Category Archives: Cameras

Fujifilm X-Pro1 demonstrates very low noise images

January 19, 2012 3DM

This links to a French web site – if you visit this using Chrome, Chrome will offer to translate to a language of your choice: Fujifilm X-Pro1: images with higher sensitivities.

Fujifilm uses a new design APS-C sensor to deliver super low noise images. According to the link (with sample images), noise is essentially invisible through ISO 1600 and minimal through ISO 6400. This means that Fujifilm has achieved superb low noise capabilities without requiring a full frame sensor.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Has an APS-C Sensor, Interchangeable Lenses (popsci.com)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Is A 16MP Mirrorless Beauty (gizmodo.com.au)
Fujifilm X-Pro-1 Hands-On: Intoxicatingly Simple (gizmodo.com.au)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 official (pocket-lint.com)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 (slamxhype.com)

Cameras

Sigma likely to focus on micro Four Thirds and NEX lenses

January 17, 2012 3DM

Currently we are looking at serious photographers or photo enthusiasts. We think its our mission to support as many systems as possible. But we try to support systems that provide high quality images. So, for compact system cameras, we think the Sony system and Micro Four Thirds are the categories that we should support.

via Sigma interview: NEX and Micro Four Thirds are major focus – Imaging Resource.

Cameras, Technical

The WVIL Wireless viewfinder, programmable camera

January 15, 2012 3DM

This is what I have been talking about … someone will step up to build a camera that ships with a software development kit so that 3rd parties can add new capabilities. I wish I as doing this! Their idea is that the camera functionality is in the lens – and it wirelessly communicates with the attached mobile phone device (I think!)