Monthly Archives: January 2012

Two new images of the Fuji X-Pro 1 camera

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2012

Those are two new images of the Fuji X-Pro 1 camera. For all other details, check the posts from the past 24 hours.

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The three new Fujifilm XF lenses are now listed on Amazon

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2012

The three new Fujifilm XF lenses or the X-Pro 1 camera leaked on Amazon – you can even pre-order them: Fujifilm Lens X-Pro1 35mm F1.4 Lens 35mm F1.4 Lens (53mm Equivalent) 8 Elements in 6 Groups (Inc. 1 Asph. Element) Angle of view – 44.2 Degrees Filter Size 52mm Fujifilm Lens X-Pro1 18mm F2.0 Lens 18mm […]

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The new Fuji X-Trans sensor in the X-Pro 1 should reduce/eliminate moiré

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2012

Back in October 2011, Fujifilm representative claimed that their upcoming mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (X-Pro 1) will have resolution and low noise that will rival the performance of 35mm full size sensor. Fuji’s secret will be their new Fuji X-Trans sensor and EXR Pro processor. I am not very clear on the details, but the story goes like that:

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Canon promises mirrorless camera system for 2012 (updated)

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2012

Update: Reuters now has a better translation of the interview. In an interview with DCWatch, Canon executive confirmed that they will be releasing a new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera in 2012. The Google translation is not very clear, but the bottom line is that Canon will not sacrifice quality  in order to achieve smaller camera size. Anyone got a better translation?

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Ducati Sogno digital rangefinder concept design

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2012

Dan Anderson created this Ducati Sogno digital rangefinder concept design:

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Fuji X-Pro 1 XF lens details + pictures of the new EF-X20 flash and LC-XPro1 leather case

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2012

The Fuji X-Pro 1 camera dimensions are  83 x 138 x 38 mm. For comparison, the Fuji X100 dimensions are 75 x 126 x 54 mm. Some addition information on the three Fuji XF lenses for the X-Pro 1 camera: Fuji XF 18mm f/2 R 8 elements, 7 groups, two aspherical elements 52 mm filter size dimensions: 64.5 x […]

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Detailed Fuji X-Pro 1 specs (you must read this!)

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2012

Here are some additional specs for the Fuji X-Pro 1 camera: The new sensor called X-Trans is a classic 16-megapixel. RGB filter is arranged in random blocks of 6×6 pixels which avoids the need for AA filter. This design requires a faster processor – the X-Pro 1 has a new EXR Processor Pro. Lenses XF […]

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Fuji X-Pro 1 will be announced on Monday, January 9th, 2012

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2012

Dpreview already created a placeholder for the Fuji X-Pro 1 announcement that will happen on Monday, January 9th, 2012. The listed specs are from the Fuji X10 camera. See the update X-Pro 1 specs here.

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Yasuhara Madoka: the first 180 degree circle fisheye lens for mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2012

The Japanese company Yasuhara (the maker of the Nanoha macro lens) is going to release a new lens called Madoka – the first 180 degree circle fisheye lens for mirrorless cameras. Here are the basic specs of the Sony E-mount version: The lens will have f/4 aperture Compact  size Length: about 40mm Diameter: about 60mm Weight: […]

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Red Scarlet-X explained

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2012

If you were curious about the Red Scarlet-X, watch this two parts video from Cinema5d that explains the basic camera setup and operation:

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