New Fujifilm X-T30 Announced



The X-T30 is equipped with a host of new functions, making it a small yet powerful companion for any photographer.
It offers outstanding performance, utilizing the 4th Generation image sensor and processor which also includes 26.1 megapixel resolution and fast high-performance AF. In addition, phase detection pixels are now across the entire frame (100%). Other advanced features include a Focus Lever for shifting a focus point easily, a new intuitive touch-screen panel with improved response, and an improved body design that has offers better holding stability to ensure comfortable shooting even with larger lenses.
The AF algorithm has been improved from that used in the renowned FUJIFILM X-T3 to deliver even more advanced AF-tracking performance. This includes enhanced accuracy in face / eye detection and the introduction of a Face Select function to provide priority auto-focus on a selected subject.
This evolution of AF performance is available not only with still photos but also during video filming. Improved exposure stability during face / eye AF and face recognition in the AF-C (continuous AF) mode adds to ease of use. Video performance itself has also been enhanced, offering high-resolution audio recording and smooth 4K/30P video recording.
As a result of the above developments, the camera appeals to a broader range of users from professional photographers to first time beginners, by being always able to deliver premium quality pictures with ease, regardless of experience.
Main features
- Compact and lightweight camera body, designed for comfort with advanced handling
―The compact and lightweight camera body, weighing just 383g, is designed for enhanced stability when holding the camera. The use of the Focus Lever, replacing the Selector Buttons, allows for extra grip space at the rear for added comfort.
―The rear LCD monitor is thinner by 1.3mm and offers improved touchscreen response. It complements the Focus Lever to achieve faster and more intuitive camera operation.
―The X-T30 is available in the popular black, premium silver and a new color, charcoal silver. The charcoal silver will be launched on May, two months after the launch of black and silver.
- The X-T30 features the 4th generation image sensor, X Trans CMOS 4, and image processing engine, X Processor 4, to deliver the still photographing performance equivalent to that of the FUJIFILM X-T3.
―Despite its compact and lightweight body, the camera has 26.1 megapixel resolution, one of the highest among APS-C sensor digital cameras, as well as exceptional low noise performance and outstanding color reproduction.
―The lowest native sensitivity is ISO 160, previously only available as extended ISO, is now available when shooting RAW.
―FUJIFILM’s exclusive Film Simulations now include ETERNA mode. This camera also incorporates numerous shooting functions that broaden your ability to customize your pictures, such as “monochrome adjustments” available for ACROS and Monochrome, and “Color Chrome” effect that produces deeper colors and gradations.
- New AF system that is great in low light conditions and when tracking fast-moving subjects
―The number of phase detection pixels on the X-Trans CMOS 4 image sensor has been increased to 2.16 million, about 4 times that of X-Trans CMOS 3 models. The on-sensor phase detection AF area now covers the entire frame (approx. 100%), making it possible to quickly and accurately focus on a subject anywhere in the frame.
―The low light limit for phase detection AF has been expanded from +0.5EV to -3EV, making it possible to autofocus in very poor lighting such as at night or under dim light, such as candles.
―Combined with the X-T3, X-T30 boasts the best AF performance and functionality of any X Series camera, combining fast image processing with the X-Processor 4 engine and AF algorithm enhancement to boost accuracy in face / eye detection. The Face Select function has been also introduced to provide priority autofocus on a selected person when multiple faces have been detected within a frame.
The performance of the Advanced SR Auto mode has been improved in line with the enhancement of the camera’s AF performance. In this mode, the camera automatically chooses the optimum shooting settings for a given scene from 58 presets, so you can achieve the best image quality without having to worry about any of the settings.
- Enhanced video functionality
― The X-T30 has more advanced 4K/30P video functionality, ability to record high resolution audio without requiring additional equipment and eye tracking functionality during video recording.
― The X-T30 records in 6K (6240×3510) to produce stunning quality in 4K (3810×2160). The camera also supports the DCI format (17:9), which gives an even more cinematic look to your videos.
―The Film Simulation modes can be applied not only when shooting stills but also while recording video, including the “ETERNA” motion picture emulator.
―4K/30P video can be recorded at 4:2:0 8bit to an SD card. F-log recording and 4:2:2 10bit via the HDMI port capabilities means the camera can record video suitable for more serious videographers
X-T30Specification | ||
Model name | FUJIFILM X-T30 | |
Number of effective pixels | 26.1 million pixels | |
Image sensor | 23.5mm×15.6mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary color filter | |
Sensor Cleaning system | Ultra Sonic Vibration | |
Storage media | SD memory card (~2GB) / SDHC memory card (~32GB) / SDXC memory card (~512GB) | |
UHS-I | ||
File format of still image | JPEG: Exif Ver.2.3 *1, RAW: 14bit RAW (RAF original format) / RAW+JPEG | |
Number of recorded pixels | [L]〈3:2〉 6240 × 4160 〈16:9〉 6240 × 3512 〈1:1〉 4160 × 4160 | |
[M]〈3:2〉 4416 × 2944 〈16:9〉 4416 × 2488 〈1:1〉 2944 × 2944 | ||
[S]〈3:2〉 3120 × 2080 〈16:9〉 3120 × 1760 〈1:1〉 2080 × 2080 | ||
Lens mount | FUJIFILM X mount | |
Sensitivity | Standard output | AUTO1 / AUTO2 / AUTO3 (up to ISO12800) / ISO160~12800 (1/3 step) |
Extended output | ISO80/100/125/25600/51200 | |
Exposure control | TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average / Center Weighted | |
Exposure mode | P (Program AE) / A (Aperture Priority AE) / S (Shutter Speed Priority AE) / M (Manual Exposure) | |
Exposure compensation | -5.0EV~+5.0EV 1/3EV step (Movie: -2.0EV~+2.0EV) | |
Shutter type | Focal Plane Shutter | |
Shutter speed | Mechanical Shutter | P mode: 4sec. to 1/4000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/4000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/4000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min. |
Electronic Shutter *2 | P mode: 4sec. to 1/32000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/32000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/32000sec. Bulb mode: 1sec. Fixed | |
Mechanical + Electronic shutter |
P mode: 4sec. to 1/32000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/32000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/32000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min. | |
Synchronized shutter speed for flash | 1/180sec. or slower | |
Continuous shooting | Approx. 30fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG: 26 frames Lossless compression RAW: 17 frames Uncompressed RAW: 17 frames) | |
Approx. 20fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG: 53 frames Lossless compression RAW: 17 frames Uncompressed RAW: 17 frames) | ||
Approx. 10fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG: 95 frames Lossless compression RAW: 18 frames Uncompressed RAW: 18 frames) | ||
Approx. 20fps [Only electronic shutter ] (JPEG: 32 frames Lossless compression RAW: 17 frames Uncompressed RAW: 17 frames) | ||
Approx. 10fps [Only electronic shutter ] (JPEG: 81 frames Lossless compression RAW: 18 frames Uncompressed RAW: 18 frames) | ||
Approx. 8fps (JPEG: 90 frames Lossless compression RAW: 18 frames Uncompressed RAW: 18 frames) | ||
Approx. 5fps (JPEG: 205 frames Lossless compression RAW: 24 frames Uncompressed RAW: 19 frames) | ||
Approx. 4fps (JPEG: 209 frames Lossless compression RAW: 28 frames Uncompressed RAW: 20 frames) | ||
Approx. 3fps (JPEG: 216 frames Lossless compression RAW: 34 frames Uncompressed RAW: 21 frames) | ||
Pre-shot: Approx. 30fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (max. 10 frames while half press, max. 12 frames after full press, total max. 22 frames) | ||
Pre-shot: Approx. 20fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (max. 10 frames while half press, max. 22 frames after full press, total max. 32 frames) | ||
Pre-shot: Approx. 10fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (max. 10 frames while half press, max. 68 frames after full press, total max. 78 frames) | ||
*Recordable frames depends on recording media | ||
*Speed of continuous shooting depends on shooting environment and shooting frames | ||
Auto bracketing | AE Bracketing (Frames: -2, -3, +3, +2, ±9, ±7, ±5, ±3 Step: 1/3EV, 2/3EV, 1EV, 4/3EV、5/3EV、2EV、7/3EV、8/3EV、3EV) | |
Film Simulation bracketing (Any 3 types of film simulation selectable) | ||
Dynamic Range Bracketing (100%, 200%, 400%) | ||
ISO sensitivity Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) | ||
White Balance Bracketing (±1, ±2, ±3) | ||
Focus Bracketing (Frames: 1~999, Step: 1~10, Interval: 0~10s) | ||
Focus | Mode | Single AF / Continuous AF / MF |
Type | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF) |
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AF frame selection |
Single point AF: EVF / LCD: 13×9 / 25×17 (Changeable size of AF frame) Zone AF: 3×3 / 5×5 / 7×7 from 91 areas on 13×9 grid Wide/Tracking AF: (up to 18 area) *AF-S: Wide / AF-C: Tracking All |
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White balance | Automatic Scene recognition / Custom1~3 / Color temperature selection (2500K~10000K) / Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater |
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Self-timer | 10sec. / 2sec. | |
Interval timer shooting | Yes (Setting: Interval, Number of shots, Starting time) | |
Flash | Manual pop-up flash (Super Intelligent Flash) | |
Guide number : approx. 7 (ISO200 · m) / approx. 5 (ISO100 · m) | ||
Flash modes | TTL(FLASH AUTO / STANDARD / SLOW SYNC.) / MANUAL / COMMANDER / OFF | |
SYNC. MODE | ||
1ST CURTAIN / 2ND CURTAIN | ||
Hot shoe | Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible) | |
Viewfinder | 0.39 inch approx. 2.36 millions dots OLED Color Viewfinder Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area: approx. 100% Magnification: 0.62× with 50mm lens (35mm equivalent) at infinity and diopter set to -1m-1 Diagonal angle of view: approx. 31° (Horizontal angle of view: approx. 26° ) Built-in eye sensor AUTO Brightness Setting: 50~800cd/㎡ |
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LCD monitor | 3.0 inch, aspect ratio 3:2, approx. 1.04 million dots touch screen color LCD monitor(approx. 100% coverage) | |
Movie recording | File format | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264,Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling) |
File size | [DCI 4K(4096×2160)] 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps up to approx. 10min | |
Frame rate | [4K(3840×2160)] 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps up to approx. 10min | |
Recording time | [Full HD(2048 ×1080)] 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps up to approx. 15min. | |
[Full HD(1920×1080)] 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps up to approx. 15min. | ||
[Full HD(1920×1080) High speed rec.] 120p/100p 200Mbps(recording) up to approx. 6min. | ||
*For recording movies, use a SD memory card with UHS Speed Class 3 or higher. | ||
*Although movie recording will continue without interruption when the file size reaches 4GB, subsequent | ||
footage will be recorded to a separate file which must be viewed separately. | ||
Photography functions | Advanced SR AUTO, Face / Eye detection AF, Auto Red-eye Removal, Select custom setting, Panorama, Color space, Setting (Color, Sharpness, D-range, Highlight tone, Shadow tone), Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, Preview depth of focus, Lens Modulation Optimizer, Pre-AF, Number of Focus Points setting, MF Assist, Focus check, Focus Peak Highlight, Electronic level, Multiple exposure, Release priority / Focus priority selection, Fn button setting , ISO AUTO control, Instant AF setting (AF-S/AF-C), AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS , SHUTTER AF , SHUTTER AE , AF-ON , Interlock spot AE & Focus area, Focus area setting, AE-L/AF-L button setting, Edit/Save Quick menu, Preview exp./WB in manual mode, Shutter Type, Touch Screen Setting, Sports Finder Mode, Pre-Shot, Flicker Reduction | |
Film simulation mode | 16 modes (PROVIA/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, ASTIA/Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Black & White, Black & White+Ye Filter, Black & White+R Filter, Black & White+G Filter, Sepia, ACROS, ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter, ETERNA/Cinema) B & W Adjustment: -9~+9 |
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Grain effect | STRONG, WEAK, OFF | |
Color chrome effect | STRONG, WEAK, OFF | |
Dynamic range setting | AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400% ISO restriction (DR100%: No limit, DR200%: ISO320 or more, DR400%: ISO640 or more) |
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Advanced filter | Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Soft focus, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple) |
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Playback functions | RAW conversion, Image rotate, Auto image rotate, Face Detection, Red-eye removal, Photobook assist, Erase selected frames, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Slide show, Protect, Crop, Resize, Panorama, Favorites, Voice Memo Setting | |
Wireless transmitter |
Standard | IEEE802.11b/g/n (standard wireless protocol) |
Encryption | WEP / WPA / WPA2 mixed mode | |
Access mode | Infrastructure | |
Bluetooth® | Standard | Bluetooth Ver 4.2 (Bluetooth low energy) |
Operating frequency (Center frequency) | 2402 – 2480MHz | |
Wireless functions | Geotagging, Wireless communication (Image transfer), View & Obtain Images, Remote camera shooting, PC Autosave, Image Transfer Order, instax printer print | |
Other functions | Exif Print, 35 Languages, Date/Time, Time difference, Sound & Flash OFF, Performance Setting, Preview exp. in Manual mode, LCD Brightness, LCD Color, Preview Pic. Effect, DISP. Custom Setting , LARGE INDICATORS MODE(EVF) , LARGE INDICATORS MODE(LCD) , LARGE INDICATORS DISP. SETTING , Copyright Setting | |
Terminal | Digital interface | USB Type-C (USB3.1 Gen1) |
HDMI output | HDMI micro connector (Type D) | |
Other | ø2.5mm, stereo mini connector (Microphone), Hot shoe, Synchronized terminal | |
Power supply | NP-W126S Li-ion battery (included) | |
Battery life for still images*3 | Approx. 380 frames (Normal Mode) When XF35mmF1.4 R is set. | |
Actual battery life of movie capture*3 *Face detection is set to OFF |
[4K] approx. 45min. (29.97p) [Full HD] approx. 45min. (59.94p) |
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Continuance battery life of movie capture*3 *Face detection is set to OFF |
[4K] approx. 60min. (29.97p) [Full HD] approx. 75min. (59.94p) |
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Dimensions | 118.4mm (W) x 82.8mm (H) x 46.8mm (D) / 4.66in. (W) x 3.26in. (H) x 1.84in. (D) | |
Weight | Approx. 383g (including battery and SD memory card) Approx. 333g (excluding battery and SD memory card) |
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Operation Environment |
Operating Temperature | 0°C~+40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10%~80% (no condensation) | |
Starting up period | Approx. 0.4sec. | |
Accessories included | Li-ion battery NP-W126S, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Strap clip, Protective cover, Clip attaching tool, Owner’s manual, |
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*1 Exif 2.3 is a digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. | ||
*2 The Electronic Shutter may not be suitable for fast-moving objects. Flash can not be used. | ||
*3 Approximate number of frames or movie recording time that can be taken with a fully-charged based on CIPA Standard. |
AVAILABILITY:
The FUJIFILM X-T30 comes in three colours, Black, Silver and Charcoal Silver and will be available from March 2019 for Black and Silver and May 2019 for Charcoal Silver.
Creating Manchester by Keith Vaughton
For me Street Photography is about creating something extraordinary from the ordinary and this particular image was all about timing and a little bit of luck.
What first attracted me to the scene were the dabs of light coming down the street on to the orange awnings and the road. This image needed a certain type of subject to come through the frame for it to work as I looked up the street and I could see a lady on the opposite side wearing what looked a trilby hat. I was only going to get one chance at this so I adjusted my angle as not to get the parked cars in the frame and it was at that moment I decided to turn my X100T round into a vertical position so I could fill the frame and give it more depth. As she crossed the road I quickly moved to the right and fired off 3 frames, the last one being this one.
I always shoot in JPEG when out on the street and for this I used Classic Chrome.
You can see more of Keith’s work on his website www.keithvaughton.com and follow him on Instagram
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Creating Presa by Julian Fletcher
Julian took this photo in the walls of an old dam in Lanzarote, near the town of Mala.
He used a Fujifilm XH-1 with a 16mm lens and shot handheld at f1.2 for 1/15 second.
You can find its exact location here https://goo.gl/maps/c4r6nPN39pA2
Julian told the Fujiholics website that the equipment he used was "a large plastic sheet normally used for protecting furniture from dust and paint while decorating and a small battery powered led light. The plastic sheet was simply placed over the model with the led light set behind her."
Colour grading and cropping was all done in Photoshop. Lightroom was not used this time as there was no need for retouching etc.
Another shot from the same shoot can be viewed on Julian's Instagram feed www.instagram.com/jue_pix and some of his other work can be found on
Julian also thinks it is important to credit his model Audrey Bovet www.instagram.com/audreybovet