Administrators Andrew Reid Posted September 7, 2017 Administrators Share Posted September 7, 2017 I suppose the X-E3 is to the X-Pro 2 what the X-T20 is to the X-T2. And soon we will be forced to upgrade to an X-T2S due to G.A.S and in-body stabilisation. I think Fuji should have a bit of a rethink... Re-target X-series as a photographer friendly alternative to Leica M, just keep the X-Pro line and make it as small and light as possible with the nice small APS-C lenses. Make the X-T3 full frame, with new range of lenses and Canon EF adapters with proper AF. And Dual Pixel AF. And IBIS. Thank yo. Re-name the cheaper cameras so to not take aware the luxury of the X brand... Call them C or something else, for Crap-series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted September 7, 2017 Administrators Share Posted September 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Mattias Burling said: Its a gem alright. When using it one gets why it was sold out for so many months. Btw, I can't remember if it says "Made in Germany" on it. If so, according to Overgaard at least 80% of the camera must be made in Germany. But who cares. It could be a Panasonic or even a Casio. End result is awesome. 45min to Fujikina.. time to turn on the coffee Leica Q does say Made in Germany on it! They do the chassis and assemble the pieces. The lens, sensor, image processor, firmware, EVF and screen are from the Panasonic side. I dare say the entire lens is constructed in Japan too. I like this, as I like Panasonic... Does not take away from the Leica badge. It is a unique camera, not available for cheaper from anyone else. Nobody else does the same thing. The original Sony RX1R is closest... But nowhere near the same ergonomically, feels more cramped, no built in EVF and not a 28mm. The RX1R II feels very different too, both in the look and in terms of the ergonomics. The eye to the popup viewfinder hurts after a bit. Q is much more comfortable. I badly want a interchangeable lens version of it. Mattias Burling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members Mattias Burling Posted September 7, 2017 Author Super Members Share Posted September 7, 2017 3 hours ago, Inazuma said: What if I wanted a Fujifilm rangefinder, with a tilt screen and bounce flash? And what if I want a 16-55mm f2.8 with OIS? No choice there! We cant always get what we want. Because it would make others angry. There are enough people that dont want a flip screen on it to make you a minority. 3 hours ago, Andrew Reid said: Make the X-T3 full frame, with new range of lenses and Canon EF adapters with proper AF. And Dual Pixel AF. And IBIS. Thank yo. I think there current users wouldn't like it. And they are a loyal bunch. Also, they probably think fullframe is lame when they already make MF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trek of Joy Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Mattias Burling said: Also, they probably think fullframe is lame when they already make MF Agreed, and Fuji has already said as much. The smart move for them is to strengthen the GFX line, improve AF and video, and bring body costs down more to entice FF shooters to switch. Kisaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Maze Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Is there any difference in video performance with this camera compared to the X-T20? Have they said that the AF is contrast based or phase detect like the xt2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members Mattias Burling Posted September 8, 2017 Author Super Members Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, DaveAltizer said: Is there any difference in video performance with this camera compared to the X-T20? Have they said that the AF is contrast based or phase detect like the xt2? The video should be equal. Apparently the touch screen is snappier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted June 9, 2019 Administrators Share Posted June 9, 2019 Bump. Overlooked it for entirety of 2018 but I now realise along with the Olympus E-M10 III, the X-E3 might deserve an EOSHD Total Bargain award. As well as the price, it's the size and weight... might be smallest super 35mm 4k mirrorless camera yet? When I tested the X-T20, the 4K was fine. I recently also tested the X-T30 and although it is as good as the X-T3, I still feel both the X-Pro 2 with 4K firmware upgrade and X-T20 hold their own. Pixel binning is no longer a sin. Canon should try it. Gets rid of the 1:1 crop and reduces rolling shutter. All cameras should have choice between full pixel readout and pixel binning. I prefer the form factor of the E-M3 to the X-T30.... But of course X-T30, although more expensive, brings 1080/120p slow-mo and F-LOG to the table. X-E3 is phase-detect AF, but not as good as X-T30's newer AF engine. Review soon. Geoff CB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socs Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Awesome, I'm still rocking an x-e3 with a 27mm pancake lens. Love that little guy's form factor and awesome IQ. I rotate between the x-h1, x-t3, and the z6, but the x-e3 is a great little cam and easy to take as an every where carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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