Fujifilm X-H2: Is It Better Than The X-H2s? My First Impressions
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- The Fujifilm X-H2 has officially been announced and here are my first impressions at how the camera performs and compares to the X-H2s. Enjoy.
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so glad they allowed you to get this ahead of time - can't wait to watch and hear from someone who's gonna be putting his work on the line with a camera when testing it. YOURE HIM.
Appreciate that brother. Looking forward to putting this thing in wild situations.
I always appreciate your transparency. ALWAYS!! You take an intuitive approach to your content and I'm here for it!
Thank you, truly appreciate the kind words ✊🏾
Thank you for another great video.
It helped me with my decision to pre-order the X-H2.
I’m looking forward to getting my hands on it
Been waiting for this one
I paused as you went along and did the steps myself and that helped a TON.
Dude, loving seeing the progress of your channel's journey! I've seen my own photographic style and focus change, so I'm encouraged by the evolution in your process too 😎
I appreciate that brother, thank you!
I'm an old guy who started watching your videos in 2019, trying to learn more about Fuji cameras and lenses. I've been shooting since I was very young, starting back in the early 1960's. I've been an avid amateur, a semi-pro, and a snap-shooter using 35mm and 2 1/4 formats until going digital in 2004. But my experiences have never been as seemingly high-level or even glamorous as your career. So experientially, there at times when your content is either above my head or just completely outside my universe. But where I feel a connection with you is when you are talking about using your tools to create your vision. You have always had quite a gift for clearly demonstrating what the tools you choose can do and how you best use them. When I switched to Fuji in 2018, I felt a very real sense of joy in operating the cameras and lenses. They really resonated with my years of shooting film. As the brand keeps innovating and pushing their APC sensor devices, I've been following a step or two behind, trying to sift through what will work best for me. In that journey, I have often sought you out for information and opinion. I am closely following the increase in pixel depth to see where that is going to lead though truth be told, my X-Pro2 and X-T3 currently do everything I need exceptionally well. But I've said all that just to make a point, Gajan. Thank you for trying to bring us along on the journey. You are still light years over my head but I sure do enjoy trying to figure out what on your path is relatable to mine.
Very kind of you Melvin, thank you for sharing that 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Fantastic intro and explainer, Gajan. Well earned growth and yes, I have found everything you’ve put out 100% relatable, especially the experiential aspect. I think a 30/70 split is a good idea.
I appreciate that Robert, thank you 🙏🏾
Thanks for this Gajan. Re your comments at the end, I’d offer my point of view on your gear reviews. I find them to be unique AND experiential. By that I mean where most talk about new gear in simplistic ways, your presentation brings how one might both use and experience the new piece of equipment such that, unique to you, I typically finish your videos feeling excited to create. So please, keep it up. As someone who relies on people like you to keep me appraised of market/gear developments, I personally find your videos essential and helpful. So thanks again.
Thank you Scott, I didn’t think of it like that in the moment. Appreciate you sharing that.
Agree with Scott. Your reviews balance technical content with personal experience. I am fighting myself with attack of GAS, wanting the latest and greatest, vs a realistic kit bag. I did just pre-order the H2 this morning, and am trying to decide which bodies and lenses to let go to easy the finances.
Perhaps you could give your thoughts on how many lenses in 1 system you think makes sense. Would you have a large collection of primes + zooms, and then cherry pick whatever you want for an assignment, OR cut down to around 3 or 4 primes and similar number of zooms? Would love to hear your thoughts on the subject.
Last part was the best. Nothing quite like heartfelt content!
I appreciate that brother, thank you.
Hope your channel goes in the direction you want it to go! Lookin forward to your future content!
Thank you 🙏🏾
Great review! First time I've seen your channel, but am subscribed now. Thanks for sharing!
I appreciate that, thank you
Thanks for the review of the X-H2. I’ve been interested to see what this camera would offer. Also enjoyed your style of video. I have just subscribed so look forward to the journey, which ever direction you do decide to take in the future. Go with your gut! I like your honesty and always like to be inspired by another’s journey regarding photography!!
I appreciate that Christina, thank you 🙏🏾
I appreciate that Christina, thank you 🙏🏾
Will look forward to your full review. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
I enjoy your perspective in regard to "aspirational" content(originally stumbled across your content based on GFX cameras-I don't own one tho!)...that is actually more enjoyable to see your style and your interaction how you photograph subjects/people rather than generic gear review. However, your insight is great on camera reviews none the less as someone who uses it in the field from lots of repeat use what works and what doesn't. I'm a hobbyist and enjoy getting inspired and aspire to develop my skills like you Gajan...aspirational!
I appreciate that, thank you 🙏🏾
Gajan's my go-to man to see the Fuji lineup. Always valuable feedback
Thanks you brother 🙏🏾
quite impressive camera by fuji once again really making a big leap in their cameras and lens.
would love to see once and for all this high iso with 40mp test that people is worried about and how it maybe affects the video compared to the H2S.
would love to have this so I can put the gfx dream to rest haha
Here in the UK we have the Photography and Video Show this coming weekend so looking forward to getting some hands on time with both the H2 and the H2s
Also looking forward to seeing the new 56mm lens.
For now I'll stay with my X-T4.
As always be luck stay safe.
Wow I switched from Fuji to Canon 2 years ago and this is making me want to switch back 🥹
Thank you, really useful and professional (subscribed)
Thanks Chris 🙏🏾
Hey buddy, “aspirational” future content sounds great ✨Looking forward to it
Appreciate that brother, thank you 🙏🏾
So I’m a dad who takes pictures of my 4 kids, animals at the zoo and some macro. Love night photos as well. Looking to invest in the new 150/600mm also already own the 50f1. This is the one to go with? Or wait for the xt5 to be announced or the h2s?
Damn! This XH2 is like a full frame version of GFX series! That resolution is truly an FF-Pro Camera killer! And for the price. It’s totally a steal.
Hey man, to your concern about the future I think spreading some knowledge and some newbies would appreciate maybe like a down to earth kinda thing that people can maybe more understand what your doing and all that and mix in the growing beautiful direction it seems like your heading in, to that end I think it would help in both cases. Of course as a fan I'd like to see the glow up, the gear reviews, the theory talk, some helpful tutorials (I know you already got the paid content thing which btw, props. Lots a things a little out of budget for me at the moment, that being one of them), and your takes on multiple spaces of photography/videography would be nice. Sorry for the rant. Regardless of all those concerns, cheers to any direction you choose to go into.
Good review. I don't know. For some reason I am just not feeling it. I might wait for the olympus OM5. Or look to skip all together and go full frame.
That’s fair
Thanks u changed my life
wow, thank you 🙏🏾
And the 56mm mkii 😻 👍
While I await an X-T5 (really hoping they bring back the tilt screen instead of the rotating one), I may rent one of these. I'm excited to compare it to the X-T3 I've been using for years now.
Also, seeing how you're growing and gaining more influence and notoriety in the Fujifilm space makes me happy. You're great at what you do, and your candor and authenticity are why I come back here.
I'm expecting the T5 to be less of a pro camera and more enthusiast so maybe we do see the return of the tilt screen
The T5 has what you were looking for. Same with me but I ended up getting the H2. I understand the buffer with the sensor size and the SD card with the T5 would get jammed up quick, short of two seconds. Sometimes I do take sports photos. Don’t care for the flippy screen on the H2 but I can’t have everything I guess.
May have to cop
Got your name on it
Would love to see more 'aspirational' content showing your experience shooting rather than just gear reviews, maybe even documenting your growth as a youtuber and advice for starting off your own channel, getting into photography, etc. Always good to give back and offer more personal things like that rather than always more 'commercial' gear review type stuff, which can definitely get a bit excessive at times (especially Leica and GFX which 99% of people can't afford)
On my X-H1, I don't find the sub LCD that useful given all the full function dial but I think it's way better on the X-H2 since it's not the classic style dial
I really hope the pixel shift is brought to X-H2S too. Same body, IBIS, processor so I think it is a software add on. Please Fujiiii
slow motion in what fps does the camera write, in what format and with what maximum bitrate?
The well tanned Tony Northrup strikes again! Nice job mate.
Did you consider the compatability of the flip screen with L brackets, or the damage potential of a screen hanging out to the side for those photographs in less than safe or controlled conditions.
how did u added yout name on the camera? sticker or sth else?
Hoping the X-T5 has everything this camera has but with the traditional dials on top
I'm worried about FLOG2 and noise. Is the X-H2S FLOG2 more noisier than the X-H2 FLOG2? If yes, then do you think the noise negates the convenience factor of having to denoise in post and therefore the X-H2 with a lower native ISO would be more practical even though it has 1 stop less on paper?
Food for thought this cameras retail price is the same as fujifilm’s x pro 3 dura silver/black models. I ordered mine 2 weeks ago from Best Buy and long story short UPS “lost” my package but I think I’ll be trading it in for a X-H2 when it does come in. Just makes a lot more sense for me because I already own a x100v
You’re not wrong. Getting the best of both worlds there. Thanks for watching.
I must say Fujifilm hay outdone themselves. Hats off really. Sure these cameras aren't perfect but going from where they were just 10 years ago? Impressive!
It is massive when you think what they’ve done even in the last five! Thanks for watching Joaquim 🙏🏾
@@GajanBalan absolutely right! My pleasure bro.
So long as the AF is leaps ahead of the X-T4, then I’m all in. The 40MP sensor is also what I really wanted. Still wish they added a sensor shield type function to protect the sensor while changing lenses.
Can this be done in software update? Like close shutter when camera is off.
@@errole I’m sure it can, but they haven’t done it yet in any of their cameras. It seems previous cameras of other brands like anything before the Canon R5/R6 and Nikon Z9 never added it via firmware update. Not sure why. It seems like a logical thing to have in a mirrorless camera these days. At least the option to decide if one needs it or not.
The idea of using this as my main work driver and help me scan my film negatives at home with greater resolution is... oooof. Would love to hear more about how much of a difference exists between the XH2 and XH2s in the stills AFs department.
Thanks brother, gonna be testing this in the months to come for sure.
@@GajanBalanAny conclusions so far 😃 I am trying to understand exactly that… I am mostly documenting family, events and travel.
I only trust this man to review fuji camera. He is well spoken and fun to listen to. This is the camera i would get for sure.
I appreciate that, thank you 🙏🏾
If they do another round of promotion like the XH2S with the free memory card for the XH2 then it will be a super good deal.
Would be nice!
I really want to upgrade from my X-T3 to this camera or if the X-T5 has all the same specs but with dials then that one over this but I don’t know if I can properly afford it, I want to start a dog photographer business and I think 40mp would really help but I don’t know if it’s worth it.
Given I'm not into fast/action/sports shooting and I'm a videography newb to say the least, my gut inkling tells me that the H2 is going to sell like a delicious hot donut compared to the H2S. The initial launch price-tag for the H2S has already been slashed to match the new H2 by over $1000AUD - $4699AUD full retail price for the H2S was too much coin in Australia. $3399 for either. Makes sense..
This was a great first impression Gajan. My question is how does the camera perform with the older Fuji lenses?
I didn’t have time to test with enough, so I’ll save that for the review. The camera definitely held up well though.
@@GajanBalan I can't wait for the review. The XH2 is priced well but if I have to update all of my lenses that can become expensive.
Whats the red ring around that lens you use? I assume a magnetic filter adapter?
That’s a 5% Cinebloom filter from Moment
Great video review 👌 if this camera more of a photcentric camera then why isn’t there a pull out flippy screen like the xt3?
X-H series still more of hybrid tool than photo centric.
I use the sub LCD often now that I have the xh2s
Nice!
I'm curious to see how the older glass performs with the improved resolution of this camera
Same. Hoping to get more time to test drive that in the coming months.
I was hoping they would add the 65:24 aspect ratio to the 40 mp cameras, but alas, only in the GFX series 😔
Personally I at hoping for a X-Pro4 with a 40MP censor with IBIS.
I'm sure you'll be the best person to talk about that GFX/XH2 gap !
Can't wait for your feedback about that.
Thank you very much for your (always great) videos !
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
Is the 4k 60fps in your opinion noticeably lower quality in the x-h2 than the x-h2s oversampled 4k 60fps? Also did you notice a difference in dynamic range between the two (not just from the spec sheet listing 13 stops vs 14 stops). Thanks!
The 4K60 it was easier to notice when I would crop in post, but not so much that a little sharpening can’t close the gap.
I’d have to spend more time to notice the DR difference, I couldn’t see that 1-stop gap in my time.
How does the autofocus compare against the X-t4 in your opinion?
Better here. Will have to test it further though.
I wonder, because of the 40mp sensor, is there an option to downsize the raw file size like the jpgs have large, medium, small?
There are aspect ratio options for JPG and the typical Fine, Normal, etc quality rates for JPG. But not quite an easy small/medium/large option.
@@GajanBalan like the xt3 had the quality options for jpg but also size options. Just wondering of they do something similar to raw for those 40mp sensors. Or maybe this question, what would the raw file resolution differences between xH2 vs say the xt3? What it be the same if the sensor size is the same and the only difference would be pixels?
is the body titanium like xp3 or is it like the most fuji and other brands cameras?
Not titanium
Hey Gajan!
Does this have the same autofocus as the XH2S? I do action photography mixed with landscape/street editorial stuff. If this is the same autofocus I think I’m leaning towards the XH2 over the XH2S… any thoughts on this?
It requires more testing to see the difference, but what I can confirm from Fujifilm is that it shares the same AF algorithm but the calculation speed is just a tad slower. How much of a difference this makes for day-to-day work will vary. Hoping to get more definitive results soon.
@@GajanBalan can’t wait to see your results!
In terms of size , is it still smaller than the Canon R5? I use both Fuji XT-3,4's and the R5 the fujis for me are when I want to travel small and light. If they are the same size it is less valuable to me. How does it compare?
In some ways yes? It’s pretty close but the difference really shines through once you mount a lens, that’s where Fuji can excel.
@@GajanBalan good point, I have preordered it :)
Does this camera have a video record time limit?
No recording limit! Finally right? Lol
Will only the red badge lens be able to handle this resolution?
No, there’s a few more of them listed
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Love my budget viltrox 56mm for portraits, but it lives at f2 since it's wide-open sharpness is pretty awful :(
Excited to see the first-gen Fuji 56 prices drop to something I can afford once this releases!
✌🏾
Going to wait for the X-T5. If it is for photography, then it needs to work the way I want to work. The X-H2s is AMAZING. Other than resolution, this will be a step back. I generally don't want that. What I need is a big buffer and fast buffer clear. This won't be as good as the X-H2s. Saving my money for lenses for my Leica M1-R.
That’s fair, not for everyone
X-T5 will be the X-H2 in the X-T body. If you don’t like the X-H2, don’t wait for the T5…same exact capabilities.
Why would you choose the XT5 over XH2 or 2s if you’re looking for high speed?
XT5 will have the new sensor but will be significantly slower, there won’t be a cf express slot in the xt5 that will allow for super high speed buffer clearing. If you want speed for better buffering, the XH cameras are the ones to go with. If this isn’t good enough for you abd is considered a step down from the XH2s in your eye, the xt5 will be even more of a step down.
@@Eyeofkamau Hold on. You are making A LOT of assumptions here. We do not yet know what the X-T5 will lose if anything from the X-H2. We also don't know what the X-T5 will gain, if anything, which the X-H2 does not have. The X-H2s isa superior video system to the X-H2 and as such as the CF-Express slot. I would be happy with an X-T5 with 2 high-speed SD card slots instead, and I have no use for crappy 8k video (which is what the X-H2 has. I will take open gate 6.2k over this any day.
@@psills “A LOT” of assumptions? All I said was XT5 will be slower and won’t have a CF slot lol
The 8k video is great btw, not crappy in any footage I’ve seen
Is the video autofocus good enough for TH-cam? Tired of my fujis having to manually focus
Plenty good for TH-cam. If you can light your subject, this will work without hesitation in almost all scenarios.
@@GajanBalan glad to hear it. I once made a YT video with my xt2 and it hunted for my eyes the entire time. Was seriously distracting and almost unusable. Luckily it was for a drone video so I just made the drone footage full screen and made my face the small screen in the corner. Or else I would have had to reshoot the whole thing.
And I was getting tired of manually focus and using an external monitor to be sure and then absolutely not moving at all as a solution too
Does the XH2 still have 4 channel audio like XH2S?
I believe so, I didn’t check specifically but I vaguely remember in our brief that it was the same.
My absolute main question is how good eye detect/AF is with 2 vs 2S. Don’t care about fps
2 is a little slower since it’s not a stacked sensor, but still a major upgrade from xt4
Are the low light capabilities better than on the xt4?
I’ll need more time and would love to see how the raw files perform.
@@GajanBalan I mean more in video high iso grain like 6400
What red filter was on your lens in this video?
It was used on the 18mm, Moment Cinebloom 5% diffusion filter.
@@GajanBalan Awesome. Thanks!
Best X-H2 preview I've seen (DP Review comes in a close second). I stayed to the end. Honestly, I didn't really understand what you were saying. Too many buzzwords for me. "Journey"... "Aspirational"... "Emotional space"... What are you trying to say?
I can't wait for 40mp x100 camera
That could be pretty awesome
How is the new 56????
Will let you know on Monday 👌🏾
Apparently Capture One already added support for the X-H2 in their latest update…
Not to my knowledge running the latest update. Hopefully soon though.
The xh2s, not the xh2
@@GajanBalan Capture One 22 (15.3.3) addded súpport for fujifilm x-h2 and nikon z30, according to their own release notes..maybe (most likely) that was after you filmed the video though..
@@Eyeofkamau no, x-h2. in their own official release notes
@@andrei0525 ooo that’s awesome. Okay, thank you!
does it have a crop at 4k 60 ?
Yes, 1.14x
@@GajanBalan thanks
I was sleeping on the X-Summit until my notifications went off for this video. Fujifilm trying to make me broke 🥲
Thanks for the video! 😎
Haha, appreciate you brother 🙏🏾
🔥👍💯
Did you say that 4K 60p has a crop?
Yep, 1.14x
@@GajanBalan so would that be a 1.64x crop total (aps-c)? Definitely a lose in quality from the H2a, in 4K 60p
is it touch screen as well
Yep
"speaking of staying in place..."
I almost expected a comment about your hair.
Hahaha
I never use the sub lcd honestly
Same
How about the worms mister?
Mmm frankly this is a bit of a confusing camera for me as I rather spend a bit more to jump to full frame with lets say a Sony a7r3 or a74 if I need better video af. The hS2 body is disappointingly big imo.
Colors don't look too good, but it's likely not the fault of the camera but the one who edited them.
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My wallet isn’t ready for Internal ProRes 422 HQ at 8K 😂
2TB memory cards still cost way too much in 2022.
That’s really where the dollars go!
Angel Bird CF 500gb Express under $200. Just discovered then today, they make some of the highest quality cf express cards and are known for reliability at an affordable price. While others are ranging from $300-500.
Great video thanks !
For others who want to see how the x-h2 can looks cinematic and colorful go to see my film on my channel 🙃
Bye bye Canon R6. Bye bye overheating that Canon never fixed. This will be my new wedding B cam to my R5.
Luckily they released the XH2s first otherwise I'd be dead😂
XH2s is a better camera, if u need big resolution u already got a Sony A7rIV or If u got money a GFX100s
Have to agree with this, I bought the X-H2s and i'm not disappointed by the release of this, 40mp isn't the be all and end all, and I prefer the video options on the S. The S is still the best hybrid IMO.
Close call imo. As a hybrid shooter, I’m taking the 40mp photos with 160mp mode and 8k Pro Res video of the H2. H2s has better rolling shutter, 4k 120, Open Gate and better AF, but I don’t need any of that. Also, the XH2 has no recording limit, while the 2s does (30mins); that’s a big deal for me.
Overall, my need is 1 camera that can do both greatly, not into having 1 for video and 1 for photos. H2 is that one for me.
Really can’t go wrong with either though.
But all of that in the H2 for $2k? Pffff, I don’t even have to think twice haha
@@Eyeofkamau no limit on 2s.
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This is the first flag today I had to look up, thank you for watching from Lesotho!
@@GajanBalan we are an unknown and very small country 😃
Hey Mate. I think your account is being messed with.
There’s a lot of spam on TH-cam nowadays. Doing my best to report and block.
XH2 it is than.
It’s a wild camera 🔥
@@GajanBalan Good! i am wild guy.
Same!
how did u added yout name on the camera? sticker or sth else?
Just a label maker