Today presents the new Fujifilm X-H2S, the brand’s new flagship that revolutionized the design of digital bodies, returning to the aesthetics of the 70s. We are facing a team with a new 26.16 MP X-Trans CMOS 5 sensor that takes this camera to the top of the Fujifilm ranks.
FujiFilm presented in 2018 a new camera that promised to bring together the best of the brand. And above all they bet on the benefits within the world of video. Was the FujiFilm X-H1a camera that we were able to thoroughly test and that allowed us to see how far the concept of the sensor X-Trans exclusive to FujiFilm.
That camera has now taken over with the X-H2S, a mirrorless camera with APS-C sensor that will fight to become the main choice of many photographers for its professional features. The new AF system, the video options – where it reaches the 6.2K 30p and 4K at 120p-, the viewfinder 5,76 MP a 120p, los 7 steps of stabilization of image in the body, are plenty of reasons to attract the attention of locals and strangers.
Technical specifications of the FujiFilm X-H2S
This camera is just above the FujiFilm X-T4, the most advanced model of the brand to date. It draws attention for its benefits and its novelty accessoriessuch as being able to choose between two vertical grips (one gives greater capacity and the other also offers better wireless communication) or a fan that allows recording at high temperatures without the system suffering.
Perfect for big hands
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Sensor |
26.16 MP APS-C BSI X-Trans CMOS 5HS (high speed) |
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Processor |
X-Proccessor 5 |
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Visor |
5,76 MP a 120 fps |
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ISO sensitivity |
160-51200 |
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burst shot |
40 fps (electronic shutter) 15 fps (mechanical shutter) |
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Storage |
CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-2 |
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Image formats |
RAW de 14 bits, HEIF (4:2:2 10 bit) y jpeg (4:2:2 8 bits) |
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Maximum video resolution |
6.2K 30p en Apple ProRes y H.264/H.265 4:2:2 10 bit |
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wireless connectivity |
IEEE 802.11ac (60 Mbps), UVC/UAC for Webcam (4K 30p) With Grip: IEEE 802.11ac (170 Mbps), Ethernet 600 Mbps, Multi-cam video REC for Web, 5G connection |
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Dimensions |
136,3×92,9×84.6 mm |
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Weight (with cards and battery) |
660 g |
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Introductory price (body only) |
€2,749 (early July) |
FujiFilm X-H2S, the pinnacle of cameras with an APS-C sensor
FujiFilm’s XH range is the most modern and the least developed within the brand. The XT range stands out more in which version 4 captures all eyes. But this X-H2 improves the photographic properties and far exceeds the videographic performance. It seemed like a dead seriesbut has risen with all honors.
First of all, it highlights the ergonomics of the sealed body. The large handle is gaining more and more prominence in camera design. And he returns to the design that he already proposed -and that all copied- Luigi Colani in the Canon T90. It is true that FujiFilm itself made the retro bodies of the 70s fashionable, but with this model the grip is once again essential.
The grip allows you to hold the camera securely
Also, if we want to hold it more firmly, they have presented two grips that increase the size and weight of the body to avoid the trepidation of smaller and lighter bodies. And on top of that they allow you to connect more batteries to increase the number of shots per charge.
a resounding camera
It draws a lot of attention extreme trigger sensitivity. There is hardly any middle position and the shutter pops right away. Something that can be a problem for many, especially if you have the engine on and launch 40 fps without realizing it.
Buttons and screen are oversized for easier access and reading In the photographic section, the fifth generation sensor and processor. FujiFilm has probably the best sensor on the market, with a more intelligent pixel arrangement than the rest of the CMOS. The only problem with it is that major developers like Photoshop and Capture One have a hard time getting all the information out.
Let’s not forget to comment electronic viewfinder with 5.76 MP. Looking through it is like looking through the best optical viewfinders that equipped the legendary Canon EOS 1 reflex or Nikon D6. It stays between the viewfinder of the Sony A7 SIII and the Sony A7 RIV. And finally the LCD screen allows you to take even a simple selfie.
As usual, this model is faster than its predecessor and reaches the AF speed of the competition models to work without complex in nature or in sports.
Con un XF 23 mm f1,4 R LW WR
As one car ad said, power without control is useless. So is equipped with a highly effective predictive AF system. The theory is that it does many more calculations per second thanks to a new algorithm that makes it easier to track and recognize subjects in many more situations, even with low contrast. And it works equally well in the video section, where traditionally you work with manual focus.
And reach that speed of 40fps with electronic shutter, even with continuous focus (AF-C) and without the dreaded blackout. The last link, to avoid the bottleneck, is that it allows you to work with cards CFexpress Type B. They have a much higher transfer speed in exchange for a still excessively high price.
What’s new in the world of video
This is where this camera presents more novelties. The most striking, and the one that brings him closer to the heavyweights, such as the Sony A7SIIIis that it allows you to record internally in Apple ProRes, a codec that offers much higher quality in post-production.
But the news does not stop there. It increases the frame rate, the image frequency, because it can process more data. you can record to 120 fps in 4K with a small crop of 1.29x and at 60 fps without any cropping of the sensor. And it reaches 240p in Full HD.
If we need to increase the Dynamic rangeand it is something fundamental for video post-production, we have the F-Log2, a logarithmic curve that allows you to increase details from shadows to highlights by up to two steps. The image will look flat but with as much information as possible in any contrast scene.
And we avoid the dreaded rolling shutter, those scenes where moving lines turn into curves. And as usual, there is no longer a 30-minute limit to record.
The new lenses for FujiFilm
A professional camera without lenses makes no sense. Photographers need all kinds of focal lengths, from wide angles to extreme telephotos to capture what the client asks of them. And that is why they have presented two objectives: FUJINON XF150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR y FUJINON XF18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR.
The two new goals
The first is a telephoto zoom (equivalent to 229mm-914mm in 35mm film format) with a restrained weight (1605g) and size, harnessing the full potential of the new camera. In the hand, it is surprising how well distributed the masses are because it does not change in size. It is true that it is not very bright, but with the current performance of sensitivity it is becoming less important.
The other goal, FUJINON XF18-120mm F4 LM PZ WRhave the power zoom. That makes it a perfect target for video. And nothing comfortable for photography. But it allows you to record without fear of losing focus during the creation of videos.
FujiFilm X-H2S price and availability
The market is having many problems due to all the sociopolitical and health problems. But at the presentation in Barcelona they assured us that the FujiFilm X-H2S will be available for €2,749 in early July.
The FUJINON XF150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR will be available at the end of July for 2199€ and the FUJINON XF18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR will cost 999€ in early September.
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