Why is Amazon so slow to release this? I've seen posts that the lens has shipped via Amazon US and Adorama US but my order still states it has not been released and a delivery date of March 14 through May 11. Why is Amazon so slow? Why is Amazon so slow to release this? I've seen posts that the lens has shipped via Amazon US and Adorama US but my order still states it has not been released and a delivery date of March 14... » Read More Why is Amazon so slow to release this? I've seen posts that the lens has shipped via Amazon US and Adorama US but my order still states it has not been released and a delivery date of March 14 through May 11. Why is Amazon so slow? « Show Less
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Yes. I saw some were shipped by Amazon US in February and mine was shipped by Amazon US earlier this week... I guess the difference was when it was ordered. The February shipments were orders in the wee hours of the morning January 6. My order was around 10 AM January 6...
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You are absolutely right on that Scott. The 35 1.8 is also a Chinese made lens. Same here ... that 35 1.8 was the first lens on my D90 (which is made in Thailand) and is still my go-to prime lens. I feel like this 85 mm is definitely more a portrait lens given the effective focal length on the D90. It performs superbly tho. I think the only two Japanese lenses i own are Toknia's. I don't understand why its important where a lens is made tho? Is it about the QC??
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The 35mm f/1.8 G AF-S DX lens was made in China too. Had that one for two+ years now and it's been my primary glass on my D90. Never had an issue with it! It is also a great lens...
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Just walked into a mom&pop; shop in NJ and picked up this lens. So much for waiting on this product to be released.
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I've been reading that the mom&pop; camera shops have them in stock. This is BS that Amazon is claiming that these lenses have not been released yet.
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I did the same as Justin.... just called a local store they had like 10 in stock... chose the one i felt was best....n pulled the trigger on it.... Amazon Adorama and B&H; were all like ohhh i\since u haven't preordered u'll get it end-April.... Had mine bout 3 weeks now lol....
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Thanks, I saw a UK post on a site mentioning a delay of 2-6 weeks from Amazon UK and wanted to see if there were any USA updates. I appreciate the information.
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I have no idea. I pre-ordered as well, and am going to Hawaii on April 30, so I want to make sure I have it by then. If it's not out soon, I will have to get it from the Kodak website - also $79, but plus shipping and not Amazon Prime.
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As someone who preordered this camera and is still waiting I can say the problem appears to be with Amazon. The product is in high demand and it is hard to keep in stock but other sellers have at least had it in stock at one point or another. Amazon has NEVER had this item in stock. I have e-mails from Amazon confirming this fact. Check out Nowinstock.net and look at when other sellers have last had this in stock and compare to Amazon. Hopefully Amazon will find another supplier for Canon products.
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I ordered directly from Amazon on June 25th and received a delivery estimate of July 27 - August 11. I'm hoping to receive it before going on vacation on August 3rd, but I'm guessing it is going to get delayed. It appears to be in-stock and available from other sellers, but at about a hundred dollars more.
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At last it is January now...By this time, Leica should let us know when in January it will be available. Or it will be good if Amazon.com team give us that information for users...
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Just received the camera today. waited forever for amazon. ended up buying it from tigerdirect.com. came with free shipping (fast too...ordered it on thurs). so far i'm really impressed with the camera. can't believe that even after this whole thread, amazon still maintains that the product has "not been released". I totally understand if they, for some reason, can't get their hands on this product. But at least update the page to say "out of stock", which is more accurate in this scenario. I initially thought that it wasn't going to come out till June ANYWHERE based on amazon's response to my email inquiry. Good thing I came across this thread. Thanks guys. Just received the camera today. waited forever for amazon. ended up buying it from tigerdirect.com. came with free shipping (fast too...ordered it on thurs). so far i'm really impressed with the camera. can't believe that even after this whole thread, amazon still maintains that the product has "not been released". I totally understand if they, for some reason, can't get their hands on this product. But at least update the page to say "out of stock", which is more accurate in this scenario. I initially thought that it wasn't going to come out till June ANYWHERE based on... » Read More Just received the camera today. waited forever for amazon. ended up buying it from tigerdirect.com. came with free shipping (fast too...ordered it on thurs). so far i'm really impressed with the camera. can't believe that even after this whole thread, amazon still maintains that the product has "not been released". I totally understand if they, for some reason, can't get their hands on this product. But at least update the page to say "out of stock", which is more accurate in this scenario. I initially thought that it wasn't going to come out till June ANYWHERE based on amazon's response to my email inquiry. Good thing I came across this thread. Thanks guys. « Show Less
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For what it matters, I spoke to a CSR at Canon on Tuesday, and the camera is due to ship on 9/28. The first stores to get it will be Adorama, BH Photo, Calumet and Amazon. How long it takes to get to the DC for each retailer depends on their distance from Canon's DC. If it actually ships on 9/28, I would imagine that shipments from each retailer should be around 10/5.The extra 5% off helps, and I got back in on this since Amazon does not charge shipping.Good Luck, I hope this camera lives up to its promise.
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Was just on Sony's website and it shows you can purchase the HX100 again with the ship date of May 16th. Do you think Amazon will be getting it then also or should I just get it through Sony? I have had it on order here since April 13th.
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Likewise, I pre-ordered D800E on March 10th and only received one email on April 16th from Amazon notifying me to wait for future shipping date notice. Nothing else has happened since.
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Ok we are almost in march and nothing about shipping dates! I read that the dealay was due to a firmware fix to solve auto-focus issues (Too slow!). I was thinking in buy a Nikon d5000 with the wide-angle DX format 35mm f1.8 and save a $1000.00 dollars. I think with this solution I can have the same image quality in a much bigger, but cheapper, gear. And is in Stock! Not a good representation for Leica. I am changing my mind about this brand.
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Checked local Wal-mart and it was not there. Contacted Target and they say they have it in the store but it is not on the floor yet. They have put one on hold for me to pick up today at 6pm. So, we will see if this really happens or not.~edit: 1PM - Just spoke to the Target and confirmed that they have found the camera in the incoming stock and have set it aside for me. I have no idea why Amazon does not have it. I will have to pay tax and drive a good distance but I prefer this one over the Cannon SD4500IS.
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The changed plants from what I can gather, which put a kink in getting out x1, m9 and s2's. Some European people are getting orders (trickling) - I'd guess amazon will be able to begin shipping at the end of feb beginning of march. I called Leica USA and they said 6 weeks - that was about a week ago. They also suggested there would be no benefit in canceling with amazon and buying from a local shop. "Amazon are as likely to get them as anyone else" which begs the question though - how many preorders does amazon have on this thing?
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I ordered mine on January 15th and haven't heard a peep from Amazon. It used to be that they were good about being able to get new release items out in a competitive manner. It now appears that they have lost whatever edge they might have had. If I see one locally, I will buy it and will cancel my Amazon order.
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I have mine backordered from B&H; since Sept 12th, still waiting. I called them a few days ago and they told me that they would check with nikon for expected dates. Per their e-mail I got today, nikon did not give them any shipping estimate :(
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According to the facebook page (www.facebook.com/Tamashii.USA) it has been released in Japan but not in the US yet, looks like we don't get it until end of the month at the earliest. :( so Amazon had to adjust the date to reflect that.
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I think it is because this lense comes from Asia. Hong Kong I think. My lense took 3 weeks to get shipped to me.