Reviewing your review after about 8 months: the 4 gig limit has now been history for several months, and IBIS significantly improved. This is a killer camera---and lovely, lovely color---no real notable faults. Using 4K DCI with a speed booster you have almost the angle of view of the full frame camera, and the DCI of the A-PSC mode is great. I think you've got something much more cinematic than the A7III with the film simulations, plus the EVF and LCD are far superior, and the peaking feature is the best I know of, with the lone exceptions of the other Fuji cameras.

The colors of Fuji are spectacular, well above Sony a7sII and Panasonic GH5

Fuji fanboy here. If you take photos even occasionally, nothing compares. I actually don't find Fuji lenses crazy expensive compared to Canon or Nikon, or certainly Sony. They make a wonderful 35mm f2 that costs 450$. They also have a fantastic 18-55mm kit lens that costs around 600, but comes in a kit with many of their cameras. I bought it with my first Fuji, the X-T1, years ago, and still use it for video on the X-T2. It has OIS and the zoom range (translates to roughly 27-85 in 35mm terms) is very useable. Fuji is famous for their great firmware updates, I would not be surprised if they addressed many of your qualms real soon. The film simulations are really nice for video, too. I shot an interview in "Classic Chrome" and didn't even touch the footage in post, that's how great I thought it looked.

“Crazy expensive Fuji glass..” compared to what, Sony’s glass? Heh..

I see the X-H1 as good video option for people who are already in the Fuji world and don't want shell out for new lenses. Having been there with the X-T2, I'd actually recommend to go without the battery grip if you ever intend to rig the camera. Puts the lens a bit too high and can get in the way with some of the shorter lenses, which can make installing a follow focus. Not that I'd advise using a follow focus on a focus-by-wire lens, but hey, sometimes that's all you have...

update september 2019. Price now $999 which is amazing. Only competition price/quality wise is the xt3.

For those watching this later I have had the Fuji X-H1 for a few months now and the video length and file size has improved for sure. Also Autofocus has improved considerably to the point where many say it’s better than the Sony A7iii

I've been using this camera as my main video camera and one of my backups for stills. I've only had one video where the autofocus failed me and that's because of where I put the focus point (user error) otherwise, I love this camera..it's fantastic and there isn't anything out there that touches the color this camera puts out!

Had Panasonic since G6, G7 and G85 all sold and switched to FUJI xt20 and now XT2 and I´m not switching back! glass is superb! and colors.. wow. Ill be getting XH2 in a couple of years :)

This is the Best camera purchase (Sept 2019) since my D750. It's so good I have sold all my Nikon bodies and lenses!! Fuji lenses for the price are incredible bargains. I'm sold 100%

Agree on all you said. But for that image and color I am willing to work around it. Battery life is my biggest concern. I do not usually shoot long takes to splitting video into smaller chunks is not such an issue for me.

I was in Shibuya, Tokyo trying out the Fuji and Sony Cameras. Man, I could not give up using a DSLR for those mirrorless cameras. Odd reasons also were the sounds and the feel in my hand. Then again, I only grew up using Canon film and DSLR.

Beautiful footage! Sorry but This footage blows Panasonic footage out of the water. I know this channel is GH5 country but it’s just not magical like this. Guys.... anyone who watches your footage isn’t going to know how many in body scopes you had behind the scenes but they will know magic when they see it so always let that be your deciding factor when making purchases. Much love to all artists out there 🤘🤘🔥🔥

This looks like my ideal stills camera if nothing else. Love me some hard dials for the exposure triangle. It's part of the reason I still shoot film. Tactile things.

After watching your video I watched Kjetil Kvien Madsen's video review of the H1. I bought the H1 after seeing his review. After two weeks I've decided to sell my lenses and gear and buy into Fuji. This camera is fantastic, and I'm sure fuji will continue to make it better. It has the best skin color out of the camera I've ever seen--and the colors themselves are GORGEOUS. Fuji lenses---and 11 out of 10. This camera is a winner--and very easy to use.

Great review as usual! So glad you did a review for the XH-1. Since I am already in the ecosystem for photography, I am really considering upgrading to the XH-1 for video.

After finding out about the update I picked up one slightly used for only $700! Which included the Body + Grip! Now all I need is to get some lenses

I like this intro way better than the other new one!!

Hi Caleb...always enjoy your videos...please revisit the XH-1 for firmware V2.x....thanks.

July 2020- This camera (after all the firmware updates by fuji) is a deal to steal. At around $1000 bucks with the battery grip package (are you serious Fuji!?) is probably the best VFM deal in the industry right now. Also, how on earth Caleb, is the Fuji glass expensive to Sony G Masters and Canon L series man!? Fuji lenses are so cheap when compared to other first party brand lenses and the build+optics quality is simply outstanding. Even the XT-3 comes at around 1200 bucks with the kit lens (probably the best kit lens any camera manufacturer makes, but without battery grip) Fujifilm is seriously pushing the boundaries when we talk about VFM!

Not only do you inform about very much relevant aspects about the camera's specd from a cinematographing perspective, the vid is beautifully produced and very pleasing to the eye compared to alot of other reviews. Love your channel!

Hopefully they'll add Eterna to the X-T2 and upcoming X-T3. I know it's available as a LUT, but I'd prefer it to be in-camera like with the X-H1. The battery situation is a fail. They could've used a larger battery in this new body, but went with compatibility instead. I understand that, but I think it was amazingly shortsighted. I think if you're shooting video in a studio setting on a tripod, and have short turnaround times, putting this thing in Eterna and plugging the camera in, you'd be hard-pressed to beat it. At least until the P4K comes out at almost half the price (which will include full Resolve Studio). The P4K is going to put the hurt on a lot of the video competitors, unless you need continuous AF. For the price, this needs to have feature-parity with a GH5, and it's not even close in video. Hopefully the X-H2? I'm also thinking they could enter the cinema-cam market with an FS5-like body and upgraded specs. Their MKX zooms are unbeatable for the price. Then again, I want Panasonic to do the same with the GH5 - that would slot in nicely between a GH5s and an EVA1.

Awesome review, Caleb! Glad I opted for the a7III... such a beast of a camera for the price point!

I've just listed my XH1 for sale, a few weeks after purchasing it. I have an X-Pro 2 (and a backup) for my photography needs, and since taking on a new role at work which requires me to shoot more video, I was hoping the X-H1 would cover my video needs. I was left feeling underwhelmed by this camera, which is a real shame. I tried to force myself to like it, as I didn't want to accept that it wasn't going to work. But in the end it's just too much money to spend on a camera that doesn't perform as well as I need it to. It feels great in the hand though! And I really don't want to have to buy into a new system, buy new lenses, batteries etc. so left feeling a little frustrated. Fuji are great with firmware updates, so this camera will continue to improve over the coming weeks and months (possibly years), but I just don't have the time to wait for that, unfortunately. But Fuji are doing great things and I don't doubt that they will nail it with the X-H2.

I like it, but I'm waiting for what Blackmagic does with the BMPCC4K

Yes you can trust peaking at the widest apertures. Just take the time and you'll notice all the different options available to enhance the manual focusing. Manual focusing is the best in Fuji cameras!

Speaking as a TV and film watcher, I just don't understand why anyone thinks that razor thin field of view adds to viewer enjoyment. By all means have the background out of focus, but please have the talent completely in focus. Best regards, Jim.

Great to see you finally get your hands on a Fuji. If you weren't able to put that down for photos, check out the X100F. The older model of that line changed it all for me. Really going to make it easy to carry and a pleasure to photograph your family. Keep up the amazing work on the channel!

7:40 I have the X-H1 and you can do it with its latest firmware. They improved video AF veeery dramatically.

Dat Fuji color science is just STUNNING. It'll be awhile before I'm able to pick up a new camera (and right now, my Panasonic G85 is a fantastic camera for where I'm at), but I hope that when I -am- ready to get a new camera, Fuji will have their video-focused stuff all sorted out and fine-tuned.

I believe firmware 2.0 has updated auto focus/ ibis and fixed the videos being broken up into small files which addresses 2 of the notable draw backs you mentioned in the conclusion - worth a revisit?

I agree with a lot of what you say but there are a few things worth mentioning. Firstly, the glass. You make out that the Fujifilm glass is really expensive but Fuji's f/2 (18, 23, 35, 50mm) lenses are not that expensive, are weather sealed and have better AF than their more expensive lenses and they are optically very good (the only downside is you don't get clickless aperture with Fuji lenses). Also even with their more expensive lenses 56mm f/1.4, 90mm f/2, they are much less expensive than comparable lenses from Canon and Nikon and are also much smaller. I do agree that with an adapter older lenses work amazingly well with the Fuji. The AF is very mixed with the Fujifilm but has improved with the 1.10 firmware upgrade. Some lenses work exceptionally well 23mm f/2 is great but I have had issues at times with the 35mm f/2. The Face detect isn't the most reliable but has improved with the firmware update. The Kaizen firmware update philosophy of Fujifilm, is a double edged sword, for people coming from outside the system, they suddenly see other cameras having the spec's of their new shiny camera and are disappointed but in the long term it is really a massive bonus and you are getting serious upgrades for 2 or 3 years normally. One issue I am having is the X-H1 stopping recording, over a period of time, which has nothing to do with the 15/30 minute record time, when shooting at 4k (200mbps). Normally it will happen, when I have recorded several shots (stopping recording between each one) and then it will suddenly stop. I have a feeling this is down to the camera over heating. I don't know if there is something I can do in camera but it does seem to be a bit of an issue. Personally I am also thinking of getting the new Ninja V for the camera, which I think may help with some of the issues I have had.

1) Last firmware update (2.0) get rid of the 4 gb limit. Big files are available. 2) Ibis is now far better.

No black Magic will get you close to the fujifilm colors, but it will do for the panasonic, this is a great review, honest one, complete one, thank you and keep on being honest, and don't let any camera company buy you.... And thanks for all your great work again

I love Fujifilm... but I was disappointed with my XH1... and I realllllly wanted it to work... the downfalls that you mentioned were too much for me. The battery life especially is a shame, especially considering what Sony just did with latest a7 series and those bodies are very similar in size. I ended up selling it because I want to do more video and this camera just isn't there yet for video. For stills though.... amazing highly recommended to anyone... I decided to stick with my a6500 for my hybrid shooting needs... and re evaluate things after photokina where hopefully a6700 and A7siii are released... great video. big fan.

Cant find words to tell how accurate this review is and the fair comparission with the A7III. everybody with the A7III is only comparing the specs where the A7III is better.

I've had nothing but success with GH5's focus peaking (same with GH5s). It's never been off over months of use on a current feature film I'm shooting. Fuji celluloid has always had a blue tint, so it's natural that they would carry it over into their digital camera line.

Cool review, I like it that you didn't completely trash Fuji just "cause Sony/Panasonic" but took your time and explained what's your beef with it. I also liked how you rated the ergonomics, I just tried it out in shop, it's really awesome and even using the analog dials for exposure is fun to use.

Yeah, you can easily see you're filming it with a Panasonic, as the autofocus is absolutely horrible ;) Apart from that, I would expect GH5 to be waaay sharper than what I saw in this video. Too distracting for me to watch, I listened to the review while reading comments. If anyone is interested, Max Yuryev has made a nice review of X-H1 video capabilities with great examples.

Really appreciated your take on the X-H1. Great to hear your list of pros/cons. Thanks Caleb.

I never understand how people are comparing it with A7 III. In my country (Turkey) Fuji cameras are vastly cheaper than Sony A series cameras.Also you could mention that Sony lenses cost ALOT.

Thanks for your honest review. I was hoping to hear about the on board mic that Fuji claimed was high quality, but I suppose it's become the norm for no one to use them seriously. There was a bit of hype when this camera came out and it's nice to hear about the flaws others neglected to mention in their reviews. Still sounds like a decent camera, and one to keep an eye on for the firmware updates.

I REALLY like Fuji cameras and lenses for stills (I had the X-E1, X100s, & X-T1 for a while), but all of the video-related issues pushed me towards the Sony A73. Awesome camera! If I had the extra cash, I would have a Fuji line-up though. It's hard to beat Fuji color, in my opinion.

Nice intro! I think X-H1 is the right direction for fuji in terms of video. But still there are some drawbacks. You need to use the battery grip to maximize the capability of the camera. And it is also not a huge update comparing to the XT-2. The IBIS is really great though. We look forward to seeing how fuji will improve this lineup. After all, their film stimulation is really good for lazy people.

The "Fujicrons" are reasonably priced, and with stellar IQ. You should try the 25/35/50 F2.

Thanks for the review. Good observation on the Fat32. The other issue I've seen on another youtube review is the autofocus noise being picked up. That said, this is the nicest camera to actually hold and shoot. The build is superior to Panasonic and Sony. I do hope they improve it via firmware.

I think the X-H1 is priced accordingly to the competition. In my opinion: For photo: 1. A7iii 2. X-H1 3. GH5 4. GH5S For video: 1. GH5S 2. X-H1 3. GH5 4. A7iii People will disagree about the latter, but I judge a camera's video capabilities by the quality of videos it can create; not how many picture profile options there are.

Interesting! I'm a young guy but I like applying the Fuji color LUT from Lumetri Looks on GH4 footage in Premiere. Very pleasing and natural colors closer to actual film. I remember playing around with an Olympus point and shoot with Kodak film for stills as a kid but never used a film video camera, only digital.

Personally after being so sick of the Sony's, tired of the GH5 micro four thirds sensor and sick of the outdatedness of the Canon's I moved to Fuji for Photo and Video last year. Haven't looked back and I love it. Colours are gorgeous, video is crispy and the EVF is awesome. Although lens choice is relatively limited right now without a speedbooster, but that's okay since the Lenses are great (I do hate the fact that they're all electronic making focusing hard.) My personal favourite is the 56mm f1.2 Another thing, Fuji's constant firmware updates are awesome!

Been waiting for this review for so long!!

Aliasing in slowmo = interpolating/scaling from a lower resolution and doing a bad job at it :

As a (primarily) event shooter, I'd have a very tough time going back to FAT. I shoot a lot of multicamera content with GH4s and a GH5 together, and it makes a huge difference in workflow/peace of mind. Cool camera, though. :D

I wish the next Sony cameras will implement more dedicated dials for the settings like this Fuji. Oh and also articulating flip out screen..

Im thinking about purchasing this in about a month for photography :P

I'm photographer first, then videographer, and as such, this camera would be a great HYBRID camera for me, hence the "H" in the name. That being said, I'm quite happy with my XT2 and don't think to upgrade right now. Money issues ;-) By the way, you should really try some of Fuji's newer f/2 lenses out (23, 35, 90mm) course those lenses have insanely quick and accurate autofocus...

Sony lenses are about the same prices if not more than the Fuji x lenses. I buy mine used on eBay mint condition of course and I love em!

Super review! What an amazing camera, with some unfortunate downsides, which you nicely covered. The colours are incredible!

Love your new intros and outros Caleb!

15 mins of 4k without the grip = non starter at the same price as the A7III or GH5. The A7III is the best hybrid mirrorless and the GH5 is the best video mirrorless, everyone else needs to step it up. Also the colors between camera's have gotten so close, it is no longer a determining factor.

The Sigma trio 16/30/56 f1.4 are more affordable for Fuji and you could now buy the X-S10 used for about the same money.

I just saw the video come by and just watch it, now I'm considering the cam

You got to do an update with this camera half of the original price and firmware update

This is the 4th camera I’ve owned and I LOVE it!

Every camera company just got something I wish one camera can have them all. Fuji has the color, panasonic has the ibis, sony and canon has the auto focus and full frame sensor.

Love those top dials!!

Now it costs 999$ with battery grip. 😍😍

Very nice review. I waited for this one but since they didn't replace the sensor, and battery grip is a must for any video work, I chose the xt2 over this one. Better IBIS (it's better than the A7iii), better price and better Af, and it's going to be an excellent hybrid camera. I know, AF is not a "pro" thing, but it's a must for these run and gun times where you don't have a time. As for photography, it's excellent with a better body over the xt2 (and A7iii or A6500).

solid review. i just got the x-h1 and see your observations & criticisms of the camera as valid. i'm more of a photo shooter investigating video so for me it was a good gateway into video. Just curious, did you have the most recent firmware (ver 1.10) installed - I found the firmware update really helped the autofocusing with the fuji glass especially in the video mode.

Seriously, you used the XC 16-50 on the XH 1 ?

b&H currently having a sale of the xh1 with the 8-16 for $2,300. The 8-16 is a $2,000 lens so you're getting the xh1 for $300 which is crazy...! Heck even if you don't want the lens you could sell it and get a crazy good deal on the camera.

Great video thanks for sharing. It would be great to see a quick review of the EF to X mount speed booster you used. It would be great if I could use my Canon glass with Autofocus on my Fuji

Great video. Looking forward to the M50 review.

Great review, I have not seen the video recording issue on any other review.

Everything about this camera is a plus. My only concern is the weight and the fact you can't utilize e mount lenses like the Sigma 16 mm f 1.4 DC DN lens, which if you shot with it and the a6500, you'll understand.

Good lord the colors are beautiful!

Thank you :) I have the Fuji H1 and the autofocus is very fast if you have another lens. The 15-55mm 2.8 eg is excellent, the autofocus with the 23mm 2.0 is extremly fast. And: the audio-quality is a blast. Its superior to the XT2, eg. if I take the signal from the mixpre3 into the camera ;) best, from Switzerland :)

Great review as always 👍🏻 Please try the Fuji XT3 you will be amazed!

Why you can't trust to peaking at f1.4????????? Peaking works 100% even in f1.0. it's technology, it's way way more trusty than focusing without it on screen

Number 1: nooooooo Fuji isn't internally messing up. Xt2 can ONLY shoot 120 in slo mo & has F-log. That's it. Huge difference. And a slew of other things you missed

It's the best looking camera ever!

The 18-55 kit lens is a lot nicer than that 16-50 and it's very affordable on the used market

This camera would be a lot better if, with a battery grip, it was just $1999 imo. Great review. Haven’t been super happy with my Sony colours, and the images from Fuji suit my personal aesthetic so much more. But, with the new Sony battery, I just can’t justify getting this sadly.

My right ear approves your shutter sound!

What lens were you using on this camera for the stills at 7:28?? Love the swirly bokeh!

Fuji lenses aren't actually that expensive when you consider what you are getting. Basically they only have a pro line, like Canon L series, but they don't many cheaper lenses. Also try out the f/2 line of lenses, used they are pretty cheap

X-T2 is cheaper option as you say but problem is IBIS and 200mbps in X-H1... So i think i will wait for new firmware upgrades instead BlackFriday (probably X-T3 will be announced at the end of this year)

If possible I would revisit this camera I bought it 2 weeks ago the firmware 2.0 update came out a few months ago the IBIS is way better & i am glad i held out for it & more updates to come im sure

Beautiful camera and image quality, but that short file size limit is a dealbreaker fosho.

i bought this camera as an upgrade to my xt10, and boy oh boy, worth every penny, i already have lens for fuji so buying sony or panasonic will add cost to get another set of lens. I agree with you with batteries, but thats not really a con since you can just carry around more batteries, great things are good for fuji because of their firmware upgrade that helps the camera be really good at what is lacking. have you tried the new firmware update? its great!

Can someone explain what he meant by there are dual SD card slots but you can only use one SD card? That doesn't make any sense to me.

Looks interesting 🤔 But I think I would still go for the a7III because of the sensor size

I could live with those drawbacks - handheld stabilized video with Fuji's color science is huge for my kind of shooting: school classrooms, events, and music rehearsals where gimbals and stabilizers are obtrusive and awkward - oops, sorry kindergartner, for bashing your head with my Glidecam! Every camera is a compromise; I'm good with the H1.

Caleb...Fuji glass is "wildly expensive"? Most would agree that title definitely applies to Sony...that in fact Fuji lenses are priced very reasonably for the performance (excellent) that they provide. Perhaps you meant "wildly expensive" in some other way? Also, your link to the speedbooster is dead...could you say again which one you've been happy with? Thanks...

Ah I love your intros and end slates :D

Thanks - this video gave me useful insights.

damn its 2019 and i really want this camera... ive seen this camera with grip and 3 batteries sell on ebay for 950ish. Very tempting. But the adapter i need to make my canon glass work is 300$. For a few hundred more i could get a a7iii. But the Eterna setting looks very nice. All around it looks like a great apc mirrorless option.

Your audio is so good.

your really going to make us wait for that a7ii review

Note! if youre shooting 24fps----120fps - camera gives you 25mbps. If youre shooting 59-120 - 200mbps +slow down in premiere. And have less aliasing.

As always, great video sir. To that, please do an update review of the xh1 with the latest firmware. Thank you!