X-H2s First job impression / Control comments

Gary Martin wrote:

I often use my X-T4 alongside a traditional DSLR with a PASM dial, and this is my take: the dials on the X-T4 are more enjoyable to use but they are not as efficient (for me) as having custom modes quickly available on a physical dial. I can set my DSLR to a numbered custom mode and know that all my settings are correct and ready to go, but with my X-T4 there's always a nagging question of whether I forgot to switch a setting, or whether one of the dials got accidentally moved. Enjoying the process is important to me, which is why I love shooting my X-T4. But if I was a working pro I would actually prefer the X-H2's ergonomics and would use the custom modes religiously.

I prefer the legacy controls vs PASAM as well yet every camera has some things that are super easy to do and things that are not as easy.  This is why one needs time with a camera to find a setup that works for them.  I like to simplify and find a few setups that I use for everything.  For example on X-T series cameras I use the following approaches:

- Aperture or program mode using exposure compensation

- Manual exposure and I vary the ISO

For both I'm in zone AF unless I need very fine focus in which case I use single point of manual focus.  I'm always in AF-C and high speed burst mechanical shutter.

This setup allows me to avoid having to change settings if action starts.  Even for things like waterfalls I usually will shoot a small burst as things are always changing.  Portraits of people, I capture multiple samples and there are always differences.

Morris