4 Reasons Why I Bought The Fujifilm XT-30 II In 2023 And So Should You

In this video, I'm sharing 4 reasons why I bought the Fujifilm XT-30 II camera in 2023 and so should you.

This Fujifilm XT-30 II camera is an advanced camera that is perfect for anyone who is interested in photography. In this video, I'll share with you the reasons why I think this camera is a great investment and why you should consider buying it too! Instead of buying the latest Fujifilm release:The Fujifilm XT-5

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[TopshelfJunior]

Slap that 27mm pancake lens on it and you basically have an X100V !!! I have the XT30MK1 and it truly is amazing. Did a lot of professional work on it. Youtube: Jhene Aiko "None Of Your Concern" 74million views ! All on the XT30.

[dew_rosal]

I bought the Xt 30ii a few months ago. It is my very first camera and I am a very inexperienced photographer. I chose this camera for the dials. I think it will help me learn and understand the exposure settings better. And second I still have so much to learn about taking a photo that I don’t want to learn editing at the same time. So I love the film simulations I can choose and just shoot raw And jpeg. This camera is small enough for me to take it out anywhere, which means I am practicing more.

[doronsieradzki]

Bought the X-T30II a few weeks ago, and it is my first Fuji camera. Great camera, I enjoy the photography experience with it immensely! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[alexbpunkt]

I bought the XT30ii on my last trip to Taiwan, too :) I actually came to Taiwan with my Lumix S5..but carrying this camera after a while I was very annoyed by the size and weight of this camera. In the past I had a Fujifilm Camera already and I knew, their quality is very good. So I checked the shops and bought this camera and I couldnt be happier. It was half the weight of the Lumix Camera. Now I can travel with a light and powerful package.

[stevenharper]

I bought the XT30II a few months ago. I was stocked in to Fujifilm thanks to the X100v but I did not really want to be restricted to a fixed lens. I chose the XT30II over the XE4 simply because of the looks and the extra dial for that retro feel. It reminds me of my first 2nd hand 35mm camera in the early 80’s. I’m loving the Fujifilm system and it’s simulations are amazing 👍

[Project_]

THIS should be the camera that should get all the hype, instead for the X-E4!
Thanks for the video man! I was tired of waiting for availibility of the x100v and now with the latest word wide cancellation of all orders of the X-E4 in late April, which I was directly impacted by and I should have gotten my unit in June and now 1.5 months after officially ordering one, they just cancelled my order! WTF?! So I just went for the X-T30ii instead and I think it really is the "better X-E4" in every regard! Not a pain in the butt stripped down button layout and weird haptics. This one has everything the X-E4 has but actually better and it is really almost the same size.

[Shatisk]

biggest reason is the size! With 27 mm the camera is that small - i love it !
It's extremly underratet and often i walk around my xt30 the people are asking if i do filmphotography

[Johnlancaster]

I use the XC 15/45 with mine and despite any concerns it’s great glass, light, small and gives you a bit of flexibility. I’d suggest people give it a go.

[redlandsaxman]

I bought it last year as a travel camera. Could not find a new 100V at the time. I love using it and have taken it on serveral trips. I am a Nikon shooter (over 40 years) and the Z6II is my main camera . Howevr I really enjoy this Fujifilm camera and the picture quality is excellant. It is a fun camera to use and comes with a great kit lenss for a fair price.

[ledbypassion]

Totally agree. I’m a Fuji camera lovers since years, started with X-E1, the X-T1, X-E2, X-T2, X-T3 the X-H2s as I’m doing more and more videos.
I still have X-T2 and X-T3 but was looking for a small setup totally oriented toward street photography.
I bought, 2 months ago, a used X-T30 II and I use it with the 27mm f2.8 pancake and the 18mm f2 with its lovely squared lens hood. Sometimes even with the 33mm f1.4 even if setup becomes more cumbersome.
It’s for me the perfect setup for my daily camera, the one I always have with me. So yes I totally agree with you.
Just one note regarding one of your statements, X-T30 II is not equivalent of X-T4, you don’t have IBIS (but it’s not that important for street photography) and videos are only in 8 bits with far less video modes (4K 60fps for instance)

[Nordic_Lite]

Is it only my experience that the exposure compensation dial is very tight to turn? Because of that I end up pushing the function which is in front of it all the time. Is your X-T30 II the same?

[jayschmidt]

I'm new to photography and want to buy my very first camera soon. I really like x-t30 ii. But the problem is they are not weather sealed. Is it really that important?

[Gggge]

I bought this camera few days back and i bought it for video and good stills.... Got it for great price in India
Loved it... Best purchase

[legacy]

Love your explanation, btw i want to buy fujifilm xt100, is it still good for newbies in 2023? Or any recomendation? Thx

[ghst]

biggest reason for me was: it was available. its great

[Monad.x]

Would you recommend XT30 over X Pro 3? Thanks

[ShawnC-hp]

I want to try and start photography as like a hobby and photograph nature/landscapes is this a good camera for that

[Eleonora-vr]

Hi Paul! maybe I missed this in your video - what is the lease you have with this camera?

[CrazyBaloney]

Great review, thanks for all the info! Can I ask - where did you get that camera strap?