Fujifilm Manager Mr.Oishi was at the press event for the Fujifilm GFX system in Thailand and also chatted with the media.
The Thai youtube channel กล้องกล้วยกล้วย published 3 videos of the event, but only 2 are of interest for us (see them at the bottom of the article).
And since I don’t want you to lose as much time as I did by listening to Thai questions, the translations into English and then again the Thai translation, I decided to sum up the key points of both videos for you here on FujiRumors.
This and more for my beloved community on FujiRumors ;).
Recently we launched an interesting poll (almost 7,000 votes), where we could see that most FR-readers are waiting for the Fujifilm X-H2 and hence did not buy the Fujifilm X-T3.
But I wonder, is it only because the Fuji X-H2 will have IBIS, or do you simply overall prefer the ergonomics of the Fujifilm X-H2 over the Fuji X-T3?
Well, let’s try to find it out with todays’ survey.
So, imagine the Fujifilm X-T3 would have IBIS, and hence be equal to the Fujifilm X-H2 in terms of specs, and the only difference between the X-T3 and X-H2 would be the ergonomics, which one would you buy?
As a FR-reader told me, the same questions has been shared at dpreview here, but the poll there did get only 59 votes.
The unique thing about FujiRumors (and the reason why Fujifilm does read this website and your comments), is that FR brings together the by very far largest group of Fujifilm X and GFX shooters, hence polls always get a few thousands of votes within a single day and the comment section is always very lively.
So let’s try to launch the survey here on FR. Feel free to vote it down below.
“QUESTION: Will this stabilization system eventually find its way to lower-priced medium format cameras or are you going to keep it for the top of the range for now?
ANSWER: It’s very early to talk about that. I think our official announcement of this 100-megapixel concept camera is sometime in the first half of next year. Of course, Fujifilm is always developing and researching how to include technologies such as in-body image stabilization to other line-ups. I hope that the technology will be implemented in the future when they introduce the GFX 50 megapixel version of the camera.”
If there ever will be a Fujifilm GFX 50 Megapixel camera with IBIS, Fuji’s medium format system would consist in:
And btw, I am really enjoying to go through the 140 pages of the medium format magazine, and I look forward to the next editions. Make sure to check it out at mediumformat.com. Lots of talented photographers sharing their thoughts and images there. It covers not only Fujifilm GFX, but also other medium format systems.
A few days ago, we told you, that a firmware update for the Fujifilm X-H1 coming in 2018 will improve IBIS performance, enabling dual OIS/IBIS control with the lenses you can see listed in the screnshot above.
Well, that media slide didn’t tell you the whole story.
According to our sources, also the IBIS tilting and panning performance will be improved.
A firmware update scheduled for 2018 will bring “cooperative IBIS/OIS” control to the Fujifilm X-H1.
“Co-operative control” Image Stabilisation, so that the in-camera image stabilisation will work in combination with the lens optical image stabilisation“
via dpreview twitter – https://twitter.com/dpreview/status/1044576373526990848
Fujifilm unveils GFX 100Megapixels Concept
-Concept for a new flagship model capable of producing world-leading image quality with the world’s highest* 102 million pixels image sensor
-A new GFX Series medium format mirrorless digital camera incorporating large sensor approximately 1.7 times the size of full-size 35mm image sensor
-Fully satisfies a diverse range of customer needs with high functionality including high-speed/high-precision autofocus, built-in image stabilization features, and 4K video shooting capability
The new firmware has changed IS control logics of both IS lenses and camera’s IBIS functions.
– For lenses with IS (or OS/VC)
When IS switch on the lens is on, IS function is controlled by camera menu. Mode 1 (Continuous): IS function is always on. Mode 2 (Shooting only): IS function is activated when shutter release button half-pressed and deactivated about 2 seconds after its release. Be noted that if camera body has IBIS, it will be disabled if a lens with built-in IS function is installed.
– For lenses without IS function installed on a camera with IBIS.
Begin with V2.20, IBIS function of X-H1 works properly. It’s controlled by the menu, i.e. Mode 1 (Continuous), Mode 2 (Shooting only) and OFF, which is similar to native XF lenses without built-in IS function.
Be noted, IBIS performance of lenses longer than 100mm may be poor.
In addition to IS function change, following lenses have been added to tested and opimized lens list.
Visit my website to download the detailed release notes and V2.20 firmware file.
Make sure current firmware of your adapter is V2.x before installing the new firmware. If it’s V1.x, please install V2.10 first. Read the release notes for more details.
Fringer EF-FX Pro adapter is open for pre-order now. This batch would begin to be shipped before August 3. Please visit my web store to place your order.
this is the Fujifilm X-H1 IBIS unit placed into the Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm’s Current IBIS
Some FujiRumors readers have a hard time to believe our rumor, that the Fujifilm X-T3 won’t have IBIS. And you always do good to doubt, since there are undoubtedly lots of fake and wrong rumors surfacing on the web all the time… but not here on FujiRumors ;) .
And yet, despite sharing about 100 rumors a year with a statistic accuracy of 95%+, you should always take also what we write with a grain of salt.
Hence, in order to give some substance to the rumor the X-T3 won’t have IBIS, I decided to give you 2 facts.
The video is titled “Fuji surprises“, but I guess this is more to calm the spirits after his last video (linked below), where he says the Fujifilm X-H1 “gets destroyed” by the Sony A7III in low light (1 stop difference in terms of noise).
Also in his newest video, he seems to love the Sony A7III overall more.
Video AF: Better face detection on the Sony A7III (recognizes faces more distant)
Both fantastic video AF with face detection disabled. Sony a bit smoother.
IBIS: Fujifilm X-H1 mostly much smoother. Sometimes it “jumps” to reset position. Sony A7III generally more shaky, but no “jumps”.
Fujifilm AF video adjustments can be faster, which is great for photography, but in video you want a smooth transition. Fujifilm X-H1 is sometimes smooth focussing, but sometimes it focusses as fast as possible to the new subject.
The latest Max Yuryev Sony A7III Vs. Fujifilm X-H1 comparisons links:
Max Yuryev Youtube – X-H1 vs A7III Autofocus & IBIS comparison – Fuji Surprises!
Max Yuryev Youtube – X-H1 vs A7III Lowlight Comparison – Fuji Gets Destroyed?
Speaking of controversial statements, Tony Northrup said here, that the Sony A7III has “crushed the hopes of the Fujifilm X-H1“. I know it’s a controversal video, due to his statement “twice as good image quality for the Sony A7III“, so make sure to check out also Tony’s follow-up video here, where he clarifies “twice” refers technically to “1 stop“, and that with “image quality” he was analyzing “noise and dynamic range“.
The Last X-Trans III camera?
Gordon from cameralabs has published a very comprehensive Fujifilm X-H1 review. Gordon has very good contacts within the photo industry, and if he says that the Fujifilm X-H1 will “possibly be the last to use the X-Trans III sensor“, then I guess he knows what he talks about.
But no big surprise for regular FujiRumors readers. We already told you that the Fujifilm X-T3 will be announced around photokina 2018, have a new X-Trans sensor with less than 30MP and a new processor, and also lack of 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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