PR

Valhalla, N.Y., September 7, 2017 – As a leader in advanced digital camera technology, FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the new FUJIFILM X-E3 rangefinder style mirrorless digital camera with outstanding image quality and enhanced handling. The X-E3 features the latest 24.3MP X-Trans CMOS III image sensor and the X-Processor Pro high-speed image processing engine, along with a new image recognition algorithm in an ultra-compact body.

Exceptional Autofocus Tracking and High-Speed Response
The FUJIFILM X-E3 features a large phase detection autofocus (AF) area and provides photographers with enhanced tracking performance for moving subjects. Equipped with a newly developed image recognition algorithm, the X-E3 is able to track moving subjects half the size, or moving twice as fast as previous models.

The X-E3 supports both Full HD and 4K video recording. Videos can be shot with Film Simulations in-camera to easily produce creative high-resolution footage.

The compact and lightweight X-E3 is perfect for quick snapshots, boasting high-speed response times including a start-up time of just 0.4 seconds, shooting interval of 0.25 seconds, shutter time lag of 0.05 seconds and autofocus speed as fast as 0.06 seconds.

Enhanced Connectivity and Intuitive Touchscreen Control
The X-E3 is the first X Series model to feature Bluetooth® low energy wireless communication. Providing photographers with enhanced connectivity, this feature offers the ability to pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet for easy transfer of pictures via the free FUJIFILM Camera Remote application.

The X-E3 features a high-resolution 3.0 inch 1.04M-dot static touchscreen LCD monitor to provide users with easy, intuitive operations in a variety of shooting and playback modes. When shooting with the X-E3, the touchscreen can be used to select the focus area, or focus on a specific point before taking a picture. For playback, users can enjoy the ability to swipe or scroll through images, double-tap to enlarge, drag an image once enlarged, along with pinch-out and pinch-in sizing. A new Touch Function feature will also be available on the X-E3, enabling users to create customized camera functions by swiping left, right, up and down on the touchscreen panel.

Ultra-Compact and Lightweight Body for Portability and Practicality
Making it the perfect companion for everyday shooting and travel photography, the new FUJIFILM X-E3 is the most compact and lightweight model with a viewfinder within the X Series interchangeable lens camera range. The X-E3 also features a Focus Lever positioned on the rear side of the camera that allows photographers to use joystick-type operations in eight directions to easily select a focus area.

The top plate features two precision-milled aluminum dials, giving the camera a premium feel and allowing users to easily adjust the shutter speed and exposure compensation while maintaining focus on taking a picture. The Exposure Compensation Dial now has the C position for exposure compensation up to ±5 stops. The new X-E3 is also equipped with an Auto mode selector lever for selecting the fully-automatic Advanced SR Auto mode where the camera can automatically select the optimum settings for a given scene.

FUJIFILM X-E3 Key Features:

• 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III sensor
• X-Processor Pro
• Start-up time of 0.4sec
• Ultra-fast AF speed of 0.06sec
• Offers 5.0fps live-view shooting
• Shutter time lag of 0.050sec
• Shooting interval of 0.25sec
• 3.0 inch 1.04M-dot static TFT color LCD touchscreen monitor
• Upgraded AF tracking performance
• Newly developed image recognition algorithm to track moving subjects up to half the size, or moving twice as fast as previous models.
• 4K video can be recorded at [3840 x 2160] 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98P, 100Mbps
• Continuous recording: up to approximately 10min
• Full HD video can be recorded at 59.94 fps, 50 fps, 29.97 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps and 23.98 fps, and with Film Simulation effects
• Video can be outputted to external monitor via the HDMI port and input audio from an external microphone
• Easily connect to external HDMI monitor and turn on HDMI Rec Control to automatically enable a clean HDMI output when the camera’s shutter release button is pressed
• Touch AF to change the focus area and refocusing according to subject movement functions in video recording 25 high-performance FUJINON X Mount lenses for ultimate versatility
• Bluetooth® low energy wireless communication to pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet device for easy transfer of pictures
• Free FUJIFILM Camera Remote app for Remote Control function

FUJIFILM X-E3 Accessories:

• X-E3 Metal Hand Grip (MHG-XE3)
• X-E3 Bottom Leather Case (BLC-XE3)

First impressions

• http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1079747.html
• https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x-e3-first-impressions-review

Preview

Another area in which the more affordable Fujifilm X-E3 will, briefly, best the flagship X-Pro2 can be found in the video department. Here, Fujifilm has not only retained the Full HD (1080p60) capture of the X-E2, complete with support for the company's Film Simulation functionality and added the healthy selection of alternative frame-rate options (50, 29.97, 25, 24 or 23.98 fps) for Full HD video as in the X-Pro2; it has also added support for ultra-high definition 4K capture, something its flagship sibling currently lacks.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/fuji-x-e3/fuji-x-e3A.HTM

Samples

http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/fujifilm_x_e3_photos

Presentation slides

http://www.photographyblog.com/news/fujifilm_x_e3_official_presentation

I've always liked Fuji color. Ten minute time limit on recording is like a hangover with no booze.

In stock at:

• Body - http://www.ebay.com/itm/391896286833
• Silver - http://www.ebay.com/itm/391896286042
• https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-X-E3-XF18-55mm-Lens-Kit/dp/B0759GN2WL/

Samples

https://www.dpreview.com/samples/2915435716/gallery-fujifilm-x-e3-samples-photos

Review

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/fujifilm-x-e3-expert-review-31442

Review

The sensor is partnered with an X-Processor Pro image processing engine that claims to provide roughly four times the processing speed of previous processors, including the EXR II processor chip in the XPro2. Together, the sensor and processor enable the X-E3 to offer 4K movie recording. In addition, ACROS has been added to the Film Simulation modes, which are available for both stills and 4K video.

The X-E3's performance in movie mode was better than the X-T20's but still fell a little short of expectations. The AF system appeared able to keep track of moving subjects and pick up new subjects as they entered the frame. But the camera's exposure system could be slow to react to changing conditions and tended to favour shadowed areas, leaving highlights to become over-exposed. The auto dynamic range often prioritised low contrast, which amplified the problem.

There were fewer glitches in the footage we recorded and the small number of times where unsharpness interrupted a clip were largely attributable to operator error (camera and/or shooter movement). Audio quality was much the same as we found with the X-T20 and generally good, given the small size of the camera's microphones.

http://photoreview.com.au/reviews/advanced-compact-cameras/interchangeable-lens/fujifilm-x-e3

Kit for $1,148.97

https://onecall.com/fujifilm-x-e3-silver-open-box-mirrorless-camera-kit-with-xf-18-55mm-lens

Review

The Fujifilm X-E3 shoots 4K video at up to 30p from the full width of its sensor. To achieve it uses pixel binning, hence footage isn't as crisp and detailed as the X-T2's, but it does mean you get the full field-of-view for al lenses. In result, it can't match the level of detail provided by Sony a6300(which oversamples and downscales its 4K footage), but in real-world shooting it's not too far behind the Nikon D7500's output

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x-e3-review