Fujifilm X-H2S Update: 10,000+ Photos & 3 Months

[@Klickerman]

Thanks for the video. I enjoy your videos. You are a good teacher 😊

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! Many thanks for sharing your kind comment - I really appreciate it! Cheers :)

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Always good to see you Michael. This is a very good (excellent) video and thorough review. As you know, after shooting film for over 30 years when I switched to digital I chose Fujifilm simply for the form factor (control dials), not because it was better than other brands, it could have been full frame or micro 4/3, as you mentioned, nobody makes a bad camera, it’s about user experience, preference and above all, it has to be fun to use. I shoot in manual mode, I set the iso, aperture and shutter speed, the only time I went into the menu was to deactivate the touch screen. I’m going to wait and see what the X-T5 is all about, but really the only improvement that I would like to see over my X-T4 is a little better auto focusing speed and accuracy, even though you’ve seen my photos on Instagram and as you can tell, iguanas and spiders don’t move that fast. Be well and stay safe.

[@Pixelpeeps-69]

Very valid points !! So do you think it’s worth the upgrade from xt4

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Enrique! Yes, it has to be fun!!! It's not that I wasn't enjoying the X-T3, but... I am REALLY enjoying the X-H2S and all the possibilities. I may never use them (like the exercise room at our condo), but nice to have the options. Here's to many fun photo adventures!

[@MSladekPhoto]

Upgrading from X-T4 - it depends! Much easier coming from the X-T3 (larger batter, IBIS, tilty/flippy screen). If you're feeling any particular frustrations with you X-T4 around focusing speed/accuracy and/or video capabilities, then yes, the X-H2S could be a logical upgrade with it's much better autofocusing and video specs. But, gear upgrades aren't always (or need to be!) logical. If it feels like you'd enjoy it, and it's in your budget, go for it :)

[@Searchingk9]

Thanks for all the information I appreciate it so much!

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Gabriel! Many thanks for watching. I’m so glad you found the video helpful. Cheers!

[@CalebWeston_dubland]

Thanks for the update. Very interesting. I’m happy with my X-T4 esp since I mainly do landscape work. That being said I am intrigued by the sensor size for the X-H2, and potentially the X-T5. But my next big upgrade for me will be a new computer to handle the larger video files :-).

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Caleb! I like that approach - computer upgrade for larger files. When I upgraded to M1 MacBook Pro, it was a game changer for reducing nagging friction of working with Fuji RAW files and for my video work for YT. It's a great time for cameras and computers!

[@rifz42]

6245x4163 vs 7746x5164 (26 vs 40) isn't really that big of a jump in pixels, so I'm leaning towards the XH2s for the faster sensor.

[@MSladekPhoto]

@@rifz42 It’s so great to have so many options for camera choices!

[@Mr7Poz]

Those features and a brand new menu would be killer. Maybe, I should wait for XH3...

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! Waiting for an X-H3 will probably be a long wait, as Fujifilm’s upgrade cycle is usually 2-3 year 😉

[@Mr7Poz]

@@MSladekPhoto For sure, I'm curious which camera in the Fuji lineup will become a classic....

[@barryj1956]

The problem with using the front/rear command dial to change the ISO is that those dials are not clickable, therefore you run the real risk of inadvertently changing the value. You brush up against it or it changes when you put it in your bag for example. I set up both the top and bottom buttons on the 4 way controller to ISO, push the top to increase the ISO and the bottom one to decrease it. The first push brings up the present value and the second changes it so their is less chance of inadvertently changing it.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Barry! Thanks for watching and sharing this suggestion. I’m somewhat old school, and use the 4- way controller for focus point selection, but May give this a try. I have not found the command dials to move by accident, as they have pretty stiff clicks on my camera. Cheers and happy holidays!

[@lumberjack3008]

Having the same experience: this camera brought back the fun. The performance difference is soooo huge... to the X T3 and X T4. Couldn't live with the X T4 as second camera. Replaced it with the XH2. My wishlist for firmware updates is much longer ;-)

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! Thanks for sharing this. It will be interesting to see what capabilities Fuji will be able add to this new sensor and processor combo, now that they have shipped 2 of the 3 new cameras.

[@ReflexVE]

Sorry to be pedantic but you haven't been shooting X mount since 2008. The mount launched with the Xpro1 in 2012 and the X-T1 was released in 2014. This year was the 10th anniversary of X mount which Fuji has been making a big deal of. Thanks for the followup, loving my H2S as well!

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! I’m a fan of being pedantic, and you are correct about the date. I should have said 2014. Thanks for sharing your comment and watching the video. Cheers!

[@ReflexVE]

@@MSladekPhoto I've been pedantic on KZbin since 2001 so I know the feeling....

[@johnr1891]

A great honest review, thanks for sharing.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi John! Many thanks for your kind words and glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

[@rifz42]

closing the shutter when changing lenses, AND a sensor cleaning mode so it doesn't close when cleaning and wreck your camera! some way to get this feedback to Fuji would also be nice..

[@MSladekPhoto]

I would like something like what the Nikon Z9 has. - a separate screen that covers sensor. This would then also protect what I’ve been told is a fragile shutter mechanism. Maybe to expensive/bulky?

[@Matwiej19]

Bought xh2 and God I'm impressed with it. And still on Kit Lense. Is not the sharpest by Fujifilm info for this sensor. But comparing this to my beloved 5 years old Panasonic g9. Can see the difference like actual quid big one in the details (well amount of pixels and size of the sensor, and technology improvements). Gonna save some more cash for high end lens.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Lukasz! Congratulations on your new camera and welcome to the Fujifilm family. I hope you have lots of fun creating photos and finding lenses that match your photography needs. Cheers!

[@Matwiej19]

@@MSladekPhoto just got it for 2 weeks. But already loving it. Will take a bit of time to get to know all options 😉:) but 40mp looks so good when getting those landscape shots:)

[@ducko1988]

I’m close to upgrading my xt3 to the h2s I do lots of video and photo - the fast AF, ibis and flog2 really have me interested. I would miss the size and dials on the xt3 though

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! Thanks for watching and sharing your comment. The preference for how a camera feels/works is very personal, so for what it’s worth, I like the bigger grip, and the weight is pretty much the same as my X-T3 with the SmallRig L-Bracket grip I had on it. Also, I’m quickly adjusting, and maybe preferring the control wheel layout. Best of luck - it’s a great camera!

[@ducko1988]

@@MSladekPhoto thanks - I think I’ll be going for it, the video features and auto focus have me curious

[@j-jayc.635]

Good Info. I shoot with the X-T3. So far the XT-5 looks great. The 3 way tilt, battery larger than the T3, Bigger sensor, all are good upgrades from the T3. Being there is no battery grip for the T5, I would like to see a little larger grip on the T5. Nothing like the XH grip. I think that would ruin the esthetics of the T series . Will it have a CF/E type B card slot. This will be good info to have ahead of the release date. I intend to purchase a T5 and would like to get the card before hand. I would assume the battery will be the same as the XH series. Purchasing Two extra batteries and a charger, card reader also prior to ordering the T5 in my plan. If I had the funds, a X-H2S and X-T5 would be landing on my front porch. If only!

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! Thanks for sharing this. Total guess here: my impression is that T5 will stay thinner (grip too) and depend on third parties (Small Rig) for grips and L-brackets. The memory card situation is interesting for same reason - is there room for CF Express type B in thin body? Can SD cards handle video data rates? This may be another reason for my no 8k guess on T5. Fujirumors.com is dropping new info just about every day, so we should know lots before announcement on November 2. Cheers!

[@Pixelpeeps-69]

Great video 👌 what do you think of the build quality of this camera? The angry photographer has said that this cameras build quality is below par

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

He said a lot more than that🤣🤣🤣

[@Pixelpeeps-69]

@@Enrique-the-photographer ok let’s hear from you then if you think your clever

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! I have ZERO complaints about build quality. On my sample all the doors are tight and open easily, and the overall camera feels extremely solid and durable. I really noticed this when I picked up my X-T1 again and saw how relatively poor the build quality and outer materials are on that camera.

[@MSladekPhoto]

I can't even watch him!!! Makes my brain hurt.

[@Pixelpeeps-69]

@@MSladekPhoto thankyou for your feedback and it’s great to see your video

[@mortenthorpe]

Ps… especially if you instruct in photography… Capture One is far superior in rendering Fuji files, over Lightroom. beyond that, C1 performs much faster and efficiently compared to Lightroom.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! I think LR vs C1 is a matter of personal preference and opinion. I have no complaints with image quality in my experience of using LR with Fuji files, and neither do any of my clients. Many thanks for watching and sharing your comment. Cheers!

[@EdwardMartinsPhotography]

Yeh, Capture One is the way to go for Fuji for sure. The learning curve is steep, but after a while it's MUCH better than anything made by Adobe.

[@mortenthorpe]

@@EdwardMartinsPhotography tou think it’s hard to learn??? it has all of the photographic primary tools right there, exposure, curves, levels etc., and even the selective dynamic range tool, to limit edits to certain luminance levels

[@EdwardMartinsPhotography]

@@mortenthorpe Probably not any harder than Photoshop was initially. But that was 17 years ago, and everyone is used to PS and LR now. Affinity Photo was a breeze because it's basically Photoshop you own for $25 on sale. (Better actually.) C1 is it's own thing and does things it's own way and that has a learning curve.

[@josecolon8143]

It doesn’t matter what you use to edit photos, just learn how to properly use your digital darkroom. Just like there’s a compromise in EVERY camera, there’s a compromise in every software. Don’t get contaminated by KZbin channels, many are so screwed that they will make you believe a Full Frame is a 35mm 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Martin-nu6ym]

Been used X series cameras since 2008? I started with Fujifilm with the X-T1 in 2015, which was one year after it was introduced. :) I am currently using the X-T4. With the X-H2s, how good is the AF tracking and how small of a focus point can be used?

[@MSladekPhoto]

Yikes! My bad - should be 2014. Sometimes I forget what day it’s is. Lol. Focus tracking with X-H2S is much better than previous gen (X-T3/4). I have not directly compared smallest focus point size, but feels like smallest size is same as previous gen. Thanks for the date correction!!!

[@jefh]

Love the vibe of your background. Is that a Saturn V model behind you?

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Jef! Many thanks for your comment. Yep, that’s a Lego Saturn V. Are you a Lego fan? I’ve got James Bond Aston Martin, Back to the Future DeLorean and 1966 Mustang waiting for some free time.

[@jefh]

@@MSladekPhoto Oh, rad! I do love Lego, esp some of the architectural ones, some of those are pretty striking.

[@MSladekPhoto]

@@jefh it’s amazing to think of how they engineer these models.

[@josecolon8143]

I have the issue with the iso, sometimes goes up sometimes goes down! It IS frustrating

[@MSladekPhoto]

Haha! I get it. Small problem, but still a pain.

[@josecolon8143]

@@MSladekPhoto I know right! 🙇🏻

[@blackskull505]

Hi Michael, great video as always. I have the X-H2 and was playing with the video settings and noticed is was very sluggish, almost freezing, specially when going pass the “TC” setting. Did you notice this issue or something similar. Also the buttons seems unresponsive at times.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Arnold! I have not had any similar freezing or sluggish interface issues with X-H2S. Hmmmm... Might check with your retailer to see about a replacement unit to see if it's unique to your copy. Best wishes!!!

[@blackskull505]

@@MSladekPhoto Yeah I guess I will have to check with my local dealer. Thanks for the quick reply.

[@blackskull505]

@@MSladekPhoto Here’s video link of the problem I’m having with the menu on the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5nTcn6miZhnmbM

[@MSladekPhoto]

@@blackskull505 Interesting! I’ve not noticed that on my X-H2S. I’ve seen several folks on FB posts mention issues with different aspects of X-H2 interface and performance that I have not seen mentioned on X-H2S. Total guess: feels like integration of new processor with 40mp sensor is not quite as optimized as with 26MP stacked sensor. Here’s to a firmware fix or other solution!

[@blackskull505]

@@MSladekPhoto Hopefully. 😂 I’ve also notice the hinge on the screen is a little loose. Have you noticed that on you X-H2? Thanks for the quick reply.

[@jrc1156]

Thanks for the nice review for its use case ☺️... Meanwhile a vlogger in his own neighborhood is still searching for the perfect camera.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! Thanks for watching the video and sharing this comment. In my experience, there are no perfect ca meras for any use case, but currently, there are also no bad cameras for just about any use. It's a matter of deciding what's most important to you, and finding a camera with the fewest overall compromises for you. Cheers!

[@jrc1156]

@@MSladekPhoto maybe ill get the xt4 if there's a price rollback due to their recent releases 😅

[@eatsimplefood]

hmm having dust on your shutter is worse then having it on the sensor...I think the shutter can get damaged much easier...

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! The dust I’m talking about are really, really small particles - almost invisible. Also, not like a dust storm (that would be bad!) but just small particles in the air that tend to stick to the sensor. If stick on exterior of shutter, would not be in photo and would not cause damage. As far as I know 😉

[@eatsimplefood]

@@MSladekPhoto it would cause damage to your shutter when it is moving at high speed

[@MSladekPhoto]

@@eatsimplefood I disagree. Sony uses this system, so assume it does not damage shutter.

[@eatsimplefood]

@@MSladekPhoto I just wanted to help. You can do your own research or just think about it. What part is moving with a very hight speed and is razor thin? Dust or a grain of sand can cause friction and can band the very delicate peaces of metal. Besides Sony does a lot of things that make absolutely no sense. In my process of finding a 2nd video camera I gave the zv-e10 a chance, it overheated and shut down after 20 minutes in 4k 24p...but yes you can change a setting in the menu that prevents for overheating, you just have to pray that the overheating warning, is just a warning and does not turn your camera off. Same with apple, my MacBook Pro 2019 reached so high temperatures while video editing, it was so loud and hot that eventually something broke. Just because a company uses a system, it does not mean that it really makes sense. But it makes sense from a marketing point of view. People know how delicate a sensor is and underestimate how much more delicate a shutter mechanism is.

[@MSladekPhoto]

@@eatsimplefood I do appreciate the help and perspective!!! I also agree, Sony makes some pretty weird decisions on features and implementations. I had similar experience with MBP 2019 running hot and loud. Thankfully, mine worked until I was able to replace with M1 Max MacBook Pro, which is an engineering wonder. In the end, this might be something that sounds like a great idea to me, but might create new problems. Oh, well. I'll just have to remember to add a rocket blower to my camera bag... Cheers!

[@gilleslast3561]

Closing the shutter it’s kind of must to have nowadays.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! Seems there’s some difference of opinion on that 😉 Personally, I’ve decided to be content with current system… Thanks for watching!

[@josecolon8143]

Brother you look like Russell Crowe! 😳

[@MSladekPhoto]

Oh man, never been told that before. I’ll take it 😉

[@josecolon8143]

@@MSladekPhoto 🥇🥇🥇