Sony RX1 gets tested at Dpreview (and some complains by LLoyd Chambers).

DPreview (Click here)posted the full RX1 studio samples shots and the results are quite stunning. The differences are small but it looks like the RX1 has a small edge over the rest of the DSLR FF cameras. The real issue of the camera may be the total price as explained by Lloyd Chambers “The RX1 is a super premium camera, but it ought to be $2999 with all the accessories below except perhaps the EVF (which ought to be built-in)— upping profit margins by charging for all the stuff any serious shooter needs is a game I don’t like to see played, not to the tune of ~$1000.“

The only advice I can give to LLoyd is to buy the $7 cheap Chinese metal hood () instead of the original $170 Sony hood!

Anyway, imagine what kind of Big bang an interchangeable lens version of the RX would be! I would buy it and you?

Mirrorless news roundup…

Let’s catch up with some mirrorless related news and reviews I dind’t post this week:

EOS M + Super Rokkor 45mm F2.8 at DC.watch (translation here).
EOS-M Luxecase at DC.watch (translation here) and review Der Spiegel and MSnavi.
X-E1 review at DC.watch (translation here).
Fuji X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 at Quesabesde (translation here).
Olympus E-PL5 Studio Sample Photos (Photographyreview).
Olympu XZ-2 test at DC.watch (translation here) and at Digitalcamerareview and ePhotozine.
Olympus E-PL5 – Review – Part 1 (Soundimagesplus).
Samsung NX20 conclusion at LeMondeDeLaPhoto.
Fuji X-E1 review at ePhotozine.

Nikon announces Digiscoping stuff for the 1 system!

If you are a birdwatcher and own a Nikon 1 camera you will like that news! Here is the official Press Release:

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Nikon Introduces the Digiscoping Adapter DSA-N1 and Digiscoping Bracket DSB-N1 for exclusive use with Nikon 1 Advanced Cameras with Interchangeable Lenses
November 22, 2012

Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to announce the release of the Digiscoping Adapter DSA-N1 and Digiscoping Bracket DSB-N1, both of which can be attached to a Fieldscope in order to connect it with one of the Nikon 1 cameras.

Popular among birdwatchers, Digiscoping is a form of super-telephoto shooting using a Fieldscope attached to a D-SLR camera or compact digital camera. The Digiscoping Adapter DSA-N1 and Digiscoping Bracket DSB-N1 have been created exclusively for Nikon 1 cameras, making Digiscoping simple, easy and enjoyable.

Key Features of Digiscoping Adapter DSA-N1

Adapter for digiscoping which connects a Nikon 1 body to a Nikon Fieldscope with an eyepiece, enabling super-telephoto shooting
Attaches directly to the Nikon 1 mount
Attaches to a Nikon Fieldscope easily, since optical axis adjustment is not required.
Allows use of the camera’s A: Aperture-priority auto and M: Manual exposure modes
Easy-to-carry compact size
Compatible with various eyepieces, and capable of super-telephoto shooting at various focus range settings

Key features of Digiscoping Bracket DSB-N1

Bracket for digiscoping which connects a Nikon 1 camera with a 1 NIKKOR lens and Nikon Fieldscope with an eyepiece, enabling super-telephoto shooting
Includes a cable release (approx. 50cm) to prevent camera shake when shooting; the cable release socket is attached to the Bracket
Includes a light-shielding rubber sheet to prevent external light from entering

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via Photographyblog.

New MFT and NEX lens from Jackar.

Jackar Optical just announced a new 34mm f/1.8 lens for the Micro Four Thirds and E-mount system cameras. This is a manual focusing lens with smooth focus and aperture ring that will go for sale for $190. Full details are disclosed at Snapshooter.jackarlens.com and image samples on Flickr. The packaging is pretty impressive if you consider the low price:

Should be on eBay soon. They already have some filters and fisheyes for sale ().