UPDATE- thanks to the brilliant people in the comments there is a solution to the setting issue I spoke about when switching from photo to video. In video mode you can set your setting and then go into the menu and turn “movie silent control” on, to lock those setting. Then when you switch to photo you can independently adjust setting without effecting video setting. Hope that make sense. 🙏

The XH1 is still awesome today, I just picked one up yesterday, it’ll definitely be my main Street camera for a while.

I look forward to your videos more than the weekend haha always so good!

Great video. I just picked up the X-H1 yesterday. Excited to see what it's capable of!

Thanks! Plan on buying one (or two) XH1’s this week! Great review ✊🏾

The on camera settings are super conveniant and probably one of the reasons I'd get one of these. Love the videos dude!

Definitely getting this camera King. As soon as you got it I wanted it.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Very helpful, planning to buy one soon. Keep clicking, keep inspiring & be well x ta

Duude... I watch a lot of KZfaq. From all the channels I watch I have only two that are my favorite and you are one of them! It used to be just one a few months ago :D Love your stuff man! :)

thoughtful and insightful. i totally agree about the headphone jack. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

You inspire me Evan!

I am gearing up to do a lot more video and vlogging. I have been waiting for your more in depth overview of this camera. The freeze up issue stops me from buying it. The battery drain and headphone jack issue would also make it a no go. Thank you so much for being upfront and giving your honest opinion.

Back to posting regularly man I like it! I need to do that too haha 💪💪💪

For the video switch problem (like the shutter speed changing you mentioned), this can be fixed by turning on Movie Silent Control. What it does is allow you to configure movie recording settings on-screen and the camera will ignore the dial buttons (as they're now independently controlled). So you basically only use the dials for photos and the on-screen controls for video. It means all you have to do is switch from photo to video and that's it you're set! Hope this helps :)

Love the videos, man. What are your thoughts on doing the voice-over style street shoot, but then focusing on a single theme of composition (sub framing, leading lines, thirds) and explaining your thoughts when identifying them and deciding to make a photo?

dope as always. as someone who has no interest in this camera i watched till the end because your vids are great. idk how u do it but keep that shit up .

Had mine a couple of days now, updated the firmware soon as I opened it and haven't seen any freezes in several hundred shots on the move so hopefully that's fixed! Very happy with it sofar, lots to love! And happily you can get the grip now for less than a third of $350 :)

I love your ink..... The X-H1 is a monster.

Now I really want one of those ! 👀

I lost the dial on the front of my xt2 almost immediately as well. Called Fuji and they sent me a new one for free. I now have it tightly screwed in and no further issues with losing it.

Evan, my understanding is that you can completely configure the video mode settings and photo mode camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc) to be independent and "remembered" (i.e., "sticky") from switching back and forth between modes.

Great and objective video!

Great vid, funny you speak about losing the rubber knob...I did the same thing and have no idea what that hole is used for. Love the XH1, being using it more than my 5D IV

Interesting stuff. Never tried a Fujifilm. Nice video!

2:24 - There is a sensor pattern on the sun flare. It has something to do with the pdaf pixels, I hear. I get this with my x t2 as well. I hope they'll fix it in future sensors. Apart from that, great review and nice pics!

Good stuff brotha!

Haven't had lock-ups on my X-H1 until i used the xf 80mm macro.. it started locking up with that lens and only that one every 5minutes.. I tought about sending thz 80mm macro back.. but it works great on my X-T2 so i'll keep it with that camera. I hope fuji solves the locking up issues very fast. You lose a lot of time undialing the grip and removing the camera battery.. screwing the grip back on.. But i love the X-H1 a lot. It feels perfect in my hands. Great video!

I just ordered this camera today from Adorama and they had a deal for the camera, the battery grip and a GorillaPod tripod for $1,299. When I saw that price I just had to get it. I am an X Pro2 shooter and love that camera, although I wish I could assign ISO to the front command dial on that camera, but that may come in a future firmware update for the X Pro2. Like I said I love my X Pro2 but might consider selling it if I get the X-H1 and feel I'm not using the other one because the X-H1 does everything better. Thank you for your videos Evan, they have been a real inspiration to me in photography.

That purple flower picture is beautiful. had to rewind the video and pause it to give it proper respect 2:16

Hi Evan! Thanks for your review! Same kind of "freezing" happens with X-T2 (with my copy of it, at least). As X-T2 doesn't have IBIS, the reason for "freezing" may be smth else.

Great to hear your thoughts Evan, I'm also interested in this camera from a filmmaking/vlogging perspective. I assume you didn't have an issue with the X-H1 not having a fully articulating screen? It sounds like your happy with the result you get with face detection?

Hey Evan, watching this several months later. Do you feel firmware updates have resolved the freezing issue?

Good video man. I agree with all the things you said. Ive been shooting mine for about 4 months now and I really enjoy it more and more I shoot it. P.S. I think we might know some of the same people here in the ATL. cheers

I don’t have that particular camera - but a Fuji xt20 and love it...

I bought an xh1 about a week ago and I must say I’m amazed

Hey Evan, good video man! I just wanted to comment on the freezing issue. I was using the X-H1 along side my X-T2 and I use nothing but approved Sandisk cards. Maybe this seems stupid to some people, but I frequently share cards between cameras. Anytime I shared a card between the T2 and H1, one of the cameras would freeze and I'd have to drop the battery. If I formatted the card immediately inside the camera I intended to use the card in, it would be fine. But if there was a file of any kind on that card from the other camera, it would freeze it up.. I wouldn't think this would be a serious issue, as both use the same RAF file... I have always shared cards between cameras, especially when they are of the same brand i.e., Canon, Sony, Fuji, etc... Other than that, I never had any freezing issues.

Would you ever use this for your professional work? Product photography?

Well I thought it was even a new feature to save settings when switching from video to picture mode.. Am I wrong or is there just a certain option that needs to be activated first?

Didn't the latest firmware update address the freezing issue? I haven't had this problem yet but I updated as soon as I got it =)

Thank you.

I really appreciate your insights. I've been looking for my next camera and have been looking at the Sony a7 III and the X-H1. Given your comments on the incredible photo quality, would you say it is comparable to the a7 III? I really like the design of the X-H1 and want a more enjoyable experience overall. Would love your feedback.

@Avan Ranft....Do you prefer this camera or your X-Pro2 ? If you could only have one of the two ? Great Review Bro !!

This was very helpful thank you 8 may seriously consider this as an all rounder..i did want to know what it's like in low light and for Astro? Thanks Evan 👌

What is your recommended lens for photography and then video with the X-H1? Thanks!

Thanks!

Well done! Do you prefer this over the xt2? I’m debating change my xt2 to the xh1. :-)

Thanks for your review Evan. I am thinking buy this camera and you helped. A question, roughly how many stills would it take compared to X T2 from a full battery? I hope you still remember. Thanks

Hey Evan, Joe Allam made a video about the X-H1 and mentioned how much he loves that it holds independent settings between photo and video, precisely because of the shutter speed, I was wondering maybe there's been a firmware update you missed or something? From what I've heard they introduced that as a feature to make switching between video and photo more seamless :D

Hey great video and review of your use with the x-h1. How do you think the battery life has been since you have been using it more and more? Also, I’m a new dad and I’m not looking to spend too much time to grade. Do you think the x-h1 and the eterna film simulation good for someone who doesn’t have time to edit too much? I’m coming from an xt2 and something with stabilization would be nice! Thanks!

I have the X-T2 and the booster grip. I don't like the plastic feel of of the booster grip. Is the booster grip the same for the X-H1?

| very helpful hands-on review. is it possible to save a separate RAW version of an image if you're using film simulations?

I really like the files from this body, even at high ISO's 1600 + 3200. just when I use noise reduction in LR6 image does start to soften a bit.

Shutter sound is not nerdy, you hear it at each and every frame you take, so it is an everyday thing, and the X-H1 is the nicest sounding shutter I ever had in a camera. An "important little" thing that shows their attention to detail. I had the freeze - like a few others I have read about - exclusively in AF-C which suggests to me that the firmware is buggy in this department. I expect Fuji to fix it hopefully soon, like that it is not a ready programmed firmware, in my opinion. Also should it work with any quality SD card, unacceptable to only accept a small choice of premium priced cards. I never had a camera that only worked with a few chose cards.

Can video files exceed 4Go ? I read somewhere that FAT32 format is used so long videos are split into "little" files.

Evan I can't agree more, I've was freaked out initially about the camera's autofocus system that has been criticised so badly. I used it for 12 days exactly this month. There were a lot of expos in India recently and I was able to field test it. I loved it. It's not as fast as a Canon 5D MK4 but it's not "laggy". It's not a deal breaker, it tends to search, but this is of negligible magnitude. What I like:- Ergonomics (it suits my hand) Evf Color science (I find it better than my Canon or sony) The Fuji glasses. Cons :- 1.Battery is bummer. The pack costs me $350-400 in India. 2. It's audacious from Fuji to ignore a mic for a video camera. 3. Fuji glasses are awesome, but very, very expensive. Atleast where in India. 4. Zhiyun doesn't work with Fuji cameras. Fuji reps from India says the ones getting shipped from June will not have the freezing issues (I did not face any though). They did not respond to the "why" clearly. I'm planning to buy this by November (huge deals will on cards during the festive season) I'm adding more variety to my existing collection of monotonous Canon, which I love it btw. They better improve they're mirrorless game. Cheers bud.

thanks 4 d video evan......do u think xh1 is capable of supporting 4k at 60fps....thrrough future firmware update?

hi. can you please make a video on how the Xh1 IBIS works on video recording after installing new firmware?

Interesting video and infos. I've used it for 3 weeks and then i decided to give it back. Great camera tho, maybe a little "bulky" for me.

@ Evan Ranft....Yo had a question,do you prefer your X-Pro2 or your X-H1 ? Like if you could only have one ? Thanks Bro and keep up the good work you are a cool cat

Great video and very informative. The only thing is that IBIS on newer Sony models doesn't drain the batteries as much. One battery in a A7Riii and A7iii can last the majority of the day.

Hey man, can you please make a video of your focus settings for portraits and landscapes? Or just focus settings video?

What kind of knife did you use to open up the Amazon box in the video?

I LOVE my X-H1. The only thing that bugs me is that if you are shooting in F-LOG you can't adjust ISO - it's locked at 800. I asked them about it at NAB and they told me that was a decision they made to roll out since the dynamic range was so good. As a workaround, I shoot Eterna and desaturate it, drop the shadows and sharpness - it's basically a LOG file at that point.

Hi from Trinidad and Tobago ... Quick question ... How fast is it switching from shooting a bunch of pictures and then trying to shoot video immediately right after.... Is there a sort of delay or is it instant ... Hope my question is clear enough

Sorry if this is a bad question I just have never really videoed before but Isn't the shutter always open while in video mode?

Evan, does it really makes sense to you to keep the x-pro2? I'm afraid you not gonna use it much in the future when you have the h1...

I love what this camera has to offer but is the lock up/ freezing glitch still occurring?

Im looking at the X-H1 in light of current prices which include the grip. I dont video so some aspects of the camera wont affect me. And with the grip invluded ill have 9 batteies and 3 chargers to work off of

Do you still find a use for the X-Pro 2 since getting the X-H1?

Hi Evan, how do you find the photos on the XH1 compared to your full frame d810? Here in Australia the XH1 and the FF Sony a7 iii are the same price and I can’t decide which way to go. Also do you rate the XH1as a landscape camera at all?

I'm considering right now selling off my canon 750d kit and either buying fuji xe3 or xt20 with 18 55 2.8-4 kit lens, what's your thoughts on this two cameras.

have they fixed the freezing issue with a firmware update?

I have the xt2 and the moment I saw the results I was blown away! It had that wow factor for me and I’m coming from a Nikon d750!

How do get into the business of photography? I'm a high school senior, going to college for a media related degree but I don't want to finish my degree to start doing professional, paid work.

What three prime lens would you recommend to have from 15mm to 100mm? I´m thinking to buy 16mm F1.4 WR for landscapes, closed interiors and arquitecture; 35mm F2 WR for street use and some open portrait and 90mm F2 WR for close portrait or sports.

Could this ibis issue be the reason why it wasnt put in the xt3

What color profile is best for wedding videofilming ?

How are you liking the 10-24mm?

You described a review even though you said it’s not a review. However it’s still a good review.

I like the looks of this camera but having the x-t2 already I think I’m gonna wait for the 3 since I’m sure they will add ibis to it, but damn, I got big hands and I need that grip

hi im new sub, one recomendation pls regulate the audio levels are too low

The freeze is i think a software issue. I did experience it on my X-T100, which came out at the same time and probably shares a lot of software routines with X-H1

really considering selling my full frame nikon d610 kit to go to a fuji xt2 kit. Would i be giving up a lot in low light performance and high iso by going to fuji?

Don't know this camera, but on the X-T2, there simply no way around buying the grip for video, and the headphone jack is the smaller reason for this. BATTERY LIFE!

I love the camera but the only downside is battery life! Even you 100% nailed the review. I’ve had mine for a month as well

do you switched to Fujifilm?

Zed PromedIa said in his livestream that he can not recommend the x-h1 for video. Some of the reasons were abysmal battery life, choppy transitions in auto ISO and terrible autofocus.

And how is it in 2020? Is the xh1 still relevant?

What kind of shoes are those?

Thank you for the video. one tip: perhaps it is best not to use a wide angle lens so close for your video. It kinda makes your arms quite big in relation to the rest of your body. Just my 2 cents though

Anyone got any recommendations for a fuji at around 700$?

I sent my XH1 for repair after a few weeks for the freeze issue and it seems to work now i was seriously ready to return the camera fortunate I did not need the camera for a week

I have never had my X-H1 freeze on me. You might have a defective one. Or you might need to upgrade your firmware.

The freeze up issue is the only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on the X-H1.

I have had the X-H1 since 13 March and so far have not experienced the "freeze" phenomena. Edit to correct the month to March not April.

Fuji is changing the world of photography and videography. It's so well thought out in every way. A camera for true creators, it inspires and makes you work out of the box. *:58 The X T3 video and photo settings are independent of each other ans in the X T4. Fuji firmware updates is second to none. 6:34 bet you corrected the issues you have with this camera via updates. The X T 3 and X T4 bring even a bigger challenge for Nikon, Canon and others to keep up.

update 2 years later?

The new Sony’s don’t have the crazy short battery life problem :)

wow two ads before 8 minutes. youtube is getting out of hand

What about stills?