Man, a very wise and necessary video. The only one out of a thousand that I've watched that clearly talks about the downsides of the XH2S. Everyone else just raves about it, without mentioning those small but important details that are unthinkable to me. Why can't you change the white balance while recording? I own the XH2S, and it has really good image quality, beautiful colors, but as a wedding filmmaker, those few annoying details are a huge inconvenience for me. Thanks for this material, I watched it too late :) but I hope they improve the software. Take care!
Man I feel the same way. Felt a bit betrayed almost when working with it the first time :D Like, why is no one mentioning this stuff? well, let's hope fujifilm listens and fixes these things because otherwise the camera is amazing! and thanks for your comment😊
There are quirks, but I shot with the FX3 for a long time, and that system had its quirks too. My least favorite thing with XH2S, even with their updated lenses, in the same shooting condition/situation, it seems the lenses aren’t calibrated to operate the same with AF so I have to remember, oh this lens I need to move tracking sensitivity and AF speed to this or that even though the shooting situation is still the same. But I still parted with the FX3 and A7iv. But part of that decision was the A7iv overheated so frequently for me while in SE Asia that it annoyed me. Rumor has it that the A7iv is prone to overheating because they opted to not use copper heatsinks to save cost 🤦♂️
Thank you for sharing your insights on this comparaison. Unfortunately no camera system is perfect. It depends on each’s needs and preference. I did not know with some camera systems you could change white balance while recording. It’s unfortunate that Sony did not update the A7SIII like they did for the FX3 and 30 including DCI 4K…
Thank you for putting in the work for an informative and useful video. I agree on all you said, and overall it’s a shining star at the price. Ease of use will improve w updates, as we’ve seen Fuji deliver up to now. Ive come from Canon, and the more I use, and get used to the camera, the more it works for me. If you put in the work, its a highly rewarding piece of kit, with amazing filming flexibility. Unbeatable at the price I think.
wow!! really good video , great lighting and colour . If you could do a video dedicated to how you shot the talking head portion and also colour grading would be really great to watch. Anyway you've got a new subscriber !! cheers mate
If what you seek is a more sharper camera (for those who found that as a plus), note that the Sony's cinema cameras are meant to be a bit softer. If you want sharp, the A7IV with the GM2 lens is what you need to look for.
I switched from Sony to the Fuji xh2s, I wouldn't say the Fuji is sharper, but it might look that way if you're comparing for example a 35mm 1.4 on sony vs 23mm 1.4 on fuji, since fuji is a crop sensor camera it has more of the image in focus, making it look sharper, using the sigma 18-35mm 1.8 with manual focus is a dream, especially with the manual focus box assist that fuji has. auto white balance lock is also something i use quite a lot for video work, and the colors straight from the camera like classic chrome and Astia
Hey Gunnar, thanks for your comment. Did you also own an a7s III before or a different Sony? I did take the sensor DOF difference into consideration when testing and comparing and I just noticed a bit more harsh sharpness on the Fujifilm but perception can vary of course. That's awesome to hear the Sigma works well for manual focusing, wish I could have tried it out. AWB Lock is a handy tool for sure and the colours out of the box are amazing.
@@pierogiannist I actually did not own the A7Siii, I did own the A7iii for a couple of years, but i've looked at tons of videos from almost all cameras on youtube, but haven't done a side by side test with the xh2s and sony newer cameras, I just thought it was a dof difference mistake since i haven't found my xh2s to be overly sharp! but that also depends on the lens and all that, i'm using 18-35mm for 90% of my work and I feel like it's sharp without being too sharp
@@pierogiannistThe xh2s does not have an olpf like most cameras. That is why it is sharper than most cameras with equivalent resolution. No optical low pass filter on the sensor.
@konstantinosstag6436 actually, most cameras in that price segment don't have one. bmpcc doesn't, a7s doesn't, etc... the panasonic s1h for example does come with one.
Awesome video! I have the XH2 with the same Angel bird card. You can transfer images and video from the camera via usb c by using the image transfer app. It’s comes preinstalled on Mac. Albeit I think it might be slower than a card reader? But I have no idea since I just use the image capture app. Again awesome video! Glad I came across your channel!
thank you randy! ah right, I noticed that too - the photos app pops up when you plug in the camera but the finder won't see it😅 I'm not sure if it's slower it sure is weird to import all the footage to the photos app. who thought of that😪
Great review. I'm not sure why anyone would purchase a camera that doesn't allow you "on the fly" adjustments. For docs and run and gunners that should be a deal breaker.
@@danfarmer_photo he’s not the one with the original comment. I just meant there are so many features missing while recording. It’s upsetting. I’m hoping it will eventually be fixed with firmware.
I have a fuji xh2s and use it for still photography and I wound not trade it for any other camera not even for free. I use a Neewer MRC Black diffusion 1/8 on it all the time to soften it.
i was able to format the angelbird card in camera - first remove all cards (including SD card) and battery - insert CF express only and battery - turn on camera - go to wrench icon and format card. afterwards i was able to use it normally with both cards inserted.
I think what people mean is that you colour grade it the same way you do everything else… but with less hassle in the colour correction phase than you have with most cameras. The Sigma FP has an even better reputation for easy colour correction, btw.
Hey there, great video. I am interested in getting this camera for real estate video and photography. Do you think it would be a great choice? Also, have you had a chance to download the new firmware update, which came just 3 days ago? Looks, like they fixed auto focus issues.
Except for being Cropped in Slow-mo, LUMIX S5ⅡX is the Full-Frame version of X-H2S, but considering Fuji color, S5ⅡX can win as a hybrid camera I think.
Hi Piero, thanks for this awesome tutorial. I really enjoyed the way you explained the details of this camera. That's why I subscribed to your channel...
You can get files off the camera via USB C with Image Capture or any app that imports images/video =) The camera won't show up on the deskop/Finder like external drives or card readers.
I have a Windows machine and there you plug in the X-H2s and it pops up directly. But I also know from experience you can plug it into a mac, just that you for whatever reaso cant find the media in the finder, but in that mac image importing application, I forgot the name of it. So just fyi it is possible to directly import the footage on mac :)
I recall when Sony started to get into the game the primary issue was lenses; Canon had them, Sony did not. Fast forward a few years and this is no longer an issue. Fuji needs to share their AF electronics with third party makers to eliminate the lens issue. Third party makers are very good so that should be no problem. Soft ware is a piece of cake. All of this will increase the value of the X-Hs2.
I think in a couple of years much fewer people will care about this. They’ll buy manual focus lenses for video and use LiDAR. Chinese made cinema lenses - actual cinema lenses with very little focus breathing - are getting really good now and LiDAR is improving all the time. God knows what this will do the camera makers’ bottom line…
Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have the camera anymore but I know that there was a single button punch in zoom - I just don't remember if it was 200% or 400%.
The focus assist tools on the photography side of the camera are much more useful than the video side. On the video side, you can punch in and it has an indicator that shows which way to turn the focus ring to achieve focus, but it requires a descent amount of contrast to be present in the focus box. A monitor would be ideal if you really want to be sure.
what is “dehancer”, that you mention in the verdict at the end? I wonder if this is something I can experiment with to be happier with footage coming out of Sony cameras
Seriously? Leaving white balance to post is a really dumb thing to do if you’re not shooting in raw. It’s a backup plan for when you mess up and that’s it.
Same lens wasn't possible. The shutter speed doesn't matter. ISO for both native. Aperture I don't remember exactly but should have been 1.4 for fuji and 2 for sony or a bit smaller.
@@pierogiannist same lens is not practical. you'd have to get an adapter. there's a huge difference in sharpness, contract, color between lenses though.
@@darinl848 right, I didn't have any adapters. I'm aware of the difference in optics but I've also done tests with other lenses, on both the sony and fuji and I've just found it to be unpleasantly sharper on the Fuji. Just my personal experience.
What the fuck, man? Just casually the most handsome guy on FujiTube. 😂 Who are you? Clark Kent? I have been asking them to give us a Kelvin value scroll on a wheel since the X-T1. Fujifilm white balances annoy me, and they don't keep their shift if you change so you're back to 0,0 if hop between a 4500k indoor and a 5000k outdoor. 😢
My biggest issue with the Fujifilm is the fact that it overheats. I personally ran into this issues multiple times during streaming. The AF is not great, especially when compared to the AF on the Sony bodies. I also found exposure and consistency to be an issue with the Fujifilm. That is likely user error, nonetheless the Sony is a more dependable choice imo.
Interesting! Haven't heard that from many people but of course, when streaming I can imagine that being a problem and you'd have to purchase the extra cooling fan.. But I agree.. Sony, unfortunately, is still the more dependable choice.
which Fuji? Fuji means nothing if you don't specify the model. X- H2s doesn't heat up at all and the AF is absolutely excellent . AF can be problematic in other Fujifilm cameras but not in this one for sure. Here he's talking about this specific camera and it doesn't have these problems you mention
I do have another channel where I upload videos in my native language, in German. This is a video I have posted there but this time in English. Trying to give this 2 language thing a shot to see if it's worth the effort.
Don’t waste time on the s5ii. Get the x version. Long gop on the s5ii is so bad. Very “mushy” poor image quality. The s5iix cleans up nice with all intra. They should quit being cheap and unlock all intra on s5ii internal.
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours but it might be the best overall XH2S video if ever seen. And I’ve watched a lot. Subscribed!
Thanks man, I really appreciate that!
Man, a very wise and necessary video. The only one out of a thousand that I've watched that clearly talks about the downsides of the XH2S. Everyone else just raves about it, without mentioning those small but important details that are unthinkable to me. Why can't you change the white balance while recording? I own the XH2S, and it has really good image quality, beautiful colors, but as a wedding filmmaker, those few annoying details are a huge inconvenience for me. Thanks for this material, I watched it too late :) but I hope they improve the software. Take care!
Man I feel the same way. Felt a bit betrayed almost when working with it the first time :D Like, why is no one mentioning this stuff? well, let's hope fujifilm listens and fixes these things because otherwise the camera is amazing! and thanks for your comment😊
What were the details ?
@@pierogiannist You can change WB in touch menu while recording, but not so easy
There are quirks, but I shot with the FX3 for a long time, and that system had its quirks too. My least favorite thing with XH2S, even with their updated lenses, in the same shooting condition/situation, it seems the lenses aren’t calibrated to operate the same with AF so I have to remember, oh this lens I need to move tracking sensitivity and AF speed to this or that even though the shooting situation is still the same. But I still parted with the FX3 and A7iv. But part of that decision was the A7iv overheated so frequently for me while in SE Asia that it annoyed me. Rumor has it that the A7iv is prone to overheating because they opted to not use copper heatsinks to save cost 🤦♂️
Thank you for sharing your insights on this comparaison.
Unfortunately no camera system is perfect. It depends on each’s needs and preference.
I did not know with some camera systems you could change white balance while recording.
It’s unfortunate that Sony did not update the A7SIII like they did for the FX3 and 30 including DCI 4K…
Right, it depends heavily on the users needs, too. As am A7SIII user I feel betrayed!
Thank you for putting in the work for an informative and useful video.
I agree on all you said, and overall it’s a shining star at the price. Ease of use will improve w updates, as we’ve seen Fuji deliver up to now.
Ive come from Canon, and the more I use, and get used to the camera, the more it works for me. If you put in the work, its a highly rewarding piece of kit, with amazing filming flexibility. Unbeatable at the price I think.
Fuji lenses are some of the sharpest, you can always soften in post which is much easier to do than trying to sharpen a soft image
bullshit
The quality of this video is great more people should make videos like this
wow! Your content is great and very useful. Please keep making more on fujifilm please
wow!! really good video , great lighting and colour . If you could do a video dedicated to how you shot the talking head portion and also colour grading would be really great to watch. Anyway you've got a new subscriber !! cheers mate
The X trans stacked sensor from the XH2s is a marvel especially in video.
If what you seek is a more sharper camera (for those who found that as a plus), note that the Sony's cinema cameras are meant to be a bit softer. If you want sharp, the A7IV with the GM2 lens is what you need to look for.
Fujinon has a line of cinema lenses the USP being 'soft'. They are not cheap, and not X mount I would imagine :-) .
I switched from Sony to the Fuji xh2s, I wouldn't say the Fuji is sharper, but it might look that way if you're comparing for example a 35mm 1.4 on sony vs 23mm 1.4 on fuji, since fuji is a crop sensor camera it has more of the image in focus, making it look sharper,
using the sigma 18-35mm 1.8 with manual focus is a dream, especially with the manual focus box assist that fuji has.
auto white balance lock is also something i use quite a lot for video work,
and the colors straight from the camera like classic chrome and Astia
Hey Gunnar, thanks for your comment. Did you also own an a7s III before or a different Sony? I did take the sensor DOF difference into consideration when testing and comparing and I just noticed a bit more harsh sharpness on the Fujifilm but perception can vary of course.
That's awesome to hear the Sigma works well for manual focusing, wish I could have tried it out. AWB Lock is a handy tool for sure and the colours out of the box are amazing.
@@pierogiannist I actually did not own the A7Siii, I did own the A7iii for a couple of years, but i've looked at tons of videos from almost all cameras on youtube, but haven't done a side by side test with the xh2s and sony newer cameras, I just thought it was a dof difference mistake since i haven't found my xh2s to be overly sharp! but that also depends on the lens and all that, i'm using 18-35mm for 90% of my work and I feel like it's sharp without being too sharp
@@pierogiannistThe xh2s does not have an olpf like most cameras. That is why it is sharper than most cameras with equivalent resolution. No optical low pass filter on the sensor.
@konstantinosstag6436 actually, most cameras in that price segment don't have one. bmpcc doesn't, a7s doesn't, etc... the panasonic s1h for example does come with one.
gonna wait your Lumix S5iix review ^^
I guess I'm gonna be waiting for Panasonic to send me one..
Awesome video! I have the XH2 with the same Angel bird card. You can transfer images and video from the camera via usb c by using the image transfer app. It’s comes preinstalled on Mac. Albeit I think it might be slower than a card reader? But I have no idea since I just use the image capture app. Again awesome video! Glad I came across your channel!
thank you randy! ah right, I noticed that too - the photos app pops up when you plug in the camera but the finder won't see it😅 I'm not sure if it's slower it sure is weird to import all the footage to the photos app. who thought of that😪
Great review. I'm not sure why anyone would purchase a camera that doesn't allow you "on the fly" adjustments. For docs and run and gunners that should be a deal breaker.
Thank you for this excellent review! It would be great if you could also make a comparison between the Lumix S5iix and the Fuji XH2s 😊
s5iix is a sad still camera.
love the xh2s but it drives me insane that you cant adjust ANYTHING while recording.
This!! I really, really wanted to like this camera but it makes it a pain to use it like that.
What can’t you adjust? I can adjust shutter, ISO and aperture… What else do you need to adjust while recording?
you can't adjust white balance, change zebras or switch on/off the view assist.
@@pierogiannist your comment said ANYTHING.
@@danfarmer_photo he’s not the one with the original comment. I just meant there are so many features missing while recording. It’s upsetting. I’m hoping it will eventually be fixed with firmware.
My Windows PC recognizes the CF-Express card in my X-H2 no problem. Must be an apple thing.
It seems to be an issue on Macs only.
You can import from your Fuji camera with the photo app on your Mac. You can't use it like an external SSD.
excellent production quality. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
thanks so much man!
I have a fuji xh2s and use it for still photography and I wound not trade it for any other camera not even for free. I use a Neewer MRC Black diffusion 1/8 on it all the time to soften it.
Loved your review.. Would love to see more videos from you.. keep them coming..
Great breakdown and nice pacing on this, thanks for the transparency!
Thanks guys!
i was able to format the angelbird card in camera - first remove all cards (including SD card) and battery - insert CF express only and battery - turn on camera - go to wrench icon and format card.
afterwards i was able to use it normally with both cards inserted.
A good and balanced review. 👍
You said flog2 can be color graded quickly. I couldn't find any resources that lets me do it quickly. Can you share some resources?
I think what people mean is that you colour grade it the same way you do everything else… but with less hassle in the colour correction phase than you have with most cameras. The Sigma FP has an even better reputation for easy colour correction, btw.
Hey there, great video. I am interested in getting this camera for real estate video and photography. Do you think it would be a great choice? Also, have you had a chance to download the new firmware update, which came just 3 days ago? Looks, like they fixed auto focus issues.
We have a new firmware. Can you review this camera again
unfortunately I don't have it anymore
@@pierogiannisteish I'm planning to buy but I need more information about it.
Thanks for the video
Very informative video, what lenses are you using on the xh2s?
wow, awesome video, great review!
Except for being Cropped in Slow-mo, LUMIX S5ⅡX is the Full-Frame version of X-H2S, but considering Fuji color, S5ⅡX can win as a hybrid camera I think.
Almost half? What are they charging for it over there? Because it’s only a grand more than the XH2S here in the states. 🤔
Hi Piero, thanks for this awesome tutorial. I really enjoyed the way you explained the details of this camera. That's why I subscribed to your channel...
I dont have xh2s but on all my fuji cameras if you hold down the rear dial you can switch between the focus assists like peaking.
You can get files off the camera via USB C with Image Capture or any app that imports images/video =) The camera won't show up on the deskop/Finder like external drives or card readers.
Great video, thank you! What camera did you use to film the talking head portions?
Thank you! If I remember correctly it was the Fujifilm X-T3.
I have a Windows machine and there you plug in the X-H2s and it pops up directly. But I also know from experience you can plug it into a mac, just that you for whatever reaso cant find the media in the finder, but in that mac image importing application, I forgot the name of it. So just fyi it is possible to directly import the footage on mac :)
The Sony 20mm is a focus by wire lens as well. Pretty much all AF lenses for mirrorless cameras are focus by wire
Have you tried the Nikon Z8?
Thank you, that was a really nice review.
I recall when Sony started to get into the game the primary issue was lenses; Canon had them, Sony did not. Fast forward a few years and this is no longer an issue.
Fuji needs to share their AF electronics with third party makers to eliminate the lens issue. Third party makers are very good so that should be no problem. Soft ware is a piece of cake.
All of this will increase the value of the X-Hs2.
interesting perspective! And I definitely agree.
I think in a couple of years much fewer people will care about this. They’ll buy manual focus lenses for video and use LiDAR. Chinese made cinema lenses - actual cinema lenses with very little focus breathing - are getting really good now and LiDAR is improving all the time. God knows what this will do the camera makers’ bottom line…
Good video review mate! What do you think of the photo colors? I find it a bit different compared to the x-T3 and it is not to my liking.
I did like the colors actually, especially the new film sims!
great review, thanks!
great work! nice review
thank you mate! :)
Very informative. One thing missing I'm looking for Is focus assist. Is there any option to easy preview 4x zoom for example by any button?
Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have the camera anymore but I know that there was a single button punch in zoom - I just don't remember if it was 200% or 400%.
The focus assist tools on the photography side of the camera are much more useful than the video side. On the video side, you can punch in and it has an indicator that shows which way to turn the focus ring to achieve focus, but it requires a descent amount of contrast to be present in the focus box. A monitor would be ideal if you really want to be sure.
Keep in mind that the X-H2 is actually a high speed sports & action camera, not a true hybrid or video first camera like the A7Siii.
Nice vídeo.
You can chance the peak with a shortcut.
You must assing a fn button to “focus check” an them long press.
Thanks, good tip!
YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND, THANK YOU!
Should be an innate function though, maybe an update will fix that.
It took me a second to figure out what you meant by "assing."
Sorry, my english is not good at all :(@@myblacklab7
@IgnisProjetos thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gut gemacht Piero, 👍🏻
auch wenn ich ausschliesslich mit dem Handy knipse... 🙈
Liebe Grüsse,
Markus
Danke dir Markus! :)
what is “dehancer”, that you mention in the verdict at the end? I wonder if this is something I can experiment with to be happier with footage coming out of Sony cameras
Definitely, try Dehancer!
viltrox 75mm f1.2 and 27mm f1.2，they are awesome ！
Wait, you do professional work without a monitor? As far as the white balance while you are recording. Just change it in post.
Also, why not lock down the focus during interviews? Open the aperture.
Seriously? Leaving white balance to post is a really dumb thing to do if you’re not shooting in raw. It’s a backup plan for when you mess up and that’s it.
Next to XH2s, the A7Siii looks like a mist filter! The hair... I would always prefer the XH2s!
i'm a Fuji user but to be fair, was the sharpness test done with the same lens, aperture, ISO, and shutter speed?
Same lens wasn't possible. The shutter speed doesn't matter. ISO for both native. Aperture I don't remember exactly but should have been 1.4 for fuji and 2 for sony or a bit smaller.
@@pierogiannist same lens is not practical. you'd have to get an adapter. there's a huge difference in sharpness, contract, color between lenses though.
@@darinl848 right, I didn't have any adapters. I'm aware of the difference in optics but I've also done tests with other lenses, on both the sony and fuji and I've just found it to be unpleasantly sharper on the Fuji. Just my personal experience.
H265 files are only heavy for mac. On pc when using nvidia graphic card you can edit 8k h265 for around $800
how is the xh2s in low light
got that natural film grain, which i very apreciate..
what camera did you shoot the talking head video on?
Fujifilm X-T3 if I remember correctly
how do you set up those slow and smooth focus at 7:40 ?
that was just the default AF speed setting if I remember correctly
what is the camera and lens you use for this talking head shot?
I think it was a fujifilm x-t3 and a 23mm lens
Yes bring the s5II please 💪🏻
@panasonic: com on - send me one! ha.
what about the lumix s5ii?
Would like to to record internally and output raw over HDMI at the same time
That should work with a recorder like the Ninja V or Blackmagic Video assist.
@@pierogiannist It doesn't for me you can record some video but not flog2 in 10bit internal. It switches top some other format
What the fuck, man? Just casually the most handsome guy on FujiTube. 😂 Who are you? Clark Kent?
I have been asking them to give us a Kelvin value scroll on a wheel since the X-T1. Fujifilm white balances annoy me, and they don't keep their shift if you change so you're back to 0,0 if hop between a 4500k indoor and a 5000k outdoor. 😢
dude😂made my day🥹
kelvin scroll wheel, yes please!
what about fx30 vs x-h2s?
Harika inceleme
İngilizce bilmiyorum şimdi hangisi daha iyi fujifılm mi sony mi ?
sony
@@pierogiannist bu üzdü xh2s kullanıcısıyım 🥲
@@cuneytorhun1646 x-h2s aynı zamanda harika bir kamera, endişelenmeyin. ;)
Che entusiasmo
My biggest issue with the Fujifilm is the fact that it overheats. I personally ran into this issues multiple times during streaming. The AF is not great, especially when compared to the AF on the Sony bodies.
I also found exposure and consistency to be an issue with the Fujifilm. That is likely user error, nonetheless the Sony is a more dependable choice imo.
Interesting! Haven't heard that from many people but of course, when streaming I can imagine that being a problem and you'd have to purchase the extra cooling fan.. But I agree.. Sony, unfortunately, is still the more dependable choice.
Overheat on xh2s? Old generation (xt4) yes but the xh2s no…
AF is not good as Sony but good enough
Never heard of anyone having overheating issues with the XH2S. Myself included. Perhaps their older models though.
which Fuji? Fuji means nothing if you don't specify the model. X- H2s doesn't heat up at all and the AF is absolutely excellent . AF can be problematic in other Fujifilm cameras but not in this one for sure. Here he's talking about this specific camera and it doesn't have these problems you mention
I had this same problem with THE Canon, and with THE Nikon. (SMH)
$2500 is not "almost half" $3400. Nice video otherwise.
You are so handsome my god
are you reposting this?
I do have another channel where I upload videos in my native language, in German. This is a video I have posted there but this time in English. Trying to give this 2 language thing a shot to see if it's worth the effort.
@@pierogiannist ah I see 😅😂 I watched in German. I couldn’t just remember.
haha nice! :)
@@pierogiannist bruh I know it. Du bist deutsch 😂😂wieso schau ich dss auf englisch ey😂
@@pierogiannist could you tag your German channel? Cause I can't find itn
cheaper lenses too
do a panny review as u said ;)
Don’t waste time on the s5ii. Get the x version. Long gop on the s5ii is so bad. Very “mushy” poor image quality. The s5iix cleans up nice with all intra. They should quit being cheap and unlock all intra on s5ii internal.
its too bad Fujifilm xh2s AF ...
Your content is lit and I love it. Just earned my subscription.🫶🏼✨