Fuji X-M1

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So the new Leica is a complete loser on paper. How about three times the camera for a quarter of the price? Introducing the new entry level X-series from Fuji – the Fuji X-M1. If Fuji’s past couple of years are any indication, this will be one hell of a camera.

Details here.

Leica X Vario

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Introducing the “X Vario” – Proof Leica has completely lost their fucking minds. $2800 for this underwhelming jewel of… I dunno. Details here.

The Printable Gun

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So this guy worked for me once upon a time… And he hasn’t changed a bit. Maybe you’ve heard of his printable gun?

MIIDORI WOODEN PEN

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Remember when “Made in Japan” equated to “cheaply made in mass?” Not anymore. This whole store pretty much rules, but these pens really have me.

Agent Smartwatch

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I’ve coveted a “secret agent” watch since I was a little boy… The people at Agent are trying to make my dreams come true.

Check it out.

Smoking Deal

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I don’t typically cover deals on the Gear Journal, but damn man… This one was too smoking. When the GX1 was released, it was the highest resolution Micro 4/3rds camera on the market and had a price tag to prove it. You can read a full review here. In any case, Amazon is burning them out to make room for the next generation and you can now pick up what was once a $700 camera for just $250. Get yours here. Add a tasty lense and you are set for a few years in the camera department.

The Cole-Bar

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Another day, another Kick Starter Campaign… How about a multi-tool hammer? Not sure this was a problem needing a solution, but I love the creative thinking.

Details here.

Braun ET66

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Probably the most important piece of industrial design in the modern era was that of the Braun ET66. It’s the most obvious example of less actually can equal more. Of course, if you wanted one you had to get on eBay and drop a few hundred… until now… Braun has just announced that they will be rereleasing the famous calculator later this year. RAD.