Introduction

Ease of Use

The new Fujifilm X-T3 looks almost exactly the same as its popular predecessor, the logically named X-T2, but inside it's all change as Fujifilm have upgraded virtually all of its core components. From a handling point of view, the end result is a faster, more capable camera that's the best X-series model that we've used to date.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, seems to have been the strict design rule that Fuji's engineers have adhered too, so two years after the X-T2 comes its doppelganger, the X-T3. This is in no way a criticism of the latest model - we, and many other photographers, loved the handling of the X-T2, so if there's little to improve, why tinker with the design?

Front of the Fujifilm X-T3

Having said that, there are a few fairly significant changes. The Fujifilm XT3 now uses a 4 piece construction – top, front, rear and bottom - rather than 3 piece as on the X-T2, whilst the diopter control has been made lockable and the EV compensation dial has been moved further into the middle of the top panel, both changes made to stop those controls from being accidentally knocked out of position. Attention to detail or what?!

A completely new and very welcome addition is the 3.5mm headphone jack on the left-hand side of the body, which on the X-T2 was only available via fitting the optional battery grip. The terminal port cover can now be completely removed from the camera body, a feature implemented at the request of videographers, whilst quite a lot of the main buttons and controls on the camera have been made slightly larger than on the X-T2, bringing this new version more in line with the flagship X-H1.

Speaking of which, the new XT3 in many ways equals or even out-performs its bigger, more expensive sibling. The key difference between them is worthy of note, though - the X-H1 offers in-body image stabilisation (IBIS), whereas the new X-T3 doesn't, just like its predecessor. We do like the effective IBIS system offered by the X-H1, but it does make that particular camera quite a lot bigger than the X-T series, and quite a lot more expensive too.

Front of the Fujifilm X-T3

Oh, and not to forget to mention that the X-T3 continues to offer dual-memory card slots, something that some recent mirrorless cameras have come in for a lot of stick for not offering...

On the rear, the Fujifilm X-T3 has exactly the same high-resolution 3 inch LCD monitor as the X-T2, which offers 100% scene coverage and 1.04 million dots, and can be usefully tilted up and down by about 90 degrees when in landscape mode and upward when shooting in portrait mode by releasing a small switch on the edge of the screen.

The main difference is that the 3-inch 1040K-dot LCD screen on the X-T3 is now touch-sensitive, which means you can use it to set the AF point or even fire the shutter release if you want when shooting stills or pull focus when recording video. On the right-hand side of the screen you’ll see a small icon, which if you press it allows you to choose between using the screen to choose the AF area, autofocus, or to have it both autofocus and then take the picture. If you prefer, you can turn off this functionality altogether, but it’s much quicker than using the buttons to set the point.

Rear of the Fujifilm X-T3

Furthermore, you can actually change the focus point whilst holding the camera up to your eye by dragging across the touchscreen with your right thumb, with the option to use the whole screen or one of six different areas. Again, it's a little tricky to get it right at first, but persevere and it soon becomes more natural, if not quite second nature.

The ability to use the touchscreen becomes very welcome when you realise that you can literally touch anywhere within the frame to focus. The Fuji XT3 is one of the few cameras on the market to offer 100% coverage of the phase detection AF area, allowing you literally focus anywhere that you want. There are 425 AF points in total, and 2.16M PDAF pixels, up from 0.5M on the X-T2. The X-T3 can also focus down to -3EV when used with particular (but not all) lenses, which is a significant improvement on the X-T2's -1EV rating.

The X-T3 also offers more accurate and faster Eye Detect AF, a de rigueur feature pioneered by Sony and now appearing in most new cameras. This feature is available in the AF-C as well as AF-S focusing mode, and although it's not quite as tenacious as Sony's proven system, it did increase our hit count with faster-moving or more erratic subjects where trying to focus more conventionally would produce fewer keepers.

Top of the Fujifilm X-T3

The X-T3's burst shooting capabilities also help considerably - how does 30fps sound to you?! Even better, that headline-grabbing rate is with full AF/AE metering and is completely blackout free between frames, achieved by using the electronic shutter and maintaining the live view at 60fps, making it perfect for action photography. The main caveat of the 30fps mode is that the camera automatically enters the Sports Viewfinder Mode and applies a 1.25x crop factor, dropping the resolution from 26 down to 16.6 megapixels, although there's also a benefit in that you can still see outside the cropped area, allowing you to predict where the subject is moving into the frame.

Still, I think this is a small price to pay for such a blazing fast burst rate, and if you do want the full resolution, the X-T3 can shoot at a "slower" 20fps without any cropping, or 11fps using its mechanical shutter, both again with full AF/AE metering and without the need for the external battery grip, which the X-T2 relied on for its fastest rates.

To help you with capturing the precise moment, the Fujifilm X-T3 has a clever new Pre-shot burst shooting mode, a feature that Panasonic cameras have had for a while now. Essentially the camera constantly fills the buffer while your half-press the shutter button, and then keeps the most recent ones taken 0.5-1 seconds before a full press of the shutter button, thereby eliminating any camera and human-added delay. Note that this feature only works with the electronic shutter.

Tilting LCD Screen

Powering all of these cool new features is the hot new quad core X-Processor 4 image processor, which Fujifilm say is 20x faster than the original 2012 X-processor in the X-Pro1 camera, and 3x faster than the one in the X-T2. In addition to all of the improvements that we've already discussed above, the powerful new processor also enables features like 14bit RAW files, the new colour chrome effect, much improved video functionality (more on the in a minute) and longer battery life, now up to an official CIPA rating of 390 shots per charge (versus 330 on the X-T2).

At the heart of the Fujifilm X-T3 is a new 26 megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor. This is the World’s first BSI APS-C sensor with copper wiring and will allow Fujifilm to develop f/1.0 super high speed lenses in the near future, such as the 33mm optic that's on the X-series roadmap for 2019. The clever new BSI sensor also promises to deliver better image quality in low light / long exposures (check out the Image Quality and Sample Images pages to see for yourself), and it has allowed Fujifilm to implement a new base ISO speed of 160 on the X-T3, with the ISO range being extendable down to ISO 80 and up to 51200.

The X-T3 has a higher-resolution electronic viewfinder than its predecessor, now offering 3.69 million dots versus 2.36 million dots on the X-T2. The magnification has dropped slightly though from 077x to 0.75x, although you'd probably be hard-pressed to tell the difference. The EVF on the X-T3 has an automatic brightness adjustment function and a fast 100fps frame rate when turning the Peformance Boost mode on (60fps when it's off).

The Fujifilm X-T3 In-hand

Switching from stills to video, the X-T3 is the most capable X-series camera that Fujifilm have ever released. It offers the World's first 4K/60P 4:2:2 10bit video (with a 1.18x crop) for any mirrorless camera, available recording when out over HDMI, and it can also record 60fps at 4:2:0 10bit quality internally. The X-T3 can also record 4K/60p internally whilst simultaneously sending the feed to the HDMI port, so you can record footage both internally to an SD card and to an external HDMI recorder at the same time if you wish.

Other video improvements offered by the X-T3 include 17msec rolling shutter, 12 stops dynamic range, 2 stops better high sensitivity than the X-T2, up to 400Mbps bit rate, an FHD 120fps mode, a new Eterna cinema mode, the same upgraded AF system as for stills, new Zebra setting, and 30 min recording time for both 4K and 1080p. In addition, 4K HDR mode will be enabled via a near-future firmware update. All in all, Fujifilm have certainly pulled out the stops to make the new X-T3 one of the best mirrorless cameras for shooting both 4K and 1080p video.

The X-T3 benefits from the welcome addition of Bluetooth LE connectivity. This allows you to transfer images from the camera to a smartphone, even when the X-T3 is turned off, allowing for much more convenient transfer and sharing of your images. Note that you must install the free "FUJIFILM Camera Remote" app on your smart device to use this function.

And that concludes our look at the Fujifilm X-T3's features and handling - now let's turn to its Image Quality...

Image Quality

All of the sample images in this review were taken using the 26 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 10Mb.

The Fujifilm X-T3 produces images of outstanding quality. It records noise-free JPEG images from ISO 80 all the way up to 6400, with a little noise at ISO 12800 and more visible noise and slight colour desaturation at the faster settings of ISO 25600 and 51200, an amazing performance for a camera with an APS-C sensor. The RAW files were also excellent, exhibiting more noise but still producing very usable images from ISO 80-12800.

The night photograph was excellent, with the maximum shutter speed of 30 seconds being long enough for most after-dark shots, and the Bulb mode allowing much longer exposures if required. The Dynamic Range settings subtly improve detail in the shadows and highlights, while the Film Simulation modes hark back to a bygone era, and the Advanced Filters allow you to have a little fun with your images.

Noise

There are 11 ISO settings available on the Fujifilm X-T3 for JPEGs and RAW files. Here are some 100% crops which show the noise levels for each ISO setting.

JPEG	RAW
ISO 80 (100% Crop)	ISO 80 (100% Crop)
ISO 160 (100% Crop)	ISO 160 (100% Crop)
ISO 200 (100% Crop)	ISO 200 (100% Crop)
ISO 400 (100% Crop)	ISO 400 (100% Crop)
ISO 800 (100% Crop)	ISO 800 (100% Crop)
ISO 1600 (100% Crop)	ISO 1600 (100% Crop)
ISO 3200 (100% Crop)	ISO 3200 (100% Crop)
ISO 6400 (100% Crop)	ISO 6400 (100% Crop)
ISO 12800 (100% Crop)	ISO 12800 (100% Crop)
ISO 25600 (100% Crop)	ISO 25600 (100% Crop)
ISO 51200 (100% Crop)	ISO 51200 (100% Crop)

File Quality

The Fujifilm X-T3 has 2 different image quality settings available, with Fine being the highest quality option. Here are some 100% crops which show the quality of the various options, with the file size shown in brackets.

Fine (13Mb) (100% Crop)	Normal (7.63Mb) (100% Crop)
RAW (55.2Mb) (100% Crop)

Night

The Fujifilm X-T3's maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds in the Time shutter speed mode, and there's a Bulb mode which allows exposures up to 60 minutes long, which is excellent news if you're seriously interested in night photography. The shot below was taken using a shutter speed of 30 seconds at ISO 160.

Night

Dynamic Range

The Fujifilm X-T3 has three dynamic range settings - 100% (on by default), 200%, and 400% - and an Auto setting if you want to let the camera take control. These settings gradually increase the amount of detail visible in the shadow and highlight areas, with the side-effect of more noise appearing in the image. Note that you can't actually turn this feature off. All three settings are available from ISO 640 upwards.

100%	200%
400%

Film Simulations

The Fujifilm X-T3 offers 10 different film simulation modes to help replicate the look of your favourite film stock from the past.

Provia / Standard	Velvia / Vivid
Astia / Soft	Classic Chrome
Pro Neg. Hi	Pro Neg. Standard
Eterna	Acros
Monochrome	Sepia

Advanced Filter

The Fujifilm X-T3 offers 13 different filter effects which can be previewed on the LCD screen before you take the shot.

Toy Camera	Miniature
Pop Color	High-Key
Low-Key	Dynamic Tone
Soft Focus	Partial Color (Red)
Partial Color (Orange)	Partial Color (Yellow)
Partial Color (Green)	Partial Color (Blue)
Partial Color (Purple)

Sample Images

This is a selection of sample images from the Fujifilm X-T3 camera, which were all taken using the 26 megapixel Fine JPEG setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.

Sample RAW Images

The Fujifilm X-T3 enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Fujifilm RAW (RAF) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).

Sample Movies & Video

Product Images

Conclusion

The Fujifilm X-T3 is the best APS-C mirrorless camera on the market, whether you're a photographer, videographer or a mixture of both.

Arriving exactly two years after the X-T2, the third generation of Fujifilm's most popular camera ushers in a huge number of internal technological advances that move it on to another level. It may look almost exactly the same from the outside, but using the two models side-by-side soon reveals the X-T3 to be superior in lots of ways.

This is especially true if you predominantly shoot lots of action or video, as Fujifilm have mainly concentrated on improving these key aspects of the X-T3. The idea of a small, portable, lovely to use camera that could shoot stills at 30fps and 10-bit video at 60fps would have been laughed at a few years ago, but can now be yours at an even lower launch price than its predecessor.

Fujifilm's X-series cameras have quickly gained something of a cult following over the past few years, and the new X-T3 definitely has the feature-set, quality and potential to expand that appeal even further. Sure, it may not be one of the new breed of full-frame mirrorless cameras that have dominated the photography news pages for the last few months, but its definitely one of the best mirrorless cameras around, proving that sensor size is not the be all and end all...

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	5
Features	5
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image quality	5
Value for money	4.5

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Specifications

News

The Fujifilm X-T3 features an all-new back-illuminated 26MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 image processing engine, substantial AF performance improvement and blackout-free burst shooting, and 4K/60P 10 bit video recording.

The X-T3 will be available from the 20^th September 2017 in Black and Silver, with an RRP as follows:

Fujifilm X-T3 Body Only - Black - £ 1,349.00 / $1,599

Fujifilm X-T3 Body Only - Silver - £ 1,349.00

Fujifilm X-T3 Kit with 18-55mm lens (Black) - £ 1,699.00

Fujifilm X-T3 Kit with 18-55mm lens (Silver) - £ 1,699.00

Fujifilm UK Press Release

X Series’ evolution into the 4th generation…

Fujifilm introduces the iconic X-T3

A complete upgrade: including an all-new back-illuminated 26MP X-Trans CMOS 4 (*1) sensor and X-Processor 4 image processing engine.  The X-T3 offers superb image quality and enhanced ability to track moving subjects - with substantial AF performance improvement and blackout-free burst shooting.  The FUJIFILM X-T3 mirrorless digital camera is the world’s first *2 APS-C mirrorless camera capable of 4K/60P 10 bit recording to meet the needs of professional videographers.

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced that it will release the FUJIFILM X-T3 (hereinafter “X-T3”), the latest model in the X Series of mirrorless digital cameras, renowned for their unique colour reproduction technology to deliver outstanding image quality in both stills and video. 

The X Series began with the 2011 release of X100. The X-Pro1, released in 2012, became the first model to feature the X-Trans CMOS sensor, which uses a unique colour filter array based on FUJIFILM’s extensive photographic expertise to achieve exceptional image-resolving performance and control of false colours at the same time, as well as the EXR Professor Pro image processing engine compatible with the sensor. For seven years, the X Series and its sensor – image processing engine combination have continued to evolve, with the company unveiling “X-Trans CMOS II” / “EXR Processor Pro II” in the X-T1, released in 2014, and “X-Trans CMOS III” / “X-Processor Pro” in the X-Pro2 and X-T2, released in 2016. The three generations of evolution have constantly advanced the X Series’ image quality and mobility.

The latest model, X-T3, features the new X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 image processing engine, ushering in a new, fourth generation of the X Series.

New devices

X-Trans CMOS 4: This is the back-illuminated APS-C sensor with more than 4 times the number of phase detection pixels than current models (*3), distributed across the surface. It boasts a high S/N ratio and the lowest sensitivity of ISO160 despite its 26MP resolution. The low-light autofocus limit has also been extended to -3EV, enabling accurate AF even in low light conditions, e.g. scene lit only with candlelight.

X Processor 4: This engine has 4 CPU units to achieve image processing speed about 3 times faster than that of current models (*3). Not only boosting AF accuracy and speed substantially, the engine is the world’s first (*2) to delivers 4K/60P 10bit output, meeting the needs of professional videographers, in a mirrorless camera equipped with a sensor in the APS-C size or larger. It is also capable of instantaneously handling complex image processing tasks such as FUJIFILM’s unique “Colour Chrome Effect” and “Monochrome Adjustment” function, achieving Warm Black / Cool Black tone in digital, which is adopted as one of the way of expression for monochrome print in silver halide film.

The X-T3 takes full advantage of the capability of these fourth-generation devices to enjoy significant performance improvement. 

Higher image quality: Highest level of 26.1MP resolution in APS-C size sensor. Also, it achieves keeps as low level of noise as current models (*3) even increasing the number of pixels.

Dramatically improved AF performance: 1.5 times faster processing speed than current models (*3) to deliver faster and more accurate AF, and substantially enhanced performance in face / eye detection AF thanks to 2.16M phase detection pixels arrayed at entire frame.

Significant improvement in tracking performance of fast-moving subject: Delivering blackout-free continuous shooting (*4) of up to 30 fps while using smooth Live View of 60fps to check your subject.

Video performance for professionals: Supporting 4K/60P 4:2:0 10bit internal SD card recording as well as 4K/60P 4:2:2 10bit HDMI output, which can be filmed at the same time. Also, featuring the video-specialized Film Simulation mode “ETERNA,” popular with the X-H1.

*1 X-TransTM is FUJIFILM Corporation’s trademark or registered trademark. The sensor has a unique non-periodic filter array to reduce the appearance of moire patterns and false colours without the use of an optical low-pass filter.

*2 As of September 6, 2018, according to FUJIFILM data

*3 Comparison with current models “FUJIFILM X-T2” and “FUJIFILM X-H1”

*4 Available only when using the electronic shutter

Main Features

Use of the Series’ fourth-generation devices, new sensor “X-Trans CMOS 4” and new processor “X-Processor 4,” for the highest image resolving performance, colour reproducibility and fastest processing in the history of the X Series

1) The X-T3 features the X Series’ fourth-generation APS-C sensor, newly developed “X-Trans CMOS 4” (26.1MP, without low-pass filter). It uses the unique colour filter array synonymous to X-Trans CMOS sensors to control moire and false colours and adopts the Series’ first back-illuminated structure to improve image resolution without compromising the S/N ratio. Furthermore, the sensitivity of ISO160, previously available only as extended ISO, is now part of the normal ISO range. It is very useful in daylight outdoor shooting or when trying to achieve bokeh with a fast large-aperture lens.

2) The X-T3 uses the new “X-Processor 4” image processing engine to add the new “monochrome adjustment” function to the Film Simulation modes, which are based on FUJIFILM’s proprietary technology to deliver diverse colour expressions. Warm black and cool black, conventionally achieved with a choice of specific photographic papers and developers, have been faithfully reproduced digitally to broaden the scope of monochrome expressions. This function is available in the standard “Monochrome” mode as well as the “ACROS” mode, which provides smooth halftones, deep blacks and beautiful textures.

3) The “Colour Chrome Effect,” previously only available in FUJIFILM’s medium-format mirrorless digital camera “GFX50S,” is featured in the X-T3, the first in the X Series. The effect produces deeper colours and gradation in subjects with highly saturated colours, such as vivid-coloured flowers with shadows, a notoriously difficult photo subject for gradation reproduction. The high-speed processing power of the X-Processor 4 means this effect can be applied not only in single shots but also in continuous shooting.

Use of the new devices and improved algorithm for significant improvement in AF performance in low light and when tracking a moving subject

1) The X-Trans CMOS 4 has 2.16M phase detection pixels, more than 4 times compared to current models (*3), increasing the phase detection AF area to entire frame (approx. 100%). Fast and accurate phase detection AF can be used even on a subject that is positioned away from the centre of the frame. The low-light phase detection autofocus limit has also been extended by around 2 stops from -1EV to -3EV, making it possible to accurately focus in low light conditions, e.g. a scene lit only with candlelight, or night-time photography. Furthermore, the X-Processor 4’s high processing speed and improved phase detection algorithm means the camera refocuses (AF) and meters (AE) 1.5 times more frequently than current models (*3) to enable accurate autofocus even when shooting sports involving fast and erratic movements across the frame.

2) The performance of face-detection AF on a moving person has been doubled over current models (*3). The eye-detection AF supports the AF-C mode, maintaining accurate focus tracking even in portrait photography that involves movements. The X-T3 focuses accurately when shooting a person front-on or side-on, even in situations where the face- or eye-detection AF previously had difficulty. The face- and eye-detection AF is available also during video recording to achieve smooth filming of persons.

Enhanced viewfinder performance improving the ability to track a moving subject

1) The X-T3 features a 3.69-million-dot high resolution EVF with a high magnification ratio of 0.75x. The display time lag of just 0.005 seconds and refresh rate of approx. 100 fps ensure smooth display of motions, allowing you to precisely identify subject movements and focus positions. Unlike current models (*3), continuous shooting of 11 fps with the mechanical shutter no longer requires the optional vertical grip, enabling fast continuous shooting while keeping the camera weight low.

2) The new “Sports finder mode” makes it easy to capture a moving subject. The mode shows approx. 16.6M (1.25x crop) area marking in the LCD/viewfinder, and shoots the area within the marking. This is particularly useful for sports photography and wildlife photography, as you can check the movements of a subject just outside the shooting frame and take advantage of shorter-than-usual blackout time.

3) Increased read speed from the sensor and high-speed processing capability have made it possible to enjoy AF/AE-tracking, blackout-free continuous shooting(*4) of up to 30 fps in approx. 16.6M (1.25x crop) mode, while using smooth Live View of 60fps to check your subject. The rolling shutter distortion, a typical issue of electronic shutters, has been halved compared to current (*3) models.

In order to never miss a crucial shutter moment, the X-T3 has the new “Pre-Shoot” function (*4), in which the camera starts shooting as soon as the shutter button is half-pressed. You will never miss an important photo opportunity, previously caused by time lag between the moment when the shutter button is fully pressed and the moment when a photo is actually taken.

Design / operability and expandability

1) The X-T3 inherits X-T2’s popular design features such as the positioning of dials on the top panel, central viewfinder style for added sense of stability, and excellent grip design for comfort. The silver color is lineup as standard, which features more classical tone compared with graphite silver, limited edition for previous models. Its styling that reminds you of traditional film cameras is combined with outstanding practicality, making it photographic equipment that is a pleasure to own for many years to come.

2) Enhanced operability and expandability in response to user feedback

Specific areas of operability enhancement

・EVF’s diopter adjustment is lockable achieved by pulling out and rotating a diopter knob, so as to prevent unintended adjustments while carrying the camera.

・The X-T3 uses a touchscreen panel with higher contrast, wider viewing angle and better operability than those in previous models to enable intuitive operation.

・The X-T3 inherits X-H1’s features such as large top-panel dials / rear-panel buttons and comfortable clicking touch of front and rear command dials.

・A headphone jack is provided on the camera body so that all accessories required for video recording, such as microphone and HDMI devices can be centrally connected to the body for added mobility in videography.

・Terminal cover is removable, providing easy connectivity for HDMI cables, microphones, headphones. Also it will not disturb when setting up with rig for movie shooting.

・The USB terminal supports USB Type-C (USB3.1 Gen1) specifications. An Anker (*5) battery can be connected to significantly increase the maximum number of frames per charge and the maximum duration of video recording.

Enhanced video performance

1) This is the world’s first (*2) mirrorless digital camera capable of internal SD card recording 4K/60P 4:2:0 10bit. It is also the world’s first (*2) mirrorless digital camera with APS-C or larger sensor capable of 4K/60P 4:2:2 10bit HDMI output. Supported video formats include the widely-used H.264/MPEG-4 AVC as well as H.265/HEVC for greater data compression. This enables the use of high 200Mbps bitrate in recording of 4K/60P 4:2:0 10bit, as well as simultaneous HDMI output while recording. Video compression options available are ALL-Intra (*6) and Long GOP. When using ALL-Intra, video is recorded at 400Mbps (*7).

2) The sensor’s read speed is about 50% faster than current models (*3), which enables fast 17msec reading of 4K/60P video. The rolling shutter distortion has been reduced for smooth replay of a fast-moving subject. The camera’s support for 10bit colour depth boosts the amount of colour information 64 times compared to 8bit. This is combined with 400% (approx. 12 stops) dynamic range for capturing materials of rich gradation, such as a sunset landscape.

3) The introduction of a new noise reduction process and new “4K interframe noise reduction” function have reduced noise by the equivalent of approx. 2 stops. The new NR process has an enhanced level of noise-identifying accuracy for appropriate reduction in noise. The 4K interframe NR function (*7) uses differential data between adjacent frames to reduce noise. Furthermore, the minimum sensitivity for shooting F-Log and DR400% footage has been extended from the current models’ (*3) ISO800 to ISO640, meeting the needs of videographers.

4) In addition to the abovementioned functions, the X-T3 will, after applying a firmware update to be released by the end of 2018, support video recording in the Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG), one of the formats defined in the ITU-R BT.2100 international standards. In response to user feedback, the firmware update is also due to give the X-T3 an ability to simultaneously output Film Simulation and F-Log footage.

*5 Anker is trademark or registered trademark of Anker Innovations Limited or associated companies.

*6 Available at 4K/29.97P, 25P, 24P, 23.98P, and FHD/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P, 24P, 23.98P when H.265/HEVC is selected. 

Not compatible with H.264.

*7 Available at 4K/29.97P, 25P, 24P or 23.98P.

Requires an SD card with the video speed class of V60 or above to record at the bitrate of 400Mbps

Optional accessories

1) Vertical Battery Grip VG-XT3 (designed specifically for the X-T3)

 This grip is dust-resistant, water-resistant and capable of operating at temperatures as low as -10°C. It fits two batteries, bringing the total number of batteries to three, including the one on the camera body, to increase the maximum number of frames that can be taken per charge to approx. 1,100 (Normal mode). The camera does not need to suspend its operation to switch to a new battery, even during continuous shooting or video recording, providing a stress-free shooting experience.

The grip features the shutter release button, focus lever, AE-L button, AF-L button, command dials, Q button and Fn button to provide the same level of excellent operability in vertical shooting as you get in horizontal operation.  The VG-XT3 itself has battery-charging functionality. Using the AC adapter supplied (AC-9VS), you can fully charge two batteries at the same time in approx. 2 hours.

2) Leather Case BLC-XT3 (designed specifically for the X-T3)

This is a genuine leather bottom case with luxurious textures.  The camera can stay in the case while the battery is replaced.  The case comes with a cloth to wrap the camera in when placing it in your bag.

3) Hand Grip MHG-XT3 (designed specifically for the X-T3) 

This hand grip makes it substantially more comfortable to hold the camera when it is mounted with a large-aperture lens, thereby reducing camera shake. The camera's battery or SD cards can be replaced without having to remove the hand grip. The base can be used as a quick release shoe when using a dovetail mount on your tripod.

4) Cover Kit CVR-XT3 This is a cover kit specifically for the X-T3.

1 x Sync terminal cover

1 x Hot shoe cover

1 x Vertical battery grip terminal cover (black)

1 x Vertical battery grip terminal cover (silver)

1 x Terminal cover

5) Remote Release RR-100 

This remote shutter release has a φ2.5mm jack. Similarly to the camera’s shutter release button, pressing the button halfway focuses on a subject, and pressing it all the way down takes a picture. In the BULB or continuous shooting mode, you can slide the shutter button to lock it. It is packaged with a right angle adapter for ease of storage and to prevent unintended cable dislodgment.

6) Recommended accessories: Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD (*8) (30W Power Delivery Wall Charger included) and Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD (30W Power Delivery Wall Charger Bundle included) (*9) 

Use “Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD” and “Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD”, which are both 30W Power Delivery Wall Charger bundle model, to significantly increase the maximum number of frames per charge and the maximum duration of video recording.

*8 Anker and PowerCore are trademark or registered trademark of Anker Innovations Limited or associated companies.

*9 Product may not be available on your country.

Model name		FUJIFILM X-T3
Number of effective pixels		26.1 millions pixels
Image sensor		23.5mm×15.6mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary color filter.
Sensor Cleaning system		Ultra Sonic Vibration
Storage media		SD memory card (~2GB) / SDHC memory card (~32GB) / SDXC memory card (~512GB)
		UHS-I / UHS-II / Video Speed Class V90 *10
Lens mount		FUJIFILM X mount
Sensitivity	Standard output	AUTO1 / AUTO2 / AUTO3 (up to ISO12800) / ISO160~12800 (1/3 step)
	Extended output	ISO80／100／125／25600／51200
Continuous shooting		Approx. 30fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG： 60 frames Lossless compression RAW： 35 frames Uncompressed RAW： 33 frames)
		Approx. 11fps (JPEG: 145 frames Lossless compression RAW: 42 frames Uncompressed RAW: 36 frames)
		Approx. 5.7fps (JPEG: endless Lossless Compression RAW: 62 frames Uncompressed RAW: 43 frames)
		Pre-shot: Approx. 30fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (max. 20 frames while half press, max. 20 frames after full press, total max. 40 frames)
		*Recordable frames depends on recording media
		*Speed of continuous shooting depends on shooting environment and shooting frames
Viewfinder		0.5 inch approx. 3.69 millions dots OLED Color Viewfinder Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area: approx. 100% Eyepoint: approx. 23mm (from the eyepiece lens) Diopter adjustment: -4~+2m-1 (lockable) Magnification: 0.75× with 50mm lens (35mm equivalent) at infinity and diopter set to -1m-1 Diagonal angle of view: approx. 38° (Horizontal angle of view: approx. 30° ) Built-in eye sensor
LCD monitor		3.0 inch, aspect ratio 3:2, approx. 1.04 millions dots touch screen color LCD monitor(approx. 100% coverage)
Movie recording	File format	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling)
	Movie compression	All Intra/Long-GOP
		* All Intra can be used with following settings. 　DCI4K/4K 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 400Mbps 　Full HD（2048×1080）/Full HD（1920×1080） 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p　200Mbps
	File size	［DCI 4K（4096×2160）］ 　59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p  400Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps 59.94p/50p: up to approx. 20min. 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p: up to approx. 30min
	Frame rate	［4K（3840×2160）］ 　　    59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p  400Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps 59.94p/50p: up to approx. 20min. 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p: up to approx. 30min
	Recording time	［Full HD（2048 ×1080）］  59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p  200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps up to approx. 30min.
		［Full HD（1920×1080）］   59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p  200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps up to approx. 30min.
		［Full HD（1920×1080) High speed rec.] 120p／100p  200Mbps(recording) up to approx. 6min. *For recording movies, use a SD memory card with UHS Speed Class 3 or higher. *For recording movies in 400Mbps, use a SD memory card with Video Speed Class 60 or higher. *Recording movies in 400Mbps can be done with DCI4K/4K 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p. *DCI4K 59.94p/50p is not available when H.264 is selected. *Although movie recording will continue without interruption when the file size reaches 4GB, subsequent footage will be recorded to a separate file which must be viewed separately.
Film simulation mode		16 modes (PROVIA/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, ASTIA/Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std,Black & White, Black & White+Ye Filter, Black & White+R Filter, Black & White+G Filter, Sepia, ACROS,ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter, ETERNA/Cinema),B & W Adjustment: -9~+9
Color chrome effect		STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Wireless transmitter	Standard	IEEE802.11b/g/n (standard wireless protocol)
	Encryption	WEP / WPA / WPA2 mixed mode
	Access mode	Infrastructure
Bluetooth®	Standard	Bluetooth Ver 4.2 (Bluetooth low energy)
	Operating frequency (Center frequency)	2402 - 2480MHz
Power supply		NP-W126S Li-ion battery (included)
	Battery life for still images*11	Approx. 390 frames (Normal Mode) When XF35mmF1.4 R is set.
Dimensions		(W) 132.5mm × (H) 92.8mm × (D) 58.8mm (minimum depth 35.4mm)
Weight		Approx. 539g (including battery and SD memory card) Approx. 489g (excluding battery and SD memory card)
Starting up period		Approx. 0.3sec.
Accessories included		Li-ion battery NP-W126S, Battery charger BC-W126S, Shoe-mount flash unit EF-X8, Shoulder strap,Body cap, Strap clip, Protective cover, Clip attaching tool, Hot shoe cover,Vertical Grip connector cover, Connector cover (detachable), Sync terminal cover, Cable protector Owner's manual,

*10 Please see the Fujifilm website (http://www.fujifilm.com/suppor... ) to check SD memory card compatibility.

*11 Approximate number of frames that can be taken with a fully-charged based on CIPA Standard.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY:

The X-T3 will be available from the 20^th September 2017 in Black and Silver, with an RRP as follows:   

Fujifilm X-T3 Body Only - Black                            £ 1,349.00

Fujifilm X-T3 Body Only - Silver                            £ 1,349.00

Fujifilm X-T3 Kit with 18-55mm lens (Black)                         £ 1,699.00

Fujifilm X-T3 Kit with 18-55mm lens (Silver)                         £ 1,699.00

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First Impressions

We've just spent two days shooting with the new Fujifilm X-T3 mirrorless camera at the official Fujifilm UK press event in the heart of rural Hampshire and at the Goodwood Revival motor festival. Ahead of our full review, check out our detailed first impressions of using the Fujifilm X-T3 mirrorless camera now...

Fujifilm X-T3 - Ease of Use

If it Ain't Broke - Design and Controls

The new X-T3 is almost completely identical to its 2 year old predecessor, the X-T2. It has a 4 piece construction – top, front, rear and bottom (the X-T2 was made up of 3 pieces) - the diopter control is now lockable, and the EV compensation dial is further recessed into the camera body to avoid it being knocked out of position.

There's also a 3.5mm headphone jack incorporated into the camera body, rather than in the battery grip as on the X-T2, and a clever removable terminal cover for videographers (we predict that after-market sales of these will be huge!). Most of the main buttons and controls have also been beefed up, as per the flagship X-H1 camera.

Speed Demon - the Quad Core X-Processor 4

The Fujifilm X-T3 employs a brand new quad core image processor, which is a whopping 20x faster than the original 2012 processor in the X-Pro1, and 3x faster than the one in the previous X-T2, allowing for improvements like 14bit RAW files, new colour chrome effect, 1.5x faster AF/AE, much improved video functionality and longer battery life.

In real-world use the new camera felt snappy and responsive, although we never found operational speed to be much of an issue with its predecessor, so X-T2 upgraders may not notice too much difference here.

Better in Low Light - the X-Trans CMOS 4 Sensor

The X-T3 also sports a brand new 26 megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor. This is the World’s first BSI APS-C sensor with copper wiring, and will apparently allow for F1.0 super high speed lenses in the near future, according to Fujifilm's Makoto Oishi (the XF 33mm f/1.0 lens is due in 2020). The BSI sensor also promises to deliver better image quality in low light / long exposures, and it has allowed Fujifilm to implement a new base ISO speed of 160 on the X-T3.

How Quick?! - 30fps Burst Shooting

Is 20fps too slow for you? Then how about 30fps burst shooting on the X-T3 with full AF/AE metering and completely blackout free between frames, allowing you to follow the action without any interruptions from the camera. Sure, there's a 1.25x crop factor that's automatically applied to achieve this blazing rate, dropping the resolution down to 16 megapixels, but a 16 megapixel APS-C camera that can shoot at 30fps still sounds amazing to me.

Total Immersion - Autofocusing

The Fuji XT3 offers 100% coverage of the phase detection AF area, allowing you literally focus anywhere that you want in the frame, an impressive achievement. There are 425 AF points in total, and 2.16M PDAF pixels, up from 0.5M on the X-T2. The X-T3 can also focus down to -3EV with the right lenses, which may not rival the Canon EOS R's -6EV rating, but is still a marked improvement on the X-T2's -1EV rating.

Capture the Moment Before It Happens

The X-T3 also has a clever new Pre-shot burst shooting mode which may or may not have been inspired by Panasonic, with the camera constantly filling the buffer while you half-press the shutter button and then taking the shot 0.5-1 seconds before a full press of the shutter button, which should help to end those annoying "if only I'd been quicker" moments. In practice it worked as promised, although employing it with the 30fps burst mode actually proved quite tricky as the buffer is filled after about a second of shooting.

The Eyes Have It - Eye-Detect AF

Another auto-focusing advance is more accurate and faster Eye Detect AF, which is available in the AF-C as well as AF-S focusing mode. We tried it out in earnest at the Goodwood Revival motor festival, a photographers dream where nearly every visitor was dressed to the nines in vintage clothing from the last century. 

Although Eye AF is definitely improved since the X-T2, the X-T3 had a tendency to switch the focus point back and forth between the subject's eye and then more generally the face, rather than find the eye and lock onto it. It doesn't work as well as Sony's proven Eye AF system, but is substantially better than Canon's in the EOS R...

Touch and Try - Upgraded LCD Screen

The X-T3 now has a touchscreen - hurrah! It's the same as the one on the flagship X-H1, with all the same functionality, and the same resolution too.

Battery Life

Despite the drain of the faster processor and more AF points, the X-T3's battery life is still improved compared to the X-T2, up from 330 shots to 390, and capable of a whopping 1,100 shots with the VG-XT3 battery grip fitted. I shot over 1,500 stills and 12 movies during the second day of testing, completely raining two batteries in the process, which is a lot better than the official CIPA rating suggests.

No In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)

The X-H1 has 5-axis IBIS, the X-T3 doesn't, instead relying on the IS of the attached lens. This is one of the biggest reasons for choosing the X-H1 over the new kid on the block.

Dual Memory Card Slots

We thought we'd clear this up right here - the X-T3 has exactly the same dual UHS-II SD card slots as its predecessor, which was clearly well ahead of its time by avoiding being trolled online..

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm X-T3 camera

Fujifilm X-T3 - Image Quality

For stills photography, the Fujifilm X-T3 employs a new 26 megapixel APS-C sized BSI image sensor, which offers a modest increase in resolution and a more marked improvement in low-light quality.

We've already shot an extensive gallery of sample JPEG and Raw images for you with a full production version of the X-T3 which you can check out, and we'll be bringing you even more sample images when we get our hands on a final review sample in the next couple of weeks.

For video, Fujifilm have seemingly hit the ball out of the park with the XT-3. It offers the World's first 4K/60P 4:2:2 10bit video (1.18x crop) for a mirrorless camera of any kind, 17msec rolling shutter, 12 stops dynamic range, 2 stops better high sensitivity than the X-T2, up to 400Mbps bit rate, a FHD 120fps mode, new Eterna cinema mode, the same upgraded AF systsem as for stills), new Zebra setting, and 30 min recording time for 4K and 1080p. In addition, 4K HDR mode willbe enabled via a 2018 firmware update (date TBC). Phew!

You can find some 4K and 1080p sample videos in our Fujifilm X-T3 Sample Images gallery.

Take a look at some sample JPEG and Raw images and movies taken with the Fujifilm X-T3 camera

Fujifilm X-T3 - Early Verdict

The X-T3 might look like a minor refresh from the outside, but it's all change inside as Fujifilm pushes the envelope for both stills and particularly video, making it a real contender whichever hat you wear. Anyone that's ever used a Fujifilm mirrorless camera will be able to quickly get to grips with the X-T3's delightful interface and concentrate on enjoying the sheer speed, performance and image quality that it delivers, all at a cheaper launch price than the X-T2, thanks to the production being moved from Japan to China, which thankfully hasn't affected the build quality in any discernible way.

On a side-note, Fujifilm' Makoto Oishi ended his presentation to the UK press by saying “We will keep developing a better balanced system for future years to come”, which seems to us to strongly hint that Fujifilm won't be releasing a 35mm full-frame camera any time soon...

So what do you think of the new Fujifilm X-T3? Leave a comment below...

Hands On

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm X-T3 mirrorless camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm X-T3 mirrorless camera.

A gallery of hands-on photos of the new Fujifilm X-T3 compact system camera.

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Preview Images

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and RAW images taken with a full production version of the brand new Fujifilm X-T3 compact system camera. We're currently testing the X-T3 with the XF 18-55mm kit lens at the Fujifilm UK press launch of the X-T3. We've also included the entire expanded ISO range from 80 to 51200.

A gallery of sample images taken with the Fujifilm X-T3 compact system camera.

Fujifilm X-T3 Sample Images

Sample RAW Images

The Fujifilm X-T3 enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Fujifilm RAW (RAF) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).

Sample Movies & Video

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