A very high-quality , data-driven review. Thank you, Maarten.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure, thanks for the recognition and kind words.

Excellent tests done here. You really covered most of the questions I would have had about this camera's performance, Great job!

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

It's always my pleasure. Thank you for your kind words.

You are a master craftsman, Maarten. The high quality content you produced is endlessly fascinating and educational, albeit somewhat above my paygrade. Your observations about the computational requirements regarding (e.g) Pixelshift mode, might give my psychiatrist some ammunition in his diligent efforts to cure my Gear Acquisition Syndrome.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words. Please say hi to your psychiatrist from me.

Been waiting for this!

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Always my pleasure, thanks for the kind words.

This is the video I've been wanting from you. 💯💯💯

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Always nice to know that I've posted useful and interesting videos, thanks!!

Methodical. Thoughtful. Comprehendible. Per usual. Thank you very much, Maarten.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to read your kind words, they are appreciated.

è sempre un piacere guardare i tuoi video, trovo sempre le risposte che cerco. Grazie Maarten 👍🏻

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Grazie per le tue parole molto gentili. È sempre bello sentire uno spettatore che trova utili i miei video.

Well done as always, Maarten.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

I do appreciate your kind words, thanks!!

I'm considering the X H2 so thank you for the detailed video! Moving up from the X T2.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Nice to read that you found it useful, thanks for commenting.

ouah, so useful, thanks a lot for your work and sharing the results. i’ve received my x-h2 with the 16-55 f2.8 and ordered the 90mm f2. I’m very happy with this camera and Fujifilm lenses, i’m now sure that’s a good decision for my usage.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Always nice to hear from viewers who appreciate my work, thanks for commenting.

@gam3955

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron you’re welcome

We love your high-quality videos!

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.

@hovsco

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron We need to step up our camera game now!

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Everyone needs to step up their camera game now.

@hovsco

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron We totally agree!

Nice review, as always! Most people still on doubt about the X-H2 vs X-H2S differences...

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I get that, although for me, I much prefer the resolution of the X-H2 and it's more advanced video settings.

Maarten, you are wonderful. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, a pleaure to read your kind words.

Great video. Thank you Sir. From France

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thanks!! And please say hello to all my friends in France.

My biggest concern was the rolling shutter as all other reviewers say “it’s HORRIBLE AND DEALBREAKING” the fact that you took a moment to say it’s still about average of not slightly above” solidified not only my purchase decision, but a subscribe as well. Immense thanks for the detailed explanation of this cameras capabilities in a practical way that 95% of us are looking for.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Always nice to know that my videos are helpful and appreciated, thanks for taking the time to comment.

Black Friday sales meant I grabbed an X-H2 to replace my X-H1 for $1450usd. Wild that it's already discounted so much cheaper than the X-T5, yet higher specced, whereas the X-T5 goes back in build quality a small step. I'm a little unsure if I made the right decision;- giving up the essential Fuji ethos of dials and Made in Japan, but better in every other measurable way. Brilliant summary video Maarten, it's greatly appreciated.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, and for your kind words, always appreciated.

@landonsalman5203

Жыл бұрын

You wanna share where?

I am surprised about autofocus. Thank you for brilliant review my friend.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

I was surprised too, and I appreciate your kind words.

@Battlem0nk

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron So much info. Need to rewatch it couple more times. Would love to see how the AF tracks faster moving subjects. That train was moving pretty slow.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

The challenge for the train scene as it approaches the lens's closest focus distance is the amount of change in focus from one shot to the next. Even though faster moving objects may appear to be more challenging, as they're typically further away, the change in focus is not as dramatic from one shot to the next. Sadly, of course, the brio train has only one speed.

Hugely appreciate the time and thought that went into this analysis, the best I've seen. It will help my thinking and purchasing decisions. Putting aside the hundred other considerations in the value of a camera, do you think the Xh2 sensor significantly closes the gap between Asp-c sensors and, say, the sensor on Nikon's 7 series, or do you think substantial advantages of the latter remain when it comes to developing and printing out an image? Your iso tests made me wonder, again, whether FF advantages, purely on the level of the sensor, are as significant as I am inclined to believe.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

There will always be advantages of a full frame sensor, even if megapixels are the same or better - that's the reality of the physics involved. However, in the photograph, they can be identical in image quality.

Thank you! Maarten

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure, thanks for your kind words.

Would really like to see some large prints made with this camera, including using Pixel Shift. Have yet to see anyone do this on KZread.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be interesting.

2:08 SOOMTHER motion. Perfect !

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

It's very soomth.

Nice review but in @5:10 I hope you try the AF of a moving object in a busy background just to check if the focusing does not jump into other subject..

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I was hoping that you'd try that and post the results in a video.

Thanks for the comprehensive and informative review. Did you use firmware 1.10 for your tests? I have now my second x-h2 (after my first refused to focus after 2200 shots) and noticed that AF still struggles focusing against bright light sources and backlit objects. It would confirm focus, but in the review, it was off. Is anyone else struggling with AF?

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Yes, firmware 1.0 (sorry, I usually mention that) on a production (not review preview) unit. I find under those circumstance, it's best to use the smallest point and that single is much more reliable than continuous. For human subjects, I found that face/eye can be more reliable than a focus point. As demonstrated, I was rather pleased with the results when the light levels were low. Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.

Good!

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind word.

Thanks for another fine review of the XH-2. How do you feel it compares to the XH-2 S ? It the XH-2 more for stills you think?

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

There are two specific situations where I'd prefer the X-H2S (in general I preferred the X-H2). For burst shooting of fast moving objects, the 2S is the better choice, and if you are recording video with fast moving subjects that would be affected by rolling shutter.

This is an encouraging review. One reviewer said there are issues with the AF on the XH2 and XT5 (not on XH2s) in that it would show "in focus" (green box) but picture would actually be out of focus. Have you heard of this issue? Did you experience anything like this? One reviewer said ISO above 3200 is probably not acceptable. You seem to be suggesting that iOS 6400 is in many cases going to be usable. Is this correct?

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Yes, the AF system does occasionally (especially when the object is closer to the camera than the closest focus distance) show green when the object isn't actually in focus. Familiarity with the camera and its quirks and specific issues is helpful to overcome these issues - and I would suggest that it's true of many/most cameras. The other observation I have here is that not all Fujifilm lenses provide good results. As an example, Fujifilm sent the new 56mm with the review camera, but it's slow and unreliable, as I mentioned in the video. As for ISO, that's too subjective to rely on one person's opinion. For my purposes, 6400, while less than ideal, is certainly usable. You will have to make your own decisions trading off the capabilities of your lens with your need to get this image.

@allenschneider1847

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Very helpful. Thanks.

A lot of people that say focus traking isn't very reliable, what are your thoughts?

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

I think they need more experience using it. As I mentioned, it does take a little time to learn how to identify/lock-on to a moving object successfully.

Angelbird have a 2tb CFexpress B.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

That's good news.

I wish I got the same results as you when I tried to photograph humans, then I might be considering getting this camera. People have been telling me that I don't know how to setup or use the AF system of Fujifilm cameras, I guess they might be right and therefore... I can't really buy Fujifilm cameras, right? 😛

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

It may be a question of experience with the camera so that you're comfortable and it performs as expected.

It's interesting that DPreviewTV complains a lot about the Fuji's subject tracking abilities as they consider it rather unreliable compared to Sony and Canon. What do you think about that?

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

I was hoping that demonstrating would be more effective than complaining. Yes, it's finicky to lock on the object (Sony's selectable area is smaller) but when you get it (that requires experience and practice) it's ability to track and lock on to a subject is remarkable. I will also say that it takes me a long time to do these videos - and it's always my intention to share all of the detail with you, not my final impressions. I make it a point to show, not just tell.

@tugatomskanimation6370

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron I appreciate the amount of detail and effort you put into your videos. After watching this video, I also see that Fuji has improved their AF a lot. I don't understand why others complain so much.

Wondering if a CF Express card with 800 mbps writing are enough for 8k. In theory it should be enough since that demands 720 mbps. If there is a "bottleneck" there would be holes in the transfers. But that depends on the camera how good is it? There would be lots of saving if 800 mbps are enough.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

In theory yes, but as I said in the video, don't buy this camera if you don't have the budget to take full advantage. Compromise on the camera, not just on the cards, computers and storage you'll need to support it. You will end up frustrated.

@Tbonyandsteak

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Btw. Luckily I am a PC user. If it gets slow, Just upgrade the Ram or the processor or the graphics card. Well IF I had an Apple I had to buy a whole new Computer, if it gets slow. I could never ever go Apple, for that reason. A 32 gb ram cost nothing theese days. Makes a world of a difference in performance.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Not sure why my reply generated an I hate Mac response, but here's the thing. Although equivalent specs will be more expensive if you purchase a Mac, its hardware and software is simply more capable for stills and video editing from day one, and less likely to show it's age for far longer than a Windows computer. Take a few files to your local Mac store and try it out for an hour or two. My partner Kim is using a 10 year old iMac which is still running well - the only reason to upgrade would be if she was editing 4K video. My personal background is Windows - I was one of authors of the Windows 98 Superbook. And I did just what I suggested. About 20 years ago I took a video camera with an HD recording into the Mac store. Neither the Apple employee or I had any idea bout firewire or any of the things we'd need to do to import/edit HD video from the camera. But within minutes we're looking at the footage - which looked much better on the Mac than it did on the PC I had at home - and a few minutes later I'm editing the footage and seeing edits (that I'm used to waiting to render before you can preview) playback in realtime without rendering. It simply worked without any issues - and that was a revelation. However, I do realize that if you are a tinkerer (and if you're upgrading the processor in your PC, that means you) the pleasure of getting your hands "dirty" and tweaking your system means you could never be happy with a Mac.

@Tbonyandsteak

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Loved it ;) I dont hate Apple, I am an educated programmer, pretty familier with PC. You cant tweak an Apple as you can with PC. Apple are for people who dont want to worry about tweaking. You can get the same out of a Pc. If you know about types of hardware. There are graphics card for games and for office. Same with processors and motherboards. A dualboard with multi processor, a pro office graphic card that takes multible Screens, get enough ram and you will have a PC that easely outperform any Apple. But you will have to be willing to pay for more. The down side is the Windows.............nothing in it manages processor, memory ressources. IT jut gets piled up over the years and your computer gets slower and slower. The strength of an Apple is that it does manage its ressources.

I have noticed stuttering on every movie setting I have used while panning slowly. Using a fast CFast card and have tried on different computers but still showing the same problem..

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean by stuttering, but am assuming that the image jumps more than you would like from one frame to the next. What frame rate and shutter duration are you using?

@colinire15

10 ай бұрын

As one pans slowly (in any 4K setting), the image tends to occasionally judder - as if the image is trying to catch up with itself. I'm surprised that no other reviewers has mentioned this. I have spoken to other users of the H2 and they confirmed they had the same problem.@@MaartenHeilbron

Wow! It followed a slowly moving train with 100% hit rate! You must be joking that no other modern camera could do the same. And perhaps more.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Regular viewers of my channel will understand that this is a test I have performed on many cameras and that the X-H2 is the first to not miss a shot.

@serebryakovigor5238

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron, the Nikon Z9 started well in Wide area AF mode, you interrupted the test and switched to another mode that turned to be unreliable. I do not think that is fair.

the write is the maximum (1200) but the camera cares the most about the minimum, which in your case is probably much lower and the performance is will also be lacking as it's only a 128GB card.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

The size of the card has no relation to its write speed. The card I used had no issues with the 8K prores recording which has a data rate of 2.4Gb per second.

@KillingTheMost

Жыл бұрын

​@@MaartenHeilbron "The size of the card has no relation to its write speed." that is where you are wrong, there is a relation. Not always but if you were to select a card for big video and fast bursts you would see that the cards with fast minimum sustained write speed is higher the bigger the capacity of the card. Same is true in SSDs, NVMe and for external SATA-3 drives

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

I was not being clear. I should have said: "The rated speed of the card is not compromised by its size". IWhile it is a good observation that often larger capacity cards have higher data rates, it is not a general rule. If a card is rated V90, or a specific write or read speed, that will be true regardless of size. A 128GB CF Express card rated for 1200MB/s will be as fast as a 256GB card with the same rating.

@KillingTheMost

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron well I agree with the SD standard of specifying the video spec of V90, but not the CFX. the maximum write speed is one you ignore and find out the actual minimum sustained write speed from 3rd party reviews when selecting a new card for a Z9 or a high burst rate camera. A fast card on the Z9 is the difference between a bufferless and a buffering camera. Things have changed over the years and a lot of the smaller sized cards can do high bitrate video (8K) so I may just be too cautious as the "next-gen" cards are mixed with the old ones and I'd hate to make a blanket statement and disappoint a camera buyer who doesn't know any better.

hello, did you use cfb card when test the burst shooting? Thank you

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Of course.

@rayking2696

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron that is strange, let's say 50 mb for raw, and 20 MB for jpg, only around 70 MB total per shooting. and 1050 MB per second, the writing /reading speed is much more larger than that(1200 mb/s), why it can only last for 5 seconds?

@rayking2696

Жыл бұрын

o, sorry, 1050 per second. so if shooting 10 pic/s, it will last longer?

@rayking2696

Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron May I ask if the camera will over heat or crash (I mean we need to take the battery out to make the camera back to normal)? I hear from my friend who has XT5 said that XT5 will get heat and crash after long term burst shooting. And my XT2 will crash either after burst shooting.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

It is safe to assume that if you use a slower burst or smaller image sizes that the duration will be longer. However, there is some internal processing involved, so card write speed is not the only issue. That's clearer when I tested HEIF images with the X-T5. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a2WKrpOBhsuTZ5s.html

Wow, makes me wonder if I'm smart enough for the X-H2. This was 90% over my head, especially the video content. I've always shot in manual mode with my dinosaur A-mount Sony A580, but this camera seems so much more complicated.

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

While it has many more features and settings, that shouldn’t prevent you from using it. The basics remain the same, but when you need the additional capabilities, you’ll find them available to you. Also, there is a great deal of automation to simplify your settings.

Consider those as your purchasing decision $😅

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

These days, you can't just buy a camera.

Hardly a challenging AF(C) test! Slow moving subject, relatively close to the camera and with a limited range of movement! Come on.....

@MaartenHeilbron

Жыл бұрын

Is it though? At the closer focus distances, the adjustments are much more dramatic and change from one image to the next. Watch the defocus foreground and background on the track to see what I mean. And, as I said, I've been doing this for a while and this was the first time a camera didn't mis-focus several images during the burst.