Fujifilm has just officially announced the new Fujifilm X-T30. It is a versatile mirrorless camera distinguished by advanced stills and video recording along with sleek and intuitive handling characteristics. This new mirrorless camera costs $899, available for Pre-Order at B&H/ Adorama.
Fujifilm X-T30 key features:
- 26.1 M BSI APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
- X-Processor 4 quad-core CPU
- 100% phase detect AF across the entire frame
- Excellent face and eye detection AF with new Face Selection option
- 2.36M-dot OLEO EVF
- 3 inch 1.04M-dot 2-way tilting Touch LCD with smooth and fast drag controls
- 4K/30p, Full HD 120fps, H.264 compression option
- External HDMI recording capable of 4:2:2 1 O bit quality
- 1 x SD UHS-1 card slot
- Built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth V.4.2
- Headphone Jack via USB-C Adapter (3rd Party)
- USB-C
- NP-W126S battery
The new X-T30 packs even greater image quality with the fourth generation X-Trans CMOS 4 Sensor. This 26.1 megapixel sensor has one of the highest resolutions among APS-C sensors, allowing the photographer plenty of room to crop or to capture fantastic detail for printing and sharing. The X-T30’s ISO sensitivity has been adjusted to allow ISO 160 in the normal range (it was in extended ISO earlier), making it great for shooting in bright light with more open apertures.
In addition, the new X-Processor 4 Quad Core-CPU enables super fast face detection auto focus, doubling the speed compared to the X-T20 as well as allowing eye detection to work in AF-C mode, great for moving portraits. On top of that, the low light limit of phase detection has been expanded from 0.5EV to -3EV which allows more accurate AF in low light.
While the X-T30 is an amazing stills camera, the video recording capabilities of this beauty have been cranked up to the next level. The X-T30 records (UHD) 4k at 30fps and 1080p at 120fps allowing for super slow motion effects. For filmmakers requiring higher color fidelity, the X-T30 records 10-bit, 4:2:2 color through the HDMI port.
One of Fuji’s most popular features is its amazing color reproduction and “Film Simulation” modes, and being able to use these modes while shooting video is a huge boon. The X-T30 incorporates Monochrome adjustments for the popular ACROS (and monochrome) styles as well as a “Color Chrome” effect that helps when photographing highly saturated colors. This mode produces deep colors and gradation — something any product photographer can attest is hard to do with certain subjects.
Beyond the image quality and powerful features like the auto focus, the X-T30 boasts some physical aspects that will make it a joy to use. The Focus Lever which enables users to quickly and easily shift to a focus point and like all of Fujifilm’s offerings, an ergonomic body design. The X-T30 also incorporates a convenient two-way tilting and intuitive touchscreen panel. Weighing in at 13.51 ounces, the X-T30 is light enough to carry anywhere and powerful enough to capture photos and video wherever you take it.
Along with the Fujifilm X-T30 (B&H/ Adorama), Fujifilm also announced the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR lens. It is a compact and lightweight wide-angle prime lens for the company’s APS-C mirrorless bodies. The lens weighs just 155g/5.5oz, uses a stepping motor for ‘fast and quiet autofocus’ and can focus as close as 17cm/6.7in and is weather-sealed at nine points around the barrel and can function at temperatures as low as -10°C/+14°F. This new lens costs $399, available for Pre-Order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications:
PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
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LENS TYPE | Prime lens | |
MAX FORMAT SIZE | APS-C / DX | |
FOCAL LENGTH | 16 mm | |
IMAGE STABILIZATION | No | |
LENS MOUNT | Fujifilm X | |
APERTURE | ||
MAXIMUM APERTURE | F2.8 | |
MINIMUM APERTURE | F22 | |
APERTURE RING | Yes | |
NUMBER OF DIAPHRAGM BLADES | 9 | |
OPTICS | ||
ELEMENTS | 10 | |
GROUPS | 8 | |
SPECIAL ELEMENTS / COATINGS | 2 aspherical elements | |
FOCUS | ||
MINIMUM FOCUS | 0.17 m (6.69″) | |
MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION | 0.13× | |
AUTOFOCUS | Yes | |
MOTOR TYPE | Stepper motor | |
FULL TIME MANUAL | Yes | |
FOCUS METHOD | Internal | |
DISTANCE SCALE | No | |
DOF SCALE | No | |
PHYSICAL | ||
WEIGHT | 155 g (0.34 lb) | |
DIAMETER | 60 mm (2.36″) | |
LENGTH | 45 mm (1.77″) | |
SEALING | Yes | |
COLOUR | Black, silver | |
FILTER THREAD | 49 mm | |
HOOD SUPPLIED | Yes |
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