UPDATE- thanks to the brilliant people in the comments there is a solution to the setting issue I spoke about when switching from photo to video. In video mode you can set your setting and then go into the menu and turn “movie silent control” on, to lock those setting. Then when you switch to photo you can independently adjust setting without effecting video setting. Hope that make sense. 🙏
Yeah, and he's not the only one. It's a pretty well sorted out machine. Basically.. the only thing keeping me from buying this camera is the battery .. I might wait for Nikon's 1st attempt at a FF mirrorless. As for Evan...well..congrats dude!..the vlog is in a pretty solid state. Keep them coming..and don't worry about getting too geeky..or paying 'too' much attention to gear _ as I see it..you're pretty able to maintain your cool .. and be focus on shooting . I reckon that..if you buy a new camera....hell...it's pretty much justified to make a few videos and posts about gear..and your experience with it. Plus, the market is in great termoil, currently. New gear and specially mirrorless being the constant buzzword. Keep all kinds of videos coming.. And keep pushing. You're growing. I like your wide shots a lot. And your editing too, btw !
Evan Ranft it seems this camera has been excelling your appetite for shooting..and you're getting a kick out of it! ;) That's what new gear is all about, right ? I still think you are being too soft on the battery review ..though. I really like Fujifilm...but battery life is not great, at all.
Great video. In my first full week using the XH-1 and my experience is similar to yours. The H is for high performance and I shoot mostly stills and the autofocus works great on my very active grandchildren. I also find myself taking more video. I like Eterna for video and Classic Chrome for most of my photography. You other tips for this camera have been very helpful. Thanks!
Can you recommend it for me now .... I have a tight budget and I need a camera with a lens for around 500$ ,I need it for a short film and I'm not a professional color grader so i think i need those fuji film simulation
@@o.l4890 still a great camera if it’s in your price range, I’m in Canada and prices are usually $800-$1000 depending on condition. With the film presets you can pick one that’ll do the job for your videos.
Evan, my understanding is that you can completely configure the video mode settings and photo mode camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc) to be independent and "remembered" (i.e., "sticky") from switching back and forth between modes.
Yeh, Evan. I don't own a X-H1 (yet!) but I've seen loads of videos on it, and a few of them mention this issue_ I'm sure you can keep separate settings for video&stills. It's actually been one of the pros of the camera. Have you explored the silent controls, in video mode? (controlling settings with the touch screen).
Stephen Scharf I have no Fuji, but I thought the idea is to use the shutter dial on top. What exactly do you and Evan mean by “remembering” the settings? Wouldn’t this just mean to turn the dial?
Hi Watchingpollux. I would say that for stills photography, many, many photographers, myself included, very much like the analog dials and control system of the Fuji X camera line. However, as Fuji has been branching out to more and more professionally-oriented models, they are allowing the camera's key settings to be programmable and configurable with the command dials. There is a lot of flexibility in both the MF GFX50S and now the X-H1 for doing this. Regarding the ability to set up the stills photography vs. videography controls, you can set up the camera so that the videography settings are configured via the LCD touchscreen, and the still controls are controlled by the physical knobs. All you have to do to move betweens these two different setting modes is to flip the Drive switch to Video or Stills. Each is remembered separately and are "sticky"; i.e., they don't change until you change them, even if you turn the camera off.
Had mine a couple of days now, updated the firmware soon as I opened it and haven't seen any freezes in several hundred shots on the move so hopefully that's fixed! Very happy with it sofar, lots to love! And happily you can get the grip now for less than a third of $350 :)
2:24 - There is a sensor pattern on the sun flare. It has something to do with the pdaf pixels, I hear. I get this with my x t2 as well. I hope they'll fix it in future sensors. Apart from that, great review and nice pics!
I lost the dial on the front of my xt2 almost immediately as well. Called Fuji and they sent me a new one for free. I now have it tightly screwed in and no further issues with losing it.
For the video switch problem (like the shutter speed changing you mentioned), this can be fixed by turning on Movie Silent Control. What it does is allow you to configure movie recording settings on-screen and the camera will ignore the dial buttons (as they're now independently controlled). So you basically only use the dials for photos and the on-screen controls for video. It means all you have to do is switch from photo to video and that's it you're set! Hope this helps :)
Fuji is changing the world of photography and videography. It's so well thought out in every way. A camera for true creators, it inspires and makes you work out of the box. *:58 The X T3 video and photo settings are independent of each other ans in the X T4. Fuji firmware updates is second to none. 6:34 bet you corrected the issues you have with this camera via updates. The X T 3 and X T4 bring even a bigger challenge for Nikon, Canon and others to keep up.
I just ordered this camera today from Adorama and they had a deal for the camera, the battery grip and a GorillaPod tripod for $1,299. When I saw that price I just had to get it. I am an X Pro2 shooter and love that camera, although I wish I could assign ISO to the front command dial on that camera, but that may come in a future firmware update for the X Pro2. Like I said I love my X Pro2 but might consider selling it if I get the X-H1 and feel I'm not using the other one because the X-H1 does everything better. Thank you for your videos Evan, they have been a real inspiration to me in photography.
Duude... I watch a lot of UA-cam. From all the channels I watch I have only two that are my favorite and you are one of them! It used to be just one a few months ago :D Love your stuff man! :)
I am gearing up to do a lot more video and vlogging. I have been waiting for your more in depth overview of this camera. The freeze up issue stops me from buying it. The battery drain and headphone jack issue would also make it a no go. Thank you so much for being upfront and giving your honest opinion.
Shutter sound is not nerdy, you hear it at each and every frame you take, so it is an everyday thing, and the X-H1 is the nicest sounding shutter I ever had in a camera. An "important little" thing that shows their attention to detail. I had the freeze - like a few others I have read about - exclusively in AF-C which suggests to me that the firmware is buggy in this department. I expect Fuji to fix it hopefully soon, like that it is not a ready programmed firmware, in my opinion. Also should it work with any quality SD card, unacceptable to only accept a small choice of premium priced cards. I never had a camera that only worked with a few chose cards.
Haven't had lock-ups on my X-H1 until i used the xf 80mm macro.. it started locking up with that lens and only that one every 5minutes.. I tought about sending thz 80mm macro back.. but it works great on my X-T2 so i'll keep it with that camera. I hope fuji solves the locking up issues very fast. You lose a lot of time undialing the grip and removing the camera battery.. screwing the grip back on.. But i love the X-H1 a lot. It feels perfect in my hands. Great video!
Evan I can't agree more, I've was freaked out initially about the camera's autofocus system that has been criticised so badly. I used it for 12 days exactly this month. There were a lot of expos in India recently and I was able to field test it. I loved it. It's not as fast as a Canon 5D MK4 but it's not "laggy". It's not a deal breaker, it tends to search, but this is of negligible magnitude. What I like:- Ergonomics (it suits my hand) Evf Color science (I find it better than my Canon or sony) The Fuji glasses. Cons :- 1.Battery is bummer. The pack costs me $350-400 in India. 2. It's audacious from Fuji to ignore a mic for a video camera. 3. Fuji glasses are awesome, but very, very expensive. Atleast where in India. 4. Zhiyun doesn't work with Fuji cameras. Fuji reps from India says the ones getting shipped from June will not have the freezing issues (I did not face any though). They did not respond to the "why" clearly. I'm planning to buy this by November (huge deals will on cards during the festive season) I'm adding more variety to my existing collection of monotonous Canon, which I love it btw. They better improve they're mirrorless game. Cheers bud.
Hi Evan! Thanks for your review! Same kind of "freezing" happens with X-T2 (with my copy of it, at least). As X-T2 doesn't have IBIS, the reason for "freezing" may be smth else.
dope as always. as someone who has no interest in this camera i watched till the end because your vids are great. idk how u do it but keep that shit up .
Im looking at the X-H1 in light of current prices which include the grip. I dont video so some aspects of the camera wont affect me. And with the grip invluded ill have 9 batteies and 3 chargers to work off of
Zed PromedIa said in his livestream that he can not recommend the x-h1 for video. Some of the reasons were abysmal battery life, choppy transitions in auto ISO and terrible autofocus.
Love the videos, man. What are your thoughts on doing the voice-over style street shoot, but then focusing on a single theme of composition (sub framing, leading lines, thirds) and explaining your thoughts when identifying them and deciding to make a photo?
This was very helpful thank you 8 may seriously consider this as an all rounder..i did want to know what it's like in low light and for Astro? Thanks Evan 👌
Great vid, funny you speak about losing the rubber knob...I did the same thing and have no idea what that hole is used for. Love the XH1, being using it more than my 5D IV
Hey Evan, Joe Allam made a video about the X-H1 and mentioned how much he loves that it holds independent settings between photo and video, precisely because of the shutter speed, I was wondering maybe there's been a firmware update you missed or something? From what I've heard they introduced that as a feature to make switching between video and photo more seamless :D
I really appreciate your insights. I've been looking for my next camera and have been looking at the Sony a7 III and the X-H1. Given your comments on the incredible photo quality, would you say it is comparable to the a7 III? I really like the design of the X-H1 and want a more enjoyable experience overall. Would love your feedback.
Thanks for your review Evan. I am thinking buy this camera and you helped. A question, roughly how many stills would it take compared to X T2 from a full battery? I hope you still remember. Thanks
I LOVE my X-H1. The only thing that bugs me is that if you are shooting in F-LOG you can't adjust ISO - it's locked at 800. I asked them about it at NAB and they told me that was a decision they made to roll out since the dynamic range was so good. As a workaround, I shoot Eterna and desaturate it, drop the shadows and sharpness - it's basically a LOG file at that point.
Good video man. I agree with all the things you said. Ive been shooting mine for about 4 months now and I really enjoy it more and more I shoot it. P.S. I think we might know some of the same people here in the ATL. cheers
Great video and very informative. The only thing is that IBIS on newer Sony models doesn't drain the batteries as much. One battery in a A7Riii and A7iii can last the majority of the day.
What three prime lens would you recommend to have from 15mm to 100mm? I´m thinking to buy 16mm F1.4 WR for landscapes, closed interiors and arquitecture; 35mm F2 WR for street use and some open portrait and 90mm F2 WR for close portrait or sports.
Hey great video and review of your use with the x-h1. How do you think the battery life has been since you have been using it more and more? Also, I’m a new dad and I’m not looking to spend too much time to grade. Do you think the x-h1 and the eterna film simulation good for someone who doesn’t have time to edit too much? I’m coming from an xt2 and something with stabilization would be nice! Thanks!
The freeze is i think a software issue. I did experience it on my X-T100, which came out at the same time and probably shares a lot of software routines with X-H1
Same here. Had it for a month and no freezing issues. That shouldn’t keep you from buying. I’m pretty sure Fuji will have a firmware to take care of that and any other issues in the future.
@ Evan Ranft....Yo had a question,do you prefer your X-Pro2 or your X-H1 ? Like if you could only have one ? Thanks Bro and keep up the good work you are a cool cat
Thank you for the video. one tip: perhaps it is best not to use a wide angle lens so close for your video. It kinda makes your arms quite big in relation to the rest of your body. Just my 2 cents though
I'm considering right now selling off my canon 750d kit and either buying fuji xe3 or xt20 with 18 55 2.8-4 kit lens, what's your thoughts on this two cameras.
Don't know this camera, but on the X-T2, there simply no way around buying the grip for video, and the headphone jack is the smaller reason for this. BATTERY LIFE!
Mike Lunc. Try it Mike. I moved over from being a long time Canon shooter. Could not be more happy. “A camera is just a tool” and similar statements I have heard many time, but I think you will experience the strange x-factor that adds mojo/vintage feel and lots of inspiration. Same with instruments - a guitar is not just a tool, the right one inspire, the “wrong” just create sounds :-)
Hi from Trinidad and Tobago ... Quick question ... How fast is it switching from shooting a bunch of pictures and then trying to shoot video immediately right after.... Is there a sort of delay or is it instant ... Hope my question is clear enough
Hi Evan, how do you find the photos on the XH1 compared to your full frame d810? Here in Australia the XH1 and the FF Sony a7 iii are the same price and I can’t decide which way to go. Also do you rate the XH1as a landscape camera at all?
ehm, i have switched b8ck to Nikon, after X-Pro2, X-T2 and all their best Prime-Lenses! Even a 24-120 is sharper than everything from Fuji APS-C XD get the 1.8G Lenses and BOOM! espcially the newer 20mm 1.8 / 24mm 1.8 and of course the 50 and 85 1.8G - even with a D750 (!) Capture One Pro and you are in heaven my friend ;-)
How do get into the business of photography? I'm a high school senior, going to college for a media related degree but I don't want to finish my degree to start doing professional, paid work.
I sent my XH1 for repair after a few weeks for the freeze issue and it seems to work now i was seriously ready to return the camera fortunate I did not need the camera for a week
Well I thought it was even a new feature to save settings when switching from video to picture mode.. Am I wrong or is there just a certain option that needs to be activated first?
really considering selling my full frame nikon d610 kit to go to a fuji xt2 kit. Would i be giving up a lot in low light performance and high iso by going to fuji?
My xpro2 has a 14mm 2.8; 23mm 1.4.......on the XH1 56mm 1.2; 80mm 2.8; 16-55 mm 2.8. Love this setup for events; trade shows; fashion and street photography. Love my Fuji gear. My XPRO2 has had issues with the eyecup. My 56mm is in repair for focus motor damage. Visually but couldn’t feel it on the aperture ring. I had no idea since I am carefully handling my gear. I kept on having error messages when I used it on my XH1;xpro2 and 1. By far the XH1 is a joy; over any camera I have ever used or owned in my 50 years of photography.
Great to hear your thoughts Evan, I'm also interested in this camera from a filmmaking/vlogging perspective. I assume you didn't have an issue with the X-H1 not having a fully articulating screen? It sounds like your happy with the result you get with face detection?
How can you say that Sony (latest) cameras batteries drains out like crazy? Those Sonys I have easily goes 2000 shots in single mode. The older batteries in the 7 series traveled approx 3-400 single shooting shots. Just stay to facts Evan. That's OK :)
UPDATE- thanks to the brilliant people in the comments there is a solution to the setting issue I spoke about when switching from photo to video. In video mode you can set your setting and then go into the menu and turn “movie silent control” on, to lock those setting. Then when you switch to photo you can independently adjust setting without effecting video setting. Hope that make sense. 🙏
I was about to comment that Joe Allam was raving about switching between modes kept the settings.
Yeah, and he's not the only one.
It's a pretty well sorted out machine.
Basically.. the only thing keeping me from buying this camera is the battery ..
I might wait for Nikon's 1st attempt at a FF mirrorless.
As for Evan...well..congrats dude!..the vlog is in a pretty solid state.
Keep them coming..and don't worry about getting too geeky..or paying 'too' much attention to gear _ as I see it..you're pretty able to maintain your cool .. and be focus on shooting .
I reckon that..if you buy a new camera....hell...it's pretty much justified to make a few videos and posts about gear..and your experience with it. Plus, the market is in great termoil, currently. New gear and specially mirrorless being the constant buzzword.
Keep all kinds of videos coming..
And keep pushing. You're growing. I like your wide shots a lot. And your editing too, btw !
Evan Ranft it seems this camera has been excelling your appetite for shooting..and you're getting a kick out of it! ;)
That's what new gear is all about, right ?
I still think you are being too soft on the battery review ..though.
I really like Fujifilm...but battery life is not great, at all.
Hey! Really cool and informative video. How about the IBIS though ? Does it work well? Curious to know about this before empreint my wallet. 😜
Great video. In my first full week using the XH-1 and my experience is similar to yours. The H is for high performance and I shoot mostly stills and the autofocus works great on my very active grandchildren. I also find myself taking more video. I like Eterna for video and Classic Chrome for most of my photography. You other tips for this camera have been very helpful. Thanks!
The XH1 is still awesome today, I just picked one up yesterday, it’ll definitely be my main Street camera for a while.
Can you recommend it for me now .... I have a tight budget and I need a camera with a lens for around 500$ ,I need it for a short film and I'm not a professional color grader so i think i need those fuji film simulation
@@o.l4890 still a great camera if it’s in your price range, I’m in Canada and prices are usually $800-$1000 depending on condition. With the film presets you can pick one that’ll do the job for your videos.
@@Jayysam95 so I'll need to save more ,thanks man for help I appreciate it
I look forward to your videos more than the weekend haha always so good!
Haha thank you!!
Evan, my understanding is that you can completely configure the video mode settings and photo mode camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc) to be independent and "remembered" (i.e., "sticky") from switching back and forth between modes.
Yes I watched it too and also some say with those new super fast SD card they didn't have freezes anymore
Yeh, Evan.
I don't own a X-H1 (yet!) but
I've seen loads of videos on it, and a few of them mention this issue_ I'm sure you can keep separate settings for video&stills.
It's actually been one of the pros of the camera.
Have you explored the silent controls, in video mode? (controlling settings with the touch screen).
Stephen Scharf I have no Fuji, but I thought the idea is to use the shutter dial on top. What exactly do you and Evan mean by “remembering” the settings? Wouldn’t this just mean to turn the dial?
Hi Watchingpollux. I would say that for stills photography, many, many photographers, myself included, very much like the analog dials and control system of the Fuji X camera line. However, as Fuji has been branching out to more and more professionally-oriented models, they are allowing the camera's key settings to be programmable and configurable with the command dials. There is a lot of flexibility in both the MF GFX50S and now the X-H1 for doing this. Regarding the ability to set up the stills photography vs. videography controls, you can set up the camera so that the videography settings are configured via the LCD touchscreen, and the still controls are controlled by the physical knobs. All you have to do to move betweens these two different setting modes is to flip the Drive switch to Video or Stills. Each is remembered separately and are "sticky"; i.e., they don't change until you change them, even if you turn the camera off.
Had mine a couple of days now, updated the firmware soon as I opened it and haven't seen any freezes in several hundred shots on the move so hopefully that's fixed! Very happy with it sofar, lots to love! And happily you can get the grip now for less than a third of $350 :)
2:24 - There is a sensor pattern on the sun flare. It has something to do with the pdaf pixels, I hear. I get this with my x t2 as well. I hope they'll fix it in future sensors. Apart from that, great review and nice pics!
Thanks! Plan on buying one (or two) XH1’s this week! Great review ✊🏾
The on camera settings are super conveniant and probably one of the reasons I'd get one of these. Love the videos dude!
Thanks for watching!
That purple flower picture is beautiful. had to rewind the video and pause it to give it proper respect 2:16
I lost the dial on the front of my xt2 almost immediately as well. Called Fuji and they sent me a new one for free. I now have it tightly screwed in and no further issues with losing it.
For the video switch problem (like the shutter speed changing you mentioned), this can be fixed by turning on Movie Silent Control.
What it does is allow you to configure movie recording settings on-screen and the camera will ignore the dial buttons (as they're now independently controlled).
So you basically only use the dials for photos and the on-screen controls for video. It means all you have to do is switch from photo to video and that's it you're set! Hope this helps :)
Armand D hey great info! I’m gunna check that out. Thank you!
Fuji is changing the world of photography and videography. It's so well thought out in every way. A camera for true creators, it inspires and makes you work out of the box. *:58 The X T3 video and photo settings are independent of each other ans in the X T4. Fuji firmware updates is second to none. 6:34 bet you corrected the issues you have with this camera via updates. The X T 3 and X T4 bring even a bigger challenge for Nikon, Canon and others to keep up.
I just ordered this camera today from Adorama and they had a deal for the camera, the battery grip and a GorillaPod tripod for $1,299. When I saw that price I just had to get it. I am an X Pro2 shooter and love that camera, although I wish I could assign ISO to the front command dial on that camera, but that may come in a future firmware update for the X Pro2. Like I said I love my X Pro2 but might consider selling it if I get the X-H1 and feel I'm not using the other one because the X-H1 does everything better. Thank you for your videos Evan, they have been a real inspiration to me in photography.
Duude... I watch a lot of UA-cam. From all the channels I watch I have only two that are my favorite and you are one of them! It used to be just one a few months ago :D Love your stuff man! :)
I am gearing up to do a lot more video and vlogging. I have been waiting for your more in depth overview of this camera. The freeze up issue stops me from buying it. The battery drain and headphone jack issue would also make it a no go. Thank you so much for being upfront and giving your honest opinion.
Definitely getting this camera King. As soon as you got it I wanted it.
What if he returned it?
@@inquisitvem6723 lol
@@inquisitvem6723 he’ll return it too
I bought an xh1 about a week ago and I must say I’m amazed
Shutter sound is not nerdy, you hear it at each and every frame you take, so it is an everyday thing, and the X-H1 is the nicest sounding shutter I ever had in a camera. An "important little" thing that shows their attention to detail.
I had the freeze - like a few others I have read about - exclusively in AF-C which suggests to me that the firmware is buggy in this department. I expect Fuji to fix it hopefully soon, like that it is not a ready programmed firmware, in my opinion. Also should it work with any quality SD card, unacceptable to only accept a small choice of premium priced cards. I never had a camera that only worked with a few chose cards.
Haven't had lock-ups on my X-H1 until i used the xf 80mm macro.. it started locking up with that lens and only that one every 5minutes.. I tought about sending thz 80mm macro back.. but it works great on my X-T2 so i'll keep it with that camera. I hope fuji solves the locking up issues very fast. You lose a lot of time undialing the grip and removing the camera battery.. screwing the grip back on.. But i love the X-H1 a lot. It feels perfect in my hands. Great video!
Hey Evan, watching this several months later. Do you feel firmware updates have resolved the freezing issue?
Would you ever use this for your professional work? Product photography?
Evan I can't agree more, I've was freaked out initially about the camera's autofocus system that has been criticised so badly. I used it for 12 days exactly this month. There were a lot of expos in India recently and I was able to field test it. I loved it. It's not as fast as a Canon 5D MK4 but it's not "laggy". It's not a deal breaker, it tends to search, but this is of negligible magnitude.
What I like:-
Ergonomics (it suits my hand)
Evf
Color science (I find it better than my Canon or sony)
The Fuji glasses.
Cons :-
1.Battery is bummer. The pack costs me $350-400 in India.
2. It's audacious from Fuji to ignore a mic for a video camera.
3. Fuji glasses are awesome, but very, very expensive. Atleast where in India.
4. Zhiyun doesn't work with Fuji cameras.
Fuji reps from India says the ones getting shipped from June will not have the freezing issues (I did not face any though). They did not respond to the "why" clearly.
I'm planning to buy this by November (huge deals will on cards during the festive season) I'm adding more variety to my existing collection of monotonous Canon, which I love it btw. They better improve they're mirrorless game. Cheers bud.
How bad does it hunt in low light like in a restaurant at night or so
thoughtful and insightful. i totally agree about the headphone jack. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.
I really like the files from this body, even at high ISO's 1600 + 3200. just when I use noise reduction in LR6 image does start to soften a bit.
Hi Evan! Thanks for your review! Same kind of "freezing" happens with X-T2 (with my copy of it, at least). As X-T2 doesn't have IBIS, the reason for "freezing" may be smth else.
dope as always. as someone who has no interest in this camera i watched till the end because your vids are great. idk how u do it but keep that shit up .
Im looking at the X-H1 in light of current prices which include the grip. I dont video so some aspects of the camera wont affect me. And with the grip invluded ill have 9 batteies and 3 chargers to work off of
What is your recommended lens for photography and then video with the X-H1? Thanks!
And how is it in 2020? Is the xh1 still relevant?
Zed PromedIa said in his livestream that he can not recommend the x-h1 for video. Some of the reasons were abysmal battery life, choppy transitions in auto ISO and terrible autofocus.
Love the videos, man. What are your thoughts on doing the voice-over style street shoot, but then focusing on a single theme of composition (sub framing, leading lines, thirds) and explaining your thoughts when identifying them and deciding to make a photo?
This was very helpful thank you 8 may seriously consider this as an all rounder..i did want to know what it's like in low light and for Astro? Thanks Evan 👌
I've used it. And its good few different lenses it can be paired with
@Avan Ranft....Do you prefer this camera or your X-Pro2 ? If you could only have one of the two ? Great Review Bro !!
Great vid, funny you speak about losing the rubber knob...I did the same thing and have no idea what that hole is used for. Love the XH1, being using it more than my 5D IV
Do you still find a use for the X-Pro 2 since getting the X-H1?
Phresh2life I was thinking about the same...
Speaking of which, there's rumors of a new medium format rangefinder coming around the bend from Fuji
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Very helpful, planning to buy one soon. Keep clicking, keep inspiring & be well x ta
Hey Evan, Joe Allam made a video about the X-H1 and mentioned how much he loves that it holds independent settings between photo and video, precisely because of the shutter speed, I was wondering maybe there's been a firmware update you missed or something? From what I've heard they introduced that as a feature to make switching between video and photo more seamless :D
I really appreciate your insights. I've been looking for my next camera and have been looking at the Sony a7 III and the X-H1. Given your comments on the incredible photo quality, would you say it is comparable to the a7 III? I really like the design of the X-H1 and want a more enjoyable experience overall. Would love your feedback.
update 2 years later?
Thanks for your review Evan. I am thinking buy this camera and you helped. A question, roughly how many stills would it take compared to X T2 from a full battery? I hope you still remember. Thanks
I don’t have that particular camera - but a Fuji xt20 and love it...
I LOVE my X-H1. The only thing that bugs me is that if you are shooting in F-LOG you can't adjust ISO - it's locked at 800. I asked them about it at NAB and they told me that was a decision they made to roll out since the dynamic range was so good. As a workaround, I shoot Eterna and desaturate it, drop the shadows and sharpness - it's basically a LOG file at that point.
Good video man. I agree with all the things you said. Ive been shooting mine for about 4 months now and I really enjoy it more and more I shoot it. P.S. I think we might know some of the same people here in the ATL. cheers
Great video and very informative. The only thing is that IBIS on newer Sony models doesn't drain the batteries as much. One battery in a A7Riii and A7iii can last the majority of the day.
Mike Gordon not if you’re doing 4K video.
| very helpful hands-on review.
is it possible to save a separate RAW version of an image if you're using film simulations?
What three prime lens would you recommend to have from 15mm to 100mm? I´m thinking to buy 16mm F1.4 WR for landscapes, closed interiors and arquitecture; 35mm F2 WR for street use and some open portrait and 90mm F2 WR for close portrait or sports.
Carlos QuinT My friend I’m a travel vlogger.. I used xpro2 my lens are. 16/23/56 this last one is the best of the best that you can get for portrait.
Hey great video and review of your use with the x-h1. How do you think the battery life has been since you have been using it more and more? Also, I’m a new dad and I’m not looking to spend too much time to grade. Do you think the x-h1 and the eterna film simulation good for someone who doesn’t have time to edit too much? I’m coming from an xt2 and something with stabilization would be nice! Thanks!
I love your ink..... The X-H1 is a monster.
hi. can you please make a video on how the Xh1 IBIS works on video recording after installing new firmware?
The freeze is i think a software issue. I did experience it on my X-T100, which came out at the same time and probably shares a lot of software routines with X-H1
Is it still occurring? I’m still thinking about buying one. Don’t they have a firmware upgrade
The freeze up issue is the only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on the X-H1.
I've been using my X-H1 extensively for the last 3 weeks and have never experienced any freezes.
Good to hear
Same here. Had it for a month and no freezing issues. That shouldn’t keep you from buying. I’m pretty sure Fuji will have a firmware to take care of that and any other issues in the future.
Its also very important to use only the NP-W126S batteries, not the older X-Pro 1 or X-T1 "non-S" battery specification.
thanks 4 d video evan......do u think xh1 is capable of supporting 4k at 60fps....thrrough future firmware update?
@ Evan Ranft....Yo had a question,do you prefer your X-Pro2 or your X-H1 ? Like if you could only have one ? Thanks Bro and keep up the good work you are a cool cat
Thank you for the video. one tip: perhaps it is best not to use a wide angle lens so close for your video. It kinda makes your arms quite big in relation to the rest of your body. Just my 2 cents though
I have the X-T2 and the booster grip. I don't like the plastic feel of of the booster grip. Is the booster grip the same for the X-H1?
I'm considering right now selling off my canon 750d kit and either buying fuji xe3 or xt20 with 18 55 2.8-4 kit lens, what's your thoughts on this two cameras.
Sorry if this is a bad question I just have never really videoed before but Isn't the shutter always open while in video mode?
What color profile is best for wedding videofilming ?
Don't know this camera, but on the X-T2, there simply no way around buying the grip for video, and the headphone jack is the smaller reason for this. BATTERY LIFE!
I love what this camera has to offer but is the lock up/ freezing glitch still occurring?
Interesting stuff. Never tried a Fujifilm. Nice video!
Mike Lunc. Try it Mike. I moved over from being a long time Canon shooter. Could not be more happy. “A camera is just a tool” and similar statements I have heard many time, but I think you will experience the strange x-factor that adds mojo/vintage feel and lots of inspiration. Same with instruments - a guitar is not just a tool, the right one inspire, the “wrong” just create sounds :-)
You inspire me Evan!
Could this ibis issue be the reason why it wasnt put in the xt3
What kind of knife did you use to open up the Amazon box in the video?
Hi from Trinidad and Tobago ... Quick question ... How fast is it switching from shooting a bunch of pictures and then trying to shoot video immediately right after.... Is there a sort of delay or is it instant ...
Hope my question is clear enough
Hi Evan, how do you find the photos on the XH1 compared to your full frame d810? Here in Australia the XH1 and the FF Sony a7 iii are the same price and I can’t decide which way to go. Also do you rate the XH1as a landscape camera at all?
Scott Beahan I'm in the same situation but despite both cameras are at the same price, it is not the case for the lenses...
I have the xt2 and the moment I saw the results I was blown away! It had that wow factor for me and I’m coming from a Nikon d750!
Lol, every Fullframe Nikon is Light Years better than any tiny Fuji Crop! xD
Foto Mats no they arent. Go look at tonys and chelseas tests
ehm, i have switched b8ck to Nikon, after X-Pro2, X-T2 and all their best Prime-Lenses! Even a 24-120 is sharper than everything from Fuji APS-C XD get the 1.8G Lenses and BOOM! espcially the newer 20mm 1.8 / 24mm 1.8 and of course the 50 and 85 1.8G - even with a D750 (!) Capture One Pro and you are in heaven my friend ;-)
Ryan Thomas don’t waste your time. Once a fanboy always a fanboy.
Light years? far from it, im a nikon shooter and i can say with absolute certainty that your statment is light years from accurate
I have never had my X-H1 freeze on me. You might have a defective one. Or you might need to upgrade your firmware.
How do get into the business of photography? I'm a high school senior, going to college for a media related degree but I don't want to finish my degree to start doing professional, paid work.
Didn't the latest firmware update address the freezing issue? I haven't had this problem yet but I updated as soon as I got it =)
I have had the X-H1 since 13 March and so far have not experienced the "freeze" phenomena. Edit to correct the month to March not April.
What’s the secret?!
I sent my XH1 for repair after a few weeks for the freeze issue and it seems to work now i was seriously ready to return the camera fortunate I did not need the camera for a week
How cold was it?
I have a sony thinking about switching to to fuji for weather sealing(camera and lenses) and colors
Well I thought it was even a new feature to save settings when switching from video to picture mode.. Am I wrong or is there just a certain option that needs to be activated first?
Can video files exceed 4Go ? I read somewhere that FAT32 format is used so long videos are split into "little" files.
Hey man, can you please make a video of your focus settings for portraits and landscapes? Or just focus settings video?
have they fixed the freezing issue with a firmware update?
How are you liking the 10-24mm?
really considering selling my full frame nikon d610 kit to go to a fuji xt2 kit. Would i be giving up a lot in low light performance and high iso by going to fuji?
Id say stay d610. Youll lose a lot switching. Wait till fuji battery life improves
Ryan Thomas battery life on the X-T2 is fine unless you’re out there spraying shots which some people do.
Evan, does it really makes sense to you to keep the x-pro2? I'm afraid you not gonna use it much in the future when you have the h1...
Rampart the pro-2 is still smaller (if I’m not mistaken) and offers the hybrid viewfinder.
My xpro2 has a 14mm 2.8; 23mm 1.4.......on the XH1 56mm 1.2; 80mm 2.8; 16-55 mm 2.8. Love this setup for events; trade shows; fashion and street photography. Love my Fuji gear.
My XPRO2 has had issues with the eyecup.
My 56mm is in repair for focus motor damage. Visually but couldn’t feel it on the aperture ring. I had no idea since I am carefully handling my gear.
I kept on having error messages when I used it on my XH1;xpro2 and 1.
By far the XH1 is a joy; over any camera I have ever used or owned in my 50 years of photography.
Well done! Do you prefer this over the xt2? I’m debating change my xt2 to the xh1. :-)
Interesting video and infos. I've used it for 3 weeks and then i decided to give it back. Great camera tho, maybe a little "bulky" for me.
Great to hear your thoughts Evan, I'm also interested in this camera from a filmmaking/vlogging perspective. I assume you didn't have an issue with the X-H1 not having a fully articulating screen? It sounds like your happy with the result you get with face detection?
No issue yet because the face detection is solid, a flip screen would be great but I haven’t had any issues at all!
Great and objective video!
What kind of shoes are those?
Now I really want one of those ! 👀
What about stills?
I have an X-T2 and it also freezes now and then.
Thank you.
do you switched to Fujifilm?
wow two ads before 8 minutes. youtube is getting out of hand
I love the camera but the only downside is battery life! Even you 100% nailed the review. I’ve had mine for a month as well
Tyler yeah the battery life is the pits. Fuji should have developed a better battery.
My x-t2 battery would drain while changing menu settings and exploring a few pics. Its crazy even the g85 lasts me two days without charge
yep it 's bad, at least sony fixed it, fuji could release a better battery that fits this camera like they did with the "s" version
You described a review even though you said it’s not a review. However it’s still a good review.
Good stuff brotha!
Appreciate it!
What lenses @ 2:55? Is that a 16 or 10-24?
Sanca 35/2 in this case
Thats not 35... thats 10-24. Too wide for 16
My mistake. Did't read properly. Thought you mean the lens attached during explanations..
Anyone got any recommendations for a fuji at around 700$?
The new Sony’s don’t have the crazy short battery life problem :)
true but they are kind of unpleasant to use
Thanks!
How can you say that Sony (latest) cameras batteries drains out like crazy? Those Sonys I have easily goes 2000 shots in single mode. The older batteries in the 7 series traveled approx 3-400 single shooting shots. Just stay to facts Evan. That's OK :)
I am confused between X-H1 and A7MIII
Went X-H1 plus Grip and 16-55 F2.8... Amazing!
Yeah IBIS makes that 16-55 a lot more valuable! I am inclined to switch frim x-t2 to x-h1 just for that lens.
Hey man! Tell me, what is your opinion of my last video with xh1? :D