Fuji X-T2 Review for Filmmakers - 4K Video and Low Light Test Footage

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[@MitchLally]

One thousand likes! Guys that is amazing thank you so much. I'm trying to help as many filmmakers as possible on my channel and hitting that like button means they spread to more people! So THANK YOU!

[@alfred.clement]

Docklands?

[@ruleblack3087]

You should thank the girl in the video as well (dunno if she's your girlfriend) she's fxcking beautiful mate....she made your review even more awesome :)

[@gelatosamurai]

Fantastic review Mitch, one of the best Ive seen.....and I've seen a lot. Thanks mate

[@JavisBoomTech]

Your footage is awesome! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@storiesofblue]

Thank you for this very complete review ! Still thinking about buying Fuji xt2 and your review was very useful to me !

[@fridabionori]

Enjoyed the review a lot, very helpful! Also loving the sneaky views of Brisbane thrown in there, makes me miss my old home so much :)

[@samfregonese]

Crushed this video Mitch!

[@CherylChan1]

amazing review, thanks for sharing this!

[@shanebuckner]

Great review of the X-T2 video power. More than ready to jump up from my X-T1!

[@jl9752]

great video mate, very insightful, and I could tell many of the observations were based on actually using the camera on assignments. keep up the great work! would love to see your video post work flow, tutorials on color correction and grading, etc.

[@adriancarmody8942]

I was very impressed by your knowledge and hair.

[@Guybobful]

I get the feeling that his father's father was in WW2

[@stadtjer689]

Stylish as hell

[@KoenBrader]

As a bald guy, I am impressed by ANY hair.

[@mcddetectrespect.7467]

Great review, thanks.

[@davidaltizer]

GREAT video Mitch. THANK you for doing this! Been waiting to see a thorough review. This video was also super special to me too because I am a 1DC shooter right now. Hearing your thoughts about the Fuji system really spoke through to me as a Canon 1D user. Did you sell all your canon stuff?

[@MitchLally]

Yo Dave! What's happening man. Enjoying your content. Yeah so I am still a Fuji guy - XT3 right now. I use a 5D 4 (sold my 1DX ii) but only for portrait/wedding work now. XT3 for video all the way.

[@kevsanders3223]

Very nice comprehensive review.

[@bupek]

Great video man, in about half a year planning to upgrade to Sony but this has really changed my mind. Dope vid man🔥

[@kannanokannanokannan]

simple and clean opinions! thanks..

[@dczepiel]

I think you just convinced me x-t2 is my purchase for starting a video adventure. Thank you, an upgrade from x-t1 is coming. Thanks for the slow motion example as I was worried lack of 120fps will prevent slow motion at all.

[@erginex5257]

Nice dude! Thank you for informing me.

[@wei.art.studio]

I'm also using the Fuji X-T2 for filmmaking and I love it! With the new 120 fps update I can highly recommend it

[@MitchLally]

2910visuals yes! Loving the fuji line - I’m on the XH1 now - its amazing

[@REAL6]

Where do you see that?

[@chrismacias7391]

Great Review

[@kreativeGG]

The Gameboy startup sound at 06:30 freaked me out 😂

[@Harryontwowheels]

The AF System in the XF56mm 1.2 is one of the slowest in the XF Line. With the 50mm 2.0 for example you will have a much better experience (or any other of the newer lenses). Great examples how the film simulations are working. Thanks, very informative!

[@zeluisbelo]

Nice video and lots of good information. You got me as a subscriber, keep it up!

[@MitchLally]

Thank you Luís!

[@ErikThureson]

Nicely done!

[@ayushsonwane8783]

Great Work Sir

[@masterlabLAB]

awesome review

[@gateCodeKC]

nice review man! i love my xt2

[@MitchLally]

Thanks Christian!

[@camloff]

Lisbon. Nice review and nice smiling model

[@gasniss2876]

I'm also a Fuji user and I love how you grade the footage 6:40. I still use dslr for my videos (and FCPX for edits), because most of the times either the shadow or the highlight are crushed or overblown respectively, very tricky to grade. How do you grade your Fuji videos? Thanks in advance!

[@JohnnyLevai]

Thanks for going so in-depth with your reviews and showing us the negative aspects too! Subscribed 😀 I recently got the Zhiyun Crane. Pretty amazing! I couldn't find any info about connecting Fujifilm cameras for using the shutter button from the gimbal. Do you use the Panasonic or Sony compatible cable? I got the Rhode Videomic Pro, because I thought the X-T2 didn't support unpowered mics... Now I see that everyone is using the Videomicro. Is the extra weight of the Pro going to be an issue with the gimbal? What's your take on the two mics? 🙂 Do you use an external monitor when recording yourself? BTW, the links to the Slider and Tripod Head point to an Amazon item which are "Currently unavailable".

[@terrencebibbphoto]

Awesome video!! Would love to see a behind the scenes of how you color grade the footage from the XT-2. This is brand new territory for me but I love this camera.

[@MitchLally]

Thanks Terrence. Will consider doing a grading video for the X-T2.

[@JustinKingma]

Great video mate..I have an XT2 that I use for stills.. I have been looking for a decent 4k setup, and after this video I think I'm just gonna stick with the camera I have.. On an unrelated note, I'm born an bred in Brissy, and I've been living in California for the last 2 years.. this video also served to make me very homesick =P Thanks for the video, mate. Keep it up!

[@martincharratphotography5316]

Hey Mitch, Great video congrats ! quick question, how many batteries do you usually used for a wedding day shooting video ? Thanks

[@crucialclick7737]

I agree with many of our points. That battery issue drives me insane haha. I had mine since launch pretty much and has been pretty good for photo and video. I would like to see an improvement in video profiles. I feel like they could improve the highlight retention the most. Pro Neg STD offers the most dynamic range in my tests but I do notice a green cast in this profile.

[@FrankHerr]

Thanks for posting this Mitch; great info, very helpful. At 12:10, when you say the camera stops recording, can you restart recording again right away, or do you have to replace the one dead battery in the grip before you can start recording again?

[@benboonproduction]

Thank you so much for your review of the xt2, how is the autofocus in video

[@JoseOchoita]

Fantastic review, mate. Clear, precise, honest. I own a Fuji X-T20, and I'm very happy with it. I'd love a X-T2 but it was still a lot of money for me. However, the X-T20 still keeps most of its "mother" advantages and is a great alternative (and has a touchscreen for AF). In the end, it comes to Fuji being excellent for stills and works pretty well in video. Yes, there might be better cameras for video, but the experience of a Fuji camera is the best for most people - like me. I have the 35mm F2. It's very good, specially in how fast it is for AF. Great job, Mitch.

[@MitchLally]

Thank you José! Yeah I've only heard good things about the X-T20. Great choice. I think when you say 'better cameras for video' its all SO subjective. I hear a lot about Sony cameras being 'the best for video' - to me the image is not very nice looking. Specs aren't everything at the end of the day I guess.

[@JoseOchoita]

Mitch Lally yes, you are right. I was not clear enough. What I meant is that, for some, a camera must have Ibis, or to be full frame. But the truth is that Fuji is great and for some of us is the best. I love it. Now I'm just saving for a 56mm, even when is more expensive than my X-T20 haha. Thanks for the response.

[@BoneIdolUK]

I've got the 35mmf2 on my xt10 and wow that lens is good! I'm definitely staying with Fuji and upgrading to a xt2 when funds permit

[@JoseOchoita]

Great choice, Bone. I'm looking for the 56mm F1.2 next.

[@beltenebrosgr1904]

Jose, I do enjoy (even if I still owe money for it) the XT-2, I trully love to hold and create with this camera... About the experience of the Fuji and everything else... you are right on man, right on...

[@jeffzobaloco6600]

Thank you. You've been helpful!! Just a question : I read that it's possible to record video with the grip plugged in the power and therefore resolve the batteries switch problem during recording. Do you know if there is a way to power up the grip 9V DC via an external battery like a VLock (with ou without DC 12 to 9V adapter). I'm thinking of making a setup for documentaries with an XT2 but I need to find a proper alimentation system. What was your setup loading batteries on the go you show in this video? Thank you again.

[@TheSonnybrownsb]

hey great Video! Can you recommend the XT 2 for vlogging? How is the autofocus?

[@dhanieariebali]

Thank you so mucb

[@kristian.mingle]

Amazing review! Where did you get the song you used at 17:10?

[@isabeltrabadoamigo6196]

Thanks !!

[@andrewatm216]

great review! thanks so much. i have an xt 2 that i primarily use for stills and love the quality of the pictures. i am looking into getting another camera for video (when i want to shoot video and photo simultaneously-like at my kid's bday party). i was considering canon 80d or panasonic gh5....but after watching your video i may stick with fujifilm....i hope that fuji would make a camera more suitable for video in a small size like the xt2....that would be awesome. No other camera comes close to fujicolors straight out of the camera....and that means a lot to me since i have 2 small kids and dont have time for post processing.

[@declantan5267]

Hi Mitch! thanks for this review. I'm planning to pickup a system for 60% stills and 40% video work. I'm only starting to get into video but am having fun so far. My question is whether you prefer the look of the 5d3 with ML, especially given the extra bokeh you get vs the footage from the XT2. I would choose the 5d3 over the XT2 for stills given my personal tastes, but I'm curious as to what you think about video given that you've been using both?

[@JamesBartholomew1]

Hey Mitch. Really good video. You make a lot of great points about the camera and your narrative is quite articulate. The only criticism I will make, which will stay with you until you work on it, is how often you punctuate your thinking time with “um”s. It’s not a huge thing, but even a small quiet pause is better than your ums. You start most sentences with it, and use ums after all your pauses. It may take some time and concentration to change this, but your video was so good in all other ways, that if you sort this one thing out, your presentations will be perfect. The fact that you can think on your feet and run through a lot of areas in one take, make it worthwhile. Well done. James

[@MitchLally]

Cheers James. This is a 5 year old video now - I definitely have fixed this :) if you check out my more recent videos I very rarely say ‘um’ !

[@kencox6166]

Awesome Review :) how does the video feature compare to the Canon 5D mark 2 and mark 4 that you mentioned? is the focus accurate and fast for stills? ... Kind of a shame the battery grip cant take AA rechargeable like the Nikon grip maybe that will be later.

[@andreshiwa]

Hi Mitch, Have you tried to film subjects in movement? Do you have any feedback about how the Continuous AF works in this condition to share with us ? Thanks !

[@AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

Never progressed past the XT 2 - great camera

[@DexterityProds]

so you were able to balance the camera with the grip and the 56mm on the crane? i was having trouble with it....great video bro! There is a lack of XT-2 content on KZbin, appreciate the info!

[@MitchLally]

No I haven't bee able to use the grip, I just detach it when using the crane.

[@kathiravanmanimozhi8521]

Wonderful video.. subscribed!! :) Could you please explain how did you GRADE the Classic Chrome image?

[@kathiravanmanimozhi8521]

understood the grading from your LUTs video.. thanks! :)

[@Bilalizaddin]

Thanks for your review,I have the XT2 and 56mm 1.2 it's perfect for still but not for video for video try use the 16-55 f2.8 its perfect lease its like canon 24-70L which are horse power and never need to take it off from the xt2 thanks again

[@MitchLally]

No worries thanks for your comment Bilal!

[@JohannesLabusch]

One question about the use on the crane gimbal: I'm assuming you weren't able to use it WITH the battery grip?

[@JusTJaamm]

hey I should buy the a6500 but this impressed me, would I miss the stabilizer's absence?

[@Matt99Brown]

Great review. I feel like the pros outway the cons. So now you are using this as your main videogeaphy camera for weddings?

[@MitchLally]

I am. I use the Red Raven for almost everything else. Thanks for watching man :)

[@kylechow6072]

Which grade did you use for the Classic Chrome? (out of your lut pack)

[@dubstepzsi]

Nice video man i am looking to replace my Cannon camera which i never thought i would step away from but looks like i need to to get the best video, thank you. Can you tell me the name of the music used 55 seconds into your video please? Thanks, Simon

[@oc2phish07]

Very interesting video and an interesting city. I have never been there but after looking at in on Google Earth I might take a trip. Oh, by the way, I use Ansmann after-market batteries in my X-Pro2 and X-T2 and they are really good. And just under half the price of the Fuji ones.

[@arulmuruganayyamperumal4243]

thanks

[@MasterPpv]

6:32 Doth mine ears deceive me or was that Kirby?! Hahaha so fun catching that in the audio. nice review man!

[@MitchLally]

Haha that's awesome, you are right :) Thank you!

[@MasterPpv]

Mitch Lally Knew it haha! Did you add that in as an easter egg or was that just in the song to begin with? I take it you're a fan of Smash Bros. since the audio clip seems to have come from there?

[@robertjburns9206]

As for Battery drain If you use the fuji batteries and use boost mode on the grip I think they drain from the two in the grip at the same time and a little from the one in the camera. Third party batteries and boost mode not great.

[@joelrosario8886]

Mitch how do you change the timer in the XT2 when filming continuously?

[@militarutiberiu2594]

Great video. Question: Do you use the Xt2 with the battery grip on the Zhyiun Crane gimbal?

[@MitchLally]

I don't and I have not tried it. I would lean toward taking the grip off because the lighter the camera and lens on the crane the better it will perform (less strain on the motors).

[@eddiecoker4808]

Broooo I don’t kno u but I love u!!! U just helped me make my decision to get this camera!!! Fuckin Cheers!!!

[@MitchLally]

Hahaha love this comment. Fucken no worries maate

[@Faint52]

Yo... she's so beautiful. Wow! Also, this camera is looking very very very nice to me right now especially because of this video. I need a new one because my 7D just isn't cutting it anymore and I need to upgrade gear. I just do. But I can't shell out thousands right now, so I need a super budget friendly option. Have you considered using and doing a dummy battery to an external battery bank?

[@JMXCzw]

Great video... Very informative. Anyone still using this in 2021. Looking for a hybrid camera for wedding video... The current price point is very tempting.

[@joefunny6495]

Did you use the battery grip while shooting on the Zhiyun crane?

[@davidgaleon5642]

For video what lenses do you recommend?

[@l.s.11]

Just considering switching to Fuji from my Panasonic GX8 before I invest a lot of money in MFT glass. Sure, the XT2 is more expensive and if I sold all my Panasonic gear I could only afford (and I'd have to add some savings) one lens, but - it's an investment. I really like what Fuji is doing and I think they are the winners in price-quality-size ratios. I believe it's the best system for BOTH photo and video, and in a relatively compact size, but I would love to hear someone else's opinion before I jump ship. Especially since the XT2 got 120 fps... I believe the new XH2 (once it comes out) might have 4k 60p, along with IBIS, and I think that's really more than I'd need for a few years. (I plan on plunging in a freelance photo-videography journey.)

[@rovayermamberamo]

Nice video, whose song on 17:03? nice music 🎶

[@NetvoTV]

What do you think of X-E3? Good for filmmaking too? Will Fuji or third party add a grip to it to add more battery, record time and headphone jack? Does it has 5K to 4K downsampling record or just record at native 4K resolution?

[@kimurafrank]

hey there, your video kinda convinced me to buy the camera for filming. now that i have the camera i'm struggling with the focus :-/ i'm used to the canon video mode.... with canon i used 1-single-point focus to auto focus (single focus) and then you could easily adjust the focus manually... while still being in auto focus... how can i focus on one precise point with hitting the shutter button? so far i only found out that AF-C keeps following the subjects (you can't choose the focus point), and manual focus makes it really hard to notice on the screen if the object is in focus... because with the kit-lens 18-55 i don't have a lot of bokeh to see the difference... i loving using the camera to film people in crowds... so with face detection it get messy if there are more than 1 person. that's why a single-point-focus would help me alot thanks for helping !

[@1550592535]

Great video! Now I am torn between the Fuji, the Sony A6500 and the Panasonic G85.

[@khoa_bui]

which did you choose?

[@nicolas.leger3]

I agree with everything in the video. The third party batteries 🔋 are a no no 🤣🥲

[@MariusCicu]

What camera you use o recording this video ?

[@JohnDAlmonte]

By any chance, do you know which current power banks are compatible with Fujifilm cameras? Fujifilm’s own recommendations list is outdated and those Anker batteries are harder to find.

[@mali8389]

the f2 trinity (23mm f2, 35mm f2, 50mm f2), the 80mm macro and the 90mm f2 are fuji's superfast primes in terms of Autofocus. 16-55 f2.8 and 55-140 f2.8 and 100-400 are the fast autofocus zooms. the 56 f1.2 is not a very good lens for video in the Fujifilm system. good video!

[@MitchLally]

Thanks! Cheers for the insight - Have not tried any of the f2 lenses I hope to try them soon.

[@remektekmedia6641]

When on the Zhiyon Crane, did you have the Battery Grip on? What lenses did you use? (I have the Crane and a full XT2 kit) Cheers,

[@MitchLally]

No I don't use the battery grip, it makes the whole camera too heavy. I would use the samyang 12mm f.2 or the 23mm 1.4

[@JetSmackedHD]

what do you think about the GH4 or GH5? I want to switch from Sony a7ii

[@conorash]

Hey mate, I have been finding the video is too contrasty straight outta camera when shotting in HD and 4k. Do you have any suggested setting with the shadows, highlights, sharpness etc? I am generally shooting in the standard film simulation etc as I do doco stuff primarily. Any suggestions?

[@MitchLally]

I did a video about it! Its on my channel :)

[@GarethDanks]

Nice vid mate! Agree with you about the way the batteries cut the recording as they die. Very annoying. Surprised you didn't mention lack of ibis!! Everyone else does for video lol. You don't use iOS lenses at all then? I adore mine tho! And as you do shoot minus 2 on the profile. Never needed to grade any Fuji footage either 👍🏻😊📷

[@MitchLally]

Thanks Gareth. IBIS is not a big deal for me. Not having it never stopped me creating nice videos in the past. I do plan to get some OIS lenses - but tbh I don't do much handheld, monopod or gimbal always.

[@DavidKarlsson]

I'd love to hear and see more about your settings with focus and everything for the x-t2 are setup when shooting video. I've only been using mine for stills but I'd love to try out some video and I have a hard time setting things up etc. I'm sure I'm not alone. I've never done video before so guidance would be nice and I can't find much on KZbin about it. Also, do you have to setup everything for video and have the same settings on your photos if you want to swap between video and photos often? Seems like a lot of setup. Changing the simulations and everything when I don't want any of that for my photos since I shoot raw, or maybe the Raws are unaffected by the film simulations anyways? Thanks a lot, you earned a sub.

[@MitchLally]

Hi David. Picture profiles have no influence over raw data. Great idea. I will make a video about how I set up the XT-2 for video. Use the Q menu to set up different custom settings (C1,C2) after you change between photo and video modes.

[@neildu8249]

Would like to see a video on your settings. Subscribe to you sir. Very informative. Theres not much X-T2 explaining their settings on the video perspective. I also just bought an X-T2 for stills but mostly I do video.

[@MitchLally]

That's 2 votes for another xt-2 settings video ;) Will have to get started now :P

[@DavidKarlsson]

Mitch Lally looking forward to it. :)

[@andypham4633]

While you're at it...maybe an updated video on your favorite lenses, now that you're using the fuji system! =D

Great video! Did you use an ND filter for the 1.2?

[@MitchLally]

Pavlos Euthymíou nope! Just high shutter speed.

@@MitchLally Really? I'm planning a video shoot with the 56mm and was looking for ND filters. I am worried that too high a shutter speed might not look so natural. But your takes look great!

[@edchosin]

10:52 is it connector between body and lens or directly for fuji x?

[@Tochka_Starta]

Thanks for the awesome review Mitch! Could you, please, clarify, is it possible to charge the xt2 via usb while recording? The second question, did you update the firmware to the latest version? if so, do you experience any problems after that? like camera freezing or something. And the last one, what about overheating in 4k?

[@MitchLally]

No you can't charge it via usb and still record like you can with the Sonys. I would just buy the battery grip if you plan to shoot for long periods of time. I did update. No issues with freezing. No overheating so far. I did experience an overheat warning once but it was sitting in the sun for 1+ hours shooting 4K.

[@Tochka_Starta]

Thanks for the response! Have you tried attaching V-mount battery to the grip?

[@MitchLally]

No I haven't. How do you do that?

[@Tochka_Starta]

well, you need the cable d-tap to 9 volt, I have one (bought it for the gh5 for really long timelapses), but when I plug it in the xt2's grip the camera screen shows nothing indicating that it is charging, the grip battery icons disappear, only the body battery icon remains. The same thing goes when I try to plug the wall charger to the grip. When the camera is off everything works just fine, but while recording there is no way to know is it charging or not. So, I am confused a little

[@MitchLally]

Hmm that's interesting. Possibly an experiment there? Let me know how you go.

[@dankshades3812]

What lens did you use specifically in this video holy crap

[@shemg4911]

Does it have a Video stabilizer?

[@toprakergene1921]

What codec was the video filmed with? 4.2.0 or 4.2.2 ?

[@lordtrini]

Does your camera cut video into shorter 5 minutes clips?

[@beltenebrosgr1904]

Great video man! I do own a Fuji Xt-2 with the 16-55, great lense, but the no stabilizer is kind of hell in close shots handheld. Do you have any recommendations on good monopods and tripods for use in video with this camera, that reach at least 1,80 cm in height and be light? Thank you for your time.

[@MitchLally]

I use the manfrotto video monopod. I also use manfrotto tripods. If you check out any of my wedding videos I list the exact products in the descriptions. Thanks for the comment!

[@beltenebrosgr1904]

Thank you for answering!

[@Pritithapa]

I am a new filmmaker, working especially taking interviews for organizations..... I wanted to buy fuzi X T 2. Do you think it would be best idea for me?

[@polanialmoni6274]

there is a lot of aliasing in there, it is unusable, is it because it is 1080 in slow motion? or it it was 4k?

[@tiffy954]

teach me how to use it, someday when I get one :D

[@GregWallis]

I think it's a fair bit better than the GH4, and I own three of those. Will be moving to Fujifilm later this year.

[@fabiandevries]

Interesting option. Why would you move to Fujifilm's X-T2 in stead of, for example, Panasonic's GH5?

[@GregWallis]

Fabian de Vries Because the stills image quality is far superior, and I know this because I also own a GX8 which uses the same sensor. Plus, for the professional work that I do, the SOOC 4K footage is far better for general purpose filming because the Fuji "film" presets are extremely good which means far less grading and work in post. Time is money etc.

[@BYCWELL]

YES picture wise it's better color wise it's much improved! Grip, and battery life Panasonic wins.

nice and honest... One thing, now that FLog is available do you still use CC profile?

[@MitchLally]

Yep. Unless I need to match it perfectly with my XH1 Eterna profile in which case I will shoot Log and use the Eterna Lut. I still prefer getting the look I want straight from camera rather than using log for the VERY negligable dynamic range improvement it gives you (and that goes for sony, canon and panasonic too).

[@imagesfromLA]

I want to start Vlogging so I think I really want a flip out screen. I think I'll have to go with the Canon m50 even though I think the Fuji Xt2 is amazing for stills.

[@MitchLally]

Canon 200D/SL2 !

[@bipaquin2]

Hi Mitch, thanks for the great review, i make low cost Real Estate Video Walkthrough and we currently use the Lumix G5 that is an old camera. And now in 2017 we want to use a better camera to improve the image quality of our Real Estate Videos and I am undecided between the Panasonic GH5 and the Fujifilm X-T2. Which camera do you think that is better between the new GH5 and the Fuji XT-2 for the type of videos that we do. One important factor to me is that i need to spend the less amount of time possible doing Color Correction, Is true that the video footage from the XT-2 require less time in the computer doing color correction than the GH5 video footage ? Sorry for my english I'm using google translator. Regards,

[@MitchLally]

It depends on how well you expose the shots when you're shooting. Real Estate is difficult because you usually have a large dynamic range to capture. GH5 has the v-log profile which is great - but I would probably recommend the X-T2 since you mentioned you're not wanting to do much post production work. The 12mm f2 lens that I have linked in the description would be a great lens choice for real estate too. I think you'd need to try both camera systems first before you actually make a decision. Hope that helps.

[@electrichimp]

I was really really tempted by the xt2, LOVED the colors right out of the camera. I wanted a camera for stills and video for product shots and footage for my business. I ended up going for the sony a6500. Yeah, the colors aren’t as nice and need some processing... but you can’t have it all. The xt2 had the disadvantage of not offering IBIS (which is a major downside), not having slow motion and though fuji has a very nice ecosystem of lenses... they can get really expensive (even more so if you want OIS). With sony you get a decent selection of native lenses and the option to use amazing third party glass with adapters. The sigma 18-35 f1.8 works great with the mc-11 lens adapter. The xt2 is a great buy though, just not for my needs.

[@beltenebrosgr1904]

It makes sense what you say man. I was (and still am) shooting for others with Sony pro cameras for weddings etc. Sony is great for video, but when the time came for me to choose a camera I wanted a camera to be happy with working and actually feel good using it for all around purposes not only professional... Do not get me wrong Fuji is not perfect, especially on the video side, but it is so damn beautiful that you just want to hold and create with it, may it be stills video whatever... Sony is great on video with almost every mirrorless, but I trully find it disrespectful for customers when they realease a new camera on the same "line" after some months, like what they did with 6300 and 6500. Yea I get it that technology moves fast but come on. I would honestly feel cheated if I had invested on 6300. About 2 to 3 years it seems a reasonable time to introduce the next incarnation of a model. I honeslty believe that Fuji is much better on this side... About the lenses yes it is a great ecosystem that hopefully will grow with more third party lenses (since the success of the Xt-2) with cheaper price on these lenses. But what they say is true "the best camera is the one you have" so be creative and have fun with your camera.

[@andreshiwa]

. Hi Juan, do you have overheat problems with sony when recording in 4K ? I have it, and two more friends have the same headache. (That's why I give up and sold mine quickly)

[@electrichimp]

Actually I don't. Though I'm not a wedding videographer or something like that, I use it to record videos for promotional purposes... maybe if I shot nonstop I would have that problem. It's really a matter of the kind of use you need to get from the camera. For continuos video the gh5 or the g85 might be better options, though not so much if you also want to use it for stills. in that case it's tricky... maybe the xt2. I went for the a6500 because I really really wanted the IBIS and the slow motion.

[@TomOhle1]

I moved from the A7s and haven't really regretted it. I tried the A6500 which was pretty good for rolling shutter but I never gelled with the colours or the heat coming off of the camera. The XT2 had the best rolling shutter of any hybrid camera I tried and the color was great. Personally I think for video , IBIS is overrated. Even with my Sony I'd always disable IBIS and go with a gimbal - there is simply no replacement for a dedicated gimbal on a job. For stills it's definitely an advantage of the Sony eco system for some subject matter. My biggest complaints of the XT2 for video though is I'd like them to offer a larger battery capacity for the boost grip for longer recording and stills shooting. In other words I'd love Fuji to provide a single large battery that plugs in to the boost grip. I also agree with the lack of punch to zoom - really wish they would include that.

[@beltenebrosgr1904]

Tom Ohle, unfortunately I could not afford a gimbal when I invested on the Xt-2, I still owe money for it, but I honestly adore this camera. Could you please tell me if the footage you get is really smooth (compared with sony or other cameras) and which is the gimbal you are using the Xt-2 with? To be honest I have shot weddings with the Xt-2, my real complaint - and it is annoying- is when you use the grip and one of the batteries dries out, your recording stops and you have to be careful to push the record button again, something that might not seem that important, but if the moment is crucial, it is annoying to be on the edge... so as not to lose any shot... there is a way around it (replace a battery, but come on Fuji!!!). About a big battery I do not thing it is that big of a deal, but you have to buy a lot (I bought extra 5!) Also it would be great and I believe not that difficult for them to include 120fps in the 1080p. To pay so much money and not have real slow motion it is really a pity for me, hopefully they might have it on a firmware or they keep it for the video version of the Xt-2 as some call the next incarnation of the model. Who knows... There also was 3 or 4 times, when I used to photograph using the small flash that was included with the camera, that the camera "froze" and I had to remove the battery..., hopefully they have addressed that on the firmwares, othe people had some issues with that. About IS, I honestly do not know what to say, it is the first photographic camera that I shoot video with, up to now I was shooting with dedicated to video cameras mainly by sony (and for other professionals), the camera it is wonderful to use it, I really love it... even there are shortcomings especially for video, but shortcomings makes you creative, right?

[@feliperolon911]

Hey, Fellows, I'm bethween Fuji X-T2 and Sony A7 III for video only. How much better is the Sony? I mean, I prefer Sony but X-T2 is cheaper.

[@DZLM]

The XT2 and A7III are not on the same level. X-T2 vs a6500, and X-T3 vs A7III.I would say overall Sony A7III is a lot better.

[@HudzPro]

nice review bro :) It has a nice colour reproduction for real :)

[@MitchLally]

Thanks! :)

[@HudzPro]

Mitch Lally how would you compare it to your 5D mark IV?

[@MitchLally]

Better in low light, a codec that makes sense and much lighter and small + you can pack 3 batteries into a small form factor. I think - much better for video :)

[@HudzPro]

Mitch Lally I thought 5d M4 would be better in lowlight. I have a 1DX mark ii and I am looking for a B camera. I will check more reviews about the X-T2 :) Thanks for the indepth review :)

[@_zeus121]

Hey Mitch when you use the xt2 with crane do you have the grip on?

[@JohnnyPippinger]

Since the X-T2 is perfect mirrorless camera for video and photo, is there any possible way how to set each profiles for photo and video into fast buttons on the camera? just switch between video and photo settings quickly?

[@MitchLally]

John Pippinger no but if you buy an XH1 you can. It has independent settings for video and photo side by side! Plus it has IBIS and a better grip IMO.

[@GOekks]

Still Good in 2024 ? Paired with the Slow 56 1.2?