Fujifilm X-Pro3 Your Questions Answered

[@KenTheoriaApophasis]

Love my Xpro3 brosefus

[@davidharrison8948]

Theoria Apophasis Hi how do you get on with the hidden screen I know from my film days their was no such thing as a screen but still very useful.

[@vanessadennett2790]

Thanks so much Kevin, was scratching my head trying to figure out how to format the card just half an hour ago! Love the podcast and all the resources you generously share. Have a very Happy Christmas! x

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks, Vanessa - and to you too.

[@tonywooderson5285]

Hi Kevin. - new subscriber here. I now have the X-Pro3 (Traded in Xt3) and just been re-watching your 7-jpeg setting vid (which is great btw). You say on this vid the new Classic Neg is your new favourite simulation setting. Have you tweaked this or do you use it as is? TIA

[@Kusanosuke1]

Appreciate your thoughts, honesty and your enthusiasm for both the craft and the tools that make it all fun. That being said, I've played with the X-Pro3, and I'm not convinced it's the camera to replace my X-Pro2. However, I'm looking forward to seeing what the X100V has to offer and wondering if that will augment my kit.

[@DerekComer]

X100V, jesus only just getting used to my 100F lol

[@llr3zall151]

10:02, good point, and honestly, i personally like the worn out look of the titanium on the x pro3, it gives it an even more classic/retro look!!!

[@kevin_mullins]

Yup! Thanks for stopping by.

[@philg6757]

Thanks Kev, all the best to your family and yourself over the break. I still haven`t seen the need to update my XE1 yet,I still love what it produces.

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks Phil & Happy Christmas.

[@damlandberg]

Hey Kevin. Thanks for your ongoing support to the Fuji community. I am waiting for the delivery of my Durablack X-Pro3, so pleeeeease tell them to hurry! It’s “All I want for Christmas” 🎅🏼

[@kevin_mullins]

I'm sure it will be worth the wait :-)

[@simonwilliams2109]

Thanks Kevin, have a good one.

[@clivengu]

Kevin, your video has a lot more humour lately, and I love it. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas !

[@joeycovington4681]

I love the hidden screen! It was one of the deciding factors for me. Thanks Fujifilm! and tthanks to you kevin, for answering our questions.

[@riswanc]

I m a long time leica user, the only camera that appeals me most out of the M series is the xpro3, got the dura silver, though rarely used but i love the articulated screen when needed, low point shoot in my case, and who doesnt love the fuji film simulation? Ow and i had x100 series in the past but now is time to move to xpro3 Thanks kevin!

[@melrolleri]

hi kevin. love these videos. thanks so much for investing so much time in them!! ignore the people who can't accept you're not getting paid!

[@kevin_mullins]

Thank you Mel. Have a great Christmas.

[@melrolleri]

Kevin Mullins thanks. You too. Enjoy your family time (and the weddings)!

[@axelkeuchel5728]

Thanks a lot for all the effort you put into your videos, Kevin! Have a great christmas with your family and a nice and very successful year 2020😉✌️👋!!!

[@kevin_mullins]

Thankyou Axel - you too!

[@merllin359]

I picked up my all black version on release day and it's hardly left my side. I love it. In fact my wife thinks I even take it to bed with me lol. I Pre ordered the hand grip which is now available for collection and I have even fitted an L bracket when needed which hardly makes any difference to the screen opening. Thanks for the videos Kevin. I learnt a lot a couple of years ago from your X100F settings video which I have carried forward to other Fuji cameras. Have a good Christmas

[@kevin_mullins]

Thank you @merlin359 - enjoy the camer and have a fab Christmas.

[@ChristopheZ]

the thumb down is probably the guy from the last comment about the kickbacks!! LOL :) ;) Great video ( I use XH1, XT1 and my travel XA3 )

[@kevin_mullins]

Yes, probably lol :-)

[@plateauspeakphotography6097]

Always my favorite watch re: Fuji gear. Happy Holidays, Kevin. Quick question: You and a writer reference a screen that should be the model going forward “X-A70”. Did you mean X-A7? I was looking that up to see the referenced implementation but couldn’t find it.

[@sarahdippity]

Hi Kevin, just wondering what made you want to switch to XT5 from the XPro3. :)

[@kevin_mullins]

Sadly, the X-Pro range hasn't been updated in quite some time and the sensor and AF capabilities of the X-T5 are superior.

[@mlrodri]

Kevin, thank for your excellent work. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks Marcelo

[@youssefhamidi8152]

Hi Kevin. I have a question for you (or anyone who can answer). I used to own the 23mm 1.4 and absolutely adored the rendering from that lens. Portraits in natural light had this beautiful pop to it (microcontrast?). Does the 35mm 1.4 have that same magic?

[@mikemarion1997]

Thanks Kevin, always appreciate you cantor and insights. Think you'll ever do a Fujicast in Canada, Toronto area? Thanks for sharing and have a Merry Christmas.

[@SamandSteve]

Great video Kevin as always. Great job mate.

[@Kit2Canada]

Excellent, thank you (and the Podcast is superb)

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks Kit!

[@AcidicDelusion]

Can it really focus at -6? I haven't seen any info or videos on this...

[@leogomez74]

I am quite tired... (that brought me here...) I am a Canon shooter and I love street photo. Normally I carry (deep breath...) two Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, a 16-35 2.8, a 24-70 2.8, an 85 1.2 and a 70-200 2.8, a flash, and a lens changer along with a sling. Needless to say... my back hurts. So I have been looking into a Fuji setup (with probably XT-3 cameras and same kinda lens setup, as I love 2.8 aperture). That would trim about 2 kg...

[@highlander200107]

Great Q&A! Thank you for the great video

[@kevin_mullins]

No problem. Thanks, John.

[@Jeroen_Schokker]

Hello Kevin, great video👍🏻 What lens did you used for filming at your desk? Nice dof and overall image! Thanks!

[@jd8484]

And i hope 2020 brings you happiness, health and cheer. Well Kevin, that kinda blew up in all of our faces :) Wonderfull Q&A, with the perfect amount of laughs. I think you're a wonderful photographer, and you can tell you can put lots of work in all of your online content. Greetings from Belgium, and also a lucky x-pro 3 user :)

[@kevin_mullins]

Thank you!

[@buccscadets]

Hi Kevin, really helpful video again, thanks! Just wondering if you've had problems using the clarity setting on the X-pro 3, had it set to 2 last night and the processing time meant it was taking almost a second to store a single image. I couldn't figure it out at first, but then found it seems to be an issue for others too. I presume it'll be dealt with in firmware but wondered if you have had similar issues? Happy Christmas and New Year to you and your family and cheers for all your efforts for the Fuji using community.

[@kevin_mullins]

Yes, this definately happens but I've found it barely noticeable with 300MBS UHS-II cards. Have a great Christmas yourself, Graeme.

[@thomashutin1116]

Kevin it’s possible to get your feedback : when you turn on your XPro3, do you hear some kind of very, very little whistling noise/like an electronic crackle sound ? As soon as I press the shutter button and it focuses, the sound disappears immediatly. I don't know what to think about it, whether it's a problem or not.

[@kevin_mullins]

Not that I can notice Thomas. There is small noise as the electronics kick in but that goes instantly. Certainly doesn't wait until the shutter button is pressed.

[@DerekComer]

I watch KZbin on my tv so dont always leave a comment but always give a thumb up. Decided to comment this time as I cant believe some of the questions you get asked. For the record I clean people's windows and people pay me lol, I upload video to KZbin and dont get paid, I do it for fun. Have a great Christmas and a prosperous new year 👍👍👍

[@kevin_mullins]

Happy Christmas to you too, Derek. Cheers, Kevin

[@OGaccking]

Bought my xpro 3 couple days before Christmas, found a dead pixel in the evf after 3 days . Have sent it back to fuji to fix for free, but it will take 2 months. Haven’t used it much, but the evf quality is noticeably not as good as xt3, the lcd is better but not as versatile as the 3 way tilting on the xt3. I’m quite disappointed honestly, coming from a leica m10 and Xpro 2 I love the form factor of the xpro3 and having a tilting screen is almost a dream come true. that’s why I am willing to pay 40% more than xt3 for a lesser camera. The biggest problem with the Xpro 3 is, the xt3 simply exsist, cheaper yet still better.

[@leemartin2978]

After three days I’d be demanding a replacement, no way I’d be waiting for anything

[@OGaccking]

lee martin I did ask for replacement and the camera shop agreed, but when I brought it in they said they can’t do it since I have already registered the camera on Fujifilm’s website. It’s about fuji’s corporate policy etc. I believe what they said since they have already have the replacement unit ready for me, which made me more frustrated about fuji. It’s the worst after sales experience I have ever experienced only bested by leica which is another horror story altogether.

[@leemartin2978]

Well thanks for commenting , it’s good for potential customers to know what they may be getting into. If nothing else, it seems a good idea not to register your product until you know it’s working correctly. It seems detrimental that you are punished for registering it straight away

[@davidharrison8948]

I purchased the xpro 3 as I like the form factor more than the xt3 but the rear screen for me is a deal breaker. I prefer the screen on display and tucked away. Mine has gone back. 😔

[@OGaccking]

Quick Update: My camera store managed to get me a replacement unit Yesterday, thought about selling it right away but decided to give it another chance. There are many ways to implement a tilting screen screen on a camera, but Fujifilm choose the worse one. Just make it like xt3, it’s not rocket science.

[@zih5903]

Thank you. Very informative. I'll be ordering one early next year :) Cheers Z

[@nj-1008]

This camera is for street photographers. The LCD is perfect for waist level shooting or shots from a lower vantage point. Stop complaining about it. If you don't like it, don't buy this camera.

[@ChrisBoland]

Thanks very much for answering my question Kevin. Great news about the video time limit on FHD. Any news of them bringing out the coffee holder in a different finish? :-)

[@jakehilder8906]

Regarding the Classic Neg Simulation. I've been chatting with Cap One about it as I use an XT3 & XT2, as you're aware the Classic Neg profile is now on Capture One and can be used with XT3 files but not XT2 files, (you can't copy and paste the settings from XT3 to XT2 files either). Cap One told me that you can only use Classic Neg simulation if it's physically available as a profile on the camera?! I've told them it isn't on the XT3 yet, so how come it's there on Cap One? Waiting for a response but will keep you updated. I love the Classic Neg, but if I shoot with both cameras at a wedding I won't be able to use that Simulation for editing!

[@kevin_mullins]

For sure C1 has the simulation but it's not quite the same as what the camera produces, especially withe an JPG adjustments set in camera. Similar story with Lightroom.

[@charleskoonu]

Do you prefer this xpro3 over your beloved xpro2?

[@kevin_mullins]

Yes, absolutely. It's essentially a more featured filled and faster X-Pro2. I'm forever grateful that they don't change the design of the X-Pro range.

[@allystuart6348]

Great stuff Kevin...I didn’t realise that the screen flipped all the way down. I thought it just stopped at 45 degrees to the body

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks Ally. Yup, all the way down :-)

[@glacieractivity]

Since I somehow think that you use capture one - do you think the classic neg could end up there? I love how the pro3 gets under the skin of some. It is easy to see it is not for everyone. But do they also write angry posts about Aston Martin making cars that do not fit their budget or needs? There may be one wildlife photographer on the planet that wish to combine the optical viewfinder with a 400 mm tele. We come in all sorts. But I do not think it is the target market for it. I am really delighted that there is room for a lovely little oddball in our world of "optimized" gear. It is not like there is some unique secret sauce inside it that force us all to go and buy this body. It is good to see good photographers beam happily with this thing. Have great holidays with that amazing merch that you are given for free after having sold your soul ;-) (After all, we all know that a professional opinion shared for free has only monetary and zero qualitative value. Except that we really do not all know or think that). Cheers.

[@Thomas_Geist]

Unlike ALL previous Fuji hybrid cameras in the X100 and X-Pro series, with the X-Pro3 in OVF, the frame lines and focus box DOES NOT return to the neutral infinity position when the shutter button is released. I've brought this up with technical support and they pointed me to the manual where it says this is the way it now works, deal with it. I don't know if somehow this saved them money or just some production savings, but it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. If you focus something close the frame lines stay at the parallax adjusted position so you have to point to something at infinity to put is back to compose the next photo. CRAZY! I know not that many of us actually use the OVF, but this is a major setback that does not seem to have any functionality. That and of course removing the ability to change the magnification for wide and tele lenses. But, they now give you a camera that at and additional $200US you can whack the camera with a hammer and scrape you keys across it. If this has been a problem for you, go back to taking your meds. The parallax frame line correction problem can be corrected or at least an option provided with a firmware update, BUT, if I'm the only one complaining Fuji is not going to fix this problem. I've noticed they have backed off on firmware upgrades lately. Please, PLEASE complain to Fuji and tell them this has to be addressed in a firmware upgrade. If you don't, it ain't gonna happen.

[@Balake666]

Thomas Geist to be fair I actually like this design because it’s now always showing the correct focusing distance related frame guide now instead of showing you after you half press the shutter, so there’s no need for you to re-compose after focus if your subject is in similar distance most of the time. Just like actual rangefinder cameras.

[@Deetroiter]

HI, Kevin! I am curious to ask how the viewfinder is holding up to use in the long run? I like the idea of the x pro 3 but the huge front glass of the viewfinder being exposed like that makes me Leary about how durable it is and how it would hold up with real world use

[@kevin_mullins]

No problems at all. Still going perfectly well.

[@MarcelVoelker]

Hi Kevin, I am a big fan of your work. Maybe you can help me. I bought the xpro3 as best friend for my Xpro2. I'm in love. Can you tell us how you programmed your buttons? There are 4 missing. I can get along with the buttons on the Xpro3, but I would be interested to know how you assign them. For example, I want to be able to switch from MS to Es Shutter. Do you need the face recognition when photographing wedding documentation? I'm happy about tips. :)

[@MarcelVoelker]

Hi Kevin. has done it, I found it here. www.f16.click/wedding-photography/shooting-weddings-with-fuji.html. You don't use the Dpad on the xpro2. :) right...

[@Bob-Horse]

Happy New Year Kevin, I hope 2020 is good for you. May I ask a question? I plan to shoot studio portraits at home using studio strobes with wireless triggers - all used in a manual mode, not TTL...etc. and only shooting RAW files. Am I correct to think I cannot use the camera flash setting to remove any red eye as I am only shooting RAW files? If so, how do I remove any red eye when I edit it Capture One Pro 12? Grateful for any advice please.

[@johnburrow4124]

Hello! I have a question: as a Fuji user, do you enable 1) natural live view and/or 2) preview Exp/WB? I am a raw only shooter, and I was curious as to your thoughts on this. I tend to pay close attention to the histogram.

[@07deus]

Hi Kevin! How's the shutter sound on the Xpro3? Does it affect your photography?

[@kevin_mullins]

Not at all. It's very quiet in comparison to some cameras.

[@07deus]

@@kevin_mullins awesome and thanks for replying back. Love your work...👍🙏

[@paulwarwick8124]

Happy Christmas Kevin... keep up the good work 😎😎

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks Paul & Happy Christmas to you too.

[@DamianBrown]

Prynhawn Da Mr Mullins, way off topic but are you using a teleprompter of sorts or is your memory that good?

[@DamianBrown]

HA Just saw my question :)

[@kevin_mullins]

To answer your teleprompter Q. Yes, I do use one, but it's terrible. You should see the outtakes as I swear everytime my phone drops off the unit.

[@DamianBrown]

@@kevin_mullins :D If I can find something cheap enough to work as a proper teleprompter it might save me some editing but sounds like cheap isn't the answer, well not the £69 one I saw on Amazon at least. Not sure it's viable for me to spend more £££ yet though. Sounds like the same one, but presentation wise you've got it down a treat!

[@kevin_mullins]

I have the Parrot Telleprompter and it's "OK".... but the adapter for holding the phone is appauling. When I get 50K subs ( lol ) I'll invest in a proper one :-)

[@DamianBrown]

@@kevin_mullins so if I get to 20k I might buy it off you 😅

[@mickgissane9181]

Nice video Kevin and Happy Christmas to you and your family too. Hope Santa brings you something nice with a plug. Mick from Dublin

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks Mick :-)

[@dfj555]

Great video, again you put the Angry Photographer to shame. Lol.

[@streets28mm]

Hey Kev, good to see you again, do you find it snappier than XT3 using the same lens?

[@kevin_mullins]

Yup. But as I said, this could be because of the -6ev & hopefully that update will come to the other cameras in the sensor range.

[@streets28mm]

@@kevin_mullins I'll wait till March, hopefully by then we'll see all the firmware updates for xt3! Thank you and happy holidays!

[@unbroken1010]

Merry Christmas I cannot stand people complaining about battery life and quote fingerprints on finishing. Implementing a new battery would be a extra cost and Led Zeppelin push up the price of the camera. So easy to carry a spare. Everyone has been spoiled by Apple you are completely evil about designs finishes the camera is a tool. It was never a thought on my old cameras I still use the k1000 and I like on fm2 for film I never once does it come across my mind that this doesn't look cool enough. They are tools to get the images. End of story. this is not fashion it's photography

[@JohnCarryOn]

HOW do you look into the camera and read up your questions? Just curious haha is your cam on a tripod infront of your screen?

[@kevin_mullins]

It's magic :-) No, it's a teleprompter :-)

[@thomasgatz2810]

Hi, Kevin. I just got my xPro 3. Upon turning on the camera for the first time, I get a screen that has "Start Menu", "pairing registration". I don't want to transfer to a smart phone, to I want to 'skip' this. I can't navigate down to "skip" with the joy stick or by using the touch screen. How do I get through this dilemma?

[@kevin_mullins]

Hi Thomas. Try pressing the Disp/back button at that point.

[@unbroken1010]

Did you do one of these on the X pro2 I can't seem to find it if you did

[@eagleeyephoto8715]

You also missing OVF magnifier glass for longer focal lenses so it is another short coming.The story about "most people are using EVF anyway" is a marketing BS story.If this is true why they charge customers 600 euro more for the same sensor and processor over xt-3? Other BS is that two Ti plates and sub- monitor cost 600.

[@Bristoweb]

Hey Kevin, as you've had some contact with Fuji, do you know if they have ever considered this idea?; that the button on the SS dial is used to unlock the ISO selection rather than the “lift & turn“ action. Push button down, then turn the SS dial to select ISO, let go of button - shutter speed selection! The "lift and turn" action is then used to lock in and out of the “A” mode on the SS dial instead. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas!

[@AlexanderBischof]

Thank you so much

[@jlmtrout]

Hi Kevin, love your videos. Purchased an X-Pro 3 last week and I love it, I currently own a X-T2 and I traded in a XT-30 to help pay for the Pro 3. I was wondering is there an artificial horizon feature that can be seen in the viewfinder of the Pro 3 like on the X-T2, I can't find it in the menu. For some reason my photos always list to the right, I think my right leg is shorter than the left....

[@ricblessing3400]

Yep. fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/x-pro3/about_this_camera/display/index.html

[@kevin_mullins]

Pretty sure it's in the Custom Display Settings. :-)

[@jlmtrout]

Thank you so much, i didn't go deep enough!

[@Rplusr87]

Kevin, stuff the haters. Love your videos

[@kevin_mullins]

It's all good fun :-) Thank you for your support of course.

[@yvesgalland648]

Any chance of a long term xpro3 review ?

[@kevin_mullins]

On the list.....

[@raksh9]

Kevin! Where's your X100V review?? It's been five hours since announcement, you're late, man! :-D

[@kevin_mullins]

Lol. I've yet to see one and just deciding whether to pre order one or not.

[@pcphotography9108]

@@kevin_mullins very eager to hear your thoughts on the x100v!

[@isaacemilmedina]

What is an X-A70? BTW I really like the X-T200 type of screen.

[@Shmyrk]

I had the same question. I could only find X-A7

[@sanclewphotographic]

Kevin I am a new subscriber, great video, can you get A L-bracket for this camera, regards.Colin

[@calvinchann1996]

Fuji film simulations are generally based on sensors and processors.

[@kevin_mullins]

Yup, exactly what I suggest in the film. :-)

[@shocks123]

Awesome as usual .....smashed it ;-)

[@kevin_mullins]

:-)

[@AdamMuise]

I have an X-pro3 and I would say this to those leaving gunky marks on their cameras: wash your hands. You are probably one of those people who naturally have a lot of oil on their hands. Having clean and dry hands leaves little or no smudges, even for the fussy of us. If you are leaving smudges on your camera (and are hygienic) then please don't touch my camera, yours, or anything else. Thanks and happy holidays.

[@jgranseth]

What color do you have?

[@AdamMuise]

@@jgranseth dura-black

[@jgranseth]

@@AdamMuise Interesting. And you're not noticing any difference from a regular Fuji camera in this regard?

[@AdamMuise]

@@jgranseth It is slightly worse than my X-T30. I think Dura-finish has a more uneven surface area to trap dirt making it harder to wipe down. I just don't see the big smudge marks that others have in their youtube videos after just touching it once.

[@kenwheelersconscience4113]

Sorry many cannot support a company that has me as a spokeswoman

[@petera1033]

Hi Kevin, I have to admit that i am one of those 'haters' ( 2020 English shorthand for I dont know what ) but anyway...to me the LCD combined with OVF - takes away from my preferences. I shoot with XT-3 and GFX100 so I am a Fuji fanboy you could say. What I call a design 'fail' is particularly irksome - because I was looking forward to being able to use the left hand viewfinder and keep my nose out of things, ther eis no need for Fuji to 'tell or suggest or demand' that a photographer make photographs and not do this or that or the other thing whilst doing so, my workflow is my workflow thanks - it is the height of arrogance (whether intended or not) to suggest that looking at an LCD is not a proper ctivity for a photographer to engage in - wwhat absolute nonsense! oh well que sera sera - the camera is a no go (for me anyway) and I'll just have to wait for the XPro4 ....but what concerns me is that this design fail may be symptomatic of management fail - so bad in my and many many other people's books so as to make their commitment to Fuji - less so. That said I want to say that I really appreciate your KZbin videos and photography - if anyone 'deserves' some Fuji love (from Fuji) it would be you - since you don't have to rely on hipsta bearded nonsense to talk photography and your images aren't a repetitive or mundane faux street meme. Thank you for being you and the gentle and informative manner you adopt to communicate with your audience All the best to you and yours over the Holidays Pete

[@Zampano691]

most sexy camera today

[@breecimr2453]

everybody says that the x-pro3 is a street shooting camera does that mean it is not suitable for bird and landscape photography

[@vermontmike9800]

Regarding the fingerprints...another review said his collects prints all the time however Windex cleaned them off just fine.

[@kevin_mullins]

Yea, I can't imagine it would be difficult to wipe off if they occur.

[@fernandorosebush6594]

LOL Cheeky comment @ 9:20

[@kevin_mullins]

You know how it is :-)

[@myoung9739]

Kev you’re a funny bloke. Did you get to sell the Fuji coffee thingamajig and buy a new car?

[@kevin_mullins]

Still got the coffee thingymajig :-)

[@myoung9739]

@@kevin_mullins Congrats to the Welsh rugby team beating the Wallabies. Well done.