Fuji officially announced the development of the X-Pro3 rangefinder during the Fujifilm X Summit in Tokyo. This camera will come with better performance and a lightweight and strong Titanium Body , package that sounds great , particularly to street photographers.
Titanium Body
X-Pro3 camera body will be featuring a body made of titanium, which is an extremely durable and hard material and will come in three different coatings/colors, the classic Fuji black, a DURA black, and DURA silver
Upgraded Hybrid Viewfinder
- significantly reduced distortion
- increased angle of view
- brand new EVF panel with higher resolution and contrast, better brightness, wider color space, and an improved frame rate
Electronic Viewfinder
The electronic viewfinder uses a brand new EVF panel that promises higher resolution , higher contrast , better brightness , a wider color space and an improved frame rate
The tsumani among the Fuji community !!!
No traditional rear LCD !!!!
Instead, you get a small LCD displaying basic settings on the back of the camera.
The LCD screen is hidden in the back of the camera and is meant for image review and diving deeper into the menus.
And this was the tsunami among the Fuji community !!!!
On 2011 , Fujifim launch the Fujifilm X100 , and the revolution started ! It was the reason why so many of us felt in love with photography again . Small , with a great retro look , the X100 was the first camera to show a number of new technologies developed by Fujifilm.
- Hybrid optical/electric viewfinder
- 23 mm (35 mm equivalent angle of view in 35 mm full frame format) fixed prime lens
- Classic styling
2012 , was the year that Fujifilm launch the X-Pro1 and the beginning of the end for my Canon gear.
The X-Pro1 was announced as the Fuji X flagship camera , and they were right . The flagship of getting back the simplicity of photography , enjoying the moment , using the basic settings , keep the process simple and intuitive , to focus in what really maters : light , composition , timing .
The X- Pro 3 series is the natural evolution of that search for freedom and simplicity in photography , and seems that is a lot of people out there afraid of being free…
Not using or having a LCD rear screen , is just great . No more time wasted looking to the LCD , instead of looking to what’s surround us . No more battery’s draining .
On my X-Pro2 the view mode is always setting to ” viewfinder only ” …. why do we need to be distracted by looking at the LCD if we have an electronic viewfinder ?
Hit the streets or go for a photo shoot without using the rear LCD and you will see the diference . You will be fully concentrate on the ” hunt ” of the moment , with no distractions or unnecessary stops .You will be more focused on the capture and probably you will take your time to press the shutter , taking less photos , but with higher success rate . Then just go home and check your pictures , like someone that is opening a present without knowing what is coming . Like in the old days …
The X – Pro3 is the ultimate camera for street photographers and for all that want to take they photography to a different level.Congratulations to FUJIFILM for once more keep the X Revolution alive and fuelling our passion for photography !
Greetings from Lisbon
Angelo Fernandes
Well if you wish not to look at the screen just disable it. Why such a farce? In fact we just get a new viewfinder ( important) and Titanium which is not needed as these digital cameras are obsolete after 3 years. Let’s look at the price of this gadget…..
I agree!
I just don’t get the thinking behind that LCD. I am a little shorter than the average bear and when I am in a crowd I have to raise the camera over my head to shoot
performers, etc. and this setup is of no use to me. It seems like it would be awkward for macro as well.
YES!!!!
What shit this is? OMG… That is bad. The Fujifilm continues fooling your users with gadgets of worst ideas. Unfortunate this!
Disappointed.
Did I read the other day that Fuji are trying to justify the lack of an always visible LCD screen as a way to stop ‘chimping’?
Madness.
The XPRO has been my choice of camera ever since it was introduced. (I’ve had a number of other models too).
I use a tripod often – and I use the LCD screen to to check the shot and get a different view of the scene, the product, whatever. I use the viewfinder to check for any unwanted elements in the shot before I take it.
Having to now look down at a foldout screen instead of straight at it is of no interest to me. And I’m not keen on the XTs – I’ve had two and I think they’re too plasticy.
Hate to say it, but I’m thinking about changing brands.
Andy
The LCD screen will flip 180 degrees . You can still looking straight at it.
What a stupid idea !
I’m a wedding photographer and must to look at screen to know everything about my shot.
For what is.such digital camera ?
Now I know.. By by fuji and hello sony !
Want a “revolutionary “ approach besides “hidden LCD”? Eliminate video and you’ll have a real camera.