Fujifilm X-H2S Thoughts after 4 Months for Video - Autofocus...

I used the Fujifilm X-H2S exclusively over the past 4 months. So here's what I think of it.
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[@pascalbasel]

Fuji just made the Firmware better with firmware 3.0. People say good stuff about it. So keep my words with a grain of salt with this update. I sold the X-H2S already, so I can't test it. However, I still think it was the right decision in my case because having access to fast ultra-wide zooms is important for my usual content. However, Fuji will always be a part of this channel. I just got my girlfriend an X-S10 and when I see a good deal on an X-H2S I might pick one up again just for fun shoots. It's great that Fujifilm keeps improving their cameras 👍🏻

[@motoed]

Im about 50/50?

[@indago1]

Im mostly behind the camera and I actually prefer using manual focus more often than autofocus. So for me Xh2s sounds like perfect combo. FX-30 is another camera I looked at but those sony colors... I just cant get over them, I dont like them. Even after grading they still look off to me.

[@clausstahl5166]

Yes, fuji makes it really hard to love this camera without the hesitation to recommend the camera. It could be so easy...just give us the focus tracking in video. I LOVE the 7 custom possibilities the camera gives you but the AF needs improvements. After my experiences with the XT4....fuji is not really good with firmware updates.

[@pascalbasel]

We can only hope. But at least it’s a huge step forward. I think in a few years all cameras will be pretty much perfect in every aspect. It’s already close.

[@MikePGuitars]

I’m a happy X-T4 shooter but if I needed a camera for the kind of scenario you are taking about I would definitely choose Canon. Somehow even on the rare occasion when the Canon hunts or misses focus it still looks natural…

[@motoed]

As someone who shoots himself a lot in photos and video… this was the review I needed to hear and kinda sured up my future purchase. My other big consideration is that my team at work, we are outfitting with a fleet of Sony A7 IV’s for my shooters, also because the gear will work with the FS5 we shoot with in the studio so it makes sense to stay within the same system. But I’m thinking, it is probably beneficial that my personal gear mirrors what we are doing at the office so I can help guide when things aren’t quite right and knowing the camera will let me guide the team better too. Which is a shame, I do love my X-H1. But the more I dig, the more I’m feeling the Sony route is the way for me to go.

[@pascalbasel]

If I had a production company, I‘d also most likely go Sony. Better save than sorry.

[@enisakoska2264]

All is good but I am not to sure about the comparison to an A7SIII.. Ignoring the difference in the AF system for video, where the Siii excels. But 12-bit / 4k-120 full frame, the h2s is cropped to almost 2x crop with the aps-c But for the price, I would not say its worth adding the extra for an A7Siii

[@StanShimkus]

Thank you for the honest review! (unlike most KZbinrs) Can't wait to see the next chapter ...

[@pascalbasel]

Thanks. I wouldn‘t say that other reviewers are dishonest. It really comes down to how someone uses the camera and what he values about it. Reviewing products is actually quite hard.

[@FrankRomerophoto]

I'm glad you are telling us the truth about the X-T4. Many raved about how great the face detection works and it's true. It works well, but the auto focus is not that great. Especially in low light or if you have glasses.

[@venuslnd]

Did you get a new camera yet? Is it canon r5? If yes, how you go about with lens limitation.

[@pascalbasel]

The only limitation on Canon is the price. Aside from that, all lenses that I really need are there.

[@YOUAREMYKIN]

Inexperienced the same feeling of not having the FUJI experience w the XH2. So I returned it and ordered the XT5

[@georgimume6319]

Very interesting thoughts. I chose the x s10 system as it came out as a family hybrid cam, after i waited for the perfect apsc from sony or canon that never happened. I totally unterstand missing the dials. Other than that: Amazing quality for the buck but here and there some AF misses more in photo than in video though. Face tracking produces more problems than it solves often. So assigned a button to on/off switch that. Really missing the tracking in video, come on fuji. Same as xt-5 now tuning for photo only... cmon... Somehow fuji is like Linux, theoretically the best but makes you cry sometimes :D

[@biswaranjansahoo1385]

Hey Georgi, I have been planning to get a XS 10 but a little concerned about the battery life n autofocus. I ll mostly do talking head videos for KZbin and day to day photography. Could you please let me know how the battery life and autofocus are if I'm looking for only 1080p 30p with occasional 60p talking head video and travel photography ... Thanks.

[@georgimume6319]

@@biswaranjansahoo1385 hi. Can only talk about my needs. Battery life is not a problem, batteries are small and cheap, I never needed more than 2 even when filming clips of family holidays throughout the whole day. Worst case was 4k shooting of a play yesterday , I needed 2 for 2hours of constant filming. But I was too lazy to plug in the power cord on tripod. The autofocus is like on xt-4. It requires more work and fiddling and experience than it should. Meaning: Quick button assignedto quickly activate/ deactivate face detection, quick button for range limit of AF (helps a lot) , using joystick to move the AF area all the time, shooting photos on auto fire ;) so that you have less chance to have a nice pic ruined by an AF miss then it is ok. It is the weak point in between a lot of strong points of this little cam. But battery is really not a prob.

[@fraenkiboii]

Would you say the face/eye tracking of the XH2s is a major upgrade from the X-T5/X-T4? I'd like to film myself playing guitar and I'm really fighting with the face/eye tracking and AF-C setting atm. Getting a confirmation before spending 2.5k would really help me. Thanks mate.

[@enisakoska2264]

Playing guitar, in what type of setting? Sitting down, stand still, or some gritty metal where you are flying all over, in low light? You can zone AF, set 3-point focus, change the sensitivity lock all the way up, and the acceleration all the way down. But you should rather look at the A7 iii unless 4k 120p is vital for you

[@Iamtongue]

PANASONIC LUMIX S cameras looks compelling if they get their autofocusing correct.

[@pascalbasel]

If xD

[@reallybadsituation]

Hard to tell. If AF is your only concern then I cannot imagine which camera system is better then SONYs. Even Canon with their wobbly corners IBIS lacks a tack behind Sony in the AF departement. Now I'm curious :D

[@dkhart]

Thanks for sharing Pascal! Have you tried to use it with the EF adapter to use some Canon lenses maybe?

[@pascalbasel]

No, I don’t own any EF lenses. But on the XT4 the Sigma 18-35 does very well with the Fringer adapter a few years ago.

[@dkhart]

@@pascalbasel Yes! That’s what my experience was, and I wondered if it’s improved with xh2s.

[@IgnisProjetos]

I don't know how it works on XH2S, but in XT4 you can assign an FN button to "face select on/off" in this mode you can easily change de face you focus in face autofocus.

[@pascalbasel]

Doesn’t help much if it hunts occasionally in LOG 😉

[@venuslnd]

What camera and lens are you getting? Are you still in Thailand?

[@pascalbasel]

That’s a surprise^^ Yes, I live here permanently.

[@jimjones3777]

What are your thoughts on the new Sony FX30 for travel vlogging as an alternative to the X-H2S?

[@pascalbasel]

Below 2000$, the FX30 is the best camera in my opinion. I didn’t use it but know Sony good enough.

[@markay_]

Good video man! What lens is attached to that xh2s you’re holding?

[@pascalbasel]

That’s the Tamron 17-70 F2.8.

[@MichaelZi]

Only issue which makes me mad its a some kind of focus movement when i am using eye/face detect main target its on focus but background is going forward and backward, i mean some kind of pulsing, no matter what settings for AF i set there i no consistance , maybe future firmware upgrade will improve that issue

[@pascalbasel]

I noticed this issue with the 16-55 2.8 sometimes. But didn't notice it with the Viltrox 13mm 1.4. Maybe the more bokeh, the less noticeable.

[@MichaelZi]

@@pascalbasel exactly,16-55 f 2.8 also

[@technodronesogxl9783]

@@pascalbasel Pal2tech had this issue with the 16 55 f2.8 with focus on the XT4. The newer lenses may have better film capabilities, and success. The Viltrox 13mm 1.4 is an awesome lens for the money. Gordon Laing suggests that you need to use the new primes to get the best results. I hear that the 18mm 1.4 has no focus issues from many people using it.

[@thehotdoglover]

@@technodronesogxl9783 I have the 18mm 1.4 and an X-T4. It will still go crazy with the pulsing on occasion, unless maybe you set the sensitivity to fully stuck-on and the focus speed to slowest, so that the curve is essentially smoothed out. I think the AF algorithm is to blame here, not the lenses. Although the new ones are certainly the best.

[@erik6678]

@@technodronesogxl9783 which fuji zoom lense is the best for video? The 18-55 is relativly old, the 16-80 has some focus issues...

[@NoahBuehler]

I also totally want a XT-5s, but with ProRes. I don't need a smaler body than the XT-4. Editing h265 is kind of a pain! But the XT-4 is great as a Hybrid cam with some Charakter.

[@pascalbasel]

M1 Macs 😉

[@NoahBuehler]

@@pascalbasel Yeah I have a 3080ti it's not a huge deal for me, but it still slows down the export. And even with the 3080ti scrubing through a lot of footage with the Davinci resolve speed editor feels smother with ProRes. However what actually doesn't play back very well is footage from my Air 2s. I asume it is because it is more than 4k, and NvEnc doesn't support that?

[@soundtempleAU]

why editing h265 is a pain?

[@NoahBuehler]

@@soundtempleAU h265 is a heavily compressed codec. Meaning that it takes way more computational power to decompress when decoding. That just means that it is harder to play back. Also as it usually is a Long GOP codec it really slows down when reversing a clip. (I'm aware that fuji cameras can often shoot All Intra). Even if you have a very capable PC which I do you feel that things just take a bit longer when scrubbing around on the timeline. Also it does take some processing Power which could have been used for other things like denoiseing footage.

[@SouthboundProduction]

Is that the Tamron 17-70 you have on the XH2s at 8:19 ?

[@pascalbasel]

Yes

[@AsuquoTravelsProductions]

Honestly but see your point to why you want to sell or move to another system because I the other part of the video there was no focus hunting. I feel you didn’t take the time to set up your camera or it’s just another one of the KZbinrs justification style to get another camera and let me guess you are going to get the Canon R6 mark II.

[@pascalbasel]

Like I said in the video, it did hunt in FLOG2 with different AF Custom settings. In Eterna, what the last part was filmed in, it doesn’t. I don’t need to justify buying a new camera. Just sharing my experience to help others choose the right one for them.

[@AsuquoTravelsProductions]

@@pascalbasel Well I don't think you got your settings right because I use the same camera in flog2 with the Tamron lens and I haven't had any hunting issues. Check your camera settings or change your lens and stop misleading people to justify the purchase of a new camera system.

[@pascalbasel]

@@AsuquoTravelsProductions Bro, I checked and changed it multiple times and as I mention in the video, it only happens when I record myself for longer periods of time. In the situations that I see in the videos on your channel, I agree that it will do great. At least if you use area af. The shots you see in my recent X-H2S video are similar focuswise and I also didn't have any issues there. It's just about filming myself for extended periods of time in flog2. On the Sony a7iv for example, the af settings don't even matter if you use face tracking and there is only one person in the shot. It just gets it right without any hunting every time. There the settings just affect the behavior for situations where the face is actually not visibile anymore. But it won't just hunt for a moment, while the face is still in the shot. Never being 100% sure if it will hunt or not kills it for such situations.

[@GrayGhostDog1]

I commend you for attempting to call something out, but I think you are wasting your energy. A large amount of content on YT has become a dumpster fire! There's still good information to be found on the platform, but today you have to really dig for it... way too many content creators appear to be, "chasing the bag." but I can't really blame them for it. I understand your frustration. He complains on the vid on his displeasure of the footage he captured, but does not show ANYTHING??? Aye, I'm not calling him a liar, but I have seen similar for a bunch of different things throughout YT. It does seem a little suspicious. I say, whatever... roll with your weapon of choice and keep getting better at shooting. You and I know just how powerful these tools are...

[@AsuquoTravelsProductions]

@@GrayGhostDog1 I agree with you 100 percent but we still need to call this guys out whenever they are misleading people.

[@ericrjennings]

So what’s the new camera?

[@pascalbasel]

Coming soon 😉

[@ziadkhalilkeshk5796]

Hello So I’m currently choosing between the sony fx30 or the fuji xh2s, which would you recommend? I want the lens variety and ability to upgrade and use the same lenses for the sony but i want the same colors of fuji.

[@Yupthereitism]

Decide based on the lenses you use.

[@Romafedorov]

Man, I knew you'd switch cameras again because of the Fuji autofocus. It was just a matter of time. 😀 My guess is that you're going to try the new Canon R6 II. But who knows anymore.. You're full of surprises.. Maybe you'll show up next time when i see you with the GH6..

[@pascalbasel]

That’s not fair, you know me too good 😄

[@AsuquoTravelsProductions]

There is nothing wrong with the Fuji autofocus system. It’s just his excuse to get a new camera. Obviously he’s going to get the Canon R6 Mark II.

[@Romafedorov]

@@AsuquoTravelsProductions Maybe for you it's fine. However, back when i was using the Fuji X-T4. I always had issues with the autofocus. It was one of the main reasons why I switched to Sony.

[@AsuquoTravelsProductions]

@@Romafedorov well that's the xt4, I have used the XH2S for 5 months and I haven't had any problems because I set the camera to work for my shooting situations. I use the Tamron 17-70. He conveniently failed to mention in his video that he used the old Fujifilm 16-55 lens because I have watched all his talking head videos he used Viltrox 13mm and never had such issues. I hate when KZbinrs try to mislead people just to justify the purchase of a new camera system.

[@jonathanscheurich]

How’s the overheating performance in 4k60? I found my xt4 overheating quite fast when filming a wedding in summer temps.

[@pascalbasel]

I actually had no issues at all with overheating. Not even a warning. I‘m an on and off shooter tough. A wedding is different to my shooting style.

[@itsaaronmiller]

Overheating should be a non issue unless you’re just abusing your camera. I have a test on my page if you’d like to see. I’m 106 degrees too haha

[@adnan_velic]

Same here as the other comments no issues with heat.

[@davidrose7010]

Firmware update The firmware update Ver.5.03 from Ver.5.02 incorporates the following issue: AF accuracy is improved with the following focus settings and shooting conditions. ・FOCUS MODE：AF-S / AF-C ・AF MODE：SINGLE POINT ・Lens used：Wide-angle lens ・Photography subject：High-frequency subjects such as animal hair, fine leaves, or low-contrast subjects.

[@francissosingindyrcworldga8936]

Keep it!!!! Fuji 4 life!! 🙏🙏

[@production4080]

I have the XH2s and the new LM lenses i have 0 problems with AF maybe you have AF problems because of using third party lenses.

[@pascalbasel]

I don’t think so. I used Viltrox and Tamron lenses also a lot on Sony cameras and never had such issues. There is also the slight pulsing on the 16-55 LM that some people mentioned here. I‘m also not interested in their newer F4 lenses. F2.8 is the max for me except for tele lenses.

[@OutdoorOperator]

@@pascalbasel you should give the new f1.4 fuji primes a shot. 18mm, 23mm, or 33mm

[@ghas4151]

@@OutdoorOperator the AF motors in those new LM lenses is vastly better than what came before. I’d also recommend anyone with the X-H2s to invest in them if they want optimum AF performance.

[@MisAnkic]

So, what I expect from your next video is to let us know if that r6 mii af is really at Sony level 😉😁

[@aurorahiraeth5896]

I've been working in video and photography since 2008 and have never relied on autofocus.

[@pascalbasel]

Then the Fuji X-H2S will likely make you very happy.

[@aurorahiraeth5896]

@@pascalbasel Sweet! I am excited to get it.

[@KingLeo-nf3bj]

How do the Fuji XH2s & XH2 perform in low light? Pics & video

[@pascalbasel]

Qualitywise, great, especially with fast lenses or up to iso 5000 (higher is usable but needs noise reduction). But the af in low light is also a bit weaker.

[@xhynetuseinovski]

Sony shooter here, I think it’s funny how a lot of fuji boys here still trying to talk about how its the “experience” that matters broooo. Sorry man, this honest KZbinr just smashed that. Function always trumps form. Without function, form is pointless. #filmsims

[@de-graftasafo-adjei4646]

Take your Sony colours

[@AnzelLmao]

This comment is so odd… he points out it’s specifically when you don’t film yourself that it’s pretty much fine? I’m someone who’s shot with cameras from each brand and honestly Fuji stands just fine… AF isn’t as dialed as canon or Sony but it’s still perfectly reliable and functional? I mean hell I’ve shot entire weddings while manually racking focus on a blackmagic lol And experience is important to some people too, it’s just about figuring out your needs and what you prioritize!

[@adnan_velic]

I owned the a7iv and returned it 3 weeks later bought the xh2s best decision I ever made. For me it’s the way the image renders. At 10k iso the noise in slog 3 looks so bad like blocky static noise. You don’t get that on a fuji. I also own an xt4 and it’s absolutely a mechanical marvel that’s a joy to shoot with. This guy just doesn’t know what he wants man. After the Sony he will get a canon or a Nikon…. This guy reminds me of the camera conspiracies guy if he finds a slight flaw he jumps ship to what ever everyone is taking about at the time.

[@xhynetuseinovski]

@@adnan_velic So you jumped ship to Fuji because you didn’t know how to use the Sony, you criticize me for giving my thoughts, and you leave no advice for me or give me suggestions. Great contribution 👍🏻 Embarassing bro. So much of youtube is just people feeding off each others negative energy. You’re better than that adnan. We from the same region.

[@KuyaJDL]

good for you!

[@sfinnera1]

Definitely gonna be a gh6 right?

[@pascalbasel]

Nah Panasonic has the worst focus of all^^

[@sfinnera1]

@@pascalbasel was joking buddy lol

[@pascalbasel]

Okay, that makes sense then 😂😂😂

[@ghas4151]

Fuji just dropped firmware 3.00 which significantly improved tracked AF. I hope you didn’t sell yours yet. 😉

[@pascalbasel]

Sold it 😉 the lack of fast ultra wide zooms was another reason. But it’s nice to see that Fuji keeps improving it via FW. The drone tracking sounds great 😍 Who knows maybe I will buy one again when I see a good offer one day just for fun.

[@smalleside4814]

Тот кто был на фуджи, остается на фуджи)

[@professionalpotato4764]

Maybe........ Nikon Z9??? N-RAW?

[@pascalbasel]

Too big ;-)

[@dukeandace2010]

I think the hunting is down to the lens. No hunting with fujifilm lenses

[@pascalbasel]

Can't confirm that unfortunately. The 16-55 for example has slight pulsing...

[@hipabroad]

Black magic 6K?!? Hehe You don’t seem like a canon guy haha

[@younesbouwqfawi9449]

R6 ii

[@pascalbasel]

Who knows 😉

[@AttilaBakosArt]

@@pascalbasel then it's an R6II :P in the current lineup it's one of the best options. However you also need an X-T5 just for the fun of shooting.

[@pascalbasel]

@@AttilaBakosArt X-T5 is not on my list. I bet it's a great camera for photography. But as I mostly do video, it doesn't make sense for me. Hopefully, Fuji brings out an X-T-style body for video.

[@tobiascrow2792]

You are too obsessed with autofocus... 😉 Just kidding... I agree Sony is just too rinse and cut. Fuji is the whole experience

[@pascalbasel]

I kinda miss the times 5 years ago where I thought there‘s nothing better than GH5 and just accepted the „af“ as it is.

[@DroneStories]

By choosing a camera, YOU CHOOSE A SYSTEM. And unfortunately after Canon's STUPID decision to exclude 3rd party companies, Sony has a clear advantage with hundreds of options. Also in technology, Sony is way ahead of all other companies. Don't forget, the sensors used by fuji, Nikon etc, are from Sony....

[@pascalbasel]

I agree that Sony overall has an advantage with lenses and specs. For production companies, freelancers etc. Sony cameras make the most sense (plus Canon cinema line). But for other use cases there are good reasons for other systems, some subjective. I also don’t like this decision from Canon but I must also say that they are in a position where they can do that as RF is the best mount out there.

[@DroneStories]

@@pascalbasel FIRST ABOVE ALL, in my opinion it is AF. For this reason, unfortunately, I exclude FUJI and Panasonic. What is left? Canon, the most crippled company on the planet with excellent lenses that to buy them you have to "sell your one kidney". An example: The new r6ii , it costs together with the lens 24-105L f4 , 4.600 euros!!! With the same money I buy the Sony fx30, and 3 lenses!!( 10-20f4, 15mmf1.4, & sigma 18-50). And there is money left over, to buy cards too. WHO WILL WIN IN THE LONG TIME? With today's data I already know the answer….

[@YanFries]

The problem with Sony is, they don’t release firmwares for older cameras. They just expect you to upgrade year after year. Gating firmware

[@mxtreme87]

Finally honest feedback. Fuji lacks AF and their photos and videos looks flat.. i owned the xt3/xt4. All the red badge lens, primes and 50mmf1. Colours are unique. Best is to stick to Canon. Canon is like apple and sony is like samsung. To each their own.

[@pascalbasel]

I think it’s all honest feedback. It really depends on the use cases of the reviewer. But I‘m curious how you find Fuji looks flat? What do you mean exactly?

[@climaxpicture]

what are you gonna do now Pascal?? firmware 3.00 :)