Reminder: Fuji X-E3 estimated to ship September 28

The new Fuji X-E3 mirrorless camera (available in three different kits) is estimated to be in-stock around September 28 (2017), but keep in mind, as it is often the case with new camera releases in limited quantities, the dates can shift and change as time goes by!

We are still a couple of days away from the release giving you time to research this camera and alternative cameras/systems so you can make an educated decision before it rolls out.

Pre-orders are accepted for $900 (body only), $1150 (w/23mm f2), $1300 (w/18-55) at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon itself.

PS: if you are an Amazon Prime member, AND you have either the Amazon Chase Prime VISA credit card or the Amazon Prime Store credit card, AND you pay for your order with it, you can get 5% back as a statement credit. However, if you are offered and accept any special 0% financing promotion with the Amazon Store Credit Card, you will not earn a 5% statement credit.

Fuji X-T20 with 16-50 and 50-230 and Hand Grip and LOTS of Extras for $1200

In a new “blessed by Fuji” bundle, you can now get the new condition Fuji X-T20 with the 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II and 50-230mm f4.5-6.7 OIS II lenses and the Fuji Metal Hand Grip, all together for $1200 at authorized dealers.

But that’s not all! If you like the silver Fuji X-T20 bundle, Adorama is offering additional free accessories for the same price of $1200: Lowepro 140 bag, 16GB Sandisk SD card, 58mm Pro-Optic Filters kit, lens cap tether, memory card wallet, another 58mm MC UV filter, a Slinger soft lens case, and the Corel software bundle.

Likewise, Adorama offers the black X-T20 bundle with the same accessories and the same price of $1200.

Even if you don’t need the extra accessories, you can save them when you create photography gift bundles for your friends and family during the holidays or birthdays and graduations and such. Or you can donate them to a local school or art center.

If you are a fan of B&H, as of the time of writing, the black X-T20 bundle is in-stock and shipping at B&H Photo, but no additional freebies.

DEAL ENDED: FREE 35mm f2R lens with Fuji X-T1 kits

The party is sadly over for the Fuji promotion that got you a FREE 35mm f2R lens with the purchase of select Fuji X-T1 kits at authorized dealers. Not only that, but the price of the various camera kits went up as well…

I will be monitoring the situation and post new alerts if or when the promotion returns. I saved the entries from the Stock Tracker, so I can quickly re-add/re-use them if/when necessary…

(ENDED) Fuji X-T20 Body Only drops to $837

As Star Trek taught us, all good things come to an end, and so did this limited time old-fashion sale, as of a 9/21/17 AM recheck…

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S Instant Camera for $49 w/free S&H

Back to the Instant Cameras we go, where the white and red color schemes of the new condition Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S Instant Camera at Walmart by Walmart actual with free 2-day shipping or free store pickup.

(ENDED) FREE Fuji 35mm f2R lens with select X-T1 Kits

Party’s over 🙁 As of a 9/17/17 recheck, the free lens promotion expired, AND the price of the X-T1 kits went up…

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera for $57

If you like instant film cameras in adorable pastel-y body colors, the new condition Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera is on sale for $57~ in some of its colors at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of up to three units per color per customer.

It averages 4.5 out of 5 based on over 410 customer reviews, and it has over 150 answered questions by Viewers Like You. This is an organic sale, not a lightning deal.

(SOLD OUT) Open-Box Fuji X100F Silver for $1169

As of a 9/13/17 recheck, this sold out… For future updates, check the A Stock Status Tracker

The silver color of the camera is available in open-box condition for $1169 with free shipping by authorized dealer Samy’s Camera (eBay). This defeats the used non-open-box prices at other retailers.

The new condition models are steadily in-stock for $1300 at various authorized dealers.

Pre-order new Fuji X-E3 Mirrorless iLC starting at $899

Mirrorless cameras just scored a goal, increasing their lead to 10-8! Fuji put in a new middlefielder that scored this goal [okay, time to abandon soccer/football analogies]…

Fuji has a new 24mp APS-C mirrorless camera in their X-System, it is part of the X-E series, it is the brand new X-E3, available in silver or black [but still not Raiders edition].

It will be available in three official kits as follows:

  • BODY ONLY for $899
  • with 23mm f2 for $1150
  • with 18-55 for $1300

Pre-orders at the above prices are now accepted at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon itself where the release estimate is September 28 (2017).

Keep in mind though, estimates are only estimates until or unless the cameras start shipping.

This reinforces the three Fuji X-System lines of X-T, X-E, and X-A.

It also juxtapositions this new camera with the existing Fuji X-T1 with FREE 35mm f2 promotion, at the moment giving the X-T1 an advantage in terms of both a lower price and a free lens included with it. [check the Stock Status Tracker for all the X-T1 options].

Used Fuji X100F for $1125 (silver) or $1137 (black)

We finally completed the update of the Stock Status Tracker, which got interrupted by the refill of the refurbished Olympus store and by …lunch 🙂

NEW CONDITION

The last of the notable changes since our previous update is the Fuji X100F big sensor prime. Both B&H and Adorama are currently out of stock (but you can still order them), but other authorized and recognizable sellers have them in-stock for their standard price of $1300 as follows:

+ silver new condition: Amazon and Others and OneCall and Best Buy (eBay) and BuyDig (eBay)

+ black new condition: Amazon and Others and Kenmore (eBay)

USED CONDITION

+ silver for $1125~ at Amazon Warehouse Deals by Amazon itself

+ black for $1137~ at Amazon Warehouse Deals by Amazon itself

Imported Fuji X-T2 body only w/seller warranty for $1450

And now we continue refreshing the Stock Status Tracker with some Fuji X-T2 body only action!

If you are comfortable with imported cameras with a warranty provided by the seller (not Fuji USA), you can get the new condition Fuji X-T2 in imported grey-market condition for $1450 by Deals All Year on eBay (99.8%, New Jersey).

On the other hand, if you prefer used cameras, you can get it in “Used – Excellent” condition for $1349 plus shipping (starts at $14, varies by zipcode) from Adorama which offers a 90-day warranty of their own and a 30-day return policy.

Meanwhile Cardinal Photo is offering it in “Used – Like New” condition for $1399 through Amazon Warehouse Deals. Not Prime eligible. The description says this is the X-T2 with 18-55 kit, with the 18-55 removed (and presumably sold separately).

Some sellers do this, by selling them separately, they can get a better price than selling the kit as is. This is because of the built-in discount of the official “with lens” kits. As long as sellers are upfront about it and are clear in the descriptions, giving people more options and more alternatives is good.

In-Stock Now: Fuji X-T1 Body with 35mm f2R Lens and EXTRAS (Battery, Bag, SD) for $800

If, as an experienced photographer, you are looking for a “Take Pictures With” jump into the Fuji X-System, the Fuji X-T1 body only bundled with the FREE 35mm f2R WR Fuji lens now has picked up FREE accessories for the same price of $800 with free shipping at B&H Photo: a Watson extra battery, a 16GB Sandisk Ultra SDHC, and a Ruggard DSLR holster bag.

If you don’t need the extra accessories, for the same price, you can get it from B&H Photo with 4% promotional rewards. That’s about $32 to be spent in future purchases at B&H.

The X-T1 with 18-55 and 35/2 bundle, and the X-T1 Graphite with 35/2 remain in-stock at multiple retailers for $1200, but the body only bundle is only in-stock at B&H as of the time of writing.

For the big picture, check the Stock Status Tracker or the posts here for the free lens promotion.

Used Fuji X-T20 w/16-50mm for $874 [was $839]

The new condition Fuji X-T20 with the 16-50mm lens goes for $1000 at authorized Fuji dealers such as Adorama and B&H Photo.

But if you are comfortable with used cameras, you can get the silver color scheme in “Used – Very Good” condition for $874 [WAS $839~] with free shipping at Amazon Warehouse Deals by Amazon itself.

Orderable again: Fuji X-T1 with free 35mm f2 in Both colors

If you like to get the Fuji X-T1 body only with the FREE 35mm f2R lens in the black and silver combination, instead of the black and black combination, now the black X-T1 with silver 35mm f2 is orderable again from Amazon itself. The shipping estimate is “2 to 4 weeks”. Also orderable is the black X-T1 with black 35mm f2 with a similar estimate.

If you are a Prime member, and you pay with either the Prime Store credit or the Amazon Chase VISA credit card, you earn 5% as a statement credit on that particular credit card.

For the other X-T1 kits and other retailers, check the Stock Status Tracker.

Now shipping: Fuji X-A10 with 16-50mm for $499

Fuji may be more well known among photographers for their upper tier X-System mirrorless cameras and their X-series rawsumers, but they also make entry-level and enthusiast mirrorless cameras. One such camera is as of this check in-stock and shipping at various authorized dealers.

It is the new condition Fuji X-A10 silver with the 16-50mm lens going for $499 with free shipping at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon itself (limit 3 per customer).

PS: speaking of Fuji, the promotion that gets you a free 35mm f2R WR lens with the purchase of select Fuji X-T1 kits continues. As of the time of writing, the X-T1 body only with the 35mm f2R for $800 is in-stock and ready to ship at B&H Photo. This is the hardest to find kit. The X-T1 with 18-55 and the X-T1 Graphite are readily available. See all the options in the Stock Status Tracker or the X-T1 with Free Lens posts here.

Used Fuji X-T2 with 18-55 for $1557

The Fuji X-T2 with 18-55mm goes for $1900 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with used gear, you can get it in “Used – Condition 9” for $1557 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo… For the big picture, check the just-updated Stock Status Tracker

In-Stock Again: Fuji X-T1 body with 35mm f2R for $800

It’s back in-stock! X Temptations at your fingerprints! The new condition Fuji X-T1 body only with the Fuji 35mm f2R WR lens is back in-stock and ready to ship for $800 with free shipping at B&H Photo. The other tracked retailers are back-ordered or worse.

The Graphite and the with 18-55 kits remain in-stock as before ~ see them all at the Stock Status Tracker.

Still Good: Fuji X-T1 with FREE 35mm f2R lens

Things fly off the front page quickly these days, now that are a posting 20+ posts on many days, so this is a reminder, that the FREE Fuji 35mm f2R Lens with X-T1 purchase promotion continue to run at various online dealers. Stock situation varies depending on when you check.

PS: I may end up adding this promotion to the Stock Tracker to make it easier to keep track of.

UPDATE: I added the Fuji X-T1 with the FREE 35mm f2R lens to the Stock Status Tracker.

As of this update, the X-T1 Graphite body only with the FREE 35mm f2R is in-stock with FREE Overnight shipping for $1000 at Adorama. The X-T1 body and X-T1 with 18-55 are orderable but not in-stock right now. More updates as things change…

Orderable again: Fuji X-T1 Body with FREE 35mm f2R lens for $799

The Fuji X-T1 body only kits bundled with the 35mm f2 R lens are orderable again at Amazon! They have two options for these, you can get the X-T1 body only with either the silver 35mm f2R lens or the black 35mm f2R lens. The price is the same $799 as the body only. Shipping is estimated between 2-5 weeks, so don’t buy it if you need it to arrive before a near term birthday or vacation and such. These are sold and shipped by Amazon.

For all the other options, check the previous X-T1 with free 35mm f2R lens posts.

(SOLD OUT) Used Fuji GFX-50S Body for $5363

As of a 8/17/17 recheck, the lower price is no longer available…

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(SOLD OUT) Used Fuji X100F Black for $1103

As of a 8/17/17 recheck, the $1103 price is no longer available…

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Used Fuji X-T20 w/16-50 for $857, Open Box for $899

The used Fuji X-T20 body only starts at $769, but if you prefer a “take pictures with” kit, then to the Fuji X-T20 with 16-50mm kit we go. This goes for $1000 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you prefer used, as of the time of writing, these are the options:

+ “USED – Very Good” for $857~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals

+ “USED – Like New” Open-Box for $899 by OneCall thru Amazon or OneCall directly

PS: a Fast Start Fuji X-T20 CreativeLIVE online class will begin live-streaming, free-to-watch starting at 4pm ET today (Friday 8/11/17).

Used Fuji X-T20 Body for $769, Open-Box for $800

The free-streaming Fuji X-T20 “Fast Start” class starts at 4pm ET today (Friday) and if that convinces you on the camera, its current situation is this:

The Fuji X-T20 body only is in-stock for $900 at multiple retailers, but if you are comfortable with used cameras, you can get it in used condition as follows:

+ “USED – Very Good” condition in BLACK for $769 at Amazon Warehouse Deals

+ “USED – Like New” Open Box condition in SILVER for $800 by OneCall thru Amazon or OneCall directly

+ “USED – Demo” condition for $819 at Adorama

PS: if you want the instructions or collect them (don’t judge!) you can get the X-T20 Instructions for $5 at KEH Camera (camera NOT included; only the printed instructions).

Still Good: FREE Fuji 35mm f2 R Lens with select Fuji X-T1 purchases

The promotion is still good! You still get a free Fuji 35mm f2 R WR lens with the purchase of select Fuji X-T1 camera kits at various Fuji authorized dealers. You can find them all waiting for you in our Fuji X-T1 Free Lens Promotion posts. Some remain in-stock, others are back-ordered but you can still buy them. Some are out of stock but cannot be ordered.

CURRENTLY IN-STOCK: various FUJI X-T1 KITS with FREE 35mm f2R

+ Fuji X-T1 with 18-55mm OIS and 35mm f2R for $1199 at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 3)
+ $60 statement credit for PRIME members who pay with either the Chase Amazon VISA or Amazon Prime Store Card

+ Fuji X-T1 with 18-55mm OIS and 35mm f2R and $48 promotional rewards for $1199 at Adorama and B&H Photo

+ Fuji X-T1 with 18-55mm OIS and 35mm f2R and FREEBIES (instead of rewards) for $1199 at Adorama
+ the FREEBIES are Green Extreme battery, 32GB Lexar SD UHS-II U3, ProOptic 58mm Filter Kit, Lowepro Format 140 bag, HDMI cable, cleaning kit, and the Corel Software bundle

+ Fuji X-T1 Graphite with 35mm f2R and FREE Overnight shipping for $999 at Adorama
+ $40 promotional rewards instead of Overnight shipping at B&H Photo

WHAT ABOUT THE X-T1 BODY ONLY?

The X-T1 body only with the 35mm f2R lens goes for $800 but is out of stock and cannot be ordered at Amazon.

It is “temporarily backordered” and it can ordered at Adorama where it gets free accessories (Corel software, 32GB Lexar SD, extra battery, Lowepro bag, etc).

Meanwhile at B&H Photo it can also be ordered and their estimate is “Expected availability: 7-14 business days”. This kit also includes a 16GB Sandisk SD card, Ruggard holster bag, Watson extra battery and cleaning cloth.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera for $62+

The new condition Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Cameras are on sale at Amazon by Amazon itself with prices starting at just under $62 for the Lime Green, and ranging between $62 and $64 for the other four color schemes.

Open-Box Fuji GFX-50S for $5799

The Fuji GFX-50S medium format body only goes for $6500 in new condition at authorized dealers, some of which offer a $650 trade-in discount, eg Adorama, IF you are willing to trade-in a top tier DSLR or MF camera.

If you are willing to go the used way, authorized dealer OneCall has it in Open-Box Condition for $5799 with free shipping. They also offer it through Amazon Warehouse Deals.

Used Fuji X100F Silver for $1099 + S&H

The new update of the Stock Status Tracker has a new picture for the Fuji X100F.

USED FUJI X100F

In USED condition, the silver color scheme goes for $1099 + shipping at Adorama in “Used – Excellent” condition. Shipping starts around $13. Used items at Adorama come with a 90-day Adorama warranty and 30-day no-questions-asked return option. Keep in mind, used supplies are typically very limited so it may be sold out by the time you are reading this!

Next up in used prices are around $1200 at Amazon Warehouse Deals which may be too close to the new condition price for many people.

NEW CONDITION FUJI X100F

But if you prefer the new condition model at authorized dealers, fear not! It’s in-stock at multiple places at its normal price of $1300 as follows:

+ SILVER at B&H Photo and Amazon itself and various on eBay

+ BLACK at B&H Photo and OneCall and Adorama and Amazon itself

Trade-In Fuji GFX-50S Offer: $650 off discount + Value of your Used Serious Camera

If you are interested in buying the Fuji GFX-50S medium format camera body-only kit in new condition, AND you have a serious DSLR or mirrorless or medium format camera you are willing to part with, Adorama has a Fuji GFX-50S Trade-In Promotion.

You can only trade-in one of the cameras listed in the aforelinked promotional page. They are serious cameras, for example, among Canons, it starts with the 6D and goes up to the 1D*; among Nikons it is D600 and up, among Sonys it is Sony a850/900, a7* and up, and so forth. Some medium format cameras are also eligible. See the complete list in this PDF file (direct link to PDF file).

I haven’t done this promotion, but based on the Promotional page, the steps are these:

  • fill in your information in the Trade-In form
  • send your used camera to Adorama
  • after Adorama receives your used camera and evaluates it, they will send you:
    1. a check for the value of your used camera
    2. a coupon code that gets you $650 off the purchase of the Fuji GFX-50S
  • using the coupon code, you can them purchase the GFX-50S for $650 off its current price

Fujifilm Instax Mini 26 + 10pk film for $55

Four different color schemes of the Fujifilm Instax Mini 26 instant camera are bundled with a 10-pack of instant film, together going for $55 with free shipping by Amazon itself where they average 4.5 out of 5 based on 400+ customer reviews. This is not a lightning deal.

Used Fuji X-T1 Body for $550 to $560

There are multiple new condition Fuji X-T1 with free 35mm f2 R WR lens promotions currently running, but if all you want is the X-T1 camera body and don’t want/need the 35mm f2 lens, you can go the used route for the X-T1 body only.

At B&H Photo prices start at $560 with free expedited shipping in 8+ condition.

At Adorama [page down to see the options] prices start at $539 plus shipping (over $10 for the slowest shipping method).

Both B&H and Adorama offer 90-day warranties of their own for used cameras they sell on their respective websites.

If you are a more high-risk shopper, at Amazon Warehouse Deals you can get it seller-refurbished for $480 by 6ave, or for $489~ in “Used – Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself. There are no promises of warranty, but they have a return policy.