Fujifilm X-H2 review - detailed, hands-on, not sponsored

A detailed, hands-on review of the Fujifilm X-H2. This channel is not sponsored by any manufacturer or retailer.

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[juliette-mansour]

I truly appreciate all your videos!! You are one of my main go-to YouTubers prior to a purchase.

[mattz]

I truly want to thank you. I ordered the xh2, and while waiting I was checking out reviews etc. and most lacked a lot of technical details. Even more, most basically just spoke to differences between xh2 and xh2s, requiring a viewing of the xh2s video they previously did. This is the only review I have seen that is detailed to this actual camera. So thank you!

[ReflexVE]

Glad to have you back, I've missed your videos!

[kakman]

Thanks Maarten, another outstanding review (as expected). I anxiously await your X-T5 review - hopefully Fuji Canada will have one on its way to you soon. From my reading of the specs the X-T5 has pretty much nailed what *I'd* want in a camera (whilst the recently released X-Hx, X-E4 and X-Pro 3 all missed the mark imho).

[bmeclipse]

Excellent review as always. Long time no see.

I am not as pessimistic on the PASM dial nor the focus selector button. I really enjoy having customized modes at my fingertips, selectable I’m milliseconds. The focus selector is a simple press and d-pad maneuver as is the ISO selection which many people inexplicably bemoaned. Not having to take my eye off the screen or EVF to select the myriad of settings is a step up for me.

I do enjoy also having a pure photography camera which is why I opted for the X-T5 to operate alongside my H2S. It’s a good pairing for my mostly amateur work, but if I were shooting professionally, the H2 and H2S are a logical paring as they share a battery grip, fan attachment, cages, and dial settings for if or when needed. Thanks Maarten!

[andyFK]

Thank you. I too have an H2 and mostly love it. In line with the times I'll focus on my 3 negatives. The "meter" focus feature is grayed out (sure it's something else I've set but can't figure out what). The new button which launches the m/cf/sf dropdown I feel should allow me to tap and cycle rather than requiring both hands to make a change. Lastly, I should be able to override the dial assignments.; current function makes usage a memory test.
Thank you, I very much enjoy and appreciate your videos.

[billycullen]

Thanks M, can’t wait for your XT 5 review! That’s what I want,

[stevechan]

Thanks for the overview and look forward to seeing the X-T5.

[bburat]

Great review, thank you. Didn’t know these extra benefits of my camera, lean and simple explanation

[markbrigden]

Thank You for the review. I am going on a trip of a life time in November this year. 2 weeks in America then a 35 day cruise from San Diego to Sydney Australia which will include a number of Polynesian Islands and Hawaii. I will be extending my time in Australia for three weeks before returning to the UK. I will be taking:
Leica Q2
Fujifilm X-H2 (I currently have the X-T3 but wanted better autofocus and Video performance.)
XF 16-55 f/2.8
XF 70-300
I have the XF 10-24 f/4 but I understand it doesn't work well with the X-H2
Thanks again I just need time with the X-H2 to determine the best settings for video.

[kathealy]

Good to see you, again. I very much appreciate your videos with balanced, candid reviews. Thank you for the work you put into them. This was a helpful review as I ponder the X-H2 or X-T5 purchase dilemma (first world problem to have!); very much looking forward to a possible X-T5 assessment from you.

[eyeofalchemy]

This was a FANTASTIC video! Watched it twice, helped me to decide which camera to get today!

[dougmacmillan]

Another great review chock full of techy stuff! I'm torn about the upgrade route from my H1. I agree with Robert, for me the ideal would be pairing the X-T5 with the H2. Right now I'm leaning toward the H2. I need to buy it before retiring, then spend a few years of my retirement exploring all the capabilities.

[josecolon]

Blessings to you and your loved ones not only today but always! Thanks for the great review and information provided! I’m scratching my head between the XH2 and the XT5. I’ll be eagerly waiting for your comparison video! Stay safe big brother!

[markbernhardt]

You are more thorough than an award winning proctologist I know. Great work!

[raphaeldekadt]

Terrific overview of features! Thank you. I'm looking to getting the XT-5 . I'd love an equivalent overview of the XT-5. How similar are the XT-5 menu features to those on the XH-2?

[Sufficient_Reason]

Thank you for the careful and thorough review!

[catherinegrimes]

Very good review.
From the ergonomics perspective, I am in favour of a separate video button to allow the photographer to quickly chose between taking a still or a video.
With regard to the missing CSM switch on front of the camera, I can understand Fujifilm's paradigm on this but feel that it could better handled. I would keep the button on the front, but every time is was pressed it would cycle through the three options. The photographer could quickly change the focusing mode with a maximum of two presses and see the mode in the EVF. Only the movement of one finger is required and the menu could be removed. I think that it would be the best of both worlds.

[Pixelpeeps-]

Great video 👌 I love the xh2 but I love the flip out screen on the xt5 more 😊

[ckh]

Thanks for the great review. I’m curious to hear about to your experience in the next video. My x-h2 had to go back to Fuji. First the software crashed after extensive 15 fps bursts at an event. Then the AF started to be more and more off even though the camera reported that the subject was in focus. After 2’200+ shots the AF wouldn’t engage at all with the shutter half-press. No reset or firmware update to 1.10 resolved it. From what I read from others there are a couple of buggy units around with issues beyond firmware. Otherwise I loved the camera and the results.