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Camera news: Canon G1X, Fuji X-Pro1, Sigma lenses

efix — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:30:34 +0000

Only a quick update, as I’m currently at work and don’t have time to write a full article. Two interesting new cameras have just been announced, one that has long been rumored, another one that comes as a surprise. Also, Sigma has announced two interesting new lenses.

Canon G1 X

The Canon G1 X

The Can0n G1 X is the latest iteration of Canons acclaimed G-series enthusiast’s compacts that started with the G1 back in 2000. Traditionally, the G-series models have been advanced point-and-shoot cameras with small sensors, medium-fast lenses, a complete range of [...]

Now hear who’s crying again.

efix — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:14:36 +0000

I just stumbled upon an article on 1001noisycameras, linking to high-ISO comparison by Focus Numérique, comparing the output of the new Sigma SD1 to that of the Nikon D7000. Of course, the Sigma SD1 looses big time in this pixel-peeping contest, and the editors and commentators on 1001nc go on to bash Sigma and rave about Nikon. Phrases such as “being horribly out of touch with the realities of the market” are uttered.

Now, I wonder who it is that’s “being horribly out of touch with the realities of [...]

News and articles | July 18th, 2011

efix — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:44:44 +0000

Oh my! It’s been more than a month since I last posted a news-and-articles-recap … ! I’ve been (and still am) rather busy with work and newly enamoured with film, so my love for digital photography has been dampened somewhat recently. Still, I collected a bunch of interesting weblinks to share with you, and as my son is currently peacefully playing by himself, I’m using the opportunity to put together a quick roundup of what’s been published around the interwebs those past weeks!

Photoradar: Earth from space Photoradar have posted a series of images taken by [...]

Quick note: Sigma SD1 in stock at Adorama

efix — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:49:54 +0000

Adorama just informed their facebook followers that they have the Sigma SD1 in stock. It retails for US-$ 6,899, so it is indeed significantly “cheaper” than the originally annouced $ 9k-something (which obviously were a typo.)

Sigma SD1 mock-up at photokina 2010

B&H doesn’t have it in stock yet, however.

News and Articles | May 26th, 2011

efix — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:38:27 +0000

Another round of news and articles, this time a little late as I was pretty knocked out for more than a week sind last week, and have only just really recovered.

Noktor is dead! Long live Noktor! Remember Noktor, a couple of chaps, operating from a shed somewhere in the U.S., retrofitting and rebranding Japanese CCTV lenses for Micro Four Thirds? They made quite a stir last year when they announced a 50mm f/0.95 high-speed lens with native m4/3 mount, but it turned out to be low quality and overpriced. Just recently, Noktor announced their death, just [...]

News and article recap: May 8th, 2011

efix — Sun, 08 May 2011 13:59:26 +0000

It’s a warm and sunny sunday here in central Germany, and after spending the first half of the day in our beautiful garden I decided the sun’s become too hot and went inside to share with you some more interesting news and articles I found this week.

Leica Freedom Train Ernst Leitz II, son of Leica-founder Ernst Leitz, helped many people — Leitz employees as well as fellow citizens — to flee the Nazi regime before and during World War II. The Amateur Photographer recollects the story and reports on the ongoing efforts of a british Rabbi [...]

Article recap: April 25th, 2011

efix — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:00:49 +0000

It’s Easter Monday and there’s not much going on — the kid is playing in the garden, the wife is enjoying the sun, and the in-laws are preparing lunch. So I thought I’d take the opportunity and give you a short update on some interesting articles I found around the interwebs recently.

The New Yorker — “Candid Camera” — by Anthony Lane An older, seven-page article from 2007, focusing on the history and mystery of the Leica brand and their famous cameras. Very interesting, and a must-read for any Leiac fan.

DC Watch — Fixed-lens compact camera [...]

News on the Sigma SD1

efix — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:14:54 +0000

The Sigma SD1 at photokina 2010

On last year’s photokina in Cologne, Germany, Sigma announced and presented a mock-up of a new high-end DSLR camera called SD1. The camera’s main punchline is a newly developed Foveon sensor with effective 15 megapixels, more than triple the resolution of their current sensor used in the SD15, DP1 and DP2 models. So far, little is known beyond that about the upcoming SD1. Here are some bits and pieces, though, assembled from the interwebs, which may give us a more complete picture [...]

If I were to buy a DSLR today …

efix — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:27:25 +0000

It would be this one:

The Pentax K-5 DSLR. Picture courtesy of B&H Photo

The Pentax K-5. Why? Well, it’s simply one of the best semi-professional DSLRs currently available. It has a small, solid body that is completely weather sealed, it has a great performing 16 megapixel sensor that compares well with current Nikon and Canon models, it has fast AF, a quiet shutter, a decent viewfinder, HD video — essentially all the features you could wish for. And it’s getting one great review after another. And it can be used with a number of great [...]

Web find: Sigma DPx with Leica M-mount

efix — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:32:23 +0000

Look what I’ve just found in the Sigma SLR Talk forum on dpreview.com:

Major mirrorless camera rumor sites — as well as the visitors of above named forum — speculate as to whether this could be an official Sigma product. Well, I doubt that very much. It looks to be a Sigma DP camera which has been stripped of its lens and fitted with a third-party M-mount adaptor. Still, it might actually be a commercially done conversion, and if so, you might be able to purchase one soon. Wouldn’t that be cool? Finally, you could use your [...]