Funny Samsung video shows the “bigger is better” problem :)
That funny video has been made by Samsung. Yes, it’s still amazing to see how people thinks in term of “bigger is better”.
Thanks Dummy for sending me the video link!
Water damaged Fuji X100s stock increases the camera value up to $2,999.95!
A large Stock of Fuji X100s cameras that shipped to US has been water damaged and therefore neither Amazon nor BHphoto have any single camera in Stock. And they also do not set any possible shipment date. As a consequence the only few Fuji X100s for sale will cost you $2,999.95 on .
It could be a good business idea for EU or Asian readers travelling to US to carry a couple of these cameras in their bag and sell them to desperate US citizen! Full vacation costs can be paid with the extra income :)
Canon Full Frame compact coming soon? (UPDATE: Busted!)
There may be life on the planet named Canon! CanonWatch spotted that camera list on the Canon France website. It displays a yet non-existing “Compacts 24×36? camera option. There will be a Canon announcement next week do we can hope a miracle happens and Canon may introduce the first Sony RX1/RX1R competitor!
UPDATE: Nope, Canon can’t do miracles. Our reader Pnada89 (Thanks!) noticed that on the french site “Compacts 24×36” usually stands for the analog 135 film cameras.
RX1R, RX100MII and 20mm Panasonic pancake
Sony and Panasonic finally announced their new stuff. I will sum up in short what’s the news here:
Sony RX1:
According to Dpreview (Click here) testing the RX1R without AA filter gains little sharpness and lot of moiré :) So no big deal here!
Sony RX100MII:
Lot’s of new features like Tilting screen, hot shoe and a 40% less noisier new 20MP Exmor R sensor. But this comes at a ($100 extra) cost over the classic RX100
Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 II:
Same optical performance and same autofocus speed as the predecessors in a slightly more high grade body construction. No big deal here too!
I know, wans’t really a spectacular day today :)
Here are the preorder links:
RX1 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, WexUK, Sonystore US, Sony Canada, Sony Deutschland, Sony UK, Sony France, Sony Italy, Sony Netherland, Sony Belgium, Sony Austria, Sony Sweden, Sony Finland, Sony Spain.
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RX100MII at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, WexUK, Sonystore US, Sony Canada, Sony Deutschland, Sony UK, Sony FR, Sony Italy, Sony Netherland, Sony Belgium, Sony Austria, Sony Sweden, Sony Finland, Sony Spain.
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Panasonic Black lens at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Adorama (Click here).
Panasonic Silver lens at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Adorama (Click here).
Sony and Panasonic announcements tomorrow at 5am London time!
Big showdown coming soon at 5am London time. Sony and Panasonic will announce new products:
Sony will unveil the RX1R (no AA filter) and the RX100MII (hots show, tilting screen, wifi and 20MP Exmor sensor).
Panasonic will announce an updated 20mm f/1.7 II MFT lens.
If you are expecting major NEX or MFT news than wait til August. Plenty of new cameras and lenses coming by then!
images via Digicaminfo.
Kai tests the Ricoh GR!
Enough Fuji talk! let’s go back to the new Ricoh GR. Kai just posted this new video review and as usual added his touch of craziness to talk about that nice camera!
Some more Ricoh news here:
Ricoh GR review at DC.watch (Japanese).
Ricoh GR vs. Nikon Coolpix A Review at Pentaxforums.
Ricoh GR image samples on Flickr.
X-M1 announcement now!
Preorder:
X-M1 body : AmazonUS (black – silver) / BHphoto (black – silver – brown) / Adorama (black – silver – brown) / WexUK
X-M1 with kit lens 16-50mm: AmazonUS (black – silver) / BHphoto (black – silver – brown) / Adorama (black – silver – brown) / WexUK
Fujinon XF 27mm: AmazonUS / BHphoto (black – silver) / Adorama (black – silver) / WexUK
IMAGE SAMPLES: X-M1 with 16-50mm and XF 27mm (Fuji Japan)
FIRMWARE: On 25th June and on 23rd July Fuji will upgrades the firmware. They will provide improved AF performance for all Fujinon XF lenses and add focus peaking. Check Fuji’s support site here. Read more at ephotozine!
FIRST LOOKS:
X-M1: dpreview, imaging resource, FUJIFILM press release, FUJI USA official X-M1 website
XF27mm:FUJIFILM press release
Firmware press release:
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) today announces the release of two new firmware updates for the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and X-E1 compact system cameras, one on 25thJune and a further one on 23rd July.
25th June firmware update:
FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Ver.2.05, FUJIFILM X-E1 Ver.1.06
1. Additional functionality to improve “one-handed” camera operation
A ‘Focus Frame Selection’ option has been added to the ‘Fn’ (function) button.
This offers easier/quicker operation when setting the Focus Frame Selection using only your right hand.
A second ‘Fn’ button can be allocated.
This enables you to allocate a function to the selector “down” button. The default setting is ‘Focus Frame Selection’ but this can be changed to whatever suits your shooting style.
2. Enable aperture control for lenses without aperture rings (XF27mmF2.8 / XC16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS)
If you are using either of these lenses which do not feature aperture ring, this firmware update allows you to adjust the aperture setting by using the command dial.
23rd July firmware update:
FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Ver.3.00, FUJIFILM X-E1 Ver.2.00
1. Improvement of AF speed. Improves AF speed on all existing XF lenses, thanks to the updated algorithm throughout the full range of focal length. Lenses covered:
XF14mm F2.8 R
XF18mmF2 R
XF35mmF1.4 R
XF60mmF2.4 R Macro
XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
NOTES:
The AF Speed on the XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R MS OIS lens has been already optimised.
For all lenses other than the XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R MS OIS, the firmware for each lens must be also updated.
2. ‘Focus Peak Highlight’ function for manual focusing
A ‘Focus Peak Highlight’ function, which features on the X100S and X20 cameras, can be added via this firmware update. It assists accurate and sensitive manual focusing by enhancing the outline of your subject in high contrast.
3. Improvement in ‘Checking Focus’ operation: how to change magnification ratio in manual focusing
The process to check focus by selecting manual focus magnification has improved. Just press and rotate the dial right or left and the camera will alternate magnification between 3x and then 10x , whichever way you continue to turn it.
To download the new firmware files & instructions on upgrading your cameras:
Please visit Fujifilm’s global website: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/