Fuji XF1 specifications, features, price

Together with the new Olympus and Panasonic products that will be announced tomorrow, Samy's Camera also has a pre-order listing for the Fujifilm XF1 compact camera ($499):

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New: Sekonic Litemaster Pro L-478D/DR light meters

Sekonic announced two new light meters: Litemaster Pro L-478D ($389) and Litemaster Pro L-478DR ($469). Both models feature a color touchscreen display. The L-478DR model has also a wireless flash power control (via PocketWizard ControlTL technology).

Sekonic Litemaster Pro L-478D/L-478DR light meter specs:

  • Color Touch Screen Interface
  • Still, Cine, Incident, Reflected, Flash Exposure Meter
  • Wireless Flash Power Control
  • Custom Exposure Profiles and Calibration
  • Flash Exposure Analyzing Function
  • Adjustable Menu Navigation
  • Retractable and Removable Lumisphere
  • AAA Battery Power Source
  • Wireless Flash Power Control (only in the L-478DR)

Watch those two videos for more info:
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Panasonic GH3 detailed specifications

The full descriptions, features and specs of the Panasonic GH3 was published on Samy's Camera ahead of the official announcement tomorrow. The price of the camera is set at $1299.99. Here are the rest of the details:

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Olympus E-PM2, E-PL5, 60mm f/2.8, 12mm f/2.0 now available for pre-order

Samy's Camera has most of the upcoming Olympus products available for pre-order on their website. Above: Olympus E-PM2 with 14-42mm lens (White) priced at $599.

Olympus E-PL5 with 14-42mm lens (Black): $699

Olympus AF Macro 60mm f/2.8 ED lens (black) priced at $499:

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Is the XQD memory format dead already? (XQD 2.0 specification announced)


Do you know what is missing from all of the leaked and official Photokina announcements so far? XQD memory cards. Not a single new camera with XQD support was announced. Not even the new, top of the line, Sony a99 and RX1 cameras. This is strange, considering that Sony was the first company to support the XQD standard. Currently the Nikon D4 ($5999) is the only camera to support XQD memory cards.

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Sony goes to bed with Olympus, “jointly developed components” expected

Not a rumor, but an exciting piece of news: Sony and Olympus announced yesterday, September 14th, that they have entered into exclusive negotiations to conclude a capital partnership:

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SLR Magic announces new lenses for Micro Four Thirds, Sony E and Fuji X mounts

SLR Magic will have four new prototype lenses on display at the 2012 Photokina show:

  • 25mm T0.95
  • 35mm T0.95
  • 35mm T1.4
  • 23mm F1.7

The lenses will be available in mFT, Sony E and Fuji X mounts. Here are the specs on two of the new lenses

SLR Magic CINE 35mm f/1.4

  • Mount : mFT mount / E mount (NEX-VG900 is not compatible) / X mount
  • Black Magic Cinema Camera mFT mount
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 70mm[mFT] 52mm[E] 52mm[X]
  • 80mm[Black Magic mFT]
  • Minimum Focus Distance : 0.3m
  • Maximum Aperture : T1.4
  • Minimum Aperture: :T16
  • Optical Design : 8 elements, 8 groups (4 x Tantalum)
  • Lens Length : 70.3mm
  • Lens Weight : 370g
  • Filter Thread Diameter: 52mm

SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm f/1.7

  • Mount : mFT mount / E mount (NEX-VG900 is not compatible) / X mount
  • Black Magic Cinema Camera mFT mount
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 46mm[mFT] 35mm[E] 35mm[X]
  • 52mm[Black Magic mFT]
  • Maximum Aperture : F1.7
  • Minimum Aperture : F22
  • Optical Design : 9 elements, 8 groups (4 x Tantalum)
  • Lens Length : 61.3 mm
  • Lens Weight : 265g
  • Filter Thread Diameter: 49mm
SLR Magic products are available for sale on eBay.

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Olympus XZ-2 specifications

Olympus ZX-2 compact camera specifications:

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