Loves it and finds the images better than the full-frame Nikon and Canon bodies they used before.
“I have one and love it. The pictures it gives me are unmatched by the full frame nikons and Canons i used to have.”
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Loves it and finds the images better than the full-frame Nikon and Canon bodies they used before.
“I have one and love it. The pictures it gives me are unmatched by the full frame nikons and Canons i used to have.”
Two years in and very reliable apart from moisture in the viewfinder after a boat trip; added a leather grip for ergonomics.
“I've just crossed the two-year mark with my camera, and it is indeed very reliable. I haven't had any problems with it except for moisture getting into the viewfinder after I photographed a sailboat trip.”
Finds their X-H2 too big for an everyday camera.
“the X-H2 is too big for an everyday camera.”
Finds autofocus on their X-H2, X-T2 and X100V more than capable even with three small kids.
“the autofocus on my cameras are more than capable”
Never had AF issues with their X-H2, and their X-T3 was spot on.
“Have to say that i had never AF issues with my X-H2. Also my older X-T3 was always spot on.”
Finds their X-H2 falls apart at ISO 12,800 and avoids going above 3200.
“On my X-H2, a file shot at 12,800 (the maximum ISO) looks like it’s crumbling apart”
Trading in their X-H2 because its flip screen is worse for their photography.
“The reason why I'm trading in the X-H2 is because of the flippy screen.”
Chose the X-H2 and loves its custom modes, though 40MP struggles in low light.
“I ended up with the X-H2! A little bit of both worlds from light weight and 40 MP sensor.”
Geotagging photos with their X-H2 was almost impossible and needs reconnecting to the phone every 20 minutes.
“I had many problems geotagging photos with my X-H2. It was almost impossible.”
Upgraded from the X-S10 to the X-H2 for photojournalism; it fits their hand much better for all-day shooting.
“XH2 fits my hand much better for when I’m out shooting all day.”
Their only Fuji is the X-H2 and they are 100% happy with it.
“X-H2 is my only Fujifilm camera, and I'm 100% happy with it.”
Moved from the X-T4 to the X-H2, which feels better in hand with larger lenses and more useful controls.
“the X-H2 feels much better in the hand, handles larger lenses better, and has more useful controls for my photography.”
Found a Sony a7 IV no AF upgrade over their X-H2 and sold it within a week.
“I bought an A7IV recently and didn't think the AF was an upgrade, though the body felt like a downgrade to the XH2.”
Bought the X-H2 as their first Fuji for its 40MP sensor and is pleased with the detail.
“Yeah the 40MP sensor was the biggest reason, why I bought the X-H2 as my first Fujifilm camera.”
Their fairly new X-H2 started showing lines in images regardless of lens or battery and had to go for repair.
“Fairly new X-H2. Never been dropped or subject to extreme conditions. Only a few thousand clicks.”
Chose the X-H2 over the X-T5 for its custom modes, which save most settings for photo and video.
“i have an x-h2 and custom modes was one of the main reasons i went for it over the x-t5.”
Upgraded from a Canon 6D to the X-H2 for its bigger grip and doesn't mind the weight.
“I got the XH2 over the XT5 because of the grip it was too small for my hands.”
Their X-H2 shows eye focus but focuses slightly in front of the eye in AF-C after a firmware update.
“In autofocus C with eye detection it shows a green box on the eye but focuses on anything within around 10 cm’s of the eye thats closer to you.”
Found the 16-55 too big even on their X-H2.
“I did end up selling it as it was a bit too big and heavy, even on the X-H2.”
Sold the X-H2 and all Fuji gear after seven years because AF was too frustrating.
“I sold my entire Fuji system because the AF was just too frustrating.”
Moved from a Nikon D750 to the X-H2 and loves it; not light but top tier.
“Yes, it’s not the lightest set up around but my god the camera and lens are top tier.”
Their X-H2 has held up amazingly through three years of professional abuse.
“I’ve had my X-H2 and X-H2S bodies for 3 years for all of my professional work. They’ve been beaten and abused on shoots and still hold up amazingly.”
Uses the 50-140 on their X-H2 for everything, even tracking insects with bird detect.
“it’s always on my XH2 unless I have to take it off for something else.”
Finds the X-H2 a better all-round camera than the X-S10, with slightly sharper pictures and a faster card slot.
“The X-H2 is a better all around camera. I have the X-H2 & just sold my X-S10.”
Shoots weddings and commercial work on the X-H2 with no issues.
“I shoot weddings, commercial, and portrait sessions and haven’t had an issue.”
Uses the X-H2 for wildlife and prefers its back-button focus.
“For me I went to the X-H2 for wildlife and the X-T4 for everything else”
Moved from Sony to the X-T5 then X-H2 for colours, 40MP and dual slots, but found pre-wedding shots soft.
“Started with X-T5, but switched to X-H2 now.”
The X-H2 is a big step up from their X-T3, though slower than the X-H2S in video AF.
“But over my X-T3, the X-H2 is a brand new experience.”
Their new X-H2 had glitches like not powering off and getting stuck in playback.
“the unit not turning off when turning the power dial to off, or not being able to return to shooting mode after preview mode.”
New owner of a gifted X-H2 is loving learning with it.
“I'm absolutely loving the process of learning and getting out to shoot.”
Uses the X-H2 for work: heavy duty, built like a tank and handles heat better than the X-T5.
“The xh2 is a very “heavy duty” camera you can throw around. It’s built like a tank and will handle heat better than the xt5.”
Has used both and finds the X-H2's AF closer to an X-T4 than the X-H2S.
“I have used both. X-H2 AF is closer to X-T4 than X-H2S.”
X-H2 owner finds the colours fantastic but the AF sometimes fails to nail focus, so wouldn't trust it for paid work.
“I do well enough with my XH2. The colors are fantastic. That stated, I don’t know if I would trust the autofocus in a paid situation.”
Has never had anything better than their X-H2.
“Have no idea why people are so against the XH2. I’ve never had anything better and I’ve had other Fujis”
Switched from full frame and calls the X-H2 an amazing camera they'd change nothing about.
“The H2 is an amazing camera with amazing features and I have absolutely no desire to change anything about it”
Finds the X-H2's AF as fast as their former X-S20 and its 40MP godlike for wildlife cropping.
“For wildlife the speed and 40mp is godlike.”
X-H2 owner loves it despite YouTube hype for the X-H2S.
“I have the xh2 and love it.”
Loves the X-H2 and uses it 95% of the time, though it feels too big for street.
“I love the X-H2, but sometimes I feel it’s too big for street photography.”
Calls the X-H2 the best camera they've had: superb viewfinder, fantastic IQ and great video.
“The xh2 is the best camera I’ve ever had and I have an xt5 as well”
Went in for an X-T5 but fell in love with the X-H2 in hand.
“I hadn't visited the H2 until I saw it physically and feel in love with it in hand.”
Shoots cars with the X-H2; AF is adequate after firmware and loves the resolution.
“I find the autofocus, especially post patch, to be absolutely adequate.”
Loves their X-H2 with no complaints; images from the 40MP sensor are amazing.
“I love my Xh2. Sold my x pro3 after I got my Xh2 and that says a lot!”
Loves using the X-H2; AF has quirks but rarely misses.
“I love using my x-h2, the autofocus is something that you get used to, I don’t find it misses all that much”
Likes the X-H2 so much they bought an X-H1 backup; only issue is large 40MP files.
“I like my camera so much, I bought an XH-1 as a backup.”
Pairs the X-H2 for everything from sports to video with the X100VI.
“The X-H2 and X100VI is a great combo.”
Their X-H2's EVF coating peeled off entirely while cleaning.
“I had the same issue with my X-H2. While cleaning the EVF, its entire coating peeled off.”
The X-H2 may be their favourite camera in years: love the size and folding screen; feels high end.
“The XH2 might my favorite camera I’ve had since my old Canon 6D years ago.”
Likes their X-H2 a lot; not compact but not huge.
“I have the XH2 and like it a lot. It’s not as compact, but it’s not exactly huge either.”
Their used X-H2 won't connect to phones over Wi-Fi for remote use.
“only problem i have noticed is for some reason it doesnt connect to my phones for remote use with wifi”
Their X-H2 needed a new viewfinder and bottom plate, costing $600 and two months.
“Fuji US took two months to return an X-H2 which needed a new viewfinder and a new bottom plate (for $600).”
Shot a documentary on the X-H2 and it delivered stunning footage in all conditions.
“To my surprise, it delivered stunning footage, handled beautifully in all sorts of conditions”
Sold the X-T5 for the X-H2 alongside a fun X100VI.
“my X-H2 is camera I grab when I want to use various lenses, and the X100VI is the fun camera”
Finds the X-H2 far superior in build quality for professional work.
“XH2 far superior in build quality and for professional work.”
Moved from the X-T2 to the X-H2 and doesn't miss dials; biggest downside is size and weight for travel.
“Biggest downside of the X-H2 for me is just the extra size and weight when I travel.”
Would sell their X-H2: expensive CFexpress cards and menu diving for some controls.
“the fancy CF cards are stupid expensive.”
Uses the X-H2 with the 100-400 for birds; 40MP allows tight crops.
“I have an XH2 with a 100-400mm and it's a fantastic combo for birds.”
After ~60k photos, the X-H2 is a favourite; AF is worse than a Zf but never a real problem.
“I’m a big fan of the X-H2! It’s one of my favorite cameras that I’ve ever used. I’ve shot ~60k photos with it”
Bought a used X-H2; more comfortable grip than the X-T5 and 40MP files are manageable.
“Felt more comfortable than the xt5 in terms of grip.”
X-H2 owner finds the a7 IV slightly ahead in AF and low light but prefers Fuji colours and lighter lenses.
“I do believe that the sony a7iv is slightly ahead”
X-H2 owner says Sony is the better fit when low light and autofocus matter.
“I agree and I have Fuji xh2. Accurate colors are not as important for this. just low light and autofocus. Sony is a good fit for this.”
New X-H2 owner finds it a great camera but worries about its 500K shutter rating for time-lapses.
“I recently bought a Fuji X-H2. Great camera all in all.”
Upgraded from the X-T4 to the X-H2; feels like a traditional Canon, but SD buffer clearing locks playback at weddings.
“Clearing buffer to an SD can lock the cameras playback up. I shot a wedding with it and had to wait some times.”
Finds the X-H2 with 56/1.2 far better in image quality and colour than their Canon 6D II.
“I have a 6D ii with 85 1.4 L and X-H2 with 56 1.2 WR, the Fuji combo fucks that Canon over 599 times in terms of image quality and colors.”
Chose the X-H2 for colour grading video; the heavy 33/1.4 balances well on it.
“I’m glad as that heavy ass lens is great balanced on it.”
Returned the X-H2 and kept the X-T5 for its viewfinder placement and dials.
“I bought both and returned the x-h2.”
Loves the X-H2 with no regrets; 40MP makes cropping easy.
“Love the camera, still learning it, but no regrets so far.”
Moved from the X-T30 II to the X-H2 for a more solid, comfortable body with IBIS and sealing.
“I was mainly looking for a change and a body that feels more solid and comfortable to hold.”
Loves their X-H2 after a year of hard use; capable for motorsports to wildlife, though no longer a light travel camera.
“Love my XH2, been used and abused for a year now.”
Over 250k actuations and soaked in water, snow and hail, their X-H2 has had no issues.
“I have over 250k shutter actuations on my XH2, got it drenched in water, snow, hail, not a single issue since day 1”
After a year with the X-H2, loves its image quality, fast AF, colours and custom modes.
“The image quality is great, the AF is fast, the Colors are lovely and I absolutely adore the 7 custom dials.”
With latest firmware, their X-H2 rarely misses focus.
“And the Autofocus is fast enough, I nearly never miss a shot.”
Calls the X-H2 the best digital camera they've owned, with well-placed controls.
“The H2 is the best digital camera I’ve owned.”
Loves the X-H2's ergonomics, top screen, viewfinder, image quality and custom mode dial.
“I love the ergonomics, the secondary screen (which you can customize), amazing viewfinder, superb image quality”
Calls the X-H2 the best camera they've had; selling only because they now prefer dials.
“If you’re used to the PASM dials then the X-H2 is effing excellent. The best camera I have ever had.”
Sold the X-H2 and somewhat regrets it: great ergonomics, easy DSLR-style body and articulating screen.
“The xh2 has great ergonomics, the DSLR style body is pretty easy to use”
Loves the X-H2 for wildlife after 1.5 years.
“Love the xh2 which I'm using for wildlife”
Finds the X-H2 always better than the X-T3 for photos.
“The X-H2 was *always* better than the X-T3 for any version of the software.”
Sold their X-H2 because its AF wasn't reliable enough.
“I sold my XH2 for this reason. It just wasn’t reliable enough for my purposes.”
Switched from the X-H2 to Sony and finds the AF night and day.
“Indeed - I recently switched to Sony from an X-H2 and it’s like night and day.”
Has dug deep into the X-H2's AF issues and still loses shots on every trip.
“I dived super deep into AF issue with X-H2”
Found their X-T3's hit rate better than the X-H2 they sold.
“my older xt3 has a way better hit rate than my now sold xh2.”
After the firmware update, their X-H2's AF works well enough for almost any photography.
“Just got the update for the X-H2 and it’s working pretty well.”
Shoots weddings, events and real estate on the X-H2 and has never had an AF issue.
“I use back button focus on the XH2 and have never had an issue.”
Is often frustrated by their X-H2's AF with the 150-600 for birds.
“Bought a 150-600 about a year ago and often frustrated by the AF.”
Found their X-H2 with the 50-140 rock solid at a rodeo.
“I think my XH2 with 50-140 was rock solid last night shooting a rodeo”
Fixed their X-H2's AF-C with settings and now relies on it for events.
“AF-C used to be garbage for me on my XH2. I played with the settings and now it’s the only thing that I shoot.”
Their X-H2 isn't the best but gets the shots with the 50-140.
“My XH2 isn’t the best, but I’ve always managed to get shots with the 50-140mm F/2.8.”
Sold their X-H2 after it missed basic wildlife shots their a7 IV could get.
“Sold my xh2 after trying out wildlife on it.”
Owns the X-H2 and finds it pretty heavy to hold with the 23mm f/1.4.
“I own the X-H2. It's pretty heavy to hold in hand with 23mm 1.4 LM WR.”
Owns an X-H2 and an X-T5 and has no complaints about either.
“I have the XH2 and XT5. No complaints.”
Uses the X-H2 and finds the ergonomics fine but not as comfortable as other brands; calls the Nikon Z8 the most comfortable camera they've held.
“I'm using the XH2. While I feel completely fine with economic, it still isn't as comfortable as other brands.”
Owns a pair of X-H2s: great battery life with the grip, more rugged than the X-T5, fast CFexpress cards, quicker to use, and easy-to-edit ProRes. Dislikes Fuji's PASM dial.
“Xh2 is a great camera, battery life with grip is pretty awesome as you can throw three of them at once. It seems more rugged than xt5 and CFexpress cards are awesome to use as well.”
Bought the X-H2 three years ago for wedding work; it served them well, but it's bulky and hard to travel with a baby, so they want something smaller.
“It doesn’t help that XH2 is bulky and hard to travel with when you have a baby. While the XH2 has been great to me.. it has served its purpose.”