FUJIFILM X-E3 $1799

with Super EBC Fujinon XF 23mm f2.0 R WR lens

VITAL STATISTICS

Type: Enthusiast-level digital mirrorless camera with Fujifilm X bayonet lens mount. Focusing: TTL automatic hybrid system using both phase-difference detection and contrastdetection measurements .325 measuring points (25x13 pattern) in total, 169 using phase-difference detection. Single-point, zone (7x7, 5x5 or 3x3 point clusters selected from 91 points) and wide/tracking modes. Five AF-C custom settings for optimising tracking. Face/ eye detection with left/right priority. Manual switching between one-shot and continuous AF modes. AF+MF mode. Low-light assist via illuminator. Manual focus assist via magnified image, ‘Digital Split Image’ display (colour or B&W) or focus peaking display (white, red or blue; low or high levels). Sensitivity range is EV -3.0 - 18 (ISO 100). Metering: 256-point multi-zone, centre-weighted average, full average, spot and TTL flash. Metering range is EV -4.0 to 20 (ISO 100/f2.0). Spot metering can be locked to AF point/zone. Exposure Modes: Continuously-variable program with shift, shutter-priority auto, aperturepriority auto and metered manual. 14 subject/ scene modes. Automatic subject/scene mode selection in ‘Advanced SR Auto’ mode. Shutter: Electronic, vertical travel, metal blades, 30-1/4000 second plus ‘B’ (up to 60 minutes). Flash sync up to 1/180 second. Sensor shutter has a speed range of 15 minutes to 1/32,000 second. Exposure compensation up to +/-5.0 EV in 1/3-stop increments. Viewfinder: 1.0 cm OLED-type EVF with 2.36 million dots resolution, 0.62x magnification (35mm equivalent) and 100% vertical/horizontal scene coverage. Automatic/manual switching between the EVF and the LCD monitor screen. Eyepiece strength adjustment built-in. Fixed 7.62 cm LCD monitor (1.04 megadots) with touchscreen controls. Flash: No built-in flash. EF-X8 accessory unit supplied with TTL auto or manual output control down to 1/64. External flash units connect via hotshoe. Additional Features: Magnesium alloy bodyshell, AE/AF lock, auto exposure bracketing (up to +/-3.0 EV over two, three, five seven or nine frames), multiple exposure function (two shots), multi-mode self-timer (2 and 10 second delays), audible signals, auto power-off, cable release connection, wired remote trigger. DIGITAL SECTION Sensor: 24.3 million (effective) pixels ‘X-Trans CMOS III’ with 23.5x15.6 mm imaging area and 3:2 aspect ratio. Sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 200-12,800, extendable to ISO 100, 25,600 and 51,200. Focal Length Magnification: 1.5x. Formats/Resolution: Two JPEG compression settings, RAW output (lossless compression or uncompressed) and RAW+JPEG capture. Three resolution settings at 3:2 aspect ratio; 6000x4000, 4240x2832 and 3008x2000 pixels. Three resolution settings at 16:9 aspect ratio; 6000x3376, 4240x2384 and 3008x1688 pixels. Three resolution settings at 1:1 aspect ratio; 4000x4000, 2832x2832 and 2000x2000 pixels. 24-bit RGB colour for JPEGs, 42-bit RGB colour for RAW files. Video Recording: MOV format (MPEG 4 AVC/H.264 compression) at 3840x2160 pixels (4K UHD); 30, 25 or 24 fps (100 Mbps) and 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920x1080 pixels at 60, 50, 30, 25 or 24 fps (100 Mbps) and 16: 9 aspect ratio. 1280x720 pixels at 60, 50, 30, 25 or 24 fps (50 Mbps) and 16:9 aspect ratio. Stereo microphones with manual levels adjustment. Stereo audio input provided. UHD clip length limited to ten minutes. Full HD clip length limited to 15 minutes. A new file is automatically started when the 4.0 GB file size limit is reached. Video Features: 4K video output (8-bit, 4:2:2 colour) via the HDMI connection, HDMI rec control, focus peaking display. Recording Media: Single memory card slot for SD, SDHC and SDXC with UHS-I support. Continuous Shooting: 35 JPEG/large/fine frames at up to 14.0 fps or 22 RAW (lossless compressed) frames using the sensor shutter. 62 JPEG/large/fine frames at up to 8.0 fps or 25 RAW (lossless compressed) frames using the focal plane shutter. Low speed continuous mode captures at 5.0 fps with continuous AF/ AE adjustment. White Balance: TTL measurement. Auto mode, seven presets and three custom settings. White balance compensation (amber-to-blue and/or green-to-magenta) in all presets, and white balance bracketing. Manual colour temperature setting from 2500 to 10,000 degrees Kelvin. Interfaces: High-Speed USB 2.0 (micro USB), micro HDMI (Type D), 2.5mm stereo audio input. Additional Digital Features: Sensor cleaning, 15 ‘Film Simulation’ modes (Standard/Provia, Vivid/Velvia, Soft/Astia, Classic Chrome, Pro Neg High, Pro Neg Standard, ACROS, ACROS+Yellow, ACROS+Red, ACROS+Green, Monochrome, Monochrome+Yellow, Monochrome+Red, Monochrome+Green, Sepia), ‘Grain Effect’ (Strong, Weak, Off), eight ‘Advanced Filter’ effects (Toy Camera, Miniature, Pop Colour, High-Key, Low-Key, Dynamic Tone, Soft Focus and Partial Colour [Red/Orange/Yellow/Green/Blue/Purple]), ‘Lens Modulation Optimiser’ (LMO) processing, intervalometer (up to 999 frames or an infinite number), dynamic range expansion (Auto, 100%, 200%, 400%), adjustable image parameters (Colour Saturation, Sharpness, Highlight Tone, Shadow Tone), ‘Quick Menu’ control screen, real-time histogram display, real-time highlight alert, single-axis level display, grid displays (choice of two), guidance displays, panorama modes (120 or 180 degrees), auto bracketing functions (AE, Film Simulation, Dynamic Range, ISO, White Balance), high ISO noise reduction (plus/minus four levels), long exposure noise reduction (On/Off), sRGB and Adobe RGB colour space settings, in-camera editing functions (RAW Conversion [13 adjustable parameters], Erase, Crop, Resize, Protect, Image Rotate, Red-Eye Removal, Copy, PhotoBook Assist), slide show, multi-image playback, 9/100 thumbnail displays, zoom playback, silent mode, Instax print, customisable ‘My Menu’ (16 items), seven custom ‘Quick Menu’ settings banks, copyright info, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth LE, PicBridge and DPOF support. Power: One 7.2 volt/1260 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (NP-W126S type). Dimensions (WxHxD): body only = 121.3x73.9x42.7 mm. Weight: body only = 287 grams (without battery or memory card). Price: $1799 with Super EBC Fujinon XF 23mm f2.0 R WR lens. Available in black or silver body colours. Distributor: Fujifilm Australia, telephone (02) 9466 2600 or visit www.fujifilm.com.au