X-T30 II | The camera that made me come back to FujiFilm 

Fuji XT30ii

Used to shoot with X100V but after Ricoh GR III it opened a new world of focusing faster to me (joystick focusing for me is the past, it’s so slow) And since the X100VI is so expensive and the dials and fast photo to video switching on Ricoh worked so well I think this camera is way better than X100V or VI if you know how to use it in manual mode. The dials look retro and maybe slow to some people but imagine trying to set the iso on the X100V/VI and having to switch the dial mode every time… switch to video via drive mode I believe cause there’s no mode dial… it’s just slow in my opinion, you can’t react to situations quickly changing around you when you’re like me both filming clips and shooting… I can’t wait to get back to all the film Simulations in Lightroom, I really missed them!

Xt30 II

The older brother, XT20! Bought it with 18-55 for 700 usd. Very happy with the purchase. I intend to buy xt30II or xe4 in a couple of years.

Nice! You should be happy with it mate. I recommend getting the 23 f2 or 35 f2 lens. Both just make a great combo with XT30II.

@@DigitalRetro I ordered the camera in the kit with 18-55 lens. Favourite already with the 23 f2 lens. I will get these in addition.

Thanks for the kind words mate! Agreed! I was shocked when I saw the est price of XT50. It's like they put the guts of X100VI and put it in XT-30 body with -300 eur discount. Oh well, Fuji got it's turn with the milking cow now I guess 🤷‍♂

No ibis. Your photos will be blurry if you shoot in the evening or at dusk handheld.

Thank you for the kind words! I treat all my cameras like gold. Not planning to get rid of XT30ii for sure, especially when I heard the rumored XT50 price. Hopefully XT30ii will stay on the market for some time, so people can still get it instead of the overpriced XT50. I can recommend the XT30ii with all my heart(or what's left of it!). Cheers from Poland!

Haha, thank you! Well I definitely won't be affraid to talk about money in my vids - especially in terms of gear for amateur/passionate photographers. It's ok to charge for good cameras, but hey, there is a limit where some things are just not worth it and if don't like it, I'm not affraid to say it.

That’s expensive....should come to Asia it’s cheaper 😂

​@@user-xm9nx5ug1pIndonesia new it's the same or more expensive.

@@user-xm9nx5ug1p you sure? in malaysia it is about usd 900 for body only

that's a great price, i paid $900 here in the US

@@user-xm9nx5ug1p where in Asia? It's a big place! In Indonesia I see one vendor on Shopee selling for €800 ($870).

Thanks for the feedback! I will be making a video strictly about the setup mentioned in this video with lots of photos soon.

If I had to start with a new system now, I'd go for Fuji! The compactness and the feel of this system is magic. Even tho I still use Sony FF, I still prefer to just pick up my XT30II for photography. Like you said I too don't feel "pro", so XT30II is just fine for me(the same reason I did shoot a long time with A7II for my works before switching to more "serious" A7C). I'm not exluding that in the future I will also ditch Sony and go with X-T series both for video and photography. Cheers and have fun with your XT30II!

@@DigitalRetro It is funny that you should mention that because I have been looking at some used A7RIII's and IV's. I want to do some night and low light street photography and so I will eventually get a full-frame and I think Sony is the obvious choice. They have put so much more r&d into camera production than the other brands and their lens lineup and firmware updates, along with third party lenses, make them the best long term decision in my opinion. Cannon does have some really great bodies at lower cost than Sony, but I think they lose money on their bodies or cut even and make up for it by locking out third party lenses.

@@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm Sure, Sony is great for it's E mount system and AF/low light performance and as a FF system I highly recommend it. On the other hand Fuji's sensor has come a long way, too. I was shocked by XT30II high ISO quality. It's usable even at 12800 in certain situations. And it's not even the top shelf of Fuji's APS-C. Of course the FF will always offer better DR and light perfrormance, however the Fuji's color and user experience are so tempting. I guess having both Sony and Fuji is the convenient way for now 🙃

Thanks for the feedback. Sure I usually do voiceover videos, just trying some talking head ones now, too. I guess I'm at the stage of figuring out what suits me best and to improve stuff as well. I guess I'll do most part as VO, as I "feel" it more. Cheers!

Well, technically yes, it is better - new Xtrans sensor(way better for SOOC jpg simulations) more MP, more focus points, faster continuous shooting, better screen, and slightly better battery life, etc.

@@DigitalRetro thank you .. looks like a better deal than the new xt50. Also considering an XT5 with fomo due to the new xt50 perhaps driving more people to the xt-5

It’s 10 better

I still love the M10 or M6 but the price 😮😮😮😂😂😂😂😂

"1 million orders can't all be fashionista". It sounds like you are suggesting there were 1m current photographers who were not happy with their kit and this magic camera came along and ticked all the boxes and allowed them to upgrade from their crappy camera that couldn't take half decent photos. This is not true of course, and it absolutely is fashionista. If it means it's encouraging more people to take up photography, then that's not a bad thing, but I believe the majority are clamouring to buy it precisely because it is en vogue. Many young photographers are so persuaded by influencers, thinking they need the latest tech, and I bet you a bunch of VI owners were V owners. My only Fuji is an eight year old XE2S, and I bet I can take better pictures with it than many VI owners. This is why videos highlighting lesser-known or lesser popular models is a good thing. I've always coveted the XT30ii, it's a really neat little camera.

​@@JamieFurlongXT-30II, the camera that almost nobody reviewed. Mostly because it was a minor upgrade but it's still fantastic.

@@JamieFurlong On point! The majority of people didn't start buying X100V, and then X100VI because of how great it is, but I was hyped by the RU-vids and influencers and Fuji siezed the opportunity to wind the price to an absurd level. It's like this camera became a symbol of something like "Oh, look I'm a photographa". And of course people can spend their money on whatever they like, but it's a shame this situation did hit "real" photographers with a ricochet. And I don't understand why X-T30II is not that popular either. The more I use it the more I like it. It's a great camera to enter Fuji or to switch from older models, especially if you don't own the X-T30.

@@DigitalRetro thanks for the reply. I think I would have bought the XT30ii by now were it not for the fact I've had to reduce my spending currently, but I already shoot full frame and m43. I bought the XE2S because 1) I'd read about that second generation sensor; 2) I got a near perfect copy for really cheap; and 3) I wanted to understand the Fuji hype first hand. Gotta say I love that xe2 for an EDC and especially for monochrome. My three criteria for a camera are small, interchangable, and EVF. If it ticks those three boxes, I'm in, which is why I may still yet grab an XT30ii. But it can wait, I have enough cameras already 😅

You must be fun at parties dude

Ton is actually a unit of mass, volume or force, according to Wikipedia. 😊

Probably🙃 still I save my RAW files - that Sonyyy habit

both jpeg & raws

You can do that if you want to.

I shoot only JPG and do Film Simulation Bracketing with Astia, Classic Negative and Acros. Never had a need for a RAW file.

Thank you! Cheers!