How I use my Fujifilm Xh2s with Cinema cameras on set

[@tinymachine]

Working with you on set, and watching your workflow with the cameras that you own is amazing! as someone who is typically around arri's and Sony camera. the Xh2s and the Mavo blew me away when I saw the image coming out of those things! Keep up the good work homie! great vid.

[@CineDailies]

Mannnn youre the one that makes these camera look so good! Hahaha hope you're well!

[@danwucreative]

What I love about our your content is you never discuss things in a vacuum - it’s always in relation to your work, your process, nuances of your work, etc. Really gives the viewer an A+ experience my man!

[@CineDailies]

😭🥹 I really appreciate your support brotha!!

[@JaymesMedia]

I feel the same about my x-h2s. Purchased it for $2500 and shot maybe 50 weddings since. Made me thousands & thousands back. I’m looking to run this camera & my xs20 until it wear out

[@CineDailies]

Solid bro!

[@spanishprisoner]

You are the most consistent X-H2s cinematographer to bring updates and use cases for this camera. I've been sitting on this camera for a while and intend to shoot more content soon and will stick to this one.

[@CineDailies]

Love to hear that man! All the best to you and your journey!

[@_quasarstudio]

so stoked for you to work with fujifilm!

[@CineDailies]

Thanks man! Me too!

[@LukeLine]

More Fuji Xh2 videos button ❤ great chat this!

[@ichpuchtli]

I love that you love fujifilm and the XH2S.

[@CineDailies]

I do, I really do and I want the company to succeed

[@Louis-JeanLaGrange]

I have not used AF since getting a set of cine primes about 8 months ago. Since then I have update the firmware a couple of times and I used the AF last week for the first time since getting the prime set and I was shocked at how bad it had gotten since I had last used it. It was so good and now it’s unusable. That said, great vid 🙌.

[@CineDailies]

Yeah man, I'm still on 6.0 FW. And that has its problems. Like I said, I don't use AF for my professional work only youtube, so its not a real issue but I understand it is for other users whole rely on AF

[@dawsonthecreative]

really appreciate you making this video man. was a joy to watch!

[@CineDailies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@myriamnicodemus2760]

👏👏👏 Always grateful for what you teach me everytime we get to chat and hang out. Thank you sir. Very happy I got the XH2S!

[@SoundItOutFilms]

Those 2 person interviews look GREAT!

[@CineDailies]

Thank you!

[@tobiasfalk9112]

The XH2S shots look great, but the Kinefinity shots looks absolutely amazing! As always, the grade is brilliant.

[@CineDailies]

Haha thanks Tobias, also, that's my sons middle name. Tobias

[@tobiasfalk9112]

@@CineDailies Sorry for a late comeback, I've seen your son on the channel and he's without a doubt the most charming Tobias on the planet!

[@FEcluk]

I've been a zcam f6 user for the last 2 years. In february i bought a X-H2 (no S) to be my photo camera, and maybe a B cam. I was so impressed by its image, that it actually became my A cam for lot's of work that i dont think the F6 fits. I'm leting the F6 now just for the more "high rate" jobs, but still taking the Fuji with me for some B cam handheld stuff. If its not for the ultra sharp image even with -4 sharpness, i'd say its so close to the F6 image that's almost indistinguishable. I even have a client that's saying he's liking more the image from the Fuji than the Zcam lol. I've used for my first night time job last month and i was impressed how it handled low light, that was incredible for a APS-C camera, i was really not expecting that. I think ppl still haven't discovered yet the potential of fuji cameras because of some technical limitations like the autofocus and such, but when its all about the image, it's kicking asses.

[@CineDailies]

Well said!

[@adinbradic7092]

I feel like you are at the sweet spot between nerd geeking about camera, lenses, cinematic features, vintage lenses, and all that madness AND actually making videos, making money, doing great job. It is usually one or the other.

[@kullumphoto]

Lately I been using the xh2s with the sirui nightwalker lenses and it’s been a dream! As far as autofocus it hunts sometimes but very minimal and I mainly use the 18mm and 33mm linear motor lenses

[@JaymesMedia]

@@kullumphoto my favorite combo. Especially with their anamorphic adapter

[@callumleakfilms]

Yes the LM lenses are the best for video.

[@CineDailies]

🫡

[@adnan_velic]

Oh snap I saw my thumbnail when you started talking about the Af issues 😂😂😂😂. Love your videos! That arri conversion is 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@CineDailies]

Thanks for watching man!

[@JonesCollectiveMedia]

Haven’t used a Fuji film but watching your vids you put them things to work! I have my R5C as my do it all. Good content!

[@CineDailies]

I appreciate that fam!

[@thecrudepodcast5907]

Learn so much from you my bro. Kp the good stuff coming!!!

[@CineDailies]

More to come!

[@starterpvck2043]

love to see some more mavo stuff when you get time!

[@CineDailies]

Yes my one year review is coming!

[@Suyorukun]

Awesome video as always and I need your cat 😌

[@CineDailies]

Haha thanks man! Big fan of your channel! And sunny says hi

[@FilmedbyFresh]

thumbnail is BUSSIN!

[@CineDailies]

Thanks brotha 🫡

[@VidzbyG]

X-H2S has been great to me. Would love waveforms or internal false colors, but there is so much good packed into the body. I really can’t complain. Glad to see it pairs well with your A cam

[@CineDailies]

Right on the go those features would be handy but a good monitor takes car of that

[@davidlara9808]

Love my H2s. I pair it on weddings with the studio’s FX3 and A7Siii, they match fantastic using Flog2. Like any system, you should get to know it inside out. I can overcome almost any situation. Thanks for the content you put out. Big fan

[@HVRIS]

Same, I use fx3 and xh2s in flog2 for corporate videos and match like a dream

[@CineDailies]

Exactly

[@mariahezra]

Love your work! I also have a fujifilm xh2s and would love to get out of my camera what you do! 😍 you're so talented! Thanks for the tips!

[@CineDailies]

thanks for watching! Practice practice practice! get out there and make some work!!

[@visionz_n_media]

Love the video. Good to see a video that’s not solely focused on the frustrations in Fujifilm’s AF. I had to stop watching the pollution from guys that built their channels on Fujifilm and decided to start destroying the brand. I have had the XH2 since launch and I still love it. It’s a stills and video hybrid cam for me. I have done a ton of portrait photo shoots with it and captured BTS without serious issues. I use the Viltrox 13mm for BTS and it has served me well. I also use Viltrox’s 27mm 1.2, and 75mm 1.2 for portraits and they too have been great at acquiring focus quickly and accurately. I started in photo/video back in 2005 and I got a chance to see what bad autofocus really looks like and had no choice but to work with it back then. This hiccup for Fujifilm isn’t a dealbreaker for me, but still looking forward to any improvements.

[@CineDailies]

Yeah man, I got tired of all of the complaints. Keep making solid work man!

[@giampieromaietti]

Great vid man. I appreciate the approach you used with the video.

[@CineDailies]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@PhillipRPeck]

Awesome work! The AF looks solid in this video 🤔

[@CineDailies]

Right?! It showed up today lol

[@NanoBeast]

Great insights! Have you ever used a PL/EF to X mount speedboosters? or are you only using dummy adapters as mentioned in the video?

[@richfelder9771]

Yeah that viltrox 13mm is amazing

[@CineDailies]

Facts!

[@mowallek]

Great Video, thank you really much! For month I've been thinking about upgrading from my XT-4 to the XH2s. I really love fujifilm and want to get more into cinema lenses and I just always come across one question that really bothers me. How do you manage to get your focal length on point? If you're using a nisi Athena 35mm for example, you won't have 35mm focal length because of the crop sensor right?

[@vince6868]

I got my X-h2 about 1.5 years ago and I fell in love with the fuji system ever since. the 40mp for hybrid photo and video is amazing and i love the amount of 3rd party x mount lenses my favourite of all time has got to be the 13mm f1.4 since it feels like it was really made by fuji. Only downside for me is the niche market for cages, i really dont want to spend 600 bucks on a cage and there are no other options out there with multiple points of security besides maybe tilta idk ^^

[@CineDailies]

I hear ya, have you looked at 8sinn?

[@vince6868]

No haven’t heard of them until now but looks very interesting, might pick this up just to try it out. I meant the 13mm Viltrox btw in my previous comment 😅

[@sadboi2334]

I'm soo happy that you're working with fuji, so that if we want something from fuji to change we can ask in your comments section via you bro 🤍🤍, love from India 🫂

[@CineDailies]

🙇🏽

[@sadboi2334]

@@CineDailies I just bought xh2s last month, watching your video and couple other youtubers, my main work is automotive videography covering adventure rides and stuff, I had xt4 and now I've upgraded to xh2s 🤍🤍

[@der.teckel]

hey man, love the content! Because of you I acutally bought a very similar setup (XH2-S + DJI Focus Pro Creator). Maybe you can answer me two questions: when setting up the Lidar with a lense and it asks what focal lenght the lense is, is that to be answered in Full Frame terms or in APS-C converted numbers? Also, what to set if you have a zoom lense? I've gotten the Laowa S35 Ranger 17-50 :) Would really appreciate the help :) Thanks and keep up the great content!

[@Paulztackett]

I spot Arthur!!

[@TwoTimesRmedia]

I can't part with my X-H2s but I'm a solo shooter so great AF is a major need for me . I've had to shoot and scrap just basic talking head videos because my AF was struggling. I've had this camera since it was released. Same settings and I'm only in recent updates having issues. So many great features besides the AF that makes it hard for me to part with it though.

[@stmfilms.2]

Thought you were gonna say “I would really appreciate you being nice to my cat”… honestly don’t why 😂

[@CineDailies]

Bahahahhahahahahaa

[@ItsDrewsif]

Definitely some autofocus issues, but otherwise it’s such a solid camera, and that Viltrox 13 like you said is A M A Z I N G Unreasonably sharp and opens way up, awesome for low light concert stuff.

[@CineDailies]

Totally agree

[@reydan1035]

Kodus to you sir for sharing

[@CineDailies]

My pleasure

[@matt.stevenson]

Love this! I'm personally 100% in Fuji right now thanks to your videos. How have you gotten the wooden camera record trigger to work with the X-H2s? I've gone through three triggers, and none of them work with the LANC port. Is that how you've connected yours?

[@JLJ2]

I love all of your content. The real life experiences you share are super valuable. I currently shoot all of my content with my iPhone and the quality is pretty good with the correct lighting and exposure. But I’m flirting with the idea of buying a Fuji XT50 for my future filmmaking projects. What are your thoughts? Is the shotgun mic you’re using in this vid the Sennheiser MKE 400?

[@CineDailies]

Thank you for your support! As for the camera choice, are you able to rent? This would be the wise move to make before you buy. Yes I do own the mke400, its great

[@JLJ2]

@@CineDailies Yes, I found a site that offers renting for a pretty reasonable price. I agree, I’ll go that route before purchasing. Ok, great, I’ll probably be picking up the MKE 400 soon. Thank you for your response 🙌🏾

[@emrahoprukcu221]

I also use xh2s but. Did you think of comparing it with other cameras to understand why it is so much better than other cameras? For example, what is the difference between Sony fx3 and sensor quality dynamic range or blackmagix 6k?

[@CineDailies]

I believe its better because its the camera I picked. It checked all of my boxes. Nip picking dynamic range with today's cameras causes so much stress when really its hard to miss on a camera that would be bad. Most cameras operate at 12 stops anyway.

[@morimentos]

You’re the goat 🐐

[@CineDailies]

Hahaha not even

[@stylishpuzzle]

are you doing anything else in post to lower the sharpness of the xh2s? and which strength diffusion filters are you using?

[@CineDailies]

I mentioned this in the video ha. I soften the image post if I'm trying to match to my mavo. But I use 1/4 or full black satin or glimmer glass to soften the image more.

[@soymezus4637]

I have it for maybe 1 year and it’s a workhorse, all cameras have something but for the cost is a monster I bought it used for $1,600 there aren’t many cameras as good as the xh2s for the price in my opinion

[@CineDailies]

FACTS

[@CartyCantDance]

You would get better exposure results with the xh2-s by ETTR, but your images look fine so keep up the good work!

[@CineDailies]

on the contrary, the xh2s benefits more at even or slightly under exposure. Evan Schneider would agree too ha but at some point exposure is really just subjective based on your needs

[@_colin]

What codec and bitrate do you usually like to shoot at on the xh2s?

[@CineDailies]

Pro Res 422 or 422 HQ 😎

[@youfollow_]

Fujifilm need to solve the autofocus immediately

[@CineDailies]

I hear ya, but if AF is holding you back from making videos...there is something else going on

[@youfollow_]

@@CineDailies well I do need it for KZbin storytelling and i do shoot manual focus as well for business

[@CineDailies]

@@youfollow_ gotcha, were in the same boat. But manged to get decent results from the 13mm and my af settings on 6.0. So keep tweaking, its all we can do

[@guidedvisionsmedia]

@@youfollow_bout to follow you on IG big dawg. Autofocus definitely isn’t a problem on paid work either, just practice in your downtime

[@guidedvisionsmedia]

@@youfollow_you don’t have any posts up brodie lol 😂 on the film page

[@kevinho5533]

Hi, I wanna know if you still leave the display info ON and constantly turn it off while shooting?

[@CineDailies]

If I need a clean feed for a 1st AC and I'm operating the camera ill turn off the HDMI display.

[@kevinho5533]

@@CineDailies Thanks for replying! I’m turning it off at all times while pulling focus myself tho

[@CineDailies]

@@kevinho5533 yeah man, its sucks we can't get a clearer image out with the display info

[@kevinho5533]

@@CineDailies yep, also in 6k ProRes there’s no way to get a UHD output right? Unlike in 4k. Just making sure cuz I just found out about this😭

[@spenceandretti5135]

Which monitor would you suggest for color accuracy? I'm currently using a Samsung M8 and iPad combo.

[@CineDailies]

Smallhd hands down. You'll probably need to color calibrated to fit your specific needs for color accuracy, but they come pretty ready to from the beginning.

[@dvdchrstvr]

i was wondering. is there any overheat issue?

[@CineDailies]

Only experienced it once and that's because I didn't have the temp setting to high. That was two years ago

[@dawidmeller]

Have you ever tried the Blazar Remus with the Module 8 tuner? I wonder how they would work together.

[@CineDailies]

Haven't found a reason to do it

[@jaysnappsmediallc]

do you ind that your fujifilm produces a better image than the blackmagics you had?

[@CineDailies]

The a good image depends on me, also factoring in lenses, filters, and lighting. not so much the camera sensor Alone.

[@smoloms]

One of the little things I have issues with is if you assign the ISO to the front dial under the shutter it will not allow you to change it while it’s recording… stupid little things like that. Unless someone has a solution But, I love it. This might be my main camera until it dies.

[@CineDailies]

True, a work around would be setting an ISO limiter range then put it in auto iso. And use spot meter or matrix. If you need to change exposures on the fly

[@Director_osworld]

Will u be doing a video about the mavo lf?

[@CineDailies]

yessir!

[@Director_osworld]

@@CineDailies can't wait ☺️

[@Eyeofkamau]

Let’s gooooooo

[@CineDailies]

Ayyyyeeee

[@TwoTimesRmedia]

Why did we are sunny 16 feel as epic as when Tony Stark said " I am Ironman"? 😂 I kid I kid

[@CineDailies]

Cuz we are that epic 😂 jk jk

[@Yusaku_VCP]

So handsome in your outro picture. Haha ❤🤩😍🥰

[@CineDailies]

😅

[@johndoane7200]

The 6k open gate in log is the reason I endure the terrible ergonomics of the camera. With the fan attached the floppy screen is vulnerable, the button locations are not compatible with fat fingers when rigged out for “run & gun”.

[@CineDailies]

Totally. Do you away use the fan? I don't even bother with it

[@Louis-JeanLaGrange]

Clicked on this so fast

[@CineDailies]

Hope it doesn't disappoint! Feel free to ask any questions

[@StephenFord]

If they just jam the internals of this camera with some better external features into a box. Maaaaan.

[@CineDailies]

Dude and the gfx…man it would CRUSH

[@richfelder9771]

İ know. And not that hard to do and they can release a new camera.

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

Did you try to downgrade your firmware? Or the new features are more important to you than AF performance?

[@CineDailies]

Nah i havent even bothered because AF isnt a real priority like I mentioned

[@QuentinCheves]

561 Klocko Radial

[@sijilo]

😊

[@CineDailies]

🫡

[@edwardcrockett]

dang your friend Edward really needs to buy a better cage!

[@CineDailies]

Hahaha yeah he does 😉

[@pictag1686]

Just bought a XH2s and there’s a lot of Banding on the image Looks pixelated in some areas, does anyone had this problem and know how to fix it? Or if it’s a Sensor/Camera problem

[@Louis-JeanLaGrange]

What bit rate are you shooting at?

[@CineDailies]

Never had that issue. Granted I do t use h.264 or 265 I. The camera. So Are you in Bit8? Have you contacted fujifilm support?

[@pictag1686]

@@Louis-JeanLaGrange10bit

[@pictag1686]

@@CineDailiesI didn’t contact them yet, I did a test on all ProRes and h264/5 and even ProResHQ 6.2k had the issue

[@pictag1686]

@@CineDailiesI’m also using a CFExpress Angelbird Card so I know it’s not a slow card issue

[@michialharris1850]

10 bit to 12 bit will do that.

[@CineDailies]

Not even! What you saw was the 10bit pro res from the mavo! And sometimes it was the LT!

[@michialharris1850]

@@CineDailies 😳😳😳 oh wow

[@ijovy3]

oooooooo please tell me you're working with fuji to develop a box camera. say sike rn 👀👀👀

[@CineDailies]

lol I wish, but sadly no

[@ijovy3]

@@CineDailies if anyone can convince them it's you 😂

[@edwardcrockett]

Okay should I sell my XH2S to buy a Lumix S5IIX???

[@CineDailies]

Sounds temptingggggg

[@MatMediaTV]

I just recently got the X-H2 and my Flog2 looks super noisy even at base ISO. The regular Flog, even above ISO 1250 looks way way cleaner. Any tips for fixing that?

[@MarcusRFilms]

Expose properly. I own and have used this camera for 2 years and only encounter noise when the image isn’t properly exposed

[@MatMediaTV]

@@MarcusRFilms I don't think you read what I said... No matter what kind of exposure I do the Flog2 has way more noise than regular Flog

[@CineDailies]

I think its just a preference. How do you define “noisey” - but yes flog2 will have more of a visible noise pattern because of the higher iso. Unless you're seeing a ton of chroma noise, it isn't an issue imo. Also, exposure depends on the scene at hand. Whats your process?

[@MatMediaTV]

@@CineDailies i mean there's a descent amount of pink noise... Much more than in regular Flog... I use flog assistant for my preview + I always slightly overexposure (according to the preview)... Maybe just a skill issue 😅 Also it's just the regular X-H2... Might be because of the 40mp sensor

[@CineDailies]

Ohhhh its the xh2 LOL Im thinking its the xh2s. Hm interesting! I haven't used the xh2 so maybe that might be the issue idk. Did you contact fujifilm?

[@mirkolongo_videographer]

the 7.0 firmware update is a real disaster, AF doesn't work at all, you step back from Fujifilm

[@CineDailies]

I've noticed! So I've staying with 6.0. Its not great but works for what I need it to do

[@emrahoprukcu221]

@@CineDailies Solition downgrade 1.03 its working perfect ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqKoiXiIirp6edU www.reddit.com/r/FujifilmX/comments/1diw6qt/downgrade_fujifilm_xh2s_based_on_skups/

[@_o__o_]

i dont like it.