The Golden Age of the Fujifilm X-T1 is Over… the Fuji X-T2 is Coming! :: Best Time to Save Big on X-T1 in USA/EU

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The Golden Age of the Fujifilm X-T1 is over!

Sure, the X-T1 was Fuji’s most successful X-camera to date, and, along with the real best seller, Instax, it fueled the developement of the X-series. But there are two reasons, why the Fuji X-T1 hardly sells at the moment.

  1. the Fujifilm X-Pro2 release (which is selling like hot cakes)
  2. The X-T2 will come in Summer (maybe June).

That’s why Fujifilm USA extended the X-T1 deals. The various X-T1 combo discounts are still running, while almost all other cameras and lenses are back to normal price.

So here is what you can still save:

X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300) BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
X-T1 Black Body (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
X-T1 Graphite (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama

But not only in USA. Check out for example the X-T1 Fuji France deals, or those in Fuji UK, Fuji ITA, Fuji GER. All these X-T1 deals run until the end of May.

Some lens deals are still running at AmazonUS… check them out and grab your last second discounted lens

XF LENSES

XF 56mm APD (save $400): AmazonUS / XF 56mm (save $200):  AmazonUS  / XF 18mm (save $100):  AmazonUS / XF 90mmF2 WR (save $200): AmazonUS / XF 10-24mm (save $200):  AmazonUS / XF 23mm (save $200):  AmazonUS /  XF 50-140mmF2.8 WR (save $200): AmazonUS / XF 18-135mm (save $200): AmazonUS / XF 60mm (save $200): AmazonUS / XF 14mm (save $200): AmazonUS / XF 55-200 (save $200):  AmazonUS /

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The Rise of Instax: From 100k units sold in 2004 to 5 million in 2015 :: Expected 1.4 million digital camera sales in 2015

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the Instax Mini 70 – latest addition in Fuji’s Instax World Line-up

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In the internal battel, Fuji X-digital Vs. Fuji Instax-Film, the latter wins hands down.

You might wonder why we should care about the success or not of Fuji’s Instax cameras. Well, easy: the terrific earnings Fujfilm makes with Instax are fueling the development costs of the X-series cameras! Without Instax, Fuji’s imaging division would hardly be profitable.

The Wall Street Journal published some numbers:

  • 100.000 Instax Cameras sold in 2004
  • 5 million expected instant-film camera units sold in 2015 (compared to the 1.4 million digital cameras expected to be sold in 2015)
  • expected 6.4 million instant-film cameras sales in 2016
  • 30% Instax sales in Asia, 30% sales in USA, 15% sales in Europe

No suprise that over the last few years, the OVERALL camera ranking at AmazonUS is dominated by Fujifilm Instax Products.

So, the name, Fujifilm is still justified.

I remind you how The New York Times said in 2013, that from 2011 (Fujifilm X100 launch) to 2013, Fujifilm sold 700,000 X-series cameras.

You can read the whole story about the very interesting rise of Instax at the Wall Street Journal.

The New York Times says: “700,000 X-series cameras sold”

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[APRIL FOOLS] BREAKING NEWS :: Fujifilm X-T2, Fujifilm X-T2 PRO and Fujifilm X-MF1 officially registered in China!

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Sorry guys, but for the first & only time in my life, I made up a rumor… April Fools Day :-)

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[UPDATE] Specs of X-T2 Pro Leaked at PCHstore (French / google translated):

FF24x36
11fps
4K
Sony sensor 42,5MP with in body stabilisation
3 new lenses at launch : 24-70f/2.8; 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4
New EVF 4MP with a secret new technology
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Original Post

Three X-series cameras have been registered at the Chinese radio wave authentication institution (where all WiFi capable devices have to be registered).

  • X-MF1
  • X-T2
  • X-T2 Pro

The fact that these cameras have now been registered, means that the announcement (not release) could be imminitent (spring/early summer)

One big surprise is the X-T2 Pro. It could indicate that Fuji will release 2 different X-T2 bodies. Maybe the X-T2 Pro could be slightly larger and fit a bigger/better battery. Also the heat dissipation would be easier on a larger body, eliminating overheating issues while shooting 4K video.

Do you think it’s a smart move to offer two different bodies?

The other huge surprised is the X-MF1, which really sounds like the Medium Format camera. I wasn’t expecting it to come so fast. But competitors are not sleeping and Fujifilm might have decided to step on the gas.

NOTE: The original EXCEL file has been removed, but the FR-reader, who passed me the link (thanks) saved it and send it to me. For now I’ll share a screenshot. I’ll share the full File on my dropbox next.

stay tuned,
Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter

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Admiringlight Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review: “For the most part, Fuji has done a fantastic job with the camera”

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 + 35mmF2 WR (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS /Adorama /

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Admiringlight published its full X-Pro2 Review.

Pros

  • Very well-built body with weather sealing
  • Feels very nice in the hand, with good handling despite the small front grip
  • Excellent control scheme with all controls easily accessible
  • Focus stick is the killer feature on this camera
  • Unique hybrid viewfinder provides a very nice optical viewfinder with a good EVF
  • Fast and responsive with a deep continuous shooting buffer
  • Quick and accurate autofocus, even in low light
  • Good continuous autofocus
  • Excellent dynamic range
  • Outstanding color response
  • Good noise control at high ISO with excellent detail
  • Truly outstanding JPEG output
  • Excellent features with full-featured WiFi, Intervalometer and in-camera RAW conversion
  • Dual SD Card slots
  • Improved video quality
  • Improved menu system

Cons

  • Quite expensive for an APS-C mirrorless body
  • Front and rear command dials are thin and lack good tactile feedback
  • ISO dial lacks feedback, so is difficult to use by feel
  • Bracketing is improved to 2 stop intervals, but still limited to just 3 frames
  • Optical viewfinder is limited to moderate focal lengths and can be dim in lower light
  • No rear screen articulation

ACT FAST: Fujifilm X-Pro2 now $200 Off :: XF14mm $340 Off + more Open Box / Refurbished Deals – LIMITED NUMBER!

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DOWNLOAD NEW Firmware for X-Pro1, X-E1, X-A1/2, X-M1, XF50-140 and XF100-400 :: Improved AF for X-E1 & X-Pro1 with 100-400 + 50-140!

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NEW FIRMWARE

Fujifilm just relased new Firmware updates for X-Pro1, X-E1, X-A1/2 and X-M1 to support the focus limiter function on the XF100-400.

They also released a new Firmware for XF100-400 and XF50-140 to improve AF when mounted on X-Pro1 and X-E1 cameras.

“AF tracking performance on AF-C and Movie mode will be improved when they [XF50-140 & XF100-400] are attached to FUJIFILM X-Pro1 or X-E1. “

Download the Firwmare here.

LAST SUPER X DEALS DAYS

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