Here is a list of all ongoing rebates and instant savings offered by the major camera and lens manufacturers:
Fujifilm and Panasonic jointly develop an organic CMOS image sensor technology using organic photoelectric conversion layer Offers Industry’s highest* dynamic range and sensitivity for vivid and texture-rich images FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) and Panasonic Corporation (President: Kazuhiro Tsuga) have developed organic CMOS image sensor technology that uses an organic photoelectric conversion layer with a [...]
AP reported that Fujifilm will be cutting their compact camera line by 50% and is planing to launch more mirrorless system cameras this fiscal year (probably a smaller, entry level X version). The information was given by Hiroshi Tanaka, general manager of Fuji’s Optical Device and Electronic Imaging Products Division in a recent interview with Nikkei newspaper. In addition to [...]
Fujifilm dropped the price of the X-Pro1 and X-E1 cameras by $200: Fuji X-E1 price: $799 (link to silver model) Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm lens price: $1199 (link to silver model) Fuji X-Pro1 price: $1199 The following instant rebates are also available when you purchase a Fuji XF lens with the X-Pro1 or X-E1 body: Fujifilm XF 18-55mm: [...]
The new Zeiss Touit lenses for Fuji X mount are already shipping. Foto Hans Keuzekamp just received their first shipment and sent me few sample images that can be viewed on flickr:
The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens for Sony and Pentax mounts are already shipping in the US and are currently in stock. Fujifilm released new firmware updates for the X-E1 and X-Pro 1 cameras which improves the AF performance of the new 55-200mm lens. Topaz labs released new Photoshop plugin called Clarity.
An interesting story reported by FujiRumors: the Swedish website Cyberphoto published a blurred image of a new Fuji camera that is rumored to be a new entry level, interchangeable lens X model. The original post and photo have since been removed, but the question remains – is there really a place for another Fuji X system camera? The X-E1 is [...]
The new Zeiss Touit lenses are now available for pre-order: Fujifilm X mount Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 Sony NEX mount Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 Touit
Digicame-info reports that Fuji will announce a new entry-level mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with X mount (update: NOT with a 2/3 inch X-Trans CMOS sensor inside). The official announcement will be this summer and the release in fall. The Japanese price is rumored to be around ¥70,000 ($700). I also received similar information: the new [...]