Fujifilm X-E1 and XF1 to be announced on September 5

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2012

Together with the new X-Pro1 firmware update, Fujifilm will announce also their two new cameras on September 5th, 2012: the mirrorless interchangeable lens X-E1 and the compact XP1 cameras (there is a chance that the camera will be called XF1).

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You want faster autofocus with the Fuji X-Pro 1? Buy their new lenses!

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2012

The upcoming firmware update for the Fuji X-Pro1 will increase the autofocus speed, but the really big improvement will come with the new XF lenses that will have a new linear AF motor. The upcoming X-E1 camera and XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens combo will be able to snap focus in 0.1 seconds (similar AF speed as the latest Panasonic cameras). I am not sure if the X-Pro1 will be able to deliver that speed after the firmware update - I believe that the new X-E1 will still have a faster AF with the new lenses compared to the X-Pro1. My understanding is that all future XF lenses will have the new AF motor, not sure if the current three lenses will be updated as well.

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Pricing and availability of Sigma DP1 Merrill announced

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2012

Sigma announced the price and availability of their 46MP Sigma DP1 Merrill camera: you can buy the camera next month for $999. The DP1 model has a 19mm f/2.8 lens (equivalent to 28mm), the already available DP2 version has a 30mm f/2.8 lens (45mm equivalent). Sample images from the DP1 can be found here.

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Sony NEX-6 detailed specifications

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2012

  

After the NEX-5R Sony will announce the a99 and the NEX-6 on September 12th, 2012. Here are the detailed Sony NEX-6 specifications:

  • 16.1MP APS-C Exmor sensor
  • BIONZ processor
  • ISO range: 100-25,600
  • 2.369k dots XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF
  • 3" 921k dots tiltable LCD screen
  • Max shutter speed: 1/4000
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • New camera apps
  • Auto HDR functionality
  • Built-in flash with guide number of 6
  • New multi interface hot shoe
  • New hybrid AF with phase detection and contrast detection AF points
  • Stereo mic
  • 1920x1080 60i/60p/24p video recording capabilities
  • Price: $1000
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Fujifilm introduces $300 discount on the X-Pro 1 before the X-E1 announcement

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

You can now get $300 off when you purchase a Fujifilm X-Pro1 camera and one XF lens. The upcoming X-E1 mirrorless camera will be priced under $1000 and Fuji is trying to make the X-Pro1 more attractive nine months after the camera was announced.

Here are few more X-Pro1 vs X-E1 size comparisons sent in by readers:

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Photoshop, Lightroom and other Adobe products to add support for Retina Displays

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

Adobe announced on their blog that in the next few months they will add support for HiDPI displays like the Retina Display in the new MacBook Pro:

"Adobe’s product teams are keenly aware of a creative professional’s desire to experience the highest quality creation experience. That is why I am delighted to announce our plans to optimize a selection of our products to display your content and creations on HiDPI displays, including the Retina Display available on the new MacBook Pro. Over the next few months, key Adobe products will deliver HiDPI display support to all customers on current releases."

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Fuji X-Pro 1 firmware update on September 5th?

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

According to this Facebook post by Tony Bridge, Fujifilm will release a new firmware update for the X-Pro 1 camera on September 5th, 2012. The key updates are:

1. In low-light condition, the X-Pro1 will be much faster in Auto Focus mode.
2. The speed of the image coming into focus when turning the focus ring has been vastly improved.
3. At maximum speed the X-Pro1 can now write to SD memory card twice as fast as before.

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New from Carl Zeiss: CZ.2 28-80mm/T2.9 and CP.2 25mm/T2.1 cinema lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012
Zeiss Compact Zoom CZ.2 28-80/T2.9

Zeiss Compact Zoom CZ.2 28-80/T2.9

As previously reported, Zeiss announced two new cinema lenses: Compact Zoom CZ.2 28-80/T2.9 ($19,900) and Compact Prime CP.2 25/T2.1 ($4,500):

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