Fujifilm XH2S After 1 Year | Time To Move On?

[@itsaaronmiller]

What would you like to see in an update to the XH2S?

[@donaldmfalls]

Aspect Ratios and Anamorphic guidelines

[@itsaaronmiller]

@@donaldmfallsthis would be great!

[@shridexdigi1982]

​@@itsaaronmillerplease please I will really appreciate if you can do a side by side comparison video of Fujifilm xh2s F-log 2 h265 All i or ProRes LT in 4K vs Canon C70 C log 2 h265 All i or XF in 4K. No KZbinr has done a real cinematic comparison. The one I saw doesn't really show nice grades. Would be also nice if you use the same lens for both cameras

[@itsaaronmiller]

@@shridexdigi1982 I’d love to do a comparison but don’t have access to a c70. Maybe some day I’ll get my hands on one. I think if you consider price and portability, the Fuji punches way above it’s weight class when you compare it to the c70

[@BingoBabyO]

False color, anamorphic modes !!

[@scottrgarland]

Coming from a SONY FX3 and SONY’s Touch Tracking feature, I think that’s insanely underrated. The ability to touch ur screen and the camera locks onto whatever you touch is incredible. Sometimes I’m filming broll of a sign on a building, objects that aren’t people or animals. I miss that A LOT in my Fujifilm :/

[@lombardy3274]

It’s a feature on the GFX 100ii so likely to come to XH2s in a firmware update

[@scottrgarland]

Is it really?!? That would be incredible Or at least the next version of this camera @@lombardy3274

[@NickErickson]

Good news. Firmware V6.00 was released today for the X-H2S and includes touch to track

[@scottrgarland]

@@NickErickson This is amazing!!! Does the touch to track work on both photo and video?

[@NickErickson]

@@scottrgarland It is specific to the video. Photo already has it with AF-C, Wide/Tracking, and touch screen setting on AF

[@Strange_Logik]

There’s actually an ‘ibis boost’. When it is ON, it tries to make the shot as still as possible and results in jumpy pans and tilts as you describe, but that’s because the boost is for static shots only. With it OFF it behaves exactly as you describe with the FX3. I mapped this on/off to a function button on the camera, so if I want I tripod-like static shot or I want to pan I just press this button to toggle that switch before or even during recording.

[@itsaaronmiller]

I never use boost. Still a very noticeable difference between the two cameras. It’s fine on FUJI but definitely has less of a natural feel

[@TwoTimesRmedia]

I would also like them to allow you to adjust settings after hitting record .

[@gusorozco7619]

Love the review, share a lot of the same wishlists for future Fuji cameras. And yeah, we'd love the softening video!!

[@prismcollectionmusic]

Would love to see a video on reducing sharpness! That's something I've been trying to do for quite a while and wouldn't say I've nailed it yet.

[@Robert.hodgson]

Have you tried a diffusion or mist filter for your lens?

[@prismcollectionmusic]

@@Robert.hodgson not yet. I have a magnetic nd system so i figure that might not be able to work consistently. ATM using some tricks in resolve with find edges that are pretty good, but I liked the softening in the video!

[@Robert.hodgson]

@@prismcollectionmusic I have a few different kinds that I use for different looks, but to start, I would look at the Tiffin black pro-mist or the moment Cinebloom filters. You’d be surprised how well they work. And you might be able to stack them with your system if you put the mist filter on first and then the magnetic adaptor. Just a thought..

[@prismcollectionmusic]

@@Robert.hodgson True! I'd also prefer to do in post though since you can turn it on or off. (there are a few ways to do that I think, selecting a part of the highlights and upper midtones to blur and overlay for example, not 100% sure if it's the same exact look though).

[@amermeleitor]

Dehancer is all you need

[@matthewqin3672]

I'm not sure if you're using an anamorphic lens, but I believe the 6.2k open gate is ideal for anamorphic lenses. Therefore, I hope to add deformation correction. Additionally, the sensor is capable enough to support 6.2k 60fps, which means using an anamorphic lens in open gate would also result in slow motion.

[@itsaaronmiller]

oh yeah anamorphic correction in camera would be great. I mainly use it for reframing for social and 16x9 right now

[@amermeleitor]

How it compares against the Z8 taking the price difference in the situation? And against the Panasonic S5IIX?

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

7:02 yep, I was surprised it didn't come in the last update. Even the X-S20 has this. But yeah, thankfully we finally got the ISO one.

[@MoneylessSociety]

Did you make a video on how to de-sharpen?

[@askharfilmes8229]

Amazing video. Thank you! I guess the only thing we think differently is the red square around the screen. With an external monitor it would be ok, but with the camera's lcd only it will make it harder to focus, etc.

[@wearetrackclub]

Great review! Lots of good info and love how you broke it all down 👌

[@itsaaronmiller]

Thanks, y'all! 🫶

[@JaymesMedia]

Great review, I love this camera. I got sent some cinema lenses to try out and finally get to use them this weekend. I’m actually starting to shoot ProRes Raw by default now. The image quality is insane if if you’re exposing the ProRes Raw correctly. I wish Fuji would come out with a cinema camera. I would love internal NDs as well. The Fuji x100v has an internal ND

[@itsaaronmiller]

Agreed with all that! I still need to do a ProRes Raw and BRAW test. Have both recorders. Just don’t have the time haha. What cinema lenses were sent to you? Looking forward to the video!

[@vitorg.delduque367]

The major issue I see in fuji cameras is poor quality control. A few days ago I was about to mount my camera on a tilta cage just to find out that every screw from the bottom of the camera was loose. I also had to return a H2s and two 18-55 cause of faulty dials and finger prints all over internal elements. I lost trust on the brand.

[@lexi0006]

Yeah. Jamming the TC would be a huge step to professional integration.

[@itsaaronmiller]

I like what Sony has done where they allowed the usb port to feed timecode. I don’t see why Fuji couldn’t do this through firmware. From what I understand, most of these hybrid cameras don’t have an accurate clock so simply jamming won’t solve the problem unfortunately

[@juliusprstfilms]

Wait you can't output HD while recording 4K? I have a Atomos Shinobi monitor that doesn't allow more than 4K30 or HD60, will I be able to display HD60 while sec in 4K or in higher fps?

[@astrojungle]

What are your memory solutions? I'm about to embark on a documentary and only have access to this camera and was wondering how you handled memory, cards, dropping footing, external storage.. ..any info or tips would be greatly appreciated.

[@itsaaronmiller]

I use prograde v60 cards and angelbird CFexpress type B cards. I use hedge.video for dropping footage to a big HDD that stores straight to the cloud

[@DarkTrapStudio]

Yes for the softening video

[@edi18912]

should i just get the Panasonic S5 II? will that have the same DR without the noise? and better low light

[@Adamtemedia]

It's an awesome camera I love mine! have you checked out the new Kine Mano s35ii? its rumoured to have the xh2s sensor and it does open gate 6k 60fps

[@itsaaronmiller]

I'd love to try it out! That would potentially be a great A cam for these on commercial gigs

[@NoahBuehler]

We need the Red Box!

[@eliaspap8708]

Loved the jazz backing track! Who was that?

[@Velictous]

can you only shoot open gate with a CF express card?

[@sgtpepper54321]

Nope just tested it can shoot 6k open gate at 360mbps onto a fast SD card

[@fanjan7527]

I think Fujifilm is SO close to a Cine camera with the H2s. I think most all who use it majority as a video camera will jump to a Fujifilm XB2s, a box XH2s that has ND's, waveforms, false colour etc.

[@BingoBabyO]

Yes tell us how you do your post softening ! Is it detail lower in Resolve ?

[@itsaaronmiller]

The midtone slider can work! I’ve had different results with multiple methods. I’ll work up a video soon!

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

1:44 I feel the same way about using 16:9 after this. My only gripe with this, is a bit of a snobbish complaint, that it's not 6.2k 60p at the top end.🙈 For any project that doesn't need 60p but still needs social media + KZbin as the final product, 6.2k 24p all day for me.

[@itsaaronmiller]

open gate at 60p would be so nice! Maybe on the next one!

[@jmwvideography]

could this be done in a software update?

[@itsaaronmiller]

@@jmwvideography I would think. Maybe there is a hardware limitation tho

[@NoahBuehler]

​@@jmwvideographyi assume the processer is too solw. If you calculate the amount of Pixels/second it has to process it's very similar to 4k 120fps. I assume that's just the limit.

[@ARIEL.PODROZE]

Aaron I just discover your channel when I was looking for Fujifilm X-h2s reviews and definetely will stay for a little big longer and hit the subscribe button as well! I just wonder what camera should I buy next. I just got Fujifilm X-S10 with Tamron 17-70mm 2.8 and Sigma 16mm 1.4... thinking about upgrade and go for X-S20, X-H2 or X-H2s... I know that X-S20 is a lower segment but still offers a lot in that prize range. After your video I'm more into X-H2s. I'm using camera mainly for videos (90%) and sometimes for photos (10%).Nothing pro, just shooting for my travel channel...

[@itsaaronmiller]

I think in your use case, the X-S20 would be a huge upgrade and possibly the smartest move. Then maybe if you need to upgrade you could grab the X-H2S and the X-S20 would still be a very capable B cam. Thanks for the support! Look forward to seeing you around :)

[@dccoletrain]

The X-S20 I just ordered has the red box too. You’d think it would be easy to add

[@itsaaronmiller]

How are you liking it so far? I’m eager to get my hands on it!

[@dccoletrain]

@@itsaaronmiller I’m sure it will be several days until they send it based on the last 3 years of Fuji making gear…. I have the X-S10 now but I bet this would be a nice B or C cam having Flog 2 with open gate.

[@donaldmfalls]

Awesome review! X-H2s is one of the best X body to date!

[@itsaaronmiller]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@serghios]

yes man i want to see how to reduce sharpness and have more cinematic images that match with my zcam

[@itsaaronmiller]

Cool I’ll work on something? Which zcam you have?

[@serghios]

@@itsaaronmiller Zcam f6. Honestly out of laziness I never realized in post the match for sharpness. Instead I increase the zcam one (which of setting I keep to the minimum) to compensate. Otherwise as colors match perfectly

[@sam-no5qb]

Would love a video about your go to settings and methods for editing that make your workflow easier. Like an XH2S crash course would be awesome! Keep up the great work you gotta sub from me man!

[@itsaaronmiller]

Thanks for the support!

[@PapaBradAbides]

I couldn't watch the video the volume of your music was way too loud and I couldn't really hear you without turning on closed captioning so moving on

[@itsaaronmiller]

✌🏼

[@edi18912]

im thinking of upgrading from the xt3 for flog2 but heard its got too much noise for realestate videos?

[@itsaaronmiller]

Any log curve that maximizes DR will have noise and need cleaned up in post. Even RED/Arri. Clog-2 and Slog-3 also

[@itsaaronmiller]

Cleans up real easy in post tho if you have Davinci

[@edi18912]

@@itsaaronmiller would flog1 in the xh2s still be better DR then flog1 in the xt3? at 4k60

[@itsaaronmiller]

@@edi18912 a little, but pretty comparable tbh. It matched pretty identical to my XT4 in regards to DR when I shot flog1 on both

[@edi18912]

@@itsaaronmiller should i just get the Panasonic S5 II? will that have the same DR without the noise? and better low light

[@omenka]

Amazing review! If fuji give me shutter angle and some anamorphic options I would buy the xh2s right now.

[@itsaaronmiller]

🤞🏼

[@mn56d]

music is too loud !!!!!

[@randyrizzo_]

I think the x100v has internal ND lol I dont know why it is only in that camera D:

[@itsaaronmiller]

haha yeah they could definitely pull it off since it's in that tiny camera!

[@fh3671]

Its possible bc the lens of the x100v is Build into the Body and the distance between Lens and sensor is so small

[@rishabhjain7031]

Camera review aside..great editing dude..esp background music of ur intro..reminds me of oceans eleven..

[@itsaaronmiller]

Love that movie! Thanks for watching!

[@nerucheung]

The tiny X100V has internal ND, so it's possible

[@itsaaronmiller]

I just learned that the other day. Had no idea haha. Definitely possible then!

[@deangarciaa]

Brother I must know the intro song

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

8:04 yes please!

[@nirvana4698]

Why Fujifilm cameras dont give video timelapse feature and only photo? I almost purchased the xh2s but then dropped my plan when i learned it lacks video timelapse feature wch was a downer 👎 these days even cheap cameras like gopro gives it and almost all high end cameras.

[@itsaaronmiller]

I don't use time lapse enough for that to affect me, but if you need it that's understandable!

[@nirvana4698]

@@itsaaronmiller its a good feature to have... Not like its a difficult job for Fuji engineers.. suprisingly most cameras have it and fuji doesn't but no one has ever mentioned it on KZbin.. there are people who make a living doing only timelapses 😅

[@JaymesMedia]

Love the video

[@tuzuharurakutu]

Agree with most of what you said. But the IBIS part I strongly disagree. Sony's IBIS is useless. Useless. I own the fx30 and the xh2s. I consistently shoot and create videos handheld in 24 and 60fps with the xh2s, longer sequences, and it's 95% good enough. Things that I cannot do with any Sony camera owned/used. Strongly disagree and other KZbinrs say the same as well. You could agree that it depends on how you shoot, but still, XH2S IBIS is better that A7IV and FX30 IBIS. So no, don't ask Fuji to change it, it's better already!

[@itsaaronmiller]

I’m speaking from experience with the Sony FX3. Did you not think that footage I showed looked smooth with no microjitters? While also having no robotic movement or overcorrections like Fuji? Did you try it with active mode on? Sony’s active mode seems to be the best choice. And for what it’s worth, I don’t like using ibis with walking on any system except Panasonic. I use a gimbal in those instances.

[@esmyt123]

Great review.

[@1dodo100]

You look like Chris Jericho circa 1999

[@itsaaronmiller]

Haha I’ll take it!

[@petrosianus]

background music too loud can't hear you speak

[@itsaaronmiller]

CC’s should be pretty accurate to help you out

[@OllieOtterOxen]

Agreed, it's poorly mixed.

[@DarkTrapStudio]

1:00 you could give credits man

[@itsaaronmiller]

I did on the very next slide at 1:07

[@DarkTrapStudio]

​@@itsaaronmillerIm really sorry I didn't even seen it after checking a second times when Ive seen the video

[@ryanseif]

Your load background music really ruined your video for me

[@juliusprstfilms]

too loud i agree!

[@cyb]

Get the sx20!

[@itsaaronmiller]

Would love to!

[@Ghhrjovi]

Internal desqueeze preview please!!!!!

[@Shuttterbugg]

Ya why dont people show clips or kinds what commericals they did i mean come on we can all say we dis commericsl work

[@Pspet]

Turn down that obnoxious goddamned music

[@itsaaronmiller]

Yes sir 🫡

[@koma7252]

what about overheating?

[@itsaaronmiller]

No issues at all. Filmed with 3 cameras in direct sun for 60 minutes 103 degrees without any issues. Full wedding day also and not even yellow warning. If you’re filming longer takes than that, I’d assume you’d have the ability to get shaded coverage for your cameras