X-M1: $72 price drop at AmazonUS!

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If you have read for example Rico’s X-M1 vs X-A1 shootout here and here or the riflessifotografici first look at the X-A1 here you’ll agree that the X-M1 with X-Trans sensor is the better camera in terms of image quality compared to the X-A1. But is it also the better deal?

Well, if the price is the reason that kept you from choosing the X-M1 over the X-A1, check out the latest AmazonUS deal on the X-M1! You save $72 on the stylish brown version or save $30 on the black one!

Now the gap between the X-A1 and the (brown) X-M1 is of $128. This is definitely a good move to make the X-M1 more attractive as Fuji X-series entry-level camera. Do you wanna switch the the X-Trans X-series (and also finally enjoy the amazing [shoplink 17602]Fujinon lenses[/shoplink])? Then check this deal out here.

Fuji X-M1: [shopcountry 13828]

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The three Fujifilm high end camera’s reviewed by Jan Vogelaar

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Jan Vogelaar is back. After ““The performance of Carl Zeiss: Super Tele lenses and Digiscoping up to 1620 mm on the X-Pro1″ and “The performance of Carl Zeiss & Leica M lenses on the Fujifilm X-Pro 1” Jan reviewed the X-PRO1, X100S and X20. Thanks for sharing Jan. And here is his review:

by Jan Vogelaar

Introduction

Lenses Guide to Digital Imaging on the Fujifilm X-Pro 1: [shoplink 17648 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] / camerabooks.com (USA)

This summer I have had the opportunity to test and review of three Fujifilm cameras: The [shoplink 12884]Fujifilm X20[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 12883]Fujifilm X100S[/shoplink] as well as the [shoplink 12882]Fujifilm X-Pro 1[/shoplink] with the [shoplink 12888]Fujinon 2.8/14 mm[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 12892]Tele zoom Fujinon 3.5 – 4.8/55 – 200 mm[/shoplink].

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Left to right: X-Pro 1, X100S and X20.

The X-Pro1 is the flagship and the top class high-end Fujifilm pro camera with the looks of a rangefinder and is equipped with a hybrid optical viewfinder and the X mount for the interchangeable Fujinon XF and XC lenses. The latest firmware update version 3.0.1 brings among other things: Improved AF speed, Focus peaking, Zoom in for the magnification 3x and 10x

The X100S is in fact the first top class high-end camera with the looks of a rangefinder and is also equipped with a hybrid optical viewfinder and has a non-interchangeable lens: 23 mm f = 2 (35 mm format equivalent: 35 mm).

The X20 is a high-end compact camera with the appearance of a rangefinder and equipped with a hybrid optical viewfinder and a 4x zoom lens: 2.0 – 2.8/7,1 – 28,4 mm (35 mm format equivalent: 28 – 112 mm). The viewfinder is fully coupled to the zoom lens.

The hybrid viewfinder in all three cameras and the electronic information are combined, which means: the optical image is completed with shutter time, focusing point, aperture etc. Furthermore the cameras have the unique Fujifilm film simulation preset mode.

The camera specs table
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Real life use

The X-Pro 1

The big advantage for the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 is the new interchangeable X-lens mount. The camera was introduced in 2012 and I produced an extensive and very complete book (94 pages and 150 example pictures) including a DVD, with the evaluation of the new Fujifilm lenses and 11 Carl Zeiss, 5 Contax G lenses (also Carl Zeiss) and 8 Leica M lenses.

The conclusion in the book is:

  • The newly designed [shoplink 17602]Fujinon XF lenses[/shoplink] are superior to all other lenses tested in the book.
  • The actual lens design is the determining factor for the real life photographic performance.
  • In fact the Biogon design is the weaker performer. The Distagon, the Planar, the Sonnar and the Tessar designs are better.
  • The score of the [shoplink 17604]Leica Summicron[/shoplink] is slightly below the score of the new Fujifilm XF lenses.

The book (Lenses Guide to Digital Imaging on the Fujifilm X-Pro 1) is [shoplink 17648 ebay]available on eBay[/shoplink] all the time and if you live in the USA you can find it at www.camerabooks.com.

X-Pro 1 and X100S

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X-pert corner special this Friday + XF1 huge discount at AmazonUS

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First of all, thanks to all sources, new, anonymous and trusted once who supported Fujirumors in these months. Thanks to you it isn’t a mystery anymore which cameras Fuji will launch on October 18 (X-E2/XQ1). But stay tuned for Rico’s first look in the next X-pert corner special on Friday 18th… there is still a lot to discover about the new X-cameras! The announcement should be at 00:30 NY-time, but I’m trying to confirm it with trusted sources! I’m looking forward to more rumors from you ;-)!

Rico just told me he’ll post a first look on a “new X-mount camera” on Friday. Now, if we look at the rumors shared on Fujirumors I’ve almost no doubts that it will be the X-E2.

Stay tuned via facebook, twitter and RSS feed and follow us October 18th!

have a great start in this new week!

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You already know it: after just one year the XF1 is ready to be replaced by the XQ1. Now it’s time to empty the warehouses: AmazonUS is offering the XF1 for just $269 here!

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First image of the XQ1

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The Fujirumors source dr photo rumor sent me this image of the XQ1. It confirms what a good old trusted source told me: aperture 1.8/4.9 and 4x zoom!

The trusted Japanese source already told us that it will feature the same X-Trans sensor of the [shoplink 12884]Fuji X20[/shoplink] (2/3 X-Trans sensor). It’s time to retire for the [shoplink 12885]XF1[/shoplink] and it’s up to the XQ1 to compete with the [shoplink 13127]Sony RX100[/shoplink] / [shoplink 15087]Sony RX100 II[/shoplink].

You should definitely read Fujirumors on October 18th! Rico’s first look at a “fuji X-mount camera” and live streaming: you will find everything here. Follow us via facebook and twitter

P.S.: Awesome price, but last X100S available at top rated eBay reseller cameraland! You can grab the X100S for 1,179 and [shoplink 17537 ebay]save $120[/shoplink]! They have also the first [shoplink 17518 ebay]$50 price drop on the X-A1 here[/shoplink].

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P.P.S.: Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic Camera is available also at Adorama here.

cheers
Patrick

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X-shooters zone: president Obama photographed with an X-E1, travel-X, switch to the X and Fujiclaus!

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To all the FR-readers out there: thanks so much! We all have the same passion and this blog is here to share it with the whole FR-community. Keep it up and inspire us all with your very best shots and stories.

You can contact me via email at fujirumor@gmail.com, facebook and twitter.

cheers
Patrick

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Thijs

Hi Patrick,

Congratulations with your site, i really love it!

I just finished my first photo book, completely shot with the X-E1. For 90% i used the [shoplink 12889 ebay]35mm lens[/shoplink]. I cant tell you how pleased I am with this combi!

Here’s the link to the book preview and i added some sample shots to this email: http://www.blurb.com/books/4571584-sama-sama

Hope you can show it on your blog.

Keep up the good work!

Thijs

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v/r

Afternoon –

Thought you might find this interesting… the President visited FEMA headquarters today and I caught a few shots with one of the X-E1 bodies that we just picked up for in-house stuff. I’ve been reading Fujirumors.com for quite some time and I don’t recall of anyone posting photos of the President taken an X-series camera… you?

Photos:

· https://www.fema.gov/media-library/wp-content/uploads/images/84474

· https://www.fema.gov/media-library/wp-content/uploads/images/84472

· https://www.fema.gov/media-library/wp-content/uploads/images/84471

· https://www.fema.gov/media-library/wp-content/uploads/images/84473

I was shooting shutter priority at 1/60, ISO ranged from 1250-2000, auto white balance – [shoplink 12887 ebay]kit 18-55mm lens[/shoplink]. I shot JPG + RAW but ended up just using the JPG files with slight post in Lightroom.

v/r

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Marco

Marco: “Hi! Thanks for the great blog. It’s the first site I check in the morning. I just wanted to share a (I believe) great picture taken with my X-E1. It’s a fantastic travel camera. Here is the picture.”

[Patrick: the latest X-E1 + XF 18-55 deal expires October 23. Save $200 at AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline]

Marco

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Bradley

Hello

I’ve been following your website for a while and appreciate your efforts to consolidate great information. I don’t know if you post “conversion” stories or not, but here is a truncated version of mine…

I’ve been a professional wedding photographer for almost 15 years, shooting mostly film with Leicas and introducing digital reluctantly through DSLRs. About 10 months ago, rather than update my Nikon DSLRs, I bought a Fuji X-Pro1 after reading about this intriguing and unique camera online. I was hooked immediately: It worked exactly like my Leicas and felt nearly identical in my hands, and I was blown away by the image quality, especially at high ISO. It was an easy transition and the FIRST time I was actually excited about shooting digitally. I immediately ditched all of my Nikon gear and bought 3 X-Pro1 bodies with the 14, 18, 35 and 60mm primes, and recently picked up the X-M1 as a backup/personal camera. I love the cameras even more than I did when I first started, and my shoulders and back thank me at the end of a 9 hour wedding because I am carrying 1/3 of the weight!

Now that the camera has evolved through great support by Fuji and multiple firmware updates, it’s even better than it was when I fell in love with it!

Below are some of the images I made at the last wedding with the X-Pro1.

website: http://www.bradleyhanson.com
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotography
instagram: http://instagram.com/bradleyhanson

Bradley

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Save $200 on the X-E1+kit lens at AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

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