In case you’ve been ready for the “X-T40”—mirroring the options and efficiency of the flagship X-T4—then this new digital camera, referred to as the X-T30 II, isn’t fairly it. In different phrases, you don’t get the X-T4’s in-body picture stabilization or 4K/60p 10-bit video seize.
Nonetheless, the X-T30 II does carry you reasonably nearer to your aim than its predecessor, the X-T30: The Mark II options the higher-resolution 1.62M-dot LCD panel discovered on the X-T4, quicker and extra correct AF acquisition of as much as 0.02 seconds (equal to the X-T4, in line with Fujifilm), and the X-T4’s 1080/240p video seize for tremendous slow-motion playback—the X-T30’s Full HD maxes out at 120fps.
In any other case, the X-T30 II is similar digital camera with the identical physique and can slot in underwater housings designed for the X-T30. Oh, and the brand new mannequin prices $100 lower than the value of the unique—$900 (physique solely).
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PRESS RELEASE
Fujifilm launches mirrorless digital digital camera “FUJIFILM X-T30 II”
TOKYO, September 2, 2021 – FUJIFILM Company (President: Teiichi Goto) is happy to announce that it’ll regularly launch the “FUJIFILM X-T30 II” (X-T30 II) in late September 2021. It’s a new addition to the X Collection of mirrorless digital cameras recognized for his or her compact, light-weight physique and superior picture high quality based mostly on the corporate’s proprietary shade copy know-how.
The X-T30 II renewed the software program whereas inheriting the compact and light-weight digital camera physique, fashionable with the mirrorless digital digital camera “FUJIFILM X-T30” (the earlier mannequin), and delivers a sophisticated degree of AF pace and precision and picture high quality equal to the X Collection’ flagship mannequin, “FUJIFILM X-T4” (X-T4). The X-T30 II has additionally developed from the earlier mannequin by way of {hardware}, as seen in the usage of a high-resolution 1.62-million-dot LCD monitor on the rear panel. It permits snug taking pictures of high-quality stills in addition to full-scale 4K/30p video.
1.62-million-dot rear LCD monitor
The X-T30 II is a mirrorless digital digital camera that contains a 26.1MP “X-Trans™ CMOS 4”*1 sensor and a high-speed “X-Processor 4” image-processing engine in a compact and light-weight physique that weighs roughly 378g*2 to supply premium-quality photographs. The digital camera provides a quick and correct AF system that has the focusing pace as quick as 0.02 seconds and in addition boasts distinctive skill to trace a shifting topic. It might autofocus even in close to darkness situations at -7.0EV*3 to precisely seize a topic in nightscape images or indoor images with low mild.
The X-T30 II comes with a complete of 18 Movie Simulation modes, together with “Traditional Neg,” splendid for snapshots, and the low-saturation and high-contrast “ETERNA Bleach Bypass,” which produces spectacular environment. The expanded lineup permits customers to take pleasure in a various vary of shade copy types. The algorithm for “AUTO” mode has been up to date to simply produce stunning photos by robotically figuring out the kind of taking pictures scenes and making use of the optimum taking pictures settings.
Moreover, the digital camera options capabilities that ship clean 4K/30p video with wealthy tonality in addition to high-speed full-HD video at 240p, and is fitted with a high-resolution 1.62-million-dot three-inch tilting touchscreen LCD monitor, serving to customers seize stills and movies alike with ease.
Fujifilm will proceed to ship the marvel and pleasure of images with the X Collection together with the brand new X-T30 II, GFX Collection of large-format sensor cameras and an intensive lineup of interchangeable lenses that now added the brand new large-diameter wide-angle prime lens “FUJINON Lens XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR” and the large-diameter customary prime lens “FUJINON Lens XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR,” each introduced as we speak.
*1 X-Trans is Fujifilm’s trademark or registered trademark.
*2 Together with a equipped battery and reminiscence card.
*3 The luminance restrict of -7.0EV is achieved when the digital camera is mounted with the FUJINON Lens XF50mmF1.0 R WR.
1. Product options
(1) Quick and extremely correct AF that attains focus in as quick as 0.02 seconds to seize a decisive picture alternative
The X-T30 II is supplied with the 26.1MP “X-Trans™ CMOS 4” sensor and the high-speed picture processing engine “X-Processor 4” to allow quick and correct AF of as much as 0.02 seconds, equal to the AF pace of the X Collection’ flagship mannequin “X-T4.” Part detection pixels are positioned throughout the sensor floor (approx. 100% protection) to achieve focus precisely even on a topic away from the middle of the body, guaranteeing to seize a decisive picture alternative.
The AF system makes use of the most recent algorithm to attain improved AF skill for monitoring a shifting topic in comparison with the earlier mannequin. It might exactly observe a topic that’s shifting towards and even shifting away from the digital camera. Its Face / Eye AF operate retains a topic’s face / eyes in focus even in portrait images that entails topic actions, making portraiture simple.
The digital camera can even autofocus precisely in close to darkness situations at -7.0EV, enabling nightscape images or indoor images with low mild.
The digital camera delivers blackout-free burst taking pictures*4 at as much as 8fps within the mechanical shutter mode and as much as 30fps within the digital shutter mode.
*4 Excessive-speed steady taking pictures free from blackout, wherein the viewfinder blacks out, inflicting the photographer to lose sight of a photograph topic. That is solely accessible when the digital camera is within the digital shutter mode.
(2) Fujifilm’s distinctive Movie Simulation modes and developed AUTO operate to ship distinctive picture high quality
The X-T30 II comes with a complete of 18 Movie Simulation modes together with “Traditional Neg,” based mostly on shade detrimental movies usually utilized in snapshots, and “ETERNA Bleach Bypass,” which faithfully simulates the movie processing strategy of bleach bypass. The expanded lineup permits customers to take pleasure in a various vary of shade copy types, as if selecting a distinct picture movie that fits every scenario.
The algorithm has been up to date for “AUTO” mode, which determines the kind of a taking pictures scene based mostly on data such because the presence of individuals, colours and brightness and robotically adjusts taking pictures settings accordingly, and the “SP (Scene Place)” mode, which permits customers to decide on taking pictures settings based mostly on the kind of a scene. The Shade Chrome Impact (blue), Readability, D Vary and different settings could be robotically adjusted to make it simple to supply clear and vivid panorama pictures or portraiture that makes the primary topic stand out. Even in back-lit conditions, the digital camera can ship premium-quality photographs with minimal highlight- and shadow-clippings.
(3) In depth video-recording capabilities
The X-T30 II makes use of the quantity of knowledge equal to 6K to generate 4K video to guarantee excessive decision with minimal noise. The digital camera can output 4K/30P video at 8 bit 4:2:0 onto an SD card, and 4K/30P video at 10 bit 4:2:2 to HDMI.
Moreover, it now helps full-HD 240P high-speed video, able to replaying a momentary motion of a fast-moving topic in sluggish movement in as much as 10x.
(4) Glorious operability for snug taking pictures
The digital camera options the Shutter Velocity Dial on the highest panel to allow absolutely guide taking pictures. The dial permits customers to test a present setting visually, in order that they’ll put together for the following photographs even whereas the digital camera is turned off. The Auto Mode Selector lever can also be supplied for a fast activation of the AUTO mode for added operability.
On the rear panel is a high-resolution 1.62-million-dot tilting 3-inch touchscreen monitor, which supplies clear live-view photographs for checking a photograph topic, making it simpler than ever to shoot stills and movies.
