Got the X-H2S for a wedding gig in Seattle next week and I'm kinda panicking. I saw the SmallRig cage but some say it blocks the screen flip, and the Tascam adapter apparently eats battery? I have like $800 left to spend but I'm lost. Which accessories actually work best for a long day?
I stumbled upon your post and felt compelled to weigh in because I've had some frustrating experiences with this specific body recently. The X-H2S is powerful, but unfortunately, the current accessory ecosystem isn't as polished as it looks on paper.
In my experience, you're overthinking the cage brand. I've tried many setups over the years and simple is usually better for long wedding days. Before I give you a full list tho, are you planning to shoot this handheld the whole time or are you throwing it on a gimbal? That changes everything for the handle setup. If you want to save some cash, skip the expensive adapters for now and look at these: