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

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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

PRICE:

X-A1 + XC 16-50 $599

X-A1 + XC 16-50 £529.99

X-A1 + XC 16-50 + XC 50-230 € 749

X-A1 + XC 16-50 €599

First Look

Rico’s first look at the X-A1 here.

Videos

commercial / Fujifilm Italia hands on / whatdigitalcamera first look /

Mixed press releases

– German press releases: systemkamera-forum here, / photoskala here / photointern here.

– English press releases: ephotozine here / DPR here /

FUJIFILM GLOBAL X-A1 and XC  50-230 press release

FUJIFILM X-A1 Key Features:

16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
Hi-speed EXR Processor II
Start-up time of 0.5 secs**, shutter lag of 0.05 secs and a maximum burst speed of 5.6 fps(max. 30 frames***)
Ultra compact and lightweight body
Tiltable 3-inch LCD (920K-dots high definition)
Built-in flash with Fujifilm’s Super Intelligent Flash technology
ISO200-6400 in 1/3 step increments (and extended range of ISO100, ISO 12800 and 25600)
Full HD video recording at 30fps
49 point AF positions
Art filters: 8 Advanced Filters plus 5 Film Simulation modes
In-camera RAW processing
Q button for list view of frequently-used menus and smooth configuration
Hot shoe
Wireless image transfer to smart phones and tablet PCs via FUJIFILM Camera App
PC Autosave Wi-Fi®* connectivity to PCs (for easy image backup)
Available in three colors: Black, Blue and Red
Compatible with all FUJIFILM X Mount lenses