Multiple m43 news: Blackmagic with m43 videocamera. MInolt_konica may join m43. ePhotozine testing new PEN cameras.

Image on top: The new Blackmagic m43 video camera.

Let’s start this new day with a long list of Micro Four Thirds news:

1) Egami spotted a patent with a surprising content! Konica Minolta patented the design of a 43mm f/1.4 Micro Four Thirds lens
2) Blackmagic issued a new statement saying that they will soon release a “second model of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera that features passive Micro Four Thirds lens (MFT) mount“.
3) ePhotozine posted a cryptic message saying:
4) Shirota (Olympus): “development of unique lenses with ever greater focus on high image quality” (43rumors).
5) First picture of the new Olympus 15mm f/8.0 lens! (43rumors).
6) E-PL5 will be priced at around 599 Euro/Dollars with kit lens (and there will be a “large kit”) (43rumors).

It’s going to busy news and rumors time here. Sony will have a massive announcement next week while Olympus/Panasonic will have their announcements 1-2 days before the official Photokina start (Sept. 18th).

Zeiss getting serious about mirrorless and announces high quality prime lenses for 2013!


Zeiss (Click here) just issued an intriguing press release: “Another highlight will be the presentation of a design study, with which Carl Zeiss will offer a sneak preview of a new family of autofocus lenses for mirrorless system cameras (CSC) that will most likely be available in mid-2013. Due to their performance and high speed, these new lenses will be ideal for deliberate photo composition, making them perfect for more sophisticated photographers as well. Carl Zeiss plans to initially offer fixed focal lengths in the wide angle and standard range as well as a macro.“

There is no info about what kind of system will be supported by the new lenses. But it’s only 12 days to go until Photokina starts! Than we will finally see what Zeiss plans to do for real…

Fuji announces the X-E1 with two new X lenses. And the XF1 compact camera.

Finally the new Fuji stuff has been announced and here is the post with all you need to know about the new cameras and lenses. I am continually updating the article and including new links to reviews and preorders!

Preorders:
Black Fuji X-E1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Silver Fuji X-E1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Black Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Silver Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Fuji 14mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Fuji 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 OIS lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

Reviews, Previews and Image Samples:
Hands-on at Dpreview. Hands-on in spanish at Quesabesde. Hands-on review at Imaging Resource. Hands-on review at Techradar. Official X-E1 page by Fuji.

Videos:

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Fuji X-E1 Hands-On Preview by CameraStoreTV. First look by Fujiguys. Introducing the X-E1 by FujiUK. X-E1 in action by FujiUK. In action part two by FujiUK.

Official press release:
ThePhoBlographer, Photoscala, Dpreview, DSLRmagazine, Techradar, TheVerge, Photographyblog, ePhotozine, Pocket Lint, FujiFilm, Systemkameraforum, Cnet, Engadget, Amateurphotographer.

X PRO 1 firmware:
Dpreview, Photoscala, Techradar, Photographyblog.