Here on FR, I can just share 3% of the huge amount of content shared there.
This time we would like to show, that IBIS can make the difference not only in video, but also for stills.
In his quick test, X-H member Bob shows here, that thanks to IBIS, the X-H1 allows you to get tack sharp images where the X-T2 with the same lens and settings will give you motion blur.
Bob writes:
Totally non scientific comparison between my X-T2 and X-H1 taken today with the same lens (Fuji 16-55 2.8) set to same ISO / aperture / focal length. IBIS (IMHO) made a hell of a difference. Taken in a low light space from the same spot with no post processing.. both are JPG’s. [IMAGE at top of this article]
BTW – The wight and size issues have been very overblown. If this camera is too heavy, stick with your iPhone
1) bigger than it looks in pictures 2) however feels much lighter and smaller in your hands 3) way more comfortable to grip than the xt2 and xpro2 4) IBIS rocks. Way better than Sony A7II IBIS 5) autofocus is blazing fast 6) wifi connect and image transfer speeds to your phone are about 60% faster. 7) does anyone sell a screen protector for the eink and lcd display? 8 ) evf is a dream.
So glad i picked this up. Is it worth replacing your xt2? In a heartbeat. And i dont shoot much video either.
I got the camera thinking I would send it back if I wasn’t impressed… then I attached my 90mm f2 and turned on IBIS. Sold.
These are just three tidbits… the X-H1 group will be happy to discuss everything you want to know… feel free to join.
We remind you, that the Fujifilm X-T3 will not have IBIS, so if you shoot a lot in low light with non stabilized lenses, the X-H1 might be the better camera for you.
Some of you wonder why the Fujifilm X-H1 has a 30 minutes video record limit. Where does this limit come from?
The answer is….
…. Legislation!
In 2007, the European Union decided to make European importers pay different import taxes on still digital cameras and camcorders, with the latter one having a higher import tax. Of course higher taxes translate into a higher price for customers.
The workaround for companies is to set the video record limit to 30 minutes, so that the device will be classified as “still camera”, and there are lower taxes to pay. Reuters wrote 11 years ago here:
“The EU trade experts decided last Friday that to be classified as a digital camera, equipment must not be able to record at least 30 minutes of a single sequence of video […].”
So no, there is absolutely no “overheating” issue behind the 30 minutes limit, as Palle Schultz also told us in our fantastic X-H facebook group here. Do you want longer record time? Then the Fujifilm X-H1 will get more expensive.
Now you can stop to struggle and puzzle… always happy to help ;)
Full Review of the Fujifilm X-H1 at photographyblog. The X-H1 is “highly recommended“. From the conclusions:
You’d probably think that adding an effective optical image stabilisation system, better AF system, more advanced video, tougher build quality, a higher-resolution EVF, welcome touchscreen functionality, a top plate LCD panel and Bluetooth connectivity would be more than enough to make the X-H1 the de facto choice amongst Fujifilm fans, and mostly I’d agree.
But there’s a small part of me that recognises that it’s also the biggest, heaviest and most expensive X-series camera to date, it suffers from the need to have the VPB-XH1 vertical battery grip fitted to take full advantage of the video capabilities, and the removal of the dedicated exposure compensation dial is at best mildly irritating.
So what Fujifilm have mostly added, they’ve perhaps also taken a little away, with the addition of IBIS, bigger handgrip and top LCD screen making the X-H1 the largest X-series APS-C camera to date. Whether size matters or not does very much depend on your viewpoint – we’ve seen some people expressing both disdain at the increased size of the X-H1, and some expressing delight.
Perhaps more worrying than the growth in size of the X-H1 is the growth in the price-tag – £1699 / $1899 body-only or £1949 / $2199 with the near-essential VPB-XH1 vertical battery grip puts it almost on a par with the fashionable new elephant in the room, the very recently announced 35mm full-frame Sony A7 III.
Fujifilm X-H1 Owners Feedback
It feels like that whoever owns the Fujifilm X-H1, is also part of our fantastic X-H1 facebook group. It’s impossible to sum it all up here on FujiRumors, so I’ll pick one feedback for you. If you are interested, feel free to join… you will see LOTS of stills and video samples, too :)
John R.
Made this super short vid testing out the IBIS AND 120p SLO MO (it’s fantastic) and Eterna film simulation. And here’s some random thoughts on Day 1 of shooting.
+ Eterna is incredible. Easy to get good results quickly in post. + IBIS is great but it’s not a gimbal that floats on clouds. Secure the camera and it’s incredible. + I’m shooting the video at high isos and for me the Fuji’s grain always at character. + Video does have a slight microjitters if you don’t dial in your settings. (Be interesting in seeing how Full Auto for video fares. + AF and shooting speed is snappier. + That shutter button, very responsive, very quiet, + Displays are brighter / clearer and it shows. + LED Display was a good choice. The EV is easy enough to find though I shoot on full manual. + A lot of new options inside the menus which are much needed.
– Size/weight: you can tell the difference from an X-T2. (Add on a 50-140 and you have something similar to a Canon 7DmII AKA.) – Add on a boost, and this isn’t a small camera. -The dials seem cheaper. – Eterna isn’t a great photo film sim. – Eye piece protrudes out, sometimes getting in the way of the display depending on the angle. – The touch screen has a learning curve. Will take a minute to get it to be second nature
I would describe the X-H1 this way… the X-T2 was a workhorse and a piece of art. The X-H1 is more a tool than a design element. But the thing is the X-H1 is an improvement. Many of the nagging issues of the XT2 are fixed but the cost is a bit more weight and the design.
If you need video and shoot photos, this camera is a no brainer if you invested in Fuji gear.
The Panasonic GH5 has arguably industies best in body image stabilization technology. So how does Fujifilm first IBIS generation compare against the very best?
That’s the question MDR Foto tries to anwer in this video above.
Keep in mind the Panasonic GH5 has been used with dual IS (body + lens) and the X-H1 with in body IBIS only. And it’s more a test “out of the box”, which does not guarantee 100% fair conditions, but it’s the first time the X-H1 gets compared to the very top IBIS on the market.
The Result:
Panasonic GH5 has better stabilization
Fujifilm X-H1 has “much better” autofocus
Fujifilm X-H1 has autofucs even at 120 fps, which the Panasonic GH5 has not
BigHeadTaco (BHT) had a talk about the Fujifilm X-H1 with Fuji Guy Billy. Some experts.
BHT starts mentioning the great TCSTV live stream, we reported here and BHT links in the comments to his youtube video
Billy: ETERNA film simulation is Billy’s favorite new feature. A nice base for further grading
BHT: Fujifilm X-H1 first Fujifilm camera to be equally good for stills and video
BHT unveiles that a couple of years ago, Fujifilm asked photographers what features they want in Fujifilm cameras that they have in other brands, and almost all said IBIS. They also gave feedback about other things, and Fujifilm listened and implemented these features in the X-H1.
Billy: X-H1 is very customizable
You will see the MK Cine lenses mounted on X-H1 and X-T2
Billy: We still believe in dials, especially picking up the camera you feel a little bit more connected. The fact that you don’t have to dive deep into menu system is great, especially for the main exposure. On the X-H1, though, the exp. comp. dial is gone and makes space to a sub-monitor. Fujifilm finds that to be quite useful especially for video side of things. When you are in video mode, the sub-monitor displays video centric information.
Billy: SD-relay recording confirmed
Billy: AF improvements targeting action and wildlife photography
This LUT file is to edit the movie data below when the data is edited by a movie editor on your PC or Mac. *4K movie data of X-T2 recorded in external HDMI devices with the mode of the “HDMI F-Log” under the “4K MOVIE OUTPUT” in the “MOVIE SETTING” *4K and Full HD movie data of X-H1 recorded on SD cards or in external HDMI devices with the mode of the “F-Log RECORDING” in the “MOVIE SETTING”
It includes the ETERNA LUT, as reported also at cinema5D here.
Download
F-Log 3D-LUT file
F-Log_LUT_E_Ver.1.1zip(844KB)
*Decompress the “F-Log_LUT_E_Ver.1.1.zip” file and launch “.cubu” file from a movie editor.
ZedProMedia Youtube – Fuji X-H1 Launch event. Testing Face Detection, Low Light AF, IBIS and samples.
FujiRumors Non Stop
With the Fujifilm X-H1 now shipping and finally in stock, there will be tons of X-H1 content flooding the web in the next weeks. But don’t worry, FujiRumors is here to collect it, order it and share everything you need to see and read with you.
Moreover, the CP+ in Japan just started, and there are some tidbits coming from there too. FujiRumors will be your window to the CP+ and deliver you everything Fujifilm related CP+ content on this blog.
First Shots & First Impressions with the X-H1… DON’T BUY ONE…. BUY TWO!!!
1. Ergonomics… Amazing. Yes, Better with the grip with the 16-55 but still very nice without the grip. 2. Shutter Sound… What??? For a mechanical shutter that is so damn Sexy and quiet!! 3. Focus. Yes, it’s better, faster and the face and eye focus is f’ing awesome! 4. I have a Sony a7R iii and NO, I would not buy an a7 iii after having tried this. I will be ordering a second X-H1. 5. Size… Not even an issue. The ergonomics make up for the minimal size difference compared the the X-T2. 6. Low Light Focusing… Yes, snappy and fast! 7. I shot these with the 56 f1.2 which I normally don’t tend to use because I can’t hold steady for crap! With the IBIS the results were soooo much better.
Tomorrow I’ll be taking it into the studio to try it there. I can’t quite put my hands on it but this camera just functions fast. Reacts fast and the focus isn’t jumpy as I used to experience. The face and eye auto focus feel as good as the Sony but we’ll soon find out.
CP+ 2018
The CP+ in Japan just started, and here are the inital tidbits:
See the Laowa 9mmF2.8 on Fujifilm X-T10 – via nandakaomo twitter. The Laowa 9mmF2.8 has been announced, and we reported all details here.
dc.watch – Event Report from the Fujifilm Booth at CP+
F-Log_DataSheet_E_Ver.1.0.pdf(241KB)