TestDriver said:Today I had the opportunity to talk to a Fuji representative at a local camera store. He told me that at CES the representatives were told there would be two other lenses that are not on their roadmap of XF lenses. They were not told any specifications such as if they would be a prime or telephoto lenses. The link below is the Fuji roadmap of lenses.
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FinePixCamera said:
TestDriver said:Today I had the opportunity to talk to a Fuji representative at a local camera store. He told me that at CES the representatives were told there would be two other lenses that are not on their roadmap of XF lenses. They were not told any specifications such as if they would be a prime or telephoto lenses. The link below is the Fuji roadmap of lenses.
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Do you realize how ridiculous this sounds??? We are expected to believe that Fujifilm's marketing people show up at a GIANT publicity stunt, AKA CES, with information that TWO new lenses are coming and the ONLY tell some no name Fujifilm "representative" and NO ONE ELSE??
This simply defies credibility.
TestDriver said:Today I had the opportunity to talk to a Fuji representative at a local camera store. He told me that at CES the representatives were told there would be two other lenses that are not on their roadmap of XF lenses. They were not told any specifications such as if they would be a prime or telephoto lenses. The link below is the Fuji roadmap of lenses.
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flysurfer said:Since most knowledgeable market observers expect affordable X-Mount cameras below the X-E1, Fuji would need affordable (kit) lenses for such cameras.
K1W1 said:
flysurfer said:Since most knowledgeable market observers expect affordable X-Mount cameras below the X-E1, Fuji would need affordable (kit) lenses for such cameras.
I had not heard that. Do you have any links or anything I would be interested in checking what people are saying.
K1W1 said:@fujifinePix I actually asked @flysurfer a question. I think it would be polite to let him answer rather than to just assume that you know everything.
pominpocket said:In Fuji rumors I heard that the 35mm 1.4 has outsold the total sales of the Xpro 1 body and many are buying body only of the X-E1.
Also I can not order another one here. The shop referred two customers back to me for a second hand sale when I was humming and harring about my new X-E1. Keeping it now. Took it out for a walk today with its new leather jacket .
FinePixCamera said:You will look less foolish in future.
K1W1 said:
FinePixCamera said:You will look less foolish in future.
Interesting advice coming from you I will ignore it but thanks for the offer.
@franco in the absence of a reply from @flysurfer I can see the the concept of a lower spec X series entry level camera being a definite good move for Fuji. I'm thinking something like a X-E1 without the EVF just LCD. That would more than justify a lower price point while still giving resellers an option for an upsell based on the X-E1 having a EVF. If such a camera came into existence then again it would be logical to assume that lower spec "kit" lens or lenses would become available . Something like the traditional kit 18-55 f3.5-f5.6 or even a 18-100 f3.5-f5.6 with largely plastic construction would be relatively inexpensive to produce and would be ideal starters for the X series system. The DSLR manufacturers have done this for years so why shouldn't Fuji take advantage of what the buying public is conditioned to and get people into the system then sell upgrades.
franco said:Hi @K1W1 ,
Yeah, I take your point - this year IS fanciful, but 2014 is doable. I think. Hey, I'll guess we'll know soon enough. Or not.
Some people like to know that have an exclusive product or a niche item, some feel comfort in knowing there is a lot of likeminded people like them...I'm not fussed either way, I just felt it was interesting information.
Believe me, blocking FinePixCamera was a wise move. I dont tolerate people like that in real life, in my work or in my own creative persuits. His blocking applies to the latter. No regrets.
If he were to OWN an X-series CSC, I'd be more inclined to listen. But he doesnt. When he does (and he will, even though he bad mouths them daily - thats his thing) you can bet a few more thousand will block his ass too...
And trust me - he hates that. He has to be listened to.
pominpocket said:In Fuji rumors I heard that the 35mm 1.4 has outsold the total sales of the Xpro 1 body and many are buying body only of the X-E1.
Also I can not order another one here. The shop referred two customers back to me for a second hand sale when I was humming and harring about my new X-E1. Keeping it now. Took it out for a walk today with its new leather jacket .
Westmill said:There will certainly be a renewed interest after the new updates. Lots of people have been put off them because they were a little slow in the focus department. Now they are pretty fast and you can even just hit the shutter button now and take a grabshot in CF mode. This makes a massive difference. As for new lenses that are not on the roadmap, that would not surprise me at all. I aggree with Surfer here, that it would likely be kit zooms. I hope not though, as I like the fact that all the lenses are all high grade. It sets Fuji appart from the masses. I personly hope they stay on the road of high quality optics :)
pominpocket said:I personally would not like to see an entry level cheapo version that takes the lenses.
WilzWorkz7 said:For someone who wants to be recognised, especially by Fujifilm, then I wonder who is he peddling to with all the unnecessary negativity.
FinePixCamera said:
WilzWorkz7 said:For someone who wants to be recognised, especially by Fujifilm, then I wonder who is he peddling to with all the unnecessary negativity.
There you go again with your whacked out fantasies. You like to invent facts and spread them, don't you? No matter how many times are shown to be wrong and then corrected. Just keep spreading your inanity, right?
pominpocket said:I personally would not like to see an entry level cheapo version that takes the lenses. Maybe I am a snob but if you have a high quality camera (then release cheap versions) it brings the general tone down.
Instead I would prefer Fuji to keep working on the currant models and lenses. I helped a friend buy the cheapest entry level Nikon recently and now wish she had bought the X100 instead. She does not use it due to bulk and her lack of interest really . Went back to her compact. It was also toy like and plastic.
New Clothes ? Its on the XE1 thread, posted 25 shots linked to flicker of the case /clothes.
The half case, slide the naked camera out version (Patent pending) now has the leather aperture vest. This keeps the camera secure and dust free yet I can still set most of the controls and even grab a shot with the case on. Trouble with all the cases they have so many cut outs for controls . Not so mine .
pominpocket said:I personally would not like to see an entry level cheapo version that takes the lenses. Maybe I am a snob but if you have a high quality camera (then release cheap versions) it brings the general tone down.
Instead I would prefer Fuji to keep working on the currant models and lenses. I helped a friend buy the cheapest entry level Nikon recently and now wish she had bought the X100 instead. She does not use it due to bulk and her lack of interest really . Went back to her compact. It was also toy like and plastic.
WilzWorkz7 said:
FinePixCamera said:
WilzWorkz7 said:For someone who wants to be recognised, especially by Fujifilm, then I wonder who is he peddling to with all the unnecessary negativity.
There you go again with your whacked out fantasies. You like to invent facts and spread them, don't you? No matter how many times are shown to be wrong and then corrected. Just keep spreading your inanity, right?
FPC. If I remember correctly, you did ask aloud how to get on the X-Photographers list don't you?
Then again, I did not infer you directly unless you agree hence replied?
Be nice as all the number of times I have been telling you.
FinePixCamera said:
WilzWorkz7 said:
FinePixCamera said:
WilzWorkz7 said:For someone who wants to be recognised, especially by Fujifilm, then I wonder who is he peddling to with all the unnecessary negativity.
There you go again with your whacked out fantasies. You like to invent facts and spread them, don't you? No matter how many times are shown to be wrong and then corrected. Just keep spreading your inanity, right?
FPC. If I remember correctly, you did ask aloud how to get on the X-Photographers list don't you?
Then again, I did not infer you directly unless you agree hence replied?
Be nice as all the number of times I have been telling you.
I asked how SOMEONE gets to be an X photographer. I did NOT ask how **I** get to be one.
I told you this before but still you are unable to discern the difference.
For the THIRD time, I have no interest, whatsoever in being affiliated with FUJIFILM.
Perhaps this time it will sink in.
K1W1 said:I have even come up with the name of this completely mythical low end X series camera.
X-A(1,2,3..) - Amateur
X-E(1,2,3..) - Expert
X-Pro(1,2,3..) - Professional
Totally logical to my way of thinking which means it will never happen. :D
WilzWorkz7 said:
If the first instance you are not interested, then why ask? Only interested people would ask. Only interested people would get more information.
If you are not interested being affiliated (it is a big word you know), then why buy their cameras since affiliation is a relationship with them and buying their camera is an affiliation already.
Right...so tell us why are you in this forum since you are so negative about it all?
K1W1 said:I have even come up with the name of this completely mythical low end X series camera.
X-A(1,2,3..) - Amateur
X-E(1,2,3..) - Expert
X-Pro(1,2,3..) - Professional
Totally logical to my way of thinking which means it will never happen. :D
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