Fujifilm brings 6K video to its new mirrorless X-H2S

The new X-H2S mirrorless camera from Fujifilm It joins the X series of lightweight cameras by implementing a wide selection of UHD video features.

The X-H2S is a new flagship model that stands out for having the highest performance in the video field in the history of the X Series, as Fujifilm itself points out. To achieve this, the new camera has the newly developed sensor X-Trans CMOS 5 HS de 26,16 MP and image processing engine X-Processor 5.

Some of the keys to the camera are its Ability to achieve tear-free continuous shooting of up to 40 frames per second; their improvements in materia de AF, as it “performs three times as many calculations on phase detection information compared to the current model”; his Improved image resolution at low ISO sensitivity; and, of course, your new options regarding video capture, since the camera can record in 6,2K a 30p, 4K 120p en 4:2:2 a 10 bits, or even 4K 60P video during 240 minutes. In this regard, Fujifilm has confirmed that the sensor reading during video recording has been reduced by up to 1/180 seconds, which mitigates the effect Rolling-shutter­ to present the movement of the subjects in a more natural way, and has confirmed its commitment to Apple ProRes: The X-H2S can export video in ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 y ProRes 422 LT. Another novelty is the ability F-Log2 with expanded dynamic range up to more than 14 stops, improvement that allows video recording with a enriched tone, thus expanding post-production potential.

The camera is compatible with a card CFexpress Type B, capable of writing data at high speed and, therefore, realizing the full potential of the X-H2S in the burst and video recording. Other notable features is your new meccaImpression stabilization nismagen, the inclusion of a LCD screen, ergonomic improvements or its wide range of accessories: FAN001 cooling fan, VG-XH vertical battery grip, CVR-XH cover kit or FT-XH file transmitter.

New Fujinon lenses

At the same time, Fujinon has confirmed the launch of two new lenses.

The new Fujinon XF150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR It is a telephoto lens capable of extending 35mm format the distance equivalent to 229mm hasta 914mm. It stands out for being a target made up of 24 elements in 17 groups, have a stabilization mechanism image in 5 steps and be able to extend its reach to 1828mm in 35mm format when used with the teleconvertidor XF2X TC WR. The launch of this 1,605 gram solution is planned for July 2022.

Besides, Fujinon has confirmed the launch of XF18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR. Aimed at the Fujinon XF X-Mount range, it has features such as a distance equivalent to 27mm – 183mm in 35mm format (18-120, in 18mm); A fully electric drive mechanism; a structure based on 15 elements in 12 groups; and OF “fast and precise, capable of focusing in 0.02 seconds, and a “compact and light” design weighing approximately 460 grams. It will be available in September 2022.

Beyond sharing the details of the duo of objectives, Fujinon has confirmed that the range of optics Montura X Fujinon XF will soon incorporate three new objectives: Fujinon XF56mmF1.2, Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R Macro y Fujinon XF8mmF3.5, which will expand the range up to a total of 42 optics.