Fujifilm X-S20 Video: Double check that SD card!

RED ALERT: A firmware BUG in the Fuji X-S20 will fool you into thinking you're actually recording a video when you are NOT! That's right - no footage at all! You'll even see the red box and a blinking red dot - but it's not recording anything!!! Please don't make this mistake if you are using the HDMI port when recording your next video on the XS20. I lost all my footage today because I made one stupid mistake and the camera did nothing to prevent it.
Note: I was not able to reproduce the issue on my Fujifilm X-T5.
CAMERA GEAR:
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SmallRig Cage for my X-S20 geni.us/LsGz
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[@JackieDElia]

Fujifilm X-S20 ---> Don't Get Fooled. I made a stupid mistake that led to the discovery of this bug in the firmware. Still an issue after latest firmware updates in April 2024.

[@kyledarrenhanson]

nice video and channel. I'm strongly considering buying the x-s20, primarily for filming pickleball tournaments, hoping autofocus will be good enough in video mode. I believe I heard that x-s20 had gotten a firmware update months ago to give a touch-tracking feature. Have you tried that? I'm very curious real-world if it's good for video. I'd love to be able to somewhat reliably click lcd screen on a moving player and have autofocus follow that player. doesn't have to be perfect, but hopefully at least somewhat reliable. thoughts?

[@JackieDElia]

I have not tried the touch tracking yet. I mainly using the X-S20 for my in studio KZbin videos. To be honest what I’ve heard from others so far here on KZbin is the tracking is not up to par yet, even with latest updates. It’s not Fuji’s strong suit.

[@kyledarrenhanson]

@@JackieDElia appreciated. one last question for now... how much better do you find x-s20 video autofocus in general over the x-t3(which I have). x-t3 doesn't have ibis, battery not great, and overheats too quickly, these are reasons I'm heavily considering the x-s20, and if autofocus is considerably faster and more reliable, that'll help me choose x-s20

[@JackieDElia]

I actually really like the X-S20. Love the battery! I’ve had the X-T3 and think the X-S20 is better with focus. I’ve taken it out for a photo walk with my 23 mm lens LM 1.4 and it was very quick focusing. I use single point focus though so bear that in mind.

[@kyledarrenhanson]

@@JackieDElia appreciated. I think I'm sold on it. You've gained a new channel subscriber :)

[@andre785]

Does XS20 support UHS-I cards?

[@JackieDElia]

I will check for you today and post reply.

[@andre785]

@@JackieDElia thank you kindly. 😊

[@JackieDElia]

I tested both a SanDisk Ultra Plus 32GB SDHC V10 I (80MB/s) and a SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB SDHC 10 I (95 MB/s) - the Ultra took photos but gave a write error when saving a video and stopped recording on its own after a few seconds. The Extreme Pro worked fine with no issues. Recorded a two minute video without error. Fujifilm X-S20 compatibility guide: fujifilm-x.com/en-us/support/compatibility/cameras/x-s20/ Hope that helps.

[@andre785]

@@JackieDElia Thank you so much

[@andre785]

@@JackieDElia This helped a lot.

[@TwoTimesRmedia]

This is very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Really good to be aware of .

[@rdtstudios]

That’s why I didn’t pick up the xs20 for video, I can do the same videos with my xt5. But if i can add the xh2s for a good deal, then that’s a good upgrade and now you have the better slowmo to

[@JackieDElia]

Makes sense!