Reviews (Nikon V1, J1, etc) & Previews (Noktor 12/1.6, E-PM1, GRD4)

And now time to check some of the latest reviews and previews. The latest samples are rounded up separately in order to keep the posts at a readable size...

SLR Gear Noktor 12mm 1.6 action
+ two real-world video tests with Panasonic GH2 (daytime and night-time) by Seb Barges via Mu-43 forums
+ hands-on with lens at Steve Huff Photo

dSLR Cameras
+ distilled findings on Sony A77 RAW image quality at Alpha Mount World

Mirrorless Cameras
+ Nikon V1 at ePhotozine and Fotopolis.pl (computer- translatese)
+ Nikon J1 at ePhotozine
+ Olympus E-PM1 preview at dpreview

Halloween Special - the Skeleton actually works!
+ ...according to the computer-transation at DC Watch [the Panasonic M43rds PZ (powerzoom) lenses shown in "skeleton" form at the CEATAC 2011 trade show in Japan]

Fixed Lens Cameras
+ Panasonic FZ150 superzoom at Digital Camera Info
+ Nikon Coolpix AW100 elementproof at DC Watch de la Impress (computer-translatese) - with ISO Bunny!!!
+ Nikon Coolpix S1200pj (with built-in projector) at CNet UK
+ Pentax WG-1 elementproof creature at Imaging Resource
+ Casio Tryxie (TR100) at Photography Blog
+ Ricoh GRD IV preview at DC Watch (computer-transletese)

Review Streams
+ completed camera reviews of advanced/enthusiast/intriguing models
+ completed lens reviews including new looks at the Olympus 45mm f1.8, Zeiss Z-SLR lenses, etc