Fujifilm X-H1

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Fuji gives its latest X Series snapper an image-stabilisation boost to help it soar above the CSC competition

£1699 (body only) / stuff.tv/xh1 Q The X-H1 is big for a CSC. It’s taller, wider and deeper than the X-T2, with a much larger grip and chunkier prism for the viewfinder. The reason for this sudden growth spurt? It’s had to make room for image-stabilisation tech.

Q Fuji claims the 5-axis image stabilisation will give you up to 5.5 extra stops of exposure. It certainly makes a massive difference, letting you shoot handheld at shutter speeds of around 1 second without any visible blurring.

Q The sensor is unchanged from the X-T2. You get 24.3MP and, although it’s ‘only’ APS-C, it outperforms plenty of full-frame cameras on many levels. As always, the Fuji colours are spectacular, with the X-trans sensor serving up rich greens in particular. Handy if you like shooting leprechauns on snooker tables.

Q The X-H1 responds excellently at high ISOS. Given that the in-body stabilisation also allows for longer shutter speeds, and that Fuji makes plenty of fast lenses, you have a tasty recipe for night-time shooting.

Q Video is sharp and smooth; the tracking works excellently, and you can use the touchscreen to change focus. The slow-mo mode is great fun too – you’ll be able to inspect every aspect of that leprechaun’s cuing action.

Tech specs

Sensor 24.3MP APS-C ISO range 200-12,800 Displays 3in LCD touchscreen, EVF Video 4096x2160 @ 24fps Burst rate Up to 14fps AF points 91 Dimensions 140x97x86mm, 673g

Touching the void Although the touchscreen is great for swiping through and zooming into images, you can’t use it for settings other than in the quickfire ‘Q’ menu. It’s really sensitive too, so you’ll need to be careful when taking shots. Tool...