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.
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
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.
@josephinevera9966. If pushed to less than stellar high ISO (H2), I've found the new denoise tools bring files back around without a significant concern and keep great (Fuji) color and shadow detail. To help, I shoot with fast glass options to give the best possible outcome for low light situations for either H1/H2. Give either a bit of natural light and a tripod, and you can produce some great files, with depth. Studio or other with OCF, and the files stand up well by just about any measure, with natural limitations for larger print requirements. If not printing huge, either of these bodies and good glass, technique, will deliver very impressive files. Hope that helps.
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.
I am 75 and have my xt1 and today mxh1 arrived. Sold one some years ago and have regretted it ever since. Been a photographer since 1969, finally I am happy again with my tools.
The very first camera I purchased back in 1987 was a Minolta x700. I bought it brand new and that camera and myself were inseparable; it made me want to shoot so turned me into a better photographer. I purchased the Fujifilm xh1 last year, and it makes me feel the exact same way. It's design is intuitive, thoughtful, rugged, retro and modern at once. Most importantly its image quality is stunning and beautifully accurate. All of these qualities combined make this camera more easily an extension of my mind's eye. I love this camera.
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!
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.
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)
Today I ordered my first Fujifilm camera, and it's X-H1 straight from Japan. Can't wait when it comes to my hands! I have only one question - is it safe to install the latest firmware to the X-H1 camera or will I face issues like X-T5 or X-H2 cameras?
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Most film recipes work on different generation Fuji cameras. If there’s a setting missing (like color chrome fx) just skip it. Your results will be very close to the same.
Digital, especially mirrorless are sharper, but the whites have no details and the blacks turn ultra black suddenly. They look unnatural. What I want to mean, they lack tonality. The photos, even taken 100 years ago( mostly in Big format/ Mid format), have that tonality. The modern digital cameras have not recreated that look yet.
Thing worth mentioning is amazing shutter release button - so soft and quiet, love it!
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.
Agreed. With the grip it gets pretty heavy.
I've got a H-1 & XE-3 with a full complement of primes & zooms. Love them both!
Hey Scott, thanks, great review! I've got no GAS syndrome anymore!
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.
Same. I sold my XT3 and kept the xh1.
@@Princeton_James do you do photos or video more?
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
Same setup i don’t need anything more.
How do they compare? XT3 and XH1? @shmuelkarmiel9059 @@perryvalton4245
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 have the H2 and not liking the High ISO output. Would you say the H1 is better but that regard? I wish they would have kept the dials of the X-H1
@josephinevera9966. If pushed to less than stellar high ISO (H2), I've found the new denoise tools bring files back around without a significant concern and keep great (Fuji) color and shadow detail. To help, I shoot with fast glass options to give the best possible outcome for low light situations for either H1/H2. Give either a bit of natural light and a tripod, and you can produce some great files, with depth. Studio or other with OCF, and the files stand up well by just about any measure, with natural limitations for larger print requirements. If not printing huge, either of these bodies and good glass, technique, will deliver very impressive files. Hope that helps.
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.
Oh, I forgot to mention 7 simulations or whatever available, 3 more than the XS10.
@@iandisney4872So should I take XS10 or XH1?
What simulation movies are not available on XH1?
I am 75 and have my xt1 and today mxh1 arrived. Sold one some years ago and have regretted it ever since. Been a photographer since 1969, finally I am happy again with my tools.
The very first camera I purchased back in 1987 was a Minolta x700. I bought it brand new and that camera and myself were inseparable; it made me want to shoot so turned me into a better photographer. I purchased the Fujifilm xh1 last year, and it makes me feel the exact same way. It's design is intuitive, thoughtful, rugged, retro and modern at once. Most importantly its image quality is stunning and beautifully accurate. All of these qualities combined make this camera more easily an extension of my mind's eye. I love this camera.
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!
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.
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.
i just bought it...........phenomenal thank you
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)
To be fair I haven't used it with older firmware. Maybe a factory reset back to 1.0 would be a fun video.
I have the x-s20 and i was thinking about an xh1 as a B cam for video work.
Today I ordered my first Fujifilm camera, and it's X-H1 straight from Japan. Can't wait when it comes to my hands! I have only one question - is it safe to install the latest firmware to the X-H1 camera or will I face issues like X-T5 or X-H2 cameras?
@@AleksandrDederer I'm not sure to be honest. I haven't updated firmware on my X-H1 in a while but I haven't had any issues.
I love mine, bought it just after they launched XT3 so got it for half price with battery pzck etc!
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.
It’s the original, but version 2 is also pretty great for what it is.
It is a very solid camera which can be bought for 1/5 of its original price
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.
Why not own both?
@@guidedvisionsmedia just cannot financially justify it right now.
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
I can't find a cage either. I don't think an X-H2 cage would work.
Hi guys. Does it have the preset vintage recipes like the xt series ?
It has Fujifilm’s film simulations.
The only major con i can think of is the battery life. Eye AF is the 2nd issue. Overall its a really good 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...
Mistakes are normally costly.
@@perryvalton4245 Yep
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.
Yeah… the x-h1 is legendary! I love mine, beyond and above my x-H2S
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.
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.
Got 2 "LOVE" the Camera .
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.
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.
Most film recipes work on different generation Fuji cameras. If there’s a setting missing (like color chrome fx) just skip it. Your results will be very close to the same.
Thanks bro.
dope
What about "in 2024" though...?!
More mogo advert than what the title says😢
You know you can skip chapters right?
Je possède un X H1 et j'en suis très heureux !
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Three minutes for the sponsor on an account with 7000 subscribers? 🤔
You could always skip it bro 😎
Digital, especially mirrorless are sharper, but the whites have no details and the blacks turn ultra black suddenly. They look unnatural. What I want to mean, they lack tonality. The photos, even taken 100 years ago( mostly in Big format/ Mid format), have that tonality. The modern digital cameras have not recreated that look yet.
😂now i buying one 😅
Great travel camera, terrible battery life.