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Mastering the Fuji X100 – New Book

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Mastering the Fuji X100

Mastering the Fuji X100 is a new book from photographer Michael Diechtierow.  As the title implies, the book covers the features and capability of the X100 with an aim to help the reader maximize the potential of the camera.

Mastering the Fuji X100 retails for $29.95; however, it is currently available for $19.37 on Amazon.com.

Olympus E-PL1 for $274.99 – Deal Alert

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Olympus E-PL1 Sale

Here’s a great bargain right now on the Olympus E-PL1 with a 14-42mm lens for $274.99 at Amazon, along with free shipping. When the E-PL1 was first introduced, it cost $600 for this kit.  This is a steal of a deal.

This is likely a closeout of stock, so there’s no telling how long this will last.  Note, you can also find a used, but good condition, stock of the E-PL1 at B&H for a few bucks less.

Sony Set to Launch an APS-C G1 X Competitor?

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Canon G1 X

Sony Alpha Rumors is pegging a compact Sony APS-C camera that will go head-to-head with the Canon G1 X.  Reportedly, the camera would use a pancake zoom lens to keep the size down.

I think Sony has a great thing going with the NEX line. So, I’m very interested to see what such a camera could add to Sony’s lineup.  If anything, I think a fixed-lens camera seems more accessible to a larger market.  This isn’t necessarily in terms of price (the Canon G1 X isn’t cheap), but rather in terms of perceived user experience. [Read more…]

Sigma 19mm & 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Lenses Hands-On

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Sigma EX DN Lens

A couple of upcoming lenses that I’m looking forward to trying out are the Sigma 19mm and 30mm f/2.8 models for NEX and Micro Four Thirds cameras.  I’m particularly looking forward to getting a production model of the 30mm f/2.8 lens in the NEX mount since it works out to a 45mm-equivalent (60mm-equivalent for Micro Four Thirds models). [Read more…]

Olympus E-M5 Retro Micro Four Thirds Shooter Announced

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Olympus E-M5

The Olympus E-M5 is the new OM-D series camera that builds on 40-years of the Olympus OM SLR series, as well as the Micro Four Thirds success that Olympus has found in recent years.

The E-M5 features a 16.1MP Live MOS sensor, a built-in electronic viewfinder and max sensitivity to ISO 25,600.  Additionally, the E-M5 will capture 1080i HD video.

The E-M5 should be available in April for $999 (body only), $1099 with a 14-42mm kit lens, or $1299 with a 12-50mm kit lens.  Check availability at B&H Photo and Amazon.

Olympus E-M5 TopOlympus E-M5 Back

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Pentax K-01: The Mirrorless K-Mount

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Pentax K-01

The Pentax K-01 is a new mirrorless camera featuring the eternal K-mount and an APS-C 16MP CMOS image sensor.  The K-01 captures 1080p video at 30fps and a 720p video at 60fps.

Built-in sensor-shift image stabilization expands the benefit to over 25 million legacy K-mount lenses in the world today.  The K-01 captures up to 6fps still images and covers a sensitivity range of ISO 100-25600.

The Pentax K-01 should be available in March for $749 (body only) and $899 w/ the new pancake 40mm f/2.8 lens.  Check availability on B&H and Amazon.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]