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.
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F-Log 3D-LUT file
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*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+
Disclaimer 1: Sony A7III is an amazing camera Disclaimer 2: I share this post, no to attack Sony, but because DPReview claims Fujifilm has the same issue, and gives a wrong explanation that I want to correct Disclaimer 3: I love DPReview Disclaimer 4: Keep in mind Sony A7III is still pre-production model
As you can see above, the Fujifilm X-H1 boxes are right now arriving to stores and waiting for the March 1 embargo to ship them to customers, although I we have seen in the past that some stores decide ship a few days before the embargo ends.
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