I’ve been thinking about upgrading my X-T3 to an X-T5, but I would like the speedy autofocus and articulating screen, and this video is making me lean strongly towards the XH2S. I’d miss the dials but I think I’d get over it, and it sounds like you have got over it. Great review. Eric rocks!!
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
It is a tricky decision to make! I haven’t tried the X-T5 yet but I have a few friends who use it and love it. Hopefully I can test it soon and do a review! The articulating screen is definitely a win and the AF! I do miss the dials but you soon adjust and if you customise the camera then it makes the transition easier. Thank you! 🙂✌🏻
@perryvalton4245 Жыл бұрын
I was in Wex Photo today in Whitechapel this afternoon, XH2S was the camera I wanted to check out oddly enough I wasn’t taken back by it. XT5 feels more natural and comfortable to my liking, the size feels just perfect in my hand not that I’m in need for camera right now.
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
How about that for a coincidence! Well either way both are fantastic cameras and Fujifilm! I didn’t get the feels when I first picked up the X-H2s but soon fell in live with it 🙂 I’m hoping to try out the XT5 soon, i’m looking forward to it!
@kpjmphotographs9903 Жыл бұрын
Another wonderful review Victoria. As always, I appreciate your honest, straightforward, and refreshing overview of Fuji gear. Hope your ankle is getting better! Also, Eric at 4 1/2 minutes into the video, sleeping soundly, lol! Living his best life.😂
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your words and for watching - it is always appreciated 😊 I think my ankle will, it has learnt it’s lesson! Ha! Haha yes I know, he is such a chilled out little guys and waits very patiently throughout my videos - i’m a lucky lady for sure! ☺️✌🏻
@Vikingdescendent Жыл бұрын
I will keep my X T3 if I upgrade. It has taken me to the next level. Love that camera. 6:39 + 22:02 your assistant is priceless and 13:54 is wondering who you're talking to! Btw, very nice pics.
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Yes! keep it! I still have mine and it is still fantastic! hehe yes Erik always helps so much 😂
@Bumblebee0909 Жыл бұрын
Love the color and sharpness of your imagery, great snow scenes, brilliant review!👍
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and glad you like the colours and imagery too! Thank you 😊
@littleoneadventures Жыл бұрын
Your creative self photography is so beautiful!! Hi to ERIC
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You are so lovely! Hehe Erik says hi back! ☺️☺️
@HaiTomVlog Жыл бұрын
A wonderful review, and now I absolutely must go watch all of your videos from Africa… 🤙🏼
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Aw you are kind! And I hope you enjoy them 🙃
@34136TS Жыл бұрын
Lovely stuff - would be so good to see you and Palle together on a shot, I feel that he'd open gateways of possibilities with the filming, he'd be an enabler for you
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I’m not too sure who Palle is? Sounds like an interesting person though! 🙃
@markroberts1324 Жыл бұрын
Lovely review Victoria. I have the XT 4 which really suits my photography so going to stay with it for now. One thing that I totally agree with you on is non editing of pictures. If you work on the assumption of what you see is what you get in a picture then it improves your photography skills. Falsifying a photo is not a great idea In my opinion so well done for being pure in your photography. 👍😃
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And thank you for this lovely comment, you are so right and I love how you have worded it! It is true, it turns photography into something else which is not photography - art in it’s own right but takes away from the traditional stuff 🙃
@_trismegistus Жыл бұрын
The distortion of the lens, the look the sensor produces converting an x-trans or bayer pattern of red, green, and blue dots into an image, the processing in the camera, the compression... all of that could be considered "falsifying" of the original source material captured as voltage levels on a circuit. So by the time you get your jpg, you've distorted reality in like 4 different ways already. Film is much more of a WYSIWYG, but still not completely. Digital cameras and files were *designed* to allow you to adjust for the limitations of the digital format. 🤷
@ByRaph Жыл бұрын
@@_trismegistus so true
@patrickcoggins6279 Жыл бұрын
Some form of image manipulation has always taken place. Traditional Film photography uses dodge and burn techniques adjust shadows, highlights and contrast. I think it depends on where your boundary is and what you're comfortable with. Personally, I'm not into totally transforming an image in Photoshop but I often lift shadows a little or recover highlights. But there is something nice about nailing the shot in camera
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
@@patrickcoggins6279 Yes I agree with this, that's what darkrooms were used for to manipulate/sharpen images etc. nothing wrong with that! Like you, I like to keep my editing brief as you are right, there is something lovely about nailing the shot!
@ronaldjunod6601 Жыл бұрын
I'm not a fuji shooter but I definitely am with you on editing. To me, editing an image a lot to me turns it from a photo to an art image.
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your comment. It is refreshing to read you agree about editing. It changes it completely and you are right turns it into an art piece
@jujubermudez7298 Жыл бұрын
I love all your content!! I just enrolled in digital photography and im getting a T30ii and im super excited! your videos help so much, and your beauty is unmatched!! keep up the good content.. NEW FOLLOWER!!!
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am really glad you enjoyed it and even more exited that you are getting the T30ii, have you got it now and are you enjoying it! hehe your words did make me smile, thank you 😊
@jujubermudez7298 Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria I have not gotten the camera yet but school starts June 5th so im sure I will get it closer tl that time. u are so mesmerizing to watch. ❤
@rerrorocher7964 Жыл бұрын
Love your photography and videos Victoria....esp the African adventures. Would you be able to do a video on how you have set up your camera to achieve such beautiful shots? The custom buttons, and the setting for each scenario. It seems that you have the focus and photometry perfectly matched
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This is a really good idea, I can definitely look at doing that in the future. To be honest, I like to keep my settings as simple as possible and it seems to have worked well for me. I will definitely look into this and thank you for suggesting it ☺️✌🏻
@juliettemansour Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to see this and to know you and I have yet another camera in common! After so much deliberation I picked up the XH2S for my event photography. I have been exceedingly pleased and it fits me perfectly! I didn't think it could manage wildlife/birds as well but it's uber fast and mostly accurate. I too had issues with focus dark lit areas but as you mentioned, it's less the case without animal detection in those cases or with the proper lens in bright conditions. If this is its major limitation I'm ok with that! My only other complaint is the articulating screen. I would have preferred the flip up screen instead but it's not a deal breaker. Thank you so much for (in my case) a validating review!
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great comment Juliette! So glad to read you decided to go with the XH2S as well and that you are enjoying it. I can imagine for event photography it is very fast and accurate which is what you need! I also glad to read you noticed the focusing issues in dark lit areas (not just me going crazy!) and yes I think it is a limitation and a fair one of that, it would be hard to differentiate when it's programmed for shapes I guess and if it cannot recognise them then this does make sense. I am glad you made the point about the screen as well, it was a point I was going to make but I ended up getting use to it but I do agree, I miss the simple tilt for doing photography lower down but the complete reversible screen won it over because of the self-portrait element for me. Thank you again for the really great and interesting comment - sorry for the super long reply! I did enjoy reading your comment! Have a lovely day! 🙃
@juliettemansour Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria thank you for the reply! I really enjoy your videos, especially the creativity and honesty that goes into your actual films. They're beautiful! I can't wait for the wildlife video! Looks like you had the 100-400 if I'm not mistaken. I've been arguing with myself about that versus the newer longer Fuji lens. Cheers and thanks again!
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Well that means the world, they all do come from a place of heart and passion, so thank you for saying that. And yes, I did use the 100-400mm for the whole trip, it was a good focal length and size to cart around. I was really hoping Fuji would lend me the 150-600mm to take with me but unfortunately it didn’t happen but I will be doing a review of this lens. The higher aperture does make it a bit tricky to use in some condition but the quality of image for both filming and photography is beautiful - a big step up from the 100-400mm (although still a fabulous lens to use). I hope this helps 🙂
@juliettemansour Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria I will wait to hear your full review :) Thank you!
@gilleslast3561 Жыл бұрын
Finally, I found a benefit having the articulated screen : when it’s closed (I mean the screen facing the camera body), it’s protected from scratches and crashes. not a big plus but welcome sometimes.
@RoineIsleMountain Жыл бұрын
I’m also a x-h2s user and man I waited so many years for this camera 😅 before this I used the x-t4 but never got to trust the auto focus when filming. The auto focus on this one is just awesome 😃
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Yeeeeess! So glad to read this and you are enjoying it too! Yeah I think I was the same, I had the X-T3 and it was never as responsive or accurate as the X-H2S but I still kept it for photography. Keep enjoying your XH2S 🙂✌🏻
@RoineIsleMountain Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria yes its still a great camera for photography. And like you I also like the retro style of the xt 🙂 Also, from what I’ve heard, even the X-T5 has the same inaccurate auto focus 😕
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
It certainly is, that’s what won me over / the capability of both! Well by the sounds of things it looks like I make the right choice 🙃
@Palbvial Жыл бұрын
Thank you Victoria for you review. Nice video.
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 🙃✌🏻
@EatInTaiwan Жыл бұрын
That footage with the 18 1.4 looks awesome! Ps: may I ask you where you filmed the winter footage?
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much! I love filming on all the prime lenses that Fuji have, they always have great quality. And the filming was in Wales 🙃
@andywhiteside16 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant review Victoria I was so tempted for the xh2s but also wanted to get the xh2 mainly for the grip but ended up with the xt5 which is a lovely camera and having had the xt3 and still having the xt4 everything was easy although the xt5 Manuel is massive compared to the 4 it can do so much more loving it.
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much for watching and leaving a comment! It is such a hard decision, to be honest they are all fantastic cameras so I think whatever you choose it will work amazingly! That makes sense to me and the XT5 looks incredible, I am hoping to trial it out soon! My ultimate set-up would be the XH2S and the XT5 together - maybe one day! Enjoy your XT5 and do let me know how you get on with it! 🙃
@martinsmyth5580 Жыл бұрын
Greetings form Ireland. Excellent review, Victoria :)
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Hello to Ireland! What a beautiful place to live! Thank you very much for watching :)
@markjohnson7476 Жыл бұрын
Nice unbiased article.
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate it! Thank you 🙂✌🏻
@travelcanada8817 Жыл бұрын
Nice! I've been looking forward to this review. Well done. If you were to compare the auto focus of your zv1 to the Xh2s, how does the xh2s hold up? Cheers :)
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have just done some more “vlogging” testing with the XH2s after reading this comment and it did hold up fantastically! It kept hold of focus on my eye focus perfectly and was more stable when moving around. I don’t know if i’ll use the XH2s for vlogging but it is definitely great for it if you want high quality footage for vlogging :)
@trentschlamp Жыл бұрын
Love this Victoria! Makin me interested in that camera now too 😂 thanks for that. . .
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Heheeee sorry Trent 😆 I think the X-T5 with the H2S would be such an epic setup! 🙂✌🏻
@trentschlamp Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria exactly what I'm thinking!
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
It would be an epic setup right! .. maybe Fujifilm will give me one.. maybe 😂 (Victoria wishing!)
@trentschlamp Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria it sure wouldn't hurt would it!! And that medium format... that intrigues me a lot 😍
@StrikeaBeat Жыл бұрын
Since your review - Finally I've got one, pre-owned but mine on its way, what SD card do you recommend!!! Thanking you hou😊
@fotomaton7852 Жыл бұрын
What a great review, amazing stills and film footage! Honestly making me seriously consider switching back to Fuji from full frame. That sensor is something else. The 4K120p is the cleanest I've seen from any manufacturer. Also very impressed by the IQ of the 18mm f/1.4. I was a big fan of the 23mm f/1.4 back when I was on XT2 but this new 18mm may prove to be the one! I guess 28mm full frame equivalent is the new 35mm. Which one do you prefer as it seems you own both?
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! Aww that is music to my ears! I have been shooting with Fujifilm for over 3 years now and I have to say, I love it and I wouldn't swap. It just sings to my style and personality. The filming has been fantastic on the XH2S, definitely check out my cinematic filming I released today as that reflects it's quality. The lens question is a tricky one! I absolutely adore the 23mm f/1.4 WR, I have being using that a lot and for my filming. I recently traded in my 8-16mm so that I could get the 33mm f/1.4 WR, I want the whole trio, so the next on the list is the 18mm f/1.4 WR. Thank you again and keep doing what you love! 🙃
@Erlan79 Жыл бұрын
Onother wonderful rivew victoria👍👍
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙃🙃
@Snapit551 Жыл бұрын
Great review 👌👏🏻
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@diegoskt5 Жыл бұрын
aesthetics 😍
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@NorthernMigrationTravel Жыл бұрын
It saddens me Fuji moved away from the Mode dials on the XH2. In my own personal opinion I think it’s a bad move x
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree, I did miss it but it is still the main design feature with the X-T3,4 &5 which is good they have kept it with that range. I think because the X-H2S is filming orientated they needed to change to meet the needs of the use of the camera I guess and saying all this, it does still feel very much Fujifilm which I liked 🙃☀️🦄
@MrZombs123 Жыл бұрын
Personally, i like it! And the other models have the dials, and at least personally, those models are better suited considering the aesthetics for example the flatter/no grip design, etc. the XH2 series is a more modern approach. I think its cool to have some variety. Now the camera i really can’t wait to see is what the X pro 4 will have in store. 😊
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
@@MrZombs123 I agree with you, the other X series keep the dials for photography but as a hybrid camera it needed to be changed up a bit and it does work well once you get used to it! Yes that does look like a great camera, I would love to try it as well! 🙃
@paulsimpson3113 Жыл бұрын
I'm torn between the grip and stacked sensor of the h2s or the tilt screen of the xt5. An xt5s would be perfect 🤣 I don't feel like vlogging or self portraits are my thing. At the moment I'm leading towards the stacked sensor and living with the screen though
@sameerrao3127 Жыл бұрын
Very nice review with pleasing images and the location. Which camera was used to film this video?
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂 the vlogging filming was on the Sony Z-V1, the footage of me with my camera and my dog was on the X-T3 and the more cinematic stuff was on the X-H2S 🙂
@sameerrao3127 Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria Thanks,
@tarunjeetsinghsalh10 ай бұрын
xh2s vs xh2? In terms of pictire quality, how much is the difference?
@wildandfreevictoria7 ай бұрын
Yes there is a difference, there is more clarity and depth on the XH2 due to the sensor but they are both good
@curlsbynat9763 Жыл бұрын
I decided to purchase the X-H2 instead of the x-H2S😁
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! How do you find the X-H2? 🙃
@curlsbynat9763 Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria Well I just got it and I am waiting for my memory cards to come in thru Amazon. This will be the first official digital camera I've ever owned. I am really excited to try something new. Looking at all the videos setting up will be a breeze.
@pascalneydt6329 Жыл бұрын
Merci;merci,merci,,,,,,,,,
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup 🙃✌🏻
@RockWILK Жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Do you shoot your video in log? Or in a picture profile? Looks great.
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I shoot in 4K 120p (5xslower at 24p) and I usually shoot in film simulation - Eterna/Cinema or Classic Chrome. I have just done a vlog about F-Log in the X-H2S so definitely check it out 🙃✌🏻
@RockWILK Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria ahh. Will do. Thank you.
@nivin3 Жыл бұрын
Is it worth to buy XH2s over XH2 just for photography? I dont do video. And I dont like XT5 in hand. Thx
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Good question, i havent used the XH2 but I think if you are looking at just photography then I would go with the XH2 because of the sensor. Hope that helps :)
@nivin3 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@josephnaranjo8286 Жыл бұрын
Hey Victoria I wanna know something about focusing with the new update. How good is it now? I'm been thinking to buy that camera for wildlife specifically birds like Hummingbirds here in Costa Rica... This country it's quite dark and I saw your review where you said you had some struggles focusing in low light conditions. Ito be honest I'm little worried about if I buy that camera... Could you please help me with more information?
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Hello! So I use the XH2S all the time and absolutely love it. I think the auto focus is great and very reliable. When it comes to focusing in the dark I think when I experienced trouble was because the camera cannot identify an object or it partially did but couldn’t focus right as it didn’t know where it was focusing. When I say dark I mean dark in the UK where it’s always raining and gloomy, overcast kind of weather. I have to say the 150-600mm did really well with small birds, I think the lens worked well zoomed in and focusing on a specific subject. I haven’t shot a humming bird with this camera so it’s hard for me to say, but what I can say is the camera is my go to camera and it has worked great for me 🙃
@_noahrh Жыл бұрын
Hello Victoria! Just a quick question about how you make your KZfaq videos. How do you create the "slides" that you insert into your videos that show your photos you've taken? Is there a specific program you use? Thank you!!
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Hello! Of course I can answer, I use DaVinci Resolve and within that I use a “solid colour” effect of white and then overlay that with my photos that I import into the programme - I then have to do some tweaking with sizing of photos and then also the details about settings - I make them on Canva and then import them into the project on DaVinci. I hope that helps 🙃✌🏻
@_noahrh Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria thank you very much! I want to start making videos with my own photos included. I really appreciate all of this information! ✌️✌️
@NDURcycling Жыл бұрын
i came only for your dog 😅
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
I don’t blame you, he is adorable ☺️✌🏻🐻❄️
@knath1006 ай бұрын
How is the battery? I find they dont last beyond 2hrs.
@wildandfreevictoria6 ай бұрын
My batteries last a long time, but it depends what you are doing e.g constant filming or filming with breaks and this is different from photography too
@knath1006 ай бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria Thanks
@edgartabinas2918 Жыл бұрын
Hi Victoria. Greetings from the Philippines! How does the XH2s compare to the XT3 in terms of image quality for stills?
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Hello! and welcome! The XT3 is still a fantastic camera which I do still use but the XH2S definitely provides a bit more refinement in it's images 🙃
@edgartabinas2918 Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria Thank you.
@Jgheiler Жыл бұрын
Hi Victoria, how do you feel about the lack of ability to double press the joystick and re center your autofocus square on the xh2s? I use that all the time with the xt4, but I do want a better eye auro focus for my toddler. I shot mostly stills. What do you use mostly for stills these days?
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
It’s ok, just takes some getting use to, you just press the D-Pad for the autofocus squares are then the back button, it is still achievable just takes some times getting used. I still go between my cameras and it is weird adjusting to the different setups. At the moment I mainly use the XH2S as it is great for stills and filming. But my ideal set up would be the X-T5 for photography and the X-H2S for filming - when I win the lottery hehe! But the X-T3 is still fabulous for stills, it’s all about those good lenses 🙃
@gilleslast3561 Жыл бұрын
There is a setting for that…in the wrench menu.
@Jgheiler Жыл бұрын
@@gilleslast3561 looked, there is no settinf to be able to double tap the joystick to recenter the square. Only one tap...
@gilleslast3561 Жыл бұрын
You slightly move it to one direction , then you click to center it This is my setup. You find it in the focus lever setting menu
@6042833 Жыл бұрын
Sorry but build quality is not up to scratch. Fujifilm X-H1 is built much better.
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
I think it held up pretty well considering the hard use I got out of it but good to hear the X-H1 is a good build!
@MorningNapalm Жыл бұрын
Are you talking about the different coating, or what are you referring to?
@6042833 Жыл бұрын
@@MorningNapalm X H1 the use better materials and of course better coating. If you got chance to compare both of them you will understand what I'm talking about.
@markbaigent8373 Жыл бұрын
Fuji camera, no top dials, no thank you. Good review though.
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Check out the X-T5 it still has the dials and lovely vintage look 🙂
@markbaigent8373 Жыл бұрын
@@wildandfreevictoria hiya, I am still using my old X-t1 and X00 until the lottery decide on my numbers 😉
@wildandfreevictoria Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with that! You do you and what suits your set up 🙂✌🏻