Thanks for another great video, Luca! So far I'm really enjoying my X-H2S (after switching from Canon 5D IV). You're exactly right about the tradeoff of weight/size over full frame bodies. I'm still working to dial in my settings to get the best image quality (currently using the 18-120mm as a primary lens). I would enjoy learning more about the settings you're using, particularly for stills. Thanks again, and congratulations on your subscriber milestone!
@@YeetSurfing - Thanks for taking time to reply to my comment. I agree that there are quite a few zoom lenses that will give better image quality than the 18-120. Two of my goals behind starting a Fuji kit (coming from Canon 5D IV) were to shrink the kit size and to avoid changing lenses as much as possible. With my Canon kit, I often carried 2-3 big lenses (24-70, 70-200, 16-35) but found myself using only the 24-70 about 95% of the time for most trips. So the 18-120 seemed like one of the best compromises on zoom range and image quality. (I considered the Tamron 17-70, but decided that it's bigger than I wanted.) I've just returned from my first trip with my Fuji kit and I'm mostly satisfied with the results from the 18-120 (knowing that I don't expect it to be super sharp or have a fast aperture). I also have the Fuji 33mm f/1.4 for when I need a fast lens, and that combination seemed to work well for me so far. My next big trip is coming in a couple of months and that will be the true test (traveling to Germany, Austria, Hungary with a brief stop in London). Thanks again for your suggestions!
@@joyKafka - The 70-300 gives pretty good results, at least for my needs. My only complaint is that my copy is a bit stiff to zoom - I'm used to the Canon 100-400 and it's QUITE smooth. Hopefully my 70-300 will loosen up a bit over time (I've hardly used it much yet).
@@markjsc I heard quite a few good feedbacks on the 70-300 but yes it has some issues, I was even considering adapting a canon 70-200 2.8 with a 1.4x extender but I don’t think it’d be a joy to use for me coming from Canon as well. I am hoping to see some new lenses, one being a new 70-300 with internal zoom and constant aperture. The new lenses Fujifilm released these 2 years are all superb!
I must give you A special megacredit/kudos for having an such relaxed and completely natural performance in front of camera not trying to be entertaining in A tense way. Its All about the subject and thats great. Perfect.
Thanks for the review. As a HX2-s owner. You are 100% right . Good honest reviews, especially when you mentioned at the beginning can't really tell or review when you only pickup the camera a day or two.
Good to see you as always Luca and congratulations on the 3.”07”K subscribers. Very well made (and logical) long term review. As you mentioned, this is a professional camera, but to me it looks just like Nikon, Canon, Sony, etc. No, I’m not going to repeat myself and make this a “very” long comment, for now I’m more than happy with the X-T4, but if tomorrow I wake up with G.A.S. I’ll get the X-T5. Be well and stay safe.
I just watched your review and thought your impartiality and objectiveness was bang on. A quick question - the images you showed at 6400 and 12800 ISO looked absolutely way better than my X-H2S gives me. Were the images you posted before or after noise reduction?
I basically never add noise reduction. I actually set the parameter at -4. I believe some of the difference you may see depends on the TH-cam compression algorithm. It also depends on specific shooting conditions that may exacerbate the noise pattern
Tell her you're gonna take wonderful pictures of her thanks to the new camera... Once she realizes you were lying you have already purchased the camera and it will be too late to go back😅
I bought the XH2 the week it was released. Love it! Love it, oh yea I really love it. Coming from the XT3 took some getting used too, but now it's like second nature. I think if Fuji would have made the XH2 and XH2S with the controls of the XT4 people would have been happier, but I get why they did it. I'm thinking about adding the XH2S for its video capability. I need to learn more about prores, and video workforce. But honestly I'm ready to add a dedicated video camera to my set up. Sorry for the long comment. Great videa😊
I totally agree with the filter mode on the mode dial. What were Fujifilm thinking on a camera aimed at pro use? The buttons on the top are also so unergonomic as you said. They should’ve had them running side by side instead of front to back. I also would’ve liked a photo/video switch on the back of the camera within reach of the thumb. That way you wouldn’t need as many custom slots on the top dial. Simple things that would make use ability so much better. At least they now allow us to assign ISO to the front command dial.
Hi Luca, thanks for the video. I'm not sure if you'll be doing a long term review of the X-H2 so I thought I'd ask here: who is that camera even made for? To me it seems that the X-H2S is superior in pretty much every aspect. And the few people who actually need more resolution would probably grab the cheaper X-T5 or make the jump to the medium format bodies.
It's that and the overall layout. It's great for working, but to have fun I'd prefer a simpler camera with analogical dials. I'm eagerly waiting for the X-Pro4, as I believe that may be "the one"
Honestly I gave up waiting on Fuji to fix the ISO button issue. I just learned to use auto ISO because I never got used to having to press a button then scroll to select the ISO I want because that is simply stupid. No exposure setting should ever be a two step thing. It’s so dumb!
@@LucaPetraliaPhotography I was told by a Fuji Rep (now this is a booth Guy, so well down on the company chart LOL) that clickable wheel wasn't included because of weather sealing. He immediately said that yes, other weather sealed cameras have then clickable wheel, but when those cameras do fail because of water, the wheel (and LCD) are found to be the entry points).... def take with a grain of salt, but it's probably has some truth to it. maybe being the flagship, they wanted the weather sealing on steroids..IDK
I don’t use my d-pad controls much when actively shooting so I ended up making the up d-pad button the iso button on my X-H2 and H2S bodies. I find I can then tap it with the camera to my face and then just keep pushing either the up or down d-pad buttons to increase and decrease iso without looking. I would still prefer to use a control dial, but find the d-pad much easier to find without removing my eye from the viewfinder. You could even make the down d-pad button iso as well and just push either to increase and decrease iso on the fly but my muscle memory now just taps the up d-pad and then increase or decrease from there. Hope this helps someone.
Shooting sports is still a pain when tracking is used for team sports and there are several people/players around. No way to limit the AF area. Following a selected player doesn't work at all or at least not well. The real bottleneck are the lenses, as there are too many with slow AF, even the newer lenses (56/1.2 WR). Still a lot of firmware flaws (ISO change, freezing....). The camera hates direct sunlight, so using it in summer will get an adventure again. The fan is ridiculous, just a guarantee to damage the LCD screen.
I haven't shot soccer, basket or something like that, but in a montaging bike competition it wasn't a huge issue even with big groups. And I don't really have any of the hickups you reported
You state that you don’t have any direct experience with the other brands but are confident that the X-H2s is the best value. It would resonate more if you took the time to try out some of the other cameras at that price point. There are some incredible cameras at $2,500 (or less) that perform much better than the Fuji in many areas. Unless you are a professional and plan to use the advanced video codecs, the X-H2s makes little sense for the average user.
I said as a hybrid camera, and there's nothing like the X-H2s when it comes to flexibility for that price. Other cameras may have better AF or lower noise, or more resolution. But non of them have the same set of features the X-H2s has. Of course, if you don't need them, there's a lot of camera around that will get the job done, even at a lower price point
@@LucaPetraliaPhotography definitely on paper IMO xh2s is the best value for money as a hybrid camera. The S5ii under 2k USD is hard to beat as a full frame sensor. That stacked sensor increases its value absolutely as I do a lot of fast action photography, 40 fps. Cameras I've had in the past are the a7RII, A7sIII, a7IV, Pana S5, and now the xh2s.
Thanks for another great video, Luca! So far I'm really enjoying my X-H2S (after switching from Canon 5D IV). You're exactly right about the tradeoff of weight/size over full frame bodies. I'm still working to dial in my settings to get the best image quality (currently using the 18-120mm as a primary lens). I would enjoy learning more about the settings you're using, particularly for stills.
Thanks again, and congratulations on your subscriber milestone!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'll do my best to make that video
@@YeetSurfing - Thanks for taking time to reply to my comment. I agree that there are quite a few zoom lenses that will give better image quality than the 18-120. Two of my goals behind starting a Fuji kit (coming from Canon 5D IV) were to shrink the kit size and to avoid changing lenses as much as possible. With my Canon kit, I often carried 2-3 big lenses (24-70, 70-200, 16-35) but found myself using only the 24-70 about 95% of the time for most trips. So the 18-120 seemed like one of the best compromises on zoom range and image quality. (I considered the Tamron 17-70, but decided that it's bigger than I wanted.)
I've just returned from my first trip with my Fuji kit and I'm mostly satisfied with the results from the 18-120 (knowing that I don't expect it to be super sharp or have a fast aperture). I also have the Fuji 33mm f/1.4 for when I need a fast lens, and that combination seemed to work well for me so far. My next big trip is coming in a couple of months and that will be the true test (traveling to Germany, Austria, Hungary with a brief stop in London).
Thanks again for your suggestions!
@@markjsc I love 18-120 as well. The other zoom I enjoy is 150-600. The third zoom I fancy is a video friendly 70-300 f/4, hopefully.
@@joyKafka - The 70-300 gives pretty good results, at least for my needs. My only complaint is that my copy is a bit stiff to zoom - I'm used to the Canon 100-400 and it's QUITE smooth. Hopefully my 70-300 will loosen up a bit over time (I've hardly used it much yet).
@@markjsc I heard quite a few good feedbacks on the 70-300 but yes it has some issues, I was even considering adapting a canon 70-200 2.8 with a 1.4x extender but I don’t think it’d be a joy to use for me coming from Canon as well. I am hoping to see some new lenses, one being a new 70-300 with internal zoom and constant aperture. The new lenses Fujifilm released these 2 years are all superb!
Hey Luca - Definitely interested in seeing how you set up your camera, especially for photos!
Thanks, I can't promise, but I'll do my best to make that video
Definitely the best X-H2s review on TH-cam. Short, capacious and straight to the point. Grazie di cuore, Luca!
Thanks!
This has been the most helpful and excellent video so far on this topic
Thanks!
I must give you A special megacredit/kudos for having an such relaxed and completely natural performance in front of camera not trying to be entertaining in A tense way. Its All about the subject and thats great. Perfect.
Thanks!
Thanks for the review. As a HX2-s owner. You are 100% right . Good honest reviews, especially when you mentioned at the beginning can't really tell or review when you only pickup the camera a day or two.
Thanks you, feedbacks like this mean a lot to me
Good to see you as always Luca and congratulations on the 3.”07”K subscribers. Very well made (and logical) long term review. As you mentioned, this is a professional camera, but to me it looks just like Nikon, Canon, Sony, etc. No, I’m not going to repeat myself and make this a “very” long comment, for now I’m more than happy with the X-T4, but if tomorrow I wake up with G.A.S. I’ll get the X-T5. Be well and stay safe.
Thanks as usual mate! In your shoes, I'd go with the X-T5 as well if I wanted to upgrade my X-T4
I just watched your review and thought your impartiality and objectiveness was bang on. A quick question - the images you showed at 6400 and 12800 ISO looked absolutely way better than my X-H2S gives me. Were the images you posted before or after noise reduction?
I basically never add noise reduction. I actually set the parameter at -4. I believe some of the difference you may see depends on the TH-cam compression algorithm. It also depends on specific shooting conditions that may exacerbate the noise pattern
Great review. I really want to upgrade my X-T4 to this... I just have to figure out how to finance this and how to persuade my better half. 🙂
Tell her you're gonna take wonderful pictures of her thanks to the new camera... Once she realizes you were lying you have already purchased the camera and it will be too late to go back😅
Thank you, Luca! Earned a sub. 😊
Thanks!
I bought the XH2 the week it was released. Love it! Love it, oh yea I really love it. Coming from the XT3 took some getting used too, but now it's like second nature.
I think if Fuji would have made the XH2 and XH2S with the controls of the XT4 people would have been happier, but I get why they did it.
I'm thinking about adding the XH2S for its video capability. I need to learn more about prores, and video workforce. But honestly I'm ready to add a dedicated video camera to my set up. Sorry for the long comment. Great videa😊
Thanks for the comment!
I totally agree with the filter mode on the mode dial. What were Fujifilm thinking on a camera aimed at pro use?
The buttons on the top are also so unergonomic as you said. They should’ve had them running side by side instead of front to back.
I also would’ve liked a photo/video switch on the back of the camera within reach of the thumb. That way you wouldn’t need as many custom slots on the top dial.
Simple things that would make use ability so much better.
At least they now allow us to assign ISO to the front command dial.
Man, we agree on pretty much everything
Hi Luca, thanks for the video. I'm not sure if you'll be doing a long term review of the X-H2 so I thought I'd ask here: who is that camera even made for? To me it seems that the X-H2S is superior in pretty much every aspect. And the few people who actually need more resolution would probably grab the cheaper X-T5 or make the jump to the medium format bodies.
I'll make that video soon. Stay tuned!
Would you mind recommending a CFXB card (compatibility and stability wise)? Thanks
I'm using with a lot of satisfaction Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress SE Type B 512 GB
It would really be nice to know what lenses you utilize for these pictures
Various lenses, I guess I should've written the combo below the pictures
Is it the size of xh2s the reason why you would not reach for it if you like to have "fun" shooting?
It's that and the overall layout. It's great for working, but to have fun I'd prefer a simpler camera with analogical dials. I'm eagerly waiting for the X-Pro4, as I believe that may be "the one"
@@LucaPetraliaPhotography make sense, thanks. I hope you got what you are anticipating for.
Please, please do a set up guide :)
Honestly I gave up waiting on Fuji to fix the ISO button issue. I just learned to use auto ISO because I never got used to having to press a button then scroll to select the ISO I want because that is simply stupid. No exposure setting should ever be a two step thing. It’s so dumb!
100% agreed. I'm still moderately optimistic, but giving up the clickable wheels was definitely a dumb choice
@@LucaPetraliaPhotography I was told by a Fuji Rep (now this is a booth Guy, so well down on the company chart LOL) that clickable wheel wasn't included because of weather sealing. He immediately said that yes, other weather sealed cameras have then clickable wheel, but when those cameras do fail because of water, the wheel (and LCD) are found to be the entry points).... def take with a grain of salt, but it's probably has some truth to it. maybe being the flagship, they wanted the weather sealing on steroids..IDK
I don’t use my d-pad controls much when actively shooting so I ended up making the up d-pad button the iso button on my X-H2 and H2S bodies. I find I can then tap it with the camera to my face and then just keep pushing either the up or down d-pad buttons to increase and decrease iso without looking. I would still prefer to use a control dial, but find the d-pad much easier to find without removing my eye from the viewfinder. You could even make the down d-pad button iso as well and just push either to increase and decrease iso on the fly but my muscle memory now just taps the up d-pad and then increase or decrease from there. Hope this helps someone.
It took a while for me to get used to it when I got the xh2, I don't hate it anymore. I think fuji will fix it in a firmware eventually.
Shooting sports is still a pain when tracking is used for team sports and there are several people/players around. No way to limit the AF area. Following a selected player doesn't work at all or at least not well.
The real bottleneck are the lenses, as there are too many with slow AF, even the newer lenses (56/1.2 WR).
Still a lot of firmware flaws (ISO change, freezing....).
The camera hates direct sunlight, so using it in summer will get an adventure again. The fan is ridiculous, just a guarantee to damage the LCD screen.
I haven't shot soccer, basket or something like that, but in a montaging bike competition it wasn't a huge issue even with big groups.
And I don't really have any of the hickups you reported
You state that you don’t have any direct experience with the other brands but are confident that the X-H2s is the best value. It would resonate more if you took the time to try out some of the other cameras at that price point. There are some incredible cameras at $2,500 (or less) that perform much better than the Fuji in many areas. Unless you are a professional and plan to use the advanced video codecs, the X-H2s makes little sense for the average user.
I said as a hybrid camera, and there's nothing like the X-H2s when it comes to flexibility for that price. Other cameras may have better AF or lower noise, or more resolution. But non of them have the same set of features the X-H2s has.
Of course, if you don't need them, there's a lot of camera around that will get the job done, even at a lower price point
Give us an examples of these cameras
@@LucaPetraliaPhotography definitely on paper IMO xh2s is the best value for money as a hybrid camera. The S5ii under 2k USD is hard to beat as a full frame sensor. That stacked sensor increases its value absolutely as I do a lot of fast action photography, 40 fps. Cameras I've had in the past are the a7RII, A7sIII, a7IV, Pana S5, and now the xh2s.