Fujifilm X-T30 Mirrorless Digital Camera, Black

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To get a great 2-axis level display you first assign this to your choice of button (MENU > WRENCH > BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING > Fn 1 > ELECTRONIC LEVEL) and then pressing that button to see it.

If you already own the X-T30 there’s probably little point in upgrading, but, if you’re looking for a good all-rounder which doesn’t put too much of a dent in your wallet, and fits neatly into your bag for everyday and travel use, then it’s worth considering – and the fact that it’s a treat to look at is a nice bonus too. It produces a high-contrast, low-saturation look, creating a touch of depth loved by many filmmakers. There are things about the X-T30 that other reviewers might focus on that I won’t, and there are things that I will talk about that might not get much attention from others. The location of the Q button, which is now on the thumb grip, is also nice sometimes, and not so nice other times.Again, we’ll go into this in more detail below, but the main bad news is the lack of in-body stabilization, a little bit of awkwardness when it comes to button placement, the screen only tilting (not ideal for selfies and vlogging), and of course the fact that it’s such an incremental upgrade over its predecessor that you might be better off just sticking with that camera. The Fujifilm X-T30 is an exceptional value for the money, offering excellent image quality, a (generally) well-designed body with plenty of direct controls, and an autofocus system that handles most situations with ease, with face detection being a weak point. Whilst it doesn't claim to be an astrophotography camera, we were still pleasantly surprised with the detail picked out on the moon even when shooting handheld (when zoomed in as we were using an 18-55mm lens). A comparable but slightly cheaper camera would be Canon's Rebel SL3/250D, however the X-T30 II 'wins' with more megapixels, more autofocus points, a better ISO range, more connectivity options and a higher max burst shooting speed. Offering the same sensor and the same AF system in a bigger body, the X-S10 adds in-body image stabilization and the option to flip the screen to face forwards.

The images we managed to achieve, without too much effort, were bright, detailed and true to color, the focus and exposure warnings are helpful (they can be turned off if you wish). From the dial-based operation, and compact, lightweight body, to the latest-generation APS-C sensor, it lights up the imagination and inspires creativity. It’s difficult to find the original X-T30 now, especially new, but you might pick up some good second-hand deals.Considering that the Mark II is a relatively modest upgrade over the original X-T30, if you already have that camera there’s little point in investing in the newer version. FACE DETECT can't be overridden by moving an AF point, even if it's WRONG and locks-on to something stupid. I have no doubt that it will be successful for Fujifilm, just as the X-T10 and X-T20 were before it. It can handle all types of photography and produce nice, detailed images, but we found it struggled in some instances, for example, when indoor handheld shooting where we had to bump the ISO up. The only way to see it is only on the rear LCD, only when the camera is ready to shoot (not on playback and not in menus), and only in the one data screen that comes up as you press DISP BACK to change the screen functions.

Amy was once part of the photography testing team for Future Publishing working across TechRadar, Digital Camera, PhotoPlus, N Photo and Photography Week. Significant enhancements have also been made to the camera’s ability to track moving subjects, optimizing autofocus for both stills and its powerful 4K/30P video capabilities. Once you get your menus and camera set as you want it it shoots fast due to all the dials, but unless you use your camera often you'll forget where to find things. The X-T30 is my favorite of Fujifilm's interchangeable-lens cameras because it's tiny (smaller than the X-T3), and has a built-in flash lacking in many of Fujifilm's more expensive cameras, again like the X-T3 which has no built-in flash. Alternatively get yourself a copy of my In Camera book, an official Cameralabs T-shirt or mug, or treat me to a coffee!A frustration of the original X-T30 was this button’s placement – it’s awkwardly situated on the thumb grip, and it’s ridiculously easy to push it when you don’t want to, and conversely slightly hard to find when you do. Taking only stills I don’t need Ibis and also the usability of x-t4’s LCD is not good for me (I prefer tilt for full sviwel). And if you need even more speed, the Electronic Shutter can be accelerated to 30 frames-per-second, with a slight crop to the view. If the retro look is your bag and image sensor size isn't important then take a look at the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV. JPEG images directly from the camera look fantastic, while the raw files give you lots of scope to make adjustments as you see fit.