X-pert corner special this Friday + XF1 huge discount at AmazonUS

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First of all, thanks to all sources, new, anonymous and trusted once who supported Fujirumors in these months. Thanks to you it isn’t a mystery anymore which cameras Fuji will launch on October 18 (X-E2/XQ1). But stay tuned for Rico’s first look in the next X-pert corner special on Friday 18th… there is still a lot to discover about the new X-cameras! The announcement should be at 00:30 NY-time, but I’m trying to confirm it with trusted sources! I’m looking forward to more rumors from you ;-)!

Rico just told me he’ll post a first look on a “new X-mount camera” on Friday. Now, if we look at the rumors shared on Fujirumors I’ve almost no doubts that it will be the X-E2.

Stay tuned via facebook, twitter and RSS feed and follow us October 18th!

have a great start in this new week!

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You already know it: after just one year the XF1 is ready to be replaced by the XQ1. Now it’s time to empty the warehouses: AmazonUS is offering the XF1 for just $269 here!

found via dealsrunner
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X-E2 rumor update: better WiFi (than on the X-M1), no tilt/touch screen, new position for the Q button and more!!

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The X-E1 deal expires October 23. Save $200 on the X-E1 + 18-55mm lens.

Check the deals out at AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama (also exclusive kit deal X-E1+27mm) / Pictureline / [shoplink 17350 ebay]eBay ($ 879 body+lens)[/shoplink] (found via dealsrunner)

Hi guys,

I’ve done my homework and here is an update about the X-E2 :)!

A long time trusted source just confirmed the rumors previously posted on FR… and told me more.

1) the WiFi on the X-E2 will have more options as the WiFi on the X-M1 (what option would you like to have?).
2) it will have face detection as the X-M1.
3) the Q menu moved to another, better position (where would you like to have it?).
4) video mode will be improved and allow full manual control.
5) no tilt screen / no touch screen.

we already know from the Japanese source that it will also have:

6) the second generation X-Trans sensor with phase detection AF
7) faster EXR II processor
8) better LCD

Which are your most welcome additions/changes of the 8 listed here? Is there something you’d like to add? From the rumors you’ve heard until now, do you think is it worth to upgrade? If you don’t think so, but want to switch to the X, then check out the X-E1 deals at AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

Stay tuned via facebook, twitter and RSS feed and follow us October 18th!

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X-Pert Corner Tomorrow

After the first reviews (ephotozine / photographyblog) of the X-A1, X-Trans shooter felt disoriented: How is it possible that a $600 camera (with lens) delivers better images than the $1,200 X-PRO2 (body only)? Was it all just a hype and clever marketing? Is it time to get rid of the X-Trans sensor?

But we had to wait for more feedback in order to compare better the real performance of the sensors (RAW) and the software engines (JPEG).

1) It started with Rico’s shootout X-A1 vs X-M1 here.

2) Then it was the turn of Max to take a closer look at the X-A1 performance compared to the X-Trans cameras (riflessifotografici hereEnglish version). I also shared this forum thread here at dpr.

3) But, as you know, everything that has a beginning, has an end. The final word in this trilogy could be spoken tomorrow in Rico’s XPC special! He is using a pre-release version of Photo Ninja that supports the X-E1 and the new X-A1. He developed both RAW files and uploaded them on Flickr as maximum resolution JPEGs (check the links). Stay tuned tomorrow, will the final word be spoken tomorrow?

Here’s a direct comparison of 100% crops. Here’s the full-size X-A1 image. Here’s the full-size X-E1 image.

Lightroom and PhotoNinja Integration for X-Trans here.

But make up your own minds, feel free to check the links, and vote the polls:

Should Fuji drop the 2/3 sensor X-series camera line?

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Which images was taken with the Fujinon XF35mmF1.4?

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Last day to win an X100S at Pictureline + strong sales for the X-E1 and 18-55 deal

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save $200 on the X-E1 with 18-55

AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama (also exclusive kit deal X-E1+27mm) / Pictureline

The X-E2 is in the pipeline, but it seems that the latest X-E1+kit lens deal is still a attractive for many photographers. At least if we take a look at one of the biggest online retailers. At the AmazonUS CSC ranking both, the silver (9th) and the black version (6th) are in the top ten, followed by the [shoplink 13828 ebay]X-M1[/shoplink] and [shoplink 12882 ebay]X-PRO1[/shoplink], still in the top 20.

win an X100S

The contest expires October 3rd so the winner will be announced tomorrow: like the US store pictureline at facebook here, share with your friends and you could win an X100S! Will a Fujirumors reader be the lucky winner? I really hope so… and I’d feature his/her first X100S shots in the next FR-readers zone.

good luck to everybody
Patrick

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Fujifilm announces “X-Lovers Festival” on 18 OCT: new products will come (X-E2 and XQ1)!

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Let’s say that this comes from an absolutely trusted source! Fujifilm announces an X-lovers festival and the launch of new X-series cameras on October 18. This confirms the rumors previously shared on Fujirumors about 2 new cameras coming on that day. The trusted Japanese source told me of the X-E2 and a compact camera with a 2/3 X-Trans sensor (XQ1).

Follow Fujirumors on October 18. I’ll live blogging on that day, and one never knows if there will be other surprises ;)

Stay tuned via facebook, twitter and RSS feed

greez
Patrick

But if the X-E1 is the camera that already meets your needs, then check out the latest deals: save up to $200 on the X-E1 with kit lens at AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama (also exclusive kit deal X-E1+27mm) / Pictureline

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X-deal: save $200 on the X-E1 with XF18-55 now also at AmazonUS

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For everyone who celebrates photography“, “the closest thing to perfection“… these are just two of the headlines I remember when the first reviews of the X-E1 hit the web. Since then, a year has passed and the firmware updates brought faster AF, focus peaking and more. Sure, the successor is in the pipeline, but this could be a good opportunity to purchase a camera that has become better and better with time (and thanks to Fuji’s Kaizen business philosophy will become even better). Now here is the latest price drop on the Fuji X-E1 with XF18-55 lens and save $200!

Check the deals out at AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama (also exclusive kit deal X-E1+27mm) / Pictureline

best
Patrick