While out and about in a slightly bigger city the other day, I used the opportunity to visit a few stores with photo/camera departments. The goal was to check out cameras I otherwise can only read about online or in print.
One of those cameras was the X30. Played around with the silver model. While its appearance may not be as agreeable as its predecessors, I found the ergonomics of the body to be right on. In my hands, the grip was wonderful, and I would not add a grip as I have for my X10. The X30 also feels very solid.
The layout is obviously a bit different. I accidentally hit the new button on the front a couple of times. Didn't like that. But I do like the additional lens wheel control.
The viewfinder was much better than expected – a real positive. And the tilt screen also looked good – I would pay to have one on my X10. Mind you, I express this with the caveat that the EVF and screen were only viewed indoors.
The AF seemed only slightly faster than the X10, yet the camera is notably more responsive.
I cannot comment on image quality, but was and am very impressed by the X30 and what it offers in terms of build quality and handling.
One of those cameras was the X30. Played around with the silver model. While its appearance may not be as agreeable as its predecessors, I found the ergonomics of the body to be right on. In my hands, the grip was wonderful, and I would not add a grip as I have for my X10. The X30 also feels very solid.
The layout is obviously a bit different. I accidentally hit the new button on the front a couple of times. Didn't like that. But I do like the additional lens wheel control.
The viewfinder was much better than expected – a real positive. And the tilt screen also looked good – I would pay to have one on my X10. Mind you, I express this with the caveat that the EVF and screen were only viewed indoors.
The AF seemed only slightly faster than the X10, yet the camera is notably more responsive.
I cannot comment on image quality, but was and am very impressed by the X30 and what it offers in terms of build quality and handling.
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