Update 1/12/2023: Fujifilm have released firmware 3.00 for the XH2s, Autofocus improvements + EYE Af Box/Face detect box speed has been increased to correctly match the speed of the actual autofocus and Drone detection has been added as well!!
Rented the a7 iv and xh2s on work/leisure trips to LA. In addition to the specs and price, the fuji colors & camera size just make shooting fun again. Bought the fuji and went shooting on vac. Solid value purchase. Firmware 3.0 👌🏾Need lenses 👀
I am not a video shooter but doe nature and wildlife. I have owned the Sony A9ii and A1. I have owned Fuji XH1, XT4 and XT3 and now the XH2 and XH2s. People say I am crazy to sell the A1 and move to Fuji 100%. For me it is about the ROI on the spend. The A9ii is a great camera, and the focus system is fantastic so is the A1. But these are very expensive cameras plus the lenses. The firmware 3.0 is a great upgrade and for what I do and the results I get from the brand is fantastic. I used Nikon for almost 20 yrs. Nikon Z9 is also crazy expensive and so is the Z mount lenses. Unfortunately, Fuji lack lenses in the long telephoto range. The 150-600 at F8 is a very slow lens with many limitations. But I use the Nikon 500 f5.6 pf lens with Fringer adaptor with great success. The new Tamron 150-600 f6,7 is also a stunning lens, compact with great AF and IQ. APS-C sensors produce great results, and the Fuji system is really amazing value and top end technology. The Sony cameras lack "personality", a squire box with a grip. The gap between the grip and the lens mount is so tight that my fingers get stuck. But Fuji can learn a few things about customisation. the rest, it is fantastic
Totally agree. 4k 120 minor crop, 4k 60 uncropped?, 6.2k Opengate? Like forget about it, the A7IV isn't even in the same league as the XH2s as a hybrid camera. It'll only get better with more firmware updates which Sony is never ever known for unless it's a camera bricking bug (lol to the last firmware update they had).
Hey man I made a video similar to yours saying how great the xh2s is. I also owned the a7iv and thought it wasn’t anything special. It was really a hyped up camera that was alright. The xh2s in 4K 30p using the 14bit readout turns the camera into a mini Arri!
I believe the 14 bit extends to 6.2k as well! Yeah, that's an amazing feature I just wish it extended to 4k 60 as well. I definitely feel the push and pull of the new FLOG2 compared to the previous FLOG. XH2s just received a firmware update as well for the Autofocus and it's damn good. Thanks for the comment/watch! The A7IV just didn't feel like anything special to me. Maybe I'm spoiled when it comes to cameras due to my past experience? But the XH2s is the first camera in a while that has definitely wow'd me.
Not internally no. It outputs 14 bit into a 10bit format. You’re getting more dynamic range flog2 4k 60 it goes only to 12 to 10 compressed. The 14 bit is related to the dynamic range readout only not color. You are only getting 10 bit color.
@@rotorfpv4117 It would be under the AF/MF page on page 1, labeled as "FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING", You'd change it from Eye Auto to Right or Left Eye.
ANOTHER NOTE: Just noticed I made an error on the crop factor for the 35x1.5 for the A7IV 4k 60, It's 52.5mm equivalent not 45mm! APOLOGIES! That and my audio is out of sync by like 0.5/1s... haha... sorry.. advice, dont use an alexa speaker for monitoring audio.
I have both the XH2S and the XH2. I agree with you that the AF on the XH2S is excellent. I have the Sony A74 and the Canon R5. And I actually find the XH2S autofocus is MORE reliable especially on people than the Sony or the Canon. I am not a fanboy of any brand ( obviously), and I just say it like I see it. The 6.2k Open Gate video with the Autofocus on the XH2S is just amazing. I will say though that the IBIS on the XH2S is jerky. Its simply not as smooth as the Canon or Sony. The XH2 IBIS is slightly better than the S. I am hoping that a firmware update for IBIS on the XH2S will help it "relax" a little with the jerkiness. Other than that - the XH2S is almost perfect.
I haven't used the XH2 to say that the IBIS is better on the XH2 but. I would definitely say that the IBIS is better on the XH2s compared to the A7IV that i've used based of personal experience with handheld footage etc.
I noticed from other reviewers that the footage from the xh2s is definitely jerkier or it seems like it just isn’t strong when compared to footage from say the XT5 or regular xh2…. Hopefully this is something that can be fixed with an update
I agree about the Eye Auto Focus, I believe Canon, Sony and now Lumix does this in their “auto eye detect” modes. So when it detects the other eye might be closer, it pauses for a second to see if it’s a quick change in focal plane or if it needs to move. And I think when it loses complete sight of the eyes, there’s still a slight hesitation before it switches to face/body AF.
Yeah! I hate that!, It's a confusing thing of their algorithm that seems to not be clarified when written, I wish they added clarification in their system for all of that. But hey, I cant hate.
Side note: I forgot to Color Space Transform the iPhone footage during the Photo/Video AF part, sorry for the discoloration in skin tones and overall tones!! 😒😒
Ive had this camera for a while, i love it, but i feel i haven't really dived into setting up the camera to its fullest potential. Shame... Someday i wont be as busy as i have been and i will take the time to turn it into a beast.. love the camera, almost sold it..... but glad i decided to hold on to it
FX30 is a fantastic camera without a doubt but oh man the insane crop at 4k60 + 4k 120 is a no go for me, although a minor crop I can't be held back by crop factors anymore even though i'm shooting on a crop factor sensor haha, let me know if you have any questions! You do pay a premium on the stacked sensor on the XH2s, and the readout/AF and all that business is fantastic.
@@SouthboundProduction Appreciate the response! I really want that 6k open gate haha so fuji here I come. I look forward to watching more of your content!
@@onlyjonesy8 Absolutely!, let me know if you have any trouble deciding, I've used literally the biggest wide array of cameras ranging from BMPCC/Sony and Fuji.
Ok stupid question, when you film in open gate 3:2, what kind of timeline do you setup to import and work in? Still 16x9 but you just leave the empty space on left and right?
Yep you got it! I usually do 4096x2160 for DCI 4k or 2.35:1 resolution. The great thing about open gate is the ability to crop to any resolution without much loss due to it being 6k footage! If not the. Just import it on a 1920x1080p timeline and work from there for 16:9
Great Video! I currently have XT4 and a canon c200, Just curious as I read below in your comments that you no longer use the XH2s, what have you switched to as I am thinking of upgrading my camera system. I shoot 50/50 video and stills. My stills have a lot of action so looking for better focus overall. I have heard the focus is great on the XH2s but the images are a little soft?
If you’re searching for more action oriented for stills I’d recommend a more updated AF system with subject detect so if you don’t get the eyes you get the body. With that being said the S5II does have both, I’ve tested indoor and indoor works okay but the place had terrible lighting (lol) outdoor works fantastic. The XH2s is great but I simply can’t see myself using a more video focused camera aka the XH2s for strictly photo only. While you get an insane sensor readout speed and a stacked sensor I’d honestly recommend something more on the Sony side for photo centric projects. If not the. Canon has great offerings as well. I was at the sidelines at the FC Dallas vs Miami game and all the video crew was using Sony and all of the photo crew was using Canon.
Hi, great video. I have a6400 and I’m really don’t know if I should get the A7 IV or the XH2. I just love so much the aesthetics of this camera 📷 but I’m scared about low light performance with high iso.
Hi! I can lead you in the right direction. If you film in well-lit environments the A7IV would be great I did find the dual native ISO to be helpful, but it isn't the greatest at 800 and 3200 on the A7IV, the lowlight does suffer a bit due to the sensor A7IV but can be cleaned up and used in a decent fashion, if need be, for good footage. The XH2 noise performance is a little bit worse due to the higher resolution sensor as well, it's well above the A7IV and the XH2s at 40mp, the 8k readout does minimize some noise but only to a certain extent. ISO performance would have to do with lenses as well not just the body but if we're talking just body the XH2s is the better of the 3. But when it comes to ISO performance in LOG footage the XH2s is a bit cleaner and retains MORE dynamic range at higher ISO's compared to the A7IV due to less internal noise reduction that Fuji applies. So, you need to ask yourself, are you able to save up the money for really quality glass on the A7IV/FE mount, or. Would you rather save the $500 that the A7IV is priced up higher at and spend the additional money on accessories, CF express cards (for pro res) or additional glass? When it comes to photography the XH2 and the A7IV perform very similarly in terms of IQ but the A7IV has a deeper depth of field (more bokeh) due to the larger sensor and f1.4 on APSC is essentially F2.0 on full-frame equivalency. In terms of video if you find yourself needing more of the video side and uncropped 4k 60 and you don't need the 8k recording (which I highly advise you take into consideration), then the XH2s would be the better purchase in place of the A7IV. There has been a lot of tests about dynamic range on the XH2s vs the XH2 and the XH2s has greater dynamic range in terms of recovery in shadows, highlights etc, better readout, better af due to the XH2s being a STACKED sensor and the cheapest one that you can buy at this price point with these specs. Also to add onto lowlight just search around! there's a lot of videos and test videos showing lowlight footage on the XH2s and it's really damn good, you get better performance and better dynamic range as well if you turn off the internal noise reduction and do the noise reduction yourself!! In short, Photo + Video, XH2s as I've used both and prefer the XH2s. If you strictly want photo, then an A7R camera or a XH2 would suit your needs with subtle video on the side. Thanks for the comment!
Great video! The AF suggestion works great on my XT5. Just wondering, have you experienced any wobble or jello in your footage (mostly on the sides)? When I had the XH2s, when I shot my daughter in a forested area, even if I was handholding it perfectly still, I found the wobble on the sides was VERY noticeable and basically unusable. This issue happened quite often and it made me sell it. Let me know your experience! Trying to find a reason to sell my sony gear and go full fuji, ha!
Hey Eugene! Thanks for the watch. As for IBIS wobble on edges I’m not sure I’ve noticed it at all in my footage whenever I shoot. A lot of people say it’s the overcompensation of the IBIS and giving you the canon edge wobbles but for personal experience I haven’t seen it. You might’ve gotten a faulty model with the IBIS (maybe?) I haven’t had any problems with my XH2s yet. I think you might be the first person I’ve heard of ibis jiggles from as well.
@@SouthboundProduction thanks for the heads up! There’s a channel called the glass eye (I think) and he’s the only other person I’ve talked to that has seen the same wobble. I’m not sure how bad his was but mine was bad. Are you using Fuji glass? I had issue with the 18 1.4 😭 hoping it was fixed in an update with your model haha. Thanks for the info! Found the video - ua-cam.com/video/PQAReymHkkU/v-deo.html
Not sure if you purchased yet, but the S5ii has video tools the Fuji lacks. However, with some of those features being found in the upcoming GFX 100 II - Fuji should bring those features to the XH2S as it uses the same processor. Let’s hope at least, otherwise they just pulled a Sony and instead of supporting with firmware they release new features by releasing new bodies instead.
Hey man, I also just got this Camera, I started with the Fuji 18-55mm 2.8 Lense, but I wanna go lower in aparture, can you recommend something? I would prefer 50 to 35mm. And also do you use prores a lot? I found, that h265 does pretty much the same for me even with the 360mbps bitrate
33 1.4 is a fantastic lens and one of the newer lenses from Fuji if you’d like a 50mm equivalent. As for ProRes I used ProRes LT for this entire video and found it also to be similar to H265 but at higher bit rates. I mainly use H265 to film now.
To be honest with you, if your focus is 90% stills and you'd like to save money, take a look at the XT5, if the flip LCD screen is important then look at the XH2.
Hey, I used to own the Sony A7IV and sold it. Have been highly considering this camera...has it been hard going from full frame to APS-C? I hated getting nice G-master lenses and making the system so big
Transition to the XH2s from the A7IV was really easy for me as a previous Fuji user, I had the XS10/XT3 way before Sony and loved the entire system. The menu system is easy to use and Fuji def has its quirks. APS-C vs Full-Frame doesnt matter to me because I rarely shoot wide open for "bokeh" I focus on subject + area scouting to show the landscape/set etc. But to answer your question in short yes it was easy. You can get G-Master performance out of Fuji LM WR lenses such as the 33 and 23 1.4 (new ones) and it's superb. I have a photoshoot tomorrow with a few models I'll be sure to have video content up and going!
IBIS is fantastic and really stable. I haven't needed ever to use the IS Boost because of the new IBIS in the XH2s. The Eye AF selecting one eye works for XH2 and XT5 as well yes. It should be under the Photo + Video Eye AF for selecting one eye. The AF on the XH2s is the best of the best of their new releases so your results may vary.
I use nikon d750 and Sony a7iii.. I am thinking of leaving nikon and go to fuji.. for baptisms and weddings in chapels with low light will I have iso problems??
Does the location have adequate lighting?, If not then yes you will have issues with lowlight. Do you shoot at wide open often or closed down more at F4-F5? If yes then of course you will have light issues Those are the questions that I can give u that will help you decide on what to get.
Im torn. Im waiting for Lumix s5 mark 2, rumours say it will be same price AS Fuji, but ITS full frame, and Panasonic always puts šo many video features in their cameras. I really like Fuji for ITS color, šo I will just wait for reviews before buying.
That's totally up to you. If you need a camera now, buy it. Panasonic lenses have always been pretty pricey but with good variety and you're paying for FF in the end goal on top of that Panasonic AF hasn't been the greatest but i'd be a hypocrite in saying that Fujis wasnt as well in the past till now. I was told that the Panasonic AF might be good in the next camera but that'll be up for debate upon release, I've seen many creators "switch" over to the S5 only to see them switch back later. Or even worse, they get paid to say the Panasonic is better than Sony (lol) and say that they sold all their Sony gear to swap to the S5. Just see what your needs are and get something asap to start shooting and creating content with it.
Would love to see an update video of the open gate on the xs20 vs rhe xh2s. I am considering the xs20 and doubling up to have two cameras.... but can't decide on the autofocus for photo and video between the two.. 😅
No longer have the XH2s!, I'm currently on the S5II because of the better price to performance and features that you get! I'd tell you to get the XS20, its $1300 and the features are insane for the price. Just know that the sensor is still the XT4 sensor though! It just has a new processor and new video features.
@@GlennUpgraded more video centric feature, luminance spot metering, waveforms. Manual focus on any autofocus lens isn’t garbage, on every other system it seems to be fine, just Fujis is so skippy and jittery. No red record box for Fuji apparently not sure why not but it is what it is. Focus transition is an amazing feature that isn’t talked about more, you can set positions 1 and 2 and it’ll pull focus for you so buttery smoothly it looks like there’s a camera operator. Menu system has a lot of depth to it and you find things where you didn’t know you needed it. VLOG is so nice to use as well! I love it.
This might sound stupid, but I don’t know fujifilm system at all. I use Sony and for Lut’s I use phantom luts. Do you know by any chance it’s those luts work in fuji as well?
Funny you ask! They wouldn’t work but they do at the same time, you’d lose a bit of Dynamic Range and Color information due to the log patterns being different. I have the phantom luts and have tried that before. I also talked to Joe the Phantom Lut creator and he’s mentioned that the phantom luts for the FLOG2 should be releasing sometime soon this year.
You have two slots, V90 slots and CF Type B cards. Make sure you get the correct cards for each slot as it takes only one of each. I have the CF Type B cards that I use in the description and it's the best bang for your buck card you can get for the CF Type B slot. As for a regular SD card I've been using the Kodak V90 128gb Card that usually runs for $90 Here's the link for the Kodak card: amzn.to/3k4LgCU I've fully tested it and filled it out and recorded media to it as well. It's a good card for the price.
Thank you for this. I shoot real estate and other interiors and need a lens the F.F. equivalent of 16mm. Is there a lens for this camera that will give me that wide an angle?
Widest one I know is the Laowa 9mm 2.8 Zero D. This would give you 13mm amzn.to/3DeDrk2 Pretty popular lens. Other than that then you have the 10-24 F4, this would give you a 15-36 amzn.to/3XSJuUW
Hey man! Do you know how the Dynamic Range of the XH2S compares to the XH2 for still photography? I cant find info that for stills. Would either of the new cameras have more DR for stills compared to an X-T3?
Hey Haywood! For DR I'm pretty sure the XH2s takes the prize because of the stacked sensor. I know in video it absolutely destroys the XH2 in video dynamic range and shadow recovery. As for DR compared to the X-T3, if you need updated features and you seem like you're being limited then def I would upgrade. This is the best video I could find, ua-cam.com/video/29B4ejyWoHQ/v-deo.html but i'm sure you've seen this one. This question is wouldn't be for me as I don't own the X-H2, I've worked with Xh2 video footage (8k footage) and it was good but not great!
@@SouthboundProduction appreciate your response! I mainly do photography, and sell large gallery prints, so I was first looking at upgrading with the X-H2, but after looking at more and more comparisons the 40mp doesnt seem to be resolving anything worthwhile. If I want mega resolution for Peter Lik size stuff I need to either buy a GFX or just use more Brenizer method. I want to futureproof my next purchase and want to really expand my video capability, so the S is growing on me more as I learn about it.
@@NapalmAtSunrise Oh absolutely, I'd just get the XH2s and just call it a day. The XH2s is legit a very powerful camera. The 40mp hasn't been too noticeable in some images I've seen from other people as well. I guess it really does depend on lenses that you shoot with to see the full detail of 40mp. 26mp is totally enough to print as well so no need to even worry. In Lightroom if u use it to edit your photos you can really just enhance details and use super resolution if you do intend on printing.
@@SouthboundProduction yeah thats what I’m thinking. Thanks your input man! Good luck with your new channel I’ll give a sub and maybe I can get a channel of my own going this spring.
Favorite settings for me on paid shoots where it requires non-subject dependent AF (Human tracking, eye tracking etc.) I use only LM WR lenses with the new AF motor so your mileage may vary depending on lenses, but these are for the 23 1.4 and 33 1.4 LM Are as follows. Area (box depends on what I'm filming) +2 Tracking -2 to 0 speed depending on situational requirements! When it comes to subject tracking and Eye AF, I do single eye (left or right) never eye auto. (Prevents hunting and confusion for the camera) Area +2 to +1 Tracking -2 to -1 for Speed usually
@@rotorfpv4117 Yeah the AF settings in every Fuji camera have Tracking sensitivity and AF Speed sensitivity. Tracking sensitivity is how fast the focus shifts when a subject steps in the frame/area AF.
Hi can you help me. im thinking of upgrading from the xt3 to this one but iv seen side by sides for 4k video i dont see any difference but then others say thiers a big difference? can you comment on this. regarding image quality. i shoot realestate and getting into weddings soon
The upgrade isn’t a big enough difference but you would be getting flog2 which is ALOT of dynamic range and easier to work with and better iso performance. If you’re tired of your xt3 I’d recommend an upgrade but it’s an expensive price jump.
@@SouthboundProduction Did you see Camera Conspiracies video? he did a comparison. He says theirs almost no difference even in flog2. so are we upgrading just for features not image quality? I want better image quality too for that price.
@@edi18912 flog 2 is easier to work with than flog standard, you get more dynamic range and easier to work with colors, I don’t really trust camera conspiracies for videography/cinematography opinions but just spec sheet ramble tbh he’s a cool guy though If you feel like the features are important for u then get it, if not then dont get it. Filmmaking is subjective and you always get what you need not what you think you'll need 3 years down the road. I no longer use the XH2s and I'm on the S5II.
do you think with realestate the xh2s with flog2 will give me better dynamic range for realestate its very important when shooting inside rooms with windows. but at the base iso flog2 i heard that it has noise at 1250?
I understand why you're confused. I know the XH2s is an APSC hence the calculations anytime I talk about lenses I put it on the screen. I assume people already know that using a 23 on the xh2s equates a 35 in the “my needs” section. If I wanted a 35mm equivalent on the A7IV I’d have to get a 24mm GM 1.4 to get the same results as my 23 1.4 LM WR on my Xh2s at 4k 60. Which when it comes to price to performance is way unreasonable for first party lenses. The XH2s has uncropped 4k 60 not including the 1.5x on the sensor itself. So there’s 0 crop on the 4k 60. So it’s 23 X 1.5 = 35mm and 4k 60 is full sensor readout oversampled from 6.2k.
Doesnt really apply. Anyone in their right mind clicking on this already knows its APSC vs Full-Frame. They shoot different focal lengths for different lenses and acquire different FOV's. 17-70 on the Fujifilm XH2s is 24-105, If you shoot 4k 60, You get 24-105 focal lengths of 4k 60. What you see is what you get. If you shoot 4k 60 on the A7Iv with a 24-70 Sigma then you get whatever focal length you shoot + 1.5x lol. (36-105) It's a matter of price to performance and efficiency and not throw money at it if you have a problem. Full Frame is pricey if you're under the wrong ecosystem and want quality lenses. In terms of quality lenses in 2023 for the Sony E-Mount system there's an abundance because of the short flange distance. Sony does have cheap lenses but they come at a cost. The cost is you get terrible features for the price. The A7IV is 2 years old and has already been out-featured by cameras released a few months after it if not 1 year which has never been the case. Especially if you look at the A7III. Thus letting people adapt and find cheaper lenses. What isn't good is the performance and vignetting, CA and sharpness and build quality of most 3rd party lenses as well as image quality that you get. There were no good lenses till the 16-28 came out and that makes the 1.5x crop beneficial to get the true 24mm focal length without needing to buy a prime for it. As well as the 16-35 being overpriced for what you get from sony till the 16-35 Mark II was released recently. So, it's actually laughable that you didnt consider that people use one lens for run and gun setups and dont like carrying massive kits with the whole build a bear workshop in their backpacks!
6,2k is not way sharper than a7-4 , almost the same . And you can't compare cuz lenses should be the same . AF is better on Sony , Fuji has no af-c touch tracking , no dual base Iso , Ibis with active mode is better on Sony . 6.2k open gate is just a marketing , not so much flexibility as you said . Sony is workhorse here , Fuji is kinda hobby camera , not as reliable as Sony . I do have both and I do love more colors and Dr from Fuji . But all my work is being done with Sony)
The Sony has an oversampled 7k to 4k, and terrible resolutions for filmmaking limiting you to 3840x2160. An oversampled IQ will always fall short of a full sensor readout of a 6.2k image quality. The 4k60 on the Fuji is readout to a 6.2k oversampled as opposed to the A7IV's 4.6k oversample. Dual base iso is fine as an arguement but sony has extremely high internal noise reduction to begin with so the DR on the Fuji is greater and the noise reduction in post in davinci resolve looks way better than letting the camera do it, which Sony NEVER lets you disable because they'd most likely expose themselves. ( you can research the A7S3 noise reduction into a ProRes Raw format recorder to see the difference and its crazy how much NR is in camera) FLOG2 is better than SLOG3 by miles and so is Panasonics VLOG, the shadow recovery on SLOG3 is god awful. What Sony make up for in noise performance they suffer for in their shadow recovery and highlight recovery in their log profiles. Fuji IBIS and Sony IBIS are equally shit but I prefer Fuji's more. AF-C touch tracking is overrated and useless in my personal opinion. 6.2k open gate is not just marketing, the vertical headroom you get when adjusting for social media and reframing shots is insane. Adjusting any of my shots on my previous A7IV destroyed the frame that I had in mind and forced me to shoot vertical for vertical content, thus forcing me to choose one or the other. Photos look way better on Fuji, no discussion there. Any camera will look good in good lighting conditions and to have the grain on the Fuji cameras be closer to finer film grain and completely usable and pleasing to the eye. I no longer have the XH2s as I sold it and bought the S5II instead which is a better competitor to the A7IV at a way cheaper price point and has better IQ overall. I just put out a review if you're interested.
@@mex5341 Ok lol, considering I've owned all 3 cameras and used them all for a year. I'd say having an opinion off of experience is better than an opinion off of no use case. As for speaking, nobody is arguing , i've given you straight out facts off of paper.
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Update 1/12/2023: Fujifilm have released firmware 3.00 for the XH2s, Autofocus improvements + EYE Af Box/Face detect box speed has been increased to correctly match the speed of the actual autofocus and Drone detection has been added as well!!
Rented the a7 iv and xh2s on work/leisure trips to LA. In addition to the specs and price, the fuji colors & camera size just make shooting fun again. Bought the fuji and went shooting on vac. Solid value purchase. Firmware 3.0 👌🏾Need lenses 👀
I am not a video shooter but doe nature and wildlife. I have owned the Sony A9ii and A1. I have owned Fuji XH1, XT4 and XT3 and now the XH2 and XH2s. People say I am crazy to sell the A1 and move to Fuji 100%. For me it is about the ROI on the spend. The A9ii is a great camera, and the focus system is fantastic so is the A1. But these are very expensive cameras plus the lenses. The firmware 3.0 is a great upgrade and for what I do and the results I get from the brand is fantastic. I used Nikon for almost 20 yrs. Nikon Z9 is also crazy expensive and so is the Z mount lenses. Unfortunately, Fuji lack lenses in the long telephoto range. The 150-600 at F8 is a very slow lens with many limitations. But I use the Nikon 500 f5.6 pf lens with Fringer adaptor with great success. The new Tamron 150-600 f6,7 is also a stunning lens, compact with great AF and IQ. APS-C sensors produce great results, and the Fuji system is really amazing value and top end technology. The Sony cameras lack "personality", a squire box with a grip. The gap between the grip and the lens mount is so tight that my fingers get stuck. But Fuji can learn a few things about customisation. the rest, it is fantastic
People are sleeping on this camera. Nothing competes with it for video in its price range.
Totally agree. 4k 120 minor crop, 4k 60 uncropped?, 6.2k Opengate? Like forget about it, the A7IV isn't even in the same league as the XH2s as a hybrid camera. It'll only get better with more firmware updates which Sony is never ever known for unless it's a camera bricking bug (lol to the last firmware update they had).
Hey man I made a video similar to yours saying how great the xh2s is. I also owned the a7iv and thought it wasn’t anything special. It was really a hyped up camera that was alright. The xh2s in 4K 30p using the 14bit readout turns the camera into a mini Arri!
I believe the 14 bit extends to 6.2k as well! Yeah, that's an amazing feature I just wish it extended to 4k 60 as well.
I definitely feel the push and pull of the new FLOG2 compared to the previous FLOG. XH2s just received a firmware update as well for the Autofocus and it's damn good. Thanks for the comment/watch!
The A7IV just didn't feel like anything special to me. Maybe I'm spoiled when it comes to cameras due to my past experience? But the XH2s is the first camera in a while that has definitely wow'd me.
@@SouthboundProduction The X-H2S really is great!
Do you mean that Does it shoot 14bits color ??? 🤩🤩🤩
Not internally no. It outputs 14 bit into a 10bit format. You’re getting more dynamic range flog2 4k 60 it goes only to 12 to 10 compressed. The 14 bit is related to the dynamic range readout only not color.
You are only getting 10 bit color.
That eye Af tip is amazing🎉
How can I find it in the camera menu?
Eye think that tip is great
@@rotorfpv4117 It would be under the AF/MF page on page 1, labeled as "FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING", You'd change it from Eye Auto to Right or Left Eye.
@@SouthboundProduction thank you
ANOTHER NOTE: Just noticed I made an error on the crop factor for the 35x1.5 for the A7IV 4k 60, It's 52.5mm equivalent not 45mm! APOLOGIES! That and my audio is out of sync by like 0.5/1s... haha... sorry.. advice, dont use an alexa speaker for monitoring audio.
I have both the XH2S and the XH2. I agree with you that the AF on the XH2S is excellent. I have the Sony A74 and the Canon R5. And I actually find the XH2S autofocus is MORE reliable especially on people than the Sony or the Canon. I am not a fanboy of any brand ( obviously), and I just say it like I see it. The 6.2k Open Gate video with the Autofocus on the XH2S is just amazing. I will say though that the IBIS on the XH2S is jerky. Its simply not as smooth as the Canon or Sony. The XH2 IBIS is slightly better than the S. I am hoping that a firmware update for IBIS on the XH2S will help it "relax" a little with the jerkiness. Other than that - the XH2S is almost perfect.
About IBIS on XH2S - can you may recommend additional digital stab? Its worth to use? Any additional crop?
@@rotorfpv4117 It doesn't do much in my opinion. it adds a crop and doesn't really improve
I haven't used the XH2 to say that the IBIS is better on the XH2 but. I would definitely say that the IBIS is better on the XH2s compared to the A7IV that i've used based of personal experience with handheld footage etc.
I noticed from other reviewers that the footage from the xh2s is definitely jerkier or it seems like it just isn’t strong when compared to footage from say the XT5 or regular xh2…. Hopefully this is something that can be fixed with an update
Perfect as an all rounder or a video focused camera?
Thanks for the tip on eye AF setting.
Anytime!, Hope it helps you get sharper results for photo and less hunting for video!
Thanks for the eye focus tip!
Anytime! Let me know how it goes!
Tank you for your advise!
Of course glad it helped!
Great video and now we have the XS20!
Exactlyyy I rather recommend the XS20 over the XH2s anyday.
I agree about the Eye Auto Focus, I believe Canon, Sony and now Lumix does this in their “auto eye detect” modes. So when it detects the other eye might be closer, it pauses for a second to see if it’s a quick change in focal plane or if it needs to move. And I think when it loses complete sight of the eyes, there’s still a slight hesitation before it switches to face/body AF.
Yeah! I hate that!, It's a confusing thing of their algorithm that seems to not be clarified when written, I wish they added clarification in their system for all of that. But hey, I cant hate.
Side note: I forgot to Color Space Transform the iPhone footage during the Photo/Video AF part, sorry for the discoloration in skin tones and overall tones!! 😒😒
Ive had this camera for a while, i love it, but i feel i haven't really dived into setting up the camera to its fullest potential. Shame... Someday i wont be as busy as i have been and i will take the time to turn it into a beast.. love the camera, almost sold it..... but glad i decided to hold on to it
Great video
thank you for this johnny!
Nows its the decision between the xh2s and fx30 ... leaning towards fuji though
FX30 is a fantastic camera without a doubt but oh man the insane crop at 4k60 + 4k 120 is a no go for me, although a minor crop I can't be held back by crop factors anymore even though i'm shooting on a crop factor sensor haha, let me know if you have any questions!
You do pay a premium on the stacked sensor on the XH2s, and the readout/AF and all that business is fantastic.
@@SouthboundProduction Appreciate the response! I really want that 6k open gate haha so fuji here I come.
I look forward to watching more of your content!
@@onlyjonesy8 Absolutely!, let me know if you have any trouble deciding, I've used literally the biggest wide array of cameras ranging from BMPCC/Sony and Fuji.
Ok stupid question, when you film in open gate 3:2, what kind of timeline do you setup to import and work in? Still 16x9 but you just leave the empty space on left and right?
Yep you got it! I usually do 4096x2160 for DCI 4k or 2.35:1 resolution. The great thing about open gate is the ability to crop to any resolution without much loss due to it being 6k footage! If not the. Just import it on a 1920x1080p timeline and work from there for 16:9
The xh2s is too sharp for me like every modern dslr. I had to get the most cheap cinema lens for it that takes the sharpness.
yeah will be selling my a6000 and a6100 and getting this, thanks, great video
Your videos are amazing! Do you sell LUTs of some kind??
Great Video! I currently have XT4 and a canon c200, Just curious as I read below in your comments that you no longer use the XH2s, what have you switched to as I am thinking of upgrading my camera system. I shoot 50/50 video and stills. My stills have a lot of action so looking for better focus overall. I have heard the focus is great on the XH2s but the images are a little soft?
If you’re searching for more action oriented for stills I’d recommend a more updated AF system with subject detect so if you don’t get the eyes you get the body. With that being said the S5II does have both, I’ve tested indoor and indoor works okay but the place had terrible lighting (lol) outdoor works fantastic. The XH2s is great but I simply can’t see myself using a more video focused camera aka the XH2s for strictly photo only.
While you get an insane sensor readout speed and a stacked sensor I’d honestly recommend something more on the Sony side for photo centric projects. If not the. Canon has great offerings as well. I was at the sidelines at the FC Dallas vs Miami game and all the video crew was using Sony and all of the photo crew was using Canon.
Hi, great video. I have a6400 and I’m really don’t know if I should get the A7 IV or the XH2. I just love so much the aesthetics of this camera 📷 but I’m scared about low light performance with high iso.
Hi! I can lead you in the right direction. If you film in well-lit environments the A7IV would be great I did find the dual native ISO to be helpful, but it isn't the greatest at 800 and 3200 on the A7IV, the lowlight does suffer a bit due to the sensor A7IV but can be cleaned up and used in a decent fashion, if need be, for good footage.
The XH2 noise performance is a little bit worse due to the higher resolution sensor as well, it's well above the A7IV and the XH2s at 40mp, the 8k readout does minimize some noise but only to a certain extent. ISO performance would have to do with lenses as well not just the body but if we're talking just body the XH2s is the better of the 3.
But when it comes to ISO performance in LOG footage the XH2s is a bit cleaner and retains MORE dynamic range at higher ISO's compared to the A7IV due to less internal noise reduction that Fuji applies.
So, you need to ask yourself, are you able to save up the money for really quality glass on the A7IV/FE mount, or. Would you rather save the $500 that the A7IV is priced up higher at and spend the additional money on accessories, CF express cards (for pro res) or additional glass?
When it comes to photography the XH2 and the A7IV perform very similarly in terms of IQ but the A7IV has a deeper depth of field (more bokeh) due to the larger sensor and f1.4 on APSC is essentially F2.0 on full-frame equivalency.
In terms of video if you find yourself needing more of the video side and uncropped 4k 60 and you don't need the 8k recording (which I highly advise you take into consideration), then the XH2s would be the better purchase in place of the A7IV. There has been a lot of tests about dynamic range on the XH2s vs the XH2 and the XH2s has greater dynamic range in terms of recovery in shadows, highlights etc, better readout, better af due to the XH2s being a STACKED sensor and the cheapest one that you can buy at this price point with these specs.
Also to add onto lowlight just search around! there's a lot of videos and test videos showing lowlight footage on the XH2s and it's really damn good, you get better performance and better dynamic range as well if you turn off the internal noise reduction and do the noise reduction yourself!!
In short, Photo + Video, XH2s as I've used both and prefer the XH2s. If you strictly want photo, then an A7R camera or a XH2 would suit your needs with subtle video on the side.
Thanks for the comment!
Great video! The AF suggestion works great on my XT5. Just wondering, have you experienced any wobble or jello in your footage (mostly on the sides)? When I had the XH2s, when I shot my daughter in a forested area, even if I was handholding it perfectly still, I found the wobble on the sides was VERY noticeable and basically unusable. This issue happened quite often and it made me sell it. Let me know your experience! Trying to find a reason to sell my sony gear and go full fuji, ha!
Hey Eugene! Thanks for the watch.
As for IBIS wobble on edges I’m not sure I’ve noticed it at all in my footage whenever I shoot. A lot of people say it’s the overcompensation of the IBIS and giving you the canon edge wobbles but for personal experience I haven’t seen it.
You might’ve gotten a faulty model with the IBIS (maybe?) I haven’t had any problems with my XH2s yet. I think you might be the first person I’ve heard of ibis jiggles from as well.
@@SouthboundProduction thanks for the heads up! There’s a channel called the glass eye (I think) and he’s the only other person I’ve talked to that has seen the same wobble. I’m not sure how bad his was but mine was bad. Are you using Fuji glass? I had issue with the 18 1.4 😭 hoping it was fixed in an update with your model haha. Thanks for the info!
Found the video - ua-cam.com/video/PQAReymHkkU/v-deo.html
@@eu6enelee Yep!, Using the 23 + 33 1.4 LM newer models!
@@SouthboundProduction man okay. If you ever notice some wobble pls make a vid hahaha (subscribed) 👌🏻
@@eu6enelee you got it, appreciate it!
true story,I use the xh2s and its an amazing camera
I am in the decision process, lumix s5 ii vs xh2s. Both are so good.
Not sure if you purchased yet, but the S5ii has video tools the Fuji lacks. However, with some of those features being found in the upcoming GFX 100 II - Fuji should bring those features to the XH2S as it uses the same processor. Let’s hope at least, otherwise they just pulled a Sony and instead of supporting with firmware they release new features by releasing new bodies instead.
Hey man, I also just got this Camera, I started with the Fuji 18-55mm 2.8 Lense, but I wanna go lower in aparture, can you recommend something? I would prefer 50 to 35mm. And also do you use prores a lot? I found, that h265 does pretty much the same for me even with the 360mbps bitrate
33 1.4 is a fantastic lens and one of the newer lenses from Fuji if you’d like a 50mm equivalent.
As for ProRes I used ProRes LT for this entire video and found it also to be similar to H265 but at higher bit rates. I mainly use H265 to film now.
For us 90% stills, still recommend the xh2s? Over say xt3 or even sony?
To be honest with you, if your focus is 90% stills and you'd like to save money, take a look at the XT5, if the flip LCD screen is important then look at the XH2.
Hey, I used to own the Sony A7IV and sold it. Have been highly considering this camera...has it been hard going from full frame to APS-C? I hated getting nice G-master lenses and making the system so big
Transition to the XH2s from the A7IV was really easy for me as a previous Fuji user, I had the XS10/XT3 way before Sony and loved the entire system. The menu system is easy to use and Fuji def has its quirks. APS-C vs Full-Frame doesnt matter to me because I rarely shoot wide open for "bokeh" I focus on subject + area scouting to show the landscape/set etc.
But to answer your question in short yes it was easy. You can get G-Master performance out of Fuji LM WR lenses such as the 33 and 23 1.4 (new ones) and it's superb.
I have a photoshoot tomorrow with a few models I'll be sure to have video content up and going!
hi so selecting one eye for focus should work for XH2 and XT5 as well? how is the IBIS on these new fuji cameras ?
IBIS is fantastic and really stable. I haven't needed ever to use the IS Boost because of the new IBIS in the XH2s. The Eye AF selecting one eye works for XH2 and XT5 as well yes. It should be under the Photo + Video Eye AF for selecting one eye.
The AF on the XH2s is the best of the best of their new releases so your results may vary.
I use nikon d750 and Sony a7iii.. I am thinking of leaving nikon and go to fuji.. for baptisms and weddings in chapels with low light will I have iso problems??
Does the location have adequate lighting?, If not then yes you will have issues with lowlight.
Do you shoot at wide open often or closed down more at F4-F5? If yes then of course you will have light issues
Those are the questions that I can give u that will help you decide on what to get.
Good info bro but next time try to get more example footage to show. It'll help your viewers understand what youre referring to and viewer retention.
That's next! It ain't over yet bro haha. I kept the basics and information as simple as possible for creators that are in the camera world
@@SouthboundProduction sure.
Im torn. Im waiting for Lumix s5 mark 2, rumours say it will be same price AS Fuji, but ITS full frame, and Panasonic always puts šo many video features in their cameras. I really like Fuji for ITS color, šo I will just wait for reviews before buying.
That's totally up to you. If you need a camera now, buy it. Panasonic lenses have always been pretty pricey but with good variety and you're paying for FF in the end goal on top of that Panasonic AF hasn't been the greatest but i'd be a hypocrite in saying that Fujis wasnt as well in the past till now.
I was told that the Panasonic AF might be good in the next camera but that'll be up for debate upon release, I've seen many creators "switch" over to the S5 only to see them switch back later. Or even worse, they get paid to say the Panasonic is better than Sony (lol) and say that they sold all their Sony gear to swap to the S5.
Just see what your needs are and get something asap to start shooting and creating content with it.
Big difference is it is not a stacked sensor which can affect the look of a video image significantly.
Would love to see an update video of the open gate on the xs20 vs rhe xh2s.
I am considering the xs20 and doubling up to have two cameras.... but can't decide on the autofocus for photo and video between the two.. 😅
No longer have the XH2s!, I'm currently on the S5II because of the better price to performance and features that you get!
I'd tell you to get the XS20, its $1300 and the features are insane for the price. Just know that the sensor is still the XT4 sensor though! It just has a new processor and new video features.
@@SouthboundProductioninteresting. What better things have you found when using the S5 compared to xh2s except better bokeh and ibis?
@@GlennUpgraded more video centric feature, luminance spot metering, waveforms.
Manual focus on any autofocus lens isn’t garbage, on every other system it seems to be fine, just Fujis is so skippy and jittery. No red record box for Fuji apparently not sure why not but it is what it is.
Focus transition is an amazing feature that isn’t talked about more, you can set positions 1 and 2 and it’ll pull focus for you so buttery smoothly it looks like there’s a camera operator.
Menu system has a lot of depth to it and you find things where you didn’t know you needed it.
VLOG is so nice to use as well! I love it.
Wish i could afford the XH2s
Plenty of other good options out there!
This might sound stupid, but I don’t know fujifilm system at all.
I use Sony and for Lut’s I use phantom luts.
Do you know by any chance it’s those luts work in fuji as well?
Funny you ask! They wouldn’t work but they do at the same time, you’d lose a bit of Dynamic Range and Color information due to the log patterns being different. I have the phantom luts and have tried that before.
I also talked to Joe the Phantom Lut creator and he’s mentioned that the phantom luts for the FLOG2 should be releasing sometime soon this year.
Hi - which Rode Mic are you using in the video?
Rode Video Mic Go II!! Best $100 mic you can get it’s dual purpose!
@@SouthboundProduction thanks, yes it sounds good 👍
Hello! What do you recommend as my SD cards? Cfex cards?
You have two slots, V90 slots and CF Type B cards.
Make sure you get the correct cards for each slot as it takes only one of each.
I have the CF Type B cards that I use in the description and it's the best bang for your buck card you can get for the CF Type B slot.
As for a regular SD card I've been using the Kodak V90 128gb Card that usually runs for $90
Here's the link for the Kodak card: amzn.to/3k4LgCU
I've fully tested it and filled it out and recorded media to it as well. It's a good card for the price.
Thank you for this. I shoot real estate and other interiors and need a lens the F.F. equivalent of 16mm. Is there a lens for this camera that will give me that wide an angle?
Widest one I know is the Laowa 9mm 2.8 Zero D. This would give you 13mm
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Pretty popular lens.
Other than that then you have the 10-24 F4, this would give you a 15-36
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Hey man! Do you know how the Dynamic Range of the XH2S compares to the XH2 for still photography? I cant find info that for stills. Would either of the new cameras have more DR for stills compared to an X-T3?
Hey Haywood! For DR I'm pretty sure the XH2s takes the prize because of the stacked sensor. I know in video it absolutely destroys the XH2 in video dynamic range and shadow recovery.
As for DR compared to the X-T3, if you need updated features and you seem like you're being limited then def I would upgrade.
This is the best video I could find,
ua-cam.com/video/29B4ejyWoHQ/v-deo.html
but i'm sure you've seen this one.
This question is wouldn't be for me as I don't own the X-H2, I've worked with Xh2 video footage (8k footage) and it was good but not great!
@@SouthboundProduction appreciate your response! I mainly do photography, and sell large gallery prints, so I was first looking at upgrading with the X-H2, but after looking at more and more comparisons the 40mp doesnt seem to be resolving anything worthwhile. If I want mega resolution for Peter Lik size stuff I need to either buy a GFX or just use more Brenizer method.
I want to futureproof my next purchase and want to really expand my video capability, so the S is growing on me more as I learn about it.
@@NapalmAtSunrise Oh absolutely, I'd just get the XH2s and just call it a day. The XH2s is legit a very powerful camera.
The 40mp hasn't been too noticeable in some images I've seen from other people as well. I guess it really does depend on lenses that you shoot with to see the full detail of 40mp.
26mp is totally enough to print as well so no need to even worry.
In Lightroom if u use it to edit your photos you can really just enhance details and use super resolution if you do intend on printing.
@@SouthboundProduction yeah thats what I’m thinking. Thanks your input man! Good luck with your new channel I’ll give a sub and maybe I can get a channel of my own going this spring.
What is your favorite AF setting for video? I’ve been using 3,3 and 2,0
Favorite settings for me on paid shoots where it requires non-subject dependent AF (Human tracking, eye tracking etc.)
I use only LM WR lenses with the new AF motor so your mileage may vary depending on lenses, but these are for the 23 1.4 and 33 1.4 LM
Are as follows.
Area (box depends on what I'm filming)
+2 Tracking
-2 to 0 speed depending on situational requirements!
When it comes to subject tracking and Eye AF, I do single eye (left or right) never eye auto. (Prevents hunting and confusion for the camera)
Area
+2 to +1 Tracking
-2 to -1 for Speed usually
@@SouthboundProduction where can i find info about tracking?
@@rotorfpv4117 What do you mean info about tracking?
@@SouthboundProduction I have used only af without tracking but you mentioned about this above
@@rotorfpv4117 Yeah the AF settings in every Fuji camera have
Tracking sensitivity and AF Speed sensitivity.
Tracking sensitivity is how fast the focus shifts when a subject steps in the frame/area AF.
Hi can you help me. im thinking of upgrading from the xt3 to this one but iv seen side by sides for 4k video i dont see any difference but then others say thiers a big difference? can you comment on this. regarding image quality. i shoot realestate and getting into weddings soon
The upgrade isn’t a big enough difference but you would be getting flog2 which is ALOT of dynamic range and easier to work with and better iso performance.
If you’re tired of your xt3 I’d recommend an upgrade but it’s an expensive price jump.
@@SouthboundProduction Did you see Camera Conspiracies video? he did a comparison. He says theirs almost no difference even in flog2. so are we upgrading just for features not image quality? I want better image quality too for that price.
@@edi18912 flog 2 is easier to work with than flog standard, you get more dynamic range and easier to work with colors,
I don’t really trust camera conspiracies for videography/cinematography opinions but just spec sheet ramble tbh he’s a cool guy though
If you feel like the features are important for u then get it, if not then dont get it. Filmmaking is subjective and you always get what you need not what you think you'll need 3 years down the road. I no longer use the XH2s and I'm on the S5II.
@@SouthboundProduction oh why did you get rid of the xh2s?
do you think with realestate the xh2s with flog2 will give me better dynamic range for realestate its very important when shooting inside rooms with windows. but at the base iso flog2 i heard that it has noise at 1250?
You're misinterpreting the numbers. Fujifilm X-H2s is an apsc, so in every frame rate and resolution it has a x 1.5 switch.
I understand why you're confused.
I know the XH2s is an APSC hence the calculations anytime I talk about lenses I put it on the screen.
I assume people already know that using a 23 on the xh2s equates a 35 in the “my needs” section.
If I wanted a 35mm equivalent on the A7IV I’d have to get a 24mm GM 1.4 to get the same results as my 23 1.4 LM WR on my Xh2s at 4k 60. Which when it comes to price to performance is way unreasonable for first party lenses.
The XH2s has uncropped 4k 60 not including the 1.5x on the sensor itself. So there’s 0 crop on the 4k 60. So it’s 23 X 1.5 = 35mm and 4k 60 is full sensor readout oversampled from 6.2k.
your audio isn't synced properly to the video
I know lol you aren’t the first to mention, I put those updates in the comments ages ago this is a pretty old video.
Is laughable that you mentioned the XH2S shoot uncropped 4K 60 and compared it to the A7 4 when both uses the same crop factor. Both are cropped.
Doesnt really apply. Anyone in their right mind clicking on this already knows its APSC vs Full-Frame. They shoot different focal lengths for different lenses and acquire different FOV's.
17-70 on the Fujifilm XH2s is 24-105,
If you shoot 4k 60,
You get 24-105 focal lengths of 4k 60.
What you see is what you get.
If you shoot 4k 60 on the A7Iv with a 24-70 Sigma then you get whatever focal length you shoot + 1.5x lol.
(36-105) It's a matter of price to performance and efficiency and not throw money at it if you have a problem.
Full Frame is pricey if you're under the wrong ecosystem and want quality lenses. In terms of quality lenses in 2023 for the Sony E-Mount system there's an abundance because of the short flange distance. Sony does have cheap lenses but they come at a cost. The cost is you get terrible features for the price. The A7IV is 2 years old and has already been out-featured by cameras released a few months after it if not 1 year which has never been the case. Especially if you look at the A7III.
Thus letting people adapt and find cheaper lenses.
What isn't good is the performance and vignetting, CA and sharpness and build quality of most 3rd party lenses as well as image quality that you get.
There were no good lenses till the 16-28 came out and that makes the 1.5x crop beneficial to get the true 24mm focal length without needing to buy a prime for it. As well as the 16-35 being overpriced for what you get from sony till the 16-35 Mark II was released recently.
So, it's actually laughable that you didnt consider that people use one lens for run and gun setups and dont like carrying massive kits with the whole build a bear workshop in their backpacks!
6,2k is not way sharper than a7-4 , almost the same . And you can't compare cuz lenses should be the same . AF is better on Sony , Fuji has no af-c touch tracking , no dual base Iso , Ibis with active mode is better on Sony . 6.2k open gate is just a marketing , not so much flexibility as you said . Sony is workhorse here , Fuji is kinda hobby camera , not as reliable as Sony . I do have both and I do love more colors and Dr from Fuji . But all my work is being done with Sony)
The Sony has an oversampled 7k to 4k, and terrible resolutions for filmmaking limiting you to 3840x2160. An oversampled IQ will always fall short of a full sensor readout of a 6.2k image quality. The 4k60 on the Fuji is readout to a 6.2k oversampled as opposed to the A7IV's 4.6k oversample.
Dual base iso is fine as an arguement but sony has extremely high internal noise reduction to begin with so the DR on the Fuji is greater and the noise reduction in post in davinci resolve looks way better than letting the camera do it, which Sony NEVER lets you disable because they'd most likely expose themselves. ( you can research the A7S3 noise reduction into a ProRes Raw format recorder to see the difference and its crazy how much NR is in camera)
FLOG2 is better than SLOG3 by miles and so is Panasonics VLOG, the shadow recovery on SLOG3 is god awful. What Sony make up for in noise performance they suffer for in their shadow recovery and highlight recovery in their log profiles.
Fuji IBIS and Sony IBIS are equally shit but I prefer Fuji's more.
AF-C touch tracking is overrated and useless in my personal opinion. 6.2k open gate is not just marketing, the vertical headroom you get when adjusting for social media and reframing shots is insane. Adjusting any of my shots on my previous A7IV destroyed the frame that I had in mind and forced me to shoot vertical for vertical content, thus forcing me to choose one or the other.
Photos look way better on Fuji, no discussion there. Any camera will look good in good lighting conditions and to have the grain on the Fuji cameras be closer to finer film grain and completely usable and pleasing to the eye.
I no longer have the XH2s as I sold it and bought the S5II instead which is a better competitor to the A7IV at a way cheaper price point and has better IQ overall. I just put out a review if you're interested.
@@SouthboundProduction don't wanna argue here cuz It's all very subjective what you're describing.
@@mex5341 Ok lol, considering I've owned all 3 cameras and used them all for a year. I'd say having an opinion off of experience is better than an opinion off of no use case.
As for speaking, nobody is arguing , i've given you straight out facts off of paper.
@@mex5341 👍