Thank you so much - this is the best review I've found for this camera. Finally a review that covers the vlog features of a vlogging camera! So thorough for beginners and more advanced camera users.

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Thanks so much for this video this is the most informative video/vlog video I have seen on the S-X20. I have many Fuji's and love them for photography and static video shots from a tripod. Other than that I leave the Fuji at home for any needs for just vlogging. I sure hope on day Fuji will figure out the IBIS so I can use that beautiful 10-24 lens but it's unusable on any of the bodies I own currently including the X-T4 and the X-H2. Thanks again for another great video. Cheers.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

As I said, finding the right lens can be challenging. Thanks for commenting

How is it that your videos, already fantastic, continue to improve? Such an under-rated channel.

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

I guess that's the result of additional practice and experience. Thanks for your kind words.

Great Video Maarten! Thank you for sharing the information🙌

@MaartenHeilbron

7 ай бұрын

Always nice to read that viewers appreciate my videos, thank you!

Another great review! Keep them coming.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Will do one more on this camera’s stills features - then wait to see if there’s another manufacturer willing to lend me a camera to review.

The battery upgrade is a main charm for me, I can't ask for more. Thank you for your concise review.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Always nice to know I've provided useful information, thanks for commenting.

oh no I would have expected some advancement in stabilization, thank you so much Maarten

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

It’s just not suitable for this purpose.

Thanks for your final comments re: any video creator would be happy with this camera. Just picked mine up yesterday and looking forward to taking for a spin.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Always nice to read that my work is appreciated, thanks for commenting.

I love the in-depth details you made sir, I would like to ask if this budget camera is suitable for making filmmaking? Like if you can make a action film for example

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. This camera is suitable for very low budget video production if your distribution will be an online service like youtube. In the right hands, I can see that a larger budget production may consider this suitable for a specific effect, for example mounting the camera in a location where a better camera might not fit, or the risk of damage is high.

Thanks for the videos! Found them through a link on Reddit. Great content! Just bought an X-S20 myself... (almost all of the images/videos on my site are taken using my iPhone), and will be recording more videos in the future :)

@MaartenHeilbron

9 ай бұрын

It's always nice to hear from an appreciative viewer. Thank you very much for your kind words.

Great review Sir.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.

thank you for the review sir.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 күн бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for your kind words.

Thanks for the nice review! I I was wonderinf how nice it would be with a gimbal?! greatings from Italy!

@MaartenHeilbron

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated.

Really nice, thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! Thanks for your kind words.

Just subscribed. Great classy review. Just wondering if X-S20 can be switched to S-mode (Shutter Priority), set (lock shutter speed) at 1/60 sec, press the Video recording and let the camera control the exposure by choosing the appropriate f-stop and ISO ?

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and the subscription. Yes, of course that's an option - but not in vlog mode (which I was illustrating). When not in vlog mode, I'd recommend manual. The aperture is stepped (so you can see it make adjustments). AutoISO handles the transitions more smoothly. Setting f-stop manually also allows you to dial in the amount of background defocus for the scene.

Good video, lots of useful info, I was looking at this camera. Would be nice to see a comparison video with the Sony A6700

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

It would be, but as per my "It's Over" post, Sony has not replied to two emails asking for a review unit. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJpo09eHfMyYnZc.html

@paulmaher1705

10 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron that's a shame all the Sony reviewers don't seem interested in doing a comparison with the X-S20 either.

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

Oh, I'm interested, it's just not easy if I have to rely on the manufacturers for loans.

You do a great job with these insights. For image quality, IBIS, dynamic range alone(no ergonomic, WR, video specs), how is the XS20 different from the XH2S for 4k60 mode? Is the $1200 US price difference worth the cost?

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Pretty much identical for those factors.

Maarten, you are Gold.

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, thanks!

The 10-24 with ois should be a good match for vlog lens. Looking forward to trying that combo. Thanks for the video!!!

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

I should suggest a re-do with that lens. Thanks for your kind words.

@PhotoGearFun

11 ай бұрын

I can tell you as an owner of many Fuji bodies that beautiful 10-24 lens is horrible for vlogging on any cameras I have tried it on including the X-T4 X-H2 and X-S10. It is particularly bad at 10mm and while walking it has crazy worble. I was hoping the S-X20 would be better but I'm not encouraged by what I have seen so far with other lenses and vlogging.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for adding this note to the thread.

@warrenc2306

11 ай бұрын

@@PhotoGearFun I agree to a point. At 10mm it is not great unless it is stable on a surface. At 16-24mm. I think it is usable. I am a novice KZreadr and just released a vid on it and the x-s20. A weekend shooting the Fujifilm X-S20!! Part 1 kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2hq3MmYgafRgZc.html

@DigiDriftZone

10 ай бұрын

@@PhotoGearFuncan you please try with the latest body and lens firmwares on the X-H2? I saw anecdotal evidence that Fuji improved it but can’t find anything definitive!

Just a question. In your garden clips where you are sitting and commenting, i understand you are using 16-55 lens. Just curious what is your focal length set and how far did you keep your camera ? Just curious as perspective looking astonishing.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

For the wider shot, the camera is farther away with a focal length about 50mm. For the closer shot (where I bring the fan in for its closeup) the camera is closer - about a metre with a wider (probably about 25mm) focal length. To achieve maximum defocus, zoom in and stay far from the background. Thanks, always nice to hear from someone who appreciates the details.

Hi Maarten, A comprehensive and much appreciated review. Unfortunately, as I am more photographer than videographer, I don’t understand a lot of the technical references here. Do you have a video that explains, what the difference is between frame rates and how and when they should be used? Also, do you have any advice and thoughts about using the XS20 for web streaming? I would like to use it for high resolution Web calls and conferences, and while I have tried, it stopped working after 40 mins, presumably because of over heating? Kind regards

@MaartenHeilbron

6 ай бұрын

You might enjoy this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rGWmxsyAfNDZlJs.html as a video primer. If it overheated, you'd see that on-screen. Is it possible it's a limitation of your streaming app?

Hey ! Thanks for that great review. I can't find any information on that anywhere, but is it possible to shoot in ProRes 422 (HQ, LT...) on an external recorder ? I know it's possible for raw output, but it feels weird to me that it wouldn't be able to do other formats.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

That will depend mostly on the capability of the external recorder. This camera can output that quality.

The image quality and color is as good as it could be expected from a Fuji, the video and the tutorial are fantastic. The stabilization is abysmal, so once again gimbal or nothing if one is to do traditional walk vlogging.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

I fully agree with your assessment. Fujifilm's video stabilization is suitable for some static shots and is challenged beyond that. I always prefer to show the results and allow my viewers to come to their own conclusions. Also, it's difficult to combine multiple roles (presenter, camera, etc) in one person - although there are some who manage this much better than I do.

@dasnack

11 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Oh, for sure it's difficult to juggle all those roles, but your videos are always informative and pleasant no matter the format. At the end of the day, the consumer must access as much information as possible to make the best choice for their particular needs.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Maybe they should not wait until the end of the day.

Thanks for this. In your view, how does the viewfinder compare to the X-T* cameras?

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Lower resolution.

Bought it, tested it for 4 days, sold it. For a camera made for hybrid shooting, the EVF is well below par for 2023. The joy stick is small and cumbersome, and it needs a few presses before changing any part of the menu. The missing D-Pad is a real dealbreaker, and moreover, less customizable buttons. The only positives are the ergonomic handling, and the video options. Waiting for the Sony A6700 or A7C II.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

thank you for this review, wich would you recommend for both picture and video for travel and daily life? A6700 or XS20 both paire with sigma 18 50 2.8

@MaartenHeilbron

2 күн бұрын

Both are fine cameras, make your choice based on your wallet, your hand (which is nicer to hold) and your brand preference.

Always liked the looks of the x-s10, the better autofocus could make this more useful for selfie filming on tripod

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

It is certainly better for selfie filming on a tripod.

at 4:49 the IS MODE option is showed as greyed out in the on screen display. Is it possible it wasn't on at that point? I'm hoping that means it wasn't enabled, because if it was, the stabilization is just terrible. I have an XS-20 on the way and I was hoping the stabe was at least OK.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

It’s dimmed out because it can’t be changed while recording. As I said, it’s fully on for that shot.

@nickjolin9913

11 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron thanks for the clarification!

What camera do you think is better for youtube and filmmaking? The Sony A7C or the Fujifilm XS20?

@MaartenHeilbron

2 ай бұрын

Both would be find. I might prefer the A7C.

Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind and generous support, appreciated!

The content I was praying for. Thank you, Daddy ❤

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Always my pleasure.

Thanks for your great video. Is that truth there are some crops even in 30fps?

@miquelgl5199

11 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron whay at 30 fps? is that normal? and shooting in open gate also?

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

I have no explanation for the application of various crops under various conditions. Other than to suspect it's a processing issue - to conform more easily to 16x9. Good question about open gate - didn't check that under all settings. At 29:97, the 6.2K recording is 6240*4160 pixels, which is the full sensor readout.

@miquelgl5199

11 ай бұрын

Just fyi, fuji guys says not crop at 30 fps, and pascal basel confirms that adding that is a fake news from a fake document of specs

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update.

Apparently Fuji improved the wobbles in the latest firmware, was this the latest firmware for both the lens and body?

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

This was the latest firmware (there is no update for this camera's firmware yet).

!fascinating!😁

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Excellent video some good comment conversation re: stabilization w/ @dasnack. My lost XS10 needs a replacement camera and while I have not done much in video the XS20 surely is a capable multi use camera, plus it has the 5th generation processor. I’ll compare it with the XT5 and rent them before deciding.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Good plan, thanks for your kind words.

I found that the IS on the X-S10 was too sticky in video and would fight deliberate camera movements making the video appear to jump between stillness and movement. Has this been improved on the X-S20?

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

To a certain extent, yes. Are you using a tripod?

@maureengrove2516

10 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron No, I was using it handheld. Mainly used for casual videos of my young kids. I need to be able to follow them around without the camera constantly trying to freeze motion and then jumping to "catch up" to a deliberate tilt/pan. I desire IS in video to behave like moving the camera through thick honey (smoothing out fast shaking while allowing slow movement) and not like it's toggling between the 2 modes of freezing all motion and then jumping into deliberate motion mode (if that makes sense). I returned the X-S10 with 16-80 f/4 because of this annoying video querk. You say the X-S20 is improved in this regard?

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

Your expectations for that situation may be more than any camera can deliver. May I suggest you try the DJI OM5 with your phone's camera? I'm having some success with that.

you didnt mention that only 4k 24p has no crop , but 60 and even 30 fps have x1.18 crop

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for adding that detail.

@Alexander.Portnoy

11 ай бұрын

The same is true if you choose 10 bit

@andrewnitu2300

11 ай бұрын

Don't think that's true. 29.97 has no crop if it's 8bit. The crop comes from 10bit which happens in any framerate setting. Not sure if the crop compounds for 60fps 10bit

@AlexanderBischof

11 ай бұрын

NO!!! 30 fps has NO CROP

@brettsasser

10 ай бұрын

Yea I think this and the autofocus performance is why I am going to order an A6700. I want to try the X-S20 so bad. But I can’t get past the additional crop for slow motion work and autofocus. While the AF was improved, it just isn’t on par with new Sony offerings.

I know it's time consuming, but would have been helpful to have tested the recording time length of say 4K and 1080p in 10bit 4.2.2. I know for a fact that 6.2K's limit is 45 minutes.

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

Oh. Well, there are lots of ways for a recording to be limited. Is it because you ran out of card space, battery or because the camera overheats?

@komedybitspresents...600

10 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron I borrowed it from a friend and only tried the 6.2K, as I only had a short time with the camera. It was just out of curiosity :)

@MaartenHeilbron

10 ай бұрын

So, you don't know this for a fact?

@komedybitspresents...600

10 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron No, as my friend does not do video, and I don't have the camera anymore. I will ask him to test the video side.

No problem now because we have 11-20 tamron 2.8 for fuji cameras.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Hopefully.

@williamaungleyraud

9 ай бұрын

I believe the 11-20mm isn't optically stabilized, the only Ultrawide lensesfor fuji with OIS are the two versions of the 10-24mm. And although I see people complaining about it, I find it usable on my X-T4 combining OIS+DIS. It gives 1.1x crop, but really if you stable in post you'll be getting similar crop anyways. Now Fuji ain't no Panasonic with ibis, people walk like 3 legged elephants and want gimbal smooth footage. Let me tell you this, only Panasonic will give you the best yet not perfect stabilization in-camera, no Sony, Canon, Fujifilm, or Nikon will deliver butter smooth IBIS, period. If you go micro 4/3 then you may have some IBIS luck with Olympus bodies. Otherwise learn to step smoother or get a gimbal. Or just get the Lumix S5ii and enter the Panasonic fold, which I'm ever interested. 😎 👍

Wow. You are doing vlogging in public. This us newer than xs20

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Life on the edge, glad to hear you appreciate my work.

That walking and talking vlogging is very shaky. Still far behind canon and Sony.

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

Yes, made me wonder why they put so much pressure on this feature.

another negative...MICRO USB PORT!!!!

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

It’s a standard USB-C port. Micro HDMI though.

@peter-iq5en

11 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks.

Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate your kind contribution, thank you!