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OP Jose Rocha Senior Member • Posts: 1,165
Re: Back to Fujifilm

enigmatico wrote:

You are comparing the X-T30ii and the X-T5 by their prices. I think they are different enough in spec, to consider them by more than price.

I have medium size hands but was never happy with the X-T30; it was too small for me. Holding the camera with two hands and trying to find space for my face to get close enough to the EVF, was a squashed experience. In my opinion, small camera bodies are best designed like the X-100 series, with the viewfinder on the side.

That's a good point about the EVF on the side. As I plan to use the camera with large lenses such as the 16-55 or 90, using an EVF on the side doesn't make much sense to me because of the weight and having to hold it against me with an offset that could make it feel unbalanced.

I will try to at least hold a X-T30 with a lens like that to see how is the experience. The small EVF and grip are my main concerns.

You already have the X-100V for a small lightweight carry-around camera. I would say the X-T5, if you can afford it, is a better choice than the X-T30ii. You will get a larger EVF (easier to manually focus with), improved AF, IBIS, a higher resolution sensor and new film simulations (nostalgic neg is my favourite). You also get a larger body and a newer, more powerful battery which for me are big advantages.

I think that the X-T5 is my best bet. Thank you

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