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X30 is an impressive compact camera that captures high quality images. The camera works well on both basic and advanced levels, allowing anyone to easily capture great images while giving more advanced users plenty of control when they want it.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/fuji-x30/fuji-x30-shooters-report.htm
The Fujifilm X30 can be one heck of a camera in the hands of the right photographer. With great image quality, a decent zoom range, versatile RAW files, and overall great ergonomics, what is there not to like?
http://www.thephoblographer.com/2014/10/28/review-fujifilm-x30/
While the X30 isn't a major upgrade to the X20, the new EVF does provide significant advantages over the previous model and gives users greater shooting flexibility as well as making the camera more pleasant to use.
http://photoreview.com.au/reviews/advanced-compact-cameras/fixed-lens/fujifilm-x30
The Fuji X30 is an excellent premium compact and is one of only three to have a mechanical zoom. Its lens is equivalent to 28-112mm which is suitable for a wide variety of subjects and has a rather bright maximum aperture. The X30 offers complete manual controls and an efficient interface, including dual control-dials and plenty of external controls.
The Fujifilm X30 delivers sharp, detailed images with rich saturated colours typical of Fujifilm, as well as good noise performance. The camera has a 3inch tilting screen, plus a high resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF), built in Wi-Fi, and improved battery life.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/fujifilm-x30-full-review-26035
Quite positive review
Sample - http://img.photographyblog.com/reviews/fujifilm_x30/sample_images/fujifilm_x30_01.mov
MarcioK that is a good idea! Let's hope Fuji gave public release on the .mts file for we could analyze if their video quality is good enough to be prefered.
It's Fuji, better be careful about video.
In some of the previews (don't remember where) says that peaking do not work while recording video - before pressing the Rec button it works, but not when recording. (my E-M10 works this way, too)
Better wait for some proper video samples.
....found these specs on mirrorlessrumors ....see #7 looks like manual video to me ...just no slow shutter
The FUJIFILM X30 will be available in late September 2014 for $599.95.
*1: Fujifilm research as of August 2014. Compared with other compact zoom digital cameras, being 500g or lighter in weight. *2: Market leading viewfinder magnification ratio. Approx. 0.65x magnification 50mm (35mm format equivalent) at infinity and diopter set to -1.0 m-1. *3: Fujifilm research as of August 2014. *4: Fujifilm research as of August 2014. Compared with other digital cameras equipped with 2/3” sensor or larger, based on CIPA standards, and conducted in High Performance mode. *5: Quick Start and High Performance mode. *6: CIPA standard. *7: Aperture and shutter speed can be changed during shooting. Only shutter speeds faster than the set frame rate can be set
@jeanspillane I've looked at the stills and I'm also not too impressed with the details and noise. For video, I haven't seen that much examples. I like the fact the it has a mic input, something Panasonic would probably not do with the upcoming 1 inch camera. Although in a video on youtube, it looks like the mic levels can only be adjusted in three or four steps. That's not really level adjustment in my book.
Looks interesting, but the video will have to be a major improvement to the previous models to justify the price tag. I'm not holding my breath. I haven't been too impressed with the fuji 2/3" sensor stills I've seen from the previous models.
@John_Farragut I forgot the website but in the website, it is mentioned that the reviewer feels that the video capability of X30 is better compared to X20. However, it does not mention if X-trans exhibits moire and aliasing in video. I keep on eye to the information about video bitrate and its codec quality. A great idea is to have Fujifilm sent Fuji X30 to Vitaliy to see how is the video quality! If the video only exibits tolerable moire and aliasing, and has good smooth video with minimum macro blocking, then indeed it is a great combination of photo and video compact camera. Remember that like X10, X30 is coming with the highly regarded 28-108mm equivalent at f2.0-2.8 which should be helpful for video.
@yskunto What I'm interested in is whether X-trans exhibits moire and aliasing in video. I'm searching for samples on the Internet on the X20.
Vitaliy, do you have more details on this X30 video capability? I almost reach my decision to sell my Fuji X10 now! I watch the youtube link that you gave to me and found manual mode for iso, shutter speed, and aperture in video mode?? That is crazy man!
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