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^^^ Don't do yourself down Pete, that's a good effort - if it were me I might have cropped in to the red window frame to remove his back and have his arm coming into the frame to add a bit of mystery.
Most street photography is about people, but this cat knew how to make an entrance Still the 35mm f/2
Enter cat, stage left by David Hallett, on Flickr
Anyone used the X-T3 in anger with ES and no EVF blackout, how's the rolling shutter effect? It's one of the things I really like about the A9 but I just don't like using the thing so thinking of finally selling Canon and Sony and just sticking with Fuji...
I had a good play with the Fuji XT-3, in isolation and compared to other APS-C systems it’s pretty unbeatable, better than the XT-2, however I’ve been spoilt from the likes of a Sony A9 / A7 III, so the drop in performance was more than I was willing to accept.
What testing in store brought you to this conclusion?
It’s very easy to test rolling shutter, face + eye-AF and high ISO abilities in store, that for me was enough to stick with what I’ve got. However I’m pretty sure Fuji will nail the face + eye-AF via a firmware update.
The 20fps ES @ 26mp black-out free shooting is amazing, just like the Sony A9 but you can get rolling-shutter effect.
For the money, you can’t go wrong with the XT-3, definitely a step up from the XT-2.
It’s very easy to test rolling shutter, face + eye-AF and high ISO abilities in store, that for me was enough to stick with what I’ve got. However I’m pretty sure Fuji will nail the face + eye-AF via a firmware update.
You are trying to test high iso, af, face and eye af and the effects of electronic shutter and 20fps. What exactly are you planning to shoot?
I rarely shoot fast action sports or wildlife so for me it’s just spec sheet talk
I did a portrait shoot yesterday. System is an absolute joy to use. Face and eye detect was bang on throughtout.
You are trying to test high iso, af, face and eye af and the effects of electronic shutter and 20fps. What exactly are you planning to shoot?
Having moved over from Sony a few weeks ago and knowing both systems very well it was great to do a proper shoot again and feel confident that what I was using is more than good enough for my needs. While updates and upgrades are always welcomed, there wasn’t a moment yesterday that I thought I needed anything more.
Having said that, I havent reviewed the images or processed them yet. If I were you I’d stop judging a camera by handling it in store. That’s no way to test the iso. Unless you popped your own card in the camera and checked the images later (I did that with the canon 5dsr). I wonder if the camera even had the firmware updated. Highly unlikely.
Rent one or buy one and use it. Don’t write something off by button sniffing.
Everyone’s needs differ, but black out free doesn’t appeal to me. I rarely shoot fast action sports or wildlife so for me it’s just spec sheet talk.
Everyone's needs are different, and it's good to hear some hands on.
What @Riz_Guru has had a go at, in the shop, is actually ideal info for me as a lot of my photos are people shots at conventions (low light and needing to nail the face / eye focus wide open), plus motorsport, so having an idea about the rolling shutter on ES is also very handy.
Don't write off other people's views because it doesn't suit your needs, it's handy to take a wide range of views / thoughts and then make your own mind up
I will be waiting on the post Christmas sales to pick up my X-T3, as I don't plan on trading in my X-T2, or Canons for it. And hopefully, the early adopters will identify any bugs that Fuji need to address in the end of year firmware update.
I agree with you but I’m a bit of a tech head so like having high specifications + full-frame + IBIS abilities and knowing it is all there when required etc..... I’m not writing Fuji off at all, it’s a great system and like before, it would save me a few ££££ by changing to Fuji etc
Cheers George, very kind! I spotted the light and was waiting for a person to come through (and got one or two) but in the end the cat was the winner for me!Very nice Fujigraph Sir, well framed, lovely light, and the cat really makes the shot for me.
George.
Anyone used the X-T3 in anger with ES and no EVF blackout, how's the rolling shutter effect? It's one of the things I really like about the A9 but I just don't like using the thing so thinking of finally selling Canon and Sony and just sticking with Fuji...
But if half or most of those specs won’t be used by you, what’s the point?
A9 are less than £2,500 used so you’ll have your pants pulled down on that one if you switch.
I tested it out yesterday, you do get rolling shutter but it depends on how fast you need to pan. You really need to test it properly yourself to be sure as moving systems isn’t a decision to make lightly.
There is no blackout at 20fps ES @ 26mp, just like the Sony A9.
All in all it’s a very good effort from Fuji, Face-Detect / Eye-AF isn’t as good as the Sony A9 / 7 III but I’m sure Fuji can improve this via a firmware update.
I’m sticking with full-frame now but the Fuji system is the best system for APS-C hands down.
I'm not moving systems, I've already got a full Fuji kit with X-T2, and Canon... I struggle to sell stuff [emoji1] I really like the A9 performance but don't enjoy the handling. I've added a grip extension which helps but it still feels uncomfortably cramped when using fast FF glass. The kicker though is that I still pick up Fuji first (over both Sony and Canon). I do prefer FF over ASP-C when comparing directly, but I'm happy with APS-C in isolation. So I might just try selling everything else, probably won't though!
I knew the rumour of the X-T3 having a stacked sensor was way too good to be true! [emoji1] The A9 I use all day in AF-C with no worries, it works wonderfully. The X-T2 is sluggish in comparison (with the older 23mm f1.4 and 35mm f1.4). Keeping an eye on the EOS R as well, I don't think it's the camera for me but maybe a higher spec mirrorless may be on the cards at some point from Canon.
Just noticed the trade in bonus on the X-T2 when buying the X-T3, runs out tomorrow though... Hmmmm...
I made it just in time, even though I still have to wait 30 days to claim the £200 back.