ANNOUNCED: Fujifilm X-H2S, New Autofocus Tested, XF150-600mm, XF18-120mm, New Lens Roadmap and More – LIVE BLOG

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Fujifilm X-H2S – First Looks & Samples

  • BH Explora – Serious Video Comes to Fujifilm’s Upgraded Flagship
  • ivanjoshualoh -X-H2S: The king of APS-C
  • ephotozine – Fujifilm X-H2S Hands-On Review With Sample Photos
  • dpreview – Fujifilm X-H2S initial review
  • dpreview – X-H2 Samples
  • williamchua – The new Fujifilm XH2s + XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens

XF150-600mmF5.6-8 + XF18-120mmF4 – First Looks & Samples

  • photographyblog – Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Hands-on Photos
  • dpreview – XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 samples
  • ephotozine – Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens Hands-On And Sample Photos
  • photographyblog – Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 R LM PZ WR Hands-on Photos
  • ephotozine – Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR Hands-On And Sample Photos
  • alanhewittphotography – FUJIFILM X-H2S AND XF150-600MM LENS

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Fujifilm X Summit – LIVE COVERAGE
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Fujifilm X Summit – The Full Coverage Live!

CEO Talks

  • the Fujifilm CEO talks and says he is proud of Fujifilm’s camera business
  • Fujifilm understood the potential of digital cameras very early
  • X-Pro1 in 2012 was the first X series MILC camera

5th generation stacked sensor and X-Processor 5

  • stacked sensor 4x times than previous generation model
  • visible improvement in high speed bursts and hisgh speed movie
  • smoother viewfinder
  • faster AF
  • speed and mobility is most appropiate for APS-C format
  • APS-C is good balance between IQ and size
  • ultra fast processing processor
  • 30x times faster processing than 1st generation processor
  • allows for great video codecs and also HEIF
  • X-Processor 5: speed, power and intelligence

Fujifilm X-H2S

  • Fujifilm cooperated with many photographer to develop the Fujifilm X-H2S
  • 40fps with AF and AE
  • X-Trans Vreads out 120fps, allowing for constant AF and AE adjustments in burst shooting
  • new AF algorithm
  • AI Processing deep AI technology with subject detection (object and animal tracking)
  • outstanding AF performance
  • viewfinder provides ideal field of view
  • best EVF in history of X series: 0.8x magnification, 120fps refresh rate, 5,76 dots, all optical elements with aspherical lenses. Clear images even if pupil position is not in the center (not in the specs sheet, but visible in real life use)
  • 7 stops IBIS: minute noise has been carefully eliminated
  • no need of gimbal
  • 6K30p and 4/120p. Huge load on processor. But X-Processor 5 makes it possible
  • CFexpress Type B
  • 14+ stops of dynamic range in F-Log 2
  • External cooling accessory
  • sharing files via Ethernet in Grip
  • remote Rec Function, to use the router as a hub, so you can control X_HH2S via tablet (WiFi or Ethernet). You can control all camera settings and share settings with other cameras
  • X-H2S has a mode dial, sub-LCD on top panel and vary-angle LCD. Great for hybrid use
  • shutter release button with built-in leaf spring
  • “H” stands for Heavy Duty
  • they tested it in different scenarios. -10 degrees is differnt in a lab over a snowy mountain.

Lenses

  • XF150-600 longest lens in Fujifilm X system for sports and wildlife
  • accepts teleconverters
  • temperature changes can have impact on optical system
  • Matt silver prevents the lens hous to be affected by temperature chanes
  • lens barrel and internal structure are made by magnesium, aluminion and plastic
  • 1605 grams only
  • internal zoom structure
  • 0.15 seconds focus speed thanks to linear motor. Fastest focusing speed
  • X-H2S has small pixel pitch
  • XF150-600 must be designed to resolve resultion
  • 4 super ED and 3 ED lenses. Total of 24 elements
  • made in Japan
  • XF18-120mmF4
  • compact design
  • can handle any scene and subject with unique video features. Developed to cover video and stills
  • focus must not change during focus, and XF18-120 succeeds in this
  • Smoothness of zoom, focus and aperture
  • fast focus and smooth zoom and aperture

Lens Roadmap

  • XF56mm F1.2 MKII
  • XF30mm F2.8 Macro
  • XF8mm F3.5

Availability

  • X-H2S in July
  • XF150-600 in July
  • XF18-120 in September

Fujifilm X-H2 high resolution

  • 40MP HR (R for resolution) and 26MP HS (S for speed)
  • not stacked but fast
  • 40 MP is X-Trans
  • ultra high image quality
  • Fujifilm X-H2 40MP for ultra high quality images
  • more details about the X-H2 in X summit in September
  • X-H2S and X-H2 will be the first cameras using new sensor

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs X-H2 vs X-T4 vs X-H1 – The Complete Specs Comparison

So, the specs have leaked, for the X-H2s, but also for the upcoming lenses.

I thought some of you might appreciate a specs comparison between the Fujifilm X-H2S and the X-T4 as well as its predecessor, the X-H1.

Just for fun, I did throw also the 40MP Fujifilm X-H2 in the comparison. We don’t know that much about, but a few things we know.

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LEAKED SPECS & PRICE Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 and XF18-120mmF4 and Fujifilm X-H2S

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Nokishita leaked the specs for the Fujifilm X-H2s, Fujinon XF150-600mm and XF18-120mm.

Fujifilm X-H2S – Full Specs here

  • Sensor: Effective 26.16 million pixels X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
    Sensor cleaning system: Ultrasonic
    Media: SD (UHS-II) / CFexpress Type B
    File format: JPEG, HEIF, RAW-14bit, TIFF-8bit/16bit
    ISO sensitivity: Still ISO80-51200, Video: ISO 25600
    Image stabilization: Sensor shift type 5-axis image stabilization, 7.0 steps of effect (CIPA)
    Digital image stabilization: Video mode onlyMechanical shutter: Up to 1/8000 seconds
    Electronic shutter: 1/32000 seconds up to
    Electronic front curtain shutter: 1/8000 seconds max
    Synchro: Mecha 1/250 seconds, electronic 1/120 seconds
    Continuous shooting (electronic shutter): 40 frames per second (184 JPEGs, 175 compressed RAWs, 170 lossless compressed RAW 170 sheets, 140 uncompressed RAWs)
    Continuous shooting (mechanical shutter) 15 frames (JPEG 1000 or more, more compressed RAW 1000 or more, lossless compressed RAW or more, 1000 uncompressed RAW)AF method: Intelligent hybrid AF (contrast/phase difference), -4EV in contrast, -7EV for phase difference
    Flash: EF-X8 Guide No. 11 (ISO 200), 8 (ISO 100)
    EVF: 0.5-inch 5.76 million dot OLED, Eye Point 24mm, eye sensor
    LCD monitor: 3.0-inch 1.62 million dot vari-angle, touch type
    Sub-liquid crystal monitor: 1.28 monochrome LCD 128×128 dots
    Video: 6.2K29.97p, DCI4K59.94p, 4K59.94p, Full HD 59.94p, 4K High Speed 120p, Full HD High Speed 240pFilm simulation: 19 modes
    Battery: NP-W235
    Battery life: 720 sheets (eco mode), 580 sheets (normal mode)
    Dimensions: 136.3 x 92.9 x 84.6-42.8mm
    Weight: 660g (including battery memory card), 579g (body only)Price of X-H2S: $2,499
    File Transfer Grip: $999
    Normal vertical Grip $399
    Fan: $299
  • XF18-120mmF4.0 LM PZ WR
    – Lens configuration: 15 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 3 ED lenses)
    – Number of aperture blades: 7 (circular aperture)
    – Minimum focusing distance: 0.6m
    – Maximum magnification: 0.2x
    – Filter diameter: 72mm
    – Size: φ77.3 x 123.5mm
    – Weight: 460g
    – Overseas price: $899.95
  • XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R WR
    – Lens configuration: 24 elements in 17 groups (3 ED lenses, 4 Super ED lenses)
    – Number of aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture)
    – Minimum focusing distance: 2.4m
    – Maximum magnification: 0.24x
    – Filter diameter: 82mm
    – Size: φ99 x 314.5mm
    – Weight: 1.6 kg
    – Overseas price: $ 1999.95

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