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By 43rumors, on February 9th, 2011%
 The lens above is the 30mm f/2.8 mockup for NEX. Where is the m43 mockup? I hope the m43 verison is as fast as the Four Thirds Sigma 30mm f/1.4 . More about the NEX/Ricoh/Sigma announcements at: Mirrorlessrumors . – I told you all good things come in three! After Zeiss and Schneider also Sigma officially announced “ The launch of new lenses for Micro Four Thirds and E-mount camera systems. ” Press release: “ The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the development of new lenses for Micro Four Thirds and E-mount camera system. As demand for compact system cameras increase, we intend to meet the requirements of users and develop new lenses for these systems, utilizing our advanced interchangeable lens development technology. Detailed information including specifications, product names, pricing and launch schedules will be announced in due course. A mockup will be displayed at Sigma’s booth during CP+, a camera and photo imaging show, held in Pacifico Yokohama Japan from February 9th, 2011. ” Sigma made a lot of Four Thirds lenses and I would love to see some of them redesigned for Micro Four Thirds (Click on lens name to see current auctions on eBay): Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 Sigma 24mm f/1.8 Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 Sigma 55-500mm f/4-5.6 Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Sigma 135-400mm f/4-5.6 Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 If you have some Sigma rumor to share contact me at 43rumors@gmail.com or use the contact form on the right sidebar. Thanks! . . . → Read More: Sigma announces they will make lenses for Micro Four Thirds!
By Photography Blog, on February 9th, 2011%
Sigma is developing new lenses for Micro Four Thirds and E-mount camera system. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Sigma Lenses for Compact System Cameras
By Photography Blog, on February 9th, 2011%
 Olympus are set to launch a high-end Micro Four Thirds prime lens later this year. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Olympus M.Zuiko Micro Four Thirds Lens
By DPreview, on February 8th, 2011%
CP+ 2011: Major lens makers have backed Sony’s decision to share ‘basic specifications’ of its E-mount . . . → Read More: Lens makers back Sony’s disclosure of E-mount specifications
By Image Acquire, on February 8th, 2011%
We’ve known of Sony’s E-mount system for quite some time that they would be using on cameras like the NEX-3, NEX-5 and NEX-VG10 in place of the Micro Four Thirds standard. However, up until now, Sony has kept the specs for the E-mount standard under wraps leaving potential third-party manufacturers … . . . → Read More: Sony to Release E-Mount Standard Specs Starting April 1st
By 43rumors, on February 8th, 2011%
 Fuji announced that the X100 will be available in March in USA and in April in Europe. It will be priced at $1,199.95 (US) or 1.000 Euro. You can preorder the camera at Amazon (Click here) . Sorry, I didn’t find any preorder option in Europe. They also announced a new list of accessories: Case To perfectly complement the look and premium quality feel of the X100 camera body, a retro leather “quick shot” case with matching strap has been designed to fit the X100 like a glove. Made out of luxurious leather it has been thought out with uncompromising attention to detail, ensuring the ultimate ease of use and practicality . Lens Hood and Adapter Ring Precision milled from metal, the lens hood and adapter ring will be available as a set. The adapter ring is also compatible with commercially sold 49mm filters. TTL Flash EF-20 (Guide Number:20) and EF-42 (Guide Number:42) will be newly added to the TTL flash line-up. Fuji posted a few official image samples at finepix-x100 (Click here) . We do all agree the camera looks very nice but I do believe the camera will NOT sell well simply because it doesn’t take interchangeable lenses. You know the features, the price and you have see the image samples…so what are you going to do? Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. Via Enagadget and Photoscala . – I repeat: There are three reasons why we talk about that camera on 43rumors: 1) Fuji is part of the Four Thirds group 2) We were told by an anonymous source that Fuji is getting help from one of the current Micro Four Thirds members (which is making some parts of the cameras). 3) Because many 43rumors readers do like innovative concepts and well made cameras and I hope Panasonic/Olympus will take notice of our interest to make a DMC-LC1 or Olympus 35RC version of the X100 (of course with interchangeable lenses!) . . . → Read More: Fuji X100 price, availability, accessories, image samples and preorders. Will you really buy it?
By 43rumors, on February 8th, 2011%
 Sony didn’t wait long time to respond the latest Micro Four Thirds group announcements. Sony said that they will share the basic E-mount specifiactions with third party companies. Read more at Mirrorlessrumors (Click here) . . . . → Read More: Sony threw down the gauntlet! Micro Four Thirds vs Sony lens battle!
By 43rumors, on February 8th, 2011%
Cameralabs (Click here) published their Panasonic GH2 test results. And after heavy testing they came to the conclusion that: “ The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 delivers one of the most satisfying and uncompromised experiences from a hybrid camera to date. Still photo quality is as the best we’ve seen from the Micro Four Thirds standard and keeps-up with APS-C sensors at low to mid sensitivities even with its boost in resolution, while autofocus is very snappy, proving contrast-based systems can actually out-perform phase-change systems while avoiding potential front and rear focusing errors .” The camera gets highly recommended with a score of 87%. By comparison the E-P2 earns a 83% and the Nikon D7000 a 88% rating. CLick those direct GH2 links to order the check price and availability of the new GH2: Amazon , Adorama , BHphoto , eBay . . . → Read More: Panasonic GH2 tested at Cameralabs!
By 43rumors, on February 8th, 2011%
 Although this is not a Micro Four Thirds related news it is interesting to note that Olympus announced their first 3D compact camera with super zoom. Don’t know if that means that future m43 cameras will be able to do 3D too. Don’t know why I can’t get excited about 3D…and you? Read more at Engadget ! . . . → Read More: Olympus announced the SZ-10, the VG-110 and the 3D VR-330
By Photography Blog, on February 7th, 2011%
Carl Zeiss AG has joined the Micro Four Thirds System standard. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Carl Zeiss Joins Micro Four Thirds
By Photography Blog, on February 4th, 2011%
 Schneider-Kreuznach, best known for its photographic lenses, has joined the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Schneider-Kreuznach Joins Micro Four Thirds
By 43rumors, on February 1st, 2011%
 I received the rumor two weeks ago and I didn’t post it because I wanted to check the rumor. But there is no need anymore for that because today Ricoh officially announced the development of a Leica M-mount unit for its GXR camera system. So that was the mysterious “Expansion Unit” displayed on the roadmap and the Micro Four Thirds module we saw many times ghosting around the web was simply fake (but we already suspected that!). P.S.: I think I should post more of this FT2-FT3 rumors I do receive. Because sometimes they turn out to be correct and if I wait to much time someone else will post them before me . . . → Read More: The M-mount module from Ricoh (no m43 module)
By 43rumors, on January 29th, 2011%
DCresource tested the new Panasonic GF2: “ It offers very good photo quality, snappy performance, a touchscreen LCD with a customizable interface, the best Auto mode on the planet, and Full HD video recording. The bad news is that it has issues with redeye, underexposure, and highlight clipping, and one of the available kit lenses isn’t great, either. ” GF2 shop links: Amazon US , Adorama , BHphoto , Amazon UK , Amazon DE and eBay . Focus Numerique tested the Olympus XZ-1 and the results are astonishing! The lens is super sharp even wide open (at f/1.8)!!! Distortion is minimal. The only moderate issue is Vignetting. Image quality is good from ISO 100 to 400. Dynamic range is a little bit less than the Panasonic LX5 . Message to Olympus: Great acamera, but please we want more good lenses for our Micro Four Thirds system! Thanks Olympus XZ-1 direct shop links: Amazon US , Adorama , BHphoto , Amazon DE , Amazon UK , Amazon FR . . . → Read More: Panasonic GF2 review at DCresource (+Olympus XZ-1 test at Focus Numerique -> f/1.8 lens super sharp!)
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