Fujifilm XH2 Review - Specs, Images, Video, and Ergonomics
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- Fujifilm XH2 camera review of specs, images, video performance, and camera features. Hands-on review of ergonomics and both 50mm and 18-120mm Fujinon lenses. NOTE: This was a pre-production model of the camera.
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📔 Table of Contents
00:00 | Intro
03:03 | Image Quality
06:42 | Autofocus and Face / Eye Autodetect
09:17 | Video Performance
10:41 | Video Stabilization
11:47 | About the Fujinon 18-120mm Zoom Lens
13:06 | Ergonomics and Handling
16:01 | Some Issues
19:08 | Conclusion and Recommendations
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NOTE: I only had the camera to test for 1 1/2 hours (90 min). Normally I need 3 weeks to fully test a camera in studio. So, obviously I couldn't go over everything, so keep that in mind. Nevertheless, special thank you to Fujifilm for both inviting me and following me out into the street, LOL! 👍
I’m happy because you were invited. You deserved it. Cheers from Mexico
When are you gonna buy one??😂😂😂😂
I am someone who rarely posts in the TH-cam comment section, but I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all of your hard work and quality content on and around the FujiFilm camera ecosystem. I have on many occasions found your videos to be invaluable and I don't think there is anyone who does it better. I look forward to seeing more from you on both the X-H2 and X-H2s in the future
Thank you so much Ryan!!! That's so awesome to hear and I really appreciate the kind words! 🙏 🙏 🙏
100 percent agree best Fuji specific channel. Taught me so much
I disagree with my own statement above. Should have said best camera channel or best total channel on TH-cam. Not just Fuji specific channel
Absolutely agree. Really helpful.
I live in NY and was going to go just to meet you. But I had a sudden death in my family. I'm bummed about buying the xt4 in May for 1895.00
Im surprised fuji didn’t gave you one considering how helpful you are for the fuji community
I have never been so delighted to watch a review until now. Your enthusiasm and excitement of the camera gave me so much joy. Can’t wait to see more of your videos 😊
The front manual focus dial (S,C,M) was changed to a digital button to work with the 7 custom settings. When you set a custom setting you can choose either Single, Continuous or Manual focus, and having a manual type dial would confuse or interfere with this. So as much as I love the manual dial, I can understand Fujifilm reasoning for doing this
When I added an XT4 to my 5D m.II I was so excited about the dedicated dials and those little evils now are not an option but a must have. In almost 2 years of usage, I've NEVER use the video mode button and I think this tells more than everything else what this camera represents to me. I agree with your last words about a possible XT5. I love photography and I really love the XT4 experience.
Thanks for sharing this, Chris. Honesty and brevity come to mind in all your videos. I have an XH2 on order but truly I’m not a videographer by any stretch so I might hold off and wait for the XT5. Always start my Friday mornings with pal2tech. Thanks, again.
I‘m waiting for the XT5: mostly because of the Retro look and the dials. Thanks Chris for your opinion.
same, but XPRO4
@@riverpb5250 Hi I have a question what are the differences between the xt4 and the xpro3
Thank you ☺️
@@benchabasilem4352 the body and video capabilities
@@benchabasilem4352 specs-wise, pretty much nothing. that's the thing with fujifilm. as a brand, their cameras are generation-based. so, for every generation, all cameras will have identical or very similar specs.
the differences lie mostly in the body style. the XT4 is SLR-style that's designed for both photos and videos (it's got IBIS), while the XPRO3 is a rangefinder-style with no LCD screen (it's hidden) and optical viewfinder.
so, even though they have the same specs, the XPRO3's design makes it hard to do video.
but yeah, they're pretty much the same exact camera in different bodies. same sensor. same specs with minor differences.
Great video! Your channel is hands down the best for fujifilm shooters like myself. We appreciate the care and hard work you put into your content. Much love, stay safe.
Great video as always. Your parting comments about the possibility of an X-T5 absolutely sum up my feelings and I suspect you’re speaking for a lot of other Fuji shooters too. Fingers crossed we don’t have too long to wait!
Thanks for another great review Chris! I had an excellent experience with the AF in the XH2 as well and also tested the XH2s. I found the XH2s to have slightly better autofocus too - I was very happy with the improvement over my XT4!
I follow you from France and it’s always a pleasure to see your videos. Big thanks 🙏
Thanks for this review, Chris. Looking forward to getting mine!
Top review, couldn’t be improved on and really appreciate your videos. 👍
I am sticking with my X-T4. I have small hands so the ergonomics are key. I came from Nikon and had trouble accessing all the custom buttons on the bigger bodies. I also am pleased as punch with the face/eye detect. My favorite test was shooting a tree climber in our back yard removing a GIANT tree. I used the X-T4 and 100-400mm. My face detect grabbed onto the climbers face through the mesh protective mask he was wearing. The photos came out fantastic! Thanks for the content, Chris!
I just have rented an X-H2S for two days. In the beginning, I was very confused about the relocated or omitted buttons and dials, being a year-long X-T3 user. But after this bad start, I grew in love with the new system more. I really like the deep grip, it makes lugging the camera around much more comfortable and secure. Also, the command dial is really handy for separating different frame rates and F-log/ETERNA and allows fast switching between them, with the shutter speed changing automatically (when set). Also, changing the shutter speed with the wheels proves to be faster than using the dial for me. Then there's the ISO, which stills feels slower, but the point is that often, I don't need to change it, I will either set it to ISO 640 for DR400%, ISO 1250 for F-log 2 or higher values the occasions that I shoot at dark. So I feel like it doesn't even have to take weeks to learn the new system, but someone will likely be seeing the first fruits already after some days of (thoughtful) use.
So in the end, I feel like the mind-blowing image quality of these news sensors, and especially the new F-log 2 in the X-H2S prove to be worth adapting to this new handling, combined with the added speed benefit of 7 custom modes. I feel it's a very worthy compromise and when I have the money, I will likely add the X-H2S to my equipment to be my new A-camera. I would highly recommend you to test the video features of the S-model, the dynamic range and color reproduction are amazing in F-log 2 on it! There's something so filmic and rich about the footage, it's clearly a step above the X-T3 and X-T4 and I am glad for that, it means we have something truly new!
I was all decided in getting a Z6Ii but now this camera exist. 😎 Now, this very entertaining and informative video has me wanting the XH2.
Fantastic review as always Chris. Coming from the X-S10 I would probably love the XH2 but for now I'm quite happy with my camera. Thank you for the review!
just wanted to say, that I genuinely love your coverage of the xh2, the first person to properly show off image results in depth.
Chris - Thanks to your very good video, I ordered the XH2.
Definitely I’ll be waiting for a posible XT5 coming over, thanks for the advice!
Excellent and unique perspective. You had me glued.
I always enjoy watching your videos. They are professionally made, provide lots of interesting information and are entertaining. As an X-T user I think I would also miss the dials on top of the camera. And of course the switch for focus mode is the better solution. As you said, you do not need to look at the camera or the viewfinder to know in which mode you are in.
Great content as always. Thank you a lot for sincere and thorough presentation.
Thanks, Chris. You make a great case for this camera. Seems so impressive! I too would miss the dedicated dials too dearly - it’s why I chose fuji and what has made photography fun. I’ll still be getting my reps in on my x-t30 for a while yet but I will join you in dreaming of these performance features migrating to the x-t bodies.
This was an amazing review as always ! Thank you very much for that. I still use and love my XT3, but because I mainly do video, I was looking into the BMPCC 6k Pro. However, with the XH2…. I would really love to see Fujifilm more in the cinema world.
Great video, thanks for your time and afford putting this together. I agree with you that I prefer a switch verses a button for the focusing mode. I’m looking forward to the xt-5 and hopefully the same features as this camera with all the manual controls.
I think my biggest situation is wanting to know how it handles older lenses.. like the older 56mm 1.2 and the older 23mm 1.4
☝🏻Also, the oldest Fuji primes like the 18mm f2, 35mm f1.4, and the 60mm f2.8 macro.
Definitely a big question mark for me ! With the price tag of a FF camera, I in addition to that I have to change all my lenses then the choice between moving to the XH2 or switching to an other brand FF offering would be really seamless from a cost perspective. I would love to see Fuji push the customisation of their new cameras to the same standard as the a7IV.
I'm hoping it works well with my large collection of vintage lenses also. However, since I'm having no problems on the x-s10, I think the vintage aspect would work the same.
I came to the XT series for the same reasons as you. I'm waiting for the XT5... I like your enthusiastic way of presentation. Thanks a lot and keep it up, best greetings from germany ✌
Thank you so much for your video! I was looking for a “second” camera as a Wedding photographer , but I realized I will continue working with the Xt4 waiting for the Xt5!
Really nice video!
You got a new suscriptor.
Thanks for the info! I'm waiting for the x-t5; might even preorder it which I've never done before.
Thanks Chris. As you know, I'm still packing the XT3, BUT...the XT5 is something I'm waiting to see what Fuji has in store for us! It looks like you packed a lot of testing this camera in a limited amount of time. Your reviews and opinions ae always honest and insifhgtful1
Thanks Florian! XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5 XT5
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Great video man. Quality of the stills look amazing
a super video!!! love them all! and I am not in the market for a new camera, much less a new system, BUT I want to know and these videos are the way to keep inform. Thank you so much for the video this and the rest. Cheers from Mexico, Damasovi
Awesome! I always enjoy your videos and your way of teaching. Thank you. I am attracted to this type of Fuji with PASM. Now I have to decide which one to choose, the X-H2S or the 40mp unit without the S. I am just telling myself, that having almost all the capabilities of the Canon R5 for a fraction of the cost and with a more excellent grip than an X-T3/X-T4, really catches my attention, without mentioning full-size HDMI port, wow! Take care! I will be with my eyes open to see if you throw at us another excellent video of these cameras.
Great review and thank you for the direct comparison to the X-T4. I am a long-time Fuji shooter who is on the fence about upgrading from the X-T2. I love the dials on my camera, and am hesitant about moving to PASM. Appreciate your perspective.
i love to use my two X-H1 Bodys and still wait for a long time to the X-H2. Now i decided to wait a little more to the X-T5! Maybe this would be the right new camera for me. Thx for this great video!
Thank you very much for you detailed review on this! I'm amazed you got so much out of such a short test drive of the camera. I'm very, very enticed by the X-H2, but I'm still going to wait and see if the sensor is fast enough for the aircraft photography I normally end up doing. (It seems like the Mechanical shutter should be at the very least).
Thank you again for your hard work and detailed review!
Yep, so helpful and entertaining! The camera looks fantastic, but like you, I'm going to wait and see what the XT5 has to offer.
Looks like a lovely camera! Thanks for your great work and coverage of the Fuji system. I'm with you on waiting to see what an X-T5 would be because I love the dials on top as well. I'm hoping that the X-T5 would be in the 28 to 35-megapixel range though.
Thanks for the x-h2 review. This is the only youtube channel that regularly makes me chuckle! And I love the closeups of your xt that show all the battle scars. That is a well-worn bit of kit. When switching from nikon, the whole reason I chose fujifilm was for the mechanical controls. And I chose the x-h1 over the xt due solely to the grip fitting my freakishly large hands better. That said, I can see how video shooters would prefer electronic controls that don't make noise or otherwise interfere with the video. I'll be sticking with my x-h1 and its wonderful mechanical controls, but I'll be looking out for your xt-5 review.
Very accurate content! Thank you so much!
Great video, Chris, and you packed it full of helpful information about this new Fuji camera; I love the energy you put into making your videos; I can't help but chuckle the whole way through the video! I did not hear you say anything about lens compatibility. Are the X-Series lenses from the XT4 model compatible with this new camera? Or would I have to buy new lenses if I decide to upgrade my XT4 and buy the new XH2? Thanks!
Thanks - very informative as always. What I like are: the 40mp for detail, the loss of the SCM dial (it never got hardwired into my brain on either the XT3 or X100F, so turning the camera around is a pain), and the PASM dial (I've seen the light! It's just so much faster and the custom options are great for quick switching of shooting modes). What I don't like is the flippy screen (I never film myself and having the screen on axis to myself and the camera seems more intuitive to me). So there is a lot to like here. The big concern (which you have alleviated a little) is just how much we can push and pull those crowded 40 mp in LR.
Excellent review Chris, and so timely as I am seriously interested in moving on from the XT3 and 40mp certainly got my attention. Like you though, I am curious about that XT5 potential. It is sometimes hard to figure out Fuji's business plan with their various models. Time will tell.
I really love my XT3 with it’s 18mm F2 and a 70-300. Just a bit anxious that Fuji are leaving me behind but it won’t stop me enjoying my photography. Maybe one day I’ll get the XT5 if, as you suggest, it comes with the dials…
Thanks for the insightful review, great work as always 👀
As a recent XT switcher, the button for changing the focus options (single to continuous) I agree, that muscle memory thing on the dial is a big change. PASM was a relatively easy transition for me from the XT3 (but then I have a Ricoh GR3 so the custom options are a natural extension.) The ISO button v physical dial was the hardest thing to deal with tbh. Getting there 3 months in! I'm on an XH2S but the above all applies to the XH2 given the same form factor and physical input layouts
Excellent info, perspectives, and advice. Like you (I think), I will be waiting for the X-T5 🙂
Thank you very much for the informative video.
I had so much trouble with the micro Hdmi. I'm so glad to have a bigger HDMI port in the xh2. Thank you for your hurry up-video
I fall in love with Fujifilm XH2 🎥📼🎥
God willing i will buy it
Thanks for review
Excellent review!
Fantastic video as usual, thank you. If you get to buy or rent one for future episodes I would love to know how much impact older lenses have on image quality. I’m sure Fuji would love me to buy a whole new set of lenses but that’s not going to happen any time soon!
I'm with you on waiting for the X-T5, it will be an amazing camera 😎📷
If they release X-T5 with same features as X-H2 but X-T4 body, I'll certainly trade in my X-T4 for it :D
Awesome video!
Missed the chance of meeting you in person by a day... had the pleasure of meeting Take (bigheadtaco) at Fujikina, and he said it was great meeting you earlier :)
Great video! I am waiting for the X-T5!
Thanks for another awesome video! Next will be the 56mm mk2 review! Yeah! 🎉 and I definitely prefer focus mode dial over the button.
I will wait on the XT5 and keep using my XT3 for now.
Video very helpful and kept me from spending my money on the wrong camera.
Hi Chris, I’m an X-T3 user for years and I have absolutely no doubts I will switch. I tried the X-H2S for 1 full week and I was almost ready to keep it…but I would prefer to have the 40 Mpx option. I’m waiting for the X-H2 to test it and probably keep it if is AF is OK for me. Regarding your question about the AF switch of AF button: I prefer the button over the switch because I can assign an AF mode to C1-C7 custom modes. For example, during my test of the X-H2S, I had C1 for AF-S + single point for AF and C2 for AF-C + zone focus.
I really hope that the 40mp sensor comes down to the XT5, I do not like PASM very much. As someone who learned photography on an XT3, the way I control the exposure of my shots doesn't neatly translate to a PASM system. But I am also concerned about my current lenses, will they be able to resolve a sensor that's nearly twice the resolution?
Super pumped about this, but a little bummed at the same time about the Front/Rear Dial settings. Looking for them to add the ability to add ISO to one of the command dials like the previous cameras via firmware update. Being limited to Aperture and SS doesn’t make much since, given that all native lenses (as far as I know of) have aperture rings. That level of customization really set us apart from other companies. But with this, it makes me feel like we’re heading towards an overly digital set up that takes away from some of what made Fuji so special and different. I think the ISO button is a great addition, as long as our options aren’t taken away. That flexibility with the dials is more suitable for fast paced shooting in my opinion. My set up was Right Index on Front Dial (SS), Thumb on Back Dial (ISO), Left Hand under lens for Aperture - it was so intuitive and fluid as opposed to having to press a button and change the ISO on screen.
Would love for this to be added to the camera
Thank you so much for this review, I was about to order the camera, and was eagerly waiting your review! The best channel, for my fuji education! I hope they will soon send you a camera to try it everyway it's possible! The only thing I would love to get is the animal eye focus!!!WHYYY can't they put it there, don't they know that wildlife photographers prefer more mpx paired with a good long tele? We do have place to crop in, which gives us all the details plus composition possibilities .... thank you very much Ryan (By the way is your name Ryan or Chris? )
I will have a hard time to change from Xt4 to the XH2!!!! Best wishes for you from Uruguay.
I love your videos ❤ you have such positive energy I love it
I'm only interested in this camera as far as what to expect out of a new Xpro 4 and X100VI or whatever they're going to call it. The PASM dial and articulating screen kills it for me personally but I'm happy for everyone else!
Agree with you 100%. I think the X-T5 is the one to wait for. Those specs with that body would be perfect.
Hi! I like your Vids! But I had to say this..
The Exclusion of the MCS Focus Dial, has a REAL purpose.
= In order to allow the custom dials to be fully Customizable, that needs to be done.
=> It allows you the set the type of focus individually, to each custom setting you desire. (manual, continuous or single)
*Which is actually brilliant.
I absolutely hated at first.. but when I realized this is the reason it makes sense.
Thanks for the great content!
Completely agree. I love the MCS dial on my XT3 but actually understanding why they've done it is clear. On XH2s I can now set C1 for Fast Action: Continuous autofocus, 40 FPS, fast action , auto ISOetc. Then with one click to C2 I have landscape, single shot, single focus, different colours, manual ISO etc etc. C3 = action movie etc etc. Whereas on the XT3 I have to move every dial (almost). for each type of mission change. I'll still get an XT5 as well though!
Thank you for the video. When I switched to digital (after shooting film for over thirty years) I decided on the X-T4 simply for the form factor, I’ll wait for the X-T5 (If the improvements are significantly better), there's nothing wrong with the X-T4, especially since I only shoot stills.
Danke für das Video 👍
Chris, this is an excellent presentation and I have to say I admire your honesty. I had been for some time been considering upgrading to the XT5 when it issues and for all the reasons you stated. I do like however to use a camera grip and some rumours now indicate that the XT5 will not have one. If this be the case the issue of the XT5 shall be the poore3r.
My thoughts RE also about x-t5... and I'm currently still using x-t2, so do need IBIS and better autofocus. Will wait a bit
Dear chris I own the xh2s. I wish you could test it. 40 frames a second twice as fast as the xh2 14+ stops of dynamic range and an autofocus on par with Sony. That is a beast of a camera. The İSO performance is at least 1,5 stop better providing a fantastic Low light performance which I am a little concern with xh2.
Wow, a video without bumping the camera and lenses of each other. :)
I am so close to purchasing the XH2. But, my experience with the XT3 made me fall back in love with photography. Especially street photography. I plan to keep my XT3. So, I’ll continue to feel that joy. But, I don’t want buyers regret to set in when I see the specs and release date of the XT5. So, like you, I will probably wait until I see a specs list for the XT5.
Nice video, I want an XH2 (I own an X100F and XE4) what do you think about the Kit lens with XH2 (comes with Fujinon 16-80mm) or is better choice bought apart the 18-120mm ?
Love your opinion on the XH-2 Chris. I'm on the fence between the upcoming XT-5 vs this one. Next month holds the answer I guess. Cheers !!!
I started with a PASM dial with Nikon, so I wouldn’t be upset at all. I do prefer my X-T4 dials way more, but I think higher megapixels for cropping capabilities, future proofing video with 8K, better AF, and the deeper grip are worth it for me.
I’m still upset that Fuji STILL hasn’t added a feature to close the shutter when changing out a lens. I’m sure they can add that in a firmware update, but the question is, will they?
Great review, thank you. With the launching of the X-T5, we will probably get an improvement of AF which will be release in a firmware for the X-H2
I definitely prefer the front manual focus dial (S,C,M) on X-T3 vs the push button on X-H2. Thanks for all your great videos.
Great video!
I love your videos!
Would you anticipate the performance and outcome to be pretty much the same with the XT5?
Really appreciate the video, and I was interested to hear your thoughts, because you always cover things so carefully. I feel like I can trust your reviews above any other person on youtube, no contest. While I don't love the PASM on X-H2s, and it's been hard to get used to, regarding the focus mode dial, shoot wildlife on the X-H2s is so much faster because I have single focus C1 and continuous C2. You can be shooting a still bird, and then if it jumps up, you can near instantly switch ALL your settings and potentially get some in-flight shots. On the X-T3 that was basically impossible, and it became really tedious (and heartbreaking) over time to try switch between the two and missing shots countless beautiful moments.
XH2 looking great. excited to see what Fuji will give to the XT5
Got my XH2S earlier this week. Regarding exposure compensation, I just figured out this tip if you want to use it while in manual mode while using auto ISO (like I do for wildlife photography). You need to assign the exposure compensation option ("+/-" icon) to a button. Then you use that button to turn it on/off, and when turned on you'll use a dial to adjust the compensation. (In shutter or aperture priority, exposure compensation is always available on the other dial than the one you have configured for aperture or shutter in those respective modes.)
Thank you so much. I was so confused as to why the back exposure comp dial would work and sometimes it wouldn't. The X-H2s is a different beast.
@@Secoutal Glad it helped. I was about at wit's end and thinking about returning the camera when I finally found that in the manual. 😄
My thoughts on the focus switch/button: I personally prefer the switch but I reckon the reason they went with a button was because of the custom settings and being able to save focus mode with it. Can't do that with a physical switch.
Question: does it have the same compressed raw options as the X-T4? How big are the raw files?
You might want to reconsider using HEIF for its potential advantages and wider capabilities (I don’t use Adobe so that may be skewing my perspective, but on Mac you have Photo, Rawpower, Affinity, Pixelmator, shell scripting tools and probably others)
6:42 thanks for the autofocus tests 😁👍🙏
100% Agree on preferring a focus mode dial over a toggle button. I literally got used to using it the way you demonstrate. By "feeling it out".
My X-T4 has randomly been having the dreaded "Turn Camera Off & Back On Again" error almost since it was new. It's much more frequent now - to the point it's unreliable. I have sent it in to the repair depot twice now and they don't seem to be able to resolve the issue. The X-T4 has been the most exciting camera I have used since film. With it's unreliability I am seriously looking at replacing it. I need to have the X-H2 in my hands before I jump. I also have considered waiting for the X-T5.
Thanks for the great review of the X-H2.
I agree with you. I will miss the focus mode selector switch. Have to retrain my brain for the "button". Great video! Thank you! :-).
Whooa, you have it on my favorite lens, the XF 50 mm F1.0.....my favorite ....well, that and the 50-140, both are beasts. What a beautiful sight, the 50 with the XH2....🤤
Thank you for making the great videos
Thank you for the thorough review. For what it's worth, I think I will prefer the new focus button compared to the current focus switch. I currently have the xt3. I also don't feel like the PASM system will be difficult to adapt to. I am trying to decide between the Sony A7iv and the XH2. Besides the autofocus my main frustration with the xt3 is degradation of the image at higher ISO's. Not necessarily just the noise. I tried a Sony A7iv briefly at a local camera shop and the high ISO performance was insane. I am probably going to rent one for a weekend before I decide. Do you have any thoughts on this?
Thanks Chris I think I’m where you are on the XH-2 I got to try one in the Fujifilm House of Photography in London yesterday and it’s mighty impressive although coming from and XT-3 quite a leap in size to the extent that it’s not far short of a GFX. I’m going to hold fire and see what an XT-5 brings before I jump to PASM
Pal2Tech, your videos are the best because you are extremely entertaining, knowledgable, and easy to understand. My question to you is how come i cannot record 4K signals with my X-H2, x-H2s, and X-S10? There is not option in the menu system anymore to direct 4K signals to HDMI. Am I missing something?
I got that camera at Fujifilm Studios in HK and the 16mm-55mm and 55-140mm lens
As a Fuji X-T2 user wanting to upgrade i was thinking about buying a X-H2, but i read that some of the older lenses like the XF 18-55, XF 55-200 and the old XF10-24 won't use the full resolution of the new 40MP sensor, so i am waiting for an X-T5 and the specs of that camera. And i only shoot stills, so i dont need the video specs.
WIll you do further testing with th X-H2 and maybe some of the "cheaper" lenses?
Greetings :)
Nice review i need to buy this camera 💐💐
I would love to see 26 vs 40mpx to see if there's really an advantage.
Thanks for this real-life preview of this camera!
It's a very exciting camera, but I'm really waiting now for what the X-T5 will have to offer before spending any cash on an upgrade.
I do wonder -- if the X-T5 comes with a tilting screen like the X-T3, would you still get the X-T5 or would you prefer the X-H2 with its fully articulating screen?
(Myself I'm very much in the tilting-screen camp for photography! I find it works much better -- for my way of using my cameras. So I really do hope that an X-T5 will have a tilting screen. But I appreciate that different people have different needs and preferences).
Huge fan of the focus mode dial, love the feeling of a film camera.