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BREAKING: Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-T5 Coming with New Lower Base ISO (Less than 160)

Multiple trusted sources have reported to us, that the 40MP non-stacked Fujifilm X-H2 will have a lower base ISO than current Fujifilm models, including the Fujifilm X-H2S, which still has ISO 160 as its lowest native value.

I was always of the opinion that a lower base ISO should be a top priority for Fujifilm, so this rumor makes me particulary happen.

And what does this mean for the Fujifilm X-T5?

Well, our trusted sources also told us that the Fujifilm X-T5 will have the non-stacked 40MP sensor, so we can safely assume that also the Fujifilm X-T5 will have a new lower base ISO. But to be clear, that is a logical conclusion I make based on the current X-H2/X-T5 rumors, and not something a source told me explicitly.

And what about the other future Fujifilm cameras?

Now, Fujifilm has stated that except for the Fujifilm X-H line which has both sensor options, all other camera lines will either get the stacked 26MP or the 40MP non-stacked sensor. And since I don’t have information on which sensor the surviving X cameras will get, hence the Fujifilm X-Pro4, X-E5, X-S20, X-T40 and X100V successor, I can’t say which line will profit from the lower base ISO, too.

I have conflicting report until now on which the new base ISO value will be, but I am working to figure it out. I hope that very shortly I can give you the precise value.

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IN STOCK: Fujifilm X-H2S and XF150-600mmF5.6-8 at Adorama

If you are looking for a Fujifilm X-H2S and/or for the Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8, then you should know that Adorama has them both in stock and ready to ship.

Get the Fujifilm X-H2S here and the Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 here.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs X-T4 vs X-H1 Dynamic Range

Photons to Photos has published its data for the Photographic Dynamic Range of the Fujifilm X-H2S. You can see the results here.

Camera Model Maximum
PDR
Low Light
ISO
Low Light
EV
FujiFilm X-H1 10.10 3586 10.16
FujiFilm X-H2S 10.04 2884 9.85
FujiFilm X-T4 10.45 3298 10.04

Fujifilm X-H2: Getting 8K and 40MP for just $1,999 is Crazy Good Price Indeed – A Price Comparison with Canon R5

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I just shared the price for the 40MP Fujifilm X-H2, which will be of $1,999.

I called this a crazy good price in my original article, but given that there was some skepticism on my definition I think I need to give you a bit more context on why I consider the 40MP Fujifilm X-H2 very gently priced.

And in order to do that, we have to look at other high resolution non-stacked and 8K capable full frame cameras.

So let’s talk about it and compare it to how much you pay to get other 8K mirrorless cameras on the market today.

  • Canon R5 (45MP and 8K): $3,900
  • Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP and 8K): $1,999

Sure there are also other 8K mirrorless cameras out there (the 50MP Sony A1 for $6,500 and the 45MP Nikon Z9 for $5,500), but those are also stacked, so they obviously cost more and they’d make the comparison very unfair

So at the moment, the only camera it makes a bit sense to compare the Fujifilm X-H2 is the Canon R5.

And as you can see, going for a high resolution and 8K capable APS-C body (X-H2) will cost you about half the price than going with the cheapest high resolution 8K mirrorless full frame camera out there (R5).

Plus, we can also expect better heat management from the Fujifilm X-H2, due to the APS-C sensor generating overall less heat than the FF sensor. And we can see already on the 6.2K Fujifilm X-H2S how incredibly well it handles heat.

BREAKING: 40MP Fujifilm X-H2 Price Leaked now on FujiRumors

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Leaking a price months before the actual announcement is definitely a risk for me. Because in my experience Fujifilm can change the price tag until just hours before the final announcement.

And given that the Fujifilm X-H2 40MP will be announced in September, there is still lots of time for Fujifilm to change plans.

However, I will share it anyway, because I have received multiple confirmations from several trusted sources that this is the current price tag. It does not mean it can’t change, but it means that Fujifilm is really doing everything possible to keep that price tag.

According to several highly trusted sources, the Fujifilm X-H2 40MP non-stacked 8K capable camera will cost $1,999.

That’s a crazy good price if you ask me.

Fujifilm X-H2S and X-H2 Sensor Names Leaked (IMX695 and IMX795)

The story is this.

I’ve received the supposed sensor sheets for the X-H2S and X-H2 from an anonymous source.

I was dubious, so I didn’t share them, as we don’t do clickbait here.

The anonymous source saw that FujiRumors could not be tricked into publishing it and after a few days shared the sensor sheet of the X-H2S with the whole world.

The whole world was hungry for clicks, hence published it.

At this point also the clickbait-reluctant FujiRumors had to publish it too, but I warned readers I am dubious about it.

Well, a trusted source wanted to dissipate any doubt, and passed me something, that lead me to write this follow up article.

And today we can also unveil the names for those sensors:

  • Fujifilm X-H2S: IMX695
  • Fujifilm X-H2: IMX795

Get ready, as now fake sensor sheets with those IMX names will start appearing on the web. ;)

Anyway, I know what you think….

You think, “who the heck cares about the name of the sensor! But is that some sort of sheet showing a side-by-side specs comparison of the X-H2S and X-H2 sensor?”

Oh yes, it is a side by side specs comparison. And as you can imagine, I’ve asked for more details to my source and the permission to eventually share it.

Even with Covid on holidays, FujiRumors is always at work for you ;).

Fujifilm X-H2S and XF150-600mmF5.6-8 SHIPPING and STOCK CHECK – BHphoto Expects Stock on August 1

Fujifilm X-H2S

The Fujifilm X-H2S is shipping in Europe since a full week already.

BHphoto expects the Fujifilm X-H2S to be available on August 1. But don’t worry, many X-H2S samples will start shipping today.

Also other stores like Adorama and Moment still expect shipping start for today, July 7.

Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8

AmazonUS has the Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 in stock here (limited number, shipped and sold by AmazonUS).

For a short time it was listed for sale for $1,199 only (reg. $1,999) and I know some FR-readers grabbed it for that price. It was sold via Camera West, which we will see if they will honor that.

Also in case of the XF150-600mm BHphoto expects it to leave the warehouse on July 15. Adorama has still July 7 as date.

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Fujifilm Manager: “We Are Committed to Bring X-H2S Autofocus Features as much as Possible to Older Models (X-T3/X-T4)”

  • A limited number of Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 lenses is now in stock at Amazon US here (at the moment also shipped and sold by Amazon).

When asked if the X-T4 and X-T3 will profit from the new autofocus algorithm of the Fujifilm X-H2, the service manager for Fujifilm Germany says:

First off we have to say clearly that the Fujifilm X-H2S uses a new stacked sensor and a new processor, who are largely responsible for the fast readout and autofocus speed and at the end allow the new algorithm to realize such an autofocus performance.

This means you can’t bring that kind of performance 1 to 1 to other models like the X-T3 and X-T4, who use an older sensor and processor.

But we are committed to bring new features as much as possible to older models via firmware update

This is not Google translated from German, but translated by myself for you in the most accurate way possible, in order to avoid misunderstandings.

Look, when my Fujifilm X-T4 sees faces in trees and branches, I am sure that this is not a limitation of the sensor and processor, but of the algorithm itself. And that’s true also for the real-time Sony alike autofocus tracking, which disappointed me a bit during the wedding I photographed and that could be significantly improved via firmware update also on older cameras.

That’s why I believe that the new algorithm alone would already give us a huge improvement on older cameras, at least for face and eye detection.

And if there would be also an improvement in zone/area tracking, I could also live without subject/animal tracking on my Fujifilm X-T4, which probably are more complex to implement and really require all the latest and greatest 5th gen stuff.

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Fujifilm X-H2S Firmware 1.01 Released

Fujifilm has released a new firmware for the brand new Fujiiflm X-H2S. You can find all the details below.

Fujifilm X-H2S firmware Ver.1.01 – download here
Revised specification from Ver.1.00 to Ver.1.01

  1. The firmware bug has been fixed, which caused the firmware hung-up when the following three conditions coincide.
    •“ON” or “ON HDMI ONLY” is selected at the “HIGH SPEED REC” menu.
    •”360Mbps” or “720Mbps” is selected in the “MEDIA REC SETTING” menu.
    •”Blackmagic” or “ATMOS” is selected in the “RAW OUTPUT SETTING” menu.
  2. The firmware bug has been fixed, which caused that the shutter remains closed after taking a picture when using the “E-FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER” with the slow shutter speed more than 2 minutes.

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Atomos adds Fujifilm X-H2S Support

With the release of AtomOS 10.77 today, ATOMOS is enabling support for the Fujifilm X-H2S to record Apple ProRes RAW over HDMI.

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FUJIFILM X-H2S & NINJA V/V+

Also joining the ProRes RAW eco-system is the FUJIFILM X-H2S. When combined with the NINJA V/V+, the RAW video output from the Fujifilm X-H2S can be recorded as 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW at frame sizes up to 6.2K and frame rates up to 29.97fps. Up to 6.2Kp30 and 4.8Kp60 12-bit ProRes RAW with NINJA V+ and up to 6.2Kp24 and 4.8Kp30 12-bit ProRes RAW with the NINJA V, this new high performance flagship model in the X Series lineup comes with a new image sensor and processor with the highest video performance in the history of the X Series.

You can download the latest AtomOS 10.77 version here.

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