So, how does the Fujifilm X-T3 firmware 3.00 work?
Overall it’s a nice improvements, although some might have found some bugs, others think it does not keep up with Sony A6400. You’ll find it all down below.
At the end I think we can agree that there is always something to improve. So thanks for Fuji for the great update, and just make it even better in future :).
And since we speak of Fujifilm X-T3, I’ll share also some not firmware related X-T3 content
Every now and then I get emails from fellow Fujifilm X Shooters, complaining that their camera settings get completely deteleted. There are several reasons this can happen:
after firmware update (it should not happen, but it can)
discharging of the small build-in internal battery: happens if you leave your camera too long without battery. In case of new cameras, give it a long first charge, or settings will delete shortly after battery has been removed
So the first thing you can do, is to avoid the errors we mentioned above.
And yet, sometimes it’s not a user error (see firmware update), so you better have a Plan B in case all your settings get lost, and in our case, our Plan B is called Fuji X Acquire.
And since just right after the Fujifilm X-T3 firmware update, some FR-readers couldn’t find the back-up feature, I thought I share a quick guide on how to save & restore your Fujifilm camera settings using Fujifilm X Acquire.
STC Optics, an Asian brand that manufactures various kinds of filters, said that clip-in filters for Fujifilm X series cameras are “comingsoon“. In the video above they also show a clip filter for GFX, but so far no indications about it on their website.
As far as I know, STC Optics would be the first brand to release such filters for Fujifilm cameras. Other well known brands include Astro Hutech and Astronomik.
The fact that you attach the filter in front of the sensor instead of on in front of the lens, gives several advantages:
This is a good news for Fujifilm users, because Fujifilm cameras are very good for astro work, due to their superior sensitivity to some wavelengths (like hydrogen alpha, that most of the nebulae are made of) and good ISO performances.
Chris and Jordan from DPReview TVcompared the Fujifilm X-T30 and the Sony a6400. Here are their findings:
the vast majority of people buy APS-C and not full frame in mid-priced mirrorless market range
Ergonomics and Controls Winner: Fujifilm X-T30
biggest advantage for the Fujifilm X-T30 are the dial controls and ergonomics
Fujifilm X-T30 front and back dials are much easier to use than Sony a6400 dials
Fujifilm X-T30 joystick is easier to use than the Sony a6400 joypad
Sony a6400 is weather sealed, Fuji X-T30 not.
Stills Autofocus Winner: Sony a6400
STILLS
Fujifilm X-T30 has improved compared to X-T20 with very usuable face/eye detection, as long as subject is fairly close
subject tracking not as sticky and slow response
Sony A6400 has the best autofocus system of all APS-C cameras, real time tracking is simple and intuitive, switches automaticall between subject tracking and eye/face AF
VIDEO
Fujifilm X-T30 has stepped up in a big way, with nice video results, if you customize heavily for the situation
Sony a6400 video is smooth, accurate and works great on its standard settings
Image Quality Winner: tie
Sony a6400 color profiles are boring and not fun to use
Fujifilm X-T30 has great colors and vibrancy and film simulations are great and fun to use, and you change film simulation with in camera RAW converter
Fujifilm X-T30 has better skin tones
With Fujifilm X-T30 it is easier to get great colors
Fuji sensor is newer, faster readout hence less rolling shutter, great if you use silent shutter or video
Sony has slightly better low light performance
in the end it’s a tie, but you have to decide whether you want slightly better RAW performance (Sony a6400) or great colors and easy of use out (Fujifilm X-T30)
Lenses Winner: Fujifilm X-T30
Easy win for Fujifilm X-T30, with lots of great lenses with great value for money
Sony ignores APS-C lenses, but you can get Sigma lenses
Displays Winner: Sony a6400
Sony a6400 has a fully upwards tilting screen
Sony a6400 has higher magnification EVF
Video Winner: Fujifilm X-T30
Sony a6400 has better design thanks to fully articulating screen
Sony a6400 has unlimited record time, whereas Fujifilm X-T30 is limited to 10 minutes 4K and 15 minutes 1080p
Sony a6400 has a 3.5mm mic jack, Fuji has 2.5mm jack
Fujifilm X-T30 gives you USB to headphone adapter option to monitor your audio
Sony a6400 has a significant crop when shooting 4K/30p, the Fuji X-T30 has no crop up to 30p
Fuji X-T30 way less rolling shutter than the Sony a6400
Fujifilm X-T30 has higher data rate (200 mbps) and 10bit if recorded externally
Overall
You must see what’s most important for your photography
looking at the categories, Fujifilm X-T30 is the winner, but they are very close overall
