Behind The Scenes • Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-H1 Mirrorless Camera : The Story Behind Its Development

2018-02-19
by photoxels
2 min read
The X-H1 has the first built-in Image Stabilization Unit (IBIS) for the X Mount. Image courtesy of Fujifilm.
The X-H1 has the first built-in Image Stabilization Unit (IBIS) for the X Mount. Image courtesy of Fujifilm.

The following video presents FUJIFILM X-H1: Winter sports athletes in Austria:
“X-Photographer Heinz Zak shooted the world’s best free-skiers and snowboarders with the FUJIFILM X-H1. He accompanied the athletes for 2 days in the Prime Park Sessions and in the Stubai Zoo Snow Park, Austria.“

Fujifilm X-H1

Fujifilm X-H1

What does it take to build a camera for “professional use,” and all that phrase entails? Fujifilm is positioning the new X-H1 mirrorless as such and, in a series of articles on the development of the X-H1, takes us behind the scenes to share the challenges that its product planners, designers and engineers faced — and solved — in the development of the X-H1.

The mount of the X-H1 is thickened and reinforced with ribs to provide additional support for heavier lenses. Image courtesy of Fujifilm.

The mount of the X-H1 is thickened and reinforced with ribs to provide additional support for heavier lenses. Image courtesy of Fujifilm.

In Part 1, they explore how they made the X-H1 more robust while still keeping it portable, lightweight and ergonomic and how they strengthened the mount so it can handle heavier telephoto lenses, such as the forthcoming XF200MMF2 R LM OIS WR (300mm equivalent).

The reinforced mount allows lenses heavier than 2 kg to be attached to the X-H1. Image courtesy of Fujifilm.

The reinforced mount allows lenses heavier than 2 kg to be attached to the X-H1. Image courtesy of Fujifilm.

The shutter unit in the X-H1 is suspended with five springs so they act as a shock absorber when the shutter is pressed. Image courtesy of Fujifilm.

The shutter unit in the X-H1 is suspended with five springs so they act as a shock absorber when the shutter is pressed. Image courtesy of Fujifilm.

In Part 2, they discuss the installation of the first Image Stabilization Unit (IBIS) on the X Mount, how to suppress shutter shock (itself a source of vibrations inside the camera), and the design of a heat sink that allows the X-H1 to film 4K video 1.5x longer than the X-T2 can.

A newly designed heat sink allows for shooting longer 4k videos. Image courtesy of Fujifilm.

A newly designed heat sink allows for shooting longer 4k videos. Image courtesy of Fujifilm.

The following video presents Fuji Guys – FUJIFILM X-H1 – Top Features (Stills)
“The Fuji Guys are back to outline the top features of the X-H1 on the Stills side.“

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