Fujifilm X-H2S (7.10) vs Sony A6700 Autofocus Video Comparison

Fujifilm has released the new firmware for X-H2S, X-H2 and GFX100II. We have covered it already in earlier articles:

And while they all agree it is workable again, FujiRumors has shared also two videos of Edvard, which show in which areas there are still improvements to be done. Especially his findings about the X-T3 should be taken into consideration by Fujifilm. But I refer you to this article.

Now we have, for the first time, a direct side by side comparison between Fujifilm X-H2S with firmware 7.10 vs the Sony A6700.

It has been made by Sony and Fujifilm shooter photorabz using the Sigma 16mmF1.4 APS-C lens as as well as the Brightin Star 50mm F1.4 (he owns both versions, one of E mount and one for X mount).

He also tested the X-H2S with the Viltrox 75mmF1.2 outside for a shoot (stills and video) in real world conditions, where the autofocus performed much better than with firmware 7.00.

Sony A6700 vs Fujifilm X-H2S head to head:

the results are surprisingly good for Fujifilm. I really loved how the autofocus on the Fuji worked during this comparison. Sony cameras have one of the best autofocus systems out there, but now the Fujifilm is not bad all. This comparison test made me more confident to take the Fujifilm again for professional work.

Take this as one more of the many feedbacks we got in these days.

My position remains the same: it’s true that it is workable again and you can go back to work confidently again with Fujfilm gear, but it is also true that the work is not yet finished and there is room for further improvements, which is why in my previous coverage I highlighted in the headline as well as in the intro the findings that Edvard made, which I think are valuable feedback for Fujifilm.

Fujifilm’s Improved Autofocus Tested: “I Fell in Love with the X-H2S again and Will Not Sell it Anymore”

Fujifilm’s Autofocus Firmware

Fujifilm just released the new firmware for the Fujifilm X-H2, X-H2S and GFX100II. You can read all details here (it did bring also completely new features).

So how does it work?

I will share a few videos on FujiRumors.

First impressions: definitely improved. I’d say enough to end months of sh*tstorm, although we know Fujifilm is the most hated brand, so there will always be those, who’ll attack it no matter what.

Also, people who cirtizied Fujifilm (and whose critics I shared on FR), now say it’s way better and one guy even had the X-H2S listed for sale to buy Sony, but now removed his sale offer and will keep the X-H2S as he says he fell in love with the X-H2S again.

Video 1

The video below shot on GFX100II with latest firmware in low light video AF tracking.

The guy walks around in a huge room, turns around, moves freely and the film guy follows him handhelding the GFX100II. Very low light often.

  • the guy filming says: “It’s not missing. It’s literally on you the whole time. It’s dark and it has not missed“

Video 2

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FINALLY: New Autofocus Firmware and New Features Released for Fujifilm X-H2, X-H2S, and GFX100 II

Fujifilm has finally released the long promised autofocus update for the Fujifilm X-H2, X-H2S and GFX100II. Also new features have been added and bugs fixed.

No firmware update for X-T5 & Co yet, but Fujifilm has also promised that one to come within 2024. So do not panic. It’s coming, too according to official Fujifilm statements.

Feel free to let us know in the comments what your impressions are.

Full Firmware Details and Download Links

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Fujifilm X-H2 Hits Record Low Price on Amazon Europe

You can find the Fujifilm X-H2 at its lowest price ever at Amazon Spain here (shipped and sold by Amazon).

There are offers also on other Amazon EU countries, but the best one is in Spain. I’ll let you the links so you can compare pricing yourself.

Found by our friends at the Spanish website fujistas.com.

CineBack for Fujifilm X-H2S and X-H2

Camera Foundry has just launched the CineBack for Fujifilm X-H2 and X-H2s.

CineBack™ X-H2s/X-H2 Features

  • V-Mount or Gold Mount battery plate for longer run time
  • Rotating D-Tap splitter with 4 outputs to power your camera and other accessories.
  • Power switch behind the screen to completely cut power so there is no battery drain.
  • Screen side mount allowing you to use your camera screen in cine mode, open or closed.
  • Top and bottom cheese plates for mounting accessories and other rigging gear
  • Cable management compartment and routing built in.
  • Modular with future accessories possible (see all CineBack™ accessories here).

It works with 4 popular cages from SmallRig, Wooden Camera, Tilta and 8Sinn.

You can check out all details at CameraFoundry here.

Major Firmware Updates for X-T5, X-H2, X-H2S, X-S20 (Reala Ace, AF Bug Fix) and X100VI, GF80mmF1.7 Updates Too

Fujifilm has released major firmware updates for 5th generation Fujifilm cameras as well as a minor one for the Fujifilm X100VI and the Fujinon GF80mmF1.7.

It brings Reala Ace to older 5th generation cameras, fixes the autofocus bug and more.

A final note: In recent weeks, numerous videos have surfaced online highlighting issues with Fujifilm’s autofocus. While I covered this topic, I also urged YouTubers to clarify that these problems are limited to a few specific Fujifilm camera models and they are the result of a buggy firmware update.

The problem?

Well, now Fujifilm fixed it, but those videos will remain online forever as they are, with general statements about the overall AF performance of Fujifilm cameras being worst than 10+ years old Sony cameras. And people who watch those videos, will not be aware that this was caused by a bug in a the firmware that has been fixed by Fujifilm within a few weeks.

I mean, I am all in favour of reporting about issues, as long as the proper context is given.

Firmware Details

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Fujifilm X-H2S Firmware 6.01 Fixes Bug for Selfie Lovers

Fujifilm has released a new firmware update for the Fujifilm X-H2S.

It is not the bug fix firmware we are waiting for, but it might be a very important update for those who love to take selfies with their X-H2S. :)

Firmware Update Details

Fujifilm X-H2S ver. 6.01 – download here
The firmware update Ver.6.01 from Ver.6.00 incorporates the following issue:

  1. The firmware bug is fixed that the AF frame for tracking moves in the opposite direction when taking a selfie.

Fujifilm China Says Reala Ace Firmware for X-T5, X-H2, X-H2S and X-S20 is Coming in August

During the presentation of the Fujifilm X-T50 launch event, Fujifilm China has displayed the slide you can see above.

It says that Reala Ace will come in August 2024.

Film Simulation Articles

via Weibo

Fujifilm Says Bug Fix Firmware for X-T5(and X-H2/S) Should Come in July

A FR-reader contacted the Fujifilm support asking about the buggy firmware for his Fujifilm X-T5.

The reply he got is that if he sends his Fujifilm X-T5 in for support, they will install the older firmware on it.

But the Fujifilm support has also received the information that the next update will be released in July.

Now, this is for the X-T5. But considering that the X-H2 and X-H2S have the same issue, I guess that’s valid also for those cameras.

While I am happy to read that Fujifilm is aware of the issue and working on it, I hope they can release it earlier than July. Or at least make the older firmware available for everyone for download.