The Fujifilm Xh2s autofocus is GOOD

This is a slice from a bigger video I'm working on for my XH2s review. I am a Fujifilm user; if you follow me on Twitter, you'll know that quickly. So I wanted this camera to be a content creation workhorse. That means Vlogging, b-roll, a-roll, etc. when I'm not using my 6k pro. And so far, it hasn't disappointed. Honestly, I can't wait to see @philipbloom review on the AF. He's the GOAT when it comes to an in-depth review.

The gear I use!

0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Why did I purchase the Fujifilm XH2s
1:06 - Xh2s Face detection
1:59 - how to get the best Autofocus for the XH2s
2:13 - Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 LM WR
2:21 - Fujifilm XF 10MM-24MM F4 OIS WR
2:26 - Viltrox 13mm F1.4 ultra wide
3:16 - Xh2s object tracking
3:33 - Join our discord!
4:07 - XH2s Face tracking
4:52 - XH2s Backlighting AF test
6:42 - XH2s Area vs. Multi AF modes
8:20 - XH2s custom settings
8:58 - Viltrox 13mm F1.4 ultra wide mini review
10:15 - XH2s Low light AF test
11:16 - Using AF for tracking cars
12:06 - Is the XH2s AF getting close to sony and canon?
13:17 - Fujifilm needs better lenses
14:25 - final thoughts

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[CineDailies]

What other questions do you have about the Xh2s?

[Miniaminism]

URSA G2 Owner, renting lot of Pocket6K PRO / FX3 / FX6, times to times RED / Venice.

And damn, that XH2S picture, codec, features and it blows my mind. The texture and colors are ON POINT, high pixel count / texture, deffinition / roll off... It looks super good.

[liam.underwood]

Immediately copped this camera, it was pretty clear to me the value it brings as a hybrid shooter. I bought the Canon R6 less than a year ago and am very happy with the switch u. I've already committed it as my main camera for a bunch of projects including a shoot for Project Rock with the big man himself, and to say I was stoked with the result is an understatement. My key combo on the shoot was the XH2s with Viltrox 13mm and 85mm. BEAST. I opted to shoot with this combo over the BM6k was specifically for the hybrid format, and the ability to quickly shift through settings while running and gunning on a fast paced shoot. You made a solid purchase, I'd recommend getting a full setup of the viltrox lenses before they bump the prices up.

[Reggiebphoto]

Love all the tests. Will def be sending all my audience over to this video for the juice when it comes to AF performance for video. I think the test everyone still wants to see tho: X-H2s vs A7iv

[Inkliquid]

XH2S is the best camera that I have lol the focus system is so dope now!

[Josh_Sattin]

Thanks for doing these tests and sharing them. It definitely looks like Fuji is getting closer. The images look really nice too!

[JoaquimGonsalves]

Absolutely loved this! You covered a lot of ground on what is quite frankly the only subject most people care about in this camera because everything else it does is above the skill level of most of us anyway. Also, may God bless you and your family. It was heartwarming and adorable to see you with your loved ones doing what you love and also despite the hard work behind the scenes.
| too believe the hardware is definitely the best and highly capable. It really comes down to firmware updates and more importantly lenses that communicate and have motors that can match up to the camera. Really happy i decided to stick to APSC early on in my Canon days and was waiting and saving up to see what the R7 and XH2S could do. Of course you get what you pay for but in the 4 years I've been with Fuji bodies, not only have I had time to improve my Manual Focus skills but now with this camera, I feel like I can grow even more plus have AF that is better than the previous generation. Hopefully Fuji, can make more improvements within this sensor/processor generation itself. (Also, I said this on Mike Riley's urban wildlife channel, maybe there should be a way that all the manufacturers can ethically have the bodies log and then obtain usage data of all the IBIS and AF scenarios from the global customer base on their flagship bodies and use that to teach the AI master engine in their labs to get better for the next firmware.)

[philipbloom]

Nice font and colour! I am finding it still so hit and miss…they really need to put the auto focus speed/ sensitivity as a shortcut button.

[deccawatt]

On XT4, I find that the multi mode can be good with longer lenses or if you are filming objects or hands. It's not like ob ject tracking exactly but il focuses naturally on whatever is in the frame. I use it with the 56 and the 90 and an adapted canon 200.

[dlovisuals]

Def wanna scoop one up. I shoot on Canon R6 and Canon C70 but feel like this would be good compliment to both where I may not wanna bring out the cinema rig but still want more video centric features that the R6 lacks.

[thehotdoglover]

Hey this is pretty much the best autofocus video on YouTube for the Xh2s. Thanks for putting this together. Was wondering how you're feeling about the video AF performance after using it for a couple months. Does the 18mm 1.4 still not have any pulsing issues for you or does it pop up randomly still, regardless of the stickiness settings? Also wondering if you've found any non-cine zoom lenses besides the f4 pz that don't suffer from the exposure fluttering issue. Thanks!

[AsuquoTravelsProductions]

Thank you for this video. After some lazy reviewers didn’t take their time to fully use and understand the camera but where so quick to complain and criticise Fuji. I honestly love the way you took the time to test out the camera’s autofocus system. I have the XH2S and use it with the Tamron 17-70mm and that combo is magic. Thank you once again and looking forward to the full review.

[TedTalksTech]

Good stuff m8. Can’t wait to see your full review

[_parkphoto]

it's really encouraging to hear fuji's AF is getting closer to Sony and Canon's!

[PeteCocoPhoto]

Great video! I really appreciate the in depth look at the AF. Seems like it's super solid.

[lovisifederico]

Love this video. Now I don’t know if I have to buy the BMPCC4K or the Xh2s

[janbonne]

Adorbs. Also would be interested in comparing the sharpness of 4K 240 of Xh2s vs XT4

[shadesofNV]

Good info, thanks, multi mode has the tracking of subjects, but yeah hunts

[AlexCruzHaha]

Absolutely love this video, and hopefully you can answer this question about the viltrox for me. The 13mm when I was vlogging with it had some serious wobbles on it when I used my X-T4. Is it because of how wide it is, or the rolling shutter on the xt4 and how are the wobbles on the XH2S? Absolutely loved the video, let me know what you think!

[ghostapi]

If fuji continues down this rode and makes the right choices with refreshing there lens lineup they will be fire in a few years.

For now i’ll jealously be looking at some of those h2s features but stick with my a7iv.