u/Angle1412

I am going to be purchasing a fujifilm camera in the next month while I am in Japan, but I am having trouble deciding which model to get. I am a beginner photographer who’s only used their phone until now and want to switch to an actual camera. I typically shoot nature and people.

I know that XT30 is typically the recommended Fuji camera for beginners, but I have shaky hands, so I am trying to figure out if going up to the S20 or T5 or 50 is worth it for the IBIS. Price isn’t a huge concern for me, I just want to get what will work best for me but also not over pay for stuff I don’t need.

I’d appreciate any input yall have!

I have slightly shaky hands (nothing too bad but it’s noticeable) and I am looking to purchase my first camera. Is it worth it to get one with IBIS? I am planning on photographing in varying levels of lighting from mid day to sunset and the evenings.

• Budget: up to 2k new
• ⁠Country: USA, shopping in Japan
• ⁠Condition: used preferred, new is okay
• ⁠Type of Camera: digital
• ⁠Intended use: photography, some videos but not main focus
• ⁠If photography; what style: nature and portraits
• ⁠If video what style: NA
• ⁠What features do you absolutely need: IBIS?
• ⁠Portability: not really a concern
• ⁠Cameras you're considering: FUJI film XT5, XT50, X-S20
• ⁠Cameras you already have: none

I am going to Japan and am planning to pick up a Fujifilm camera while I am there (new or used, I plan to try and find used first if possible). I am pretty set on getting a fujifilm camera, however I am struggling to figure out which model to look for. I would appreciate any input that people can share!

To share a bit of background, I am very much a beginner photographer. I know a lot about composition and color theory, since I’ve been painting for a long time and I have also been doing photography with my phone for a while, but I have done barely anything with an actual camera. I mainly want to do nature photography and portraits (also mainly of people in nature). Price is not a huge concern for me, I am willing to pay 1k to 2k for a good camera because I know this is a hobby I will stick with and I want the gear to grow with me rather than needing to upgrade in another year or two after buying something cheap.

I am currently looking at either the XT50, XT5, or X-S20. I was also considering the XT30, however it doesn’t have IBIS which is deterring me from it. I have semi shaky hands (nothing super bad, but if I am holding something you can see a slight shake), and while I am pretty good at knowing how to stabilize them when I paint, sometimes it’s hard to do while taking a photo. In this situation is paying the extra money for IBIS worth it?