Luminous Landscape (Click here) published the full Fuji X-E1 review. And they like the camera a lot: “So there you have it.  A really serious mirrorless system camera from Fuji.  While many will paint it as an ‘X-Pro1-lite’, it’s actually its whole own creature.  Rather than being a step-down second  camera for X-Pro1 owners, I think far more people will find their way into the Fuji system with the X-E1 as their primary tool.  They will then perhaps add an X-Pro1 if they find they want to start move out of the mirrorless ethos and experiment with truly rangefinder-style work.“

The X-E1 has not the fastest AF nor the best EVF quality but it is the image quality that impresses the reviewer: “Let’s get right to the point: the Fuji X-Trans sensor is superb.  I sang its praises thoroughly here in the X-Pro1 review, as have many other serious photographers and reviewers.  In my first round of testing, I found that, with the 35mm f1.4, the X-Pro1’s image quality was competitive to what came out of my Leica M9, save-for colour depth, on which the Leica trumps all other 35mm systems in my experience. We’re talking some pretty seriously high resolution.  Most shooters simply won’t need more.“

By reading their words it sounds like Fuji has for now the most “serious” mirrorless system on market. At least until Fuji or Sony will launch their FF systems… :)

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Preorders:
Black Fuji X-E1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Silver Fuji X-E1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Black Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Silver Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Fuji 14mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Fuji 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 OIS lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

Digitalrev posted that Fuji X-E1 video review

And here are some more Fuji related news I found via Fujirumors.com:
Amazon (Click here) is now accepting preorder on the new “Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1” book. Release date is December 28, 2012. You can also get it at Amazon UK (Click here). The same book will be released earlier and in original German language at Amazon Germany (Click here). And Fujirumors reader Jan found a book named Leica M Lenses Guide for the X PRO 1 on eBay Netherland (Click here). Thetravelphotographer posted a short impression review of his last trip in Vietnam with the Fuji X PRO 1. Lenstip published the full 60mm macro review. And there is a $300 price drop on the Black Fuji X100 Special Edition on Amazon (Click here).

In these days bloggers are being invited by Panasonic and Sony to test the new mirrorless cameras. And here is the new test roundup I copied and pasted from 43rumors and SonyAlphaRumors :)

Sony NEX-6 and RX1:
Imaging Resource posted a new set of NEX-6 image samples and writes: “It’s a nice addition to the NEX line, particularly with its hybrid AF that should help video focusing. Image quality looks pretty good”
Also Dpreview posted a NEX-6 image gallery.
Steve Huff also published new pictures and says: “For those wondering if the NEX-6 is an improvement over the NEX-7 I would say DEFINITELY. It is quicker, snappier, more responsive, does not seem to overheat (in my limited use so far),has sharp IQ, comes with a great new kit zoom and even feels better with its matte finish.”
Engadget also tried to make an A99 versus RX1 image comparison but you can’t really see any difference based on that test. Engadget posted new Sony NEX-6 image samples and the video you see here on top.

Panasonic GH3 and Olympus E-PL5:
EosHD (Click here) reports “First change, I felt that the buttons were more tactile and grippy“.
The German Slashcam (translation here) reports that the Audio Level can be changed while recording.
Photoreview Australia posted the Olympus E-PL5 review including a detailed Imatest report: “The review camera’s low-light performance was impressive, with image noise only becoming visible in long exposures at ISO6400 and shots taken at ISO 12800 being printable up to A4 size.”
Non scientific GH3 versus E-M5 comparison at ePhotozine (Click here).
Cnet UK (Click here) posted a short GH3 preview. You can see some 100% crops and a video test. They write: “Head out with the GH3 and you can largely forget about light and sensitivity. When set to automatic ISO, my tests proved it could be trusted to select settings at least as high as ISO 3,200, with very little detrimental impact on the image. You have to look very closely to spot the grain, and it certainly doesn’t affect detail levels. Indeed, I would have no hesitation in shooting regularly at sensitivities above ISO 2,000 with the GH3.”
Photo-i.co posted a video hands-on (Click here) and some image samples (Click here).

ePhotozine (Click here) is among the first websites to have posted a full Sigma DP1 Merrill review. It’s a compact fixed lens camera and many would love to have an interchangeable mount version of it. Also because of his very unique image quality. ePhotozine writes: “The Foveon sensor is capable of resolving excellent – to stunning – levels of detail far beyond what you would usually expect from 15 megapixel images.” And Outbackphoto updated the Sigma RAW processing tutorial.

There are two Merrill compact cameras:
DP1 with 28mm lens at Amazon, BHphoto and of course on .
DP2 with 45mm lens at BHphoto and on .

The Canon EOS-M is now shipping in Asia at Amazon Japan and of course on [shoplink 100180 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. And Asian websites also posted first reviews with image samples. Check out DC.watch (translation here) and Ascii (translation here). Both websites posted ISO tests and Ascii also tested the zoom and 2mm pancake lens quality. The 18-5mm kit lens isn0t particularly sharp and shows a high distortion on the wide angle side. The 22mm pancake is certainly much sharper although the edges are not as good when you take pics at full aperture. But check it out for yourself, that’s the best way to get an idea of the quality!

Canon EOS-M preorder links:
Full presentation page on Amazon (Click here).
EOS-M Black at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
EOS-M White at BHphoto (Click here).
EOS-M 22mm pancake at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
EOS-M 15-55mm kit lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
EOS-M adapter at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
EOS-M Flash at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

EXCLUSIVE! Sony’s New Compact Digital Full Frame Camera the RX1! from SonyElectronics on Vimeo.

Today you can arm yourself with your favorite Image Editing Program and lot of patience to check the pixel quality of the new Panasonic GH3 and the unique Sony RX1 fixed lens Full Frame camera. Here are lots of new image samples to check out:
RX1 samples at Imaging Resource, Dpreview and Steve Huff.
GH3 samples at FourThirdsUser, Pocket Lint, Photographyblog and ePhotozine.

These are two completely different cameras but both are very high quality tools within their category. The GH3 is very likely the next hybrid camera and the RX1 is the only one of his kind. Hope there will be an E-mount version of it soon!

It’s Canon EOS-M news day! As you know the camera is now shipping in Asia on [shoplink 100180 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] and Amazon Japan (Click here).

And Engadget just posted the first full Canon EOS-M review: “We like the Canon EOS M — far more than we might have expected, given its mediocre performance during our hands-on — but the company’s first mirrorless ILC falls short on several fronts. Professional photographers can affix their pricey L lenses, which is nice, but the dismal focusing performance means SLRs will probably be far more appealing to these users. With the M, Canon is providing a digital camera bridge of sorts in the hopes of capturing the hearts (and wallets) of amateurs looking to step up from point-and-shoots. Indeed, this is far more versatile than what these beginners are used to, yet it’s still built on a simple interface that isn’t intimidating. Granted, this isn’t what the pros had been hoping for, but Canon’s DSLR series clearly isn’t ready to free these users from their hefty housings, leaving the company’s ever-strong professional lineup to live another day.“

Canon EOS-M preorder links:
Full presentation page on Amazon (Click here).
EOS-M Black at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
EOS-M White at BHphoto (Click here).
EOS-M 22mm pancake at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
EOS-M 15-55mm kit lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
EOS-M adapter at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
EOS-M Flash at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).