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GFX 100 vertical grip Lock Switch
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Medium Formaton: July 25, 2019 at 11:19 am
”Too many” folk were reporting either very loose, or non-functional vertical grip Lock Switch function on the GFX 100. I think someone here posted that about their camera.
Fuji is aware, has serial number ranges that could have the problem and a repair strategy:
https://www.fujifilm.com/news/n190725.html
If your camera is in the SN range, yet seem OK, there are two things to know:
- It “May have been” addressed before shipment and you can call Fuji to make sure it is OK.
- If it seems OK but wasn’t addressed before shipment, it could go bad and even shed small parts into the camera which could cause a “camera to malfunction.”
Rand
PS – Kevin, this might be a partial answer to one of my queries on your “ask Fuji” list re the GFX 100 in another thread here!
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This topic was modified 4 years, 2 months ago by
Rand Scott Adams.
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This topic was modified 4 years, 2 months ago by
Rand Scott Adams.
Re: GFX 100 vertical grip Lock SwitchReply #1 on: July 26, 2019 at 3:18 pm”Too many” folk were reporting either very loose, or non-functional vertical grip Lock Switch function on the GFX 100. I think someone here posted that about their camera.
Fuji is aware, has serial number ranges that could have the problem and a repair strategy:
https://www.fujifilm.com/news/n190725.html
If your camera is in the SN range, yet seem OK, there are two things to know:
- It “May have been” addressed before shipment and you can call Fuji to make sure it is OK.
- If it seems OK but wasn’t addressed before shipment, it could go bad and even shed small parts into the camera which could cause a “camera to malfunction.”
Rand
PS – Kevin, this might be a partial answer to one of my queries on your “ask Fuji” list re the GFX 100 in another thread here!
My serial number is within the problem range. I called and spoke to a Fuji representative that told me that, even though the switch problem is not currently manifested, I should send it in within a year from the purchase date. Free shipping and a return within 48hrs after receipt. Additionally, Fuji will extend their original one year warranty an extra year at no additional cost.
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This reply was modified 4 years, 1 month ago by
Jim Sanderson.
Re: GFX 100 vertical grip Lock SwitchReply #2 on: July 26, 2019 at 5:39 pmJim, That is what I like about Fuji. They stand behind their products. I have a lot of Fuji X gear, (maybe too much) but the one time in needed repair on the 40-150mm lens it was handled fast and at a reasonable cost. It says a lot about a company that is willing to stand up and admit there is an issue and give customers a path to get these things fixed.
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