“Bought it, waited for it, love it, worth it!” that’s what FR-reader Mike Ryan said about the X-T1 Eye Cup over at the Fujirumors facebook page.

Well, it was a long wait, but finally the Long Eye Cup for Fujifilm X-T1 is widely available, for example at BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama.

For EU residents, I’ve checked AmazonDE, AmazonIT, AmazonUK, WexUK, WexDE, PCHstore, top-foto.de and a few more, but I couldn’t find it in stock for the regular price (just overpriced via third party seller at Amazon)

So, dear EU-residents, if you know some store that has them in stock, feel free to drop it in the comments.

Attentive FR-reader Jacek (thanks) saw that Metz recently announced a new flash (also for Fuji), the mecablitz 26 AF-1 digital.

This is a welcome addition to the still sparse Flash offer for the Fuji X-system. Fuji itself offers the Fujifilm EF42, the Fujifilm EF-20 and the Fujifilm EF-X20 Shoe-Mount Flash. But, as you know Fujirumors sources say that Fuji is working on a new flash (with HSS).

Also, I remind you that the TIPA awarded Nissin i40 for Fuji-X will be released November.

Finally, more flash units are coming!

Top Rated Plus ebayUS seller [shoplink 28688 ebay]kenmorecamera[/shoplink] has the weather resistant kit (X-T1 + XF18-135) [shoplink 28688 ebay]in stock here[/shoplink]. Limited number available. They also have a limited number (3 at the moment) of [shoplink 28690 ebay]black X30 available here[/shoplink]. You can find the weather sealed kit (X-T1 + 18-135) also at AmazonUS via third-party seller Samy’s Camera here (1 left). Always in stock via third party seller, the X30 at AmazonUS

EU residents can grab the WR-combo at PCHstore here and the black X30 at PCHstore here.

The Fujifilm X30 is right now in stock at AmazonUS. The black one is sold directly by AmazonUS (1 left). The silver one is sold via third party reseller 17th Street Photo (2 left).

And for those who are (still) waiting for the X-T1 Extended Eye Cup, there are some available at Adorama here.

image courtesy: National Geografic

The Jury is in: National Geografic chose the Top 10 Compact Cameras for Travelers… and their lists starts with the Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-E2:

Fujifilm X-T1: “This camera is quick—its autofocus is quick, its image review is quick, and it shoots tons of pictures in a row without hanging up. Now I can leave the bigger DSLR cameras at home without a second thought.”

Fujifilm X-E2: “I love the X-E1 [precursor to the X-E2]. I love how portable it is, and the lens quality is outstanding. But the picture is the big thing—the images are really strong. I’m amazed at how little I have to correct them on the computer. Usually I shoot in RAW, but these Fujifilm cameras produce amazing JPEGs straight out of the camera.”

Also included in the list: [shoplink 24784]Panasonic GH4[/shoplink] /  [shoplink 16816 ebay]Panasonic GX7[/shoplink] / [shoplink 22210]Sony A6000[/shoplink] / [shoplink 19559]Sony A7[/shoplink] / Olympus TG-3 / [shoplink 17516]Olympus OM-D E-M1[/shoplink] / [shoplink 13349]Ricoh GR[/shoplink] / Sony DSC-RX10 /

X-T1 Deal

I remind you that DigitalRev has a very good price on the X-T1. The kit comes for $ 1,529 (save $168) and the body for $1.179 (save $109). Free shipping & one year warranty included + no duty and tax for the shipment to US (DigitalRev covers the costs). So the price listed on their store will be the final price you’ll pay.