New Camera Decisions: X-H2 vs X-H2s

yatesd wrote:

Truman Prevatt wrote:

Oscar Richard wrote:

I love this forum and read it almost every day with my morning coffee. It’s helped me make a lot of buying decisions the past few years, and so I’d like to hear some opinions.

I’ve been shooting an X-T2 for about 4 years. It’s probably got around 200,000 shots on it. I’ll be keeping it as a back-up/ 2nd camera. It’s been, and still is, a great camera, but It’s time to step into the new decade and I’d like to get the best that Fuji has to offer.

I live in the Dominican Republic but will be on traveling to the States in July and plan on taking advantage of my time there to get a new camera and a 16-55. (selling my X-E3 and 18-55 to my assistant)

I shoot all kinds of things, from real estate to some small weddings, all kinds of events, quinceaneras, models, boxing, volleyball, dancers, some studio, street.. lowlight performance is important.. I don’t do any professional video.

If the X-T5 had a battery grip it would have been a no brainer, as I prefer dials and tilty screen, but my main camera needs to have a grip for my personal needs and wants. The X-T5 seems great for what I use a 2nd camera, but my need for now is for a workhorse. The lenses that will usually be on my main camera are the 90mm or the 16-55.

So the decision has come down to the X-H2 or X-H2s. I don’t necessarily have the need for 40mp over the extra speed of the s version, or vice versa. I’m sure either camera will make me happy and be a big step up from my X-T2. I only upgrade every 4 or 5 years, so the $500 price difference isn’t really a deterrent, but is there a reason to spend the money on the s???

Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Seems like you answered your own question. Sounds like the XH2S is you best choice.

$500 is a pretty big difference if you are not sure you need the features (after all XT-5 owners seem happy). I personally like the controls and layout of the H series so went with the non S version. I used the extra money on a new flash and mic, CF express memory card, etc.

I hear you, I almost always try to save money when possible. I can't say I NEED the new features of any of the new camera. The X-T2 has been, and continues to be, a very reliable workhorse, but I am looking forward to having IBIS, better AF and overall responsiveness. Although I'm sure all 3 of the new cameras would offer that, the overwhelming consensus seems to be that stacked sensor of the X-H2s has its advantages in the areas I'm looking for. I'm not a 'big money' pro, but 80% of my photography is paid gigs. For the past 13 years I've put my kids and family first and so this one time I'm looking forward to being selfish (lol) and getting the best I possible can. Thanks for your input