Reason: excessive number of pre-orders causing production constraints, as some parts are handmade
http://fujifilm.jp/information/articlead_0008.html
http://fujifilm.jp/information/articlead_0008.html
dazedgonebye
Veteran
So, they're going to drop the price because of the high volume...right? 
Or, increase the price so there are fewer pre-orders.
This is good news, folks, very good news.
vdonovan
Vince Donovan
My translation:
"Our marketing department's elaborate practical joke, the imaginary Voigtlander Bessa III [GF670 Professional] has been such a success in stirring up the crazies at Rangefinder Forum that we're going to string them on for at least another month by announcing a delay due to--get this--excessive pre-orders! Is this fun, or what?"
"Our marketing department's elaborate practical joke, the imaginary Voigtlander Bessa III [GF670 Professional] has been such a success in stirring up the crazies at Rangefinder Forum that we're going to string them on for at least another month by announcing a delay due to--get this--excessive pre-orders! Is this fun, or what?"
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
It must be why we haven't heard a peep from the distributor Mainline here in OZ ... ?
I wonder if sufficiently high demand for the camera could reflect in a better manufacturing cost for Cosina?
I wonder if sufficiently high demand for the camera could reflect in a better manufacturing cost for Cosina?
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There is no indication that the total quantities have been changed. All they are saying is that they cannot finish the pre-orders on time.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Because some questioned if Cosina and Fuji had misjudged the marketplace. High demand not only means the first production run will likely be a sell out, it also means there could eventually be other versions of the camera with other lenses.
Stephen
Pickett Wilson
Veteran
At $2600. For a MF film folder? <shaking head>
Pickett Wilson
Veteran
Why couldn't they have just sold the ones they had made that they were originally going to sell? Why delay the entire introduction?
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Cosina are one very astute company!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
As much as I won't likely be parting with the readies for this camera I don't see the price as being a huge issue.
Leica are asking us for $4000.00 for an MP which is a 35mm manual camera designed in the fifties with an added inbuilt meter. There seems to me to be a lot of people on this forum who have one ... or two for that matter!
And it means FILM...
Mind you, this is just a reflection of the Japanese market place. It may totally flop elsewhere, just like the iPhone flops here
aizan
Veteran
does that mean all 5000 cameras have been pre-ordered?
No, it means what it says. They cannot deliver on time due to the high number of pre-orders.
But I suppose the web loves speculation so let's head off, dream and interpret to our heart's content.
I think they are working on a digital option and need a few more weeks. Then we will which will outsell the other. Film vs. digital.
aizan
Veteran
phew, gives me more time to save up.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
I'm impressed by their honesty, and keeping clients informed.
All too often products are rushed to market to meet a deadline, and then quietly recalled for modification later.
Cosina / Fuji is acting honorably.
All too often products are rushed to market to meet a deadline, and then quietly recalled for modification later.
Cosina / Fuji is acting honorably.
morback
Martin N. Hinze
As much as I won't likely be parting with the readies for this camera I don't see the price as being a huge issue.
Leica are asking us for $4000.00 for an MP which is a 35mm manual camera designed in the fifties with an added inbuilt meter. There seems to me to be a lot of people on this forum who have one ... or two for that matter!
$4000 without lens...
benlees
Well-known
I agree with Keith re the price. (Very) used Plaubel Makinas sell for roughly the same price!! Cosina/Fuji might as well get the money on the front end!