Original image from the movie "Friday the 13th"
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:
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?
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
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.
Similar hybrid viewfinder like in the x100. The X-Pro 1 will have two optical degrees of magnification: x0.37 for wider lenses and x0.60 for the other lenses. This function will be controlled by the menu and can be set manually for third party lenses.
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.
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:
If you were curious about the Red Scarlet-X, watch this two parts video from Cinema5d that explains the basic camera setup and operation:
A new PocketWizard Plus III wireless flash trigger appeared in a behind the scene video that was removed shortly after it was published on various social media sites:
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