Fujifilm X-H2S

The Fujifilm X-H2S is a mirrorless camera released in 2022. Its APS-C sensor works with the X-Processor 5, and the body takes lenses in the Fujifilm X mount.

Its combination of a 40fps maximum burst, in-body stabilisation and weather sealing suits photographers who chase moving subjects outdoors, whether that is wildlife, sport or birds in flight.

It is a sizeable body at 660g and 136 x 93 x 95mm, with a detailed electronic viewfinder and wireless connectivity built in for field work.

The 26-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor works with the X-Processor 5, and the Fujifilm X mount governs which lenses fit the body.

Speed is the defining strength here. The shutter reaches 1/8000 second, and the camera can shoot at up to 40fps at maximum, giving you more chances to catch a decisive moment in fast sports or wildlife. That figure is a maximum rate rather than a promise of sustained shooting.

Autofocus is built around 425 points, while in-body stabilisation reduces camera shake so you can work handheld at slower shutter speeds. Stabilisation steadies the camera, not a moving subject, so fast action still depends on shutter speed and focus working together.

The native ISO range runs from 160 to 12800, and the electronic viewfinder packs 5.76 million dots, so the view through the finder stays detailed when you are composing and checking focus.

The X-H2S records video at up to 4K resolution, and it offers frame rates up to 60fps, giving you room for both detailed footage and fluid motion. Check the combined modes you plan to use rather than assuming the two maxima apply together.

Footage is saved as MOV or MPEG-4 files, so you can record in either of the two formats depending on the project.

For handheld work, the in-body stabilisation reduces camera shake, and the flip screen helps you frame from low or high angles where the viewfinder is impractical.

A built-in timelapse function automates interval shooting, which is useful for subjects like clouds, crowds or a scene that changes slowly over hours.

Around the back is a 3-inch TFT LCD with 1.62 million dots. It is a touchscreen and it flips, so you can set focus points and compose from awkward angles, with live view always available.

WiFi and Bluetooth are built in for wireless connections to your other devices, which cuts the need for cables when you are out shooting.

The body is weather sealed, which helps when you are working in dust or damp outdoor conditions. Sealing is not waterproofing, so still take care in sustained wet weather.

There is no built-in flash, though an external flash is supported, so add one if you need artificial light. GPS is also absent, so location tagging has to be handled another way.

Two card slots accept CFexpress Type B and SD media, with the SD slot UHS-II compatible. The second slot adds capacity, so a long shoot does not end when a single card fills.

The NP-W235 battery is rated at 580 shots, a figure without a stated test standard, so treat it as a planning number rather than a guarantee. Pack a spare for demanding days.

USB charging lets you top the battery up between shoots. It does not guarantee every power bank will work, and charging while shooting is not assured, so plan your batteries around the day rather than relying on the cable.