The new X-T30 may not be Fujifilm's flagship model, but it arrives with some very impressive features and specifications. Chris and Jordan have been shooting it for a few days and share their first impressions, along with a look at an iconic new building in their hometown of Calgary, Alberta.
How was the footage in the video stabilized (the X-T30 having no IBIS)? Gimbal? In-Lens-Stabilization? Software in post? A combination (which combination?) of these?
Also: Which lenses were used to shoot the video? The AF tests in particular?
The youtube video shows at time 7:05 a snapshot of the 'AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS' which has a 6th option, with a spanner icon. The other 5 options are being scrolled through, but the 6th isn't in the video. Could DPReview confirm that the 6th option, which is presumably similar to the configuration option found on the X-T2 and X-T3, is found on the X-T30, and if so, to what extent is it similar to the options on the bigger two siblings? That would be much appreciated.
This is advertising for the XT3, and XT30. There is also advertising for the Canon EOS RP, and also advertising for Nikon Z , and Sony and Panasonic. Which one should I buy?
It should be pointed in the review that while having quite good video features X-T30 does not offer Zebra that should be there. It's strange Fuji did not bring this "a must feature" for video shooters. Hope Fuji will do it via firmware udate soon.
Imagine a world where FUji migrates their IBIS from the X-H1 and puts it in all their X-Tx and X-Txx cameras the way all the last generation of Oly cameras have five axis IBIS. That is the world I want.
Great work on putting this review together, effortlessly professional presentation. A lot of information articulated so clearly and concisely. Your broad product knowledge and video experience are invaluable to an end user like me filtering the web for reviews I can trust. Thanks to both of you.
Again no mention of the of the IBS on the camera. I had to find out that the camera didn't have IBS only by checking out the full specifications. I don't know why you consistently fail to mention this in your "first impressions" previews. A camera not having an IBS might not mean much to you but it'll be a deal breaker for many prospective customers like myself.
All of the Olympus E-M10s, Panasonic GX85 have IBIS and are under $900. Panasonic G80/85 is currently going for well under $900 and has IBIS. Panasonic GX9 is going for $900 with kit lens; it too has IBIS.
Glad that Fuji still had a whole line up of aps-c cameras & lenses. Sony has only some weird shaped bodies with 16:9 screens & tiny viewfinder. And Sonys aps-c lineup of the lenses is either bad, totally overpriced or both. Sony should offer a proper aps-c body, and at least one good zoom like a 16-55 2.8 or a proper & small 35mm 1.4 prime.
I don't even mine if it will be the same body as X-T30 (as far as it'll have IBIS) Also if Fuji will make it with 4K/30 10bit HDMI output and a right price it could be best selling Fuji camera, me thinking.
This is a very good camera but in order to compete with Panasonic, Sony, and newbee CaNikon, Fuji must produce FF version of this cam. Otherwise it will lose market share in time and it will be too late.
Canon EOS RP has FF sensor very small and starting price is $1300, it will be sold for $1000 in notime and will easily kill Fuji at the same price. APS-C sensor is cheaper but DOF is too large for portraiture, and has limited angle for landscape, is superior only with extreme macro. You may like Fuji too much but this is about market share not sympathy.
@endofoto: Eos Rp if it got recycled 6D sensor, then you should understand why it's so cheap. Also this camera's video implementation is 1.5X of crop, that brings the Dof atleast in videos in the same league as XT3. Overall XT-3 is a much better camera!
@LookintotheMirrorlessoften Yes, really! Name one big Hollywood production movie 🎥 shoot on anything bigger than Super 35 in the last 10 years? Nothing? Ok let’s try a documentary? Can you think of one?? No??? Ok cool! Name at least one famous photographer that shoot EVERYTHING wide open (f/1.2-f/1.4) on a 35mm sensor her/his entire career? Perhaps you just need to learn how to use your Apertures and DoF appropriately.
Maybe you need to manage your anger. If you constantly switch between FF and aps-c you notice the difference in image quality. If aps-c fills your need, good.
I understand your unconditional love for Fuji, I respect that, but it is losing blood over competition with less effective or even defective competitors. Fuji is the best mirrorless and should produce FF as well both for market share and for the name of the brand.
@VictorTransvina You were Interested in Movies shot on a larger sensor? Here’s a list of movies shot with arri alexa 65: http://arrirentalgroup.com/alexa65/ Have fun!
Hope to see these upgrades on a future X-E4. i prefer the rangefinder style (I have a big nose...). But I also hope they make it taller! Both my X-E2 and X-E3 have these “hand” grips attached just to make them a litlle bit taller, but it’s not enough for my hands. I also think that the articulated screen on this new Canon RP (and other Canon models) is more practical to use and protects the screen when it is not used. Is it a Canon patent?
Can't agree with negative comments regarding commentary. Very clear and articulate review. I am an XT2 and XT20 user for both professional (I am a designer) and personal work. It looks like my faith in the Fuji X system after migrating from Canon several years ago is well founded. I look forward to using the XT30 particularly in my professional work for video.
Chris and jordan!!! Can you talk always like in that library, not that loud as you usually do? We can hear you. And then also: not that fast!!! Non native English speakers can not follow you, understand you. And come to the point, you can say what you want to say in 1/3 th of the time. And who can Judge IQ on that lousy video frame you show? Do some self reflection please ...
Please stick to the written reviews. We get someone like yourself complaining about the video reviews every post. They both speak very clearly and mix a good bit of fun as well as the facts into the videos.
What on earth does being conservative have to do with anything? Neither Chris nor Jordan are speaking abnormally fast, why would they switch to an uncomfortably slow and awkward way of speaking to accommodate a few non native speakers? Adjust the playback speed of the video if you want it slower. I often watch videos in French and have never thought someone should change how they speak to accommodate my skill level.
If Chris and Jordan were actually speaking at some abnormally fast speed or the content wasn’t there, I’d fully support this sort of comment. At this point it’s just someone who wants 30second videos spoken by robots. Go read the articles.
I've given up on DPR doing anything about professionally captioning their video reviews, something that is easily accomplished by anyone who really cares about reaching the 1 in 5 people with unilateral and 1 in 8 people with bilateral hearing loss.
Non-native English speakers aren't the issue here. It's the millions and millions of aging folks who, not coincidentally, have more disposable income than the younger folks, and are more apt to spend money on 'real' cameras.
DPR simply doesn't give a ****, and I extend that to Chris and Jordan. They don't give a **** either or they'd take a stand.
If you think Chris and Jordan spoke too loudly, just turn down the playback volume. If you think they spoke too fast, you can adjust the playback speed.
Too loud? Turn down the volume. Too quiet? Turn up the volume. Too fast? Lower the playback speed. Too slow? Speed up the playback speed. Have trouble understanding English? Improve your English or watch reviews in your native language. When I go to Costa Rica I don't expect the people to slow down their Spanish so I can understand them. That's some weird entitlement.
My only recommendation would be to add manually-created subtitles for those that have hearing impairments. That's the only criticism I find valid given the intended audience.
if some is talking to fast on youtube go in the settings at the bottom right and slow it down...if some is to slow speed it up ....its not rocket surgery folks
Try playing it back at 75% speed; Chris sounds drunk, hilarious! But the videos are entertaining enough at 100% - great touch with the whispering in the library guys, had me in stitches!
I don't think whispering in a library is done for comedy purposes. There was a time it was expected behavior. Being respectful of others is simply the right thing to do. This is being posted in a friendly way.
What about reliability ??? Will it lock up frequently as any other fuji camera? Will it travel into service as often as previous ones? Fuji QA is bad.. really bad...
I’ve been toying with picking up a used x100f, but I’m wondering what you guys would think of the X-T30 with a pancake lens like the 18mm f/2. I’d be using this primarily for street and family photography, and candidates indoor...(stills more than video.) Priority is a lightweight, slim, easy to pack/store ‘rangefinder” vibe. Thanks- I appreciate your insight.
The 18mm feels a little wide to me. The 23 is just right but then you lose the low profile. I just bought the 28mm Meike. 65 bucks, pretty sharp and low profile.
IMHO camera bodies distinguish themselves most through ergonomics and usability. While there are generally better or worse ideas, the results are highly subjective and are only uncovered once you handle the camera. And If you do not like a certain camera, that may not be transferable to another person. E. g. I don't get along with SLR type cameras, I certainly prefer the rangefinder style. So go to a store, handle both. Or even rent both for a while.
I agree, the 18mm might be “too wide” and the 23 f/2 might make it “bulkier” but it’s true, the X100 series it’s sort of “it’s own thing” not even the X-Pro feels the same way, if you need video and different focal lengths this is the way to go but if you can afford it, just buy the X100 (the T it’s like $800 used nowadays) and you won’t regret it, give it one of two weeks so you can “click with it” and it’s gonna become your favorite camera....
Great video. Felt like I was live on location. Appreciated the F-log pictures, taking the extreme and taking video with the bright outside light coming in.
One thing I like about what Chris has started to mention a lot, is the ability to move the rear screen in any direction. When doing low angle portrait orientation this is a necessity.
A note regarding the Ninja V footage, it looks more clipped/crushed compared to the internal F-log because Ninja V expects limited range (16-235) but Fuji cameras output 0-255/0-1024 full range signal. For Ninja V footage you need to interpret it as full range instead to recover highlight/shadow detail.
Been the Fuji route. Back to Nikon, well, never gave up. Since the Z7, all the Fuji kit as gone. Great fun little cameras, I can't hack the fiddly controls and mushy black tones.
Their incredibly frequent camera releasing strategy drives down the used camera prices, good for people getting into photography as there are plenty of bargains to be had, plus the cash backs that usually pop up a couple of months after release.
depends... i don't have large hands and find the Txx line too small. Wanted to really buy the T20 some time back and changed my mind in the shop because of that. Also sold my (otherwise lovely) EM10II for the same reason. The T2/T3 feel great in the hand. Also the better viewfinder and WR are heavy on the ballance :)
badi - I wondered about the size too but once I got used to my X-T20 rental, I was delighted.
I appreciate that they have so many different versions to sell to different folks with slightly different requirements, but I still think it makes little sense from a business standpoint.
I Think Market share of fujifiln will grow very much. It Is impossible not to see that Fuji comes To meet the needs for photographers very well at a a price very cheap.
Fuji is great, but they need to put some serious investment into software that properly demosaics the X-Trans files. I love Fuji, and I think the hatred towards X-Trans is way overhyped (just stay away from LR and you're good) but the fact is, it's original purpose of mitigating architectural moire has passed with the higher mega-pixel counts found in cameras now.
You end up with a slower process for no good reason, regardless of what software you use. They need to take the lead in a proper solution for processing the X-Trans RAW files or switch to good old Bayer. There would be no shame in switching. Yes you'll get a chorus of knucklehead comments going "Told ya so!" But honestly, who cares what they say?
Thanks guys this is fun... it depends how taken you are with the personality too I suppose. I'd watch them if they got Kai Man Wong but that's definitely not happening
Websites have articles in them. This is not YouTube. Would be acceptable if there was a section "Our videos" or a link to YouTube channel. This guy is cursing for some reason. The whole thing is just odd. When did they start posting this guy?
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