Next mirrorless rumors rounduop: NEX-6 image leaked, GH3 specs, Pentax announcement next week.

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While we are waiting to see the new Fuji X-E1 announcement today we have to post three new rumors:
1) On top you see a new image of the Sony NEX-6 with 16MP sensor and 2,4k dot built in viewfinder.
2) Full Panasonic Gh3 specs have been posted on 43rumors.
3) Nine new Pentax products will be announced next week according to Pentax Russia (via PR).

Ok, now waiting for Fuji….

Fuji announcement tomorrow (Sept 5th). Sony NEX DDay next week (Sept. 12th).

There are many announcements coming soon. The first one is from Fuji and coming tomorrow (Sept. 5th). There will be a compact X camera with tiny 1,7 inch sensor and the interchangeable mirrorless camera X-E1:

Fuji X-E1 specs:

  • Same 16MP sensor as in the X-Pro1 (with max ISO of 25,600)

  • 6 fps

  • Light magnesium body

  • Improved AF speed

  • Price: bellow $1000

  • To be released before Christmas

  • Same video recording capabilities as the X-Pro1

  • Mic input

  • EVF only (not hybrid as the X-Pro1)

  • Two colors: black and silver

  • Pull 25 ISO to simulate Velvia in JPEG mode

And Sony will announce peltny of NEX cameras and lenses next week on Sept. 12th:

NEX Cameras and Camcorders

  • Sony NEX-VG900 camcorder: interchangeable lens HD camera with 24MP Exmor CMOS full frame sensor, 1080×1920 video recording at 24p/60p, 3″ LCD, XGA OLED EVF, price: $3,300.

  • Sony NEX-VG30/VG30H camcorders: 16MP Exmor APS-C sensor, BIONZ processor, 1080×1920 video recording at 24p/60p, 3″ LCD, XGA OLED EVF, available in November from $1,800.

  • Sony NEX-6: 16MP Exmor CMOS APSC sensor, AVHCD 2.0. Price around $1000.

Sony NEX lenses:

  • Sony 10-18 f/4 OSS: available in November 2012 for $850.

  • Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS: available in December 2012 for $450.

  • Sony 16-50 f/3.5-5.6 OSS (kit lens): available in January 2013 for $350.

 

And of course we will have a Nikon, Olympus and Panasonic mirrorless announcement too! Hope to get the data soon!

Sigma DP2 reviews at Luminous Landscape and ThePhoBlographer.

The Sigma DP2 is not and interchangeable mirrorless camera but it is one of these few cameras that are very different from the “others”. So you might be interested to see what a 45 MP Foveon sensor can deliver!

Luminous Landscape tested the camera and writes: “What we’re left with is a high quality pocketable 15MP camera that punches well above its weight; more like a 26MP camera in terms of image quality. It has some operational annoyances, but if you can get past them the overall excellence of the images that the Sigma DP2 Merrill produces will amaze and satisfy even the fussiest photographer. Sigma has finally taken Foveon technology to its long-anticipated potential, and naming this generation of cameras after inventor and founder Richard Merrill is most appropriate. Somewhere, Dick is likely smiling.“

First Impressions: Sigma DP2 Merrill (ThePhoBlographer).

A couple of months ago Sigma stated that they do not plan to launch a new interchangeable mirrorless system. I think it’s wrong. While the DP2 has many flaws the sensor is really amazing at low ISO! I think with the next version of foveon sensors they may be able to challenge any other mirrorless system.

P.S.: Sigma DP2 price and specs at Amazon and BHphoto.

No new Samsung NX cameras at Photokina? Preparing for an Android NX camera?

Samsung Digital Imaging Sales and Marketing vice-president Sh Lim reported at AP that “Samsung has no plans to launch any more NX cameras this year.“

This is a surprising news considering that we are close to the biggest event of the year…Photokina! I think Samsung is reorganizing their entire camera roadmap. And by reading the article you really start to believe that they are may switching the NX software entirety on Android!

Hmmm, not a good time for Samsung…NX still hasn’t grabbed any significant percentage of the mirrorless market.

Fuji X PRO 2 in 2013? New X PRO 1 firmware update on September 5th! Massive X PRO 1 discount.

Short update from the Fuji front. We already know Fuj is going to introduce a new X-E1 interchangeable lens camera and another X compact camera at Photokina (see picture on top). Fujirumors reports that a more professional X camera (X PRO 2?) may arrive ine arly 2013. The good guys from Fuji US just launched a $300 rebate on the current X PRO 1 at Amazon (Click here to see all details).

And another good news is that current X PRO 1 owners will soon get a new firmware update. Photorumors found that Facebook post written by Tony Bridge. A new X PRO 1 firmware update is coming on September 5th, 2012. These are the highlights:

1) In low-light condition, the X-Pro1 will be much faster in Auto Focus mode.
2) The speed of the image coming into focus when turning the focus ring has been vastly improved.
3) At maximum speed the X-Pro1 can now write to SD memory card twice as fast as before.