See the Impressive Fujifilm X-H1 IBIS Wobbling. Front Plate Redesign to Allow IBIS on X-Cameras or Reduce Purple Grid Artifacts?

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 ;) .

Most likely, Fujifilm did it to fix (or at least signficantly reduce) the purple grid artifacts we wrote about it here.

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.

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Fujifilm X-H1 Brochure Online. See Eterna Film Simulation Sample and Much More

*** Fujifilm X-H1 Pre-orders are now available on AmazonUS for some kits. ***

It’s always like this… the last moments before the official annonucements are the longest, and seem never to pass.

So, while waiting for the Fujifilm X-H1 to become official very soon, at midnight New York time, let’s pass our time a few more leaks :).

This time we can read the Fujifilm X-H1 Brochure, which, amongst the others, shows an the Eterna film simuation sample. You can download it from nokishita google drive or fujirumors dropbox.

The Fujifilm X-H1 is still listed at AmazonUS, and both, the new Fujinon MKX 18-55mmT2.9 and Fujinon MKX 50-135mmT2.9 are available for pre-order.

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Fujifilm X-H1 Final Countdown. Will you Buy the X-H1? – POLL

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It’s just a few hours now, and the Fujifilm X-H1 will be officially announced (2PM Toyko time – midnight in New York).

And while the Fujifilm X-H1 is for sure the one camera that currently creates the biggest buzz on the internet, it remains to see if it will also become a big success in terms of sales.

So let’s try to anticipate the fate of the X-H1 here on FujiRumors, by launching a survey.

The decision if you will buy (or not) the Fujifilm X-H1 is made a bit easier by the fact that basically everything has already been leaked. I will share just a few main specs, and link to the full press-release, specs sheet and comparisons.

Also a short recap of the Fujifilm X-T3 rumors, which should help you to make your decision.

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Fujifilm X-H1 Listed at Stores – Update

 

As we reported yesterday, AmazonUS had the Fujifilm X-H1 camera and vertical grip listed. As you can see there, they say shipping starts March 1.

Now also Adorama had it listed for a while, but it has been taken down.

The Fujifilm X-H1 will be announced Feb. 15 at 2PM Toyko time (midnight in New York).

Make sure to follow the Fujirumors Live Blogging…. and expect non stop coverage for a few days, which basically already started, since I have reduced sleep to 3/4 hours a night already and of course I will sleep even less starting from February 15.

And to manage my impatience for the big day, I made a little Fujifilm X-H1 announcement trailer. :)

Godox AD600 PRO Review, Part 1: First Impressions

The Godox Witstro AD600 PRO has landed! Markus Klinko offers an early hands-on review, with comparisons to the original Godox H1200.

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Today, as everything in Shenzhen is coming to a shrieking halt, for Chinese New Year’s celebration, a DHL box arrived from China at my studio, containing the first actual production model of the much anticipated AD600 PRO.

Ever since it was announced first, on October 25th of last year, that a PRO version was rumored to be in the works, speculations on the internet about this new model have run wild.

If you have read my previous article, you know by now that I have been quite enamored with the H1200, the previous Godox flagship portable flash, powered by two AD600 units.

Now, seeing the new PRO version in person, it is a stunning achievement by Godox, and perhaps another nail in the coffin of the established European flash brands and their ill-fated battery powered products.

Make no mistake, the guys in Switzerland and Sweden still make some of the best studio units and special light shaping tools.

But in terms of portable battery flash, Godox has just crowned themselves as the undisputed king of the business!

The Pro is an incredibly well designed and highly efficient light and will be for sure the market leader for some time to come.

New flashtube design

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