Fujifilm Mirrorless Cameras>X-H2 – Body Only

The Fujifilm X-H2 Camera

The Fujifilm X-H2 camera is the latest addition to the X Series of mirrorless digital cameras, renowned for their exceptional image quality in stills and video, thanks to Fujifilm’s superior colour reproduction technology. Featuring the new back-illuminated 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and the high-speed X-Processor 5, this flagship model produces high-resolution images and is the world’s first APS-C camera to offer 8K/30P Apple ProRes internal recording.

With the release of the X-H2, the “X-H series” now has two flagship models. The high-speed flagship model X-H2S excels in shooting fast-moving subjects, whereas the high-resolution flagship X-H2 delivers exceptional image quality that transcends the normal quality limit for the format. With the twin flagship models, Fujifilm can cater for all the shooting needs of professional photographers and videographers.

The unprecedented image quality delivered by the X-H2’s new sensor compared to its predecessors in the X-Series is complemented with advanced features including a minimum standard ISO of 125, a maximum shutter speed of 1/180,000 sec with an electronic shutter, and the Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode to enhance visual expressions.

The X-H2 also offers functions and interfaces that assist shooting, such as the subject-detection AF based on Deep Learning technology that automatically detects and tracks a broader range of subjects like animals and birds. The new features also include a five-axis and up to seven stops of in-body image stabilisation.

Fujifilm X-H2 Main Product Features

Featuring the new X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and the high-speed X-Processor 5 to produce the highest image resolution in the history of the X Series.

The high-resolution 40.2MP sensor has an improved image-processing algorithm to enhance image resolution without compromising the S/N ratio, producing astonishing image quality. It also has an improved pixel structure to efficiently bring in a greater amount of light by enabling ISO125 as a new native base ISO. This is particularly beneficial during daytime outdoor shooting or to take advantage of the large aperture to produce bokeh.

The use of the new sensor and resulting ability to control exposure time at a greater precision has improved the fast shutter speed for the electronic shut up by 2.5 stops from the previous 132,000 sec 1180,000 sec. This allows users to leave the aperture wide open in glary conditions such as a sunny beach or a ski slope or to capture a split-second motion.

This is the first capital X Series camera featuring the Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function. The camera uses the IBIS mechanism to shift the image sensor with high precision to carry out the automatic shooting, recording 20 images that are combined into a single frame using the dedicated software, “Pixel Shift Combiner”. This free software processes the captured frame to generate an image containing about 160 Million Pixels, which is perfect for commercial photography and digital archiving.

The X-H2 supports the HEIF image format, which delivers 10-bit image quality in files up to 30% smaller than standard JPEG files, continuing to expand Fujifilm’s reputation of delivering high-quality images straight out of the camera.

Excellent Video Performance That Caters To Professional Video Production Needs

With the incorporation of the new sensor, 8K movies can be recorded internally at 30P in 4:2:2 10-bit colour. The X-H2 has a heat-dissipating design, the same as X-H2S, to enable recording 8K/30P movies for approximately 160 minutes, making 8K a practical option. Furthermore, it supports 8K over-sampling to produce high-quality 4K video, making maximum use of the high-resolution sensor to record movies in superior image resolution.

The Fujifilm X-H2 supports three Apple ProRes codecs: ProRes 422 HQ, ProPres 422, and ProRes 422 LT. When recording ProRes, X-H2 also supports proxy recording such as ProRes 422 Proxy.

X-H2 features a digital zoom function that uses the camera’s 40.2MP sensor to deliver up to 2x of digital zoom with little to no loss in resolution when recording video in 4K. Using zoom lenses, get twice the reach and seamlessly transition to the digital zoom function when the lens reaches its maximum focal length.

Combined with a compatible HDMI device from Atomos or Blackmagic Design, 12-bit RAW video output from X-H2 can be recorded as Apple ProRes or Blackmagic RAW at resolutions and frame rates of up to 8K and 29.97 frames per second.

In addition to F-Log, the X-H2 also supports F-Log2, which records an expanded dynamic range of 13+ stops. This range is wider than the current F-Log, broadening post-production potential.

Evolved AF Performance That Captures Details Accurately

X-Processor 5 features subject-detection AF based on Deep Learning technology that automatically detects and tracks a broader range of subjects, including animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, planes, and trains – as well as human faces and eyes, so image-makers can concentrate on composition and creativity, confident that X-H2 will track focus accurately.

The new high-resolution sensor has a greater number of phase detection pixels than current models, resulting in an improved ability to attain AF-S focus on various subject matter, such as landscape and portrait photography. Furthermore, X-H2 also incorporates the improved AF prediction algorithm, which was newly developed for the X-H2S, enabling stable focusing even when using AF-C.

The X-H2 is newly equipped with a focus meter as a Manual Focus assist during movie recording, allowing for more precise focus adjustment. It may also be used in combination with the focus peaking feature.

The movie AF algorithm has been optimised to improve autofocus accuracy, giving users a sense of confidence when using AF while filming 8K movies.

Hardware and Workflow That Supports the Content Creation Experience

A 5-axis in-body image stabilisation system, made possible by X-Processor 5 and a sensing control function, provides up to seven stops of compensation. This powerful feature allows users to handhold the camera in conditions that previously would have required support, even in low light.

The X-H2 is equipped with a high-definition 5.76-million-dot EVF with 0.8x magnification. It boasts a smooth refresh frame rate of approximately 120fps and significant improvement in controlling parallax and distortion, typically occurring when an eye position becomes displaced while using the viewfinder for stellar visibility.

The body design is the same as that of the X-H2S, with 79 weather-sealed points offering high levels of dust and moisture resistance. The Fujifilm X-H2 is built to withstand the rigours of daily professional use and operate as normal in temperatures as low as -10°C. The top panel LCD screen, adjustable AF ON button, 1.62 million-dot vary-angle LCD monitor, and independent movie recording button support comfortable operation.

The X-H2 has one CFexpress Type B memory card slot and one UHS-II SD memory card slot. Draw out the full potential of the X-H2 video performance using CFexpress Type B cards.