Quick X-H2s question.

[skutters]

Hi,

Does anyone know if the X-H2s can be set up the same way that I have my X-T3, ISO locked in Auto set to command in Menu. So ISO can be changed quickly with front command dial, shutter Dial locked on T so shutter speed can be changed quickly with rear command dial. I love this setup on my X-T3 so I am hoping the X-H2s can be set the same. It would be a deal breaker for me if it can't.

Regards, Kev.

 

[nightowlnz]

There are no dedicated/manual ISO/shutter dials on the XH2S (it's a PASM control scheme), so you would control these with the front and rear dials anyway.

 

[jaberg]

The technically correct answer is no because the XH2S doesn’t have a dedicated shutter dial. It’s a PSAM style camera. But… I’d be surprised if you can’t get acceptably close to the function you want.

On the X-S10
In S(hutter Priority)or A(perture Priority) Mode the front dial will control shutter or aperture setting accordingly. The rear dial will control exposure compensation.

In M(anual) Mode the front dial controls aperture while the rear dial controls shutter speed.

In P(ro(gram)) Mode the rear dial controls exposure compensation.

In all of the above you tap the ISO button — located just behind the shutter on the top of the camera and instantly accessible with either trigger finger or thumb— to enable ISO adjustment using the rear dial. (This function can also be assigned to the record button located close by if that’s more convenient.j

Not exactly what you seek but quick and intuitive once you’re used to it. Whether or not this is a dealbreaker is for you to judge of course.

 

[skutters]

The technically correct answer is no because the XH2S doesn’t have a dedicated shutter dial. It’s a PSAM style camera. But… I’d be surprised if you can’t get acceptably close to the function you want.

On the X-S10
In S(hutter Priority)or A(perture Priority) Mode the front dial will control shutter or aperture setting accordingly. The rear dial will control exposure compensation.

In M(anual) Mode the front dial controls aperture while the rear dial controls shutter speed.

In P(ro(gram)) Mode the rear dial controls exposure compensation.

In all of the above you tap the ISO button — located just behind the shutter on the top of the camera and instantly accessible with either trigger finger or thumb— to enable ISO adjustment using the rear dial. (This function can also be assigned to the record button located close by if that’s more convenient.j

Not exactly what you seek but quick and intuitive once you’re used to it. Whether or not this is a dealbreaker is for you to judge of course.

OK, thanks for the info. Yes unfortunately I am not going to pay top dollar for a camera that I can't set up how I would like. I will get a bit more top glass for my XT-3 and wait hopefully for a XT-5.

 

[Artur Darulewski]

The technically correct answer is no because the XH2S doesn’t have a dedicated shutter dial. It’s a PSAM style camera. But… I’d be surprised if you can’t get acceptably close to the function you want.

On the X-S10
In S(hutter Priority)or A(perture Priority) Mode the front dial will control shutter or aperture setting accordingly. The rear dial will control exposure compensation.

In M(anual) Mode the front dial controls aperture while the rear dial controls shutter speed.

In P(ro(gram)) Mode the rear dial controls exposure compensation.

In all of the above you tap the ISO button — located just behind the shutter on the top of the camera and instantly accessible with either trigger finger or thumb— to enable ISO adjustment using the rear dial. (This function can also be assigned to the record button located close by if that’s more convenient.j

Not exactly what you seek but quick and intuitive once you’re used to it. Whether or not this is a dealbreaker is for you to judge of course.

OK, thanks for the info. Yes unfortunately I am not going to pay top dollar for a camera that I can't set up how I would like. I will get a bit more top glass for my XT-3 and wait hopefully for a XT-5.

We don't know the details yet, hopefully they make it possible (I also use my X-T3 the same way). If this was impossible then I would consider different brand for fast AF-C. X-T3 is so far the best X-System camera for me.

Cheers,

Artur

 

[Truman Prevatt]

Making decisions on no information is a bit fraught. It would be nice if people would have a little more patients - but seems today patients is in short supply. If Fuji or any other camera maker for that matter is going to introduce their cameras while they are still undergoing final integration and test - it would be nice if they would also release at least a draft users manual so questions such as the one the OP poses can be addressed. Of course some people don't seem to know what "draft" actually means and that probably only lead to its own sessions of whining.

The X-H2 does not have the same UI as the XT3, XPro3, XH1, etc. It may closer resemble that of the GFX 50S or 100S. While given a different UI, what the OP wants to accomplish might not be feasible in the same set of steps and in fact probably isn't. However, that does not mean it is not feasible and it in fact might not only be feasible but simpler to implement.

We just don't know and most likely those that could tell us are too busy putting the finishing touches on the camera F/W and/or manual.

I remember a lot of whining and gnashing of teeth over the XPro3 drop down display and later some crow being eaten by some pontificating that they are a show stopper, poison pill, yada yada...on ad nauseam. In due time - it will be revealed and life will go one independent of how buys or doesn't buy the XH2S for whatever reason valid or not.

 

[jaberg]

We don't know the details yet, hopefully they make it possible (I also use my X-T3 the same way). If this was impossible then I would consider different brand for fast AF-C. X-T3 is so far the best X-System camera for me.

No we don’t know for certain — unless Alan or someone else with hands-on chimes in. What we do know is that the XH2S shares the same non-clickable command dials as the XS10 and that the XS10 gives us a reasonable preview of Fuji’s approach to a PSAM camera. I do regret that those dials aren’t clickable — multifunction — but it is what it is. Less than ideal, but this hasn’t prevented me from using and enjoying the XS10. Why do you care?

You’ve already deemed this camera unacceptable. The location of the Mode button makes it uncomfortable, or as you believe, impossible, to change modes (Au-P-S-Ap-M + C 1 thru 7) on the fly…while keeping your eye to the eyepiece…tracking a bird-in-flight…with a 600mm lens. If that’s the dealbreaker, why worry about subtle the details of ISO control? (OMG, you have to tap a button and turn a dial?. The humanity.)

Your pile-on here leads me to believe that your real problem is with the entire concept of PSAM. I prefer traditional controls myself — under certain circumstances. Long lens action shooting doesn’t happen to be one of them. PSAM is fast, intuitive and works well for my purposes here. It’s okay if you disagree. The XH2 isn’t for you. You’ve made that clear. We get it.

While I don’t know, I’ll bet that the ISO adjustment works as I conjecture. The OP seems satisfied with the answer. Disappointed perhaps but not fighting the tide. The XH2S isn’t for them. Cool. Hopefully the XT5 better meets their needs and preferences. Based on personal experience the difference between [turn dial] and [ tap button then turn dial] is another non-issue in practice. Much like adjusting the Mode dial on the fly has proved to be. I suggest reserving final judgement until one has opportunity to test for themselves. Ultimately it’s up to the OP, and to you, (and for that matter me) to decide what works and what doesn’t. But until we’ve got hands on…???

It seems counter-productive for you to continuously criticize a camera you’ve never used death of a thousand cuts style for not being a “traditional” control camera. It wasn’t intended as one. For better (me) or worse (you) it’s a “modern” PSAM camera. Criticize it for failing on those terms.

So many pearls… Sooo many.

 

[Artur Darulewski]

I don't complain about PSAM at all, I uderstand why it has FAS and I just express my criticsm about controversal ergonomics - these elements could be placed much better in order to satisfy more customers in my opinion. I was asked about the details and I gave an example. Please don't go too far in your conjectures and don't make me X-H2s hater. I wrote many times that I'm not judging the final product because I didn't use it yet. I'm going to try it and buy if meet my needs. I'm also going to check other options as well.

Cheers,

Artur