Fuji X100s shipping at Amazon US. And Ricoh GR coming soon to compete against it.
The X100s is “almost” in Stock at Amazon US (Click here to grab one). it will ship on April 19. And there is only one left in Stock at .
But Ricoh fans should resist the Fuji temptation because in a few days there will be a new GR camera. Photo Rumors posted some more specs:
- The new Ricoh GR will have a new processor called GR Engine 5.
- Very fast and improved AF and start-up time.
- No anti-aliasing (AA) filter.
- High ISO up to 25,600
- 1080P at 30fps HD video recording capabilities with continuous AF (H.264 format).
- Built-in stereo mic.
- The 28mm f/2.8 lens is completely re-designed and will have a 9 blades aperture.
- Ricoh will also offer a wide angle conversion lens (GW-3) with a 21mm focal length.
- The new GR will be compatible with Eye-Fi memory cards.
- The US price will be around $800.
- Announcement is next week. Shipping should start in May, 2013.