For the first time in Fujifilm’s popular X Series, we are getting in-body image stabilization. Able to compensate for up to 5.5 stops of camera shake, the five-axis system of the X-H1 will help produce clean, sharp imagery with nearly any lens. It accomplishes this by moving the 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III sensor precisely, and can be further benefitted by using either the electronic front curtain or electronic shutter modes. There are other additions to the photography skill set, as well, including a flicker reduction mode for working under difficult lighting and improved AF performance with support for phase-detect points at f/11.
Stepping up in video capabilities, the X-H1 boasts DCI 4K recording at a true 24 fps, making it ideal for cinema applications. It can also now use F-Log internally for enhanced dynamic range, which can be accessed during the post-production process and has high-bit-rate recording at up to 200 Mbps for added detail in the footage. Along with this, high-speed recording has received a boost with Full HD available at up to 120 fps for 1/5-speed slow motion. And, Fujifilm has added a new ETERNA film simulation for recreating the understated tones and rich shadows for which its classic motion picture film was known.
Part of creating a capable camera is designing a durable body with fast, intuitive controls, and the X-H1 manages to improve upon its predecessors across the board. It begins by using 25% thicker magnesium alloy for strength and has a larger grip for more secure and comfortable operation. For improved comfort, the electronic viewfinder is upgraded to 3.69m-dot resolution and features 0.75x magnification. The rear screen also has some improvements; the 3.0" 1.04m-dot display features touch controls and there is now a 1.28" sub LCD on the top panel for checking camera settings quickly. On top of this, Fujifilm has taken care to improve other aspects of the design, incorporating a leaf-spring switch for the shutter release, developing a near-silent mechanical shutter, enlarging the rear buttons, and more.
Released alongside the X-H1 were a pair of cinema zooms: the MKX18-55mm T2.9 and MKX50-135mm T2.9. This X-mount set covers a wide range of applications with versatile equivalent focal lengths of 27-84mm and 76-206mm, respectively, making them a great starting point for cinema applications. The relatively lightweight lenses are designed to fit into a professional filmmaker’s workflow, with standard 0.8 MOD gears, matched sizes, consistent color, and more. An added advantage of these models is the electronic X mount, which, when paired with compatible camera bodies, will enable automatic image corrections for cleaner imagery.
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