Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Camera, Black

2024-12-17T09:53:19

For reference: I am an enthusiast hybrid shooter who enjoys outdoors photography and documenting my family life in photos and video. I have loved Fujifilm products for years. I enjoy the film simulations, the ergonomics, and the overall feel of their cameras. I had high hopes for the XH2s, but I have felt a little let down by the reliability and accurancy of the autofocus. For personal projects and outdoor photography when I can slow down, it works great. For anything unplanned or spontaneous, I found myself missing the shots and it was hard not to blame it on the camera. Could be me, but with all the controversy about the focus becoming worse with firmware updates, I feel like I just can't count on this camera when I need to shoot fast or spontaneous. This camera has so much potential, but for now it won't cut it.

STUART M.

2024-09-22T20:00:00

Got my camera earlier than what was expected. Not much experience in hardware but this is a good entry into it.

Letitia

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2024-02-06T05:36:16

This camera is amazing for video!!! Pro-Res and so many codec options.

Raul F.

2023-09-11T13:34:54

Many people will look at this camera and think how can fuji dare ask this much money for an APSC sensor?!?! Well..... the answer is quite simple. This is a STACKED APSC sensor and that makes a huge difference. This sensor is so fast it reads out video in 14bit..... 14 BIT!! This is cinema camera features we are talking here. Best rolling shutter performance you will ever see. Real professional codecs even in 6K! What else??? One of THE fastest photography cameras you will ever come across. The body is built like a TANK, weatherproof in cold, hot, raining environments. To anyone in 2023 STILL thinking you need a full frame sensor i say to you WAKE UP! We no longer live in 2010. This APSC sensor BEATS most full frame sensors in every single thing including dynamic range AND low light performance. The "full frame look" is a marketing thing you should NOT fall for. These APSC/Super 35 sensors are used in movie sets and large production houses. If it's good enough for them it's good enough for us normal folks....

Adnan V.

2023-04-23T20:00:00

This camera is amazing (paired with the right lenses). I've been using the Fujifilm 18mm f1.4, Fujifilm 33mm f1.4, and Viltrox Pro 75mm f1.2 and the kit just feels right. For photography, the 56mm f1.2 is great, but it doesn't keep up with the camera in video. After the 3.0 firmware update, the autofocus came out to play. Admittedly, the autofocus menus and settings are complicated, but it does have a lot of the features I was mislead to believing weren't present on Fujifilm. Subject detection works great. Touch tracking works well. Customizing the quick menu can make everything readily available. Silent shutter on this is top of the line. You can do flash photography with the silent shutter. Should you? Probably not, but it's there. For APS-C, this might seem like an expensive camera. If you look at full-frame cameras that offer similar capabilities, you're paying 2 to 3 times as much. It truly is a flagship level body (just make sure to update your firmware).

Miles

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2023-03-18T23:50:06

What a great little camera! Maybe the photos aren't better than my x t3, and to be fair I didn't really miss shots that much even doing bird photography. I will say the new nostalgic neg is quite good. The three very best sims are clasic chrome, classic neg, and nostalgic neg. It's worth the upgrade just for use of this. But after the x t1 it seemed to me the x t lineup didn't make any sense. They tried to highly competent camera but also a nostalgic throwback to manual focus slrs. Throwing all that out this camera uses the more modern pasm setup which just is better. The custom settings are really cool. The screen never lags and the whole camera seems unencumbered by the bad juju of having the spirit of a not-so-capable 70s camera. If i had to say one negative thing about this camera it would have to be the shutter button. It's not placed nearly as well as canon puts on their cameras. Something about it makes it so its very easy to jerk the camera on a shutter press. It can be worked around with a little bit of mindful technique. At the end of the day what really matters is the images and no one beats fuji when it comes to IQ.

Jackson C.

2022-10-11T09:19:14

So far I only have good things to say about this camera, would definitely recommend.

JOHN C.

2022-10-10T08:31:25

I've been an X-T4 shooter but to me the X-H2s feels more like a professional level camera. Don't get me wrong, I love the X-T4 but the X-H2s will be the camera I'll take on paying gigs. My favorite feature is custom modes. Being able to quickly switch between my favorite collection of settings, photo or video, makes shooting in a high paced environment like a wedding less stressful. I've set up a HDR mode for harsh outdoor lighting, a more standard mode for inside, and a 30p & 60p video modes. I can switch, point and shoot with confidence knowing that I'm set up the way I want to be for the environment I'm in. If you have a need for more than the X-T4 can offer or want a more modern camera experience, I would recommend this camera for you.

MILO S.

2022-09-25T05:08:28

Amazing camera, top of it's class. Waited around for over a year for this bad boy to come out, and after doing a ton of research and testing it out for a few shoots, it really does perform. It is a fast, accurate camera that is a joy to use in the field. The new sensor and auto focus and tracking are nearly perfect in every function, resulting in breathtaking stills. The Fuji ecosystem with .RAF files and X Raw Studio are a pleasure to use as well when shooting in RAW. The interface and UI while shooting seems very efficient and seamless when swapping to different modes mid-shoot. Really impressed all around with the product, and happy with the way that Adorama handled my purchase.

Logan M.

2022-08-30T10:21:39

Perfect for me. Unlimited record time, ridiculously good dynamic range and color. Great AF. May purchase another one or the X-H2 when it comes out.

DUSTIN J.

2022-08-18T09:49:45

Fast. Reliable. Best action camera below $3000, period.

YU Z.

2022-08-13T20:20:52

Tell me a camera that costs $2500 and gives you the ability to shoot 40fps, up to 6.2k, great IBIS, 14 stops of Dynamic Range, ability to customise as you like, etc, as we speak none. The new improved autofocus system of the X-H2S works great and it's reliable as long as you use the lenses build well for video like Fuji's 18mm, 16-55mm, 18-80mm, 90mm, 18-120mm, Tamron's 17-70, Viltrox's 13mm, 24mm, 33mm, 85mm, etc. I have used the camera at various shoots and it hasn't failed me. Hopefully Fuji adds the ability to shoot 6.2k/60p in future firmware updates.

Asuquo E.

2022-08-10T19:38:54

It's compact, it has a great battery life, I like the extra speed we get with the cf express card. The auto focus improved. Comparing it to my xt4, it feels like they made quite a few upgrades, while maintaining a similar price point. I'm still not sold on the PASM dial. And the rear command dial can't be mapped to whatever you want. But Overall, I'm loving it.

SAMUEL R.

2022-08-05T09:31:40

Happy to ?come back home? to Fuji. Left Fuji as my main body as I wanted better .. sticky?er eye detect and CAF. Used Z6ii and eventually an A7IV. Both great cameras. When the X-H2S launched I had to try it! So glad I did. I?m 95% stills shooter for perspective. The X-H2S is well built and rigged. The EVF is IMAX compared to other EVFs. After weeks of side by side use the Fuji AF is 95% of the Sony with my use cases? and that?s more than good enough for me. The more I learn & shoot it .. it may be neck and neck. I?m not a pro/action shooter FTR. Colors are typical amazing Fuji colors. Amazing camera from Fuji.. well done!!

TRACY C.

2022-07-30T11:31:58

I've been a long time Fuji X user, with XT-1 through XT-3. After skipping the 4, I decided to bite the bullet and upgrade to the X-H2S. I was unsure about the new PSAM dial and the loss of other handy analog controls on my XT series cameras. It took me a while to get the X-H2S set up with back-button focus and to be able to change exposure compensation in manual mode but once I figured that out I was good to go. I'm still getting used to the new controls but it's not as bad as I anticipated. The focus on this think is pretty awesome. I've taken it out once to do bird photography and it was able to pick out birds even deep in foliage. The IBIS is quiet and does a great job. This fast burst rate gives me a higher keeper count. Other than focus and stabilization, I'm not seeing a big difference in the quality of the images. I had to spend more on extra batteries (comes with one) and a battery charger (does not come with one). I had to by one of the new CF Express cards.

RICHARD S.

2022-07-29T08:33:09

Fujifilm really nailed it with this camera. Ergonomically, its extremely comfortable to handle with its large grip and semi compact body. The pull out LCD screen is super helpful in a variety of different shooting scenarios and all the buttons (including the d-pad) are smooth. I won?t go into the specs much but know that the sensor is fast and sharp! Everything about this camera produces quick and high quality images. Where this camera really shines is it?s auto focusing ability. It just makes capturing moments more efficient and that?s pretty what you ask for in a camera. This camera is fun, versatile, and built really sturdy (weather sealed). Can?t go wrong with this camera! The downside is you must have a CFexpress card for video and a UHS-II SD card or else the camera won?t read/write any photos. And it?s not a full-frame camera, if you care about that kind of thing.

JULES A.

2022-07-23T14:05:25

Coming from an X-S10 it feels like such a huge upgrade. I am not picky about the PSAM dial and love that I can use 7 custom settings for photo or video.

Ben R.

2022-07-21T08:35:54

Amazing camera but not perfect. Perfect and reliable AF. Finally Fuji AF on par with Canon and Sony. Good image quality, nothing to complaint about there. Not sure about low light performance, did not had a chance to test it yet. I love ergonomics of this camera but still added Small Rig L bracket to support that pinkie. Battery life is ok, nothing to brag about. Front and rear dials lost its click button :(. I wish I could assign ISO to rear dial without clicking on ISO button first. Fix it with firmware Fuji, thank you.

VITALI S.

2022-07-18T14:27:17

I usually shoot a Fujifilm GFX 100, but was looking for something smaller that I can use as as second video camera that can mostly keep up with the amazing quality of the 100's sensor. This camera does the trick. Properly exposed images saved in RAW format on this camera are going to satisfy most of your needs. The video capabilities with the right lens should be very adequate. The colors are impressive. The features are plentiful. The auto-focus improvements alone are enough to make a medium format shooter giddy. I'm getting ready to take the 18?55mm cine lens for a spin soon. I doubt the overall package will disappoint. The new XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR lens is a great focal length in the meantime, with blazing auto-focus speed. The only critiques that I have is that it's not obvious that some of the CF Express Type B cards aren't going to pull their weight to drive the camera to its absolutely incredibly high capacity. Be sure to check Fuji's compatibility chart before you spend hundreds of dollars on cards that are going to limit you. Buy cheap; buy twice in this space. Also, the separate battery charger is SOOO slow.

CODY T.

2022-07-09T07:52:27

This thing is flat out awesome! Pros: *Eye AF that is instantaneous in both people and animals. *Crazy fast burst shooting, awesome video options and performance. *Fuji colors and film sims now with a 10 bit image format that isn?t RAW. *ProRes Video (Nikon charges you $200 for this and you have to send the body in). *The grip is also very reassuring! Cons: *Awkward placement of the AF Joystick *very sensitive shutter will have you using back button AF almost exclusively. *If you?re a fan of the X-T bodies, this might not be for you. I am a huge fan of the X-T bodies, but the significant performance improvements brought on by the stacked shutter are too much to pass up and easily outweighs the loss of traditional controls. If an X-T5 shows up with this performance, then this would not be my first choice, but until then this thing is amazing. One note, I have shot with the Sony A73 and A7R2, so I?m familiar with Some Sony AF offerings and performance. This is significantly better than those for AF.

Peter P.