X-Pro2 delayed

[fordfanjpn]

The February 18 release date for the X-Pro2 has been pushed back to sometime in the beginning of March. Very disappointing. I hope the X70 still comes out as planned. At least that would keep me entertained until the X-Pro2 finally comes out. 

[typeronin]

X70 is still Feb 15, I believe.

[fordfanjpn]

X70 is still Feb 15, I believe.

Supposed to be the 18th here, but I hope it's not delayed too. 

[Larry Bolch]

I would far rather buy a functional camera than one with unfinished firmware loaded with bugs. I love the idea of Kaizen, however, and am happy to be an early adopter. Use firmware updates to add and refine features as they are developed, not to just swat bugs like CaNikon.

[flysurfer]

Supposed to be the 18th here, but I hope it's not delayed too. 

 

Unlikely. 

[Iansky]

I agree with Larry, I would rather have a delay and receive a camera that performs as advertised and improves on the pre-production versions used by the 100 "testers" than one that has glitches that need fixes from the start.

 

I am not normally an early adopter but I love the X-Pro1 so much with the latest firmware that the X-Pro2 being an evolution rather than a new camera is a bit of a no brainer.

[fordfanjpn]

I agree with Larry, I would rather have a delay and receive a camera that performs as advertised and improves on the pre-production versions used by the 100 "testers" than one that has glitches that need fixes from the start.

 

I have to agree with that. I hate waiting, and now waiting even longer, but I'd rather have it right than have it soon. Here's hoping it won't be delayed more than a few weeks. 

[Vorkorsigan]

B&H just updated their availability out to March 25th today!

[zachtgray]

B&H just updated their availability out to March 25th today!

 

 

Blerg. They said it would be early March when they announced the delay. Adorama says March 28. Amazon hasn't updated.

[fordfanjpn]

The Japanese stores are still saying the first half of March. On the plus side, for what it's worth, my dealer called to say that because of the delay they are giving everyone who preordered a free battery. Small consolation, but I'll take it. 

[leifbrandt]

These delays are super annoying.  They keep saying it's because of high demand, but why wouldn't they just ship out the ones that are ready to those that preordered early on?  I love my XT1, but the Xpro2 has some nice advantages I'm planning on using at weddings this year.  hurry up Fuji!!!

[HarryMac]

I agree.  It makes no sense to delay shipping X-Pro 2's to Fuji retailers as they are assembled, tested, packaged, and shipped.  The delayed shipping date of X-Pro 2's from Fuji in Japan tells me that Fuji is having an issue with obtaining components for the cameras from parts suppliers, or Fuji is still tinkering with the camera to cut down on the number of future firmware updates it will need to issue after sales commence.

 

If the latter is the case, Fuji may be dealing with the law of unintended consequences -  making modification "X" to add or better a particular feature, thereby causing an undesired effect "Y" to occur. 

[Max_Elmar]

It's not that unusual for B&H and Adorama to be conservative with due dates for high-demand items. And no one complains if the stuff gets out a little earlier than the published due date. The most likely scenario is that demand is higher than they can fulfill with their originally scheduled first shipment. First camera from Fuji with a (potentially) better sensor - first new sensor in 4 years? Yeah, it's demand. Way too late in the game for most of the other scenarios - undiscovered flaw, etc.... Some may find Thom's analysis of the D500 delay interesting reading.

[ShutterNot]

Always best to under promise and over deliver.

An item arriving earlier than the estimated ship date is always a pleasant surprise for the buyer.

[elmacus]

Rare software bug reason for delay according to fuji staff.

 

Sent from my Nexus 6 mobile

[fordfanjpn]

Kevin Mullins says he has received the final production firmware for the X-Pro2, so it seems whatever the bug was they needed to fix, they have fixed it. I assume that means that all of the cameras that were already made, boxed up and packaged for shipping are now going to have to be opened back up and updated before they are boxed up again, repackaged and shipped out. I hope they are working overtime to get that done so we don't have to wait too much longer to get our cameras. 

[flysurfer]

When and where did Fuji state/admit that there's a delay due to a firmware issue? 

[elmacus]

When and where did Fuji state/admit that there's a delay due to a firmware issue?

At a local photostore in Sweden yesterday when they showed a X-Pro2 with the final production release version. Yes its ready to ship.

 

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[flysurfer]

At a local photostore in Sweden yesterday when they showed a X-Pro2 with the final production release version. Yes its ready to ship.

 

 

How would a local store in Sweden know anything? Over here, shipping starts on 10MAR. That is if nothing else happens. And by the way, I hope that Fuji will revisit this so-called production firmware. While it does work, there are still a few things in it that should be taken care of. In any case, firmware certainly wasn't the reason to delay the hardware. But hey, what do I know?

[elmacus]

As i was told by the fuji staff at the local store. Sorry for sharing this info. Please ignore.

 

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[emy88]

A Fuji staffer in Singapore says its a small hardware issue invoving the shutter release. Something about the shutter getting randomly stuck. It may be due to a tight weather sealing gasket. Its best they fix the issue first if that indeed is the only issue.

[emy88]

A Fuji staffer in Singapore told me the delay may be caused by a small hardware issue invoving the shutter release. Something about the shutter getting randomly stuck. Possibly due to an overly tight weather sealing gasket. Its best they fix the issue first before shipping - if that indeed is the only issue.

[typeronin]

Late March for Canada, sounds like. 

[frod]

The Nikon D500 was announced and delayed on a similar timeframe, the reasons could be similar to what Thom Hogan suggests here:

 

http://dslrbodies.com/newsviews/the-d500-delay-speculations.html

[fordfanjpn]

I just got back from picking up my X70. They told me at the store that they just got notification from Fuji today that the X-Pro2 will be available on March 3. Can't wait to get mine!