Leslie Cheung 
, Jan 18, 2012; 11:47 a.m.
I guess I'm an mirrorless "enthusiast" here. So, I figure I'll generate some mirrorless content and posts as that is what really counts in web forums like PN. I do like small cameras, but then all cameras are -more or less- like a box to me. I use them to help me create pictures, plain and simple. I am fond of reading about mirrorless here and there. But I have little interest in doing -in-depth- camera reviews or blogging about them myself...
What mirrorless camera(s) seems interesting to you? Do you already have one or are you maybe considering one and why? I'll start.
I have a Nex 5 and M4/3rds. I like the Nex because it has an APS-C sensor, nice high ISO IQ and has awesome features such as incamera panaroma and focus peaking. I also have a modest M4/3rd setup for their smaller, faster, more numerous lens line up. Either of my setup aren't full, so I'm not settled in either camp for good. Having said that, I like mirrorless due to the small size so, I have no desire to add any big zoom or heavy ultra fast lenses. For me, mirrorless cams are all about the right compromises. Sure, I can lug around my d700 if I need ISO 6400 or just pocket my LX3, say, if I need to pocket it.
What's interesting to me in their respective order:
Olympus OM-D: Yes, I remember my OM and how much I liked it:)
Sony Nex 7 or 5N: Most likely my next purchase, if I decide to settle with Nex.
Olympus EP3: My stand by camera of choice, if nothing pan out.
Fuji X-PRO 1: Let's see how they fixed up the X100 short comings or not. It has great lenses but just a little too big for my taste.
Fuji X100: I might be interested if the price drop enough, I don't like the slow AF, but I love the 35mm(equivalent) f2 FL and fuji colors. I can get used to the quirky menu, I'm sure.
Nikon V1: Fastest AF of all (but all are pretty quick now if you don't need tracking) and long battery life but lousy menus and little or no relevant camera feature. Again, might be interested if the price is right and the lens line up pans out.
Ricoh GXR: Love the ricoh's UI and ergo, best in the business IMO but I'm not big into UI like some as I can adapted to most UI. Again, if I find one at the right price.
Samsung NX: Great lenses and great prices I hear, need more consumer friendly or enthusiast marketing?
Panasonic GX1: Not really interested, maybe need to check out more.
Canon G1X: Not really interested, maybe need to check out more.
Pentax Q: Not really interested, maybe need to check out more

...dirty but quick size comparison (left to right) Widelux, Nex 5 w/16mm, GF3 w/14mm , EPL3 w/17mm, DSLR d700 w/17-35mm
What do you have? Which one are you considering? No?, why not? PN needs mirrorless generated content! Do it for PN! Alright...yeah ,my other half is kickin' in...They are just tools, boxes. Just helping out PN here:)
Wouter Willemse 
, Jan 18, 2012; 12:21 p.m.
The only mirrorless (working) cameras I currently have is a Panasonic P&S and cellphones... And I'm OK with the size, slapping mirror and weight of my DSLR, so I am not utterly pushed to get into mirrorless with interchangeable lenses. I'm following developments, but at the moment more as a gadget freak than somebody who is ready to pull the wallet out and get something.
But since you invite thoughts, here are my considerations.
The Fuji X-Pro 1 really is the most interesting to me (*), if it wasn't for the price - as is the X100. I like it Fuji chose to launch the X1 with primes. If I get a camera like this, I'm not going to be tempted by a slow kitzoom, I'm looking for a system that could give me ~35/50/85mm small(ish) fast(ish) primes. Hopefully the next X model will be more affordable - then I might actually consider it. The NX200 with its affordable and small primes is also interesting, to me. Here in Europe, the lenses really are a relative bargain.
I considered the Olympus E-PM1 some time ago, when it was on offer here for a really good price. What put me off was the interface - too much a P&S, at which moment I decided I could just as well do with the P&S (which is lighter, smaller and less expensive to replace), since adding the wanted primes was going to add quite some cost, and still leave me with a user interface that doesn't look too great to me.
Somehow I think that Nikon may have got quite some things incredibly right with the Nikon 1's. When it launched, the sites and forums were all lamenting how the sensor wasn't larger.... but at least, the system is small, and a large portion of the market does not care about sensor size. And more important, it's fast, and I honestly believe that counts for many people. Most people I know grow tired of P&S because they're slow - slow to AF, slow to take a picture, slow with continuous shots. It's not aimed at most people here (experienced photographers, most used to rather direct interfaces), but well, us here, we're a niche market. The 1 system doesn't seem perfect, but it does fix some real-world issues. For other people. It's not for me.
My next camera.... will probably be a newer DSLR body. Unless the P&S breaks first.
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(*) Does the Leica M9 count as a mirrorless? In that case, that's the most desirable - easy to state since my budget is nowhere near Leica money.
Matt Laur 

, Jan 18, 2012; 12:23 p.m.
Just haven't seen one yet that's talking to me, Leslie (enough to buy one, and a suite of lenses and new compatible flash to go with it ...). But I can see that at some point there will be something that I'd gladly count as an emergency backup or really-traveling-light device, when a big light-gathering lens isn't appealing anyway. We'll see.
In the meantime, my primary mirrorless camera is made by Apple.
Here, I used my large and primitive DSLR to shoot my Apple mirrorless shooting something else.
Louis Meluso 
, Jan 18, 2012; 12:27 p.m.
I have a Samsung NX100. I am considering either the Sony NEX 7 or Fuji X-Pro 1 (the best looking camera I've seen in years!). Basically, I'm standing pat to see how things shake out as I am not an early adopter type. Scuttlebutt has it that Samsung has a rangefinder-type camera in the pipeline as well.
Truth be told, for all it's ergonomic missteps, the NX100 is quite good and, IMHO, the best bang for the mirrorless buck right now. For relatively small $$$, it has a nice feature set- APS-C 14.6MP, a great OLED screen, easy-to-use interface, I-Control lenses and adaptability to my fleet of MF Canon FD, Nikkor, Pentax SMC M42 and Olympus lenses. Shooting RAW, the image quality is surprisingly good. My EOS 7D is better but not by much at far greater cost and weight. Even the Samsung kit 20-50mm zoom is impressively good. The thing slips into a jacket pocket, is as light as a feather and totally silent which you just got to love. A few rubber Gecko strips on the body helped tremendously with the handling of this slick little body.
This camera will hold me for a while till things shake out a bit more. I have to say it's the most fun I've had with a camera in years.
Zach Ritter
, Jan 18, 2012; 12:30 p.m.
Well, I have the E-PM1 and have to say it's an absolutely brilliant camera. Although the controls are simplified as Wouter states, it isn't really an issue to me. In fact, I would consider it partially why I like it. It's uncluttered, easy to use, and does everything I need. When I'm using it, chances are I'm not carrying a meter, so I'm in either aperture priority or shutter priority. Just turn the wheel on the back to adjust the exposure, and I'm good to go. It's fast, compact, easy to use, and gives much better results than my LX3 did.
That said, if adding to the stable (it will be a long time before I replace the E-PM1), it will either be a new m43 (maybe that OM-D if rumors are true), or the Fuji+primes. But, I'm not sure any of those would serve me better than a dedicated DSLR (currently D7000). More than likely, the D700 or rumored D800 is in the future.
But yes, mirrorless I would choose are the OM-D, if rumors hold true, or the Fuji. The NEX just don't work for me.
David Manzi , Jan 18, 2012; 01:05 p.m.
Panasonic GX1, but I'm looking forward to seeing if the Olympus "OM-D" rumors are true.
Josh Root 

, Jan 18, 2012; 01:47 p.m.
The Fuji's are the most interesting to me right now and the ones I can't wait to get my hands on. If an EP3 with better handling came out, I'd be excited. The GXR, while a unique design, has been great for me. I like the pentax Q, but I don't know that I like it enough to buy one. Particularly with the limited lens lineup. The Sonys and Nikons I need more time with before I feel I could have a educated opinion.
Starvy Goodfellows 
, Jan 18, 2012; 02:26 p.m.
I wouldn't mind picking up a second hand NEX when one comes down to my price league! Like the look of the Pen series but can't justify buying one.
JC Uknz 
, Jan 18, 2012; 02:57 p.m.
I have one mirror by Canon and five mirrorless, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic in reverse order of purchase. But when I think of the true mirrorless instead of the coy connotations I have one. One which doesn't figure in your list ... shame on you Leslie.
Whatyer got against the G3? :-)
Matt ... I got an interesting snap recently ... a woman applying make-up using her freind's live view digital as a 'mirror' ...at least as a mere male I thought it fun :-)
Taken with my EVIL G3 :-)
Jerome Sigua , Jan 18, 2012; 03:03 p.m.
I have a Panasonic G1 right now and I'll have to wait and see how the Olympus OM-D is before I would make my next purchase. With all the hacks happening on the GH2 I wouldn't mind picking one up just for some upgrade on the stills side but the videos I've seen from it make it a great combination. Now will Panasonic come up soon with a GH3 that would make it more interesting for me.