Good to see you two again! :😁 And what a great start to the year. Amazing review, very complete (as I've come to expect from you). Loved the snow pictures too! I expect your two workhorse cameras to serve your needs for many years to come! Oh, and the outtakes were hilarious too, as per usual. 😂

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes we are back! And will be back for more new stuff soon 🙃 i’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much, the snow has been great fun! 🙂 That is what I am hoping for, they are a solid set up so hopefully they will last a long time 🤞🏻 Hehe thank you and it makes me happy that you enjoyed them! ✌🏻🙂

Great to see you back looking forward to your adventures in 2024

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes there a few great adventures on the way 🙃

The one thing that the XH2 does better than the XT bodys is handles large glass like the Fujifilm 100-400mm, I have used this lens on both cameras and without a doubt the XH2 with the thicker body and grip is the way to go with big glass. I use the XH2 and the 100-400 for landscapes and wildlife, the frames per second are plenty and 40 mp gives you the ability to crop and process your photos giving you a large film to print.

One of the best Fuji content I ever seen! I mean all videos on this channel!

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Awwww this is sooo lovely! Thank you so much, I really appreciate it ☺️☺️🙏🏻

@mike.k

5 ай бұрын

@@wildandfreevictoria welcome, yea, I’m being honest, your videos are interesting and not boring, have that cinematic touch I like and enjoy

Thanks for the video. Your enthusiasm is infectious! I'm dithering over upgrading from my XT2 which I bought in 2016, but which continues to be reliable and capable of great images. Maybe this is the push I need 👍🏼📷

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Aw thank you for this! I really appreciate it! I know it’s always difficult to decide when or not to upgrade. If you are happy with your setup then just stick with it. Or if you want another camera you could still use your XT2 next to it. One thing I would say is, i have noticed my photography and videography has definitely improved since I upgraded from my XT3. It was a fantastic camera (and still is as I kept it) but I wanted to do more with my photography and it definitely has changed a lot for me, especially with filming being able to do videography 🙃

Great to see you both again, welcome back to the UK. Love my xh2, great for wildlife (birds of prey and puffins) high burst rate combined with the cf express card makes for an excellent combination. Have the xt5 too and have tried to set my buttons to match the xh2 as closely as I can and use the xt5 for macro and landscape. Probably should have gone for the xh2s but not a videographer… thank you both for another great video. Stay safe and warm. Terryx

I have the XH2 and 2S and I think these cameras pair perfectly. Also thanks for dedicating yourself to not doing technical reviews. It's always nice seeing somebody bringing a sense of fun and passion to the hobby/profession.

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

This is great to read and i’m glad you like them! They do pair perfectly for sure! I really appreciate that, thank you! I always wanted to go at my reviews from the perspective of someone who uses the equipment and loved it 🙂🙂

@marcusbeasley3212

5 ай бұрын

@@wildandfreevictoria It is definitely better than overly analytical because it's too easy to find those reviews and there's enough of that. I try not to look at photography as just specs and numbers and for the most part would rather show off what a camera or lens can do by just showing pictures. This is why I think I'd be a horrible reviewer 🤣

Hello Victoria 🙋🏻‍♀️ your Slovenia bear vid was in my YT stream list so i ended up chk’g out your channel with this xh2 review to start Fuji/Nikon shooter gal here and was interested in your thoughts. Happy to see your about reviewing thru actual shooting wonderful subjects and not brick walls for corner to corner sharpness😂🙄 your issue with the astrophotography (if you have not already figured it out??) I am thinking is with a couple settings that need to be turned off for night time shooting- i also turn off when shooting indoors - studio w/ strobes. Go to the wrench menu: SCREEN SET-Up scroll to page 2 of 4 go down to: preview exp/wb manual mode and turn it off then go down next choice: Natural Live View - turn it on So now you turn OFF the electrical VF and use the camera like a Dslr you will not see the; wysiwyg image as you do when turned on - for regular everyday ‘see as it looks’ now when in shooting default just remember to go back & turn on wysiwyg feature to see images in vf as normally used when that should clear up all fuzziness in your VF for Astro (hopefully) Note: BTW, im on FW vers 3.03 in the event the pgs don’t match up, but should im think’g hope this fixes and brings you ease of astro clicks!!! Regards & sub’d

You make smile every time I watch videos. 😊

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

This is very kind, thank you 🙃

I really enjoyed the filmography you did with the archery and etherealness that you shot it was great. Now for the outtakes😂

Also I love your outtakes keep it up

Lovely to see an enthusiastic and energetic photographer / videographer who is producing content that has inspired me to think about how I am going to record my retirement Cruise of a life time. My current X-T3, XF10-24 (Original), XF 16-55mm f2.8 R LM WR and XF 55-200mm f3.5-4.8 R LM OIS have produced some fantastic pictures. I would say the X-T3 video is ok but I would like better. Back in the 80’s I Climbed mountains in the winter and summer and recorded my time in the RAF plus other adventures with a superb compact ish film camera. I carried a Nikon camera with 20, 35 and 180mm lenses, oh I wish still had these. I am thinking of buying both the H2 and the H2S and adding the new 35 f/1.4 and the 150-600 lenses. These additions are costly and I am have reservations about weight and bulk at my age. The 35mm lens has always been my favourite focal length so I am also considering a Leica M11 with the Leica Summilux M 35mm F/1.4 ASPH FLE Lens and use my iPhone 15 for video in conjunction with my existing Fuji kit for when I need that extra focal length. The enjoyment I get from photography has been with me for 50 plus years enjoy your journey.

@kmzzmmin7042

5 ай бұрын

As someone who went from the XT3 to XH2s, the video capabilities are greatly improved! If you are looking for a companion to the XH2s, I would suggest the XT5. You would get the 40 MP sensor but it would be lighter/smaller than the XH2.

I love Your videos and personality!

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Aw thank you so much! 🙃🙃

I have an XT5, I love it, working with it in documentary photography has been a very good experience, I record video with it and it gives me more than I need. I work a lot on projects with ballet dancers and it covers my focus needs and its photo bursts are sufficient, although almost in dance I don't like shooting in bursts, and there I realize that its focus is quite good, although many want me to say that other brands are better, I always say that for my work it is more than enough. and I got you an xt2 that out of love I don't want to let it go, it's part of my story with fujifilm I like your energy and passion when explaining

I am so glad I found your channel This is exactly what I was looking for You're telling me exactly what I wanted to hear because I'm buying my first new kit, And I couldn't choose between the XT5 and the XH2 You helped me solidify that Thank you Thank you so much. Once I get back to photography and start posting some photo stuff I will send the use some shares and see what you think wonderful job Love your work Thank you so much. Oh last thing use the 8 to 16 for your astrophotography I was going to use the 13 1.4 viltrox Do you think that's too narrow for Astro? Let me know Thank you

Love your channel. Found it a couple of months ago and really enjoy your content. Question for you now that you have the 2H and 2Hs. If you had a wildlife shoot coming up, and it was something of importance, which 1 would you choose? I like the X-T5 but the buffer just doesn't work for action wildlife, in my opinion. I've reached a point of analysis paralysis.

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! And that is a great question! I think if I was at a wildlife hide or somewhere i’m not moving around too much I would take the XH2 but if I was moving and shooting fast moving wildlife then I was take the XH2 as it is very fast - especially for things like puffins and I also love the filming quality of the XH2 with a telephoto lens. I know what you mean about analysis paralysis! It would be great if I could have one camera to do it all but that would probably cost me over £6k! 😫

I got fed up carrying big cameras and lenses , Nikon 810s, made the switch to Fuji mirror less, and now use the xt30ii and xpro2. Love them! Very potent kit but took a bit of getting used to.

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

I feel your pain! Lighter cameras definitely make hiking a lot easier 😅 yes that is a good mixture of kit and glad you are now used to it 🙃

I prefer the ergonomics of the XT-5 with its dials for each setting. Nice video as always Victoria; thanks.

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

I understand completely! It is a beautiful set up. Enjoy it! 🙂

I couldn’t agree more with you about this lovely camera

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

So glad you agree 🙃🙃

Always great to see your videos and photos. So unique. One question though : do you still have an xt-5 or "just" the xh2 and xh2s? Apart from that I would love your review of the sigma 100-400 vs your fuji because I can not decide. Anyway, keep filming and shooting we love your work. ❤

@wildandfreevictoria

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is very kind and lovely to read ☺️ I was using the X-T5 for around a month - i borrowed it from Fujifilm to test out and review. My cameras are the X-H2s and the X-H2 :) I have actually never tried a sigma lens but I would be curious to see how they perform! It’s a good idea! And thank you so much, it’s really really appreciated ☺️🙏🏻

Great videos. Very helpful. I'm considering either the XH2 or XH2s (leaning towards S) but also looking at OM1. Do you have any experience with Olympus or OM systems? Do you have a video comparing OM1 with XH2?

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 🙃 unfortunately I haven’t used any of the Olympus systems but I have heard they are great - which I know doesn’t help!

Wonderful shots. 👍

@wildandfreevictoria

Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Great review! For someone who does like 85% landscape, 15% wildlife (some video but mostly photography) do you think this is a good buy over the XH2S? I’d prefer the XH2S to be honest, but that $500 difference is nothing to scoff at. Do you think the higher burst speed! AF, and better wildlife video specs make a big deal in my case? Of course this is kind of a personal choice and you can’t read my mind, but I’d love to hear your thoughts! Love your videos!!

I've just started using the xh2s and loving it. Just come from the Nikon I've been using for nearly 11 years so a bit to learn. I don't know if this helps but are you aware you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen and turn it off to just use the view finder?

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Glad you are loving it! It is a fabulous camera! Yes I am aware, I do that when I am shooting at night as the LCD screen (even with reduced brightness) is aways still to bright but thank you 🙃✌🏻

Took my XH2 out today to the Zoo, after 6 years of a XH1 it was dammed shocking how far the autofocus has come on. Animal recognition with eye tracking, even still tracking them with their backs turned. Got a lot to relearn in terms of anticipation, framing and tweeking those settings, going forwards so far in time in tech is a bit of a lovely shock. Still love the light touch shutter button however.

Estoy esperando de recibir la XH2, ahora espero saber configurarla y a disfrutar de ella

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

This is great! Well i hope you enjoy it once it arrives, it’s a great camera 🙂🙂

Thanks for another informative video. I'm a stills photographer looking at upgrading my X-T3 and was thinking of going for the X-H2, how does the image quality compare between the X-H2 and X-H2S? You've got a great wee channel going on here, keep up the good work!

@wildandfreevictoria

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment! There is definitely a difference between the XH2 and XH2s, especially when cropping in, the XH2 is very sharp and detailed - the XH2s is great too, but there is a bit more quality for stills with the XH2, but the XH2s is very good for fast paced photography. I will be taking the XH2 away soon for a wildlife photography trip though so I will be able to test it more - and some vlogs will be on the way 🙃

Wonderfully multipurposse camera, absolutely love mine. Recommond back buttom focus for wildlife and movies. Dont underestimate 8k and the power to edit it in 4k, for panning in zooms flawlessly.

I love your videos! When filming on the XH2s, what are your custom autofocus settings? I’ve struggled to find a sweet spot for self-portrait videos!

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! So I do change the settings a lot depending on what I am doing i.e increasing the tracking sensitivity or AF speed when vlogging in comparison to Self portrait work but I usually use this: AF Mode: Area, AF-C: Tracking sensitivity +1 and AF Speed -4 (but I do increase this for vlogging) but for cinematic the low AF speed is a bit softer and then I choose if I toggle between the eye detection or not, again depending on the situation. I hope this helps 🙂

@bethanyrachel4415

5 ай бұрын

@@wildandfreevictoria oh thank you so much for all of this info!! I can’t wait to try it out!

Thank you for the good information! 👍 Does the X-H2s have the same jitters you described as happening with the X-H2 during video?

@wildandfreevictoria

Ай бұрын

Thank you! and no, I have noticed any jittering on the XH2s, it is smooooooth as butter and I use it for all my filming 🙂

@nate_thenotso_great

Ай бұрын

@@wildandfreevictoria thank you for the reply! I know it must be hard to find the time.

@wildandfreevictoria

Ай бұрын

It can be but I don't like to miss comments as people like yourself make an effort to leave one in the first place - so just doing a catch up tonight as I have some spare time :)

A great comparison from practice, I'm also considering the XT-5 or X-H2. As I would use the Smallrig grip on the XT-5, the weight advantage is not relevant. The fully articulated screen is already an advantage over the XT series. But I will probably make the decision when I have both cameras in my hand.

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Yes i think that is the best thing to do, you can never decide about a camera until you have it in your hands. In the UK you can loan Fuji equipment for 48 for free so have a look on your local website and see if they offer this 🙂

I have both caméras as you and they perform perfectly. For wild life and tracking, I prefer the S but if it's quite wildlife, I mean birds on branches, you get more details or a better crop factor with the 40mP👍💪

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Great you have the same set up too! Yes the S is fantastic for faster paced work but yes you are right for the XH2 for the cropping factor and more slower work 🙃

Thanx for share)

@wildandfreevictoria

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙃✌🏻

Thank you for your review! I have both bodies and they indeed complement each other very well. Just photography for me, no video. The s being much better for wildlife, the high pixel count body getting greater details and better cropping possibilities if the lens can deliver. But the autofocus is MUCH slower than the on the s. Both produce equally great images, but just like you, I tend to grab the xh2 more often when taking only one camera.

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

You are most welcome! Glad you have both and enjoy them too. The XH2s is a much faster paced camera which I do love. Yes the XH2 is definitely a bit more refinement when it comes to the photos but the XH2s is so great with filming so it is very tricky to decide what to pick up sometimes but I love them both! 🙃

I’m almost tempted to move systems but I do so love an OVF.

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Stick with what works for you, as long as you are enjoying yourself that is what is important 🙃

What colour simulation did you use for this video? It’s beautiful!

@wildandfreevictoria

4 ай бұрын

Thank you and I shot in F-log 🙃

I own the xt5 and has almost all what the xh2 has, but I like the ergonomics of the xh2 and I need a video camera so I'm learning towards the xh2z or Panasonic S5 ii

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Yes they are practically the same apart from the build. For me the build of the XH2 works really well for filming and transitioning between the XH2s - which is a fantastic camera for filming 🙃🙃

@rdtstudios

5 ай бұрын

thanks gorgeous!@@wildandfreevictoria

Have the X-H2s and GFX100S for my hi res body. The GFX files are up to 210 MB each so the X-H2 ain’t bad for 40MP!

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Wowza!! They are some big files! I never realised that with the GF series but I bet they are beautiful! 🙃

Nice video

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙃

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@wildandfreevictoria

4 ай бұрын

🙂✌🏻

❤

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The rolling shutter and video quality in higher frame rates is better on the lower stacked MP camera in the XH2S. I know this because Gerald Undone told me so…. I’m going to be tempted to buy the X100VI but I will try to resist….

@wildandfreevictoria

5 ай бұрын

Yes the video quality definitely is but it has a stacked sensor and costs a lot more. But if someone if looking for a good photography camera with the capability still do some good filming then the XH2 is great. I love my set up with both cameras. I have never tried the X100VI but sounds good!