Fujifilm X-T30 mirrorless bets on nostalgia

[JimFox]

Fujifilm X-T30 mirrorless bets on nostalgia to challenge Sony and Canon

Fujifilm's going to run out of generations who fondly remember film cameras.

Fujifilm is a master of retro camera design, and it's continuing its trend of capitalizing on that to challenge the leaders in its class, the new Sony A6400 and last year's Canon EOS M50.

Its new X-T30, the step-down enthusiast model from the powerhouse X-T3 and successor to the X-T20, inherits a lot of capabilities from the more expensive X-T3 and an updated version of the X-T20's body. Plus, Fujifilm throws in some refinements to the autofocus operation that should improve the experience.

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[JohnC]

Just a couple of weeks ago I purchased a new Fuji X-T2 with the kit 18-55. I really like it. Yesterday I received the 55-200 (had to buy it because it was on sale. ) Although I have done minimal shooting, I really like the feel of the gear (smaller and lighter than my Nikon D7100 but still workable). And based on some pixel peeping of local park pictures, I'm pretty impressed with the IQ.

Time will tell. I need to spend more time with it, but I most likely will end up selling my Nikon gear.

 

[JimFox]

I had looked into that Fuji too when I was looking for a small camera to use for street photography and trail running. I ended up with the Sony A6400, but I spent a lot of time looking and thinking about the Fuji X-T2. It is quite a capable camera.

I think you will be very happy with it.

 

[JohnC]

I ultimately went with Fuji because I preferred their lenses. They’re not in the FF market so they put their best effort into their APSC lenses. Everybody else focuses on their FF lineup and just sees APSC as the gateway drug to FF. Me, I’m not interested in FF.

 

[JimFox]

That’s exactly what I read too that the Fuji lenses are top notch since they don’t do full frame.

For me, I am not looking to replace my full frame cameras, I love them. But the small Sony has place, so I got the 18-135mm as a walk around lens, and the 12mm Samyang f2.0 which is awesome for Astro work at night. Those are the only 2 lenses I need. If I was going to replace a full frame syStem, I think Fuji might just be the way to go.

 

[Jeffrey]

Fuji has been into the 'retro' look for some time. And I love their cameras. My setup is a pair of X-Pro2's with a bag of lenses. Excellent IQ and I love the mirrorless workflow while shooting. When I traveled to Cuba, I took a chance and left the comfort zone of my Canon's and took only the X-Pro2's. So glad I did.

 

[JohnC]

That’s exactly what I read too that the Fuji lenses are top notch since they don’t do full frame.

For me, I am not looking to replace my full frame cameras, I love them. But the small Sony has place, so I got the 18-135mm as a walk around lens, and the 12mm Samyang f2.0 which is awesome for Astro work at night. Those are the only 2 lenses I need. If I was going to replace a full frame syStem, I think Fuji might just be the way to go.

I've heard a lot of people like that Samyang 12mm.

There isn't a one size fits all for everybody. At the end of the day people should make decisions based on what works for them.

One of the things that got me seriously considering Fuji was their announced 16-80 which is supposed to be out this summer. The 16-80 has been my main Nikon lens since I purchased it a couple of years ago. I really like having the extra 2mm on the wide end along with a short tele. But now I'm wondering if I can just supplement the 18-55 with a 16mm 2.8 prime. I'll need more field time with the 18-55 to decide that.

 

[JimFox]

You have some very nice choices it sounds like John. Having 2.8 is certainly nice. But then again, I like the all in one approach. It will be interesting hear what you decide upon later.

And it is nice that there is such a variety of cameras available. As you said there isn't one size or model that fits all, and it's great that people can make a choice that feels best to them.