Weather sealed X body design inspired by the Fujica ST

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So, I told you that I would have some spare time today. Therefore, as promised, here is an update about the weather sealed X coming at the CES in January.

A source, who was right in the past, just told me that the new weather sealed X coming in January will have a FujicaST-like design.

Now, a new source previously compared the design to the one of the [shoplink 13887]OM-D E-M5[/shoplink]… which one do you like more? Vote the poll at the bottom.

So here is an updated rumor list about the weather sealed X, all launched by Fujirumors.

  • bigger and better EVF
  • APS-C X-Trans II
  • double SD-card slot
  • weather sealed body
  • launch in January (CES)
  • price range between X-E and X-PRO line
  • FujicaST-like design
  • work in progress :)

Feel free to retweet and like this rumor on facebook on twitter, to post it an all other sites, to talk about it in Forums… and I’ve nothing against it if you quote the source (or write the “you-know-what” site ;))”

You can contact me at fujirumor@gmail.com or also completely anonymously via rumor box… and spread the word via facebook, google+ and twitter

Here is the poll. PLEASE NOTE: This is just a design comparison and NOT a size comparison.

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X-E2 admiringlight review (and more) + black body in stock again at BHphoto

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The most wanted X-E2 combination, the black body, is in stock again at BHphoto, and only at BHphoto at the moment. You can get it here. In fact, BH has all combinations available now.

And don’t forget the crazy X-deals here at AmazonUS, at BHphoto here and at Adorama here (you can save up to $1,400 on the lenses bundled also with the brand new X-E2 body!).

X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / Pictureline / [shoplink 17992 ebay]ebay[/shoplink] EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / Fotomundus24 GER / PCHstore / AmazonDE (via DR) / [shoplink 17992 ebay]ebay[/shoplink]

Reviews

– The full admiringlight review is online here: “Overall image quality with the X-E2 is on a very high level. The low noise, great color and excellent dynamic range are combined with a sort of ‘it’ factor with the images, which have a depth that is unusually rich for an APS-C sensor. […] Fuji’s JPEGs are good enough that I don’t feel particularly limited if I choose to shoot JPEG. […] The Fujifilm X-E2 really has nothing aside from a lackluster video mode that holds it back in the mirrorless space.  If you’re a stills shooter like me, that’s a pretty minor point.  The Fujifilm X-E2 is a pleasure to shoot.  It is a responsive body with wonderful, focused controls, and the resulting images are outstanding.  Highly recommended.”

– FR-reader Vibranze took some shots with the X-E2 and the [shoplink 12946 ebay]Samyang fisheye lens[/shoplink]. See his Flickr here.

– Bert’s thoughts on the X-E2 at confessionsxl here: “The electronic viewfinders on most of the most recent cameras (including the X-E2) have come to the point were those technological limitations aren’t much of a problem anymore, if at all. They also offer the what-you-see-is-what-you-get advantage before you even have to push the shutter. I also noticed that the X-E2 can see in the dark. In very dark situations you can still see what’s happening in the viewfinder, that’s something even the clearest optical viewfinder of a DSLR can’t do.  I’m pretty confident that in a couple of years optical viewfinders will be a thing of the past or nothing more than a nostalgia feature.” And also here the question is: upgrade or not?

XQ1 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / [shoplink 17996 ebay]ebay[/shoplink] EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / PCHstore / AmazonDE (via DR) / [shoplink 17996 ebay]ebay[/shoplink]

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Save up to $300 on the XF 55-200 + HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: X-E2 (ePHOTOzine) and XQ1 (photographyblog)

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Fuji XF 55-200mm: [shopcountry 12892]

DEALS

It’s black friday time and there are plenty of good deals in the States. So here is the next one, in addition to the crazy X-deals here at AmazonUS, at BHphoto here and at Adorama here (you can save up to $1,400 on the lenses bundled also with the brand new X-E2 body!). For a detailed overview click here.

It may be of interest for some of you out there, that you can now save $200 on the XF55-200 at AmazonUS here. PLEASE NOTE: the item is currently out of stock, but you can pre-order it. If you click on the link I gave you, you’ll see an XF55-200 sold by a third party reseller. But, on the right side, you can read “More buying choices”, and there you’ll see the discounted XF55-200.

Pictureline has another deal: buy the X-E1 with kit lens ($200 off) and save $300 on the other zoom lens, the XF55-200 (+$30 savings on Adobe Lightroom 5). To see this deal click here.

Also the French X-E2 double kit deal will be available soon here (via DR) at AmazonUS! €1,899 for the X-E2, 18-55 and 55-200!

ADOBE: Adobe Europe is doing a 40% discount on LR5 today and only today. After that it will be 30% until 4th of december.

X-E2 and XQ1 REVIEWS

– Highly Recommended (4½ stars): ePHOTOzine X-E2 review here: “Most importantly the Fujifilm X-E2 delivers excellent image quality and there is a slight but subtle improvement over the previous model, with the new LMO delivering sharper images from the kit lens. […] With an emphasis on quality the camera and lenses are quite expensive, however the price is quite easily justified not only by the image quality on offer, but the high build quality of the camera and lenses. Highly Recommended.”

– Mike just wrote me: “I put up a first impressions review ( non technical! ) of the XE-2 on  my blog in case anyone is interested.” A football match? A kids party? A fashion shoot?. From the kids party chapter: “I was very surprised how many good shots I got, the fuji did an excellent job and I really noticed the improved focussing speed.  I think the low light focussing has been improved quite significantly.  I tried a few tests at home as well and the Xe-2 didn’t hunt as much and was much faster to focus than the XE-1.  It’s not perfect still but it’s much, much better.” Upgrade or not from the X-E1? The AF-improvement justifies an upgrade, according to Mike. Read more here.

– Highly Recommended: the XQ1 review at photographyblog here: “The image quality from the large 2/3-inch CMOS sensor with no low-pass filter is markedly better than virtually all other compacts, with the exception of the [shoplink 13127]RX100[/shoplink] / [shoplink 15087]RX100 Mk II[/shoplink]. […] If Fujifilm had released the XQ1 in 2012, instead of the flawed XF1, they would definitely have had a big hit on their hands. As it stands at the end of 2013, though, the incredibly popular Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, with its bigger sensor, pretty much has things sewn up, especially considering that it now only costs a little more than the XQ1’s launch price.“

X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / Fotomundus24 GER / PCHstore / AmazonDE (via DR)

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XF23mm reviews at Olafblog and Phoblographer (editor’s choice award)

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Fuji XF 23mm: [shopcountry 16128]

1) Olaf‘s XF23mm review (with a lot of beautiful shots) can be read here: “The resolution is great at 1.4, gets very strong at 2.0, and becomes heavenly between 5.6 and 11. For me personally, the 23 mm focal length is a sweet spot. If I were to choose one focal length to shoot with, that would be it. Not only does it allow you to capture beautiful landscapes and work on documentary photography and streetscapes but you can go ahead and take some creative portraits with it.”

2) Lot’s of PRO’s and just one real CON according to thephoblograher here: it’s expensive. “The XF23mm get’s the editors choice award! “Though the Fujifilm 23mm f1.4 is expensive, could be sharper wide open, and faces off against competitors with better bokeh it is being awarded our Editor’s Choice rating. Why? Overall, it is the most versatile lens that you can use for the Fujifilm X series system and we considering to be the single best lens for Street Photography using mirrorless cameras out there. This is due to the autofocus offering and the clearly readable depth of field scale on the lens when shooting with the zone focusing method. For what it’s worth, the lens will help you to create beautiful images that you’ll be incredibly proud of.”

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CARPE DEAL: Save up to $250 on ALL XF lenses (stackable to $1400 savings) bundled with X-E2, X-E1, X-PRO1, X-M1

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XF-superkit deal

Carpe deal and spread the word on facebook and twitter. The crazy X-superkit deals are back!

Save up to $250 (stackable up to $1,400 savings) on ALL XF Lenses with the purchase of the X-E1, X-PRO1, X-M1 or X-E2 body (X-A1 not included). Check this deal out here at AmazonUS, at BHphoto here and at Adorama here. Offer valid through December 24, 2013… a good time to switch to the X.

As you may know, if you make your purchase using one of the links in this post, Fujirumors will get a small commission on it. Don’t worry, you won’t pay a single penny extra on your gear… and at the same time you’ll support this blog and keep it running. Thanks in advance to those FR-readers who decide to support Fujirumors this way. Cheers, Patrick.

So, here is what you can save at AmazonUS, at BHphoto and at Adorama.

$200 Off the XF 14mm f/2.8
$200 Off the XF 18mm f/2.0
$100 Off the XF 23mm f/1.4
$150 Off the XF 27mm f/2.8
$150 Off the XF 35mm f/1.4
$250 Off the XF 60mm f/2.4
$150 Off the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0
$200 Off the XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8

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Other X-camera deals

The price for the X-series cameras dropped again! This time at AmazonUS you can save (see all the offers available at AmazonUS here):

X-M1: save $100 the kit version (all colors included in the offer) – Save $50 on the body (all colors included). Check it here.
X-A1: save $100 with kit lens (on all the colors available). Check it here.
X-E1: save $200 on the kit or $100 on the body. Check it here.
XQ1: save $50. Check it here.
X-S1: still $300 off here.
XF1: all colors for just $199 here.

Savings also at BHphoto:

X-E1: save $200 on the kit and $100 on the body + 4% reward. Check it here.
X-M1: save $100 on the kit and $50 on the body (all colors) + 4%reward (except black kit). Check it here.
X-A1: save $100 on the kit. Check it here.
XQ1: save $50. Check it here

At Adorama:

X-E1: save $200 on the kit (+6%reward) and $100 on the body (+4% reward). Check it here.
X-M1: save $100 on the kit and $50 on the body (all colors) + 4%reward (except black kit). Check it here.
X-A1: save $100 on the kit. Check it here.
XQ1: save $50. Check it here.

Pictureline

Pictureline has another deal: buy the X-E1 with kit lens ($200 off) and save $300 on the other zoom lens, the XF55-200 (+$30 savings on Adobe Lightroom 5). To see this deal click here.

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