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Those vlog walking shots are terribly shaky and painful to watch. What happened to the stabilisation?

Great video. Should i buy the s with that dji af assist to complete it? Sounds sensible imo

Its unacceptable that people suggest you shouldn't expect fuji's autofocus to work properly or that the rest of the features make up for the price of the camera. I just don't get it. It's 2024, you pay 2500 usd and you expect your camera to work. I don't want best in class autofocus, just something that I can use. Someone in the comments suggested that it's 2 generations behind sony? Really? The autofocus for video just doesnt't work! They screwed it up with their fake AI features and their silence on the matter makes it so much worst. I love my fuji gear but it saddens me to be treated like that

I think with Fuji we need to configure how we want. And this does not match the Fuji buyer's expectations. They want Fuji to be a Canon or Sony, but it's not, it's Fuji. I have a Sony A7iv and a Z8 and what I learned was: that Sony has fewer options and when you need more, it is frustrating, then Fuji has these options but when I use the Z8 (expensive than Fuji or Sony) I need to configure, like I do with my Fuji! Z8 doesn't work out of the box like the Fuji XH2s. Look, I am not saying that Fuji hasn't problems and needs more improvement of course they need too, but I worked to know how to make the camera work well as I did with my Z8 and my Sony A7iv, Sony has problems in other areas and I don't see people creating a big noise about that. When we talk about Z8/Z9 it's worse and what I see is a lot of channels teaching how to solve or talking about all configurations and explaining that. For me, this approach is way better than just complaining and not offering solutions or workarounds. We need to change our behaviour, we need channels that offer solutions and not just complainings.

The branches hanging down are confusing the autofocus. Distance, close, moving target. But Im glad I watched this video bc I learned A LOT in the comments! Thanks to everyone.

I disagree. I got this camera because fuji said it's their flagship, new and fast sensor etc. If fuji offers eye af me as a customer I don't want an af which sometimes works and sometimes not. Edvard said in his last video he thinks the xh2s is working more with contrast af than with phase af. Even in your video the af pumping reminds me to old panasonic af and I am really angry actually. Imagine you buy a car with airbags...and as a customer you have to accept that it works sometimes. "You still have your car seatbelt ". Nobody would accept it.

Yeah, absolutely ridiculous AF sucks. I am old school photographer who using Fuji cameras, Fuji is great, but you have to use the MF.

Bro, IDK how I saw this video. I used to watch lots of your vids back in the day when I shoot Fuji (over 4 years ago). I've left and still shoot Sony today. It's cool that you still shoot Fuji. TBH, I do not feel "good enough" is EVER good enough when buying into a camera system - especially in today's technical market.

Thank you for making this video. Nothing will change if we don’t voice our opinions. I made a similar video with less testing than you did and people are suggesting I change settings! GUYS it’s not US it’s the camera! When it’s so many people being affected it’s not us! I’ve been with Fuji since xt3 I know these cameras inside and out!

juat put your af-c settings to: Tracking +4 and Speed 0. And camera in Boost mode.

Most of the other manufacturers at midrange point cameras will fail AF tests especially if you looking for them

Nonsense, it does not exist such out of the box thing in camera world

Everyone is hyper focused on the focusing (see what I did there) but for $2200 US, it can't be beat for the features included that other companies simply don't offer anywhere near this price point. The trade off is the autofocus, this has been going on for years and no one should be surprised that Fuji remains a solid 2 generations behind Sony. For folks that video autofocus is a priority they shouldn't choose Fuji. If you manual focus, you can't beat the Fuji feature seat for the money. Highest value in APS-C on the market.

This was probably the most boring video I've ever seen on TH-cam

I keep seeing a lot of people site the LUMIX cameras as being better AF than Fuji now, and as someone that uses both the Fuji flagships (XH2s/xh2) and the s5iix pretty regularly, the S5iiX has pretty much the same AF reliability. Maybe the GH7 is better? I dunno. I don’t know that we have a large enough sample base to make those claims yet. Having that said, I haven’t had any issues with the Fujis in a professional setting. But I don’t really try to stress the AF system either - especially in a professional setting. I keep the AF to low risk, controlled shots, and it’s worked fine. Surprisingly good in controlled settings. Good enough to get out of the way. I also only use the focus box/tap to focus system to give the camera some input on what to look for anytime I’m moving around or the subject is moving and it’s pretty much bang on 90% of the time. The only system that has pretty much perfected AF is Sony. And the only Sony camera I’ve had a perfect AF experience with is the A1. There’s almost no input required and it’s almost too sticky with the touch to focus - sometimes refusing to let it go haha. The lesser expensive models weren’t as good as the A1, in my experience (like the a74 and FX3), but close.

what are these testings, transition testing? wheres the eye detect face coverup testing, the pull from from focus point to focus point is what fuji needs to work on

Thankyou for running these test, you may accuse me of being a fuji fan boy, that is your choice. As a photographer and filmmaker using Fuji cameras (or anything over the years) these results seem perfectly acceptable, and for professional use tweaking settings is not unreasonable, yes if everything worked perfectly without any user input I guess it would make jobs easier, but we may as well just be camera operators, not photographers or videographers. These tests walking towards the camera, are the same as photos of tests charts to me of little use in how a camera is used. I can't think of one occasion where I have filmed someone walking towards the camera. I can see when you may want it as someone enters the scene etc.. but would I want it at F/1.4 where the focus in the background is changing so much and quickly, distracting from the point of focus (the person) I'd probably stop it down, in reality the camera would be on a gimbal and the subject would be large in frame as they walk forwards (and the videographer walking backwards) If you were a wedding videographer/photographer maybe the bride walking down the aisle but again would you do it at F/1.4 with the distraction of the guests dropping in and out of focus as the bride walks past them.... Yes people want to test the cameras and want to be able to trust the autofocus works at F/1.4 (where DOF is only a few cm) but I have worked throughout the "Bad Firmware" period, without any issues. It maybe that if you need to video at F/1.4 and use CAF and track a subject as it walks towards the camera, and you need to get it all done in one take or you only have one take then Fuji may not be the right system for you,. It may not be the answer people want, but you have two or three immediate choices, stop down the lens to increase the DOF (which makes focusing easier, and allows more tolerance for when the focus misses), manual focus, or sell your fuji gear and buy a different system and hope the faults they have elsewhere do not hold you back. Long term you can hope Fuji improves with Firmware, learn to work around the faults, but in reality the firmware may never improve the autofocus enough to past tests, it is whether it works well enough for you to live with it and enjoy your photography and videography

looks about the same to me ... I would still be hesitant to take my Fuji out when I know there will be kids, pets, and unruly adult subjects... this job is for my A74,,,, weird thing is I assigned my fuji(s) for "outdoor" duty and my Sony(s) for "indoor on tripod " duties for various reasons, now the duties has switched, never realized the full potential of the A7'4's marksmanship. "Holy shit" moment with Sony's focus at fast moving targets after the first run during review on LR after the first outing (yes many misses at first, but once I got the groove it was nearly dead on all the time)

For me V7 is even worse than V6. Fuji has the worst AFC for video and it's a shame in 2024. I regret to have their flagship camera, it's a joke.

hi mate, looks a little bit better but @10.49 you can clearly see the focus jumps to the tree branch and was the original problem with fw 6.01, arwell at least you got your steps in.

For 2.5 times smaller sensor, a few grams lighter than FF doesn't sound reasonable enough to switch from Sony.... What other reason to choose Fuji except for 'colours' and analogue feel given that Sony has improved significantly their colour science... Besides they have amazing AF, low light capabilities and better control over DoF. If Fuji hade made it smaller and lighter and cheaper, it would have been more attempting IMHO.

Great shots...

I agree with your comment on the 16mm f1.4 “loose” aperture ring. What I really enjoy is the close focus ability, as you are able to get some unique images. I may, at some point get the 18mm f1.4, but I am quite content with the 16mm right now. Best wishes for your channel.

I got mine used for 250€ it has a small scratch on the front element but it doesn't show in de images and is a treat!! my events photgrapjy went up to a different level w it. so nice!

16-55mm is a superb Zoom☝🏻 but i also use the most time my f2 Fujicron trio primes 😊

Ill take the 16mm over the 18mm ANY DAY! I Love wide angle shots. To enjoy wide angle shots even more ADD a subject up close, you will then see how much fun wide angle shooting is. This will be my next lens to add to my 23mm 1.4, 35mm 1.4, 56mm 1.2, and my just recently arrived 80mm 2.8 Macro. I shoot with the X-Pro3, I am also based in NYC 💪🏽💪🏽. You got that lens at a KILLER PRICE, ENJOY it. 👍🏼👍🏼

Exactly what I wanted to hear. I’m trying to make the same decision. A used 16mm is so compelling. I just keep asking myself, “Is the 18mm $500 better than the 16mm?”. I feel like the 16mm is such a bargain right now. Glad to see you are enjoying yours.

Feeling is as i am sitting infront of you and listen what u have to say about the lens :) very pleasant and detailed infos.

Definitely a great lens! Awesome video, Randall!

With such amazing cinematography, I was shocked to click onto this video and find such a small channel! The algorithm definitely did me good today, your video quality is really good!

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i need a good cheap flash speed light for my canon 80d so i can start learning how to take pictures at night and whenever i need to use the flash so guide me in the right direction please

hey randall how you're doing my brother it's so good to talk to somebody who also have the same camera as me. i have the 16-35 mark 2 lens and the 50mm lens i want to get the sigma 18-35 but should i get that even though i have the 16-35 L series lens? i want the 55-250 and the 15-85 lens i was told they are some good lens and they're cheap ya see. i want another good prime len like the 35 for portraits. i want the 1. 15-85 2. 55-250 3. 24mm 4. 24-105 5.35mm 6. 18-35 i think having 8 lens should be good and i don't have to go with full frame if i don't want to right i think camera is good enough

I shoot professional portraits and headshots and I love this lens. Decently fast focus on the XT3.

Regarding the comment about the 18-55 kit lens having varied reviews, I do wonder if that's caused by some people having the camera set on its default of continuous OIS ... which seems to cause vibration and softness. Hard to tell for sure, but I've seen professional photographers note that. And, in my case, I think I notice the difference. I'm not sure the 18-55 focuses as well as the 16-55 either. I am thinking of switching to X-T4 and 16-55 as my core combination, but hope it won't feel too heavy in my hand when I'm roaming around. For me, the problem isn't so much the 18-55's softness as it is its variable aperture, which makes it fiddlier.

do you get sharp pictures with 35 mm and canon 80d in an outdoor shoot?i tried with 50mm but the photos not sharp

Would you recommend this for streaming on twitch? My body is the old xt20.

Have recognized 50-140 mm lens. Please, are those photo examples taken with xpro3 with mounted 50-140?

Did you just sell your monitor? lol Just got one from a guy in NY with that EXACT same cable haha.

18-55 f4 does no justice as a landscape photography so it really depends how you use it

8:49 which lens was used for this video?

Good review, but the background music is very distracting.

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Hi. Will this lens greatly improve the image quality? I have the fuji XT200 with the 15-45 kit lens. Will the fuji 35 mm be a great upgrade? Thanks!

How I missed this video. Good to see you again. Do you have a Instagram.

Thanks for your time you shown me a nice warm inltresting look at a setup & shoot appreciate Respect Barry

Brooklyn photographer I need a body with ibis & shaper af I use Nikon d5600 with 10-20/18-55 35-70/50/55-200 70-210-70-300/85mm I don’t have a studio I don’t get many collaborations Www.instagram.com/blackcasso55 #barrynelsonphotographynyc

Great work mr

I'm thinking about getting this camera??????????

Good to see you back.