Here is the next Fuji X-deals round. This time you can save up to $200 (+4% reward) on the X-E1 with kit lens. The first store to offer this deal is BHphoto.
The offer ends October 23.
[UPDATE: Check the deals out also at AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama (also exclusive kit deal X-E1+27mm) / Picturelinecheers
Patrick
After many months (and a lot of patience) the new Fuji X100S is finally in Stock and shipping via Amazon US itself (Click here). And there is a first price drop at Dzone on [shoplink 16917 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
Two more deals:
$72 off on the Silver Fuji X-M1 with 16-50mm lens at Amazon US (Click here).
$110 off on the Fuji X100 on [shoplink 16916 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
Instax Mini 90 Neoclassic
The Fuji Instax Mini 90 neoclassic is available at AmazonUS via third party here.
A limited number is available also at [shoplink 16924 ebay]ebayUS here[/shoplink].
Pictureline has it in stock again! The last time the X100S run out of stock within minutes. But here is your second chance: click here and let the love affair begin!
You can find just a few available also on ebayUS at [shoplink 16889 ebay]photo4less[/shoplink] and [shoplink 16890 ebay]kenmorecamera[/shoplink]
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Bert Stefani was part of the fellowship of the X-photographers selected by Fujifilm and invited to Tokyo in order to present them their own suggestions to make the X-series even better and more complete. They continue to share their experience on their blogs.
So, after Kevin Mullins (article here) now also Bert Stefani wrote about how the company listens to the feedback of customers to improve the X-system and he gives an insight of what’s going on behind the scenes. Read Bert’s blog post here.
“[…] What struck me most is that the technical part doesn’t seem the starting point in the development process. It’s not about: “let’s produce a sensor with as much pixels as possible”. Instead they start from what kind of colors, contrast and “feel” people like in pictures. And only then they start looking for a technical way to capture that. A fine example of this philosophy is the fact that one of the main guys in sensor development has been involved in the development of some of the iconic films that Fujifilm produced like Velvia, Astia and Pro. He moved from chemicals to microchips but his job is still the same: making sure the image is pleasing, has character and the right “feel” […].
We were presented with the question: “Which five lenses should we design next?”. This triggered a lengthy discussion. […]
Throughout our visit, we were given the chance to give feedback on top-secret prototypes in various stages of development, from early ideas to almost production ready products. We didn’t have to sign any NDAs or contracts but I’ll leave the honor of announcing new products to the people who design them with so much passion (so dear rumor sites, there’s no reason to keep e-mailing me). But I can tell you is that the future of the X-series looks very exciting. […]”
Now it’s our turn. As we’ll never be that lucky to be invited by Fujifilm to Tokyo, Fujirumors could be the place where you can raise your voice and let all your wishes arrive to the Fuji headquarters.
Feel free to give your own answer to the question at which five lenses should Fuji design next? Or what would be your dream camera? What should the next firmware bring?… the debate is open in the comments! And I know that someone in Tokyo will read it.
cheers
Patrick
P.S.: now lemme see if I can dig up something about the exiting X-series future for you ;)
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To switch or not to switch? That is the question Chelsey Wood struggles with… and many others out there too (read the comments in the last X-deal post here). The dilemma is the following: X-E1 and lenses or [shoplink 16816 ebay]GX7[/shoplink] and lenses? Chelsey is gravitating towards the [shoplink 16816 ebay]GX7[/shoplink] but said that you still have some hours to persuade otherwise :). So if you think Chelsey should not miss this occasion, feel free to share your reasons in the comments.
And what if Fuji releases the X-E2? lettherebelight said in the last post: “You can always sell the body but the deal on the lenses is awesome. You would probably come out even if you bought say an X-E1 kit with 18-55 and added a 35 f1.4 at the current discount then sold the body later and upgraded to the X-E1s/2 or X-Pro2 body.”
Or as Mike said: “Wow, that’s a great deal. Worth buying now and putting those lenses away to use with the X-Pro 2 next year!”
