Aragorn0404 wrote:
I read somewhere quite awhile ago that the new Fujifilm X-T3 is made in China.
It would not surprise me.
FiddleMaker wrote:
After you take a peek-see of the new X-T3 and realize you want it, the best thing to do is sell/trade you X-T2 and upgrade to the X-T3. Of course, next year they will introduce an X-T4 and then what will you do??
I bought my X-T2 a year ago and am still struggling with the menu. I am so accustomed to the Nikon's menu that it is hard for this really old feeble brain to learn a whole new menu system. But as soon as the new X-T3 arrives at Hunt's Photo store (just outside of Boston), I may stop by and take a peek-see just out of curiosity. ~FiddleMaker
After you take a peek-see of the new X-T3 and real... (
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I find the whole point of the X-T2 is to NOT USE the menu system. Anything I need to change is on the outsides of the camera. I used the menu system to set up the external controls the way I wanted them, and have rarely used it since.
CatMarley wrote:
The new Fuji makes me wish I had not bought my X-T2 and waited for this new sweet thing! Improved in all the right places and nothing sacrificed. Faster, bigger, more detailed and more accurate everything, with a touch screen thrown in. Continuous fire up to 30fps, new processor, new EVF. Can't wait for some Hog to get one and make me even more envious!
So, sell or trade your X-T2 and get the X-T3 but wait until it becomes readily available. I have the X-T1 which got me into mirrorless and just recently upgraded to the X-T2 in "like new" condition at a great price. I figure in about a year I will probably upgrade to the X-T3.
rjaywallace wrote:
Cat - I’m thinking about renting one from LensRentals.com when LR has them in stock. As of last night LR didn’t have either the X-T3 or the new Canon EOS R. The good news is that as a new ‘flagship’ camera, it will be around for many years. The X-T2 has been a VERY popular Fuji model and should produce great photos for a thoughtful, talented person like you. Once the in-depth reviews of the X-T3 start coming out, the reviewers may decide there is less reason for X-T2 owners to switch. It is still ‘early days’. — Ralph
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I agree. Lots to love about the X-T2. I will eventually get the X-T3 all in good time.
leftj wrote:
Nope. Made in China.
Are you sure? Not that I don't believe you but it does surprise me.
BebuLamar wrote:
Are you sure? Not that I don't believe you but it does surprise me.
Absolutely. Well documented including right on the camera body.
Archiefamous wrote:
Made in China for sure
Thank you both very much for the information which is hard to find by searching the web.
leftj wrote:
Absolutely. Well documented including right on the camera body.
Thanks. This information is hard to find using Google.
Archiefamous wrote:
Made in China for sure
Who cares what hands made it or where? The only thing that counts is what kind of quality control is imposed, and Fuji is in charge of that!
CatMarley wrote:
I find the whole point of the X-T2 is to NOT USE the menu system. Anything I need to change is on the outsides of the camera. I used the menu system to set up the external controls the way I wanted them, and have rarely used it since.
Good point. I really like those mechanical external dials on the top of the body. That is really what sold me on this camera. I set my shutter speed to A, manually select the f/stop, and manually set the ISO. No BBF because I don't know how to set it up. ( But I do use BBF on my Nikon D750.) And because I have cataracts in both eyes, I let the camera do the focusing (green dot when in focus).
Yup, they have hidden the Made in China behind the LCD apparently. It is not actually available until September 20th. I have been tempted to jump to Mirrorless for some time and find Fuji the most attractive proposition. Love the idea of not having to dive into menus all the time, or at least, cutting it down to a minimum. As always it is all about making a decision X-T20, or now the X-T3. the other alternative is to wait for the X-T30 but you could wait forever, there will always be something new just around the corner. I also like the way that Fuji seem to listen to their customers, something that is not quite so apparent with some of the other brand names.
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