Fujifilm X-E3 gets GOLD AWARD at DPReview… & more X-E3 and XF80 Reviews

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Fujifilm X-E3

DPreview just published their full Fujifilm X-E3 review here… and it gets the Gold Award. Here are the Pros and Cons:

Pros Cons
  • Excellent out of camera JPEGs
  • Good high ISO noise performance
  • Dynamic range is very good
  • Good build quality with attractive styling
  • Numerous direct controls
  • Highly customizable
  • Responsive AF system with up to 325 selectable points
  • AF joystick
  • Responsive touchscreen
  • High resolution EVF
  • 15 cool Film Simulation modes
  • 8 fps burst shooting w/continuous AF
  • UHD 4K/30p video capture
  • Low power BlueTooth allows for a constant connection to one’s device
  • Exposure compensation available when using Auto ISO with manual exposure
  • External mic input
  • Camera can be charged over USB connection; external charger included
  • Hunting can be an issue when using Continuous AF in low light
  • Face Detect not reliable in low light
  • AF tracking performance is variable
  • Phase detection AF area smaller than that of peers
  • No histogram, face detection (in 4K) or zebra warnings in movie mode

  • Can’t access memory card slot while camera is on a tripod

  • Fixed screen

And now a few more X-E3 reviews…

BEST X-E3 COMBO: Fujifilm X-E3 + XF23mmF2 for $1,149. Get it at BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

Fujinon XF 80mm 1:1 Macro

Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 1:1 Macro: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore

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TCSTV Fujifilm X-E3 Review: “Excellent Focussing Camera. Definitely a Step Up over X-T20”

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Must See 360° Fuji Live Chat

TheCameraStore already gave us some X-E3 tidbits in their recent Fuji Live talk with Fuji Guy Jerry. I warmly invite you to check it out here. They also cover topics like:

  • XF33mmF1.0
  • Fujifilm X-T2S with IBIS
  • + some other rumors shared here on FR in the past.

In my live stream report I included statements Fuji Guy Billy made in the comments.

And if you ever wondered…

… how a Fuji Guys reacts, when he discovers FujiRumors is listening, then check out min 13:23 of the video ;)

Fujifilm X-E3 TCSTV review

TheCameraStoreTV just uploaded their Fujifilm X-E3 Review. Check it out and enjoy it. One of the most interesting aspects, is how the new AF tracking algorithm works… and it seems to be great.

  • AF tracking: Jordan played with it in low light and was impressed. Excellent focussing camera. Definitely a step up over X-T20.
  • great walk-around camera
  • when moving eye to EVF the X-E3 has a delay switching from LCD to EVF. Could be faster

BEST X-E3 COMBO: Fujifilm X-E3 + XF23mmF2 for $1,149. Get it at BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera.

Fujifilm X-E3: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore

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Fujinon Lens Rentals Skyrocketed Showing 96% Increase in 2017

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Things seem to go quite well for Fujifilm.

Their imaging division is healthy and registers “substantial increase in income“, some managers dream of 50% market share, and Fujifilm’s declared goal is to become Nr.1 mirrorless premium camera manufacturer within 2019.

Considering that from 2011 to 2013 Fujifilm sold overall only 700,000 X-series cameras, I’d say the company has made quite some significant step forwards from 2014 to 2017. The camera that changed everything, was the Fujifilm X-T1, which is now discontinued, and I dedicated an emotial farewell in this article.

And now we have some more significant data, that show that more and more people are looking at the Fuji X system.

According to data send out by lensrentals from the their press contact and reported by fstoppers, the Fujifilm X-system has seen huge rental increase in 2017. Fstoppers writes:

Fuji lenses skyrocketed, showing 96 percent more rentals. Sony lenses also increased 22 percent, while Canon and Nikon decreased 8 and 10 percent, respectively.”

Some more significant data:

Thanks to FR reader VatArt Photo for spotting the news and sharing with us :)

A lot of the Fujinon glass (and cameras) is right now in offer, as well as Fujifilm GFX gear. Check it out below.

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