subjects. If you really want to slow down, you can use a manual-focus lens (like the new Voigtlander for X-mount), or just head directly for Leica M, digital or film. Meanwhile, the X-Pro3 is the perfect camera for a certain kind of user who wants fast, intuitive access to an OVF and a waist-level screen.

[@Legoman1352]

Canon and nikon have been making "AF digital cameras with optical viewfinders" for ages

[@joshuarothman]

@@Legoman1352 Yes, you're absolutely right! What I should have said was: digital cameras with hybrid EVF/OVFs.

[@RobertoLopezFilmmaker]

Love your site! I assume all the video was shot w the Sony FX3? the cutting, pace, choice of music, simple lighting is inspiring.

[@ColtKirwan]

This was a perfect review

[@monolithpoem]

I was shooting a promo recently and found myself tapping the screen on my FX3 to find the focus, until I realised: this is so much easier to just pull focus how I’ve always done it. I love new tech and Sony AF is incredible, but I miss the old days ☺️

[@venom2k2]

Bro, my mind is blown. This could be very well an official Fuji ad for this camera. So well done and it sells the camera perfectly IMO. And the visuals! Holy fuck.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks man!

[@mattcme]

Amazing video! I love how condensed it is, very refreshing. Please keep making more.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks Matt!

[@dylansutton508]

What a video! Subscribed after 30 seconds

[@ed8311]

Lets gooooooo refreshing content

[@tomsodyssey]

Still on the list of cameras to shoot with. And then videos like these pop up and I’m feeling the fomo of not having had it in my hands 🥲 Bro, what an awesome style you have, so natural 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks man. Looking forward to your new channels!

[@MARKLINMAN1]

I just got one and LOVE IT.

[@elmachomen]

Man, you could be talking about kidney beans for all I know and I'd still watch the videos. Such incredible work, keep it up, all the love from Scotland!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Perhaps a future video topic.... thanks for the kind words!

[@R8135003]

Gotta love a petrol station (UK) on a cold wet winters night. Here in Europe auto gear box is an expensive upgrade and looked upon as something that old people drive. I like autos, oh god, am I getting old?

[@boris.dupont]

Great video 👍🎩 Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it!

[@CheckpointJapan]

Loved that video

[@ReimannPembroke]

This video was awesome! Cameras+Cars=new subscriber haha

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Can’t go wrong with that combo. Welcome aboard!

[@EricLiuUilcire]

Now I'm conflicted. X-Pro3 seems like a great camera for versatility in lenses, but the x100v is such a nice run and gun fixed focal length for simplicity. I'm used to shooting larger Full Frame lenses, but that seems way too intimidating for even my nephew he changes how he smiles and sometimes poses way too awkwardly (and kids are great at telling whether they like or don't like something lol). I love shooting 35mm Film on my old canon ef-1 a 35mm f1.4. But by having a discrete and less intimidating camera, said in your previous video, it is great for everyday use. If you had to pick one, would you consider the X-Pro3 instead of the x100v?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

For all the reasons you said, I bought the X100V myself! It’s with me everywhere

[@chrismeetschris]

Lol at gas stations. Why is this so true… even for me. Second: you’re a damn good photographer, really beautiful images featured in this one. Again your pacing, visuals, and humility are always such a pleasure to watch… now I gotta find a cheap xpro3 :)

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

The X100V is a great Fujifilm gateway drug. I just got one

[@fox1-f6o]

Brilliant presentation. I recently got the xt4 but came very close to the pro. If I can save some money I may still buy the xpro3

[@fujicinema]

I have an xt3 and love it, but I do wonder what it would be like handling the xpro3 do to it's design.

[@rubiotv]

I always love these videos. Thx for sharing makes me want to rent one.

[@TomReplogle]

Great video! Love the timestamps! lol

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I like to be thorough 😆

[@giampieromaietti]

I really liked this video. I don't own an X-Pro 3 but I have a x100v and it's still relevant in my opinion. I'd like to try an X-Pro 3 out if I can find a rentable one.

[@LC-nd9hv]

Phenomenal photos! Did you use recipes? If so which ones?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thank you! The Portra 400 V2 from Fuji X Weekly for all the colour images.

[@LC-nd9hv]

@@TheGlassEyeTV That's amazing! I can't ever get the brownish tint from the white balance they recommend out my night or indoor pics. any suggestions? Did you change the white balance for the indoor shots?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I just use auto WB.

[@LC-nd9hv]

@@TheGlassEyeTV Thanks! you're the best

[@shotbyoliver]

Gorgeous, thoughtful piece. Did you use the Fuji to shoot the video segments too?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks man. No, the video was all shot on the FX3.

[@shotbyoliver]

@@TheGlassEyeTV oh damn! I’m about to sell my FX3… I’m missing having a viewfinder. This is making me think again.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I love mine. The lack of viewfinder never bothered me but I know for some people it’s a pain

[@shotbyoliver]

@@TheGlassEyeTV It’s really because I noticed there are moments when I want to shoot a few photos. And then, perhaps sometimes, it feels like it would be good to compose a shot (for film) through a viewfinder. Though that might be my inexperience coming through.

[@TristanJeffAlex]

Now I want to buy a classic Porsche car and an X-Pro 3. My bank account doesn’t thank you at all ;) Joke aside I loved your video, first time stumbling on your channel and I just want to subscribe right away

[@BrendanEvan]

Comparing the actual sports car I’d buy to a camera in a review, is just reaching me on so many levels

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks man. I really want to try the new GR86. Old one was good but had this torque dip that really compromised the experience. The new one addresses that apparently

[@BrandonAccardi]

Clicked so hard on this ! Haha I think ill be picking up an x100 soon though!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I just did and been loving it!

[@etnes10]

haha, amazing video🙂👌

[@krisceuppens5273]

a shop with old Porche's, that is heaven to me. Combine that with a fuji and bingo!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

No doubt!

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

This camera's only difference to any other camera is the rear screen placement. Thats it. The world is so full of pointless princesses, all wanting to vent their saddened worries at the lack of an easily accessible rear lcd. FFS 85% of people who call themselves photographers are just people who use a camera to take photos but in reality they are smartphone, instant gratification users who just use a camera to look the part when in reality they aren't photographers, but posers.