The new X-E2/1 and X-PRO1 hand grips are here, and they allow you to access to the battery and memory card slot without removing the grip.
The grips should be available within days at BHphoto (click here) and AmazonUS (click here) for $129. (The X-PRO1 grip costs $149 and is available now at BHphoto, while it’s coming soon at AmazonUS).
Now, over at admiringlight here, you can read a first review about the X-E2/1 hand grip:
“Overall, Fuji righted a wrong with the MHG-XE, providing a solidly built grip that allows access to the battery door while adding a very nice feature in the integrated Arca-Swiss dovetail. It’s a pricey accessory at $129. It’s not going to be for everyone, but I think it’s worth it if you want a little better hold on your X-E1 or X-E2, especially if you use an Arca-Swiss tripod head.“
black X100S in stock
The black X100S is in stock now at AmazonUS here (shipped and sold directly by Amazon) and at Adorama here.
X-DEALS
USA
X-E2: save $100 on the kit ($1,299) and also on the body ($899) at BHphoto, Adorama and AmazonUS.
X-E1: get the kit for $799 (save $300) or the body for $599 (save $200) at AmazonUS and Adorama (+6% reward on kit, 4% reward on body).
X-M1: Save $200 (price $599) on the kit and $200 on the body (price $499) at AmazonUS, BHphoto (+4%reward) and Adorama.
X-A1: get it for $499 with kit lens (save $100) at AmazonUS, BHphoto and Adorama.
X-PRO1: get the body for $999!! (save $200) at AmazonUS, Adorama (+4%reward) and BHphoto (+4%reward).
Surprise. The Zeiss-deals didn’t end on January 31th on all stores. While Pictureline is now selling the 32 for $900 and the 12 for $1,250 again, you can still purchase the 12mm for $999 and the 32mm for $720 at AmazonUS, BHphoto and Adorama.
CANADA
After the big clearout of last month, now some Canadian retailers have already begun dropping X-Mount lens prices again. Check out Henry’s, bccamera, vistek, donsphoto, merklecamera…
ITALY
AmazonITA is offering 15% additional discount on selected Fuji gear. Check it out here (via dealsrunner)
UK/ROI
Buy two lenses and claim £300/€360 cashback here.
X-T1 pre-orders
X-T1 body only ($1,299): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 with 18-55 ($1,699): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 Vertical Battery Grip ($ 249,99): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EU: wexDE / wexUK /
X-T1 Hand Grip ($129.95): USA: AmazonUS / Bhphoto / EU: wexUk / wexDE
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I have been using the new grip for over a week. I was pleasantly surprised that it was compatible with my Sirui T-025 and C-10 head. Very convenient, I didn’t remember the Sirui to be Arca Swiss compatible, but it of course is.
It’s great that I’ll never ever have to remove the grip to change the battery or access the memory card. I I don’t have to attach an extra tripod plate.
The grip is also compatible with Fuji’s new external power adapters, so it can be used for long time exposures and time lapse applications.
What power adapters ? I didn’t see that Rico. I there a link.
The adapters are in the official X-T1 brochure and in the X-T1 chart I posted in my X-T1 First Look. Of course, they also work with the X-Pro1, X-E1, X-E1, X-A1 and X-M1.
X-E2 that is.
OK I look them up maybe the trick for night shots. Not having to change out all night. As long as you have a car? Im sure.
Will get mine maybe tomorrow. Will ask for power adapter and for cashbacks here
Why don’t we get such cashback or discount stuff here in Germany. That really sucks
+1000!
One of the main reasons I sold my x-e1 is because of the horrible grip. I refuse to buy a ugly ass grip for my camera. The X-T1 makes a lot more sense to me.
Is it compatible with Really Right Stuff? I already have that on my tripod
It it’s a screw clamp, it should work just fine with any RRS screw clamp. The lever clamps have extremely tight tolerances, so someone will have to test it with that. I don’t own one so I can’t test with the lever clamps.
Expensive grip.
There are much less expensive and just as good ones to be found on eBay.
I havce one for my X-Pro1 very satisfied.
So I still haven’t made a decision on a grip, but have narrowed my search to the Fuji MHG-XE ($130) or the most recent version produced by iShoot ($70) featured in this FR post. The Fuji brand does not include the L-plate bracket. I assume they passed on included it since it would seem to interfere with easy access for the left side buttons on the camera back. I hope individuals who own either can/will provide feedback, maybe even a comparison, on both the Fuji and iShoot grips.
Sorry, the iShoot is here: http://www.tomen.de/fuji-x-e2-rrs-and-kirk-compatible-grip-and-l-plate-mini-review/