X100S
[SOLD OUT] Two X100S is now in stock at AmazonUS via third party reseller, but you have to pay $200 extra to grab it. Let’s hope for AmazonUS to ship the X100S directly soon.
ZEISS TOUIT: FR-READERS IN STOCK STATUS CHECK
– Roger told me that the new Zeiss Touit lenses for Fuji X-mount are now in stock at precision-camera (Austin TX) here (12mm) and here (32mm)
– FR-reader Franz received a message from his German reseller (fotoversand-afa.de). Looks like the new Zeiss optics will be with the vendor mid-next week.
– tzsantos told me that they are available also in Portugal at jvalles.com
Zeiss Touit 32mm in stock status check: USA: Adorama / BHphoto / Uniquephoto / Pictureline / Europe: AmazonDE / ebayUK / PCHstore Brussel
Zeiss Touit 12mm in stock status check: USA: Adorama / BHphoto / Uniquephoto / Pictureline / Europe: AmazonDE / ebayUK / PCHstore Brussel
ZEISS TOUIT: FIRST IMPRESSIONS
– For the dc.watch first impressions and samples of the Touit 12mm X-mount click here (translated version)
XF 55-200: FR-READERS IN STOCK STATUS CHECK
–Mark: “I just got a call from Henry‘s to let me know that the Fujifilm 55-200 that I pre-ordered is now in the store for me. So the lens is now available in Canada.”
– Peter: “This is not a rumor but a fact. I was notified that my order for the XF 55-200 lens was shipped tonight from Cyberphoto in Sweden. 🙂 I hope I get it before the weekend!”
XF 55-200 in stock status check: USA: Adorama / BHphoto / AmazonUS / DigitalRev / Uniquephoto / Pictureline / Europe: AmazonUK / AmazonDE / PCHstore Brussel / Worldwide ebay: slidoo (available in Japan)
XF 55-200: FIRST IMPRESSIONS
1) photogenykstudios first impressions (and samples) of the XF55-200 can be read here.
“The XF55-200… may even be the most accurate of the Fuji lenses to date. Speed wise it wont set any records, but it wasn’t bad either. I would say it focused a lot better than I was expecting it to. I saw no difference after performing the needed firmware update. I have no complaints in either speed or accuracy. The image stabilization is also brilliant. I was effortlessly able to take tack sharp shots at 1/40 of a second at 200mm.
The IQ was nothing short of amazing. Tack sharp at 200mm, be it stopped down or wide open. Contrast, colour, sharpness, all excellent. No matter the aperture or focal length I could not take a bad shot from a pure IQ perspective. […] What I liked best however was the rendering. The way the lens and camera draw the image, especially backlit shots, were breath taking.”
2) “Hi Patrick! Got my Fujinon 55-200mm today at Saturn shop in Düsseldorf Germany. Only 50 Pieces will be delivered right now to Germany. Did some pics today (not edited, all handheld) You might use them on your fabolous site if you want. Greetings from Düsselorf, Michael” See Michael’s first shots with the XF55-200 here.
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They were gone before this post even propagated through the Internet.
in stock again 🙂
Says ships in 3 to 4 weeks when I click on the link.
yes, this time it’s sold out, definitely!
Speaking of, just so happens Zeiss posted a new video about the design of the ‘touits:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqn–zEC35s
Who would be stupid enough to pay above market value for a camera? At that price, you can nearly get a X-Pro 1 with the 35mm, which is the better option for anyone that wants to shoot at more than one focal length. Just bought one the other day, and despite what some complainers may say online, the X-Pro 1 is a fantastic camera.
Are a-holes still trying to sell the x100s above retail? On principal I’d never do that (unless it was truly a hard camera to get.)
Yup, as high as $188 against a $1300 retail in the US – a $500 mark-up. They are coming mostly from Asia. And Fuji USA says those cameras are not covered by Fuji USA’s warranty. So you are paying a 40% premium to get a camera without a warranty. Stupid!
Oops meant as high as $1800
Amazon.it x100s available (in italy in many local store is available, for less money too) always
http://www.amazon.it/Fujifilm-Fotocamera-Megapixel-Obiettivo-Otturatore/dp/B00AX12ZL8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1369913582&sr=1-1&keywords=Fujifilm+x100s
True. Immediate availability on the Italian site.
10 in stock on the French site.
Back ordered on the German one.