Konica Hexanon 57 f/1.2

• March 26, 2010
• news
• 7 Comments

Few weeks ago I wrote a list of very fast 50mm lenses. But if you are looking for fast lenses you should also take a look on the very good Konica Hexanon 57 f/1.2 lens!

If you want to see some image samples click here:

dpreview forum (on the GH1)
e-p1.net (on the E-P2)
flickr.com (on the GF1)

UPDATE: Lumix L1 + Konica samples http://iztokx.blogspot.com/

The lens itself sells for $550 on Ebay (used). And you need an Adapter!

If you have some image samples send me your links at 43rumors@gmail.com
And also send me your test with other fast lenses!
Thanks

Panasonic G2 -> ISO test photos JPG vs RAW 100% crops

• March 25, 2010
• reviews
• 2 Comments

A dpreview forum user had the chance to test the Panasonic G2. He made a ISO comparison using Lightroom 3 beta-2 and G2 firmware 0.2. Probably the image quality will improove a little bit with the final firmware. Take a look here: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1041&message=34893256

Will the Samsung NX5 be the first GF1/PEN competitor?

• March 25, 2010
• Rumors
• 5 Comments

(Picture via k-rumors.com)

Every day we have new rumors about the next Samsung NX camera. Today first possible NX5 specs have been published.
The real question is: will the NX5 be the first compact NX camera?

NX5 specs:
-NX mount
-14MPx CMOS sensor
-ISO 100-3200
-3fps
-Built-in flash (GN10)
-3″ 230K LCD display
-Video HD720p/30fps (H.264)
-Audio mono
-HDMI/AV/MicroUSB connection
-SD slot

Non-built in EVF, same NX10 battery, manual control.

NX5 + 30mm = $599
NX5 + 18-55mm non-OIS = $549
NX5 + 20-50mm non-OIS = $499 (late 2010)

Curious: Sanyo presents the…GH2!

• March 25, 2010
• news
• 8 Comments

As you know Panasonic owns Sanyo since 2009. So it is a little bit strange that Sanyo unveiled their latest GH2 full-HD cam. Why has Sanyo/Panasonic choosen that name? Does it mean that the next Panasonic GH1 successor will have a different name?
There must be some reason behind that choice…

Pixmania Europe has the E-PL1 in Stock

• March 25, 2010
• deals
• 4 Comments

Finally also Pixmania has the Olympus E-PL1 in Stock!

Pixmania Deutschland

Pixmania Italia

Pixmania France

Pixmania España

Pixmania UK

Pixmania Belgium

Pixmania Netherland

a little bit of everything…(and Panasonic G2 tested in Dubai)

• March 25, 2010
• Rumors
• 1 Comment

Video interview with UK product manager

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One of our readers just sent us the link to the following flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/realityscans/sets/72157623552376153/ This are pictures taken with a pre-production Panasonic G2 (few taken from the airplane window!).
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InVisage Technologies and the new sensor “No, You Will Not Be Able to Shoot a Wedding on a Cell Phone” (ThePhoblographer)
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New Panasonic GF1 bag spotted on DC.watch (google english translation)
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Adobe will release CS 5 on April 12, 2010 (photorumors)

Olympus E-PL1 reviewed and awarded!

• March 24, 2010
• reviews
• 1 Comment

Steve Huff seems to not sleep at night! Almost every day he is posting reviews about lenses and cameras and today he published the new Olympus E-PL1 (First Look).

DCresource updated their Olympus E-PL1 review with new tests.

One more (short) review has been published on pcpro.co.uk (found via noisycamera)

The dutch magazine pixelmania.nl also tested the E-PL1 (google english translation)

In the meanwhile the editors from quesabesde had a meeting with Olympus to talk about the E-PL1. After having shared the time with them quesabesde strongly believes that Olympus will sooner or later abbandone FourThirds! (google english tranlsation)

One more thing: The E-PL1 has been awarded (best product design) red-dot.de (found via Olympus Japan)

Olympus E-PL1 in Stock in: Amazon US / Adorama / BH / Amazon UK / Amazon Deutschland / Redcoon Deutschland / Amazon France / Redcoon Italia