Panasonic GF2 vs Canon 600D — And Panasonic GH2 vs hacked GH1

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The video on top shows a funny and not so technical comparison between the [shoplink 17361]Panasonic GF2[/shoplink] vs [shoplink 21330]Canon 600D[/shoplink] .

M43photo.blogspot (Click here) posted a more detailed [shoplink 16254]GH2[/shoplink] vs [shoplink 14826]GH1[/shoplink] video quality comparison: “One could be tempted to think that the GH1 gives better video quality, due to the twice as high video bitrate. But the GH2 has other advances…it is reasonable to guess that it samples more pixels as a basis for the video output…the GH2 gives somewhat better contrast and sharpness. The GH1 has slightly washed out colours and that the compression algorithm is better. My conclusion so far is that the GH2, even with lower bitrate, gives slightly better video quality.”
GH2 direct links at [shopcountry 16254].

One more thing…two lens reviews:
Zeiss (Rollei) 50mm F1.4 tested on the GH2 at EosHD (Click here). The Zeiss is only available on [shoplink 21329 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Panasonic 8mm Fisheye Review at E-P1.net (Click here). Check price and availability of that lens at [shopcountry 14820].

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New Olympus E-PL2, Fuji X100 and Voigtländer 25mm reviews

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The Olympus E-PL2 has been tested by Electronista (Click here): “We suspect the intended audience will be very happy with the E-PL2. Apart from its jewel-like construction and finish, it’s an amazing piece of hardware for the price and size. The image quality is good for the class, and we saw some important steps forward in the control and visual output. [shoplink 21320]Penpal[/shoplink] is something of a novelty, especially at its $60 price, but it could be handy if you’re more interested in uploading to Facebook than an edit in Aperture or Lightroom
Check the current E-PL2 price by clicking those direct links: [shopcountry 18844].

The Fuji X100 has been reviewed by Trustedreviews (Click here): “The Fujifilm X100 certainly isn’t for everyone with its fixed lens, sizeable body and even more sizeable price tag. However, its rock-solid build quality, superb image quality – with exceptional low light performance – and more compact stance than an equivalent DSLR means it will have pride of place for many enthusiasts and pros as a back up to their main kit. However, if in the unlikely event that you’re considering this camera without already owning a DSLR, then we’d have to concede that any one of many low- to mid-range DSLRs, such as the Nikon D3100 or Canon EOS 550D, would be a more sensible bet.
Check the current X100 availability at [shopcountry 19929].

The Hong Kong website DC.Fever (Click here) posted a full Noktor 25mm review.
Check the current Noktor auctions on [shoplink 15659 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

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POLL: Nikon says mirrorless competes against the compact cameras not against DSLR’s. What do you think?

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Nikon said that mirrorless cameras are competing against the compact camera market and not taking away any shares from the DSLR market (via Mirrorlessrumors). Is Nikon talking nonsense or not? We have one of the largets “mirrorless” readers community and it’s about time to ask you if your Micro Four Thirds camera did replace your compact camera or DSLR camera. Let’s see if Nikon is telling us the truth ;)

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P.S.: Nikon announced another DSLR, the Nikon D5100. No sign of mirrorless cameras yet…

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a little bit of everything…

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How to hack, modify, adapt your iDC follow focus to use with the Panasonic Lumix GH2, GH1 (Mike Kobal)

Noob Conundrum: Canon 60D or Panasonic GH2? (planet5d.com)
[ib] Update (Olympus Japan)
Desmontando una Lumix LX3 (Caborian via Fotoactualidad)
Panasonic AF100 Journey (Outbackphoto)
Panasonic Lumix TZ18 Digital Camera Review (ePhotozine).
Olympus to Launch Regional Headquarters Company for Asia and Oceania in April (Imaging Resource).
Olympus E-PL1s tested at DC.watch.
Win a Retrospective 20 from Think Tank Photo (The Phoblographer)

Pansonic GH2 direct links at [shopcountry 16254].
Pansonic AF100 direct links at [shopcountry 16841].

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New Olympus lens converter test at Nikkei Japan (Worldwide shipment started!)

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The japanese website Trendy.Nikkeibp (Click here) tested the new Olympus lens converters. You can find image samples starting from page three of the review.

Olympus started to ship the converters and some of them are already in Stock! Check out those direct links:
Olympus Macro Converter at [shopcountry 21293] Olympus Wide Lens Converter at [shopcountry 21292] Olympus Fisheye Converter at [shopcountry 21289]

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(FT4) Short update: An Olympus lens wider than the Panasonic 14mm will definitely come in May/June! (+POLL)

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A short lens rumor update. Another trusted source confirmed that Olympus is about to release a lens that is wider than the current [shoplink 16258]Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 lens[/shoplink]. I hope we can soon get some info about the real lens specs.

Last week a new sources told us that Olympus should launch a 12mm lens which is faster than the Panasonic lens.

A question. The picture on top shows one of the upcoming Olympus prime lenses (Could be the rumored 12mm or the 50mm or another lens). Olympus didn’t unveil any detail about the focal length and aperture. I am curious to know what you think about it:

Place your bet: The lens on picture is a prime lens with a focal length and aperture of:

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