Best Fujifilm camera? A practical review of the X-H2 for landscape, nature & wildlife photography

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Over the past 4 months, I’ve put the Fujifilm X-H2 through its paces - I’ve taken it to the top of snow-capped mountains and desert-like environments. I’ve used it to shoot landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and astro. I’ve shot it at sunrise, sunset…and everything in between. I’ve paired it with new Fujinon lenses, old Fujinon lenses and non-Fujinon lenses!
In this video, I share my thoughts on the X-H2 - what I like about, what I don’t and whether it might be for you.
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@cannondale1100 Жыл бұрын

A well thought out and presented review. Thank you for putting in the time to make this video. I found it quite helpful.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dale for your comments and I'm glad you found it helpful 🙂🙏🙏

@richardprovost6148 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have watched a ton of these, and it’s the first completely honest review so far. Goes to show how enumerating specs and showing charts and graphs is only part of the equation.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your comments Richard and I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙏 100% agree that your experience and satisfaction with a camera is so much more than just the technical specs. Keep enjoying your photography 🙂👍📸

@JackieDElia 6 ай бұрын

Excellent review of the X-H2 -thanks for sharing your experience and perspective. 🎉

@ValerieMisaPhotography 6 ай бұрын

Many thanks Jackie 🙏 I'm glad you found the video helpful. Cheers 🙂📸

@tonyfoulkes9289 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the your thoughts and examples. Your Aussie accent so pleasant to listen to.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony for your kind comments and I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🙏🙏🙂

@maddhendrix Жыл бұрын

I bought the XH2 on pre order. Coming from an XT3, yes there was a bit of a learning curve, but honestly I love it. Once I got the hang of the pasm dial I was off and running. I use 6 of the 7 custom settings. Each with a different film sim and bouncing between manual and ap. All that being said i love mine. I do not regret it at all. The photo's this body takes are amazing!

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences Matt 🙏 and great to hear that you're loving the XH2 👍 I'm also a big fan of the convenience of the 7 custom settings and agree the details in the photos are superb. Keep getting out there and enjoying your 📸

@stevendelopoulos 3 ай бұрын

Just bought my xh2 and really enjoying it. I still own an xt2 so I get the best of both worlds. Keep up the great work. Great review

@ValerieMisaPhotography 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your comments Steven and glad you enjoyed the video 🙏🙂 Great to hear you're enjoying the XH2 - it is a great value camera. Enjoy your photography 👍📸

@CryptoJones Ай бұрын

Great Review! Thank you for sharing!

@ValerieMisaPhotography 22 күн бұрын

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your comment 🙏🙂📸

@BobP622 Жыл бұрын

an honest review, good points and not so good, of this camera, thanks! I can relate to similar issues on my XT5...

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob for your comments 🙏🙏 No doubt there are a lot of similarities with the XT5 - I hope you're enjoying it 🙂

@Jamesodeaphotography Жыл бұрын

Hey Valerie 👋, I just upgraded from an xt3 to the Xh2, it was a bit different to start with but the more I use it the more I love it! I mostly shoot astro in NZ and print large and I was worried about 40mp... the solution is DXO pure Raw 2, it is amazing and far superior to topaz, I have been quite happy with the camera so far. I also shoot landscape and wildlife, I find the auto focus very good once settings are dialed in.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments - really appreciate them 🙏🙏 Great to hear that you're enjoying the XH2. At the time it was released, DXO wasn't yet compatible and couldn't read the raw RAF files - otherwise I would have signed up for that instead! I'm guessing it's compatible now - that's handy to know. Agree, I've found the AF to be pretty good most of the time...I just wish it's closer to perfect 😄

@Eyeofkamau Жыл бұрын

Love mine. Probably my favorite camera of all time.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that you're loving your XH2 👍 I'm trying to love mine...But I think I just need more time with it! Thanks for watching and your comments 🙏

@liv0003 9 ай бұрын

Wow, your pictures are really beautiful 👏. First time for me at your channel, I really appreciate your review on that camera, thanks!

@ValerieMisaPhotography 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your kind comments Liv 🙏 🙏 and hopefully you find the video helpful 🙂👍📸

@liv0003 9 ай бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography I do. Thanx ✌️

@ElusiveFrame Жыл бұрын

Great review! I like your vibe. 😀

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your comments 🙏🙏

@jonesnax Жыл бұрын

Hi Valerie, really excellent review and answered all the questions I needed as I am in the same predicament as you at the moment. New de-noise software seems amazing especially DXO. My only gripe with fuji system has been the low light capabilities but otherwise, I love it! However, I think I will go for the XT-5 with a Small Rig grip Thank you and Happy snapping 😊

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your feedback and comments and I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🙏🙏🙂 You know, I've been thinking of making the switch to DXO PureRaw 3 for a little while now (it wasn't available when the XH2 was launched) and I've just trialled it recently and I 100% agree with you and a lot of others out there - the results blew me away! Hands down incredible, and so much better than the previous version and Topaz! Yes, the low light performance could be much better but I think it's something I can tolerate for now... But the AF really needs a some more work! Otherwise, I do love Fujifilm and I think you'll really enjoy the XT5 😊

@CineGorilla Жыл бұрын

Love you videos!!

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks and really glad you enjoy them! 👍🙏🙏

@thepirateshoots Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review - one of a few just for photographers :)

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and many thanks for your comments Rainer 🙏🙏😊

@munmelenfrance6710 Жыл бұрын

Really good user review. Thanks

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks and I'm glad you found it useful 🙂🙏🙏

@vickeyphan5137 Жыл бұрын

Great video girl! 👏

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot darls 🙂🙏🙏

@toshadavinci5379 9 ай бұрын

This was the video I needed to see -thanks Valerie . I have an xt4 but want to launch more in to wildlife stills. The XH2s focusing issues have been the tipping point of not buying the camera -will wait for next incarnation.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help you out somewhat and thanks for your comments 🙏 I've been hoping the firmware update would improve AF performance significantly, but I have to say it remains a weakness of the camera and Fujifilm generally. It's certainly a challenge using it for wildlife and birding. Hopefully there'll be another more substantial AF update...or incarnation 😉🤞📸

@PC-oz7tz Ай бұрын

Thx mam...great info. Look forward to more from you!

@ValerieMisaPhotography Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly 🙏 and I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊📸👍

@TarrelScot Жыл бұрын

Hands-down the best X-H2 review I've seen. Real-world, balanced and with a good focus on both usage and results. I've just sent one back to Fujifilm after a 3-week evaluation. I have a GFX50R and was wondering about moving back to an X-T5 (couldn't get hold of one for evaluation). Most of my shots are astro, moonlit landscapes or blue hour. I was really interested in your comment about the noisy LCD in low light. This is a major pain for me on the 50R and I found the X-H2 much, much better. I can only assume the 50R is even worse than your experience, or my X-H2 arrived with different settings. (I have turned off exposure and white balance preview on the 50R. It helped, but not by much). Certainly one of my take-aways from using the X-H2 was "great, it doesn't have that LCD problem"! I did have the luxury of borrowing a GF 20-35 over the winter and I have to say that night sky images captured with that and the 50R are unsurpassed by anything the X-H2 was able to achieve. But the size and weight of the GFX system is a major pain, even with the relatively lightweight 50R (not to mention the cost). As you say in the video, and as @TimescapephotographyNZ mentions below, the latest AI-based noise reduction packages are a godsend. I use DXO Pure Raw 2. Adobe's Super-Resolution is also very effective, and possibly reduces the need for those extra MPs. Greetings from Scotland!

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hello Mark, hope all is well in Scotland and many thanks for your kind comments 🙏🙏 It was great to hear your thoughts and experiences with the 50R and XH2. So you've no longer got the XH2? Without the exposure and WB preview setting turned off, my LCD screen was simply unviewable, even at a relatively low ISO of 2000 at night. I'd never had this issue with my XT4 and wonder if the XT5 might be the same... or perhaps I've got a problematic model, as I've also noticed a lot more hot pixels in my lowlight images than on my XT4. I've long been curious about Fujifilm's medium format cameras - the resolution and details they capture are superb. I imagine astro and nightscape images on the 50R would be amazing! But you're spot on - the hefty weight and size of the GFX system is a concerning factor for me, as well as the limited lens options. I did favour DXO over Topaz, and based on your experience and those of others, I'm regretting that I don't have it! But DXO didn't support XH2 files at the time it was released... So I had no choice. I'm looking forward to the release of DXO Pure Raw 3, which will provide greater support for Fujifilm X trans files. Cheers 🙂

@TarrelScot Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography Hi Valerie, Fuji wanted to do one their "X-stories" features on my night sky work, including an evaluation of the new GF 20-35, so they signed me up for their pro loan scheme, which gives me up to a month's free loan of any product. That's how I got hold of the X-H2. I too found that DXO wouldn't handle my X-H2 files, but there was an update available, which fixed it. It's still Pure Raw 2, rather than 3. Maybe that hadn't been released when you were trying DXO. I am puzzled by that LCD issue. As I said, I've experienced it with the 50R, so I know exactly what you're talking about. But I certainly didn't see it on the X-H2. I was chatting about it to a guy on the Fujifilm stand at last week's Societies of Photographers convention in London. He does a bit of astro and knows the GFX range well. he certainly didn't recognise the problem I was describing on the 50R. Maybe I too have a dodgy one!

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic opportunity to have your work feature in a Fujifilm X-stories series, Mark! Well done! I'd love to see your work - do you have a website or share it on any other platforms? It sounds like we may have not quite right copies of our cameras 😄

@duringthemeanwhilst 11 ай бұрын

nice video 🙂 Only last week I swapped my lovely X-T5 for an X-H2. I've shot X-T cameras since the X-T2 so do miss the retro design language, but I swapped for an important reason so have to get over that. unfortunately sue to failing health I was struggling majorly to hand hold my X-T5, particularly with the 100-400mm lens. so, I needed something with a larger grip, and I have to say the X-H2 makes it so much easier to hold the camera. another massive bonus is the EVF - it's worth the "upgrade" for that alone. I used to shoot a GFX100 with the same EVF (I think) and don't think I could now go back to a lower resolution one. thanks for your hard work putting the video together 🙂

@ValerieMisaPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your comments and feedback 🙏 I suspect it wasn't easy making the swap, but it seems like it was the right decision for your needs, which I think is what matters most at the end of the day👍 The 100-400 is a superb lens, but definitely not light and you'd rather not be missing out on sharp shots with all that quality glass, especially if you can help it! I hope you're enjoying your XH2 and your photography 🙂📸

@spektrograf Жыл бұрын

First time viewer…really well articulated and demonstrated on your reasoning thank you! Subscribed! :) (FYI, your voice in the video bounces around a bit between L/R/C. At 13:10, it seems to be hard-panned left. The preceding audio is center, and most headshots seems to be panned slight left of center. Might be good to just sum your audio track to mono then you don't have to worry about stereo pan. Headphones are a great way to check stereo panning since it's more pronounced.)

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks - I really appreciate your comments, feedback and great tips! 🙏🙏 My audio did play up a bit in this video and I haven't been able to figure out why. I think recording from both my Rode NTG shotgun mic and my Wireless Go mic complicate things, and I've still got a lot to learn with audio! But that's a really helpful tip about just sticking to mono and testing it with my headphones 👍 Take it easy, cheers 🙂

@DiogoMSCapitao Жыл бұрын

good review, thanks

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Diogo 🙏🙏

@davidmammen3243 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your review as I am thinking about getting a X-H2, I have an X-T4. Thank you.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks David for your comments 🙏🙏 I'm glad you enjoyed it and hopefully you get the camera that you're happy with 🙂 The X-T4 is still an awesome camera!

@NathanHassani-kr4bh Ай бұрын

Just got a Sony a7cii for the same price, full frame for the same money.

@inseCT320i Жыл бұрын

I was blown away by the colors this camera provide...they are better then Canon by miles...i am Canon user since 8 years...i used to have 70d,6d,Eos R etc...this Fuji has TOP notch accurate colors !!

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more about the colour science of Fujifilm - the colours are so beautifully rendered 👌 But I'm sure there is also much to love about Canon...Pros and cons with all things I suppose. Thanks for your comments 🙏🙏

@SouthboundProduction Жыл бұрын

Hi Valerie! Great review. As I would agree for Landscape/nature/wildlife photographers to get the XH2 the other option is just to get the X-T5 and save a couple hundred to invest in lenses. The only reason i'd recommend the XH2 is if you do video as well as photography. But even then. The XH2s if you're "serious?" I guess about video is a better investment. The XH2 is in quite a weird spot i'd honestly say. The XT5 is a plenty capable video camera but in my use case I wanted uncropped 4k 60 and an optional 4k 120. Open gate as well is only available on the XH2s which I absolutely adore for repurposing video/reframing and gathering the max amount of detail in the 6.2k mode since it has no crop. If you purely would like hybrid, I'd say forget the megapixels and think about the features instead, was my opinion on going with the XH2s.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks and appreciate your thoughts 🙏🙏 It wasn't easy choosing between the XH2 and XH2S, but for me, the deciding factor was the higher MP - which I needed most. But agree with you, the XH2S is a much better hybrid and just has better speed and performance. I think if I could have waited for the XT5, I may have bought that instead 🤔 But I often try not to have buyer's remorse! Give everything a real chance 🙂

@LewyKablooe 5 ай бұрын

X-H2 has a much higher buffer size/speed which is worth the extra cost by itself.

@marctannenbaum9260 2 ай бұрын

Great, objective, well paced review that is more helpful than any other. I want to stay with Fuji for their colours, functionality ,and smaller form. My main issue is that when I look at their recommended zooms to maximize this sensor, they are larger and heavier than Canon or Nikon constant 4.0 equivalent focal range. I don’t need fast zooms for landscapes but Fuji basically forces us to use them. The size weight advantage is lost-unless I use Fuji primes.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Ай бұрын

Really appreciate your comments Marc, and I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙏🙂 You make quite a good point about about Fuji's recommended lenses to best resolve the new sensor. Hopefully their lens roadmap will include smaller and lighter zooms in time. Although not on their recommended list, I found the 10-24mm v2 paired really well with the XH2 and to be honest, I couldn't see any material differences in IQ between that and the 18mm f/1.4 (a recommended lense). Cheers 👍📸

@oregonduc Жыл бұрын

I’ve been loving my XH2S since launch but I also have that want to get the XH2 for landscape and portrait photography. I might just wait for the rumored XS20 if it’s high megapixel but small body

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you're enjoying your XH2S. It's quite similar to the XH2 in many ways, so if you're after something different and not in a rush, it might be good to wait to see what the XS20 offers 👍

@jimpap13 3 ай бұрын

Hi Valerie loved your clear concise review and I actually loved your voice and found it soothing. Although a lovely cameraI don’t think the XH2 is really for me as I’m entering the Fuji system to get away from DSLR style cameras and am looking for a compact retro style and light weight camera ultimately I will purchase an XT5 and an XT30ii for their styling, size and weight then I think I’ll be complete. One thing that has made my photography dormant over the past couple years has been lugging around big DSLR body any the big lenses to go, so looking for a minimalist setup up with just a couple of the old small Fuji prime lenses and eventually maybe one zoom I mainly like to shoot portrait, some street/candid, occasional landscape & travel.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your kind comments Jim, and I appreciate you watching the video despite the XH2 not being for you 🙏😊 I understand your points completely about wanting to move to a smaller, lighter and more discreet setup. Fujifilm sounds like the right ecosystem for you - now it's just a matter of choosing the right camera bodies and lenses! Most of their cameras bodies are very enjoyable to use and their colour science is just beautiful. Have fun with your research and all the best with your journey! 👍📸

@Sleepyboiwonder 2 ай бұрын

Getting a lightly used excellent condition x-h2 for $1500. Hopefully it’s everything I want! I held an x-h2s and really loved how solid it felt in my hand. As much as I love the dials on the x-t series, I’m going to give this one a try! Thanks for all your input!

@ValerieMisaPhotography 2 ай бұрын

Looks like you got yourself a great deal and I can feel your excitement from here! I'm sure you'll enjoy your new camera and many thanks for your comments 🙏😊👍📸

@zavtravels4546 Жыл бұрын

I will always choose speed and performance of camera over megapixels, that’s why I chose X-H2S!

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

That's definitely what the X-H2S is known for, so it sounds like you made a great choice for your needs and preferences 👍 If the X-H2 and X-H2S had a baby, I think that would be my dream camera! 😅

@whfowle 9 ай бұрын

One of the reasons I was drawn to the Fuji X-Tx cameras was the similarity to film cameras with simple shutter, aperture, ISO dials. I have never liked making these changes with command dials or getting to them in the menus. If it was possible to get the custom options without losing these dials, I would be really happy. For me, having seven custom options readily available on the X-H2 is very nice and separation of video settings from single image settings is also very useful.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 9 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more - having all the exposure dials and custom settings dial would be the best of both worlds! While I miss the tactile functionality of the XT4, I have grown to really like the 7 custom settings dial. It's very handy to quickly switch between settings - you just need to have them memorised! Cheers 🙏👍📸

@BackpackingFootsteps 5 ай бұрын

⁠⁠⁠@@ValerieMisaPhotographycan’t you just rename them? I was in the Fuji Film house of photography in London today looking at the Hs2 and asked the same question. They showed me in menu how you could reset the 7 custom dials and rename them to whatever you want?? Does this not stay on camera once you turn it off or something?

@PhilippeLaporta 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this comprehensive review. I have been considering the X-H2 for a while now. I presently have the X-H1 that was not very popular, but I love the ergonomics and difference in weight from my old Canon 5D-MKIII and lenses. The information you provide about noise really bothers me - I understand it's with a very high ISO of 10,000 that I would not really use, but your 2nd example at ISO 2,000 in low light is making me think twice about this choice - wondering if I should not stick with the H-2S for that reason only - as I would otherwise appreciate the cropping possibilities with the larger sensor (but not at the expense of increased noise to that degree). And as much as I love Topaz, I don't want to process each image for noise! Am I right to think this way?

@ValerieMisaPhotography 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your comments Philippe 🙏 My honest opinion is that I wasn't too happy with the low light performance on the XH2, and despite reading a lot of articles which didn't raise too much of an issue about the noise level, I found this to be perhaps the biggest downside. While I can put up with more noise for wildlife/birding given the high SS often used, I was surprised about the level of noise in a lot of my landscape photos. If your preference is not to use denoising software, I think the XH2 is probably not good for you. Unless being able to crop deeply is more important for you, the XH2S might be the better option. I can understand it's always difficult weighing the pros and cons! Hope that helps and good luck! 👍🙂📸

@EdwardMartinsPhotography Жыл бұрын

If you name your custom settings and then hit the Q button, the name of the setting you're on is displayed. So no need to memorize which custom setting is for what. This trick helped me a lot so I thought I'd pass it on if you didn't know about it. 🙂 I use the X-H2 as my main vlogging camera and my backup stills camera to my X-T5. The eye Af has been flawless.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Edward for your handy tip! I barely use the Q button but I tried your trick and it's super helpful and quick 🙂 🙏👍

@EdwardMartinsPhotography Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography Great! Glad I could help. The XT5 handles the custom modes even better. You get 7 for stills and 7 for video and it displays the names as you change them. Though once I learned how to display them on the XH2 with the Q button, everything was OK. 🙂

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

So you have both the XH2 and the XT5 Ed? Lucky you! 😀

@EdwardMartinsPhotography Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography Yes, the XH2 is my video vlogging camera and my XT5 is my stills landscape camera and they both back each other up and it makes for a perfect system. Best of both worlds, or the right tool for the right job. 🙂👍 And Fuji makes it easy: both cameras combined are about the same price as one Canon R5 or Sony A7Rv.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Fantastic setup - you're all sorted! 😀👍

@Windsurfingaddict 6 ай бұрын

I’m in Love, new subscriber, been looking at getting back to a new camera as last one was SLR 35 film camera and only used smart phone to take all my shots and videos, I was looking at Sony for the stabilisation as think they have nailed it but I can compromise for ASP-C as has 40mp so cropping is not to heavy on pixel loss, this and the XH2S have lovely colours, how does it compare to say a Sony A7111 as also on my short list. I was looking at full frame but APS-C has better reach and cheaper and the quality is almost as good and coming from a smart phone is still going to blow away the tiny sensors. Enjoyed your relaxing voice and style 😀😀🥰🥰

@ValerieMisaPhotography 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch for your comments - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful, and welcome to my channel! 🙏😊 Sounds like you've got a lot to consider here, and the research is all part of the fun of getting a new mirrorless. I think it'll help to jot down a list of what key features you want and why you want/need them. Then you'll just need to make some compromises, as you'll unlikely get your wish list in one camera! DYOR, enjoy the process, best of luck with your decision and have fun snapping away out there! 😀👍📸📸

@Frank-yb9hf 2 ай бұрын

For me, the X-T5 will be the better fit. I have the X-T3 and I love the dials. Thanks for the video 💙

@ValerieMisaPhotography Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments Frank 🙏 The XT5 is also a fantastic camera and is a great alternative option for sure 👍🙂📸

@aharshephotography 11 ай бұрын

Hi Valerie, thanks for a great video. I looked at the noise comparison that you tried and I see that you're already pushing the exposure 3 1/2 stops before you apply the noise reduction. Maybe having it exposed longer to the light you have could help with the noise. I have noticed that on my X-T4.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment Akshay 🙏 I think you're referring to the Wanaka Tree example? I'd intentionally pushed up the exposure to better show the noise and hot pixels, but my final edited image didn't need to push the exposure anywhere near that far. I'd used the NPF rule in Photopills which suggested 8 secs exposure was about right to avoid noticeable star trails. Agree with you that maybe it could have been a bit longer, but that would have come at the expense of star trails... Maybe a star tracker is the answer! 👍

@aharshephotography 11 ай бұрын

@ValerieMisaPhotography makes sense. Pushing exposure in high ISO images enhances the noise quite a bit from my experience. But yes it makes sense for youtube to push it. startracker is your answer, you will love the output.

@nelsoncheetube 7 ай бұрын

Good review

@ValerieMisaPhotography 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Nelson, glad you enjoyed it 🙏

@1111undici1111 Жыл бұрын

I have X-T3 for photography and X-T4 that I use mainly for video. My both cameras are equipped with the battery grip. I just love the ergonomics that I get with the battery grip and the extra battery life it delivers. I just love using these cameras! I see no need to upgrade to X-T5 or X-H2. 26 megapixels is more than enough for me. I heard there is no battery grip available for X-T5 and I find the camera not ergonomically good. X-H2 seems to be ergonomically better than the X-T5, but I see very little extra value it would deliver to me when I compare it to my X-T3 and X-T4 with the battery grip.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

The XT3 and XT4 are fantastic cameras that still hold their own weight, so I totally understand your points. My XT4 still serves me very well, and it's such an enjoyable camera to use. You shouldn't upgrade for the sake of it - hang on to your hard earned cash and only upgrade where it makes sense for you to do so 👍 Sounds like your current setup gives you what you need to keep enjoying your photography and videography. Thanks your for your comments 🙂🙏🙏

@shaunkeenanphoto Жыл бұрын

Hey Valerie, nice to see you mixing things up with a review. I’m hoping to upgrade eventually and good to hear your thoughts on this one. I particularly liked the shots of the tree in NZ that you referenced and thought the camera performed really well. All the best and looking forward to the next one!

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun, hope you've been well and thanks for your comments - it's always great to hear your thoughts 🙏🙏 It's nice sometimes to just do a more relaxed & slower paced video, although I've sorely missed not being able to get out for some photography for a while now! What are you thinking of upgrading to?

@shaunkeenanphoto Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography It may be a little bit before upgrading, but I’m looking at the Z9, XT-4, and the R5. I need more pixels! 😂 I just got back from photographing the Red-Crowned Cranes and should have an episode out next week, but my current crop sensor, 24 megapixels camera was stretched to its limit.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

I think the Z9 and R5 will give you the megapixel boost you're after! Enjoy doing the research in the meantime. Will keep an eye out for your next episode! 👍

@jimofmarseille 4 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for your review ! I have a single question : would you buy it again ?

@ValerieMisaPhotography 4 ай бұрын

Hi Jim, thanks for watching and your feedback 🙏 Hmm... That's a good question. I think I would buy it again if I wasn't interested in wildlife or birding, and was already invested in the Fujifilm ecosystem. It was great for my landscapes and I really enjoyed using it from that perspective. Otherwise, there's lots of quality options out there...Just depends on what would suit my needs most at any given time really 🙂 Hope you're happy with your decision! 👍📸

@davidshoganYouTube 9 ай бұрын

I’m about to rent this camera… I’m really drawn to the look and dials of the XT bodies, so I may need to rent those, too, as I’m testing. I shoot Canon R6, but I really want to see what beautiful colors I can get from Fuji and the film simulations look super fun. And the lenses look fantastic too. Thanks for the review. New subscriber here!

@ValerieMisaPhotography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments and welcome to the channel, David 🙂🙏 I hope you enjoy testing these cameras and some of the Fuji lenses - it's quite a different ecosystem from Canon. As much as I've enjoyed using the XH2, the AF certainly won't compare to the amazing AF on the R6, so this will likely be something that you'll notice straight away. But Fujifilm's colour science is sublime 👌 Happy 📸

@davidshoganYouTube 9 ай бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography Thanks for the follow up, Valerie!

@mePOPnow 5 ай бұрын

Agree with the noise. It’s maybe on par with the XT4 but a bit worse. I shoot live music often at 6400 ISO. Topaz DeNoise is great but sometimes the detail is lost. I find re introducing grain in Lightroom can help bring the detail back.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 5 ай бұрын

In hindsight, I think you're right that the noise is a little worse than the XT4. I've found that if I'm careful with Topaz Denoise settings (I recommend selecting "add back details"), it's quite effective in reducing noise without comprising much on details. But all in all, the less work we need to do in post to reduce noise, the better! Thanks for your comments 🙏🙂

@NeilWNC 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the really informative review, it's great to hear from an actual user of their experience. I also am enjoying your "Aussie" accent (with perhaps a bit of Asian in there), it's so pleasant to listen to! I'm about to order my XH2, and upon checking out the firmware updates it looks like with version 3.0 they've added the ability to set the ISO with the FRONT COMMAND dial. I've also seen in the manual that the current ISO can be displayed on the main screen. Unless I'm misunderstanding all this (don't have the actual camera yet), it seems that Fuji may have addressed this specific complaint.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind comments Neil, and I'm glad my Aussie accent is gentle on your ears! 😀🙏 You're right, Fuji did take on feedback from users and has since addressed the ISO dial button optionality, which was fantastic. Firmware updates also improved AF performance. I hope you have a fab time with your new XH2! Cheers 👍📸

@NeilWNC 4 ай бұрын

Now that I've had the X-H2 camera and a good assortment of Fuji lenses for the past two months, I'm HOOKED! It is so superior in every way to my "old" Canon EOS RP, which was admittedly the bottom of the Canon full-frame line. Not to mention the newer lenses really make that 40 mPix sensor actually work. At this point I've sold off all my Canon gear and kitted up with Fuji. No regrets, and thanks again.@@ValerieMisaPhotography

@ValerieMisaPhotography 4 ай бұрын

@@NeilWNC I'm glad to hear that you're loving your XH2 Neil 😊 I hope your make great memories and photos with it, and keep enjoying your photography 👍📸

@thepirateshoots Жыл бұрын

The PASM-dial - explicitely the "C" custom modes, you can very quickly change everything, just one click from outdoor portraits to studio shootings.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Totally agree - I've found the custom settings dial to be super useful and for me, it almost makes up for the loss of the dedicated ISO dial! 😉👍

@flagger2020 3 ай бұрын

Great, level headed honest review, thanks. I am lazy i shoot mostly jpg+raw and only process raws when printing or sharing. The x-h2 is my first new fuji after my x20 and to be honest i only got it after i brought a second hand x-e1 and was curious about where newer xtrans sensors had gone. The default jpegs above 800 were horrible, reminiscent of EPWC (early panasonic water colours) until i dialed down NR to -4. Now upto 800 are amazing and 3200 very usable. Glad your camera survived its couple of falls. I had a friend whoms H2 did not survive a light rain storm so i hope the shift away from made in japan does not make the environmental sealing a lottery. Anyway thanks for the review. Happy to sub. Ps modern autofocus is a god send, but some of my best nature shorts were on a K5 with manual focus m42 Consina lenses, so it can be done. With practice we can get the shot.. except for hummingbirds.. they are unicorns ala special.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your comments and I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙏🙂 I hope you're enjoying your XH2. Noise is something that you'll have to definitely manage with this camera, and it's good to hear that you've figured out the right settings with this camera. Couldn't agree more regarding AF - while we need it most of the time, sometimes you have no option but to fine-tune or shoot with MF because AF just can't get the job done! Cheers 👍📸

@victorli4316 8 ай бұрын

L-bracket is a must for all my cameras.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 8 ай бұрын

For landscapes, 100% 🙂

@lebravo11 Жыл бұрын

Hi Valerie, great review! Did you have the chance of testing the AF with the recent firmware update? It would be great to hear your thoughts on that. Cheers!

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi Luis, many thanks for your comments 🙏 I have been using the camera with the updated AF, although it has been limited. I've noticed it has found focus slightly faster for stationary subjects, at mid range and in good light. In my limited shots of irratic moving birds, I haven't seen too much of an improvement. Chris from Pal2tech recently posted a great video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mcmRZJmU3pfFZGg.html Hope that helps 🙂 Have you had a chance to test it yet?

@lebravo11 Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography Hi Valerie, thanks for the reply. I'm thinking on buying it so I haven't tested it haha. I currently have an X-S10 and I love it, but the main reasons to upgrade would be weather sealing, better autofocus and higher resolution. Cheers!

@ValerieMisaPhotography 11 ай бұрын

I think all your reasons for an upgrade are compelling. All the best Luis, with your research and ultimate choice! 👍📸

@71co0k 6 ай бұрын

I think the firmware update that happened in September makes it up to par in terms of sports autofocus.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott 🙏 It'd be interesting to know if that update actually resulted in a real, noticeable uptick in AF performance. Cheers 👍📸

@laurelb8372 Жыл бұрын

Good review, actually I find even with my XT2 there seems to be a need for DeNoise in comparison to my Nikon camera. However, I still love the Fuji colours.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

I guess having more noise is unfortunately the trade off for having an APS-C. But 100% agree with you there Laurel, Fujifilm colours are so good...probably the best. As always, appreciate your comments 🙏🙏

@joncothranphotography9375 8 ай бұрын

Great camera. Maybe try shooting with back button auto focus to lock your focus. You may be refocusing when you take the next shot. Keep up the great work!

@ValerieMisaPhotography 7 ай бұрын

Many thanks Jon, BBF is the way to go! 🙏🙂👍📸

@peterwoodham769 8 ай бұрын

Just found you. Great review

@ValerieMisaPhotography 7 ай бұрын

Many thanks Peter for your comments, I'm glad you found the video and enjoyed it 🙏🙂📸

@catherinegrimes2308 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned hot pixels with your long night-time exposures. Have you considered taking a dark frame and subtracting it from you light frame or using the long exposure noise reduction?

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi Catherine, I did have LE noise reduction on, but I didn't take any dark frames. I'm aware of taking as many black/dark shots as you do for normal shots and then stacking the images to reduce noise, but I didn't know that it also works for hot pixels. Thanks for the tip, and I'll definitely give that a go next time. Thanks for your comments 🙏🙏

@catherinegrimes2308 Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography I thought that the long exposure noise reduction (LENR) was very similar to taking a dark frame and subtracting it. Astronomers don't use LENR because it doubles the time to take a frame. They take a reasonable number and add them to the stacking process. If you have a hot pixel, it will be hot on the light and the dark frames any by subtracting the dark frame you should remove its effect. Maybe something else is going on? Maybe take a photograph using LENR, then one without LENR and a dark frame. You could compare the one with LENR and the one without LENR, then subtract the dark from from the image without LENR and compare the result with the photograph with LENR. That might give a clue as to what is going on.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Catherine, trial and error it'll be! 👍

@specialized41 3 ай бұрын

What lenses you use with XH2..?? Any recommendations on lenses.? Thanks.🙏🏻

@ValerieMisaPhotography 3 ай бұрын

Hi there, it's highly recommended that you use the new range of Fujinon lenses with the XH2, as these are in theory, meant to be able to resolve the higher MP much better, and focus faster. Fuji has a list of recommended lenses. However, I didn't really see any noticeable difference in IQ when I paired it with some of my older lenses. For landscapes, I used the new 18mm f1.4 (superb lens), and the older 10-24mm f4 WR (v2) which was still fantastic. Other great lenses include the red badge lenses: 16-55mm f2.8, and 50-140mm f2.8. I suppose it all depends on what you mainly shoot and your budget! There are some excellent quality and value third party lenses (Viltrox, Sigma and Tamron) to also consider. Enjoy your research! 🙂👍📸

@user-yx1ni4hl9x Жыл бұрын

Beautiful girl, beautiful review. I also have x-h2, a wonderful camera. Lens sigma 18-50 and 56 1.4

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your kind comments and I really appreciate your support 🙏🙏 Sigma makes some fantastic lenses - I'm always keeping an eye out for one that I can add to my kit! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your camera! Cheers 🙂👍

@oldgrumpyjim5003 Жыл бұрын

My only issue with the body is the flippy screen I just wish it had the same screen as my xt3 I’m stills only and I know I’ll eventually damage the screen but that’s my only issue 😅

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

You know Jim, I initially had included a segment about the flippy articulating screen and wished it was like the 3-way tilt screen on the XT3/XT5. I've never used that screen, but I agree with you, I think it's much better for a stills camera like the XH2. Thanks for your comments 🙏🙏

@eileenconragan1064 10 ай бұрын

Hi is just found you! Very thorough video. I’m curious why you purchased this over the XT five? Maybe you answered it and I missed that point. I presently own the XT4. At times I think of going back to Nikon for FF and light gathering but I see great results and enjoy the Fuji. And have two red badge lenses that are just fantastic! I want a second camera body so I don’t have to keep changing Lenses. I have read so many reviews on the XH2 and the XT5. The xt5 body is even smaller than the 4. I don’t like that. It would be nice to have more MPs. I may just wait and see what Fuji does next! Or buy a used xt4! Any thoughts or comments from xt5 users appreciated.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Hi Eileen, I'm glad you found my channel and thanks for your comments 🙏🙂 I wanted a higher MP camera for my trip to New Zealand and the XT5 hadn't been released at the time. While the specs on the XH2 and XT5 are quite similar, the XH2 does have better performance in terms of eg AF and buffer rate - which helps with wildlife photography, which is also what I enjoy. But I've heard a lot of XT5 owners love their cameras and if your main interest is landscapes and you enjoy the tactile functionality of the XT4, then you probably don't need more than what the XT5 offers. I still use my XT4 for videos and when I feel like a simple and relaxing shoot - it's just quite fun to use. Hope that helps and keep getting out there and enjoying your photography 🙂👍

@eileenconragan1064 9 ай бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography thanks so much for your thorough response. look forward to more videso. 😀

@sempiro3133 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Unfortunately AF-C does have an issue, multiple users reported about it and there is a whole youtube video and thread on DPReview about it... Hope it can be solved with Firmware update...

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up Sempiro 🙏 Apparently there is an update coming this year - similar to the update release last year to improve the AF on the XH2. Hopefully that will fix things! 🤞👍

@stevenbamford5245 Жыл бұрын

I really want to love my X-H2 but it's not happening, but I do love Fuji.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

I understand what you mean Steven. I do like the XH2, but I can't honestly say that I love it...not yet anyway! Hopefully it'll grow on us 😀 Thanks for your comments 🙏🙏

@Lucidexplore Жыл бұрын

Curious to know why is that?

@matt88169 Жыл бұрын

@@Lucidexplore because XT series is more fun…with battery grips it’s easy to build up/ strip down the camera for bigger lenses or for occasions where a little more portability is needed. No, I don’t use the dials ALL the time but they do come in handy and can lock…unlike the command dials. The XH series has a great grip but has some weird ergonomic quirks. Fuji should have considered making the XT5 the XH2…flagship “photography” camera, and let the XH2S be the beast it is. Instead they decided the XT5 should lose the grip option and some of the build quality. Still a great camera though.

@JeffreyHauser 9 ай бұрын

I hope Fuji will offer the battery grip option for all future XT series cameras. The XT-5 was the first camera in the XT lineup that did NOT offer this feature. The battery option is an important feature ergonomically when using longer focal length lenses.

@artsmodelstation9396 26 күн бұрын

if u want nice grain instead of noise best to use the Nikon D750.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 22 күн бұрын

Thanks, as great as the D750 is, I have to say DSLR is not for me. I'm a mirrorless gal 🙂📸

@mden2490 11 ай бұрын

What was the reason why you chose this over the XT-5? It was out at the time of the release of this video correct? If not would you have purchased the XT-5 instead? For all intents and purposes they are more similar than different.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Hi there, the XT5 hadn't been released at the time that I bought the XH2. I was travelling to New Zealand at the time and wanted most importantly the increased 40MP resolution for landscape and wildlife. You're right, for the most part they have very similar specs, but I think I'm terms of the performance needed for bird/wildlife, the XH2 is superior to the XT5 (eg CF express, buffer rate and apparently better AF). Would be keen to hear your thoughts. Thanks for your comment and watching 🙏🙂

@mden2490 10 ай бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography thank you so much for responding. Are you able to grip the camera, and does it feels secure in your hand? Reason for me asking is I just recently went to a Camera store to look at the canons and they did not feel secure. It as if you had to have a big hand in order to hold on to the camera correctly? There was a recent update in May that dealt with AF. Have you been able to upload that and if so, have you noticed any improvement? From what I can gather XT-5 is a camera that is geared more towards photography, but I believe more for still photography, then for bird and wildlife.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 10 ай бұрын

@@mden2490 I think the ergonomics of the XH2/XH2S is the best of all Fujifilm cameras and a lot of people will agree. The grip is deep and the camera rests nicely in your palms - it feels really balanced. I think you'll find it comfortable and won't have an issue with holding it at all. In terms of AF, I honestly can't say I've seen a huge improvement. It has probably picked up focus and locked on a little better for stationary subjects and when the scene's not busy, but otherwise I'm not sure I can say the AF update is anything to write home about! I recommend you watch Pal2tech's review on the AF update - he has tested it more extensively than me and has seen good results. Agree, the XT5 is more of a stills camera and if you don't need the additional performance of the XH2, I think you'll get better value with that camera. Happy researching and all the best with your purchase! 🙂👍📸

@mden2490 10 ай бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography Thank you very much and for taking the time to respond to posts.

@brunoeberspacher7026 Жыл бұрын

I guess for your purposes the X-H2s would have been the better choice. The AF seems to be superior because of the stacked sensor and more powerful processor.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi Bruno, I'm not sure to be honest! The better AF on the XH2s would be fantastic for bird and wildlife, but I'd like more than 26MP for landscapes. If only the XH2 and XH2s had a baby... it'd be an expensive baby though 😅 Thanks for your comments 🙏🙏

@Eyeofkamau Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography xh2 has a huge af update coming this spring. Although I haven’t had any issues with AF

@wm1573 Жыл бұрын

It’s has better af but it’s not that much better as people make it to be. Yes I’ve tested both

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

@@Eyeofkamau hopefully it's an AF update! 🤞🤞🤞

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

@@wm1573 thanks, that's interesting to hear that the XH2S is not leaps and bounds ahead 🤔

@hanscaspersz4900 Жыл бұрын

Is the XH2 better than the XT5 for the discussed topics?

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi Hans, I can't tell you unfortunately as I haven't used the XT5. I think you'll find a few good reviews on YT - I saw a recent video from Roman Fox (@snapsbyfox) that might be helpful. Good luck! 👍

@PaulsMedia2024 11 ай бұрын

Hi Valery, - my 1st time on your channel. Like your style of video, but hope you'll forgive me for commenting, but could you keep your voice central? It seems to jump between hard left and central. :) ps: I upgraded from an X-T4 to to the H-X2 and X-H2S bodies. I miss the dials, but the plusses greatly outweigh the minuses.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your comments and no need to apologise for your constructive feedback! 🙏 You're not the first person to point this out - I had some issues with my audio in this video and wasn't able to put a finger on it. But I've definitely been mindful of my audio channels output since 🙂 You've got 2 fantastic cameras there and if there are more pros than cons, then it sounds like you've made the right choice. Keep enjoying your photography!👍📸

@silvestergrimm1572 2 ай бұрын

Sehr guter Bericht. Ich warte auf meine Kamera :)

@ValerieMisaPhotography Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments Silvester and enjoy your new camera! 🙏🙂👍

@anoltis Жыл бұрын

Hi, i have a xh2s and the same problems with a autofocus, its terrible. My Sony A7IV is more better than the Fuji but the jpg from Fuji ist Great. Have a nice weekend

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more - while the X-H2 is still missing the mark on AF, it nails it with superb jpeg colours. I've always loved Fujifilm's beautiful colour science 🙂👌 Thanks for your comments 🙏🙏

@couch_potato_v1826 Жыл бұрын

For the tree pic, why is the iso shown as 64?

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi there, I actually used ISO 64 to take that photo. In hindsight though, I wouldn't go below the native ISO of 125 unless absolutely necessary. When you go below native ISO, the camera will compensate and give the image an exposure boost as part of the in-camera processing, which can clip your highlights unintentionally - as I've discovered!

@Vikingdescendent 11 ай бұрын

8:15 FUJI released a firmware update for the ISO issue.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. That's interesting, because I'm up to date with firmware updates and I don't think I've seen a noticeable difference 🤔

@silverstone6644 Жыл бұрын

Great review 👍 In regards to the low light, my old Sony A6000 had better low light results lol and that camera is £450 lol. Just goes to show even the high-end Fuji brand isn't so ' High-End ' at everything. Ok here's a Q ... Fuji XH2 OR Nikon D850 ?

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments 🙏🙏 Yes, it doesn't deliver gold star performance in every aspect. But I guess no camera does? I think the end of the day, it's about what you're willing to compromise on based on what's important to you and what you see value in 🙂 The D850 and XH2 are quite different cameras - eg DSLR vs mirrorless, FF vs APS-C, 46MP vs 40MP, 4k video vs 8k video, 9fps vs 15fps, 153 AF points vs 425 AF points, $$$ vs $$...the list goes on! 😄

@silverstone6644 Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography 😂😂 Point made 🙏👍 but agreed. No camera is perfect. It's all about compromise. Tc.

@joncothranphotography9375 8 ай бұрын

Maybe try back button AF to help with your focus issue. You may be refocusing when you hit the shutter the next time.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip Jon 🙏. I did have BBF set up but in some instances, the AF just wasn't sticking as much as I'd like. But I think those instances were pretty trying and would test many AF systems!

@joncothranphotography9375 7 ай бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography Sorry for the double comment, but KZfaq told me that this comment was deleted due to not conforming to the policy. I think that the acronym that I used was cursing. They did delete the one before this one..

@ValerieMisaPhotography 7 ай бұрын

@@joncothranphotography9375 😅 no worries Jon! I wondered why there was a double up...

@joncothranphotography9375 7 ай бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography Yeah! KZfaq can do some crazy stuff...

@NathanHassani-kr4bh Ай бұрын

Can the image quality match a full frame?

@ValerieMisaPhotography Ай бұрын

Hi there, the low light performance is definitely not as good as FF - that's a given as it's a smaller sensor. So expect more noisy images. But otherwise, great dynamic range and I think IQ is superb 👍

@stanobert3475 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your thorough video! It seems like the Fuji X-H2s would be a better camera for low light, high iso photography than the X-H2. I am curious how much an improvement higher iso images would be wirh the X-H2s would be.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 7 ай бұрын

Hi Stan, I agree with you there. I'm not sure how much better the noise/high ISO performance would be though - there must be charts and other technical comparisons out there that should cover this. Thanks for your comments 🙏🙂

@christianpetersen1782 3 ай бұрын

Could hire the X-H2s to compare.

@timkristensson2279 8 ай бұрын

Very nice video and photos. But wouldn't call +3.75 stops "unedited". Reffering to the tree photo in the part about noise.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments Tim 🙏 I think I made a point about raising the exposure to show the noise in the video, which in hindsight is probably added to the noise.

@Slave-Of-Christ 10 ай бұрын

Valerie... you may well know this (probably do), but before sending a noisy image to DeNoise from Capture One (or any other software), be sure that there is ZERO sharpening or noise reduction applied; no color noise reduction, no hot pixel fixes-nothing. And, also ensure there is no grain being applied, something that C1 does to higher ISO Fuji files by default. If you don't completely disable everything in the details tab of C1, DeNoise is not nearly as effective at ridding images of noise.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Hi Brenton, many thanks for your comments 🙏 I'd thought it was better to remove hot pixels fixes before denoising and wasn't aware that the grain affect automatically applied would impact the effectiveness of denoising. I'll definitely test this out - thanks. I will highly recommend that you make chromatic aberration/defringing adjustments first though, as once denoised, I've found these are effectively baked in and are very difficult to correct. Cheers 🙂👍

@Slave-Of-Christ 10 ай бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography Thanks for the tip on CA/defringing. That reminded me of another detail and caveat to my original suggestion. I was working with some 6400 ISO and higher images that were quite underexposed when I actually, truly felt, for the first time, that I _needed_ Denoise (I don't mind noise in images that much). Bringing a RAW file in that condition into Denoise, however, is also a big no-no. It will remove the noise, but when the exposure is brought up afterwards it will look horrible; worse than if the noise was left. So, I brought up the levels to where they needed to be and sent a 16 bit tiff file, with nothing enabled on the details tab in C1, to Denoise. Denoise did a phenomenal job of cleaning up the noise, and I continued to tweak the returned tiff in C1, where I always fine that some grain should be added or the image doesn't look natural (but might depend on the images you are working with). I don't recall how much testing I did, but do know that I became convinced that _everything_ in the details tab of C1 needed to be zeroed out. I have not tested well exposed images in Denoise as RAW files. What is or isn't enabled in C1 in that case wouldn't matter.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Brenton, I'm glad you brought that up, because that has also been my experience. I suspect lifting up the exposure first aids the denoising software to better assess the noise level, especially in the shadows/underexposed areas and address them. I've similarly had some terrible results when I've lifted the exposure on some quite underexposed photos post-denoising. I'm definitely going to be more mindful of clearing the auto adjustments in C1 going forward. Thanks again for sharing! 👍🙂

@Simon-Simon-Simon 8 ай бұрын

Have a XT3 am tempted with the sales of these now . With older lenses . Don't see the purpose of selling 23mm and 56mm . 10_24 Now with denoiser Ai on the raw and jpegs more than good those chasing the best gear I have a feeling the GFX50 may be 60 and in the NEW GFX BODY It will give NIKON a run for there money Fashion campaigns use specific older lenses and want that vintage look With landscape weather or pollution or moisture in the air no matter how many pixels

@ValerieMisaPhotography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments Simon 🙏 Some interesting thoughts you have there. Hopefully the new GFX50 is what you're expecting👍

@Tbonyandsteak Жыл бұрын

I can with certainty say that you did that nightscape photo wrongly. You pushed the camera settings waay to far. Cant blame all noise on the camera. Even if you shoot at base Iso and raise the shadows you will get noise no matter the camera brand, since noise comes from lack light informations. 1. You have raised the shadows and Iso to far. A 1.4 though is fine but can you get all in focus? 2. You have highlights that set the limits for exposure. you cant have highlights and stars contrast in one shot. 3. Use a starstacking program that can seperate background with the stars and use stacking. Btw. did you a polarising filter, since you can see the stones in the water?

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your thoughts. The photo's not perfect, and in hindsight I should have taken several shots so that I can stack them in Sequator (as I usually do) to reduce noise and star trails. But I was pressed for time here, so I didn't do that. But I don't believe that the image was incorrectly exposed by a great deal and I don't believe that I pushed the settings too far at all. This photo was taken at about 10:30pm in pitch black darkness. ISO was only 2000 (not high for an astro photo at all), and it was an 8 sec exposure. If you check the NPF rule (for example in Photopills), the recommended exposure is about 7.5 secs. Additionally, the only part of this image that was clipped was the light in the background - this was unavoidable. I don't use a CPL for astro - I want to get in as much light as possible and don't mind seeing the rocks in the water. Given my settings and my experience with the XT5, the level of noise here did surprise me.

@Tbonyandsteak Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography You must have raised the shadows quite a lot. 8 sec is not enough to get this bright image with that kind of noise. Usually at night you dont see through waters but just reflections, that is the reason I think it was with the polarise filter. I refuse to believe that that camera are that bad. I have it my self, so will try it myself.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

My only change was to raise the shadows by 15, which isn't that high and I raised the exposure so that you can see the noise on your screens. That may have something to do with it 🤔 but the noise is quite bad regardless...

@Tbonyandsteak Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography noise comes from raising shadows (3. Time) what did you expect from a nigth photo? Give me any camera in the world and I can do the exactly the same thing, regardless of brand, prizetag and formfactor

@robertbland5131 10 ай бұрын

You cannot use old lenses on the new Fuji 40 megapixel camera. Do you have to use the 33 mm the new 56 to 18 mm you cannot use these old lenses on this new camera. It would not resolve the resolution or give you the sharpness that you need.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Hi Robert, I agree - you can't expect older lenses to be able to resolve the additional MP to its maximum capabilities on the XH2. That wouldn't be using the XH2 to its full potential. But I understand that it will still enhance the IQ of older lenses. Thanks for your comments 🙏👍

@Darkyinkia Жыл бұрын

Constructive criticism - your voice in my left ear only is very distracting.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback 🙏 I did struggle with my audio in this video - something went a little awry and I couldn't figure out it unfortunately. But it was a once off! 👍

@tornadocapoeira Жыл бұрын

There is somthing wrong with your mic. When I'm listening this wideo on headphones i can hear more on left channel than right

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi there, is the mic issue mainly with my voiceovers? I usually record on a single channel and play back through stereo with no issues. But this time I noticed something off with my voiceover and screen recordings, but I couldn't pinpoint it. Thanks for letting me know - appreciate the feedback. Cheers 👍🙏🙏

@tornadocapoeira Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography put it on stere mic and stereo in editor and balanced

@adrianastro1 10 ай бұрын

My right ear feels neglected

@ValerieMisaPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Apologies,I did have some audio issues in this video. Fixed going forward! 👍

@sisindrayasasrodrigo72 8 ай бұрын

Great review ❤… I am learning about wildlife and street photography I can’t decide whether to take sony a7 four or fuji xh2 🥹I think i got the answer

@ValerieMisaPhotography 8 ай бұрын

Hi there, I'm glad you found the video helpful and thanks for your comments 🙏. I hope you've found your answers, although note wildlife and street photography are quite different genres and I think will demand different things from your cameras and lenses. Enjoy the exploration 🙂👍📸

@andrasgyimesi2513 Жыл бұрын

With the kit lens not sharp at all

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your comment. The Fuji kit lens is definitely far from the sharpest lens, but I think a lot of people agree it's one of the best kit lens you can get. As for the image not being sharp at all, I respect that we all have different opinions, but respectfully I disagree. You can see a better resolution image on my website, and I think the sharpness is quite acceptable. It may not be tack sharp from front to back, but I think most people don't pixel peep and would find the sharpeness reasonable. And of course, resolution is not the same sharpness - its ability to resolve the 40MP to a reasonably pleasing standard surprised me.

@andrasgyimesi2513 Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography quite acceptable:)

@Eyeofkamau Жыл бұрын

I found my photos to be very sharp with the 18-55 kit lens

@NN-bk5bb 10 ай бұрын

Please please shut off the background musical tinkle. Noise. Thank you

@ValerieMisaPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and noted, cheers.

@tacorevenge87 10 ай бұрын

A high megapixel sensor will never perform well in lowlight no matter what brand you shooting with

@ValerieMisaPhotography 9 ай бұрын

I agree it will have smaller pixels compared to a lower MP camera with the same sensor, so low light performance shouldn't be as great. But if you compare high MP performance between different sensors/brands, that's where some will fare better than others. Thanks for your comment 🙏👍

@bobfarley4102 Жыл бұрын

It takes you a thousand years to dial in ISO in the field? You can't be serious with that comment. Can't take you seriously after that asinine statement. It might go a long way in explaining why you only have 3.6K subs.

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, I was being sarcastic and making light of the fact that getting my ISO settings dialled in using the buttons is much slower than using the dedicated ISO dial. I think that's a fact that can't be denied and a design feature I missed from the XT4. I don't think anyone should take it literally and I try to see the humour in things - camera reviews can be quite dry if everything is so serious. If that upsets you, it's not my intention, and my videos aren't for you. In terms of my subs, you're too generous, as I only have 1.69k subs. But I've had my channel for less than 1 year, I'm monetized, and I've only made 24 videos, of which only 17 have been photography related. I think that's not a bad hit rate by a lot of standards. But that's not the point - I enjoy sharing my adventures and experiences with the aim of delivering quality and useful content. If you enjoy it, that's fantastic, and if not, that's ok. But I'll never stop having fun and some laughs along the way. Life's too short - smile and you'll enjoy it more! 😁👍

@codertrucker3296 Жыл бұрын

@@ValerieMisaPhotography Subbed.

@MrSolidair Жыл бұрын

what a horrible review

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi there, not a problem, you're entitled to your opinion. Some constructive feedback would be helpful. Cheers.

@doogieham Жыл бұрын

Just ignore him, Valerie. You did an amazing job with the review. Well-thought out, nicely-planned, and very well-executed. Thanks so much!

@MrSolidair Жыл бұрын

@@doogieham lol you drunk?

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

@doogieham Thanks for your comments Doogie. I appreciate your considered comments and your feedback points are clear 🙏🙏 Am glad you enjoyed the vid 🙂

@user-yx1ni4hl9x Жыл бұрын

Залезь обратно в нору,гиена) Tuinrek

@PSYCHIC_PSYCHO Жыл бұрын

What I absolutely HATE about non-professional Mirrorless cameras are the design elements, ie they have 90 Degree hard edges and are EXCRUCIATINGLY linear with no curves; compare these flawed design elements to say the Cannon Eos 5D MKIV DSLR which has beautiful curves; the WORST of them all are Sony Mirrorless cameras; it's as if manufacturers no longer employ Industrial-Designers. Therefore irrespective of how great the XH2-S or the XH2 are, their body designs are ATROCIOUS

@Eyeofkamau Жыл бұрын

Yeah canon’s camera feel amazing. That said, I want to rip my eyes out when I look at them. Just hideous cameras. If they designed their bidies as well as Nikon, they’d be nice a balanced but canon makes the ugliest cameras on the market by far. Haven’t had any issues with my xh2 and I’ve got huge hands. And it’s definitely a professional camera, along with Sony’s cameras regardless of their terrible build

@ValerieMisaPhotography Жыл бұрын

Always great to hear different perspectives and what might be dealbreakers for some people. You like what you like, and you don't like what you don't like 😅 Choice and diversity is a good thing 👍

@PSYCHIC_PSYCHO Жыл бұрын

@@Eyeofkamau Cannon's high-end pro as well as the 5D series semi-pro DSLRs are far from ugly; while their lower tier cameras are uglier including the R series, except the R3

@Eyeofkamau Жыл бұрын

@@PSYCHIC_PSYCHO the R series cameras are the only decent looking ones imo! With the 5D being some of the least appealing Hahah opinions are something aren’t they? Which models are you speaking of when you say high end pro? Speaking of pro cameras, canon is the only company selling $6,000 cameras with micro hdmi ports; along with having the worst highlight dynamic range and log format in the industry. All about picking your poison nowadays. No reason the xh2s should have over a stop more dynamic range than the R5C, but that’s Canon for ya. They make more sales off being a big brand and new buyers that don’t know much better than actually being suitable for professional use.

@bobdrawbaugh4207 10 ай бұрын

I agree. I shoot the Olympus OMD-EM1 for a while. The camera looked great. Lots of curves and was great in the hand.