Ge Universal Remote Menu Button Not Working

Excellent so far. Remote is not working properly at this time. It makes 2-3 moves at a single button push. I will keep working to solve the issue.

I did have to call help to find out that the timer button held down is how you get the camera to search for the remote. But it seems to be working great now.

I've used two Satechi remote shutter releases, and each one gave up the ghost. The first one quit after about two months and was replaced free of charge by Satechi. The second one lasted about a year, but then just stopped working. It is a wireless remote, so both the sending unit and receiver (that plugs into the camera) use a battery. I never needed the sending unit despite my thinking I would take remote photos of wildlife, but I had to replace its battery after a while. The receiving unit worked for about a year then stopped. Using it as a corded shutter release doesn't require battery power, but the button just stopped working despite the lights lighting when I put it into remote mode, indicating that the battery was still working. So I don't know what is wrong with it. So now I have the Canon RS-80N3 wired remote. It uses no batteries. Some people may say that its cord is too short, but I have not encountered a shortness problem yet. I've only had it a few weeks, but it is built very ruggedly. I have it (as I had the Satechi) attached to my tripod and ALWAYS use it when my camera is on the tripod. When I press the button even only a touch the camera sets up. When I press the button all the way there is a definite change in button resistance, so there is an excellent tactile difference between a partial push and a snap the shutter push. My one complaint is that I'm always looking for the button on the far end of the switch housing, but it is on the wire end of the switch housing. This isn't a fault of the product but just a difference between Canon's designer's preference and my preference. Also, since I've had it for only a few weeks I can't vouch for its longevity, although I've already taken hundreds of photos with it. Yes, it is perhaps expensive, but it is built well and works well, and this pleases me very much. And it's made in Japan, not China! Right now I give it a five out of five stars. I just hope it lasts a few years.

I cursed it until I discovered it had an on/off button. It is working just fine.

about 1/4 the cost as the Sony version. The Sony remote has a movie button if you are into that.

I like many features of the X-T30 including the manual controls and the Drive function on a dedicated dial. Like many others I frequently pushed the Q button by mistake. I disabled it in the menu system and reconfigured the Fn button to access the Quick menu items. It seems that you can do most anything with this camera, but I think it's too much. This is at the lower end of the X cameras, bought primarily, I suspect, by people relatively new to interchangeable lens camera. If that assumption is accurate, they will get lost in the myriad ways to use and configure this camera. My eyes aren't the best, so I'm grateful for auto focus and focus peaking, but I'm very happy to select shutter speed, ISO, and aperture manually. Not because I'm a professional photographer (definitely not) but because I understand those controls and know how to use them. Once other functions are put in auto mode I have no idea what decisions the electronics have made. Similarly, the very detailed menu system is wonderful for advanced photographers, but most of them will buy X-T3, X-T4, or the newer medium format cameras. Too many choices lead to confusion for amateurs. So the Quick menu is a good idea, but even that requires choices many would rather not make (or don't understand). The last thing I would want Fuji to do is turn this into a point-and-shoot, but I think they would be wise to provide a simplified menu system that most amateurs could navigate without referring to a 300 page manual.

The first thing I want to touch on is the kit lens; 24-70mm f/4. I have seen videos of so called pros calling this lens overpriced and flimsy. My copy is well built, solid and oozes quality; even the lens hood attaches securely with no play. Yes it is plastic, but believe me it does not feel cheap at all. Other reviews mention the quality of the images, that is well founded. The camera body feels great in the hand. I’ve read the manual extensively and customized the Fn buttons so I can use focus settings (continuous, and dynamic area) for action and to change the metering mode; this along with the release mode button gets you ready quick. There are user settings directly on the shooting mode dial to customize too. I also used prioritize viewfinder to keep the rear screen off, except for playback and menu access, in order to save battery life and having had the camera on for hours while customizing it, etc. it lowered 2 bars. i-menu is setup for things like HDR, Active D-lighting (eh), multiple exposure and other settings I don’t have on my buttons. I also set my “Release Button to Use Dial’ to on so once you hit a button, you don’t have to hold it down to move the command dials, awkward when you have large hands, especially with sub-dial.  A large sensor, in a camera not much bigger than an Olympus E-M1 MK II, which I placed side by side with this camera; with similar weight (both with zooms attached), even with the 24-70 f/4 and you have a fantastic travel camera with resolution to satisfy the most discerning landscape photographer.

I was a Canon shooter for many years, then I bought the Sony A7R IV and WOW what a camera it is. Many say the menu is large and confusing but all one has to do is take the time to study it. The menu is large for a reason and all your favorite features can be put in their own menu and made to come up when you press the menu button. I like how the camera fits in my hands and its fit and finish are all very nice. The 24x70mm lens is a bit heavy but it is a G-Master and has a lot of professional grade glass. This is not a point and shoot so I just have to get use to the weight. I also love that with the press of a button I can change from full sensor mode to APS-C crop sensor mode. I could go on and on parsing this camera, but you get the idea, I am impressed.

Set-up was fast. The single-button menu navigation is very intuitive and easier to use than I had expected. Image quality is exceptional. (Note: I am not using this monitor for gaming, so I have no real feedback regarding response rates.)

I like the menu system and the control button layout. The lack of a second SD card and an earphone outlet is a downside making this camera lean toward consumer rather than pro. With the kit lens it is a very good value. Should I upgrade to the GH5 the lenses will all work. All in all I am pleased with my choice.