Fujifilm X-H2S Firmware 3.0 - Performance Tests
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.พ. 2023
- Hands-on studio and field demonstrations of the focus tracking updates and other features in the Fujifilm X-H2S firmware 3.0. Also, Fujifilm's new TG-BT1 grip. No ads, no sponsors.
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My favorite thing to do when I need help with my XH2S is to watch Maarten's videos. There's something about the tone and quality of these videos that makes everything so easy to understand... Honestly, I think Maarten would be an excellent teacher if he chooses to go down that path haha!
A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!!
Thanks Maarten - I've been waiting to see updates on V3.00 so this is very helpful. I think your section on 'following specific people in a busy crowd' is of real interest to all of us who'd like to use the X-H2s for field sports. This is most likely the player with the ball and there are players passing between the lens and the subject all the time. Very interesting to see it still doesn't always stay with the subject - and this this a critical point when shooting sports action. I have do doubt it can track trains and lone cyclists - there's nothing really to distract the system - this is easy. It's when there is interference with the Subject in the foreground or background that the AF-C really has to work. I have found that generally speaking, AF-C Setting 2 with 3x3 Zone works best in this scenario - I'd be really interested to see if you percieve any difference in tracking a specific individual using 3x3 zone. I think you'd need to be tracking humans in a chaotic scene - your Brio train is too pedestrian to offer a realistic performance test for sports action. Thanks again for updating us - the X-H2s is a big chunk of change to spend and I'm sure many people want more confidence that the AF-C is actually a concrete upgrade before investing (My personal experience with the X-H2s was that is was not significantly better for sports action vs X-T3 in A-FC when first launched....so this update is very interesting.)
I don’t think, from my limited experience that this is the upgrade you’re looking for.
Thank you for doing this review, it was very good. Firmware 3.0 improves my confidence in the system.
Glad I could help, thanks for your kind words.
Always love your content, especially the Fuji stuff. Did you do a review of the X-H2S with the imatest dynamic range chart? I seemed to have missed it.
I did review the X-H2S, but not with that chart. th-cam.com/video/a535Q1p9nYA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Maarten. Very good video especially on subject detection. I am looking to buy this camera for birding and your video really helped. Many thanks again !
Always nice to know my videos are helpful and appreciated, thanks for your kind words.
There’s simply no reviews like yours! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤗🤗
I appreciate that! Thanks for your kind words.
I’ve noticed an improvement for tracking fast moving wildlife, it’s more consistent too.
Good note, thanks for sharing your observations.
I must admit I'm totally knocked out at the AF improvements of these latest firmware updates.
This is a knockout video camera, with a spectacular video image, arguably the very best Log codec in the business, and those inimitable film simulations.
I have to admit I loved the X-H1, and used it to shoot video for several years, but the Stabilization and AF issues caused me to finally give up, but all the while I was using other cameras I waited expectantly for an XH2...never imagining that Xh2S.
Now, I'm in a bind. I have two video cameras I absolutely love, the Panasonic S5IIX and the XH2s. But I think the shoot is going to drop for the Fuji. Why? Because it's such a joy to shoot and the results. Internal pro Res 6.2K did it for me. And the wider lens selection, including many wonderful third party lenses shoot and look like native lenses.
Even with the Fringer adapter, the AF on Canon Ef lenses is great. And it gives these great lenses another life.
But, with all that I find it mysterious that the Fuji just inspires me to shoot like no other camera. And all this while I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Panasonic. A wonderful camera all updated and caught up. Always happy to shoot the S5iiX, but the Fuji takes the cake.
I know this isn't popular, but I really think the ASP-C sensor is better for video.
Who knows. I might even shoot a photo or two, but,....naw. Probably not.
I agree that the APS-C is better for video, particularly at lower resolutions - otherwise there's just lots of data that has to be combined or discarded.
Thanks Maarten. Another wonderful informative video. I'm waiting for Fuji to upgrade the firmware in the X-T5 for continuous AF. It's spotty at best for birds. Be well.
Seems to be a lot of chatter with the X-H2/T5 on AF issues even though it has the same algorithm as X-H2s. Wonder if it was originally optimized for a stacked sensor and shoehorned on a slower 40MP readout.
I’ve been told it’s coming.
thanks Maarten - excellent as always. any idea whether these improvements will make their way to the X-T5 and older?
I’m sure that that these will come to the X-T5, not sure about older models with older processors.
Very nice Maarten. What teleprompter software were you using?
In general I use Teleprompt+3 on an iPad. I also use Pages in Presenter mode on an iPhone when I want a smaller more portable solution.
Also, for more detail: th-cam.com/video/itapyQUrW2E/w-d-xo.html
Very keen to know how the network grip performs. Demonstrating wifi tethering to a hot fold was conspicuously absent from fuji’s videos on the product.
I’m looking forward to seeing exactly that.
Great test. Confirms what I had written in your previous test on the H2S that the AF is very strong. With people in crowded places, I tend not to use wide tracking, and a lot of times not even zone, but I have found focusing rapid and mostly reliable. I have found face/eye to be inconsistent with inanimate objects but far more consistent with actual faces. Is it just me or does that Bluetooth tripod grip look very uncomfortable on a large body like the H2S?
It’s actually large and sturdy enough to work well with the X-H2S.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for confirming that.
Thank you.
Always my pleasure, I appreciate your kind words.
Oh, video title currently says xhs2 instead of xh2s. Curious to this new fw, thanks for the review
Carp. I’ll start looking for a new graphic artist.
Maarten - its such a cool shirt you wear. No matter your content is top. Thanks.
Thanks for your kind words on both counts.
Nice shirt Maarten!
Thanks. I'm sorry if the rest of the video didn't appeal to you.
@@MaartenHeilbron au contraire- your videos are always most excellent. Your shirt however, takes this video to the next level
I enjoyed reading your reply. Thanks for helping me start the day on the right note.
I wonder if the tripod grip will work with the X-H2?
Fujifilm says it will.
Maarten any help with the XT-4 and tether shooting with Capture One? All my other Fuji's work but not the XT4?? yes new Firmware installed and the latest version of Capture One
Are you using a USB-C to USB_C cable connecting to a USB-C port?
@@MaartenHeilbron Yes Maarten a Tether Capture cord C-C
Does Fujifilm's X-Acquire plug-in connect?
@@MaartenHeilbron Maarten I hadn't thought about that I'll have to give that a try thanks for the advice. I've also ordered another tether cable that has some sort of booster made by Tether cables specifically for the XT 4 they claim we shall see fingers crossed.
is the AF stickier for face/eye in interview setting?
I didn't find it any more (or less) sticky than 1.01 or 2.1. It's plenty sticky and haven't had any issues doing my on-cameras with it.
Have you seen issues where it's not as sticky as you'd like? Can you provide details?
I have seen a few people complaining about the firmware update making the autofocus worse, specifically on the X-H2S?
In my experience the 3.0 upgrade did not degrade focus performance.
thanks @@MaartenHeilbron
So strange that the X-T5 is suppose to be the "camera" that fuji wants you to have, but the focus is still not great. I wonder if any firmware update will give the X-T5 with similar performance.
Why do you say the focus is "not great"? In many aspects is as good as the competition and in some cases exceeds it. We are, of course, all wishing for the X-T5, which had an interesting fail in my review, to be brought up to this level.
Tracking a selected player while shooting team sports is still no fun. Still no way to limit object recognition to a certain area.
As I said, challenges remain.
I’ve found limiting the focus area to a small square and back button focusing with the button pressed in, limits the jumping around I’ve had before in crowded situations, obviously also with the stickiness set to maximum.
Can you set stickiness, so it waits before moving to a new subject?
Thanks for sharing this tip!
Yes, there are several options for speed and stickiness in continuous mode.
It's funny, I cannot do full 40fps burst with the 50mm f1 anymore after this update
Have you tried to do a reset of the camera's settings? Maybe there's something else causing this.
So are we saying that 3.0 is very little difference to 2.1 ?
As demonstrated, the improvements are incremental.
Every subject whether real people or toys the AF will react differently especial when the subject only represents 5% of the image sensor!!
That doesn’t mean it’s not worth testing.
You shouldn't have to software update a camera
Can you explain this? The manufacturer has either found a bug they're fixing, or decided to add a feature - and why would you not want this free upgrade to your camera? Are you okay with firmware updates to your phone, your computer?