First Wedding with Fujifilm X-H1, Great Battery Life, Leica SL Vs. X-H1, Tips and Tricks, IBIS with Adapted Lenses & More

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Fantastic Feedback… How is it Possible?

We have reported several X-H1 bugs (which will be fixed soon via Firmware update) and some more negative X-H1 feedback. And yet, there are some, who simply have a fantastic camera. A good battery life, an incredible autofocus and more.

Looking at our great Fujifilm X-H1 facebook group, in many cases, the fix is as simple as that: get the settings right!

Reading the manual helps a lot (so you can stop panic’ing when your EVF/LCD suddenly stutters… you will discover it’s a power saving mode you can turn off ;) ).

But the manual does not tell the whole story.

There are a lot of tips and tricks to make the camera work best for your needs, that I highly recommend to read books like the ones of Rico Pfirstinger, who shares plenty of useful tips and tricks about the X100F, X-T20, X-T2, X-Pro2 as well as older cameras like the X-E2, X-T1, X-T10, X-E1 and X-Pro1.

Since the Fujifilm X-H1 shares many similar features, and carries all the X-DNA inside, it might be useful for you to maybe grab the X-T2 book, which will in large part also applicable to the Fujifilm X-H1.

With that said… let’s share today’s Fujifilm X-H1 roundup :)

Great Battery Life?

Some Fujifilm X-H1 users over at our Fujifilm X-H facebook group report surprisingly good battery life for the X-H1. For example, Miklos wirtes:

Many people complain about the battery performance of the x-h1. I use it mostly for sports. Here is my experience. With battery grip after shooting one soccer game in close to zero degrees centigrade the first battery in the grip at 64%. The other two still at 100%. 1300 shots taken. The camera and the grip are both in high performance or boost mode. Also, I do not review photos while I shoot sports. Do we need better battery performance than this??? In case someone is interested also to see the photos at miklosphoto

X-H1 for Weddings

Fujifilm X-H facebook member James use his Fujifilm X-H1 for his first wedding. I will share his impressions here, but in order to comment and interact with him, you better check out his facebook post in the group.

Shot my first 2018 wedding. Initial Thoughts on X-H1:

  • No bugs or issues. At all. Thankfully!
  • Highly Responsive.
  • Focus was very accurate in low light. Low light simply isn’t an issue.
  • ISO performance is amazing (I use 1.4 and 1.2 lenses so that helps a lot).
  • QUIET. I don’t think the bridal party knew I was taking any pictures lol
  • With the Godox trigger system and flashes, it tends to have a millisecond or so delay when clicking the shutter. Wasn’t too thrilled about that but it’s not a dealbreaker.
  • Shot close to 1000 raw photos until the battery was at 23% and I switched it then. Definitely can blow through a 32GB card at compressed raw file settings with one battery.
  • Noticed in broad daylight that the back LCD screen really needs to be brighter.

That’s all for now! I’m absolutely wiped! Lol

X-H1 Reviews

But the X-H1 review flood does not end here.

X-H1 Review + Laowa 9mm F2.8

The Photography Team Fujifilm X-H1 Youtube Series

  • click here: X-H1 vs X-T2 Real World Review of The Focus Tracking
  • click here: XT2 vs XH1 Real Word Review of The IBIS
  • click here: XT2 vs XH1 Real Word Review Low Light Environmental Shot
  • click here: XT2 vs XH1 Real World Review of The Shutter Sound
  • click here: SpiderLight Hand Strap – Fuji X-H1 Recommended – For Mirrorless Cameras

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  • joengphotography – Soccer Game with Fujifilm X-H1
  • fstoppers – Fujifilm X-H review
  • williamchua – Fujifilm X-H1 launch at Chijmes
  • keithwee – Fujifilm X-H1: Final set of Eterna Samples
  • roycruz – Fujifilm X-H1 – Pushing IBIS and a Taste of Eterna in Street Photography
  • camerajabber – Fujifilm X-H1 Review
  • Keoni Ahlo Youtube – Fujifilm X-H1 Unboxing & First Impressions by a Regular Guy
  • mjrusso – Fun with X-H1
  • dsphotoblog – Fujifilm Eterna with the X-T2
  • erohne – Fujifilm X-H1 at the Norwegian Nature Photo Festival
  • phoblographer – Review: Fujifilm X-H1 (The Perfect Fuji With a Big Problem – the ergonomics)

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Fujifilm X-H1 IBIS Test, Bugs Update, and More

The Photography Team Youtube – Fuji X-H1 IBIS Test compared to Fujifilm X-T2 – 90mm Lens

Fujifilm X-H1 Roundup

We already reported yesterday about the AUTO ISO bug and about the occasional lock-ups. And we also recommended you to use only Fujifilm approved SD-cards to avoid your camera to freeze, as well as using the NP-W126S batteries.

So, if you want to read more, and see the full list of Fujifilm recommended SD-card, read yesterday’s article here.

Now a new video showed up, showing how the camera locks up when using E-Front curtain shutter. We do not know if the tester has a “Fuji approved” SD-card. But I thought to share it anyway, so that you guys can try to duplicate it. You’ll find the video down below, but first feedback is that issue can NOT be duplicated by others.

My personal opinion is that the E-front fail is due to a faulty sample.

Also in this roundup, some IBIS tests, comparisons to Panasonic and more.

I will give you the link down below, and all the youtube videos will be also embedded in the article after the links.

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Fujifilm X-H1 Vs. X-T2: IBIS makes a Hell of a Difference (for Stills) + Shooting 1 Hour in the Rain with X-H1 No Problem

Fujifilm X-H1 Roundup

If you are interested in the Fujifilm X-H1, then there is one space you should definitely be: our X-H1 facebook group.

Here on FR, I can just share 3% of the huge amount of content shared there.

This time we would like to show, that IBIS can make the difference not only in video, but also for stills.

In his quick test, X-H member Bob shows here, that thanks to IBIS, the X-H1 allows you to get tack sharp images where the X-T2 with the same lens and settings will give you motion blur.

Bob writes:

Totally non scientific comparison between my X-T2 and X-H1 taken today with the same lens (Fuji 16-55 2.8) set to same ISO / aperture / focal length. IBIS (IMHO) made a hell of a difference. Taken in a low light space from the same spot with no post processing.. both are JPG’s. [IMAGE at top of this article]

BTW – The wight and size issues have been very overblown. If this camera is too heavy, stick with your iPhone

Also Chris has some interesting feedback about the X-H1:

1) bigger than it looks in pictures
2) however feels much lighter and smaller in your hands
3) way more comfortable to grip than the xt2 and xpro2
4) IBIS rocks. Way better than Sony A7II IBIS
5) autofocus is blazing fast
6) wifi connect and image transfer speeds to your phone are about 60% faster.
7) does anyone sell a screen protector for the eink and lcd display?
8 ) evf is a dream.

So glad i picked this up. Is it worth replacing your xt2? In a heartbeat. And i dont shoot much video either.

Last but not least, here is a short comment that Michael made

I got the camera thinking I would send it back if I wasn’t impressed… then I attached my 90mm f2 and turned on IBIS. Sold.

These are just three tidbits… the X-H1 group will be happy to discuss everything you want to know… feel free to join.

We remind you, that the Fujifilm X-T3 will not have IBIS, so if you shoot a lot in low light with non stabilized lenses, the X-H1 might be the better camera for you.

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Fujifilm X-H1 Vs. Panasonic GH5 Autofocus and IBIS Compared

Fujifilm X-H1 Vs. Panasonic GH5

The Panasonic GH5 has arguably industies best in body image stabilization technology. So how does Fujifilm first IBIS generation compare against the very best?

That’s the question MDR Foto tries to anwer in this video above.

Keep in mind the Panasonic GH5 has been used with dual IS (body + lens) and the X-H1 with in body IBIS only. And it’s more a test “out of the box”, which does not guarantee 100% fair conditions, but it’s the first time the X-H1 gets compared to the very top IBIS on the market.

The Result:

  • Panasonic GH5 has better stabilization
  • Fujifilm X-H1 has “much better” autofocus
  • Fujifilm X-H1 has autofucs even at 120 fps, which the Panasonic GH5 has not

See the full video here.

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Fujifilm X-H1 Face Detection, Low Light AF and IBIS tests, CP+ Fujifilm Coverage, Laowa 9mmF2.8 and More

ZedProMedia Youtube – Fuji X-H1 Launch event. Testing Face Detection, Low Light AF, IBIS and samples.

FujiRumors Non Stop

With the Fujifilm X-H1 now shipping and finally in stock, there will be tons of X-H1 content flooding the web in the next weeks. But don’t worry, FujiRumors is here to collect it, order it and share everything you need to see and read with you.

Moreover, the CP+ in Japan just started, and there are some tidbits coming from there too. FujiRumors will be your window to the CP+ and deliver you everything Fujifilm related CP+ content on this blog.

Don’t miss anything, and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and RSS-feed.

An impressive amount of X-H1 content is continuously shared also on our X-H1 facebook group and X-H1 facebook Page.

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Shared earlier Today

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Also feedback from our X-H1 facebook group by Mario V. here.

First Shots & First Impressions with the X-H1…
DON’T BUY ONE…. BUY TWO!!!

1. Ergonomics… Amazing. Yes, Better with the grip with the 16-55 but still very nice without the grip.
2. Shutter Sound… What??? For a mechanical shutter that is so damn Sexy and quiet!!
3. Focus. Yes, it’s better, faster and the face and eye focus is f’ing awesome!
4. I have a Sony a7R iii and NO, I would not buy an a7 iii after having tried this. I will be ordering a second X-H1.
5. Size… Not even an issue. The ergonomics make up for the minimal size difference compared the the X-T2.
6. Low Light Focusing… Yes, snappy and fast!
7. I shot these with the 56 f1.2 which I normally don’t tend to use because I can’t hold steady for crap! With the IBIS the results were soooo much better.

Tomorrow I’ll be taking it into the studio to try it there. I can’t quite put my hands on it but this camera just functions fast. Reacts fast and the focus isn’t jumpy as I used to experience.
The face and eye auto focus feel as good as the Sony but we’ll soon find out.

CP+ 2018

The CP+ in Japan just started, and here are the inital tidbits:

Sony A7R3 vs Fujifilm X-H1: Comparing IBIS, 120fps Slow Motion, Log, Bitrates. The Conclusion is “Shocking!”

Sony A7RIII Vs. Fujifilm X-H1

Pro Shooters had about one hour time to test the Fujifilm X-H1.

One hour is not that much time, but enough to quickly compare some Fujifilm X-H1 features to the Sony A7RIII. They look at IBIS, 120p slow motion, 4K 200mbps, Slog2 vs Flog, and do a codec stress test.

When it comes to IBIS, the Fujifilm X-H1 is far superior. I am actually quite shocked how bad the one on the Sony A7rIII looks like in the video. I mean, if this test is correct and the IBIS on the Sony was not broken, then the Sony A7rIII IBIS looks good on the specs sheet, but not really in real life use.

Also the codec stress test shows that the 200 Mbps of the X-H1 make quite a difference over the 100 Mbps of the A7rIII. Much cleaner image on the X-H1.

They conclude their quick comparison with just one word: “Shocking”

You can see the video at Pro Shooters Youtube

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Fujifilm X-H1 Development Story #2 -Frame Pt.2 – Heat Dissipation, IBIS and Shutter Shock Reduction

The second episode of the Fujifilm X-H1 development story is now online. Just as the first episode, it is still focused on the X-H1 frame, more precisely on heat dissipation and on how Fujifilm minimized shutter shock. They also talk a bit about IBIS, but they say they will publish a more in depth article in future episodes.

Amongst the others we discover that:

“Realizing the first IBIS to be installed on the X Mount was a big challenge on its own, but our top priority is image quality, so we aimed for the highest standard from the get-go. This was not only a challenge for the IBIS development team, but also for the exterior design team.

[…] The sensor unit are not grounded to a surface, so it becomes more sensitive to shocks. Higher levels of shock countermeasures are required.

In short, the transmittance of shocks should be canceled to overcome the problem, but the shutter unit is right in front of the sensor. How could it possibly be done?

Spring was our answer. The shutter unit is suspended with five springs so they act as a shock absorber when the shutter is pressed. With this, vibration is not transmitted to other devices inside the camera The tension of each of these five springs is different because the impact on each of the 5 points is different when the shutter is pressed. The effect of this countermeasure is astounding.

[…] The X-H1 has a larger heat sink to efficiently dissipate the heat generated by the processor to the outside. And by transferring the heat absorbed by the heat sink to the front and back of the camera and by securing more surface area, the heat is released to the outside of the camera in much quicker time.”

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TCSTV Live Chat with Fuji Guy Billy: How Fujifilm made X-mount IBIS Compatibile and Why Would Chris Destroy the X-H1? ;)

TCSTV Live Stream with Fuji Guy Billy

TheCameraStoreTV had a fantastic live stream with Fuji Guy Billy today, and of course it’s all about the Fujifilm X-H1. Make sure to check it out here.

I was lucky enough to attend the live stream and make my questions, but Jordan anticipated me on the first big question I wanted to make to Billy: back in 2016 Fujifilm said X mount is not compatible with IBIS. What did Fuji do on the Fujifilm X-H1 to make it compatible? Here is Billy’s answer:

“We understand how IBIS works with pretty much all brands. We thought it was a very strong feature to incorporate.

At that time when we said that statement, the technology for us wasn’t there yet. Because, when we develop our cameras, image quality is number 1 for us. And we know that with IBIS, there is always some sort of loss in that, so we needed to develop a system that still mantains that high strict image quality. That really was successful with the X-H1.

We had to make the IBIS system a little bit larger in order to do so. That’s why the X-H1 itself is slightly bigger to accommodate that.

It’s the only IBIS system that has a dual processor that can make 10,000 calculations and that corrects instantly for any movement.”

How I understand this, is that Fujifilm studied other brands’ IBIS systems, they saw that those solutions won’t work on Fuji cameras, they needed time to develop a technology specific for their cameras, and their solution ended up requiring the whole camera to become bigger compared to other systems.

Heard that, I asked Billy if this means that IBIS won’t come to smaller Fujifilm cameras in future. Billy answered:

“currently the IBIS system is quite large and that’s why this camera itself is large. We really want to maintain image quality. Now it’s very important for us to develop the system. I think as we learn to grow and develop, who knows where that technology will go.”

This makes hope that one day we will see IBIS also on smaller cameras. But currently, it’s not possible. Related to this, I remind you that we rumored the Fujifilm X-T3 has no IBIS.

Now just a few more highlights of a long and very interesting live chat…. oh, and do NOT miss the Wooden Niccolls movie shot entirely on X-H1.

  • Jordan says Fujifilm has quickly gone from “nothing” to “very amazing” in the video market
  • Nobody buys a GH5 or A7sII to do professional stills and video. They are video cameras that have stills option. The X-H1, though, is a fantastic stills camera that happens to do excellent video.
  • Fujifilm will offer the LUT file for ETERNA. Eterna great skin tones. ETERNA on X-T2 is very possible in future (as we rumored here, it will come)
  • X-H1 has Jordans’ favorite APS-C shutter since the Pentax K3II. Super quiet.
  • Billy confirms the SD relay recording, as we rumored here
  • 10bit: X-H1 sensor and processor don’t have the speed yet to support the incredible data 10bit has.
  • there is some rolling shutter, but pretty well controlled, especially with some lenses and IBIS
  • Firmware updates are costly, but Fujifilm is committed to them
  • X-H1 has much larger heat sink, and processor can run much higher
  • Video Autofocus: Canon is on top, but Fuji and Sony are following.
  • 15 minutes limit in 4K is due to sensor heat
  • The little things Fuji cares: they made the EVF sticking out, to avoid the nose to touch the screen, they improved the mechanism of the 3-way tilt screen and more
  • With manual focus lenses only, you only have 3 axis stabilization, because in oder to know shift, you need to know subject distance.
  • EVF black out is shorter than on X-T2
  • & a lot more… check it out and enjoy!

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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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All About Fujifilm X-H1 New IBIS: How it’s Made, How it Works, How Efficient it is… and Can You Shoot 11 Seconds Handheld?

All About IBIS

The live blogging is still running, but time to dig deeper into the more technical and also practical aspect of IBIS in a dedicated post.

We start with a Fujifilm video that shows how IBIS is made and how it is tested by Fujifilm, we continue by telling you how IBIS and OIS work together, how efficient it is with each lens, and we end with a hands on experience of shooting 11 seconds handheld still image… will it work?

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How IBIS is Manufactured and Tests

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