Fujifilm X-E2 and X-Q1 Cameras | SPECS | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | PHILIPPINES

The FUJIFILM announced the launch of the new X-E2 Camera and X-Q1 Compact Camera System today. Both the X-E2 and X-Q1 are available now for pre-order @ Adorama. The X-E2 is offered at $999.00 and available mid-November (2013).

The FUJIFILM X-E2

The FUJIFILM X-E2 A 2nd Generation X-Series with over 70 enhancements, It represents a tremendous evolution from Fuji’s X-E1 digital camcoder. The X-E2 looks similar to its predecessor which makes it difficult to define the difference one from the other. A newly developed 1040k premium clear LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is covered with tempered glass for durability and quality. The X-E2 boost an improved user friendly navigation with a +3.0 and strong exposure compensation. The X-E2 system’s manual focus "live view magnification" features standard (1x, 4x, 6x) a digital split image (1x, 4x), and focus peaking highlights.

The new X-trans CMOS II Phase Detection auto focus ranks as the world’s fastest with benchmarked speeds at 0.06s. Equipped with the EXR Processor II, the X-E2 guarantees fast performance for start-up, interval and continuous modes. Expanded functions include eight new advanced filters, face detection and an EVF/LCD frame rate at low light scene (50fps).

Price Update:
Php69,990 - for the body + Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 kit lens.

The FUJIFILM X-Q1

FUJIFILM X-Q1 is Design for a Premium Quality in Your Pocket!
Rumour priced @ @499 and it is available at the end of October 2013. X-Q1 design for silver or black, with the compact 100mm x H 58.5mm xD 33mm.

The X-Q1 weighs @ 200g. Its X-trans CMOS II Phase Detection auto focus ranks as the world’s fastest! X-Q1 performs at the speeds of 0.06s. with the  Combination of the EXR Processor II, that will deliver outstanding performance for the photographers. The ergonomic X-Q1 design features a F1.8 25-100mm 4x electric power zoom-lens. And also developed a 920K dot premium clear HD LCD that covered a tempered glass for durability and quality.

 X-E2 VS. X-Q1 COMPARISON TABLE

X-E2	X-Q1
16MP X-Trans II CMOS sensor	12MP X-Trans II CMOS sensor
Sensor Type: APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm)	Sensor Type: 2/3-inch
Hybrid AF system (Contrast/Phase)	Hybrid AF system (Contrast/Phase)
Lens-type Optical Image Stabilization	Lens-type Optical Image Stabilization
ISO 200 – 6400	ISO 200 – 12800
30 sec. – 1/4000 sec. shutter speed	30 sec. – 1/4000 sec. shutter speed
3” Fixed 1.04M-dot LCD	3” Fixed 922K-dot LCD
Built-in Flash	Built-in Flash
1080p video recording @60fps	1080p video recording @60fps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
RAW + JPEG file format	RAW + JPEG file format
1200mAh Lithium-Ion battery	NP-48 Lithium-Ion battery
Weight: 350g	Weight: 206g
Dimension: 129 x 75 x 37 mm	Dimension: 100 x 59 x 33mm

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Panasonic Lumix GM1 | Specs | Review

Panasonic has just announced their latest Digital Single Lens Mirror-less (DSLM) camera today. Lumix GM1 comes with a large Digital Live MOS Sensor in an ultra compact size.

 

     
Quick Specifications: 

• 680mAh Li-Ion battery (220 shots)
• 16 megapixel Digital Live CMOS Sensor  
• 1/16000 sec max shutter speed  
• Black, Silver, White, Orange
• Venus Engine ISO 200 – 25600
• Built-in WiFi
•  23-points AF system  
• 3-inch 1,036K-dot 
• TFT Color touchscreen LCD
• 1080p video recording at 60fps
• 5fps burst at 16MP

Review:

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 marks the introduction of a new camera type in Panasonic's compact system camera range. It's a tiny camera, but with the specs and high-end construction of the company's higher-end cameras.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 marks the introduction of a new camera type in Panasonic's compact system camera range. It's a tiny camera, but with the specs and high-end construction of the company's higher-end cameras.
The camera has a 3 inch LCD touchscreen and a Wi-Fi. It's heavy on scene modes and filters, with 23 scene modes and 22 creative filters, including HDR. In video matter, the Panasonic GM1 offers top motion and time lapse as well as normal 1080p HD quality video capture.

Having 98.5mm wide and and 54.9mm Height, Panasonic GM1 is more smaller even than the highly portable GMC-GF5. The body is made up of magnesium, to make it a durable and solid construction without adding too much weight. tDMC-GM1 weighs just 203g. 

The Panasonic GM1's body has a leather-effect finish, and it comes in two colours in the UK – black and orange. However, a silver trim version will also be available in other countries if you're desperate for a mild retro look.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 choose to used a brand new range of lenses made specially for the ultra small cameras. It comes with a stabilized 12-32mm f3.5-56 lens kit package. A 15mm f1.7 prime lens is planned for early 2014, along with a 43mm prime and a 35-100mm zoom lens. But the existing Micro Four Thirds lenses can be used.

Having a 12-32mm lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 costs £629, and in the U.K will be the first to have a shipping on November 18, 2013.

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