Fujifilm X-H1 Studio Test

There was quite some buzz in the last days, after…

• imaging-resource posted its X-H1 lab tests showing better high ISO performance for X-H1 over X-T2
• ePHOTOzine said in their review that high ISO is better on X-H1 over X-T2

My own theory was (and still is), that Fujifilm fine tuned the image processing in JPEG files, and hence we see a difference on the X-H1 over the X-T2.

What is sure, is that at very high ISO there are some differences, mostly in favor of the X-H1, but not always.

Now also DPReivew has uploaded their studio lab test, where you can pixel peep again, and also compare the RAW images, as you can see below.

In RAW, the Fujifilm X-H1 does not show, IMO, any improvement over the X-T2. Actually in some cases at highest ISO values, I prefer a the results of the X-T2.

So it’s safe to assume that behind the improvement at high ISO in JPEG there is a fine tuned image processing.

Keep in mind that DPReview uses Adobe Photoshop to demosaic RAW files, which, out of the box with standard settings, is notoriously not the best option for X-Trans files.

I wish they would either adapt the import settings to X-Trans files (as we reported in our debunking X-Trans myths article), or add Iridient & other RAW converters to their lab tests, which do make a better job with X-Trans files out of the box.

By sticking to Adobe default settings, every X-Trans file will always be a bit less sharp than it is when using the default settings of other converters. The ultimate “fair” comparison would be to offer the option to select also the RAW converter along with the camera model. Something like the image below.

Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
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Laowa

There is definitely grabbing the attention of the Fujifilm world lately, not only thanks to the launch of the Laowa 9mmF2.8 Zero-D (hands on report here).

Also Fujifilm GFX can look forward to the Laowa Magic Format Converter, which allows you to adapte your Canon and Nikon full frame lenses onto the Fujifilm GFX without any vignetting.

Laowa Magic Format Conveter for Canon / Nikon: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

& More

Now only Laowa. There are other emerging brands that add lenses and accessories to the Fujifilm X and GFX system. The Japanese site dc.watch visted Kipon, Mitakon, Fringer and more at CP+, and shared some images that you can see down below.

Kipon for Fujifilm

Kipon Canon EF to Fujifilm X Smart adapter

Not only Steelsring and Fringer… also Kipon will be offering its own Canon EF to Fujifilm X smart adapter soon.

We already reported about them here, and there will be several options:

• EF-FX AF – 298USD (optically improved. New production from better optic supplier)
• Baveyes EF-FX AF 0.7x – 428USD (focal reducer, or “speedbooster”)
• EF-GFX AF – 298USD

Now Cinema5D met the Kipon guys at the CP+, and they present the new smart adapters by Kipon. You can see the video here. They say the Canon EF to Fuji X smart adapters will start shipping at the end of March/beginning of April

Especially the “speedbooster” version sounds very interesting.

Here is an overview of the current or soon to be available smart adapters for Fujifilm

• Techart (Canon EF-GFX)
• Steelsring (Canon EF-Fuji X, Canon EF-GFX, Nikon F-GFX, Nikon F-Fuji X)
• Fringer (Contax 645-GFX, Canon EF-Fuji X)
• Kipon (Canon EF-GFX, Baveyes EF-FX AF 0.7x, Canon EF-Fuji X, Contax 645-GFX)