Fujifilm’s X-T30 III provides a movie simulation dial and 6K video

When Fujifilm launched the X-T50 final 12 months, nobody was certain what would occur with its growing older X-T30 lineup. The corporate simply answered that query with the launch of the X-T30 III, boosting the velocity and bettering autofocus of the final mannequin, whereas including a movie simulation dial seen on different current fashions. It’s totally mild for journey or avenue images, however has some highly effective options like 6.2K video and subject-detect autofocus, all at an affordable value.

The unique X-T30 first arrived in 2019 and was changed in 2022 by the X-T30 II that was extra of a gentle replace than an all-new digital camera. Nonetheless, the X-T30 III has quite a lot of key updates that carry it in step with different current fashions like the X-M5 and X-T50. It does have the identical 26.1MP X-Trans sensor as earlier than (with a 1.5x crop in comparison with a full-frame digital camera), however now makes use of Fujifilm’s newest picture processor that doubles picture processing velocity and considerably improves video capabilities.

The X-T30 III is supposed to be taken on adventures, so it is nonetheless very mild at simply 378 grams or 13.33 ounces, a contact lower than the earlier mannequin. Management-wise, the most important addition is a movie simulation dial similar to the one on the X-M5 and X-T50, changing the mode dial from the X-T30 II. It is designed to make it straightforward to change between movie simulations like Reala Ace and Nostalgic Neg, whereas providing three customizable positions to let customers save “recipes” of their very own making.

In any other case, the X-T30 III has a beneficiant complement of dials and buttons one thing that permits for exact management however could intimidate newbies. The rear show tilts up however would not flip out, and the two.36-million-dot digital viewfinder is on the low finish for decision. The primary function lacking on the X-T30 III is in-body stabilization, so you will want both a stabilized (OIS) lens or digital stabilization for video.

Burst capturing speeds are the identical as earlier than at 8 fps with the mechanical shutter and 20 fps in digital mode. Nonetheless, extra of your pictures are prone to be sharp because of the up to date, sooner autofocus. Together with the additional velocity, Fujifilm launched new AI topic detection modes together with Auto-Monitoring, Animals, Birds and Automobiles.

Video additionally will get an enormous improve. The X-T30 III can now shot 6.2K 30 fps video utilizing your entire sensor (up from 4K 30p earlier than), or 4K at 60 fps with a gentle 1.18x crop. All of these resolutions can be found with 10-bit modes to spice up dynamic vary. Nonetheless, the X-T30 III lacks in-body stabilization, has a bizarre 2.5mm microphone enter and a show that solely tilts and would not flip out. That makes it wonderful as a hybrid digital camera, however in the event you principally shoot video, a mannequin just like the X-S20 could also be a better option.

Different key options embrace a microHDMI port for RAW video output, a single SD reminiscence card (that is of the low-speed UHS-I selection sadly), and improved battery life with as much as 425 pictures to a cost. Fujifilm additionally launched a brand new lens, the Fujinon XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS that provides an fascinating ultrawide full-frame equal zoom vary of round 20-50mm.

The X-T30 III is now on pre-order for $999 in a number of colours (black, charcoal silver and silver) with transport set to begin in November 2025. The Fujinon XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS may also ship across the identical time for $399.