XT-30 OIS works only on automatic

[logan]

I have a FUJI X-T30 on which the OIS feature only seems to work on auto setting. The same lens will

work correctly on my FUJI X-T2.

[jerryy]

When you go to the shooting menu, and then select the item called IS Mode, which choice is enabled?

[logan]

I have shooting only selected. I didn't see any recommendations in the manual and I didn't really know what

"continuous vs shooting only" involved.

[jerryy]

‘Shooting Only’ means you will only engage the OIS when you use the half-press touch on the shutter button,.

’Continuous’ means the OIS is on all of the time.

Try the continuous option to see if it works as you think it should. Usually, the shooting-only is easier on the battery,

 

btw, if you reach down and turn the lens OIS button to off, you will not be able to make a selection (X-T30). Switch the button to on and you will be able to select between the two. This works in real time, so you can use it to check if at least some of the contacts between the lens and body are working.

[logan]

Well, I don't understand why, but that works. I can see why it would be hard on the battery. I guess I could keep it on continuous but turned off on the lens, but that could get old.   I also have a Fuji XT-2. I just checked and it is set on continuous and works just like the XT-30. I never noticed any undue wear on the battery.  I don't understand the reasoning behind this, but it must be the way they intended it to work.  At any rate, thank you very much for your help.  Maybe I should read through the manual again! 

 

Edited August 2, 2020 by logan
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