Fujifilm X-E3 review - detailed, hands-on, not sponsored

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Fujifilm X-E3 review - detailed, hands-on, not sponsored

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This detailed and hands-on review of the Fujifilm X-E3 covers everything you need to know with demonstrations and samples. Lots of sample images taken on the streets of Toronto.
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@billcullen3562 7 жыл бұрын

As always a professional, articulate, unbiased non selling review! First class journalism ! Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment, appreciated.

@francescomanfredi 7 жыл бұрын

Maarten You are the Menu Master! The only person in the world that makes menus interesting and fun to watch even for cameras I don’t like. Of course I like this camera and mirrorless in general but I would watch your reviews also for washing machines. I just love the enthusiastic and humble tone of a friend showing me his last new toy

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

So kind of you to say, such a pleasure to read your comments. I hadn't thought about reviewing washing machines - but my first thought is that in general, they're not as interesting visually ...

@emgee44 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this is from last year, but I having just watched the review (I'm considering buying an X-e3), I find myself agreeing wholeheartedly with your comment. A most helpful and comprehensive review of the cameras features and some useful suggestions for its functions.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thank you!

@MrKravmagadude 6 жыл бұрын

Yet again, the best review out there. If you want to really know what a photographer looks for in a camera, look no further than Maarten. I have purchased - with confidence - 6 cameras over the years based on his reviews. Never disappointed and no nasty surprises that you often get with other reviews. Excellent.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words and confidence - and I’m glad my reviews are helping.

@henrysiegertsz8204 Жыл бұрын

About the third time I've watched this video after a year (almost) of ownership and I still haven't absorbed all the rich features of this camera. The work you've put in on this is astonishing. Fantastic, and I'd say the best video on YT for the X-E3.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Thanks, always nice to read that viewers find my videos helpful and appreciate my work.

@liv0003 11 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbronhi, I know this video is a bit old but I have a question if you can help me . I have an xe3 camera but the iso extended mode sims unavailable on my camera, my iso stop at 200 on the menu, how can I activate the iso extended mode please?

@MaartenHeilbron 11 ай бұрын

That's very odd. HAve you tried to reset the camera? What exposure mode are you using? How are you accessing the ISO setting - try from the shooting settings menu.

@liv0003 11 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron I found the "problem", the camera must be set with mechanical shutter only in order to access the ISO extension option. Thanks for your help✌️

@SourPlanet Жыл бұрын

This is hands down the most useful camera review I've ever seen. No stats and other nonsense that can be googled. Just a plain and complete walkthrough of settings and their usefulness as a photographer. Five years later, and it's still helping people. I've been debating selling my A7C because I want a Fuji as my backup body. This video made it clear that the X-E3 is the right replacement. Thanks a bunch 👍

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to read that my videos have provided useful advice and that my stule is appreciated.

@nandi123 6 жыл бұрын

Extremely articulate, organized and informative. Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to read your kind words, so very much appreciated.

@Ziadalabbady 7 жыл бұрын

Another great and comprehensive review from Mr. Heillbron, was waiting for this camera since Fuji rumors mentioned it few months back, as an upgrade from my 3 years old X-M1 but the lack of tilting screen just killed it for me! Purchased X-20 thou and it's hell of camera for its size and wight.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

@OktoberFilms 7 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the X-E3 since yesterday. A lovely little thing. It replaces my deceased X-E2 and it’s different enough to have a learning curve but similar enough to feel familiar. Just wanted to say thank you for a comprehensive overview. I may want to refer to it in the coming days as I dig into the menus and make the camera truly mine.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, please come back at any time with questions and comments.

@fujiguys 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Maarten! Great video as always! Just to clarify, the X-E3 will include the EF-X8 hotshoe flash. Just like the X-T2. To help centre the tripod mount, we do have the optional metal hand grip. This is also compatible with most Arca Swiss tripods.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

That's good news - I appreciate the insider knowledge. Thanks for the note and your kind words.

@Cagey7531 7 жыл бұрын

And the XT-1 ... oh wait, you lot abandoned that one! :P

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that perspective. Didn't think of that, although it might admittedly be a less than average use case.

@f461an 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I revisit this video for all the little tweaks and tips you gave. Thanks 👍

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

How kind of you to take the time to comment, thanks, appreciated.

@videohq1181 6 жыл бұрын

Why is Fujifilm not paying you for this video? Not even their marketing team can produce something as comprehensive as this. Thank you Maarteen.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Well, if they paid me, I'd have to say nice things and not everything I'd like to say. I'm pretty happy with the status quo.

@barisk6855 5 жыл бұрын

first class response

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

@@barisk6855 Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

@hawtdilf 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an extensive and thorough walkthrough of the X-E3. I have much to learn as a photography noob, and look forward to more of your informative videos!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

@romandarobot7732 6 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite channels for fantastic, in depth reviews without a lot of fluff. As always a great job giving us the facts we want and need to know. Thank you so much!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

How kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

@ristovainio 6 жыл бұрын

Maarten, really appreciate your thorough and to-the-point approach, great review again, brilliant work.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting, always appreciated.

@GerardSheridan 6 жыл бұрын

Maarten, THE BEST fast and snappy user guide on this camera! Awesome job. I've saved it to my Watch Later list for handy access. Thank you for your sterling work!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is the second "snappy" today :-) - Thanks for your kind words, they're always appreciated.

@MultiStevelewis 6 жыл бұрын

You are right on with your considerable comments about Fuji. I found Fuji about a year ago and have been having a ball.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, always nice to hear from a fan - they do have many fine cameras. I'm very interested to see the improvements in the upcoming firmware release.

@noximera1778 Жыл бұрын

What a professional review, I’m amazed how accurate and informative it is. The best out there for this camera, thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! I appreciate your kind words.

@geajr9030 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best review i've seen for understanding how to get started with my Fujifilm X-E3! Thank you so much!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my videos.

@MarkBrownR 6 ай бұрын

I was very lucky to get an X-E3 in mint condition with around 1100 exposures a few weeks back for a steal bargain! Your video helped me a lot to find my preferred settings on this beauty, thank you so much for your efforts in sharing your expertise! 💯

@MaartenHeilbron 6 ай бұрын

Great to hear! I still consider this the ideal street/travel camera. Thanks for your kind words.

@poxdaccy 7 жыл бұрын

Finally a review of the X-E3. Thank you very much for making a comprehensive review.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Finally? Not sure it's even actually available in stores yet ... I was able to do this because they lent me the camera after I helped them with their Fujiguys channel video. (I owe them some favours in exchange for the extended loan of an X-T2) However, I do thank you for the kind words, they're always appreciated.

@RangerAmateur 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen such a comprehensive review in long time, especially from the view of a veteran photographer. Awesome work and confirms that I need to pick this one up.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@laservampire Жыл бұрын

Subscribed! Easily one of the most useful camera reviews I’ve seen on KZfaq!

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Your kind words are gratefully appreciated, thanks!!

@philippesandmeier3736 3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with the below comments, Maarten. You present a 100% thorough review of each camera, it's menu system, set-up, advantages and disadvantages. Totally professional, generally neutral and with comments on your own preferences which is absolutely fine. The only thing I'd note is that everything goes so fast (yes, I realize you're 30 minute videos would otherwise be two hours), that I have to go back over certain parts of your clips again and again to ensure I caught everything. I don't know how you keep everything lined up so methodically! I know where I need to turn to learn more about my X-E3 than I've figured out myself. Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

A pleasure to read your kind words. The lovely thing about KZfaq is that you can watch as often as you need, and there are controls to play slowly.

@malch2843 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video!! A quick way to enable back button focus is to set the focus mode selector on the front of the camera to M and then you can use the AF-L button for back button focus, its a lot less hassle than going into the menus. One point though, in 4k video the X-E3 uses the full width of the sensor and uses pixel binning exactly the same as the X-T20 does, you do not have a reduced angle of view like you do on the X-T2 that crops 4k video. This is with firmware version 1.0, maybe you were using a pre-production version of firmware, but as shipped there is no crop.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and the tips, always appreciated.

@AshAragam 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent review!! You had me sold to buy the Xe-3 compared to the x100f as it is more family friendly - my wife or others can use it as well.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it’s always nice to know that my videos are useful.

@PeterMKent 7 жыл бұрын

Great video again Maarten, wow so much information in this one, I've been watching it off and on all day lol.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear from you again, thanks for your kind words.

@teashea1 6 жыл бұрын

I recently sold all of my Canon and Leica equipment and am setting up a Fuji system. I started with two XE3's and an XT20 and some lenses. I am very impressed.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good starter system.

@wworld00 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great review. I've watched quite a few in the past couple days, and yours is the only one that told me everything I wanted to know. Unless I have a last minute change of heart, you have sold me an X-E3.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Always nice to hear that my videos have provided the information you were looking for. Thanks for commenting.

@frederickhutchings8079 5 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the x-e3 and must say that the setup and menu was overwhelming. Then I found your review. It is bookmarked for reference. Thank you so much for clarification and a meaningful and enjoyable presentation.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found it helpful, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@GrahamBridgemanClarke01 6 жыл бұрын

That is by far the best video review of the X-E3 I have seen and you have helped me in my decision to buy it. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.

@teashea1 6 жыл бұрын

This is another excellent review - you do the best reviews

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

@goranpavletic2145 7 жыл бұрын

Your camera reviews are the best

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, I appreciate your comment.

@alandargie7180 6 жыл бұрын

Maarten, thank you for your excellent review. 100% useful content with no filler, delivered in a detailed and interesting way. I think you have the balance between neutral review and opinion absolutely spot on. I have just discovered your channel today and have of course subscribed.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

So kind of you to say, thanks for commenting and subscribing.

@krischan5186 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed video as always! The dancing mounty is so adorable! :)

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment with your kind words, appreciated. My daughter found the mountie in Banff. I wish I had more solar animated things of that quality.

@vitorazinheira2195 5 жыл бұрын

You are the master for camera reviews on KZfaq. keep up the great reviews you provide. I got this camera with 18-55 Kit and don't regret.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.

@vitorazinheira2195 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Your Welcome. You have a gift.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Please let me know where to pick it up.

@truecuckoo 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely work mate.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, always nice to see your avatar.

@KevinAdams06 7 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron one day your channel will catch fire, just too good of quality to not get noticed.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you. Although I have to be realistic about my appeal, which does not compete with the likes of Kai, Peter McKinnon or Matt Granger and his models.

@alandargie7180 6 жыл бұрын

I have to disagree about your comment re appeal! You are up there with the best.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

You are too kind.

@gerardocardenas449 6 жыл бұрын

I never never leave comments in videos, but had to congratulate :) this is an awesome and comprenhensive video, I was wondering about the usage of the camera without the buttons of the X-T10 and this video helped me clear a ton of my questions! Much more than the camera guy in the store... thank you so much :) and congratulations again!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

How exciting to know that my video motivated you to comment - and thank you for your kind words, they're much appreciated. It's always great to know that my videos have been useful to my viewers.

@herbgoldschmidt9363 5 жыл бұрын

Extraordinarily useful - as a newcomer to Fuji photography, I need to keep this and play it to myself (slowly!) every day for the next month or so. Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@toddscamera 7 жыл бұрын

First Fuji camera I'm seriously considering buying, so pretty.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

I find the silver one prettier than the black, but both take great photos.

@hikesolo8540 7 жыл бұрын

I just got the all black. Love it. Mounting one of the small F2 primes makes this an awesome compact setup.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@guardianobserver6593 6 жыл бұрын

Todd Morales I lost a lot of money on photography and now the only camera I consider is that of the smartphone.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Always nice to hear from a viewer who has a photography solution that pleases.

@colnagocowboy 4 жыл бұрын

I adore my XE3 I've got Zeiss Touit lenses for it. Results are amazing.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thanks for commenting.

@peteroxley4987 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Such a lot of information... Great camera and great presentation. Thanks Maarten!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, and for taking the time to comment.

@MalaikaToo 5 жыл бұрын

You are simply - The Best!! Alway enjoy your reviews, they are so detailed to get to know my camera! Thank you, Maarten!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, always nice to know my videos are appreciated.

@nimeshagrawal8032 6 жыл бұрын

sir your voice is a delight to hear and thanks for the detailed review

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

How kind of you to say, thanks very much for taking the time to comment.

@josephdagostino4714 7 жыл бұрын

You always do the best reviews

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

How nice to read your kind words, thanks!

@j_a_lee 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just awaiting my XE3 and lenses, so it's been great to get a walkthrough of the menus, the good points, and the gripes. I'll probably refer back as I get to grips with the camera and manual. Terrific video - many thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!!

@gsansoucie 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent review as always. All my Canon gear has now been sold. I’m stocking up on my film cameras and keeping my eyes out for updates on Fuji mirrorless cameras. While my next big camera purchase is large format (Intrepid), I’m not giving up on the idea of another digital SLR/mirrorless system in the future. I also have my X100F which is just a joy to hold and shoot too.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm still hanging on to one Canon body (50D) and lens (L 24-105). I don't use them a lot, but can't bear to part with them. While I do spend some time lusting after full frame cameras (The D850 is my next review) I'm perfectly satisfied with APS-C. I agree - Fuji builds a lot of joy into their cameras.

@dlomont1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for this detailed review. I recently got an X-E3 and learned a lot about its functionality which I did not pick up from the manual: Very helpful!!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, always nice to hear that my videos are helpful and appreciated.

@user-ss6zt2mo1l 4 жыл бұрын

So how do you like the XE3

@ewtriplett 4 жыл бұрын

Maarten - thank you for teaching me a great deal about my Fuji GFX 50r - the menu being so similar to the XE-3. Well done!!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. You might also enjoy this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5aXecdmvJaWc30.html

@XDNXP 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Just picked one up and can’t wait to use all the features you showed

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

What a perfect comment - I'm always happy to help viewers find new features and reasons to go out shooting.

@chrismacdonald.6295 5 жыл бұрын

You come across so well and your reviews just, make sense. Thank you Maarten.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@michaelfratino3738 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your reviews. So patient, so easy to follow. Godsend with all these tedious Fuji menus!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, thanks for commenting.

@fenicebianca_Vinc 7 жыл бұрын

I was waiting so Much for this review very good job

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that I provided information you were waiting for. Thanks for the kind words.

@canpin 6 жыл бұрын

I agree. would be nice if the screen tilt up and down.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

It would.

@CrexTV 6 жыл бұрын

Always love your reviews, unique style and always on point, very good job :)

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That was very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@tomscott4438 7 жыл бұрын

With regards to a tripod mount and the battery door, they did the same thing with the X-E2. If you add the optional grip, it relocates the tripod mount so the lens is properly centered and the battery door is accessible.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the note. That would also move the lens mount higher - I found I was unable to mount some of my larger lenses using the quick release for my Manfrotto 701HD head. (The workaround is to mount the camera backwards on the plate, then they can be mounted.

@tomscott4438 7 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Raises it about 1/2", so no clearance issues. I had one for my X-E2 and was able to use the 16 f/1.4 and my 50-140 f/2.8 and the quick release mount for my Oben head without any trouble. Since moving on the to the X-Pro-2 I also added the grip to that body and it provides similar results. Speaking of which, interested to hear your thoughts comparing the Pro-2 to the X-E3. Similar "rangefinder" style but a big difference in price. Do you think weather sealing, dual card slots, and the hybrid viewfinder justify an $800 price difference? There may be other differences but those are the ones than stick out IMHO. Since you have now recently reviewed both I wondered if you had opinion.

@abhishekvsmalyala 7 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron another possible work around is the Gariz leather case that shifts the tripod jack to the center.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Re X-Pro2 to X-E3 - don't really want to start with the "too many models to comprehend or properly differentiate", never mind pricing. In my mind you'd have to love the hybrid viewfinder to buy the X-Pro2, I much prefer the X-T2. The X-E3's only serious downside (unless you're somehow in need of FLog) is the non-swivel screen. If the X-E3 had a rotating/swivel screen it would be close to ideal.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that suggestion.

@bmdny 6 ай бұрын

Best camera review I’ve seen

@MaartenHeilbron 6 ай бұрын

That’s very kind of you, thanks!!

@rahulsankalpana Жыл бұрын

Your review is precise & informative for novice to fuji like me. Thanks 👍

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Always nice to know that viewers appreciate my work, thanks for commenting.

@bernardmcmahon7947 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and well structured walkthrough. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@DmitrijPaskevic Жыл бұрын

Wow, this was comprehensive. Thank you ❤

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Always nice to read kind words from viewers who appreciate my work.

@tscholent 6 жыл бұрын

Another refined and insightful video Maarten . The tripod plate covering the battery slot and the absence of manual description for non activated functions are my gripe too (with other Fuji bodies in my case). Mostly pleased with what Fuji offers for so little money though.With Canadians gaining on the trade discussions and Fuji being on our side it’s a win win situation..eh?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. I hope you're right.

@glidephotos 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. Thanks for those details!!! One of the best reviews I have seen in my opinion!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

How kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@eyalgolan251 3 жыл бұрын

What is rear dial ?

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

@@eyalgolan251 The dial on the back of the camera.

@JoelTurrell 6 жыл бұрын

This is perhaps your best video yet, and it caused me to buy the camera packaged with the 23mm lens. I had to re-watch in order to set the camera up. Because I already own the X-Pro2 and two X-T2s, I am finding this to be a bit on the small side to operate. I suspect that I will continue to use the X-Pro2 for the street, but this one begs to be the travel body; drop the body alone into one pocket of a sport coat, and the lens into the other.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, always nice to hear I’ve helped - and unless you’re holding it in your hand, that sounds like a good travel solution, although I’m always leery of changing lenses outside.

@diba4645 5 жыл бұрын

own the x3 for almost one year. every time a watch your video a learn again. I will never understand it as detailed as you do. thx

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I certainly appreciate your kind words. It's always a pleasure to know that my videos are useful.

@richardburrows8044 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video just ordered one. Thanks from rural Lincolnshire

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, always nice to know that my work is appreciated.

@ChrisBoland 6 жыл бұрын

This is a superb review. The lack of tilty screen deserves a minute-long rant though :-)

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciated - LOL. It would certainly make this a better camera, but there are other Fuji models with similar specs that do have a tilting screen.

@michaelcoomber6099 6 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Very well done. Clear, concise, intelligently presented with no "umma" or "ahh". Have you presented a video for an x100s? Thanks again.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, appreciated. No, I don't believe I did.

@johnjbh7089 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought an X-E3. Great video to get me started. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Always nice to know that my videos are appreciated, thanks.

@Barrrt 6 жыл бұрын

Great review! Love the depth of the information, as well as the detail with which you present it. Couldn't help but think there's no way they _overlooked_ the off centre tripod position - it was a deliberate choice since they know the fanbase is bothered by this. So it's probably for another design consideration of the inner workings that are not visible to us non-fuji-techs :-) I too was thinking: "Well no wonder it doesn't focus on a doll" with the eye focus reliability remark, but you probably know what you're doing with that :-) Thanks again. Great review. PS: Your name sounds so Dutch it's weird!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you - that's very kind of you to say. Deliberate, yes but misguided. Those dolls (I use them all the time) typically focus better than real faces - I was quite surprised when it failed. Not so weird, as I was born in Holland.

@gigabloke 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for yet another excellent review Maarten

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Always my pleasure, thanks for your kind words.

@richiehodges84 3 жыл бұрын

3 years on, I have just received my second hand XE3, so far the only thing I don't like is that it is no longer possible to program the Fn button to start recording video. Great informative film, thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea why they did that. Thanks for your kind words.

@Zakumi095 6 жыл бұрын

Very detailed and helpful , thank you for all informations

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

So nice to know my video was helpful for you, thanks for commenting.

@EdKrisiak 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Maarten :) Thank you for an excellent overview !!!!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure, thanks for the kind words.

@deanholland8501 7 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video. Thanks for all the work to make it so comprehensive with thoughtful opinions and without the sensationalism. Much appreciated! A question regarding the touch screen AF when using the viewfinder: does it work like a mouse (when your finger is on the left side, the AF is on the left), or like a “nudger” - move right to move the AF to the right from wherever it is?

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, thank you. It's more like a mouse, if I understand your description.

@chiayu0119 6 жыл бұрын

Good video review. It helps me a lot, thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That's kind of you to say, thanks!

@armaniusmaximus 7 жыл бұрын

Another great review! Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it was a pleasure to read your kind words.

@Nanou197373 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Maarten, I'll be replaying your video once I received the camera. I've bought it last week, but with a different lens: the 18 - 55 mm...I also ordered an adaptor to mount my Contax/Yashika Carl Zeiss lenses, I'm interested to find out how the camera will render images using manual lenses from another brand. I'll report again soon. Thanks again for your video, it clarifies a lot of things already!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Always nice to know my videos have been helpful. Thanks for your kind words.

@therighttone5769 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is a very detailed and beautiful review. Thank you very much!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, appreciated.

@Lainer1 4 жыл бұрын

B&H Photo has them on sale for $499. Picked mine up a few days ago. It's the perfect daily carry camera.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

That's a good deal.

@golf123morgan 7 жыл бұрын

Another top video as always. Glad Fuji made this model.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

So kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

@Typikyle 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting into the settings! Helps me get to know my new camera without having to click a million things!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Always nice to hear from a viewer who has found the information they were looking for.

@890jack890 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review, just what I was looking for

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks, always a a pleasure to read kind words.

@Cagey7531 7 жыл бұрын

The Pan playback feature was on the XT-1, a 4yr old camera, so Fuji were right in there.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memory.

@johnfragos7660 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Heilbron, your continued efforts in putting out great reviews border on the sublime. Thank you very much. I know that you have a detailed X-E3-X-T20 comparison, but another one with the updated firmware would also be very interesting. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thanks. While I agree with you, and I'll do my best, I already have a full editorial schedule for the next few months.

@kakman1958 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, thanks.

@bonynge5 6 жыл бұрын

A very informative review as always

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Your kind words are greatly appreciated, thanks for commenting.

@herman619chin 6 жыл бұрын

A very comprehensive review! Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

+Herman Chin I appreciate the kind words, thanks!

@AdamWoodhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Very thorough! Thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

@SangHyeonHong 6 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. what a nice review!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

@mortis7957 7 жыл бұрын

Yet another very comprehensive review. Thanks Maarten! I'm actually planning to get the X-E3 (my first Fuji) as an alternative to my Nikon DSLR system when I want to carry a smaller, more portable and discreet camera. By the way, of the many reviews I've watched on Fuji cameras, none of the reviews mention if the frame rates, both mechanical and electronic, will AE and AF on all those frame rates, whereas most will mention it for Nikon frame rates. Am I missing something?

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I appreciate the kind words. I'm assuming you mean the burst rate - yes, good question. I'm always testing those in manual exposure mode to determine what the potential maximum is, adding AF and AE will slow the speed, the extent of the speed reduction being somewhat scene and action dependent. Older slower processing technology locked those settings for a higher frame rate, Fuji does not lockup those settings when shooting at the highest rate on their latest models. There is no setting where you explicitly give up AE and AF to increase speed, as there used to be.

@jedteng2650 7 жыл бұрын

Some high tech stuff going on with fuji these days,makes me wanna sell my ricoh and get this for street photography.. better focus and low light handling...🙄

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

They are working hard to impress us - and I'm fairly impressed.

@aswinwu 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Maarten! Thanks for the very detail review of X-E3. I love it and still compare X-E3 with X-T20, which one I should buy. But I love the X-E3 design so much!! Too bad it doesn't come with tilting LCD display, which I need for flat lay or food photography. Keep up the good work, Sir!!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I would take the X-T20, but there are certainly reasons to prefer the -E3. I've asked Fuji to lend me both at the same time to do a comparison - stay tuned.

@aswinwu 6 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron Can't wait! Subscribed already. Cheers!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Appreciated, thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Here's that comparison kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNNgabl7p53PZpc.html

@aswinwu 6 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron Watching it right now. Thanks!

@asifikram5749 6 жыл бұрын

Great work. Will look out for you on Bay Street! Subscribed

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, and do say hi

@fanjan7527 6 жыл бұрын

I believe the tripod mount is the same with the X-T20 (and X-T10) which I find SUPER annoying. First accessory I bought was an L-Bracket. Something I would've bought anyway, but it is still such a stupid oversight...or at least something Fuji should've thought of a little bit longer.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Right, good suggestion, thanks.

@sjsphotog 4 жыл бұрын

great detailed review. keep up the good work

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@happyrobotusa 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great videos. I just bought a X-E3 and adore it. My decision was researched via your great videos. 👍🏻

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

How kind of you to comment, appreciated. Always nice to hear from someone who's found the right camera for their needs.

@imua9612 7 жыл бұрын

Yay, great info. Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear this helped, I appreciate the kind words.

@gashlycreme 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. For me, I'm torn between this and the X-100f. They're very different beasts, I know.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Not sure about beasts ... they're actually fairly similar, unless you consider the mode dial.

@gashlycreme 6 жыл бұрын

Ha. I wasn't very clear. I mean in the sense of being able to change lenses vs. the hybrid viewfinder. Thanks for your response!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

always my pleasure

@alejandroalvarez1544 4 жыл бұрын

This is how to review a camera. Well done and thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to read kind words from a viewer who appreciates my work.

@ephargha 6 жыл бұрын

can't believe I just watch the entire video, this supposed to be a boring video. but you nailed it 👍

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I'm not sure why you expected one of my videos to be boring? Either way, I appreciate the kind words.

@Elitestudiosdc 5 жыл бұрын

Beautifully detailed, as i await my camera!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words - sounds exciting.