X Series' evolution into the 4th generation - Fujifilm introduces the iconic X-T3

X Series' evolution into the 4th generation - Fujifilm introduces the iconic X-T3 A complete upgrade: including an all-new back-illuminated 26MP X-Trans CMOS 4 (*1) sensor and X-Processor 4 image processing engine. The X-T3 offers superb image quality and enhanced ability to track moving subjects - with substantial AF performance improvement and blackout-free burst shooting. The FUJIFILM X-T3 mirrorless digital camera is the world's first *2 APS-C mirrorless camera capable of 4K/60P 10 bit recording to meet the needs of professional videographers.

06.09.2018

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced that it will release the FUJIFILM X-T3 (hereinafter X-T3 ), the latest model in the X Series of mirrorless digital cameras, renowned for their unique color reproduction technology to deliver outstanding image quality in both stills and video.

The X Series began with the 2011 release of X100. The X-Pro1, released in 2012, became the first model to feature the X-Trans CMOS sensor, which uses a unique colour filter array based on FUJIFILM's extensive photographic expertise to achieve exceptional image-resolving performance and control of false colours at the same time, as well as the EXR Professor Pro image processing engine compatible with the sensor. For seven years, the X Series and its sensor - image processing engine combination have continued to evolve, with the company unveiling X-Trans CMOS II / EXR Processor Pro II in the X-T1, released in 2014, and X-Trans CMOS III / X-Processor Pro in the X-Pro2 and X-T2, released in 2016. The three generations of evolution have constantly advanced the X Series' image quality and mobility.

The latest model, X-T3, features the new X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 image processing engine, ushering in a new, fourth generation of the X Series.

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X-Trans CMOS 4: This is the back-illuminated APS-C sensor with more than 4 times the number of phase detection pixels than current models (*3), distributed across the surface. It boasts a high S/N ratio and the lowest sensitivity of ISO160 despite its 26MP resolution. The low-light autofocus limit has also been extended to -3EV, enabling accurate AF even in low light conditions, e.g. scene lit only with candlelight.

X Processor 4: This engine has 4 CPU units to achieve image processing speed about 3 times faster than that of current models (*3). Not only boosting AF accuracy and speed substantially, the engine is the world's first (*2) to delivers 4K/60P 10bit output, meeting the needs of professional videographers, in a mirrorless camera equipped with a sensor in the APS-C size or larger. It is also capable of instantaneously handling complex image processing tasks such as FUJIFILM's unique Color Chrome Effect and Monochrome Adjustment function, achieving Warm Black / Cool Black tone in digital, which is adopted as one of the way of expression for monochrome print in silver halide film.

The X-T3 takes full advantage of the capability of these fourth-generation devices to enjoy significant performance improvement.

Higher image quality: Highest level of 26.1MP resolution in APS-C size sensor. Also, it achieves keeps as low level of noise as current models (*3) even increasing the number of pixels.

Dramatically improved AF performance: 1.5 times faster processing speed than current models (*3) to deliver faster and more accurate AF, and substantially enhanced performance in face / eye detection AF thanks to 2.16M phase detection pixels arrayed at entire frame.

Significant improvement in tracking performance of fast-moving subject: Delivering blackout-free continuous shooting (*4) of up to 30 fps while using smooth Live View of 60fps to check your subject.

Video performance for professionals: Supporting 4K/60P 4:2:0 10bit internal SD card recording as well as 4K/60P 4:2:2 10bit HDMI output, which can be filmed at the same time. Also, featuring the video-specialized Film Simulation mode ETERNA, popular with the X-H1.

*1 X-TransTM is FUJIFILM Corporation's trademark or registered trademark. The sensor has a unique non-periodic filter array to reduce the appearance of moire patterns and false colors without the use of an optical low-pass filter.

*2 As of September 6, 2018, according to FUJIFILM data

*3 Comparison with current models FUJIFILM X-T2 and FUJIFILM X-H1

*4 Available only when using the electronic shutter

Main Features Use of the Series' fourth-generation devices, new sensor X-Trans CMOS 4 and new processor X-Processor 4, for the highest image resolving performance, colour reproducibility and fastest processing in the history of the X Series 1) The X-T3 features the X Series' fourth-generation APS-C sensor, newly developed X-Trans CMOS 4 (26.1MP, without low-pass filter). It uses the unique color filter array synonymous to X-Trans CMOS sensors to control moire and false colors and adopts the Series' first back-illuminated structure to improve image resolution without compromising the S/N ratio. Furthermore, the sensitivity of ISO160, previously available only as extended ISO, is now part of the normal ISO range. It is very useful in daylight outdoor shooting or when trying to achieve bokeh with a fast large-aperture lens.

2) The X-T3 uses the new X-Processor 4 image processing engine to add the new monochrome adjustment function to the Film Simulation modes, which are based on FUJIFILM's proprietary technology to deliver diverse color expressions. Warm black and cool black, conventionally achieved with a choice of specific photographic papers and developers, have been faithfully reproduced digitally to broaden the scope of monochrome expressions. This function is available in the standard Monochrome mode as well as the ACROS mode, which provides smooth halftones, deep blacks and be

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