I really like my X-H2, especially now that I downgraded the firmware to 2.01. I mainly shoot wildlife/birds with it with the 150-600 and it's just perfect to walk around with all day. and with AI noise reduction and stuff like that that kit actually works relatively well around sunset too when the light gets dim. I will be getting that 500mm f5.6 when it's released. I chose the X-H2 because of the bigger grip, the faster storage, and much much better EVF compared to the X-T5. I have the 33mm f1.4 and am planning on getting the 56mm 1.2 WR next. I have the x100v (planning on gifting that to someone) and x100vi for my travel/everyday/street stuff. nice small kit!
In Germany, the XH2 costs 1944€, a Sony A7 IV 1899€. Sonys AF is years ahead of Fujifilm, the lens lineup is much broader, while Fujifilm has much too many old and outdated noisy and slow focusing lenses. Since the 18/23/33 mm were released, there wasn't a single new relevant new prime lens or an update to the very old lenses, the 16-55/2.8 being the only exception (after 10 years...). Fujifilm has to change its pricing policy. Sold my XH2 and half a dozen of lenses (including the 18/23/33 mm f1.4). The 18mm is still a great option, as the depth of field of a 18mm helps avoiding so many false positive eye AF results. Very different with the 50/1.0. Fujifilm doesn't have a single fast and silent focusing fast portrait lens in the range 40-80mm. Not a great choice if someone is shooting a lot of portraits (in a silent environment). The 50-140mm is over ten years old. They simply crippled their R&D department to optimise profitability. Very short sighted.
Whilst I agree with most of what you have said. Autofocus speed and fast lenses are not and should not be a replacement for colour science. I'm sure you would agree that most people will appreciate the look and feel of an image and how fast a lens or camera acquires focus probably does not form part of any appraisal of an image. I am sure there are times where fast AF is important, sport and wild life perhaps but for the beginner and average user, this is probably irrelevant.
@@PlaybackMansionIt's not about the speed, it's reliability in general. This is a pro body and pros don't care about nice SOOC jpegs. They need a reliable autofocus so that they can deliver a product. I'm not a pro and I prefer an AF that works as well. Nice looking recipe doesn't warm me much if the subject is out of focus.
It doesn’t matter how good a camera is if you don’t pick it up and enjoy shooting with it. I own both system and I never use my Sony's outside of client work
Thanks for your video. I'm still undecided about which system to go mirrorless. I have Canon and Nikon DSLRs and lenses. Fuji seems great for a hobbyist, but it's pricier, Fuji is in a bubble now 😅. The XH1 (used) it's in the same price than the Nikon Z6II (used) in my country, or the Sony A7III (used).
@@lumberjack3008 thanks, it seems like the Fuji AF isn't on par with Sony / Canon / Nikon, not in video and not in photo AF. Canon EF and Nikon F can be adapted with full AF, aperture control and lens correction on Fuji, Nikon and Sony. Nikon can accept Sony E and Fuji X lenses via AF adapters, but the Fuji one doesn't support optical correction.
You will need to understand basic computers to understand the difference between Sony and Fuji. Sony users whines over no Firmwares, and Fuji over the AF. This is the difference between Hardwired IC and Software IC. Hardwired are fast but not upgradable. Software are slower but customizable to the needs of the product. This is like an old computer vs new computer. The more the computer are loaded with tons of task the slower it gets. With hardwired you cant really load it with lots of task since it only have one purposse. Fuji are great for experimetations for the photo artist. But for a workhorse with simple task Sony are better and faster. Just enjoy what you have and use it for it was designed for. But dont exspect Fuji to be a Sony or a Sony to a Fuji. That will never ever happens.
Thanks for your review! I own two of them and use them for many of my pro shoots as well as my GF systems..
I really like my X-H2, especially now that I downgraded the firmware to 2.01. I mainly shoot wildlife/birds with it with the 150-600 and it's just perfect to walk around with all day. and with AI noise reduction and stuff like that that kit actually works relatively well around sunset too when the light gets dim. I will be getting that 500mm f5.6 when it's released. I chose the X-H2 because of the bigger grip, the faster storage, and much much better EVF compared to the X-T5.
I have the 33mm f1.4 and am planning on getting the 56mm 1.2 WR next. I have the x100v (planning on gifting that to someone) and x100vi for my travel/everyday/street stuff. nice small kit!
nice! Im interested in the 500mm also...
Yes! I also use firmware 2.01! Firmware 3.00 and 5.00 caused me to miss focus on so many pictures when I got my puppy
@@sethiphotography I’m excited to get it, gonna really focus on bird photography in spring
In Germany, the XH2 costs 1944€, a Sony A7 IV 1899€.
Sonys AF is years ahead of Fujifilm, the lens lineup is much broader, while Fujifilm has much too many old and outdated noisy and slow focusing lenses. Since the 18/23/33 mm were released, there wasn't a single new relevant new prime lens or an update to the very old lenses, the 16-55/2.8 being the only exception (after 10 years...).
Fujifilm has to change its pricing policy.
Sold my XH2 and half a dozen of lenses (including the 18/23/33 mm f1.4). The 18mm is still a great option, as the depth of field of a 18mm helps avoiding so many false positive eye AF results. Very different with the 50/1.0.
Fujifilm doesn't have a single fast and silent focusing fast portrait lens in the range 40-80mm. Not a great choice if someone is shooting a lot of portraits (in a silent environment).
The 50-140mm is over ten years old.
They simply crippled their R&D department to optimise profitability. Very short sighted.
Whilst I agree with most of what you have said. Autofocus speed and fast lenses are not and should not be a replacement for colour science. I'm sure you would agree that most people will appreciate the look and feel of an image and how fast a lens or camera acquires focus probably does not form part of any appraisal of an image. I am sure there are times where fast AF is important, sport and wild life perhaps but for the beginner and average user, this is probably irrelevant.
@@sethiphotography I'll take beautiful SOOC pictures over marginally faster autofocus every day of the week
@@PlaybackMansionIt's not about the speed, it's reliability in general. This is a pro body and pros don't care about nice SOOC jpegs. They need a reliable autofocus so that they can deliver a product.
I'm not a pro and I prefer an AF that works as well. Nice looking recipe doesn't warm me much if the subject is out of focus.
It doesn’t matter how good a camera is if you don’t pick it up and enjoy shooting with it. I own both system and I never use my Sony's outside of client work
Amazon in Germany XH2=€1847,00, Sony Alpha 7 IV=€2236,00 (2024/12/26)
Thanks for your video. I'm still undecided about which system to go mirrorless. I have Canon and Nikon DSLRs and lenses. Fuji seems great for a hobbyist, but it's pricier, Fuji is in a bubble now 😅. The XH1 (used) it's in the same price than the Nikon Z6II (used) in my country, or the Sony A7III (used).
Wow, seems like Fuji has a cult following. Glad you found the video informative.
If you need reliable AF, avoid Fujifilm.
You could adapt your Nikon lenses to a Nikon Z body.
@@lumberjack3008 thanks, it seems like the Fuji AF isn't on par with Sony / Canon / Nikon, not in video and not in photo AF.
Canon EF and Nikon F can be adapted with full AF, aperture control and lens correction on Fuji, Nikon and Sony. Nikon can accept Sony E and Fuji X lenses via AF adapters, but the Fuji one doesn't support optical correction.
People in the UK seem to pay more for used camera gear than we in North America pay for new gear.
Because the US is a bigger market
@@E3Zombie Canadian prices are cheaper than the UK as well.
You will need to understand basic computers to understand the difference between Sony and Fuji.
Sony users whines over no Firmwares, and Fuji over the AF.
This is the difference between Hardwired IC and Software IC. Hardwired are fast but not upgradable. Software are slower but customizable to the needs of the product.
This is like an old computer vs new computer. The more the computer are loaded with tons of task the slower it gets. With hardwired you cant really load it with lots of task since it only have one purposse.
Fuji are great for experimetations for the photo artist. But for a workhorse with simple task Sony are better and faster.
Just enjoy what you have and use it for it was designed for. But dont exspect Fuji to be a Sony or a Sony to a Fuji. That will never ever happens.