The ebayUS store cameraland sells the “forgotten” [shoplink 27525 ebay]Fujinon XC 50-230 here[/shoplink] for $300 (instead of $400) – limited quantity.

Why did I call it the “forgotten” one? Acutally the definition “the forgotten one” comes from thepretentiousviewer. Now here is the thing:

About 1 year ago, Fujfilm launched 2 entry level cameras, the [shoplink 13828]X-M1[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 17194]X-A1[/shoplink]. There was a lot of talk about “market segmentation” and Fuji’s idea was to attack the entry level market with high quality APS-C cameras at affordable prices.

Along with the X-M1 and X-A1, Fuji also launched 2 new Fujinon lenses, the [shoplink 27525 ebay]XC 50-230[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 17197]XC 16-50[/shoplink]. High built quality (although made out of plastic) and high image quality (although not as fast as the [shoplink 12887]XF 18-55mm[/shoplink] and [shoplink 12892]XF 55-200[/shoplink]).

The cameras and the lenses were praised in many reviews as the best entry level APS-C system on the market (especially the X-A1), but this was not enough. Fuji’s attempt to break into this market segment was not really a success.

But what’s a bad news for Fuji, is now a good news for bargain hunters!

In fact, you can now find very good prices on Fuji’s entry level gear. The [shoplink 27525 ebay]$100 price drop on the XC 50-230 at cameraland[/shoplink] is just one of the many deals you can find in stores worldwide.

For example, the X-A1 (APS-C sensor) with kit lens is right now $150 cheaper at BHphoto & CO than the newly announced Fujifilm X30 with 2/3 sensor. There are also some amazing double kit offers, that make the combination X-A1 + XC 16-50 + XC 50-230 cheaper than the Fujifilm X30 (see here at AmazonDE, where X-A1 with the double kit costs €480, while the Fujifilm X30 is sold for  €549 wexDE)

Now, if  you are looking for great IQ at a very low price, or maybe for a backup camera to your high end X-series camera, then look for the entry level deals at:

Fuji X-A1: [shopcountry 17194] Fuji X-M1: [shopcountry 13828] Fuji XC 16-50: [shopcountry 17197] Fuji XC 50-230: [shopcountry 17198]

And since we are talking of deals:

X-E2 shooters can now download the English version of Rico’s book “The Fujifilm X-E2, Beyond the Manual” at Rocky Nook here. And for a few days (until the 10th of September) you can grab it with a 40% discount (use Coupon Code “XE240″ – using PayPal).  Also, Rocky Nook offers PDF, ePub and Kindle all together… DRM-FREE!.

Sample Pages (PDF)

99,8% positive rated store Cameraland had an event in their store. For this occasion they opened some boxes with Fujinon lenses, and then put them back into the box. They now can’t sell them as new, yet they can pass for it.

The Fujinon lenses in offer are:

The deal is almost over. You can save $300 until the 23th of August, if you purchase the X-T1 (body or kit) with the vertical grip, spare battery and SD-card.

X-T1 DEAL – expires soon

BHPHOTO: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – ($1299) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($1699) – click here

ADORAMA: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – ($1288) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($1699) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-135 WR + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($2188) – click here

PICTURELINE: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $200) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $200) – click here

AMAZON-US: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $160) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $170) – click here

But there is more Fuji gear in offer. Save $300 if you buy: X-PRO1 with 18mm – X-E1 with 18mm – X-M1 with 18mm: – X-M1 with 55-230 – X-A1 with 55-230. You can find them at Adorama.

X-E2 DEAL

X-E2 for $799 (save $50): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline /

LENS DEALS

XF 27mm (save $150 – price $299): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline / XF 60mm (save $100 – price $549): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline / XF 18-55mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline / XF 55-200mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline /

NOTE for GERMAN readers: upon request of many German X-shooters, Rico has prepared a comprehensive article about Fujifilm’s ISOless sensor in German language over at his workshop page fujixsecrets here. Make sure to check it out.

Top rated seller [shoplink 27123 ebay]cameraland[/shoplink] offers the XF 18-135 with a [shoplink 27123 ebay]$100 rebate here[/shoplink]. Just 9 left at the moment, so act fast, if you want it.

There is also one 23mm f/1.4 in offer ($100 price drop) here.

“We had an in store event and this was opened to show some customers and put back in the box. Because of this we are selling it at a large discount. It can pass for new. It’s in the original box and includes all manufacturers supplied accessories including the 1 year USA warranty-“