Fujifilm's Most UNDERRATED Camera?

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[Jay_Ducker]

What do you guys think of this camera, underrated?

[ThereGoesSpider]

I’ve had all the Fujis. I just bought this to accompany my X100F Limited Edition and my X-T1.
The X-T30ii is a joy to use. Arguably, I think the X-Trans4 sensor is rendering images so beautifully. I even notice a boost in everything compared to my old X-T3.
I love love love the Pro3/Pro2 but they are just too big for my liking.
The trio of X-T30ii, T1 and X100F is sublime.
Lenses are 23mm f2, 35mm f1.4 and the 18-55 f2.8-4.

As far as the newer Fujis… I can’t stand the sharp, clinical and iphony look they render… returned them without hesitation. I will most likely never purchase anything from Fuji higher than the X-Trans4 sensors. X-Trans2 is my favorite of all of them.
Happy Shooting📸

[Kuhreenuh]

This was my first Fujifilm camera that I got this past summer! And the more I learn about Fujifilm, the more satisfied I am with my purchase! I bought it right before the release of the XT-50 and convinced myself not to wait bc one, I’m impatient. And two, XT30 was cheaper. Don’t regret my purchase at all, I love this camera. I also decided to “splurge” and get the bundle with the 18-55mm lens and I’m very glad I did, especially after your recommendation.
It’s an amazing and beautiful camera for someone who loves to take photos casually for fun 😊

[Rosieify]

I’ve had the xt30ii for about 4 months now and I really enjoy it. My fiancé who has been doing photography for 10 years also really likes it.

[nicolaslaloge]

I take mine some mouth ago with the 18- 55 and completed it with a XF35 F2. I just love it and enjoy taking picture with it. I totally agree with your point of view.

[blackoceantide]

Completely agree! I got the xt30ii as a kit with the 18-55mm lens 2 years ago and have not regretted it once. Very underrated camera indeed! I love the 18-55 lens too. Sharp, fast, light, quiet and versatile. I love to take this set on hikes as it is small, light and mobile. Especially great for longer walks as you don't want to carry too much weight.
Recently got the XF 27mm 2.8 lens second hand which is a great pairing if you want an even smaller rig for trips, events and family shots. Great for street photography as well. And of course the ability to choose out of all the other lenses, which you can't on the x100 series.
Also this camera has all the assignable control buttons on hand, which to me made it a superior choice over the (now discontinued) X-E4 back when I got it.

[DiegoJoseSJaime]

I got an XS20 recently and bought it with the 15-45 kit lens just bc it was cheaper than buying body only. I think its the sharpest kit lens ever owned, so I dont hate it, definitely I wanna get a 23mm pancake lens for practical purposes and also not a fan of owning only 4 custom modes instead of 7 but the XTrans Sensor IV is just amazing so I can partially talk for that XT30 II. Great photos, decent low light performance, perfect as a second camera for my Sony A7IV

[lucasrepullo]

Great video, recently discovered your channel and I’m liking it very much!

Just wanna leave my personal experience here. I theoretically agree with everything you said and recently picked up a brand new one to replace my xpro1 that started failing on me and also because I wanted to try some of the most recent recipes. Loved the size, weight, design and technically it had everything to be perfect.

But sadly, ended up returning it after a week of use because everything is sooo tiny and cramped that made the experience frustrating. I’m a tall guy but I don’t have the biggest hands and even then it wasn’t for me. So I strongly recommend it for anyone who has small hands, for anyone who wants a Fuji to leave on the bag or on a shoulder strap most of the time to pick it up only eventually for a few photos or even for someone that doesn’t care that much for all the buttons and dials (but then I would question if Fuji is the better option). Also, tried it with the 50mm f2 and the old 35mm f1.4 and didn’t like it, camera became too front heavy. Only acceptable ones for me were the 18mm and 27mm pancake ones.

My use case is carrying it everyday on my bag with a hand strap and picking it up for 30/40 minutes daily photowalks holding it in my hand. Ended up picking a used xpro3 for the same price here in Brazil with an efx8 flash (because I really use flash and that was one of the main reasons I wanted to like the XT30) and I’m very happy with it. Sorry for the long comment but it’s something I would have liked to read before I bought it.

[gcadiz]

Couldn't agree more as I've been rocking the OG X-T30 for all my photos and videos since 2019 when I bought it used from amazon. Such a solid choice, mine is all beat up to the point it's missing the rubber part around the Q button on the back and it's still going as strong as day 1

One thing though: the battery SUCKS, so make sure you get a couple of spares to change on the fly. This is specially true if you're going to shoot video, as mine won't make it past 30-45 minutes. For photos, it'll probably last for 1-2 hours.

Oh, and definitely get the MK2 as it has the latest firmware with better control for straight out of camera looks and I believe it will shot longer videos as well (OG is limited to 10min 4K)

[TN-ji]

Thank you for the video. A few months ago, I purchased my XT30 II, along with the 15-45 kit and the 27mm pancake lens. The combination of these two lenses is perfect for me. I completely understand your concerns about the user experience with the 15-45 kit—I felt the same initially. However, I’ve started using it like a “fixed focal wide angle lens” at 15mm, which eliminates any zoom-related issues, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality. However, most of the time, I find myself reaching for the 27mm pancake lens, which offers exceptional quality for its compact size and nearly transforms the XT30 II into a compact camera."

[csaba.brindza]

Great video Jay, I am also an XT30II user and I really love the camera overall.
I am using it with the 23 1.4 LM and the 33 1.4 LM, my only concern that it doesn't balance well with those lenses. I had the 35 f2 before, it is a super combo, but the 33 1.4 is by far more superior.
So, on the long run I am considering to upgrade to the XT5 at some point.

[heinekhalwin]

Sadly I think the XT50 is also underrated because of the price increase, everyone prefers the XT5 over it.

[PabloMollAN]

I agree. No reason to upgrade to a camera with the same sensor size but smaller pixels. More resolution is not always better (less sensitivity, less dynamic range, etc). XT30 and basically everything with the X-Trans IV sensor are more than fine and still great cameras.

[sergxromero]

as soon as I saw the thumbnail i knew, god i wish i could have that camera! HAHA great video Jay

[mike_svoeuy]

I still use my X-Pro1 and X-E2. I don’t feel the need to upgrade right now 🤷🏽‍♂️

[MakerSteveD]

Low light performance on the T30ii is trash. I returned it within 24hrs and bought a used T20 instead which gives a far superior and cleaner image at higher iso settings.

[velvet_glove]

Hey! I’m looking to buy my first camera and can’t decide between the X-T5 and X-S20. I’m mostly into street photography, portraits, and landscapes, but I also want to vlog some moments with family and friends. I love the retro design and manual controls on the X-T5, but the X-S20 seems more practical for video. Should I get the X-T5 with the 23mm or 33mm f/1.4? Or would the X-S20 with the kit lens plus prime be a better choice? I’ve also seen the X-T30 II available in stores - should I consider that? I’d like something that will last for years. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

[blessinghakim]

Video wise the XT30II is 8bit and has no FLog2.. thats why i did not go for it

[eike.zender]

Sold it after a few months. Auto focus is horrible in my opinion and I didn't like the colors. It wasn't quite what I expected. I then bought the Ricoh GRIIIx and I'm really happy so far - even without the EVF.

[ihaverandomlifevideos]

I sold my XT30m2 for the X100VI.. I sold the X100VI after. XT30m2 isn't "better" but X100VI isn't better by much if at all.. so I guess that's all I have to say.