Level-up: Fujifilm X-E2 firmware update “coming soon” with EVF refresh rate of the X-T1 (X-E2 $62 off)

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DEAL

The X-E2 body is currently $62 off at BHphoto (+ 4%reward), AmazonUS and Adorama (+ 4% reward)

RUMOR

A source, who was right in the past, told me that the firmware update for the Fujifilm X-E2 is “coming soon“. It will bring the refresh rate of the X-T1 EVF also to the X-E2! The source did not specify the date, nor if it will bring other features (like the interval shooting function and the remote camera control App).

This firmware makes it a bit easier for X-E2 owners (like me) to resist to the siren songs of the X-T1, which is creaming off award over award and is rapidly falling into the hands of more and more photographers (some of them are trying via email to convince me to get rid of my X-E2 for the X-T1… but I still resist ;-) ).

And Fuji itself said it, that it’s better to sacrifice sales earnings for customer loyalty. In fact the Kaizen philosophy has a negative impact on the sales of newer models, but “in the long run customer trust is very important. We’re a relatively new brand and we need to build trust.”

So stay tuned. I’ll start to frequently check Fuji’s support page in the next days and update you as soon as I see it online. And if you are faster than me, then feel free to drop me an email once you see it online.

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It’s a Steal!!! X-E1 for $499 (Free accessories included and 6% reward, while supplies last) + Lightroom 5 deal too!

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It’s time to empty the warehouse!

The X-E1 price is falling to ridiculous $499 and $699 for the kit at Adorama (including free accessories and up to 6% reward!!!). But only while supplies last. At BHphoto the silver kit version is already discontinued! Adorama sells it also via AmazonUS, but you won’t get the freebies and the reward.

As Gabe said in the comments:  “If anyone was going to buy the 18-55mm, they should spend the extra $5 and get a free camera.”

Adorama: black body ($499 + 4% reward) / silver body ($499 + 4% reward) / black kit ($699 + 6% reward) / silver kit ($699 + 6% reward) /

AmazonUS: black body ($499 via Adorama) / silver body (via Adorama) / black kit ($699 via Adorama) / silver kit ($699 via Adorama) /

Lightoom 5 boxed version

Lightroom is now $35 off at BHphoto here and AmazonUS here. The boxed version will cost you $109!

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Fuji deals in May: price drops on X-E2, X-PRO1, X-M1, XF 18mm and XC 50-230

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X-M1 body and kit: up to $200 price drop NOW at AmazonUS and Adorama.

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The last Fuji deals just ended a couple of weeks ago (April 5th), and the next one is just around the corner.

According to the same source who shared the previous deal-rumors (and the confidential Fuji deal document) with the FR-community, there will be new deals starting on May 4th and go until May 31th!

And here are the instant rebates:

X-series cameras

– $200 rebate on [shoplink 17992]X-E2[/shoplink] kit (discounted price $1199)
– $150 rebate on [shoplink 17992]X-E2[/shoplink] body (discounted price $849)
– $200 rebate on [shoplink 12882]X-PRO1 body[/shoplink] (discounted price $999)
– $100 rebate on [shoplink 13828]X-M1 body[/shoplink] (discounted price $599) – up to $200 price drop NOW at AmazonUS and Adorama.

Fujinon lenses

– $100 rebate on [shoplink 12891]XF 18mm[/shoplink] (discounted price $499)
– $50 rebate on [shoplink 17198]XC 50-230[/shoplink] (discounted price $349)

The last X-deals were a success. Fuji sold so many lenses that many of them are still out of stock at the major online retailers. So, for one time, let me do an “out of stock” check ;-)

XF OUT OF STOCK CHECK

XF 27mm: BHphoto (black) / Adorama (black and silver) / AmazonUS (black one availbale only via third party reseller)
XF 23mm: AmazonUS / BHphoto (ships in 7 to 14 days) / Adorama
XF 35mm: AmazonUS (ships in 2 to 4 weeks) / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 55-200: AmazonUS (available only via third party) / BHphoto / Adorama

“From Snapshots to Great Shots”: new Fujifilm X100S book by Kevin Mullins (now 25% off)

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Kevin Mullins’ X100S book available for pre-order (get 25% discount)

Kevin Mullins is writing a book about the Fujifilm X100S, which will be available in July. The book is called “From Snapshots to Great Shots” and can now be pre-ordered at AmazonUS here.

“While the camera manual explains what the camera can do, it doesn’t show exactly how to use the camera to create great images! That’s where Fujifilm X100S: From Snapshots to Great Shots comes in. Starting with the top ten things users need to know about the camera, author Kevin Mullins carefully guides readers through the operating features. Readers get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and end of chapter assignments. “

You can take a look also at Alexander S. White book “Photographer’s Guide to the Fujifilm X100S” at AmazonUS here.

But the X100S is matter of the study also in Tony Phillips’ book “Guide to Fujifilm’s X100s Camera“, listed here at AmazonUS and at his personal website.

It’s time to decide: last day to profit from the amazing XF lens and X-camera deals!

 

So here it is, the very last day to profit from the amazing XF lens deals. There is no more time to hesitate, but high time to decide.

The price for the lenses is so good, that some FR-readers already ordered them from Europe… and, despite taxes and shipping, they saved hundreds of Euro!

And here is the whole list of savings. Place your order now (even for lenses that are back-ordered at the moment) and save up to $1400 on XF lenses. Also many X-cameras are in offer, as you can see down below. Just look for your deal at BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS and Pictureline.