Fujifilm X-H1 IBIS + Gimbal

Mostly, the current conception is: if you use a camera with IBIS on a gimbal, turn IBIS off to get the best results.

We discussed this more in detail in our article, where Panasonic explains us this, and gives more insights on what else is not so good with IBIS.

However, a FR-reader passed me an official Fujifilm slide, that has not been shared anywhere else so far.

According to the official Fujifilm slide, in order to get the best stabilized result, you have to use the Fujifilm X-H1 IBIS combined with a gimbal.

“Combination of IBIS and Stabilizer gives high quality movie. IBIS prevents higher frequency vibration. Stabilizer prevents lower frequency vibration.”

And as FR-reader Christopher noticed, check out the video at 2:20 in this fujifilm-x article. It shows a comparison of the X-H1 mounted on a gimbal with IBIS ON and IBIS OFF, with the IBIS ON version giving even better results. Today’s slide explains more detailed why the results are better.

I thought this info might be useful for those of you guys, who use the Fujifilm X-H1 for videos on a gimbal. According to Fujifilm, you better keep the IBIS turned on to get the best results. I already shared this news in our wonderful Fujifilm X-H User Group.

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Fuji Guys Video Shooting Tutorial

Speaking of Video, the Fuji Guys uploaded a video that show the use of Fujifilm X-series cameras (not only X-H1) for Video. Check it out here.

Laowa 9mm F2.8

Venus Optics is already taking pre-orders on Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D since a few days now. The first 100 people buying this lens via Venus Optics will get a set of 49mm filters (ND 1000 + CPL +UV ) for free.

Now you can find the lens also at BHphoto here, Adorama here, and soon at AmazonUS here.

BHphoto expects stock for the end of April, whereas Venus Optics will start delivering starting from early April. I guess Venus Optics will first ship all their pre-orders, and only later on deliver to other stores such as BHphoto. Hence, to get the lens as quickly as possible, we recommend purchasing via Venus Optics here.

DPReview interviewed three of the most representative Fujifilm mangers: first and foremost nothing but “official FujiRumors.com Lover” Toshihisa Iida, as well as Makoto Oishi and Shin Udono.

Here some excerpts:

Fujifilm GFX 50s

• We’ve shipped more than we expected and planned for. Even more impressive is the lens attachment rate, as we’ve sold so many lenses as well. Overall, GFX sales have exceeded our predictions. […] Something that we didn’t expect was the number of high-end amateurs buying the GFX system. According to our survey, 80% of users are non-professional, and 20% are professional. That was a surprise. […]
• Many customers may want to use their existing lenses on a GFX body, so we support many third-party adapter manufacturers to provide lens adapters. […] We’re surprised too that we can find over 100 lens adapters in the market, with 28 types of mounts.
• At the moment, yes [we are currently more focused to make prime lenses], but we are aware of requests from customers for other zoom lenses.

Fujifilm X-H1 and X-E3

• customers actually requested a bigger grip and better handling [to use especially with bigger lenses like the 100-400 and future 200mmF2]
• Last September, we went the opposite direction with the X-E3. We said, ‘this is a minimalism camera.’ Less is more. One reason for these lineups is that each photographer, each customer, requires a different style of camera.

APS-C + Medium Format… and What about Full Frame?

• At the moment, we don’t feel that there’s anything we need to add [in addition to APS-C and MF], but we do want to focus on APS-C cameras. We think that’s a good format for the best balance between size, speed, quality, and now we have the GFX [for even greater quality].

Fujifilm X70 Successor?

• Yes, we are considering it

Video Vs. Stills

• I think we will see more users transition from stills to video rather than the other way around

Kaizen Updates

• Yes, that’s technically possible [X-H1 autofocus enhancements on X-T2]. We continue to be committed to firmware upgrades, but we need to decide which cameras really require new functionality.

The Future

• there is much room to improve stills photography functionality [firmware and hardware]

Competition: Sony, Canon and Nikon

• We will see more competition with Canon and Nikon as well as Sony, but we will work hard to keep our uniqueness

Canon and Nikon Full Frame Mirrorless Coming

• My answer was always, ‘welcome.’ Because having those strong brands in the mirrorless marketplace increases general awareness of mirrorless, and that’s a good thing for the whole industry. […] We will see more competition with Canon and Nikon as well as Sony, but we will work hard to keep our uniqueness in design and usability; [one big way] we differentiate is by our analog controls. And of course, we need to keep innovating inside our cameras as well, improving the sensor, processor, and also by introducing new lenses.

Asian Vs. USA Market

• For the US market, we definitely have focused on the high-end side, and that has been successful.
• If you look at the Asian market, the X-A series are really popular mirrorless cameras. In Thailand, our market share for mirrorless is over 40%. […] these customers are used to smartphones, and they’re switching to mirrorless.

Make sure to read the whole interview at dpreview here.

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