FujiFilm X-T30 - Digital Camera Manual

Contents

X-T30 firmware version 2.00 adds or updates the features listed below. For the latest manuals, visit the following website. http://fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/

No.	Description	X-T30	Ver.
1	The procedure for rating pictures has changed. As a result, the content of the playback information displays has changed and a RATING item has been added to the playback menu.	P P 162, 163, 177	1.40
2	An AREA SETTING option has been added under USER SETTING in the setup menu, resulting in a change to the basic setup procedure and adjustments to TIME DIFFERENCE. In addition, DATE/TIME now offers a 24-hour clock.	187	2.00
3	The items listed in the setup menu under USER SETTING > RESET have changed.	189	2.00
4	The Q (quick menu) button can now be used as an Fn (function) button.	204, 225, 228, 230	1.10
5	The CONNECTION SETTING > Bluetooth SETTINGS item in the setup menu has been renamed Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING and now offers an IMAGE TRANSFER WHILE POWER OFF option. In addition, AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER and SMARTPHONE SYNC. SETTING have respectively been renamed AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER and SMARTPHONE LOCATION SYNC.	216	2.00
6	Upload timing has changed. Pictures can now be uploaded not only during playback or when the camera is off but also while shooting is in progress.	216	2.00
7	CONNECTION SETTING > GENERAL SETTINGS has been reorganized as follows: LOCATION INFO has been moved to SCREEN SET-UP, BUTTON SETTING has been moved to BUTTON/DIAL SETTING and renamed Fn1 BUTTON SETTING, GEOTAGGING has been moved to SAVE DATA SET-UP, and NAME and RESIZE IMAGE FOR SMARTPHONE have been moved to Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING.	201, 210, 215, 216	2.00
8	The procedure for connecting wirelessly to smartphones has changed.	252	2.00
9	A Bluetooth DEVICE LIST item has been added to CONNECTION SETTING > Bluetooth SETTINGS in the setup menu.	216	1.50
10	Movie recording can now be controlled from external devices, and the CONNECTION SETTING > PC CONNECTION MODE item in the setup menu has consequently been renamed CONNECTION MODE.	218	1.20
11	The camera can now be used as a webcam. An X WEBCAM option has consequently been added to the CONNECTION SETTING > CONNECTION MODE item in the setup menu.	218	1.40
12	The TG-BT1 tripod grip has been added to the optional accessory list.	262	1.50

Changes and Additions

Changes and additions are as follows.

The Playback Display

This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during playback.

For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit.

1. Date and time
2. Face detection indicator
3. Bluetooth ON/OFF
4. Image transfer order
5. Image transfer status
6. Number of frames selected for upload
7. Sound and flash indicator
8. Frame number
9. Protected image
10. Location data
11. Battery level
12. Image quality
13. Image size
14. Film simulation
15. Dynamic range
16. White balance
17. Sensitivity
18. Exposure compensation
19. Aperture
20. Shutter speed
21. Playback mode indicator
22. Movie icon
23. Time code
24. Red-eye removal indicator
25. Advanced filter
26. Gift image
27. Photobook assist indicator
28. DPOF print indicator
29. Rating: 3

The DISP/BACK Button

The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators during playback.

Favorites: Rating Pictures
Pictures can be rated via the RATING item in the playback menu.

Rate pictures using stars.

1. Select RATING in the playback menu.
2. Rotate the front command dial to choose a picture and the rear command dial to choose a rating of from 0 to 5 stars ("").

The focus stick (focus lever) can be used in place of the front command dial to choose a picture.

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  The rating dialog can also be displayed by pressing the AE-L button in single-frame, nine-frame, or hundred-frame playback.
• Use touch controls to zoom in or out.
• The following cannot be rated:
  • Protected pictures
  • Movies
  • "Gift" pictures (pictures taken with other cameras)

AREA SETTING

Adjust settings for your current time zone.

AREA SETTING
Choose your time zone from a map.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Turn daylight saving time on or off.

TIME DIFFERENCE

Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the difference between your local and home time zone:

Use AREA SETTING to choose your home time zone before selecting a local time zone using LOCAL.

1. Highlight LOCAL and press MENU/OK.
2. Use the focus stick (focus lever) to choose the local time zone. Press MENU/OK when settings are complete.

Select ON to enable daylight saving time.

To set the camera clock to local time, highlight LOCAL and press MENU/OK. To set the clock to the time in your home time zone, select HOME.

If LOCAL is selected, will be displayed in yellow for about three seconds when the camera is turned on.

RESET

Reset shooting or setup menu options to default values.

1. Highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK.

Option	Description
SHOOTING MENU RESET	Reset all shooting menu settings other than custom white balance and custom settings banks created using EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING to default values.
SET-UP RESET	Reset all setup menu settings other than DATE/TIME, AREA SETTING, TIME DIFFERENCE, and COPYRIGHT INFO to default values.
INITIALIZE	Reset all settings other than custom white balance to default values.

2. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight OK and press MENU/OK.

LOCATION INFO

Select ON to display location info downloaded from a smartphone.

Fn1 BUTTON SETTING

Choose the role performed by the Fn1 button during playback.

Option	Description
SMARTPHONE TRANSFER ORDER	Pressing the button marks the current picture for transfer. If the camera is not currently paired with a smartphone, Bluetooth/ SMARTPHONE SETTING options will be displayed.
SELECT & SMARTPHONE TRANSFER ORDER	Pressing the button displays a dialog where pictures can be selected for upload to a smartphone with which the camera is paired. If the camera is not currently paired with a smartphone, Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING options will be displayed instead.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION	The button can be used for wireless connections.

GEOTAGGING
If ON is selected, location data downloaded from a smartphone will be embedded in pictures as they are taken.

Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING
Adjust Bluetooth settings.

Option	Description
PAIRING REGISTRATION	Pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet to which the smartphone app has been installed.
SELECT PAIRING DESTINATION	Choose a connection from a list of devices with which the camera has been paired using PAIRING REGISTRATION. Select NO CONNECTION to exit without connecting.
DELETE PAIRING REG.	Delete pairing information for selected devices. Choose the device in the device list. The selected device will also be removed from the devices listed in SELECT PAIRING DESTINATION.
Bluetooth DEVICE LIST	List the devices with which the camera is paired (other than the smartphone) or end pairing with selected devices.
Bluetooth ON/OFF	ON: The camera automatically establishes a Bluetooth connection with paired devices when turned on. OFF: The camera does not connect via Bluetooth.
AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER	Choose whether pictures are automatically marked for upload as they are taken.
SMARTPHONE LOCATION SYNC.	Choose whether to synchronize the camera to the location provided by a paired smartphone.
NAME	Choose a name (NAME) to identify the camera on the wireless network (the camera is assigned a unique name by default).
IMAGE TRANSFER WHILE POWER OFF	Choose whether the camera uploads pictures to paired smartphones while off.
RESIZE IMAGE FOR SMARTPHONE	Choose whether to resize images for upload to smartphones. Resizing applies only to the copy uploaded to the smartphone; the original is not affected. ON: Larger images are resized to for upload. OFF: Images are uploaded at their original size.

• Be sure your smartphone is running the latest version of the applicable smartphone app. Different operating systems use different apps; for more information, visit: https://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/
• Pictures will be uploaded during shooting and playback and while the camera is off if ON is selected for both Bluetooth ON/OFF and AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER or if images are currently selected for upload using the IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER option in the playback menu.
• The camera clock will automatically be set to the time reported by paired smartphones whenever the app is launched.

The Q (Quick Menu) Button
Press Q for quick access to selected options.

• Use BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING to choose the function performed by the Q (quick menu) button or assign its default function to other controls.
• To disable the Q (quick menu) button, select NONE for BUTTON/ DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING > Q BUTTON SETTING.

The Quick Menu Display
At default settings, the quick menu contains the following items:

1. SELECT CUSTOM SETTING
2. ISO
3. DYNAMIC RANGE
4. WHITE BALANCE
5. NOISE REDUCTION
6. IMAGE SIZE
7. IMAGE QUALITY
8. FILM SIMULATION
9. HIGHLIGHT TONE
10. SHADOW TONE
11. COLOR
12. SHARPNESS
13. SELF-TIMER
14. AF MODE
15. FLASH FUNCTION SETTING
16. EVF/LCD BRIGHTNESS

The Fn (Function) Buttons
Assign a role to the function buttons for quick access to the selected feature.

• The functions assigned to T-Fn1 through T-Fn4 can be accessed by flicking the monitor.
• Touch-function gestures are disabled by default. To enable touch-function gestures, select ON for BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH FUNCTION.

The default assignments are:

FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING
Assigning Roles to the Function Buttons

3. Highlight the desired role and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected control. Choose from:
   • IMAGE SIZE
   • IMAGE QUALITY
   • RAW
   • FILM SIMULATION
   • GRAIN EFFECT
   • COLOR CHROME EFFECT
   • DYNAMIC RANGE
   • D RANGE PRIORITY
   • WHITE BALANCE
   • SELECT CUSTOM SETTING
   • FOCUS AREA
   • FOCUS CHECK
   • AF MODE
   • AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS
   • FACE SELECT
   • FACE DETECTION ON/OFF
   • DRIVE SETTING
   • SPORTS FINDER MODE
   • PRE-SHOT
   • SELF-TIMER
   • PHOTOMETRY
   • SHUTTER TYPE
   • FLICKER REDUCTION
   • ISO
   • IS MODE
   • WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
   • FLASH FUNCTION SETTING
   • TTL-LOCK
   • MODELING FLASH
   • FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC
   • ZEBRA SETTING
   • INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
   • MOVIE SILENT CONTROL
   • PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD
   • PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE
   • NATURAL LIVE VIEW
   • HISTOGRAM
   • ELECTRONIC LEVEL
   • LARGE INDICATORS MODE
   • AE LOCK ONLY
   • AF LOCK ONLY
   • AE/AF LOCK
   • AF-ON
   • AWB LOCK ONLY
   • APERTURE SETTING
   • PERFORMANCE
   • AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER
   • SELECT PAIRING DESTINATION
   • Bluetooth ON/OFF
   • PLAYBACK
   • QUICK MENU
   • NONE (control disabled)

CONNECTION MODE
Assign a role to the function buttons for quick access to the selected feature.

* Rotate the drive dial to (movie).

POWER MANAGEMENT > AUTO POWER OFF settings also apply when the camera is connected to an external device. To prevent the camera turning off automatically, select OFF for AUTO POWER OFF.

Visit the websites below to learn more about or download the following computer software:

• Capture One Express Fujifilm:
  https://www.captureone.com/products-plans/capture-one-express/fujifilm
• Capture One Pro Fujifilm:
  https://www.captureone.com/explore-features/fujifilm
• FUJIFILM X Acquire:
  https://fujifilm-x.com/products/software/x-acquire/
• FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO:
  https://fujifilm-x.com/products/software/x-raw-studio/
• RAW FILE CONVERTER EX powered by SILKYPIX:
  https://fujifilm-x.com/support/download/software/raw-file-converter-ex-powered-by-silkypix/
• FUJIFILM X Webcam:
  https://fujifilm-x.com/products/software/x-webcam/

Connecting to Smartphones
Access wireless networks and connect to computers, smartphones, or tablets. For more information, visit: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/

Smartphones and Tablets
Installing Smartphone Apps
Before establishing a connection between the smartphone and camera, you will need to install at least one dedicated smartphone app. Visit the following website and install the desired apps on your phone.

https://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/

The apps available vary with the smartphone operating system.

Connecting to a Smartphone
Pair the camera with the smartphone and connect via Bluetooth®.

1. Press DISP/BACK while shooting information is displayed.
   
   
   You can also proceed directly to Step 3 by holding the DISP/ BACK button during playback.
2. Highlight Bluetooth and press MENU/OK.
   
3. Highlight PAIRING and press MENU/OK.
   
4. Launch the app on the smartphone and pair the smartphone with the camera.
   More information is available at the following website: https://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/

When pairing is complete, the camera and smartphone will automatically connect via Bluetooth. A smartphone icon and a white Bluetooth icon will appear in the camera display when a connection is established.

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  Once the devices have been paired, the smartphone will automatically connect to the camera when the app is launched.
• Disabling Bluetooth when the camera is not connected to a smartphone reduces the drain on the battery.

Using the Smartphone App
Read this section for information on the options available for downloading pictures to your smartphone using the smartphone app.

Before proceeding, select ON for Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING > Bluetooth ON/OFF.

Selecting and Downloading Pictures Using the Smartphone App
You can download selected pictures to a smartphone using the smartphone app.

More information is available from the following website: https://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/

Uploading Pictures as They Are Taken
Pictures taken with ON selected for CONNECTION SETTING > Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING > AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER will automatically be marked for upload to the paired device.

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  If ON is selected for both Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING > Bluetooth ON/OFF and IMAGE TRANSFER WHILE POWER OFF in the CONNECTION SETTING menu, upload to the paired device will continue even while the camera is off.
• Selecting ON for CONNECTION SETTING > Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING > RESIZE IMAGE FOR SMARTPHONE enables compression, reducing file size for upload.

Selecting Pictures for Upload in the Playback Menu
Use IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER > SELECT FRAMES to select pictures for upload to a paired smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth®

The following optional accessories are available from Fujifilm. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local Fujifilm representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html.

Copying Pictures to a Computer: PC AutoSave
Install the latest version of FUJIFILM PC AutoSave to your computer to upload pictures from the camera over wireless networks (Wi-Fi).

FUJIFILM PC AutoSave
For downloads and other information, visit: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/pc_autosave/

Computers: Wireless Connections
You can upload pictures from the camera using the PC AUTO SAVE option in the playback menu.

Accessories from Fujifilm
The following optional accessories are available from Fujifilm. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local Fujifilm representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html.

Rechargeable Li-ion batteries
NP-W126/NP-W126S: Additional high-capacity NP-W126/NP-W126S rechargeable batteries can be purchased as required.

Battery chargers
BC-W126/BC-W126S: Replacement battery chargers can be purchased as required. At +20°C/+68°F, the BC-W126/BC-W126S charges an NP-W126/NP-W126S in about 150 minutes.

DC couplers
CP-W126: For extended shooting or playback or when using the camera with a computer, use the CP-W126 to connect the camera to the AC-9V power adapter.

AC power adapters
AC-9V (requires CP‑W126 DC coupler): Use this 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz AC power adapter for extended shooting and playback or when copying pictures to a computer.

Remote releases
RR-100: Use to reduce camera shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure ( ⌀ 2.5 mm).

Stereo microphones
MIC-ST1: An external microphone for movie recording.

FUJINON lenses
XF-/XC-series lenses: Interchangeable lenses for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X-mount.
FUJINON MKX-series lenses: Cinema lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount.

Macro extension tubes
MCEX-11/16: Attach between the camera and the lens to shoot at high reproduction ratios.

Teleconverters
XF1.4X TC WR: Increases the focal length of the compatible lenses by about 1.4×.
XF2X TC WR: Increases the focal length of the compatible lenses by about 2.0×.

Mount adapters
FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER: Allows the camera to be used with a wide selection of M-mount lenses.

Body caps
BCP-001: Cover the camera lens mount when no lens is attached.

Shoe-mounted flash units
EF-X500: In addition to manual and TTL flash control, this clip-on flash unit has a Guide Number of 50/164 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports FP (high-speed sync), allowing it to be used at shutter speeds that exceed the flash sync speed. Featuring support for the optional EF-BP1 battery pack and Fujifilm optical wireless flash control, it can be used as a master or remote flash unit for remote wireless flash photography.
EF-BP1: A battery pack for shoe-mounted flash units. Takes up to 8 AA batteries.
EF-42: This clip-on flash unit has a Guide Number of 42/137 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports manual and TTL flash control. EF-X20: This clip-on flash unit has a Guide Number of 20/65 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports manual and TTL flash control.
EF-20: This clip-on flash unit has a Guide Number of 20/65 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports TTL flash control (manual flash control is not supported).

Tripod grips
TG-BT1: Record movies, take photographs, or adjust zoom on compatible power zoom lenses while holding this Bluetooth tripod grip.

Hand grips
MHG-XT10: Features an improved grip. Batteries and memory cards can be removed with the grip in place, and the grip is equipped with a rail for quick-shoe camera mounts.

Leather cases
BLC-XT10: This case combines practicality with the luxury of leather and comes with a shoulder strap made of the same material, as well as a cloth that can be used to wrap the camera before putting it in the case and on other occasions. Pictures can be taken and batteries inserted or removed with the camera still in its case.

Grip belts
GB-001: Improves grip. Combine with a hand grip for more secure handling.

instax SHARE printers
SP-1/SP-2/SP-3: Connect via wireless LAN to print pictures on instax film.

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