Fujifilm updates the X-T30 with 6K video and a film simulation disc

Fujifilm has it Announce the third iteration From the entry-level X-T30 interchangeable lens camera. the The original version debuted in 2019while the X-T30 II will be launched in 2021 with minimal upgrades. the The new Fujifilm X-T30 III It’s also not a complete reimagining of the camera, continuing with the previous model’s 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 image sensor. But it does come with Fujifilm’s latest X-Processor 5 which offers some welcome new functionality.

The mode dial on the top of the previous model has been replaced with the Film Simulation dial on the X-T30 III, similar to what Fujifilm now includes Shooters like last year’s X-T50. The disc provides quick access to 20 different looks that mimic the look of shooting on film, including black and white options when you’re feeling particularly artistic. The dial also has three settings for custom looks that you can create by adjusting settings that include film grain, hue, highlights, and saturation.

The X-T30 III is primarily a still photography-oriented camera with shooting rates still capping at 20fps when using its electronic shutter, but this faster processor has allowed Fujifilm to offer improved video capabilities. It can now capture 10-bit 6.2K footage at 30fps, while frame rates jump to up to 60fps at 4K, and 240fps at 1080p for slow motion.

There’s still no in-body stabilization on the X-T30 line — you’ll need to step up to the $1,399 X-T50 for that. But the X-T30 III offers faster autofocus, the ability to prioritize a subject’s face and eyes, and AI target recognition and tracking including animals, birds, cars, trains, insects, planes and drones.

Other improvements include better battery life with up to 425 shots taken in Eco mode where autofocus performance is reduced and the camera’s tilting LCD screen. The pop-up flash has also been carried over from previous models, and if you want more than just lalso From film, the X-T30 III can connect directly to Fujifilm’s Instax Link printers and crop shots to fit the company’s square and wide instant film formats.

The X-T30 III is expected to ship in November 2025 but is currently available for pre-order starting at $999.95 (without lens) from Retailers like B&H In three color options: black, black and silver, and black and charcoal silver. This makes it about $100 more expensive than the X-T30 II, which launched at $900 a few years ago. The X-T30 III will also be available as part of a kit that includes Fujifilm’s new XC 13-33mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens for $1,149.95 in mid-December 2025.