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We were driving by and observed a majestic bald eagle perched in a dead tree. I only had the 50-230mm on my X-T2 at the time, Image is cropped for effect.

It's early days yet, but I like the X-H2s for the most part. I have two X-H1, and the X-H2s seems to be improved in more ways than it loses. I am a still photographer (retired pro), not a video shooter, so the many improvements there go right over my head. And so any opinions I have are limited as well. Reason to love this camera #1: the viewfinder is fantastic, better than any Nikon or previous Fujifilm. My prime reason to go with the XH-1 was the fabulous EVF, and the new one is even better. I do miss the dedicated shutter speed dial, but I do not dislike PASM. I have had film cameras (Canon F1nAE) that had both, and I wish Fuji had gone that way instead of doing one-or-the-other. I also like putting the Custom settings on a dial where you can get to them rather than hidden away in Fuji's impossible Menu hierarchy or Q display. Of my Nikons I love the ones with the U1-U2 and sometimes U3 dial settings. It seems stupid to making both focus mode and firing mode/speed harder to get to. On the other hand - finally - they put the Q button where it doesn't get pressed by mistake ten times a minute. The Menu is still pathetic, but no more so than previously, except that the C 1-7 settings are even more bafflingly buried than the old Custom settings. Some operator error at work there also, no doubt, but no one could call the Fuji menus user-friendly. Yeah, it is down-right cheesy not to include a charger with a $2500 camera, so I consider it more of $2569.95 camera. I will feel much better, however, if and when I get the free memory card I sent in for.... I haven't had a chance yet to compare the new auto-focus speed and accuracy against the Nikon D-500, the current champion for wildlife and especially BIF. Perhaps Fuji's separating the Bird from other Animal autofocus settings reflects BIF versus sitting ducks. Early days. But I don't regret the purchase. In fact, I am upgrading my Fujifilm prime lenses to the faster and higher resolution lenses. I think my Nikons (D810, D500, D7100, D5300, Z5 and a full-spectrum Z50) are going to migrate down to second shelf for many uses, and the Fuji's (X100F, X-H1 and new X-H2s are going to get more use.

I struggle to get past the early part of the review. He comments very negatively that the Manual-Single-Continuous focusing switch of previous cameras has been replaced by a button and popup menu, due to cost saving. Such switches will not work with the new C1-C7 custom settings, If you set C1 to Continuous and C2 To single, how would the mechanical switch update as you change from C1 to C2? If I can figure this out and a professional reviewer does not I find it hard to trust their opinions.

It's a bit hard to take what this person says seriously nowadays. I mean, he literally called Einstein a dumbass...

seriously? the camera is a piece of junk because it doesn't have a charger in the box? i guess then the only good smartphone is a cheap chinese one for having a charger and all the iphones and galaxys are crap...

God I couldn’t even get to the end of the video. He’s so annoying and arrogant ‘I am always correct’. I never trust someone with that lack of humility. Sounds to me like he can’t afford it.

I've been on the fence about the X-H2s primarily due to price. I preordered the 150-600 and cancelled the order because I wasn't seeing any wildlife (primarily birds) photos that I thought were any better than what my X-H1 and 70-300+1.4TC are producing. Perhaps my success rate of BIF and the ability to zoom in closer would have made photographing birds a little easier but shelling out $4,500 for the out fit is a little too much for a retired hobbyist on a fixed income. I've decided to see what the 40mp model will do with the sharp Fuji lenses I've acquired and specifically an X-T5 which should be a little less expensive.

Hi, my first post here. I have a X-H2S on the way from B&H. It was sold to me as USED in 10 condition. I didn't want to wait. I have a XPro 3, I bought from my local shop which is now defunct. I'm a little concerned, not sure what a USED version is, hopefully it will be AOK.

I'm really struggling on the X-H2S - I'm not a vidoegrapher so I'm not exactly sure what I'll gain from the new camera - other than some significant improvements in autofocus (I'm terrible at this by the way). Gonna wait for the big boy with the larger censor (and hoping its X Trans). As for their positioning in the Market - It appears that, if there will even be such a thing, the X-T? will be a less capable camera based on their event some time back. They are really moving forward with driving the X-H2? to the premier slot in their lineup. I'm also 99% sure I will catch a lot of flack for that statement - but here are some things to consider: 1) Top Tier Nikon, Canon and Sony Releases are getting so expensive that they are cost prohibitive for most shooters. 2) Fuji is trying to lure those disenfranchised shooters away from the big 3 with better features, fantastic build quality and comprehensive lens list. I think the form factor for the X-S10 and the X-H2S are 100% aimed at those shooters. Now before anyone calls me out - I love the way my X-T3 handles, the the X-H1 is a beast. I love the old school Fujifilm design language. So much so that I want the X Pro 3 to add as well. I have not had this much fun shooting photos in almost a decade.