X-T1 Price Drop - When and how much?

[MacPhail]

For those wishing to pick up a decent-priced X-T1 this summer, when do you think the prices will drop and by how much?

 

Itching to get one in June/July when I'm in Canada.  Do you think prices will drop before June's announcement or not until after it is announced?  Or worse, will prices not drop until they start rolling out (possibly in the autumn)?

[Aswald]

It'll probably start a couple of months before Christmas 2016. Probably looking at USD799.00 as a starting point.

 

There will probably be a round of promo for the xPro2 during June/July till August. Don't know if x-T1 will benefit.

 

These are from my personal market observations.

[CSG]

I didn't want to wait for summer or later so I picked up an XT-1 from BH for $1149 used with the 18-55 in 10 condition.  I have it now rather than wait.  But just to balance the equation, I picked up a new XP1 body at the same time for $500.

[milandro]

Here the camera costs still the same €1.199 BUT there is a temporary cash-back of €200 ( which is only going to increase). However, as we’ve seen with other examples, the BeNeLux importers have been very slow at doing any price drop compared to their British counterparts

 

http://www.kamera-express.nl/product/12193714/fujifilm-x-t1-body-flitser/

 

I am being told that following the X pro 2 introduction the sales of the X-T1 were hit seriously ( and that the X-E2S will probably be one of the most collectable cameras in future years since they aren’t selling  them in any large numbers at all!).

 

Of course it looks like everyone is holding his breath.

 

Of course the secondhand market reflects that but amazingly a lot of sellers aren’t aware that they are offering a secondhand camera at the just under the price you pay for a NEW one!

 

In fact most hover around the €850 to €950 mark which is absolutely unrealistic if, considering the cash-back you pay €999 for this camera new in the shop.

 

Fuji strategy to phase the introduction of similarly placed models into a given market segment looks like is stimulating sales of the X Pro 2 milking the novelty factor to the outmost before introducing the other Pro model X-T2.

 

The release of rumors, pictures, pre-production models only works as a stopping device for the sale of the actual models.

 

I am not sure how they deal with this with the shops.

 

Suppose that a shop like the one I’ ve mentioned above with many shops around several countries has bought a certain amount of camera bodies to keep in stock, the moment Fuji introduces a newer model and rumor spread they no longer sell those at the intended price, so they sell them, maybe, later on, at a price maybe lower than they paid.

 

Do they get compensation from Fuji?

 

I suppose they would.

 

As for the X Pro 1 they still have the kit for €899 with 18mm and 27mm, body at €549 with an extra battery, still very convenient but there are very few takers.

[MacPhail]

Thank you for the input!  

 

Pricing for a new X-T1 at one shop here in the UK is £805 (£705) with cash-back with a quailty (9/10) X-T1 used (same shop) going for £593.  The price difference - at least for me - isn't enough to make the used one attractive as I'd rather get brand new and a warranty for the £112.

 

You can find a better deal on a used X-T1 on eBay with prices around £500 for the body only.

 

Like you, CSG, I may just pick up the X-T1 when I need to (while in Canada) and just hope for a deal or bite the bullet (or get something else in the meantime...the X70 is quite intriguing).

[darknj]

Before the release of the X-T2, I highly doubt we will see much official price drop, there might be some sales here and there, but nothing really major to boot. 

 

So chances are it will be the first 3-6 months after the release of the X-T2 and slowly decrease the older it gets. But do remember that the camera wasn't THAT expensive at release when compared to the competition, it was slightly above the D7200 and similar price as the 70D with also a 18-135 zoom kit and could be following the same trend for the prices.

[NWPhoto]

For those wishing to pick up a decent-priced X-T1 this summer, when do you think the prices will drop and by how much?

 

Itching to get one in June/July when I'm in Canada.  Do you think prices will drop before June's announcement or not until after it is announced?  Or worse, will prices not drop until they start rolling out (possibly in the autumn)?

http://www.fujirumors.com/new-x-deals-starting-may-22-save-up-to-400-fujifilm-x-t10-double-kit-deal-live-now/

[milandro]

there is a €200 cashback in the NL right now and these cashback offers are, generally, temporary.

 

http://www.kamera-express.nl/product/12193714/fujifilm-x-t1-body-flitser/

[johant]

there is a €200 cashback in the NL right now and these cashback offers are, generally, temporary.

 

http://www.kamera-express.nl/product/12193714/fujifilm-x-t1-body-flitser/

I've seen that, but I cannot think of a reason why I would need a X-T1, even at this price (other than satisfying my GAS ). So I'll still pass, I guess.

 

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[milandro]

well you can’t miss the camera that you don’t have.

 

As you know I have the X-T1 and the X-E2.

 

I am happy with both and would miss having the EVF of the X-T1. However I am quite happy to use the X-E2 very often because is smaller and lighter. I am taking that camera on holiday, for example.

 

On a completely different note.

 

I bought to do a test a Minolta X-300 (film analog) and by peeking through the lens my first thought was “ Wow” this is sharp!

[MacPhail]

http://www.fujirumors.com/new-x-deals-starting-may-22-save-up-to-400-fujifilm-x-t10-double-kit-deal-live-now/

 

I'm hopeful there is a deal offered for here in the UK or Canada during that time...or wait and see how what offer is available July 3rd (the day after the special pricing ends) when the X-T2 is announced.  (fingers crossed)

[milandro]

Fuji UK seems to have a different way to deal with things like these, but remember that cashbacks are only for UK residents ( just ask a friend).

 

https://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/digital-cameras/promotions

Edited May 5, 2016 by milandro

[rumplmnz]

Can't seem to find any mention of the May 22 Fuji deal. Announced too early, perhaps?

[MacPhail]

Can't seem to find any mention of the May 22 Fuji deal. Announced too early, perhaps?

 

I see that the page that was announced on is down as well.  I've sent Patrick a question about that.

 

BTW - This is the link to the page:  http://www.fujirumors.com/new-x-deals-starting-may-22-save-up-to-400-fujifilm-x-t10-double-kit-deal-live-now/

[Patrick FR]

The deal is valid. But I got a letter from Fuji lawyers... nice way to wake up in the morning

 

the story is simple: sell a kidney, my Mazda2, and more to pay a lawyer and fight against Fujifilm, or take off the post. I went for the latter

 

Now you know how much Fuji loves me

[rumplmnz]

Thanks, Patrick. My guess is that the distributor's jumped all over Fuji when they saw the pre-announcement. Keep up the good work.

[snype719]

Thumbs up..!

[MacPhail]

I ended up buying a used, but in excellent condition, graphite X-T1.  While waiting longer would likely result in a better deal, I really wanted it for my trip to Canada this summer.

 

Now to get a couple of lenses.  Unfortunately, Fuji UK isn't likely to have the same kind of deal on lenses-only like in the US and Canada, so I'll order the lenses I want (35mm F2 and the 16mm) and have them delivered to my cousin's place (which is where I'm going first).