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Fujifilm has unveiled a new adapter that enables you to use Leica M-mount lenses on the X-Pro1. The adapter consists of three parts such as an aluminum mount for the body, a stainless steel mount for the lens, and an aluminum central tube. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 M mount adapter also provides electronic connections and Function button for communication with the camera body. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 M mount adapter will be available in June 2012 for $199.99. [Dpreview]
Fujifilm has decided to release the Fujifilm XP50 in the Japanese market. This rugged digicam comes jam packed with a 14-megapixel sensor with 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a 5x optical zoom lens. The Fujifilm XP50 is waterproof to a depth of 5 meters and shockproof from a height of 1.5 meter. What’s more, the camera is able to operate in low temperature (up to -10 degrees Celsius). Folks in Japan are able to buy the Fujifilm XP50 for 20,000 Yen ($250). [Akihabara]
The Fujifilm WCL-X100 is a 0.8x wide-angle converter for the Fujifilm X100 large-sensor compact camera. Available in black and silver, the converter attaches directly to your Fujifilm X100 and converts the camera lens from 23mm (35mm in 35mm equivalent) fixed focal length to a 19mm wide angle (28mm in 35mm equivalent). Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Fujifilm]
Fujifilm has once again expanded its line of rugged digital cameras by bringing you the FinePix XP170. This waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, dustproof and sandproof camera sports a 14.4MP CMOS image sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD display with anti-reflection coating, Wireless Image Transfer function, a micro HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video capture (30fps). The FinePix XP170 will hit the market in June for $279.95 in blue and orange colors. [PhotographyBlog]
You can now pre-order Fujifilm’s latest digital camera ‘FinePix AX550′ in the US via B&H Photo. This compact camera retails for $89.95. In case you didn’t know, the FinePix AX550 packs a 16MP CCD image sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch TFT LCD display, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot and 720p HD video recording capabilities. [Product Page]
Fujifilm and British luxury luggage manufacturer Globe-Trotter have collaborated to create the Globe-Trotter Fujifilm X-Pro1 limited edition suitcase. Exclusive to London’s world-famous Harrods, only 12 of the cases will be available. The suitcase contains a Fujifilm X-Pro1 digital camera, three lenses (18mm, 35mm and 60mm), flash and a filter. Each case comes with an embossed leather “Harrods Exclusively” tag and brass plaque. The Globe-Trotter Fujifilm X-Pro1 suitcase retails for a hefty £5,695 ($9,091). [Hypebeast]
