George Chen
Senior Member
And when April 11th comes, it'll be pushed back until April 18th...
By the way, is it normal to announce a camera in February and not have it out until late April - early May? I wonder if reviewers have the camera.
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F 700 out at end of April
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By the way, is it normal to announce a camera in February and not have it out until late April - early May? I wonder if reviewers have the camera.
George Chen
Senior Member
So, anyone willing to try UncleWades? They've claimed to have the camera in stock for some time now:
http://unclewades.com/prod.asp?prodid=FUJFPF700
http://unclewades.com/prod.asp?prodid=FUJFPF700
Chris Lukowski
Well-known member
If reviewers had them or had definite word on when they would get them I'm sure they'd be advertising it. Personally, I don't know what Fuji's problem is with getting this camera released or at least giving us a reliable date. Maybe they're perfecting the firmware to get their dynamic range abilities up to par with the hype. I've no idea, I just hope it's out by the end of April. I'm going to Las Vegas mid May and I'd love to see what this thing can do in terms of nightshots of the Strip. I have never had my own digicam before and to this moment I still use my mom's A101 and I'm dying with anticipation here! 
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Raist3d
Guest
FUJI did give a reliable date. UK website says May, when I called them (Fuji USA) they said late April/early May).
I don't understand what's all the wishfull thinking the camera is going to be released now. I am not saying it couldn't happen, just that Fuji already said what they said and people are still acting as if the camera will be released soon or such as a fact.
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firmware to get their dynamic range abilities up to par with the
hype. I've no idea, I just hope it's out by the end of April. I'm
going to Las Vegas mid May and I'd love to see what this thing can
do in terms of nightshots of the Strip. I have never had my own
digicam before and to this moment I still use my mom's A101 and I'm
dying with anticipation here!
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Raist3d
Guest
And you believe them? Didn't we say already this place doesn't have good reviews?
I don't understand all the hoopla and wishfull thinking- Fuji already said May for UK, late April or May for USA. Yes, it would be cool we can get the camera earlier but why does everybody seem to be acting as "being out early" is a fact or such?
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Chris Lukowski
Well-known member
Actually, right around when the PMA was going on Fuji customer service was claiming a release date of late June/early July (Amazon.com still reflects this, July 15th specifically). It wasn't until recently that Fuji got the story straight and synchronized their phone staff to disclose the April/May date (since it IS April now, it seems plausible that perhaps some initial shipments are underway). Why are we so antsy you ask? It's because we haven't even seen any kind of review whatsoever about it yet, and the new technology has a lot of hype baggage to go along with it (assuming it works, it could change future CCD designs across the entire market). Even a pre production review would be nice (Olympus and Nikon had no problem giving reviewers something). I dunno. The absolute silence on Fuji's part is keeping me on edge, just waiting for something, anything, that indicates a review might be around the corner.
FUJI did give a reliable date. UK website says May, when I
called them (Fuji USA) they said late April/early May).
I don't understand what's all the wishfull thinking the camera is
going to be released now. I am not saying it couldn't happen, just
that Fuji already said what they said and people are still acting
as if the camera will be released soon or such as a fact.
Maybe they're perfecting the
- Raist
firmware to get their dynamic range abilities up to par with the
hype. I've no idea, I just hope it's out by the end of April. I'm
going to Las Vegas mid May and I'd love to see what this thing can
do in terms of nightshots of the Strip. I have never had my own
digicam before and to this moment I still use my mom's A101 and I'm
dying with anticipation here!
George Chen
Senior Member
Yeah, we're antsy for someone to get the camera because of its potential impact. The few sample pics that raise more questions than answers don't help either. =).
FUJI did give a reliable date. UK website says May, when I
called them (Fuji USA) they said late April/early May).
I don't understand what's all the wishfull thinking the camera is
going to be released now. I am not saying it couldn't happen, just
that Fuji already said what they said and people are still acting
as if the camera will be released soon or such as a fact.
Maybe they're perfecting the
- Raist
firmware to get their dynamic range abilities up to par with the
hype. I've no idea, I just hope it's out by the end of April. I'm
going to Las Vegas mid May and I'd love to see what this thing can
do in terms of nightshots of the Strip. I have never had my own
digicam before and to this moment I still use my mom's A101 and I'm
dying with anticipation here!
MikeBee
Senior Member
What you are experiencing is hardly new!
Firstly announcements at phot shows are always ahead of completion, it's a false situation forcing announcements en-masse from various companies whose products will all be at different stages of completion.
I don't see any real slippage from the dates announced at that time, last year the 601 and 602 both arrived exactly when initially promised, whatever dates are subsequently 'promised' by suppliers are just baiting you to pre-order.
Fujis advance photo examples are always criticised and the true results are always better when in the hands of experienced users.
The next thing to happen will be the posting of samples from Japanese purchasers, many new to digital, ( the Fuji cams seem to come out there first) with no explanation in English to the general alarm of would be buyers on the forum.
Eventually the reviews will start appearing and again there will be a split over their interpretation.
Finally some excellent shots will start appearing and then will follow 'there must be quality control issues' threads.
Thought I'd pre-warn you !
hth
Mike Bee
Firstly announcements at phot shows are always ahead of completion, it's a false situation forcing announcements en-masse from various companies whose products will all be at different stages of completion.
I don't see any real slippage from the dates announced at that time, last year the 601 and 602 both arrived exactly when initially promised, whatever dates are subsequently 'promised' by suppliers are just baiting you to pre-order.
Fujis advance photo examples are always criticised and the true results are always better when in the hands of experienced users.
The next thing to happen will be the posting of samples from Japanese purchasers, many new to digital, ( the Fuji cams seem to come out there first) with no explanation in English to the general alarm of would be buyers on the forum.
Eventually the reviews will start appearing and again there will be a split over their interpretation.
Finally some excellent shots will start appearing and then will follow 'there must be quality control issues' threads.
Thought I'd pre-warn you !
hth
Mike Bee
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Raist3d
Guest
I can understand the antsiness, as I am avidly also waiting for a review of the F700. All I am saying is that this is bordering on "make believe." It will happen when it happens. If NOBODY has it, but "unclewades has it" it most likely means they DON'T HAVE IT.
Just becuase a button says "free sex and free beer" doesn't mean that when you push it you get it
Just becuase a button says "free sex and free beer" doesn't mean that when you push it you get it
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Raist3d
Guest
MikeBee wrote:
"...whatever dates are subsequently 'promised' by suppliers are just baiting you to pre-order."
EXACTLY!
"...whatever dates are subsequently 'promised' by suppliers are just baiting you to pre-order."
EXACTLY!
- Raist
Enrico POGLIANI
Member
I agree completely, because we haven't even seen any kind of review whatsoever about it yet, and the new technology has a lot of hype baggage to go along with it (assuming it works!!??)
Phil Askey, please, give us ASAP a pre-production review of this so new & promising camera.
ciao, enrico
Phil Askey, please, give us ASAP a pre-production review of this so new & promising camera.
ciao, enrico
Chris Lukowski
Well-known member
I'll second that Enrico! Damn I can't wait for some info to come in..
George Chen
Senior Member
Well, Phil said that he was working on reviews of two ultra-compact cameras after he finishes the review on the Kodak DSLR. I wonder if one of them is the F700. Phil?
richard morrill
Active member
In addition to the new sensor, there is another reason that this is the most eagerly awaited camera of the year. Among pocketable cameras, the F700 clearly has the most features of anything on the market. Even if the new sensor technology is no big deal this camera is still the one to buy. I have just read the instruction book which I downloaded through a link from this discussion group. The amount of control and tweaking available in this camera for its size is fantastic. Please, Phil, we need a review. PLEASE!!
Richard
Richard
Boreto65677
Member
Please, Phil, we need a review. PLEASE!!
Giuliano Mogavero
New member
Thomas120451
Leading Member
If it's the manual you are referring to,it's available at this site:
http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/digitalcamera/fxf700/index.html
http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/digitalcamera/fxf700/index.html
sngwilliams
Member
Would like to know how many of you actually put an order in for this baby.
I did at eCOST for a total of $530. It will be interesting to see when it will actually arrive. Dell online does not list any Fujifil cameras......I wish they did. I would preorder from themwith stackable coupons......oh well.
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I did at eCOST for a total of $530. It will be interesting to see when it will actually arrive. Dell online does not list any Fujifil cameras......I wish they did. I would preorder from themwith stackable coupons......oh well.
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MikeBee
Senior Member
Dell online does not list any Fujifil
Mike Bee
Read back in the forum for June 2002, Dell did an unbelievably bad job with the 602, and subsequently other camera including Nikon 5700, so it's probably a good thing !
Mike Bee
Michael Steinberg
Member
Thanks for the tip--I cancelled at MacMall & joined the eCost line. Funny thing--the sites are owned by the same company, but this time eCost is $20 cheaper, even with their processing fee, and their free shipping has no rebate hassles...
Michael Steinberg
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