FX30 vs XH2S - Why Sony needs to watch out for Fujifilm...

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0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Low Light
1:01 - Low Light (High ISO levels)
1:42 - Image Quality & Dynamic Range
2:45 - S-Cinetone vs Classic Chrome
3:46 - Autofocus
4:26 - Image Stabilization
5:10 - 4K vs HD Comparison
5:40 - XH2S First Impressions
7:08 - Film Simulations
7:32 - Final Thoughts
8:42 - Free Cinammon Buns

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[VictorLaforteza]

Yes, I should've done Eterna vs S-cinetone. Fuji noob who rented a camera for a day. Both are great cameras. In fact, any camera in this price point is already great.

[ANTHONYFERNANDO]

I picked the XH2s for my commercial work for the Prores/Raw/dynamic range/colours. I’ve used it on a national TV commercial airing during MLB broadcasts, a wedding and several educational video projects and it has been an absolute monster.

I’ve used the Fuji system for years, and have experience with Blackmagic and Sony as well. Previous to the XH2s, the Blackmagic was my A Cam, but at this point I’ve retired it. I surprisingly preferred the actual image from the XH2s, and then couple that with wicked autofocus vs manual focus, longer battery, and not having to kit it out, and the XH2s has become my A Cam. Absolute game-changer for me.

There’s also a punchiness to the sensor I don’t see many people talk about. It isn’t in the older Fuji bodies to the same degree, nor was it in the Blackmagic or Sony I was using, but it has really elevated the end result.

I haven’t used the FX30 specifically but I’m sure that’s a beast as well.

[sethiphotography]

definitely consider comparing S Cinetone to the Eternal profile in the X-H2s. I think it will capture more dynamic range. Colours are flatter and there is definitely less contrast so it can be graded,

[NoahBuehler]

The 6.2k open gate is amazing, especially if you want to deliver vertical video aswell!

[madfinntech]

3:40 That would be the Eterna film simulation. Low contrast and low saturation (you can add both if you prefer) and has the best dynamic range straight out of the camera.

[Eyeofkamau]

@3:12 DR 100-400 only affects the highlights brother. It is an algorithm-based feature that underexposes relative to whichever DR setting you chose

[storiesandpeople]

I’m just thinking. I have a FX3 as my main cam. So second cam I am tempted for x2hs because of open gate, view finder, photography. FX30 seems the most obvious choice but the thrill is missing 😔

[junny]

Few months ago I've asked u bout fuji when was choosing my first camera (my choice was a bit more budget between sony zve10 and fuji xs10). Went for fuji due to its design and film simulations - and haven't regret! Really like it, it lacks 10bit footage (can on hdmi recorder, but it's expensive..) but in other matters it's almost perfect. Actually I haven't learnt to colourgrade yet and may be even in 8bit will manage to at least learn something. Moreover its simulations saved me from grading untill now, so more than happy! My first experience in making both videos and photos on a camera and I'm still learning but it seems enthusiasm in the end is more important than the camera, so I'm sure it's more about your aestethic and preferences and most of modern cameras are suitable for all at least hobby wishes. Thank for your channel!

[DigiDriftZone]

How does the video stabilisation compare with wide lenses? - especially the IBIS wobble in handheld video with wide lenses, the corner wobble isn't great on the Fuji on say a 13mm Viltrox. How do they compare for walking videos (non static)?

[itsaaronmiller]

You really should compare S-Cinetone to Eterna from Fuji. Eterna is their “Cinema” film simulation based off their motion picture film stock. It’s flatter with more DR

[The_Mend]

Can anyone who has either used or owned the XH2S please tell me if overheating has ever been an issue during video recording? I’ve heard and read very mixed results.

[cine-ish]

I have a few film sims I use for my photography but I've found the eternal and portra recipes I use tend to perform amazing for video depending on the general temp outside, providing super cinematic colours straight out of the box with little to no grading needed

[Fujiboy.mp]

For professional works what’s the highest ISO you’d use the XH2S in flog2?

[BTMovieSecondChannel]

06:10 - this is where I differ from many people who have spoken about this. I think personally, it's great that Fuji gives the options and when you know the differences between All-I, Long GOP and ProRes, the complexity is quite manageable. Great comparison though!

[hackcat]

6:09 I'm amused seeing the logo of my familiar rental shop 😂 Loved your video always, please keep it up!

[raissaquintao]

Thank you for this great review! I'm not sure if you had the opportunity to test the Lumix S5IIX, but if you did, in terms of quality and video features for run and gun situations, which one would you choose between the Fuji X-H2S and Lumix S5IIX? Cheers

[AndreJennrich]

your videos are soooo cool. i really love the vibe and your chill way to speak. and the video samples are always great :) keep it up!

[Tugela]

Your description of stabilization on the FX30 is incorrect. Standard is IBIS, active is electronic stablization in addition to IBIS. Both work on lenses with no OSS.

[cdreyes]

You did the Cinetone vs Classic chrome. Is Cinetone supposed to be the flatter picture profile? If so, you should have chosen Eterna for fuji to compare.

[richfelder]

More rigorous testing of the xh2s from cine d gave the Fuji camera 9 stops of latitude. That's pretty amazing. I don't think you're going to find that on the fx-30. Gerard undone found the hx2s had more stops of dynamic range than the fx-3, the big brother of fx-30. So I'm guessing the fx-3 has less dynamic range than the xh2s.