X-A1 samples at Fujifilm’s website and impressions at fstoplounge

Fujifilm uploaded today its first full size samples at the global website here. You can also read fstoplounge’s experience with the X-A1 here: Among the others the reviewer says: “For a consumer priced camera the results were spectacular. I’ve used quite a number of cameras from different brands and I have to say I’ve never experienced such a sophisticated consumer level camera. The X-A1 was great to travel with due to the small size and I really do think this would be a fantastic camera for beginner, enthusiast and even professional photographer, like myself. You really do need to see the image quality for yourself, it’s that good.”

For a first look at the X-A1 you can check this X-pert corner special here.

PRE-ORDERS

X-A1 with XC 16-50: AmazonUS: black – blue /BHphoto: black – blue / Adorama: black – blue / Pictureline: black – blue

XC 50-230 : AmazonUS: black – silver / BHphoto: black – silver / Adorama: black – silver

XF 23mm (now also at AmazonUK)

USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline EUROPE: PCHstore / wexcamerasDE / wexphotographicUK / AmazonUK (via dealsrunner)

Fujifilm is On The Road: workshops in Germany, Austria, Netherlands and Italy

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Maybe it’s time for European FR-readers to go back to school! At least for those living in Germany, Austria, Netherlands and Italy! Fujifilm is on the road and is offering some interesting workshops in the next couple of months. Here they are:

Germany – Austria – Netherlands

The tour starts on September 20. Choose the date, the city and the workshop you’d like to participate (street, fashion, nature, night photography and much more), reserve your place and spend a couple of hours with professional photographers and the Fujifilm X-M1. The workshops costs €19,95, but you’ll receive your money back if you purchase a X-camera, save €35 on accessories, get an SD-card, a voucher and so on. Click here to know more about it (click on “teste mich” and then choose your city).

Italy

Fujifilm will also be present at the Castelnuovofotografia event on the 21 and 22 of September. You’ll meet two great photographers (Max Angeloni and Donato Chirulli) and have the opportunity to test all the X-series cameras and Fujinon lenses. The events are free and no reservation is required (but recommended). So, if you are in the area of Castel Nuovo di Porto (RM) on Saturday 21 September from 10:00 – 13:00 14.30 – 18:00 or Sunday 22 September 10.00 – 13.00 you could stop by the event! Read the whole program here at riflessifotografici. Let’s see if after Al Pacino in the last Fuji-tour (check this post here) the riflessifotografici-guys will be lucky enough to take photographs of another VIP!

have a nice day
Patrick

Limited number of X100S in stock, Lightroom 5.2 (with X-A1 support) and C1 software update available!

What a day! A lot of things going on today. First of all the announcement of the X-A1 and XC 16-50. You should read the X-pert corner special (with RAW samples) to know much more about it. Then DPreview assigned the Golden Award to the X-M1 and at the same time the price for the X-M1 body dropped to $638 at AmazonUS here. Adorama has a good offer on Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 Bundle. You can read it all in this post here.

Now Adobe and Phase One updated its RAW conversion software… and X100S hunters: there are ONLY 4 X100S in stock [shoplink 16697 ebay]at ebayUS here[/shoplink].

RAW converter updates

Lightroom 5.2 is out, and it supports already the brand new Fujifilm X-A1! Click here to download it.

Also Capture one updated its software today. To download Capture One 7.1.4 click here.

Fuji X100S in stock now!

There are only 4 X100S available at top rated reseller [shoplink 16697 ebay]kenmorecamera here[/shoplink]… I don’t have to tell you how quickly it will run out of stock again (when I started to write this post there where 6 availabe!)… so hurry if it is the camera you’ve waited for!

cheers
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X-M1: $62 off at AmazonUS and Gold Award at DPreview + Photoshop $35 off Adorama + crazy X-deals

1) The X-A1 has just been announced (read the X-pert corner special here – with RAW samples) and suddenly the price for the X-M1 body dropped to $638 at AmazonUS here. It’s still more expensive than the X-A1 with XC 16-50 zoom lens ($599), but if want the X-Trans sensor and are looking for a backup camera, then check out this deal here.

According to the just published DPreview in-depth review here (Gold Award for the X-M1) “The best thing about the X-M1 is its top-notch photo quality. While the bundled 16-50mm lens produces good results, photos taken on Fuji’s prime lenses – some of which cost as much as the camera itself – are truly stunning. Since noise isn’t a problem until the highest sensitivities, you can shoot with confidence in low light. Whether you’re making the leap into the mirrorless, or just want a second camera with great photo quality, then the Fujifilm X-M1 earns our highest recommendation.”

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2) Adorama is offering here Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 Bundle for Mac and Windows with a price drop of $35 for $90.

both deals found via dealsrunner.

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3) Remember that these are the last days (expire September 21) where you can save up to 1,150 if you bundle 5 XF lenses with the X-E1 or X-PRO1 body. You can find them here:

AmazonUS: Fuji X-E1 / Fuji X-PRO1 – BHphoto: Fuji X-E1 / Fuji X-PRO1 – Pictureline: Fuji X-E1 / Fuji X-PRO1 – Adorama: Fuji X-E1 / Fuji X-PRO1

cheers

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Pre-orders (in stock already OCT-03 at BH)! X-A1 in classic black / indigo blue + XC 55-230 in black / silver

 

BHphoto expects to have the X-A1 in stock almost one month earlier than all the other stores. According to their website they will have it in stock on October 3rd, while AmazonUS expects it for October 30th. At the moment there are two colours available, the classic black and the indigo blue.

PRE-ORDERS

X-A1 with XC 16-50 ($599): AmazonUS black – blue /BHphoto black – blue / Adorama black – blue / Pictureline black – blue

XC 50-230 ($399): AmazonUS black – silver / BHphoto black – silver / Adorama black – silver

There is already a first note of AmazonUS saying that “due to high demand we anticipate being unable to fulfill all customer orders with our first allocation. Product supply from Fujifilm is very limited. Your place in line will be maintained, and we will not charge your credit card until we ship the product.”

So, if you never fell in love with the X-Trans sensor, but liked the vintage look of the Fuji X-series, here is where you can pre-order the most affordable of all MILC X-series cameras!

To see if it is the camera that meets your needs, check out this X-pert corner special (with RAW samples) about the X-A1. But if you can’t go without the X-Trans sensor, then the most affordable MILC-X remains the Fuji X-M1: [shopcountry 13828]