Fujifilm X100S Hands-On And First Impressions

Round-up of Fujifilm X100S related information.

For some tech insights see what Fuji has to say here. X100s catalogue PDF: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x100s/pdf/index/x100s_catalogue_01.pdf

Lot’s of hands-on photos at Photography Blog.

Hands-on at popphoto.com, they write: The already-excellent hybrid OVF/EVF on the X100 has been improved in the X100s, now covering 100% of the frame, adding resolution, and using improved glass to increase visibility. And: One of the big draws of the new sensor tech is the fact that they have phase-detection AF pixels on-board. That gives both cameras a substantial speed boost in the AF department.

A comprehensive preview at techradar: The Fuji X100S has a hybrid AF system that uses either contrast or phase detection depending on the situation (the camera makes the selection automatically). And Fuji claims that it has the fastest AF speed of any APS-C format fixed lens compact camera (not a huge pool), taking just 0.08 sec to get the subject sharp.

Another first look at dpreview, and another comprehensive preview at imaging resource. The latter write: While we’ll obviously have to withhold judgement until we can put a sample of the Fuji X100S through its paces in our lab, it has the look of that truly rare beast in the camera world: the automatic upgrade. If you like your X100, you’ll probably want to run — not walk — to the nearest camera store or friendly internet retailer, to lay hands on the new X100S. We expect the improvements to be pretty dramatic.

Fujifilm X100S available for pre-order ($1299.95) at Amazon US | Adorama | B&H

 

Samsung NX300 and 45mm f1.8 3D First Impressions

Image courtesy: The Phoblographer

Samsung unveiled the NX300 MILC and the 45mm f/1.8 3D lens today, and Chris Gampat at The Phoblographer was already able to play around with it. The main caracteristics:

  • 20.3MP sensor
  • ability to shoot 3D and 2D stills
  • video (1920×1080, 1920×810, 1280×720 , 640×480, 320×240), HDMI 1.4a output
  • DRIMe 4 engine
  • contrast and phase detect focusing
  • WiFi connectivity

  • AMOLED touch screen

Chris’ first impression:

The NX300 felt awesome in my hands, though it was a bit bigger than I’d like. The lovely screen is very much a show stealer: and the company seems to be positioning itself for an even more aggressive push in the camera market. In the years passed, Samsung wasn’t always such a big hit. But maybe now they will be. This little camera surely deserves it from what I’ve seen so far.

[via The Phoblographer]

Image courtesy: The Phoblographer
Image courtesy: The Phoblographer
 

 

Sony RX1 reviews roundup! And no FF NEX coming for now :(

On the video on top Steve Huff talks about the camera of the year, the Sony RX1.

The Sony RX1 is hitting the stores and there are now plenty of new reviews:
Whatdigitalcamera posted the full Sony RX1 review. The camera got an impressive score of 92%: “With a superb build, excellent detail retention at low and high sensitivities and competent metering and auto white balance systems on hand, it’s unquestionably one of the finest digital cameras we’ve seen yet.“
Dearsusans posted som early impressions and image samples of the RX1.
Olivier setup a new tumblr with the most beautiful Sony RX1 photos & videos at http://rx1files.tumblr.com

Those of you waiting for a interchangeable version of the RX1 will have to wait a long time. According to trusted sources Sony will not release any new FF model within the next 8-10 months!
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USA and Canada:
RX1 links at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sonystore, Sonystore Canada.

Europe:
RX1 links at Sonystore DE–UK–FR–IT–ES–NL–SE–FI–CH, Wex UK, Wex Germany.

 

New roundup of reviews (GH3, RX1,X-E1 and more)

Photokina brought us plenty of new cameras and some of those are shipping right in these days. So let’s make a short roundup!

Sony RX1:
Early preorders are shipping via Sonystore DE–UK–FR–IT–ES–NL–SE–FI–CH in Europe (picture on top shows a “German” RX1). And we already have plenty of RAW and JPG images you can download and analyze at DPreview, DC.watch (translation here), Yodbashi (translation here), Focus Numerique (translation here) and Steve Huff.
Sony P.S.: Luminous Landscape tested the new Sony 10-18mm E-mount lens

Panasonic GH3:
This camera just started to be shipped from US and EU stores like Amazon , Adorama, Bhphoto, Panasonic US, Samys and in Europe at Wexphotographic UK, Wex Germany, Technikdirekt and soon on eBay (via Slidoo).
Hybridcams (translation here), Andrew from EosHD , Trustedreviews t
MFT P.S: E-PM2 got DxOmarked.

Fuji X-E1:
The X-E1 kits just started shipping in US for example on eBay (via Slidoo).
Trustedreviews published the full X-E1 review. 25daysoff.com made a nice reportage. And Fujirumors rpeorted about a first X-E1 bug too.

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Ok now that we have these new cameras we are ready to see what’s coming in 5 weeks when the CES show in las Vegas will have his showdown. In that case I expect some new entry level mirrorles scamera ot be announced by Sony-Samsung.

NEX-6 gets DxOmarked.

DxOmark (Click here) published their NEX-6 sensor test. And yes…it has the same sensor as the NEX-5r and NEX-5n. And Photographyblog tested the new NEX-5R: “While it looks almost identical to its predecessor, the new 180° tilting LCD screen, faster hybrid auto-focusing, wi-fi connectivity, downloadable apps and a more refined interface make the NEX-5R a great mid-range mirrorlesscamera.“

My guess is that Sony will bring a new NEX-7 successor as next. And I think it’s going to be a sort of update like we had from the 5n to the 5r!

P:S.: You can save a small $30 on two Demo NEX-6 on eBay US (via Slidoo).