Has this camera been discontinued? Is FujiFilm coming out with a new model?
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The word at the 2013 CES show is that Fujifilm does not plan to improve it at this time. They are concentrating on professional stuff. You can improve on its performance by searching the internet for attachable beam splitters that are custom made for this camera. With them you can shoot much better closeups and far shots but they are expensive. You can also search for a $25 view finder which will overcome screen blackout in bright sunlight. There is none made for the W3 but I found one that was very close to the right size and it works if when I shoot I compensate for the fact that it is a bit smaller than the W3's screen. The W3 is not a DSLR by any means but I have used it to successfully take almost 10,000 3D images and many 3D videos of many beautiful things in Jamaica over 2 years and then I created a tourist website full of those 3D images (3d-jamaicadotcom) that has been endorsed by the Jamaica Tourist Board. So I highly recommend this camera in spite of its minor flaws.
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No, not a new product and is like alot of other SLR's and zoom cameras on the market. There are several models on the same platform that are made by Fuji. The others do differ slightly in there zooms but are almost exactly the same. Before I bought mine I read every review on several models and searched for months to find the best price and deal. Luckily I found it on Amazon. Happy hunting and I hope this helps.
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you can also see my X10 camera review ... go to youtube.com and type in the search block kblakney61 Fujifilm X10 ... best regards ... Ken
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Thanks for your question! This camera is currently available from more than one seller. It is available new and used. You can see a list of all sellers that are selling this camera new at this link:
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Good question! Sony has made new versions that are cheaper and better cameras around the same price. Check out the A6000, and a5000.
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I had that problem, the aperture problem which resulted in overexposure. Called Fujifilm, sent the camera, and it fixed and came back. I paid the shipping cost to their service center but service was quick and replacement itself was free. I had that problem with quite early lot, but I guess current lot does not have such problem or if you have then you can get the replacement service.
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Good question. I would like to know why it is still available. My understand is, it's out of production. Are these knock offs?... I have read all of the reviews about this model, the Black colored camera. I also would like to understand the difference between the Black USA model versus the Sliver Japanese model, there is only 2 reviews on the Silver colored camera. Can anyone give some input?
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SONY discontinued this product since they've released newer ones. And with the age-old immutable laws of marketing, older models gradually become obsolete as new models arrive.
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my Kodak Z812S...and even my old Kodak DX7630 take better pictures than the Fuji S1800. My first digital was a Fuji with 3.2 mp and it was a honey! Since then, two more Kodaks (as mentioned previously) one Sony (which is purse-sized and the pix are okay...it's just so I always have a camera on me) and the Fuji S1800. I have about 120 out of 200 or so that are great pictures from Hawaii; and maybe 80 - 100 more from various events and locations. My Eastern Europe shots were not what I hoped for, but editing helped a lot.I'm online now to order the Z981 and will probably post my opinion of the results.With all that said...I'd suggest you go with the Kodak. my Kodak Z812S...and even my old Kodak DX7630 take better pictures than the Fuji S1800. My first digital was a Fuji with 3.2 mp and it was a honey! Since then, two more Kodaks (as mentioned previously) one Sony (which is purse-sized and the pix are okay...it's just so I always have a camera on me) and the Fuji S1800. I have about 120 out of 200 or so that are great pictures from Hawaii; and maybe 80 - 100 more from various events and locations. My Eastern Europe shots were not what I hoped for, but editing helped a lot.I'm online now to order the Z981 and will probably post my opinion... » Read More my Kodak Z812S...and even my old Kodak DX7630 take better pictures than the Fuji S1800. My first digital was a Fuji with 3.2 mp and it was a honey! Since then, two more Kodaks (as mentioned previously) one Sony (which is purse-sized and the pix are okay...it's just so I always have a camera on me) and the Fuji S1800. I have about 120 out of 200 or so that are great pictures from Hawaii; and maybe 80 - 100 more from various events and locations. My Eastern Europe shots were not what I hoped for, but editing helped a lot.I'm online now to order the Z981 and will probably post my opinion of the results.With all that said...I'd suggest you go with the Kodak. « Show Less
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Hi this model is discontinued and no more available from Sony - I got this from retail for a very high price Thank you
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hi. it is very popular and hard to found. I have only one new camera, but price is 160usd. thanks
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Thanks Dave,I was just thinking yesterday . . . "What I need is to get out of this Sony and back into a Fuji!" I am looking for the one with the nuanced blacks, grays, browns . . . the Sony renders all darker shades of the above as "BLACK!" C'mon, give us some depth, Sony! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!I had the F-10 once and color-wise it was great. Anyway wonder which $400-$600 Fuji now gives most detail in dark color areas?
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i got email from fuji monday, saying there is a shipping delay and it will be the end of this month... i cannot freakin' wait! i'm dying to get hold of this camera. i have an FujiFilm E900 that i love and use, andd a canon PowerShot S5 IS that i like, but it's 8MP and i need more here's some of what i do www.grichardanderson.com. how about you?
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Not really. Fuji has a whole line of cameras like this that have been around for quite a while. They are all based on the same technology and differ only in the amount of zoom available. All the lenses are good, the software is all the same, and the issues are the same. I am relatively happy with mine but the automatic settings can be disappointing. It is not professional grade, but also not professional price. You get what you pay for.
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I think it's time from start is about standard, I am trying to find something simular out about this camera as well. I do know the FujiFilm S8100fd is simular in price and features and has some real nice fast picture modes where it will take pictures extremely fast but at the faster settings it takes them at less MP (5MP is really fast though) and it will take full res at around 1 second each. Hope that helps.
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Guys, Fuji repairs all SAB affected cameras even after the warranty expired. I got that in writing from Fuji support and am not worried at all. They know they will lose customers if they don't fix this quality related issue. I will keep my x100 and don't upgrade. The s is tempting but I rather wait for a new Xpro-2 with all the nice new features ;)
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I had a problem with the zoom and so did another customer. The camera is broken and the cost to fix it is too expensive. i wouldn't buy another fuji camera ever. Sorry, I need to be completely honest....