On Friday, the European studio strobe lighting company Priolite announced on their instagram here, that it is introducing a version of its RC-HS-F radio trigger for Fujifilm X-Pro2, X-T2 und GFX 50S cameras that will allow syncs at up to 1/8,000 of a second.
Priolite has just a small market share, but there are Fujifilm X shooter using their products, and who lookf forward to Priolite support, such as the FR-reader, who informed me about this news.
Oh right, Elinchrom! They don’t seem to be in a hurry to support Fujifilm.
As we reported here, Elinchrom should add Fujifilm support in 2018 according to a press release they made with Rotolight. But so far nothing has happened.
So I did search on their facebook page, and I have found the following Elinchrom statement, made last week: “We are working on it“.
“it has total of 68 sealing points on the body alone, and additional 26 sealing points for the battery grip. For your reference, the number of sealing points is 61 for X-Pro2 and 63 for X-T2 […] There are more buttons on the X-H1. There are also physical changes in the shape with the new devices. These factors contributed to more complicated weather sealing design for the X-H1. […] we test to see whether it could actually withstand -10℃ temperature. The temperature is actually set at lower than -10℃ for the test.
Coating:
“The X-H1 is also treated with a new coating on the exterior. If you compare the X-H1 with the X-T2, they may look very similar at first glance. Both have the same black hammer tone finish. But if you take a closer look, you will see that the grain size of the exterior coating is a bit different. […] The scratch resistance of the coating is measured in H. Previous X Series models are 4H, which is very durable already. The value is same as that of automobile body coating. The X-H1 achieves 8H scratch resistance.
Well, besides the Fujifilm X-H1, which is compatible out of the box with the Air Remote TTL-F, Profoto announced that Fujifilm will release a firmware upgrade in April to make it compatible also with the Fujifilm X-T20.
Would be great if they could add also support for X-T1, but at this point we can be fairly pessimistic that this won’t happen.
REMINDER: The Fujifilm X-T20 will get a massive firmware update in April, that is definitely worth to be called a “Kaizen update”. We have shared the full details of the X-T20 update here.
Face Detection Tracing test at 梅晟義 Youtube. Keep in mind it’s pre-production firmware. Looks good so far, though. Sometimes it looks unsharp, but that’s because of the smartphone recording.
The X-H1 Coverage Continues
The buzz surrounding the Fujifilm X-H1 launch seems never to end, and while this night was the first night after 10 days, that I could sleep at least 6 hours, my X-H1 coverage continues without a pause.
But given the huge X-H1 buzz, let’s make a little summary of what has been posted already in the last 3 days.
A special note goes to TheCameraStoreTV live stream, where Fuji Guy Billy answered really many questions, including the one how Fujifilm made the X mount compatible with IBIS.
click here: TCSTV Live Chat with Fuji Guy Billy: How Fujifilm made X-mount IBIS Compatibile and Why Would Chris Destroy the X-H1? ;)
click here: Fujifilm X-H1 Wooden Niccolls Movie by TheCameraStoreTV
click here: Full List of Deals on Fujifilm X-H1, X-T2, GFX 50S & More
click here: Size Comparison: Fujinon XF 200mmF2 Vs. XF 50-140mmF2.8 Vs. XF 100-400mmF4.5-5.6 Vs. CaNikon Full Frame
click here: Fujifilm X-H1 Development Story #1 -Frame. Fujinon XF200mmF2 will Weight more than 2kg
click here: See the Fujinon XF200mmF2 Mounted on Fujifilm X-H1 – Coming Soon
click here: Fujifilm Complete X Guide Update: Includes Fujifilm X-H1 and Removes (discontinued) XC 16-50
UPDATE: Allow me quick follow up to the previous article: I confirm that Fujiflm has changed the front plate design of the X mount. If you don’t trust me, you can go to dpreview and see how the X-T2 can have two different mount designs, older are more angled, newer more round. This has not been made casually by Fujifilm, but there is a reason behind that. Most likely it is related to mitiage grid artifacts, as we reported here.
Kevin Mullins
The epic Fujifilm X-H1 live blogging is now officially closed, but you can check back to see a comprehensive list of first look reviews, samples and videos after 2 nights and 3 days of non stop coverage.
What we are trying to do now, is to enter more in specific to some of your questions, and focus on certain topics.
In our “All About IBIS” article yesterday, we made an in depth technical and practical analysis of IBIS.
Today we try to adress another question that I get also via email: for whom is the Fujifilm X-H1?
I was planing an article about it, but today wedding photographer Kevin Mullins published a youtube video where he answers this question.
And since I not only agree with him, but he also says it in a much better English than me, make sure to check out his video here.
In short:
The Fujifilm X-H1 is aimed at videomakers (where there is still room for improvement, though), sport and wildlife photographers
It’s for photographers who use big lenses, want a big grip, a solid body
For people who want extra functionality and don’t need small cameras
The X-H1 is all about power
The X-H1 is not really for wedding and street photographers. No reason to move to X-H1 from something like X-Pro2, X-T2, X-E3 etc., which are better for that
The X-H1 is another option in the Fujifilm line, and not an upgrade to the X-T2, so it makes sense to call it X-H1
If he buys the X-H1, then it’s for his videos work especially on the youtube channel. But not for weddings
It would be great if the autofocus and shutter system if the X-H1 would be rolled into the X-T and X-Pro line of cameras
He invested into the X system because of smaller size, and size is still an important factor for him
X-H1 has amazing video tech, internal F-log, Eterna Cinema film simulation, indipended custom settings for stills and video, touch screen and of course IBIS
sensitive shutter button, takes time to get used to, but those who shoot very quickly in sports or also weddings they will love it
sadly no articulating screen, and for video makers that would have been awsome
no audio connection in body. You must buy the vertical grip to monitor your audio
Down below, a video of The Photography Team that discusses the questions… X-T2 or X-H1?
In the video above you can see how much the X-H1 sensor wobbles, going behind the front plate. That’s impressive.
And you will remember, how Fujifilm said that X-mount is not compatible with IBIS, right?
So people wonder, how did Fujifilm manage to make it compatible and to make IBIS work on X-cameras without introducing to heavy vignetting?
Good question.
What we know, is that newer X-series cameras have a newly designed front plate. Just check out my old X-T1 with sharp 90° angle compared to my new X-E3 with a much more rounded angle. UPDATE: Older X-T2’s and X-Pro2’s have a very angled mount, while newer ones more rounded. Check it out, it’s documented also on dpreview ;) .
However, I heared another fascinating theory, that I want to share here on FujiRumors,.
The rounded angle could allow the light to filter better in the corners, and hence reach the sensor even better, when it goes behind the mount.
Wait… I hear you say… the X-E3 has no IBIS!
But, so the theory, since Fujifilm had to redesign the mount to accomodate IBIS on X-H1 anyway, it just hugly simplifies and speeds up the production line, if you use one front plate design for all cameras, instead of manufacturing 2 different ones.
However, this theory does not convince me fully, since the front plate on the X-H1 seems to be more similar to the one of my old X-T1 than the one of my X-H1.
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.
– 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
