MARCH 2020 T3 67Mirrorless cameras
FUJIFILM X-PRO 3
It takes a bit of getting used to working with the X-Pro3, but if you’re someone
who likes the idea of getting back to photography’s roots, you’ll likely love it
here are generally two styles of Fujifilm
mirrorless cameras. There’s those that look a
little like smaller DSLRs, with the viewfinder
centrally mounted and offering a large, deep
grip. By contrast, the X Pro series is a flatter, rangefinder
style design, with the viewfinder in the left-hand corner.
The X-Pro has always been the model most beloved by
traditionalists, but for the X-Pro3, Fujifilm has taken that
one step further by removing the main screen from view
altogether. Aiming to give a similar to experience to
shooting with an analogue camera, the only thing you’ll
see on the small rear screen on the back of the camera is a
selection of shooting settings (such as film simulation
mode, battery life and remaining shots).
Aiming to stop photographers from ‘chimping’
(constantly looking at your images in playback in
between shots), you can access a screen by pulling the
back down to reveal a hidden device. It’s one of those
things that you’re either likely to think is completely
insane, or you’ll fall in love with it.
One thing’s for sure - it’s different - and it’s hard to
say that about any other current mirrorless camera. The
viewfinder is another oddity too, offering both electronic
and optical via the flick of a switch - something for both
traditionalists and those with more modern sensibilities.T
You can access a screen by
pulling the back down to
reveal a hidden device
Aside from this unusual feature, there are plenty of
other specifications to like too. It’s unlikely to be picked
up by sports and action photographers, but with up to
20fps available (or 30fps with a crop), fast shooting can
come in handy in certain situations.
As we’ve come to expect from Fujifilm, images directly
from the camera show excellent colour, and with plenty of
different film simulations available, there’s something to
suit every taste, too. Detail is very nicely rendered, while
exposures are generally well balanced in most situations.
On the whole, handling is good, with a good amount of
direct access dials for settings such as shutter speed,
exposure compensation and aperture. Other settings can
be accessed via the ‘Q’ button - but you will either need
to look through the viewfinder or flip down the screen to
see the menu. A small joystick comes in handy for
changing the AF point.
This is probably not a camera we’d recommend for
first-timers, but anybody with a little experience -
especially Fujifilm fans of course - will find a lot to like.)8-,),/0
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