FUJIFILM’s X-T30 III Adds Film Simulation Dial and 6K video
When Fujifilm introduced the X-T50 last year, no one was sure what would happen to its aguring X-T30 Lineup. The company has just answered that question with the launch of the X-T30 III, increasing the speed and improving the autofocus of the last model, while adding the film simulation drive seen in other recent models. It’s too bright for travel or street photography, but there are some powerful features like 6.2K video and subject-detection autofocus, all for a reasonable price.
The original IX-T3 debuted in 2019 and was replaced in 2022 by the X-T30 II which was a mild update rather than a new camera. However, the X-T30 III has several important updates that bring it in line with other recent models such as the X-M5 and X-T50. It has the same 26.1mp X sensors
The IX-T30 T30 III is designed to be taken on the go, so it’s still very light at 378 grams or 13.33 ounces, a touch less than the previous model. Control-wise, the biggest addition is a film simulation dial just like the one on the X-M5 and X-T50, replacing the mode dial from the X-T30 II. It is designed to make it easy to switch between the simulations of films such as Rear Ace and Nostalgic Neg, while offering three customized positions to allow users to save their “ways.
Additionally, the X-T30 T30 III has a generous complement of dials and buttons that allow for precise control but can be intimidating for newbies. The rear display goes up but doesn’t protrude, and the 2.36 million electronic VieveFinder is on the low end of the resolution. The main feature missing from the X-T30 III is body stabilization, so you’ll need lens stabilization (OIS) or electronic video stabilization.
The burst shooting speed is the same as before at 8 FPS with mechanical shutter and 20 FPS with electronic mode. However, some of your shots may be more grateful for the updated, faster autofocus. Along with more speed, fujifilm has introduced new AI subject detection methods including automatic tracking, animals, birds and cars.
Video also gets a big boost. The IX-T30 T30 III can now shoot 6.2k 30 FPS Video using the entire sensor (up from 4k 30p before), or 4K at 60 FPS with a 1.18x healthy yield. All those resolutions are available in 10-bit modes to increase the dynamic range. However, the X-T30 T30 lacks physical reinforcement, has a strange 2.5mm input microphone and a display that only draws and fails. That makes it great as a hybrid camera, but if you shoot a lot of video, a model like the X-S20 might be a better choice.
Other important features include a microhdmi port for raw video output, one SD memory card (with e-ekhs with a low speed unfortunately), and an unfortunately improved battery life up to 425 Shots per side. Fujifilm also introduced a new lens, the fujinon xc13-33mmf3.5-6.3 OIs that offers a full zoom range of 20-50mm.
The IX-T30 T3 III is now available for pre-order for $999 in multiple colors (black, charcoal silver and silver) with shipping starting in November 2025.