Mirrorless Camera With Manual Controls

A shirt pocket camera with auto and manual shutter and aperture controls, it meets every need.

I came from the Canon SL1. I was looking for a camera that was a step up and also mirrorless and thought I wanted a full frame. I looked at Canon’s new R and RP but they were both too heavy. I didn’t expect to move to the Fuji system but in reviewing other options became really impressed with the build quality, the image quality, the set-up of the controls, the feel in the hand and the overall weight. I have used this for family vacations, backpacking, some sports and family events. The images are excellent. The controls are very intuitive - sort of old school in a good way. Unlike Canon there are no presets for different scenes which I felt was limiting my growth as a photographer. The included “kit” lens really performs well. I did purchase a separate fast 35mm prime along with a telephoto but many of my shots are done with the kit lens.

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 x100v is pretty much exactly what I expected. A rangefinder style camera with a bright, sharp lens and full manual controls. It’s substantial without being too heavy, feels like it’s made of top notch materials, and performs as expected. If you know Fuji cameras, you’ll be all set. If this is your first “nicer” camera with lots of manual controls, be prepared to spend a lot of time learning this system. The camera warms up quite a bit if you’re snapping shots in quick succession, but I have not experienced any heat warnings or experimented with battery much. Battery life is just ok. Get some spares.

This camera gives lots of manual controls, and the lens is just incredibly good, awesome bokeh when using f/1.7 at 35mm and above. Highly versatile camera, compact and well built.

I use this for video with a Canon 7D. I am very saavy about the manual controls of the camera and lens. I got great shots in very low light (clubs) and outdoors during the day. I would reccomend this to anyone who knows a couple things about the Canon 7D's functions!! (thumbs up!!) BOKEH IS SUPERIOR!! NOt to mention PRICE!!!

I specifically wanted a digital camera with manual controls, like the one my dad had when I was growing up, and this camera exceeded my expectations. Having used it for a few weeks now, I can confidently say that I absolutely love it.

A great starter camera- only complaint is it gets grainy in low light. However, manual controls can be adjusted to compensate. Very happy overall.

I know how to do manual camera controls. This baby has a ton of presets for automatic, in-camera effects. I like to do my effects in post, so full manual with highlight focus assist is my route. Full auto will come in handy when things get fast and unpredictable. It can shoot three frames at once and combine them for certain applications to get the best single shot. I mainly wanted a 4K camera that didn't cost a car and this was just right! Really good for the money and lighter than light in body if not lens. Good stabilization. Would have liked a bigger bag, but I already have one. The on switch is easy to accidentally turn on, so watch that when putting it away. Great camera kit! A maze of possibilities. Love Canon!

Gift. It feels like a real camera. You have to work at getting it right. It has a fair amount of manual controls but it isn't a real Rollie. I'll be in line for the 3.0 with a Rollie focusing knob and shutter speeds, but until then it is the best camera for someone who wants to struggle a little and see magic of things you didn't plan on.