Fuji X-Pro1 due on March 20?

[jsrockit]

Hmmmm...

http://photorumors.com/2012/02/14/fujifilm-x-pro1-updates/

[j.scooter]

The B&H site shows March 20th as well.

Henrys' in Canada say sometime in March.

[bwcolor]

Fujifilm stated at CES that they would ship by the end of February. I thought that this was to consumers. I guess that either they decided to wait in order to fill more of the initial orders and to avoid the EBay train wreck, or this is a factory ship date to the distribution chain.

[tbarker13]

Another month of waiting. Ugh.

[chris00nj]

Another month of waiting. Ugh.

My sentiments exactly.

After CES, they had said it would ship in Japan on February 18th, so I was hoping that we would see them in the US by the end of February.

[hausen]

I played with one yesterday. It is very light and plasticy and looks big. The lenses aren't small either especially with the hoods on. Hoods are cool though. Fuji rep will be dropping the set off to my local shop and hopefully I can have if for an hour next week. He indicated that will be on shelves late next month.

[morgan]

I played with one yesterday. It is very light and plasticy and looks big. The lenses aren't small either especially with the hoods on. Hoods are cool though. Fuji rep will be dropping the set off to my local shop and hopefully I can have if for an hour next week. He indicated that will be on shelves late next month.

Any further impressions on build quality?

[chris00nj]

I played with one yesterday. It is very light and plasticy and looks big. The lenses aren't small either especially with the hoods on. Hoods are cool though. Fuji rep will be dropping the set off to my local shop and hopefully I can have if for an hour next week. He indicated that will be on shelves late next month.

Well, the lens is a f/1.4, so I don't expect it to be small.

Regarding the build quality: Before I got my Bessa R3a, a lot of people here derided the build quality. However, I've thought it to be pretty good. It's obviously not a Leica, but it's much better than typical cameras of today.

Where would you put it on this scale. (just my own, feel free to argue)

0 - Holga
1 - Disposable
2 -
3 - Bessa L
4 - Entry level DSLR
5 -
6 - Sony Alpha
7 - Bessa R3a, Nikon D700
8 - XPan
9 - Zeiss Ikon
10- Leica MP

How would you compare the quality to your XPan? I imagine similar, since they are both made by Fuji

[hausen]

I didnt think it was anywhere near build quality of the Xpan. My X100 has a nicer feel to it as well. But that could be me, love the tactile feel of my M9 and that is probably the unfair filter my brain is applying.

[Frank Version Two]

Thanks, I wish we heard more real world reports prior to the X100 epic.... you saved another pre-order so even the zealots should be thanking you!

[hub]

Patience grasshopper.

Looks like it is out for San Diego. Will it be in for Toronto ? Likely neither.

[jsrockit]

My X100 has a nicer feel to it as well.

Wow, really... I didn't expect that. In what way?

[punctum]

Hi
I missed a call "regarding the camera you order." arghh :bang: their Website shows the lenses (35mm & 60mm) are due in stock February but the body due mid March. So is it the lenses or the body:confused:
So now I've to wait till they open at 9am here in England but what do I do if it is lenses only use them as paper weights till mid March?

Sven

[jsrockit]

That's interesting punctum. Be sure to update us.

[Richard G]

Is the aperture control manual like the X100?

[punctum]

Hi
The phone call I missed was only to check/confirm my order as they had put up pre-order without fixed price. So I've confirmed my order and should have
my order "in three weeks" which puts it where I thought it would be Mid March.

Sven

[j.scooter]

Hi
The phone call I missed was only to check/confirm my order as they had put up pre-order without fixed price. So I've confirmed my order and should have
my order "in three weeks" which puts it where I thought it would be Mid March.

Sven

Where are you located?
(please say Canada :D:D:D )

The news of the Xpro release in April for Canada with only 10 cameras for the whole country was a bit disheartening.

[punctum]

Hi
Sorry I'm in the UK.

Sven

[chris00nj]

B&H just updated their "Expected Availability (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839135-REG/Fujifilm_162255391_X_Pro_1_Digital_Camera.html)" to March 7!

[jskjsk]

I emailed precision to cancel my pre-order.

:(

(thanks Precision for prompt refund of deposit)

[rover]

B&H just updated their "Expected Availability (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839135-REG/Fujifilm_162255391_X_Pro_1_Digital_Camera.html)" to March 7!

It will be cool hearing from users.

[jsrockit]

I emailed precision to cancel my pre-order.

:(



Why?

Glad to see we are only two weeks away!

[ewtriplett]

Does the Fuji X-Pro 1 have image stabilization of any kind?

[Benjamin Marks]

Not that I have read of. But with a usable ISO 6400 do you really need it?

[jsrockit]

Not that I have read of. But with a usable ISO 6400 do you really need it?

and a f/1.4 lens too... ;)

[jskjsk]

Why?

Glad to see we are only two weeks away!

Cut down on new cameras....

[digitalintrigue]

B&H just updated their "Expected Availability (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839135-REG/Fujifilm_162255391_X_Pro_1_Digital_Camera.html)" to March 7!


This is bogus. End of March.

[jskjsk]

Seems like there is no shortage in Japan. Does this mean that people who bought to sell will have to discount it? Maybe it will be like X100. No shortage at first..

:)

[PrecisionCamera]

I emailed precision to cancel my pre-order.

:(

(thanks Precision for prompt refund of deposit)

Why?

Glad to see we are only two weeks away!

Cut down on new cameras....

He also was just wanting to allow all of our other pre-order customers a step up in the line. Such a nice fellow. :)

(If you end up wanting to find an X-Pro1 eventually, let us take care of you jskjsk)

[jsrockit]

Does this mean that people who bought to sell will have to discount it?

I sure hope so...

[jskjsk]

He also was just wanting to allow all of our other pre-order customers a step up in the line. Such a nice fellow. :)

(If you end up wanting to find an X-Pro1 eventually, let us take care of you jskjsk)

I will definitely order from you guys once I have things sorted.

How is the pre-orders btw? Long line? Did you hear anything from Fuji?

[Joe AC]

I'm very excited about this camera. I have one pre ordered at Precision, but I'm mainly a 35mm lens guy and there isn't one available for it yet. So......any word on the M mount adapter?

Thanks
Joe

[celluloidprop]

Not that I have read of. But with a usable ISO 6400 do you really need it?

You may not need it, exactly, but the OM-D's IBIS would be nice to have - as with high ISOs, it's another tool in the belt.

[boomguy57]

I'm very excited about this camera. I have one pre ordered at Precision, but I'm mainly a 35mm lens guy and there isn't one available for it yet. So......any word on the M mount adapter?

Thanks
Joe

Then why not just save some coin and nab an X100?

[boomguy57]

This is bogus. End of March.

Why do you say that?

[PrecisionCamera]

I will definitely order from you guys once I have things sorted.

How is the pre-orders btw? Long line? Did you hear anything from Fuji?

The pre-order line has been pretty much the same for the last few weeks, it's a nice wait but we expect to be able to fulfill all orders within a month or two. Really just depends on how Fuji ships and how many we get at a time. No official word from them, but last we heard from that end of the line is the end of this month. I don't know about this mid-March stuff everyone's tossing around, but they could be right. It's anyone's guess at this point.

[PrecisionCamera]

This is bogus. End of March.

Why do you say that?

B&H will be filling their first in line pre-orders at that time. Anyone on that list will be waiting a while, as they are in the thousands on their waitlist. I don't think anyone besides Fuji knows what the release date is at this time. B&H can claim whatever expected availability they want, because they really can't say for sure.

[chris00nj]

This is bogus. End of March.


Look like you are right, their expected availability has been pushed back to March 28

[jsrockit]

Look like you are right, their expected availability has been pushed back to March 28

Grrrrr... :(

[ewtriplett]

I haven't seen any substantial reviews of the Fuji X-Pro1 yet. I suspect it is too early to tell whether "orbs" are a problem with this camera as they are with the Fuji X10. Has anyone heard anything on this topic?

[digitalintrigue]

Look like you are right, their expected availability has been pushed back to March 28

I just was reporting what the Fujifilm rep told me. It appears B&H's site was just an error, good that they corrected it.

[bwcolor]

or.. maybe B&H hired some SonyStyle marketing people.

[digitalintrigue]

Luckily there is no FujiStyle.com :)

[jskjsk]

I am starting to get pre-order cancel remorse..

[punctum]

Hi
Just completed payment for the body + 35mm +90mm and stock is expected Monday and so Mid March was correct for the UK. M adapter on the way from the East.

Sven

[chris00nj]

Hi
Just completed payment for the body + 35mm +90mm and stock is expected Monday and so Mid March was correct for the UK. M adapter on the way from the East.

Sven

Good to hear. Still haven't heard any one getting shipments in the US. I did order my M adapter, which will take a long long time to get here.

I'm glad the NCAA basketball tournament is underway to provide a distraction from camera waiting.

[RealXenuis]

I am starting to get pre-order cancel remorse..

Re-order. Trust me, you will be happy you did.

[digitalintrigue]

USA shipments are on schedule for end of month.

The grip is not going to be available at the beginning however.

[andersju]

Fujifilm Sweden just announced they are sending out the first batch of cameras and sure enough the X-Pro1 is now in stock at various retailers. No lenses, however, but it looks like they will arrive within the next couple of days.

[jsrockit]

USA shipments are on schedule for end of month.

28th or different date now?

[Zonan]

I assume this all is coming via one boat, leaving Japan, dropping shipments off in Asia, then Europe and the UK, then cross the Atlantic to USA, based on the schedules of arrival? :}

[jsrockit]

Looks that way Zonan.

[chris00nj]

Just talked to Adorama customer service and they said that Fuji still isn't even giving them an estimated delivery time.

I find it hard to imagine that they will make even make the B&H's March 28th date

It takes 8 days for a cargo ship to cross the Atlantic, so if a ship laden with X Pro 1s is leaving Felixstowe today, Fuji should know if it will be in Elizabeth, NJ by March 28th.

[dcsang]

Ya.. I figured the date it hits shelves in North America would be sometime mid-late April. This was just my "thumb in the air" method based on Fuji's last "big thing" (the X100) . I'm not surprised really....

Cheers,
Dave

[finguanzo]

I know plenty of longshoreman in the elizabeth port, Ill see if they can grab a few when they reach the port.... LOL :D

[RealXenuis]

I know plenty of longshoreman in the elizabeth port, Ill see if they can grab a few when they reach the port.... LOL :D


I bet you do, you little vixen!

[jsrockit]

Believe me, there will be a thread once they hit the shore in the US. On the Fuji X forum last year someone knew that the boat had just hit shore with the X100s and made a post. I figured it was BS, but then I got my camera a few days later or something like that.

[robert blu]

it seems to be already available in Italy. Maybe one of the nest days I'll go to give a look, just for curiosity.
robert

[stormhalvorsen]

It arrived here in Oslo today! They messaged me from the store and said that my order was ready to be picked up. I was there downtown within the half hour. I also got the 35mm and the fastest memory card they had.

Looks great so far. Haven't really tried much besides manual reading and menu navigation. Put my new Gordy strap on it and just fondled it. Such a beautiful camera! Tomorrow it will come outside with me. :)

[jreid]

I heard from Precision Camera after I emailed today, here's the reply:

"We still haven't received a date but it will hopefully start shipping within the next few weeks. We will let you know once we receive a shipment."

[intheviewfinder]

Tokyo, HK, India, Dubai... is there a pattern here? ...Italy Oslo, London... maybe USA shortly

[Frontman]

It's been available in Japan for a month or so, prices are already starting to edge downward a bit. I have fondled an X-pro several times now at various camera shops, but am having a hard time justifying the purchase of yet another camera. It sure looks pretty though.

[chris00nj]

I heard from Precision Camera after I emailed today, here's the reply:

"We still haven't received a date but it will hopefully start shipping within the next few weeks. We will let you know once we receive a shipment."

Jeez, a few more weeks. :mad:

I don't see why Fuji doesn't go to its largest market. They have cameras sitting on the shelves in Japan and Norway, with sales to be made in the US? Even two months of lag is real money when you consider interest on loans.

Meanwhile Leica is poised to launch a camera soon, and if they announce before Fuji ships, some people may change their minds, cancel their pre-orders and wait for the Leica.

[Jamie Pillers]

Jeez, a few more weeks. :mad:

I don't see why Fuji doesn't go to its largest market. They have cameras sitting on the shelves in Japan and Norway, with sales to be made in the US? Even two months of lag is real money when you consider interest on loans.

Meanwhile Leica is poised to launch a camera soon, and if they announce before Fuji ships, some people may change their minds, cancel their pre-orders and wait for the Leica.

Similar situation to Sony and its NEX-7. I wonder how many sales it lost by the huge delay between announcement(s) and actual delivery?

[willie_901]

Similar situation to Sony and its NEX-7. I wonder how many sales it lost by the huge delay between announcement(s) and actual delivery?

Not similar I think. Isn't the NEX-7 delayed by the tragic flooding in Thailand?

[JasperD]

Tokyo, HK, India, Dubai... is there a pattern here? ...Italy Oslo, London... maybe USA shortly
Ireland, France, Switzerland...
I think Finland was the first in Europe, at least that I noticed.
Going out for the third day with it. Tests have been done now, I hope to bring back something worth of showing. :o

[jsrockit]

Yes, it seems that the boat (one boat, multiple boats, I have no clue) is going in sequencial order from East to West. Since Italy and France have them, I would think the cameras will be in the US in about a week.

[JasperD]

I guess it´s only one ship. Wouldn´t it make sense to have one sail straight from Japan to the Americas if there were several?

[chris00nj]

Yes, it seems that the boat (one boat, multiple boats, I have no clue) is going in sequencial order from West to East. Since Italy and France have them, I would think the cameras will be in the US in about a week.

I'm starting to get a bit more pessamistic. I think a ship laden with Fuji gear left Japan in mid-late Feb headed West, but Europe is the end of the line for that ship.

Gear being produced in March and April in Japan is being queued for North America and will head on a ship east to California. That trip is 11 days, plus then transit to various US stores.

On Jan 26, Fuji announced it would be available in Japan on Feb 18th, so that was 3 1/2 weeks notice. The US market hasn't received that announcement. Now add in additional transit time. I think it'll be about 5-6 weeks before we see it in the US.

[jsrockit]

AND remember, once the cameras hit land they go to Fuji first and then to each camera store... we're probably closer to two weeks depending on where you live and ordered from. 5-6 weeks sounds extremely pesimistic to me.

[Margrave30]

Haha. Just waiting for my camera like the rest of you...

Maybe if we were all better at math we'd be able to guess arrival time better! I actually think I remember this from my High School ACTs:

"If a boat filled to capacity leaves Japan on x date, stops in country v, unloads 1/5 of it's cargo, stops in countries w, x and y doing the same, how long will it take to reach country z taking into account the diminishing cargo at each stop?"

Margrave

[valdas]

I would probably need to double check, but here in Helsinki it shows it's already available:

http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/38979/dfhmf/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-mikrojarjestelmakamera-runko

[chris00nj]

Okay, so it's March 26. Are we really two days away? I'd love to get it before this weekend, but I'm not holding my breath.

[kdemas]

Crossing my fingers as well. I want to take this little beast into the pits at the Ling beach Grand Prix in a few weeks :)

[jsrockit]

Okay, so it's March 26. Are we really two days away? I'd love to get it before this weekend, but I'm not holding my breath.

Not looking good since we have not heard anything about them even getting to Fuji USA.

[dcsang]

They MUST be close to you guys by now - if ours came in on Friday March 23rd you guys MUST be getting them this week. I'm only 10 hours by car to NYC so they have to be almost there.

Cheers,
Dave

[Matthieu]

Don't know about the Unite States, but I can literally walk into a store here in Montréal and buy one (Camtec Photo for those wondering). I would have, but I don't have the money yet.

[digitalintrigue]

I said 'end of month' a month ago. It's still 'end of month.' :)

Latest word from the Fuji rep when I asked him last Thursday if deliveries were still scheduled for 'next week' (i.e., this week:)

"everything still on schedule, haven't received allocations but I'm sure my guys will get plenty of product."

[kdemas]

I said 'end of month' a month ago. It's still 'end of month.' :)

Latest word from the Fuji rep when I asked him last Thursday if deliveries were still scheduled for 'next week' (i.e., this week:)

"everything still on schedule, haven't received allocations but I'm sure my guys will get plenty of product."

Good stuff!

[jskjsk]

From NJ dealer.

We think we are getting them by Wednesday and ship them out by Thursday / Friday.

[PrecisionCamera]

We are hearing that our first allotments will be rolling in this week! *wrings hands in anticipation*

[chris00nj]

Just skipped the waiting game and ordered my from Henry's Canada, which has them in stock. Same price. Just needed to pay via paypal through a confirmed address.

Time to go cancel my Adorama pre-order.

[jskjsk]

Just skipped the waiting game and ordered my from Henry's Canada, which has them in stock. Same price. Just needed to pay via paypal through a confirmed address.

Time to go cancel my Adorama pre-order.

How long did they say it will take to get to US? I was quoted 1 week.

[chris00nj]

How long did they say it will take to get to US? I was quoted 1 week.


Not sure. They only offered Xpresspost shipping. Their website says "Guaranteed delivery times of 2 and 3 days between major centres in Canada and the U.S.A."

I may get it at the same time as I would have gotten the order from the US given the longer delivery, but I doubt it will get it later. At least I have reasonable certainity I'll have it by Easter.

I had called Adorama this morning and they "still hadn't heard anything" and "didn't know whether they would have them before Adorama closed for 10 days for Passover" (I would choose local options to support local camera stores, but saving 8.25% tax on such a large order is too much)

Of course, Murphy's law might apply here. If I wait, then delivery in the US drags out. Now that I ordered from Canada, they appear in the US tomorrow. (Maybe I'll leave the Adorama order and return whoever gets here last!)

[RealXenuis]

We are hearing that our first allotments will be rolling in this week! *wrings hands in anticipation*

Great news! Save an 18mm for me (and a 60 but I'll have to wait till Sat for that one)

[RealXenuis]

You can order from Henry's the body and the 35mm:

http://www.henrys.com/67467-FUJIFILM-X-PRO-1-DIGITAL-BODY.aspx

[Shade]

Already got mine here in Indonesia..

[HelenOster]

I had called Adorama this morning and they "still hadn't heard anything" and "didn't know whether they would have them before Adorama closed for 10 days for Passover"



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[nfbuckeye]

Just ordered mine w/ the 35mm from Henry's. Does anybody with experience know how long shipping typically takes from Canada (I'm in Colorado, if that helps)? :o They say they ship U.S. Express. Had mine on pre-order from B&H since early February, but I have a trip in two weeks, and can't really risk getting stuck behind the closure they have coming up. Thanks...

[Spyro]

Got mine in Australia yesterday
It looks like US is the last market to get stock? Why is that :confused:

[PrecisionCamera]

Got mine in Australia yesterday
It looks like US is the last market to get stock? Why is that :confused:

Because Fuji loves us the best and saves us for last. :p

[PrecisionCamera]

Just ordered mine w/ the 35mm from Henry's. Does anybody with experience know how long shipping typically takes from Canada (I'm in Colorado, if that helps)? :o They say they ship U.S. Express. Had mine on pre-order from B&H since early February, but I have a trip in two weeks, and can't really risk getting stuck behind the closure they have coming up. Thanks...

You may have been stuck behind a closure, but now you have a Canadian model. I'm glad you got your hands on an X-Pro1, I'm a bit jealous really, :D but you really don't want to deal with any warranty issues with an international purchase.

[Keith]

March the 20th was my birthday and nothing arrived in the mail from Fuji Australia ... I think they forgot! :p

[nfbuckeye]

You may have been stuck behind a closure, but now you have a Canadian model. I'm glad you got your hands on an X-Pro1, I'm a bit jealous really, :D but you really don't want to deal with any warranty issues with an international purchase.
This is true, but what fun is life without a little gambling? :D Besides, being stuck behind a closure and only having a P&S for this vacation just isn't an option. I'll take the risk and hope my run of good luck with purchases continues (I've never had to utilize a warranty).

[Keith]

You may have been stuck behind a closure, but now you have a Canadian model. I'm glad you got your hands on an X-Pro1, I'm a bit jealous really, :D but you really don't want to deal with any warranty issues with an international purchase.


I had to contemplate this scenario when I bought a new Zeiss Ikon from Matsuiyastore in Japan. When I brough up a possible warranty issue he said provided I was comfortable returning the camera to him he would deal with any warranty problems that may arise. Though I supect not all sellers would be quite so helpful.

At the time a new Ikon was $1300 AU in Japan and up around two grand here .... so I took the gamble!

[digitalintrigue]

Because Fuji loves us the best and saves us for last. :p

Yes, they worked out all the bugs before shipping the USA models. :)

[chris00nj]

You may have been stuck behind a closure, but now you have a Canadian model. I'm glad you got your hands on an X-Pro1, I'm a bit jealous really, :D but you really don't want to deal with any warranty issues with an international purchase.

The Canadian model will be very polite and friendly.

Servicing a warranty through Canada is much easier than Hong Kong although both are "international."

It stinks that Fuji has done such a poor job commmunicating. I would have stuck with my US preorder if I had some certainty that it was coming this week. I dont think B&H's March 28th date will hold, nor is there much hope for this week if Adorama hadnt heard anything as of today. What is frustrating is that there is available stock elsewhere in the world, but customers impatiently waiting in the US.

[digitalintrigue]

Ultimately it doesn't really matter to Fuji. They are making money if someone buys a Canadian version or a US version. It's unfortunate for US dealers when people go outside their home market, though.

[Spyro]

[/b][/i]

I had to contemplate this scenario when I bought a new Zeiss Ikon from Matsuiyastore in Japan. When I brough up a possible warranty issue he said provided I was comfortable returning the camera to him he would deal with any warranty problems that may arise. Though I supect not all sellers would be quite so helpful.

At the time a new Ikon was $1300 AU in Japan and up around two grand here .... so I took the gamble!

it never bothered me, I've had to ship two Canon cameras back to the US for warranty issues and it all went well. Actually at times it felt better than dealing with Canon Australia to be honest. As long as the vendor has earned my confidence I dont care where he and the warranty are located.

[nfbuckeye]

It stinks that Fuji has done such a poor job commmunicating. I would have stuck with my US preorder if I had some certainty that it was coming this week. I dont think B&H's March 28th date will hold, nor is there much hope for this week if Adorama hadnt heard anything as of today. What is frustrating is that there is available stock elsewhere in the world, but customers impatiently waiting in the US.
I feel the same way. I sold off most of my old gear in advance of moving to the X-Pro1 (in retrospect, maybe not the best move), because I was confident the order would be met before my trip. But, with so little communication, I just can't take the risk. I've had mine pre-ordered through B&H for quite sometime...enough to see the expected availability date bounce from March 20-March 8- March 28. Now, on the eve of that date, there's still no word, so I just decided to go out and find one instead of waiting for them to show up here.

Now, I'll just wait impatiently for the postal system to get it to me. :D

[chris00nj]

I feel the same way. I sold off most of my old gear in advance of moving to the X-Pro1 (in retrospect, maybe not the best move), because I was confident the order would be met before my trip. But, with so little communication, I just can't take the risk. I've had mine pre-ordered through B&H for quite sometime...enough to see the expected availability date bounce from March 20-March 8- March 28. Now, on the eve of that date, there's still no word, so I just decided to go out and find one instead of waiting for them to show up here.

Now, I'll just wait impatiently for the postal system to get it to me. :D

Mee too. I've been checking the tracking page several times. I would have paid for faster delivery but there was no other option. I see that it is supposed to be 2 days from the processing facility to a major city, so add a day on either end, and it could take 4 days.

I hope to get it Friday, but I should have it early next week. (I bought Monday afternoon and it shipped Tuesday morning). I don't have a trip, but will be taking a lot of photos over the Easter weekend, so I should have it by then. (we lack a 'knock on wood' emoticon)

[celluloidprop]

Not sure how bad Fuji's job communicating has been. All the major sites have had the same date for weeks now, except for B&H's temporary bounce.

They may not have been great on the dealer end, but there hasn't been any reason for Americans to think it was coming weeks early or not coming at all.

[GaryLH]

Steve Huff site .. He got his xp1 from Fuji USA today. He did an unboxing and first look video. These are not the pre-release stuff. If Fuji USA is shipping out to evaluators, I would hope that Amazon, b&h, etc should be seeing the first ships from Fuji soon.

Gary

[nfbuckeye]

Not sure how bad Fuji's job communicating has been. All the major sites have had the same date for weeks now, except for B&H's temporary bounce.

They may not have been great on the dealer end, but there hasn't been any reason for Americans to think it was coming weeks early or not coming at all.
Well, B&H has been sitting on March 28 for a few weeks now, and as of today, they have no word of when it will be in. Adorama has heard nothing. So, the communication from Fuji and their reps appears to have been "not so good".

It's not a big deal really...they have stated "end of March" for quite some time, and that may very well still be met. If I wasn't in a hurry to have one in hand for personal reasons, I wouldn't be sweating it. But, with so little info out there, and retailers shutting down for periods of time coming up, I just decided it wasn't worth the hand wringing...so I went to Canada. :)

[celluloidprop]

A CS rep not knowing doesn't mean no one at B&H knows.

[nfbuckeye]

A CS rep not knowing doesn't mean no one at B&H knows.
That is indeed true.

[PhotoMat]

Just ordered mine w/ the 35mm from Henry's. Does anybody with experience know how long shipping typically takes from Canada (I'm in Colorado, if that helps)? :o They say they ship U.S. Express. Had mine on pre-order from B&H since early February, but I have a trip in two weeks, and can't really risk getting stuck behind the closure they have coming up. Thanks...

Your situation is almost identical to mine (except I leave for my trip in THREE weeks ;)). I placed my order with Henry's this morning and I received the shipping notice from Canada Post this afternoon. I'm located in Montana. I expect to receive it next week, but I might get lucky and have it by the weekend.

[chris00nj]

Not sure how bad Fuji's job communicating has been. All the major sites have had the same date for weeks now, except for B&H's temporary bounce.

They may not have been great on the dealer end, but there hasn't been any reason for Americans to think it was coming weeks early or not coming at all.

B&H has the March 28th date, but no other major retailer has posted date and just say they have no idea.

I think for each person the ability to wait is different. I image some other posters are thinking "why are these guys so impatient?".

If you don't have a trip coming up or if you already have an X100 or a M9, then it may not be that bad. I've only been shooting film, but finding time to develop/scan has been very difficult since baby #2 arrived in December that I'm shooting less because of it.

Btw, my package has left Canada :) (Now we'll see just how quickly it can get through customs)

[jsrockit]

B&H has the March 28th date, but no other major retailer has posted date and just say they have no idea.


Well, I would imagine we will see it either arrive at camera stores today or B&H will update the expected date.

[finguanzo]

Come on John, make it happen, I want to see it on Saturday....... :)

[jsrockit]

Come on John, make it happen, I want to see it on Saturday....... :)

Me too... but I doubt it... my pre-orders are in Texas. Even if it arrives at stores, I doubt it'll get to me by the weekend.

[PrecisionCamera]

B&H has the March 28th date, but no other major retailer has posted date and just say they have no idea.

I think for each person the ability to wait is different. I image some other posters are thinking "why are these guys so impatient?".

If you don't have a trip coming up or if you already have an X100 or a M9, then it may not be that bad. I've only been shooting film, but finding time to develop/scan has been very difficult since baby #2 arrived in December that I'm shooting less because of it.

Btw, my package has left Canada :) (Now we'll see just how quickly it can get through customs)

Like I was saying, regardless of warranty stuff, I am happy to see you are getting one. Now I just wanna see the shots you produce the moment you unbox it!

[jskjsk]

Do you guys at Precision get any deliveries yet?

[PrecisionCamera]

Do you guys at Precision get any deliveries yet?

We still have not heard anything from Fuji. I think we are just going to get a big surprise from UPS eventually, without any kind of forewarning. Unfortunately we have not gotten our daily delivery as of yet. The moment they come in I will be letting people know that their camera is here and ready for completion of the order. I will also be letting everyone know the deluge has started on our pre-order thread when they come in. Thanks for bearing with us & Fuji folks, we are right on the cusp of a major moment in digital photography history!

[jsrockit]

Still nothing?

[celluloidprop]

If there haven't been business deliveries by 1pm Central, I wouldn't hold out hope for today.

Now, I'll join in the chorus - in blowing the only date anyone had, Fuji is screwing up.

[PrecisionCamera]

If there haven't been business deliveries by 1pm Central, I wouldn't hold out hope for today.

Now, I'll join in the chorus - in blowing the only date anyone had, Fuji is screwing up.

No deliveries today for anyone as far as I know, but the cameras will be distributed to dealers by the end of the week.

I wouldn't bet anyone's camera gets delivered before middle of next week. (If your store is not recognizing the Passover, if it is it might be even later.)

[jsrockit]

Supposedly Arlington Camera confirmed that they were just shipped from Fuji USA to stores today...so no stores have them yet.

[jsrockit]

Now, I'll join in the chorus - in blowing the only date anyone had, Fuji is screwing up.

I wouldn't be that harsh on Fuji... since it was B&H that stated the date.

[digitalintrigue]

Supposedly Arlington Camera confirmed that they were just shipped from Fuji USA to stores today...so no stores have them yet.

Where/who provided this info? I know the buyer @ Arlington and he says they have not received any such notification.

[celluloidprop]

their Twitter feed - https://twitter.com/#!/arlingtoncamera

(other shock from that feed - only a one-week wait on a 5D3 body? I figured the 5D3/D800 would be in short supply all summer)

[jsrockit]

Where/who provided this info? I know the buyer @ Arlington and he says they have not received any such notification.

I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to cause trouble between you and the store. I saw it posted in another forum... one I believe you also go to.

[digitalintrigue]

I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to cause trouble between you and the store. I saw it posted in another forum... one I believe you also go to.

No biggie. Looks like the tweet and the email crossed paths with just a few minutes gap.

The good news, is they say the shipment will 'substantially' fill their order so looks like availability will not be an issue.

[PrecisionCamera]

No biggie. Looks like the tweet and the email crossed paths with just a few minutes gap.

The good news, is they say the shipment will 'substantially' fill their order so looks like availability will not be an issue.

I don't understand that, as the reps have been mum on allocation numbers...

[digitalintrigue]

That's how the rep's email was worded, so it's not specific as to numbers.

[PrecisionCamera]

That's how the rep's email was worded, so it's not specific as to numbers.

I guess it's all speculation until the sacred moment arrives of the unboxing of shipments.

[jskjsk]

Called Adorama / BH and according to both:

"It will be available in 4-6 weeks"

HUH?

I am hoping that the people who answered the phones were not informed.

[tbarker13]

Doing a lot of work away from the computer today. I check in every once in a while, hoping to see a flood of comments about U.S. shipments arriving.
Alas, I keep being disappointed....

[kdemas]

Well if nothing else the anticipation certainly is building! I seem to peek at this hourly :)

[Paulbe]

All you Fuji fans--I'm sure you've seen this. Probably old news, but I wanted to make sure all 12 Rff'ers got their kit...:-)

http://gearpatrol.com/2012/03/28/fuji-x-pro1-globe-trotter-case/

[PhotoMat]

Does it come with an ascot and smoking jacket?

[jsirevaag]

Saw this "tweet" posted on the Fuji X forum today by user Christopher, though it might be encouraging:

"Brandon Remler with Fujifilm USA has confirmed that X-Pro1's are leaving Fujifilm's warehouse today, so they should be hitting stores tomorrow! https://twitter.com/#!/brandonremler/status/185132684648005633"

Taken from: http://www.fujixseries.com/discussion/1036/the-fujifilm-x-pro1-is-now-available-for-pre-order-official-prices

[hub]

Ahaha, US folks waiting for a product Canada got. Time to laugh and feel our pain. Usually it is the other way around,

[chris00nj]

Saw this "tweet" posted on the Fuji X forum today by user Christopher, though it might be encouraging:

"Brandon Remler with Fujifilm USA has confirmed that X-Pro1's are leaving Fujifilm's warehouse today, so they should be hitting stores tomorrow! https://twitter.com/#!/brandonremler/status/185132684648005633"

Taken from: http://www.fujixseries.com/discussion/1036/the-fujifilm-x-pro1-is-now-available-for-pre-order-official-prices

That's encouraging, because B&H just pushed their expected availability date to April 4th

[jsrockit]

Well, I don't have to worry about it getting to me before the weekend it seems.

[jskjsk]

Just reading Fuji warranty... Canadian warranty is 24 months and USA is 12 months.. Wonder why.

[jskjsk]

any word from Precision?

[digitalintrigue]

There was never much chance of getting one before this weekend. A mid-week shipment via 2nd day would arrive Friday; it would require an overnight shipment Saturday delivery from the dealer at that point.

[jsrockit]

There was never much chance of getting one before this weekend. A mid-week shipment via 2nd day would arrive Friday; it would require an overnight shipment Saturday delivery from the dealer at that point.

Jokes, sir, jokes... I just meant that I can forget about this camera this weekend and use what I have. Plus, if they had got to stores on the 28th, one could have gotten delivery.

[digitalintrigue]

That never was going to happen, though (getting to stores on the 28th.) Everyone wanted to believe B&H's website error instead. Wishful thinking.

[jsrockit]

Oh well, I guess we aren't in the know... we are just your typical (lowly) consumer.

[jskjsk]

Time to order from Canada?

[chris00nj]

That never was going to happen, though (getting to stores on the 28th.) Everyone wanted to believe B&H's website error instead. Wishful thinking.

Huh? You've been the one quoting "end of the month". March 31 is going to come and go without any cameras.

Two days ago: I said 'end of month' a month ago. It's still 'end of month.' :) Latest word from the Fuji rep when I asked him last Thursday if deliveries were still scheduled for 'next week' (i.e., this week:)...



Time to order from Canada?
So far so good on my order from Henry's. I ordered Monday afternoon, it shipped Tuesday morning, and right is somewhere between Jamaica (Queens) and Texas. I hope (fingers crossed) to get it Friday.

[digitalintrigue]

End of the month was the ship from Fuji date. I suppose some dealers close to the Fuji warehouse *might* be able to get them out for this weekend. But the buyer would need an overnight delivery in any case...unless the customer is local to the store, so they can walk in and pick it up. So in that case yes, end of month.

[CopperB]

Vistek notified me on the 23rd but I couldn't get into TO over the w/e. They shipped it Monday and I had it Tues late afternoon. I'd only ordered it a week before it arrived. :0)
Pretty happy with it so far. High ISO performance is impressive.

[celluloidprop]

Hoping Arlington Camera gets them Friday so I'll have it for the weekend.

[chris00nj]

Guess what I just got?!!!!

Oh Canada! our home and native land! True patriot-love in all thy sons command.....

[PrecisionCamera]

Time to order from Canada?

Like stated before, the moment we have some cameras to ship we will notify in our pre-order thread as well as through emails. We are also waiting impatiently for Fuji's shipment to get here.

[PrecisionCamera]

Oh well, I guess we aren't in the know... we are just your typical (lowly) consumer.

You're right up there with us lowly dealers. Fuji hasn't said anything solid about this camera since day one, so it was anyone's guess as to when it would happen.

The good news is that it is happening finally this week!

Guess what I just got?!!!!

Oh Canada! our home and native land! True patriot-love in all thy sons command.....

You lucky son of a gun! Is it a beaut or what?

Hoping Arlington Camera gets them Friday so I'll have it for the weekend.

I believe they should, if they come around the same time as ours. That's gonna be a glorious moment strolling in there to pick that camera up. I can't wait to hand a few off to beaming customers!

[dcsang]

Guess what I just got?!!!!

Oh Canada! our home and native land! True patriot-love in all thy sons command.....

*LOL* :)

Thank God - I'd hate to feel the brunt of anger/complaints/etc. from our neighbours to the south !!! *LOL*

Cheers,
Dave

[kdemas]

As frustrating as the wait might be let's all remember the camera is only days away in any event. This wait doesn't hold a candle to the Nex7 fiasco (yes, I know about the flooding but communication was awful).

This time next week we will hopefully all be sharing gripes and thrills about the camera itself.

[Gid]

Apologies if already posted, but for the UK crew, Jessops have them in stock.

[digitalintrigue]

You're right up there with us lowly dealers. Fuji hasn't said anything solid about this camera since day one, so it was anyone's guess as to when it would happen.

Well I haven't had any difficulty getting word direct from Fuji. All I did was ask... :)

And now we have this tweet from Brandon Remler (Fuji employee) confirming previous posts:

brandon remler ‏ @brandonremler
Fujifilm X-Pro1 is en route to all dealers who had orders in. Arrival time should be over the next couple days - then out to the customers.

[chris00nj]

You lucky son of a gun! Is it a beaut or what?


It is really nice so far. I am just starting to get a feel for it, but really cool. ISO 6400 performance is crazy good (with no noise reduction either).

I might not get much work done the rest of the day.

[mouren]

X-pro1 in my hand! Charging the battery now. Sooo excited!

[jskjsk]

Fuji indicates that release is April 4th. Dealers supposed to get either on Monday or Tuesday. Some may get it tomorrow. They are slowly shipping them out starting today. Not all dealers will get them in first shipment.

BH was correct in a way.

I called Fuji. Navigated through maze of phone and convincing.

[PrecisionCamera]

Well I haven't had any difficulty getting word direct from Fuji. All I did was ask... :)

And now we have this tweet from Brandon Remler (Fuji employee) confirming previous posts:

brandon remler ‏ @brandonremler
Fujifilm X-Pro1 is en route to all dealers who had orders in. Arrival time should be over the next couple days - then out to the customers.

I was just trying to illustrate that there is no such thing as "lowly" customers, just individuals who seem to be more privy to information than the rest of us.

It's not like they are as tight-lipped as the CIA, they just haven't been extremely helpful in disseminating reliable info for scheduled releases and launches.

We got word from Fuji earlier this week that the cameras "should be shipping this week." But with Fuji's history with this camera and keeping on schedule with their intended dates...

[jskjsk]

It is really nice so far. I am just starting to get a feel for it, but really cool. ISO 6400 performance is crazy good (with no noise reduction either).

I might not get much work done the rest of the day.

Fit with your Kipon on body?

[PrecisionCamera]

It is really nice so far. I am just starting to get a feel for it, but really cool. ISO 6400 performance is crazy good (with no noise reduction either).

I might not get much work done the rest of the day.

Bahhh work. Go shoot!

[celluloidprop]

I don't have a MBA and I've avoided working in a corporate environment - but it feels like Business 101 in the Apple era to set a hard release date to build interest and then meet that date.

Throw in some direct communication between Fuji international, Fuji USA and big accounts for good measure.

[jskjsk]

I don't have a MBA and I've avoided working in a corporate environment - but it feels like Business 101 in the Apple era to set a hard release date to build interest and then meet that date.

Throw in some direct communication between Fuji international, Fuji USA and big accounts for good measure.

You could say the opposite. Give an ambiguous release date and build chatter online / drama.

Angry consumer are usually appeased once they have the thing they want in their hand

[jsrockit]

A US Company and a Japanese Company... two totally different cultures. Neither right or wrong.

[ianbw]

Tough comparison with Apple also as they know they need to meet a much much higher number of units in those first days and weeks and to be off could mean about a half billion dollar/day oops. They sold about 750k ipads/day at release.

Betcha if Fuji thought they would move that many units, they would make a big splash re: release date also.

(As a side note, thanks to everyone on this forum for all the information I've been soaking up while lurking, and for making me not feel like a junkie as I refresh the forum every second or so looking for a "Cameras are here" post.)

[digitalintrigue]

We got word from Fuji earlier this week that the cameras "should be shipping this week." But with Fuji's history with this camera and keeping on schedule with their intended dates...

What other dates have they missed? To my knowledge Fuji has not disseminated any information other than 'USA at the end of March' and it appears they are keeping to that date.

Now if Fuji did it like Apple, they'd be shipping to the stores now, they'd allow enough time for every dealer across the country to receive them, and then they'd all be for sale at 8am next Friday. :)

[noimmunity]

A US Company and a Japanese Company... two totally different cultures. Neither right or wrong.

And as far as we know, child labor, unpaid overtime, 16 hour days, etc. are not part of the production process for the made-in-Japan XP1. No doubt Fuji isn't a charity organization, either.

http://sacom.hk/archives/926

[chris00nj]

Fit with your Kipon on body?


It fits nice and tight. Focus is similar to a manual SLR. It'll take a little getting used to do it quickly, but so did traditional rangefinder focusing. Here it is with the Summicron 50/2 DR (yeah I can mount this lens on this camera!)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7122/7028363765_861d327297.jpg


Sample shot with the Summicron 50/2 DR at ISO 3200 and f/2:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/7028366393_52cee78239_c.jpg

[dcsang]

Chris,

That's with the Kipon adapter? Did you use the EVF to focus (i.e. like how you would if you were "close" focusing?)

Cheers,
Dave

[chris00nj]

Chris,

That's with the Kipon adapter? Did you use the EVF to focus (i.e. like how you would if you were "close" focusing?)

Cheers,
Dave


Yeah, I just used the EVF to focus, but it was only in the "normal" focusing range. I found it reasonably easy. If you press the wheel, it'll magnify the EVF, so you can focus in on a point. I think with a little practice it'll be as quick as an optical RF.

Some links to:
Initial review and photos
(http://photosttl.blogspot.com/2012/03/fuji-x-pro-1-is-here-first-impressions.html)&
Set of photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris00nj/sets/72157629334027594/with/7028411325/)

[ZlatkoBatistich]

Chris, if you use the adapter and set the camera to 1:1 format, does the EVF show a square image or square frame lines?

[celluloidprop]

I think I need to get the C/Y-XP1 adapter and use my 50/1.7 instead of the 60mm for the time being.

[bobby_novatron]

This threat is killing me. Gear lust! Must. Resist.

[chris00nj]

Chris, if you use the adapter and set the camera to 1:1 format, does the EVF show a square image or square frame lines?

Yes it does.

[noimmunity]

This threat is killing me.

Don't know if that was a Freudian slip, on purpose, or just a spelling mistake, but it is BRILLIANT！

[dcsang]

<snip>If you press the wheel, it'll magnify the EVF, so you can focus in on a point. </snip>

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh... so THAT'S what that wheel is for *LOL* :)

Even though I THINK I've read the manual it's clear I really haven't RTFM *LOL*

Thanks Chris - I think I'll order that Kipon while waiting for Fuji to get theirs out there.

Cheers,
Dave

[Spyro]

Τhere's a few ebay shops selling the kipon adapter, all in Hong Kong from what I can tell, I ordered with one of them 20 days ago and it's still in transit :mad:

where did you guys get yours from and how long did it take?

[CopperB]

I've just bought the Kipon adapter on eBay. Can't wait to try out some other lenses on this baby.

[jsrockit]

So, is today the day some shops get the X-Pro1 in? :)

[chris00nj]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh... so THAT'S what that wheel is for *LOL* :)

Even though I THINK I've read the manual it's clear I really haven't RTFM *LOL*

Thanks Chris - I think I'll order that Kipon while waiting for Fuji to get theirs out there.

Cheers,
Dave

Lol. I'm still learning all the feature too. Pressing a wheel certainly is not intuitive.

Have you tried the double exposure setting?



Τhere's a few ebay shops selling the kipon adapter, all in Hong Kong from what I can tell, I ordered with one of them 20 days ago and it's still in transit :mad:

where did you guys get yours from and how long did it take?

I got mine from the seller, bondscamera, on ebay who is out of Hong Kong. It took 10 calendar days to arrive.

[scho]

Τhere's a few ebay shops selling the kipon adapter, all in Hong Kong from what I can tell, I ordered with one of them 20 days ago and it's still in transit :mad:

where did you guys get yours from and how long did it take?

I bought the Kipon Contax G to XPro1 adapter from japanluxury (http://www.ebay.com/itm/150776692136?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
Ordered on a Friday and received following Tuesday via Fedex (free).

[CopperB]

Lol. I'm still learning all the feature too. Pressing a wheel certainly is not intuitive.

Have you tried the double exposure setting?





I got mine from the seller, bondscamera, on ebay who is out of Hong Kong. It took 10 calendar days to arrive.

That's who I bought mine from. Good to hear it only took 10 days.

[RealXenuis]

I have one for sale, if anyone is interested. I'm still waiting for the same one but purchased from an agent when they still weren't available on ebay...

PM if interested

[jskjsk]

I forgot that I cancelled my xpro preorder.

[dcsang]

Lol. I'm still learning all the feature too. Pressing a wheel certainly is not intuitive.

Have you tried the double exposure setting?

I've been considering it... that should be pretty interesting to play with :)

Cheers,
Dave

[jsrockit]

I forgot that I cancelled my xpro preorder.

Are you going to jump back in and try to find one?

[tbarker13]

This is pretty funny. I just checked Amazon's listing of the Xpro1 to see if they have any news of delivery dates. They don't.
But what's funny is that they don't list the price - noting that they can't publish the price because it is lower than the MSRP. You have to put the camera in your shopping cart to see the price.
But how much lower is it?
Fuji's MSRP: $1,699.95
Amazon's cut-rate deal: $1,699.00
You save 95 cents.

Wow. 95 cents on a $1,700 purchase.

[jskjsk]

Are you going to jump back in and try to find one?

I am considering that now. Hopefully there are enough inventory.

I sold off my cursed MPs and trying to get rid of 35 fle.

Funny I got a mysterious ups ship notification. It's 3 lb to be delivered by the 5th. I am thinking if it's a preorder I didn't cancel....

[jskjsk]

Are you going to jump back in and try to find one?


Edit;
False alarm... It's a lens...

[celluloidprop]

Amazon has the same $.95 discount on the 5DIII and D800 - buy all three, save big!

[ZlatkoBatistich]

Yes it does.

Great ... thanks!

[jsrockit]

There is a report of someone's CC being charged by Adorama today... (god, I feel super geeky writing that).

[PhotoMat]

Well, the postman had a surprise for me this morning! I had ordered the X-Pro from Henry's on Monday and I was pleasantly surprised to see it arrive before the weekend. Very fast shipping from Ontario to Montana.

The battery is charging as I type and a cursory examination of the camera shows that it appears to be well made and thoughtfully designed. The only short term problem that I have is that I need to work on my taxes this weekend!:bang:

[tbarker13]

Well, the postman had a surprise for me this morning! I had ordered the X-Pro from Henry's on Monday and I was pleasantly surprised to see it arrive before the weekend. Very fast shipping from Ontario to Montana.

The battery is charging as I type and a cursory examination of the camera shows that it appears to be well made and thoughtfully designed. The only short term problem that I have is that I need to work on my taxes this weekend!:bang:

Lucky man. Increasingly feeling like I should have gone that route. Oh well, just a few more days, I assume.

[dcsang]

Ya know.. more so than the fact that I'm impressed with Henry's (I haven't really bought from them in years - but that's only because I have contacts at my local independent shop) I'm even more impressed with the fact that Canada Post and USPS seems to have their "act" together in getting these items out to the folks within a week.. I'm pretty impressed...

Cheers,
dave

[PrecisionCamera]

Well folks, bad news. Another day has rolled around without a shipment in from our Fuji distributor, which more than likely means a delivery beginning of next week. Sorry for the bad news, but wanted you folks to know first hand.

[jskjsk]

For those of you who bought Canadian version:

Fuji USA will honor Canadian warranty service up to one year. Since Canadian warranty is two years, you can have it serviced after first year via Canada by shipping it in.

[chris00nj]

Ya know.. more so than the fact that I'm impressed with Henry's (I haven't really bought from them in years - but that's only because I have contacts at my local independent shop) I'm even more impressed with the fact that Canada Post and USPS seems to have their "act" together in getting these items out to the folks within a week.. I'm pretty impressed...

Cheers,
dave


Yeah I was surprised that you could enter the Canada Post tracking number into the USPS site after it arrived in the US, and continue to follow the package in the US.

It left Jamaica (Queens) sorting facility on Wednesday at 5 pm and I got it in Texas at 11am. This partially makes up for the USPS losing my 2010 Easter photos of my baby girl, which taken on Kodachrome and shipped to Dwayne's.

[jsrockit]

Adorama started shipping today.

[kdemas]

Well folks, bad news. Another day has rolled around without a shipment in from our Fuji distributor, which more than likely means a delivery beginning of next week. Sorry for the bad news, but wanted you folks to know first hand.

Thanks for the update Christian, very much appreciated. It is what it is...on to next week!

In the meantime I rented the ugliest camera in the world, a Pentax K-01, and it is one incredible performer. If the XP1 bests the IQ from this, and I think it will, we're all in for a treat.

[mouren]

For those of you who bought Canadian version:

Fuji USA will honor Canadian warranty service up to one year. Since Canadian warranty is two years, you can have it serviced after first year via Canada by shipping it in.

Sweetness.

[ninetwentynine]

mine comes in on friday from adorama, and i have a kipon adapter + a zeiss 25mm zm to test it out with to confirm (or not) whether the x-pro1 does poorly with wide angled alt lenses.

[jsrockit]

So, only Adorama shipped so far? Seems strange.

[jskjsk]

Funny how Amazon has changed their delivery to "Usually ships within 1 to 3 months"

This usually means that they have in stock but allocated to people who have already ordered.

Mean while, Henry's gets a fresh batch of stock

[jsrockit]

Perhaps today for the Texas stores... :)

[jskjsk]

Fingers crossed

[waltroberts]

I know it has been said...but I cannot believe that Canada has had them for over a week and we are still speculating here in the US about when they might be available.

[digitalintrigue]

Fuji definitely needs to work on simultaneous launches in different markets.

[jskjsk]

From Photorumors

http://photorumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-camera-Amazon-shipping.png

[jskjsk]

Waiting to see if precision will have extra stock after filling preorders...

[jsrockit]

I know it has been said...but I cannot believe that Canada has had them for over a week and we are still speculating here in the US about when they might be available.

It is strange. At the risk of sounding like a impatient fool, it just seems weird that Fujifilm chooses to deliver to the US later than everyone else. I would have thought we were a major portion of its pre-orders. On the other side of the coin, what is the rush really? They know they have a desirable camera and they know most will wait anyway.

[jskjsk]

jsrockit

have you thought about ordering from a shop along the east coast or NJ? I always think that it will get to NYC faster due to distance.

[celluloidprop]

Just got off the phone with Arlington Camera, no X-Pro 1s today.

[jsrockit]

jsrockit

have you thought about ordering from a shop along the east coast or NJ? I always think that it will get to NYC faster due to distance.

Didn't want to pay tax... I'd rather wait a few days more. However, my order will be shipped today via ground.

[jskjsk]

Found in a dealer who has them in stock.

Charging $40 on top of the retail on both lens and body.... $80 on top for both lens and body. Plus shipping.

[jskjsk]

BH claiming that they will ship all preorders before pass over

[celluloidprop]

Bummer. Arlington Camera got eight in stock, but my January 11 preorder is at least 14th on the combined waiting list (they have two, I'm 14th on one).

Ordered body+35 from Henry's - based on others' experiences I figure there's a small chance it gets here Friday. I feel dumb not having done this last week - could have saved some time and the sale tax I've saved anyway.

[chris00nj]

Found in a dealer who has them in stock.

Charging $40 on top of the retail on both lens and body.... $80 on top for both lens and body. Plus shipping.


Adorama seems to have them in stock now. Must have filled all of their pre-orders and have leftovers.

[celluloidprop]

When you put it in your cart, it says backordered.

[jskjsk]

When you put it in your cart, it says backordered.

Ah weird... gotta read the fine print..

[jskjsk]

Bummer. Arlington Camera got eight in stock, but my January 11 preorder is at least 14th on the combined waiting list (they have two, I'm 14th on one).

Ordered body+35 from Henry's - based on others' experiences I figure there's a small chance it gets here Friday. I feel dumb not having done this last week - could have saved some time and the sale tax I've saved anyway.

Holiday on Friday.

[celluloidprop]

Ha, the pitfalls of being an atheist - I had no clue Easter was so close. Oh well, Monday or Tuesday it is. Probably far sooner than if I'd stuck it out locally.

[Talex]

Amazon just informed me my Xpro1 will arrive on May 3 or 4. I guess I didn't preorder early enough.

[japancamerahunter]

I have been sourcing these for people from Japan for a while now, as we have tons of the damn things on the shelves. If anyone wants one I can still get them without an issue and have it to you within a week or so.

[celluloidprop]

FedEx wound up with a second delivery to the camera shop and digitalintrigue put in entirely more effort than was called for getting in touch with me and the shop and now I have a shiny new XP1 in my hands.

[Eric T]

My X-Pro1 arrives on April 5th but the three Fuji lenses won't arrive until between April 30th and May 5th! Oh well...

[Frontman]

I could also supply these cameras from Japan if anyone doesn't want to wait. Current prices are 135000 for the body, and 49000 yen for each lens. Unfortunately, the currency exchange rate is not very favorable right now, converting to dollars and adding Paypal fees and shipping/handling would make it a bit expensive. I have sold and shipped a few hundred cameras from Japan with very few issues, and many have found homes with RFF members. EMS shipping usually takes three days from posting to delivery.

[digitalintrigue]

My guess is that there are plenty of cameras to go around, and many of the automated notification systems are very conservative on delivery dates.

[RealXenuis]

FedEx wound up with a second delivery to the camera shop and digitalintrigue put in entirely more effort than was called for getting in touch with me and the shop and now I have a shiny new XP1 in my hands.

Congrats! i predict you'll be too busy shooting and playing with your new cam to post very often....

[jsrockit]

Excited, mine will arrive on Thursday from Precision... 35mm and body. Will look for 18mm later.

[danielschwartzkopf]

Did anyone else here preorder from B&H? I know it says April 4th to ship, but was just curious since adorama seems to already be on the ball

[Talex]

Amazon just updated my shipping date to April 9. Woohoo!

Amazon just informed me my Xpro1 will arrive on May 3 or 4. I guess I didn't preorder early enough.

[GaryLH]

Did anyone else here preorder from B&H? I know it says April 4th to ship, but was just curious since adorama seems to already be on the ball

A friend of mine ordered from b&h, he was notified today that it shipped :)

Gary

[GaryLH]

My bad. I misread my friend's email. It has not been sent yet. His order update is that it is in stock and order has been sent to warehouse. Sorry..

Gary

[kdemas]

Mine has shipped, very excited! Looking forward to giving it a nice workout soon.

[coelacanth]

Just so you know, Amazon currently (as of this very moment) has the body, 35mm and 18mm in stock, not from 3rd party, but with Amazon Prime. Run everyone run!

[digitalintrigue]

As posted in another thread, Links: body (http://amzn.to/Hc1Y4F) lenses (http://amzn.to/Hbz6OM)

[ianbw]

I finally had come to terms with not getting my grubby hands on this camera before my upcoming trip (Leaving Friday!). This morning I happened to be walking past Willoughby's in NYC, and popped in. I was thinking I might even grab an x100 instead.

Instead, I walked out with a body, the 35mm and a spare battery. I passed on the 18 and now will hold out hopes for the 60mm. I do know they had some stock left if anyone is in NYC.

Adorama is my usual, and they did their best for me, but at the time they didn't have any stock.

Good luck to all.

Ian

[tbarker13]

Body, 35 and 60mm lenses on the way to me.
Can't wait.

[j.scooter]

Does anyone have the 60/2.4 in stock? I am only finding the 35 and 18.

[jskjsk]

Amazon just updated my shipping date to April 9. Woohoo!

Why dont you order now?

I just ordered and I am getting it on April 5th.

[brachal]

My X-Pro1 with the 35mm lens has shipped from B+H! Can't wait until Friday!!

[Talex]

I am on travel, returning on the 9th, so that date actually works well for me. But I am surprised that pre-orders (which I place in the beginning of February) is taking a back seat to current orders like yours. Thanks for the heads-up.

Why dont you order now?

I just ordered and I am getting it on April 5th.

[danielschwartzkopf]

Oh cool yeah I see mine has shipped from BH as well. Well at least they've printed a label. Paid for 1 day so awesome.....should be here soon.

So now I just have to see if I prefer it over my m8 because my wife won't let me have both! (ok I shouldn't wife scapegoat, I know I shouldn't have both either)

[GaryLH]

My friend just got his official ship notice today. I just got mine as well. :)

My friend ordered all three lenses. He got ship notifications on everything except the 60.

I ended up with the 18 and 35.

Gary

[m3d1um]

I pre ordered body and 18mm from precision camera and just got told they had 40 bodies in but that I'm #84 on the list. Not very happy that it seems in some stores (b&h) pre ordering doesn't mean much. Wonder if it's the same at PC?

Ho well I'll just have to wait or pop in to the local shop to see what they have.

[willie_901]

I received a call late from my local camera store in Saint Louis MO this morning that my X-Pro 1 and 35/1.4 lens was in. This mirrored the experience with the X100 in that I received the camera within a day or so of when the big boys (B&H, Adorama and Amazon) would have made delivery.

[kdemas]

One lens in, excitedly waiting for the camera.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/6903512620_f69a88bb34_c_d.jpg

[BTMarcais]

Kent- you'll like it. Think contax G2, but a little bigger, lighter, and with a better viewfinder. Been playing with them at work for a couple days, I hope we got some more 35's in on my day off today! (we sold out of those on tuesday...)
-Brian

[JasperD]

I cannot wait seeing the pictures coming from all you new owners!!! :)

[kdemas]

Kent- you'll like it. Think contax G2, but a little bigger, lighter, and with a better viewfinder. Been playing with them at work for a couple days, I hope we got some more 35's in on my day off today! (we sold out of those on tuesday...)
-Brian

Great to hear Brian! It will be cool to use with my Black G2 :)

Doing some major gear culling to fund it but I think it should be worth the effort!

[jsirevaag]

My X-Pro 1 just arrived today from B&H. I had to wait a while as I used the $27 cheap (to Alaska) ground delivery service. From pre-order on 24 February to my door on 9 April -finally! Alas, my adapter ring has not arrived from Hong Kong yet so I'm sitting here admiring the fine camera body as a work of art. She's beautiful! Soon I'll be working in digital again...