What are you upgrading to? X-H2s or X-H2?

Thanks John! Really appreciated the honest review of the camera. I felt like it was one of the best well balanced reviews I’ve encountered of the camera!

please a longer video of how you actually use the camera and examples of images and how the AF works (more BTS of it)

Loved using my X-T3 so so much!! When picking an upgrade I tried out a Sony A74 and Fuji X-H2S and the Sony won for me by a landslide! Just so much more of a camera for the similar price. Fuji as a brand is my favorite but I needed a reliable workhorse

What an amazing video and review! I was also super impressed by the quiet shutter, and the video quality looks incredible 😃👏

Already used my new XH2-S for a wedding, 3 events and 3 concerts. Man , what a joy this thing is . I can definitely FEEL the upgrade from my X-T4. Not incremental at all.

On the X-H2S you can center the autofocus point by pressing the Back button. Pressing the Back button resets your changes to the position back to the default. Pressing In on the joystick confirms whatever choice/changes you made which is arguably a little more intuitive since pressing In also functions as an OK/confirm button in the rest of the menus on the camera. I think it’s just something to get used to.

Thank you, you are hands down favorite wedding photographer and Fuji user, very nice review and fair. My next is HX2

Great review. Completely agree about iso button! Cracking camera . Thanks

Best review bro, thanks

I recently decided to go with the X-H2S, mainly because some of my photography is bird photography, and I don't personally have any need for 40Mpx files. I'm 100% with you on not liking the joystick press thing. Really hope they make a firmware change. Also, I reassigned the video record button, so I have to select a video option on the dial, that way I don't accidentally start recording video.

Agree with all this. Wish we could get the S1H type screen. Really best of both worlds

Yes I would like to see your HX2s set up. Hate the flippy ,,miss the tilt screen . I picked the speed camera over the 40 mp camera because weddings happen so fast. If high res is needed grab the gfx.

Great set of photos !

Great thoughts - thanks for sharing your experience so far. Personally I'm not going to pick up either of the X-H2 twins until after we know what the X-T5 will be. I'm desperately hoping for a return to the 3-way tilt screen on that camera 🤞

Possible workarounds suggested: Definitely valid concerns on the cons and I'm glad you spoke about them too. Me personally, I'm hoping they sort the ISO dial issue. Just seems illogical that they removed that functionality. I've made peace with the Joystick issues(especially the oversensitivity which seemingly cannot be user corrected) and the lack of clickable dials. At least the former can be sorted through firmware. As for the record button, again a genuine concern indeed. I have changed mine to the Eye AF menu and the AEL button to the record function.(a la Canon DSLR days where the video record button was at the rear.) This also lead me to configure the front function button near the top right of the mount to bring up the subject detection menu so that way I now know that the top and front buttons only deal with Exposure(non labelled function button brings up Zebra for me) and Auto Focus.(I've kept the front bottom left button as the M/S/C AF menu too.) But overall it's my favorite Fuji ever and I'm really glad I bought one brand new for the first time. It's changed my filming potential for sure and will open up bigger video gigs for me. It's damn near the dream Fuji body for me personally.

As a X-T3 stills shooter that desires to dip my toe into video, I pulled the preorder trigger on the X-H2 for the 40MP resolution and 7 stops In-Body Image Stabilization, plus the vastly improved Autofocus. I skipped the X-T4 & X-H2s for the promise of exquisite image detail. Brother Branch …. if ….. I was in your shoes ….. I’d purchase one of each.

Iso is easy change by assigning the top and bottom d pad to iso, easy find and press up and down, I would say as quick as on a dial, I personally felt the clickable dials got worn over time and were to easily pressed when moving, the dials on xh2s feel really nice and assured in movement. Setting up joystick to press to re centre and when move enters into mode to adjust point size etc so unsure what your finding that’s not correct or intuitive. All in all it’s easy to use. My only gripe is rear flippy screen and have to have touchscreen off or as soon as adjust the screen focus point is then moved to the left of screen, normally the bottom corner and when using the rear screen to shoot the focus point can be hard to see, a welcome pro upgrade would be a red or green or switchable focus point illumination, like my Sony A9ll.

Hi John, what do you use for wedding stills these days, the xt5 of the xh2s? Did you ever get over the lack of ability to double tap the joystick to center the autofocus? I do that all the time which is why I'm concerned moving to the xh2s.... but I do need better eye focus for my toddler (I like to frame the shot first and then let the eye focus take over.)

I wil be getting the X-H2! upgrading from the X-t100. So it s a little upgrade and love the design from the X-H2 because I got them big hands.

Hello! You are the reason I switch to fujifilm XT4

Hmm. I set good light and lower light to different c positions on the wheel. You only need two settings. 1) Base iso 2) iso 800, which is 2nd conversion gain. Brightness will be adjusted on the computer while maintaining the highest possible dynamic range. Modern sensors work isoless. Burning higher iso numbers into the raw file will wipe out the highlights for good. But maybe you shoot jpgs only ? I dunno.

curious if the XH2 is tempting to you for the bigger files and chance to crop more plus lower price. I am so torn on which to get but thinking the price difference will take me to the H2.

Would love to see your review on the XH2! I have just rented the xh2s to play with!

John - what do you substantially gain from using the XH2/XH2S over the Fuji Xt3? That would be a much better discussion - you obviously prefer the X-T3 ergonomics so what else is making you switch, apart from it being a shiny new camera? IQ? low light/dynamic range? better video? battery life?

Outdoor/Indoor-Change: you could set one configuration for "outdoor" (incl. ISO) on C1-, one for "Indoor" on C2. Only turning the dial ... everything is pre-configured.

Agree with iso button but fix is up and down on the multi pad program to iso then if want up then press u- and if want down press down, agree with joystick but until Fuji fix it just move it and then can adjust the size of square… flippy screen is an annoyance but Xt5 with the 3 generation old evf is more of an annoyance and the xh2s is the flagship and just announced firmware 3.0 you can tell they are making steps to make it rock even more and with its power chips inside it has more scope to do so then the Xt5 and xh2s.

John, don't you find the command dials on X-T3 too stiff? Enough for me to keep using the X-T2 unfortunately. Between that and the flipping screen on newer models I'm still stuck here. Lol. Great content as always. Thanks.

Had the same experience with the video button when i tried the xh2s for a weekend. I ended up reasigning to another button. Also I find the last button (the most far away from the shutter on the top of the camera, aftter iso and WB button) to be completely unusable with my index without taking the camera away from my face. To have those buttons in a straight line (basically to leave some room for the top OLED screen) is not ergonomic at all.

Hi! I am shooting photos and video with my two X-T3 and the screen they have IS THE BEST ONE IN THIS WORLD AND NEARBY GALAXIES, I understand the flippy screen use case but sadly enough it is only a KZfaqr thing. When you work behind the camera the flippy screen IS THE WORST HING, YES IN THIS WORLD AND NEARBY GALAXIES, it just makes the footprint of the camera bigger and creates a problem: a weak point that can break very easy. My dreamed X-T5 is an X-T4 with the X-T3 screen, headphone jack back again and 4K 4:2:2 and Apple Pro Res internal up to 60fps and newest sensor and processor (removing the headphone jack is as bad as the flippy screen). Bests regards from a Venezuelan follower!

I’m looking at X-H2. Selling my Canon R6 to go Fuji for my second camera body for wedding photos and video. I’ve been waiting for your review of the two X-H camera.

08:25 your wish has been granted. However I will add that the tilt screen is also way better for video too. Unless you want to film yourself, which in all the weddings I’ve shot I’ve never needed to 😉 Thank you😊

I have an XT4 and considering going for a XH2S. I have issues though with overheating sometimes with my xt4, any thoughts or advice as to why? I’m at a loss 🙈

I hope they will return that feature where you could put the focus point on the middle by pressing the joystick. Not only it is a convenient feature but also a quick fix where I can return the focus point to the center after I accidentally put it in the edge on the touchscreen. I know the better continuous af on the XH2s makes it a lesser of an issue than on a XT4 but it is an unnecessary removal of a very important feature that is crucial on a pro workflow.

The flippy screen is pretty good for stills and I'd argue that it is worse for video. I can get all sorts of awkward angles, set up top-down shots without having to hook up a monitor etc. Tilt screens are great for operators who don't need to see themselves and are constantly looking at the screen. Fuji should probably try to adopt the GH6 style but try to make it slimmer.

a full video of a wedding with this camera and settings (so we can se AF working in different modes) would be amazing!

Morning John, regards and love to you and your family buddy. I’ve been a dual shooter with two XT3’s for quite some time, prime lenses on both and love them (especially the retro dials). I but the bullet and upgraded one of them, fell in love within one wedding and automatically put another one on the credit card as I want two the same. I’m with you on the screen but also making my peace with it, I’m with you on the buttons, takes a whilst to get used to ergonomics and let the muscle memory kick in (but it’s very early days). One thing I would super urge you to do though John (and I feel a fraud to try and teach the teacher haha). Play with eye tracking. I’m a lover of single spot as I love the control it gives you but eye tracking on these is so good. What I would definitely urge you to do (and then make a video as well as credit ‘me’ of course ((I’m laughing a little JBIV chuckle at that)) is to set up the custom 1 and custom 2 at least for now. Set up custom 1 to include eye tracking with CAF etc then Set up custom 2 for single spot and SAF. It will absolutely revolutionise your workflow my good man. (You can then start to set up the other 5 customs in time but don’t do them all at once) oh and change the name of them so you know what they are quickly as you flick between. I guarantee you that you will love the technology advantages of eye tracking (custom 1) along with the quick change control and personal choice of SAF by flicking to custom 2 in the blink of an eye. As and when you do get two bodies the same, use X Aquire to transfer the settings from one camera to another. So quick and easy. Oh a couple of little pointers should anyone try X Acquire for the first time. You have to make sure both bodies are running the same up to date firmware and you have to use the supplied heavy duty usb c to usb c cable. It’s awesome software. Apologies for the long post but these things could help the flow. Loving your videos and your delivery

Currently using the xh2s with grip and gfx100/xt4. The new x series glass is wild and I’m looking forward to the new 56 to take over the beast that is the gf110. From the rumors it looks like no grip option for a future xt5. I like the balance of the camera with a grip. I need to at least have that as an option. So I’ll be getting the xh2 and new 56 until further notice lol

Nice thoughtful review. I would be interested in understanding what are your preferred settings when using the X-H2s for your wedding photography work. I wish the X-T5 will go back to the tilt screen; but, wouldn't be surprised if Fujifilm doesn't do this. :(

Awesome content. Any memory card recommendations given how expensive cfexpress cards are

I need to add a second camera to my wedding kit. I’m currently on the XT3. (This question is for anyone.) What are your thoughts on purchasing the XH2s as a way to future proof myself for longevity? I’m not tied to the dials or floppy screen btw.

Might wait for XT5 because of the dials but it's rumored it will not have a stacked sensor.. However, i have my first wedding gig this Saturday. Thanks for all your great videos!

going to test this tpday with lots of animal pictures and some landscapes maybe birds as well. I also preordered xh2 then will decide. I like good sports and wildlife camera to go along with my xt4

On my x-t4 I have the iso on the front dial and when I used the XH2S and couldn’t change iso quickly… I was almost angry haha I wish they kept that functionality there tbh very crucial for how I enjoy using the camera

Hey quick question when doing the walk through of the location wouldn’t be easier to just a custom setting for both indoor and outdoor. So you could quickly switch between the two instead of fiddling with the iso or shutter

I assigned up and down D-Pad to ISO. Actually a little quicker than the dial on older cameras for me. If I know I need to go higher I hit the up…etc.

Big agreement on the screen - hopefully the X-T5 will bring back the three-way tilt screen. I thought I'd get used to the flippy screen on the X-T4, but nope, I still hate it 😂 Also super gutted that the X-H2(s) body doesn't have clickable dials. I use the back clickable dial on the X-T4 to click then scroll through focus point size/coverage. It's incredibly quick and helpful.

I received my X-H2S about a month ago and used it for 2 weddings. Unfortunately it locked up on me 3 times during each wedding. The screen went completely black and I had to pull the battery to get it working again.I had a Godox flash on camera each time it happened so maybe that has something to do with it? I'm not sure if this can be fixed via firmware but I have heard other people having lock up issues as well. The iso button is incredibly frustrating to use, and I can't stand the flippy screen, so I totally agree with you there! It takes 3 times as long to change the iso as any other camera. I ultimately decided this camera is not for me and I returned it for a Nikon Z6ii. I just can't risk missing moments on a wedding day and I needed something more reliable. I still love Fuji and I am keeping my GFX 50Sii and x-pro1. I hope they can get these issues sorted out because otherwise it seems like a great camera!

It sounds like Fuji did not bother getting input from photographers that use their older cameras when they developed this camera. It makes no sense that they change some things that work so well. Personally I think I’m probably going to keep buying X-T3’s when I need new cameras. It’s almost perfect and I don’t see any feature in these new cameras that I want. Thanks for the video!

I'm shooting more and more events on weekends now and had to update some of my gear (V1 Flash, 24-120 lens, Z24 1.8 lens, extra body). Having exclusively shot with Fuji for nearly 11 years now, I had all the lenses and did not want to change systems. I held out until the bitter end to see if they were going to have one of these cameras with the X-T3 style screens - nope! That wretched flip around screen is for videographers (I've never once even turned video on), so that was the deal killer for me, so I've jumped ship. However, I must say after jumping to two Z6ii bodies now, I was shocked at just how much better the image quality is from FF. Particularly with low light and high ISO - if I don't get exposure perfect and have to pull up shadows - the fuji images turn to custard. The Nikon files under the same conditions are still very useable and look great. Sorry Fuji - you introduced this camera into Australia with body only almost $4,000, (the Nikon FF only low 3K's), you forgot stills shooters with the wretched screen and priced yourselves off the market. Great review anyway John and I'm sure for those with deep pockets, who already have their lenses, this may be a good fit for them.

your gripe at 7mins about the extra step for diald i feel like shouldn’t matter with the 7 custom settings you get .. you should have a indoor exposed preset and outdoor and it gives you enough for both video and photo for both .. but deff think both dials should be able to be assigned different custom functions for sure

I have used KEH Camera for selling a lens. Good experience.

Help needed! I am a wedding and event photographer shooting on an XT-3. The biggest issue I have is low light performance followed by focus accuracy (not speed). Which will be better for low light xh2 or xh2s? The xt-3 just doesn't cut it anymore in dark situations.

The great disappearing and reappearing monitor, keyboard and coffee mug episode. 🤣 Fire whoever was in charge of continuity!!! Good video, really informative. I'm looking at the X-H 2 at the moment. For me MP are important.

I've been surprised that it's quite a bit different from the GFX-100s. I assumed that with the PSAM and top screen it would be almost identical. It's annoying going back and forth between them.

I’m so glad more people are speaking up about the command dial issue. I got over the joy stick thing but it used to be way better. I don’t understand why they tried fixing something that wasn’t broken… Hopefully they fix it via firmware soon. I pre-ordered the X-H2 after using the X-H2S in my cine rig for a week long production. I absolutely love the camera and the results it can deliver, but those aforementioned issues make me scratch my head.

Personally, I'd rather wait for X-T5. Maybe even X-S20, if they ever release it or something similar to it. I'm not a wedding photographer, but could always use a more reliable AF than on my X-S10 for bird photography and few portraits here and there.

Can it handle high ISO?

i want to see AF system on Fuji.

For weddings, XH2S. For portraits and commercial, XH2. The resolution of an XH2 would be great for a wedding but the file size is just too much due to the high volume of images that can be taken during a wedding. That also slows down your workflow and turnaround.

The ISO not being able to be mapped to the front is literally the ONLY THING that's stopping me from buying this camera or the xh2. Like this is the biggest miss on this camera imo. Fuji literally invests into making beautiful, clicky, high quality aperture rings and yet they're focing you to make them useless with this camera. And to risk dropping $3k CAD on a camera like this hoping they'll firmware update it....just leaves a bad feeling you know? Anyway amazing video John - keep up the great work!

Maybe this will help with the XH2s vs XH2 choices. I tested the XH2s against my R6 and the 20mp R6 resolved more detail than the XH2s. It could have been my copy of the XH2s (it had a bunch of dead pixels on delivery) but I’m pretty sure it was the lenses. The 33mm didn’t resolve as much detail as the RF 50mm 1.2 so even though the XH2s has “more resolution” it didn’t translate to detail in the RAW. So if you want more resolution and not just more pixels I’d grab your GFX and that stunning glass rather than the XH2.

I would love for you to share your settings :)

I want to be a wedding photographer too. I want to meet you someday.... Watching from the Philippines💜💜💜

TEAM TILT SCREEN! ❤

1 of my most used button combination also gone. Formatting a card on XT series is Trash + Dial and format. On the X-H2s you need to go through the menu and that is also really annoying!

thank you for bringing up the ISO not being able to be assigned to the front dial. I love my X-H2s....but not being able to adjust ISO on the front dial is driving me crazy. Fix it Fuji.

I upgraded from T3 to H2S for weddings, and while everything is awesome, I do want the iso as back dial, and wished it was tilt screen because I do 99% photos/1% video…

With you on the ISO button, it’s really annoying. My front dial now doesn’t do anything, which is ridiculous, and I have 2 steps to change the ISO instead of one. My XS-10 is way more customisable. Hope they fix this in firmware…

Pls your settings for wedding. I just got the camera too

X-H2 for ability to crop, X-H2S for video without rolling shutter, so X-H2 is probably better deal for most people?

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There's probably not too much resolution difference between 6.2k vs 8k, and you probably get more bokeh with the X-H2S's open gate and uncropped 4k60. I'm probably going to get an X-T5 or wait for the next gen, an X-H3S would be the best of both worlds. 😁

In the same dilemma haha I’m hoping the xt5 keeps the tilt screen.

The flippy screen is here to stay. I thought I would like it on my A7iv but i'm not so sure now. For video yes it is awesome, but the process (which seems easy) of flipping it out then rotating it is slower then just pulling the bottom out. #flippyscreen haha

Just wait a couple of weeks for XT-5 and you will have an ISO dial

The ISO dial thing needs to be changed ASAP. A huge oversight by Fuji.

I bought a XH2 because of the 40mp sensor

You can easily set ur ISO on the Dpad buttons directly without needing to press the upper iso button first, I have set iso to my up and down Dpad and it works super quick! But hopefully in the next Firmware they will let us use the front on back dials. I totally agree

Change the square with the thumb wheel its unreal.

definitely xh2s...it's more than enough

Wait for the X-T5

XH2s vs XH2

CONS are not REAL cons, they're different ways you have to adjust or know better a camera