Fujifilm Pricing: XT-2 vs. XT-3
Jan 1, 2019 09:58:14 #
Just checked B&H and Adorama on Fuji X-T2 and X-T3 pricing. A few days ago the X-T2 was $1499 and the X-T3 was $1899, a $400 price difference with both packages including the excellent 18-55mm kit lens. Today they are priced the same. The X-T2 increased $400 to $1899 while the X-T3 remains at $1899, the same price. Wouldn't anyone in their right mind choose the X-T3 over the X-T2 at the same price? What is their pricing strategy? Would anyone here choose the X-T2 over the X-T3 at the same price? Why?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Inquiring minds want to know.
Jan 1, 2019 09:59:43 #
lamontcranston wrote:
Just checked B&H and Adorama on Fuji XT-2 and ... (show quote)
Who knows? Of course the people with the correct answer is B&H and Adorama. You could give them a call.
Dennis
Jan 1, 2019 10:00:40 #
lamontcranston wrote:
Just checked B&H and Adorama on Fuji XT-2 and ... (show quote)
Great question as I recently purchased the X-T3. Maybe a problem with X-T3’s that software can’t fix. So far I love my camera.
Jan 1, 2019 10:17:17 #
Pricing is a mystery that no one can solve. Consider the item. Consider the price. Make a decision.
Jan 1, 2019 10:22:58 #
al13 wrote:
Great question as I recently purchased the X-T3. Maybe a problem with X-T3’s that software can’t fix. So far I love my camera.
That thought occurred to me. I've been following both on the Fuji Forum and there seems to be a few software problems with the X-T3, like the camera freezing up, requiring the battery be removed and re-inserted, being unable to turn the camera off without removing the battery and minor glitches like that. Those problems seem minor and will likely be fixed with a software update once the Fuji engineers get it figured out.
Jan 1, 2019 10:26:38 #
lamontcranston wrote:
That thought occurred to me. I've been following both on the Fuji Forum and there seems to be a few software problems with the X-T3, like the camera freezing up, requiring the battery be removed and re-inserted, being unable to turn the camera off without removing the battery and minor glitches like that. Those problems seem minor and will likely be fixed with a software update once the Fuji engineers get it figured out.
I never had any problems but I also have most up to date software. It’s still interesting how an older version camera sells for same price.
Jan 2, 2019 05:35:30 #
lamontcranston wrote:
Just checked B&H and Adorama on Fuji X-T2 and ... (show quote)
Someone made a pricing mistake at the agency responsible for updating their website. That would be my guess.
Jan 2, 2019 07:27:49 #
I believe all of the 2018 holiday/year-end Fujifilm instant rebates have expired. The $1499 price for the X-T2 + 18-55mm zoom was a result of the Fujifilm sponsored price discount. The instant rebates on other Fujifilm bodies and lenses have also largely expired. I do not think that Fuji has done an actual "Price Drop" on the X-T2 yet.
It still does not explain why one would choose the X-T2 over the X-T3 at the same price, unless one wanted a MIJ body (which the X-T3 is not).
It still does not explain why one would choose the X-T2 over the X-T3 at the same price, unless one wanted a MIJ body (which the X-T3 is not).
Jan 2, 2019 07:29:51 #
I was told that pricing was set by the manufacturer and not the store. This was told to me by a BH salesman. The stores are very strict to follow this policy.
Jan 2, 2019 08:06:55 #
Aragorn0404 wrote:
I believe all of the 2018 holiday/year-end Fujifilm instant rebates have expired. The $1499 price for the X-T2 + 18-55mm zoom was a result of the Fujifilm sponsored price discount. The instant rebates on other Fujifilm bodies and lenses have also largely expired. I do not think that Fuji has done an actual "Price Drop" on the X-T2 yet.
It still does not explain why one would choose the X-T2 over the X-T3 at the same price, unless one wanted a MIJ body (which the X-T3 is not).
It still does not explain why one would choose the X-T2 over the X-T3 at the same price, unless one wanted a MIJ body (which the X-T3 is not).
MIJ body?
Jan 2, 2019 08:21:46 #
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Jan 2, 2019 09:23:01 #
lamontcranston wrote:
Probably MIJ=Made in Japan.
'Made in Japan' - sounds logical to me.
Jan 2, 2019 09:56:26 #
al13 wrote:
I never had any problems but I also have most up to date software. It’s still interesting how an older version camera sells for same price.
Maybe because it is such a good camera?
Jan 2, 2019 12:15:51 #
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