(FT5) Competition is fighting back. 2 new mirrorless cameras from Samsung.

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Via K-rumors.com:
There will be two new Samsung NX cameras between April and June. The first will be the NX5 we already told you about on k-rumors. The second camera will be the NX100. The NX100 will be released sometimes in May-June and be the first very compact NX model. It is aimed to compete “against” the Panasonic GF1 and Olympus PEN cameras.

Both camera will use the same NX10 sensor.

Please follow K-rumors.com if you are interested to see all rumors regarding Samsung next mirrorless cameras.

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Noktor news…

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Noktor pre-orders are now closed but you can still visit the product page and add your email address to be notified when the lens will be in Stock.

In the meanwhile we have some new Noktor news for you:

1) New image samples are available on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/syf0n/sets/72157623669052808/
2) Noktor added a new FAQ page: http://noktor.com/faq.php
3) Ken Rockwell talks about the Noktor marketing strategy.

The only (pre-)reviews to date have been made by Philip Bloom and Steve Huff

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Lowest Amazon price ever for the GF1+14-45mm lens

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Next price drop on the GF1. The Panasonic GF1 with 14-45mm Lens is in Stock for $730.00 on Amazon (click here)

Generally spoken I noticed that now Amazon BHphoto and Adorama do almost have every MicroFourThirds camera and lens in Stock. Most of the items do have the lowest price ever.
Like the Panasonic GH1 for example which now sells for less than $1,200 on amazon.Or the Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm Lens and Electronic View Finder (less than $1,050)

And the most sold MicroFourThirds lens ever is also in Stock. Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 Lens for $399.95.

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Rice High against DPreview!

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Even if this is a non related Panasonic/Olympus post I believe you should read what RiceHigh wrote in his latest post. I believe almost everyone here does read the DPreview tests. A few days ago they posted the Canon 550D review and also compared it with the Pentax K-x.

RiceHigh says that DPreview has not been completely honest in their judgment “In fact, I just have a strong feeling that the writers just don’t want to embarrass Canon against what they have found out and noticed themselves, which is just so obvious and easily noticeable. So, they have to write some words to counter-balance the facts!

That’s a strong statement “against” dpreview . Do you agree with Rice-High?

Editor’s note: I fully respect Dpreview but I admit that also to me the Pentax K-x images do look better than the Canon 550d images.

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Happy Easter!

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I am currently in Antwerpen with my girlfriend’s family. It has been a bit too rainy for my tastes but I really enjoy it here.
I wish you a good time with your friends and your family. And I want to thank you for helping me to keep 43rumors running. I hope to see you next week on 43rumors because I have some good news to tell you. 43rumors will soon have a new professional layout and new amazing features. And of course there will be rumors! All I can tell you now is that MicroFourThirds competition is coming…

But today is not the time for rumors :)
Happy Easter to all of you!!!
A.P.

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Olympus US: Instant rebates on E-system bodies and lenses

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Olympusamerica started a new rebates program

Save Instantly on select Digital SLRs. Valid 4/1 through 5/31. Offers available directly from Olympus and at Olympus Authorized Dealers.

  • E-620 – $50 Instant Savings!
    E-620 Body only $549.99 after Instant Savings (regularly $599.99)
    E-620/14-42mm only $649.99 after Instant Savings (regularly $699.99)
    E-620 14-42mm & 40-15mm kit only $749.99 after Instant Savings (regularly $799.99)
  • E-30 – $100 Instant Savings!
    E-30 Body only $899.99 after Instant Savings (regularly $999.99)
    E-30/14-42mm kit only $999.99 after Instant Savings (regularly $1099.99)
  • Olympus E-3 – $100 Instant Savings!
    E-3 Body only $1199.99 after Instant Savings (regularly $1299.99)
    (available through Olympus Authorized Dealers only)

Save Instantly on Select Olympus Zuiko Digital Lenses. Valid 4/1 through 5/31. Offers available directly from Olympus and at Olympus Authorized Dealers.

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