xe3...will it happen?

[Aristophanes]

Touch screen and no D pad. Not sure how I feel about that. My XE2 is looking better all the time.

With stalled or declining ILC sales worldwide, camera manufactures are cutting costs, so two types of input (screen and d-pad) will be the norm in the entry-level part of the industry.

Mosre and more consumers are used touchscreen only, s as a transition model between smartphones and ILCs, this is what will continue to occur. Those who prefer tactile controls and haptic feedback will need to purchase up the price ladder.

 

[f16sunshine]

I've come to changing my mind on touchscreen on cameras.

If properly implemented, ..Touchscreen is great for playback/review. One can zoom in quickly and navigate easily.
For LCD shooting the Touchscreen could also be a nice option. Imagine being able to zoom in to choose the exact desired focus point when doing a macro session.
It could become a very useful tool.

It's good to hear that Fuji is keeping the joystick for the XE3.
The omission of the focus joystick on the XT20 was a misstep (although I have not tested it... would still prefer a focus joystick).
Touchscreen for eye level functions is a no go. Mechanical controls are the only way there.

 

[back alley]

i have read the new xe3 will not have a tilting touchscreen and no built in flash...might be best to wait for the real thing...

 

[fuji645]

for what I do I am more than happy with X-E1 (bought it at significant discount when X-E2 was released) and it will last me another 5 years. I don's care much for AF improvements or extra buttons (or the lack of thereof) or IQ improvements that one can see only by pixelpeeping... I would have loved though to have FF sensor... I don't like how "face-lifting" is used to justify another price jump... but on the other hand I like that old models then sell for a reasonable price 🙂

Ditto that. Thats how I got my first XE 1 and Xpro 1

 

[splitimageview]

I know someone who has one. Announcement next week.

 

[back alley]

I know someone who has one. Announcement next week.

have you seen it, touched it?
tell us more...

 

[f16sunshine]

I know someone who has one. Announcement next week.

Yeah September 7 is supposed to be the day.
Smart move Fuji. Remember when the chatter was there would be no more XE bodies ? 😀

 

[aizan]

no shutter/iso dial? i guess they listened to complaints about the x-pro2.

i won't miss the d-pad. you can just use the joystick and touch screen.

check out the great design! the lines are almost as clean as a leica. it's a great example of how control layouts can be structured.

 

[Darthfeeble]

Looks more like they listened to the folks who want an X100 with interchangeable lenses.

 

[splitimageview]

have you seen it, touched it?
tell us more...

It has been touched, but not by me. 🙂

The rumors are accurate.

 

[jsrockit]

I can't see myself getting one. I've never been a fan of this model due to the other Fuji models being better for my needs. I hope those that love the X-E series are satisfied though... you waited awhile!

 

[splitimageview]

This is a lot different from the other X-E models, ergo and size-wise. Will be interesting to see how well it is received...

 

[back alley]

i view it as the rf version of the slr-like xt20.

 

[taemo]

Well, it looks like I won't be reserving a X-E3 anymore, went to The Camera Store and picked up a A7RII with 24-70 f4 lens at a really good price.

The rumored X-E3 specs is a little disappointing and I was hoping for a nicer/bigger VF.

 

[back alley]

Well, it looks like I won't be reserving a X-E3 anymore, went to The Camera Store and picked up a A7RII with 24-70 f4 lens at a really good price.

The rumored X-E3 specs is a little disappointing and I was hoping for a nicer/bigger VF.

over to the other side...ah!
what do you find disappointing? just curious...
i'm hoping it's similar in size to the old minolta cle...

 

[back alley]

went out with the xt20 today...getting excited hoping the new xe3 will be about the size of the xt20 just w/o that middle hump. with fewer buttons on the back i think it could be a very comfy camera to use.

 

[taemo]

over to the other side...ah!
what do you find disappointing? just curious...
i'm hoping it's similar in size to the old minolta cle...

I tend to cycle between Leica, Fuji and Sony all the time.
What I found disappointing about the X-E3 announcement was 2 features I was hoping to see, bigger EVF and ISO dial.
I've come to the realization that the X-T2 was the almost perfect camera with all those features including tilt-screen other than having a SLR style.
Also, after owning the X-T2 for almost a year I knew already what I could do with the X-Trans III sensor and wanted a change.

I wouldn't be surprised though if the next couple of years I will end up with Fuji again, the XF 18mm and XF 50mm have been one of the best lenses I've used