Fujifilm Early Fall GFX Deals, or When a $1,600 Rebate on GFX100S is Not Enough
Fujifilm has just launched their “Early Fall” deals.
The list of deals until now is very short. Here it is:
- Fujifilm GFX100S – save $1,600
BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Moment / Nuzira - GFX 50S II body or w/GF35-70 – save $1,000
BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Moment / Nuzira
These are basically the same old deals on these items we have since months now.
Look, I own the GFX100S and in theory a $1,600 would be a great deal.
But there is one problem: there is camera out there called Fujifilm GFX100S II, which comes with a new processor and a superior autofocus, a better EVF and overall just a specs bump that I believe is worth the $600 you pay more for it compared to the rebated GFX100S.
The Fujifilm GFX100S (which I own), is still a wonderful camera. That’s why I think Fujifilm should just go crazy with it and offer it at $3,000!
Sure, they might not make a penny out of it, but at such a price, the GFX100S would be a crazy good deal and it would certainly bring lots of new users into the GFX system. Users who’d then buy lenses and eventually upgrade to more modern GFX bodies.
Listen to me, Fujifilm… just do it! Sell it for 3K! You’d see lots of Full Frame users getting tempted at that price ;).
So, at the end, do I recommend to buy the GFX100S at that price?
Well, these might seem a strange answer, considering it comes from a guy who is very happy with his GFX100S. But my answer is “no”. If Fujfiilm listens to me and offers it for 3K, then it would a no brainer to recommend. But as it stands now, if you really want to buy into the GFX system, then the probably best camera to get into it is the Fujifilm GFX100S II, or, if you want the ultimate GFX, then the GFX100 II.
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