Fujifilm continues to upgrade its existing camera designs and after the compact X-100 F, releases a new brown version of the mirrorless X-E3. The brown X-E3 is currently available in Korea for $980 and comes with an XC 15-45mm lens. The camera’s features are identical to the existing black and silver versions.
Minimalist in approach, the FUJIFILM X-E3 has been designed with much in mind to maximize the functionality of the camera.Behind the X-E series’ trademark simplicity and elegance, it hides innovative functionality and an incredibly compact, lightweight design.FUJIFILM X-E3 allows you to take pictures with the extremely high quality for which the X series is famous, while making the most of the aesthetic pleasure of using a master piece of photographic art.
The camera is equipped with X-TransTM CMOS III sensor 24.3 million pixels. APS-C sized cameras and the X-Processor Pro image processor, which combine to deliver outstanding image quality and minimal response time. The camera’s extensive phase AF area combines with an advanced processing algorithm to achieve a record AF speed of 0.06 sec.
The X-E3 LCD features a capacitive touch screen which supports touch shutter release, autofocus and focus area selection. Built-in Bluetooth lets you connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet and easily transfer images to mobile devices using the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app.
Incorporating know-how from more than 80 years of film-making experience, the FUJIFILM X-E3 offers film-simulation modes that give you a variety of tones and richness of colors. A total of 15 modes are available, including PROVIA and Velvia for vivid colors, plus ACROS for detailed black and white photography. Grainy effect function combines with all film simulation modes to add texture and expand the range of artistic effects.
The camera can shoot Full HD and 4K video in combination with the famous X-series film simulation modes. Captured video can be played back on an external monitor connected via HDMI, and sound can be recorded using an external microphone.
“Does the release of a brown version of the X-E3 mirrorless camera by Fujifilm indicate a new trend in camera aesthetics? What factors prompted this particular color choice and how does it differ from traditional black or silver models? I’m curious to know if there are any technical or functional differences as well, or if it’s purely an aesthetic variation?”