Very, very good review and explanations of what the x-t30 can do (really a lot!!!) for the owner. Looking forward to get mine. Thank you for your easy to follow instructions.
I learned a lot about my X-T3's capabilities by watching this video as well as some great tips about navigating with my X-E3! Thanks, Gord! I can't wait to see what Fuji does with the X-Pro3!!!
Nice compact camera with great features, but I 'm still not sure why Fujifilm is not adding a video record button on the camera body which will be very good if there is an urgent moment to record instantly before missing the action. I would like to see Fujifilm add this quick video record button in their next series.
Why there is no tethering mode through PC/laptop in Fuji XT30? When we shoot portrait in a studio, its very important to has live sync & preview on Ad*be Ligh*room automatically after picture has been taken. Fuji remote app on IOS/Android works very slow and unstable.
I got an issue which the focusing/hunting sound from 35mm f1.4 lens is recorded when shooting movies. When i payback the movies i can clearly hear the lens focus sound. how to avoid that?
That is a somewhat common issue when recording audio through the camera's built-in microphone. If you use an external mic, with an isolation system (to minimize sound transference), this phenomenon will be reduced.
Very informative video - thanks for that! The question is if there is any technical reason for the omission of option to customize a Fn button as video record button? It was present at X-T10 (along with physical video record button), sadly missing since X-T20 and I can't find any logical reason to block this option. If it is not because of technical limitations, could it be possibly added to X-T30 (and other fuji cameras as well) via firmware update? Your answer (or even escalating the question/request to higher levels of Fujifilm) would be highly appreciated! : ) Thank you!
Moazzum Chishti alazhari This might be due to you having the camera in “Auto” mode as when the camera is in “Auto” there is a reduced set of film simulations available. To get “ETERNA” film simulation, flip the lever away from “Auto”.
If your videos are only lasting a few seconds, this is likely due to the slower speed of your memory card. When recording video, the minimum card speed is UHS-I U3. Using a card that speed or faster will allow longer video recording.
Hi Domingo, you need to go into the Screen setup then Disp. custom setting and enable the Level and Grid. Hope that helps ! Thank you for the comment !
Question. Why video from xt30 does not have audio after I transfer to my phone.i have a one plus 6t phone. If there is a fix please let me know.thanks in advance
Sorry to hear you are experiencing issues. Please contact the customer support group of the Fujifilm office in your country, as they are better suited to assist you. In Canada, call: 1.800.461.0416. In the USA, call: 1.800.800.3854. For all other countries, please visit our website, and choose your country from the drop-down list in the upper right portion of the page. www.fujifilm.com/
I have the same issue, I have one plus 3T. I thought it is just matter of settings on the camera, but maybe it is more serious problem. Please leave a comment if you find solution. Thanks
Hi Sir, my new XT 30 Audio level is not working. I have adjusted to max. Should I do any specific setting? Or should I call Fujifilm as it is not working.
Hi Gord, thanks for your explanation: sound and clear. Which external recorder do you use? Can I use this recorder for storing and viewing my stills, while I’m on the road without computer?
Hey Peter. You're welcome. Thanks for watching. The external recorder Gord used in this video is an Atomos Ninja V. While it's great for video, at 4K (16:9), it's not really the best option for stills. The device Gord uses when on vacation, without a computer, is a Verbatim MediaShare. This portable device accepts an SD card, and a USB drive (either thumb drive, or portable hard drive) and using an app on his tablet, allows him to review the photos and copies them from the SD card to the drive.
i just recently bought xt30 and zhiyun cran2 .. but the mount is not suitable since xt30 screw portion is at side instead of middle. any mounting plate can suggest please
On the 5th option of “View Modem EYE SENSOR + LCD IMAGE DISPLAY, i do not get image display after shoot image??? Do I have to set something up in menu?
Excellent video for first time Fujifilm user, especially coming from Nikon and sony. If I have to choose a kit lens from 18-135 and 18-55 f2.8 - 4 which one is advised? Also for street photography which prime, 16/23/35 should be purchased, since their 35 mm equivalent factor is different
Thanks for asking Rajan. The XF18-135 is not normally available as a 'kit' lens (included in the box with the X-T30). Our choice would be the XF18-55, but it depends on whether you want the longer focal length. The trade-off being the size and weight of the XF18-135.For street photography, again, it depends on your style. Many people choose the XF23F2 for their street photography as it offers the same (semi wide-angle) field of view as a 35mm lens in 35mm film format.
@@fujiguys thank you for your reply. 18-135 is available as kit lens with X-T30. I have chosen that. I was interested in Fujifilm more as Street photography Gear. Probably I may have to think of 35mm f2 as add on for the purpose. I use Batis primes on Sony A7RM2 and Zooms on Nikon D500. Fujifilm is therefore supposedly a different proposition for me. Lets see. @instagramrajan
Thanks for asking, but there are a wide variety of good quality tripods that work well with the X-T30. Check out the various reviews sites for their recommendations.
I am planning to buy my first fujifilm camera, i have 1 question As i have seen in the reviews that the exposure compansation dial doent work in manual mode.. Now my question is does the exposure compansation wheel works when i am shooting photos in manual mode with auto iso..??
Press and hold the Disp/Back button and see what Fn you have it set to. It may not be active depending on the mode selected and the shooting mode you are in.
Please help. I just got my XT30 and I figure the colors of live view screen doesn’t match with the playback screen. However the colors of live view screen match with the JPGs I took. The colors on the playback screen is kind of wash out. Is this normal or is there a solution? I’m new to Fuji cameras.
Will it be ok if I plug my x-T30 straight into the 87watt MacBook charger? I’m guessing it’s ok to charge the camera through a 2017 MacBook Pro, but Is it ok to plug into any USB C charger?
Ciao from Italy....i use the XT30 ...and i hot and Android phone . My questione Is :Why with the sw ANDROID 10 Is impossible to use the APP? No problema with Android versione 9 .....Is any update arriving? Thank u so mucj . By sergio
Greetings from Canada. We have used the X-T30 with ANDROID 10 without any issues. If you have not already tried, un-pair your camera from the phone by removing the camera from your camera list on the phone as well as removing your phone from the connection list on your camera. Then re-pair your camera to your phone. If that doesn't resolve your issue, you can try uninstalling and re-installing the app. Otherwise, please contact Fujifilm Italy, as they are better suited to assist you. www.fujifilm.eu/it/assistenza-tecnica
Thanks for asking. The kit lens is one option for travel. Another would be either the XF23mmF2 or the newer XF16mmF2.8. Both are compact primes that keep the camera quite small. If you are looking for a telephoto lens, check out the XC50-230mm or XF55-200mm.
Before you reach out for service, double-check that you have "Touch Function" turned on. Go to: SETTINGS > BUTTON/DIAL SETTIING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > and turn on "TOUCH FUNCTION".It is also possible that the particular touch function is not available, based on another setting in the camera.
Hi Gord! Thanks for the video, it is really informative. I have a question though: I don't understand how you can have an either way 200 Mbit/s output of the camera whereas the X-T30 only supports UHS-I SD cards. Is this 200 Mbit/s only attainable when using an external recorder?
Thanks for asking. Keep in mind that video recording is expressed in Megabits per second (Mbps), whereas the resulting files are recorded to card in Megabytes per second (MBps). Note the subtle difference between bits/Mbps and bytes/MBps. The ratio from bit to byte is 8:1. The X-T30 can record up to 200 Mbps (bits) to the SD-Card.
Hey Jay. It really depends on your needs. If you are wanting a smaller, travel-type camera, then the X-T30. But, if you're looking for a more professional, video capable, model, then the X-T3 is for you. Have a look at them side-by-side.
Fuji Guys Channel are you serious? I make music videos and commercials for businesses and I was really considering this as an upgrade but that’s just sad
The X-T3 has the option to choose between All-I and Long-GOP for movie compression. There is no option to choose on the X-T30; and it records Long-GOP.
Hello! In auto mode: photos are underexposed or overexposed and auto white balance is changing from cool to warm, autofocus is not fast and precise, the auto settings are bad the photos are shaky. In manual mode take too much time to adjust the settings and the lens aperture is changing easily by mistake... White balance is pink... Fujifilm must to repair this problems in future updates!
We are sorry to hear of your experience with your camera. You might try doing a complete reset of the camera, to restore all settings to factory default. This usually resolves issues with exposure, etc. If that does not resolve your issue, please contact the customer support group of the Fujifilm office in your country, as they are better suited to assist you. In Canada, call: 1.800.461.0416. In the USA, call: 1.800.800.3854. For all other countries, please visit our website, and choose your country from the drop-down list in the upper right portion of the page. www.fujifilm.com/
I am planning to buy the X-T30. Just wanted to understand if 16-55 F2.8 lens is good for this body as it as a heavy lens. I am more or still photos. Do you recommend the X-T3 or X-T30. Also bit concerned as the lens does not have OIS
The mind boggles..... A tremendous camera and video tool!... Let's hope you have updates for it, unlike the X-T0 which was sold as future proof, yet had only one firmware update that added zero functionality to the camera.
Very awkward when you show the lcd options, filming the camera at an angle. My neck hurts when trying to read it (watching this on tv so can’t tilt my screen to see the video straight) 😱😆
Coming from Nikon I find Fuji very very complicated. Confusing menu systems, not easy to put the camera in various modes, gimmicky touchscreen, unreliable autofocus... I wish I had gone for Sony 6400. The hyped film simulations are nothing but colour filters which any app can do.
Dear Fuji, Please build a camera without 2300,00000000 menu settings. I'm a big Fuji fan but all these menu settings stops me buying. So a on/off button with some exposure dails would be more then enough. First time ever thumbs down on a camera review!
Awful app. For those who consider buying a fujifilm camera thinking, the app will be a good thing to have... Don't! After building amazing cameras, Fujifilm decided to let their customers down big time. By putting out this awful... thing, I can't call it app. Only to set it up on android is time consuming, taking photos and moving files... Forget about it! I think when this thing illegally called an app was produced, the guys who where in charge of this, said F#@% this!! Let's go on lunch break! Instead of making something that the customer can really enjoy using, fujifilm decided to throw this garbage out.
Thank you Gord, I have been waiting for your top features look at the X-T30! Plenty of detail and much appreciated.
Very, very good review and explanations of what the x-t30 can do (really a lot!!!) for the owner. Looking forward to get mine.
Thank you for your easy to follow instructions.
Thank-you for taking time to watch it, as well as for your comments. We hope you enjoy using it!
I learned a lot about my X-T3's capabilities by watching this video as well as some great tips about navigating with my X-E3! Thanks, Gord! I can't wait to see what Fuji does with the X-Pro3!!!
Thank-you for your feedback Melvin. We appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Thank you for the video! Please tell me if there is an option to show time and date on the Jpeg picture bottom/corner after taking a shot. Thank you
Thank you, no you can't have a time stamp on the image but it will be store in the picture's metadata.
Thanks
Nice compact camera with great features, but I 'm still not sure why Fujifilm is not adding a video record button on the camera body which will be very good if there is an urgent moment to record instantly before missing the action. I would like to see Fujifilm add this quick video record button in their next series.
Thank-you for your comments and feedback Hussein. We appreciate it.
Why there is no tethering mode through PC/laptop in Fuji XT30? When we shoot portrait in a studio, its very important to has live sync & preview on Ad*be Ligh*room automatically after picture has been taken. Fuji remote app on IOS/Android works very slow and unstable.
I got an issue which the focusing/hunting sound from 35mm f1.4 lens is recorded when shooting movies. When i payback the movies i can clearly hear the lens focus sound. how to avoid that?
That is a somewhat common issue when recording audio through the camera's built-in microphone. If you use an external mic, with an isolation system (to minimize sound transference), this phenomenon will be reduced.
Very informative video - thanks for that! The question is if there is any technical reason for the omission of option to customize a Fn button as video record button? It was present at X-T10 (along with physical video record button), sadly missing since X-T20 and I can't find any logical reason to block this option. If it is not because of technical limitations, could it be possibly added to X-T30 (and other fuji cameras as well) via firmware update? Your answer (or even escalating the question/request to higher levels of Fujifilm) would be highly appreciated! : ) Thank you!
Thank-you for your feedback. We have forwarded along.
I just got this camera as a gift!! Love the video I canntttttt wait to play with mine! :D
I bought xt30 yesterday but i don't have in film simulation eterna mode or etc, so please tell me
Moazzum Chishti alazhari This might be due to you having the camera in “Auto” mode as when the camera is in “Auto” there is a reduced set of film simulations available. To get “ETERNA” film simulation, flip the lever away from “Auto”.
@@fujiguys thank you ! I got it but the video is making only for 9 seconds, why?
Please describe,.
Thanks
If your videos are only lasting a few seconds, this is likely due to the slower speed of your memory card. When recording video, the minimum card speed is UHS-I U3. Using a card that speed or faster will allow longer video recording.
How do i set up the grid and electronic level on my xt30? Ive tried to do it but for some reason neither appear on my evf or lcd screen
Hi Domingo, you need to go into the Screen setup then Disp. custom setting and enable the Level and Grid.
Hope that helps !
Thank you for the comment !
thank you for the bunch of useful information about this camera, tried everything while you were talking:)
Thank-you for watching and for taking the time to comment.
Question. Why video from xt30 does not have audio after I transfer to my phone.i have a one plus 6t phone. If there is a fix please let me know.thanks in advance
Sorry to hear you are experiencing issues.
Please contact the customer support group of the Fujifilm office in your country, as they are better suited to assist you.
In Canada, call: 1.800.461.0416. In the USA, call: 1.800.800.3854.
For all other countries, please visit our website, and choose your country from the drop-down list in the upper right portion of the page.
www.fujifilm.com/
I have the same issue, I have one plus 3T. I thought it is just matter of settings on the camera, but maybe it is more serious problem. Please leave a comment if you find solution. Thanks
how do I manipulate the histogram prior to shooting? ie move histogram to the right.
Hi Robert,
you need to change your exposure to change this histogram by changing your aperture / shutter speed or ISO.
Thank you for the comment !
Hi Sir, my new XT 30 Audio level is not working. I have adjusted to max. Should I do any specific setting? Or should I call Fujifilm as it is not working.
God that was the most excellent review. Good job.
Hi Gord, thanks for your explanation: sound and clear. Which external recorder do you use? Can I use this recorder for storing and viewing my stills, while I’m on the road without computer?
Hey Peter. You're welcome. Thanks for watching. The external recorder Gord used in this video is an Atomos Ninja V. While it's great for video, at 4K (16:9), it's not really the best option for stills.
The device Gord uses when on vacation, without a computer, is a Verbatim MediaShare. This portable device accepts an SD card, and a USB drive (either thumb drive, or portable hard drive) and using an app on his tablet, allows him to review the photos and copies them from the SD card to the drive.
Fuji Guys Channel Thanks very much for the swift reply!
I have a problem with fujifilm xt30, bcz they did not update xwebcam software for xt30.
Very bad.
does this camera retains settings between video and stills like the xt3 when switching modes? thanks.
Yes. There are a number of settings that are independent between shooting stills and videos. (Film Simulation, ISO, DR, to name a few).
i just recently bought xt30 and zhiyun cran2 .. but the mount is not suitable since xt30 screw portion is at side instead of middle. any mounting plate can suggest please
One option is the Fujifilm MHG-XT10 metal hand grip. It adds an Arca-Swiss plate and centres the tripod socket to the lens mount.
On the 5th option of “View Modem
EYE SENSOR + LCD IMAGE DISPLAY, i do not get image display after shoot image??? Do I have to set something up in menu?
Hi Robert,
Menu -> Set-Up -> Screen Set-Up -> Image Display. You can select Continuous, 0.5 sec or 1.5 sec. Hope that helps!
Excellent video for first time Fujifilm user, especially coming from Nikon and sony. If I have to choose a kit lens from 18-135 and 18-55 f2.8 - 4 which one is advised? Also for street photography which prime, 16/23/35 should be purchased, since their 35 mm equivalent factor is different
Thanks for asking Rajan. The XF18-135 is not normally available as a 'kit' lens (included in the box with the X-T30). Our choice would be the XF18-55, but it depends on whether you want the longer focal length. The trade-off being the size and weight of the XF18-135.For street photography, again, it depends on your style. Many people choose the XF23F2 for their street photography as it offers the same (semi wide-angle) field of view as a 35mm lens in 35mm film format.
@@fujiguys thank you for your reply. 18-135 is available as kit lens with X-T30. I have chosen that. I was interested in Fujifilm more as Street photography Gear. Probably I may have to think of 35mm f2 as add on for the purpose. I use Batis primes on Sony A7RM2 and Zooms on Nikon D500. Fujifilm is therefore supposedly a different proposition for me. Lets see. @instagramrajan
what is the name of the tripod you use for the xt30? do you have an amazon link? thank you
Thanks for asking, but there are a wide variety of good quality tripods that work well with the X-T30. Check out the various reviews sites for their recommendations.
Good job!
I am planning to buy my first fujifilm camera, i have 1 question
As i have seen in the reviews that the exposure compansation dial doent work in manual mode..
Now my question is does the exposure compansation wheel works when i am shooting photos in manual mode with auto iso..??
Yes. If you have the ISO set to Auto, the exposure compensation will automatically adjust the ISO to provide exposure compensation to your image.
Fantastic job.
Should I get the xt3 instead? Because when this come out it will go down in price?
I am having problem with the touch function as Flick up is not working while the other left right and down are fine, please advise
Press and hold the Disp/Back button and see what Fn you have it set to. It may not be active depending on the mode selected and the shooting mode you are in.
Please help. I just got my XT30 and I figure the colors of live view screen doesn’t match with the playback screen. However the colors of live view screen match with the JPGs I took. The colors on the playback screen is kind of wash out. Is this normal or is there a solution? I’m new to Fuji cameras.
Hi Dan,
Make sure that the ''natural view'' setting is set to OFF in the screen setup.
Hope that helps !
Been waiting for this one. Gotta wait until Monday to get mine :(
I have to wait until late May to get my Graphite Silver :( :( :(
I had difficulty following along. How do I permanently turn off the way the touch screen takes a picture right after I touch the focus point?
Hi,
Set the touch screen to AREA by touching the Touch screen mode selector on the top right of the LCD.
Thank you for the comment !
@@fujiguys thank you!
Will it be ok if I plug my x-T30 straight into the 87watt MacBook charger? I’m guessing it’s ok to charge the camera through a 2017 MacBook Pro, but Is it ok to plug into any USB C charger?
Hi Johnny. The X-T30 will accept USB-C Power Delivery, so it should operate with your MacBook charger.
Ciao from Italy....i use the XT30 ...and i hot and Android phone . My questione Is :Why with the sw ANDROID 10 Is impossible to use the APP? No problema with Android versione 9 .....Is any update arriving? Thank u so mucj . By sergio
Greetings from Canada. We have used the X-T30 with ANDROID 10 without any issues.
If you have not already tried, un-pair your camera from the phone by removing the camera from your camera list on the phone as well as removing your phone from the connection list on your camera. Then re-pair your camera to your phone. If that doesn't resolve your issue, you can try uninstalling and re-installing the app.
Otherwise, please contact Fujifilm Italy, as they are better suited to assist you.
www.fujifilm.eu/it/assistenza-tecnica
@@fujiguys yeaaahhhh It works.....grazie mille ! Many thanks ...👍😀👍
Which lens would you recommend for travel photography (and nature)?
Thanks for asking. The kit lens is one option for travel. Another would be either the XF23mmF2 or the newer XF16mmF2.8. Both are compact primes that keep the camera quite small. If you are looking for a telephoto lens, check out the XC50-230mm or XF55-200mm.
my touch function is on but when i swipe up or down nothing happens😣😣? is my screen faulty ??
Before you reach out for service, double-check that you have "Touch Function" turned on.
Go to: SETTINGS > BUTTON/DIAL SETTIING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > and turn on "TOUCH FUNCTION".It is also possible that the particular touch function is not available, based on another setting in the camera.
Thanks Gord, very informative..
Thanks for watching Adam. We appreciate it.
Dark screen or viewfinder during studio photography, how can I resolve it in X-T30?
There a button asbove the screen you have to push.
Hi,
You need to disable the Preview EXP./WB in the screen setup menu.
Thank you for your comment.
What's the external recorder, Ninja?
We have used the Atomos Ninja V with much success.
Hi Gord! Thanks for the video, it is really informative. I have a question though: I don't understand how you can have an either way 200 Mbit/s output of the camera whereas the X-T30 only supports UHS-I SD cards. Is this 200 Mbit/s only attainable when using an external recorder?
Thanks for asking. Keep in mind that video recording is expressed in Megabits per second (Mbps), whereas the resulting files are recorded to card in Megabytes per second (MBps). Note the subtle difference between bits/Mbps and bytes/MBps. The ratio from bit to byte is 8:1.
The X-T30 can record up to 200 Mbps (bits) to the SD-Card.
@@fujiguys Oh my bad! :O Thank you very much for enlightening me! Thanks!
Awesome vid. X-T3 or X-T30? And why? Thanks
Hey Jay. It really depends on your needs. If you are wanting a smaller, travel-type camera, then the X-T30. But, if you're looking for a more professional, video capable, model, then the X-T3 is for you. Have a look at them side-by-side.
@@fujiguys Thank you 👍🏼
does it have All-I for video?
The X-T30 does not have that option for recording, but the X-T3 does.
Fuji Guys Channel are you serious? I make music videos and commercials for businesses and I was really considering this as an upgrade but that’s just sad
The X-T3 has the option to choose between All-I and Long-GOP for movie compression. There is no option to choose on the X-T30; and it records Long-GOP.
Fuji Guys Channel do you think will or have the capability to update that later on?
If you really need All-I, then the X-T3 is the camera for you.
Why no ones talks about the in camera flash?
Nice lecture, but, it was very difficult to see the screen you're showing us.
I love Fujifilm X-T30
Thanks for your feedback.
How to dial ISO?
On the X-T30 the ISO is adjusted using either the front command dial, or you can go into the "Q" menu to adjust.
@@fujiguys thank so much i got it.
wait for it.....................fujifilm
Hello! In auto mode: photos are underexposed or overexposed and auto white balance is changing from cool to warm, autofocus is not fast and precise, the auto settings are bad the photos are shaky.
In manual mode take too much time to adjust the settings and the lens aperture is changing easily by mistake...
White balance is pink...
Fujifilm must to repair this problems in future updates!
We are sorry to hear of your experience with your camera. You might try doing a complete reset of the camera, to restore all settings to factory default. This usually resolves issues with exposure, etc.
If that does not resolve your issue, please contact the customer support group of the Fujifilm office in your country, as they are better suited to assist you.
In Canada, call: 1.800.461.0416. In the USA, call: 1.800.800.3854.
For all other countries, please visit our website, and choose your country from the drop-down list in the upper right portion of the page.
www.fujifilm.com/
@@fujiguys Thank You very much!
This is a helpful video but my head is spinning.
I am planning to buy the X-T30. Just wanted to understand if 16-55 F2.8 lens is good for this body as it as a heavy lens. I am more or still photos. Do you recommend the X-T3 or X-T30. Also bit concerned as the lens does not have OIS
Hi Rajesh. Based on the size of the lens, the X-T3 is a better choice. If you're looking at the X-T30, then then XF18-55F2.8-4 is a great choice.
I own the T30 II and I find the menu way to complicated.
The mind boggles..... A tremendous camera and video tool!... Let's hope you have updates for it, unlike the X-T0 which was sold as future proof, yet had only one firmware update that added zero functionality to the camera.
Very awkward when you show the lcd options, filming the camera at an angle. My neck hurts when trying to read it (watching this on tv so can’t tilt my screen to see the video straight) 😱😆
Thank you for the feedback
4k movie,,, internal is 8 bit huh...
That's correct. If you are looking for 10-bit internal, have a look at the X-T3 or new X-T4.
Coming from Nikon I find Fuji very very complicated. Confusing menu systems, not easy to put the camera in various modes, gimmicky touchscreen, unreliable autofocus... I wish I had gone for Sony 6400. The hyped film simulations are nothing but colour filters which any app can do.
Thank you for the feedback
Dear Fuji, Please build a camera without 2300,00000000 menu settings. I'm a big Fuji fan but all these menu settings stops me buying. So a on/off button with some exposure dails would be more then enough. First time ever thumbs down on a camera review!
Thank-you for your feedback.
Awful app. For those who consider buying a fujifilm camera thinking, the app will be a good thing to have... Don't!
After building amazing cameras, Fujifilm decided to let their customers down big time. By putting out this awful... thing, I can't call it app.
Only to set it up on android is time consuming, taking photos and moving files... Forget about it!
I think when this thing illegally called an app was produced, the guys who where in charge of this, said F#@% this!! Let's go on lunch break!
Instead of making something that the customer can really enjoy using, fujifilm decided to throw this garbage out.
dude, the whole video is at an angle , I don't think you realized it.