Fujifilm X-T3 Real World Review | Landscape Photography Edition

In this Fujifilm X-T3 review I take the camera out into the real world to test it out in a landscape photography environment. We head to Flamborough in North Yorkshire to capture some stunning seascape photography.
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  • @derekmidgley
    @derekmidgley5 жыл бұрын

    Who wouldn't love the classic look and feel of this fuji. Don't know how I've resisted owning one for so many years. Great photography as always and thanks for sharing your experiences Adam!

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Derek.

  • @black_n5492
    @black_n54923 жыл бұрын

    Okay, I was 90% convinced already when I clicked this video now I'm 100% sold. Really well put together video. You really explained how the camera works real world on an actual shoot and covered a lot of stuff that reviewers never mentioned. Thanks for this, still relevant in crazy 2020!

  • @SethParker
    @SethParker5 жыл бұрын

    The X-T3 has treated me so well! I hope you're loving yours still! Also, your thumbnail was sick!

  • @noahburt2722
    @noahburt27225 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video! First of all, it was a refreshing practical review and felt so nice and original. Secondly, your production value is spectacular and watching your videos makes my heart happy. Happy to be your newest subscriber!

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the amazing comment Noah. Really appreciate you subscribing.

  • @Azntrutek2012
    @Azntrutek20125 жыл бұрын

    The best X-T3 real world reviewer on youtube. Keep up the good work sir.

  • @checksix_TC
    @checksix_TC5 жыл бұрын

    Loved your review. You convinced me to give the XT3 a try. Bought one for Christmas family portraits and in a few days it has grown on me. Great colours and it handles so well. Love those dials. Best of all it connects to the Fuji instax printer for instant photos.

  • @Maxi86inAction
    @Maxi86inAction5 жыл бұрын

    I actually Love the screen, using its capabilities almost every shoot. Especially awesome is that the screen is on the optical axis of the Sensor and not flipped out to the side

  • @davidthompson8153
    @davidthompson81535 жыл бұрын

    Great video Adam, very inspiring. Would be nice to see a video of your workflow with the Fuji system. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @diannewillingham1466
    @diannewillingham14665 жыл бұрын

    Hi Adam, enjoyed your video as usual. So glad to see you are on board with the Fuji system. I have been solely using Fujifilm for 2 years now after my Canon 70d died!!! and it has given me a. renewed lease of life with my photography. Enjoy my XT2 immensely. Looking forward to seeing more videos involving your new Xt3......Keep them coming

  • @quitw8934
    @quitw89345 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Adam, this review really really means a lot to me.

  • @yasirquazi20002gmail
    @yasirquazi20002gmail5 жыл бұрын

    Your first ever video i watched. I haven't watched such a soothing camera review in quite a while. Really enjoyed the review. Gave your channel a sub. :)

  • @rapalma38
    @rapalma385 жыл бұрын

    *Astounding review Adam, not only for your talent like a photographer, the edition and music from this video, you make it this review, at the highest level, regards from Argentina.*

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Raul, that's great to hear. Really appreciate your comment.

  • @ilpirata5190
    @ilpirata51905 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciated a view on this camera for landscape. Great work, looks like it is definitely worthwhile exploring this camera

  • @SaiSreerang
    @SaiSreerang5 жыл бұрын

    Got my XT3 silver today. Great review and exactly what I wanted to see. Thank you Adam :) Love from India

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy!!

  • @loufonolleras5544
    @loufonolleras55445 жыл бұрын

    Adam, great images! Had to check out your review again, as I ordered the camera yesterday. They’ve been out of stock from time to time here in the states. BTW, I’ve been enjoying your podcast.

  • @MaikKronerPhotography
    @MaikKronerPhotography5 жыл бұрын

    Good Morning, my XT3 will be delivered tomorrow :) I am very excited and will report. Thank you very much for the video! Best regards Maik

  • @gilcarag274
    @gilcarag2745 жыл бұрын

    I completely agree with you. We now need custom setting to switch quickly between still and video mode.

  • @r.k.edwards3008
    @r.k.edwards30085 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I think you just convinced me to get this camera. Awesome video!

  • @AllRedLFC
    @AllRedLFC5 жыл бұрын

    I picked up a xt-2 a year ago, sold my 7d2 a month ago, got my xt-3 this week and now I will sell my 5d3. Qualitywise a very small difference but I have fallen in love with Fujifilm. One big thing that you didn't mention is the weight difference for a complete kit with lenses and the much smaller volume. This is a BIG difference and with smaller sensors you also can buy super high quality lenses at half price compered to a full frame! I will still keep a couple of red ring lenses and use them with the Fringer adapter which does a great job. Great video Adam!!

  • @ianlivermore2981
    @ianlivermore29815 жыл бұрын

    Nice review Adam. It’s a nice bit of kit for the money and the shots you got with it superb, keep up the great work mate ATB 👍

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ian. Glad you enjoyed the video and pictures.

  • @ahmonon4352
    @ahmonon43525 жыл бұрын

    Amazing review, keep it up I'm a fan of you from today

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha. Thanks buddy.

  • @Ludwig11279
    @Ludwig112794 жыл бұрын

    Really good review , so good that i went and bought the camera ( i know the xt4 is out but i got the xt3 at a very good price) . Thanks . Keep the good content coming

  • @learnkorean82
    @learnkorean825 жыл бұрын

    Man I have to say, I loved the video and the photos you took, they are just amazing! And your detailed explanation and voice tone is super nice! I think I like the color tone of the fuji more than the canon. Canon is beautiful but kind of unreal, but fuji keeps it true but beautoful in that sense. Cant wait to buy the fuji and watch more of your videos! Liked and sibscribed

  • @JeraldJamesCapao
    @JeraldJamesCapao5 жыл бұрын

    Hello... I am a novice in photography and this model will be my first camera. I can't wait to learn the basics!

  • @JamguorkS
    @JamguorkS5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your review Adam, finally an average person review and not a paid one where everything is fantastic and the product is the best there is, I really enjoyed it. I'm planning buying it for nature in its majority but also in the near future some video and scuba diving (with its proper underwater housing) as where I live (Tenerife, Canary Islands) we have some nice below sea level scenery as well. By the way, absolutely lovely location, you're very lucky to have it such beutiful place near by (or within driving distance from your home).

  • @GlenDomulevicz
    @GlenDomulevicz5 жыл бұрын

    Excitement, the fun of landscape photography. It will be interesting to see you have use and manage a Canon and Fujifilm camera on your outings.

  • @unirmangoutov4556
    @unirmangoutov45565 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ever so much indeed! Great emotions!

  • @jwesolowski
    @jwesolowski5 жыл бұрын

    You made my day! I’m getting the xt3. I’m a canon aficionado and will be able to use my canon lenses on the xt3.

  • @NigelDanson
    @NigelDanson5 жыл бұрын

    It is a great camera. I actually think the XT2 is slightly better in low light surprisingly. Good to see a landscape review Adam. 👍

  • @dakkster
    @dakkster5 жыл бұрын

    This is a great review, Adam! You're highlighting most of the interesting stuff. If there was something you could have brought up a bit more, it would have been just how customizable the Fuji X-T3 is. I have the X-T2 and I've been blown away after shooting Canon. My suggestion for you now is to get your hands on some vintage lenses. With a couple of cheap adapters, you can put on virtually any old lens. I've got old Pentax, Minolta, Canon FD, Russian stuff with crazy bokeh and so on. It's a lot of fun! To be honest, I'm seriously considering selling my Canon 6Dm2 with three L lenses (16-35 f/4, 24-70 f/4, 70-200 f/2.8) and just go full on Fuji. Maybe get an X-T20 to have a little brother for my X-T2. I just love the 35mm f/2 lens, but there are some other Fuji lenses I want to try. The 56 f/1.2, the 16 f/1.4, the 10-24 and the 50-140. But they're fairly pricey, so I would obviously need to sell off the Canon gear first.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think i'd happily let the 6d mark ii go for this camera and bunch of nice lenses.

  • @haiderabbas96
    @haiderabbas965 жыл бұрын

    I took XT3 with me for landscape last week. It's amazing. Not sure about lowlight situations as compared to my D750 as I haven't compared them yet. BTW when you are on T mode for top shutter speed dial you can definitely select any shutter speed from rear horizontal dial. Also if you select any specific shutter speed from top dial, you can make minor adjustments from rear dial which you can't from top dial.

  • @ble9512
    @ble95125 жыл бұрын

    Another fine review, and part of its value is most of it is valid for the X-T2 as well as it’s newer sibling. There are plenty of technical reviews out there, so a real world in-the-field review with a personal view is valuable. Having just traded my Canon in for an X-T2 it’s good to see another one of my favourite landscape photographers enthused by its qualities, and I’m about to head to Flamborough myself to try it out. Hope you enjoy the Fuji for years to come. It would be good to see how it handles the brutal weather you often put yourself through for the best landscape shots.

  • @levunit2265
    @levunit22654 жыл бұрын

    By far the best review I've come across and lets face it, there are loads. No waffle and bull, just straight shooting (no pun intended) and very informative. I will defiantly be checking out some more of your videos. With me being quite new to photography, do you do any tutorial videos, with regards to landscape photography? Thanks again for sharing.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sure. Give this one a try. Landscape Photography | Conquering the Camera Settings kzread.info/dash/bejne/YqmcqZKBps2-d9o.html

  • @jossi9828

    @jossi9828

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Firstmanphotography i really love that shot that you took on this video, breathtaking

  • @richardbauld9586
    @richardbauld95865 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I have the X-T3 and agree with pretty much everything you said here. Overall, love the camera, but I loved the X-T2 as well. However, I have to say thank you, thank you, thank you. I had no idea that you could turn on the multi-channel histogram or the two axis electronic level with the touch screen. Serves me right for not reading the manual, so, thank you!

  • @DaveWestMedia
    @DaveWestMedia4 жыл бұрын

    Searched for this camera cause a friend won't stop banging on about it lol. Your video showed up first, absolutely cracking job mate - this is how a camera review should be IMO. Engaging and informative - brilliant job fella 👍

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave. Really glad you found it useful.

  • @oc-max8984
    @oc-max89845 жыл бұрын

    It's a awesome review, thank you so much :)

  • @ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s
    @ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s5 жыл бұрын

    Great review, so good to see it in a different environment and one that i mostly photograph myself. Of all the features i have seen i really like the swipe to get histogram and level as this is something i continually switch on my Xpro1. I reckon when my Xpro1 dies i will go with the XT3 as it looks like a superb camera and for the money possibly the best in that range.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    I hadn't heard about the swipe features before I got my hands on it. It's been a while since a little tech feature like that has delighted me. So useful.

  • @ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s

    @ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s

    5 жыл бұрын

    It seems sometimes that most reviewers are in a rush to tell all about the headline features when it can turn out that some of the smaller refinements can be of a much bigger benefit. This is where your real world review comes into its own.

  • @JP-xg8zv
    @JP-xg8zv5 жыл бұрын

    Great from the field. Comments/review after looking at files on a full sized monitor and after editing would wrap this review up nicely. Maybe a part 2?

  • @noelty
    @noelty5 жыл бұрын

    The Q menu is customizable and a great place to put all the functions you need quickly.

  • @BrownieX001
    @BrownieX0015 жыл бұрын

    YES! Travel is exactly where I think Fuji shines! Thanks for doing this! Wish it had IBIS though.

  • @jacobwhite9006

    @jacobwhite9006

    4 жыл бұрын

    Daksh P Fuji XT4 for ibis it seams

  • @AndrewGoodCamera
    @AndrewGoodCamera5 жыл бұрын

    I really love the tones and the grading of the video done with the x-t3. More pastel than I've seen. Very pleasant. Did you use Eterna and grade from there?

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Encouraging comment because I think I am terrible at colour grading. I shot everything in F-log and graded it from there. Fuji provide a LUT for free that adds the Eterna grade to the f-log footage in post. It's really nice but I didn't use it in this case.

  • @AndrewGoodCamera

    @AndrewGoodCamera

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it was beautiful. I found it really striking and actually more true to a lot of your photo looks than even the Canon footage. But then again, I shoot Fuji, so there may be some bias ;)

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cool. Really appreciate you're insight. Thanks

  • @Conorkc86
    @Conorkc864 жыл бұрын

    Great review Adam, this is likely going to replace my poor old D90 that has stopped working last week after 8 years.

  • @Dal1970again
    @Dal1970again5 жыл бұрын

    Great honest, real world review. Much better than the pure spec reviews so common these days, and you know they haven't shot anything but test charts. Looking forward to more of your Fuji shooting

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Darren. Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the comment.

  • @funnymarco1
    @funnymarco15 жыл бұрын

    Hi Adam, I use my front control wheel to adjust both my shutter speed when the dial is set to T mode and also as its clickable I can change the iso, both when looking through the EVF. I find this works better than adjusting the wheels on the top plate.

  • @Skunkmunkie
    @Skunkmunkie5 жыл бұрын

    Happy to watch the video. It was well-reviewed and you gave the camera a great grade. If you decide to keep it, I would like to hear your opinions on the SOOC JPEGs. For me, as a busy parent who doesn't have A) the time for hours of post-processing, and B) the financial capacity to buy storage and computers to manage 4K/RAW over a long period of time, the Fuji JPEGs were a revelation. With the XT2 JPEGs, my workflow was cut in half compared to my Nikon. Having great SOOC images also really pushed me to get the image right "in camera." That said, I haven't seen many videos about getting SOOC JPEGs with landscape photography conditions/workflow. Perhaps this is a natural next step for a video and would appeal to a wide audience. Thanks!

  • @HimanshuKhanna
    @HimanshuKhanna4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome as always !!! Loved your channel :)

  • @williamdavies6958
    @williamdavies69585 жыл бұрын

    Hi Adam, how times have canged, in my day we looked down on 35mm cameras for landscape. Now we are talking of full frame which is really 35mm format. I still have my MPP 5x4, sadly can not use it now but cant part with it, as I have so many memories from using it in the past. Any way lets get back to the point, it does not matter what format is used its the final image that matters, cameras are just tools to achieve the result. You and your interpretation to the scene are what matters most. lovely location and pictures, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree and that is why I think this camera will be perfect for many photographers. There does come a point when the extra image quality is required but it's diminishing returns. Fuji's top end medium format(ish) camera is around 6k before you've spent another 3k on a couple of lenses. That makes it about 7.4 k more expensive than this camera with the kit lens. You've got to be a great photographer to make that 7.4k count.

  • @camhan1151

    @camhan1151

    4 жыл бұрын

    @airscrew1 The old lenses are also optically inferior to modern ones

  • @Fabio-rg9nv
    @Fabio-rg9nv5 жыл бұрын

    Great video. For the settings in video mode, not sure if you know that, but they are separate from photo mode from what I know. When you‘re in video mode, settings can be different from what they show on the dials, so when you switch back to photo mode everything is as it should be from the dials.

  • @Yakman18
    @Yakman185 жыл бұрын

    Hello! As a landscape photographer, this is the best review I’ve seen of the XT3. And your photos are gorgeous. A question please: what kind of tripod and head were you using for the sunset shot?

  • @rocksinthesky5918
    @rocksinthesky59185 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this review

  • @tompetersphotography
    @tompetersphotography5 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog mate....really like your gear vids!

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy

  • @trashken
    @trashken5 жыл бұрын

    Great review and lovely photos. Thanks!

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kenneth. Really glad you enjoyed it.

  • @paulasimson4939
    @paulasimson49395 жыл бұрын

    Great review, and fantastic photo's.

  • @weschilton
    @weschilton5 жыл бұрын

    Nice review of a really sweet little camera. Adam. I think it would be a great back up or second camera to a full frame. I've been wishing I had a second camera for a few weeks now.

  • @MartR80
    @MartR805 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! Since you are into landscape photography and when only using one filter at a time cpl/nd you need to look into the *Xume magnetic lens adapters.* With these adapters you almost litterarly throw your the filter on your lens.

  • @terryoakes9294
    @terryoakes92944 жыл бұрын

    I’m about 9 months away from retirement and have been a Nikon shooter for many years. But I’m think I’m going to switch to the Fuji system. A good friend has let me borrow her XT3 and lens. Wow Wow Wow so impressed. Great review and shot instruction.

  • @hullhistorynerd
    @hullhistorynerd4 жыл бұрын

    I thought this was Flamborough, I was there myself only a few weeks ago. Spectacular place for landscapes!

  • @JamesBrewphoto
    @JamesBrewphoto5 жыл бұрын

    Really awesome real world review! I much prefer this format to the boring stats focused videos. Looks like a lovely camera 👌

  • @radharcanna
    @radharcanna5 ай бұрын

    I’m still using a 12MP 2007 Pentax K10D! Have been contemplating buying a secondhand XT-3 for some time but this and other reviews has convinced me.

  • @michaelgravlund9194
    @michaelgravlund91942 жыл бұрын

    So awesome, great video thank you

  • @itsabe11
    @itsabe115 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for your insights! Can you do a tutorial on long exposure with the fujifilm x camera? Perhaps about settings, timing, and what kind of filters to use? Thank you!

  • @wendynewing8834
    @wendynewing88345 жыл бұрын

    A really great review. Thanks Adam. P.S. I love the pastel colours in those seascapes. You earned your double cheeseburgers!

  • @tonyayamaru514
    @tonyayamaru5145 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy watching your videos

  • @mst7806
    @mst78065 жыл бұрын

    Such a nice video, thanks Adam.

  • @vitorazinheira2195
    @vitorazinheira21955 жыл бұрын

    Great Video. Love this lens 16-55 very sharp

  • @1spitfirepilot
    @1spitfirepilot5 жыл бұрын

    I've got the XT2 - which I use exclusively for still landscape shots. It seems to me that the lovely XT3, despite minor improvements that you mention - doesn't really justify me investing in it. It's pretty similar. Great video, though. The 16-55 is a great lens, too. Thanks!

  • @phattaxman
    @phattaxman5 жыл бұрын

    Nice review, Adam. Thank you. Regarding custom settings, you can create different sets of settings in the Quick Menu and flip between them with just a couple clicks. Kevin Mullins has either a video, here on KZread, or a blog post on f16.click on how to create those customization sets.

  • @oldgrumpyjim5003
    @oldgrumpyjim50035 жыл бұрын

    Great review Adam. I moved to Fuji last year with the X-T2 & 20. was getting old and my Nikon gear was heavy. Down to two lenses the 16-55mm & 50-140mm mostly landscapes and half the weight. Using Iridient though for DNG conversion in Lightroom CC anon regrets at all. X-T3 will be my option in the future.

  • @scotty4418
    @scotty44185 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the review Adam and certainly seems a good all rounder. Whilst you don’t see it replacing your 5d4 would you see yourself using it as your go to vlogging camera at this time

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm not going to be using it for vlogging at the moment. I need a flip out screen and the auto focus, although good, doesn't match Canon just yet. The Canon dual pixel auto focus is some kind of magic, it literally never misses. I'm gonna keep the Fuji for now though for other video work and a really solid back up camera.

  • @jan-martinulvag1953

    @jan-martinulvag1953

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why do you call it an all rounder?

  • @josegeraldoresendeboaventu2274
    @josegeraldoresendeboaventu22745 жыл бұрын

    very good Adam. Great images.

  • @markpursglovephotography
    @markpursglovephotography5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video, i have been waiting for a landscapers opinion of the XT3 since it came out. I hope to upgrade from my trusty old 7D next year and this is top of my list. I was torn between a second hand 5D mk 111 or a brand new one of these, i think i know what i will get now. Cheers.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the review. Interesting dilemma. This camera is great, feature packed and the video quality is superb. The Canon 5D iii still has better image quality for stills though.

  • @markpursglovephotography

    @markpursglovephotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Firstmanphotography OK, thanks Adam. 😊

  • @robertjones769
    @robertjones7695 жыл бұрын

    thanks Adam, great review.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robert. Really glad you enjoyed it.

  • @forceunleashed12
    @forceunleashed125 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Amazing review honestly!! Could i ask you to please inform us again of the settings you use for the beautiful long exposure shots? Cheers!!

  • @QuarkCharmed
    @QuarkCharmed5 жыл бұрын

    Nice review and more importantly - great sunset image! Pretty good quality for a crop camera. As a side note. 5DMkIV btw does see through the 10-stop ND filter in live view, at least within the non-bulb settings (i.e. 30 seconds). Also I'm not sure if X-T3 has a better weather sealing than 5DMkIV. Weather sealing on 5DMkIV is very good and saved my camera on a few occasions - rain, ocean water splashes, surf spray etc.

  • @jaapkamstra9343
    @jaapkamstra93434 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for making this video! It convinced me to switch camera brands. And guess what: from day what my photo's were better with the Fuji! This really fits my style!

  • @joshzaring
    @joshzaring5 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I'm a hybrid shooter too and thinking about switching fully to mirrorless full frame or maybe aps-c. I do both landscape and portrait so I want something with really good dynamic range. This was a different kind of review that I haven't seen, excellent job!

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Really glad you liked it. This camera is certainly a good all rounder with great value. In your situation I'd be choosing between this and the Canon Eos R depending on the budget.

  • @joshzaring

    @joshzaring

    5 жыл бұрын

    First Man Photography currently I use a nikon d610 for photo and a panasonic lumix g7 for video, plus a gopro for certain things. It is appealing to replace 2 cameras with one that does it all well. The eos r has a few crippling features on an otherwise excellent camera, the xt-3 seems really excellent but the lenses that I would use are not stabilzed and neither is the sensor, the A7iii is damn near perfect. Sony rumors about an aps-c a9 sound appealing. Basically if I could just find a camera that shoots uncropped 4k, has a fully articulating screen, 2 card slots, great dynamic range and a good selection of wide to tele lenses I’d be good. But I think I just described what 90% of us are looking for haha

  • @joshzaring

    @joshzaring

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@RiceCake-ep9gu Thanks for the reply. It's mainly the video needs I have. I don't think I'd even be thinking about jumping ship from nikon if I was photo only. It pains me to thinks about selling my lenses too, but I really don't want to use an adapter. I feel like if I just keep patiently waiting something will come out that works. I lean heavily toward the a7iii because I'm still not sure I want to leave full frame lol. Sony has some excellent lenses too. When it comes down to it, for the way I do video as bare bones as possible, the lack of an articulating screen is preventing the switch.

  • @americandowninbrazil
    @americandowninbrazil4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to make this for me, Adam! Your review was (as you English say) bang on! Do I include Scots when saying you English or is it an offense? - The American Photographer Down in Brazil

  • @love991
    @love9915 жыл бұрын

    Great video sir ! I love fuji !

  • @tilerman
    @tilerman5 жыл бұрын

    Good advice re incoming tide. I'm always very careful in this type of environment but I got caught out a couple of years ago while taking long exposures in Cornwall. Completely misread the environment around me and the speed of the incoming tide. A very fast tide as it was an inlet which sped it up. Very scary and had to run for it. Be careful people.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    There's a risk assessment to be made on all occasions. It should take your own skill level and knowledge into account too.

  • @AbdonPhirathon
    @AbdonPhirathon5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review! This is hands down the best APS-C in the business right now, and also rivaling FF cameras. It's definitely punching above its weight.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the review. Its a great camera.

  • @adamaj74

    @adamaj74

    5 жыл бұрын

    "rivaling FF cameras" Let's not get carried away...Even my old D800 (which you can get for half the price of the Fuji X-T3) will absolutely destroy this Fuji X-T3 at landscape photography and image quality.

  • @mrsusan893

    @mrsusan893

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@adamaj74 the difference is so marginal. The quality of the image differs greatly from person to person. I'm guessing your referring to the ability to crop slightly more and the ability to print slightly bigger or zoom in at 200% to appreciate slightly more detail. It takes years and years for a landscape photographer to acquire the skills to capture amazing images. Mastering light and composition is a skill most people with never achieve so instead they buy a full frame camera and think that every image they take is better than any camera with a smaller sensor. The Fuji systems do rival a lot of full frame cameras and even dominate a few. Sony a7ii, Canon 5d2 and 3, Canon 6d, nikon d650 and 750 to name a few.

  • @AbdonPhirathon

    @AbdonPhirathon

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@adamaj74 I'm pretty sure the Nikon D800 is an amazing camera, but you have to keep in mind that the D800 is a specialized camera geared towards professionals that need high megapixel images. The D800 can't shoot 11fps, so it's not good for sports, it can't go past ISO 6400 natively, so it's not good for low-light shooting, it can't record 4K video at 60fps, and even then it's mediocre at best for video work. Sensor size does help, but the D800 is not going to blow the X-T3 out of the water for the things 90% of photographers will be using the camera anyways. And if we want to go that route then I could also argue that a Pentax 645D could destroy the D800 for landscapes, but why even go there? I'm sure that I'm not getting carried away here, but horses for courses.

  • @adamaj74

    @adamaj74

    5 жыл бұрын

    Abdon Phir'athon, I didn't say it could do any of those things, you're setting up straw men. We're talking about landscape photography. As far as the Pentax 645D, no, it couldn't. The D800's sensor is better in every way; color depth, dynamic range, low light, etc. www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Nikon-D800-versus-Pentax-645D___792_668

  • @Flixmover
    @Flixmover5 жыл бұрын

    Nice video and really appropriate disclaimers especially the last one :D

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris57715 жыл бұрын

    I admit I’ve started glazing over when I see someone is reviewing a camera, but this is you Adam from First Man Photography so I knew it would be of interest to me. Being an analogue guy the first thing I noticed were its looks, it’s really Bonny. I loved the clicks you could see for adjusting the aperture on the lens. Gosh that back screen looked amazing, even I could see it. I don’t need a flip screen as I don’t shoot videos and I can’t get very low with my macro shots. Well I can but I really struggle getting back up, as a rule it takes a stick and something to grab to. Because I shoot wildlife as well as landscape I really like the tracking my 7DII and 5DIII offer. I also need cameras I can drop several times a day which seems to be my norm at the moment. That’s one of the reasons I’ve not upgraded in the last few years, I can’t in all conscience sell any of my gear on, so I’ll use it until I totally kill it. I don’t know if you mentioned weatherproofing at all? That would be of interest. As I expected from you, a photographer’s review, very well done indeed. Enjoy your new camera and ignore any negative comments, it’s your money spent on something for you to enjoy. For some reason a lot of people on the internet seem to think it’s ok to insult people for their choices with their money. Another superb video Adam, but for goodness sake be careful, Sundays wouldn’t be the same if First Man Photography turned into Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha, thanks Mark. I think if i'd gone in there it would have been fairly entertaining. Sore backside, wet up to the waist and severely sore pride.

  • @dakkster

    @dakkster

    5 жыл бұрын

    The X-T2 and X-T3 are both weatherproofed with a bunch of lenses at different price points also being weatherproofed. I own a Canon 6D mark 2 and a Fuji X-T2. Coming from Canon, I had to spend some time to really get to know the Fuji, especially customizing it to where I want it. You can set almost every button to anything you want, which is really nice. It took a few weeks, but after that, I knew it by heart. The manual controls make it really fast for changing settings on the go. Another plus is being able to easily use vintage lenses. I really love my Minolta MD-Rokkor 50mm f/1.4.

  • @marc6652
    @marc66525 жыл бұрын

    Thank's for sharing. The question is : what can you do with the XT3 that you can't with the XT2, especially for landscape pictures ?

  • @ubarhd1
    @ubarhd15 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video thanks

  • @Loopsrainforest
    @Loopsrainforest5 жыл бұрын

    I love doing landscapes with the xt2 & fuji lenses especially hiking into the mountains. I can use a lighter tripod, ball head & the camera & lenses are much lighter than my Canon kit. The evf is really reliable for previewing the exposure even with ND filters on.

  • @oisin_o_boyle
    @oisin_o_boyle5 жыл бұрын

    I tilt my screen mostly upwards or downwards. That works perfectly with tilting. A flip (out) screen is quite annoying/inconvenient for my use, therefore I am very happy with Fujis tilting screens.

  • @windjunkiehippy
    @windjunkiehippy5 жыл бұрын

    My X-T3 is on its way by courier this very moment. This video confirms I made the right choice. If it's good enough for you, Adam, then it's certainly good enough for me mate.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happy new camera day.

  • @kiesemedia433
    @kiesemedia4335 жыл бұрын

    i loved seeing this movie. keep going 😊

  • @dougstringer5358
    @dougstringer53585 жыл бұрын

    Adam: One thing you could do with the strap knob on the right side of the body is to first mask off the rest of the body with tape leaving the knob exposed and then grind and polish it down to your requirements. A simple way to make the camera a custom fit.

  • @mrinsaf
    @mrinsaf5 жыл бұрын

    Im currently training my photography with eos m100, but wht i have in mind in the future is a used xt3 and 16-55 f2.8 all in one setup.

  • @johnrogers5825
    @johnrogers58255 жыл бұрын

    "The Drinking Dinosaur". Brilliant. As soon as you said it, I saw the head, neck, body and tail. Someone needs a free drink and pat on the back for thinking that one up.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha. I agree.

  • @duaneshort186
    @duaneshort1865 жыл бұрын

    Good review man! Thanks!

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @Jpackardphoto
    @Jpackardphoto4 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video. Well done!

  • @tjfreehit
    @tjfreehit5 жыл бұрын

    Just stumbled upon your channel, made me realise I love landscape photography!

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're in the right place then.

  • @tjfreehit

    @tjfreehit

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Firstmanphotography Do you have a video about tripods, I am headed for a trip to Bhutan and am crossed between a travel light tripod or the sturdier manfrotto 55x pro 3. Any suggestions would help a lot.

  • @Firstmanphotography

    @Firstmanphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don't like travel tripods although I do use them. I don't like the weight of the bigger tripods although they do the job well. I haven't made a video about tripods generally. If I was you I'd start with a travel tripod, they're lighter and cheaper. You'll then know if it's good enough for you and if you need to get a bigger one.

  • @tjfreehit

    @tjfreehit

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well that makes sense, thanks again for your time.

  • @patrick.771
    @patrick.7714 жыл бұрын

    Great review! There are very few youtubers that do that in real world. Looking through the ND filter in Live View is a feature my Nikon D5100 from 2011 already has. Didn't know I own such a feature-rich futuristic camera :)

  • @stevelink21
    @stevelink215 жыл бұрын

    Excellent "intro" to the awesome X-T3 (and the equally awesome Fujinon XF16-55 f/2.8 Zoom) for landscape photography! I use exactly that kit, plus a few other stellar Fujinon lenses, for landscape and product photography, and am quite pleased with the build quality, ergonomics, and most importantly, image quality, particularly sharpness and detail rendition, of this system. Though I admittedly have never used FF gear, based on what I've seen online, in my opinion, I can achieve at least that level of detail with this APS-C System, especially when using techniques such as focus stacking, and a very solid tripod (the Leofoto LN Series Carbon Fiber tripods are excellent...they include a panoramic head.)! I truly believe that the only way to achieve a "significant" improvement in overall image quality from this Fujifilm X-System, is to go medium format, it's just that good, especially the Fujinon XF lenses! For example, the Fujinon XF80mm f/2.8 Macro is the sharpest lens I've ever used in 40 years of photography! It is my "Go To" lens for product photography, and of course, macro work. ONe question please...What is the best brand of ND filter that would have the least impact on image sharpness? Thanks again sir.

  • @adrianphotovisions2308
    @adrianphotovisions23085 жыл бұрын

    One more thing, you can use independent settings for video via the Silent Movie mode, which has on screen touch controls, although some people don't like this feature.

  • @magnuslarsson2323
    @magnuslarsson23235 жыл бұрын

    Great review, and super curious to know more about the "see through 10 stop filter" feature. Can you compose and expose properly with say a Lee Big Stopper ? because that would be mind blowingly amazing and a insta buy for me.

  • @georgikirov9197
    @georgikirov91975 жыл бұрын

    With regards to the strap holder notch, it works so much better in conjunction with the strap and the small leather pieces on it.

  • @KinuGrove
    @KinuGrove5 жыл бұрын

    I fully agree with the flip screen comments. Really hoped that they would have the fully rotating screen in the X-T3.