Fuji Just Got Sony Level AF?! Is F-Log2C The C-Log2 Killer?

Testing out this new firmware 7.10 for the Fujifilm XH2s. Did they finally fix the autofocus? Is Flog2c better than Flog2, Flog and Canon Clog2? It's definitely got different colours and less saturated. And here's why the old vintage Fuji lenses are actually better in autofocus. Using the XF 35mm f1.4 superior to the 33mm f1.4 in every way. Not only more reliable autofocus but it has character, 3D pop and micro contrast. The 16mm f1.4 is better than the 18mm f1.4, and the old 56mm f1.2 is of legend status, where the new WR version is useless.

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[sinduda]

Came for the new firmware test. stayed for the passive aggression and abuse

[catbread]

As much Im a fuji fanboy, i was part of those absolutely annoyed and heavily criticizing people on fujirumors trying to shut down people complaining about the AF issue, I’m glad they finally did something, not perfect but still, welcome back Fuji :)

[izzieb]

There's less pulsing and hunting. Definitely an improvement.

[jariperho]

Do you specifically want accurate colors? Light the scene using neutral lighting (around 4000K), shoot the color checker (one specifically made for video) then light the scene how you want it to look. When you go to grading, check that all colors on the color checker fall within their chromaticity coordinates using a mask and the vectorscope. This scope also has a Skin Tone Line you can use to check your skintones.

If you start with a certain lighting setup like bright reds, then that will most likely spill on any white paper or grey card you use. A color picker can't compensate for the added reds thus leading to other false colors.

Korro Films has a very good tutorial using the Calibrite ColorChecker for video.

[Sauromalus]

I like having the small lights in the background during AF tests. It is *really* obvious when the focus changes. You can see that when you approach the camera and the AF tracks, the lights blur more due to the decreased depth of field. And when the AF pulses, you can see it in the lights easily.

[algarveTV]

Finally someone praises the 35mm F1.4. It has a slow focus indeed, but I really love its character. That' one of my fav on the Fuji range. Another one is the 90mm F2, also always neglected, but man, beautiful, razor-sharp pictures and ultra-quiet, and precise focus,

[youssefmahrous]

Man ... i pause my laptop, order some food, back again, and i see you with a new video ... 😂

[NeonShores]

The reds are so much better in F-Log2C. More accurate, denser and far less luminance. Nostalgic Neg looked like vomit lol, but I will say it can be nice for outdoor photography.

[deepdas]

Each episode of yours feel like movie ! So entertaining

[SummersSnaps]

As a Fuji owner I agree their modern lenses are juxtaposed against their philosophy. The 'filmsims' die a lot when given flat perfect edge to corner IQ glass. The filmsim message is better delivered on something vintage, something planar, something 'flawed'. Why give grain as an in camera feature but have zero distorting lenses, zero vignette. I'm not saying bad glass is better, I'm just pointing out the relationship between the two vantage points contradicts.
Go find some talented Fuji owner using vintage glass with the system and the results are always so much more impressive.
Fuji, you need an 'Art' line.

[Dumontjon]

Love the rant about the new lenses. I’m a photographer and I have an xt4, 16 1.4, 18 f2 and the 35 1.4. I have zero interest in the new lenses and 40mp sensor.

[jerrybankerman]

Kasey unless the whole project is in a wide color space then the color picker will not be color space aware meaning that it will only use non HDR values and provide incorrect results. If this is the case then set the project settings into a Davinci wide gamut intermediate color space. Otherwise it may be an issue with the color picker in general in which case the easiest way to white balance is by using a 'Chromatic Adaptation' node and setting the Source as the cameras color temperature and the Target as the predicted scene temperature.

[camerat]

wow fuji really makes you look glorious! it's like you're in a movie i absolutely have to buy one!

[RB-vfxn]

The 6K open gate format probably looks great for macro shots needing lots of texture and detail….
As far as white paneling with a crinkle sheet of white paper: that will work fine for the camera’s white balance, but once you bring the footage into Resolve and select the white balance eyedropper, the software has a lot of different tones to consider within that crinkled sheet, there are lighter tones darker tones, and since it’s crinkled, it will reflect slight color variations from different light sources bouncing at different angles into camera. You would probably get better results using your grey card, just need a much larger target when you’re far away from camera…. Also when you hold up any grey card, always wobble it a little bit in all directions so you can choose the best frame with the white balance tool, as sometimes you get weird color casts from different angles…..

[Jwitherow]

I like my Viltorx Fuji lens a lot, the 27 mm is one of my favorite

[nigerian-nightmare]

The Fuji xh2s exhibit a lot of IR pollution in the image. A good IR Pollution filter will help reduce the magenta cast you see on Fuji. Try it; you'll get a much better result on the white balance.

[MythMakerMusik]

I'm going to recommend a cardinal sin: use Fuji's auto-white balance modes. 14 years of shooting digital Fuji, and I realized that they act almost exactly like my Fuji and Minolta point-and-shoots from the 1980's. I think it's intentional and part of Fuji's creative appeal for some shooters.
Auto White Balance (White Priority): Unnatural looking, but your whites are pure white.
Auto White Balance (Ambience Priority): Basically what your eye sees. The most natural.
Auto White Balance: Somewhere between the two.

Experiment with it. Decide to trust the sensor and processor. Good vibes only. Otherwise it won't work.

[rezawilliams]

what a rollercoaster the last few videos on Fuji

[orlandoasson]

Nothing but facts!! Outside, fuji colors are stellar. I struggle getting good colors inside with my xh2s.