Fujifilm X-E3 Hand Stitched Classic Case, The Incredible Fujifilm X-E3, X-E3 Vs. X-T20 & More (Fujifilm X-E3 Roundup)

Classiccases – Hand made and hand stitched case for the Fuji X-E3

Fujifilm X-E3 Roundup

First of all: thank you guys for making my beloved Fujifilm X-E3 win over my X-T1. You decided, and I will be happy to follow your advice and take the X-E3 with me to Rome.

On the other hand… you decided I have to leave my most loved lens for the X-E3 at home, too… the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8. Well, I’ll keep my word. But for me, the X-E3 and 27mm are a perfect combo.

Anyway, time to give some glory also to this for sure underrated little camera, which lives in the shadow of the much better selling and similar priced Fujifilm X-T20. So here is a dedicated X-E3 roundup, that I hope you will enjoy.

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

The Fujifilm X-E3 is INCREDIBLE at The Art of Photography Youtube

Get a Fujifilm X-E3 Tekiac Cover and €5 Will Go to Free Education for Cambodian Kids at KNGO

Fujifilm X-E3 Tekiac Cover

FujiRumors is always looking at new ways to support our Cambodian friends at KNGO, who work hard to give access to free education for Cambodian kids, and for whom we have collected $5,000 already here on FujiRumors.

This time help comes from Tekiac.

Tekiac contacted me and offered €5 donation for KNGO for every Tekiac Fujifilm X-E3 cover sold.

Check out more details and the product at the Tekiac page here.

If you like the unique look and want to give it a try, you can get it now and at the same time support kids in Cambodia.

A review (google translated from Italian) for LeicaQ can be found at giuliomagnifico.

Every dollar helps. In fact, as Saveth from KNGO told me, “with $200 we can buy materials such as markers, ink, erasers, books, pens, certificates and photo copy worksheet for the students for four months“.

 

Fujifilm X-E3 Will Get X RAW STUDIO Support via Firmware Update

Fujifilm X RAW STUDIO

Hey all :)

Just a rumor flash to tell you that according to our sources (thanks), also the Fujifilm X-E3 will get X RAW STUDIO Support.

I remind you that Fujifilm Germany said here, that also the X-T20 will get X RAW STUDIO support as part of an “extensive firmware update” planed for early 2018 and that currently X RAW STUDIO supports the Fujifilm GFX 50S, X-T2, X-Pro2 and X100F.

This is a welcome news for all fellow Fujifilm X shooters, who don’t do major editing work in Lightroom & Co, because they love Fujifilm’s JPEG output and they just use the internal RAW converter to fine tune their images by changing white balance, film simulation, exposure and so forth,

X RAW STUDIO is a free, simple but efficient RAW converter software offered by Fujifilm, that allows you to use the in-camera processing engine to edit images on a proper computer screen and to see those changes applied to your images in real-time, as opposed to converting them in-camera, where you will only see how your changes affect your images, after you process them by clicking the “Q” button.

Personally I do use the in-camera RAW converter a lot, and frankly I would never buy into a system anymore, that does not have this feature.

I do like it to make quick adjustments to my images right in camera.

But I don’t think the X RAW STUDIO software will be something I use, because for me, the internal RAW conversion is all about “on field” use. Take an image, adjust it in camera and upload to social media right away.

But when I am back home and on my computer, I don’t see any use for the internal RAW converter anymore. I have Lightroom, Iridient, Luminar, Picktorial and enough RAW converters to take my time to work more seriously on my files… which isn’t necessary that often, though, since Fujifilm’s JPEGs out of the box or slightly adjusted with the internal RAW converter often give me already fantastic results.

With that said, we all have different workflows and preferences, and I can see quite some X Shooters preferring to edit their images using X RAW STUDIO at home, rather than using the internal converter on the field. So Fujifilm X-E3, X-T20 (&more) support is definitely welcome.

Feel free to join our Fujifilm X-E facebook group.

To know more about X RAW STUDIO check out also:

About my New Fujifilm X-E3 and About JPEG only in Full Auto Mode

Fujifilm X-E3… All Good :)

As you might know, back in December 2017 I purchased a silver X-E3 as well as two Fujinon lenses. I have explained in a first impression article why I picked the X-E3 and not the X-T20, X-T2 or even the Fujifilm X-H1. You can read it here.

I also told you, though, that I was having 2 issues with my X-E3

  • sticky joystick
  • SD-card not recognized sometimes

Of course I didn’t make a big drama out of it. I just went to my local store and asked for replacement.

Sadly, it took them almost a month to get a new X-E3, because of the holidays and also because they said the X-E3 is selling well, so Fujifilm is a bit slow in delivering and fulfilling the demand.

But now it’s here, my new Fujifilm X-E3, and this time it comes all in black.

I promised you an update, as soon as I get my new X-E3, and here it is: I am happy to report that, at least until now, everything seems to work just fine. The joystick isn’t sticky and the SD-card has, so far, always been recognized by the camera.

X-E3 Review?

I will see if I can find some time to write a comprehensive review, but time is not really what I have at the moment, since basically almost every spare minute of my life goes into FujiRumors, due to the imminent announcements of the Fujifilm X-A5 and XC15-45 on January 31 and the huge announcement of the Fujifilm X-H1 on February 15.

The weeks after that, will be even more busy, in order to cover properly all the Fujifilm X-H1 news and reviews here on FujiRumors.

But I’m excited by the good stuff coming from Fujifilm, so I’m 100% motivated to give you guys the best Fujifilm coverage in the known universe ;) .

Auto Geotagging

The review might come later… but for now…

… I have written a detailed article about one of the new features of the Fujifilm X-E3, the auto-geotagging.

I have received great feedback about it and many readers told me it helped them to make it work not only properly, but also quickly. Feel free to read it here.

Full Auto Shooting why JPEG only?

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Capture One 11 Adds Fujifilm X-E3 Support

Capture One Fujifilm X-E3 Support

Phase One just added Fujifilm X-E3 support with Capture One 11.0.1. Full release notes in this 1.8 MB PDF file.

And in case you missed it, FujiRumors and PhaseOne have teamed up to offer to all FujiRumors readers a 10% discount on Capture One 11. Use coupon code “AMBFR” to get the discount.

Capture One has made great progress regarding X-Trans support in 2017 by adding Fujifilm compressed RAW support, OpenCL and more (we reported about it here). Still no film simulation profiles, but there is a great homebrew at the fuji-x-forum.

Tethering is not supported, but if you own an X-T2, X-Pro2 or X-T1, an easy workaround is to use Fujifilm’s free tethering software X Acquire. We also have shared a video tutorial on tethering with X Acquire and Capture One here.

If you want to get your copy with a 10% discount, go to Capture One 11 and use code “AMBFR”.

Fujifilm Specific Capture One Webinar

Fujifilm Releases Firmware Update for Fujifilm X-E3 (Auto-Geotagging) and Fujifilm X-Pro2 (Bug Fix)

Fujifilm X-E3 Firmware

Back in October, I told you that Fujifilm will release a new firmware update for real-time geotagging within 2017. Well I was wrong… it came 15 days later ;) . And just as we rumored here, the X-E3 firmware is twice as big as the X-T20 firmware.

1. Auto Geotagging and Date/Time synchronization by Bluetooth pairing
When connecting to Bluetooth, Geotagging and Date/Time information of a camera can be synchronized with the information of a smartphone. “SMARTPHONE SYNC. SETTING” is added in Bluetooth SETTING. *To use this function, the application software “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” needs to be upgrade to the latest version Ver.3.1.0.

2. The phenomenon is fixed that live view blinks on LCD and EVF with face detection and dynamic range 400% setting.

In order to make the X-E3 auto geotagging work properly, you also have to update your remote camera app. The latest version 3.1.0 has been released yesterday here. I have made a super quick intial test and it works. Here is my (ACROS+R) cat geotagged. :)

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X-Pro2 Bug Fix

Fujifilm has released the bug fix firmware for the issue we reported about here on FujiRumors.

You can download X-Pro2 firmware ver. 4.01 here.

1. A phenomenon of freeze is fixed. It will occur in case you try to shoot pictures when all the three settings below are set at the same time after the firmware has been upgraded to version 4.00.
1. IMAGE QUALITY : FINE+RAW or NORMAL + RAW
2. RAW RECORDING : LOSSLESS COMPRESSED
3. DRIVE : any of ADVANCED FILTER

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Fujifilm X-E3 L Brackets Available

Fujifilm X-E3 L Bracket

Finally companies are starting to produce and deliver accessories for Fujifilm newest camera, the Fujifilm X-E3.

We recently reported about:

Now First2savvv released the Quick Release L Plate Bracket LB-XE3 for Fujifilm X-E3. Also Kenro has [shoplink 66070 ebay]X-E3 L Brackets available[/shoplink], that you can find [shoplink 66070 ebay]at your local ebay[/shoplink].

First2savvv L Bracket for X-E3: AmazonUS, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonCA, AmazonIT
Kenro L Bracket for X-E3: [shoplink 66070 ebay]at your local ebay[/shoplink]

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Fujifilm X-E3 Roundup: Lensmate Thumb Grip, Kaza Half Leather Case, X100F or X-E3 First Camera, Reviews and More

Fujifilm X-E3 Roundup

And while I’m still waiting for my new Fujifilm X-E3 to replace my faulty X-E3 (SD-card not recognized, sticky joystick), let’s enjoy another Fujifilm X-E3 roundup.

Of course, once I get my new X-E3 copy, I will let you know if I still have these issues or if the new samples works fine.

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

Meike MK-XE3G Metal Hand Grip for Fujifilm X-E3

Meike just released their MK-XE3G metal hand grip for Fujifilm X-E3 cameras. If you work on a tripod, this grip is a must have, since it centers the tripod mount and allows you to change battery/SD-card without having to remove the camera from the tripod.

  • Works with Fujifilm X-E3 Camera
  • Increases grip on Fujifilm X-E3 Camera
  • Access to battery door without removing grip
  • Easy to control the camera and increase the use of feelings
  • Arca Swiss compatible

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The Meike grip costs half the price of Fujifilm’s own metal grip for X-E3. However, if you join the Amazon Rewards Visa Card,  you will get a $50 discount on the Fuji made grip, making Fujifilm’s solution about the same price of the Meike grip.

Meike MK-XE3G Metal Hand Grip for Fujifilm X-E3: AmazonUS, AmazonDE, AmazonUK

Fujifilm X-E3 Wooden Grip, The Mini X-Pro2, Fuji X-E3 Bug Fixes, X-E3 or X-T20, A Great Little Street Camera & More (X-E3 Roundup)

JBCameraDesigns X-E3 wooden grip at dc.watch (translation) – Grip by JBcameraDesigns

Fujifilm X-E3 Roundup

So Christmas is over, and it was the first one with my new Fujifilm X-E3.  So far I am in love with it, especially if used with the XF27mm, it’s the perfect walkaround, street and travel camera.

I have only two issues, one of them I already reported abou it here.

  • The focus stick blocks – video here
  • Sometimes my X-E3 tells me that no SD card is inserted, although there is one. In that case, I have to remove SD card, put it in again, and then shoot again. The SD card issue happened also when I shot on tripod… and God knows why the X-E3 has still no centered tripod mount. So I had to unscrew everything, take out SD-card, put it in again, mount it again on tripod, and shoot.

For these two reasons, my local store told me they will replace my camera with a new one, as soon as they get one from Fujifilm after holidays.

I think I was just unlucky… the next sample will work perfectly fine. But of course I will keep you updated.

In the meantime, enjoy this huge roundup dedicated to the lovely Fujifilm X-E3.

But before that, feel free to join our Fujifilm X-E facebook group.

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