Reddit reviews Fujifilm X-T1 16 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) (Weather Resistant) (Old Model)
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16.3 MP APS-C X-Trans II CMOS sensorISO 200-6400 (expandable to 51200)1080/30fps HD video (.MOV/H.264)Water and dust resistant and freezeproof to -14C/+14F with weather resistant lensesUp to 8 FPS continuous shooting3 inch tiltable LCD with 1,040,000 dotsOLED viewfinder with 100% coverage and 2,360,000 dotsIncluded hot shoe flashBuilt-in Wi-Fi connectivity and remote camera control via smartphoneFujifilm X-Mount compatibleRaw, JPEG, and Raw+JPEGSD, SDHC, and SDXC memory
X-T2 was on Amazon July 8 2016 and released Sept 2016.
This graph shows the first drop of $100 during the holiday sales around Oct 2017. This is one year out for any discount. Discount of $500 to current price started about 2 years after it was announced.
So I would expect 1 year minimum for any discount. 2 years from announce for sizable discount.
The graph for X-T1 shows the same 2 years for serious discount timing.
Amazon's got used ones just about $400 right now and they're always a little higher than what you could get on craigslist if you're talking to the right person.
You can buy an x-t1 for $700 used, look at the one sold by Michael, it's $716 for essentially a brand new x-t1.
The x-t2 is gonna be $1600, and it's pretty much x-pro2 in a x-t1 body. So it's up to you, is the new model worth $900 more than the old one? Check out xt1 vs xpro2, check out the image comparison slider, because xpro2 has the same sensor as the xt2 so you'll know what you're getting.
Personally I would only get x-t2 if I got paid to shoot professional photographs and client needed some really big ass resolution photos, otherwise it's not worth it. I would also check out the x100t in terms of smaller form factor.
As for the new model stuff, spend money on travel, not gear. With $900 you could buy good hiking gear. Which photo is more interesting, 1 or 2? First was taken with an iPhone while hiking through some random norwegian mountain, 2nd is my own backyard taken with x-t1. I'd take the iphone pic over the xt1 pic anyday.
Am I mistakenly understanding things? How is X-T1 1/3 of the price of X-T2? Had a quick look on Amazon:
X-T1 $1300: https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Mirrorless-Digital-3-0-Inch-Resistant/dp/B00HYAL88W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487417981&sr=8-3&keywords=fuji+x-t1
X-T2 $1600: https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-X-T2-Mirrorless-Digital-Body/dp/B01I3LNMAM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487417994&sr=8-1&keywords=fuji+x-t2
So, what you're paying a measly additional $300 is a better sensor, better processor, better video, faster shutter speed, additional card slot. Among other things.
Obviously, both of the cameras are amazing, but if the prices are correct in my links, I would probably go with the X-T2 since it is a newer camera with better technologies.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00HYAL88W/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1473609540&sr=8-1&keywords=x-t1&condition=used
Full frame is going to give you the best low light performance for sure (the 6D is a solid choice, as will the Nikon D610 and Sony A7-series cameras).
That being said, light and small with average sensor size you'd do well to look at some of the modern APS-C offerings that Fuji and Sony have. Fuji has some crazy nice glass for their lenses, some of which is pretty affordable. You could pick up an X-T1 for ~$900 and 35mm f1.4 for ~$450 (or 35mm f2 WR for $300) for a solid start, then save up for a longer zoom lens in the future like their 50-140mm f2.8 OIS WR. Of course, there's also 3rd party options like Sigma making lenses for the X-mount too. And finally, this is all assuming you're buying brand new, you can save a good deal of money going the used route.
The body is $1000 new, so that seems like a good deal, if that's what you want. A couple of lenses and you'll be down another $500 or more.
But it sounds like the Sony might make more sense to you.
https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Mirrorless-Digital-3-0-Inch-Resistant/dp/B00HYAL88W