Fuji X30

[Ernest Theisen]

Hi. My name is Ernest Theisen, I live on the Big Island of Hawaii in Volcano! We are about 3 miles from the Volcanos National Park. I now have my first Fuji camera, an X-30. It seems to be a well made camera and the few shots I have taken look fine. Very sharp lens. My problem is that there are a lot of dials! I just wanted a simple point and shoot camera that I could carry with me as I go about my day. The Fuji X-30 is not that! The manual that comes with it is close to worthless. Lots of information about the names of things but little or no description of what they do and how to use them! My question is does anyone on the forum know of a book, not a Fuji book, or Fuji manual, on how to use this camera! As an example I have a great book on the Pany Lumix LX 100 by A. White. Something like that. Thanks, standing by....

 

 

[jerne]

Hi, You can start using it in the Auto mode and start trying to understand the different modes of taking photographs: in different situations you will feel the need to use high shutter speeds (for fast-moving subjects) and use the Shutter-priority mode (S) and let the camera choose the aperture; in other occasions you might prefer to have a shallower depth of field (for portraits, or close-ups) and then prefer to use the Aperture-priority mode (A) and let the camera choose the shutter speed. Be patient and you will LOVE to have a nice jewel to play with!