Fujifilm X-H1 mirrorless camera with image stabilisation

Thursday 15 February 2018, 07:07 by Michelle Peeters | 5,174 views | 0 comments

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Fuji has released a new mirrorless camera: the X-H1. It is the first camera in the X series with in-body image stabilisation (IBIS). It also has many features that its predecessor, the X-T2, does not.

The camera is designed for professionals and features 4K video recording, a robust build and much more.

The Fuji X-H1 is a Cinema 4K 200 Mbit hybrid camera with IBIS image stabilisation that can rival the GH5. With this camera, Fuji is entering the high-end video mirrorless market. This X-H1 is equipped with an improved 4K codec, 5-axis IBIS and a total of 20 functional and performance improvements.

F-LOG with Rec.2020 colour is now recorded directly to the internal SD card. A new film simulation, "ETERNA", is added to this mix. This is a first for a Fuji camera. This option is said to have been developed for post-production, providing subtle colours and contrast.

1080p now goes up to 120 fps for dramatic slow-motion effects. According to Fuji, the autofocus has also been improved compared with the X-T2. In video and AF-C mode, you have more stability in low light.

The body has copied some aspects of the GFX camera, such as an LCD screen on the top panel and a more robust build compared with earlier X-series cameras.

The battery grip once again works as a power boost, increasing the maximum recording time in 4K to 30 minutes. It is not known how long the camera can record continuously in 4K without using the grip.

That is a little concerning, because even 30 minutes is fairly short in itself. On paper, the Sony A6500 is the Fuji X-H1's most formidable competitor.

Specifications

• 24.3-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS III sensor (6000 x 4000)
• 5-axis integrated image stabilisation (IBIS)
• Professional video features (including Cinema 4K)
• DCI 4096 x 2160 Cinema 4K at a 200Mbit/s bitrate
• F-LOG internal recording with Rec.2020 wide colour gamut
• New high-speed LSI, X Processor Pro
• Large EVF with 3.69 million pixels
• 3″ folding and tilting touchscreen with 1.04 million pixels
• 1.8″ monochrome top-panel display
• Robust magnesium alloy weather-resistant chassis
• Splash-proof, dust-resistant and cold-resistant down to -10 degrees Celsius
• Improved AF algorithm, especially while zooming
• Dual memory card slot
• Film simulation modes (with new ETERNA mode)

There are many new features in the X-H1 that are missing from the X-T2. These include Bluetooth, a touchscreen, flicker reduction mode, an electronic first-curtain shutter, internal F-LOG, 4K face detection and SD relay recording.

Elja was already able to spend a day trying out the new camera yesterday. You can therefore expect a preview of the new Fujifilm on Photofacts soon.

Price and availability

The Fujifilm X-H1 will cost 1,899 euros and should be available in Dutch shops in March.

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