My new Fuji X-T3 just arrived. I am so excited. The camera was only just released last week. I have barely used it and I am already “in love.” Of course I am a tried and true Fuji fan, having walked away from my Nikon D800 a few years back. So I am probably biased. Time will tell if the camera truly lives up to its hype.
1. A newly developed fourth generation sensor — the X-Trans CMOS 4
I am clueless what the upgrade to the sensor actually means in technical terms. The sensor is now back-illuminated — I read that a back-illuminated sensor provides greater image quality throughout the sensitivity range. That means it should perform better in lower light, of great significance to me. The Fuji X-T3 also has a slight increase in resolution, 26.1 MP, and a lower base ISO of 160. Any tweaks in those numbers is a good thing, even small tweaks.
2. The quad-core processor (“X-Processor 4”)
I have waited for this new processor for a long time, as I haven’t been happy with the Fuji X-T2‘s focus tracking abilities. According to Fuji the processor combined with a new algorithm:
- substantially improves the Fuji X-T3’s ability to track moving subjects,
- boosts AF’s speed and accuracy,
- enhances the camera’s Film Simulation modes and eye/face detection, and
- allows for a more diverse range of video functions.
3. Photographing moving subjects just got a lot better
The specs tell it all. When photographing in burst mode I should be able to shoot at 11 fps with the mechanical shutter, 20 fps with the electronic shutter, and 30 fps with the electronic shutter in the new 1.25x crop “Sports Finder” mode.
4. Greatly improved autofocus
Edge to edge phase detection coverage, with over two million points in the autofocus phase detection system. Focusing can be achieved down to -3 EV (the X-T2 is at -1 EV), again important to me when I am photographing in low light.
5. More electronic viewfinder dots
3.69 million dot high-resolution EVF, with 0.75x magnification. Greater resolution and good magnification is important to me as my eyesight through the progressive lenses of my eyeglasses isn’t always great.
6. Touchscreen LCD
This is the “cool” new feature I am having fun with. The Fuji X-T3 screen can be set up as function keys. A swipe in each different direction, or up or down, can bring up a different screen overlay, depending on the function I have assigned to the swipe. For example, I can swipe top to bottom and large RGB histograms appear on my screen or left to right to see settings for my flash. I can also focus or shoot an image by touching the screen.
7. New monochrome adjustment function, to reproduce warm and cool tones
Since I shoot a lot of black and white JPG images (together with RAW for the same image), I am looking forward to experimenting with this new option. It should mimic some of the effects that can be achieved with film when using specific photographic papers and developers.
8. Color chrome effect for highly saturated colors
This new effect is useful when photographing brightly saturated subjects such as vivid flowers. It provides enhanced color gradation. I hope a bright sun comes out soon so I can check this out. Photographing vividly saturated flowers has always been frustrating as the color gradation can be difficult to reproduce.
9. Longer life battery
I sure hope so!! I haven’t shot through a full battery yet.
10. Internal SD card 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit recording and is capable of 4K 60p 4:2:2 10- bit HDMI output
I read that the video capabilities of this camera are quite impressive. It’s time for me to learn something new, as I have never shot movies.
There are lots of features to explore in the Fuji X-T3. Now I just need more time in my day to do so!
Great post! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I am still loving my camera.