Announcement

An anonymous source told me that the Fujifilm X30 will be announced on the 26th of August. It confirms it has the same lens and sensor of the Fujifilm X20, it’s a bit bigger, has quite a different design than the X20, features a fast EVF and WiFi. It also confirms the new film simulation mode ‘Classic Chrome’ (we first heard from a source, who was right in the past, about the Classic Chrome film simulation. Now, apparently, the Fujifilm X30 will be the first camera featuring it).

I’ll try to confirm the announcement date with trusted sources. For now, take it with a grain of salt.

Nevertheless, in the meantime, mark the date, and stay tuned on Fujirumors. Follow FR on facebook, google+, RSS-feed and twitter

MORE SPECS

Now, also other 2 sources shared some specs, which are not really a surprise, but I’ll share them out of a pre-emptive self-defense, because if I wouldn’t share it, there would be some reproaching me for not being able to see it coming ;-). The rumors come from a new soure and an anonymous source, but, as said, I really think that this will be part of the new features of the X30.

– The X30 will feature a 3“ Tilt Screen (2.8-inch on the X20) and the a 2/3 12MP sensor X-Trans II – (anonymous source).

– It will have the WiFi with remote control capability and the exposure compensation dial will go from +/-3. (new source)

Time to upgrade the rumored specs list again:

The rumored Fujifilm X30 specs list so far is: (TS= trusted source / NeS =New Source / AS = Anonymous Source / SRP = source who was right in the past, but not yet trusted / ORS = other rumor sites)

– Announcement 26^th of August (AS)
– 2/3 sensor, 12 MP, X-TRANS 2 (TS + NeS + AS)
– EVF only (TS + NeS)
– EVF specs: 2,36mp, x0.62 magnification and 100% coverage (TS)
– Announcement: at photokina (ORS) – FR-sources just said “this summer” (AS)
– Battery: more than 400 shots with one battery and USB-charging (AS)
– Lens 28-112mm f/2-2.8 with dual ring (Zoom Ring + Control Ring) (SRP + AS)
– WiFi with remote control capability, +/-3 exposure compensation. (NeS)
– New Film Simulation “Classic Chrome” (AS)
– 3“ Tilt Screen (AS)
– Quite a different design compared to X20 (AS)

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A few months ago, there was an anonymous source with nick name, who shared a correct rumor about the X-T1 with us (SRP = source right in the past). This source just wrote me for the second time and told us that Fuji will launch a new Film Simulation called „Classic Chrome“.

That’s all the source said. So for now… take it with… a grain of salt.

If true, I think we will see this film simulation coming with the X30 and X100T… and maybe it could also be one of the features introduced in the rumored upcoming X-T1 firmware update. But that’s just my personal guess for now, so DO NOT take it as a rumor from a FR-source.

Oh, and feel free to share this rumor whereever you want, just make the courtesy to quote the source and to put a link back to FR. I have nothing against it to be quoted ;-)

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P.S.: And in case you just came back from holidays and didn’t read FR in the last weeks, then here is a little rumor roundup and reliability rating for you. Also a rumor check-up of 2014, which will have a big update after photokina I suppose.

According to a trusted source, a new firmware update for the X-T1 is coming. I don’t know when exactly (working on it), but it should not take long for X-T1 shooters to be able to update their camera. And it shouldn’t be just a simple bug fix, according to the source… so is a new Kaizen-firmware on the way?

Now, keep in mind that release dates for firmware updates are tricky… and X100 owners know exactly what I’m talking about, when Fuji postponed their update several times. But, in this case, if there are no surprises, it should not take long.

stay tuned… if I can dig up something more about this new firmware (and find out if other X-series cameras will get a new firmware too) I’ll post an update.

And of course, any help is appreciated. Just contact me at fujirumor [at] gmail.com or 100% anonymously using the rumor box (and eventually use a nick-name, so that I can identify you in future).

X-T1 bundle $300 off / X-E2 deal

BHPHOTO: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – ($1299) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($1699) – click here

ADORAMA: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – ($1288) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($1699) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-135 WR + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($2188) – click here

PICTURELINE: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $200) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $200) – click here

AMAZON-US: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $160) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $170) – click here

X-E2 for $799 (save $50): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline

XF 27mm (save $150 – price $299): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline /
XF 60mm (save $100 – price $549): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline /
XF 18-55mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline /
XF 55-200mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline /

Great price on the X-M1 and X-A1 with zoom lenses at AmazonUS and also at Adorama.

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A source, who was right in the past (SRP), claims to have the following information: the lens on the X30 will remain the same (28-112mm f/2-2.8)! Also a new source shared with me the same information, thanks!

But, always according to the source, who was right in the past, the X30 will feature a new dual ring on the lens (Zoom ring + Control Ring).

Although the source was right in the past, I invite you to take it still with a grain of salt.

EDIT: Someone asked in the comments what a control ring is. Well, check out Fuji’s XQ1 page and you’ll learn more about it.

The rumored X30 specs list so far is: (TS= trusted source / NeS =New Source / AS = Anonymous Source / SRP = source who was right in the past, but not yet trusted / ORS = other rumor sites)

– 2/3 sensor (TS + NeS)
– EVF only (TS + NeS)
– EVF specs: 2,36mp, x0.62 magnification and 100% coverage (TS)
– Announcement: at photokina (ORS) – FR-sources just said “this summer” (AS)
– Battery: more than 400 shots with one battery and USB-charging (AS)
– Lens 28-112mm f/2-2.8 with dual ring (Zoom Ring + Control Ring) (SRP)

THE DEALS

Great price on the X-M1 and X-A1 with zoom lenses at AmazonUS and also at Adorama.

XF 27mm (save $150 – price $299): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline /
XF 60mm (save $100 – price $549): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline /
XF 18-55mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline /
XF 55-200mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline /

X-T1 bundle $300 off / X-E2 deal

BHPHOTO: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – ($1299) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($1699) – click here

ADORAMA: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – ($1288) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($1699) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-135 WR + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($2188) – click here

PICTURELINE: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $200) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $200) – click here

AMAZON-US: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $160) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $170) – click here

X-E2 for $799 (save $50): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline

Ok, it’s not the absolutely insane $250 price drop of last winter, when even EU-residents bought the 27 (and other XF lenses) in USA, payed taxes and shipping, and still saved a lot of money on it. But this one is a great deal too. In fact, according to information I’ve received, there will be a $150 price drop on the XF 27mm lens starting tomorrow (until September 6).

The 27mm won’t be the only lens in offer. Also the 60mm will be $100 off. The XF 18-55 and 55-200 are already $100 off in stores like BHphoto and AmazonUS.

And if there are some EU-residents who order the XF 27mm again from the States, let me know how much you’ve payed for it.

Remember that, if you’re interested to buy one of these lenses in offer, if you choose to do it using one of the shoplinks I’ll share here on FR, you’ll support this blog. Not a single penny extra costs for you, but a small comission is valued back to Fujirumors. That will help me to keep this site running. Thanks in advance to those who decide to support Fujirumors.

X- DEALS

BHPHOTO: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – ($1299) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($1699) – click here

ADORAMA: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – ($1288) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($1699) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-135 WR + vertical grip + spare battery  – ($2188) – click here

PICTURELINE: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $200) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $200) – click here

AMAZON-US: Fuji X-T1 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $160) – click here / Fuji X-T1 + XF 18-55 + vertical grip + spare battery – (save $170) – click here