Ok so I got this today. Havent called them, doesnt seem much point but the delay is at the manufacturer so I would imagine this effects everyone. The manufacturer being in Japan, so I guess that means about 10 days later in the US and other places.
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Ok so I got this today. Havent called them, doesnt seem much point but the delay is at the manufacturer so I would imagine this effects everyone. The manufacturer being in Japan, so I guess that means about 10 days later in the US and other places.
hmmm, I pre-ordered and if I don't get it before Nov 9th, I don't get it for a few months!
That would suck, I'd have to cancel my pre-order.
Hopefully they'll get through customs fast.
This delay makes me worry though, was something wrong with the first batch? It could be something huge like ois not working, or it could be something tiny like the owners manuals were missing a page.
I just wrote to tapeworkstexas.com to see if they have any info about when they'll get it now.
*biting nails*
That would suck, I'd have to cancel my pre-order.
Hopefully they'll get through customs fast.
This delay makes me worry though, was something wrong with the first batch? It could be something huge like ois not working, or it could be something tiny like the owners manuals were missing a page.
I just wrote to tapeworkstexas.com to see if they have any info about when they'll get it now.
*biting nails*
I just got word back from my retailer (tapeworkstexas.com: they're bad@$$)
Word is that this rumor isn't true on their end, they just spoke with their Canon rep and their pre-orders are still a go for the 25th.
I'm guessing that ncje ordered from someone who didn't secure an early quantity.
Also bog~ the H1 has an evf flip function, I don't see why they'd work to remove it from the software setup. They share the same menus, the A1/G1 both most likely have the same EVF flip as the H1.
Peace out. (So glad I'm still getting mine by the end of the month!)
Word is that this rumor isn't true on their end, they just spoke with their Canon rep and their pre-orders are still a go for the 25th.
I'm guessing that ncje ordered from someone who didn't secure an early quantity.
Also bog~ the H1 has an evf flip function, I don't see why they'd work to remove it from the software setup. They share the same menus, the A1/G1 both most likely have the same EVF flip as the H1.
Peace out. (So glad I'm still getting mine by the end of the month!)
ShannonRawls
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Canon doesn't play around with release dates like other manufacturers do.
Howdy to all! I just wanted to follow up on Meta4's post about the A1 camera. There are still cams available out in Texas, however, they will not be the ones that are shipping on the 25th. Their next allotment of cams will be shipping from Canon on the 31st, arriving in Texas about 3-5 days later.
So...if you are still trying to get in on this initial shipment from Canon you can talk to Jason out there and he would be more than happy to give you the skinny.
Thanks
So...if you are still trying to get in on this initial shipment from Canon you can talk to Jason out there and he would be more than happy to give you the skinny.
Thanks
meta4 said:
Oh man, I hope you're right. EVF flip in H1 is very limited and does not work with standard lenses attached. I think it was designed for adapters or lenses which were not released yet, definitely not for Mini35 because that piece of equipment already flips the image, but for sweet $10k.
That's why I hope flip function is implemented in XH cams like it should be.
meta4 said:
Sorry mate 25th wasnt even the first date in Japan... you wont get it then .. its a shame but reality. The hold up is in Japan, my retailer is an authorised dealer in Tokyo and now matter how you cut it will get the cam before the US. The company I ordered from has one in store as we speak... I have no time to get there unfortunately.
NCJE
I would re-read surfsup's post, sounds pretty well informed of shipments...
Good luck. Any chance it's just the Japanese version getting slowed?
Either way, I don't feel you have solid enough information to go and start blazing rumors here. I'm sure everyone who pre-ordered can check with their own retailer and find out the truth. Mine has promised me a delivery around two weeks from now. I'm sure you hope I'm right.
I would re-read surfsup's post, sounds pretty well informed of shipments...
Good luck. Any chance it's just the Japanese version getting slowed?
Either way, I don't feel you have solid enough information to go and start blazing rumors here. I'm sure everyone who pre-ordered can check with their own retailer and find out the truth. Mine has promised me a delivery around two weeks from now. I'm sure you hope I'm right.
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meta4 said:
Not sure what you mean there, just trying to pass on whats going on in Japan. The Japanese and US versions are the same NTSC model only the packaging will differ.
Keeping in mind many retailers said three weeks ago that people would have the cam now. If the info I have is not what you want to hear, I can certainly see why, but I would suggest its fairly solid. I would also go as far to state that the US retailers are not 100% of any small delay at this point.
Id be happy if we all got the cam tomorrow on the same day then we can all go out and shoot something and post it up, compare performance notes etc.
I ordered a M2 HD 35mm adapter (sold the letusflip) that should arrive about the end of next week so Ill be itching to give that a run on the cam as well.
