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Fujifilm X-H1

UPDATE: Allow me quick follow up to the previous article: I confirm that Fujiflm has changed the front plate design of the X mount. If you don’t trust me, you can go to dpreview and see how the X-T2 can have two different mount designs, older are more angled, newer more round. This has not been made casually by Fujifilm, but there is a reason behind that. Most likely it is related to mitiage grid artifacts, as we reported here.

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The epic Fujifilm X-H1 live blogging is now officially closed, but you can check back to see a comprehensive list of first look reviews, samples and videos after 2 nights and 3 days of non stop coverage.

What we are trying to do now, is to enter more in specific to some of your questions, and focus on certain topics.

In our “All About IBIS” article yesterday, we made an in depth technical and practical analysis of IBIS.

Today we try to adress another question that I get also via email: for whom is the Fujifilm X-H1?

I was planing an article about it, but today wedding photographer Kevin Mullins published a youtube video where he answers this question.

And since I not only agree with him, but he also says it in a much better English than me, make sure to check out his video here.

In short:

  • The Fujifilm X-H1 is aimed at videomakers (where there is still room for improvement, though), sport and wildlife photographers
  • It’s for photographers who use big lenses, want a big grip, a solid body
  • For people who want extra functionality and don’t need small cameras
  • The X-H1 is all about power
  • The X-H1 is not really for wedding and street photographers. No reason to move to X-H1 from something like X-Pro2, X-T2, X-E3 etc., which are better for that
  • The X-H1 is another option in the Fujifilm line, and not an upgrade to the X-T2, so it makes sense to call it X-H1
  • If he buys the X-H1, then it’s for his videos work especially on the youtube channel. But not for weddings
  • It would be great if the autofocus and shutter system if the X-H1 would be rolled into the X-T and X-Pro line of cameras

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He also says:

  • He invested into the X system because of smaller size, and size is still an important factor for him
  • X-H1 has amazing video tech, internal F-log, Eterna Cinema film simulation, indipended custom settings for stills and video, touch screen and of course IBIS
  • sensitive shutter button, takes time to get used to, but those who shoot very quickly in sports or also weddings they will love it
  • sadly no articulating screen, and for video makers that would have been awsome
  • no audio connection in body. You must buy the vertical grip to monitor your audio

Down below, a video of The Photography Team that discusses the questions… X-T2 or X-H1?

Fujifilm X-H1 Pre-orders
Fujifilm X-H1 (all combos): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Fujifilm X-H1 Bundle Deals – Save $150
Fujifilm X-H1 + XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip + XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip + XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip + XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
*on Adorama click “create your bundle” to see the deals

Fujifilm X-H1 + Free Domke Bag – worth $229
Fujifilm X-H1 : Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip: Adorama

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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?

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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 Pre-orders
Fujifilm X-H1 (all combos): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Fujifilm X-H1 Bundle Deals – Save $150
Fujifilm X-H1 + XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip + XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip + XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip + XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
*on Adorama click “create your bundle” to see the deals

Fujifilm X-H1 + Free Domke Bag – worth $229
Fujifilm X-H1 : Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip: Adorama

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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?

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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?

Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

How IBIS is Manufactured and Tests

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Adobe Lightroom Adds Fujifilm X-H1 Support + ETERNA Film Simulation

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Back in February 13, Adobe released the Lightroom Classic CC 7.2, adding Fujifilm X-A5 and X-A20 support.

This was 2 days before the official announcement of the Fujiflm X-H1, so at that time, they did not mention X-H1 support.

However, after the announcement, they updated their camera support list, and included the Fujifilm X-H1. It also adds the Eterna film simulation profile.

Fujifilm X-H facebook group member Rene is already opening his X-H1 files with Lightroom and sharing samples and feedback in the group. Feel free to join here.

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Fujifilm X-H1 Pre-orders
Fujifilm X-H1 (all combos): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Fujifilm X-H1 Bundle Deals – Save $150
Fujifilm X-H1 + XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip + XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip + XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip + XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
*on Adorama click “create your bundle” to see the deals

Fujifilm X-H1 + Free Domke Bag – worth $229
Fujifilm X-H1 : Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Vertical Grip: Adorama

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