al13

Well I hope I am doing the right thing as I am picking up my XT-3 at noon today. I sold my D500 as it was to bulky and I had problems steadying it for normal shots. Now I have to learn a new camera which will be fun. I only hope it does as well as my D500.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

I believe you will derive a great deal of pleasure taking photos and videos with that fine camera. You will see many creative possibilities as well. Yes, I’m a Fuji guy.

lamontcranston

I think you made a smart move. My next camera will likely be the Fujifilm XT-3. Have you noticed that B&H has recently raised the price of the XT-2 $300? Now the XT-2 and the XT-3 are priced the same at $1900 (with the kit lens). Why would anyone buy the XT-2 when you can buy the XT-3 for the same price?

al13

Good question

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

You are giving up one great dSLR to use a great MILC. You should enjoy the Fujifilm XT-3. It is getting rave reviews from nearly all review sites.

Fujifilm is known for their excellent in-camera JPEG processing, their film simulations, and their excellent lenses. Even if you are an, "I only record raw files" sort of photographer, you should try all the Fujifilm JPEG modes. Many folks who used only raw files from their Canons and Nikons use JPEGs from their Fujifilm bodies, at least part of the time.

When I worked in graphic arts back in the 1980s, we had many Fujinon lenses on our big copy cameras. They were amazing. Fujifilm doesn't have the lens line-up of some other brands, but they have mostly the right focal lengths, and nearly all of them are top quality glass.

Mirrorless is a very different approach to photography. You will see many advantages and a few disadvantages. Whether the disadvantages bother you or not is a matter of situation. It would be a very good idea to force yourself to read the manual, even if it is broken English. These new mirrorless cameras have lots of hidden advantages that need to be understood and tested to be appreciated. You may have to change some of your habits to get the most from mirrorless — I know I did.

I'm a Panasonic Lumix user, primarily because I need the advanced video features in the GH series. But if all I used were stills, I could use an XT-3 and love it. It feels great in hand, and has the same sorts of well-placed physical controls (buttons, dials, switches...) that the top Lumix models do.

The Fujifilm system lenses may not save you significant weight. If you still need a lighter SYSTEM, the top Micro 4/3 models WILL save weight over APS-C and full frame systems. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and the Panasonic G9 and GH5 are in that class.

al13

Thanks

cdayton

I hope it works out well for you. Earlier this year, I bought a Sony a6000 with just the pancake lens to try to move away from my larger/heavier Nikons - D300, D5200 and P900. So far, I keep reaching for the Nikons.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Actually the X-T3 is $100 cheaper at $1499, while the Black X-T2 is $1599 (Silver is $1799), bodies only.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Good luck! Enjoy!

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Fuji's are very intuitive, with all those external buttons. That being said, there are some things that are buried in menus that you have to dig out.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Any guesses as to why, Carter?

al13

Big question why the older model cost more

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Only that maybe they really don't want to sell the older model.
Or possibly they hope to find Canon switchers to still think the smaller number means better quality?
No clue actually but B&H is not alone in this pricing strategy.

lamontcranston

My guess for the price increase on the X-T2 is they increased it $300 so they can have a big "sale" over Christmas with $300 off the X-T2, bringing it down to what has been the "normal" price for the last year or so.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

You should enjoy it greatly and please report tous all about your experiences with it and post some shots.
Have fun today at noon.
I have read elsewhere it surpasses the D500. Obviously not here and no I don't have the reference this minute.