Which one are you going for?Just spoken to Fuji, free lens will be with me on the 22nd, just 21 days after purchase date
My 14 days is up on Sunday. Form is filled in, envelope addressed, just need to send it (recorded).
I just hope the Amazon receipt is acceptable as a "till receipt", as I am thinking of sending a print out of the order confirmation e-mail too?
What did others who bought off Amazon do?
I'm going for the 35 BTW.
Which one are you going for?
My 14 days is up on Sunday. Form is filled in, envelope addressed, just need to send it (recorded).
I just hope the Amazon receipt is acceptable as a "till receipt", as I am thinking of sending a print out of the order confirmation e-mail too?
What did others who bought off Amazon do?
I'm going for the 35 BTW.
How have you found the new camera? Has it lived up to your expectations? Any niggles?
I was in the same boat as you, I also had a gripped Nikon D700 with pro lenses which I was beginning to find a pain to carry around. However it is taking some getting used to, but I think I am getting there now. I too am waiting on a 35mm lens but I think I will get a 14mm for landscape which is my main interest. I have tried a 60mm but it wasn't for me and am in the process of selling it. Good luck with the X Pro, and look forward to seeing some test samples! By the way, I too sent my form in early and it is not a problem.Hi Mike.
It has been a steep learning curve for me, as it is such a big change after 25+ yrs of Nikon shooting.
Now that I am starting to get used to the focussing differences of the XP1 I am starting to enjoy it more and more.
I am more of a portrait shooter than anything else, so the 18mm lens is out of my normal comfort zone. The widest I have in my Nikon line up is a 35mm.
However, I am enjoying how portable the camera is.
Camera, 3 or 4 lenses in a small bag, and I'll take it anywhere, and it will still weigh less than my gripped D700 body !
This was my main reason for going down the Fuji path, as an addition, rather than a replacement for my Nikon gear.
Loving it so far, and very impressed with the IQ of this camera!!
My 14 days is up on Sunday. Form is filled in, envelope addressed, just need to send it (recorded).
I just hope the Amazon receipt is acceptable as a "till receipt", as I am thinking of sending a print out of the order confirmation e-mail too?
What did others who bought off Amazon do?
I'm going for the 35 BTW.
Have a read of the T&C's, it tells you what to do to online orders.
I didn't wait the 14 days sent it in straight away. Chap at Fuji said everything was in order...
did you phone them up or dropped an email ? I would be interested to know whether I'm on the list or not !
thanksI called them, just asked for surname and address and were able to confirm everything from that. The number is 0844 5532322
I'm probably late to the party, but I just tried the 55-200. The OIS on it is literally incredible.
SharpISH shots at 1/8s and 300mm. Nothing you'd want to blow up big at that speed but far better IS than on my Nikon 70-200 (Mk I).
I bought the Gariz in the brown finish and I think it looks fantastic. So much so, I've since ordered the matching strap. It is probably more of a fashion accessory for the camera than a protection, although it does give a decent degree of protection to the bits it does cover. It also just adds a little more substance to the grip and the weight/balance of the body.
Just hoping they will last till tomorrow, till I get to the bank
Had enough in my bank on order
Where did you get them from? I cant seem to find a strap other than the gunslip strap in the UK. Ebay has them but in S. Korea?I bought the Gariz in the brown finish and I think it looks fantastic. So much so, I've since ordered the matching strap. It is probably more of a fashion accessory for the camera than a protection, although it does give a decent degree of protection to the bits it does cover. It also just adds a little more substance to the grip and the weight/balance of the body.
Congrats, you wont be disappointed.
I fancy getting a leather half case for my X Pro. Has anyone bought one? Was it a bargain? I really fancy a Gariz Case ...link HERE
expensive but it looks really classy. (also comes in black)
Sorry for being dull but is the neck strap the same as the gun shot strap because looking at the description they may be be two different items? Did you have to pay any customs duty?I've ordered the strap from Ebay, my case same from the same source. I'm happy to wait a week or so to receive it. As I understand it, the gunslip is the same strap - it just comes with the roller clip for the optional loop on the bottom of the case. I've used the screw rather than the loop, because as Ian notes the loop obstructs the battery door - and I'm currently using the Fuji strap anyway.
Sorry for being dull but is the neck strap the same as the gun shot strap because looking at the description they may be be two different items? Did you have to pay any customs duty?
I've the black Gariz for my XE1 and the extra grippiness it affords is very helpful. I switch between using it and using the Fuji grip as they both do the job well. I've big hands so the extra depth the half case gives is handy. Acess to the battery and card is still fiddly I find as the screw once firmly in place still obstructs the door. But it isn't a big thing, and to be honest I was quite happy removing the grip each time and the case is certainly easier than that.
Very nice Alastair. I was going to order the black one, now I'm not so sure