Yesterday Fujifilm revealed its latest digital mirrorless camera in the form of the X-H2S.
Now Fujifilm South Africa has advised when the new offering will be available to purchase locally, along with a recommended price tag for the X-H2S and new Fujinon XF150-600mm lens.
To that end the X-H2S is expected in SA in early July, with the body of this camera costing a recommended R39 900. The Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens is set to arrive on the same date and will retail for a recommended R34 000.
Fujifilm has also said that this is its highest performance mirrorless camera to date, with it outpacing the impressive X-H1 from 2018. We reviewed that particular mirrorless camera and dubbed it the “DSLR killer“, so we are intrigued to see how this new device performs.
“The X-H2S’s outstanding performance has been made possible by the use of a new fifth generation sensor and processor,” notes Fujifilm of the performance in a press release sent to Hypertext.
“The new stacked-layer back-illuminated 26.16MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HS sensor is capable of reading signals 4x faster than the previous sensor, and the high-speed X-Processor 5 boasts double the processing speed of the previous version. Fujifilm’s new processor does not only significantly improve AF accuracy and speed, but also enables filming 4:2:2 10bit video at 6.2K/30P and 4K/120P, a first for the Fujifilm range,” it highlights.
Added to this, the new image processor features a subject-detection AF function, developed with Deep Learning technology, according to the Japanese camera maker.
To that end it can detect and automatically track not only the human face or eyes, but also animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes and trains to maintain autofocus, even in low-light conditions.
As such, it should appeal to both wildlife and sports photographers.
In terms of the video functionality, the X-H2S’s new sensor and processor enables saving 4:2:2 10bit video at 6.2K/30P internally, recording high-definition video while retaining extensive colour information. The camera also supports filming high-speed 4K/120P video so a fast-moving subject can be presented in smooth slow-motion.
“The Fujifilm X-H2S supports three Apple ProRes1 codecs: ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, and ProRes 422 LT. When recording ProRes, the X-H2S also supports proxy recording such as ProRes 422 Proxy, streamlining the overall workflow from filming to post-production. The sensor`s readout speed during video recording is as fast as 1/180 sec, with the rolling-shutter effect tightly controlled to present a moving subject naturally,” adds Fujifilm regarding its professional video credentials.
We have already spotted the new X-H2S (body only) listed at local retailers like ORMS Direct, so there will likely be plenty of interest in this X-Series mirrorless flagship device.
