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Fujifilm X-T30 III gets speed boost with new processor X-TREME VALUE
Fujifilm has revealed its affordable X-T30 III, the
sensor, but the big news is that it now houses the latest X-Processor 5 engine. The result is improved power efficiency, double the image processing speed of its predecessor and autofocus powered by deep learning – capable of recognising faces, eyes, animals, vehicles and drones. The body is almost identical except for some changes to the controls. The top-left dial is now a Film Simulation dial, like the X-E5 and X-T50 cameras. This gives you simulation modes with 20 options including Reala Ace and Nostalgic Neg, plus a custom setting
and three fully customisable film recipes that can be saved. For vloggers and aspiring moviemakers, the X-T30 III supports 6.2K/30p 10-bit video and features enhanced image stabilisation for handheld shooting, although a tilting 1.62-million-dot LCD isn’t fully articulated. An auto mode lever and pop-up flash are nice touches. Available also as a £999 kit with the new XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS lens, this compact star is ideal for everyday and travel photography and a great gateway into serious photography.
latest model in its X Series of APS- C mirrorless cameras, in time for the Christmas rush. Available now in black, silver and charcoal for £829 body only, the X-T30 III offers sensible upgrades over the Mark II version and promises high-end performance from a legendary sensor in a stylish body weighing just 378g. The camera continues Fujifilm’s tradition of blending vintage design with its latest tech. It features a proven 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4
GREYSCALE The latest X-T30 III comes in a choice of three colours
Panasonic has revealed the first ultra-telephoto zoom in its Lumix S series, the 100-500mm f/5-7.1 OIS, which can be stretched to 1000mm using an optional teleconverter. Measuring just 196.1mm long and weighing only 1.3kg, this £1799 lens is powered by a Dual Phase Linear Motor for fast, precise and near-silent autofocus. It also features Panasonic’s Dual IS 2 stabilisation system, providing up to seven stops of impressive shake correction. Video shooters benefit from focus breathing suppression, micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure transitions and a customisable focus ring and assignable focus button. panasonic.com Lumix zooms further with ultra-tele
The Blackmagic Camera Pro Dock transforms Apple’s latest iPhones into seriously capable cameras, especially for video. The £225 dock adds connections including HDMI, timecode, external audio inputs, USB-C expansion ports and SSD recording. Designed for use with the free Blackmagic Camera app, the Pro Dock enables iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max to record directly to external SSDs and monitor via HDMI – all while powering the device. blackmagicdesign.com Pro Dock boost for new iPhones
Smallest ever X Mount zoom Fujifilm’s smallest and lightest ever zoom for its X Series of mirrorless cameras combines wide-angle
four aspherical and three ED lenses to minimise distortion, field curvature and chromatic aberration across the zoom range. A minimum focusing distance of 20cm and 0.25x magnification make it ideal for close-ups, while a four-stop OIS system ensures sharp handheld results even in low light. Autofocus speed clocks in at a rapid 0.025 seconds, powered by a responsive internal focusing system. The nine-blade aperture produces smooth, rounded bokeh for pleasing background separation, enhancing portraits and creative compositions.
versatility, image stabilisation and sharp optics in a compact design. The Fujinon XC 13-33mm f/3.5- 6.3 OIS is just 125g and 37.5mm in length, offering a balance of portability and image quality. Covering a 20-50mm full- frame equivalent focal range, the £329 zoom lens is designed to handle everything from expansive landscapes and interiors to natural portraits and street photography. Its optical construction is ten elements in nine groups, including
BIG VALUE The new 13-33mm Fujifilm zoom might be very compact but at £329 it's a bargain buy
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