True to the manufacturer’s promise when it unveiled the Fujifilm X-H2S, the 40MP Fujifilm X-H2 has been announced at its latest X-Summit.
The X-H2 features a 40MP APS-C back-side illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor with pixel layout that is said to be optimised for capturing detail and unrivalled colour accuracy.
As expected, the X-H2’s sensor is paired with Fujifilm’s new X-Processor 5, which enables 8K/30p video, improved autofocus capability and black-out free shooting at up to 15fps. In addition, the battery performance is 10% better than its predecessor, the Fujifilm X-H1.
Although the X-H2 has the highest resolution sensor of any Fujifilm X-series camera, it is also the first in the series to feature Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode. In the X-H2, Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode records 20 images with the sensor moving by 0.5 pixels between each. These images are then combined in-camera to create a single 160MB DNG RAW file.
When the mechanical shutter is in use, the X-H2 can shoot full-resolution images at up to 15fps (frames per second), but when the electronic shutter is activated, it can capture images at up to 20fps with a 1.29x crop factor. This fast-shooting is backed up by a top shutter speed of 1/180,000 sec with the electronic shutter.
It’s also good to see a minimum sensitivity setting of ISO 125.
For handheld shooting in low light, the Fujifilm X-H2 has an upgraded in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) system, with better shake detection, that is said to deliver up to 7EV of shutter speed compensation. It operates in both stills and video mode.
8K Video
The X-H2 is no slouch with regards to video and Apple ProRes 10-bit 4:2:2 footage can be recorded to a CFexpress Type B card at up to 8K/30p. Meanwhile, 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW footage can be recorded to an Atomos Ninja V+ or Blackmagic Design Video Assist respectively. These external devices connect via the X-H2’s full-size HDMI Type A port.
Like the X-H2S, the X-H2 has the F-Log2 colour profile, which extends the dynamic range extends to 13+ stops.
Further good news is that the X-H2 can record continuously for up to 160 minutes at 25°C (77°F) and this can be extended to 240 minutes with the optional X-H2 clip-on fan.
The X-H2’s native 8K video resolution enables some useful functionality such as a 2x digital zoom when recording 4K video, effectively doubling the mounted lens’ focal length. Alternatively, it can be used to boost 4K quality through down-sampling.
Fujifilm X-H2 price and availability
The Fujifilm X-H2 price tag is set to be £1,899 / $1,999 / €2,199 body only and £2,299 / $2,499 with the XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR lens. The Fujifilm X-H2 release date is set for late September 2022.