I wanted a camera that was truly pocketable. Not a camera I'd use as a main camera on trips or projects, or walks where photography was a priority. This was for when I walk the dog in the morning, or when my wife and I head out for coffee around the neighborhood, something I could (literally) pocket and not have to carry around in a sling bag.
As Fujifilm users, we have a wealth of tutorials, recipes, and technical rundowns available to help us get the best shots. But, in my own photography journey with the Fujifilm X-T30ii , I found that if you’re shooting JPEG, the familiar pieces of digital photography wisdom: "expose to the right, lift shadows in post, protect your highlights at all costs” don't always apply in the same way. This guide aims to bridge that gap: to help you move beyond Fujifilm recipes and rules toward a deeper understanding of how to shoot in JPEG, so you can adapt confidently to real-world conditions.