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PB PM · 2023-02-21, 15:37

Fuji makes some very nice cameras.

drewprops · 2023-03-01, 09:41

I really, really like this camera and have everything to learn all over again.

While registering the camera I realized that the camera's serial number doesn't match the box or the receipt from B&H and have asked Fuji to explain what I'm supposed to do (since they require a photo of the receipt, and the receipt shows the number on the box, not the number on the camera).

First world problem x infinity.

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PB PM · 2023-03-01, 11:05

Did you buy a new one or a used one? If it’s new, take it back to B&H and get one with matching numbers or you are hooped for warranty support. If it’s used, not much you can do, and you’d have no warranty anyway, unless B&H gives one.

Matsu · 2023-03-01, 12:20

It’s one of those things. 99% of the time nothing goes wrong. I’ve bought a lot of used and refurb gear, but the only two items I ever had trouble with were new. That said, if you paid for a new item, that’s what you should get.

drewprops · 2023-03-01, 13:56

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Originally Posted by PB PM

Did you buy a new one or a used one? If it’s new, take it back to B&H and get one with matching numbers or you are hooped for warranty support. If it’s used, not much you can do, and you’d have no warranty anyway, unless B&H gives one.

It's a new camera. Yeah, I think this warrants a call to B&H Photo. Dammit.

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PB PM · 2023-03-01, 15:44

Yeah. People have been known to swap good new cameras for old ones and return them to the store. It’s an old scam. The boxes aren’t sealed so it’s easy to do I suppose. They just put stickers on them to look like the new one. That said it could have just been a mess up at the factory or B&H.

drewprops · 2023-03-01, 17:43

B&H issued me a corrected invoice. I uploaded it to Fuji. Moving on! 🤣

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PB PM · 2023-03-01, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewprops

B&H issued me a corrected invoice. I uploaded it to Fuji. Moving on! 🤣

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Good to hear they fixed it!

turtle · 2023-03-02, 08:38

B&H has always been solid on the customer support side for me. Glad they took care of it for you so fast.

drewprops · 2023-03-11, 07:40

I went down the soft release button rabbit hole last night, from discovering that they existed to learning that they could potentially cause damage. I learned that some people swore by them and that other people swore about them. I decided not to get one, but man what a ride.

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PB PM · 2023-03-11, 11:25

Damage? It's a screw on attachment.

I guess if you over tighten it, that could cause damage? I had a Fuji X30 as a compact for a few years and used the ancient screw in cable release we got for our film camera in the 1980's, no damage was inured by using it.

drewprops · 2023-03-23, 05:07

Amazon is shutting down the website DPReview.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/21/2...utdown-layoffs

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PB PM · 2023-03-23, 07:25

I was a little surprised when the news broke a few days ago, but not shocked. With the decline in camera sales, and add blockers I’m sure the revenue from the site has fallen off the cliff in recent years. It was a sad day when Amazon bought the site, it was only a matter of time.

turtle · 2023-03-23, 08:30

Yeah, I used them many many times over the years and always trusted their reviews. In the end it is just time marching on but that was a solid staple for so long.

Matsu · 2023-03-23, 08:32

I think "influencers" ate what was left of their lunch after the general contraction of ILC market... which is sad because influencers are mostly worthless to consumers.

turtle · 2023-03-23, 15:06

Influencers and human ads. Little are genuine and cannot be trusted as providing anything factual.

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PB PM Sneaky Punk Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC	2023-02-21, 15:37 Fuji makes some very nice cameras.
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PB PM Sneaky Punk Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC	2023-03-01, 11:05 Did you buy a new one or a used one? If it’s new, take it back to B&H and get one with matching numbers or you are hooped for warranty support. If it’s used, not much you can do, and you’d have no warranty anyway, unless B&H gives one. Website
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Matsu Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004	2023-03-01, 12:20 It’s one of those things. 99% of the time nothing goes wrong. I’ve bought a lot of used and refurb gear, but the only two items I ever had trouble with were new. That said, if you paid for a new item, that’s what you should get.
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PB PM Sneaky Punk Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC	2023-03-01, 15:44 Yeah. People have been known to swap good new cameras for old ones and return them to the store. It’s an old scam. The boxes aren’t sealed so it’s easy to do I suppose. They just put stickers on them to look like the new one. That said it could have just been a mess up at the factory or B&H.
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drewprops Space Pirate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta	2023-03-01, 17:43 B&H issued me a corrected invoice. I uploaded it to Fuji. Moving on! 🤣 ...
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turtle Lord of the Rant. Formerly turtle2472 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upstate South Carolina	2023-03-02, 08:38 B&H has always been solid on the customer support side for me. Glad they took care of it for you so fast.
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drewprops Space Pirate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta	2023-03-11, 07:40 I went down the soft release button rabbit hole last night, from discovering that they existed to learning that they could potentially cause damage. I learned that some people swore by them and that other people swore about them. I decided not to get one, but man what a ride. ...
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PB PM Sneaky Punk Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC	2023-03-11, 11:25 Damage? It's a screw on attachment. I guess if you over tighten it, that could cause damage? I had a Fuji X30 as a compact for a few years and used the ancient screw in cable release we got for our film camera in the 1980's, no damage was inured by using it. Website
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drewprops Space Pirate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta	2023-03-23, 05:07 Amazon is shutting down the website DPReview. https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/21/2...utdown-layoffs ...
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PB PM Sneaky Punk Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC	2023-03-23, 07:25 I was a little surprised when the news broke a few days ago, but not shocked. With the decline in camera sales, and add blockers I’m sure the revenue from the site has fallen off the cliff in recent years. It was a sad day when Amazon bought the site, it was only a matter of time. Website
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Matsu Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004	2023-03-23, 08:32 I think "influencers" ate what was left of their lunch after the general contraction of ILC market... which is sad because influencers are mostly worthless to consumers. Last edited by Matsu : 2023-03-23 at 08:46.
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turtle Lord of the Rant. Formerly turtle2472 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upstate South Carolina	2023-03-23, 15:06 Influencers and human ads. Little are genuine and cannot be trusted as providing anything factual.
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