Buying A Fujifilm X-H1 in 2023 

Thing worth mentioning is amazing shutter release button - so soft and quiet, love it!

The X-T3 gets so much more love but the X-H1 was released about the same time and has a decent grip and IBIS. I wouldn't swap my X-H1 for an X-T3.

I bought the XH1 last year. I think it’s currently the best bang for buck in the used Fuji market. IBIS, submonitor, deep grip, robustness, optional battery grip. It’s only downside is the weight.

Great review and it helped push me to pull the trigger as I now have an X-H1 on the way. My primary cam is an X-T2 w/handgrip, and in many it is the perfect camera. With the X-H1, I'm most looking forward to a more sizeable grip with forward shutter button, the improved EVF, and most importantly IBIS. Excited to see how it works with my manual Rokinon 135mm F2 but also to see if it brings additional benefit to the Tamron 18-300 that has OIS. IBIS is really what I most wanted from the X-T5/X-H2, and instead of spending more, I've decided to lean up/switch up my kit and have a single high-performing tool with a few lenses. Also, hard to argue with the value.

Loved your overview, Scott, of the X-H1. Have a few H1's (each w/grips/boost), they remain a solid part of our vid work (mostly B roll, but they still work fine for leads too), the image files remain a treat to work with for smaller print work (say op to 20 x 30 reflective), and completely fine for small to large web uses (backlit), love Fuji color. We are now three sets deep of the H2 (bodies/grips), and sure, they lead in most client work for vid/stills, however, don't discount the strengths of the H1. Give the H1 (or any camera) session a little OCF (two light), and the H1's punch higher than their weight regarding shadow detail/noise. Portrait sessions with the H1 and the OG 56mm 1.2F, for example, produce wonderful skin tones and complementary skin treatment that doesn't look over baked. The H2 and the new 56mm 1.2 also produce very fine portraits, but, the devil can be in the details, too much detail. While I've adapted to the H2 and the options that exist with the new sensor, ask me which one I love to pick up and shoot?.........easy to use, built like a tank, great dynamic range, the H1 is still a great/valid camera in 2023. OCD shooters peep at split screens in post, clients believe in your skills to deliver great work. The H1 still delivers.

I got XT3 and then i found a great deal for XH1 such a great camera. Great grip. Solid in hand , the sensor is one of the best that fuji made. Best value for money

Great review of the Fujifilm X-H1, Scott! it might not be the newest model, but the camera shoot results are amazing. Looking forward to accompanying you again to stay connected on the next trip with our eSIM MOGO!

I've got a H-1 & XE-3 with a full complement of primes & zooms. Love them both!

I purchased the xh1 about 6 months ago for 40% less than my new xs10 bought one year ago. These were my first proper cameras. Basically I wanted a camera with the dials. The xh1 is a camera I find hard to fault. Ok it's alot heavier than my XS10, which when coupled with the fuji xf f2wr, is a lovely light package. However, the XH1 has twin card slots, a bigger evf, weather sealing, side sd card slots, very nice grip and of course the ISO and shutter speed dials. Coupled with the F2 lens it's a weather sealed package. I have no regrets about adding it and can see no reason, other than either one breaking, to ever buy another camera. I'm only a keen amateur and at 76 years of age I think they'll do me. The benefit of having two cameras is I usually carry two, one with the 18-55 and one with the 50-230 fc lens as I'm not particularly keen on changing lenes when out. So Scott Im 100% behind your contention that although this is now a 6 year old camera it is still a great purchase second hand.

Hi Scott. Good video as usual. I had the same sort of feelings as you did about the X-H1 design compared to the X-T range. 2 weeks ago I finally decide to add an X-H2 to my line-up of X-T and X-Pro bodies and I am really happy with the new camera. I have the optional battery grip because I like the extra stability I feel that I get as well as the ease of doing portrait shots and so far I am really enjoying using it.

Thank you for this video. Just purchased the body only. Ordered the grip from MPB in excellent condition for $35. An issue not addressed with this body are the firmware updates. Upon release the XH1 was an OK body. The firmware updates fixed the camera and it is better than it was upon release. The videos you mention are several years old and talk about a camera that no longer exists. Maybe the firmware updates and improved performance is worthy of a video. I may have to grow into this body. When I purchased the body a couple days ago I walked around downtown Seattle. No surprise but this body is too heavy and large for street photography. I have other Fuji body better designed for that task. I’m interested in starting to do video. This is a well speced body for my needs and ability. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

i just bought it...........phenomenal thank you

I have the x-s20 and i was thinking about an xh1 as a B cam for video work.

It is a very solid camera which can be bought for 1/5 of its original price

Hey Scott, you mentioned the XC 50-230 lens, do you have the original or version ii? Great video, thank you. I just picked up the X-H1 as my first Fujifilm camera. So far so good. I’ve previously been shooting a Sony a 6300 with adapted vintage lenses and plan on doing the same with the Fuji. Love the Sony and I think I will like the Fuji at least as much.

I miss my X-H1. Not that my Panasonic S5 is bad but that camera was so unique and special to me. Just wanted to go full frame. Might re-buy it.

I love my XH-1. To a fault. :D Though having a chance to use a Sony A7 IV led me astray due to the battery life of those things. Now I'm using my XH-1 set for personal use and the Sony for work, tried selling my XH-1 but the resale value is somewhat irritating. Would rather just use it til its end of life than sell it dirt cheap. :D Great video bro, will look out for more.

That grip looks badass

I LOVE my X-H1. I just have to get an Atomos Ninja to get that sweet 10-bit 4:2:2 video next.

Got 2 "LOVE" the Camera .

I bought my X-H1 new durning the fire sale in late 2019. (right before the pandemic) for only $999 US, with the grip, batteries and the SD card. And I'll part with that camera only when one of us two dies. Fuji shot itself in the foot course about six months after the release of this camera (the last one with the X-Trans III sensor), it came with the X-T3 (X-Trans IV) with a far better specs, at least on paper. Till now they never did that mistake agin...

I cannot find a cage for this camera. Can you recommend the nearest model can be used? Is it ok if i used xh2s cage for xh1? Thank you

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Yeah… the x-h1 is legendary! I love mine, beyond and above my x-H2S

I picked one up when I got my Biden check. Lucky to find that one seller in China that has the better batteries for it at half the price as it takes 3 with grip. Normally that would have been another 180 bucks. Keep.your camera in boost mode, folks, with or without the grip.

During 2023 I have purchased two XH-1 bodies to run alongside my XT20 and XT1. I see no reason to go chasing the dragon and getting the XH2/XH2s, both of which are uncomfortably more expensive. I have no interest in better video and 40mp of the XT5 etc is more than I need at the present time - so the XH-1 is a bargain solution for me.

Film Simulation - Classic Chrome Grain Effect - Strong / Large Color Chrome Effect - Weak Color Chrome FX blue - Weak White balance ( Auto ) 1.) R / +1 2.) B / - 5 Dynamic Range - AUTO Can this film recipe work on xh1? This is from a xt5 film recipe.

Je possède un X H1 et j'en suis très heureux !

Hi guys. Does it have the preset vintage recipes like the xt series ?

What about "in 2024" though...?!

haha ! I did also sell my X100 to get an X-H1, guess we shared the same thoughts. The X-H1 has been my primary camera for video / event work and most of my personal work as well (even though I have too many cameras on the side), and it's been an incredible performer for me. I bought it for 650€ (with 3 batteries, vertical grip and 9V power adapter, pretty decent deal imho) and for me, if someone wants to use Fujifilm for some paid work, no camera will get a better value than the X-H1, not even the X-T3 (for me). The X-T4 is better, but also twice as expensive usually, I doubt it would be justified. It isn't the best in anything, but it's good enough for everything, and if you know what you're doing, well there is very little chance that you'd actually need much more than what it can already offer. 11fps burst isn't anythig to scuff at, same goes for the 24MP resolution, and the amount of dynamic range the camera is able to get. I'musing it paired with an X-T2, and I fail to see how I could replace any of those without it being a compromise to how I use my gear and / or my work flow. And besides, the only thing that would push me to pgrade is GAS, and nothing else as the X-H1 is already the best camera I've owned so far.

More mogo advert than what the title says😢

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😂now i buying one 😅

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