How 48 hours with the FUJI XH2 changed my perspective on FUJI Cameras 

The x100 series is Fujifilm's gateway drug. The X100T hooked me... now I look like the poster child for G.A.S.

Agreed

well that just depends how old you are I guess.

Absolutely agree

Yes, he seems to be displaying his relatively young age in saying that!

Old is relative…it’s not important

It is always the future isn't it?

nah fam

@@_o__o_ most definitely

well it should be in the release and not in hope for miracle updates - the AF performance kills this system big time to the competition - I had it for 2 weeks and returned it - I´m also on the hope for fuji miracles team :) but it disapoints every time - colors are graet - well.. they are also excellent on cameras with a usable AF system

I’m thinking maybe the camera is on his wrist?

@@danielcorry4136 I'll ask him next time I see him! It did look pretty slick.

Gordon reviews are the opposite of boring

Hey Matt, what lens do you use?

@mossaavenue6858 I have a few primes I've collected over the years. The 56 1.2, 23 1.4, 35 f2, and I just got the new 30mm macro. That lense hasn't left the camera for a few weeks. I have been having a ton of fun.

@@maddhendrix I was wondering if the 16-80 mm f4 brings the most of this camera.

i cant decide wether to get this or an x-t4. You think I should just get the xh2?

@@Dusty.Reviews if you need the 40 megapixel yes. But if you want faster focus and more accurate tracking XH2S. It’s meant to have better autofocus than xT4.

I am thinking of purchasing a XH2S, any pros/cons you want to share before me buying one?

@@sydneynomura281 Photos, perfect. Video does have a bit of exposure stepping, but less than before with X-T4. I love my X-H2S. It might have a lower hit rate than the A74, but my 19 out of 20 shots being perfect is enough for me.

I have the Fuji X-T3 and I'm already thinking about how the X-T5 will be if they don't put the articulated screen like they did with the X-T4, it will be very beautiful.

Rent it

WOW. I’m in the same boat. I want to switch from Sony, maybe just bored of it. But my A7iv cost the same as a Fuji X H2 S. I do mainly video. Also, the Sony lens ecosystem is incredible.

I’m going to rent the Xh2s asap. It’s usually rented out for at least a month ahead of time. The other issue is that it probably wouldn’t look the best if I try to match my Sony a 74 with the Fuji for my wedding films. So I would have to make a complete switch.

Get an x100v to scratch the itch plus it’s way more portable

Same… Although, the great money and ease of selling Sony gear would certainly fund a full FUJIFILM kit… I’m scared of pressing the ‘add to cart’ button at the moment.

The best!

Do the film look come like that in raw files or just in JPEG? I’m considering switching from canon as it doesn’t allow third party lenses. But I still don’t know how does it work when it comes to those film reproductions

@@jorgemendez4517 It will allow third party lenses in a few years but canon made a statement that they want to fully focus on perfecting the RF lens mount before giving it to other third party companies. That being said, look out for third party lens makers to come out with RF lenses within the next year or two. However, I bought an R6 and loved it but didnt fall in love with it. I tried a Fujifilm camera out and fell in love instantly.

@@sydneynomura281 what is fuji giving you that canon did not give you?

Currently tossing up whether I should stick with Nikon and get the Z6II, get a Sony or get the X-T5/X-H2. I'm leaning more towards the X-H2. Thanks for the lens recommendations.

@@shadowmaster41 All mentioned cameras are great and perform better than most photographers can ever want. Personally I Lover the XT5 because of it's small size, light weight and tactile buttons (after all, all you really need to change is Aperture - Shutter speed - ISO) But again it is all very personal 😊👍🏼

@@mauricerijnders3507 that's true. I'm still relatively new. I started learning photography using the Nikon D5100 at my office and just last year in November bought myself the Nikon Z30 but already I can see where it falls short from time to time. I have the opportunity to possibly upgrade so I'm debating just going full frame OR get the best that crop sensor and be done with it. I've been back and forth on this decision daily

@@shadowmaster41 yes, picking a camera is a tough and fun process 😃 I would advise you to prioritize your needs/wishes and work from there. Do you: - Travel a lot? (weight) - Work a lot with fast moving subjects? (af) - Like a shallow depth of field and dreamy pictures (lenses) - Want to enjoy taking pictures. Not only the end result but enjoying the proces.(Haptics, buttons, in camera profiles). - Photograph a lot at night? For example: How important is weight? An XT 5 is light but equally importantly so are the lenses (Small sensor = small lenses). The 70-300 is a great travel tele lens for documentary (Maybe not for sport ;) I have some full frame 2.8 tele lenses. Most of the time @ home because they are too heavy to carry around all dat 😅 The XT 5 haptics are great and gives you the feeling that you are more involved in the making proces. Sony has blazing AF but to me feels a bit computer like. Less fun to hold and operate. If your susceptible for such things 😁 Nikon leans a bit towards Sony although I like the ergonomics of Nikon better (better "camera in your hand" feeling). I can go on for a while, but you get my drift. You often hear: "There is no perfect camera". I would disagree with that. There are so many cameras that there is one for everybody. The perfect camera is the one that fits your needs. 👍🏼✨

@@mauricerijnders3507 maaan you said a mouthful but I definitely appreciate the insight. The X-T5 is also about $200 cheaper than the X-H2 but I feel like the H2 is a better camera. I'm gonna go look at the differences again and make a determination. In your experience though. Is there a massive quality difference between full frame and APS-C?

100% agreed. Sold all my old fuji gear and went all in on the gfx100s. Amazing camera

I’m not a full time photographer. I needed to shoot real estate for work. Started out with a Nikon but needed more DR so upgraded. It happened to be a fuji xt2. Since I shoot with my xt2 I’ve fallen in love with photography. Besides the real estate, I started taking my xt2 on personal occasions too. Added some lenses. Brought him to the middle of nowhere in Mongolia, the freezing nights in Sweden, the blistering hot desserts of Namibia. Shot products for my friends business and some fun shoots with my girl. Then I added a wedding. A sports event. Another wedding. Journalism. All the while still shooting real eatate for work. I’m now considering very seriously to switch profession to photography or at least do photography part time. My xt2 is my ‘buddy’. Whether it is for a boring shoot of property or while taking pics of fighter jets shooting with live ammunition; he’s right there with me, documenting what I see. Making intangible memories tangible. So I’ve gone to a certain degree from ‘professional’ use to personal use, and most certainly still love my xt2 to bits. Its perhaps a bit far fetched, but I think you could compare it to a police officer and his dog. At work, the dog is a tool. But that doesn’t make him less of a buddy at home. That being said, going for a walk at home is less special perhaps cause they’ve seen each other all day already. The more I think of it, the less I know the answer 😂 Honestly, I think it boils down to the fuji system being engaging to work with as opposed to clinical like a sony or phone. And if you’re engaging with your gear while making great memories with your family, you’ll feel more connected with the pictures you create.

He won't. The Sony A7 cameras have the same if not better features than Fujifilm, it's full frame, and they have the best autofocus of any camera system. Pros will happily pay for and use that.

I worked with Nikon Df and D800 for a few years and always worked with Nikon since 1985 (FM2 and F3T). Since 2014, I mixed up with Fujifilm X-T1 and X-T2. I laid away the Nikon equipment in 2018 and now only work with Fujifilm. Only Professional work such a landscape books, postcards and posters. I am very happy.

same here, only reason i wont switch from my xt4

@@litehour same reason why I still use the xt1 idk for some reason that old camera gives me the pictures I want from a film camera without the hassle of developing and stuff

X-T4 is a fun camera for sure, but I have more fun having 95% of my photos in focus with my X-H2S. I like to shoot fast movement.

Yes you're right Cardinal. A stacked sensor's electronic shutter (like the X-H2S's) has an advantage in DR compared to a regular backlit sensor (like the X-H2's).

@@goodbokeh XH2 is good for photography, 2S is good for video.

Go with the XH2... Future Proof + Value For Money...

Go with a X-T5 or a X-H2 Cheers

i dnt think there is a gap to close really.... is a having 983 photos in focus vs 980 photos over 1000ones really a gap? nope. The only gap is youtubers telling us the tech is there lol.

Fujinon XF 50-140 f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Igbo man lol

That is a good choice. I sold my R6 too and now using the XH2S, and soon getting the XH2 also.

I sold my R6 and I am purchasing a XH2 soon.

@@AsuquoTravelsProductions how do you enjoy the XH2S compared to the R6?

@@sydneynomura281 I enjoy it way better than I did with the R6. The XH2S is a more pro like camera with more features and better ways to make the camera your own (customisation features) plus the colours out of the Fujifilm cameras can’t be matched. I used it with the Tamron 17-70 and last week added the Sigma 56mm 1.4 which I got used on adorama for $309, that I will use mostly with the XH2 once it’s shipped this week.