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First look at the Fujifilm X-Pro 3 mirrorless camera

Nov 1, 2019 by John Aldred Leave a Comment

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Recently, Fujifilm released its newest camera in the X-Pro lineup, the Fujifilm X-Pro 3.  It offers a number of improvements over previous models, and also comes with a complete redesign that hasn’t been accepted entirely positively by everybody. But as part of Fuji’s X-Pro lineup, it’s a formidable camera. We took time to speak to Fujifilm at PhotoPlus 2019 to find out more about it.

The X-Pro 3 draws a lot of attention from the days of film, including a display on the back which shows you which film simulation you’re running which is very reminiscent of the slots found on the back of old 35mm SLRs to let you slide a piece of the film box into, so you know what was loaded.

Back then it had a very practical purpose. You needed to know what was in there and what ISO you were shooting at because you can’t change it on-the-fly for each image. These days, it’s a little more cosmetic. But it’s still a neat throwback to the days of film.

The full specs for the camera are fairly impressive, with the 26.1-megapixel BSI CMOS X-Trans sensor and processor as the Fujifilm X-T3, with no optical low-pass filter and a randomized pixel array for increased clarity and sharpness. It shoots 4K DCI 30fps video at up to 200MB/sec with 2K up to 60fps.

Lens MountFUJIFILM X
Camera FormatAPS-C (1.5x Crop Factor)
PixelsEffective: 26.1 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution6240 x 4160
Aspect Ratio1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor Size23.5 x 15.6 mm
Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
Bit Depth14-Bit
Image StabilizationNone
ISO SensitivityAuto, 160 to 12800
Shutter SpeedMechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 1 Second
Bulb Mode
Time Mode
Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Video Recording ModesDCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [100 to 200 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [100 to 200 Mb/s]
DCI 2K (2048 x 1080) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Focus TypeAuto and Manual Focus
Focus ModeContinuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus PointsPhase Detection: 425
Viewfinder TypeElectronic (OLED)
Optical
Viewfinder Resolution3,690,000 Dot
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.5x
Monitor Size3"
Monitor Resolution1,620,000 Dot
Monitor Type180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Built-In FlashNo
Dedicated Flash SystemTTL
External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
Memory Card SlotDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
ConnectivityUSB Type-C (USB 3.0), 2.5mm Sub-Mini
WirelessBluetooth
Wi-Fi
Battery1 x  NP-W126S Rechargeable Lithium-Ion

The Fujifilm X-Pro3 is available to pre-order now for $1,800 and comes in three variants: Black, DURA Black and DURA Silver. It’s expected to start shipping in late November 2019.

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About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

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