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I am a retired photographer. I worked professionally for 42 years; 1976-2018. I made the transition to digital in 2008. I enjoyed both media very much. The ability to simulate a film stock is a great feature. I bought I used Nikon P310 that was a bit of a change from my 2008 DSLRs or other point and shoot cameras. It is not a range finder camera but it has wonderful manual features and a 1.8 lens. I find the discipline of this refreshing as an old film guy. I shot 6x6 for most of those early years, even a little 4x5. The act of "slowing down" with 4x5 really changed my work in a positive way. Good luck young man, though I think your skill will not need luck.
Im about 10 years behind you, Blads , rZ, Linhofs and leicas and im also looking for something that is a fun camera just for ME rather than my clients. This camera with a Kodak Hack TRIX and Kodachrome would be pretty cool.
the P300, P310 and finally P340 were my go-to cameras for the last 11 years or so. But the P340 finally died this year, when I could no longer bring it back to life following the "lens error" message by taking out the battery for a while. So I'm looking for something roughly similarly pocketable and good in low light that won't break the bank, I can't justify spending $2-300 on a used P340 when it might die soon too. currently leaning toward either Ricoh GR III or Sony RX 100 VA. The Ricoh doesn't have a flash but if i'm honest, i almost never use flash, even fill flash outdoors. The only flash I ever liked was the olympus F280 I used with my film SRL's back in the day.
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This is probably the best camera review I've ever watched, artistic and informative and nothing seemed out of place the entire time (music, colors, images etc.). Great work.
Fuji is a company of craftsmen in a digital era and this camera is the proof of that. Awesome video as always the sound and visuals are always top notch !
I love this camera because Fuji made the decision to make a different camera instead of just launching cameras that are the same plus a couple of more features.
Amazing, had to rewatch the intro sequence straight away. Both cinematography and photos you presented throughout the review are magical. They have so much character and feel/aesthetic.
Hey, pro tip that maybe someone already told you or you know by now: you can choose and modify the film presets in Lightroom when importing or even during editing. They are the same profiles as the camera and are embeded in the RAW files.
They aren't the same, but they get pretty close. They are estimations of the film simulations created by adobe. Classic Neg. in particular is quite different from the in camera counterpart, espcially depending on the exposure settings.
@Matt M nobody will notice really unless you let them know in the captions. honestly shooting with a film camera simply satisfies the user for expressing their creativity beyond digital mirrorless cameras. i don't really see the point of mimicking film filters with digital mirrorless cameras especially if you personally don't 'enjoy' vintage camera colors. Thus concluding in the statement of "if you like it buy it, if not then don't". its a personal taste really and i do think its enjoyable.
I love the idea of limiting the number of shots to the size of the SD card. What a great creative constraint, and probably a good way to explore more of the different film presets on this camera.
gxace back at it again with the insane cyberpunk camera reviews. best visual/ audio design of any camera reviewer out there. You nail every single part of it with consistency. Amazing!
I don't usually comment on TH-cam, I wanted to encourage you that this is probably one of the best camera reviews I have ever watched. I have been a long time lover of the aesthetics and heart of photography and film. I too fell in love with the Xpro series and for the past year have been been enjoying a Leica MD262 for the same reasons that makes this Xpro3 so relevant. I appreciate you insight and love for this camera. There is hope for photography in the future after all.
Your videos make me nostalgic for the film era even though I've never shot in my adult life with film. These gorgeous photos you've taken just have that feel and it isn't just the film sim because it's also a matter of composition to bring that look and feel back. Thank you for a wonderful video!
@@GxAce Every cameratuber should aspire to create something so uniquely formatted and whole. Your reviews are a good watch even a few years later since you're not only talking about the camera but the philosophy behind its design. That is applicable to any age.
Hi there! I've watched this video probably 5 times in the last year. Finally, I bought an XPro-3 after trying out the Fuji way of photography with the x100v. Your video is the best advertising Fuji could wish for. I generally like your cinematic videos and it is so much more fun to look at them because you actually take good photos that are fun to see. Thank you for your work!
WOW. This video, these images, and your words all impress me. The analysis and understanding of industry trends, and the technological progression was enlightening. In a world of incredibly perfect tools, its those with limitations and imperfections which will stand out and truly allow for love of the tool. I am now trying to figure out what I need to do to up my game from an X100F to this. The "film back" screen, the image quality, the simplicity of the filter. This is awesome and I appreciate the time, and effort it took you to make this. Thanks
i recently purchased an xpro3. for someone who's been shooting from a hasselblad 500cm, i love the experience the xpro3 brings to the digital format. It doesnt just simulate the film look with film sims but it also simiulates the film experience with the flip LCD just like when you shoot a 500cm using the overhead viewfinder. I love the grain in your pictures and I think I will include as little grain in my shots from now on.
I've read and watched A LOT of reviews of the X-Pro3 but I can wholeheartedly say this is hands down still the best one. You understand the ethos and mentality to whom this camera appeals to. A street photographer's dream. From a proud X100V owner.
This is the most beautiful review I’ve ever seen. Agree about the interface! I’m a interaction designer, and the reason I went for Fujifilm was because of the modeless exposure interface (no PASM with modes behaving differently based on which mode). And I ended uo with the X-Pro2 in particular because of many of the reasons you give for the X-Pro3. The release of X-Pro3 actually inspired me to turn off the back LCD a lot of the time and give the OVF I used to ignore a second chance (now I use it 90% of the time). Regarding the OVF, I don’t see how it can’t be seen as anything but a downgrade. This perspective you say your prefer would probably be easily replicatable with the X-Pro2, but not the other way around. Tho, I guess unless you like to shoot wide with the OVF maybe it doesn’t matter. Anyway, thanks for this wonderful review.
Thank you so much! Seriously, the interface of a camera is super important, and I think there could be more innovation in that area. Yeah the lack of being able to shoot my 16mm on the OVF isn't actually too big of a deal since the lens is so large anyway that it covers a lot of the viewfinder.
@@GxAce have to agree - with my 35mm on the Pro-2 i use the OVF and with my 16mm i use the EVF, otherwise i find myself "searching around" the OVF with my eyes to compose because most of the frame is used up
Great review! As someone who uses an XT2, I love how you reconciled the decisions made by Fujifilm. The camera shows a lot of character in its mature design and so does your review. :)
Your detailed descriptions of what little aspects of the image production you love or didn't love so much, feel very refreshing and helpful. It gets away from stale science, but also avoids being meaningless "poetry". I never expect to see Ningbo in a video!
Key note here, in Lightroom there is a setting to bring in the JPG formats with Fuji. This way you don't have to process the RAW. Those presets are in the profiles portion of the sliders. A drop down somewhere in there will allow you to use them
Splendid. I really appreciate the atmosphere of the video and the overall content. You have me so curious about the FUji XPro3 now!. And great photos too
Awesome video, and I have to say, I had the same approach (with a different camera) of getting small SD cards to only hold 36 exposures! Just like old times, the creative framework makes you really try harder. You have really great sample photos as well.
Great video! My only disappointment with the camera is the missing magnification for the optical viewfinder. It pretty much limits lens selection to the 23mm, 27mm, 35 mm, and to a lesser degree the 50mm. I appreciate the flexibility that the X-Pro 2 offers.
i've been shooting film exclusively the past 5 years, and moving into the digital realm has been daunting to say the least. i'd been exploring all the fujifilm mirrorless cameras as my blueprints for a camera, and this review helped solidify my choice. thank you so much for such a comprehensive and encompassing review. definitely helped guide my terrified film-shooter nerves. definitely didn't help my bank account though o___o
Saw that you had a new video earlier today but chose not to watch it at the time. Your effort deserves my full attention, so I saved until the evening. Great as usual. Inspiration is always needed, so I would love to learn more about your creative vision and how you go about creating your pics in a future video.
Wow, thank you! I'm glad you chose to watching it in the correct setting! I've been extremely lacking in motivation and inspiration lately so its great to see other can get this from my work! That in itself is rather inspiring!
This is one of the most amazing videos I have seen on TH-cam in a while. Beyond just a simple review for an eccentric camera, it felt like an ethereal love story about your intimate experience with it, and looked the part too. Amazing cinematography, and photography, and writing, and I really felt like I was watching a short film of sorts. Thank you for this wondrous experience.
First off - production quality/value here is amazing. You've successfully woven all of the elements of filmmaking into a beautiful piece that feels like much more than a review. You've totally sold me on the xpro 3. I've been primarily shooting film for the past few years. I haven't found a digital camera that inspires me in the same way as my film gear. I'm hoping the xpro3 will fill that void. I've recently bought and returned three contax film cameras ((2) TVS II's and most recently a G2) all of which had major issues within a week... so now I'm like fuck it I need something reliable and inspiring in that same way. Thanks for this. Also - Which density Glimmer glass were you using for those shots? I use Black Pro Mist all the time for my cinema work and this seems like a similar effect. Cheers, Carl
Awesome! I'm glad you found the video! It definitely has the ability to inspire you to use it in a way most cameras do not. Its definitely pretty similar to BPM or even Hollywood Black Magic. I just happened to be on a commercial gig where we used Glimmer Glass and really liked it. Check out this comparison from Tiffen: th-cam.com/video/rJacZa6QpJ8/w-d-xo.html
Dude I can’t get over how well you’ve recreated the downtown-Coruscant and Millenium Falcon looks [apparently] without the use of VFX or CGI. Obsessed with the vibe in your videos. You look like a straight up pilot in a starship during your talking heads which is so sick.
Yeah, I think this is one of your very best videos. It's obvious you've spent time organizing your thoughts and delivering then in an approachable/organic way. Also strong video production. Good stuff. Keep creating. Thank you.
Anyone who grew up shooting 1970s film SLRs will love this camera. The OVF is amazing, the hidden LCD is where it should be, hidden. The shutter has a satisfying snap to it. The film simulations are awesome as well. Love mine, can't put it down.
@@anthonyperalta2506 It takes very normal, "modern" photographs. What you're seeing here are all presets except for the one shot where he shows the modifiers turned off.
I'm not sure if the specified lenses in the description are relevant for the photos so I'll ask just to be sure. What lenses did you use taking the photos and what strength of Tiffen Glimmer Glass did you use?
Loved the video, I have the xpro3 and have just ordered a couple of glimmerglass filters from tiffen after seeing your images. Do you have a website gallery of your China trip where you used the filter? Would love to see the whole series of shots. Thanks
Okay I was doubting to get it or not, but you convinced me! What I love the most about the X-Pro1 is the film camera feeling, and I purely use it with manual lenses. I was just doubting about the X-Pro3 because of the screen design, but you make some very good points. Also great review and video style 👍 will be watching more of your videos
The hate is coming from people who think they need a flip out screen for vlogging. hahah. This screen design is really an amazing feature of the X-Pro3
You deserve SO much more subscribers, like, man you videos are not just videos, they are an experience. I feel so inspired and want to step up my photograph game more now. I hope one day i will be able to edit my images as good as you can. :) Best wishes!
It means a lot for you to say that! Thank you! Honestly a lot of these shots are actually straight out of camera without any editing (other than cropping)
Gimmick or not, the emulated film grain gives the images a lot of character, and, to me, also a lot of memories. If you can stick to this style most, or all of the time, I can see why you're delighted. I have several bags full of film cameras, and I've been planning to shoot a roll or two just for fun, but so far couldn't find time to do it. Anyway, have a lot of fun!
At 9:07 excellently explained. I prefer backtilting downfolding screens even for videos. Waist level shooting is exactly what I love. Left protruding screen where the direction of your sight is not in line with the axis of the lens is terribly awkward and cumbersome. I hate so much left protruding screen shooting experience that I skipped Sony A7Siii A7C right away from my cameras of intetest. Actually I hate X-T4 for the same reason, too. Fuji had a briiliant two hinged screen design on xt100. It should have been applied on all xt cameras. Anyhow, the xpro3 is perfectly my style.
I love this review, thank you. I have been torn between choosing the X100V or XE4 as I just never find myself taking my Canon 5D out with me anymore. After watching this review I am torn again, and really don’t know what to do. What a camera, what a review, thank you!
this video, single handedly, sold me to get the xpro3. And after a month of using it, i am so disappointed, why dont I sell my A7C earlier and switch to xpro3, sooner. Great Work! thankyou
DUDE. i want to live in this cinematic world you've curated here. BUT I would love to hear about your approach to sound. The sonic texture happening here and in all your videos is a drug. Also, I've been crushing hard on my XT-3, but now I think Fuji got me permanently WEAK over these shots. Breathtaking.
I originally clicked on this vid to see if you, like most people who champion the X-Pro3's rear LCD design, own another camera body that you can turn to when you need a more practical design. (Yes, you do.) But I'm actually commenting to compliment you on the quality of the video itself. It's beautiful. The images are terrific, the visuals-including the product shots-are beautiful, and the scoring is excellent. Combined with the thoughtful content, it is a very pleasant experience to watch. I am now subscribed and looking forward to other videos.
Thanks for watching! Honestly the only reason it wouldn’t be my only camera (well beside the fact that I’m obsessed with cameras) is that I need a camera capable of shooting pro video and I need an HDMI output. Otherwise this is basically the perfect photo camera for me. I’m glad you ended up enjoying the video!
Just found this video! Been debating if I should get this camera for so long and I think you’ve convinced me. This video was different to all the rest. I appreciate all the elements and comparisons you had. It was in depth and so enjoying to watch. Production was also fire! Any chance you could link the lenses you used on the camera for some of the shots you showed in the video! They are some beautiful pics!!!
Thanks so much! It’s a super cool camera. Most of the photos are with the Zeiss Touit 32mm or the Fuji 16mm 1.4, both of which I have videos for on my channel
After doing photography since 1970, the X-Pro3 is my favorite camera of all time. I did buy the X-Pro3 and an X-T3 at the same time. I use each for what it does best. But when I just want to shoot for fun, I always take the X-Pro3.
Gotta say, I was sceptical when I clicked on this video, but the quality of these shots speak for themselves. I've been staring at my display, completely in awe the entire time.
As someone who loves film but hardly shoots these days, I think I might get one of these. I have the X100F, fantastic camera but I've reached that limit with the fixed lens. Your photography is amazing by the way, it makes me miss my time abroad.
Great video, agree with so much of what you say and I would so love to own a black X-Pro3 but I am probably twice your age and the ability to hold a camera steady left me a little while ago. Because of the still features I want I have bought an X-T4 for the ibis and larger battery plus all the internal specs of the two latest ‘Classic negative’ bodies. I use my 4 with the screen hidden most of the time as the flippy screen means nothing to me. The ergonomics of the new body, for me, are unbelievable fantastic but had the X-Pro 3 been fitted with ibis it would have been my choice. Thanks for coming back to us. Love your videos. Inspirational.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I can fully understand the difficulty of using certain cameras. I was actually born with a disability that causes me not to be able to bend any of my fingers, so finding cameras that I can easily use is sometimes a struggle. That's partially the reason that I've gravitated towards Fuji, since their bodies and lenses are generally smaller. The X-T4 actually was the opposite for me since they made it a bit thicker, but it's still manageable. I always use soft release shutter buttons that screw into the thread on the camera shutter and this makes take steadier shots much easier. Perhaps you should look into it. Thanks again for watching and I'm glad you enjoy my videos!
I want really want to sell my Sony A7 and get an X-Pro now! (Oh the GAS …) Would you mind sharing which strength of Glimmerglass filter you used for these astounding photographs? Much ❤ from a new follower!
Dude that shot at :58 blew me away. Also the part where u attached a camera to your X-Pro 3 and took it around. Your channel is definitely the most eye pleasing camera review out there. Who said camera review videos can't be art.
Thanks again for such a visually pleasing and yet competent review. I adore your way of shooting images in that cyber / blade runner style. Really nice
Love this video and its content. The cinematic effect in your video made me think you were some kind of a captain of a spaceship floating around in a galaxy far away...
Holy crap just discovered this channel through TH-cam's suggestion, amazing work dude! I love how you shot both the video and the stills, very impressive!
@@GxAce went to your website, very impressive work there sir, wondering if you could make a video about grading your video, maybe not a tutorial, but more sort of like a getting the gist of doing color work?
This is by far the best x-pro3 review on the internet. I agree with all your points, and your examples shot with it demonstrate exactly why it's special. Cheers
This is not only incredibly inspiring but very very cool I really appreciate the time you put into this especially since I learned photography in the late 70s so I do appreciate the film aspects of what you've explained here today
@@GxAce Ok. I have literally watched your review 3 times over now and every 10 seconds I just say "YES YES THATS THE POINT!" Haha.. seriously man stop making too much sense. Like an out of body experience over here.
It’s frustrating how people cannot understand why this camera was made the way it was. TH-cam has people trained that they need a FF Sony with a flip out screen and IBIS
GxAce ..Yes Yes thats the point! Haha. So many clamor for a jack of all trades but you just get a master of none. The Ricoh GRIII also gets this mob treatment. That camera would also be quite cool to see a review from you if you get the opportunity. Would especially fit your cyber punk vibe I think.
111 people dont have 1GB memory cards. Great video. The importance of interaction with the tool of your craft is indeed ignored by so many. Its awesome you said it out loud. 👍🏻
GxAce Definately. In the end it depends on many things. The tool itself will not give someone a creative eye or talent. But the right tool which is reliable and intuitive brings confidence and enable you to flow without any potential obstacles. 😄
Once again, you killed it with great quality footage and pics. And damn, that classic negative film simulation looks absolutely droolingly amazing ! I loled pretty hard at your pro tip of going out with a bunch of 1G SD rolls, each with their own dedicated ISO and film simulation ! That's when you recognize a true lover of photography ! Cheers, man ! And keep up with the awesome work ! It's always a pleasure to see your reviews.
Damn GxAce, I did not need to see this at all... maximum aesthetics in your videos makes anything such an easy sell T_T Thanks for the great work! Music always on point, geez!
Good Sir, I love everything about your videos! The images, the sounds, the music, the way you narrate... Everything in an exceptional quality! Please keep up!! Much love from Portugal!
Thanks for another wonderful review Gx, I always look forward to hearing your take on cameras. Wonderful outlook that most people/channels won't ever get.
You are definetly need more views, GxAce. Perfectly made review with great narrative and best visual/sound design in "camera review" genre of TH-cam universe))
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Looks good but it’s a bit of a cliche.
@John Evans not yall throwing shade lmfao
Too bad this camera has issues. So much so that a class action lawsuit was filed.
@mfarmarco the lawsuit was dismissed
I am a retired photographer. I worked professionally for 42 years; 1976-2018. I made the transition to digital in 2008. I enjoyed both media very much. The ability to simulate a film stock is a great feature. I bought I used Nikon P310 that was a bit of a change from my 2008 DSLRs or other point and shoot cameras. It is not a range finder camera but it has wonderful manual features and a 1.8 lens. I find the discipline of this refreshing as an old film guy. I shot 6x6 for most of those early years, even a little 4x5. The act of "slowing down" with 4x5 really changed my work in a positive way. Good luck young man, though I think your skill will not need luck.
Im about 10 years behind you, Blads , rZ, Linhofs and leicas and im also looking for something that is a fun camera just for ME rather than my clients. This camera with a Kodak Hack TRIX and Kodachrome would be pretty cool.
I have had the same experience with using 4x5. I mostly use a Pentax 645 now. I am tempted to get this fujifikm
the P300, P310 and finally P340 were my go-to cameras for the last 11 years or so. But the P340 finally died this year, when I could no longer bring it back to life following the "lens error" message by taking out the battery for a while. So I'm looking for something roughly similarly pocketable and good in low light that won't break the bank, I can't justify spending $2-300 on a used P340 when it might die soon too. currently leaning toward either Ricoh GR III or Sony RX 100 VA. The Ricoh doesn't have a flash but if i'm honest, i almost never use flash, even fill flash outdoors. The only flash I ever liked was the olympus F280 I used with my film SRL's back in the day.
Man. Serious Blade Runner vibes popping off in here.
;)
I got Tarkovsky's Mirror vibe on that 12:26 shot
Yes totally! I was looking for this comment!
@@pritambanerjee1377 Wow thats quite the compliment! Tarkovsky is awesome!
I'm getting some harry potter in stormcloak gear vibes.
Hi GxAce, I watched your video, when suddenly, I heard a familiar song, Away... ! Haha, I wasn't expecting to hear my own song ; I subscribed to your beautiful channel a few months ago, I love your work. Thank you for using my music, and thank you for these very cool reviews :) keep up the excellent work!
Meydän
Wow. What a crazy small world! Thank you so much for subscribing and thank you even more for making such cool music! Everyone, check out Meydän
's music linked in the description! It's awesome.
I make music also and love seeing stuff like this. You have a great sound man.
*universal music group enters the chat*
Love the tunes and the athmosphere. Keep up the good job!
I've heard it in several places, including my own spotify playlist ;)
“So it’s a camera review but make it Bladerunner”. Great review!
Pretty much! hahah
This is probably the best camera review I've ever watched, artistic and informative and nothing seemed out of place the entire time (music, colors, images etc.). Great work.
Thank you so much! Keep any eye out for my next one which is coming soon ;P
The most important thing about a camera is what it looks like. So yeah, this is a totally unique camera review.
Fuji is a company of craftsmen in a digital era and this camera is the proof of that. Awesome video as always the sound and visuals are always top notch !
I feel they definitely take a different approach! Thanks for watching!
Craftsman? Then why they make a defective LCD screen?
I love this camera because Fuji made the decision to make a different camera instead of just launching cameras that are the same plus a couple of more features.
Amazing, had to rewatch the intro sequence straight away. Both cinematography and photos you presented throughout the review are magical. They have so much character and feel/aesthetic.
Thank you so much! I really love to try and craft a mood into the videos :)
Damn man. You’re lighting couldn’t be more on point!
I appreciate the comment, Caleb! Keep up the awesome work.
Hey, pro tip that maybe someone already told you or you know by now: you can choose and modify the film presets in Lightroom when importing or even during editing. They are the same profiles as the camera and are embeded in the RAW files.
Not if we use an old version of Lightroom :-(
They aren't the same, but they get pretty close. They are estimations of the film simulations created by adobe. Classic Neg. in particular is quite different from the in camera counterpart, espcially depending on the exposure settings.
@Matt M nobody will notice really unless you let them know in the captions. honestly shooting with a film camera simply satisfies the user for expressing their creativity beyond digital mirrorless cameras. i don't really see the point of mimicking film filters with digital mirrorless cameras especially if you personally don't 'enjoy' vintage camera colors. Thus concluding in the statement of "if you like it buy it, if not then don't". its a personal taste really and i do think its enjoyable.
Pro tip here . adobe are evil and a monopoly
Your set looks like the inside of a space ship
Then I think I'm doing something right ;)
GxAce i always thought “ millennial falcon” ✌🏽
I was just coming to comment this lol.
He is in a spaceship. What you talking about set ?
I love the idea of limiting the number of shots to the size of the SD card. What a great creative constraint, and probably a good way to explore more of the different film presets on this camera.
Now try taking it into a dark place, sticking it in a can and pouring smelly chemicals on it (all in the dark)......That makes it really old school.
You have wifi/bt sd cards that can just upload to cloud so not really a constraint
Ahh shiatt. Now I want a Fuji X-Pro 3. 😭😭😭. Effing great review and awesome work!
Apologize to your wallet for me :P Thanks for watching!
gxace back at it again with the insane cyberpunk camera reviews. best visual/ audio design of any camera reviewer out there. You nail every single part of it with consistency. Amazing!
Thank you so much! You are far too kind :)
I don't usually comment on TH-cam, I wanted to encourage you that this is probably one of the best camera reviews I have ever watched. I have been a long time lover of the aesthetics and heart of photography and film. I too fell in love with the Xpro series and for the past year have been been enjoying a Leica MD262 for the same reasons that makes this Xpro3 so relevant. I appreciate you insight and love for this camera. There is hope for photography in the future after all.
Your videos make me nostalgic for the film era even though I've never shot in my adult life with film. These gorgeous photos you've taken just have that feel and it isn't just the film sim because it's also a matter of composition to bring that look and feel back.
Thank you for a wonderful video!
Wow that’s really awesome of you to say. Thank you so much!
@@GxAce Every cameratuber should aspire to create something so uniquely formatted and whole. Your reviews are a good watch even a few years later since you're not only talking about the camera but the philosophy behind its design. That is applicable to any age.
Hi there! I've watched this video probably 5 times in the last year. Finally, I bought an XPro-3 after trying out the Fuji way of photography with the x100v. Your video is the best advertising Fuji could wish for. I generally like your cinematic videos and it is so much more fun to look at them because you actually take good photos that are fun to see. Thank you for your work!
WOW. This video, these images, and your words all impress me. The analysis and understanding of industry trends, and the technological progression was enlightening. In a world of incredibly perfect tools, its those with limitations and imperfections which will stand out and truly allow for love of the tool. I am now trying to figure out what I need to do to up my game from an X100F to this. The "film back" screen, the image quality, the simplicity of the filter. This is awesome and I appreciate the time, and effort it took you to make this.
Thanks
Thank you so much! I know a tool is just a tool, but once you've used a very well made tool, its hard to go back to inferior ones ;)
Aye! He is back! Back again!!
AYE! Its good to be back ;)
i recently purchased an xpro3. for someone who's been shooting from a hasselblad 500cm, i love the experience the xpro3 brings to the digital format. It doesnt just simulate the film look with film sims but it also simiulates the film experience with the flip LCD just like when you shoot a 500cm using the overhead viewfinder. I love the grain in your pictures and I think I will include as little grain in my shots from now on.
I've read and watched A LOT of reviews of the X-Pro3 but I can wholeheartedly say this is hands down still the best one. You understand the ethos and mentality to whom this camera appeals to. A street photographer's dream.
From a proud X100V owner.
This is the most beautiful review I’ve ever seen.
Agree about the interface! I’m a interaction designer, and the reason I went for Fujifilm was because of the modeless exposure interface (no PASM with modes behaving differently based on which mode). And I ended uo with the X-Pro2 in particular because of many of the reasons you give for the X-Pro3. The release of X-Pro3 actually inspired me to turn off the back LCD a lot of the time and give the OVF I used to ignore a second chance (now I use it 90% of the time).
Regarding the OVF, I don’t see how it can’t be seen as anything but a downgrade. This perspective you say your prefer would probably be easily replicatable with the X-Pro2, but not the other way around. Tho, I guess unless you like to shoot wide with the OVF maybe it doesn’t matter.
Anyway, thanks for this wonderful review.
Thank you so much! Seriously, the interface of a camera is super important, and I think there could be more innovation in that area.
Yeah the lack of being able to shoot my 16mm on the OVF isn't actually too big of a deal since the lens is so large anyway that it covers a lot of the viewfinder.
@@GxAce have to agree - with my 35mm on the Pro-2 i use the OVF and with my 16mm i use the EVF, otherwise i find myself "searching around" the OVF with my eyes to compose because most of the frame is used up
The only review video I rush to watch as soon as the notification pops up❤️
Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Great review! As someone who uses an XT2, I love how you reconciled the decisions made by Fujifilm. The camera shows a lot of character in its mature design and so does your review. :)
love the shots!
Thank you!!
Wait what are you doing here!? :D
Your detailed descriptions of what little aspects of the image production you love or didn't love so much, feel very refreshing and helpful.
It gets away from stale science, but also avoids being meaningless "poetry".
I never expect to see Ningbo in a video!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy my videos! Are you from Ningbo? I go there once a year usually to visit friends.
That blade runner vibe on the first pictures : WOW.
I’m glad you liked them! I’m a pretty big fan of sci-fi if you couldn’t tell... hahah
Key note here, in Lightroom there is a setting to bring in the JPG formats with Fuji. This way you don't have to process the RAW. Those presets are in the profiles portion of the sliders. A drop down somewhere in there will allow you to use them
Splendid. I really appreciate the atmosphere of the video and the overall content. You have me so curious about the FUji XPro3 now!. And great photos too
Thanks a ton!
Awesome video, and I have to say, I had the same approach (with a different camera) of getting small SD cards to only hold 36 exposures! Just like old times, the creative framework makes you really try harder. You have really great sample photos as well.
Thanks so much for the comment! Yeah it’s really fun to artificially limit yourself at times ;)
Great video! My only disappointment with the camera is the missing magnification for the optical viewfinder. It pretty much limits lens selection to the 23mm, 27mm, 35 mm, and to a lesser degree the 50mm. I appreciate the flexibility that the X-Pro 2 offers.
Yeah that was a bit annoying considering I like the 16mm lens a lot.
i've been shooting film exclusively the past 5 years, and moving into the digital realm has been daunting to say the least. i'd been exploring all the fujifilm mirrorless cameras as my blueprints for a camera, and this review helped solidify my choice. thank you so much for such a comprehensive and encompassing review. definitely helped guide my terrified film-shooter nerves.
definitely didn't help my bank account though o___o
How are you enjoying your new Fuji camera?
Anytime I’m watching your content, I felt like I’m going to get this one. Man you’re leading the wave . Keep rising the cyberpunk era.
Please send my apologies to your wallet. Thank you so much! Hopefully my channel will get even more cyberpunk in the near future ;)
Saw that you had a new video earlier today but chose not to watch it at the time. Your effort deserves my full attention, so I saved until the evening. Great as usual. Inspiration is always needed, so I would love to learn more about your creative vision and how you go about creating your pics in a future video.
Wow, thank you! I'm glad you chose to watching it in the correct setting! I've been extremely lacking in motivation and inspiration lately so its great to see other can get this from my work! That in itself is rather inspiring!
I really enjoy my pro3. Bought it specifically because it was so different. Didnt disappoint.
That’s awesome! I think it’s worth buying because it’s different
The production quality of your videos is truly outstanding. For what is a camera review, this is going the extra mile and it’s a pleasure to watch.
Dang! Watching this video tells me I picked the wrong week to give up drugs.
Whoops!
this guy is way underrated as well, music design, colour grading ,all that b roll and the angle wow just wow very naiseeee
This is one of the most amazing videos I have seen on TH-cam in a while. Beyond just a simple review for an eccentric camera, it felt like an ethereal love story about your intimate experience with it, and looked the part too. Amazing cinematography, and photography, and writing, and I really felt like I was watching a short film of sorts. Thank you for this wondrous experience.
First off - production quality/value here is amazing. You've successfully woven all of the elements of filmmaking into a beautiful piece that feels like much more than a review. You've totally sold me on the xpro 3. I've been primarily shooting film for the past few years. I haven't found a digital camera that inspires me in the same way as my film gear. I'm hoping the xpro3 will fill that void. I've recently bought and returned three contax film cameras ((2) TVS II's and most recently a G2) all of which had major issues within a week... so now I'm like fuck it I need something reliable and inspiring in that same way. Thanks for this. Also - Which density Glimmer glass were you using for those shots? I use Black Pro Mist all the time for my cinema work and this seems like a similar effect.
Cheers,
Carl
Awesome! I'm glad you found the video! It definitely has the ability to inspire you to use it in a way most cameras do not. Its definitely pretty similar to BPM or even Hollywood Black Magic. I just happened to be on a commercial gig where we used Glimmer Glass and really liked it. Check out this comparison from Tiffen: th-cam.com/video/rJacZa6QpJ8/w-d-xo.html
Dude I can’t get over how well you’ve recreated the downtown-Coruscant and Millenium Falcon looks [apparently] without the use of VFX or CGI. Obsessed with the vibe in your videos. You look like a straight up pilot in a starship during your talking heads which is so sick.
Thank you so much Austin! This is actually hilariously low budget and all practical :). I’m glad you dig the vibe ;)
Man... the production quality of your videos is really amazing. I'm getting blade runner vibes and reading the comments... I'm not the only one.
Thank you very much!
Damn dude, awesome edit! I'm getting a 90's anime feel watching this. Keep up the great up visuals. Now I'm off to go buy some glimmerglass.
That is quite the compliment! Thanks! DO ITTT :)
Goddamn the production quality of these reviews , its like watching a movie its an experience well done
Thank you so much. Its amazing hearing comments like these. :)
Yeah, I think this is one of your very best videos. It's obvious you've spent time organizing your thoughts and delivering then in an approachable/organic way. Also strong video production. Good stuff. Keep creating. Thank you.
Glad to see you return from the future to upload another video! This is some seriously awesome content, keep it up!
"Gotta get back, back to the past, Samurai Jack." Thank you so much for watching! It's good to be back!
I just try to found reviews for Fuji but didn't unexpected that I'm gonna found ART with reviews, really love your work! Subscribed with no hesitate
Welcome aboard! Not sure how artistic a review can be :P
Anyone who grew up shooting 1970s film SLRs will love this camera. The OVF is amazing, the hidden LCD is where it should be, hidden. The shutter has a satisfying snap to it. The film simulations are awesome as well. Love mine, can't put it down.
Aside from film simulations, does this camera have modern style camera quality features? Or is everything about this camera a digital film sim?
@@anthonyperalta2506 It takes very normal, "modern" photographs. What you're seeing here are all presets except for the one shot where he shows the modifiers turned off.
That 36 shot exercise sounds dope! Brilliant way to add constraints. I have to try that
I'm not sure if the specified lenses in the description are relevant for the photos so I'll ask just to be sure. What lenses did you use taking the photos and what strength of Tiffen Glimmer Glass did you use?
Thanks for asking, because you are correct! I used the 16mm 1.4, 23mm 1.4 and Zeiss Touit 32mm 1.8 for all of the photos. The Glimmer Glass was a #1
Loved the video, I have the xpro3 and have just ordered a couple of glimmerglass filters from tiffen after seeing your images. Do you have a website gallery of your China trip where you used the filter? Would love to see the whole series of shots. Thanks
i'm gonna be honest: after a couple of vids, i had a compulsive drive to binge this channel!
no regrets!
Okay I was doubting to get it or not, but you convinced me! What I love the most about the X-Pro1 is the film camera feeling, and I purely use it with manual lenses. I was just doubting about the X-Pro3 because of the screen design, but you make some very good points.
Also great review and video style 👍 will be watching more of your videos
The hate is coming from people who think they need a flip out screen for vlogging. hahah. This screen design is really an amazing feature of the X-Pro3
You deserve SO much more subscribers, like, man you videos are not just videos, they are an experience. I feel so inspired and want to step up my photograph game more now. I hope one day i will be able to edit my images as good as you can. :)
Best wishes!
It means a lot for you to say that! Thank you! Honestly a lot of these shots are actually straight out of camera without any editing (other than cropping)
Gimmick or not, the emulated film grain gives the images a lot of character, and, to me, also a lot of memories. If you can stick to this style most, or all of the time, I can see why you're delighted. I have several bags full of film cameras, and I've been planning to shoot a roll or two just for fun, but so far couldn't find time to do it. Anyway, have a lot of fun!
Man. This is easily the best youtube video that I've ever watch. The production quality is top notch. Love the vibe. Keep up the good work.
You're going to get me into trouble - I'm now thinking I need an X-Pro 3. Great video, thank you.
Whoops! Send my apologies to your wallet.
At 9:07 excellently explained. I prefer backtilting downfolding screens even for videos. Waist level shooting is exactly what I love. Left protruding screen where the direction of your sight is not in line with the axis of the lens is terribly awkward and cumbersome. I hate so much left protruding screen shooting experience that I skipped Sony A7Siii A7C right away from my cameras of intetest. Actually I hate X-T4 for the same reason, too. Fuji had a briiliant two hinged screen design on xt100. It should have been applied on all xt cameras. Anyhow, the xpro3 is perfectly my style.
This camera and review are memorable! 👏🏻 I have an Xpro3 and the way colors shift due to overexposing is pure magic!!! I just use the jpgs 👌🏻
This was filmed, and put together so beautifully. Love the overall aesthetic from this video. Also, this is the camera I didn't know I needed haha.
Thank you so much!!
Were all these photos in Classic Neg? Amazing review btw
Most of them! All of them during the section where I was talking about it definitely were. Thanks for watching!
I love this review, thank you. I have been torn between choosing the X100V or XE4 as I just never find myself taking my Canon 5D out with me anymore.
After watching this review I am torn again, and really don’t know what to do.
What a camera, what a review, thank you!
Man! You and @Vuhlandes have made a complete beginner want this camera! I don’t think I can justify the price though.
Man, you live inside "Ghost in the Shell" movie.
If only that were true!
this video, single handedly, sold me to get the xpro3. And after a month of using it, i am so disappointed, why dont I sell my A7C earlier and switch to xpro3, sooner.
Great Work! thankyou
DUDE. i want to live in this cinematic world you've curated here. BUT I would love to hear about your approach to sound. The sonic texture happening here and in all your videos is a drug. Also, I've been crushing hard on my XT-3, but now I think Fuji got me permanently WEAK over these shots. Breathtaking.
I originally clicked on this vid to see if you, like most people who champion the X-Pro3's rear LCD design, own another camera body that you can turn to when you need a more practical design. (Yes, you do.) But I'm actually commenting to compliment you on the quality of the video itself. It's beautiful. The images are terrific, the visuals-including the product shots-are beautiful, and the scoring is excellent. Combined with the thoughtful content, it is a very pleasant experience to watch. I am now subscribed and looking forward to other videos.
Thanks for watching! Honestly the only reason it wouldn’t be my only camera (well beside the fact that I’m obsessed with cameras) is that I need a camera capable of shooting pro video and I need an HDMI output. Otherwise this is basically the perfect photo camera for me.
I’m glad you ended up enjoying the video!
Just found this video! Been debating if I should get this camera for so long and I think you’ve convinced me.
This video was different to all the rest. I appreciate all the elements and comparisons you had. It was in depth and so enjoying to watch. Production was also fire!
Any chance you could link the lenses you used on the camera for some of the shots you showed in the video! They are some beautiful pics!!!
Thanks so much! It’s a super cool camera. Most of the photos are with the Zeiss Touit 32mm or the Fuji 16mm 1.4, both of which I have videos for on my channel
After doing photography since 1970, the X-Pro3 is my favorite camera of all time. I did buy the X-Pro3 and an X-T3 at the same time. I use each for what it does best. But when I just want to shoot for fun, I always take the X-Pro3.
Gotta say, I was sceptical when I clicked on this video, but the quality of these shots speak for themselves. I've been staring at my display, completely in awe the entire time.
Your cinematography and editing is excellent *chef’s kiss*. Would love to see videos about that if time allows.
As someone who loves film but hardly shoots these days, I think I might get one of these.
I have the X100F, fantastic camera but I've reached that limit with the fixed lens.
Your photography is amazing by the way, it makes me miss my time abroad.
Thank you! I think this camera is perfect for someone like you.
When you are a small upcoming channel you put you blood and sweat into each vids♥️♥️🔥🔥
Great video, agree with so much of what you say and I would so love to own a black X-Pro3 but I am probably twice your age and the ability to hold a camera steady left me a little while ago. Because of the still features I want I have bought an X-T4 for the ibis and larger battery plus all the internal specs of the two latest ‘Classic negative’ bodies. I use my 4 with the screen hidden most of the time as the flippy screen means nothing to me. The ergonomics of the new body, for me, are unbelievable fantastic but had the X-Pro 3 been fitted with ibis it would have been my choice. Thanks for coming back to us. Love your videos. Inspirational.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I can fully understand the difficulty of using certain cameras. I was actually born with a disability that causes me not to be able to bend any of my fingers, so finding cameras that I can easily use is sometimes a struggle.
That's partially the reason that I've gravitated towards Fuji, since their bodies and lenses are generally smaller. The X-T4 actually was the opposite for me since they made it a bit thicker, but it's still manageable.
I always use soft release shutter buttons that screw into the thread on the camera shutter and this makes take steadier shots much easier. Perhaps you should look into it.
Thanks again for watching and I'm glad you enjoy my videos!
Yeahhhh!!! Finally a new video :) Thanks. Doing a great job. My favourite is still your X-T3 Review.
Thanks for watching!
I want really want to sell my Sony A7 and get an X-Pro now! (Oh the GAS …)
Would you mind sharing which strength of Glimmerglass filter you used for these astounding photographs?
Much ❤ from a new follower!
Dude that shot at :58 blew me away. Also the part where u attached a camera to your X-Pro 3 and took it around. Your channel is definitely the most eye pleasing camera review out there. Who said camera review videos can't be art.
Thanks again for such a visually pleasing and yet competent review. I adore your way of shooting images in that cyber / blade runner style. Really nice
Thank you so much for the kind words!
the production quality here is just next-level. can't wait for your channel to blow up, keep up the great work man
I appreciate that! Thank you very much!!
Love this video and its content. The cinematic effect in your video made me think you were some kind of a captain of a spaceship floating around in a galaxy far away...
5:50
In shooting it overexposed, do you use dr400 mode to retain more hilight detail?
Usually!
Holy crap just discovered this channel through TH-cam's suggestion, amazing work dude! I love how you shot both the video and the stills, very impressive!
I'm glad you found it! Welcome!
@@GxAce went to your website, very impressive work there sir, wondering if you could make a video about grading your video, maybe not a tutorial, but more sort of like a getting the gist of doing color work?
Glad to see someone else using the Zeiss glass on Fuji! I've been using the 32mm for a while on my X-H1 and I absolutely love it.
Welcome back!
Thanks so much! Yeah man, those Zeiss lenses are oddly forgotten about!
Is that a fuji X mount or do we need adapter..?
Great review 👌👌. That picture at 0:48 is giving me serious cyberpunk 2077 vibes and I'm here for it.
I giggled when you said just flip the camera upside down, really such a “duh why didn’t I think of it” moment
This is by far the best x-pro3 review on the internet. I agree with all your points, and your examples shot with it demonstrate exactly why it's special. Cheers
That is so kind of you to say, thank you so much!
I agree with you :D
Dude, the feel of this video is badass, keep up the good work!
Thanks! Will do!
This is not only incredibly inspiring but very very cool I really appreciate the time you put into this especially since I learned photography in the late 70s so I do appreciate the film aspects of what you've explained here today
Never agreed more with a review video on this camera. Fabulous work.
Much appreciated!
@@GxAce Ok. I have literally watched your review 3 times over now and every 10 seconds I just say "YES YES THATS THE POINT!" Haha.. seriously man stop making too much sense. Like an out of body experience over here.
It’s frustrating how people cannot understand why this camera was made the way it was. TH-cam has people trained that they need a FF Sony with a flip out screen and IBIS
GxAce ..Yes Yes thats the point! Haha. So many clamor for a jack of all trades but you just get a master of none. The Ricoh GRIII also gets this mob treatment. That camera would also be quite cool to see a review from you if you get the opportunity. Would especially fit your cyber punk vibe I think.
111 people dont have 1GB memory cards. Great video. The importance of interaction with the tool of your craft is indeed ignored by so many. Its awesome you said it out loud. 👍🏻
Absolutely! Everyone's knee jerk argument is that a camera is just a tool. Well, tools can be beautiful, well made, and make you want to use them too!
GxAce Definately. In the end it depends on many things. The tool itself will not give someone a creative eye or talent. But the right tool which is reliable and intuitive brings confidence and enable you to flow without any potential obstacles. 😄
Once again, you killed it with great quality footage and pics.
And damn, that classic negative film simulation looks absolutely droolingly amazing !
I loled pretty hard at your pro tip of going out with a bunch of 1G SD rolls, each with their own dedicated ISO and film simulation ! That's when you recognize a true lover of photography !
Cheers, man !
And keep up with the awesome work !
It's always a pleasure to see your reviews.
These images are staggeringly beautiful. Amazing.
Glad you like them!
thanks man! finally some review that is not focused on jerking off to features, but is all about what photography actually is ✌️
Damn GxAce, I did not need to see this at all... maximum aesthetics in your videos makes anything such an easy sell T_T Thanks for the great work! Music always on point, geez!
Hahah. Thanks for watching! RIP to your savings account.
Best review on TH-cam. The production quality is insane dude. MUCH appreciated
Good Sir, I love everything about your videos! The images, the sounds, the music, the way you narrate... Everything in an exceptional quality!
Please keep up!! Much love from Portugal!
Thank you very much! Cheers!
Thanks for another wonderful review Gx, I always look forward to hearing your take on cameras.
Wonderful outlook that most people/channels won't ever get.
My pleasure! I appreciate the comment!
Great review. Could you specify what lenses you used for the wide example photos towards the end of your video. They look fantastic.
Thank you!! Those were show with the 16mm 1.4 fuji.
@@GxAce Thank you! Have you tried the Pro-Mist filter also? I'm curious how that would do compared to Glimmer Glass.
I much prefer the glimmer glass as it doesn’t soften the entire image, just blooms the highlights.
You're so underrated bro! The people need to see this!!! Your content is that good man 🔥
I appreciate that!
You are definetly need more views, GxAce. Perfectly made review with great narrative and best visual/sound design in "camera review" genre of TH-cam universe))