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Well, they are also steaming on with the X-E2-S ( not 3 apparently, at least according to the rumors of this forum, however reliable they might be).

 

The fact that this update is this late it shows, to me, that they had to reconsider their marketing strategy and engage very late into providing an update that they might not have programmed at all at first but them, when Fuji saw the level of hostility that that cause, were forced to reconsider.

 

I too am waiting to see what the future would bring. Very likely I will buy a X-E2 if price drops. If they keep on pricing it the same price of the X-T10 I am afraid that it will lead me to different choices.

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gordonrussell76
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6 months that makes total sense. That would be around the time the X-Pro 2 is launched so the X-E2 gets new life and will still fit in with the overall regime whilst not impacting initlal sales of X-

Saibot
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Very disappointed that the X-E(n) series appears to be abondoned. If it doesn't pencil out for Fuji I understand, but I'll keep holding off buying a new body until I hear official news on it. I'd buy

Patrick FR
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Ah golden question that I will make also to my sources . For now I haven't heard anything. But I guess a X-E2 with ver.4 firmware would endanger sales of the X-T10, so I don't think we will see a ver

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I am optimistic and take the name E2s as a sign that Fuji wants to keep the Pro, the T and tha E line side by side and therefore want that all cameras of the same generation have the same number in the name, the next generation the 2 and the generation after that the 3. I know, I am optimistic

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milandro Grand Master

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Things like camera model designations, which were decided at the time of the introduction of each of the past models, could have been changed by the successes or failures of past models.

 

So, the X-E1 was at first followed by the more powerful and sophisticated X-E2 which would let us to suppose that past the X-E2 there will be a necessary progression into X-E3 , yet, rumors have it that they would chose for X-2S... we will know why that is when the time comes.

 

The fact is that the X-E2 has been surpassed by the X-T10 ( which is less expensive and sophisticated than the X-T1  which makes impossible to progress, for that top model, past series 9...  ) largely by way of software.

 

We were told ages ago that “ soon” the X-E2 would have got some firmware upgrade but then rumors died down and sales too.

 

Now, after months of that stalemate ( camera on the market at the same price of the newer and better X-T10 ) they have finally started to discount it ( at least where I am ) and now they are selling it at less than the X-T10.

 

Yesterday I went to my favorite shop and asked if that had had any impact on sales and they said that nobody had noticed that yet.

 

But my guess is that potential buyers (such as myself) are still holding on to their savings and waiting for any software update.

 

Should this come and be unsatisfactory containing too little innovation, I will have to think long and hard whether I want a camera with reduced capabilities compared to a X-T10.

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Curiojo Proficient

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Once the release of FW 4 and the announcement of a new model -XE2s- is now confirmed, my guess is that despite sharing of sensor, processor and EVF panel with their siblings, the XE2 ad hoc circuitry which served to this devices is at the top of its capabilities (same happen to the XP1).

 

Thus, the new FW 4 would bring only some features currently present on XT models (such as AF, GUI and button-functioning but e-shutter). 

 

I guess the XE2s is an update of XE line for two reasons: keep the hype on this line of cameras up to release the XE3 [which should be and XP2 with EVF only and not weather sealed] and maybe Fuji is trying out new hardware tech inside ;)  to be used in future models.

 

Let's wait and see...

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Well I just about wet myself when I read the details of the 4.0 update. There is SO MUCH in it, for an oldish camera, delicious!

 

I can only imagine that owners of other camera brands will be looking on enviously at how well Fuji looks after their customers, yet another factor to persuade them to jump ship and come to Fuji. :P

 

27 improvements and enhancements, phew! Talk about getting a new camera, this is so exciting, how can you not love them for it.

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Pretty thrilled with this update. Process went smoothly and - I used to scoff at this - it IS like getting a new camera. In a good way. But on the other hand it also means that some time will be needed to absorb the new features and changes. Be patient and take the time. I wouldn't update 10 minutes before a paid gig or once-in-a-lifetime event. I'm really digging my X-T10 in an RF-style body.

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Pretty thrilled with this update. Process went smoothly and - I used to scoff at this - it IS like getting a new camera. In a good way. But on the other hand it also means that some time will be needed to absorb the new features and changes. Be patient and take the time. I wouldn't update 10 minutes before a paid gig or once-in-a-lifetime event. I'm really digging my X-T10 in an RF-style body.

 

I think it's pretty straightforward and self-explanatory WHAT the new functions are doing. As for HOW to use them best, there's already my X-T10 (e)book. 

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