Fujifilm XT30

The Fujifilm XT30 is a great choice for enthusiasts and aspiring professionals looking for a compact camera with features, performance and great image quality.

FUJIFILM X-T30 SPECIFICATIONS

Image sensor: 26.1 MP APS-C

Storage media: SD / SDHC / SDXC

ISO: 160-12800 (80-51200 extended)

Image stabilization: through OIS lenses

Electronic viewfinder: 0.39 inches; 2.36 million points

Size (body): 4.7 x 3.3 x 1.8 inches

Maximum video resolution: DCI 4K (4096 x2160) at 30 / 24p; Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 120p

Recording speed: 30 fps (with electronic shutter); 8 fps (with mechanical shutter)

Wireless / Bluetooth: Yes

Connections: USB Type C, Micro-HDMI, 2.5 mm audio jack

Battery life (CIPA): up to 380 images

Weight: 13.5 ounces with battery and memory card

Screen: 3.0-inch touch screen; 1.04 million points

Size of (body): 4.7 x 3.3 x 1.8 inches

Fujifilm X-T30: price and availability

  • The Fujifilm XT30 is currently obtainable in several configurations: body only ($ 899). However,with the 15-45mm lens ($ 999); an 18-55mm lens ($ 1,299).
  • Or a 35mm f / 2 lens ($ 1,298). The camera is available in all colors black, black and silver or charcoal and silver.

Fujifilm X-T30: Controls

  • One of the primary things you notice about the X-T30 is the chunky dials on top. If you have a 35mm film background, these controls will look familiar.
  • The drive wheel provides access to continuous shots, bracketing, panorama, film mode and more in the upper left area.
  • Next to the dial, a small lever opens the built-in flash. You can also use an external flash on the hot shoe if you want.
  • Go to the upper right area to find out the X-T30’s shutter speed and exposure compensation. The shutter release was perfectly positioning and threaded to accept a manual release cable for long exposure.
  • The front and rear dials are easily accessible and can be used to adjust settings and navigate menus. Both dials can be pressing for additional access to the grounds.

Fujifilm X-T30: Image quality

  • Excellent image quality is the norm for the X-T30. Colors are accurate, and even when set to Standard (Provia) film simulation, photos are well-saturated for a natural look.
  • For the most part, auto white balance worked well under changing lighting conditions. For example, the X-T30 did a good job capturing the vibrant colors of this marigold.
  • The auto white balance worked well. General, the 15-45mm kits lens delivered relatively sharp images especially given its inexpensive ($299) price tag.

Fujifilm X-T30: Design

  • Here the retro-styled Fujifilm X-T30 is a handsome camera with a solid build. Dense and lightweight, the X-T30 is very comfortable to hold and use.
  • Though the grip is a bit shallow for larger hands, the dials are sizing to be a good fit for any pair of hands.
  • Though the electronic viewfinder (EVF) is a little small, it’s usually bright. The 3-inch tiltable touchscreen is receptive to touch.
  • Here Touch focus and touch shutter work well, and you can swipe and pinch/zoom images in Playback mode.
  • And also, it’s a little less responsive when using touch to change settings in the Quick menu (the joystick and command dials are faster). You can’t steer the main menus by touch, though.
  • However, the small, on-camera pop-up flash illuminates to a distance of about 20 feet and its TTL (through the lens) metering works very well.
  • Though I shot these blooms close-up (probably less than a foot), the flash did not blow out the highlights on the petals.

Fujifilm X-T30: Video

  • Videographers will appreciate the X-T30’s movie capabilities and features. The camera can capture DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 30/24p; 4k (3840 x 2160) at 30p/24p.
  • Full HD (2048 x 1080) at 60p/24p; and Full HD (1920 x 1080) high-speed recording at 120p.
  • Some of the benefits of this camera’s video features include DCI 4K with an internal bit rate of 200 Mbps.
  • 10-bit out with 4:2:2 color space via HDMI and an F-Log profile broader dynamic range and more color grading flexibility.