Why the X-H2S is not popular

[nnowak]

JNR wrote:.

I think EFCS pretty much addresses most of the problem in non-stacked sensors. It is underrated because it is so poorly understood. Fuji has done a good job of implementation with the EF-M-E option.

EFCS is good at reducing shutter shock, but it can negativity impact bokeh at wide apertures and certain speeds. It is a good tool, but not a universal solution.

 

[nnowak]

Well said, and I agree with all but one thought. The Canon pro action shooter has had a leg up forever and their top body does take a large share relatively in that system; for Nikon and Sony less so; Fuji just hoped to gain entry with far-smaller share relative to their other X offerings. I think Fuji somewhat succeeded with its modest goals. Big climb to change perceptions and truly compete.

Which "top body" from Canon are you referring to? The R1 and R3 are both at 24mp, and have far lower universal appeal than the 50mp A1 or 46mp Z8/Z9

 

[Superscroll]

How about it's too much darned money for a non full frame camera from a brand that makes hay on being compact, retro looking and having beautiful colors. None of which things the XH2S gives more of.

Every time my eye wanders to the XH2 and S (which I have no serious need for) it then passes on to a FF Nikon or Canon for around the same $$.

 

[dccberry]

There is no advantage to so-called "full frame" cameras for real-world use.

 

[RangerPhotog]

If I was heavily into action stills

I would still be shooting Nikom.

 

[JNR]

Well said, and I agree with all but one thought. The Canon pro action shooter has had a leg up forever and their top body does take a large share relatively in that system; for Nikon and Sony less so; Fuji just hoped to gain entry with far-smaller share relative to their other X offerings. I think Fuji somewhat succeeded with its modest goals. Big climb to change perceptions and truly compete.

Which "top body" from Canon are you referring to? The R1 and R3 are both at 24mp, and have far lower universal appeal than the 50mp A1 or 46mp Z8/Z9

Honestly, I was speaking in general about high-end Canon sports vs general shooters, and was thinking primarily of all the old-timers who have stuck with the DSLR (EOS) system. I don't know about the numbers at all, but a lot these pro shooters just aren't interested in moving to mirrorless. This would be less the case with Nikon and not applicable to Sony. So, yeah, I'm generalizing.

 

[JNR]

The X-T5 is a prosumer camera for hobbyists, and The X-H2 and X-H2s are more workhorse cameras. The sensor of the X-H2s has worked well for me in low-light dance photography as well as making 20-foot tall banner prints, so there is no real downside as far as I am concerned. I choose it over my X-H2 as the go-to camera for editorial work.

The banners have grown five feet over the past five days...

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/68388429

In any event, I think banners would be best coming from medium format cameras - such as the Professional bodies (based on how DP categorizes) offered by Fuji.

For the record, DP categorizes the X-H2, X-H2s and X-T5 as semi-professional. No question the H2 series is more robust and has some superior features (buffer, VF, and likely better sealing). I don't understand why you would find the X-T5 so threatening, requiring denigration (prosumer for hobbyists) that isn't in any way a proven claim.