We told you that the Fujifilm X-T30 III and XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 will be announced on October 23.

So far Fujifilm has not published any teaser nor made any X Summit announcement, so it might well be a more quiet announcement this time.

That’s an error in my view, as the Fujifilm X-T30 III could turn out to be a very important camera for Fujifilm, since it will be its most affordable 5th gen camera with EVF, closing a huge gap in the current camera lineup.

With that said, some asked me if we can expect more to come.

My answer: so far I have no indication of anything else coming. Not in terms of announcements, development announcements or new lens roadmaps.

And the fact that there is (at least until now), no official X Summit announced, could indicate that October 23 won’t hold any major surprises besides the new gear we mention in this article.

But that’s just a speculation of mine, so don’t crucify me if on October 23 Fujifilm suddenly releases a new roadmap or announces the development of the Fujifilm X-Pro4. In fact, also the Fujifilm GFX Eterna development announcement happened all of a sudden, without any rumors, with a simple press release.

So, everything is still possible.

• Fujifilm X-T30 III*
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• Fujinon XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3*
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  * announcement October 23

According to our information, the Fujifilm X-T30III will use basically the same body of the trusted Fujifilm X-T30II.

However, there will be one difference: the X-T30II drive dial will be replaced by the film simulation dial we find on the Fujifilm X-M5 and Fujifilm X-T50.

As an Fujifilm X-E5 owner, I can say Fujifilm’s implementation of the film simulation dial on that camera is wonderfully elegant. On the X-T30III, though, such a solution won’t be necessary due to its different SLR-style layout compared to the X-E5’s rangefinder design.

• Fujifilm X-T30 III*
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• Fujinon XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3*
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama
  * announcement on this date

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→ In Short – This is the Date of the X-T30 III “Birthday”

Fujifilm has so far vehemently denied the arrival of any X-T30 II successor.

And indeed—unlike Fujifilm’s usual practice—we’ve seen no teasers and no X Summit announcement up to now.

But despite all that, the Fujifilm X-T30 III is coming this October. In fact, we can now confirm the date.