Fujifilm X-T3 for Video Review: The BEST APS-C Video Camera

[@Scooter-K]

I've watched at least a dozen reviews on the X-T3, and I must say that this one was easily one of the very best, thanks!

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much! Appreciate that. I'm glad. 😃👍

[@abbymotionfilms3963]

Agreed.

[@chuckpatterson8895]

Scott Katzenoff Exactly what I was thinking.

[@mick2d2]

Totally agree, great job. Subscribed.

[@travelventure]

@@mick2d2 he nailed it!

[@ariannadominguez8162]

After watching like a thousand X-T3 reviews and videos in general, I found yours, wich is in my opinion one of the most objectives and from a viewer point of view with a great dynamic in the conversation, thanks.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks! I'm really glad. Appreciate the comment.

[@toxictabasco]

That is one great review. And the best APSC camera to date. If there's one thing Fuji lacked it was video ability. But now, they have exceeded all aspects. Finally, the company that is fully dedicated to Crop sensor, is now the top crop sensor. I'm undone. And I hit the like button 3 times.

[@ClaudeHopper1969]

Thank you for the excellent review! Your comments about fanboys at the end were spot on! As a Torontonian in Australia seeing the Toronto skyline and Cayuga speedway gave me some serious homesickness!!!

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much! It's fun getting comments from Canadians abroad. Cheers from back home! 😃🍁

[@dajael]

Your closing comments were so spot on and well thought out. And not just for something as insignificant as a camera company. Onward we go....make it so.

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you think so. 😃

[@elams1894]

I was a bit surprised. No nonsense review with decent info and no BS. Great vid. Subscribed. Thanks

[@geraldundone]

Awesome! Glad to hear. Thanks for the sub. Much appreciated.

[@bigheadtaco]

Yo Gerald, great meeting you at the Fujifilm event. I loved how you wouldn't stop bugging Billy about video centric features, ha ha! But now I get it, you're video first. Solid review. Keep the good work.

[@geraldundone]

Yeah, you too! And yeah, that's me, the annoying video guy. 😃 Someone's gotta be THAT GUY who asks the nitpicky video questions. Haha. Thanks for the kind words on the video.

[@NickShaw12]

One of the best videos on this camera. I am strongly considering picking it up next week. Thanks!

[@RyanH0809]

Awesome video dude. I seriously appreciate your perspective on the camera market. I feel like you do a really good job of approaching things from a journalist angle. Bringing accurate news and updates to the forefront. Often times that may mean that your opinions change with the market and you're not afraid to put that out there.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks a lot, Ryan! That's really nice of you to say and I really appreciate it. Cheers, man! 😃👍

[@samsonblay2206]

Looooved this video! Just Got my own Fujifilm X-T3 and your videos are part of the reason. I actually did a video with my first impression of the camera, and I gotta day, I was surprised. I’ve used canon my whole photography life, but it’s always felt like the shoe didn’t quite fit right with me. The style and feeling of canon just wasn’t my cup of tea. Now the shoe finally fits and I feel more motivated than ever, with my Fuji xt3.

[@LeeZavitz]

Great job on the vid bro!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Lee. And thanks for that sweet shot of my driving the Ferrari. Loved it! 🚗

[@jashpalande8480]

You deserve​ over million followers!! Great channel 😊

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much! That's very kind of you. 😃

[@Viktor-ky1xf]

Thanks for mentioning liner focus, it's really helpful!

[@mexploretravel7213]

Thanks for your honest review Gerald. Indeed I'm pleased with my XT3 and all their subsequent firmware updates which brings me closer to the XT4 level. No biggie on the IBIS since, as stated, I use a gimbal for almost all of my video. Keep up the great work.

[@jaikavi5464]

Sweet overview, thanks. Thorough yet to the point. Looks like an awesome camera

[@apassionfortangling3671]

Why is it some guys are so angry towards other camera brand owners. If you look at the photos you can't tell what camera took it?

[@nottsoserious]

If you watch Kai W's pro photographer bad camera (or some similar name) challenge, you see pro photographers shooting with toy/pinhole cameras and creating amazing pictures. It's not the camera, it's mostly the photographer and the subject.

[@IchinShek]

It's been crazy watching your Fuji ride. X-T3 looks incredible I wish it had IBIS T_T Thanks for the quality Gerald =)

[@ekphotography]

Looks nice and Wow finally 60p 4k! Sony better release 4k 60p. I doubt Sony will do 10 bit internal, but it better at least be 10 bit external. Nice review by the way.

[@jas_bataille]

This is *exactly* what I was looking for, except for no IBIS... but form my experience is so much more about how stable *you* are ;) Definitely gonna get this one as my next camera!

[@markeggers3416]

Glad Fuji made a camera that fits your needs. I will probably replace my other X-T1 with an X-T3 this year. Between the X-H1 and an X-T3 all bases, both photo and video should be covered for what I do. BTW, that Ferrari looked SWEET! I bet you had a blast driving it.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Mark! Yeah it was pretty awesome. Quite the rush!

[@ItsScanlon]

Coming from XT1 it’s a no brainier for me. Great review.

[@Murphy252000]

Snap though will keep xt1 due to its made in Japan and my love for it :0

[@ChristianThueringer]

awesome review, spot on, fun to watch and many great examples. Also thanks for the toc (chapter indes). subscribed!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Christian! Happy to hear it. Cheers! 😃👍

[@alimzazaz]

Is ThAt An AuTo MuStAnG? WhAt A nOoB! Completely misses the point of the video XD

[@tusslemania]

clear, concise and well articulated review. packed with valuable information and best of all...no gimmicks. superb content sir

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much! I'm glad it was valuable. Appreciated. Cheers! 😃👍

[@infyprog]

Thanks, it's not marketed well here in India. So looking up any information is tough. This one fits perfectly for my scenario.

[@medallionmotionpictures]

Not for sure if this question was asked. @ 10:45 Gerald mention heating issues with this model. Has anyone experienced a over heating issue where the unit will have to shut down and cool itself off? I remember working with a Canon T series and it would always over heat turn itself off and we had to wait. I produce live local plays which last anywhere from 90 mins to 3 hours. Really impressed with the reviews and specs of this Fuji beast out the cage. Please help with your insight

[@TheMakina]

no stabilization on body? damn!

[@paulbeckmann]

Great review! Thanks!

[@avarmadillo]

Man, your XT3 footage in the talking parts looks a lot better than the Panasonic footage. I've seen this before with someone reviewing the X-H1. They were doing the talking parts on their Panasonic GH5, and then showing clips of the X-H1 throughout the video. Every clip of the Fuji was strikingly better than the Panasonic. Color and image is why I switched. Thank goodness I don't have to go back to Sony Zombieland.

[@geraldundone]

You think so? I'm still a bit partial to the GH5's look. Obviously you like a vivid image, because Fuji has that in spades. I like both, but I've always liked the smooth, cinematic look of the GH5. The Fuji is really nice for punchy portraits and outdoor details though.

[@avarmadillo]

Yup. I think so. And it's not the vividness. It's the color, the texture of the skin, the beautiful smooth and gradual roll off--all of it combining to compliment the person's face. And there's something "off" about the face color and texture of the look of the GH5. I never liked it--better than Sony, but, sorry. No cigar. That's why I kept looking. The colors of the Pani in comparison to the Fuji seem a bit dead and lifeless. Yes, in general the Fuji colors pop. But that's not it. Sony colors can pop--and I wish they wouldn't. There's something really special about the Fuji look--something Je ne sais qua. And I'm not alone in seeing that. Just look at the footage on DP Review where Jordan reviews the X-T3. It's all shot on the X-T3, and it looks gorgeous. It's not the vividness, or the punch portraits,or outdoor details. It's the artist's eye applied to the science of color. You can see it in Canon and Nikon too. Most else looks clinical and unnatural to some degree. But I will say I saw a real improvement in the GH5s---but try as I may, I just could never live with the MFT sensor--and I tried!

[@PeterMKent]

@@avarmadillo The GH5 colors push a bit to yellow and green, you can see it easiest with skin tones and green plants. The GH5S looks better but still pushes a little too magenta for my tastes; I agree that the out of camera colors from the Fujis are more pleasing. Judging from the comparison footage I've seen, GH5 video still looks sharper than XT3 footage but some people prefer a softer look.

[@avarmadillo]

Isn't sharpness more contingent on pic profile settings and lens quality rather than something that's set in stone?@@PeterMKent

[@rickvestuto]

Another Great video Can't wait to see what Olympus does in 2019 Hope I'm not disappointed Best regards, Rick

[@ForestBunz]

Great little review! Nice pano of the 416 too! Luv from the T.Dot (I hate that moniker...).

[@MDFRESCUER]

Cool, it looks fujifilm is in the game. I am definitely not going to replace my sony equipment, but I am very pleased that fujifilm has been able to solve so many issues.

[@PeterMKent]

Thanks for confirming Fuji is still using a 4GB file limit. I sync long takes from 3 angles so that's important information to me and has been hard to come by. The XT3 has the best out of camera colors I've seen but I'm sticking with the GH5 until they remove recording limits with unlimited file sizes, improve IBIS and are proven to be more stable (XT2 and XH1 had some freezing issues). I'm hoping the XH2 gives us all this at a competitive price and soon.

[@vishalpatelful]

A year completed and this camera is still outstanding. Can't believe that I haven't bought it yet. Now I have enough to buy XT3 but a question I would like to ask, that is it still worth buying ?

[@BriangjohnsonTv]

I’ve been undone now for months, now what?

[@shahrinshahriar4836]

Fujifilm xt 3 released in 2018 but still it can compete with the new released canon r7 and r 10 for video.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

You do not waste our time. It is very considerate of you. You pack the info of three reviewers mumbling in one clearly articulated sentence. You say stuff others do not. I actually understand you. Great job, Undone. Keep doing that.

[@sanjiviiraman6572]

Let me nitpick further, they should have given Pagani or a Bugatti instead of a Ferrari. Anyhoo, great review man. Not getting this but Fuji is getting really serious about their hybrid ambitions and I might get one next year or the XH2. Fujinon glasses are awesome and the line up is huge. I use the GH5 & GH5S, so yea I'm used to bad AF. GH5 thought me how to master Manual focus as a one man crew at times. Sometimes having a reliable AF helps, especially in the wedding industry. About commercials, it's manual focus. I've always been an admirer of Fuji colours, my dad a professional hobbyist uses Fuji XT2. I'm sure he'll get this and I'm pretty sure IL get that from him. Cheers mate.

[@DJDLS]

Subbed. Now to save up for this new body!

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I love what Fuji is doing and how they treat their customers, but I honestly just don't like the 'retro' styled bodies as much as a body on something like the GH5 or G9 (Panasonic). I've never used the X-H1 (I had an X-T1 & 2 and a few X100's in the past)...so I would probably prefer the X-H1. Although, I still think the X-H1 is a little too hampered compared to a G9 body with regard to ergonomics and customization. The G9 and GH5 bodies are near perfect for quick changes to exposure comp and aperture in aperture priority with how I have the dials configured. Everything is right at my fingertips on my right hand.

[@geraldundone]

Yeah, I'm with you on that. I get it when people say they love the look of the Fuji. I can totally see why they would, but for me personally I'd rather have modern dials and aesthetics. I find the ergonomics of my GH5 superior for sure. But it's all a matter of taste I presume.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Gerald Undone The problem is, everything else about the Fujis is so tempting. I love all the little details like the modern/classy menu system, the font and details in the EVF and how the info changes when you rotate the camera, etc, etc. If money was no issue, I'd have an X-Pro 2, X-H1 and plenty of Fuji lenses too because their lenses are just sexy too :-) But being more practical, I really don't need another camera right now (have a G9 and a7R3). I'm really curious about that Panasonic full frame rumor though. If Panasonic were to make a FF G9 with a great sensor similar to the a73, oh my! Panasonic probably does more right than most brands right now but that much smaller 4/3 sensor has been what kept a lot of people from converting to a Panasonic system.

[@randomscandinavian6094]

Myself I failed to get smooth gimbal shots with the X-T2 except with very wide lenses. It just didn’t quite make it without any internal stabilizing to round off the small shaking. Even after being pushed in a wheelchair inside I needed to stabilize in editing. So I don’t know if this would be a good gimbal contender. There are of course better gimbal operators than me out there than me. I solved my problem by keeping the camera, selling the gimbal and sticking to tripods. Anyway, very informative video, thanks! I think I will upgrade to this.

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Okay, I've been wondering about the video capabilities with the X-T3. I'm running a GH4 and looking to add a second camera as an a cam.

[@thewhitbyphotographer]

Hey Gerald, thankyou for the review. Im a Fuji owner with an Xt1 and two XT2's I had never been that concerned about video until recently when I wanted to start making my own short videos. It instantly became apparent that the XT1 was next to useless. The Xt2's were ok but I got a sever dose of Camera envy when my mate showed me the Northern Lights video from his Sony A9. Its good to hear that you rate the XT3 for video, and this review may mean I buy an xt3 at some point soon. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on a comparison between the sony a9 and the fuji xt3 for video ? Which should I buy ?

[@geraldundone]

Honestly, bang for buck the X-T3 crushes the a9. There's benefits to both, but the X-T3 packs just so much into its package it's an easy pick. The a9 beats it at sports shooting for sure, but for video it's X-T3 all the way.

[@thewhitbyphotographer]

@@geraldundone hey many thanks for taking the time to reply. I wasnt really expecting you to.Its great to hear that you rate the xt3 over the A9. So my next Camera will be the xt3 for sure. Just need a good pay day :)

[@vistek]

So good. You sir, have yourself and new fanboy. - D

[@geraldundone]

I'll take it! 😃👍

[@baubergo]

I just bumped into your videos recently and I just need to say how great you're, and please even when you start to be super big here, do not lose your essence and therefore how great is the way you communicate with your subs, like that video that have more than 300 comments and you're still answering questions. That's really remarkable and amazing! 🤓 Now, one little question: I see a lot of video oriented talk about the XT-3 body but almost no one talks what Fuji lenses do well in video. I've been reading a lot of different stuff about poor performance lenses in video and that all of them are great, so since I don't know how the world of Fuji works and I really want to join the x-t3 boat, would be awesome if you could cover that a little :D

[@geraldundone]

Thanks a lot! Appreciate your kind words. I'm not an expert on Fuji lenses, but I know what you mean. From what I've been hearing from people with more Fuji experience than me, it would seem that the f/2 versions perform a bit better for video than the f/1.2-f/1.4 versions. I haven't done a side-by-side though.

[@baubergo]

@@geraldundone thanks for your answer Gerald :) This mislead of information is what scare me, Fuji is not extremely famous here (Portugal) and I don't have friends yet that use it. I will try to test drive a body in a store nearby but I don't think I will succeed. I'm eager to dive deeply in the fuji wagon with a great cage and a atomos V, but I need to make sure all these checkboxes before.

[@LaneMcCall]

Awesome video and extremely well planned and executed. Question! Is the internal 8 bit video 4:2:2 or 4:2:0?

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much! The 8-bit is 4:2:0.

[@LaneMcCall]

@@geraldundone Okay thanks! Darn that's a shame!

[@husseinaliabdulzahraal-dul1575]

hi gerald thanks for all the great content would you rather recomment xt3 or sony zve10 if they are priced the same? i would love to know your opinion on this one

[@nueck]

this may be the most comprehensive review of a camera I've ever seen. Thanks so much for the effort you put in this!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks a lot! Very nice comment and very much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers! 💗👍😃

[@mooreav]

great video.. Subscribed. THX!

[@christianbasehart4767]

In the part of the video you shot with the GH5, your eyes look normal. But in the Fuji parts, your eye whites are pink. I hope that was just the grading and not a camera flaw because I really like the XT3.

[@volkerkeck9185]

So much fun watching it! New follower is born!

[@geraldundone]

Awesome! Thanks for saying so. Happy to have a new follower. 😃

[@Loopsrainforest]

I wish they would take out all the video functions on the XT series to lower the price but leave it in the X-H1. I want to live in a world where I never hear the acronym IBIS again.

[@pcofranc]

Awesome. I was looking at the XT-3 but... I though GU said it had major faults (I forgot you were reveiwing the XH-1 which interestingly has dropped a lot in price to $1200 USD) thanks for a great and always honest videos and robust AF tests. Best part of the video was left off the table of contents: The end where you ask if you are going to sell all other brand and go all in on Fuji! and troll other brands That's the stuff legends are made of.

[@DennisLimCY]

watching your videos (not just this one), give me a strange craving to buy coloured t-shirts. :)

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Nice. 😃 If you do, I recommend Next Level or Bella+Canvas.

[@DennisLimCY]

i will definitely check them out!

[@Weird_Quests]

What do you think would be the considerations between the Sony A7 III with a samyang lens and a tamron lens VS Fuji X-T3 with 3 fuji lenses, kit and 2 primes? I'm trying to figure out what to upgrade to next...

[@avarmadillo]

Got the X-H1 and it was/is perfect for the style of shooting I do---handheld, Rokinon lenses. I will definitely buy the X-T3....and wait impatiently for the X-H2. These are awesome cameras with the best image and color out of the camera I've ever seen. Thank you Fuji for saving me from going back to Sony.

[@Tomaz14]

i don't get it. how you are not already one of the top youtubers? when it comes to product info, you're the best!!! keep it up!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much! Really glad you're loving the content. Cheers! 😃🙏👍

[@EduarFilms]

the XT-3 is definitely a great option right now, I'm more of a FF fan, but considering that fact that the Panasonic S1 will be available in 6 months, I'm considering moving to Fuji. I'm also considering the Sony A7III, but the 4K60 on this one makes me want this one more, and probably Sony's A7sIII will be twice the price as this one. It's quiet a hard decision now a days to select a camera with so many great options available, I think Canon and Nikon missed a big opportunity with their EOS R and Z cameras, too bad, but then again, better for us to have other options available.

[@geraldundone]

Yeah, it's quite a busy landscape of options at the moment, which can be both exciting and puzzling. I agree with you though that more options is better. Cheers! 😃

[@martysender5539]

ah only 20 minutes in 4k 60? I'm an event shooter. this is a dealbreaker. tell ME THEY are going to give you unlimited record time, and I'll buy one. until that? stick with my gh5

[@desirekokuvi]

Well Gerald, I’m video first kinda dude also, though I’d say about a year ago I realized that I’m neither just a photographer or filmmaker, I’m a story teller and I enjoy and use both output equally. And with all the tech we all know is out there, it is always hoped we will get one day a respected “hybrid”. Great review. Truly.

[@BrendanEvan]

Does anyone else treat Geralds videos like an encyclopedia of camera info?

[@VideoGizmology]

All the info I wanted to know. Excellent review!

[@7evive]

If you dont consider money and size, would you choose an Xt3 or an a7iii ? (mostly for music video shooting and some documentary work)

[@oliverhilton6086]

Considering that the Sony A7III and the Nikon Z line are £/$2000+, the Fuji XT3 seems like a good value choice considering it does a lot of what they do but at £/$500 less, with the only thing you'd be missing out on is a full frame sensor, which you probably don't need judging by those noise tests

[@MichaelSeneschal]

I think it’s great that Fujifilm has been making great strides in video recently.

[@SuperDigitalMe]

Thumbs down twice, where did i heard that. Ow yes, that other canadian, zed! :)

[@emanuelantonursache4382]

Congrats on almost 8k , keep up the good work !!

[@Murphy252000]

I can't wait to test my 50-140 on this and not on the xt1, time for an upgrade. Great vid buddy

[@geraldundone]

Thanks! I didn't use the 50-140 much, but one of the other guests at the event brought one and I used his rig to shoot him while he was having his turn driving. It worked really well for tracking and framing the Ferrari he was driving around the bends and blasting past me. Got some great footage for him. I bet you'll have a good time with it. 😃

[@zatoichiable]

I am deciding to go for the fuji system... theres so few to dislike about the camera. thanks to you guys who reviewed the product..

[@Salamiel]

Man the little things of editing in your videos makes me wanna watch more of your stuff hahahaha. Subbed and bell right here.

[@geraldundone]

Ha! Awesome. Thanks a lot. Happy to have a new subscriber. 😃👍

[@FalharNomads]

I still like my #OlympusM1MK2 camera both for photography and videography as it has all specs that a professional requires with easy to set up to use during action.

[@philbrown8181]

Good review, seems well balanced and practical. Thanks for taking the time to make and post.

[@matto29]

Wow that was entertaining, man. Very interesting little camera here that manages to hit some impressive tick boxes. Super rad event you were a part of too. Looking forward to your comprehensive review of the Ferrari F430. Is it worth upgrading to the F458? I may hold off, still pretty happy with my lambo

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Matt! 😃 I'll tell you the same thing I tell all my friends... if you're happy with your Lambo then keep it. (Disclaimer: I don't know anyone who owns a Lamborghini.)

[@makepaladinsmehagain8493]

Good stuff. Does it have zebras? Wave forms? Also how is the auto ISO? Heard a rumor that the X-H1 has a noticeably "stepped" auto ISO. Do you have to overexpose flog two stops the way most people suggest to overexpose SLOG?

[@geraldundone]

Zebras = yes. Wave forms = no. I never tried auto ISO--not something I use, sorry. For F-Log I just exposed to the right on the histogram and it turned out okay. Zebras help too for that.

[@caxposure7378]

Awesome review. Thanks for sharing. Where can I get one of those grey "X" hats though!? That thing's nice!

[@geraldundone]

I've got a fresh one from the swag bag you can have if you want!

[@caxposure7378]

That'd be awesome! I'd love to have it. Let me know what I need to do. I'm in the states.

[@geraldundone]

Just hit me up on social (Twitter/Insta) and give me your details. I'll ship it out tomorrow. Customs shouldn't be an issue. I'll just say it's worth less than $20 and you should be fine.

[@graham_white]

Great review. Debated back and forth between the X-H1 and waiting for the X-T3 but think the X-T3 makes more sense overall.

[@mrjm6752]

I wish, some day people doing video will start buying video camera and leave still photographer alone ... compagnie could finally start making less expensive photo only camera, so tired of overpaying for stupid video features ill never use. You know what I use for personal video, my Iphone.

[@fomh]

I was honestly considering trading in the a7sii for the X-T3 but with the lack of in-body stabilization, i don't think i can bring myself to do that.

[@geraldundone]

It's a tough trade-off, yeah. I don't think the stabilization on the Sonys is that great, but it does help in a few situations for sure. The X-T3 on a gimbal though is a beast, but that won't help for long exposure stuff.

[@davebird4406]

@@geraldundone what gimbal do you recommend for the X-T3? They never seem to confirm compatibility for it which is nuts considering its lack of IBIS!

[@tobiascrow2792]

The only camera with perfect IBIS is GH5, all the rest pale in comparison, but videowise XT3 just kills the A7II

[@DonSaeKang]

Great review! I'm totally sold on the X-T3! Thanks!

[@pauloancarvalho]

Is there any way I can get a similar profile on Canon like the Eterna Profile? I really like the desaturated look.

[@evelasq1]

I am both video and photo first. For photos, Fujifilm are great cameras.

[@mikerivera5320]

Haha hit the dislike button twice haha

[@healing2gether]

Hey man, have you seen any issues with the 2.10 firmware update, or has the 4gb limit truly been removed? I’m starting to pine after this camera!! With the x-t3 so you feel there’s any reason to consider the x-h1 to a hybrid shooter such as myself?

[@geraldundone]

Yes, the 4GB limit was removed. And no issues that I've seen. Still loving this camera. The only real advantage to the X-H1 is the IBIS, but that's not a big deal to me.

[@healing2gether]

Gerald Undone do you enjoy using the xt3 as much or more than the G9? And wow, that Eterna looks beautiful!!

[@biglittlefilms4382]

One of the best reviews I've seen on the X-T3. Kudos sir!

[@HamidShibataBennett]

This is the first video of the X-T3 that has gotten me considering upgrading from my trusty X-T1. Well done and thoughtful. Nice job tearing up the track in that Ferrari.

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Thanks! I actually just posted a new video on the X-T3 today. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHzcf4ecrc9mf80

[@TimothyGordon]

Wonderful review!! Thanks for staying video focused. I’ve really been loving your videos, honesty and overall attitude. Quick question regarding shutter, does the XT-3 have a shutter angle option with something similar to GH5’s ‘synchro scan’ to address using mixed lighting and flickering light sources?

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for the kind words! I wasn't able to find any settings for shutter angle, so I think you'll be stuck using the standard stops. It does have flicker reduction, but that's more of a stills feature.

[@PhilippeOrlando]

If you are looking exclusiverly for a film camera, I fail to see why this camera would be better than the soon to be out BMC 4K?

[@sdhute]

Fuji xt3 good price point right now. However not sure I can survive not having ibis coming from Panasonic world

[@nycmubiphotography5090]

You convinced me, this is the video camera to purchase in 2018.

[@JPS4inLA]

I wear a Fuji euro-man-thong ever since I bought an XT3 bcuz aren't you supposed to become a fanboy of whatever new camera you buy? 😁

[@AnandaGarden]

Different strokes. I'd rather have the X-H1 with 2.0 firmware than the X-T3, hands down. For video, the X-T3 is not a little body, it's a teeny-tiny body with a great big gimbal or stabilizer or tripod. Fine for the video-centric among us but not for utility photographers who need a light mobile video solution. Hm, I'm shooting with GoPro Hero 7 Black. Maybe I should learn how to pimp GoPro video to the max and just get the T3.

[@brettsorem131]

The big question is...with the firmware update allowing the X-t2 the capability to record raw in cam and 4k60...is it worth the upgrade to the x-t3. I'm not sure it is, and will wait till X-h2 comes out. UNLESS, (question) and possibly one of my biggest gripes with the X-t2, when using the battery grip, the camera drains one battery at a time, and when one battery runs out of juice the recording stops. It's awful and by far one of my least favorite things about the camera. Do you know if that has been fixed in the X-t3??? Great vid btw!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for your comment, Brett! 😃 Yes, the battery switching thing has been fixed. It will not stop recording when switching batteries anymore. 👍 However, I don't think there is upcoming firmware that adds 4K60 to the X-T2. I could be mistaken, but I haven't seen that anywhere.

[@brettsorem131]

That's great news, and you're RIGHT! I just assumed that last big 4.1 update included it since it added F-log to Internal and the 1080 @120. It must have been wishful thinking!

[@julienbeltran3714]

Great video, Gerald. This is the first time for me in your channel. I am much more interested in pictures than video production, but I have to shoot some vids every now and then. Anyway, you caught my attention, and will follow you. I like how articulate and understandable you are, even for a non "video geek" :) Good luck with your channel !

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Julien. Appreciate the support and the follow. Cheers! 😃👍

[@RallenMan]

One thing you did not mention and I don’t blame you because no one else mentions it including Fujifilm, and that is the optional battery hand grip allows the use of three batteries! Two in the grip and one in the camera. I don’t know of any other handgrip that does that. You did mention that an AC power plug comes with it that charges the two batteries in the grip, but I think it charges all three batteries and powers the cameras as long as it is plugged in. Which is awesome for corporate interview duty like I do. And one other feature that nobody mentions, the audio is really good! It records in 48 kHz 24 bit depth which is better than 16 bit like many pro video cameras. I’m a sound mixer and use a Sound Devices MixPre-D screwed under the T3 for recording direct to camera audio. I used to do that with the Canon 5D mkII and it produced OK sound but this T3 sounds so much better. I actually do single system sound for Corp interview gigs unless they are willing pay for double system and post to sync it.

[@shefkilimani8504]

Hey, i want to buy a XT-3 for shooting musicvideos which lenses would you recommend me to get? Except the 23mm. Under 1000€. Thank you!

[@selfawaredevices]

and in just over 1 year we have ZV1.. no company can make me invest in a camera over $1000 nowadays.

[@valhala73]

Another question!!!!! Would you recommend the XT3 or the XT4 over a full frame camera? For example the Canon R or Sony a III or the LUMIX S1

[@cloud9photography126]

why does the xt3 have such harsh exposure changes when in aperture priority mode...i cant even video a sunset to speed it up later in post like i do with my sony A7rii without it flashing so badly as the sun set and the light got progressively dimmer....i was using the 16mm f1.4

[@54V4]

Mustang = fancy car? LOL - Love the video, thx 4 sharing your thoughts.

[@geraldundone]

Ha. I meant more the Ferrari... 😜

[@mediamannaman]

Another helpful video! One of my biggest areas of ignorance is color correcting and grading. I would love to see you teach about this topic if you are inclined. Things I don't understand: The "Log" profile - what is it and why is it supposed to be so great? What is Cine-D and Cine-V (in my Panasonic camera - I'm guessing others have it too), and why are they desirable versus, say, a "vivid" profile or the Log profile? Why do people want "flat" video that they can "grade?" Why not just get it out of the camera as close as possible to what you want, and then use post production just for minor tweaks? Why isn't it as common to have "raw" video as it is to have "raw" still photos, to offer a wider range of correction before unwanted artifacts start appearing? I know you have a video about color science, which is related, and maybe some questions are answered there, but overall I think these are different questions and a different general topic. Anyway, I think that would really be helpful for a lot of people because it would help us pick what color profile to shoot with and have an idea of how much work we will have in post. Thanks!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for the suggestion! And the kind words. I think that's a good idea. Cheers!