Fujifilm X-T30 II + XC15-45mm black

I own a number of Fuji Cameras but wanted something smaller. The Fuji Film XT30 II is simply a great camera, it shares a lot of tech including the censor from the XT-4 so picture quality is exceptionally high and it works very well in low light. It's auto focus is also carried across from Fuji's top of the range models. Also it's video capabilities are second to none. The XT30 II will not disappoint, it's image quality is well above it's price point. I use the XT-4 as well but I have recently found myself using the XT30 ii for paid work as it is simply a joy to shoot. Great for beginners and professionals alike.

It's a nice little camera, beautiful build quality, retro styling and the colour science is really good. The images I'm getting out of the camera are crisp and detailed as you would expect. The Raw files are easy to colour grade and the j-pegs look amazing out of the camera with very little need for colour adjustments.

I really do love this camera i’m only starting off so a lot to learn but so far great , love the ease of getting pictures instantly, would recommend 🙌🏻

Finally managed to get one. Great camera

This is great value the X-T30ii produces superb images and should be seen as an excellent mid range entry from Fuji.It can not be classed as budget at just under £800 for body only. This is reserved if Fuji ever realise they need a sub £500 body and basic kit lens to tempt people to their excellent platform just like they used to have with the "A" and the short lived "M" series bodies and the XC range of lenses.The inbuilt Fuji film simulations are almost to die for so easy to use and with plenty of options in built.The main issue is at this price as I said this is not budget but into the mid range price and not having UHS-II which was available even for the far older X-T1 well that technology imo should have filtered down to the X-T20, so should have been an essential on this body.The size and weight are great you can feel the difference between this and my older X-T1 and yet it still feels great in your hands, it does not feel too small but I would add a shutter release button on top of the shutter if you have larger hands it just makes the camera feel so much more natural when handling.Like others yes the Q button is a pain it's location is great when needed but often you find you catch it inadvertently, maybe a firmware update could put a semi lock on this by ensuring you have to either double press or press and hold for a few seconds to activate the Q button.The fact you have option of all black and black with the silver top is great for individuality maybe a version iii with the gunmetal grey colour would be nice.Yes this camera has flaws what camera does not but this is a good value body £100 less would have made it probably the best value body available at present.

I bought the X-T30 II mainly because it doesn’t have a dedicated film simulation dial – and that’s a big plus in my book. I really dislike that feature on newer Fujis, so this was a refreshing option. I also considered the X-T20 second-hand, but for what people are charging, it just didn’t feel like good value. To be fair, I don’t think the X-T30 II is a bargain either, but the idea of having a brand-new camera (especially one I plan to keep long-term) was worth the extra spend for me.What I like:• It’s small, light, and easy to use, which makes it great for everyday shooting.• It shares the same sensor as my X-T4, which I absolutely love. In my opinion, the X-T4 is the pinnacle of Fujifilm’s mirrorless lineup – things really went downhill after that.• Once I fiddled with the settings a bit, I got the X-T30 II behaving just like my X-T4, which is exactly what I wanted.What I didn’t like so much:• The grip is tiny. Even though I’ve got small hands (I wear size small gloves), it still feels cramped and awkward to hold. I’ll probably end up buying an external grip for it just to make it more comfortable.• The XC15-45mm lens is… rough. I honestly regret getting it. I hate how it works – the motorised zoom feels fiddly, it slows things down, and it just doesn’t feel nice to use. The only redeeming thing is that it’s compact and has a decent range. But overall, it was a waste of money for me.Final thoughts:I mostly bought this camera out of fear – fear that in the future, I’d be stuck choosing between something I’d hate (with a film dial) or paying a ridiculous amount for a second-hand body in questionable condition. The X-T30 II isn’t perfect, but it’s modern, clean, and I know what I’m getting. With a better lens and a grip, I think it’ll be a great little backup to my X-T4.

Unfortunately I had to return this as for a £900 'current model' camera you would expect the image quality to be far superior to an 11yr old Fujifilm X-M1 - that was not the case. The lower light performance was terrible and to get the same exposure as my X-M1, in the same conditions, you'd be at 3200 ISO vs 1600 ISO for the X-M1. Higher ISO performance was extremely noisy, whereas at 1600 ISO on the X-M1 the pictures are perfectly usable and noise hardly noticeable. I suspect this is because of two factors, the higher pixel density meaning the pixels are smaller and therefore catch less light (26mp vs 16mp) and the newer X-Trans 4 sensor just isn't as good as it's previous iterations. So instead, I picked up a used X-T20 which uses the X-Trans 4 sensor but at a slightly lower resolution of 24mp. The result? Amazing photos, amazing performance at the loss of perhaps some slightly newer features like Bluetooth and some better video capability. Overall, I was recently disappointed and I highly suggest you do your research or try one before you buy one. Sorry Fuji!