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@JL-vk1rs 6 күн бұрын
really fantastic and well done review, thanks!
@bytomw 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words I appreciate it.
@SamTFLOH 8 күн бұрын
Tom, what do you think of the Zf? Debating to get a Zf as a big brother for my X100vi
@bytomw 7 күн бұрын
I love it. Genuinely an amazing camera. I have the 40mm F2 and the 35mm 1.4. The 35 is the one for me.
@toorandomenvi 14 күн бұрын
That sure looks just like the lens
@bytomw 13 күн бұрын
Not sure I follow but thanks for taking the time to comment
@_trismegistus 14 күн бұрын
What is that m6 profile you are applying? What camera/color profile is it based on? I have an xh2s and an looking for a rich but neutral baseline profile to work from with my xh2s. Adobe Color/Standard dont always give nice results, and I've been using Provia usually with some tweaks to try to balance it, but I haven't been able to get it exactly where I want it.
@bytomw 13 күн бұрын
It’s made by a company I beta test for called Goodlight Presets. They developed amazing custom profiles for Lightroom.
@Raist3db 17 күн бұрын
It's amazing Fuji seems to have a big QA process problem like this, after all they get right. But here we are. Thanks for making this video. And a shout-out to Edvard who has been showing us these problems too.
@bytomw 17 күн бұрын
It’s frustrating for sure. I’m just glad I was in a position to move on (as expensive as that was)
@Raist3db 14 күн бұрын
@@bytomw By the way, I must commend you on how you described your Canon experience. Sounds about right, but I welcome this kind of objective balanced set of observations, all pros and cons as you found them for your workflow/job.
@GPadugan 19 күн бұрын
Lightroom is the problem mate. Try capture one, it's a night and day difference for detail and sharpness for Fuji. It's really criminal how dirty adobe does Fuji.
@bytomw 19 күн бұрын
I have used both. It’s not appreciably different on export 👍🏻 it looks better in C1 while you edit though.
@kaiyinchung6727 21 күн бұрын
When I try with my xt5 (ver 4.0)+ 23mmF1.4 LM on AFC object tracking(with back buttom focus lock), sometimes it just not focusing on the green box , It could be focused on a tree behind the subject (street cat most of the time). I had enough with fuji, Im just gonna move to sony A7cii or nikon Z6iii. Color correction could be adjust, but focus missing is fxxxxx up. ( wtf are ur software team working on, FUJI !!) Nice video by the way（＾ω＾）
@bytomw 20 күн бұрын
I’m sure they are working super hard on this stuff even if it’s not fixed yet. That said I’m loving my Nikon ZF. It scratches the retro itch.
@kaiyinchung6727 20 күн бұрын
@bytomw Thanks for the reply. Yeah.... working super hard on their firmsim 😂 ,they should hire the software team from om to fix their autofocus. ZF is a good choice, but for me, I was thinking of getting into wildlife /birding/bugs, so I do want some better handling when I'm shooting tele
@wonderfulmachine 22 күн бұрын
Hey great interview Tom and thanks for the shoutout, Barry!
@bytomw 22 күн бұрын
Anytime! You all do great work for photographers!
@nativestrong7253 23 күн бұрын
Stop buying cheap lenses and stop expecting ten year old lenses to keep up.
@bytomw 23 күн бұрын
I was using the 18mm 1.4 LM, 23mm 1.4 LM 33mm 1.4 LM and the 56mm 1.2 WR and had exactly the same problems as Harris. Also I REGULARLY use lenses over 10 years old on my canons and they perform flawlessly. No matter how you slice it this is fujis problem and blaming professionals for not relying on the system for their own work seems counter productive.
@55whiplash 24 күн бұрын
I just bought an X-H2s, only to find all these videos telling how bad the AF is, typical for me. I'll have 30 days to return it, but I did see one video where the bird tracking seemed to work quite well. My newest body is an X-T2, which I've enjoyed quite a bit. I'm not a professional, and I never video people, or do vlogs. I have no interest in going back to an old version of the firmware, it doesn't perform, I'll return it and go to plan C (Canon).
@bytomw 23 күн бұрын
If you’re not relying on the system to pay the bills I’d say you’re fine. That said I’d recommend almost any other system for AF right now. As an aside I think the XT2 is criminally underrated. Stunning colours and super reliable even if it isn’t the most modern AF system.
@kennyle7211 26 күн бұрын
Buy New Fujinon XF lens. You re welcome. I just find out the truth about autofocus. New Lens for new Sensor 40MP.
@bytomw 25 күн бұрын
I had the 18,23 and 33 LM lenses and the 56mm 1.2 WR. They all had the same issues 👍🏻
@taimurchoudhry. 27 күн бұрын
I love Fujifilm cameras and a few years ago I had to sell my XT3 and all my gear. I have been thinking of buying an XT5 and a few lenses again. This autofocus issue has me thinking regarding going forward with my decision. Thank you for this video.
@bytomw 25 күн бұрын
If you enjoy Fuji and don’t need tracking autofocus I’d say you’ll still be fine. If you want something that has a more advanced focus system sadly I don’t think this is there yet.
@SideshowBob44 29 күн бұрын
I sold my X100V because i got bored of the single focal length eventually and went to a a6700… wow the difference in autofocus is incredible.
@bytomw 28 күн бұрын
It's pretty amazing how far the rest of the field has moved. Sony and Canon especially but even Nikon with the Z9 and later cameras.
@Brooksms 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for speaking on this. I'm probably testing what fuji has the hardest time with, shooting a dog running straight towards me. I've tried all of the settings I can find and it's so bad, hardly any of the photos are in focus. I get a lucky one here & there but it switches the focus to the grass by his feet nearly every shot. I've invested a lot into fuji..recently got the 50-140 and 90mm hoping the linear motor would help. Now I'm wondering if I should return them all and move on.
@bytomw 28 күн бұрын
It's all down to how much you love the system and what you're willing to struggle with to keep it. For me the numbers didn't work.
@Windsurfingaddict Ай бұрын
Just asking, so August 2024 have they sorted out the focussing issue with Fuji as I do like the colours on both camera and video, I’m still debating all my options, Sony does have great AF on most of there camera 🥳
@bytomw 29 күн бұрын
I’d want them to prove they could do it. They have claimed it’s fixed every release since the original issue got found. It’s still not up the standard of any of the other cameras.
@matthewleevisuals779 Ай бұрын
I'm glad I didn't update to the most recent firmware on my X-H2s. I hope Fujifilm listens to their customers and reworks their autofocus from the ground up! For now, I will continue to stick with Fujifilm.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Absolutely no reason to move if things are working within your needs. Fuji still make cameras with amazing colours and they are otherwise a joy to use!
@55whiplash Ай бұрын
Thanks, I love my older Fujifilm cameras but this saves me the hassle and money. I'd prefer Fujifilm because of the images and colors, but having AF that doesn't work is crazy. They need to hire some decent software engineers, and fix this. I'll keep my X100VI order because I mainly want to use it for landscapes, flowers and street, but I guess I'll go Canon since the Z-6III is quite up to snuff.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
I love older fujifilm cameras and I’m currently really enjoying the Nikon ZF, the Z6iii has a very slightly lower dynamic range at iso 100-800 but it gives a lot back for that trade off. I’d happily shoot with a Z6iii
@emmfdez812 Ай бұрын
Why your video looks so blurry?, it's the frame rate you choose?
@bytomw Ай бұрын
It’s a frame rate mismatch. The call recording was in a different frame rate to the rest of the footage intakes in by the remote recording software). It’s fixed for future videos.
@Jgheiler Ай бұрын
What lenses are you using on the Nikon ZF? Any manual ones?
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Not yet but I hope to get my hands on some voigtlander lenses.
@kevinrichards1667 Ай бұрын
Fantastic interview what a really nice men and great photographers
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoyed it.
@TrenholmPhoto Ай бұрын
Tom I need you to narrate everything please!
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Is it time for me to start voice acting? I’d be down!
@trym2121 Ай бұрын
All started from CEO changes, camera division is just a mean to make the most margin now. Kaizen? Dead Making limited availability? Heck yes In every update, manual mode makes sense due to faulty tracking? You bet. I think Fuji is aiming toward Leica. Rare, not about function but about image quality.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
That's super interesting! When did the CEO change over? I have seen a real shift towards advanced consumer features in the X-Line. It's a real shame too because at launch the XH2s was my fav camera ever.
@mortenthorpe Ай бұрын
I like, and applaud, your honest and straightforward style of criticism… I hope the new firmware v7.00 (X-H2S) serves you better…
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Sadly the new firmware is not working out so well. We still have focus issues although I had to give up and go back to Canon.
@ourholm Ай бұрын
You say you are using Canon R6ii to film this video but your face is going blurry many times during this video. It's distracting and proof Canon is not doing tracking on your face well at all! So your statement that it's totally reliable is not true. Your words means nothing.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
If the canon is as bad as you say and I’m saying it’s reliable imagine how much you’d hate the Fujifilm in the same situation. For what it’s worth this was recorded over USB in webcam mode and most of the cameras tracking features are disabled.
@AlexMedvick Ай бұрын
This is really exciting stuff!
@bytomw Ай бұрын
This is the an AI application I can get behind.
@martee4 Ай бұрын
Man thank you for this. Subscribed!
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Anytime! I love making more educational videos.
@robertkunc5662 Ай бұрын
I switched to the Panasonic Lumix S5II for focusing. Best performance/quality/price ratio on the market. .
@bytomw Ай бұрын
It’s on my list to try for sure. The in camera LUTs would be awesome.
@robertkunc5662 Ай бұрын
@@bytomw LUT is a super idea, plus color submission, IBIS, dual ISO, L-mount alliance, processing quality, ergonomics, dynamic rosah and price all add up to make good sense.
@phcib2195 Ай бұрын
Fuji XT2, XT3, and Six Fuji Lenses after years of use, Sold all of it and moving to Canon or Nikon or Sony....
@bytomw Ай бұрын
I don’t blame you. It represents a better investment at the moment.
@AlexMedvick Ай бұрын
I love this conversation. Remarkably transparent discussion around a topic that most people seem to intentionally obfuscate.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Nothing better than opening doors for people. If one person manages to charge for usage after this it’s been worth making.
@Francisco_Chavira Ай бұрын
Yes!!! Barry is an open book and it’s so stinking refreshing.
@koma7252 Ай бұрын
wasn't the consensus about the firmware on newer Fuji cameras to run default? To keep the 1.0 version that comes with the camera and never upgrade?
@bytomw Ай бұрын
That's great advice for people that haven't already upgraded, fujifilm don't allow a rollback on firmware. If you went past 1.02 you're gonna have to hope they sort their firmware out or hack the camera to rollback and potentially void the warranty.
@nevvanclarke9225 Ай бұрын
I have a feeling it's got something to do with the filter that sits on top of the sensor. I'm not a camera expert but I do know that there are filters that sit across the sensor .... Because I shoot with my XT5 and I've got no problems at all. There are a couple of things I would get you guys to do and here's a few tips okay for one pick one eye in the auto focus section it doesn't matter which one you pick that way the camera isn't looking to jump to the other eye.. change the setting to 3.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
That seems unlikely because the XH2s performed well firmware 3.0. If it was a hardware issue you’d expect it to be consistent from the launch of the camera.
@bottledwaterprod Ай бұрын
#fujifilm would be unstoppable if they would just get more software engineers on the autofocus problem.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Agreed. It’s the only downside.
@Christo_glenn Ай бұрын
I have the XH2-S and I use mainly MF for my video work, so I don't have to worry about the AF... but, for stills I do rely on AF and I can say it's really far behind the competition. I'm going to say something controversial here...I think the footage of the XH2-S looks flat and overly digital. I don't like the way it renders skin and it just doesn't look organic at all. I understand that the camera doesn't have an OLPF and that you can soften the image in post, but there's still something about it that looks inorganic. I also notice that there are sharpening artefacts on the edges of high contrast areas that give a slight glow. This is the case with the in camera sharpening setting set to -4. I think there's some crazy sharpening in the processing pipeline that you can't disable. I know this is subjective, but it's what I'm noticing. The colours are fantastic, the dynamic range is exceptional, opengate is amazing, but everything else about it is lacking I still think Fuji has massive potential, but there are key areas where they lag behind that they really need to catch up on.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
This is a really thoughtful angle, I personally liked how crisp the video felt for interview content but I like you turned the sharpening right down in camera. I know Kinafinity make a cinema camera using this sensor, maybe they have the OLPF on that? never really had a chance to look.
@thepan Ай бұрын
Crazy how, even before the firmware AF issue, the current AF performance in every Fujifilm mirrorless cameras from entry to pro lines are still far less reliable to Sony's decade-old AF performance in the entry level a5100. After the firmware fiasco, it's even worse. I've cheated in my work many times since the firmware update to my office's X-H2S & X-S20, and had to throw down my Sony a5100 without telling them. Almost killed my career. I really wanted to like Fujifilm & was considering to move from Sony to Fujifilm. But the AF, man, I'd take a "boring" but reliable a5100 anytime if I have to. A camera from 2014.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
You’re right. It was slower and needed a little more work but it was at least consistent. You could rely that with work it would give you accurate results. Boring and reliable is under rated for paid work.
@Narsuitus Ай бұрын
I shoot micro 4/3, APS-C, and full-frame digital cameras. I also shoot 35mm, 6x7cm medium format, and 4x5 inch large format film cameras. I have never shot GFX medium format digital, but I am considering it. For me, digital medium format does not suck; but the 33x44mm sensor size is too small. I really wanted a 6x7cm sensor to use with my 6x7cm lenses.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
So as it turns out you can get speed boosters to get closer to the native FOV with 645, 6x6 and 6x7 lenses. It's not ideal but much more affordable than trying to find a larger medium format digital sensor.
@john26660 Ай бұрын
This is all news to me. I decided a few months ago to not risk my Leica on walkabouts and bought my first Fuji, an XT5. I have had no issues with focus at all, but I do use single point AFC and AFS. It is taking great photos and the color science people always speak of is a real thing!
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Those modes aren't effected, this is an issue with the focus tracking.
@ronald7482 Ай бұрын
Fujifilm said : With this version we are not aware of any further problems. Every Fujifilm user has to complain by Fujifilm
@bytomw Ай бұрын
I really hope the next generation shapes up to be better.
@scotthullinger4684 Ай бұрын
Medium format sucks ONLY for the added cost, weight, and relative inconvenience. Yup - just like in the days of film. In some things ... bigger is ALWAYS better.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Fully agree.
@sethobates Ай бұрын
Great chat, Tom is a boss. Good content man. Thanks
@bytomw Ай бұрын
Anytime! More interviews are incoming soon!
@tomsun3159 Ай бұрын
The Sharpening issue is NOT a Camera Problem if this only happens in Lightroom than you are talking about a Softwareproblem. ONLY if that happens in ALL possible developing Tools the camera is to blame. But in that case its a Adobe LIGHTROOM problem. Is this a ADOBE Lightroom review? No! ist a camera comparison, so what if you are using a different developing tool, and write a bug report to Adobe about their crappy highpriced product. Yo are not compairing the bodies you are compairing the systems Body,lens, internal software and external software, and yes in my opinionion you are not compairing apples to apples as we are in two completely different price-tiers. For compairing bodies you should probably use the same lens on the same sensor size (third party lens with different connectors)
@bytomw Ай бұрын
1. I concluded that I preferred the results from the Fuji even in Lightroom. 2. I teach post production and I use C1 and Lightroom but 90% of the photographers I work with use Lightroom not C1. This gives the review broader appeal. 3. There are much bigger issues with the XH2s that have arisen since this review. But if you’re saying that the results are slightly sharper on C1 you’re right.
@tomsun3159 Ай бұрын
@@bytomw As already the RAWs are heavily processed in the bodies its almost more a softwarecomparison than a hardware comparison, if then there is also a big difference in lens quality due to abig diiference in lens-tier (2000 vs 500)its also not a comparison in bodies but more in lenses. if there is only a slight difference in tier, price, performance it may be a viable comparison.
@bytomw 13 күн бұрын
Like I said in the review I tested both canon 50mm lenses against the 33mm 1.4 LM. So that’s a $200 and $2500 lens for canon and the most premium option from Fujifilm $700 at the time of recording. If you know of a normal field of view lens that Fuji makes at the $2500 price point I’m happy to test it.
@50YearOldBiker Ай бұрын
I upgraded recently the XT4 to firmware 2.12 (latest) and now, at night, when there is dark, the WB custom 1 adjustment with the grey card, the camera freezes. Totally! And for unfreezing it, I do need to remove the battery. In situations where there is more light, the custom 1 adjustment works perfectly - inside the lit room etc. But not outside at night, and believe, I am from Scandinavia, and our nights are not pitch black 😊 Now I am wondering whether that bug came in with the firmware 2.12 upgrade, or it is something else. I do not recall such a situation before and I have worked with the camera during winter nights outside, doing the WB adjustments with custom 1 without any problem.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
I'd say it's worth reaching out to fujifilm if you can. The bugs I have see have only been on the current generation of cameras.
@RunKingFilm Ай бұрын
The problem with the external microphone (X-H2s) is still not fixed, as it works as expected after turning the camera on again, even though the settings are correct.
@bytomw Ай бұрын
I hadn't encountered this issue, sorry you're having more problems!
@tm_vis-rc 2 ай бұрын
great video, and i use my xh2s for cinematography of rc cars. and i agree, its hit or miss with the autofocus tracking. But when it focuses, with the viltrox 27mm f1.2, wow amazing images/videos. But yeahs its a big shame this AI implementation of focusing is trash. For still photography, and its so good. Hence i cant sell it. Again, thanks for the great video and im a new sub :)
@bytomw 2 ай бұрын
I have heard a few people having a better hit rate with 3rd party lenses, I know they bypass the focus character settings (not sure why) maybe that helped with performance? Thanks for the sub!
@laurapeter3857 2 ай бұрын
Sold my Fujis for a Canon 6dII. The Canon DSLR has better AF than Fuji. 😂
@bytomw 2 ай бұрын
Thats such a shame, the 6D launched in 2017 😱
@carjac820 2 ай бұрын
Fuji has been very comfy with the success of the X100V that they’ve basically alienated the consumers that loved using their products. The Kaizen updates that has been the pride of the company is basically forgotten now and most firmware updates are just mostly bug fixes that is supposed to be a bare minimum to all companies.
@bytomw 2 ай бұрын
On paper I think what they are aiming for with these update would be really nice! AF focus tracking improvements are a welcome update. That said I’m not sure what’s happening with QC that any of this gets pushed to users.
@hipabroad 2 ай бұрын
Happy to have stuck to my X-T4 then haha
@bytomw 2 ай бұрын
Love that camera. The XT3 and XT4 are absolute gems.
@Mocha_122 2 ай бұрын
I considered getting the GFX 100sii but I think I'll just get the X2D instead.
@bytomw 2 ай бұрын
I still love the GFX line but if you want cameras that don’t have these bugs and that sensor I think your only options are the GFX 100 and 100s
@ohnekaffeegehtnix2970 2 ай бұрын
It's sad to see that Fuji still has problems with their software. My last camera from this company was the X-T3 in 2019, which always froze when the aperture selection was set to the front dial and there was a backlight situation. I was always able to reproduce this error. The service department replaced the camera, but the error persisted. This one error and a few other unpleasant experiences with the hardware were the last straw, so I sold everything.
@bytomw 2 ай бұрын
The XT3 is possibly one of the best value cameras to buy used right now, didn’t realise they also had issues with firmware.
@jmlec54 2 ай бұрын
I do bird photos and videos with the H2-s and the xf 150-600 mm. Yes, the autofocus has gone worse with the various firmware updates, to such an extent that it regularly wrecks my work. I no longer trust Fuji equipement. I use Canon or Sony for reliability. It seems Fujifilm software engineers have no clue how autofocus works.
@bytomw 2 ай бұрын
It’s such a shame that it’s gotten like this.
@Mocha_122 2 ай бұрын
You should try to interview Phase One Ambassador Sails Chong
@bytomw 2 ай бұрын
His work looks great! If he’s ever in the UK I’ll try and reach out!