Used Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X30 is a compact digital machine and is the evolution of the X10 and X20 series , debuting on the market in 2015. The "compact" definition, however, however, It does not seem to make it the right honor: it is not an entry-level product for beginners of photography, as it is possible to define it as a hybrid between a simple compact and a mirrorless . Below is a summary of the main characteristics:

• The machine body has a size of 119x72x60mm and a fairly reduced weight of about 450 grams with a handle that tries to follow those with which the company equipped Mirrorless and this allows you to have a better socket than normal compacts.
• The choice to maintain a manual zoom : it is something that usually concerns the SLR and in this case it will make those who are more traditionalists happy.
• three -inch adjustable display that allows you to have a resolution of 920,000 points.
• 2.5mm input for an external microphone : although it is not a model dedicated in particular to video-makers, films lovers can have a more clear audio using a superior quality microphone.
• The autonomy of the battery allows you to shoot up to 470 shots if you keep the LCD display always on.
• The optical sensor used is of the x-trans and can count on twelve mega-pixels.
• The ISO sensitivity, on the other hand, is not the larger : for the RAW formats it ranges from 100 to 3200, while you can reach up to 12,800 provided, however, to choose the JPEG format. there>
• The lens used is the Fujinon 7.1-28.4mm f/2-2.8 which allows you to have a high brightness in all situations.
• Compared to the X10 series, now the sight is totally electronic : the shot can only be observed on the LCD screen, which could make the purists less happy. At the same time, there was a remarkable improvement in focus which now takes place on average in 0.35 seconds in most situations.
• The sequence shots take place at 12 fps and even 18 fps if you choose the JPEG format.
• You can choose between the RAW format, JPEG or both files for each shot.
• The shot times are quite quick: 1/4000 seconds with the diaphragm closed while it is limited to 1/1000 seconds with open diagram.

Who is the Fujifilm X30 for? To those who want to have a machine with a compact car but do not love this kind of model. In fact, the camera has a series of manual adjustments that make it seem almost a reflex. The quality of the shots is very good, while the lack of a high ISO could be its Achilles heel: the most demanding may not be fully satisfied with the results with very little light.