Dustin, you are the epitome of Canadian politeness, a true gentleman

I take delight in my X-T3 and every Fuji lens I own, I find that it to be a tool that inspires creativity. Just look at the features - max. shutter speed, focus peaking, stacking, film simulations. I can use it for portraits, macro and any other unusual scenario. My gripes are small, for example I don’t like that it does not show the actual ISO beforehand when auto ISO mode is active, it only shows the maximum. I also really like the grip, so I can use the camera like a larger pro body with plenty battery life, or a discreet unit with a small footprint coupled with fantastic small sized lenses that can travel everywhere.

I am a Canon DSLR shooter but I brought the X-T3 as an all round travel camera and i absolutely love it. I just got back from a week in Cuba with my X-T3 and only 1 lens (23mm f2) Its a wicket system.

Fuji I LOVE your flip SCREEN concept! They have in my opinion the best flip screen arrangement on the marked. Makes high/low photo a breeze compared to the Panny/Oly/Canon idea where you have to flip it all the way out before rotating etc which makes you miss the moment. 100% cudos to Fuji here. This vlogging-thingy is just for a few users compared to the large amount of photographers out there.

The whole no IBIS thing is overblown. It does have it's merits, I agree. I would like to stabalize my xf90mm, sure. It's definitely not a deal breaker though, especially on a $1500 body. For real video work, you need a gimbal. For proper stabilization, you need a tripod. Do I miss shots because I don't have IBIS, yes, a few... And on the whole, it's not a big deal. And the battery life? Come on guys, put an extra battery in your pocket. They are small. Every camera is a compromise. Pick the one that works best for your needs and just go out and have fun.

I have never thought there will be 1 person , nowadays, saying an apsc camera is of a good use. Or the best of its own. What a review ! ✌

Aww I am, I don't know what happened in the previous video, but don't apologize, you won our hearts why saying this word. Love from Atlantic province.

Got XT3 and A7RIII among my cameras. XT3 is great, will go on all vacations with me. Autofocus tracking is brilliant and in my opinion at the top 3 of mirrorless world. Nice review Dustin. Now you need to review Nikon Z6 next.

What people will complain about today! My first camera was a Pentax 1000. I don't remember it being a Rangefinder. For me a Rangefinder is a NOT through the lenses camera viewer, but I could be incorrect. I love my X-T2 and hope to someday purchase a X-T3. Thanks for your work and review Mr Abbott.

Even though I'm using Sony A7m3, but I'm always the fan of Fuji. They make cameras and lenses that people want to use . Hybrid RF shooting experiences like X-Pro series, beautiful, classic Fujinon lenses... I appreciate Sony's pragmatic approach, but I really love the nostalgic value of Fuji.

I came over from Canon full-frame to the X-T3 and I am very pleased so far. The video quality of the Fuji is outstanding, right out of the box. The still image quality is excellent. I tried the Sony A7III and although it's a good camera, I was never that happy with it, so sold it. The Fuji is a photographer's camera, one that inspires and makes me think about what I'm doing. In addition, the system has a great lineup of affordable, high quality lenses that make it a great choice for a variety of shooting situations.

X-T3 (previously X-T2) made me move from Canon (not particularly any flaw of Canon 5D MIV) and become Fuji exclusive (X-T3 primary and GFX-50S as special purpose). Primarily their menu system + retro look + physical controls + out of camera JPEG (saves tons of time for me). IBIS is not necessarily a MUST for a photographer (for vlogger it's a different issue altogether, in that case I'd advise to get a video cam) unless you are shooting in a cave (some street photography does demand extreme low light and hence stable hands) or no access to OIS lenses. Fuji is doing a great job, probably making many take a leap into their GFX system (lack of FF)

Thanks Dustin! I just picked up the x-t3, and look forward to using it for my KZfaq channel.

For me APS-C is the sweet spot sensor size. The balance between size and quality is just perfect.

You can also use your phone to control the camera. Start/Stop and focus. This works pretty good for framing yourself, and starting and stopping recording.

Great camera, and as you've pointed out, it's part of the only serious dedicated aps-c system in the market. I've got the x-t2 with the "kit" lens, 16mm, 56mm and 100-400mm. I'll wait for the x-h2 instead, hoping that they'll bring bigger batteries and I need the extra grip especially for the 100-400mm. I watch you for the last 2-3 years, you're one of the most serious and reliable reviewers out there. Don't mind the subs, there isn't any justice in our universe anyway. Keep up the good work!

Thank you for your review, Dustin and merry Christmas, very beautiful decoration out there at your house.

Another great review Dustin...the XT-3 looks to be a good value, and fantastic camera! You take some awesome photos btw :-)

I got the x-t3 as my first camera and i really Love the physical dials but i hate the Ergonomics. The x-h1 has pretty much perfect economics but it lacks the features for the same price... I'll get a cheap grip for it and hope it will improve the Ergonomics 👌

Great colors in your photos. You have an eye for pleasing colors and composition.

I think you should get to the XH series for IBIS. asking IBIS for XT series is like asking Sony to put ibis on A63XX when they specifically placed it the A65XX series. just my 2 cents

Thanks mate, good wrap up. I still use my XE1 & XT1,really enjoy both of them. The XT3 will come down the line I'm sure.

Apart from the previous comment its the H.265 codec that interests me in the Fuji video features. I used the codec with the older Samsung 4k and file sizes and battery usage is far less - thereby less possibility of over heating.

Thanks for the review, Dustin. I must say, I never had a bad photo when I was using the XT-2. So, it appears this might be a great backup to my a7riii as an around town camera, for casual use.

I own both Sony A9 and XT3, I love XT3 for its light weight and performance, the classic dials, and beautiful body design is also one of the reason people choose XT3 anyway :P My A9 and GM lenses are great but heavy, XT3 is my almost perfect traveling camera, the only thing I hope is FUJI will put IBIS on the next XT camera. I like to travel light and I’m so lazy don’t even want to travel with tripod these days. :P IBIS helps a lot at handheld low light situation and expand more possibilities for travelers. I prefer my XF1855mm kit over XF1655F2.8 because the OIS is really useful. I bought XF1855mm and XF50140mm which covers my traveling use, I will consider invest more on FUJI once the next XT camera gets IBIS. :)

Thank you. I shall notice, that the old-school physical dials and switches have a caveat. They may not be controlled by custom settings profiles. For example, when I switch to timelapse shooting profile, a score of non standard settings are automatically applied (M mode, MF, single-shot, 16:9, F/16 etc). My Panasonic LX100 has manual controls for aperture and aspect ratio (!!!), therefore I still need to adjust them manually back and forth even after applying the settings profile. Also I heavily rely on presets (involving aperture, drive mode, AF mode etc) in daily shooting, so the old-school controls are less than optimal. I've just purchased the third body - A6300 as a companion to A7III.

Thank you Mr Abbott

Thank you for all your fantastic reviews! I've had a few Fujis, & they just inspire shooting! :)

you dont have to only control the camera using the physical controls on the top of the body, you can use the front and back wheels to set your ISO and shutter speed. Moving from a Canon 5d M3, it's actually as easy to use.

Excellent review as always. I agree that ibis is the only thing lacking.

Hi Dustin Thank you for your review this is why i did buy one 1week ago and FWI Fuji delivers all Cameras factory Settings in Energy saving Mode this is also hindering auto Focus to work properly, to change that under: Settings/ Powermanagment/PERFORMANCE /Boost Just wanna let you know cheers

Actually I agree with your "rangefinder design". I would say the X-H1 is the "non rangefinder design" or "DSLR like design" Thanks for the great video !

Another very comprehensive review, thanks Dustin. Nothing controversial here at all ;) Were it not for a fairly extensive investment in Sony kit, I would jump onto the Fujifilm bandwagon without any regrets, other than the X-T3's lack of IBIS. (It worked extremely well on the X-H1 that I tried for a few days). Their dedicated APS-C lenses are enviable and the retro look with manual controls is very desirable.

Thanks for the comprehensive and thorough review on the X-T3. Looking to downsize on weight over my Canon 5d mk iii and glass for travel and journalism work. This is the system to go to. The Fuji glass looks excellent. No IBIS? No biggie. I guess I'm old school, learned how to steady hand held back in the day when I had my first Nikkormat and used "high speed" Kodak Tri-X 400 ASA for low light and action.

As for vid footage and color, you may have a look at Kevin Mullins videos, they have recently been filmed on an X-T3, and I think it's color and general quality is sublime... Others have said that too. Maybe it is a thing of fine tuning the settings...

What’s the difference between the native and expanded ISO and why don’t you like to shoot in expanded ISO?

I started shooting on an aps c then fell in love with shooting on a mft now only shoot full frame sony cameras. Since you can shoot anything, what is the payoff or benefit for some one like me who shoots landscapes and nature primarily with aps c? Other than fugi is such an awesome product, just in terms of form factor? brrr, are you warm now?

I wish reviewers would do more low light tests. My X-T20 also takes amazing shots... in bright light. But take it to an indoor party or shooting kids indoors and it struggles to focus. I know the X-T3 is faster than my camera, but I've heard it shares some low light focusing problems as well. It's a mirrorless shortcoming I believe.

Hi Dustin, thanks for all your reviews!! I'm an amateur apsc still shooter, not interested in full frame and not doing any video work. I'm considering switching to Fuji system. Is it a good move for me in your opinion? (considering sony is about to release its new apsc camera) thanks a lot!

Great review

Well done. Great final review!

Akk the review seem to say if you don't like physical controls it might not be for you....I have mine setup EXACTLY like I did my D800 and other cameras with just the wheels and NEVER use the dials. You don't HAVE to use them its just more options.

I admire the XT3 but it's behind the rest on dynamic range. But with a great lens lineup and Capture One this is a good travel camera. I don't think IBIS is too much of an issue, I'll stick with FF for now though.

Thank you for the gread review! Loved the animal shots! Which lens did you use?

Great explanation video thanks 👏🏻

Another great video the XT3 is on my shoping list

Thank you for another great set of reviews. I had the XPro1 and XT1 camera bodies and loved them and the out of camera images but there was no good editing software at the time. Sold the bodies and kept the lenses in the hope Adobe or Capture1 would catch up. Adobe still sucks even though they will tell you differently. Capture1, 12 is fantastic. I borrowed an XH1 and used my lenses for two weeks at the flower festival and I am going to purchase new Fuji bodies as soon as the replacement for the XH1 arrives.

I kept going back and forth between this XT3 and the Panasonic G9 - I ended up buying the G9 with the Leica 12-60 - for two reasons: High Resolution Mode (for studio photography) and IBIS. I'm starting to think this camera would be a much better choice for street photos - or any photos that would require a quick touch. I love the flip out screen on my G9 - but for fast street type shots - it's a little slow to fold out. I also think Fuji color science is top notch. Guess I'll be saving my coins and buy this as a second camera - lol. Nice review!! Thanks!

thank you, a great review !!!

Thank you for an excellent series of reviews on the XT3. I do have a question. Why is it a great disadvantage to not have IBIS?

Hi Dustin. Thanks for the information. I am pretty new to DSLR and mirrorless photography. I have been studying the basics such as manual mode, aperture, shutter speed and iso and bought some books. I have some money saved up to buy a nice camera and I have been studying both mirrorless and dslr. The two cameras I really like are the Fuji Xt3 for mirrorless and the Nikon D850 for DSLR. I know the Fuji is a lot cheaper, lighter and seems amazing. I was wondering your take on what you would decide for what reasons if you have time. Thanks so much.

Thank you for posting this! Really good video! I’m having a problem with both my X-T3 & X-H1 for monitoring audio. I have a SmallHD 5” external monitor that I really like but when I plug it in via HDMI, my audio stops monitoring from the camera, the recording still has audio, but I can’t hear anything. I guess the camera thinks I’m monitoring the audio through the HDMI output but it’s really annoying. Is there any trick we can do to avoid the camera to shut down the audio monitor jack while using a external monitor? Thank you!

If all this tech is important to you then I would suggest you need to work on composition and story telling. The differences here discussed are so esoteric I often wonder what sort of images the techies are actually taking. I once went to a show in NYC where some famous photographer had a showing of images taken with a home-made pin hole camera. They were still great images that captured the viewer. I’m an old guy who learned film photography and love the fujis because of the aesthetics of the design and the film simulations. I set a film sim as I would pick a specific film and go with it. While I don’t judge those who like to spend hours with an image on a computer, I prefer to capture as much as possible in-camera and that includes mood, color saturation, grain, composition, etc. In fact, all the post I do is some minor cropping. For me this makes photography more immediate and emphasizes that moment when the image is captured. I’m also a musician who has done studio sessions. An engineer can bring drum beats back into the perfect quarter-note measure and bring a singer back to perfect pitch. As far as I’m concerned that’s bullshit art. But each to his/her/whatever own.

Excellent technical specification review .. I’m curious however Dustin, how do you “feel” when it’s in the hand and when operating the Fuji with it’s more tactile controls? I am Interested in the more intangible impression you have of it

How do the colors compare to Canon and Sony?

May I ask what lens/focal length you are using to shoot your self in this review. Also which camera please? and thank you for this very detailed review. I just love Fuji's style physically for their camera with the tactile feel they offer for their cameras and that honest and natural color science, all within using their APSC sized sensor they don't feel they need to change to anything bigger unless its medium format. Gotta love that confidence.

Hi dustin, thanks for the review. Now that fuji x-t3 has same af-speed as x-t4 with fw 4.0 has this changed your opinion on the camera? I also wonder if the focus limiter is useful in real usage. I currently have the x-t2 and xf 35 f2 for family shooting. thinking of upgrading to x-t3 (which costs about 800 used from a individual) cant decide yet haha

Excellent review Dustin, thank you. Visiting this in light of the pending XT-4 and it's specs... seems like Fuji watched this review as well. Curious if you have found some video coloring options (Eterna etc.) useful compared to Sony's? I'm probably still veering toward a used A7RIII then a used A7IV following. The EOS R5 would probably be my choice here soon but imagine that will come with a near $4k asking price. Outstanding job Brother, thanks again.

The physical controls are the reason why I will buy it.

Great and amazing explanation (new follower) Two thumbs up!

Your shot is tilted to the left! Just teasing :) I really like your reviews. Find them detailed and not biased towards any manufacturer. Keep up the good work! And I'm really happy that you are reviewing other brands than Canon and Sony now. And about that camera - I like it a lot! The only thing that stops me from pulling the trigger on a Christmas gift for myself, is the price of the lenses. There are a lot of 3rd party lenses for bigger companies' cameras, which pulls the price down. Not Fuji, unfortunately.

I love the retro design, having grown up shooting fully manual cameras, that is, even before autofocus, the control by top plate dial in fact appeals. Also, Fuji, unlike Sony, the camera comes with the choice of a wide array of high-quality native glass. Also, I must be about the only person who does not have any real interest in IBIS/OSS etc. With the mega high ISO's all modern cameras are capable of, camera shake should not be a problem, except in situations when maybe you should be using a tripod.

Having the xt2, and being very happy with it, should I be thinking of changing for the xt3?

great review as always man :) .would u choose the xt3 or the sony a7iii? i only shoot stills ,no video

Please review the Fujifilm X-Pro3 if possible, including its comparison with the Xt3.

Use a high quality gimbal and that will solve the lack of IBIS. IBIS is ok.....but a good gimbal is light years better.

Thanks for the great review! I’m thinking about buying the camera even though I already invested in the Sony. What compact all around lens would you recommend for this camera that is small, light, and very sharp? Thanks for your help. Johnny

Please can you let me know how the files look compare canon 6d mark II at 3200 iso or 6400 what is your opinion? Great reviews as always.Thank you

Hi Dustin a pleasure video like always. Im Planning the switch from 80D to this little beast. I have a Tamron 45 SP 1.8 do you think this combo works?

I doubt they will ever add ibis to the xt line. They've stated they have to comprise to much with the size. That's why they developed the xh1 which is basicly a xt2 with ibis and slightly bigger body. I'm sure they will have an xh2 next year that will have ibis with all the new features of the xt3.

Any idea what adapter to use on a Jupiter 9 with fujifilm?

Just a great review. IBIS isn't a huge priority for me, but I'm wondering about the size and weight of some of the larger, faster lenses. Do they overpower the body? Would it be better with a battery grip?

I’m a Fuji newbie with the XT3 ....shoot raw on to one card ..jpeg the other . Not impressed as others seem to be with noise , even as low , as 800 I S O and always have to deal with that on any raw I choose to keep .

Really like the xt3 but I don't feel the AF is as good as some say, I say this having done side by side tests with an a7riii & 85 1.4 and an xt3 & 56 1.2. I was outside the camera shop shooting pedestrians walking left to right in AF-C and the hit rate was 80% Sony and 30% Fuji. (Not sure if this could be addressed in a firmware update). Aware that the focus speed of the lenses could be a factor here and I find it strange, (having seen many posts on this), that faster aperture and more expensive Fuji lenses tend to be slower focusing than the slower versions, I can't think of any of manufacture who's lense line-up is similar.

i agree so much, Fuji and maybe pentax are the only one that actually worked the ass off to make good apsc lenses. good IQ, good build and elegant (except for pentax). Nevertheless, i'm not a fan of the small grip and short battery life, bad wireless connectivity and the lack of fully articulated screen, so it is a no go for me but i should never say never ;)

Hey Dustin...would you prefer a XT3 wtih 18-55 or EOS RP with adapter and existing 16-35? Considering you mainly did travel photos and landscapes.

Great review as always. The Spotmatic isn't a rangefinder either though....

Great review as usual Dustin. Just wanted to comment on your findings with the video autofocus as I own an XT3 and use it extensively for video. I've never found that the autofocus in video is "stepping" and actually have found it to be quite smooth actually, something similar to Sony's video autofocus system. Is the sample footage you provided in this review actual footage taken with your copy of the XT3? Or were you recording the screen using an external monitor? I've seen other reviewers have the same findings as you with video autofocus but it was apparent that they were just recording the screen and not actually recording footage, which is where I think this discrepancy occurs.

Hi. Thank you Dustin. I have two questions I am looking at multiple brands review videos to answer. I like the T3 and T2 price entry points upgrading from my 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor bridge camera for wildlife and landscape. Can you use X-T2 or X-T3 tracking to lock on subjects while they are in motion and then have them tracked, for example capturing a flock of birds or one large bird (like a Heron) flying towards you and clicking multiple frames per second, or capturing them in video and maintaining focus while the flock or bird changes direction suddenly? Also, for video, will an OIS lens on a tripod in a ~20mph wind make up for the minor tripod vibration that drives me nuts (or should I admit at this point I need a gimbal)? Any help is a blessing. Thanks!

I am very interested in buying this camera buy also i am very interested in shooting the milky way.. Could someone talk about the performanceI of the x-t3 in shooting the galaxy? Perhaps @Dustin Abbott could you try it please and share your opinion? Thank you very much.

Can we edit Fuji’s raw photos in Lightroom? I heard there are some challenges to that.

I bought one 4 days ago.

People wanting Full Frame have completely missed the point of this system. Fuji is actually interested in and capable of giving APS-C shooters incredible quality and performance in a smaller package, unlike Canon who uses lens gimmicks and marketing tactics to drive APS-C shooters to their Full Frame (read: more expensive) options.

I'm getting just as good and often BETTER results with the Fuji xt2 and their lower quality lenses than I do with a 3500K full frame with top of the line lenses, at least on the color and sensor side of things!! Less noise, excellent color that doesn't need to be adjusted to no end, and some kind of intangible quality, which I can not fully describe... a more delicate, ethereal vibe to the pictures that look less like digital files and more like Slides ...

What about the Samsung Nx-1 being 28mp?

Great review! While I doubt I will ever own this camera it does (or should) provide a ton of pressure on Sony, and especially Canon since this comes in about $800 less then their R. And while I cannot believe I am even considering it, I've been looking at the Fuji GFX 50R somewhat seriously. Now I'm not going to order it tonight, or probably any time next year (but then again, who knows. Life sometimes finds a way.) but would love to learn more about it. Ever consider talking to someone over there and see if you can get a loaner to try out for a few weeks? :)

Great first minute ;)

If you were to buy today, XT-3 or A7iii?

Great. Product but it comes at a price for an apsc. The future will tell us if the lack of FF is a problem.

You remind me of Casey Kasem, my favorite disc jockey and radio personality in the 80's. :)

Fuji xt3 or A7III for casual shooter who loves bokeh?

Will have a gimbal aswell

Fuji probably has not given IBIS because it wants one to invest in its stabilized lenses. I was looking for a possible increment to A6500 but without IBIS no. Also I have too many manual lenses. And IBIS also makes it possible to do certain videos using very slow hand movements. These cannot be done without a tripod as one would never be able to minutely move it the way one moves ones hands. The same with photographic macro work. For those who say its not important as we did without it earlier, then just stop watching these videos as we did without internet earlier. I also do not care for the retro look. I worked too long on SLRs and now love the compact minimal body that one can customize. I think the difference between the different camera companies is in their systems. Fuji has created a kind of 'designer' style and specialization of the aps-c sensor size and with it specialty lenses. Thereby drawing the most out of the sensor size and therefore not needing a full frame.

How did you scratch the front of the camera?

Do you use your xt3 more for video or stills?

Is this the Sony A7/3 FF equivalent? very impressive APSC camera, I still shoot with the Xt1

I have heard of editing issues with fuji raw files in lightroom. Is this the case with the xt3?

U don't need to apologize for that "slip-of-the-tongue" 'cos U reviewed many cameras and lenses that it's clear U know the matter U'r talking in Ur videos and besides it's obvious that it's not a rangefinder, just lookin' at the camera as anyone is able to do.

HA! i like how you said the SONY colors are better SOOC versus FUJI.

Another solid review! I Appreciate all the work you put in to these videos. The Fuji definitely is the best all round APS-C camera at the moment. As a Sony shooter, I’m very interested in seeing what is to come of the rumored A7000 and if it will compare to Fuji. I also took notice of you mentioning that your Sony A7Riii video footage is essentially straight out of camera with very little if any post. I think the footage looks great. Other than color balancing are you using a particular picture profile or creative style setting? Or are you essentially “Standard” on everything?