I didn't say thank you when I first watched this post. I watched it again today. Thank you for putting together an excellent post. I bought the H1 and grip during the price drop. . . £1000 UK. I've sold my X-T3 and my X100V because I kept going back to the H1, and oddly my X-T1. The build quality of my Pro1, T1 and H1 are excellent. I won't be buying the T5, the H2 looks good on paper, but I'd miss the dials. I think for the future, I'll be continuing with the H1.

If you want something smaller, just hold it further away from you.

I am just here to say I appreciate your "rambling". I think one of the big reasons people buy gear and then regret it later is because they turn to youtube videos for insight, but don't get to hear the full thought process behind creators' decisions. I myself am looking at trading my X-Pro2 for an X-H1 because I am finding myself needing a bigger grip, but I've looked at a ton of different cameras as part of this decision so I really appreciate all of your insights into this camera. And you're right, there really aren't many recent videos on the X-H1, so I just want to say thanks for making this!

Great video! I agree that a well-built model can last for years, no need to upgrade just because it's new, speaking as someone who owns an X-H1 and XPro 1, along with an old car :)

It may be rambling but its a quality ramble. I have the xt3 and xt30 and almost sold the xh1 twice. But each time I use it I fall in love with it all over again. The ergonomics are superb as is the image quality. On a rainy day I put on the 90f2 for street photography and its a dream to use. I used burst mode with the 90 f2 last year to shoot my grandaughter playing in the autumn leaves. I must have taken a couple of hundred shots and all bar two were in focus. Its liberating using the xh1 with the 23 1.4, 56 or 55-200. All the chunkier lenses are a joy to handle with this camera. The vertical flip out screen action for low portrait mode is better than on the xt3 in my view. The viewfinder is amazing too. Like you Ive tried the older bodies too. I cant speak to the xt4 because I haven't used it but Id be surprised if the ergonomics are as good. Sensors aside, because they all have their own character, I think the xh1 is the best fuji camera to date. Thanks for taking the time to share your reflections. All the best Mike

Fantastic insight. A good friend of mine uses and loves the X-H1. I think, for the money, along with the X-T20/2, these are the best value X-Trans cameras available. Bang-per-buck they are unbeatable 🙏

im new to your channel, ive enjoyed learning and i enjoy the way you articulate your thoughts. I a bit late to the photography game (turned 44) but i recently have been learning the basics of photography on a XT-1. While i have a long way to go its very exciting when i am able to capture an image how i want to. Ive really been learning how aperture effects the depth of field, sorry i sound like such a newbie...really enjoying your content. Kudos from North Carolina! also love that camera strap what kind is it. Thanks

I have the X-h1 and love it. I'll probably keep it forever. Sometimes I like playing around with the X RAW Studio software. There's a couple things that could be improved with the X-h1, though. I wish it had internal GPS. It's just easier than dealing with the phone app. I also wish it had better battery life. Do you have any recommendation on how to set up a camera rig with one of those Anker batteries? The ones that were listed on Fujifilm are old models and are hard to find.

Many thanks for this video which helps me a lot to rationalize. I started and continued with film photography because I didn't like digital cameras (I am 32 years old). Years have passed now and I feel that things have changed a lot. At the moment I'm thinking of going digital (also in view of the rising prices of film and for ecological reasons actually). My problem is that for digital cameras, I'll always look at the best of the best when in fact, when I find an analog camera at the flea market, I'm super happy to find something that acts as an extension of myself. Like we understand each other. Your video helps me a lot to stay on this mentality and I feel like Fujifilm has this nostalgia or this kind of respect that film photography brings and tries to translate it into digital. Even though it's 2023, I'm thinking of going to H1. Thank you very much

Condivido pienamente, macchina straordinariamente robusta, incredibilmente comoda, duttile e molto immediata, restituisce file che soddisfano a pieno. La cambierei solo per una X-H2 con stesse caratteristiche di base ma con implementazioni importanti che riguardino il sensore, processore e simulazioni pellicola. Hai fatto bene a non venderla...Grande X-H1!

I have an XH1 and I am finding 3rd party lenses focus faster than fuji's and what I like best about it is the shutter, soooooo quiet!

Xh1 and XT2 is still my cameras for shooting weddings. Not planning to change.

Best shutter button ever!!!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I really loved the ergonomics of my XH1, unfortunately I wasn’t getting a good keeper rate with the AF and I did try tweaking the settings however with weddings u only get one take, when the XT 4 came out I sold the XH1 and have to admit the AF on the XT4 was better but I still preferred the grip on the XH1 and the XH2 also seemed more solid and more robust.

Loved the video, I have a pair of X-H1's and are brilliant for event photography, or any photography really so long as you accept it is what it is, do that and it'll deliver excellent images. I hope they don't mess up the X-H2. Mini GFX100S?

Great info. I have the x-t10, x-t2, and x-t3. I use the x-t10 with a 35mm 2.8 Canon Serenar M mount lens for street and travel. I like to take photos at night though, and keep thinking the ibis of the x-h1 would help a lot.

The exposure compensation also bothered my in the beginning. I thought I always had to push the button together with turning the rear dial. However, there are two settings for the button: “On when pressing” and “On/Off Switch”. The latter allows you to only use the dial to change the compensation setting. Very handy. You can find the setting at the bottom of page 2 in the Button/Dial Setting menu.

hello Craig, I just bought the XH1 and I am new to Fuji film. How do I change the PSMA on this camera......for the life of me i cannot figure it out

Thank you for the video. Thought of changing my X-H1 to something else, even tried several cameras of other mount, thinking of making more video and less photos. Eventually X-H1 is still my main hobby camera. Maybe partially because of my XF-80, that's should be my last fuji gear to sell, and at the moment X-H1 is the second last. (Got the sharppy 50mm f2, pancake 27, best wide angle kit 15-45, trying the 16mm 1.4 recently, unfortunately they are not in a level that I will feel regret if I need to sell them,) The dials are one significant reason why the X-H1 is a totally different camera to anything in X-series. Those who complain the X-H1 missing the compensation dial, should be those who had never use the X-H1. When I am using the X-H1, I never feel the need of a compensation dial in any shooting situation, because the camera taught me to shoot manual, and I decide everything. Once I familiar how aperture, ISO and shutter speed work, I felt having the compensation dial on my X-E3 sucks, as it turns every time after I store my camera in my camera bag.

The big grip is taking into consideration the ibis. The ibis is taking into consideration you'll be using longer lenses. That weigh more. Only thing missing is a dedicated wrist strap for the X-H1. One that isn't huge on the wrist, but will not break. Hard to find third party straps that are narrow for heavy systems.

I have an X-T3 but very tempted to go get an X-H1. Can’t afford the X-T4 so I can save a bunch. Love my X-T3 but I always feel I’m missing Ibis

Hi Greg, I'm a new X-H1 owner. I've owned the X-T 2 & 3 plus far too many X lenses. I lost my job before Covid happened, had to sell everything and was without a camera for 2 years. Luckily, I am back at work now and have been able to get an X-H1 & 10-24 lens in really good condition. I also have an old manual focus Porst 55mm f1.4 M42 lens which I never sold because a) it's probably worthless & b) I loved the images it took and vowed I would never sell it. I can't wait to see what I can create with it and the X-H1. Although I love the Fuji XT cameras, they are a little too small for my hands. The X-H1 feels just right to me. in the future, I'm hoping to add the 33mm f1.4 & 90mm f2 lens to complete my kit. Nice to hear your views and thoughts in your video.

When you adjust the composition do you see the change in the view finder? I would miss that dial too I use it quite frequently.

I got a last minute invite to a small club to take photographs of a guitarist. Just volunteering, not a pro here ;) I quickly grabbed my Xpro3 and went out the door. Well as I worked the room, I immediately realized I should have taken my XH-1 for quick adjustments under changing stage light conditions. Nothing wrong with the XPro3! But, it just reminded me to think through what camera is best for different environments. Thanks for revisiting the XH-1. Yes, the XH-2 is out, but the XH-1, for my purposes, is still worth keeping! Oh, and what is the camera bag model/brand?!

Thanks for your good review of the XH1 Craig. I've done it the other way round. Bought an XT30 which is great and I wouldn't sell it anyway, but I like the idea of a bigger camera such as the XH1 for the IBIS and being better for heavier lenses. I think it's the way to go for me, having watched your video.

I have both an XT-2 and an X-H1 and struggling to decide which one to sell. I like the small factor and lighter weight of the XT-2 but the X-H1 is probably better when dealing with larger lenses because of the grip and IBIS. I also saw on another video that the body is stronger and the ring for the lenses can handle larger lenses as well, so will probably keep that one since that is my main use for it. But it's a tough choice, I love all my Fujis!

I just purchased an XH1. The XH1 is built like a brick. It is big and heavy. As a result, for street photography, this isn’t my 1st or even 2nd Fuji body of choice. It isn’t the best tool for this job. The tilting screen is a surprise. The XH1 is a video centric body so the flip out screen would have been a better choice. I’m using the XH1 for photography so I prefer the tilting screen. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

One day, X-H1 might be a legendary camera, period...

I have it and i love it

I too have been a victim of the allure of a smaller camera! I just got an XS-10 (was planning on this replacing my fantastic X-T2, in order to get IBIS) and I find myself *really* missing the analog dials and the flip screen. The smaller size & lighter weight are nice, I guess, but the XS-10 will never be a pocketable camera regardless. So now I'm planning on selling both the X-T2 and XS-10, in exchange for an X-H1. It's a substantially bigger camera, but I'm willing to do it in order to have IBIS, as I hate using a tripod, and many of my photos have required it. I can get a mint-condition X-H1 with battery grip for around $600, which has to be one of the best deals in digital photography these days. Any thoughts?

My XH-1 takes a bit too much time to process even just a fine jpeg to my 128 gig San Disk. That blinking red light...have you found the best card for speed with the X-H1? Otherwise the San Disk has been extremely reliable. I'll save this link in memos and look back in a few days...

Flippy screens are becoming the norm. It's unfortunate for photographers because tilt screens are nearly invisible to the public when used for street photography and often puts people at ease because they assume you are fiddling with your camera instead of filming or photographing them. Tilts are faster in implementation, don't nearly double the width of the camera, and are aligned with the chassis/lens for point and shoot ease. Because the X-H1 didn't sell well means Fuji photographers will suffer the flippy for the foreseeable future. Which is so strange because most people attracted to Fuji aren't really in to video. So it appears they are trying to chase both markets, which means one will suffer. I returned my X-t4 because I couldn't live with the flip having mainly bought it for the IBIS. I went to Sony for a while, but I want a smaller system, and still have a couple of Fuji lenses so am now looking at the h1 after spending several days checking out my options for a tilt. I nearly just upgraded my Sony instead there's so few tilts out there.

Greetings. If you can try out the X-S10, it is a small camera but has the grip and IBIS of the H1. IMHO it's a hybrid X-H1/X-T4 but in Fuji's 'small' format. I've had the X-S10 for a while but have never before used one of Fuji's big brothers. Got the H1 last week. Love the return to the Fuji dials and buttons, but miss being able to slap it into 'auto' real quick. Plus the X-S10 has a flip-out screen that I REALLY miss when using the H1.Since it's smaller, the single battery will stretch a bit longer than the same on the H1. Work=X-H1, street =X-S10 IMHO.

I have my eyes on that camera or the xpro3 to complement my xt5

It's a very rugged built camera , I must take mine out more , Just got my X-E1 back from Fujifilm repair UK ,so been using it and XT-1 more recently . Haven't tried any vintage lenses on XH-1 yet ,

I love the form factor of the X-T4, and I'm excited for the X-H2, but man I wish they did an X-H2 with the X-Trans IV

Almost bought one for 600$... Decided to pass and save up for the xt3... Love the xt3, more so than my a73... But I keep coming back to the xh1, I know it's flawed for video... But it's such a unique camera I just feel lonely without it.

Thanks for this vidro. I got my X-H1 used during spring 2021, bought it instead of a X-T4. I am using it together with my compact X-E3 which I also love. As far as lenses are concerned, I love the compact f2 primes 23, 35 & 50mm and the 10-24, 16-80 & 70-300mm Zoom lenses provide an immense flexibility whilst still being compact and lightweight.

I am a wedding photographer....and I use 2 XH1 ( with 33mm1.4, 56mm1.2 and 24mm) I love my XH1 !!!!

I would never sell my xh 1...just bought it two weeks a go and i jus t love this camera....the af ,evf dials are great..thank you !

I got the X-H1 as knock down price with all honesty it is one of favourite camera one issue or may I say two issues is with auto focus at times and low light capabilities you always have to over exposed but the picture quality is superb.

Is battery life really as people complain?

I don't understand people complaining about the lack of dials in this camera! This is a professional camera, works faster. If one likes the dials, please, buy another camera! The X-T1-2-3-4.... Simple like this.

Ya don’t sell the X-H1. I posted a video about this a week or so back. I could see myself selling the X-T4 before I sell the X-H1.

Got mine for $600. Body only. Hasn’t arrive yet.

Hello Craig I have to say that I really liked your video when you talk about the camera in real time a bit to convince yourself or rather as a process to come to the conclusion that you want to keep it and why you like it and what you would miss. Many people think they are just buying something new because something new is coming.I took photos with sony before and have not had a camera for a couple of years now and have thought and read a lot about just x h1 for a long time. At first I was determined to buy an xs 10 precisely because it is small and flexible but then there are things on this one that I think I would appreciate more. I take photos almost only manually and then I feel that a good viewfinder is important and this seems like a big step up to xs 10 there.The screen should also be better, which is an advantage, and from what I understand and think I would appreciate this wonderful trigger, it also reduces motion blur, but it seems so special to press, feeling. Only downside I feel is the weight difference. What I can see is not the jpeg difference in the sensors so great? Or what do you think, you know mentioned regarding black and white. The build quality and the fact that the knobs are visible so you avoid menus is also a big advantage - I also like the window on the right which shows the settings. Liked your neck strap where did you get it? Thanks again for a nice (unlike many who talk so fast in their videos) and informative video where you tell about your own experiences with the camera instead of radar up facts. best regards Joakim

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the issue of this nice camera is size

you WILL regret selling it... I did and bought it back...

Snooze Fest… didn’t learn anything. All over the place, bland, no script, no personality. Keep on improving.