Nokishita just leaked the full German press release of the Fujinon GF 250mm F4, 1.4x Teleconverters and the macro extenesion tubes. You find it google translated below.
Nokishita just leaked the full details of the upcoming firmware for Fujifilm GFX 50S, X-T2, X-H1, X-Pro2 and X-H1 that we rumored here, as well as the first images of the Fujion GF 250mm F4 and GF 1.4x Teleconverter (all specs here).
To my knowledge, also the Fujiflm X100F should get a firmware update, but it is not included in the list of nokishita.
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.
TheCameraStoreTV had a fantastic live stream with Fuji Guy Billy today, and of course it’s all about the Fujifilm X-H1. Make sure to check it out here.
I was lucky enough to attend the live stream and make my questions, but Jordan anticipated me on the first big question I wanted to make to Billy: back in 2016 Fujifilm said X mount is not compatible with IBIS. What did Fuji do on the Fujifilm X-H1 to make it compatible? Here is Billy’s answer:
“We understand how IBIS works with pretty much all brands. We thought it was a very strong feature to incorporate.
At that time when we said that statement, the technology for us wasn’t there yet. Because, when we develop our cameras, image quality is number 1 for us. And we know that with IBIS, there is always some sort of loss in that, so we needed to develop a system that still mantains that high strict image quality. That really was successful with the X-H1.
We had to make the IBIS system a little bit larger in order to do so. That’s why the X-H1 itself is slightly bigger to accommodate that.
It’s the only IBIS system that has a dual processor that can make 10,000 calculations and that corrects instantly for any movement.”
How I understand this, is that Fujifilm studied other brands’ IBIS systems, they saw that those solutions won’t work on Fuji cameras, they needed time to develop a technology specific for their cameras, and their solution ended up requiring the whole camera to become bigger compared to other systems.
Heard that, I asked Billy if this means that IBIS won’t come to smaller Fujifilm cameras in future. Billy answered:
“currently the IBIS system is quite large and that’s why this camera itself is large. We really want to maintain image quality. Now it’s very important for us to develop the system. I think as we learn to grow and develop, who knows where that technology will go.”
This makes hope that one day we will see IBIS also on smaller cameras. But currently, it’s not possible. Related to this, I remind you that we rumored the Fujifilm X-T3 has no IBIS.
Now just a few more highlights of a long and very interesting live chat…. oh, and do NOT miss the Wooden Niccolls movie shot entirely on X-H1.
Jordan says Fujifilm has quickly gone from “nothing” to “very amazing” in the video market
Nobody buys a GH5 or A7sII to do professional stills and video. They are video cameras that have stills option. The X-H1, though, is a fantastic stills camera that happens to do excellent video.
Fujifilm will offer the LUT file for ETERNA. Eterna great skin tones. ETERNA on X-T2 is very possible in future (as we rumored here, it will come)
X-H1 has Jordans’ favorite APS-C shutter since the Pentax K3II. Super quiet.
10bit: X-H1 sensor and processor don’t have the speed yet to support the incredible data 10bit has.
there is some rolling shutter, but pretty well controlled, especially with some lenses and IBIS
Firmware updates are costly, but Fujifilm is committed to them
X-H1 has much larger heat sink, and processor can run much higher
Video Autofocus: Canon is on top, but Fuji and Sony are following.
15 minutes limit in 4K is due to sensor heat
The little things Fuji cares: they made the EVF sticking out, to avoid the nose to touch the screen, they improved the mechanism of the 3-way tilt screen and more
With manual focus lenses only, you only have 3 axis stabilization, because in oder to know shift, you need to know subject distance.
Combining a robust, durable body with superior image quality and easy operation, the FUJIFILM X-H1 is the firstcamera in the series to include 5-axis 5.5 stops* in-body image stabilization (IBIS), and the new ETERNA Film Simulation feature, for outstanding video reproduction.
New high-performance cinema lenses for mirrorless digital camera “X Series” Achieve stunning FUJINON cine lens performance with a lightweight body of approximately 1kg Equipped with focus and zoom mechanisms optimal for high quality video production
– 5-axis hand shake correction with effect of up to 5.5 steps – Electronic front curtain shutter, electronic shutter – 24.3 MP, X-Trans CMOS III sensor – X-Processor PRO – a rugged magnesium alloy body – EVF is 3.69 million dots, the maximum framelet is 100 fps, the response is 0.005 seconds – 3 inch 1.04 million dot touch type liquid crystal monitor – Film Simulation ETERNA – Cinema 4K 24 fps, 4 K 30 fps – 120 fps slow motion video in full HD – F-log (can be recorded on F-Log directly to SD card at 4K) – Video bit rate up to 200 Mbps – Built-in high-performance microphone – Improvement of AF algorithm – ISO 200 – 12800 (ISO100, 25600, 51200 in extension) – Dual card slot – Wifi – size 139.8 x 97.3 x 85.5 – Weight 623 g (including battery 673 g)
Hey… the leaking never stops, this time it’s nokishita :)
We have already leaked the images of the Fujifilm X-H1 yesterday here. It great to see now confirmation from nokishita, who even leaks the entire specs sheet of the X-H1 :)
Press release (German) – Full Google Translation Below
Spec sheets (English – German) – Full Screenshots Below
Combining a new 24.2 megapixel sensor with the X Series signature color reproduction technology, the X-A5 offers a host of new features, including a newly developed zoom lens, 4K movie recording, touch screen and the latest Bluetooth®* pairing technology
January 31, 2018
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is delighted to announce that it will launch the FUJIFILM X-A5. Sporting a retro and stylish design, it offers a host of features including a 180 degree tilting rear LCD screen, the latest built-in Bluetooth® technology for easy and quick image transfer and an extended battery life, with up to 450 frames possible per charge. In addition, when combined with the new collapsible FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, the X-A5 weighs just 496g**, making it the lightest camera-zoom kit lens combination in the X Series. It boasts a powerful 24.2MP APS-C sensor equipped with a phase detection autofocus system, and a newly developed image processing engine that offers a processing speed 1.5 times faster than previous models. Combined with Fujifilm’s renowned outstanding image quality with the company’s proprietary color reproduction technology, the X-A5 is compact, stylish and portable making it the ideal companion for everyday photography.
As you might know, back in December 2017 I purchased a silver X-E3 as well as two Fujinon lenses. I have explained in a first impression article why I picked the X-E3 and not the X-T20, X-T2 or even the Fujifilm X-H1. You can read it here.
I also told you, though, that I was having 2 issues with my X-E3
sticky joystick
SD-card not recognized sometimes
Of course I didn’t make a big drama out of it. I just went to my local store and asked for replacement.
Sadly, it took them almost a month to get a new X-E3, because of the holidays and also because they said the X-E3 is selling well, so Fujifilm is a bit slow in delivering and fulfilling the demand.
But now it’s here, my new Fujifilm X-E3, and this time it comes all in black.
I promised you an update, as soon as I get my new X-E3, and here it is: I am happy to report that, at least until now, everything seems to work just fine. The joystick isn’t sticky and the SD-card has, so far, always been recognized by the camera.
X-E3 Review?
I will see if I can find some time to write a comprehensive review, but time is not really what I have at the moment, since basically almost every spare minute of my life goes into FujiRumors, due to the imminent announcements of the Fujifilm X-A5 and XC15-45 on January 31 and the huge announcement of the Fujifilm X-H1 on February 15.
The weeks after that, will be even more busy, in order to cover properly all the Fujifilm X-H1 news and reviews here on FujiRumors.
But I’m excited by the good stuff coming from Fujifilm, so I’m 100% motivated to give you guys the best Fujifilm coverage in the known universe ;) .
Auto Geotagging
The review might come later… but for now…
… I have written a detailed article about one of the new features of the Fujifilm X-E3, the auto-geotagging.
I have received great feedback about it and many readers told me it helped them to make it work not only properly, but also quickly. Feel free to read it here.
F-Log_DataSheet_E_Ver.1.0.pdf(241KB)
