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    Industry News: Fuji announces the all new X-T3 mirrrorless camera

    By Canon RumorsSeptember 6, 2018Updated:September 6, 201823 Comments9 Mins Read Industry News
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    New X-T3 introduces all-new back-illuminated 26MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 processor; World’s first APS-C mirrorless camera capable of 4K/60P 10bit recording

    Valhalla, N.Y., September 6, 2018 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation today unveiled the new FUJIFILM X-T3, launching the X Series mirrorless digital cameras into its fourth generation. Introducing an all-new back-illuminated 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 processor, the X-T3 delivers superb image quality, dramatically improved AF performance, exceptional tracking performance of fast-moving subjects and blackout-free burst shooting. The X-T3 is also the first APS-C mirrorless camera capable of 4K/60P 10bit recording to meet the needs of professional videographers.

    “We are proud to introduce the new X-T3 to market as not only the latest addition to our X Series mirrorless lineup of digital cameras, but as an introduction to fourth generation technologies that feature substantial performance enhancements over previous models, delivering high AF performance, superb color reproduction and outstanding image quality to photographers and videographers alike,“ said Yuji Igarashi, General Manager of the Electronic Imaging Division and Optical Devices Division of FUJIFILM North America Corporation.

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    Fourth Generation X-Trans CMOS 4 and X-Processor 4 for Improved Resolving Performance, Color Reproducibility, and Faster Processing

    Featuring the latest, fourth generation 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 APS-C sensor with no optical low-pass filter, the FUJIFILM X-T3 boasts the highest performance in the history of X Series. Utilizing the unique color filter array of X-Trans CMOS sensors to control moiré and false colors, it is the first APS-C back-illuminated structure sensor with phase detection pixels distributed across the surface to improve image resolution without compromising signal to noise ratio. With the X-T3, ISO160 is now part of the standard ISO range, previously this was only available as extended ISO, perfect for use in bright scenes or when trying to shoot wide open with a fast, large-aperture lens.

    The new X-T3 debuts the X-Processor 4 processor which features a Quad Core CPU to achieve a processing speed 3 times faster than current X Series models. Providing incredible AF accuracy and speed, the processor is also the first to deliver 4K/60P 10bit output, fulfilling the performance needs of professional videographers. It is also capable of implementing complex image processing tasks in an instant, such as the unique FUJIFILM Color Chrome Effect or Monochrome Adjustment function.

    The new FUJIFILM X-T3 features the Color Chrome Effect, previously limited to the FUJIFILM GFX 50S medium format mirrorless digital camera, which produces enhanced color gradation in highly saturated colors such as vivid-colored flowers with shadows, a notoriously difficult subject to reproduce. With the high-speed processing power of the X-Processor 4, this effect can be applied not only to a single shot but also during continuous shooting.

    Exceptional Autofocus and Viewfinder Performance

    With the X-T3, AF performance receives a dramatic improvement from previous X Series products, increasing the phase detection AF area to the entire frame with 2.16M phase detection pixels providing fast and accurate phase detection AF. The low-light phase detection AF limit has been increased over the X-T2 by 2 stops, from -1EV to -3EV, making it possible for photographers to accurately focus in low light conditions, perfect for night photography.

    Furthermore, the X-Processor 4’s high processing speed and excellent phase detection algorithm means the camera refocuses (AF) and meters (AE) 1.5 times more frequently than the X-T2, enabling accurate autofocus even when photographing subjects that change speed and move erratically across the frame, such as sports photography. The performance of Face Detection AF has also been improved. Eye Detection AF now supports the AF-C mode to maintain accurate focus tracking. Face and Eye Detection AF is also available during video recording to achieve smooth filming of subjects.

    The X-T3 offers photographers incredible viewfinder performance, with the ability to now track a moving subject in the 3.69-million-dot high resolution EVF with a magnification ratio of 0.75x. Further the X-T3, allows continuous shooting of 11fps with the mechanical shutter without the optional vertical battery grip, enabling fast continuous shooting while maintaining a low weight.

    Additional enhancements to the X-T3 include a display time lag of just 0.005 seconds and a EVF refresh rate of 100fps for smooth display of moving subject or when panning the camera. A new sports finder mode for enhanced capture of moving subjects is especially useful for sports and wildlife photography, and a new pre-shoot function, which allows photographers to start shooting as soon as the shutter button is half-pressed to ensure the moment is never missed.

    Enhanced Video Performance to Meet the Needs of Professionals

    The X-T3 is the first mirrorless digital camera capable of internal SD card 4K/60P 4:2:0 10bit recording and the first mirrorless digital camera with APS-C or larger sensor that is 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, which enables internal recording of 4K/60P 4:2:0 10bit at200Mbps bitrate as well as simultaneous HDMI output. The X-T3 sensor’s read speed has been increased from that of the X-T2, enabling17msec reading in 4K/60P video, reducing rolling shutter distortion for smooth recording of fast-moving subjects. 10bit color depth for video boosts the amount of color information 64 times compared to 8bit, and is combined with approximately. 12 stops dynamic range to enable capture of subjects with rich gradation of color.

    Also introduced in the X-T3 is a new noise reduction algorithm and 4K inter-frame noise reduction, the minimum sensitivity for shooting F-Log footage has been lowered from ISO800 to ISO640, further enhancing the camera’s performance to meet the needs of videographers.

    Designed for Ultimate Operability

    Inheriting the popular design of the X-T2, dials are positioned on the top panel, and the camera features a central viewfinder and excellent grip design for stability and comfort. The X-T3 also incorporates enhancements to its design, including a lockable EVF diopter adjustment to prevent unintended adjustments while carrying the camera, and a touchscreen panel with higher contrast, wider viewing angles and better functionality for more intuitive operation. In addition, the X-T3 offers larger top-panel dials than the X-T2, and larger rear-panel buttons and a more pronounced press function of the front and rear command dials, as found on the X-H1.

    X-T3 Vertical Battery Grip

    The Vertical Battery Grip VG-XT3 is designed to be dust-resistant, weather-resistant and capable of operating at temperatures as low as -10°C/14° F, and holds two additional batteries to increase the maximum number of shots to 1,100 (in normal mode). The grip features a shutter release button, focus lever, AE-L button, AF-L button, front and rear command dials, Q button and Fn button to provide the same level of excellent operability with vertical shooting as with horizontal.

    X-T3 Metal Hand Grip

    The MHG-XT3 Metal Hand Grip makes it substantially more comfortable to hold the camera when it is mounted with a large-aperture lens, in order to reduce camera shake. The battery or SD cards can be replaced without having to remove the hand grip, and the base can be used as a quick release shoe when using a dovetail mount on a tripod.

    FUJIFILM X-T3 Key Features:

    • 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 Sensor with primary color filter
    • X-Processor 4 Image Processing Engine
      • Capable of 4K/60P and 10bit output
      • Features 4 CPU units
      • Startup time of 0.3 seconds
      • Shutter time lag of 0.045 seconds
    • High-precision, 0.5-inch, 3.69 million dot OLED color viewfinder
      • Viewfinder magnification of 0.75x
      • Wide viewing angle (diagonal 38º and horizontal 30º)
      • Display time lag of just 0.005 seconds, refresh rate of approx. 100fps
    • Robust magnesium alloy body
    • Continuous Shooting
      • 30fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG: 60 frames Lossless compression RAW: 35 frames Uncompressed RAW: 33 frames)
      • 11fps (JPEG: 145 frames Lossless compression RAW: 42 frames Uncompressed RAW: 36 frames)
      • 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)
    • Movie Recording (using a card with the UHS Speed Class 3 or higher)
      • 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, can be used with the following settings:
          • DCI4K/4K 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 400Mbps
          • Full HD(2048×1080)/Full HD(1920×1080)94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps
        • File size/ Frame Rate/ Recording Time
          • [DCI 4K(4096×2160)] 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
          • [4K(3840×2160)]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
          • [Full HD(2048 ×1080)] 94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps up to approx. 30min.
          • [Full HD(1920×1080)]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.
          • 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.
            • 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
          • LCD Monitor
            • 0 inch, aspect ratio 3:2, approx. 1.04 million dots touch screen color LCD monitor (approx. 100% coverage)
          • 16 Film Simulation 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
          • Bluetooth® Ver. 4.2 low energy technology
          • 16 Film Simulation Modes
          • 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 battery grip connector cover
            • Connector cover (detachable)
            • Sync terminal cover
            • Cable protector
            • Owner's manual

    FUJIFILM X-T3 Accessories:

    • X-T3 Vertical Power Booster Grip VG-XT3
      • Weather-resistant design fits two additional batteries
    • X-T3 Metal Hand Grip MHG-XT3
      • Enhanced ergonomic design for horizontal shooting
    • X-T3 Bottom Leather Case BLC-XT3
      • Genuine premium leather
    • X-T3 Cover Kit CVR-XT3 includes:
      • Sync terminal cover
      • Hot shoe cover
      • Connector cover
      • Vertical battery grip connector cover, black
      • Vertical battery grip connector cover, silver
    • FUJIFILM Remote Release RR-100
    • Battery Charger BC-W126S

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    23 comments

    1. Hector1970
      September 6, 2018 at 2:58 pm
      Seems a good camera. They must be running out of road on potential improvements
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    2. robotfist
      September 6, 2018 at 3:36 pm
      As someone that shoots a lot of video, this looks so much more appealing to me than the EOS-R. That 4k crop on the EOS-R is unacceptable in 2018.

      No one has achieved 4k at 60p in a large sensor mirrorless camera yet (aps-c and above) and Fuji just announced it with the XT-3. I am very excited to try this camera out. Great job Fuji!
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    3. Random Orbits
      September 6, 2018 at 3:55 pm
      With a launch price of 1500, it will be pressured by the A7III/Z6/EOS R war. FF will be coming down in price and that will affect Fuji and micro 4/3 in how much they can charge.
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    4. LordPandamonium
      September 6, 2018 at 4:00 pm
      I'm looking forward mostly to the wide angles, especially ultra wides. On an SLR, you have to add a retrofocus group (basically a reverse telephoto) because you can't just stick the rear elements into the camera. There should be some nice and (relatively) compact wide angles. I like the beefy primes, but high performance compact primes and zooms are what I would use.
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    5. ecpu
      September 6, 2018 at 4:35 pm
      After being let down by Canon for what will be the last time, I placed a back order for a Sony A7III (these things are still not in stock anywhere) after seeing the specs on the EOS R. However, I just cancelled that order because Sony may be launching the A7SIII before Photokina! Then I see this new Fuji... what an amazingly spec'd and priced APSC camera. Canon should be taking notes. I actually might consider this little fuji as a back up or B Cam next to my new Sony. Well done Fuji.
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    6. crashpc
      September 6, 2018 at 4:46 pm
      RIP Canon sensors. You´re last one now.... :-(
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    7. BM
      September 6, 2018 at 5:38 pm
      And Made in China! :(
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    8. Canedo
      September 7, 2018 at 4:31 pm
      Canon disapointed, Fuji did not, it has slow motion!
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    9. esimmons
      September 7, 2018 at 7:31 pm
      With a launch price of 1500, it will be pressured by the A7III/Z6/EOS R war. FF will be coming down in price and that will affect Fuji and micro 4/3 in how much they can charge.
      true but so too will the prices fall for the fuji, so the relative balance will likely remain the same, more or less.
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    10. Random Orbits
      September 7, 2018 at 7:46 pm
      true but so too will the prices fall for the fuji, so the relative balance will likely remain the same, more or less.

      Except that it puts a price cap on APS-C no matter what is included in the feature set. FF margins can be higher because there is less pricing pressure from above (i.e. medium format), especially at the A7RIII/5DIV/D850 leve and above. So the new fuji is 1500, but a new 5div is about 2500 or a gray is closer to 2000. The 6DII streets for about 1500 and grays can be had for a little over 1200. The new fuji is launching at a price $100 less than its previous iteration but is priced higher than the floor of what 6DIIs are going for.
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    11. BM
      September 8, 2018 at 4:15 am
      Canon disapointed, Fuji did not, it has slow motion!
      Who cares! Its still a camera and a crop camera! :)
      Canon make the best FF Mirror-less camera!
      Period!
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    12. Graphic.Artifacts
      September 8, 2018 at 3:43 pm
      This is the camera I've been waiting for Canon to build.

      Now that the new RF mount seems to diminish the outlook for an advanced M mount camera the Fujifilm X cameras are looking very attractive. These X-T's seem to deliver the most benefit as an addition to full a frame DSLR system.

      Top notch video, a very good (apsc) stills camera, weather sealed robust body with two card slots and a nice selection of high quality compact lenses. Everything I want from Canon but they seem to be unwilling or unable to deliver.

      I think I'll wait until Photo Expo NY next month where I can demo this as well as the EOS R but for my needs the Fujifilm appears to be the best fit. APSC is certainly a limiting factor for stills but for travel/street the most important thing for me is image content rather than strict image quality.
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    13. Quirkz
      September 10, 2018 at 7:54 am
      This is the camera I've been waiting for Canon to build.

      Now that the new RF mount seems to diminish the outlook for an advanced M mount camera the Fujifilm X cameras are looking very attractive. These X-T's seem to deliver the most benefit as an addition to full a frame DSLR system.

      Top notch video, a very good (apsc) stills camera, weather sealed robust body with two card slots and a nice selection of high quality compact lenses. Everything I want from Canon but they seem to be unwilling or unable to deliver.

      I think I'll wait until Photo Expo NY next month where I can demo this as well as the EOS R but for my needs the Fujifilm appears to be the best fit. APSC is certainly a limiting factor for stills but for travel/street the most important thing for me is image content rather than strict image quality.

      Nice to see a post that wasn’t bashing the EOS-R, just explaining why it wasn’t the right fit for you. Thank you for that :)
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    14. Keith_Reeder
      September 11, 2018 at 1:05 pm
      Seems a good camera.

      Seems like a good spec. sheet, anyway...
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    15. Keith_Reeder
      September 11, 2018 at 1:07 pm
      RIP Canon sensors. You´re last one now.... :-(

      Let's see how many Fuji actually sell, eh?
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    16. Keith_Reeder
      September 11, 2018 at 1:09 pm
      Canon should be taking notes

      Canon has no interest in niches within niches.
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    17. robotfist
      September 11, 2018 at 4:58 pm
      Canon has no interest in niches within niches.
      Canon has no interest in any feedback outside Canon.
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    18. applecider
      September 11, 2018 at 10:31 pm
      So from the blurb “ is also capable of implementing complex image processing tasks in an instant, such as the unique FUJIFILM Color Chrome Effect or Monochrome Adjustment function.”

      I get that the in camera processing is great, but does anyone use effects on Fuji or for that matter the canon cameras?

      Fuji does seem to make nice APS-C filterless sensors tho.
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    19. PGSanta
      September 12, 2018 at 4:34 pm
      Who cares! Its still a camera and a crop camera! :)
      Canon make the best FF Mirror-less camera!
      Period!

      Put down the pipe.
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