Comparing the Fuji X-E2 and the Canon 5D Mark III

Why not make a comparison between the Fuji X-E2 and the Canon 5D Mark III?. This might seem like a crazy comparison to make but with the wish that many photographers have to lighten their load, this seemed like a logical idea to investigate. I am a professional photographer living in Ottawa, Canada and have shot with 5Ds since they first came out. It’s hard to believe that these tiny cameras can do what they do… 

Have a look at my thoughts and conclusions here:

http://andrewvanbeek.com/comparing-fuji-x-e2-canon-5d-mark-iii/

Now we know it: Sony A7r has a worse corner performance compared with the Leica M.

So, is the Sony A7r a Leica killer? Or does the Leica M still have some advantages over the Sony?

 

Obviously we are comparing apple and oranges. Shooting with a rangefinder camera is quite a different thing! That said on the pure Image Quality front we can report a small surprise. While the A7r beats the Leica M in many aspects (overall resolution, dynamic range, color rendition) the Leica M still shows a clear advantage over the A7r: The corner performance of the Leica is considerably better!

Lensrentals reports:

In the center, the A7R has much higher resolution than the Leica 240; it’s 36 megapixels versus 24, after all. But the corner numbers are more interesting. Here the Leica camera has resolution slightly higher than the A7R.

And if you want to “see” the difference watch this test made by Stilgar:

Center crop and corner crop too: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stilgarnaib/sets/72157638447272734/

This means that the Leica M still shows a much better performance particularly with wide angle lenses. Something you have to take into consideration if you shoot mostly with that kind of lenses!

The benefits (or otherwise) of legacy and adapted lenses for Mirrorless Cameras. Part 1 – m4/3.

I’m currently in possession of three different format sensor camera systems and a selection of Nikon and Voigtlander lenses plus three Metabones ‘passive’ adapters and two Speed Boosters. As ever I’m looking to ‘rationalise’ what I have, to avoid duplication and to decide exactly what fits with how I work and the best quality / price / ease of use equation I can manage to get from the least amount of kit………………..I’ve decided the have a look at what lenses work best with each format – m4/3, APS-C (Fuji X) and 35mm / ‘Full Frame’ (Sony A7r)…..also looking to see which lenses give the most options and which are the most useful. At the same time I’ll be sharing some thoughts about how the native system lenses compare with the legacy / adapted lenses I have and what advantage each would have over the other. I’ll also be writing about how I see the lenses I have owned but have sold fit into this.

Part 1 – m4/3 – http://soundimageplus.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/the-benefits-or-otherwise-of-legacy-and.html

Parts 2 & 3 APS-S (Fuji X) and ‘Full-Frame’ Sony A7r to follow.

New Ricoh GR review (and preorder stop at Amazon US).

As you see from the image on top the Ricoh GR is no more available for preorder at Amazon US (Click here). I guess there are some issues with the production (or delivery) on the US market. That’s why some people is trying to make some extra $$$ by selling their GR camera for $150 more on .

While you are waiting for your camera you may spend some time by reading two new camera reviews. There is a new Ricoh GR Digital Camera Review at Digitalcamerainfo (Click here):

We haven’t yet tested the $1,100 Nikon Coolpix A, but we can’t find anything in its spec sheet that justifies its $300 price premium. Shots from the GR exhibited crisp detail, perfect exposure, and a rich tonality that looked great in color but really shone in black and white. The control scheme is clearly designed for easy one-handed operation, and in that regard it’s a total success. The Ricoh GR may never be a camera for the masses, but it has all the ingredients of a cult classic.

And if you speak/read German click over at Der Spiegel (Click here) to read a second review..