Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

I have a Fuji X-T1 camera and would like to use it for action activities such as sports and birds in flight. I find the camera very slow to lock on to the subjects and lose many images. Anyone else with this problem? Is the new X-T3 any better? Thanks.

f8lee Loc: New Mexico

I found the X-T3 to be vastly better than the X-T1, but I bet some DSLRs (which use a different mechanism to auto focus) are quicker still.

MW

I’ve used the X-E2 and X-E3 for rodeos. steep chase, and dog agility (faster and human action). The first two were no problem. The third was tougher and that is probably the case with any camera.
The T-series is usually a bit advanced over the E-series.

DennisC. Loc: Antelope, CA

I have the X-T3 and several lenses, the autofocus is super fast and locks on quickly. It seems to focus as fast or faster than my Nikon D850 and D500.

Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

Thanks. That’s good to know. Very helpful information. I was in a camera store yesterday and spent a lot of time discussing the issue. Apparently, the X-T3 has a new quad processor as opposed to a single one. Wanting to lighten up, I’m considering going with the T3 or Nikon Z6. I already have 3 Fuji lenses but also have a Nikon D300 with several lenses that I’d sell or trade in if I go Fuji T3.

DennisC. Loc: Antelope, CA

The XT-3 is an amazing camera and a whole different way of working compared to a Nikon DSLR. It took me a couple of weeks to get the camera setup the way I like it but that is true with any camera. I have been using it and collecting lenses since November and sadly my
Nikon gear has barely been touched since then. The image quality is fantastic and I like the color better than Nikons, plus the autofocus for video is light years ahead of Nikon, comparable to Sony and Canon. I have been using Nikon since 1981 and I am actually considering selling my entire collection off except for a few lenses that adapt nicely to the Fuji. The Nikon Z6 is a good start for Nikon but there is a recall for the Z6 and Z7. I would not buy the first edition of anything from Nikon and the new lenses are over priced. With the Fuji, the more you use it, the more you will like it.

Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

Thanks, Dennis. I’m leaning toward the Fuji right now.

Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

Dennis, what have you found to be the best set-up settings? Also, have you set up any custom menus?

DennisC. Loc: Antelope, CA

I don’t use any custom menus, I mostly shoot in full manual mode. I have remapped some of the buttons with features I use the most. Even if you can’t stand him check out the angry photographer’s video on Fuji X-T3 set up, he also now has a free book that he put together on Fuji.