Great overview, thank you for sharing.. I did enjoy the xt3, but much like yourself I came up in the 2000's on psam type dials. It's nice having the exposure triangle at your disposal, but It really ñever grew on me. Can't wait to there back in stock cheers!!
29:59 Please note that the X-H2 does NOT have a recording limit 😉 - My X-H2 photo gallery is here (it will continue to grow in the next few weeks as I get out on some trips): www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/CAMERAGEAR/Fuji-X-H2-Gallery/
JPEG always appears MUTED to me. Quick visiable. But it becomes an advantage when ISO is beyond 5000. JPEG images deliver a more pleaasent looking there. May be there‘s the restriction of LR nosie reduction performance. Other editing software could be better.
Good video thank you for doing this. I shoot Olympus and am hitting the limits of editing their files so I am looking at either the Z7 or the XH2 mainly for macro and landscape work.
Thank you :). In the past, I did not switch cameras too often, but when mirrorless cameras started to become available, that’s when I started trying different cameras more often. Normally I would only switch when there was a real reason to upgrade like a significantly better model, like going from the Nikon D70 to a Nikon D200 and then to a D700. After the D700 is when I switched around a lot more, looking for a model I’d like to keep long term (finally happened with the Z7 and now possibly the X-H2 as well. We’ll see).
On the fugi cameras ive been able to look at in Best Buy, once you take a picture the image appears on the screen and you have to press "ok" before you are "live" again for another shot. Is there a way, by menu, to set it so that the image will appear for only a few seconds then automatically return to live mode? Is it possible to use a 2nd SD card in the XD slot if you dont need the additional speed?.
You can disable the automatic review of photos you just shot. The options are continuous (photos remains like you noticed), 1.5 Sec/0.5 Sec or Off (no automatic review, which is my choice) fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/x-h2/menu_setup/screen_set-up/#image_disp Yes you can use only the SD card slot if you don't want to buy the CFexpress cards.
Thank you. Useful and down to earth tour/review with the added value of your Nikon experience. I was intrigued by your experience with the Small Rig bracket. I got one for the H2S when it cam out with no problem. I ordered a second one recently for the H2 and got the same two screw. When I complained to eBay they said the item was delivered and to talk to USPS. I decided to wait a couple of day and sauté enough I got an email from bot eBay and Small Rig that a unit should be showing up today. Hope that true but it seems Small Rig is having some computer glitch….or perhaps USPS or both. Obviously now I don’t feel alone in the universe!
Thanks. I appreciate it. I'm still not sure what those extra two screws are from SmallRig (the extra shipment they sent), but I'm not complaining :). I think they should proactively send a message to the customer via ebay to let the buyer know to expect two shipments if they continue doing that.
Unfortunately, they didn't give us a way to set the ISO on the front or rear dial but I have a feeling they may add that back. People are starting to complain about it. But from what I understand, as a workaround you can set the ISO control onto the upper and lower D-Pad Fn buttons. fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/x-h2/shortcuts/function_buttons/index.html#function_buttons
How do the „standard“ Fuji zoom lenses perform on the 40MP sensor? Are they good enough? I had the X-H1 which was great - especially for video - but I moved to Nikon because of the better zoom lenses. I doubt that the 18-55, 55-200 and 10-24 will be better on the 40MP sensor? Fuji doesn’t even recommend them …
They do better than I would have thought. I only have the 16-80 right now but just ordered the Sigma 56mm after looking at samples compared to the new Fuji 56mm and the older Fuji 56mm. I have some samples here: www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/CAMERAGEAR/Fuji-X-H2-Gallery/
So you see a definite difference in quality and low light performance between ASPC and Micro 4/3rds? I'm considering this camera and the OM-1. I'm leaning towards the XH2.
Do the Nikon s series lenses have an aperture ring on the lense, similar to the Fugi?
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Thanks for the video however based on the lens attached to the xh2 which is not on the recommended list of lenses which can take full advantage of the 40 MP sensor you can not truly test the pictıre quality and resolution. Try it with xf 23 f/1.4 for instance and see the big difference. Just wanted to let you know. Take care
That’s true, I understand the lens I have is not the best to show the full potential of the new sensor. I would like to save my money and eventually buy the new 56mm lens.
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist I have both the 16-80 (nice for travel, acquired recently) and for a few years the 16-55 Red Badge lens. For ultimate landscape and amazing sunstars at smaller apertures, the 16-55 is stunning. I had the original 56mm 1.2 which was a very sharp portrait lens but I sold it as I did not utilize it enough I'll never part with the 16-55/2.8 lens in this system and was sorry I didn't bring it with me to Italy in September. I sold my X-T3 and X-H1 and got the X-H2S in July and the X-H2 in October. So nice to have the same body/controls. Switching to the new layout is not an issue for me. I shot Nikon for many years prior.
@@stevengordon2849 That's a nice setup. The more I use the X-H2 /16-80mm combo, the more pleasantly surprised I am at how well it works out even with that lens. I'll keep using that as my travel lens but in the future I may think about one of Fuji's pro grade lenses. I definitely want a prime lens next just for more 'artsy' shooting. If I get a better zoom, that will take a little more time.
While the 16-80 isn’t on the list to take full advantage of the 50mp sensor. The 16-80 get a bump in image quality from the new sensor. Until Fuji updates this lens I’ll continue to use it. Not only for its versatility but for the images it produces, regardless of which sensor you use it on.
The newer Z mount lenses don't have a dedicated aperture ring, but they have a control ring you can customize to be the control for aperture if you want to use the ring to change aperture. onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z8/en/csmf_custom_controls_shooting_guid-8e154954-76f7-3d7e-8d0d-cc30e7e5c52f_230.html
Thank you for all your videos. I really enjoy watching them. I am contemplating between the Fujifilm X-H2s and the Nikon Z-6II. I can only afford one camera. What is your opinion between the two, one is a full frame and one is an APSC? Thank you
Thank you. That's a tough choice between the X-H2s (the S version) and the Z6 II. I guess you'll have to look at the specs and decide what functions and features are most important to you and then decide if one camera is a better choice depending on your needs and wants. The Z6 would have better image quality overall, so if that's most important to you, then maybe that's the answer. If you like shooting JPG often instead of RAW, maybe the Fuji is a better choice because of the great options and nice output you get for JPGs from the Fuji. There are so many settings and features, it's hard for me to say what's best for you, but those are a few examples. If you don't have existing Fuji X mount or Nikon Z mount lenses, then it's mostly a choice of what features and functions you need and prefer. Both cameras will have great image quality. Hope that helps a little.
@@adityapund1592 I already had the Z7 II and bought the X-H2 as a second main body. I just do this for a hobby so I don't mind having two different systems. I love both of them.
I shot Fuji for over a decade and have had 16 of their cameras (Pro1, X100s, Xe1, Xe2, X-T1,2 and 3, X-H1 etc, etc). I finally realised though that they did not cut it in the pro arena, particularly in low light and high ISO (if you did not exactly nail the exposure and had to pull up shadows). Since I swapped over recently to two Z6ii's and their lovely Z lenses, I have seen a real difference. Even my clients have commented on the quality of my images of late. I really miss the tactile feel and quality of the Fuji cameras - especially their lenses. My 3 Nikon Z 1.8 primes have the ergonomics and design of a toilet roll. My Fuji lenses had beautiful clicking aperture rings and wonderful shape and design, but in the end when I look at the gorgeous images from my Nikon RAW files, it was worth the swap over. There really are some real differences between FF and APSC.
Which of the two feels better in the hand. I have the Z6 II and would love to try one of these. And how does the AF-C tracking compare to the Nikon? Also is there a big improvement in EVF compared to the Nikon? Thanks for the video.
Without any extra grip extension, for me I'd say the X-H2 grip might be slightly more comfortable, but not my much. I have something on each camera though that extends the grip and I'm very happy with both of them. I rarely use AF-C with tracking on my Z7 II because the single point AF is extremely reliable, so I don't have a lot of experience with that. Just picking a subject here inside the house and testing it though, it seems fairly similar to the X-H2 as far as sticking on the subject I select and then recomposing/moving the camera around. I know some people (that probably have never used a Z6/7/9 but the EVF in the Z7 (and Z7 II, Z6 etc) is still better than the EVF in the X-H2. I think it's the optics Nikon uses in their EVF. It's very natural, super clear and sharp with good color. I'll say the X-H2 EVF is great too, but if I had to pick one, I'd take the EVF from the Z7 and put it in the X-H2, even with it being lower resolution (3.6 million dots is still plenty for checking sharpness at 100% magnification. It's very clear and sharp at 100% in the EVF even with a 45.7 MP image. And thank you
I also have a nikon z7ii and just purchased the fuji x-hts yesterday. Nikon had some bad publicity on their eye autofocus. At the time of reading all the complaints, I had not experienced any such issues with the updated firmware . I even went as far as to post my own auto focus test with a swimwear model I did a shoot with on my channel. Unfortunately after defending nikons auto focus system, i did have about three occasion where autofocus just stopped for both face detec and eye auto focus. I noticed the situation happened with extremely brigh backrounds and foregrounds. It doesnt happen frequently eough for me to give up on the system. Today was my firt shoot using the Fuji X-HTS and I am happy to report that I had not issues with the auto focus. This was with firmare 2.0.
I rarely shoot portraits, and the only people really around me are people in my family and I wouldn’t post those online anyway. Occasionally, if I am on vacation, I may snag a few portraits of strangers but again, that’s normally not what I shoot, so I don’t have many of those type of photos in my galleries.
Yes, and honestly it’s been that way on pretty much every Fuji camera I’ve owned in the past. Not a huge issue but it’s just a little bit annoying. And thank you :)
Perfect video, thanks! I moved from the Z6ii to the A7iv but have always wanted to try Fuji... the X-H2 may foot the bill. We use photography with all 6 of our children for homeschooling (tech, geography, art, mechanics, etc.), and the Fuji lineup just has every style and price-point for every age group. They all start on the Finepix Bridge cameras. Wondering how your low-light/ISO performance is compared to the Z7ii? How is the AF for faster moving subjects (aka children :D). Thanks again... I also loved the 24-120mm Z lens as well, just phenomenal!
Thanks. The high ISO quality of the Z7 II is a little better, but at ISO 6400 for example, unless you're zoomed in and looking at the detail, you wouldn't really notice. The X-H2 definitely does better with continuous AF/tracking. Not sure why Nikon didn't update the Z7II with better tracking since it has dual processors, but soon there will be a Z8 with I'm sure outstanding AF but at a higher cost for sure. I have some test shots at higher ISOs. Here's the Z7 II www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/Other/Nikon-Z7-II-Test-Photos/n-qfwrs3/i-qnxmFTg/A and here's the X-H2 (probably need to reshoot the X-H2 photos with a better lens): www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/Other/Fuji-X-H2-Test-Photos/n-kjkT3Q/i-4BWsSkG/A
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback. You know what, I've been on your website quite a few times! When I was researching the Z6ii, I ran across your various tests and test images. Love your website.. subbing for sure! Looking at your Z7ii/XH2 comparisons, I'm surprised how much I love the Jpegs of the X-H2. Definitely steals some sharpening, but I actually didn't really mind even the 50k+ ISO Jpeg... which surprises me as I'm somewhat of a perfectionist. Nikon colors still steal the show, but easy fixes in post... actually, how does the X-Trans work in Post? I use ON1 as my main software now with Luminar as my second. Thanks again, will certainly help me make a good decision! If Sony came out with an ASPC $1500-ish body I would probably stay where I'm out... love the Tammy E-mount lenses (and their $$$).
@@cohoonatube Fuji is known for great JPEGs straight from the camera, but I never really use them because it just works out better for me shooting raw even though I have to touch each file. Regarding post processing, I have been using adobe Lightroom since version 1 and I have no plans of switching because I’m so familiar with it and it does everything I need. That being said, adobe is known to not be the best when working with the Fuji raw files, but I think it has gotten better over time and if you are careful with sharpening, it works out a lot better than it did with Adobe in the past. The key with these Fuji raw files is to use a certain amount of masking when sharpening, which basically means being careful not to sharpen the out of focus areas. The mask is part of my preset for when I import the photos, and if I want to go a little farther with it, I can increase the masking to be sure the background/out of focus area is not sharpened which can create some kind of water color effect. And thanks. I appreciate it! :)
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist I've heard of all the Fuji "Recipes" and have always wanted to partake lol. Love the Sigma 56mm images. Well your examples have convinced me to rent a copy from LensRentals... what lenses would you recommend I rent with it?
For landscape photos, if you’re ok with the resolution (26 MP) you already have, I don’t see a reason to upgrade from the X-T4. But if you DO want more resolution and the very best image quality, the Z7 does have better image quality overall, but it may be hard to see any difference except in extreme conditions and heavy editing (changing the exposure in editing).
@@andreasekawijaya2947 If you don't have any other lens that fills the focal range between 24 and 50, then yes I think that makes sense to have the 16-55mm lens also. The 16-55 is what I use most for general photography. If you didn't need the f/2.8 aperture, the 16-80mm f/4 is another good choice. Optically the 16-55 should be a little better, you get an extra stop of light (if you can use it) at f/2.8 and the 16-55 is more parfocal than the 16-80 so it won't go way out of focus briefly when you zoom while recording video, if that matters to you.
I believe these two cameras are 40 megapixel or more, so do you see a big difference in picture quality between Nikon and Fujifilm? Do you need both? Thanks for your informative videos!
Do I see a 'big' difference in image quality? No. The Z7 II is better in some ways regarding image quality, but depending on what you need or want and what you typically shoot, you may not notice a difference in many cases. I'd say the Z7 has more dynamic range (not drastically more, but certainly more) and the Z7 is a little better at high ISO (less noise and more detail, but it's not a drastic difference).
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist Thank you. I was thinking of going with a FF high megapixel camera, but since Fujifilm has come out with a 40 megapixel APS-C, I was wondering how noisy it is at the higher iso's. I would prefer to use one system rather than two.
@@stanmorinaka4551 I have some ISO test photos here: www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/Other/Fuji-X-H2-Test-Photos/n-kjkT3Q/ Hopefully dpreview will also post their test photos soon.
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist That's much better than I thought it would be! I don't shoot at hi iso's too much anyway, so it looks like Fujifilm is good for me. This was a big help, thank you!
@ThePhotographyHobbyist Thanks for the video and wow, what a beautiful set of pictures you have with the XH2! I got mine (XH2) in the bit of a rushed decision, coming from Sony aps-c. Never owned a full frame, and I'm now really interested in wildlife photography. It seems that the high density of the x-h2's sensor can be limiting with long lenses (due to light refraction?) and the smaller sensor itself would require a longer exposure. I've already got a few expensive lenses for the fuji, but I'm tempted on selling everything and getting a full frame camera instead. Rather than emptying my pockets for a telephoto for the fuji that might be just okay. What do you think? Appreciate my message is long, but hearing from someone experienced is so valuable for my decision. Thanks so much!
Thanks. I appreciate it. Wildlife photography isn't my specialty, so I may not be the best one to comment on that. Usually what I head wildlife shooters talk about is the importance of continuous autofocus with tracking capabilities. I never used the X-H2 for action other than a simple task of tracking people on a stage as they moved back and forth. For birds and any other animal that's moving fast, I just don't have any experience using the X-H2 for that or any other camera really. I will say the X-H2 was very good at AF-C/tracking, but again I wasn't using it for fast action, so I don't know. Ultimately, I ended up with a Nikon Z8 and plan on keeping it long-term. It has all the resolution I will ever need and outstanding autofocus, so it's sort of future proof for me (for the next 4-5 years or even more if I didn't feel like buying a new camera). This is just a hobby for me so I tend to get antsy and want to try new cameras more often than others would switch but I would also say I switched more often because the Nikon Z8 didn't exist yet, so that should slow down my camera swapping quite a bit! haha. I'll admit though I do still like to swap out my 'small' camera now and then, so while the Z8 will stay with me a long time, I may be trying a new small camera later this year to go with the Z8.
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist Thanks so much for replying. I agree with you, when it came to picking up the X-H2 I wanted something to do everything, video included. But there's no such thing as free lunch. I'm leaning towards switching the XH2 for something more compact (possibly a X-S20) and saving up for a full-frame powerhouse in the future. Seeing your picture gallery though, I got excited about the 50-140mm f2.8. It looks like a great lens, sharp and wide enough to be faster than the options I was previously considering. Limited reach, but might be a good start for the wildlife experience. I'm also a hobbyist, so have to take it easy with such type of investment :). Thanks again and happy shooting!
Because it’s fast and gives you the result you want. You can go find a video from a well known pro wedding shooter that even used P mode in his work. His name escapes me at the moment.
It's a crazy common thing that people that have Nikon wants Fuji and people that have Fuji want to try Nikon. It's like a shared value. This thing is not happening with Sony, Canon or Panasonic shooters. I have Nikon and want to try Fuji too 😅
In case you are new into today photography: lens companies are scamming & cutting corners to get max profits from you. 1. ATG's focus index/scales/feet/meter window is gone. You can't know & shoot on the fly like a Hasselblad CF lenses. 2. High amateur cameras have metal body, but most lenses are plastic 3. Company using old dated lenses and cut/fused a Flange to Focus Adapter on the back of the lenses (6:20) 4. Cutting corner by marketed has quick focus because focusing from minimum to infinity is less than 90 degrees turn 5. Lenses with less turn will be very hard to do & shoot videos 6. Those claimed weatherproof cameras & lenses & flashes will provide you trouble after the warranty run out Companies know that they have to sell to the mass market to stay alive. So selling to the pro is not the answer. They can make more money by to selling them to beginners, parents & amateurs. And yes, to those claimed professionals that have to buy their own equipment. Only less than 4 precents pros are on the freelists.
bro you killed a lot of times without show us a video quality & photos side by side!!! people want to see the color battle between both of Nikon & Fuji ,,especially image quality& colors& dinamic range …etc… plz give us something like that,, this is youtube we want to see instead of talking 🙏
Hi. Sorry. I usually just post casual videos with my thoughts on the cameras and if you want to see photos from the cameras (edited raw files, edited to my taste), those are on my website in the camera gear galleries. www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/CAMERAGEAR
Great overview, thank you for sharing.. I did enjoy the xt3, but much like yourself I came up in the 2000's on psam type dials. It's nice having the exposure triangle at your disposal, but It really ñever grew on me. Can't wait to there back in stock cheers!!
29:59 Please note that the X-H2 does NOT have a recording limit 😉 - My X-H2 photo gallery is here (it will continue to grow in the next few weeks as I get out on some trips): www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/CAMERAGEAR/Fuji-X-H2-Gallery/
JPEG always appears MUTED to me. Quick visiable. But it becomes an advantage when ISO is beyond 5000. JPEG images deliver a more pleaasent looking there. May be there‘s the restriction of LR nosie reduction performance. Other editing software could be better.
Good video thank you for doing this. I shoot Olympus and am hitting the limits of editing their files so I am looking at either the Z7 or the XH2 mainly for macro and landscape work.
You’re welcome and thank you. :)
Your gear gallery is seriously impressive!
Thank you :). In the past, I did not switch cameras too often, but when mirrorless cameras started to become available, that’s when I started trying different cameras more often. Normally I would only switch when there was a real reason to upgrade like a significantly better model, like going from the Nikon D70 to a Nikon D200 and then to a D700. After the D700 is when I switched around a lot more, looking for a model I’d like to keep long term (finally happened with the Z7 and now possibly the X-H2 as well. We’ll see).
On the fugi cameras ive been able to look at in Best Buy, once you take a picture the image appears on the screen and you have to press "ok" before you are "live" again for another shot. Is there a way, by menu, to set it so that the image will appear for only a few seconds then automatically return to live mode?
Is it possible to use a 2nd SD card in the XD slot if you dont need the additional speed?.
You can disable the automatic review of photos you just shot. The options are continuous (photos remains like you noticed), 1.5 Sec/0.5 Sec or Off (no automatic review, which is my choice) fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/x-h2/menu_setup/screen_set-up/#image_disp
Yes you can use only the SD card slot if you don't want to buy the CFexpress cards.
Thank you for the video and for posting your gallery, that's really useful!
Thank you
Thank you. Useful and down to earth tour/review with the added value of your Nikon experience. I was intrigued by your experience with the Small Rig bracket. I got one for the H2S when it cam out with no problem. I ordered a second one recently for the H2 and got the same two screw. When I complained to eBay they said the item was delivered and to talk to USPS. I decided to wait a couple of day and sauté enough I got an email from bot eBay and Small Rig that a unit should be showing up today. Hope that true but it seems Small Rig is having some computer glitch….or perhaps USPS or both. Obviously now I don’t feel alone in the universe!
Thanks. I appreciate it. I'm still not sure what those extra two screws are from SmallRig (the extra shipment they sent), but I'm not complaining :). I think they should proactively send a message to the customer via ebay to let the buyer know to expect two shipments if they continue doing that.
Can you set the front scroll wheel to shutter speed and the back wheel to iso without hitting the iso button?
Unfortunately, they didn't give us a way to set the ISO on the front or rear dial but I have a feeling they may add that back. People are starting to complain about it. But from what I understand, as a workaround you can set the ISO control onto the upper and lower D-Pad Fn buttons. fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/x-h2/shortcuts/function_buttons/index.html#function_buttons
How do the „standard“ Fuji zoom lenses perform on the 40MP sensor?
Are they good enough?
I had the X-H1 which was great - especially for video - but I moved to Nikon because of the better zoom lenses.
I doubt that the 18-55, 55-200 and 10-24 will be better on the 40MP sensor? Fuji doesn’t even recommend them …
They do better than I would have thought. I only have the 16-80 right now but just ordered the Sigma 56mm after looking at samples compared to the new Fuji 56mm and the older Fuji 56mm. I have some samples here: www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/CAMERAGEAR/Fuji-X-H2-Gallery/
@@ThePhotographyHobbyistabsolute. Sigma is a smarter buy. The only downside is no aperture ring on the lens.
So you see a definite difference in quality and low light performance between ASPC and Micro 4/3rds? I'm considering this camera and the OM-1. I'm leaning towards the XH2.
Yes. Definitely. The difference is much easier to see than APS-C and full frame.
Do the Nikon s series lenses have an aperture ring on the lense, similar to the Fugi?
Thanks for the video however based on the lens attached to the xh2 which is not on the recommended list of lenses which can take full advantage of the 40 MP sensor you can not truly test the pictıre quality and resolution. Try it with xf 23 f/1.4 for instance and see the big difference. Just wanted to let you know. Take care
That’s true, I understand the lens I have is not the best to show the full potential of the new sensor. I would like to save my money and eventually buy the new 56mm lens.
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist I have both the 16-80 (nice for travel, acquired recently) and for a few years the 16-55 Red Badge lens. For ultimate landscape and amazing sunstars at smaller apertures, the 16-55 is stunning. I had the original 56mm 1.2 which was a very sharp portrait lens but I sold it as I did not utilize it enough I'll never part with the 16-55/2.8 lens in this system and was sorry I didn't bring it with me to Italy in September. I sold my X-T3 and X-H1 and got the X-H2S in July and the X-H2 in October. So nice to have the same body/controls. Switching to the new layout is not an issue for me. I shot Nikon for many years prior.
@@stevengordon2849 That's a nice setup. The more I use the X-H2 /16-80mm combo, the more pleasantly surprised I am at how well it works out even with that lens. I'll keep using that as my travel lens but in the future I may think about one of Fuji's pro grade lenses. I definitely want a prime lens next just for more 'artsy' shooting. If I get a better zoom, that will take a little more time.
While the 16-80 isn’t on the list to take full advantage of the 50mp sensor. The 16-80 get a bump in image quality from the new sensor. Until Fuji updates this lens I’ll continue to use it. Not only for its versatility but for the images it produces, regardless of which sensor you use it on.
@@bobdrawbaugh4207 I fully agree
Do the Nikon S series lense have the aperture ring on the lense similar to the Fugi?
The newer Z mount lenses don't have a dedicated aperture ring, but they have a control ring you can customize to be the control for aperture if you want to use the ring to change aperture. onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z8/en/csmf_custom_controls_shooting_guid-8e154954-76f7-3d7e-8d0d-cc30e7e5c52f_230.html
Thank you for all your videos. I really enjoy watching them. I am contemplating between the Fujifilm X-H2s and the Nikon Z-6II. I can only afford one camera. What is your opinion between the two, one is a full frame and one is an APSC? Thank you
Thank you. That's a tough choice between the X-H2s (the S version) and the Z6 II. I guess you'll have to look at the specs and decide what functions and features are most important to you and then decide if one camera is a better choice depending on your needs and wants. The Z6 would have better image quality overall, so if that's most important to you, then maybe that's the answer. If you like shooting JPG often instead of RAW, maybe the Fuji is a better choice because of the great options and nice output you get for JPGs from the Fuji. There are so many settings and features, it's hard for me to say what's best for you, but those are a few examples. If you don't have existing Fuji X mount or Nikon Z mount lenses, then it's mostly a choice of what features and functions you need and prefer. Both cameras will have great image quality. Hope that helps a little.
Hey which one did you go for? ….. I’m also confused, I’m thinking of xh2 or Nikon z6 2
@@adityapund1592 I haven’t decided yet. I’m leaning toward the Nikon Z-6II because of the full frame sensor. It’s much better in low light.
@@adityapund1592 I already had the Z7 II and bought the X-H2 as a second main body. I just do this for a hobby so I don't mind having two different systems. I love both of them.
I shot Fuji for over a decade and have had 16 of their cameras (Pro1, X100s, Xe1, Xe2, X-T1,2 and 3, X-H1 etc, etc). I finally realised though that they did not cut it in the pro arena, particularly in low light and high ISO (if you did not exactly nail the exposure and had to pull up shadows). Since I swapped over recently to two Z6ii's and their lovely Z lenses, I have seen a real difference. Even my clients have commented on the quality of my images of late. I really miss the tactile feel and quality of the Fuji cameras - especially their lenses. My 3 Nikon Z 1.8 primes have the ergonomics and design of a toilet roll. My Fuji lenses had beautiful clicking aperture rings and wonderful shape and design, but in the end when I look at the gorgeous images from my Nikon RAW files, it was worth the swap over. There really are some real differences between FF and APSC.
With this kind of resolution, I wonder what the lossless compressed file size is like.
Around 38 to 44 MP depending on the content of the photos. That's what I see.
Great review...thanks
Liked subed
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Which of the two feels better in the hand. I have the Z6 II and would love to try one of these.
And how does the AF-C tracking compare to the Nikon?
Also is there a big improvement in EVF compared to the Nikon?
Thanks for the video.
Without any extra grip extension, for me I'd say the X-H2 grip might be slightly more comfortable, but not my much. I have something on each camera though that extends the grip and I'm very happy with both of them.
I rarely use AF-C with tracking on my Z7 II because the single point AF is extremely reliable, so I don't have a lot of experience with that. Just picking a subject here inside the house and testing it though, it seems fairly similar to the X-H2 as far as sticking on the subject I select and then recomposing/moving the camera around.
I know some people (that probably have never used a Z6/7/9 but the EVF in the Z7 (and Z7 II, Z6 etc) is still better than the EVF in the X-H2. I think it's the optics Nikon uses in their EVF. It's very natural, super clear and sharp with good color. I'll say the X-H2 EVF is great too, but if I had to pick one, I'd take the EVF from the Z7 and put it in the X-H2, even with it being lower resolution (3.6 million dots is still plenty for checking sharpness at 100% magnification. It's very clear and sharp at 100% in the EVF even with a 45.7 MP image.
And thank you
I also have a nikon z7ii and just purchased the fuji x-hts yesterday. Nikon had some bad publicity on their eye autofocus. At the time of reading all the complaints, I had not experienced any such issues with the updated firmware . I even went as far as to post my own auto focus test with a swimwear model I did a shoot with on my channel. Unfortunately after defending nikons auto focus system, i did have about three occasion where autofocus just stopped for both face detec and eye auto focus. I noticed the situation happened with extremely brigh backrounds and foregrounds. It doesnt happen frequently eough for me to give up on the system. Today was my firt shoot using the Fuji X-HTS and I am happy to report that I had not issues with the auto focus. This was with firmare 2.0.
@@jfranco3281 Thanks... in the same boat. Former Z6ii shooter, now on A7iv... miss Nikon colors and Fuji is very close :D.
I noticed there are no portraits. In the galery. 40mpixels too much for portraits?
I rarely shoot portraits, and the only people really around me are people in my family and I wouldn’t post those online anyway. Occasionally, if I am on vacation, I may snag a few portraits of strangers but again, that’s normally not what I shoot, so I don’t have many of those type of photos in my galleries.
Are you still experiencing the playback screen lag at 34:40min ? Or are you just get used to this ? Great video 👍👍
Yes, and honestly it’s been that way on pretty much every Fuji camera I’ve owned in the past. Not a huge issue but it’s just a little bit annoying. And thank you :)
Perfect video, thanks! I moved from the Z6ii to the A7iv but have always wanted to try Fuji... the X-H2 may foot the bill. We use photography with all 6 of our children for homeschooling (tech, geography, art, mechanics, etc.), and the Fuji lineup just has every style and price-point for every age group. They all start on the Finepix Bridge cameras. Wondering how your low-light/ISO performance is compared to the Z7ii? How is the AF for faster moving subjects (aka children :D). Thanks again... I also loved the 24-120mm Z lens as well, just phenomenal!
Thanks. The high ISO quality of the Z7 II is a little better, but at ISO 6400 for example, unless you're zoomed in and looking at the detail, you wouldn't really notice. The X-H2 definitely does better with continuous AF/tracking. Not sure why Nikon didn't update the Z7II with better tracking since it has dual processors, but soon there will be a Z8 with I'm sure outstanding AF but at a higher cost for sure. I have some test shots at higher ISOs. Here's the Z7 II www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/Other/Nikon-Z7-II-Test-Photos/n-qfwrs3/i-qnxmFTg/A and here's the X-H2 (probably need to reshoot the X-H2 photos with a better lens): www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/Other/Fuji-X-H2-Test-Photos/n-kjkT3Q/i-4BWsSkG/A
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback. You know what, I've been on your website quite a few times! When I was researching the Z6ii, I ran across your various tests and test images. Love your website.. subbing for sure! Looking at your Z7ii/XH2 comparisons, I'm surprised how much I love the Jpegs of the X-H2. Definitely steals some sharpening, but I actually didn't really mind even the 50k+ ISO Jpeg... which surprises me as I'm somewhat of a perfectionist. Nikon colors still steal the show, but easy fixes in post... actually, how does the X-Trans work in Post? I use ON1 as my main software now with Luminar as my second.
Thanks again, will certainly help me make a good decision! If Sony came out with an ASPC $1500-ish body I would probably stay where I'm out... love the Tammy E-mount lenses (and their $$$).
@@cohoonatube Fuji is known for great JPEGs straight from the camera, but I never really use them because it just works out better for me shooting raw even though I have to touch each file. Regarding post processing, I have been using adobe Lightroom since version 1 and I have no plans of switching because I’m so familiar with it and it does everything I need. That being said, adobe is known to not be the best when working with the Fuji raw files, but I think it has gotten better over time and if you are careful with sharpening, it works out a lot better than it did with Adobe in the past. The key with these Fuji raw files is to use a certain amount of masking when sharpening, which basically means being careful not to sharpen the out of focus areas. The mask is part of my preset for when I import the photos, and if I want to go a little farther with it, I can increase the masking to be sure the background/out of focus area is not sharpened which can create some kind of water color effect. And thanks. I appreciate it! :)
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist That St. Thomas sunset is gorgeous!
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist I've heard of all the Fuji "Recipes" and have always wanted to partake lol. Love the Sigma 56mm images. Well your examples have convinced me to rent a copy from LensRentals... what lenses would you recommend I rent with it?
i already have a fuji xt4, do you think it is necessary to upgrade to xh2 or z7. for landscape photos. which one is better hx2 or z7
For landscape photos, if you’re ok with the resolution (26 MP) you already have, I don’t see a reason to upgrade from the X-T4. But if you DO want more resolution and the very best image quality, the Z7 does have better image quality overall, but it may be hard to see any difference except in extreme conditions and heavy editing (changing the exposure in editing).
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist thanks, for the very helpful opinion.
@@andreasekawijaya2947 You’re welcome.
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist Now I have Fujinon 10 24 and 50 140, I think I want to buy 16 55. What do you think?
@@andreasekawijaya2947 If you don't have any other lens that fills the focal range between 24 and 50, then yes I think that makes sense to have the 16-55mm lens also. The 16-55 is what I use most for general photography. If you didn't need the f/2.8 aperture, the 16-80mm f/4 is another good choice. Optically the 16-55 should be a little better, you get an extra stop of light (if you can use it) at f/2.8 and the 16-55 is more parfocal than the 16-80 so it won't go way out of focus briefly when you zoom while recording video, if that matters to you.
I believe these two cameras are 40 megapixel or more, so do you see a big difference in picture quality between Nikon and Fujifilm? Do you need both? Thanks for your informative videos!
Do I see a 'big' difference in image quality? No. The Z7 II is better in some ways regarding image quality, but depending on what you need or want and what you typically shoot, you may not notice a difference in many cases. I'd say the Z7 has more dynamic range (not drastically more, but certainly more) and the Z7 is a little better at high ISO (less noise and more detail, but it's not a drastic difference).
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist Thank you. I was thinking of going with a FF high megapixel camera, but since Fujifilm has come out with a 40 megapixel APS-C, I was wondering how noisy it is at the higher iso's. I would prefer to use one system rather than two.
@@stanmorinaka4551 I have some ISO test photos here: www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/Other/Fuji-X-H2-Test-Photos/n-kjkT3Q/
Hopefully dpreview will also post their test photos soon.
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist That's much better than I thought it would be! I don't shoot at hi iso's too much anyway, so it looks like Fujifilm is good for me. This was a big help, thank you!
@@stanmorinaka4551 you’re welcome.
@ThePhotographyHobbyist Thanks for the video and wow, what a beautiful set of pictures you have with the XH2! I got mine (XH2) in the bit of a rushed decision, coming from Sony aps-c. Never owned a full frame, and I'm now really interested in wildlife photography. It seems that the high density of the x-h2's sensor can be limiting with long lenses (due to light refraction?) and the smaller sensor itself would require a longer exposure. I've already got a few expensive lenses for the fuji, but I'm tempted on selling everything and getting a full frame camera instead. Rather than emptying my pockets for a telephoto for the fuji that might be just okay. What do you think?
Appreciate my message is long, but hearing from someone experienced is so valuable for my decision. Thanks so much!
Thanks. I appreciate it. Wildlife photography isn't my specialty, so I may not be the best one to comment on that. Usually what I head wildlife shooters talk about is the importance of continuous autofocus with tracking capabilities. I never used the X-H2 for action other than a simple task of tracking people on a stage as they moved back and forth. For birds and any other animal that's moving fast, I just don't have any experience using the X-H2 for that or any other camera really. I will say the X-H2 was very good at AF-C/tracking, but again I wasn't using it for fast action, so I don't know. Ultimately, I ended up with a Nikon Z8 and plan on keeping it long-term. It has all the resolution I will ever need and outstanding autofocus, so it's sort of future proof for me (for the next 4-5 years or even more if I didn't feel like buying a new camera). This is just a hobby for me so I tend to get antsy and want to try new cameras more often than others would switch but I would also say I switched more often because the Nikon Z8 didn't exist yet, so that should slow down my camera swapping quite a bit! haha. I'll admit though I do still like to swap out my 'small' camera now and then, so while the Z8 will stay with me a long time, I may be trying a new small camera later this year to go with the Z8.
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist Thanks so much for replying. I agree with you, when it came to picking up the X-H2 I wanted something to do everything, video included. But there's no such thing as free lunch. I'm leaning towards switching the XH2 for something more compact (possibly a X-S20) and saving up for a full-frame powerhouse in the future. Seeing your picture gallery though, I got excited about the 50-140mm f2.8. It looks like a great lens, sharp and wide enough to be faster than the options I was previously considering. Limited reach, but might be a good start for the wildlife experience. I'm also a hobbyist, so have to take it easy with such type of investment :). Thanks again and happy shooting!
Why would anyone use exposure compensation on modern digital cameras with real-time histogram? And spot metering
Because it’s fast and gives you the result you want. You can go find a video from a well known pro wedding shooter that even used P mode in his work. His name escapes me at the moment.
Here ya go. Start at 18:28 he’s no dummy. ua-cam.com/video/w9zVml5ItgM/v-deo.html
Good video sir, very informative, thank you!
1OK views given 6K subscriptons saying it is really a quality video。
It's a crazy common thing that people that have Nikon wants Fuji and people that have Fuji want to try Nikon. It's like a shared value. This thing is not happening with Sony, Canon or Panasonic shooters. I have Nikon and want to try Fuji too 😅
I ended up solving all my problems with a Z 8. :-)
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist 👏👏👏👏👏👏
In case you are new into today photography: lens companies are scamming & cutting corners to get max profits from you.
1. ATG's focus index/scales/feet/meter window is gone. You can't know & shoot on the fly like a Hasselblad CF lenses.
2. High amateur cameras have metal body, but most lenses are plastic
3. Company using old dated lenses and cut/fused a Flange to Focus Adapter on the back of the lenses (6:20)
4. Cutting corner by marketed has quick focus because focusing from minimum to infinity is less than 90 degrees turn
5. Lenses with less turn will be very hard to do & shoot videos
6. Those claimed weatherproof cameras & lenses & flashes will provide you trouble after the warranty run out
Companies know that they have to sell to the mass market to stay alive. So selling to the pro is not the answer.
They can make more money by to selling them to beginners, parents & amateurs.
And yes, to those claimed professionals that have to buy their own equipment.
Only less than 4 precents pros are on the freelists.
bro you killed a lot of times without show us a video quality & photos side by side!!! people want to see the color battle between both of Nikon & Fuji ,,especially image quality& colors& dinamic range …etc… plz give us something like that,, this is youtube we want to see instead of talking 🙏
Hi. Sorry. I usually just post casual videos with my thoughts on the cameras and if you want to see photos from the cameras (edited raw files, edited to my taste), those are on my website in the camera gear galleries. www.thephotographyhobbyist.com/CAMERAGEAR
@@ThePhotographyHobbyist i already saw it ,,but i was mean comparison between them side by side (video & stills)🙂 thank you
get to the point
get to the point
OK 😉. Point is, both are great cameras.