The other week you were discussing the pros, cons, and differing opinions of flippy screen styles. Well check out the Panasonic GH7. As I understand it, It will tilt up and out, off to the side both front and the back. But the price is weight, 721g without the battery. Although a good deal due to the video centric features of the camera. Keep up the good work, Don
Just bought into Fuji as many seem to be hating on it and leaving. I have a full range of cameras micro 4/3 to full frame and medium format so I have no need to get on any bandwagon. I absolutely love my xt50, I use it with the fujicron primes only as my rationale for the purchase is small size & 40 MP can be a backup for my Fuji gfx system and is a great walk around camera I don’t shoot on continuous and almost exclusively use single autofocus and am mostly a landscape shooter so my use case is not into areas many seem to take issue with. My advice is know how you use your camera and match based on your needs. For me the little xt50 is a great camera, very happy Fuji user😀👍
If you want to bypass the ISO list popping up on screen - I opt to use the manual aperture ring on my lenses and then in "COMMAND DIAL SETTING", set the back command dial to change ISO, front dial changes S.S.
Hi Ian. Great video. I agree with your comments about the iOS display when you are adjusting it. I don’t need the camera to display a vertical stripe with all the values. We all know what they are and it’s distracting.
If used intensively for portraits too - as mentioned - and never having any issues with false positive eye AF results, that's great. I sold mine. AF C and eye AF weren't reliable when shooting wide open, no matter what lens used. The same with tracking. Getting worse with some firmware updates. And when shooting sports, freezing occured once a day or week, no matter what cards or lens used. Like my XH2s. My Nikon now ... simply works.
Hey Ian, I had an issue with the ON/OFF button with my XT4 and XT30. I was able to resolve it by spraying some light amount of WD40 On a dental floss and flossing in the small gap worked like a charm. XH2 the gap is quite narrow, but you can try. I haven't got that issue on my XH2 yet.
Another excellent video! The issues you're having with the stiff power button and the battery door being difficult to open are identical to my experience on a new Nikon Z7ii I recently purchased. the design in both cases looks very similar to the design of the X-H2. For me, the power button is stiff to power on and less so to turn off. I've noticed this is primarily due to the angle of my index finger on the button when my hand is holding the grip as one would while shooting. If I lift my hand higher up (and off the grip), then my index finger is now pushing the sliding power control at an angle which makes turning the camera on and off more easy to do. As far as the battery door is concerned, I feel your pain. I don't have long finger nails and it sometimes takes 3-4 attempts to get that door to open. I've taken to angling the camera so the door will fall open with gravity, but this is real pain. I don't have these issues with my X-T5 at all.
Thanks Ian. I value a long-term review , especially from someone who takes landscape photos, and one that considers cons as well as pros. The observation that I.B.I.S. does not stabilise the entire image equally was interesting as I had just assumed that edge-to -centre -edge would receive the same amount of stabilisation. Well observed! I wonder if most landscape photographers , most of the time, would use a tripod and turn off I.B.I.S.
Thank you for your very interesting video! I have been taking photos with the X-H2 for 18 months and can fully confirm your experience. The Fuji service could definitely repair the stiff on/off switch and the battery compartment cover. Best regards, Hartmut
I've got a used X-H2 on the way as of today (got a great deal for a barely used camera) and I'm really excited. It might be a bit overkill for just an intermediate hoppy photographer, but the deal was too good to pass up. Was originally looking for an X-S20, but found this deal and the extra specs was worth the slight increase in price. I feel like I've out-outgrown my old Panasonic GH4, so I'm hoping this camera and the Fujifilm system will help me grow as a photographer.
Hi Ian, about the sticky battery door: you can try to add a tiny drop of WD40 on the hinges. I use a toothpick to apply such tiny amounts, especially equipment that I will rely on in the field. The WD40 (normally) does not degrade the plastics and it will clean and lubricate, no matter how tiny a drop applied. I would give it a try, especially if you apply it sparsely.
ian for your battery cover , have you tried using a cotton bud with a little wd 40 on it and wipe over the 2 little flanges ,, with the cover open !.. its nothing invasive and i think you will get a positive result
I was going to get an XH-2, but then a deal came along on a used XT-5 and the rest is history. OBTW, I love the sunset picture with the rocks on the beach.
XH2 owner here. When I adjust the ISO (set to front command dial in M, A, S and all my set program modes) it does not bring up that scale on the LCD like you showed - it only changes the number in the bottom right of the screen. If I use the ISO button the scale does appear. I'm not sure if I changed anything to make that happen ... but it is possible!
That is interesting, I am also an X-H2 user and I have the same experience as Ian, have assigned ISO to a dial and do not use the dedicated button? Thanks in advance.
@@manueldinisphotography Front command dial set to ISO. Just picked up the camera and tried it out in all the different mods - and it only changes the value, doesn't bring up the scale. Same mode, if I use the ISO button on the top of the camera it brings up the scale. So either setting a command dial to change ISO 'fixes' the scale appearing, or there is an options buried in the menu somewhere that changes that behavior. Note: I only have FUJI lenses with aperture rings. So I dont need the front dial for that.
@ I see, that would be a hard one for me as I use the front dial to set the aperture, even though I also too, use Fuji lens with aperture ring. I might be an odd one in that regard, since everyone one I follow or watch on videos loves the aperture ring, I might have to switch my habits, thanks for the information!
@@manueldinisphotography you can set the ISO-Button to switch the modes of the front dial. this way you can toggle the front dial from ISO to Aperture with just one press of the ISO-button.
@@manueldinisphotographyI’ve set the ISO button on my camera to switch between front dial controlling ISO, or aperture. I don’t get the ISO pop-up menu. I think the key is using front dial for ISO, not the ISO button or Q menu, or any other button trigger.
I have an X-H2 that I really like. I also have an X-T2 that I love. I have an issue with my X-H2. The depth of field scale on the bottom the screen is not accurate. The blue area that shows the dof shows that my dof is only a couple of feet long. And the white line showing how far out you are focusing bounces around to and from different distances. I’ve compared it to my X-T2 which doesn’t do that and is quite stable. Consequently I’ve turned it off since it is unreliable and I don’t use it much anyway. Anybody else have that problem? I’m on v3 of firmware.
I find this happens on my XT2 as well. My workaround is don’t use autofocus, but manual focus (ok for landscape) mode and the focus depth is very consistent. In autofocus you get various depth of fields- a known issue for a long time that appears unfixed?
You can set the scale to pixel or film format basis. The film format shows a wider range of acceptable focus that people range focussing would be more familiar with. The pixel base is a tighter focus range around a more precise focus range. Option in the AfMf menu under depth of field scale.
I own Fuji XT4 and Fuji XH2. Biggest issue with Fuji Is poor auto focus, bad AF tracking and false auto focus boxes (shows in focus while shooting but pictures show not in focus). Fuji autofocus is 10 years behind the competition. I moved on and switched to Canon R5C. I do not understand why fuji can't have a decent autofocus after all these years. The lens line up is also old now. Fuji has a lot of work to do and at the moment they don't even seem to care. I do not recommend anyone to invest in Fuji system.
Thanks for this review, Ian. To me, calling this camera X-H2 was a joke from Fujifilm ! First proof of that : noone, not even you, refer to its predecessor, the X-H1, for comparison, but everyone compares the X-H2 with the X-T4 or the X-T5 ! I've been using Fuji X-H1 for years, owning 3 of them, and i'm not even close to considering upgrading, despite its smaller sensor resolution and unreliable AF. Instant settings wheels and tilt LCD screen are at least 2 things i would miss too badly, and i still feel like Fuji should be blamed for actually discontinuing this camera !
I felt the same moving from Xt2 to GFX100s, but I now prefer the PSAM dial w/ it's custom settings and would never go back to having dials on top for ISO/Shutter. I shoot landscapes/wildlife and find the PSAM dial to be vastly superior for both scenarios that and the addition of the top screen. Sometimes you don't know what you're missing till you dive in. YMMV
My favorite body is the XH-1 and I use it every day, BUT when you need to get the job done and need a fast jack of all trades work horse the Xh2S is simply miles ahead of the XH-1. Don't knock it until you have actually tried it,
I have both the X-H1 and X-H2. The X-H2 really is better in many way but I would not buy one again. It still suffers from the same issues with image quality such as mushy greens and a lot of noise on anything above 800 ISO. My main complaint with both is the un-reliable auto focus. They never focus the same between shots just seconds apart in the same position. Both cameras have good ergonomics.
I made the move to XH2 a few weeks ago, haven’t shot much with it, but it’s an great upgrade in IQ TO XH1, and I loved the XH1 too. PASM dial is great and I don’t miss the ISO button at all as I programmed it to FN function. Autofocus with new update is better in video than XH1.
Hi Ian, I had a X-H2 and this ON/OFF switch was very VERY tight. So tight that when I worked in some conditions (warm live concerts), it was a pain to turn it ON... I had to send it back to Fujifilm and it was my end with it, I can't rely on a camera that won't turn on quickly and become a problem. The X-T5 was a far better companion, for me. Take care and thanks for your review ! Colin
Tbh I feel that unless you are already in the Fuji system it is borderline as to why you might as well not buy a FF camera instead of a X-H model. Especially as it is more PASM and when you use the larger Fuji lenses rather than the small ones.
Lenses are usually heavier and larger and often quite a bit more to buy, plus in the real world, there's often not much difference in the end image. I mean, I used to shoot a pair of Panasonic S5 bodies often with the 24-105mm which wasn't all that great as it turns out, when I started to switch to Fuji, not one client ever rejected it because it wasn't good enough, yet loads of amateurs that shoot for socials with a million quids worth of gear tell me I need full frame with a gazillion mp like they have.
@@rickbaines8262 I agree w/ you completely. A lot of folk saying "why not go full frame" haven't shot w/ a Canon/Nikon/Sony, it's a completely different shooting experience despite the the physical similarities. I'm actually in the process of returning a Z8 because I find the camera just gets in my way more then it supports my photography. Truthfully though... I do see a difference in image quality between ASPC/FF. It's small however and often overstated in comparisons. IMO Fuji is king for end user experience, Nikon/Canon/Sony essentially rolled DSLR shooting experience into smaller bodies and didn't improve on the shooting experience for the end user. I will say between the 3 Sony is probably the best for being able to customize your buttons etc. YMMV
A couple of things stop me from going full frame: 1 is the size and weight of the lenses and 2 the cost. It doesn't seem worth it for the marginal improvement I might see in image quality.
@@ian_worth I thought the same way but until you chart out the weight of FF lenses you're interested in you might be surprised at how close the two systems actually weigh. For instance a Nikon z7ii is only 100 grams heavier than XH2/s and a lot of the best nikon lenses weigh just about the same as fujis red badge/best primes. I think it's more about the specific body/lens kit each photographer is using. IMO weight difference between ASPC/FF is overstated. Another example is my GFX kit is actually lighter than my Z8 kit, but everyone will tell you how medium format is the "heavier" system. I will fully admit that my Z8 kit spans 14-400mm and my GFX spans 23-200 [18-155 FF equivalent] That being said Fuji X is awesome and gets more hate than it deserves! love your content!
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The other week you were discussing the pros, cons, and differing opinions of flippy screen styles. Well check out the Panasonic GH7. As I understand it, It will tilt up and out, off to the side both front and the back. But the price is weight, 721g without the battery. Although a good deal due to the video centric features of the camera. Keep up the good work, Don
Just bought into Fuji as many seem to be hating on it and leaving. I have a full range of cameras micro 4/3 to full frame and medium format so I have no need to get on any bandwagon. I absolutely love my xt50, I use it with the fujicron primes only as my rationale for the purchase is small size & 40 MP can be a backup for my Fuji gfx system and is a great walk around camera I don’t shoot on continuous and almost exclusively use single autofocus and am mostly a landscape shooter so my use case is not into areas many seem to take issue with. My advice is know how you use your camera and match based on your needs. For me the little xt50 is a great camera, very happy Fuji user😀👍
I have one and love it. The pictures it gives me are unmatched by the full frame nikons and Canons i used to have.
Interesting 👍
If you want to bypass the ISO list popping up on screen - I opt to use the manual aperture ring on my lenses and then in "COMMAND DIAL SETTING", set the back command dial to change ISO, front dial changes S.S.
Love the look of your on camera footage Ian - is that portion shot on the X-H2? Looks great.
Hi Ian. Great video. I agree with your comments about the iOS display when you are adjusting it. I don’t need the camera to display a vertical stripe with all the values. We all know what they are and it’s distracting.
If used intensively for portraits too - as mentioned - and never having any issues with false positive eye AF results, that's great. I sold mine. AF C and eye AF weren't reliable when shooting wide open, no matter what lens used. The same with tracking. Getting worse with some firmware updates.
And when shooting sports, freezing occured once a day or week, no matter what cards or lens used. Like my XH2s.
My Nikon now ... simply works.
interesting, thanks for sharing
Hey Ian, I had an issue with the ON/OFF button with my XT4 and XT30. I was able to resolve it by spraying some light amount of WD40 On a dental floss and flossing in the small gap worked like a charm. XH2 the gap is quite narrow, but you can try. I haven't got that issue on my XH2 yet.
Another excellent video! The issues you're having with the stiff power button and the battery door being difficult to open are identical to my experience on a new Nikon Z7ii I recently purchased. the design in both cases looks very similar to the design of the X-H2. For me, the power button is stiff to power on and less so to turn off. I've noticed this is primarily due to the angle of my index finger on the button when my hand is holding the grip as one would while shooting. If I lift my hand higher up (and off the grip), then my index finger is now pushing the sliding power control at an angle which makes turning the camera on and off more easy to do. As far as the battery door is concerned, I feel your pain. I don't have long finger nails and it sometimes takes 3-4 attempts to get that door to open. I've taken to angling the camera so the door will fall open with gravity, but this is real pain. I don't have these issues with my X-T5 at all.
Thanks Ian. I value a long-term review , especially from someone who takes landscape photos, and one that considers cons as well as pros.
The observation that I.B.I.S. does not stabilise the entire image equally was interesting as I had just assumed that edge-to -centre -edge would receive the same amount of stabilisation. Well observed! I wonder if most landscape photographers , most of the time, would use a tripod and turn off I.B.I.S.
Thanks buddy 👍
Thank you for your very interesting video! I have been taking photos with the X-H2 for 18 months and can fully confirm your experience. The Fuji service could definitely repair the stiff on/off switch and the battery compartment cover. Best regards, Hartmut
Glad it was helpful!
I've got a used X-H2 on the way as of today (got a great deal for a barely used camera) and I'm really excited. It might be a bit overkill for just an intermediate hoppy photographer, but the deal was too good to pass up. Was originally looking for an X-S20, but found this deal and the extra specs was worth the slight increase in price.
I feel like I've out-outgrown my old Panasonic GH4, so I'm hoping this camera and the Fujifilm system will help me grow as a photographer.
Hi Ian, about the sticky battery door: you can try to add a tiny drop of WD40 on the hinges. I use a toothpick to apply such tiny amounts, especially equipment that I will rely on in the field. The WD40 (normally) does not degrade the plastics and it will clean and lubricate, no matter how tiny a drop applied. I would give it a try, especially if you apply it sparsely.
I like the idea of your project. Looking forward to it.
Awesome, thank you!
Looking forward to seeing the results of your project
ian for your battery cover , have you tried using a cotton bud with a little wd 40 on it and wipe over the 2 little flanges ,, with the cover open !.. its nothing invasive and i think you will get a positive result
I was going to get an XH-2, but then a deal came along on a used XT-5 and the rest is history. OBTW, I love the sunset picture with the rocks on the beach.
Ian do you find the extra MP advantageous? Im leaning towards the e xh2s for not only landscapes but shooting my kids sports but am on the fence.
XH2 owner here. When I adjust the ISO (set to front command dial in M, A, S and all my set program modes) it does not bring up that scale on the LCD like you showed - it only changes the number in the bottom right of the screen. If I use the ISO button the scale does appear.
I'm not sure if I changed anything to make that happen ... but it is possible!
That is interesting, I am also an X-H2 user and I have the same experience as Ian, have assigned ISO to a dial and do not use the dedicated button? Thanks in advance.
@@manueldinisphotography Front command dial set to ISO. Just picked up the camera and tried it out in all the different mods - and it only changes the value, doesn't bring up the scale.
Same mode, if I use the ISO button on the top of the camera it brings up the scale.
So either setting a command dial to change ISO 'fixes' the scale appearing, or there is an options buried in the menu somewhere that changes that behavior.
Note: I only have FUJI lenses with aperture rings. So I dont need the front dial for that.
@ I see, that would be a hard one for me as I use the front dial to set the aperture, even though I also too, use Fuji lens with aperture ring. I might be an odd one in that regard, since everyone one I follow or watch on videos loves the aperture ring, I might have to switch my habits, thanks for the information!
@@manueldinisphotography you can set the ISO-Button to switch the modes of the front dial. this way you can toggle the front dial from ISO to Aperture with just one press of the ISO-button.
@@manueldinisphotographyI’ve set the ISO button on my camera to switch between front dial controlling ISO, or aperture.
I don’t get the ISO pop-up menu.
I think the key is using front dial for ISO, not the ISO button or Q menu, or any other button trigger.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I have an X-H2 that I really like. I also have an X-T2 that I love. I have an issue with my X-H2. The depth of field scale on the bottom the screen is not accurate. The blue area that shows the dof shows that my dof is only a couple of feet long. And the white line showing how far out you are focusing bounces around to and from different distances. I’ve compared it to my X-T2 which doesn’t do that and is quite stable. Consequently I’ve turned it off since it is unreliable and I don’t use it much anyway. Anybody else have that problem? I’m on v3 of firmware.
i've never found those dof scales to be that accurate either
I find this happens on my XT2 as well. My workaround is don’t use autofocus, but manual focus (ok for landscape) mode and the focus depth is very consistent. In autofocus you get various depth of fields- a known issue for a long time that appears unfixed?
You can set the scale to pixel or film format basis. The film format shows a wider range of acceptable focus that people range focussing would be more familiar with. The pixel base is a tighter focus range around a more precise focus range. Option in the AfMf menu under depth of field scale.
Ouch? Is 35C very hot for you?
Try electronics contact cleaner for the sticky camera components
thanks I will give that a try
Video on how to set up ISO to a dial (it was in a later firmware update)-
ruclips.net/video/jkmy0EFMjUo/видео.html
Thanks so much, I haven't updated my camera for a while, I will check that out 👍
I own Fuji XT4 and Fuji XH2. Biggest issue with Fuji Is poor auto focus, bad AF tracking and false auto focus boxes (shows in focus while shooting but pictures show not in focus). Fuji autofocus is 10 years behind the competition. I moved on and switched to Canon R5C. I do not understand why fuji can't have a decent autofocus after all these years. The lens line up is also old now. Fuji has a lot of work to do and at the moment they don't even seem to care. I do not recommend anyone to invest in Fuji system.
Never frozen, reliable... How much did You shoot with strobes and tether shoot?
Never shot with strobes or tethered
Thanks for this review, Ian.
To me, calling this camera X-H2 was a joke from Fujifilm ! First proof of that : noone, not even you, refer to its predecessor, the X-H1, for comparison, but everyone compares the X-H2 with the X-T4 or the X-T5 !
I've been using Fuji X-H1 for years, owning 3 of them, and i'm not even close to considering upgrading, despite its smaller sensor resolution and unreliable AF. Instant settings wheels and tilt LCD screen are at least 2 things i would miss too badly, and i still feel like Fuji should be blamed for actually discontinuing this camera !
I felt the same moving from Xt2 to GFX100s, but I now prefer the PSAM dial w/ it's custom settings and would never go back to having dials on top for ISO/Shutter. I shoot landscapes/wildlife and find the PSAM dial to be vastly superior for both scenarios that and the addition of the top screen. Sometimes you don't know what you're missing till you dive in. YMMV
My favorite body is the XH-1 and I use it every day, BUT when you need to get the job done and need a fast jack of all trades work horse the Xh2S is simply miles ahead of the XH-1. Don't knock it until you have actually tried it,
I enjoyed the x-h1 for may years, its a nice camera 👍
I have both the X-H1 and X-H2.
The X-H2 really is better in many way but I would not buy one again.
It still suffers from the same issues with image quality such as mushy greens and a lot of noise on anything above 800 ISO. My main complaint with both is the un-reliable auto focus. They never focus the same between shots just seconds apart in the same position.
Both cameras have good ergonomics.
I made the move to XH2 a few weeks ago, haven’t shot much with it, but it’s an great upgrade in IQ TO XH1, and I loved the XH1 too. PASM dial is great and I don’t miss the ISO button at all as I programmed it to FN function. Autofocus with new update is better in video than XH1.
Hi Ian,
I had a X-H2 and this ON/OFF switch was very VERY tight. So tight that when I worked in some conditions (warm live concerts), it was a pain to turn it ON...
I had to send it back to Fujifilm and it was my end with it, I can't rely on a camera that won't turn on quickly and become a problem.
The X-T5 was a far better companion, for me.
Take care and thanks for your review !
Colin
Tbh I feel that unless you are already in the Fuji system it is borderline as to why you might as well not buy a FF camera instead of a X-H model. Especially as it is more PASM and when you use the larger Fuji lenses rather than the small ones.
Lenses are usually heavier and larger and often quite a bit more to buy, plus in the real world, there's often not much difference in the end image. I mean, I used to shoot a pair of Panasonic S5 bodies often with the 24-105mm which wasn't all that great as it turns out, when I started to switch to Fuji, not one client ever rejected it because it wasn't good enough, yet loads of amateurs that shoot for socials with a million quids worth of gear tell me I need full frame with a gazillion mp like they have.
@@rickbaines8262 I agree w/ you completely. A lot of folk saying "why not go full frame" haven't shot w/ a Canon/Nikon/Sony, it's a completely different shooting experience despite the the physical similarities. I'm actually in the process of returning a Z8 because I find the camera just gets in my way more then it supports my photography. Truthfully though... I do see a difference in image quality between ASPC/FF. It's small however and often overstated in comparisons. IMO Fuji is king for end user experience, Nikon/Canon/Sony essentially rolled DSLR shooting experience into smaller bodies and didn't improve on the shooting experience for the end user. I will say between the 3 Sony is probably the best for being able to customize your buttons etc. YMMV
A couple of things stop me from going full frame: 1 is the size and weight of the lenses and 2 the cost. It doesn't seem worth it for the marginal improvement I might see in image quality.
@@ian_worth I thought the same way but until you chart out the weight of FF lenses you're interested in you might be surprised at how close the two systems actually weigh. For instance a Nikon z7ii is only 100 grams heavier than XH2/s and a lot of the best nikon lenses weigh just about the same as fujis red badge/best primes. I think it's more about the specific body/lens kit each photographer is using. IMO weight difference between ASPC/FF is overstated.
Another example is my GFX kit is actually lighter than my Z8 kit, but everyone will tell you how medium format is the "heavier" system. I will fully admit that my Z8 kit spans 14-400mm and my GFX spans 23-200 [18-155 FF equivalent]
That being said Fuji X is awesome and gets more hate than it deserves! love your content!
you can bind change iso on control wheel but this option appeared in later firmware with lame autofocus 🤡🤡🤡
Thanks for letting me know.
Try cleaning your on-off switch with some dental floss
Don't mention garbage autofocus that makes this camera a piece of trash! No no no no no no no!!!!!