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vuanhiepanh · 8 years ago

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So sánh Fuji X-Pro 2 và Sony A7 II về khử noise

Fuji X-Pro 2 là chiếc máy đầu tiên của Fujifilm có cảm biến CMOS Xtrans thế hệ III, với độ phân giải lên đến 24 Megapixel. Cảm biến mới được quảng bá và công bố là đã cải thiện khả năng khử noise khi chụp với ISO cao so với các thế hệ trước, mặc dù độ phân giải đã tăng lên 50% (24mp vs 16mp). Trong bài viết này, tác giả đã so sánh khả năng khử noise của Fuji với một chiếc máy fullframe nổi tiếng với cùng độ phân giải 24mp trên cảm biến, Sony A7 mark II.

Fuji X-Pro 2 và Sony A7 II

Bài test

Trong bài test này, chúng ta sẽ cùng xem khả năng của X-Pro 2 đến đâu khi so sánh với một chiếc máy fullframe xuất sắc thực sự. Mặc dù khả năng của A7 II chưa thể so sánh với A7R II, nhưng so với những chiếc Canon hay Nikon có cùng độ phân giải thì A7II cũng làm rất tốt và có phần vượt trội về mặt khử noise.

Khung cảnh bài test – X-Pro 2 @ ISO 25,600

Rất nhiều người đánh giá Fujifilm có một hệ thước đo ISO khác với những hãng sản xuất còn lại như Sony, Canon hay Nikon. Bạn thường hay nghe thấy thước đo ISO của Fuji thấp hơn 1 stop so với những hãng còn lại, một số thì cho rằng chỉ thấp hơn 1/2 stop thôi. Có nghĩa là, nếu như Fuji hiện ISO là 3200 trên máy, thì với cùng một thông số khẩu và tốc, để đạt độ sáng như của Fuji thì các máy khác phải set ISO là 6400. Đấy là ý kiến của khá nhiều người chơi được đưa lên và tranh luận trên mạng. Để kiểm chứng việc này, tác giả đã sử dụng cùng một ống kính trên cả 2 máy, là chiếc Canon FD 50mm f/1.4. Chụp tại f/2.8, ISO 200, 1/2 second. Sau đó tác giả đã so sánh file RAW của cả 2 máy trên Lightroom, và tăng độ sáng trên file Fuji lên cho đến khi giá trị của các phần trắng, xám và đen tương đồng với giá trị của file Sony. Với 2 chiếc máy này, sự chênh lệch đo được chính xác là 0.60 stop.

Cảm biến của X-Pro 2, giống như rất nhiều chiếc máy hiện tại, được cho là cảm biến ISOless. Điều này có nghĩa là, nếu như một bức ảnh RAW bị chụp thiếu sáng, sau đó được tăng sáng lên trong các phần mềm hậu kỳ thì sẽ có kết quả hệt như được chụp tại các giá trị ISO cao hơn nếu như các thông số đo sáng là chính xác. Giải thích thêm một chút, nếu như bạn chụp ở ISO 200 và thiếu sáng, bạn xử lý trên Lightroom hay PTS bằng cách tăng sáng lên 2 stop thì bức ảnh sẽ giống như được chụp ở ISO 800 vậy. Để so sánh 2 chiếc máy này, tác giả chụp với cùng một thông số phơi sáng, bắt đầu với 1 giây, f/5, ISO 200, sau đó tăng thời gian màn trập lên 1 stop và tăng ISO lên 1 stop (1/2s, ISO 400, 1/4s, ISO 800, và cứ tiếp tục như vậy) cho đến gần hết dải ISO. Sau đó tất cả các file Fuji đều được tăng thêm 0.6 stop trên Lightroom để có cùng độ sáng với file Sony.

Sony được chụp với ống kính Sony Zeiss FE 55mm f/1.8, X-Pro2 được chụp với Fuji 35mm f/2 WR. Khung hình được chỉnh lại đôi chút để cân bằng giữa 2 góc nhìn do tiêu cự của 2 ống kính là khác nhau.

Kết quả

Ảnh crop 100% được đưa ra từ cả 2 máy, ở ngay trung tâm bức ảnh (bức vẽ bảo tàng Guggenheim), và 2 cột màu để kiểm tra color noise, mid-tone và shadow. Mời bạn click vào bức ảnh để có thể xem được chi tiết hơn.

100% Crops – X-Pro 2 và A7 II @ ISO 200 cho đến 25,600

Khi nhìn vào bức ảnh phía trên, chắc chắn ấn tượng đầu tiên của bạn sẽ là, hầu như khó nhận ra được sự khác biệt từ cả 2 máy. Kết quả cho ra rất giống nhau, tại những giá trị ISO thấp, số lượng chi tiết trong từng ảnh, Sony chỉ có một chút rất nhỏ lợi thế ở đây thôi. Sự khác biệt có lẽ nhìn rõ nhất bắt đầu từ ISO 3200, Sony có cấu trúc grain nhìn dễ chịu hơn và giữ được chi tiết tốt hơn. Cả 2 chiếc máy đều giữ được chi tiết tốt cho đến tận ISO 12,800, và Fuji bắt đầu bị mất chi tiết tại ISO 25,600. Từ ISO 6400 trở xuống, kết quả thực sự rất sát sao… có lẽ sự chênh lệch chỉ nằm trong khoảng 1/3 stop hoặc ít hơn. Tại ISO 12,800 và 25,600, sự khác biệt mới rõ ràng, nhưng vẫn ít hơn 1 stop, cho thấy X-Pro 2 thực sự có hiệu năng rất tốt.

Tuy nhiên, ảnh crop ở trên chưa thể hiện hết toàn bộ hiệu năng của 2 máy ở ISO cao. Mặc dù độ trung thực và bảo đảm màu sắc của cả 2 là rất tốt khi tăng ISO, màu sắc của X-Pro 2 vẫn cho thấy sự trung lập ổn định và không bị colorcast. Nếu nhìn vào vùng shadow và background ở phía sau, X-Pro 2 không có hiện tượng banding.

X-Pro 2 @ ISO 25,600

Còn nếu bạn nhìn vào bức ảnh từ Sony tại ISO 25,600 bên dưới, khu vực background và shadow có hiện tượng banding tương đối rõ, và cả một chút colorcast màu tím nữa. Nếu như nhìn vào toàn cảnh 2 bức ảnh, mặc dù khu vực highlight Sony thể hiện tốt hơn với ít noise hơn, nhưng có lẽ nhiều người sẽ vẫn lựa chọn X-Pro 2 có bức ảnh đẹp hơn trong trường hợp này.

Sony A7 II @ ISO 25,600

Kết quả ở trên cho thấy, cảm biến APS-C mới của Fuji thực sự đã cải thiện cực tốt. Well done, Fuji!

So sánh với Fuji X-T1

Fuji đã quảng bá rằng, X-Pro 2 đã cải thiện khả năng khử noise rất nhiều nếu so sánh với các máy ở thế hệ trước. Vậy thực sự thì sự khác biệt có rõ ràng hay không?

Tác giả chụp X-T1 tại cùng thời điểm, cùng thông số và cùng phương pháp tăng 0.6 stop giống như với X-Pro 2. Do X-T1 không lưu file RAW tại ISO 12,800 và 25,600, tác giả đã chụp thiếu sáng tại ISO 6400 rồi tăng sáng tương ứng 1 và 2 stop. Để cân bằng về độ phân giải, file X Pro 2 cũng được resize để bằng cảm biến 16mp của X-T1. Kết quả được thể hiện dưới đây, từ ISO 3200 trở đi, ISO thấp hơn thì không có gì khác biệt.

Fuji X-Pro 2 vs. X-T1, 100% Crops

Sự khác biệt là có, nhưng không nhiều, đặc biệt tại ISO 3200 và 6400, sự khác biệt là không đáng kể và cũng khó nhận ra. Độ phân giải của X-Pro 2 cho thấy chi tiết tốt hơn tại các giá trị ISO này, nhưng khả năng khử noise thì phải nói là khá tương đồng. Sự cải thiện chỉ được nhìn thấy rõ ở ISO 12,800 và 25,600, chi tiết tốt hơn và khử noise cũng dễ chịu hơn. Theo tác giả đánh giá, sự khác biệt chỉ khoảng 0.5 stop tại ISO 25,600 và khoảng 1/3 stop tại ISO 12,800. Tin tốt là việc tăng độ phân giải của X-Pro 2 không ảnh hưởng đến khả năng khử noise, nhưng sự khác biệt không quá nhiều như Fuji đã công bố.

Đây chỉ là một bài test nhỏ, không mang quá nhiều giá trị nhưng cũng cho thấy cảm biến của X-Pro 2 thực sự rất tốt. Ý kiến của bạn thì sao?

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bikebreak32 · 5 years ago

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15 Finest Fujifilm Cameras.

The XT30 documents "just" 30 fps and is limited to 10 mins per data. The much heavier body of the XT3 additionally means there's space for not just twin SD card ports however the VG-XT3 battery hold. Connected, it boosts taking care of with bigger lenses like the XF 16-55mm or mm f/2.8. But extra notably, the two additional batteries improve the XT3's endurance from approx. Photo stabilization is just one of the most vital features in an electronic electronic camera. Looking at the XT3 vs XT30, I'm frequently impressed by exactly how capable both electronic cameras are. Recording limits are 20 mins at 60 fps as well as 30 minutes at 30 fps. https://mswardecke.weebly.com Nevertheless, Fujifilm sees no requirement to go into the full frame market, connecting the lack of requirement to not having a history with the layout as well as not wanting to cannibalize their very own video cameras. I need to confess that I actually appreciate the path Fujifilm has actually taken. I had the D800 and also switched to Olympus em5 currently have pen-f waiting for em1 mk2. Given that my purchase of the Oly-- I extremely extremely seldom use my full framework any longer. I keep the FF for the occasional paid project-- but beyond that, I discover myself not using it. This is all fantastic commentary-- thanks all, as I am in the dilemma of picking between these 2 systems (simply place my Nikon D7000 on consignment-- bye-bye). It would be wonderful to be able to do extensive recording for meetings and also such without having to watch the clock to reset the electronic camera or pay additional for an HDMI recorder. Their APS-C sensors and cam align is so good that they don't need to think about creating complete frame choices. They would be diverting focus from this range if they did. The information originated from Toshihisa Iida, General Manager of Fujifilm's Optical Device and also Electronic Imaging Products Department, in a current interview with DPReview. Fujifilm has actually had remarkable success with their X-Series video cameras like the X-T3, while their brand-new medium format GFX serieshas brought tool layout electronic cameras near the cost series of upper-level complete structure electronic cameras. The XT30 has an average of 380 shots per charge as well as calls for swapping of batteries. But when it involves the XT30 vs XT3, it's clear that the XT3 is the costs video camera. Weather condition sealing is a huge bargain and also the XT3 has several of the best on the mirrorless market, with a tough magnesium framework and also rubberized seals throughout. That makes picking between the XT3 as well as XT30 that a lot easier if you fire in the aspects. Heritage lenses like the XF 24mm f/1.4 as well as 35mm f/1.4 carry out better compared to the older X-mount bodies. They have actually totally stayed clear of a congested as well as affordable market room and also carved out their own niches, the similarity which nothing else firm actually comes near. In doing so, they have actually developed some excellent items as well as an extremely dedicated adhering to, so it's not unexpected to hear they'll be staying the course. The brand-new focusing software lowers the infamous searching as well as loud chattering of the older lenses. While not as quiet as the newer f/2 versions, the f/1.4 lenses obtain brand-new life when utilized with either the XT3 or XT30. Provided the lens selection--. particularly the pro line series by M. Zuiko-- I am inclined to favor the Olympus E-1. My question is, would certainly everyones perceptions transform offered the concept that the suggested new release E-1 Mark II will certainly have the just recently launch Sony 20MP Exmor sensing unit with 27fps. With the Olympus, the tone curve and metering job much better so the video camera does not need you to draw back highlights anywhere near as usually as the Fuji bodies do. I wound up selecting Olympus a number of years earlier since the video camera just really felt much better in my hands than the Fuji. Last but not least, these video cameras can prolong down to ISO 160 for peak performance in bright lighting problems. You just disregard all the complaints of Fuji individuals who have troubles with their retro dials. Oh as well as it's uproarious to see fuji individuals end up being so ecstatic to have a "new" feature on their electronic camera that exists because 2011 on Olympus like a touchscreen lcd. You will certainly be overseen just how little difference their remains in photo quality.

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs X-T2 Autofocus, Eye AF Test, Best X-T3 SD-Cards, Bugs, Codec Comparison – MASSIVE Fuji X-T3 ROUNDUP

Dylan Goldby Youtube – Final Fujifilm X-T3 Review

older lenses (such as XF35/1.4) are now much faster. Now he can shoot and track his kids with face detection at F1.4

confident AF

surely worth the upgrade from Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T3 Roundup

There are tons of reviews about the Fujifilm X-T3 out there. So I digested it all for you and share a collection of videos and blogs post here on FujiRumors.

For those in a hurry, I have made a summary of what they say in some of the longer videos.

At the very bottom, you will find two Fujifilm X-T3 reviews made by FR-readers for Fujirumors.

It’s a massive roundup, so grab a beer, scroll, and enjoy.

Fujifilm X-T3 (save $130 w/grip): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

FujiRumors is everywhere: Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter

News, Rumors and Community Fujifilm X-T facebook group Fujifilm X-T facebook page

Blog Posts

laroquephoto – first moments with the Fujifilm X-T3

keithwee – Model shoot with Fujifilm XF56mm F1.2 and X-T3

gizguide – Fujifilm X-T3 Review – Best Value, All-rounder APS-C Mirrorless Camera!

creativityinnovationsuccess – The X-T3 is Fujifilm’s Finest Camera for APS-C Photography and Super 35 Video Right Now

findingrange – Fujifilm X-T3 first impression

findingrange – Fujifilm X-T3 and XF 56mm f1.2 APD: Portraits Around Soho

dc.watch – Fujifilm X-T3 Review 1

dc.watch – Fujifilm X-T3 Review 2 (High ISO and AF)

scvphotoideas – Hejnar Photo Announced Dedicated Arca Style QR Plate for Fuji X-T3

mostly.photos – Fuji X-T3 – Santorini, Greece – Photography Guide

thephoblographer – Fujifilm X-T3 (It’s a Crop Sensor Powerhouse)

imaging-resource – Fuji X-T3 Field Test Part II

fstoppers – Fujifilm X-T3 review

dcfever – Fujifilm X-T3 quick test

Best Memory Cards

Fujifilm officially recommends here the following SD-cards for Fujifilm X and GFX series cameras:

Toshiba Exceria Pro

SanDisk Extreme Pro

Sony SF G

Lexar Professional 2000x

Alik investigates more in depth the questions which SD cards work best with the Fujifilm X-T3, also if you really push the X-T3 to its limits by shooting for example 4k 400mbps in-camera video. Check out the full article at alikgriffin here.

Also Reggie Ballesteros investigates the question, which are the best SD-cards for Fujifilm X-T3, and he compares UHS-I vs UHS-II performance on Fujifilm X-T3. Check out the video below or click on his youtube video here.

Bug Reports

Alik also wrote about strange pixels in the Fujifilm X-T3 EVF and LCD as well as color shifts in EVF. Check out the report of the problem at alikgriffin here.

Videos

The Everyday Dad shared his Fuji XT3 One Week Later Review… and he wonders, who needs Full Frame anyway?

CONS:

sometimes when you cut the video in post, it changes exposure – DEALBREAKER, but fixable via firmware

battery life

PROS:

eye AF/face detection in video mode works really really really well. Awesome autofocus

Eterna is great. Looks great out of the box. Saves lots of time in post

one of the TOP video cameras

APS-C is his favorite sensor size

lots of video options

the best camera for the price

Check out the full video at The Everyday Dad Youtube

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Maarten Heilbron has published his 35:01 minutes Fujifilm X-T3 review.

PROS

he likes the style and usability

Autofocus (also eye and face autofocus)

best in class monochrome, now even better with temperature adjustements

impressive video specs make it best in class

with F-Log up to 12 stops dynamic range and best noise results

rolling shutter not as pronouced as most of its competition

smooth focus in video (speed can be set to taste)

movie silent mode allows to store video/still settings separately

the camera app alerts about new firmware and you can update the camera via remote app

clear and well organized menu, with exception of the setup tab

best APS-C on the market

CONS

no IBIS, but they have very fast lenses

not so smalles and lightes mirrorless camera, X-T20 is better if size/weight is a priority

no articulating screen

swipe touch functions can be activated erroneously

no explicit way to select the subject to track

no in camera focus stacking option

buffer could be better

in super low light, face detection less reliable

4GB file size limit in video (but this will be solved via firmware, as we reported on FR)

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Hugh Brownstone’s final Fujiflm X-T3 review is out, and he calls the X-T3 a “Shock to The System”. Check out the full video here, and Pros and Cons below.

PROS

thanks to the dials, the most instinctive camera to use. It delivers the shortest distance between intent and execution

film simulation

dramatically improved face / eye tracking

tracking AF better than Sony A6300/A6500

a leap beyond X-T2 and sets new standards in mirrorless camera

1 or 2 firmware updates away from Canon dual pixel AF performance, but already now superior eye AF

X-T3 changed the playing field and challages the 2 leaders in the mirrorless place, Sony and Panasonic. Also, Canon and Nikon have to move even faster now

CONS

joystick could be placed better and feel better

Fuji must update some of the older lenses

no IBIS (no pixel shift)

FF still superior high ISO and dynamic range, but not sure if Canon EOS R is really better than X-T3

X-H2 with IBIS and X-T3 sensor will appeal to many people

Video AF should be even more tuned via firmware for more smoothness

no flippy screen

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Dylan Goldby Youtube – X-T3 Low Light Autofocus Test vs X-T2

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Gordon Laing Youtube – Fujifilm XT3 – 4k vlogging test with XF 18-55mm

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Lok Cheung Youtube – Fujifilm’s answer to full frame cameras: X-T3 Hands-on Review

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Lazy Video Guy Youtube – Fuji XT3, Auto ISO for video – clickless smooth transitions

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x-man Youtube – Fujifilm X-T2 vs. X-T3 Face/Eye Detection Comparision

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Engadget Youtube – Fujifilm X-T3 Review

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POLISH: x-man youtube – Fujifilm X-T3 – część pierwsza – WPROWADZENIE

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camtheman Youtube – Fuji XT3 vs Fuji XT2

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Chih-Mao Chen Youtube – Fujifilm X-T3 vs X-T2 Low Light Autofocus Test (XF 23/1.4, XF 56/1.2)

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First Man Photography Youtube – Fujifilm X-T3 Real World Review

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Wai Lam Youtube – Fuji X-H1 vs X-T3 – Part 2

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Lazy Video Guy Youtube – Fuji XT3, h.265 vs h.264, 10-bit vs 8-bit (codec comparison)

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FUJIFILM X-T3 CINEMATIC SUNRISE TEST FOOTAGE | 10BIT 4K 60FPS | FUJI 35 F2 from Jacob Martin

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Xing Liu Youtube – Fujifilm X-T3 Sportswear Portraits w/ Victoria (90mm F2 WR & 35mm F1.4)

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Focused on Eternity youtube – Fuji XT3 auto focus perfoming beautifully!

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Lazy Video Guy Youtube – Fuji XT 3, Face Tracking AF for Video

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Matthew Seratti – Fujifilm X-T3 Review for Street Photography: Worth the Upgrade? In short: Yep. Focussing speed and accuracy is dramatically better also in low light.

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Clifton Cameras youtube – Fujifilm X-T3 Review

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Ming Pixels Youtube – Fujifilm X-T3 Studio Shoot Tethered with Capture One Pro First Impressions

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Sierra Creative youtube – How to set up your Fujifilm X-T3 for better Video – Fuji X-T3 Video Set- Up and Menu Guide

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Sierra Creative Youtube – Video Guide for the Fuji X-T3 – Part 2 – How to set up your Fujifilm X-T3 for better video

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Carlos Quintero Youtube – Fujifilm XT3 Hands-On First Look with sample footage & stills

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Carlos Quintero Youtube – Fujifilm XT3 Film Simulation first look at cinematic picture profile examples

Carlos Quintero Youtube – Fujifilm XT3 Low Light High ISO Test with 6400 ISO F-Log Graded Samples blog

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Brandon Washington Youtube – The Best Mirrorless Camera UNDER $2,000 !?! | The Fuji X-T3 Full Review | Look out Canon and Sony!!!

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ian worth youtube – FUJI X-T3 video settings for Run & Gun FILM MAKING

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Jason’s Lessons Learned Youtube – Fuji XT-3 2 Week Update and Review

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Sierra Creative Youtube – Hands on with the Fuji X-T3 in Venice Beach

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Alps Lifee Youtube – Decommissioned – Fuji Xt3 Short Film 4k

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A Very Nice Picture Youtube – Fuji X-T3 4K 60fps Sample Video – Atomos Ninja V

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David Cuerpo Jr Youtube – Fujifilm X-T3 Sample Footage: David & Sydney’s First Dance

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CyberPhoto AB Youtube – Videoexempel Fujifilm X-T3 4K

What’s Wrong with the Fujifilm X-T3

What’s wrong with Fuji’s X-T3 – guest post by Dean Holland

You see the most flaws in the ones you truly love, and my new love is the Fuji X-T3, the most delightful camera I’ve used in 40 years. After a week of solid abuse, I’m happy to rely on it as the main camera on any shoot.

But it’s not perfect, and I know FujiFilm listens to feedback. So before I buy another one, here are the things I’d love Fuji to think about…

You can’t set anything by feel – you have to gaze upon the camera’s beauty to set everything. And it takes you out of the moment. The dials spin endlessly without hard stops or a different click like you find on the X-Pro2, so you can’t go by touch to set 3 clicks back from the end to hit a favourite setting – you have to look. Function buttons all bring up menus that scroll endlessly – you can’t memorise “one click back from the top” – you have to stare as you adjust. You can’t easily set the focus point to the right side of the screen without looking because it wraps to the left side if you overshoot. You can’t even memorised “three taps” of a button to jump to a menu setting – it’s tap then use a different button to scroll through the menu. All tiny things, but they break your flow, take you out of the moment, and mean that practice won’t make you faster or help you keep eye contact with a model. Photographers’ eyes are our most important asset – please don’t tie them up looking at the camera. A distinctive click on the “A” position of dials would make operation faster and more sensual. Firmware options to stop menus wrapping back to the start and to disable unused menu items would help muscle memory take over and free us up to see.

Face/eye detect is trigger-happy, sometimes locking onto inanimate things that resemble faces, making the camera unusable until you cancel face detect. You should be able to tap, swipe or just swear loudly to override face detection instantly.

Face/eye detect doesn’t let you choose which person in a group to focus on – it picks the person nearest the middle of the frame. It’s infuriating. I frequently have to turn off the amazing face/eye detection just when it should be most useful.

In manual mode, the viewfinder offers three options for displaying image brightness, white balance or neither. But it doesn’t indicate which it’s doing! I flit between these options regularly to mix flash and ambient light… and this sets a trap for my doom. If I now swap from aperture priority to manual without checking the viewfinder mode, I’ve got a 66% chance that the viewfinder will look great even if I’m 5 stops underexposed. So I’ve developed an obsession of changing shutter speed just to check if the viewfinder is responding. It would be simple to fix with a warning sign when exposure is not being simulated.

The live histogram has two personalities – one is accurate and dependable, and the other a lying, treacherous monster. There’s no indication which you’re seeing. It’s a histogram of the viewfinder, not the image, so if the viewfinder isn’t set to simulate exposure, the live histogram is a total fiction. Worse than useless, because you might believe it. Please, Fuji, hide the nasty lying live histogram when the viewfinder is not simulating exposure, or slap a big warning triangle on it. Then we’d know our viewfinder mode too.

AF-C tries to focus at the shooting aperture, so at f/16 continuous focus is slow and unreliable. Not a problem in most situations, but a biggie with flash-lit close shooting in dim light – like social events, or moving animals up close. I have to fight with AF-S instead. Canon have gotten around this on their mirrorless EOS R cameras, so it’s solvable.

Touch/drag to focus is delicious when you’re using just the rear screen. It’s smartphone smooth: quicker than the joystick and 100% precise. But everything falls apart when you look through the viewfinder. Those same drags become erratic. The faster you swipe, the less the focus moves – up to 12 swipes to prod-prod the focus point across the screen, while any one of those swipes might hurtle the focus point along, wrapping it over to the wrong side. You have to drag painfully slowly if you want precision, so the nudge-nudge of the joystick ends up faster. Please let the touch AF work the way it does already on the rear screen alone: touching the right side puts the focus on the right. It would give us speed AND precision at once – we could use all 425 AF points with no speed penalty, and glasses users (whose noses are nowhere near the screen) get a reason to smirk.

And finally, a lament…

I wish I could assign a temporary states of the camera to a function button, like Sony’s fabulous “Recall Custom Hold” function. It turns one camera into two. I often miss priceless candids when I’m shooting with flash because I can’t change enough settings in time. So I carry two Fujis to do the job of one Sony. On Sony, you hold button X to temporarily override all the camera’s settings to your chosen preset, like Aperture priority at f/2.8 with auto ISO 3 and eye-detect AF-C and Continuous High, flash off and AF engaged.

But love sees past such minor flaws. I just want to shoot with this camera. It’s delicious. It feels like the love child of my two all-time favourite cameras – the Nikon F4 and Olympus OM-4Ti. Surprisingly fast, dependable, traditional, small, and a genuine pleasure to use. Three working hours after getting the camera, it took the lead on a shoot when I left my Nikons at the previous shoot (not my proudest moment). It turned out to be a blessing – the X-T3 performed better than the Nikons ever have. Anyone wants to buy 3 full-frame Nikons and a set of pro lenses? I’m finally ready to commit 100% to Fuji.

Review by Manuel for FR-readers

Good morning everyone.

I hope your all fine and well. Here is my experience with the X-T3 so far:

Battery:

It seems to me, the battery does not exceed the life of the X-T2. Its more the opposite, but I use the BG most of the time, so this is not so much an issue for me.

AF:

Yes its much faster and better. Even my older “slower” AF lenses are working faster with less hunting (but can sometimes). The face Tracking seems to work well, sometimes it even tracks the “face” of my cat. in lower light (my livingroom at dusk) the focus slows down a bit, but not as much like the X-T2. on very fast AF lenses like the 50-140mm i could not see a difference to the X-T2 (IMO) Video AF is much better, and Face tracking works quite well. The AF speed can be adjusted wich is very neat.

Video:

Love the 4K footage with eterna, easy to grade and looks great. Oddly the H.265 codec ist still not supported in the PS & LR suite (you can find different forums about that issue). Note; if you use H.264 you only have 8bit colors instead of 10 bit in H.265.

Ergonomics:

Well… its a Fuji… not much different than a X-T2, i like the fact, the Buttons (AF-L / AE-L) are a bit bigger and easier to find. also the top Dials to choose Singe / continues shooting are a bit bigger and now easier to turn.

IQ:

The 26MP BSI Sensor produce some nice Images, to my eye the images (compared to the X-T2) are slightly sharper, but only if you pixelpeep.

The DR seems improved (if you compare the charts), but honestly….. in post production i could not tell….

What i really liked was the new “Chroma” function, especially in landscape. The high ISO noise in RAW seems to be the same to the X-T2 (at least to my eye) in jpg the X-T3 seems to be slightly better.

Well, the improvements doesn’t seems to be much, BUT, altogether there add up and if you watch the forest instead of the tree, the new X-T3 makes sense. I like it, esp. the new Face Track AF helps my work a lot and the additional MP are nice to have.

Source from fujirumors

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