Fujifilm X-H2S

Get ready to have your mind blown! The new Fujifilm X-H2S is a serious hybrid camera that produces spectacular videos and stills. With a new 26.16MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HS Sensor and an X-Processor 5 to match, the camera's autofocus operates with lightning precision, so you get the best professional sports and wildlife photos or cinematic movies. If that's not enough, the Japanese brand has added an all-new five-axis in-body image stabilisation mechanism, which offers up to a 7-stop advantage!

The X-H2S is the new flagship model boasting the highest performance of any X Series camera to date. This has been made possible by the new stacked-layer back-illuminated 26.16MP "X-Trans CMOS 5 HS" sensor, capable of reading signals four times faster than the previous model, and the high-speed "X-Processor 5" boasting double the processing speed of the previous model.

The X-H2S features an evolved AF system to enable continuous high-speed shooting up to 40 frames per second, a newly-developed subject-recognition AF technology, and the capability to record 6.2K/30P and 4K/120P video. Other features include the five-axis in-body image stabilisation that offers up to a 7.0- stop advantage highly-robust magnesium body, hardware that incorporates operability improved from the previous model, as well as extensive interface options, including the new slot for a CFexpress Type B card and an optional file transmitter (sold separately). The new camera caters to the diverse photographic needs of professional photographers and videographers in categories including sports photography, bird photography and other on-location work.

New Sensor: X-Trans CMOS 5 HS

This 26.16MP image sensor inherits the previous model's back-illumination style and adopts the stacked-layer structure to become the first stacked APS-C sensor capable of quadrupling the read signal speed compared to the current model. It has dramatically improved performance, including up-to-40fps blackout-free burst mode and a significantly better AF rate during continuous shooting. As for video performance, the sensor can record 4K/60P video without cropping and with a substantially reduced rolling-shutter effect.

New X-Processor 5

The all-new processor has double the processing speed of the previous model. It has improved image quality at low ISO and reduced noise at high sensitivity in stills while delivering significantly improved AF accuracy and speed. The processor also enables subject detection and AF tracking of a targeted subject with increased accuracy. In the video, the processor enables filming 4:2:2 10bit video at 6.2K/30P and 4K/120P and supports a variety of codecs, including Apple ProRes 422. It also has lower power consumption, extending the maximum video recording time and supports a CFexpress Type B memory card.

The X-H2S makes full use of the capability of the fifth-generation sensor and processor to achieve a substantial performance improvement.

Major boost to the burst mode capability: The camera can apply AF/ AE tracking in the blackout-free continuous shooting of up to 40 frames per second and can shoot over 1,000 frames continuously when setting the high-speed burst shooting mode to 30 frames per second (JPEG) or 20 frames per second (RAW).

Dramatically Evolved AF Performance

The increased number of AF calculations performed per second has improved AF accuracy, provides a subject-recognition AF function, and improves the prediction algorithm to dramatically improve Zone AF and the capability to track a moving subject under a low-contrast environment.

Improved video performance

The camera supports recording 4:2:2 10bit video at 6.2K/30P and 4K/120P internally. During video recording, the sensor's readout speed has been improved to 1/180 seconds, suppressing the rolling shutter effect. It supports three Apple ProRes codecs; ProRes 422 HO, ProRes 422, and ProRes 422 LT. When recording ProRes, X-H2S also supports proxy recording such as ProRes 422 Proxy. Another new feature is F-Log2 capability, with a dynamic range expanded to 14+ stops, enabling much smoother tonal expression.

Stand Out Features

The camera is equipped with a back-illuminated stacked-layer 26.16MP "X-Trans CMOS 5 HS" sensor, the 5th generation of X Series' image sensors. It has a signal readout speed about four times faster than the current model' 9 to achieve blackout-free continuous shooting of up to 40 frames per second. The camera controls phase-detection pixels independently from the image display during the burst mode. This triples the number of calculations in phase-detection information from the current model 9 and enables high-speed focusing even during high-speed continuous shooting of 40 frames per second, thereby significantly improving AF accuracy in the burst mode.

The use of the new sensor and the processor is coupled with an increased built-in memory buffer capacity to dramatically increase the number of frames that can be continuously recorded in the burst mode. When using the electronic shutter, the camera can shoot over 1,000 frames continuously at up to 30fps in JPEG and 20fps in RAW.

The EVF uses a high-resolution 5.76-million-dot OLED panel with a magnification of 0.8x. The smooth viewfinder with a frame rate of approx. 120fps also offers improved visibility thanks to the strong suppression of distortion that can occur when an eye position becomes displaced while using the viewfinder, thereby enabling accurate tracking of subject movements.

Substantially evolved AF performance with the use of new devices and enhanced algorithms The new devices and improved prediction algorithms for AF have led to a major boost in the camera's capability to track a moving subject and autofocus accurately in Zone AF or in low-contrast conditions. This means a continuously moving subject can be accurately tracked, an ideal feature for sports and wildlife photography.

The new image processor features a subject-detection AF function, developed with Deep Learning technology. It detects and automatically tracks the human face /eyes and animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, aeroplanes and trains to maintain autofocus. Users can concentrate on photographic opportunities and framing, as the camera can constantly keep a targeted subject in focus.

New Five-axis In-body Image Stabilisation

The camera features an all-new five-axis in-body image stabilisation mechanism, which offers up to a 7-stop advantage thanks to the new processor and a new sensing control function. Users can comfortably choose to handhold the camera to shoot active situations such as sports or low light conditions.

The new camera inherits the popular design features of the X-H1, such as a large grip that works well with large lenses, an LCD display on the top panel for users to check settings at any time, and a highly robust camera body that withstands heavy professional use.

XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens

The XF 150-600mm F/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens covers focal lengths ranging from the telephoto 150mm to the super-telephoto 600mm (equivalent to 229mm -0 914mm in the 35mm film format). It supports teleconverters and, if fitted with the XF2X TC WR, its range is extended up to 1200mm (equivalent to 1828mm in the 35mm film format), allowing flexible framing while shooting distant subject matter, including wildlife and sports. Furthermore, the lens boasts a lightweight design, plus fast and highly accurate AF. It offers perfect operability with the NEW Fujifilm X-H2S and its subject tracking performance even at the super-telephoto end.

The super-telephoto range is prone to image degradation with axial chromatic aberration; however, the XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR benefits from its construction, consisting of 24 lens elements in 17 groups, including three ED elements and four Super ED elements, to deliver an advanced level of image resolution and edge to edge clarity across the entire zoom range.

The XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR has been designed with a focus on being lightweight. The result is a non-extending Inner Zoom lens that weighs just 1605g and has a minimal shift in weight distribution for a stable grip and better balance. Users are assured of easy use even during extended photographic expeditions for wildlife or sports photography. The fast AF system, driven by a linear motor, attains a perfect focus quickly and accurately even in the super-telephoto range and even when fitted with a teleconverter, where focusing is difficult due to a shallow depth of field, thereby assuring the ability to capture a decisive moment.

Fujifilm’s Longest Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens

The new lens covers Fujifilm’s longest focal length range, from the telephoto 150mm to the super-telephoto 600mm (equivalent to 229mm - 914mm in the 35mm film format), making it a perfect choice for wildlife, birds, and sports photography.

The lens, consisting of 24 lens elements in 17 groups, including three ED elements and four Super ED elements, thoroughly suppresses axial chromatic aberration, typically seen in super-telephoto lenses. It delivers a high level of edge-to-edge image-resolving performance across the entire zoom range.

The HT-EBC coating, typically used in broadcast lenses, has been applied on all elements to achieve high transmittance and low reflectance despite containing 24 lens elements.

Lightweight Design, Enabling Extended Shooting in a Variety of Situations

It weighs just 1605g despite being a super-telephoto zoom reaching up to 600mm (equivalent to 914mm in the 35mm film format). Two Super ED elements are used as frontmost elements to keep the lens barrel small while maintaining an advanced level of image-resolving performance. The use of the Inner Zoom system means the lens barrel has a plain, non-extending structure. The result is a lightweight lens that zooms easily with no shift in weight distribution.

The lens body is matte silver to mitigate its temperature increase during operation. This reduces the risk of lens heating even during photography in the sweltering heat, giving users peace of mind.

Magnesium alloy is used for the internal base frame that supports the lens structure to keep the weight low and make it robust at the same time.

The lens barrel is weather-sealed at 19 locations to ensure dust- and weather­ resistance and the ability to operate at temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius. It can withstand use in various environments, even in rough weather.

5-stop Image Stabilisation Mechanism

At the super-telephoto, 600mm focal length (equivalent to 914mm in the 35mm film format), the longest in Fujifilm's lineup, the degree of camera shake becomes too great to be controlled with in-body image stabilisation. Therefore, applying a fine optical axis adjustment in the lens becomes necessary before an image is formed on the sensor. The XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR features a high­ precision sensing and control system to deliver a 5-stop optical image stabilisation mechanism, one of the strongest for super-telephoto zooms, making it easier than ever to shoot at the super-telephoto range, most susceptible to camera shake. Users can take full advantage of the mobility of the compact X Mount when shooting super-telephoto photography hand-held.

Multiple Functions for Fast, Silent and Easy AF Operation

The lens uses the Inner Focus system, which drives the compact and lightweight focus lens group with a linear motor to achieve a fast and silent AF. The focus is attained quickly and precisely in just 0.25 seconds, even in the hard-to-focus super­ telephoto range, ensuring the ability to capture a decisive photo opportunity.

The Focus Preset function is featured so that the lens remembers the focus for a location pre-defined with the SET button. Users can keep shooting without having to re-adjust focus on a targeted subject.

The Focus Limiter is another feature that allows users to restrict the lens's AF range. This can effectively shorten AF time when photographing a subject that is 5 metres away or more. The Focus Limiter can be activated with the Shooting Distance Range switch.