Their X-T3 has more mechanical problems than their others: sticking shutter, flash fuss, lost settings.
“The XT3 has more problems. The shutter button sticks after being at the beach”
mirrorless
- Category
- Mirrorless
- Sensor
- APS-C
- Resolution
- 26.1 MP
- Mount / lens
- Fujifilm X mount
- Weight
- 539 g with battery and card
What photographers keep saying · from 7 reviews
Reviews
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Loves the X-T3 with older primes for urban photography and its intentional dials.
“I love my X-T3 and the older primes for urban photography.”
Their X-T3 survived rain and an ocean wave plus several drops.
“I have used my fuji X-T3 in the rain multiple times and once had an ocean wave cover it completely.”
Loves their X-T3, still a beast, with no plans to upgrade.
“I love my X-T3 the minute I got it. It’s still a beast of a camera”
Their X-T3 was great on Patagonia hikes, with weather sealing and a compact size.
“My X-T3 was great on my hiking trips to Patagonia.”
Their X-T3 gave a high share of randomly out-of-focus shots, worst with the 18-55, so they switched systems.
“my XT30/Xt3 were the worst with the Fuji 18-55mm kit lens”
Sold their X-T3 because the grip, battery life and lack of IBIS didn't suit them.
“I had an XT3 and sold it. The grip, battery life and no IBIS killed me.”
Owned the X-T3 for years and finds it very comfortable to hold, now on the X-T5.
“While they’re all bigger than the X-T30, the size is still super manageable and it’s a very comfortable camera to hold and use.”
Couldn't be happier with a used X-T3: better screen, weather sealing and fantastic build.
“I sold it and bought a used XT3 and I couldn’t be happier with my decision.”
Their X-T3's finish wore very soon despite careful handling.
“My X-T3 started doing this very soon, no matter how carefully I handled it.”
Chose a used X-T3 over a new X-T30 II with no regrets and calls it awesome.
“went with the x-t3 and have no regrets at all. awesome camera”
Moved from phone to X-T3 and found it a big jump for video.
“i was more heavy on video so XT3 definitely feels like a big jump in video.”
Calls the X-T3 one of Fujifilm's best, the body that moved them from Canon 1Dx to mirrorless.
“I would keep the X-T3. It’s one of Fujis best cameras IMO”
Their new X-T3 died in misty wet conditions despite being somewhat weather sealed.
“My new XT3 died under such conditions. and that camera is weather sealed (to some degree).”
Gets good pictures from their X-T3, but it intimidates family and its knobs get turned in the bag.
“the knobs get turned when it's in a bag and pictures end up looking bad.”
Got the X-T3 and loved it, using it 95% for photography.
“ended up getting the xt3 and loved that camera.”
Still loves their X-T3 and calls it the best camera ever.
“coming from x-t4 and x-t3 (which I still have and love, best camera ever)”
Struggled to photograph their dog with the X-T3's AF.
“I struggled with taking photos of my dog with my XT3. It was much worse than my 15 year old Canon DSLR.”
Has had more fun than ever with their X-T3 in the few months they've had it.
“I got my XT3 just a few months ago and I've had more fun with photography than ever before.”
Their new X-T3 is now their main and favourite camera, after an Olympus E-M1, and has been a joy to use.
“But my current fav has to be my new Fujifilm X-T3. This is my main camera now and I've always wanted a Fujifilm so it's been a joy to use”
Uses an X-T3 and finds its dials for shutter, aperture and ISO intuitive and easy to master.
“I use Fuji xt3 mirrorless. Has vintage small profile with knobs for shutter aperture and iso.”
Shoots landscapes and adventures on the X-T3 and is so comfortable with it they wouldn't switch.
“I'm so comfy with my X-T3, I wouldn't even want to switch.”
Has used the X-T3 for a year in Islamabad; an amazing camera, but local service support is lacking.
“I've been using an XT3 in Islamabad for a year now, amazing camera”
Switched from Nikon to the X-T3 last year and loves it.
“Got my XT3 last year after switching from Nikon. Love it!”
Has shot weddings on two X-T3s since 2018 with no major issues.
“Shooting weddings since 2018 on two XT3s. Never had any major issues.”
Their X-T3 became their main camera until its focus almost ruined an important shoot, so they sold it.
“it somewhat became my main camera until the focus almost ruined an important photoshoot”
Shoots an X-T3 but finds its autofocus slow for bird photography.
“My Fuji XT3 is aps-c! It’s slightly more mps (26?) but the autofocus is slow”
Still prefers the X-T3 over their Z5II and Zf for size and weight.
“the Fuji X-T3 is still my preference because of its size and weight.”
Former X-T3 owner disliked it, mainly for its autofocus and low-light performance, and switched to the R6 II.
“My main issues with the XT3 was the AF and the low light performance.”
Owns an X-T3 and loves its pictures; images under the same light look great from it in no time compared with their Canon.
“I also have a Fuji Xt-3 and love the pictures out of it.”
Shoots an X-T3 among other Fujis and has never had AF problems.
“I shoot an X-T3, X-T30, and a GFX 50R and I have never had problems with the AF.”
Finds the X-T3's autofocus too slow for birds in flight, though fine for slow subjects.
“I have an X-T3 and trying to get a shot of a bird in flight can be a pain.”
Sold their X-T3 and lenses for an R6 Mark II because its focus and low light weren't cutting it.
“Cause I either needed a new camera cause the focus and low light sacked.”
Their X-T3 is a tank, still going years later alongside an X-H2S.
“I’m just glad my XT3 is a tank, still going years later.”
Finds the X-T3 phenomenal with no reason to upgrade except IBIS.
“The X-T3 is phenomenal. And apart from IBIS I have no reason to want to upgrade”
Returned to shooting their X-T3 and has been very happy.
“I had my xt3 on the shelf for a while and recently started shooting with it again and have been so happy with it!”
Of five Fuji bodies, the X-T3 is easily their favourite.
“My favorite is the XT3, easily.”
Finds the X-T3's autofocus pretty bad, especially eye tracking.
“I have the X-T3 and I’m thinking of upgrading because I found the autofocus to be pretty bad, especially eye tracking.”
Finds their X-T3 fantastic and sees no reason to upgrade.
“I have an xt3 and it’s fantastic.”
Finds the X-T3 a better performer than their D800, especially AF.
“My X-T3 is already a better performer than my Nikon D800 body that I had before was, especially in regards to autofocus”
Sold the X-T3 because its AF struggled with active kids.
“As soon as my little ones grew up and become active, i've noticed the struggle with fuji xt3's af so i sold my whole system.”