(Aug 29, 2015, 07:36)danmdan Wrote: [ -> ]Can members give me some comments on the Fuji x30 ?
I need a reasonably light-weight and compact quality camera, and have used Fuji equipment for some years now, so am really only looking in the Fuji range, ans especially the x30 for its liveview screen.
Dan
Hi Dan,
I bought the X30 earlier this year, after lots of research into compact cameras. Once I got used to the menu system, I really started to enjoy this camera, and have definitely taken more photos as a result. The chip may be small, but the results are so good, I only shoot jpegs, and they can be enlarged to fill a screen, without loss of detail. The camera is light and portable, though I am getting a case for it, as it can be very small and light to grip and hold.
The film simulation effects are interesting, and easy to apply, though the standard one used by default produces a nice effect, especially on stonework, or in monochrome. The zoom range on the lens is adequate for most uses, though 24 mm would have been nice as a wider option. Image stabilisation is very good, and it is nice to have physical dials for aperture values and exposure compensation, as well as a manual zoom ring.
I have not used the screen at the back at all for composition, though it is tiltable for low-angle shots. The EVF is a joy, and one of the main reasons I bought this model. It does all I need, at an amazingly low price.
Negatives?
Only f11 as the smallest aperture. (And the largest aperture is only available at 28 mm)
Auto ISO will tend to choose 800 as a default.
Instruction manual is almost useless, whether paper, or online. It is not at all intuitive, or user-friendly, and I turned to forums like this one, to get help.
Battery must be charged through the camera, unless you buy an after-market charger.
Lens cap cannot be secured, so has to be put in a pocket, or bag.
But they are small niggles with what is a very good camera, for a ridiculously low price, if you shop around.
Regards, Pete.