Fujifilm XE-1

Now that's interesting!  Fujifilm was tipped to release an update to the X-100 very shortly, but instead has just released a low(er) cost interchangeable lens mirror-less camera, and it looks like its pitched right at the NEX-7.  The size is very similar, both have similar viewfinders (OLED 2.3 million pixels, Fuji's is probably from Sony) and both offer interchangeable lenses.  It will be very interesting to read a comparison, but I suspect the Fuji will have the edge, despite its lower megapixels.  This basic sensor is what many had dreamed would be in the NEX-7, and the Fujifilm has got very significant improvements, such as the lack of an AA filter.  The high density Sony 24 MP sensor on the NEX-7 is known to be very trying on lenses, and on many Leica M lenses has fringing and colour banding issues.

The only thing I am no so sure of is compactness - the lenses do stick out quite away from the body and this certainly means the camera isn't pocketable, unlike an X-100.

I really think this camera will be a winner.  The price is right, the lenses are excellent and the image quality will be outstanding.

C64 Memories and Photokina

I saw this mint-in-box Commodore 64 a while ago at the Antique Markets at the St Lawrence Markets.  I made me think for a bit as that a piece of the latest technology when I was in High School is now at an Antiques store!  This makes me feel very old.

Still technology is a wonderful thing, and the upcoming Photokina in Germany will show many of the latest cameras to come out.  New arrivals that are expected include the Nikon D600 and the Fujifilm X200.  There may be an appearance by a Nikon D600 competitor from Canon (a 6D?), and perhaps even a preview of the Leica M10.

All in all it promises to be an exciting show!

Fuji x100