Ken, I've been reading your reviews on your website for some time. I never knew you had a TH-cam channel until now. I'm glad I found it. I'm both a rangefinder film and Fujifilm mirrorless shooter. I am a proud X-E3 owner and LOVE this camera. It is my goto digital camera for just about everything, street, travel and profession shoots. In my view, it's a baby X-Pro2 and renders photos the same way. I also shoot with the X-H1, primarily for professional shoots and the X-E3 is my back up in that case. Both your written and video reviews are refreshing because they're no-nonsense and given from the perspective of an actual photographer who shots in real life and not just a product reviewer who doesn't really shoot at all. So I thank you, sir. Out of curiosity, what are your thoughts about features you'd like to see in the X-E4 when that camera comes available?
Hi! Actually I miss the rear 4-way controller. Touch Functions are awful. Give me more real buttons and a second card slot and we're done; awesome camera as it is!
@@KenRockwellTVunderstood. I'd love to see a tilt screen, I don't need a fully articulating but a tilt screen would be nice. Also, I wish Fujifilm would redo there mobile app and begin supporting raw file transfers. I almost never shoot jpeg and the current app only supports jpegs.
I use a Fuji X-A3 For my out and about camera. It doesn't have a view finder but the LCD can flip which is super handy especially when going into awkward positions. I programmed the FN button to toggle a quick menu for ISO. Where the "non professional" X mount cameras really shine for me is adapting vintage lenses. In full manual mode they are fantastic.
I don’t know that I’d call any of the Fujis “non professional.” Even the cheapest seem better made than many more expensive offerings from other brands. New X-Pro3 review published last night: www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x-pro3.htm
Ken, your video reviews are just as good as your written ones which IMO are the best out there. Thanks for making both. BTW I've seen the X-E3 with the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens for sale new for $800 (see link to B&H in video description) which is a great price for a great kit.
For me, the x factor with Fuji's E series cameras is the fun of shooting with them. You get great pics in low light and the cameras handle beautifully. Thanks for giving respect where it's due, Ken.
I’m glad I came across one of your videos that I am now subscribed. I always check your blogs/reviews everytime I have to buy Nikon stuffs before. I have switched to Fuji and I’m glad you are now on tube and do honest reviews on them as well. I think your earliest review That I can remember was before your kid was born. You always take pictures of your baby on your reviews, i remember.👍🏻
A great review, not as nit-picky as the average on this camera!. I have owned this camera 6months and any qwerks the camera has can be worked around like most cameras.
Hi Ken, from reading some of your Fuji X body reviews and your comments from around 7:10, it seems that you're not completely happy with Fuji's auto minimum shutter speed implementation? In my mind, for this to work well, it should a) take into account OIS (and IBIS in the case of X-H1), and allow for some sort of min. shutter speed compensation (which is what I take your comments to mean?). I also plan to put several other enhancements forward to Fuji including an auto ISO mode that allows the dial to control minimum shutter speed. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter!
How is the combination of new XE3 and 18-55 mm lens for travel and street still photography costing USD 730. Recommend budget telescopic lens for the same camera. Thank you very much.
Hi Ken, loved the Video review ( as always). I guess the images in the review were OOC Jpegs?. Do you use the Auto DR setting?. Would love to know !. Thanks in advance, cheers Ian.
I can’t remember. It’s all due to Fuji’s awful menu system. If flash won’t work you have to start guessing what you did wrong, like continuous advance Mode or silent shutter and start turning those off.
@@advredenbregt2642 Nikon Z50 looks great for my highly saturated style. Fuji always looks dull and boring, as if Fuji is always stuck in portrait mode. We all have different tastes. Thanks!
Wow, sit CLOSE!!!! Be sure you're getting real 4K from me; sometimes if your data rate isn't up to it YT will show "4K" in your settings but you won't get it. I found it works great at home on wired connections. Thanks!
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Long time reader, first-time listener! Glad to put the name to the voice!
Thanks!!!
Ken, I've been reading your reviews on your website for some time. I never knew you had a TH-cam channel until now. I'm glad I found it. I'm both a rangefinder film and Fujifilm mirrorless shooter. I am a proud X-E3 owner and LOVE this camera. It is my goto digital camera for just about everything, street, travel and profession shoots. In my view, it's a baby X-Pro2 and renders photos the same way. I also shoot with the X-H1, primarily for professional shoots and the X-E3 is my back up in that case.
Both your written and video reviews are refreshing because they're no-nonsense and given from the perspective of an actual photographer who shots in real life and not just a product reviewer who doesn't really shoot at all. So I thank you, sir. Out of curiosity, what are your thoughts about features you'd like to see in the X-E4 when that camera comes available?
Hi! Actually I miss the rear 4-way controller. Touch Functions are awful. Give me more real buttons and a second card slot and we're done; awesome camera as it is!
@@KenRockwellTVunderstood. I'd love to see a tilt screen, I don't need a fully articulating but a tilt screen would be nice.
Also, I wish Fujifilm would redo there mobile app and begin supporting raw file transfers. I almost never shoot jpeg and the current app only supports jpegs.
I use a Fuji X-A3 For my out and about camera. It doesn't have a view finder but the LCD can flip which is super handy especially when going into awkward positions. I programmed the FN button to toggle a quick menu for ISO. Where the "non professional" X mount cameras really shine for me is adapting vintage lenses. In full manual mode they are fantastic.
I don’t know that I’d call any of the Fujis “non professional.” Even the cheapest seem better made than many more expensive offerings from other brands. New X-Pro3 review published last night: www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x-pro3.htm
Map the ISO to front Commander dial that way control shutter with rear Commander dial and of course aperture on the lens.
THanks!
Great video Ken!! Your a natural on TH-cam
THank YOU!
Ken, your video reviews are just as good as your written ones which IMO are the best out there. Thanks for making both. BTW I've seen the X-E3 with the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens for sale new for $800 (see link to B&H in video description) which is a great price for a great kit.
Thanks! Hint: My video reviews are adapted from my written reviews, which remain the world standard. Video is for people too busy to read. Thanks!
An interesting overview Ken, thanks!!
Thank you !
For me, the x factor with Fuji's E series cameras is the fun of shooting with them. You get great pics in low light and the cameras handle beautifully. Thanks for giving respect where it's due, Ken.
THANKS!!! I love it when basic cameras do awesome things
I’m glad I came across one of your videos that I am now subscribed. I always check your blogs/reviews everytime I have to buy Nikon stuffs before. I have switched to Fuji and I’m glad you are now on tube and do honest reviews on them as well. I think your earliest review That I can remember was before your kid was born. You always take pictures of your baby on your reviews, i remember.👍🏻
Thanks you, you’re the best!
Really superb Ken - I'm a bit different to you in that I like outputting Fuji jpegs with their film sims.
EXACTLY!!! This is art; we all see, dream and create differently. Thanks!
A great review, not as nit-picky as the average on this camera!. I have owned this camera 6months and any qwerks the camera has can be worked around like most cameras.
It's an awesome camera. Better than many others, and inexpensive. I don't get picky with inexpensive cameras, I become thankful. Thanks!
Nice review...cheers.
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Ken I have always enjoyed reviews on your site. Glad you are also here. I have the Fuji Xa1. Should I get a xe3?
See “is it worth it” kenrockwell.com/tech/is-it-worth-it.htm
@@KenRockwellTV Thank you for replying. Your knowledge is great.
Great review as always! Oh please... Does its manual (M) mode supports auto ISO?
Can’t remember but it should. ISO varies to get correct exposure at set shutter and aperture.
Hi Ken, from reading some of your Fuji X body reviews and your comments from around 7:10, it seems that you're not completely happy with Fuji's auto minimum shutter speed implementation? In my mind, for this to work well, it should a) take into account OIS (and IBIS in the case of X-H1), and allow for some sort of min. shutter speed compensation (which is what I take your comments to mean?). I also plan to put several other enhancements forward to Fuji including an auto ISO mode that allows the dial to control minimum shutter speed. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter!
Needs flexible auto. Thanks!
How is the combination of new XE3 and 18-55 mm lens for travel and street still photography costing USD 730. Recommend budget telescopic lens for the same camera. Thank you very much.
Swell! Better than the X-E4, which removed all the controls. X-T30 still a favorite with reasonably full controls and flash built in.
@@KenRockwellTV Thank U Ken R
I think i will miss the d-pad and the flip screen of x-t20. But now the prices are goooood.
THanks!
Hi Ken, loved the Video review ( as always). I guess the images in the review were OOC Jpegs?. Do you use the Auto DR setting?. Would love to know !. Thanks in advance, cheers Ian.
Hi Isn, as always, all the details are in my written review www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x-e3.htm#sampleimages thanks!
Did you managed to get the flash work? In mine I can't.
I can’t remember. It’s all due to Fuji’s awful menu system. If flash won’t work you have to start guessing what you did wrong, like continuous advance Mode or silent shutter and start turning those off.
@@KenRockwellTV Many thanks.
This or Nikon z50?
Z50 all the way. Fuji is a pain to use and images are dull, Nikon is a breeze and images look as I eat them to. Thanks!!
@@KenRockwellTV 'images are dull', but in your review you mention that images are phantastic. What is is then?
@@advredenbregt2642 Nikon Z50 looks great for my highly saturated style. Fuji always looks dull and boring, as if Fuji is always stuck in portrait mode. We all have different tastes. Thanks!
@@KenRockwellTV Thanks for your reply. Indeed the handling of the Z50 is great. Alas the kitlens is very mediocre.
I had 4K OLED Laptop to View Photos
Wow, sit CLOSE!!!! Be sure you're getting real 4K from me; sometimes if your data rate isn't up to it YT will show "4K" in your settings but you won't get it. I found it works great at home on wired connections. Thanks!