Fuji X-E1 now shipping in Europe too. And comparison with the NEX-6.

As Photorumors (via Fujirumors) reports the X-E1 is now finally shipping in Europe too at , Photospecialist and Pchphotostore. In US the camera should start to be shipped on November 10th according to BHphoto and 1-2 months accoridng to Amazon.

ThePhoBlographer is the first website making a short comparison between the two new “rangefinder” alike cameras with built-in EVF, the Sony NEX-6 and the Fuji X-E1. Both cameras have the same sensor size and Megapixel number. The Fuji is a tack sharper, and the Sony has warmer colors and captures more detail in the shadows. Note that the Fuji has no AA filter which helps to get more “per pixel sharpness“.

One more Fuji news: A new set of X-E1 image samples have been posted by Brandon Remler.

That’s it! :)

The “cheap” Leica M is in Stock. And 50mm f/0.95 SLRmagic Leica mount lens test.

The newly announced and first “cheap” Leica M-E M-mount camera is now in Stock at Amazon (Click here). It may be cheaper than other M mount cameras but still too expensive for 99% of our readers. I am curious to see if the Sony and Fuji FF mirrorless camera release will change the story of these Leica cameras. Will they survive this?

Lavidaleica tested the new SLR magic 50mm f/0.95 M-mount lens. It’s a super detailed test that will give you a clue about how good or bad the Hyperprime compares with the many times more expensive original Noctilux lens!

New Fuji X-E1 review by Digitalrev (and X PRO 1 books roundup)

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).

New Image samples roundup (GH3, E-PL5, NEX-6 and RX1)

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).