Fujifilm has launched a new flagship camera in its highest performing X-series. The new Fujifilm X-H1 comes with advanced photography features such as in-body image stabilization and DCI 4K video recording support. The camera will be made available for purchase on March 1 in the US market for $1,900 (roughly Rs 1,22,000).
The Fujifilm X-H1 comes with a 24.3MP APS-C sensor which is powered by Fujifilm’s X-Processor Pro image processor. The camera features flicker reduction mode which helps users to shoot videos under fluorescent lighting, in-body image stabilization, and DCI 4K video recording features.
It is the first mirrorless camera from Fujifilm in the X-series to have in-body image stabilization. The stabilization works with all XC and XF lenses and also with few lenses which are capable of up to 5.5 stops at max. Prior to this, Fujifilm had a popular mirrorless camera called Fujifilm X-A5 that was launched with the PowerZoom lens.
Fujifilm X-H1 Camera: Specifications
The latest Fujifilm camera offers a 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III crop sensor. Like mentioned before, the camera comes with X-Processor Pro image processing engine. There is a wide ISO range of 200-12800 which can even extend up to 100-51200. It supports continuous shooting speed of14fps.
For video recording, the X-H1 comes with DCI 4K (4096×2160 pixels), F-log SD card recording, 200mbps high bit-rate recording, 1080/120p high-speed video, verbal time codes, a 400 percent dynamic range settings, and high-quality internal mic (24 bit/48 kHz).
The camera has a film simulation mode called ETERNA which is ideal for movie-making. This mode simulates cinematic film. It provides rich shadow tones and understated colours.
Coming to the focusing, the X-H1 offers a 325-point intelligent hybrid AF system. It has improved low-light phase-detection AF 1.5 stops which provides faster and accurate focus in dark lighting conditions. The minimum aperture you can get on this camera is raised from f/8 to f/11.
There is 5-axis in-body image stabilization, three-axial accelerometer, custom dual-processor, and three axial Gyro sensor. It has a 3-inch LCD touchscreen 1.04-million-dot display. The display can be tilted 3-way for getting perfect viewing.