{"id":64972,"date":"2022-07-12T14:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T05:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fujifilmnxtc.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=xstories&#038;p=4204621"},"modified":"2024-05-02T00:22:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T15:22:14","slug":"x-h2s-taking-the-long-view","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/fr-ch\/stories\/x-h2s-taking-the-long-view\/","title":{"rendered":"X-H2S: Taking the Long View"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"embed-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hxh58RZOC0M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h5>Scenic specialist Bryan Minear tells us how FUJINON XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR meets his every need for long-lens landscapes \u2013 and how the leading-edge FUJIFILM X-H2S is the perfect camera to use it on<\/h5>\n<p>\u201cWhen it comes to making landscape and nature images, I often find myself bucking the trend,\u201d reveals Bryan Minear. \u201cAnd a big part of that is in my choice of lenses. I frequently turn to longer focal lengths for scenics, and the benefits are central to my creative style. So, when I was asked to try out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/fr-ch\/products\/cameras\/x-h2s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FUJIFILM X-H2S<\/a> along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/fr-ch\/products\/lenses\/xf150-600mmf56-8-r-lm-ois-wr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FUJINON XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR<\/a>, it seemed like the perfect combination. I wasn\u2019t disappointed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the brand-new X-Trans 5 camera and landmark lens still under wraps, Bryan headed to California\u2019s Death Valley and Sierra Nevada mountains. Harsh environments for both photographer and equipment, but ones he felt would give this kit a decent challenge. \u201cMost of the time when I go out, I\u2019m looking for grand, epic landscapes,\u201d he explains. \u201cThey really define these places. These are demanding locations, where the benefits of long lenses and leading-edge camera bodies can really shine.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp_flexbox col2\">\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-2.jpg?width=581&#038;height=363\" alt=\"Flowing sand dunes covered in ripples from wind\" width=\"581\" height=\"363\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-3.jpg?width=581&#038;height=363\" alt=\"Rows of sand dunes in blue shadow, with gold sun on horizon\" width=\"581\" height=\"363\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><p>But before we get to his thoughts on the new kit, with wide-angle zooms and primes a typical mainstay of landscape photography, why look to longer lenses? \u201cIt comes down to two things,\u201d he explains. \u201cFirstly, I\u2019m drawn to simplicity in composition; secondly, I like to push myself creatively. With landscapes, a long lens can deliver both, because not only will it offer a more selective and decluttered frame, it allows you to find surprising new compositions within a wider landscape. For many years I\u2019ve been using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/fr-ch\/products\/lenses\/xf70-300mmf4-56-r-lm-ois-wr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/fr-ch\/products\/lenses\/xf100-400mmf45-56-r-lm-ois-wr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR<\/a> and Fujifilm\u2019s X Series teleconverters for that very reason.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-4.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-4.jpg\" alt=\"Road leading to snow-covered mountain, with orange sun rising to east\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2022 \u00a9 Bryan Minear | FUJIFILM X-H2S camera and XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x, 1\/400 sec at F9, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>With a day job in graphic design, it\u2019s no wonder Bryan is particular when it comes to composition. Whether it\u2019s a magazine page, poster, or photo, the interplay of elements in a frame is like a language to him \u2013 and speaking poorly isn\u2019t an option. \u201cOf course, it\u2019s not that a telephoto lens instantly makes a better frame, and wides are great if you\u2019re right up close to a subject,\u201d he clarifies. \u201cBut the broader a lens\u2019s view, the more difficult it is to frame a picture without compromises and distractions that muddy the message. For instance, you might find branches or wires creeping into the edge of a scene, or a blank sky that lets the viewer\u2019s eye wander out of the frame.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe XF150-600mm proved to be a wonderful tool for selective compositions,\u201d he continues. \u201cIt\u2019s actually so powerful in magnification, that during my time in California I had to adapt to this new extreme. And with a focal length equivalent of 900mm, it\u2019s often case of discovering elements that would be difficult to even see with the naked eye.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-5.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-5.jpg\" alt=\"Young man in red hat photographing with FUJIFILM X-H2S and FUJINON XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Success isn\u2019t just about picking the right lenses, but finding a body that can make the most of them. In this way, X-H2S has been developed to complement photographers using long lenses across all sorts of disciplines, including nature and landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cX-H2S\u2019s In-Body Image Stabilization is a huge factor in that,\u201d Bryan explains. \u201cCombined with the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) in XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR, it means I can pretty much dispense with a tripod in most situations. The combined effect is incredible, and I was handholding exposures at 600mm in winds of 30 to 50mph. In fact, the friend I was with was laughing because he couldn\u2019t believe I was getting that level of sharpness from such a long lens.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-6.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-6.jpg\" alt=\"Layered landscape of sand dunes, desert and mountains\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2022 \u00a9 Bryan Minear | FUJIFILM X-H2S camera and XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR, 1\/60 sec at F8, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\u201cThat\u2019s not to say I\u2019m going to start handholding a 600mm lens at 1\/2 sec,\u201d he laughs. \u201cIt\u2019s more about recognizing the cumulative effect on clarity, and the benefits that IBIS and OIS bring in speed of thought and reaction. There are images I made handheld at 1\/20 sec which look like they\u2019re made at 1\/1000 sec. But also images at 1\/400 sec that look like 1\/8000 sec. And in some situations, you don\u2019t even have time to consider locking the camera off on a tripod. Optically, it\u2019s really superb, and the stabilization lets you enjoy every ounce of that quality.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-7.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-7.jpg\" alt=\"Sand dunes in golden sunlight\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2022 \u00a9 Bryan Minear | FUJIFILM X-H2S camera and XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR, 1\/400 sec at F9, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\u201cWhat also helps is the build of the lens and the ergonomics of X-H2S,\u201d he explains. \u201cThis isn\u2019t a small lens, but it\u2019s nowhere near the size and weight it\u2019d need to be on a full-frame body. It\u2019s also very well balanced. And like its predecessor, X-H2S has a large handgrip that helps you support longer, heavier lenses more easily. It gives a lot of purchase, and that will only increase if you add the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/fr-ch\/products\/accessories\/vg-xh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VBG-XH Vertical Battery Grip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf I do need to mount the lens \u2013 for a long exposure, time lapse or video \u2013 one of the other things I loved is the oversized tripod foot for easy fitting. Even better, it\u2019s Arca-Swiss compatible, so you don\u2019t need to fit an additional quick-release plate. And if you\u2019re not going to use it, it\u2019s easy to remove, saving space and weight in your bag.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-8.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-8.jpg\" alt=\"Sand blowing off sand dune in desert\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2022 \u00a9 Bryan Minear | FUJIFILM X-H2S camera and XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR, 1\/180 sec at F9, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>The X-H2S 26.1-megapixel X-Trans 5 sensor also did a superb job of dealing with the mix of high contrast and subtle color of the mountains and deserts. \u201cThe light can be challenging,\u201d he says. \u201cWhile I wasn\u2019t able to work with RAWs, the JPEGS I got from the camera were stunningly rich in tone and detail. The resolution offers plenty of clarity, and although it\u2019s not the highest resolution out there, for many it\u2019ll be a more efficient way of working.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-9.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-9.jpg\" alt=\"Black bird flying with mountain in distance\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2022 \u00a9 Bryan Minear | FUJIFILM X-H2S camera and XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x, 1\/550 sec at F5.6, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Other benefits of X-H2S include \u201ccrazily fast and accurate autofocus and incredible frame rates\u201d, he enthuses. \u201cI\u2019m a landscape guy, so it\u2019s not top of the list for me. But I tried capturing birds in flight, because I wanted to push the camera to its limits. It has a specific AF mode for birds and the focus was flawless, which is difficult when you\u2019re zoomed right in. You can see it on the screen, where it finds the bird\u2019s eye instantly and tracks it around. The stacked sensor design also makes it so much easier to keep the subject in frame, even if you\u2019re using the 15fps mechanical or 40fps electronic shutter.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-10.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-10.jpg\" alt=\"Sand blowing off tip of dune in desert\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2022 \u00a9 Bryan Minear | FUJIFILM X-H2S camera and XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR, 1\/140 sec at F8, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Bryan also made video and time-lapse content with X-H2S, concentrating on beautiful landscape details, such as sand blowing from dunes and the movement of light across the rocky valleys. \u201cFujifilm has definitely made a camera that\u2019s great for hybrid photographers. It\u2019s so easy to switch back and forth, getting pro results in both situations. I know a lot of my filmmaking colleagues will love it, because the 4K 120p footage is fantastic. There\u2019s F-Log2 for greater dynamic range and a full-size HDMI port for easier connectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-11.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLOBAL-TAKING-THE-LONG-VIEW-11.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette of bird sitting on rock, with distant mountains behind\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2022 \u00a9 Bryan Minear | FUJIFILM X-H2S camera and XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR, 1\/120 sec at F7.1, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Bryan reflects on his time with X-H2S and XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR. \u201cGoing into this project, I knew I\u2019d probably want the lens \u2013\u00a0but I didn&#8217;t realize just how much! It\u2019s such a fun lens and so versatile. I&#8217;m obsessed with photographing the moon, and that\u2019s definitely something I will try with it. And mounted on X-H2S, it\u2019s such a great combination. The camera has those classic Fujifilm ergonomics \u2013 and for a body that\u2019s so complete in features, it\u2019s still a great size. 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