If you were one of those who liked the all-black version of the Fuji X100 but were put off by the exorbitant price, you might be interested to know that there's now an "instant savings" offer that cuts $300 off the previous price. Of course, it's still $200 more than the silver version, but that's a bit more palatable than $500 more.
The "Limited" (to 10,000 worldwide) black version comes with a case in a nice presentation box, in case you want to do some very early gift shopping.
Mike
(Thanks to David Aspinall)
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Anonymous: "If you factor in the hood, filter, case and also the flash that B&H is throwing in, it ends up substantially cheaper than buying the silver one just now, assuming you want the extra pieces. Even for the purist, the hood and filter alone come close to evening it out."
Who thought that Cyclops could be so handsome?
Posted by: Mandeno Moments | Friday, 12 October 2012 at 04:59 AM
I can now buy limited edition sandwiches around here. The markup is still less than $200.
Posted by: Mike Shimwell | Friday, 12 October 2012 at 08:34 AM
It's heavily discounted on Amazon UK too. £110 more than the silver version. By the time you've added a case, lens hood and filter to the silver version they are essentially the same price.
In the UK Fuji are offering a free 18mm or 35mm lens if you buy an X-Pro 1 + 1 lens this month. Quite a temptation!
Posted by: John Wilson | Friday, 12 October 2012 at 10:55 AM
The discerning photographer will always be seeking the next object of desire, that will properly express his joie-de-vivre and his savoir-faire.
How better than to obtain the unobtainable - the irreplaceable charisma and appeal of a well-thumbed tool, yet one that brings you impeccable digital convenience without compromise (much).
Apply today for the limited edition, hand pre-patinated, Veteran Classic Special Edition!
Please note: scientific abrasion, impact and scratch treatments have been developed that inflict real and authentic damage, unique to each example, while retaining the full reliability of all functions (usually).
Posted by: richardplondon | Friday, 12 October 2012 at 02:18 PM
+10 to Richard!!!
Posted by: ctein | Friday, 12 October 2012 at 04:03 PM
Bought an X100 from a reputable dealer. Had to send it in for warranty work. Fuji repair called me and said that it looked as if the camera had been submerged in salt water. I live in Kansas! And it's DRY here! (well not today). I can't get any help from Fuji America or Japan either other than they will happily sell me a new one slightly discounted.
Watch out for the Fuji!
Posted by: Jim Turner | Saturday, 13 October 2012 at 07:51 AM
Perfect! Now i can shoot digital while still having people around me asking "WOW! Is that the new Leica?" at a substantial lower price!
:D
Just joking, I like shooting film with a rangefinder and think that the Fuji is a little neat camera ;)
Posted by: Andrea | Monday, 15 October 2012 at 03:19 AM