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Nov 10, 2018 06:34:13   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
al13 wrote:
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.


Too bad you didn't rent it first, it may have put off your fears. At this point your committed. Good luck.

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Nov 10, 2018 06:46:27   #
binsjohn
 
Until recently I was the kind of photographer who had a camera for every use. Canon 80D for wildlife with a Sigma 150-600, Leica M10 for street, Sony RX10 for travel, Fuji X-T2 for best user experience. When I came home from a two month 13,000 mile RV trip across the US, Canada and Alaska, it had become clear to me that the X-T2 was the only one of them I truly enjoyed using. In fact, when I tallied up the number of shots I had taken with each camera, I found the X-T2 was the resounding winner at 93% of the 3500 photos from the trip. So, I sold all the other cameras and lenses and bought an X-T3, keeping the X-T2 for when I need more than one body/lens ready for wildlife while shooting landscape. Now the X-T2 sits idle most of the time while the X-T3 gets all the use. This is the best decision I've made about my camera gear in several years. The lure of full frame cost me lots of $, but the theoretical advantage over APS-C never materialized in my use and the Fujis are so nice to use. I guess I'd have to call myself a "Fuji guy". at this point.

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Nov 10, 2018 06:52:33   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
binsjohn wrote:
Until recently I was the kind of photographer who had a camera for every use. Canon 80D for wildlife with a Sigma 150-600, Leica M10 for street, Sony RX10 for travel, Fuji X-T2 for best user experience. When I came home from a two month 13,000 mile RV trip across the US, Canada and Alaska, it had become clear to me that the X-T2 was the only one of them I truly enjoyed using. In fact, when I tallied up the number of shots I had taken with each camera, I found the X-T2 was the resounding winner at 93% of the 3500 photos from the trip. So, I sold all the other cameras and lenses and bought an X-T3, keeping the X-T2 for when I need more than one body/lens ready for wildlife while shooting landscape. Now the X-T2 sits idle most of the time while the X-T3 gets all the use. This is the best decision I've made about my camera gear in several years. The lure of full frame cost me lots of $, but the theoretical advantage over APS-C never materialized in my use and the Fujis are so nice to use. I guess I'd have to call myself a "Fuji guy". at this point.
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So glad it works for you.
Keep shooting.

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Nov 10, 2018 07:09:34   #
magpix Loc: St. Michaels, MD
 
You're going to love the XT-3, but like any new system, there will be a learning curve. I'd highly recommend Dan Bailey's book, "X SERIES UNLIMITED" available on Amazon. It is an easy-to-understand book on the X Series system, and when you buy either the printed version or e-book, Dan will send you a PDF of his latest edits which incorporate the newest features specific to the XT-3. The Fuji manual will serve more as a reference book which you can turn to for specific questions, but it's not easy reading. You'll also want to make sure your edit software will recognize the new XT-3 RAW files. Lightroom's newest update does a decent job, but for certain files you might want to try Iridient Transformer which will convert the Fuji files into dng files which can then be imported into LR. Capture One seems to do the best job, but there's a real learning curve. Check out FUJILOVE's website, too, for some great information by Fuji X shooters. As an ex Nikon shooter myself, I needed a lighter, smaller system and have never looked back. Welcome to the Fuji world of incredible color, sharp lenses and fun-to-use camera bodies.

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Nov 10, 2018 07:11:24   #
magpix Loc: St. Michaels, MD
 
binsjohn wrote:
Until recently I was the kind of photographer who had a camera for every use. Canon 80D for wildlife with a Sigma 150-600, Leica M10 for street, Sony RX10 for travel, Fuji X-T2 for best user experience. When I came home from a two month 13,000 mile RV trip across the US, Canada and Alaska, it had become clear to me that the X-T2 was the only one of them I truly enjoyed using. In fact, when I tallied up the number of shots I had taken with each camera, I found the X-T2 was the resounding winner at 93% of the 3500 photos from the trip. So, I sold all the other cameras and lenses and bought an X-T3, keeping the X-T2 for when I need more than one body/lens ready for wildlife while shooting landscape. Now the X-T2 sits idle most of the time while the X-T3 gets all the use. This is the best decision I've made about my camera gear in several years. The lure of full frame cost me lots of $, but the theoretical advantage over APS-C never materialized in my use and the Fujis are so nice to use. I guess I'd have to call myself a "Fuji guy". at this point.
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Very, very similar to my experience.

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Nov 10, 2018 07:14:48   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
burkphoto wrote:
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.
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Me being a Jpeg guy, I think I'll get one of these. Can i use my nikon lenses on it?

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Nov 10, 2018 07:32:20   #
berchman Loc: South Central PA
 
al13 wrote:
Big question why the older model cost more


It's because the X-T2 is made in Japan and the X-T3 made in China. I find them equally well-constructed. Expensive iPhones are also made in China which doesn't seem to make them less expensive.

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Nov 10, 2018 07:34:32   #
berchman Loc: South Central PA
 
WessoJPEG wrote:
Me being a Jpeg guy, I think I'll get one of these. Can i use my nikon lenses on it?


Yes, with an adapter.

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Nov 10, 2018 07:41:27   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
That sounds like a good choice - based on everything I have read about it.

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Nov 10, 2018 07:48:30   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
berchman wrote:
Yes, with an adapter.


Thank you berchman.

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Nov 10, 2018 08:37:39   #
StevenBrownPhoto Loc: Excelsior, MN
 
al13 wrote:
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.

1 year ago I made the same change except I opted for the X-T1 and several nice lenses. I already had the X100T so I was somewhat acclimated to the system. I hope you enjoy the change as much as I have!

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Nov 10, 2018 09:03:43   #
WarpedWeaver
 
I have been shopping for a Fuji and hoping for a holiday deal. But I did notice on Amazon that the Xt2 was back down about $400 this morning. If they go back up to the same price, the XT-3 would be my first choice for sure.

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Nov 10, 2018 09:57:49   #
lamontcranston
 
WarpedWeaver wrote:
... I did notice on Amazon that the Xt2 was back down about $400 this morning. If they go back up to the same price, the XT-3 would be my first choice for sure.


No change in price at B&H or the other major internet dealers this morning.

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Nov 10, 2018 11:51:26   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
WessoJPEG wrote:
Me being a Jpeg guy, I think I'll get one of these. Can i use my nikon lenses on it?


With various limitations, yes, depending upon the adapter.

Here's a good overview: https://youtu.be/YHTYifJQYvE

It's not a lot of fun to use a 100% manual lens (manual diaphragm, manual focus, no VR, no metadata...). It's like going back to the very early days of the SLR in the 1950s.

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Nov 10, 2018 12:07:24   #
Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area
 
al13 wrote:
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.


CONGRATULATIONS, in advance! You will absolutely love the camera. I have the X-T2 and X100F, and love them. Don’t know if you’re picking up the kit lens as well, but it’s excellent. It shouldn’t even be called a kit lens because it’s that good. It’s an 18mm - 55mm F2.8-4.0, in 35mm a 27mm - 83mm lens. Very sharp glass, versatile, OIS at 4 stops and build quality is mostly metal. You will get a couple hundred dollars off on the lens if you buy it with the camera. All their lenses are very high quality metal lenses.

As some other folks have already posted, the jpegs with their different film simulations are great, right out of the camera. My favorites are Velvia, Astia, and Acros (B&W.).

Fujifilm’s customer support is great, and another thing they do (that most camera manufacturers don’t) is periodically provide firmware updates for their cameras and lenses to fix some minor bugs, improve performance, and add new features. Minimizes the need to upgrade your equipment. How great is that?

Google “Dan Bailey,” a professional Fujifilm photographer. He has a series of educational books on each Fujifilm camera that are excellent. You can get them through Rocky Nook in either eBook form or hard copy. I’m old school and prefer hard copy format. Very easy when I’m traveling to refer to it.

Another great site is Fujilove, which produces newsletters and magazines specifically for Fuji photographers (for a subscription fee.)

Good luck with your new found toy!

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