update to the h2s?

[Tiger42]

Hi,

iam using the xt5 and iam happy with the System, but not always. sometimes i miss more speed in the frame rate. my xt5 has limits and for starting birds it can be strugle...

So i think the h2s is a good option for me.

but i like the 40mp sensor of the xt5 and the h2s has only 26mp. wich one is better in high iso, low Light, and difficult light situations?

maybe the xh2 is an other option? but if i think about to get a action cam maybe the step to the h2s is the way to go?

i do only stills and iam happy with the af and afc of the xt5, so this point is not a problem for me.

my quastion is mostly to the IQ and the framerate

 

[Morris0]

Hi,

iam using the xt5 and iam happy with the System, but not always. sometimes i miss more speed in the frame rate. my xt5 has limits and for starting birds it can be strugle...

So i think the h2s is a good option for me.

but i like the 40mp sensor of the xt5 and the h2s has only 26mp. wich one is better in high iso, low Light, and difficult light situations?

maybe the xh2 is an other option? but if i think about to get a action cam maybe the step to the h2s is the way to go?

i do only stills and iam happy with the af and afc of the xt5, so this point is not a problem for me.

my quastion is mostly to the IQ and the framerate

Hi Tiger,

First off, are you using my setup for birds in flight and action?

Morris\'s Fuji Birds In Flight and Action Setup â Updated 9/15/2025 - FM Forums

Join the Photography photography discussion: My settings are developed using the X-H2s and previously on the X-T3. Firmware 7.1 has returned the X-H2s wonderful performance and reliable focus for still

www.fredmiranda.com

I have not used the X-T5 or X-H2 for birds in flight yet I use the X-H2s multiple times a week and it's excellent at tracking. The 40 FPS burst rate allows me to pick from many well focused images and allows me to chose the most attractive and interesting moments from the burst. Note that the frame rate drops to 30 FPS after about 3 seconds and this can be maintained till the compact express type B card is filled, not that one wants to do this. Be aware that one dose get more work to cull the larger number of photos. I find it well worth the effort.

40MP v 26MP: Many will argue that you can crop more from the larger sensor and to some extent it's true. When it comes to cropping an image, it's a waste of time unless the capture is perfect in sharpness and also well exposed. Also, the 26MP sensor can be cropped quite a lot, perticurly with lens that also have great resolution such as the XF 500mm and XF 90mm.

I used to shoot with the X-T3 and now with the X-H2s. I used them side by side for a while till I got my second X-H2s and that can be a bit confusing due to the different control layout. I find the X-H2s layout more efficient yet had no trouble shooting flight with the X-T3. Possibly you want to have two bodies, one with 40MP and also the X-H2s for speed. If you ever do this, get bodies that are as similar as possible so that you can develop muscle memory.

Morris

 

[GMacF]

Hi,

iam using the xt5 and iam happy with the System, but not always. sometimes i miss more speed in the frame rate. my xt5 has limits and for starting birds it can be strugle...

So i think the h2s is a good option for me.

but i like the 40mp sensor of the xt5 and the h2s has only 26mp. wich one is better in high iso, low Light, and difficult light situations?

maybe the xh2 is an other option? but if i think about to get a action cam maybe the step to the h2s is the way to go?

i do only stills and iam happy with the af and afc of the xt5, so this point is not a problem for me.

my quastion is mostly to the IQ and the framerate

I used the X-H2s alongside my X-T5 for a couple of years with the former being my main bird/wildlife and sports action body and the X-T5 for pretty much everything else.

When I got the opportunity to move into the GFX system I was struggling to justify having 3 cameras so I ended up selling the X-H2s.
This left my X-T5 as my do it all camera with the GFX 100s as my "indulgence" system mostly for landscapes and the odd family portrait.

Anyhow, I can honestly say I don't regret my decision (with regards the X-H2s / X-T5) as the latter can more than hold its own (in terms of AF) for what limited birding/BIF I do as well my sports.
What I admittedly do miss on occasion is the larger buffer on the X-H2s. It just means I need to be a little more selective with my bursts but it hasn't caused any major issues up to now.

 

[kc384]

Hi,

iam using the xt5 and iam happy with the System, but not always. sometimes i miss more speed in the frame rate. my xt5 has limits and for starting birds it can be strugle...

So i think the h2s is a good option for me.

but i like the 40mp sensor of the xt5 and the h2s has only 26mp. wich one is better in high iso, low Light, and difficult light situations?

maybe the xh2 is an other option? but if i think about to get a action cam maybe the step to the h2s is the way to go?

i do only stills and iam happy with the af and afc of the xt5, so this point is not a problem for me.

my quastion is mostly to the IQ and the framerate

Hi Tiger,

First off, are you using my setup for birds in flight and action?

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1901419/0

I have not used the X-T5 or X-H2 for birds in flight yet I use the X-H2s multiple times a week and it's excellent at tracking. The 40 FPS burst rate allows me to pick from many well focused images and allows me to chose the most attractive and interesting moments from the burst. Note that the frame rate drops to 30 FPS after about 3 seconds and this can be maintained till the compact express type B card is filled, not that one wants to do this. Be aware that one dose get more work to cull the larger number of photos. I find it well worth the effort.

40MP v 26MP: Many will argue that you can crop more from the larger sensor and to some extent it's true. When it comes to cropping an image, it's a waste of time unless the capture is perfect in sharpness and also well exposed. Also, the 26MP sensor can be cropped quite a lot, perticurly with lens that also have great resolution such as the XF 500mm and XF 90mm.

I used to shoot with the X-T3 and now with the X-H2s. I used them side by side for a while till I got my second X-H2s and that can be a bit confusing due to the different control layout. I find the X-H2s layout more efficient yet had no trouble shooting flight with the X-T3. Possibly you want to have two bodies, one with 40MP and also the X-H2s for speed. If you ever do this, get bodies that are as similar as possible so that you can develop muscle memory.

Morris

Thank you so much for linking your setting Morris! I switched to Fuji X-T5 from a Z8 to get a more compact system and while I love the Fuji, the autofocus for Birds was never quite right.

I setup my X-T5 using your settings, and the results are brilliant with the 150-600. Almost effortless now, I did a quick test this morning and got so many in focus shots due to your setup. Thank you!!

Only issue is switching from Stills to Video takes a few seconds as the data is still being written to the cards. I think the XH2 or the XH2s would fare better here due to the CF Express type B cards but I find the X-T5 much more fun to shoot with and the size of it is perfect.

 

[Morris0]

Hi,

iam using the xt5 and iam happy with the System, but not always. sometimes i miss more speed in the frame rate. my xt5 has limits and for starting birds it can be strugle...

So i think the h2s is a good option for me.

but i like the 40mp sensor of the xt5 and the h2s has only 26mp. wich one is better in high iso, low Light, and difficult light situations?

maybe the xh2 is an other option? but if i think about to get a action cam maybe the step to the h2s is the way to go?

i do only stills and iam happy with the af and afc of the xt5, so this point is not a problem for me.

my quastion is mostly to the IQ and the framerate

Hi Tiger,

First off, are you using my setup for birds in flight and action?

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1901419/0

I have not used the X-T5 or X-H2 for birds in flight yet I use the X-H2s multiple times a week and it's excellent at tracking. The 40 FPS burst rate allows me to pick from many well focused images and allows me to chose the most attractive and interesting moments from the burst. Note that the frame rate drops to 30 FPS after about 3 seconds and this can be maintained till the compact express type B card is filled, not that one wants to do this. Be aware that one dose get more work to cull the larger number of photos. I find it well worth the effort.

40MP v 26MP: Many will argue that you can crop more from the larger sensor and to some extent it's true. When it comes to cropping an image, it's a waste of time unless the capture is perfect in sharpness and also well exposed. Also, the 26MP sensor can be cropped quite a lot, perticurly with lens that also have great resolution such as the XF 500mm and XF 90mm.

I used to shoot with the X-T3 and now with the X-H2s. I used them side by side for a while till I got my second X-H2s and that can be a bit confusing due to the different control layout. I find the X-H2s layout more efficient yet had no trouble shooting flight with the X-T3. Possibly you want to have two bodies, one with 40MP and also the X-H2s for speed. If you ever do this, get bodies that are as similar as possible so that you can develop muscle memory.

Morris

Thank you so much for linking your setting Morris! I switched to Fuji X-T5 from a Z8 to get a more compact system and while I love the Fuji, the autofocus for Birds was never quite right.

I setup my X-T5 using your settings, and the results are brilliant with the 150-600. Almost effortless now, I did a quick test this morning and got so many in focus shots due to your setup. Thank you!!

Only issue is switching from Stills to Video takes a few seconds as the data is still being written to the cards. I think the XH2 or the XH2s would fare better here due to the CF Express type B cards but I find the X-T5 much more fun to shoot with and the size of it is perfect.

I'm glad the setup is working for you. I've shot with a Z9 and agree things are very close when the Fuji is set up correctly.

Morris

 

[Tiger42]

Hi,

iam using the xt5 and iam happy with the System, but not always. sometimes i miss more speed in the frame rate. my xt5 has limits and for starting birds it can be strugle...

So i think the h2s is a good option for me.

but i like the 40mp sensor of the xt5 and the h2s has only 26mp. wich one is better in high iso, low Light, and difficult light situations?

maybe the xh2 is an other option? but if i think about to get a action cam maybe the step to the h2s is the way to go?

i do only stills and iam happy with the af and afc of the xt5, so this point is not a problem for me.

my quastion is mostly to the IQ and the framerate

Hi Tiger,

First off, are you using my setup for birds in flight and action?

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1901419/0

I have not used the X-T5 or X-H2 for birds in flight yet I use the X-H2s multiple times a week and it's excellent at tracking. The 40 FPS burst rate allows me to pick from many well focused images and allows me to chose the most attractive and interesting moments from the burst. Note that the frame rate drops to 30 FPS after about 3 seconds and this can be maintained till the compact express type B card is filled, not that one wants to do this. Be aware that one dose get more work to cull the larger number of photos. I find it well worth the effort.

40MP v 26MP: Many will argue that you can crop more from the larger sensor and to some extent it's true. When it comes to cropping an image, it's a waste of time unless the capture is perfect in sharpness and also well exposed. Also, the 26MP sensor can be cropped quite a lot, perticurly with lens that also have great resolution such as the XF 500mm and XF 90mm.

I used to shoot with the X-T3 and now with the X-H2s. I used them side by side for a while till I got my second X-H2s and that can be a bit confusing due to the different control layout. I find the X-H2s layout more efficient yet had no trouble shooting flight with the X-T3. Possibly you want to have two bodies, one with 40MP and also the X-H2s for speed. If you ever do this, get bodies that are as similar as possible so that you can develop muscle memory.

Morris

Hello Morris, I use not direct your setting but a similar setting. I think the afc system of the xt5 is good. I have many keepers but yes sometimes I miss the perfect situation because the xt5 iis a little bit to slow. Also the ES is a little bit difficult of the rolling shutter. So I think with the h2s I will get a upgrad which is more than good enough in the afc and framerate.

I have seen with the h2s it is possible to change to c1 with only one button, sounds really usable for me. With the xt5 it is not possible to switch in a fast way form "normal slow setting" to "full power setting".

But I like the IQ of the xt5 and I hesitate because the h2s have less IQ. But maybe I have only read to much in the Internet...

 

[Tiger42]

Hi,

iam using the xt5 and iam happy with the System, but not always. sometimes i miss more speed in the frame rate. my xt5 has limits and for starting birds it can be strugle...

So i think the h2s is a good option for me.

but i like the 40mp sensor of the xt5 and the h2s has only 26mp. wich one is better in high iso, low Light, and difficult light situations?

maybe the xh2 is an other option? but if i think about to get a action cam maybe the step to the h2s is the way to go?

i do only stills and iam happy with the af and afc of the xt5, so this point is not a problem for me.

my quastion is mostly to the IQ and the framerate

I used the X-H2s alongside my X-T5 for a couple of years with the former being my main bird/wildlife and sports action body and the X-T5 for pretty much everything else.

When I got the opportunity to move into the GFX system I was struggling to justify having 3 cameras so I ended up selling the X-H2s.
This left my X-T5 as my do it all camera with the GFX 100s as my "indulgence" system mostly for landscapes and the odd family portrait.

Anyhow, I can honestly say I don't regret my decision (with regards the X-H2s / X-T5) as the latter can more than hold its own (in terms of AF) for what limited birding/BIF I do as well my sports.
What I admittedly do miss on occasion is the larger buffer on the X-H2s. It just means I need to be a little more selective with my bursts but it hasn't caused any major issues up to now.

Hi GMacF, for sure the gfx system is best in IQ. But it will be the wrong system for me. Iam a hobby photographer, I like the nature and do my shoots of wildlife, birds, landscapes and makro. For the birding Iam interested to get shoot with the perfect style of the wings. It can be difficult with the xt5.

Also for makro it is sometimes a little bit uncomfortable with the slower framerate.

But the xt5 is not bad...

To very good systems and a big quastion wich one is the best for me. I will only keep one camera, two are not necessary for me.

 

[Gregcpb]

Hi there,

for what it worth, using the XH2S and XF150-600, when conditions are right (good light and original file is nicely sharp) I can crop up to 50% of the original file (from 6000x4000 to 3000x2000) and still get nice pleasing image when viewed on a decent monitor size (20-22inches). However if the bird is quite far (atmospheric haze, heat haze effect increases) or low light (iso 3200 or higher) obviously the AF is getting less accurate but I can not crop as much otherwise image quality degrades so I will either discard the image or crop less when (not lower than 4500x3000 for example) .

if your shot is perfect, you might be able to crop more on the XT5, but you might get better wing position by using XH2S fast ES. Which is better is a very difficult question ^^

Hi,

iam using the xt5 and iam happy with the System, but not always. sometimes i miss more speed in the frame rate. my xt5 has limits and for starting birds it can be strugle...

So i think the h2s is a good option for me.

but i like the 40mp sensor of the xt5 and the h2s has only 26mp. wich one is better in high iso, low Light, and difficult light situations?

maybe the xh2 is an other option? but if i think about to get a action cam maybe the step to the h2s is the way to go?

i do only stills and iam happy with the af and afc of the xt5, so this point is not a problem for me.

my quastion is mostly to the IQ and the framerate

Hi Tiger,

First off, are you using my setup for birds in flight and action?

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1901419/0

I have not used the X-T5 or X-H2 for birds in flight yet I use the X-H2s multiple times a week and it's excellent at tracking. The 40 FPS burst rate allows me to pick from many well focused images and allows me to chose the most attractive and interesting moments from the burst. Note that the frame rate drops to 30 FPS after about 3 seconds and this can be maintained till the compact express type B card is filled, not that one wants to do this. Be aware that one dose get more work to cull the larger number of photos. I find it well worth the effort.

40MP v 26MP: Many will argue that you can crop more from the larger sensor and to some extent it's true. When it comes to cropping an image, it's a waste of time unless the capture is perfect in sharpness and also well exposed. Also, the 26MP sensor can be cropped quite a lot, perticurly with lens that also have great resolution such as the XF 500mm and XF 90mm.

I used to shoot with the X-T3 and now with the X-H2s. I used them side by side for a while till I got my second X-H2s and that can be a bit confusing due to the different control layout. I find the X-H2s layout more efficient yet had no trouble shooting flight with the X-T3. Possibly you want to have two bodies, one with 40MP and also the X-H2s for speed. If you ever do this, get bodies that are as similar as possible so that you can develop muscle memory.

Morris

Hello Morris, I use not direct your setting but a similar setting. I think the afc system of the xt5 is good. I have many keepers but yes sometimes I miss the perfect situation because the xt5 iis a little bit to slow. Also the ES is a little bit difficult of the rolling shutter. So I think with the h2s I will get a upgrad which is more than good enough in the afc and framerate.

I have seen with the h2s it is possible to change to c1 with only one button, sounds really usable for me. With the xt5 it is not possible to switch in a fast way form "normal slow setting" to "full power setting".

But I like the IQ of the xt5 and I hesitate because the h2s have less IQ. But maybe I have only read to much in the Internet...

 

[JSalk53]

I used the X-H2s alongside my X-T5 for a couple of years with the former being my main bird/wildlife and sports action body and the X-T5 for pretty much everything else.

When I got the opportunity to move into the GFX system I was struggling to justify having 3 cameras so I ended up selling the X-H2s.
This left my X-T5 as my do it all camera with the GFX 100s as my "indulgence" system mostly for landscapes and the odd family portrait.

Anyhow, I can honestly say I don't regret my decision (with regards the X-H2s / X-T5) as the latter can more than hold its own (in terms of AF) for what limited birding/BIF I do as well my sports.
What I admittedly do miss on occasion is the larger buffer on the X-H2s. It just means I need to be a little more selective with my bursts but it hasn't caused any major issues up to now.

I too added the GFX100SII to my Fujifilm lineup, but the X-H2S remains.

The X-H2S is the best hybrid made by any one, while the GFX is a great landscape and portrait camera.

They occupy different segments of my use case and are not interchangeable.

looking at your equipment, I consider the X-T5 with its high resolution sensor more of an overlap with the GFX.

My X-H2S is the do all camera. It is super fast with its stacked sensor and it excels as a video camera.

It can actually capture ProRes internally, something that neither the A1/A1 Mark II or the A9III can do.

If, I had to have only one camera, it would be the X-H2S along with gems like the 23mm 1.4 LM WR, 56mm 1.2 WR and the 90mm 2 LM WR. I have been able to get some exceptional video and pictures.

Looking forward to getting the Sigma 17-40 1.8 zoom, after I get my GF 20-35 lens in the near future.

 

[GMacF]

I used the X-H2s alongside my X-T5 for a couple of years with the former being my main bird/wildlife and sports action body and the X-T5 for pretty much everything else.

When I got the opportunity to move into the GFX system I was struggling to justify having 3 cameras so I ended up selling the X-H2s.
This left my X-T5 as my do it all camera with the GFX 100s as my "indulgence" system mostly for landscapes and the odd family portrait.

Anyhow, I can honestly say I don't regret my decision (with regards the X-H2s / X-T5) as the latter can more than hold its own (in terms of AF) for what limited birding/BIF I do as well my sports.
What I admittedly do miss on occasion is the larger buffer on the X-H2s. It just means I need to be a little more selective with my bursts but it hasn't caused any major issues up to now.

I too added the GFX100SII to my Fujifilm lineup, but the X-H2S remains.

The X-H2S is the best hybrid made by any one, while the GFX is a great landscape and portrait camera.

They occupy different segments of my use case and are not interchangeable.

looking at your equipment, I consider the X-T5 with its high resolution sensor more of an overlap with the GFX.

Yeah I know what you mean. However, I’m a sucker for the retro styling of the X-T bodies, I’ve owned the 3, 4 and now 5 and have loved them all.

I have an X-e5 on pre order so who knows, perhaps it will be my hobby camera of choice and I could trade the X-T5 for another X-H2s although I’d say it’s unlikely…

My X-H2S is the do all camera. It is super fast with its stacked sensor and it excels as a video camera.

It sure does although I’m purely stills so video is of no interest.

It can actually capture ProRes internally, something that neither the A1/A1 Mark II or the A9III can do.

If, I had to have only one camera, it would be the X-H2S along with gems like the 23mm 1.4 LM WR, 56mm 1.2 WR and the 90mm 2 LM WR. I have been able to get some exceptional video and pictures.
Looking forward to getting the Sigma 17-40 1.8 zoom, after I get my GF 20-35 lens in the near future.

Ive been coming round to the idea of the Sigma. I won’t rush out and buy it on release but it will likely be on my my wish list.
The 20-35 is a super lens. Sharp across the frame and with the “cropability” of the 100mp sensor is effectively a solid 20-50mm.

 

[Morris0]

Hi there,

for what it worth, using the XH2S and XF150-600, when conditions are right (good light and original file is nicely sharp) I can crop up to 50% of the original file (from 6000x4000 to 3000x2000) and still get nice pleasing image when viewed on a decent monitor size (20-22inches). However if the bird is quite far (atmospheric haze, heat haze effect increases) or low light (iso 3200 or higher) obviously the AF is getting less accurate but I can not crop as much otherwise image quality degrades so I will either discard the image or crop less when (not lower than 4500x3000 for example) .

The same challenges exist with the X-T5. The best advice no matter what camera is to learn how to get closer to your subject and this will take patience and practice.

Tiger42, post: 68330065, member: 2199254"]
Hi,

iam using the xt5 and iam happy with the System, but not always. sometimes i miss more speed in the frame rate. my xt5 has limits and for starting birds it can be strugle...

So i think the h2s is a good option for me.

but i like the 40mp sensor of the xt5 and the h2s has only 26mp. wich one is better in high iso, low Light, and difficult light situations?

maybe the xh2 is an other option? but if i think about to get a action cam maybe the step to the h2s is the way to go?

i do only stills and iam happy with the af and afc of the xt5, so this point is not a problem for me.

my quastion is mostly to the IQ and the framerate

Hi Tiger,

First off, are you using my setup for birds in flight and action?

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1901419/0

I have not used the X-T5 or X-H2 for birds in flight yet I use the X-H2s multiple times a week and it's excellent at tracking. The 40 FPS burst rate allows me to pick from many well focused images and allows me to chose the most attractive and interesting moments from the burst. Note that the frame rate drops to 30 FPS after about 3 seconds and this can be maintained till the compact express type B card is filled, not that one wants to do this. Be aware that one dose get more work to cull the larger number of photos. I find it well worth the effort.

40MP v 26MP: Many will argue that you can crop more from the larger sensor and to some extent it's true. When it comes to cropping an image, it's a waste of time unless the capture is perfect in sharpness and also well exposed. Also, the 26MP sensor can be cropped quite a lot, perticurly with lens that also have great resolution such as the XF 500mm and XF 90mm.

I used to shoot with the X-T3 and now with the X-H2s. I used them side by side for a while till I got my second X-H2s and that can be a bit confusing due to the different control layout. I find the X-H2s layout more efficient yet had no trouble shooting flight with the X-T3. Possibly you want to have two bodies, one with 40MP and also the X-H2s for speed. If you ever do this, get bodies that are as similar as possible so that you can develop muscle memory.

Morris

Hello Morris, I use not direct your setting but a similar setting. I think the afc system of the xt5 is good. I have many keepers but yes sometimes I miss the perfect situation because the xt5 iis a little bit to slow. Also the ES is a little bit difficult of the rolling shutter. So I think with the h2s I will get a upgrad which is more than good enough in the afc and framerate.

I have seen with the h2s it is possible to change to c1 with only one button, sounds really usable for me. With the xt5 it is not possible to switch in a fast way form "normal slow setting" to "full power setting".

But I like the IQ of the xt5 and I hesitate because the h2s have less IQ. But maybe I have only read to much in the Internet...

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