Ken Rockwell loves the X-E1 and says you don’t need the X PRO 1 anymore.

It’s not a secret that Ken Rockwell (Click here) likes Fuji cameras. He writes about the X-E1: “I see no more reason for the old Fuji X-Pro1, unless you’re really addicted to the optical finder. Everything else about the X-E1 appears to be superior, with a built-in flash and less size and weight, for less money. I returned my X-Pro1 because its finder had a defective design that rendered it out-of-focus unless you bought an external diopter for it. I’m hoping this is fixed in the X-E1. ”

The question now is, if the X-E1 is better than the X-Pro1 than are we going to see a new X PRo 2 anytime soon?

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The Black X-E1 with 18-55mm kit lens still on top of the Amazon rankings!

New X-E1 videos and X PRO 1 firmware update on September 18th (proerders on Amazon).

What you can see here on top is the well known photographer Gueorgui Pinkhassov using the new Fuji X-E1. And here are links to more new nice videos:
Toshimitsu Takahashi and the X-E1, first look preview by AP, official Promotional Video.

And current X PRO 1 owners will be also happy to know that the new firmware upgrade will be released on September 18th. Meantime Amazon (Click here) created a deidcated Fuji page with all the new stuff. All preorder links here:

Black Fuji X-E1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Silver Fuji X-E1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Black Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Silver Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Fuji 14mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Fuji 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 OIS lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

Fuji X-E1 and new lenses officially announced!

Finally the new Fuji stuff has been announced and here is the post with all you need to know about the new cameras and lenses. I am continually updating the article and including new links to reviews and preorders!

Preorders:
Black Fuji X-E1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Silver Fuji X-E1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Black Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Silver Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Fuji 14mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Fuji 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 OIS lens at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

Reviews, Previews and Image Samples:
Hands-on at Dpreview. Hands-on in spanish at Quesabesde. Hands-on review at Imaging Resource. Hands-on review at Techradar. Official X-E1 page by Fuji. Image samples on Fuji Canada.

Videos:
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Fuji X-E1 Hands-On Preview by CameraStoreTV. First look by Fujiguys. Introducing the X-E1 by FujiUK. X-E1 in action by FujiUK. In action part two by FujiUK.

Official press release:
ThePhoBlographer, Photoscala, Dpreview, DSLRmagazine, Techradar, TheVerge, Photographyblog, ePhotozine, Pocket Lint, FujiFilm, Systemkameraforum, Cnet, Engadget, Amateurphotographer.

X PRO 1 firmware:
Dpreview, Photoscala, Techradar, Photographyblog.

Fuji XF1 press release and more X-E1 pics from Vietnam

Next leak series. A vietnamese website leaked more X-E1 info while google cache again captured some info about the new small XF1 compact camera (images via Nphoto and specs via PR):

  • Compact, high-end, with the appearance of three kinds of colors (black, red, brown)
  • 12 million pixel 2/3 inch EXR-CMOS sensor with EXR-Auto
  • High-speed processing and high-speed response time
  • 4 times Fujinon optical manual zoom lens (equivalent to 35mm camera 25-100mm), combined with digital zoom up to eight times
  • F1.8 (Wide) – F4.9 (Telephoto)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Full manual feature
  • Bright, clear 3.0 inches / 460,000-pixel LCD screen
  • 360 ° seamless mobile panorama function
  • 11 Art Filter effects and 5 “film simulation modes for creative shooting, plus the relative displacement of the two 2D photos to create a 3D photo 3D shooting
  • Full HD video capabilities, camera support manual optical zoom and Auto Scene Recognition
  • Dedicated camera bag is optional
Announcement soon! Stay tuned on FR!