Fujifilm XH2s and XH2: Set Them Up Right!

Fujifilm XH2s and XH2 recommended settings and setup when you first turn on and start using the camera for the first time. Your settings will change over time, but these can get you started so you can get out there and get used to the camera. Happy shooting!
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📔 Table of Contents
00:00 | Intro and Welcome
00:24 | Why These Settings?
00:55 | Shortcut Button Combo To Reformat SD Cards
01:36 | Setup Power and Display Performance
03:18 | Setup Viewfinder and EVF
04:42 | Setting Time Zone, Time, and Date
05:06 | Set Sensor Cleaning
05:36 | Image Quality Settings
06:10 | JPEG Quality Setting
06:26 | RAW Image Compression Settings
06:55 | JPEG vs. HEIF
07:22 | About The Focus Mode Selector Button
07:50 | Change To Focus Lever Functionality
08:49 | Change Focus Lever To Act Like X-T3/X-T4
09:39 | How To Set Your Custom Buttons
09:49 | Other Focus Settings
10:37 | Touchscreen Settings Recommendation
11:32 | Exposure Meter (Photometry) Settings
11:51 | Video Settings
12:20 | How To See All Video Settings In Menu
12:54 | Movie Setting List Settings
14:27 | Photometry Video Settings
14:52 | White Balance Settings for Video
15:17 | Video Focus Mode Settings
16:15 | Audio Settings
16:53 | Conclusion
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[@scottparadis7252]

I've recently moved from Nikon to Fujifilm (Put the knives away, I'm not trying to start a brand-loyalty feud here. I simply had the opportunity to get all new gear due to a new work situation) and your channel has been amazing in making this transition buttery smooth. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@mousasall1267]

Pal2tech is the best fuji mentor

[@meyou58]

Thank you very much for this fine tutorial Chris. I'm expecting the arrival of my X-H2 in the next few days and this video couldn't come at a better time! Your videos are a tremendous help and I look to you and Omar first for all your Fuji techniques and good advice.

[@johnregan4228]

Thanks so much for this video. My X-H2 just arrived, and I’m moving to it from years with X-T3’s. I can’t tell you how helpful this was.

[@trendin9255]

Your videos are perfect. Professional, well edited and well informed. Thank you

[@markjsc]

Bravo! Excellent video for new X-H2(S) or new Fujifilm shooters. I'm a long-time Canon hobbyist shooter, recently parting with my 5D IV for an X-H2S. Your suggestions are fantastic to help me with the best "getting started" point for the camera, knowing that I can tweak as needed. Looking forward to exploring more of your videos. Thanks for your fantastic channel!

[@michaellynch3558]

Chris, you are a star. I am on my third Fuji camera with the XH2 and I have found your lectures brief, to the point, no rubbish and enligfhtening!

[@StevanNetto-qg7gx]

What a life saver of a video!! Thanks so much! Just waiting for my XH2 to arrive, already feeling familiar with the camera without ever touching it!

[@charliehoffman8907]

Chris, As always thank you so very much for the walkthrough. You hit this one out of the ballpark.

[@omadlom]

Your videos are so useful. I’ve just recently bought a Fuji XH2S and these videos are so helpful.

[@tgamron]

Perfect timing. I decided to spend time figuring out my setting tonight.

[@marshduncanson4150]

Perhaps the best camera instruction video I have seen. Well done & thanks for sharing.

[@bouganim]

You are a good teacher - thank you for sharing your talent and for your thorough and detailed style.

[@user-qe1zs9ms9r]

Hi that camera needs a lot of work to get it right ; I WILL NEED TO SEE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN THANKS

[@heyitspizzanight]

Oh heck yeah. Came to the XH2S from an XT-4 and was able to re-map the focus stick to re-center the focus after watching this. THANK YOU!

[@vlelio23]

Love your video Chris! Looking forward to getting deeper into the XH-2.

[@street_biologist6727]

Just picked up the X-H2S. Hence, I will be watching your video multiple times. Thanks for great work Chris.

[@zacharyf.9936]

I just got the xh2 and this video was SUPER helpful almost 18 months after you recorded it. thank you so much!

[@branpxch]

@@zacharyf.9936 me too!

[@World-of-Fireworks]

This video is going to get tens- if not hundreds of thousands of views. Super excited to be among the first to watch it now!

[@malcolmbrunt4139]

Thanks Chris. I bought the XH2S a few weeks ago and last weekend I tested the video. Didn’t focus on cars too well so I’m trying your settings. Stills were great.

[@scaredylamb]

Really love your videos and sense of humor. I just got my XH2 today and waiting for my Viltrox lens to arrive this saturday. Can't wait to try it out!

[@tonypowers123]

The best and most educational video on Fuji camera set up. 🙏

[@paulasimson4939]

Outstanding, Chris! I'm saving this for when I'm lucky enough to get either the XH2 or the XT5.

[@KevinRusso]

I really appreciate your channel and your time. I also appreciate that you appreciate my time by making clear and concise videos with added entertainment value. Thanks!! I'm a long-time Fujifilm photographer I used their film in the film days, and moved from Nikon and started with the X100s and quickly moved to the X-T1, now moving into the X-H2.

[@gregboyce360]

As usual, a great video. I'm waiting to see the x-t5 before I decide on my upgrade but watching you in the h2 settings was helpful.

[@cresk]

You’re the best man! Just got my X-H2S and it’s such a beast. While I still love my XT-2 and X-T4 I’m 100% confident that this is the camera I need instead of desperately wanted.

[@johnwest6806]

I've been a Sony shooter but have been switching over to Fuji ever so slowly. I started off with the X-T4 and now have gotten a X-H2. Your videos are nudging me over to almost completely favoring my Fuji cameras. Thank you.

[@Ibz87]

Great and helpful video Chris. Thank you so much 😊

[@chuan-kangshih78]

Thank you ever so much for your invaluable instructions! Among all the other points, this video enlightened me on how to take control over video manual settings. The trick lies on the video mark on the PASM nob at the top of the camera. It reveals the full menu for video. I had been perplexed ever since I received my XH2, until I watched this video just now. Thank you, thank you, and thank you again!

[@MrCplgumby]

Great video! As a long time Fuji user I still found a few short cuts and helpful tips!

[@TuanTran-pb3zr]

Thanks so much for your teaching! Happy weekend.

[@richkeel80220]

Really enjoyed this workup. I found it very helpful. The one thing I would suggest you add is a section on shooting with manual lenses. This requires you to turn on the "Shoot with No Lense" option. It is not intuitive to locate this. Other than that, amazing work. Thank you for helping newbies like me.

[@UZHHORODVENTSERVICE]

Thanks for the review! The X-H2 is a great camera. I've been a happy owner for two days now and so far I'm happy with everything.✌️🇺🇦

[@vicgregory7596]

Best tutorial bar none, re- learning after a long break from photography

[@ericmontaephoto]

Thanks Chris! This is sound advice for my journey with the xh2.

[@spikemd1364]

Thanks! Just got my XH2 as an upgrade from XE3. Much more robust camera and excited to use it but it's a bit overwhelming! Thanks for the tips!

[@VIAMYCAMERA]

So informative as always 👍👍👍

[@jbnitpou9942]

Thank you for all these advices. I will do the swap between my beloved XT4 and the new XH2 in January and this will help me a lot ! 👍✌️

[@richardyuen5786]

Thank you for doing this. Very informative !

[@richcurren6888]

Fantastic, thank you so much for being clear in your communication - it is becoming a lost art!

[@louiseingram22]

Thank you! This is just what I need - new to Fuji and have just got my X-H2 :D

[@noble78b]

Just ordered the H2, coming from a XT3.. can’t wait

[@LifestyleBoudoir]

Thanks Chris! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the videos you create on this. Like many, I'm up in the air on the whole X-H2 vs the upcoming X-T5 decision.

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Michael!! Yeah, I'm checking every day for the XT5 announcement!!!

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

Same here. I'm waiting for the upcoming X-T5 release before I decide what direction I'm taking.

[@stefanoguidone]

Same here, and I just realised there is even X-H2 and X-H2s to choose from. We will see tomorrow for the X-T5 apparently. It would be great to have your opinion @pal2tech once you have done your magic in trying that ;) Love your style and attention to usability as always!!

[@spikemd1364]

My decision 'hinged' on the floppy screen vs just tilt. I prefer to have the option of turning it around and seeing screen if doing selfie videos.

[@macalga]

Thanks for sharing. I already own Fuji cameras, my latest is X-E4 (and Sony). Just ordered the X-H2 and happy to see a lot of videos about that camera. Can't wait to use it.

[@onions1183]

Excellent tutorial delivered well. Thank you from the UK.

[@scawhitwell]

Breathless & brilliant.

[@gabebuckner4191]

This was so helpful for me! Thank you so much!

[@TeshornMakingMoves]

Thank you! Just picked up the X-H2S yesterday.

[@DO-xo1cz]

Thanks - this was great for a new user. Very helpful.

[@robertmartin2898]

Just got my X-H2 and 16-55mm. Thanks for that great video

Such an informative content thank you so much

[@geburahsilberwolf7683]

Thank you for this great Video saves a lot of time ! Love your work !

[@hbjhbh]

Hi, very helpful, brief and up to the point. Thank you for your existence!;)

[@andrewgidge603]

Amazing, thanks so much. With one of the more recent updates, the front command dial can now be set to adjust ISO. I have switched the front button in between the grip and lens to be a function button which can change the front command dial as desired (per chosen pre selected settings)

[@urumps9922]

Super helpful for my 2S! Thanks!!

[@NeilMcAliece]

Thanks for this! I'm coming from an X-T2 (which I still love and will still use). While the XH2 is kind of familiar, you just saved me a heap of time!

[@patrickspiteri6273]

Thank you this is very helpful.just got my X-H2s and is on My Fujifilm 150-600 .came from the X-T3 .. and fujifilm 100-400. this camera and lens are a BOMB colour ,AF , Bird tracking.. Wow .. Great to go along with your Vids and Adjust settings ..try result and go back to vids.... Will eagerly wait for your future ones on this setup like I did on my other camera and lens. thankyou Chris.

[@alanwilliams8317]

Thank so much Chris, especially for the video bit, which is very much a black art as far as I'm concerned. I might even give it a try now!

[@robertyoung1777]

This is very helpful for me (primarily a still image) photographer. Thank you!

[@rafbass]

Thanks Chris! I benefited from this video ❤- just bought an X-H2S and I recommend everyone to watching this!!!

[@pal2tech]

I’m so sorry for the delay in seeing this… I get so behind lately in managing my YT account and am trying to get help. But seriously, thank you so much for your kind donation!! This means a lot to me and really helps out the channel!!! You ROCK!!! Thanks again and all the best to you!!!

[@laipingfung1608]

Very helpful. You are the best!

[@dieseldavey]

Thanks for another excellent video 👍🏻

[@dipo2000]

Thanks for this video because it was helpful to me to set some things on x-t4

[@madawfilms]

great job as always ;)

[@jamesrobertson7220]

Thanks for being a pal, Chris.

[@1962Jivatone]

Very helpful, thank you

[@mr_jarble]

Thanks for posting this I really needed this guide

[@pal2tech]

I can't wait to see the shots you are going to get from it!!! 👍

[@TheToyFrontier]

Thanks, it helped me a lot

[@jcpayne]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@Malkanderi]

You encouraged me to buy this camera🎉🎉🎉

[@barneysaunders6278]

Thanks. a Chris, just gone from an xt4 to the H2 …. Most helpful

[@davidherrington5735]

So much help, thanks.

[@Auhana50]

Thank you for this tutorial I’m thinking of getting the xh have decided which one

[@FlorianCortese]

Thsnnks Chris. Extremely helpful. Saving this for when the XT5 gets releases!! There many be subtle differences, but then I'll wait for you to help us out!!

[@pal2tech]

I'm counting down the seconds until an announcement!!!

[@FlorianCortese]

@@pal2tech me too And probably seconds later pre-ordering!!

[@memorychor]

Thankyou for helping out💙💛

[@clearviewmarine]

Thanks buddy you’ve been my go to in my transition to fujifilm cameras your the best keep up the awesome content 👍👍

[@heniuck]

Great video! :)

[@jon112media]

super helpful thank you!

[@tomfablaettomfablaet7776]

Hi! Thanks a lot, i was a Nikon user and now i bought an XH2s and it help a lot understand some settings. I'm french and would like to say that i understand when you talk 😅 i'ts really clear 😁👍🏾. I suscribed to your chanel 😉

[@JStevenSanders]

Wonderful! Thank you very much.

[@user-dd2yg8vo6c]

Great info, I am grateful as the camera in complex in its possibilities ))

[@MarcoFazio]

What a great cameras!

[@grafixnetz]

This, indeed, WAS helpful. Have had my X-H2 for a week now and getting used to it. Coming from the X-S10 has made it easier. TIP: When making custom settings, use the extremes first. C7 is "birds-in-flight"; C1 is "Street w. face detection" C2 "PORTRAIT = street+eye" (You can copy from one to the other and make changes.) Basically, put your most used custom settings where you can easily REMEMBER where they are.

[@rj10548]

I began setting up all my cameras using a system Mark Galer (Sony ambassador; see one of his KZbin presentations for detailed settings) suggested for the first 3 positions: PAL. PAL = Portrait, Action and Landscape, where Portrait is human, AF-S, and Action is the 30-40 fps on the X-H2S. These are now easy to remember. (I set the remaining positions to open gate, 4K/24, 4K/60 and 4K/120.)

[@grafixnetz]

@@rj10548 Nice tip!!!

[@ColumbusO]

Thanks, this video helped alot, please mKe more videos on xh2 specific videos.

[@merlebecker8417]

Thanks much Chris - Still struggling with jump on the X-H2 now or wait to see if XT-5 may come out soon. Looking forward to yr. others on this camera.

[@marcstaples9930]

Great video as I just exchanged my X-Pro3 for a new X-H2, as I wanted (a) more resoultion and (b) the rotating LCD display. I'm not 20 anymore and for my nature photography, I don't want to keep crawling around on the ground. So, your first setting review was a great start for this new camera for me. Many thanks - I'll check out now the other X-H2 videos you made. Keep it up.

[@dranbuselvam]

wonderful...planning to get one soon...

[@Malkanderi]

Awesome 👏🏼 thanks

[@nespressoman]

You are amazing! Thank you.

[@andres03ortega]

Interesting video! Thank you

[@ryancampion832]

I love this man.

[@torinsall]

Nice video...this is going to be a great series. My spouse is awaiting the backordered X-H2 to arrive (has an X-H1), so your timing is perfect. One thought regarding a possible video (not just on the xh series)...we are sick of watching people demonstrate "rolling shutter" by panning cameras at ridiculous rates of speed. Yes, rolling shutter exists...BUT it would be so much more practical to demonstrate how to minimize rolling shutter in normal videography (not "pan back and forth so fast that you have to stop watching"). As for stills...yeah, sometimes you just have to use mechanical shutter. Anyway...just a thought for a possible technique video down the road.

[@timnightingale4325]

Really, really helpful. Thank you. Look forward to the PASM vid, which I am still not comfortable with after the simplicity of the XT-3.

[@sclogse1]

This had that "On the go" energy to it. For me, ir's trickle down to my X-H1. You put me in "Boost Mode", and that fall light is calling...

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Best videos ever! You are the best!! :)

[@pal2tech]

Wow, thanks!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

@@pal2tech Yeah, man, always super instructional, well-presented, and clear. I've learned so much from you in the past couple of years!

[@amorelb]

The best Fujifilm reviewer in North América!

[@kitter1]

So helpful! Thank you. One thing you forgot to explain is that the diopter adjustment knob needs to be pulled out in order to turn it. Fortunately I found a post about this because I was going a bit crazy trying to turn it without realizing it was locked. After adjusting the diopter, the knob needs to be pushed back in to lock it.

[@RazeTheWeak]

Just wanted to say thank you for making videos like these. When I first purchased my XT4, I used your video to help me set it up. The settings you recommended were wonderful so I came back to this video when I purchased my XH2. Had a question for you that maybe you could help me with. When I was using my XT4, I noticed that whenever you would completely modify all seven custom presets, there was no way to go back to a default setting unless you reset one of them. So what I would do is I would have six custom settings and then leave one blank if I didn’t want to use a custom “recipe.” Like the XT4, the XH2 has 7 custom user presets you can modify. However, unlike the XT4, it also has the PASM settings in the dial. With this allow me to save seven custom recipes and then utilize the PASM modes for a blank template? Or would I always have to keep one of the custom princess blank like I did on my XT4. I hope that made sense. There are just times that I don’t want to use JPEG’s, and I don’t want to have to take the time to go and delete a setting or reset it if I don’t have to.

[@MacEffie]

Nice Video. Thanks.

[@marcosartori9213]

So helpfull ... thank you ...

[@KeepCalmAndCarryOn321]

Superbe video!