Had a wicked day! Thanks for having me dude!

For all those who says they would buy Fuji camera if it was full frame...well the Fujifilm GFX just came out with a firmware update and added focus bracketing and 35mm format mode for their 50 mp sensor camera. So there is your FF requirement met by Fujifilm.... so go buy the GFX camera if you want FF. If not, APSC doesn't make that much of a difference vs 35mm Full Frame. Try shooting 5x4 or 8x10 film..now that is FF.

Going to hold on to my XT2 a bit longer, Firmware updates will make the XH1 a beast.

Funny thing is that this camera has dropped lite a stone in price. Now it is actually very very competitive. You can get two (!) X-H1 WITH grip and two extra batteries for each for the price of the Sony here. That is called good value. I might buy one :)

Damn! Getting risky with that non weather sealed 10-24mm lol

the Fuji is cool and all but that ACG jacket is something else wow

Very amusing, as always! Thank you for being the only reviewer I know of who was honest enough to point out some flaws, including the video AF issues. Very, very tough choice between this and full frame, as you say... Hm...

I'm really enjoying my X-H1. I tried sony. Hated using it and the good lenses are expensive as heck. One thing that should definitely be mentioned when reviewing a camera, is the system as a whole. The lenses available and the costs as well.

I clicked the like button for that ripple shot alone, Kai is original and so much fun to watch.

Always happy to watch Kai. My day was utter shit. It’s a nice escape.

"maybe nikon will make a great mirrorless camera." Hmmm

Niiiice, some of your best photos that I've seen in your videos, mate. Perhaps Fujifilm is also making you a better photographer?

This channel is like top gear...but for cameras , I love it 😂😊❤️

Kai, I just want you to know I care absolutely nothing for a Fujifilm camera. But I clicked to watch you talk about it, you're a poet in a photography world, keep up the good work buddy

Going Fuji is not going for specs. Color science, highlight roll-off, skin tones, DR and ergonomics is what counts. Images look so much smoother and forgiving than those from GH5/S or Sony cameras. For the same reason 90% of big budget cinema movies are shot on a camera that can't even do real 4K - the ARRI Alexa.

I see Kai, I click like.

What! The Pentax K1 is beautiful.

Let it be known...the Leica ad that came on before this video is the FIRST ad/commercial that I have EVER watched on KZfaq since I joined back in 2008!!! It was damn near 5 minutes...only for you Kai...thanks for the review, if and when I do ever go mirrorless...it would most likely be with FujiFilm.

I'm commenting because I really liked Kai's video and I think this is a good review video where people might base their decisions on. Note I'm a hobbyist, who shoots mostly street, landscape, friends & family, etc. -Having used the X-H1 for 2 weeks, I actually don't get the comments on battery life, assuming you have X-H1 + grip. assuming you don't use the grip, you have 3 batteries, which you can get around 800 shots off. For professional use, it might not be enough, for personal use, I think 1 battery in camera and 1 in pocket is good enough, at least for me. -On weight, I was a huge skeptic, having come from the X-T2 but actually I like the X-H1's handling. Larger weight but better grip and hold is a winner for me. It's a bit heavy on the XF 16-55 so you definitely need 2 hand shooting, but for anything lighter like the 16mm f1.4, it's absolutely fine. If you go for the Fujicron f2 series, it's weird, I feel like the camera is too light! -Full-frame vs apsc to me is not a big deal, except when it comes to low light. Here, if you need absolute light, try the 16mm f1.4. If that's not enough light for you, then fine. For me, it's been an absolute delight to shoot in dimly lit bars, clubs, night shooting etc. In cases with good light, I think APS-C is fine. -I actually noticed in F.acebook groups that people experience lockups, but personally I have had none in 2 weeks, shooting 3k+ stills and a bit of video. +Someone mentioned below something along the lines of 'Dont tell me about a7iii vs x-h1 body price, tell me about sony + lens vs fuji + lens'. It's true. Please consider that as the final price tag, instead of thinking of body cost only, especially for Sony, unless you want 3rd party lens. +I think we also take for granted the following 1. weather sealing (super handy to not worry about shooting in the snow, the rain or in dusty conditions) 2. a7iii doesn't come with vertical grip for portraits at same price (seriously, I didn't know it's so useful until I tried it for the first time. Then going back to shooting portrait without grip is kinda PITA) 3. fuji ecosystem (lens, software update, customer service and reply latency) + jpeg output (for hobbyist who might not need RAW) 4. ergonomics of the buttons placement 5. full manual dial (it always amazes my friends who are new to photography). I actually love the full manual mode, or the full auto + auto expo mode when passing it to other people 6. submonitor is useful, although mostly I care how many I shots I get left :P 7. AF is super fast (here, a7iii might win), although I don't understand why Kai used a 10-24 f4 for autofocus test.. The fujicron series, or even the 16mmf1.4 performs well for me. Notice I haven't actually talked about video capabilities, which I think it's good, but that being said, I think X-H1's IBIS in video is still not enough without a gimbal for general street walking. It's been a delight for stills, as I no longer notice images ruined by camera handshake like I so distinctly recall on the X-T2. Most of the out of focus ones are due to my improper focus or subject motion blur. In short, I have a feeling when we look back in late 2018, we might find that this camera is actually well specced, well thought out and deserves its price tag.

Kai back to his best. Nice review. I do have to say though, yes prices compare with Sony but the lenses are a lot more than Fuji, that makes a huge difference.

One of the best camera reviews on youtube right now.

The advantage of movie silent mode is that the settings are persistent. IE you can have physical dials set for Stills ie SS of 1/250th etc and when you switch into video mode whatever your last video setting was via touch screen activates ie 1/48th sec SS speed when you are shooting 24p. This works for all settings making switching between stills and video much easier. Regarding changing settings via touch screen there is a work around. once you have hit the touchscreen to bring up the setting you can then navigate and change the settings using the physical joy stick which is much quicker. Especially as once I am set up the only setting I am normally changing is the ISO. All in all its a great addition, but if you don't like it, you can disable it and go back to using physical dials.

rainy days are 100000x better than sunny days when it comes to modern urban photography.

Too bad you didnt have the SONY A7III and its infamous Sony "leaky as a pasta strainer" attributes side by side with the Fuji in your RAIN shoot. the Sony would have twitched and dumped on itself about a third of the way thru.

for video continuous autofocus, if you turn on the boost mode, it will probably perform better. boost mode is not only for burst shooting.

When you set to DR100% (no f-log then) the AF-C works very well. But, yes, there's a problem with Continuous AF in DR400% and F-Log. Then you can use AF-S and back button focusing or touchscreen focusing, nice and smooth.

Fuji glass > Sony glass

I have a Fuji X-T2 & some glass for it. Whats making me stick with Fuji over the Sony A7 III is the cost of glass. The Sony body may be on parity with the X-H1 (including the battery grip the X-H1 is just under £2K) but it's the cost & weight of the glass you put on it that has put me off the A7 III. Fuji glass is good & costs a lot less than anything of parable quality for Sony.

Sweet video as most of urs, even though honestly I dont feel u had the time to totally try it so u get to totally control it and be able to make a full review. Lots of AF solutions for video recording are emerging on youtube for this cam, AF is not really my concern as much as the rolling shutter, i noticed it.. but I believe Fuji could fix this in a firmware update since they listen. On another hand, an important feature in audio is the 24bit PLUS the fact that u can set the internal mic levels SEPARATELY than an external mic which is a great feature. I dont mind the 8bit, and the IBIS is not supposed to be replacing a gimbal... Yes its a crop sensor, but not a crap sensor! Going for Fuji VS Sony would be for their color science (Eterna + all the previous filters) as well as lens options. Seriously considering this cam as my 5DMIV is heavy for the type of videos that id like to invest more time in, random street encounters.. Cheers!

The audio in this is so crisp, i think im in love

The lines you use! It’s not only very informative but also very entertaining. Alway on the lookout for the next vid!👍👍😀

The Bruce Lee of Photography..

I just bought the camera! It’s just an amazing camera for the current price!

@Kai: A hammer, I treat more gently than how you violate that poor camera. I wonder what you'd do if it ever missed focus. Shoot it? Splendid review in every other respect! Cheers.

Your Reviews are so good and really nice quality with good entertaining factor! Love to watch it!

I just bought this camera... Amazing!

I think you could have mentioned that the Fuji seems more expensive than the Sony only when you look at the body only. But a soon as you want to buy a lot of native glass the Fuji system is not only cheaper, it's also much lighter than Sony's FF-Lenses (which seem to be made of gold - in terms of price and in terms of weight).

The audio is so clear and crispy. Which microphone did you wear under your chin ?

Damn, that thing is huge for an APS-C mirrorless!

Your reviews make my day better lol. Always fun to watch!

THANK YOU for showing how auto ISO works in video mode. I was hoping they had smoothed it out, but still clicky. As for AF issues in video mode, the AF-C mode is kinda glitchy in my experience, keeping it on AF-S and then using the touch screen to tap focus seems to work better. However I thought the XH-1 wouldn’t still have those issues. Oh well. At least it fills your hands like a nice beefy burger

it not only looks as large as an cropped sensor DSLR, but more like the size of a full frame DSLR

1:46 I think my Pentax K-70 looks sexy, no matter what anybody else thinks ;)

The camera and your techwear style..fire

I'm relatively new to dslr cameras, is it really safe to use a weather-proofed camera in the rain like that? Or is Kai just being reckless?

Was waiting for this before I decided whether to upgrade from my X-T2! You just made that choice easy to make

Thank you so much for your reviews. I've watched a handful of reviews on this camera and this was by far the most informative and relevant. I have an XT1 and this looks like a good jump. Good to know it would a good idea to jump over the XT2.

Got it yesterday. The shutter release is one of those things you cannot go back from once tried. Overall it’s a dope cam, upgraded from the XT20.

Holly molly, the filters and the quality of the video is produced movie quality!

I think you're my favourite blogger

This may costs about as much as the Sony A7iii, but the lenses are way cheaper. Sony wants to get you into their system with under-priced bodies, and then once you're invested they make back their money on lenses. It's like how consumer printers are cheaper but print cartridges are ridiculously expensive. The other advantages of FujiFilm lenses is the smaller size. Or, if you want even smaller, go with micro-four-thirds.

audio quality is SO GOOD in this

I love the lens lineup with Fuji. I bought an X-T2 last year and love it, but had I waited, I probably would have bought the X-H1 instead. The camera looks fantastic, but I'll wait for the next body to upgrade.

Keep it up been watching you for many years now

Kai, you forgot the bokeh.

seems like those who already own fuji cameras and a few of their lenses will find a good camera to do video, even though the Sony is at a similar price range, buying the glass required to do video on the sony may not be as cost effective. Thus anyone who is looking to buy a new camera for doing video may be better off going with SONY now that they have more variety of lenses now than a year or two ago. While people who are already using the fuji film and own some of their lenses will be happy being able to upgrade to the H1 with better video recording as well. though I would like to ask if there are any way to mitigate the auto focus on the lens while recording, as far as I know going some fix wide lens with larger F stop is an option but im not sure how good that may be.

hi dad

Finally something like I was loved about the Kai's reviews :D

Cracking vid Kai!

I like how he says "full frame dream" Lol all the FF fanatics claim it improves their photography by a thousand fold.

"Panasonic, you can stop listening now" hahaha!

You and Tom did a really good job!!!

Great review as always...FUJIFILM is doing great things...that being said, still not aboard the mirror less train as of yet...I don’t shoot video and I just love NIKON DSLRs...the only way that could possibly change is if/when NIKON drops their own mirror less!

Those ACG kai , i see you the best dress photographer I have seen

Nice to see camera manufacturers catching up to the NX1...

I don't care what you review, you make my day! Is that Jordan Drake doing the running? ;)

As a Fuji fanboy, even I agree the A7III is a very tempting option for the price. I look to the XT3 to see what will likely be the King of APS-C has to offer.

Kai please update more often. You are one of my favorite subs on youtube. Even if its just dumb shit like a review on sushi or hot wheels cars. Stay active in our feeds!

Kai called the Z6 & Z7

KAI you’re just too damn COOL!

Great Vid Kai. Love the "Non-Pervy" shots too! hahahahah

One of your best vids in a long time! Reminded me of the DRev days. The only thing I liked about this camera was the top mini LCD screen next to the dials showing the settings. This is standard with DSLR’s but for some reason Sony isn’t doing it... yet...

Very cool to see Fuji in the game, they do make great cameras. I think the appeal of the A7III is just too strong for me, there is a lot to be said for full frame. Unfortunately that auto ISO stepping in video from the Fuji is a bit of a killer, I really like having the option to keep my aperture and shutter set and leave it rolling with auto ISO when in changeable light conditions, especially when I'm in front of the camera.

Nice breakdown Kai

The audio is super clean Kai! What lavalier are you guys using?

Very well rounded review. Thanks

Your style is unique !!🔥

Great glass on the fuji..

Your camera man looks so different since he has had a shave. Good video guy's

I like the "in-boy image stabilisation"

Seems like a lovely little camera, but personally I'd have preferred to have kept exposure compensation as a dial. The tiny waterdroplet keeping the EVF on and preventing the screen from taking over would have confused my A7II as well, while the newer series handles it a lot better. It's been one of the things that all the mirrorless system have had to learn to work around - some faster than others.

Looking at the XE3...any chance you will give a hands on review soon?

Its got fiddly controls!! I still love my Sony.

The beard mic quality is 👌 nice. I def thought you were doing voice over

great vid as always kai, just an advice maybe it'll be good if you color grade your vid, you did it before and it was great

great video Kai. while the price for the body makes fuji more expensive - when you take into account lenses - fuji comes out cheaper vs sony :)

"Fujifilm X-H1: The Ultimate Perv's Camera"

I was sad when he left DigitalRevTV, glad that he continous photography stuff here 😃

All the beauty of a zenith B, well almost!

Hey Kai, can you make a review of Huawei P20 Pro? It looks like a successor of Nokia Lumia 1020! A real deal breaker. I wish to know how that works. From what I've seen jpegs out of it are rubbish, so my concern is how many features works on jpegs only. But the raws are AMAZING! I compared them to my sony a7R, they ARE ON PAIR! I've seen that you can make long exposure up to 4 seconds HAND HELD! HOW? MY GOSH! I WANT TO KNOW MORE! The era of true mobile photography STARTS NOW!

My dream camera!

What a good night. 😎

Come on, let's not get carried away. Fuji said that the couldn't put IBIS in a X-T2 size body. That's the reason the X-H1 is a little bigger and as a result they could make the ergonomics so much better.

Great video Kai... Would you consider reviewing the Fujifilm X70 for guys who cant afford the fancy top end Fuji x cameras?

The A7 iii is 2000+ aud here, the X-h1 have been heavily discounted, a used one with 18-55 mm lens for 1450 aud, I think I'll go Fuji even though I'm tempted by full frame...

Unless Canon or Nikon pull something out of their butt, people are gonna flock to the A7III.

Wow 500k subs already? Seems like yesterday when you started this account.

Now, (August 2019) only US$999.

Hi Kai! Great review as usual! "What lens are you using Kai?"

this looks amazing ..Thanks Kai