My Problem with the Fujifilm X-Pro3

The X-Pro3 is not just a “poor man’s Leica,” but is way better and more robust than a Leica. I learned photography on a Leica M3 and have loads of experience with all these major camera systems for street photography so the comparison is justified. The problem is the durability. I’ve had to return my X-Pro3 to Fujifilm for repair two separate times within one year! This is nonsense and not acceptable whatsoever. The selling point for this upgrade was supposed to be the new titanium top and bottom plates, but it’s a gimmick! I never dropped my camera or put it under any harsh conditions, but the entire battery, shutter, and internals were all replaced. The second repair was needed to replace the LCD screen as that went caput. It put a really bad taste in my mouth and forced me to go back to using Ricoh digital cameras now. I can’t believe I had to send the X-Pro3 in for repair twice in just one year… It really baffles me. They should be forced to discontinue this line of camera and make something entirely new along the lines of their X70 series camera. Street photographers do NOT need a viewfinder. Just make an ultra compact and durable camera that competes with Ricoh… Too bad the Fuji JPEGS are no match for Ricoh’s high contrast black and white…

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