I left Sony and went all in on Fuji with the XH2 and around five lenses. The straight out of camera colors are the best I've seen from any camera brand. Unfortunately, continuous autofocus never seemed to give me tack sharp photos. Even the occasions I seemed to nail the shot the images always seemed just slightly soft. I returned everything and went over to Canon with a new R5 MK II. A real shame because the color science is incredible and I like the advantages the crop sensor body gives for wildlife photography in terms of reach and affordability with glass.
I moved away from Fujifilm XH-2 and XH-2S since I felt that too often even when the screen indicated focus lock, afterwards I had a soft or even blurry image of the birds. I agree that the tracking seemed ok, but if the images turns out soft it’s not nice.
Thanks for some really good information. I have the X-T3 and I have been struggling with good bird photos. Even though I don't have the cool bird tracking features of the newer processors, you gave some ideas to try.
I've not had the af issues that many have pointed out. The XH2s for me has been fantastic. With that said I got to try out a friends Sony A7R V over the weekend and that AF is next level. I used to shoot witht the A7R iv and A7 iv. But wow the R V is something else.
You really gotta try out the 150-600. I use it on my XH2, feels more locked on for focus and handles the 40mp sensor better than the 100-400 (I know you're using the XH2s, but still nice to have). Portability is the huge drawback, you can handhold it but it's way better on a monopod/tripod. I use the 150-600 for birds while I use the 100-400 for motorsports events at COTA in Austin. Keeping my ears open for the rumored 500mm prime though.
@@_brushie Nice feedback!!. I have the 150-600mm and thought it would be too long a lens for the area I shoot birds. I will have to take it out and see. I do like it a lot; but it has become more specialized use due to the focal length for me.
Great video, man. I love the way you had used DJI Pocket 3 (I am guessing) to track you, and the external recorder to record the camera's screen, and of course, the performance of the Fuji AF. I think the Fuji did very well indeed. Thanks for making this video.
Thanks for the sub!! And Yes I do adjust tracking for fast moving subjects. In this test I used custom and set tracking sensitivity to 2 and speed tracking to 0. I used 2 cause once the bird is in flight ( big ones for sure) I know basically their flight pattern. Not very erratic like the small birds , which is why I lost them so quickly. For the small birds I will try speed at 2 next outing
As a birding photographer, I see that Fuji is messing around with the latest firmwares. It's hunting a lot ! My xt4 is better focusing that the latter xh2- or xh2 s.
I have been trying to get shots of flying birds this weekend and the AF performance (X-T5 with 100-400mm) was terrible. To be fair they were mainly small and fast moving birds but even slower seagulls were a problem. I was on the standard settings for AF speed and tracking. I will try to ramp up the AF speed setting and the bigger zone next time but apart from that I don't know what more to tweak.
I had my af tracking on 2 and speed on 0. I used the custom 6 option to set it. Small birds are hard to track. You may want to try a monopod with a ball head to help with balance
Fuji af is just not good enough yet, used the H2S for a year and couldn't get a single flying bird in focus, even if it was something like a heron panning shot. Swapped to Z8 and it's in a whole different league. Idk why I wasted a year of my life trying to make Fuji af work.
The apsc frames themselves are not very suitable for wild photography, after all, they are nowhere near as good as full frame, especially in low-light situations where the high iso brings unacceptably high image noise!
I rather u say what issues you’re having, than to say I missed 80%. I would be able to see if I can help. But this response does nothing for me to assist u.
Great video! Loved seeing the recording of what your camera was seeing. One of the best demos of bird photography with X-H2s I’ve watched.
Thank you. I hope to get out soon to do more
I left Sony and went all in on Fuji with the XH2 and around five lenses. The straight out of camera colors are the best I've seen from any camera brand. Unfortunately, continuous autofocus never seemed to give me tack sharp photos. Even the occasions I seemed to nail the shot the images always seemed just slightly soft. I returned everything and went over to Canon with a new R5 MK II. A real shame because the color science is incredible and I like the advantages the crop sensor body gives for wildlife photography in terms of reach and affordability with glass.
You have to get what works for you! Enjoy that Cano n, they have up'd the AF game
It looks like the box is sticking to the subject, but when you check for critical focus, usually the hit rate is low
Once I hit the af on , at times it would still jump off subject. It acquired subject back fast again.
Wonderful captures! Thanks for your review. 👍
Thank you!!!
I moved away from Fujifilm XH-2 and XH-2S since I felt that too often even when the screen indicated focus lock, afterwards I had a soft or even blurry image of the birds. I agree that the tracking seemed ok, but if the images turns out soft it’s not nice.
They have opportunities for improvement for sure.
I agree with you!
You're not messing around
Thanks for some really good information. I have the X-T3 and I have been struggling with good bird photos. Even though I don't have the cool bird tracking features of the newer processors, you gave some ideas to try.
Glad I was able to help. Let me know how the ideas work for you!! Cheers!!
Great video my brother.
Thx. Glad you enjoyed it.
I've not had the af issues that many have pointed out. The XH2s for me has been fantastic. With that said I got to try out a friends Sony A7R V over the weekend and that AF is next level. I used to shoot witht the A7R iv and A7 iv. But wow the R V is something else.
@@parmanduke I shot my wife’s Sony A1 and was amazed. I hope Fuji can get to that level before end of next year. I think they can.
@@warrenc2306 no way bro :D
@@djkidii yeah, big no way. LOL
1:52 wow the focusing is so good 😏
@@idkidkikik I did say I lost the bird and it focused on the back. There is still room for improvement. No doubt
How many update now😅
You really gotta try out the 150-600. I use it on my XH2, feels more locked on for focus and handles the 40mp sensor better than the 100-400 (I know you're using the XH2s, but still nice to have). Portability is the huge drawback, you can handhold it but it's way better on a monopod/tripod. I use the 150-600 for birds while I use the 100-400 for motorsports events at COTA in Austin. Keeping my ears open for the rumored 500mm prime though.
@@_brushie Nice feedback!!. I have the 150-600mm and thought it would be too long a lens for the area I shoot birds. I will have to take it out and see. I do like it a lot; but it has become more specialized use due to the focal length for me.
Great video, man. I love the way you had used DJI Pocket 3 (I am guessing) to track you, and the external recorder to record the camera's screen, and of course, the performance of the Fuji AF. I think the Fuji did very well indeed. Thanks for making this video.
Correct!! Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!
Did you adjust the tracking settings to help at all. Those settings are still confusing to me. Thanks for the great video! I’m a new subscriber..
Thanks for the sub!! And Yes I do adjust tracking for fast moving subjects. In this test I used custom and set tracking sensitivity to 2 and speed tracking to 0. I used 2 cause once the bird is in flight ( big ones for sure) I know basically their flight pattern. Not very erratic like the small birds , which is why I lost them so quickly. For the small birds I will try speed at 2 next outing
Excellent video! Photos are amazing.
Am curious if the results would be same on video recording?
Hope I can get half as good captures on my X-T4 😅
@@luxdalet Thank you for the kind words. Best I can say is start with the same settings I used and adjust from there. Cheers and good luck!!
As a birding photographer, I see that Fuji is messing around with the latest firmwares. It's hunting a lot ! My xt4 is better focusing that the latter xh2- or xh2 s.
I agree. I am seriously hoping they come out with another update fixing the AF issues in AFC. IT really hurts the brand with bad firmware releases.
Cool video! Now I want a big zoom! 😂
Thank you!! And it never hurts to have a big zoom!!!
Are you shooting this in Maryland?
Michigan
If you were shooting like in this video with the v6 update, it is clear you had no issues. AF-C was broken, not AF-S.
Yeah I shot af-c. Both times
I have been trying to get shots of flying birds this weekend and the AF performance (X-T5 with 100-400mm) was terrible. To be fair they were mainly small and fast moving birds but even slower seagulls were a problem. I was on the standard settings for AF speed and tracking. I will try to ramp up the AF speed setting and the bigger zone next time but apart from that I don't know what more to tweak.
I had my af tracking on 2 and speed on 0. I used the custom 6 option to set it. Small birds are hard to track. You may want to try a monopod with a ball head to help with balance
Fuji af is just not good enough yet, used the H2S for a year and couldn't get a single flying bird in focus, even if it was something like a heron panning shot. Swapped to Z8 and it's in a whole different league. Idk why I wasted a year of my life trying to make Fuji af work.
It is definitely a challenge. Glad the Z8 is working out for you. What lens are you using?
The apsc frames themselves are not very suitable for wild photography, after all, they are nowhere near as good as full frame, especially in low-light situations where the high iso brings unacceptably high image noise!
That maybe correct, but I gotta learn how to do it with the gear I have. Right! Cheers and happy Holidays!!
pls don’t use HDR for youtube videos
Yeah, I had just got the pocket 3 and still was getting the setting dialed in.
“Seems to be locking pretty good”… *misses 80% of focus hits*
I rather u say what issues you’re having, than to say I missed 80%. I would be able to see if I can help. But this response does nothing for me to assist u.