Amazing. No hyped up voices, no flashy sets or lighting. Simply a straight up vid on what a guy likes and doesn’t about a camera that some like and others don’t. That’s life and that’s photography. Well played my man. #newsubscriber
Welcome back! I love the X-Pro 3. I ordered one after reading Jonas Rask’s great article about it. I have the XT-3 as well and I view the two cameras as beautiful tools designed for different purposes, or for different shooting styles. The hidden LCD works for me, as does the e-ink display on the back. The lack of an in-your-face LCD reminds me of shooting analog, and in particular with the Leica MP and M7. It’s freeing not to have the LCD tempting you to look at the camera instead of at what is before you. Also, the body fits perfectly in my hand and, to me, reflects a high level of artistic industrial design. I think the flip-down screen is also brilliant for low or waist level shooting, especially since the bottom hinge means the view is unobstructed by the viewfinder. The restriction regarding tripod use does not bother me, since I view the XT-3 as a more all-around workhorse, including using it for landscapes and other work where a tripod is needed. To me, the X-Pro 3 is more about walking around, camera in hand, and photographing what you happen to come across. I applaud Fujifilm for taking the path less traveled, producing a unique camera that a relatively small audience will love. I also greatly enjoy Jonas Rask’s product shots. I wonder how many cameras and lenses have been sold based on customers reacting to those product shots!.
Nice pace, good narration, very calm. Only recently I have found this channel. What a joy to listen to. Great review really draws you in and makes you think. A real change from the norm.
Very insightful video. The X-Pro3 is not for everybody. That's just one more reason why it suit me. More specifically, the rear display is a great feature for the reasons you describe, but also because it expands the information available on camera settings BEFORE the camera is even turned on. By choosing the "classic" format for the rear display, I can know which custom setting is selected before the camera is turned on. That's because each of my custom settings is based on a different film simulation (Provia, Astia, Classic chrome, Pro Neg std, Classic negative classic, Acros red, Acros green). I can therefore also indirectly SCROLL through the list of these custom settings after pressing my "custom settings" button, once the camera is turned on. Of course, once a custom setting has been selected, I can also quickly and stealthily change the film simulation within that profile after pressing my "film sim" button. This is very visual, intuitive, quick and stealthy way to change how my JPEGs images will look. I shoot Raw+JPEG and use the JPEGs 98% of the time.
I'm an X-Pro-2 shooter and I communicate regularly with other's. Most of us have tried an X-Pro-3 and, so far, none of us have purchased one or plan to. As far as we can tell they added more quirks (sorry but that LCD is a terrible design and execution) and didn't address issues like IBIS or an improved battery, tangible items that would have been real improvements. I am very frustrated by Fuji right now and wanted to want this camera, but I don't. For me right now I'm sticking with the X-Pro-2. It's doing the job well enough and I'm much too invested in the system (4 lenses) to jump ship... for now. The things you mention are minor at best and sound like nothing more than an attempt to put a positive spin on a very poorly designed camera.
Seating in same boat (with 9 lenses and two body's).The rear screen is no issue for me ( on my both xpro's is turned off anyway) but stripping OVF and making it unusable for wide angle lenses or anything longer then 56mm is deal breaker.At current price no thank you Fuji, I have no desire to go for degraded OVF option for more money. To be honest xpro-3 should not cost more then $1500.
Just got mine and LOVE IT! Best cam I have gotten in a long time, and I was a Canon and Nikon lifelong shooter. This Cam is simply OUTSTANDING, I loaded a few Recipes from Fuji weekly and all I can say is WOW! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I’ve definitely missed your informative styling. Have been hoping that you would get the X-Pro3 and craft some content surrounding our experience with it. Thank you & welcome back
I'm so glad I bought the x-pro 3 over the x100v. I love the flip screen because i can use it to shoot waist level like how i shoot using my 500cm hasselblad. I also love that its film focused. I love that the experience i get from using analog is kinda the same and respects the old school experience but at the same time the conveniences of new tech is there like usb c (i carry a power bank), automatic transfer to mobile phone, etc. I dont even have a huge memory card in the camera because its all stored raw on my samsung phone that's 512gb.
I don't understand the hate for the screen to be hounest. Most of the time (99%) shooting with the viewfinder makes more sense since the backscreen reflects basically just about everything. The only time I can see it as a problem is when someone would use a tripod. But I'm sure with some acra plate a work around might be possible. The only reason I didn't get one is the price. Other then that, it is just a rediculously beautifull piece of amazing machinery!
You can use your phone to see what the camera is like an external LCD. I love the flip screen its like i can fo waist level shoot like a hasselblad film camera.
I have purposefully waited through Xpro1 and 2 and many other cameras to eventually buy the one for me, the X Pro 3, its been a long time coming and Fuji are way ahead of the field, its a camera, not a video screen. I particularly love the back screen with the film display, nice touch. Photography as it used to be. Thanks Fuji
A happy new year and looking forward to enjoying new down to earth insights from you. Thx. Apropos I will stay with my XPRO1and 2 as I'm still happy with both of them.
niiiiice to see you back, actually I was curious about an "worth upgrading" video between this one and the xpro2, just to see what changed in 4 years. keep posting, I love your style
Awesome vid thanks! +1 I have 25 years of photography experience, started at my 15th, from 35mm went through medium format and large format panoramic analogue phorography, velvia provia was my daily diary. Being able to try to capture that once vivid bright emulsion of Fuji colors in a handy small convenient box that is reliable, puts the photographer again at maximum creativity. I'm a right-eye shooter but nevertheless I prefer LCD closed and all attention going to the composition of the subject through the OVF / EVF.
Faisal Khan It’s a very cheap one I found in a random store somewhere. Didn’t occur to me that it could stir any interest. I don’t even know what brand it is... 🤭🤷🏻♂️
I just bought x pro 2 used for $1k..and it came with 23mm f2..in mint condition including the box and papers..loving the x pro 2..will upgrade to x pro 3 in 4 years time..🤭
I had hoped that the X-Pro3 would introduce16mm framelines. Instead they removed the 18mm framelines! I don't mind about the hidden screen (I almost never use the LCD), and I could live without the D-pad (grudgingly), but it's a shame that they made the optical viewfinder less flexible than on the X-Pro2 and X-Pro1.
Well, as I'm currently using an X-T3 for video work, and sometimes photography, I can clearly remember many situations where I wished I had such a simple tilt screen as there is on the X-Pro3 (for low angle shooting). The good protection this layout offers allows for a bigger screen too. It's not for everyone, but I agree with you, it's actually very useful in some ways. Oh and welcome back ! :)
I agree with you. March 2022 I received mine with a couple of lenses. So far, I am loving it. I'm also a left eye shooter and I learned on manual cameras shooting Fuji Velvia. This brings back "real" photography for me. And, as a bonus, I'm training my right eye to see. As a pretty devoted Sony guy I can't complain about this camera. It brings back the joy of just seeing. I would recommend it to anyone who loves taking pictures. On a side note, I recently took out my now ancient Sony alpha 900 DSLR. Wow. That's what prompted me to get the Fuji X-Pro3. Seeing through the lens makes a big difference for me. I feel very fortunate to have both these cameras. // alex
I don’t know if anyone has mentioned the leftie issue with this particular camera,,but I have seen reviewers knock the Sony a6000 series for that very issue, as the reviewer was left-eye dominant. I’ve thought about whether it was an issue for the X-Pro line before, I guess another reason most stick with the SLR-like middle position, even when they don’t have to anymore. Good point about there being no screen to smudge with your nose (apart from subscreen), a bigger eye cup might have helped that, perhaps detachable and replaceable rubber one. I think I read somewhere the x-pro 3 still does the annoying thing of turning off the screen with a proximity sensor, eg your finger touching the screen, a camera strap, whatever. I had hoped with the screen design, that was off or designed differently. Maybe not an issue unlike the other xt cameras.
Hey Palle, This is the first time I have seen one of your videos and I really enjoyed the way you just explained why you are so passionate about the X-Pro 3. (Subscribed). I had to write because its hard to imagine the negativity about this camera design, from reading the many comments here. What is so great about the camera world today is how much variety there is available. So we can choose what really suits us and use it to develop our own style and expression. We have unbelievably good smartphone cameras, Foveon sensors, Petzval style lenses and we can adapt vintage or even CCTV lenses to our digital cameras. Etc., etc... I like that Fuji engineers approached the X-Pro 3 design from an alternative perspective, with the aim of switching the emphasis from the LCD onto the viewfinder. I can’t wait to get my own X-Pro 3 and I hope it works for me as much as it does for you. But if it doesn’t I shall simply sell it on and I’ll still be grateful to Fuji for presenting us with choice and the option to think different.
i really appreciate everything you said here -- especially the part about losing interest in shooting with analogue cameras! i have a desire to delve in this area but don't really want to also "go there" so this camera can fill that desire (you get what i mean. film will always be film -- the whole experience but this allows me to entertain that feeling)! thanks for the great video. much respect!
Thanks Palle, nice to see you back! I´m quite sure I will get the X Pro3 as soon as the X Pro4 is announced. As I got the X Pro2 recently, when the X Pro3 was announced (great camera by the way). No problem for me to be 2-3 years behind :-)
Palle, great to see a post from you. You've been missed, friend. Side note: I wonder if you shouldn't post affiliate links for the US, Canada, and at least UK/EU in your description section, so that the benefits can be truly mutual, or moreso. Your viewers are often making purchases, prodded by your thoughtful and creative approaches to integrating Fujifilm cameras into your life.
I bought one of these a few weeks ago. I feel like the rear screen fiasco was a mistake on Fujifilm's part but the camera is so strong in every other way that I will continue to use and enjoy it. I don't want to go back to my Xpro 2 or XT3, which I have if needed. Honestly if you're depending on the rear screen that much you should probably have bought something else. I use it half-folded for low shots often and it's wonderful for that. You can even use it upside down for high shots and it's better that way, too. It's like using a Rolleiflex. I strongly disagree with this replacing film camera shooting. To each his own, obviously. The titanium is lovely, especially in dura flavors. The only other negative I can think for this camera is you can't assign a custom button to begin/end video shooting. That's it. Everything else is strongly positive. It's a lovely camera.
You make a couple really good points about the benefits of the controversial rear LCD design. OTOH, your suggestion that people don't like the LCD design because they can't hold their camera like an iPad isn't fair at all. Good to see you back at it.
About eye dominance: most men are right eye dominant, ratio about 4:1, same as “handedness”. A high proportion of women have no eye dominance at all and can use either eye equally. A small percentage of men are the same with no eye dominance. I am left handed, left eye dominant yet I use my right eye when using a rangefinder camera because I also keep my left eye open to see what is around me. I dont think that eye dominance is an issue for most photographers at all. Fuji could easily have reversed the layout of the camera and put the viewfinder on the right end if they wanted to, but since Leica cameras have it on the left, they did too.
Love my XPRO3 probably one of the best things ive done with my photography. Really made me think about the way i shoot again, when i went digital with my Sony i became the "ipad" shooter lol that you describe and when i got the XPRO i really saw how much i had been missing. Great video fully enjoyed. Thanks Palle.
Thanks Palle - another nice informative yet calm and non hyped video! 👍The X-pro series has evolved beautifully I totally agree with your comments, simplicity in design for user experience is always better in my book also! Kind regards Anthony
Just want to say... welcome back, good sir... welcome back. What people’s work would you recommend who have used the Fuji systems for documentary and filmmaking?
I’ve even gone so far as to gat a handful of low capacity SD cards that will only hold 37 shots. when i use these i set a film recipe and stick with that until the card is full, I’s I’m being really strict I’ll also set the iso and have to work around it, just like you would with film.
Thank you for this video ! Man, I think exactly the same regarding this camera, I finally bought it although there was so many negative comments, but I am so glad :)
The rear facing screen doesn't faze me, but I'm not a huge fan of rangefinder style cameras. That said I still think it's a lovely looking camera and it's great Fuji are providing different options for consumers. Enjoy your X Pro3, Palle !
Hey I like your style Palle..! I am also left eye dominant 😥 and it can be a bit of a handicap I think. I have shot mainly Nikon and Leica and a GR III. Giving this camera serious consideration. I will need to use diopter adjustment as well. Do Nikon diopter lenses fit this camera? I like it is Made in Japan quality as well.
Great video - agree fully. Took me out of the Leica “want” space...this is amazing. Might only add lenses now and perhaps a GFX.... only need more resolution but supposedly sony now has a 43megapixel app-s sensor..... Only miss for me is only one mag factor in the OVF. Great video. Thank you!
Thanks for talking about a couple of things nobody mentions. I am a hobbyist and probably should not buy a camera this expensive, but the heart wants what the heart wants so I'll probably end up doing the investment. Just sometimes not sure if I should get an XT3 or XT4 as the price tag is lower... 2K vs 1.5-1.7K just seems stupid but man that 2K camera looks so damn sexy...
Your pared back approach to this video makes it stand out from all the other X-Pro 3 reviews that I've watched. It feels more honest, and coming from an actual film-shooter. Everybody else's seems like it's coming from a camera reviewer. Thanks for this video. Now, I feel like I know who this camera is really for. =)
I’m also a left eye shooter for the last 3 years. As I’ve lost my sight in my right eye. So I get the nose on the screen issue. I’ll have to wait a few years until I can afford this though. I love the idea of not using a screen all the time personally
This was one of the first things I noticed about this camera. I use a D300 still and the amount of times I have to wipe the LCD screen is too much for my taste. I tend to just shoot and review images once I put them on the cpu.
Range finder style bodies aren't for left eye shooters, it's not new to the XP3. I used to be a left eye shooter, but I trained myself to use my right eye when I started to use RF style bodies - now it seems natural for me to use my right eye, I don't even think about it.
Glad too see you again! Will be happy, if you'll tell smth about X-H1 software ver.2 - thinking of buying it second hand in 2020(cause of ibis)! Like your videos anyways
Before you had the Xpro2 didn't you? How do you feel the OVF compares? I briefly had the XP3 and liked it with the 27mm, but since I am always shooting the Fuji 35mm (50mm equivalent) maybe I would be better to try the XP2.
@@PalleSchultz not really one around to handle. But Xpro2 prices are so stable now it seems worth the risk just to buy one used and sell it again if it doesn’t.
Welcome back Palle! Wow, this went up on 26 December? Shows I'm not watching a lot of YT recently. Have missed your videos, eager to hear about the video projects you've been occupied with. A little depressing looking through the comments - a lot of people looking for arguments.
Well... You know. I appreciate that people are passionate. That it not always come out in a productive way.... I guess that is just a thing for some people. But thanks :)
I love all your videos. I have a question for you…hoping you’ll answer. After falling in love with the X100V, I’m seriously considering trading in my XT3 for an XPRO 3. I shoot portraits and headshots professionally. Do you think I’d be losing anything going from the XT3 to the XPRO 3?
if this is still applicable, I would really imagine that the only thing you might be losing is extreme portability. From my understanding, the x-t3 and pro3 are larger cameras. However, you get many more options in terms of lens choice.
Fuji makes an awesome camera with inward facing LCD......'everyone' has a hissy fit........>>> BUT.... 20+ Billion dollar $$$$$$$ companies that made BILLIONS and BILLIONS of cell phones with INWARD FACING LCD screens , aka "flip phones"......... nobody complains, everyone loves it.
There's a reason why nobody is making flip phones right now. There's a better design that prevailed. Fuji is going back just to be different. They hamper the usability just to be cool and even charge a premium for that turd. You have to be an absolute Fuji nut to defend that.
@@TaipeiGeek Well you've clearly never shot Fuji. Literally every single other digital camera on the planet has an outward facing screen; including every other Fuji option. You think that providing consumers with an alternative is a "turd" idea? As for the cost... with the hybrid viewfinder, Japanese build, and one-of-a-kind design IQ, you're nuts if you think it's overpriced. Shit I'm a Fuji fanboy... when did that happen?
Wait, multi billion dollar companies make aeroplanes with wings, so why don’t all cameras have wings?? Because cameras and planes are two different things and the comparison makes no sense at all, that’s why.
I love this camera. I prefer the rangefinder style with Fuji cameras. But I just bought the X-T3 because I could get it for halve the price... Therefore I would have liked if the the X-Pro3 didn't have the hybrid viewfinder. So that the camera has the same price as the X-T3. I like the display solution. Because I use the display mostly for settings I would have liked a bit more functionality for the subscreen. At least there should have been a button to enlight it... The ISO wheel is awkward, but no problem, because I like Auto-ISO.
It's good to see Jack Black lost some weight and is enjoying the hobby of photography!
😂🤣😂🤣
Oh my gosh!
Amazing. No hyped up voices, no flashy sets or lighting. Simply a straight up vid on what a guy likes and doesn’t about a camera that some like and others don’t. That’s life and that’s photography. Well played my man. #newsubscriber
Jack Black does a surprisingly informative camera review!
Welcome back! I love the X-Pro 3. I ordered one after reading Jonas Rask’s great article about it. I have the XT-3 as well and I view the two cameras as beautiful tools designed for different purposes, or for different shooting styles. The hidden LCD works for me, as does the e-ink display on the back. The lack of an in-your-face LCD reminds me of shooting analog, and in particular with the Leica MP and M7. It’s freeing not to have the LCD tempting you to look at the camera instead of at what is before you. Also, the body fits perfectly in my hand and, to me, reflects a high level of artistic industrial design. I think the flip-down screen is also brilliant for low or waist level shooting, especially since the bottom hinge means the view is unobstructed by the viewfinder. The restriction regarding tripod use does not bother me, since I view the XT-3 as a more all-around workhorse, including using it for landscapes and other work where a tripod is needed. To me, the X-Pro 3 is more about walking around, camera in hand, and photographing what you happen to come across. I applaud Fujifilm for taking the path less traveled, producing a unique camera that a relatively small audience will love. I also greatly enjoy Jonas Rask’s product shots. I wonder how many cameras and lenses have been sold based on customers reacting to those product shots!.
Just watched it again - really liked your style and humour in presentation.
Nice pace, good narration, very calm. Only recently I have found this channel. What a joy to listen to. Great review really draws you in and makes you think. A real change from the norm.
Jack black doing reviews?? ..... like it a lot!
I do agree with you. I like this new design, it is absolutely iconic...
"Everybody knows that professionals take pictures... like an iPad." hahaahahaahahahah I love it
Some of Jack Black's best work
Very insightful video. The X-Pro3 is not for everybody. That's just one more reason why it suit me.
More specifically, the rear display is a great feature for the reasons you describe, but also because it expands the information available on camera settings BEFORE the camera is even turned on. By choosing the "classic" format for the rear display, I can know which custom setting is selected before the camera is turned on. That's because each of my custom settings is based on a different film simulation (Provia, Astia, Classic chrome, Pro Neg std, Classic negative classic, Acros red, Acros green). I can therefore also indirectly SCROLL through the list of these custom settings after pressing my "custom settings" button, once the camera is turned on. Of course, once a custom setting has been selected, I can also quickly and stealthily change the film simulation within that profile after pressing my "film sim" button. This is very visual, intuitive, quick and stealthy way to change how my JPEGs images will look. I shoot Raw+JPEG and use the JPEGs 98% of the time.
I'm an X-Pro-2 shooter and I communicate regularly with other's. Most of us have tried an X-Pro-3 and, so far, none of us have purchased one or plan to. As far as we can tell they added more quirks (sorry but that LCD is a terrible design and execution) and didn't address issues like IBIS or an improved battery, tangible items that would have been real improvements. I am very frustrated by Fuji right now and wanted to want this camera, but I don't. For me right now I'm sticking with the X-Pro-2. It's doing the job well enough and I'm much too invested in the system (4 lenses) to jump ship... for now. The things you mention are minor at best and sound like nothing more than an attempt to put a positive spin on a very poorly designed camera.
Seating in same boat (with 9 lenses and two body's).The rear screen is no issue for me ( on my both xpro's is turned off anyway) but stripping OVF and making it unusable for wide angle lenses or anything longer then 56mm is deal breaker.At current price no thank you Fuji, I have no desire to go for degraded OVF option for more money. To be honest xpro-3 should not cost more then $1500.
XPro2 user (and two XPro1’s) and I won’t be upgrading either. I think I prefer my XT3 to this iteration of the XPro line.
they made it more horrible
Good. This camera isn’t for everyone. It strictly is for street photographers.
@@vmno6300 well I guess this would have to compete with the x100v which probably sell more than xp3 if done the right way.
Always a pleasure listening to your videos. Calm and informative. Thanks
Legend is back! Hope 2020 marks the return of Herr Schultz!
Just got mine and LOVE IT! Best cam I have gotten in a long time, and I was a Canon and Nikon lifelong shooter. This Cam is simply OUTSTANDING, I loaded a few Recipes from Fuji weekly and all I can say is WOW! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I legit had to double check cause I saw Jack Black reviewing an XPro3 on the thumbnail
What do you mean? So he's NOT Jack Black? Isn't this Jack Black acting out a TH-camr character??????
Have been missing your videos. Glad you are back in the saddle. I really appreciate your descriptions and opinions without hype and embellishment.
I’ve definitely missed your informative styling.
Have been hoping that you would get the X-Pro3 and craft some content surrounding our experience with it.
Thank you & welcome back
I'm so glad I bought the x-pro 3 over the x100v. I love the flip screen because i can use it to shoot waist level like how i shoot using my 500cm hasselblad. I also love that its film focused. I love that the experience i get from using analog is kinda the same and respects the old school experience but at the same time the conveniences of new tech is there like usb c (i carry a power bank), automatic transfer to mobile phone, etc. I dont even have a huge memory card in the camera because its all stored raw on my samsung phone that's 512gb.
I don't understand the hate for the screen to be hounest. Most of the time (99%) shooting with the viewfinder makes more sense since the backscreen reflects basically just about everything. The only time I can see it as a problem is when someone would use a tripod. But I'm sure with some acra plate a work around might be possible. The only reason I didn't get one is the price. Other then that, it is just a rediculously beautifull piece of amazing machinery!
You can use your phone to see what the camera is like an external LCD. I love the flip screen its like i can fo waist level shoot like a hasselblad film camera.
@@hartdr8074 Exactly…
I have purposefully waited through Xpro1 and 2 and many other cameras to eventually buy the one for me, the X Pro 3, its been a long time coming and Fuji are way ahead of the field, its a camera, not a video screen. I particularly love the back screen with the film display, nice touch. Photography as it used to be. Thanks Fuji
did you buy it?
Scooby Miranda yes and i absolutely love it, so exciting to use, my spark for taking pictures has been revived
Well I returned mine, no sparks here.
Scooby Miranda sorry to hear that, what was the fault
Ok. I’m sold on this camera for sure. I’m definitely adding it to my wishlist. And welcome back! I always dig your videos.
A great Christmas present to see a new video from you, Palle. Missed seeing you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The xpro3 brought back everything I love about photography and I couldn't be happier with it.
FujiFilm is the BEST Camera Company at this moment.
A happy new year and looking forward to enjoying new down to earth insights from you. Thx.
Apropos I will stay with my XPRO1and 2 as I'm still happy with both of them.
niiiiice to see you back, actually I was curious about an "worth upgrading" video between this one and the xpro2, just to see what changed in 4 years.
keep posting, I love your style
BTW, the X Pro3 is a gorgeous upgrade to the old rangefinder.
I really appreciate your de-escalated approach. Too many people freak out about the display. You made some great points.
Awesome vid thanks! +1
I have 25 years of photography experience, started at my 15th, from 35mm went through medium format and large format panoramic analogue phorography, velvia provia was my daily diary.
Being able to try to capture that once vivid bright emulsion of Fuji colors in a handy small convenient box that is reliable, puts the photographer again at maximum creativity.
I'm a right-eye shooter but nevertheless I prefer LCD closed and all attention going to the composition of the subject through the OVF / EVF.
Thanks for the video. Will you mind sharing what camera strap are you using? Looks gorgeous.
Faisal Khan It’s a very cheap one I found in a random store somewhere. Didn’t occur to me that it could stir any interest. I don’t even know what brand it is... 🤭🤷🏻♂️
Excellent, restrained, no nonsense vid. Subbed!
I think that this camera has bought back some of the old school shooting.
The Xpro series has always been somewhat unique so why not?
I just bought x pro 2 used for $1k..and it came with 23mm f2..in mint condition including the box and papers..loving the x pro 2..will upgrade to x pro 3 in 4 years time..🤭
I had hoped that the X-Pro3 would introduce16mm framelines. Instead they removed the 18mm framelines! I don't mind about the hidden screen (I almost never use the LCD), and I could live without the D-pad (grudgingly), but it's a shame that they made the optical viewfinder less flexible than on the X-Pro2 and X-Pro1.
I had the dura black model in my hands yesterday, it felt soooo good in my hands. A beautiful tool!
As a right dominant eye shooter, its my main reason of why I stuck with the xpro series. No more greasy LCDs
Well, as I'm currently using an X-T3 for video work, and sometimes photography, I can clearly remember many situations where I wished I had such a simple tilt screen as there is on the X-Pro3 (for low angle shooting).
The good protection this layout offers allows for a bigger screen too.
It's not for everyone, but I agree with you, it's actually very useful in some ways.
Oh and welcome back ! :)
@They Caged Non Yes, but it is somewhat fiddly, and the viewfinder gets in the way when viewing from the top.
It's not really discreet, too.
@They Caged Non It completely *is* nitpicking, don't worry ahah
Well done on your welcome back video. Love my X Pro3 and I'm a left eye shooter as well!
I agree with you. March 2022 I received mine with a couple of lenses. So far, I am loving it. I'm also a left eye shooter and I learned on manual cameras shooting Fuji Velvia. This brings back "real" photography for me. And, as a bonus, I'm training my right eye to see. As a pretty devoted Sony guy I can't complain about this camera. It brings back the joy of just seeing. I would recommend it to anyone who loves taking pictures. On a side note, I recently took out my now ancient Sony alpha 900 DSLR. Wow. That's what prompted me to get the Fuji X-Pro3. Seeing through the lens makes a big difference for me. I feel very fortunate to have both these cameras. // alex
what do you mean by training your right eye to see? :D
I don’t know if anyone has mentioned the leftie issue with this particular camera,,but I have seen reviewers knock the Sony a6000 series for that very issue, as the reviewer was left-eye dominant. I’ve thought about whether it was an issue for the X-Pro line before, I guess another reason most stick with the SLR-like middle position, even when they don’t have to anymore. Good point about there being no screen to smudge with your nose (apart from subscreen), a bigger eye cup might have helped that, perhaps detachable and replaceable rubber one.
I think I read somewhere the x-pro 3 still does the annoying thing of turning off the screen with a proximity sensor, eg your finger touching the screen, a camera strap, whatever. I had hoped with the screen design, that was off or designed differently. Maybe not an issue unlike the other xt cameras.
Martin:
I am left eye dominant and I fully enjoy my Fujis and my Leicas.... anyway, my screen is in the shut position most of the time...
Don't know about know about the xpro3, but it is surely good to have a video from you again.
Hey Palle, This is the first time I have seen one of your videos and I really enjoyed the way you just explained why you are so passionate about the X-Pro 3. (Subscribed).
I had to write because its hard to imagine the negativity about this camera design, from reading the many comments here. What is so great about the camera world today is how much variety there is available. So we can choose what really suits us and use it to develop our own style and expression. We have unbelievably good smartphone cameras, Foveon sensors, Petzval style lenses and we can adapt vintage or even CCTV lenses to our digital cameras. Etc., etc...
I like that Fuji engineers approached the X-Pro 3 design from an alternative perspective, with the aim of switching the emphasis from the LCD onto the viewfinder. I can’t wait to get my own X-Pro 3 and I hope it works for me as much as it does for you. But if it doesn’t I shall simply sell it on and I’ll still be grateful to Fuji for presenting us with choice and the option to think different.
i really appreciate everything you said here -- especially the part about losing interest in shooting with analogue cameras! i have a desire to delve in this area but don't really want to also "go there" so this camera can fill that desire (you get what i mean. film will always be film -- the whole experience but this allows me to entertain that feeling)! thanks for the great video. much respect!
Thanks. I'm happy that you totally got what I meant. :)
Thanks Palle, nice to see you back! I´m quite sure I will get the X Pro3 as soon as the X Pro4 is announced. As I got the X Pro2 recently, when the X Pro3 was announced (great camera by the way). No problem for me to be 2-3 years behind :-)
Palle, great to see a post from you. You've been missed, friend.
Side note: I wonder if you shouldn't post affiliate links for the US, Canada, and at least UK/EU in your description section, so that the benefits can be truly mutual, or moreso. Your viewers are often making purchases, prodded by your thoughtful and creative approaches to integrating Fujifilm cameras into your life.
Leo Questo Thanks for your suggestion. It never occurred to me, but maybe I should consider that. The rent doesn’t pay itself...
I bought one of these a few weeks ago. I feel like the rear screen fiasco was a mistake on Fujifilm's part but the camera is so strong in every other way that I will continue to use and enjoy it. I don't want to go back to my Xpro 2 or XT3, which I have if needed. Honestly if you're depending on the rear screen that much you should probably have bought something else. I use it half-folded for low shots often and it's wonderful for that. You can even use it upside down for high shots and it's better that way, too. It's like using a Rolleiflex.
I strongly disagree with this replacing film camera shooting. To each his own, obviously. The titanium is lovely, especially in dura flavors. The only other negative I can think for this camera is you can't assign a custom button to begin/end video shooting. That's it. Everything else is strongly positive. It's a lovely camera.
same stron xt3 for me. that why i didnt buy it.
Hey Paul, loved the video. Was wondering what camera strap you're using here?
I love the fact that you and I use Fuji and Kemper gear 🙌 Great video btw!
Welcome back Palle!!, Common sense, no nonsense opinions and particular humor that I enjoy a lot!!!
You make a couple really good points about the benefits of the controversial rear LCD design. OTOH, your suggestion that people don't like the LCD design because they can't hold their camera like an iPad isn't fair at all. Good to see you back at it.
Great Review. I got mine last Monday Which camera strap is on the Xpro3 and how long is it?
Best Regards from Austria
A totally random strap I picked up somewhere I can't remember, and it is a bit short...
About eye dominance: most men are right eye dominant, ratio about 4:1, same as “handedness”. A high proportion of women have no eye dominance at all and can use either eye equally. A small percentage of men are the same with no eye dominance. I am left handed, left eye dominant yet I use my right eye when using a rangefinder camera because I also keep my left eye open to see what is around me. I dont think that eye dominance is an issue for most photographers at all. Fuji could easily have reversed the layout of the camera and put the viewfinder on the right end if they wanted to, but since Leica cameras have it on the left, they did too.
You've been sorely missed Palle - welcome back! Yeah, I get it too...
Thanks Palle, I’de love one, but will have to stay with my x100f for now.
Simon
Love my XPRO3 probably one of the best things ive done with my photography. Really made me think about the way i shoot again, when i went digital with my Sony i became the "ipad" shooter lol that you describe and when i got the XPRO i really saw how much i had been missing. Great video fully enjoyed. Thanks Palle.
Thanks mate :)
Brillant video! Glad I found your channel!
I hope you make more videos.. I love your work. please keep it up!
Thank you sir for this great common sense review! I can’t wait to get my XPRO 3! 😁 Happy Holidays!
Nice review and good to have you back. Haven’t tried the X-Pro3 yet, but as you said it is not for everyone and that probably includes me. 😉
Thanks Palle - another nice informative yet calm and non hyped video! 👍The X-pro series has evolved beautifully I totally agree with your comments, simplicity in design for user experience is always better in my book also! Kind regards Anthony
Jablinski Games does photography.
Just want to say... welcome back, good sir... welcome back. What people’s work would you recommend who have used the Fuji systems for documentary and filmmaking?
Perfect summation, it's strange how some people who don't like a thing feel compelled to tell other people who do like that thing, that its rubbish.
I’ve even gone so far as to gat a handful of low capacity SD cards that will only hold 37 shots. when i use these i set a film recipe and stick with that until the card is full, I’s I’m being really strict I’ll also set the iso and have to work around it, just like you would with film.
silly
The fine art of disruption :)
Thank you for this video ! Man, I think exactly the same regarding this camera, I finally bought it although there was so many negative comments, but I am so glad :)
I've been watching some of your X-T3 videos since I just got one. Cheers
The rear facing screen doesn't faze me, but I'm not a huge fan of rangefinder style cameras. That said I still think it's a lovely looking camera and it's great Fuji are providing different options for consumers. Enjoy your X Pro3, Palle !
I'm not totally conviced by the XPro3 design but I like your videos and comments.
Do you think it is worth the cost? Thanks for your perspective!
henry hearse Apart from the interface, it is a technological beast. I think it is well worth it’s cost.
@@PalleSchultz I want one of these so bad! XD
Hey I like your style Palle..! I am also left eye dominant 😥 and it can be a bit of a handicap I think. I have shot mainly Nikon and Leica and a GR III. Giving this camera serious consideration. I will need to use diopter adjustment as well. Do Nikon diopter lenses fit this camera? I like it is Made in Japan quality as well.
Great video - agree fully. Took me out of the Leica “want” space...this is amazing. Might only add lenses now and perhaps a GFX.... only need more resolution but supposedly sony now has a 43megapixel app-s sensor..... Only miss for me is only one mag factor in the OVF. Great video. Thank you!
Thanks for talking about a couple of things nobody mentions. I am a hobbyist and probably should not buy a camera this expensive, but the heart wants what the heart wants so I'll probably end up doing the investment. Just sometimes not sure if I should get an XT3 or XT4 as the price tag is lower... 2K vs 1.5-1.7K just seems stupid but man that 2K camera looks so damn sexy...
Your pared back approach to this video makes it stand out from all the other X-Pro 3 reviews that I've watched. It feels more honest, and coming from an actual film-shooter. Everybody else's seems like it's coming from a camera reviewer. Thanks for this video. Now, I feel like I know who this camera is really for. =)
Hi Palle! Nice to have you back!
Thanks for making a new video, Palle!
Now I don’t know if I want to get the xpro3 in DURA silver or DURA black. :|
everything is NOT about you or me all the time. we just have to find out when and why and how to fit in +1
Yep! Fair dinkum cobber. Nice to see you back.
I’m also a left eye shooter for the last 3 years. As I’ve lost my sight in my right eye. So I get the nose on the screen issue. I’ll have to wait a few years until I can afford this though. I love the idea of not using a screen all the time personally
This was one of the first things I noticed about this camera. I use a D300 still and the amount of times I have to wipe the LCD screen is too much for my taste. I tend to just shoot and review images once I put them on the cpu.
Welcome back! Loving this camera!
Hi Palle. where do you get the strap ?
thank you
Artisan Silk Strap Expensive
Nice work Palle, agree with you - i like it!
Range finder style bodies aren't for left eye shooters, it's not new to the XP3. I used to be a left eye shooter, but I trained myself to use my right eye when I started to use RF style bodies - now it seems natural for me to use my right eye, I don't even think about it.
i do have couple of friends using left eye for rf, they seem to be quite ok with it lol
all the best photographers are left eye shooters! ;)
Glad too see you again! Will be happy, if you'll tell smth about X-H1 software ver.2 - thinking of buying it second hand in 2020(cause of ibis)! Like your videos anyways
Before you had the Xpro2 didn't you? How do you feel the OVF compares?
I briefly had the XP3 and liked it with the 27mm, but since I am always shooting the Fuji 35mm (50mm equivalent) maybe I would be better to try the XP2.
It's hard for me to know if it will work for you. Have you access to trying one out?
@@PalleSchultz not really one around to handle. But Xpro2 prices are so stable now it seems worth the risk just to buy one used and sell it again if it doesn’t.
@@mvonwalter6927 Xpro2 is a great camera, no doubt about it.
Welcome back Palle! Wow, this went up on 26 December? Shows I'm not watching a lot of YT recently. Have missed your videos, eager to hear about the video projects you've been occupied with. A little depressing looking through the comments - a lot of people looking for arguments.
Well... You know. I appreciate that people are passionate. That it not always come out in a productive way.... I guess that is just a thing for some people. But thanks :)
Man i cant wait to get my Dura silver , most beautiful camera ever
I want this just so when people on the street ask me to delete or to see a photo I can tell them its a film camera haha
It's actually a thing I've experienced. People think it's a film camera and are much less concerned about that than an X-T series camera.
@@PalleSchultz Yes!
I love all your videos. I have a question for you…hoping you’ll answer. After falling in love with the X100V, I’m seriously considering trading in my XT3 for an XPRO 3. I shoot portraits and headshots professionally. Do you think I’d be losing anything going from the XT3 to the XPRO 3?
if this is still applicable, I would really imagine that the only thing you might be losing is extreme portability. From my understanding, the x-t3 and pro3 are larger cameras. However, you get many more options in terms of lens choice.
Excellent presentation! I agree. Thanks.
This is hilarious, need to be an official ad for the camera 6:39
I have an XT3, XH1, XE1 and XPro3. I use the XPro3 more than the other 2. Delightful camera.
Photographers don't really need to be able to count up to 4.
@@MrElkekeer LOL.
Fuji makes an awesome camera with inward facing LCD......'everyone' has a hissy fit........>>> BUT.... 20+ Billion dollar $$$$$$$ companies that made BILLIONS and BILLIONS of cell phones with INWARD FACING LCD screens , aka "flip phones"......... nobody complains, everyone loves it.
There's a reason why nobody is making flip phones right now. There's a better design that prevailed. Fuji is going back just to be different. They hamper the usability just to be cool and even charge a premium for that turd. You have to be an absolute Fuji nut to defend that.
@@TaipeiGeek Actually many people STILL make flip phones. ROFL .....go google 'Minimalistic Design'
@@KenTheoriaApophasis Yeah, small irrelevant brands. Just like Fuji in the camera world.
@@TaipeiGeek Well you've clearly never shot Fuji. Literally every single other digital camera on the planet has an outward facing screen; including every other Fuji option. You think that providing consumers with an alternative is a "turd" idea? As for the cost... with the hybrid viewfinder, Japanese build, and one-of-a-kind design IQ, you're nuts if you think it's overpriced. Shit I'm a Fuji fanboy... when did that happen?
Wait, multi billion dollar companies make aeroplanes with wings, so why don’t all cameras have wings?? Because cameras and planes are two different things and the comparison makes no sense at all, that’s why.
Thank you! I'm looking forward to more.
I love this camera. I prefer the rangefinder style with Fuji cameras. But I just bought the X-T3 because I could get it for halve the price...
Therefore I would have liked if the the X-Pro3 didn't have the hybrid viewfinder. So that the camera has the same price as the X-T3.
I like the display solution. Because I use the display mostly for settings I would have liked a bit more functionality for the subscreen. At least there should have been a button to enlight it... The ISO wheel is awkward, but no problem, because I like Auto-ISO.
You can set it up so you use the scroll wheel for ISO.
Great experience and point, sort of those man who were shooting with me on tape long time ago. Same filings 🤝🙌🏻
Good to see you back 👍
I am not able to get the Xpro3 right away- but very great-full to Fujifilm for allowing the Xpro Series to branch off on it's own
Dream camera absolutely perfect form factor