Rear Command Dial Loose?

[ditpixs]

I recently received my x-pro2 from B&H and noticed the rear command dial is looser/less precise than the one in front. Is this normal or did I just get a bad switch/dial? I noticed it when trying to use the DEL + REAR COMMAND to format cards - it is very touchy.

 

If I had a shop nearby to see another copy of the body I would, but I am hoping folks on here can help.

 

Thanks

Aaron

[Wuthoqquan]

I didn't notice any difference between the front and rear dials on my Unit, although I can fairly state that I've been thoroughly checking and put under scrutiny my X-Pro2, especially after having noticed a totally unexpected imperfection on the top edge of the LCD frame - as per photo attached.

 

It's quite common to also read about the wobbly shutter button, which is also present on my X-Pro2, but it would seem that - at least - there's nothing weird about the way my rear dial works. Could you possibly elaborate more on the differences noted on your rear dial? What do you mean that "it's very touchy"? Is it too much responsive to rotations, so that just a slight touch on it makes the dial rotate or pushed?

 

I would say that the dials on my X-Pro2 behave exactly in the same way and I personally consider them to be rather stiff to push. I would have preferred a different feeling/response from the dials when pushed, with a more tactile feedback or a sort of subtle click to confirm the command.

 

Is the perceived sensibility of the rear dial so evident and annoying?

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[ditpixs]

What really caught my attention was a difference between the front and rear dials. The click-stops on the rear one are much softer (almost non-existent) making it hard to press the dial in without also spinning it.

 

Thats a nasty scratch  

 

Just trying to decide if it is worth the RMA headache... 

[Wuthoqquan]

Thats a nasty scratch

 

Just trying to decide if it is worth the RMA headache...

 

Well, that was a 1:1 macro shot... otherwise, it's not that visible really!

I had to use my Nikon D800E with the Tokina 100mm macro lens, with the right lighting on the X-Pro2, to make the scratch visible. I believe that's actually a flaw due to something that got caught on the frame during the paint finishing rather than a proper scratch.

 

In my case, I decided it was not worth the RMA headache... even though, most undeniably, the "imperfection" is there.

 

You may wish to consider the pros and cons of the RMA similarly. I'm convinced, however, that the X-Pro2's coming from the next production batches will be less prone to defects than the early units...

Edited March 20, 2016 by Wuthoqquan