Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2S in New York - I love this camera!

Photography and vlogging on the Fujifilm X-H2 and X-H2S in New York
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00:00 Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2S
04:54 DUMBO, New York
11:07 Fujifilm 56mm 1.2 II in Greenwich Village, New York
13:54 Print Store and Patreon updates
17:52 Thoughts on Fujifilm X-H2 as a hybrid camera
Exploring New York with the Fujifilm X-H2 and X-H2S, visiting Williamsburg in Brooklyn and Greenwich Village in Manhattan.
This is the first time I've vlogged entirely on a Fuji camera. As you'll know, I've always had issues when switching between photo and video modes. As much as I've always wanted it to work; there have always been multiple workflow issues that just got in the way of things. Well, the X-H2S has changed all that!
Take a watch through the vlog and then stick around to the end for some thoughts on using the camera as a hybrid system.
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[@1000psespanol]

I didn’t have a particularly great day today, but I loved the fact that I could come home, sit down, get comfortable and watch another one of your videos. Thank you!

[@joeallam]

Ah man, sorry to hear, but glad I could help you unwind! Tomorrow’s a fresh day… ✌️

[@cameralabs]

Very nicely put together Joe, and Brilliant thumbnail, LOVE the subway style!

[@joeallam]

Thanks Gordon! Seems like a few people enjoying the thumbnail too!

[@andresduran9902]

Love how you causally ran into a legendary New York photographer

[@michaelpang9046]

You met Louis! He’s a legendary NYC street photographer!! Great shots!

[@joeallam]

Amazing! I had no idea he was so well known!

[@ka_sh_iif]

Yes! You met a legend my man.

[@losmalqueridos2009]

@@joeallam He looks amazing for being in his 80's. I really thought he was about 65ish.

[@qkamoen]

The old man with de vintage camera was awesome to see. Especially it still works and hope that are more people like him. Love it!

[@2071photo]

Luis is an absolute legend

[@zerv1979]

Joe, Man like Louis is a LEGEND bruv! You got to meet a prime member of NYC photo culture. Mans still going strong! Great video

[@SamFournier]

The siren going off when you announced you’re back to Japan🚨 😂😂😂 it was perfect timing.

[@joeallam]

Honestly made me jump so much and then forgot about it when I came to edit, then it made me jump again 😂 Had to bring it down 12dB to stop it being so loud!

[@paulmoss4199]

Joy to watch and very professionally done, thanks Joe

[@jaloohanjagdeep9610]

Incredibly crisp video...Lovely contrast and colours

[@kh33199]

Exciting news to come to Japan! Welcome 🎉 Hope you will enjoy your travel in Japan.

[@paulatkins4968]

Another great video. Cheers !

[@rymack5715]

Terrific vlog, as usual! Excited to see you on Patreon!

[@joeallam]

Thanks man! I'm looking forward to sharing more over there too!

[@NitinG.]

Love the Thumbnail! And so happy to hear that you are going back to Japan! One more thing: I LOVE the main colors on the side of the pictures like the „Dumbo“ one. Great and beautiful little addition! Keep it up and thank you for your hard work. Now I’m thinking about getting a 56mm 1.2 lense. ._. Cheers,

[@joeallam]

Glad you liked the thumbnail and colour swatches! I still need to play around with those titles to see how they might work in future vlogs. I think they need to be used sparingly, otherwise it gets a bit too much!

[@worfbe]

Hey Joe, you just put Munich on my City-trip wishlist !! Glad to see you enjoyed it. But your taste of beer.... lots to be discussed about..😅😅 Wishing you lots of fun in Japan. Man, I'm so looking forward to your vlogs from over there. Have a safe journey !

[@yuka]

So happy I got to meet up! See you in Tokyo next month✨ Photos and video look AMAZING!! I love the color stripe animations too✌

[@joeallam]

Likewise! Can't believe the Japan trip is actually happening and so close now too! Glad you liked the swatch animations - still need to tweak them, but I'm inspired for some new vibes ☺️

[@thegreatestlight1]

Don't quit Joe!

[@Itchban]

Cool vid Joe! Got me pumped for NYC

[@joeallam]

Cheers dude! Wish I had longer in New York for this trip!

[@RickSorrels]

Excited to hear Japan is coming up. I especially liked the videos of the knife making and other craftsmanship. Of course, what are Japan videos without the trains. I liked this little journey of New York, but miss seeing Elly as I am sure you do too. Take care and keep up the good work.

[@joeallam]

Cheers! We're definitely keen to make another film like Made in Japan and of course will be featuring plenty of trains too!

[@LucivoryPhotography]

Nice content! I'm from NYC, now living in Dallas, Texas, doing video and photography it's great to see my home town. Witch, I'll be shooting some of my clients in September 2023. I love you work bro, keep it up!

[@K2195_]

luis looks like he's about to tell me another settlement needs my help, cool vlog!

[@joeallam]

Haha! He definitely had “side mission” vibes

[@fotomaton7852]

Nice, I remember when you first got the XH1 in Paris few years ago. This feels like an even bigger jump in image quality. Really good dynamic range it seems. How about exposure, could you share your technique? Its what I'm most worried about going back to Fuji for video. also noticed some strange auto white balance shifts at the 1 minute mark under mixed lighting in the subway. I remember that used to drive me mad on XT2.

[@futc.photography]

Just had my last exam after weeks of studying, now catching up on this ^^

[@Snootz123]

*walks down street in New York…gets portrait taken by a street photography legend.

[@sfinnera1]

At 20:40 very valid point 👏

[@heyhaystudio]

OhMYGOD！！ The old guy and the old classic camera!! that nice romantic moment!! Love your video so much!!

[@SandbagBouldering]

That thumbnail in the New York tube formatting.

[@joeallam]

✌️😬 Can't decide if it's super cheesy or actually quite brilliant, ha! We'll see if it clicks...

[@1000psespanol]

@@joeallam I’ll vote for brilliant 😅🫶🏻

[@HenryStradford]

You met Louis Mendes ('40s camera)... and didn't even know it. Classic :)

[@joeallam]

Haha yep! He seemed a lovely guy and we had a great chat for about 10 minutes. Cost me $40 for the image, which turned out to be an Instax, but he genuinely made my day so it felt worth it! Plus, I happened to have exactly $40 with me from my last trip 3 years ago, so it felt serendipitous.

[@craigmorris8322]

Great as always. Recently aquired the xh2s . Love what you what do

[@joeallam]

Cheers! Hope you enjoy the camera!

[@dibsaikia302]

Just got my XH2s with a 10-24! Loving it so far. Which lens were you using here while vlogging?

[@uncleanAlibertine1]

aldow I love this camera 14.31 usling is quite noticable in the background. whatt do u think?

[@trifolk]

Another great vlog Joe! How would you compare the new 56mm to its predecessor? Worth the upgrade?

[@joeallam]

Thanks! I've personally never used the original 56mm, so can't really make any comments on whether it's worth upgrading. The biggest thing that stands out to me is it's now weather-sealed. Speed and other improvements can be great, but weather-sealing means a lot to me!

[@sparverius]

I don’t know if it was new camera euphoria or the City, but the energy of this video is wonderful. So fun and full of charming details. Question: do you use a filter for video and if so, how do you change easily for hybrid shooting? Magnetic filters?

[@joeallam]

I think it was a mix of all things combined, plus it followed an enjoyable few days with the Fujifilm team at X-Summit. I do use an ND for video and some of the photos also had an ND, because it was too clunky to take off/on in the moment. Ordinarily, I use magnetic NDs, but this particular lens I was using has a smaller filter size than the magnetic filter I normally use.

[@alexbishop77]

Japan again??? LETS GOOOOO!!!

[@EnjoiRom1]

Louis Mendez the living legend !

[@Letsgogetlosts]

Love sweet ❤❤

[@paulfournierphoto]

I was curious as to what picture profile you were filming on? Was it F-log? Or Classic Chrome maybe? I love the footage and it is different from the R5. Love that! Also I wonder what lens you were using to vlog ? Great video as always

[@joeallam]

Cheers! All shot in F-Log2, converted to Eterna and then with my Urban Standard LUT at about 80%. Definitely has a different vibe to my R5, but I immediately enjoyed it! Will see how I can tweak it in upcoming videos/usage. Lens was 16-55mmF2.8

[@mattchan2897]

great content as ever! How was the exposure changes in video if auto modes used in video eg shutter priority auto iso and or appeture? The exposure changes are very jerky when moving to different lighting conditions on the xt4

[@joeallam]

That was actually one of the key things I was looking for, as I shoot in auto iso. It doesn’t have any of the jumpiness that the X-T4 has and the focus also locks on brilliantly. I did actually ask Fujifilm about the stepping exposure on X-T4 and they said it can also be related to when you zoom (even fractionally) whilst filming as the camera technically boosts the exposure a little bit to compensate for lens design in some way…

[@mattchan2897]

@@joeallam thanks joe for the detailed response. I don’t suppose if you noticed any jumpiness on the xh2 when filming?

[@joeallam]

@@mattchan2897 No worries! Haven't noticed any jumpiness on the X-H2 either, but admittedly I've been reaching for the X-H2S more frequently which has slightly greater dynamic range and the focus is faster.

[@WarriorOfMithril]

I don't need any fancy video functions and specs, i'm interesting only making photos but in my favourite stable Sony didn't any good uniwersal body, screen isn't such detailed like are others offer or they have almost all functions and technologies what i need without matrix stabilization (apart from a6600 ). So my question are borning here: Will Am i satisfied with new Fuji? Is It worth it extra payed almost 4,5 k in my foreign echange (PLN/Zloty) to any new APS-C Fuji or on the start A6600 will be enough for me? I'm greenie if we speak about mirroless camera, but in the past I had many analogs constructions like Praktica and digital single-lens reflex camera like Canon EOS500D ect.

[@marcosv8426]

Watching your videos are relaxing for me. Was curious: how was the weight of the X-H2S with 16-55 for vlogging?

[@joeallam]

Glad to hear it! The weight was pretty good for me, as it's actually noticeably lighter than my R5 with 24-70 that I'd normally be using. If you're coming from something smaller, it might be a bit of a shock!

[@tboughten]

what do you think between the 56vs 33 for street photography/video

[@RonRacer100]

Is it me or what lens you using for the hybrid shooting and vlogging??

[@matthewzagorski1597]

Great video and photos like always! Did you do this whole video using the 16-55?

[@joeallam]

Cheers! There are only a couple of shots from the bridge where I used the 50-140mm, but otherwise yep!

[@matthewzagorski1597]

Thanks for the response. Always so stoked when you post walk around and take pictures videos

[@iwachan_]

We are looking forward to seeing you in Japan! Are the X-H2s photos taken without the ND filter?

[@joeallam]

So excited for Japan! Some of the photos are with the ND and some without (sorry I can't pinpoint which ones), if I had time to unscrew the filter. The 56mm photos are definitely without though, as that was with X-H2, whilst I carried on filming with X-H2S.

[@iwachan_]

Thank you!

[@antant06]

Wow how cool is Louis?!

[@futc.photography]

After seeing Louis Mendes in this video I researched him, there is a fascinating article about his life by the New Yorker

[@ericmbt4288]

great video! was your in body stabilization on the whole time?

[@joeallam]

Yep! No lens stabilisation on the 16-55mm, so I was actually quite impressed. There were some jitters and warpiness here and there but that’s to be expected when the lens has no IS.

[@lrb05131963]

Should’ve tried the xf50mm f1.0

[@eernnnx]

We’re you using the 16 to 55 to film this vlog ?

[@jamesdeak630]

I met Luis when I was there

[@HenryStradford]

11:29 You called NYC a sweaty, smelly, mess. 😂 😂

[@joeallam]

...and yet I still love the city 😍

[@seele5986]

good

[@tilerman]

Does your new 'latest' camera take better pictures than your last camera?

[@joeallam]

It makes it easier to pick it up and use it more, which in turn gives me more practice!

[@curlsbynat9763]

love the video, but I am confused about the gentleman who took your picture. How do you work 7 days a week when there are only 7 days in a week🤔

[@dannyly]

What is your vlog lens?

[@joeallam]

I was vlogging with the 16-55mmF2.8 - it really surprised me how well it worked, especially with no stabilisation on the lens!

[@danielhenzphotography]

Can you name the 7 custom modes in the menu?

[@joeallam]

Yes, you can!

[@ekphotography]

Somehow I got unsubscribed from your channel or is this a new one? Wondering why I have not seen anything from you. What is it like switching between video and photo mode? Cumbersome or quick? I love my A7IV for the quick access. Wrote this comment before I got to the part that you are going to mention that in a future video.

[@JimboSkinner]

Is her finger covering the lens? At 1:39

[@joeallam]

Nope! Camera's on the top right of the phone as we're looking at it.

[@noenken]

1:06 That must be a Blink 182 quote, right?

[@joeallam]

You got it!

[@RadTwin]

9 days a week? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@joeallam]

It's how I'll fill out timesheets from now on...

[@aramdavid]

Have you honestly never heard of Louis Mendes?

[@matheusmoura9493]

"work sucks, I know" - Blink-182 was right since 1999

[@sarary]

The video focus was pulsing during your talk at the end. Quiet ridiculous for a camera that cost that much.

[@RandyPollock]

I follow 62 photographers on YT, of which 30 really provide content that is helpful to me or provide good entertainment...if I gave each one 3 dollars per month that would be around 90 dollars a month...if you have to look at costs...is this channels value 1/3 the cost of say Netflix per month or 1/3 the cost of KZbin Music? If you can answer yes, then patreon is for you, but unfortunately it doesn't add up for me. So I'll unsubscribe and wish Joe great success, I have purchased his Adobe products in the past and will in the future...

[@joeallam]

I appreciate the thoughts, but I think you might be mistaken. I’m not asking or _requiring_ anyone to become a Patreon in order to watch my videos. The idea with Patreon is that it’s a place where you can add support if you want to, or if you feel that you want to contribute to the growth and success of future entertainment/inspiration/whatever you get from watching KZbin. If it’s extra value you’re looking to understand from my Patreon, I will initially be creating additional downloadable guides/collections of research and planning from the travel featured on the channel, with plans for more community driven projects in the future. Personally, I think you may be best suited to sign up for KZbin premium (if you’re not already) given the amount of KZbin you may be watching. It’s a far better revenue share for creators and you’ll be supporting them fairly based on your watch habits. Plus, you’ll have a more enjoyable experience without ads on KZbin. I’ve had it for years now and get a shock when I’m not logged in and see a pre-roll ad. All the best!

[@stephanedubarry8624]

I usually appreciate Alan but here very disappointed : going to Brooklyn to show only the famous bridge like any tourist is like going to Paris to make a shot of the Eiffel tower only and using a top new lens to show ordinary pictures that could have been taken by any lens is disappointed as well. Please recover your level Alan

[@joeallam]

Who's Alan?

[@TwangThang57]

Really Joe, your interaction with the iconic photographer Louis Mendes was incredibly embarrassing and cringeworthy. Do some damn homework!

[@joeallam]

Sorry I don't know every single photographer ever. Don't read too much into it, I saw someone with an interesting camera and wanted to get to know more about them. We had an interesting chat for about 10 minutes, but it's not like he's going to say "don't you know who I am?"

[@Silverginger]

Louis Mendes is the real deal...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Mendes