Fujifilm X-H2s Review After Heavy Usage (15 Months Later)

[@TwoTimesRmedia]

Love my X-H2s. I too feel like it can make a movie. So much power in this camera.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

True.

[@ZachTigue]

I've been using this camera since launch and my list is: Anamorphic desqueeze, better waveforms, 60 fps open gate. That's about all I would need that isnt present. In the next XH body, bring back a dedicated focus selector switch and I'll be happy!

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Let's hope they release a firmware update soon.

[@jayzn1931]

If you want a dedicated focus switch, you should choose the X-T4/5. I disliked it first as well, but the focus button means you can save the focus mode in the Custom Setting, which is a lot more useful imo!

[@larrydiaz7156]

@@jayzn1931 I understand what you are saying, but you cannot switch AF modes while filming can you? That's what makes the focus switch necessary.

[@jayzn1931]

@@larrydiaz7156 Yeah you can’t switch to manual on the H2S, but I am not sure that works on the T5. Also if you want, there is the AF+MF mode for that, it should work in video too, right?

[@claudiomonelli52]

After more than one year of use of the X-H2s, I totally agree and much much appreciate your video. In addition to the wish list, I would highly appreciate from a good firmware update, a robust improvement in IBIS, to the level of the Lumix S5ii.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

I am glad you liked my video. Yes, Fujifilm needs to improve the IBIS.

[@claudiomonelli52]

@@tuzuharurakutu I agree with you for photo in general and video with standing still camera (the boost option is very good, in my my mind). But I'd like improvement for camera movement, like panning, tilting and specially walking.

[@seshedup]

What was that minimal camera rig setup at 00:35

[@CRaul87]

Still waiting for separate video and photo button assignments... Such an oversight for a hybrid camera...

[@doogieham]

Nice overview, Andrei. Apart from Touch Tracking, what other features of the GFX 100 II do you wish were present in the X-H2S? BTW, I wouldn’t be surprised if there is a firmware update for the X-H2S in early 2024 that includes Touch Tracking. There’s no reason for it not to be added.

[@infantfrontender6131]

I hope it will be firmware, not a new camera like the X-H3(s)

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Thank you! I want all of them, but I think touch tracking is the most important.

[@doogieham]

@@AndreiDimaReviews What were the other features you wanted?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

@@doogieham Anamorphic desqueeze, waveforms, vector scopes.

[@tejraju]

I'm not a videographer, so the S version is not on my list; but watched it for Andrei! You've an amazing eye and style! And I quite enjoy the confusion I go through each time you say 'auto focus'...bcz it sounds like 'out of focus.' I know it is just the accent :) The large EVF and thick grip make the XH2 really tempting. If the XH2 had 3 way screen like XT5, I would get that in a heart beat. Looks like it is going to be the black XT5 for me. Great review Andrei 👍

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Thank you! I am glad you like my videos. The X-T5 is great option.

[@brownbear100]

In the UK right now, you can pick up an X-h2s for £1799, with a free £400 grip. If you would buy the grip normally, this makes the x-h2s right now about £100 more expensive than the X-s20. Big difference in build, size etc. But also performance. Maybe not the same target audience, but for so little more over the X-s20 I know where my money would be going if I was in the market for a PASM Fuji.

[@GhettoFabulousFILMS]

Would u recommend the xs20 for music video shoot

[@Clayspeed]

Agree 100%! I would love touch tracking too!

[@zavtravels4546]

And now we finally got it with firmware update 😃

[@bokehdilla]

balanced, real-use driven & thus very useful. 🙌 nicely done.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Glad you think so!

[@FloKuGrafie]

Thank you for this Video. I am currently planning on upgrading my Fujifilm camera, but I am not sure if this is the right one. I love my X-T3, but since the last FW updates it really struggles with eye/face detection (which i need for my KZbin stuff). I don't know if I should get an x-s20 for video and keep the x-t3 for photography or just switch to the xh-2s for both...

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

I am glad you liked it. Switch to the X-H2s for both. The price of the X-H2s dropped this month, or get one second hand with a bit of warranty.

[@FloKuGrafie]

@@AndreiDimaReviews Just bought the xh-2s. Thanks to Black Friday and Cashback, I got the camera, plus vertical grip and two extra batteries for around 2.200€. Good deal, I think.

[@realindian6618]

Hello pls create a video hx2s proxy setting and add primer pro pls 🙏

[@eYACTION]

The quality is amazing of the rendering ❤😊

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Thank you!

[@suhma]

I just want custom button maps for each individual C1-C7 presets. Then I'll be able to truly setup my camera to either be photo or video centric. Oh and also wished pushing the thumb controller in would reset the focus point back to the centre. I feel the fuji team ran out of time on finalising UX settings on its release date.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

I hope they add them in the next updates.

[@MarkTanCameraRoll]

Great video Andrei!

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Thank you!

[@damianfilms-D.O.P]

thx for this review andrei. i think more and more to move to fujifilm system

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

My pleasure!

[@NursePhotographer]

XT5 broke!? I've been using the XT2 since 2017 for my wedding shoots and the problem was the dials needed cleaning due to dust but never broke. Old XTs are more durable... possibly because it's built in Japan.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Yes, the build quality of the X-T5 is not that good.

[@juneauprahlada2766]

@@NursePhotographer agree, my XH2S just get broke at the panel under FUJIFILM logo just because it feel from TV table in camera bag. Then i see where’s it made bammm 😅

[@NursePhotographer]

@@juneauprahlada2766 Boom! There's the proof! But man... I'm upgrading to an XT2/XH2 soon HAHAHA! I hope it does last long like the XT2 :P

[@snowwalker9999]

I am worried about the weather sealing of Fuji cameras. I shoot on rainy days a lot. There are reports that Fujifilm's weather sealing are not good at all.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

I used the X-H2s in rain a couple of time and had no issues. I know people had problems with the X-T4 when it comes to weather sealing.

[@snowwalker9999]

@@AndreiDimaReviews Thanks maybe the X-T models had this issue

[@AM-bq4cx]

U r so right on this camera. Excellent explanation. Gr8 images. Do u edit or shoot jpegs only. If u shoot jpegs pls create a video on film recipes. Cheers

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Thank you! I shoot RAW and jpeg, most of the time I edit the RAW files.

[@clausstahl5413]

I agree. Video AF needs to be prooft, IBIS in Video is only good when you not move the camera an why we don't have Touch AF in Video? The rest is great, I love the dial because I can switch from 25fps to 50 or 100 very fast, the viewfinder and screen are very good, the camera feels solid and I prefer the bigger grip. As a customer I just have the feeling the camera should perform better and It's fujis turn to push the camera to It's limits with firmware updates.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Let's hope they release a new firmware update soon.

[@stanleygabrel1045]

I narrowed it down to Fuji x-s20 and Nikon Zf, but would prefer compact set up. I am just a hobbyist, how is Fuji in low light conditions with f1.4 aperture and what Auto ISO you will get in these situations? Is Fuji output looks kind of a flat compared to Nikon which is much punchier? By the way, your pictures look awesome.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Fujifilm cameras perform well in low light, especially with an f/1.4 lens. As for auto ISO, its effectiveness depends on the lighting conditions. Editing Fujifilm files can enhance colors and give you great results. Thank you!

[@ju2705s]

Found a real Fuji Bug. If you enable AF+MF the camera will immediately shoot a photo even without fucus priority is set and even in AF-S. Cost me 300 photos on a Party are out of focus.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Thank you for sharing!

[@pauuuuul87]

I love your L'Hemispheric shots😍

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Thank you!

[@hughjohns9110]

Most reviewers seem to be rather less than enthusiastic about the AF without actually saying it’s not that good. I suppose it’s a question of reading between the lines of what they say (or don’t say).

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

It depends a lot on the lens you use, and most reviewers don't have all the lenses available to test the AF. They just released a new firmware that improves AF, didn't have time to test it.

[@hughjohns9110]

@@AndreiDimaReviews sure but if reviewers find the AF “not that good” on short to medium lenses, it certainly won’t be better on longer lenses.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

@@hughjohns9110 are you interested in photography, video or both?

[@hughjohns9110]

@@AndreiDimaReviews photography mostly.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

@@hughjohns9110 the problems are mostly for video AF. The photo AF is very good in my opinion. Do you want it for birds, sports or general use?

[@lumberjack3008]

Tracking doesn't work if more than one object/face is in the frame. Overheating is a problem in summer, it hates direct sunlight. Too many old and slow focusing lenses in the XF lineup, a bottleneck for such a camera. Speed is still not in Fujifilms DNA. As there are only very few good lens option for sports and wildlife. So the camera is missing an adapted ecosystem.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

I agree with you about the tracking and lenses, regarding heat almost all cameras hate direct sunlight, use the fan from Fujifilm.

[@lumberjack3008]

@@AndreiDimaReviews the fan is ridiculous,a guarantee to damage the LCD screen. I always carrying two cameras with heavy lenses. It doesn’t work even with one… When I am shooting speedway in summer, I am the only photographer around with a camera that has overheating issues. Even if the camera was turned off for a long time.

[@petr-podrouzek]

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