Why the Fujifilm X-H2 is my new favourite mirrorless

[@mashamatt]

The Fuji XH2 has been my work horse camera since it came out (wedding, commercial, short films). I absolutely love it for what it does. From photo to video it’s outstanding. I’ve used an A74 for work, and put the XH2 above it for performance. But I hate it as a travel camera lol. The size and weight and expense (if broken or stolen). To me it’s a great machine for professional work. But unfortunately it gets left at home on vacations.

[@professionalpotato4764]

Technically pixel shift doesn't tilt. It moves laterally in a single plane. Tilting would cause artefacts and out of focus images. Also size != resolution. It's just semantics, but "highest resolution crop sensor" would be more accurate than "largest crop sensor".

[@tobiasgvenus]

Fair point! Will remember that next time I talk sensor size/resolution

[@AlexanderPK]

I might be mistaken, but I believe XH2 quite literally had the largest crop sensor - although still a crop sensor, the dimensions on it are bigger than any other crop sensor cameras

[@johngreenwood9247]

I purchased my X-H2 a couple of months ago 2nd hand for £200 less than a new X-T5 I originally intended purchasing from the store. I did so, despite reservations regarding the "flippy" screen and the more "conventional" PASM controls. I've been a Fuji X user since 2013, and have owned various XT & XPro cameras, most recently X-T3 which was sold to finance the X-H2. I'm not a videographer and by rights the X-T5 should be a better fit for my kind of photography, however in the shop the X-T5 just didn't feel so solid and although the familiar (to me) controls etc. felt right the overall quality and particularly the EVF ( I wear glasses), was not on the same level as the X-H2. Furthermore, I guess because I have big hands, the larger bodied X-H2 seemed to fit better, and yes although heavier, the larger Tele zooms balanced better on the camera, and I enjoyed using the controls (after suitable customisation) and altogether I was reminded of pre Fuji X days, with my Nikon D700/D4. To my surprise I now also enjoy living with the "flippy" LCD screen and don't miss most of the other "traditional" X-T features although I think I would have preferred the top camera layout of the X-H1 - well you can't have everything! John Greenwood

[@chandlerchhem2128]

Still in love with my Xpro 3 and been using the 50 f1.0 and the new Voigtlander 23. Best set up ever

[@chandlerchhem2128]

@@bbasleigh6149 nah I bought my CV off Amazon. Unfortunately I paid full price however you can get them for $100 off now.

[@chandlerchhem2128]

@@bbasleigh6149 I prefer the XF mount Voigtlander 23 because of the exif data from the electronic contact points and that shorter flanger distance is much sharper than using an adapted lens. Its small enough

[@ThibaultMaccotta]

Fuji are really good at making you think that their cameras are better than they really are. You can increase body size, add every feature you want, you are still stuck with the APS-C image. Owning both a fuji and Nikon Z, the difference is night and day in the details you get and the color depth. Full frame will give you this more "organic" feel that APS-C can't achieve. Am I saying that I always prefer the images from my Nikon ? Not at all, thanks to fuji colors. But this doesn't change the fact that Fuji is selling APS-C cameras at the price of good full frame alternatives.

[@palaneproductions7357]

OyOyOy..lol...good to hear an ORzzy voice instead of the mostly Seppo reviews here.Both XH models are fantastic and I think Fuji intended to try and get opposition users and Dslr users into FujiSystem with these releases.Definitely lifts the bar in the crop genre.After seeing the T5 reviews the H2 is a much better body but add 300U$ to the price for the CFexpress card.I;ll look 4ward to your assessment.

[@tobiasgvenus]

Bloody oath

[@Tbonyandsteak]

Came from an Xt2 to Xh2, what blown me away was how much better the Jpegs were, many of them I could not make better with raw in post. That 5 gen processer is a game changer. Once thing though The lesser settings without jpegs, screen closed the better the AF. If you want flawless AF do this. Like old days computers, you shut the processes down that you dont use in order to have a faster computer.

[@martzallmedia]

Is this actually true?

[@Tbonyandsteak]

@@martzallmedia About the jpegs the Gen 5 are exelent at balancing the images. about the AF Set the clarity on 1 and you will quickly discover what happens when a task takes all the processor time away from the camera. If you want flawless fast AF Shoot with minimal task consuming setting and with enough light. No Jpegs, No Auto in anything. The processer will be ready and not delayed when shooting multible images. The problem are called Bottlenecks and is as old as the first computers.

[@stonioali2397]

love the shot at 2:06

[@timrosenthal46]

Fantastic thanks ... Just found your channel, great that you are an Aussie a well. I'm mainly a portrait photographer, environmental and studio who shoots Nikon D810/D750 and a Fuji X100V for my street portraits. I'm seriously thinking of going over to only fuji gear for everything so thats what brings me here. I'm looking forward to watching more of your content.

[@sportsound55]

I had an XT4 and sold it for an XT5 my wife shoots with that now and i have an X-H2. Call me crazy but i dont miss the analog dials at all maybe because im used to dials and buttons at work but i actually found the XT dials a bit frustrating nice that i now have the choice

[@jonartscc968]

I'm really on the fence with these. On one hand I REALLY hate the PASM Dial and overall dial/button layout of the X-H2 and I've been using the X-T series for years now anway. But on the other hand, I still have to produce high quality video and the X-T5 just doesn't compare to the X-H2 in video features. Also, I'll miss the battery grip on the X-T5.

[@JeffreyHauser]

No battery grip for X-T5 = NO SALE!

[@bigd7696]

@@JeffreyHauser I'm super glad you shared this on an X-H2 review video. I'll be able to sleep now.

[@VictorGee]

What is different about the X-T5 and the X-H2 battery grips?

[@jonartscc968]

@@VictorGee there is no X-T5 battery grip, that‘s the point

[@v_stands_for_value124]

I hate my xh2s buttons but the camera performs well so I'm not throwing it out the window for now, the worst thing is the back dial not being customisable for iso, who the hell supposed to care about the aperture dial on the body if there's a ring on the lens, this choice was really really dumb by them

[@ghas4151]

All cameras with a mode dial are set up this way which doesn’t make sense to me either.

[@Eyeofkamau]

100% agree!

[@v_stands_for_value124]

@@ghas4151 the thing I'm missing the most from my xt4, she lacked processing power but they fixed every single thing with XT5

[@runcmd1419]

Are the finger and thumb dials pressable like the GFX 100.

[@Eyeofkamau]

@@runcmd1419 unfortunately not

[@grahampanton4643]

Coming from an XH-1 I went for the XH-2 as I like the the slightly larger size. But boy do I miss those dials and much prefer the way the rear screen hinges on the XH1! I guess I'll get used to it as it does feel good in the hand.

[@philipgilligan_art]

I came from the xt4, it was a toss up between xh2 and xt5 both were available…… chose the xh2 as it is slightly bigger…… shooting in manual is no problem on it I have not found any issues at all, had it 5 months and only ladt night started to dial in presets to c1-c7

[@LCM94120]

Thanks for this, indeed the form factor (grip) is better imo than on the xt5. In France Black Friday proposes 200€ off the X-H2 making it the same price as the XT5.

[@oc2phish07]

Nice video. I bought the X-T5 a few weeks ago to add to my Fuji lineup. In two days time I am picking up an X-H2 with battery grip. Do I need both? Do I need EITHER? No. I am actually happy using my X-T4 and even my normal 'Go-to' X-Pro2 that I use every weekend in London for street photography. However, I loved the features of the X-T5 and I love the look of the X-H2 so I thought, 'Why not? Now I am looking forward to using the X-H2 this weekend.

[@tobiasgvenus]

To be honest they're very similar cameras besides the dials! Keen to know which ends up being your favourite.

[@RunKingFilm]

Does it have the ability to turn REC on/off wirelessly? I mean cooperation with SmallRig MagicFIZ.

[@LazyKapre]

I’m still confused what to buy, should I go with XH2 or X T5 😢

[@technodronesogxl9783]

Whats confusing? If you want to keep the dials over pasm the XT5 is for you. What you don't get for 300.00 less in the XT5 is a smaller size less grip. No full size HDMI, Lesser EVF screen resolution, no CF EXPRESS option, less video buffering, no 8k video. What you do get is 40mp sensor flip up screen, and dials. For your money you gain less features of the XT4. They could have given it a full HDMI, and at least a Cfexpress slot for 1699.00. Cfexpress is the future that allows for faster burst shooting and video. For 300.00 more the only downside of the XH2 is PASM buttons. Flip up screen subjective only if you are a pure stills shooter mainly. Chris at pal2tech was bummed out over no Cfexpress or full HDMI.

[@alvintelin]

almost the same, but the main difference for me is the buffer, if you want to shoot high speed action like sports. go for Xh2. other than that. apart from design. its almost the same.

[@mshohman]

Great vid, thanks - you mention that the autofocus on the x-H2 is not as good as the x-H2s. Can you elaborate more on this? How are they different? I am happy with 15fps with the mech shutter and the massive buffer with the CFExpress, so from view, for me, the only advantage for Sports with the x-H2s is the autofocus. Trying to understand how it outperforms the x-H2 for sports and events - thanks!!

[@tobiasgvenus]

I wasn't able to do a direct comparison so it's only anecdotal sorry! It might be worth searching for X-H2S vs X-H2 videos on KZbin. From my testing the autofocus on this is likely good enough for most use-cases. I never had any issues with it.

[@fAffY7]

Basically both cameras have really high end autofocus systems but the S in X-H2s stands for speed, the camera with it's stacked sensor straight up processes and shoots things way faster, allowing for faster bursts and quicker autofocus processing

[@NunoGomes_]

How is the Low light compared to the lower res X-H2S? Shooting concerts with the X-H1 and looking to upgrade.

[@tobiasgvenus]

Both are great. You'll be fine shooting concerts. Even at high ISO

[@argmax11]

Which one would be more suited for low light situations in concert photography?

[@TheJ_G]

XH2s - without a doubt. The XH2 has horrible rolling shutter for photos that have any kind of movement in them. And the AF is not as good as the XH2s, by a large margin. And finally, the xh2 gets way noisier at higher ISO’s. I found I can’t really use it past 1600 without introducing a lot of noise. It’s not always a deal breaker, but if you need a cleaner image, the XH2s is much cleaner past 1600 and up to 6400.

[@whatthefitt]

Thanks for the video! I just got my hands on an XT5 and it looks great with the retro design and dials. That being said, I managed to get a feel of the XH2 in the store and it felt much more comfortable and better to grip - more natural in my hands. I’m new to Fuji and photography so I don’t know if dials or PASM will be better for me as as a beginner to learning photography. I do understand why still focused shooters would prefer the tilt screen, but I also feel that the articulating screen is more versatile and being able to rotate it inwards to protect the screen when not in use is a bonus. If you have the chance to trade the XT5 for the XH2 without topping up any cash, would you do it? (Someone I’m talking to is looking to trade his XH2 for XT5)

[@allenschneider1847]

How do you feel the xh2 matches up against the A7iv, the Z6ii, or the OM1?

[@ArgentoRAWRz]

Does the xt5 has the same gppd autofocus system as the xh2s? also what the fudge is C1, C2 and so on? where do u set isos and all the good stuff?

[@discopark1043]

Did the fix remote issues ? it was always disconnecting from wi-fi

[@Clodrock]

I love Fuji cameras but why can't a super hires raw or jpeg image be made in-camera? Panasonic, Olympus and even Pentax (yes, Pentax) all have this capability.

[@doozledumbler5393]

I might be the odd one out but cosmetically this camera doesn't really ooze quality. It's very plastic and doesn't feel great in the hand. Ergonomically, for me at least, I have to hold it in a weird position to see through the viewfinder and my finger isn't automatically on the shutter release either. It's hard to explain but makes sense when I pick up my X-T2 and it just feels better.

[@tobiasgvenus]

Fair! You might like the XT5

[@OfAngeline]

Is the xh2 evf noticeably better than xt5?

[@tobiasgvenus]

Should be the same but I'm getting a review unit of the XT5 this week. Will have a video about it soon.

[@allenschneider1847]

Will the xt5 be a lower price than the xh2?

[@tobiasgvenus]

It currently is more expensive in Australia! But I think that will change soon.

[@Canoneosmiami]

What lens are u having on the camera u holding in your hand xh2 in this video ?

[@tobiasgvenus]

That’s the new 56mm f1.2. Great lens.

[@alexfournier9956]

NO CAMERA IS PERFECT.. SO I JUST ORDERED THE R7 CANON AND XH2 FOR NOW

[@tobiasgvenus]

NO CAMERA IS PERFECT SO BUY THEM ALL

[@alexfournier9956]

@@tobiasgvenus AND I LL RESELL YOU THOSE WHICH ARE OUT OF DATE !!!

[@asiancatboi4626]

WHY ARE WE YELLING

[@alvintelin]

AND IM BUYING THE XH2 😅😅😅

[@TheKimNeeper]

The 96 Mp High Res mode on my Panasonic S5 is far more impressive, and it's automatic in-body, it looks like perhaps 40 Mp vs the sensors native 24 Mp, but this one barely makes any difference.

[@mex5341]

Now, after 11 months it’s Sony . Take new video though

[@SebastianDavidPB]

it's like a hassleblad but for broke people lol

[@dangir1783]

Simple because as a good youtuber and influencer you have to push people to buy the product. That's why you like all the rest of the talk is bullshit

[@tobiasgvenus]

Nah man I just like this camera. Just here to tell you my thoughts.

[@daveericson8447]

You clearly can't afford it can you ,haha