S1,s2,S3 Pro... Shutter Crease...

[HeavensDimension]

JUST TO SHARE THIS INFO WITH FUJI DSLR USERS...



Hi, Have just check with Fuji Singapore today.

Once the s1,s2,s3 shutter counts reaches the end, You cant just change the shutter.

You will have to change the whole body, Fuji quote $1000+ for s3 pro body.

Once yr shutter dead, you cannot change the Shutter...


Use yr Camera wisely, else onces the shutter is "Dead". It will be extremely costly....

[Azure]

Utter nonsense!

There is such a thing as ALTERNATIVE source of changing. And there are places to do it cheaper, by a lot. And that's all mentioned time and again on this sub-forum.

School is out, but doesn't mean it is time to spam.

[nightwolf75]

bullsh1t.

interesting way of trying to depress prices so dat u can buy camera on the cheap.
http://forum.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=282728

[Cactus jACK]

the "heavens" have spoken!!!

oopps... sorry, wrong dimension...

[HeavensDimension]

Oh, i do not know that i there are other source of changing shutter other than going to fuji which i find it more reliable.

[HeavensDimension]

As for "nightwolf75"

bullshit??

Shame on user like you who has been in the forum for long.

I warn you, do not set an accusation against me.

Its sound silly & stupid when i hard yr comment.

1st
I dun need to tell lies to buy a camera!

2nd,
I have already bought a S3 Pro Body from a bro online!

3rd,
I went down to Fuji Singapore somewhere near paya lebra for a general servicing TODAY!

4th,
I ask the personel over there, that what they TOLD me & Quoted ME!


5th,
I decided to wrote in this forum, just to let users aware of such ISSUE!


6th,
I suggest if you do not believe, ASK em!


7th,
I suggest U eat yr own words... Shame on u!

[HeavensDimension]

What i wrote here are quotation from FUJI! As for other Source that may b cheap, I really duuno...

Now I personally own a S3 Pro, I am happier to know that there are cheaper source incase my shutter goes wrong in future.

If I wanted to lie, i have already included S5 pro!
Its just that the personnel didnt stated about S5 Pro Shutter change.

There's no need to Post such Harsh comments or even accusation.


Verdit

Call & ask...

[Azure]

Get your facts right.

Fujifilm Singapore charges $1,300 for "replacement of shutter unit". Did you even find out if that is what it really is?

It is not. The actual fix can only be done in Japan, as Fujifilm Singapore does not have the parts nor the expertise to open up the camera body and do the replacement. What you are paying for (and Fuji will tell you this, if you ask them nicely) is courier to Japan, service charge of Fuji Japan, and courier back to Singapore, plus a tiny charge for the local office handling your camera.

The actual part is merely a shutter unit, ripped out from a spare Nikon F80/N80 body (with whatever circuits Fuji has attached to one). And that costs a little over S$400. And this is discussed several times in the last one year somewhere on this Fuji subforum.

For you to get so uptight in rebutting, you could at least get your facts clear and correct first. Neither of which you have done.

[HeavensDimension]

Hi, so do u know where can i get a better price to change shutter????

Pls advise.

I too wouldnt want to go down to fuji as its tooo high,....


The personnel told me they do not change this shutter, they need to change the entire cam.


I got shock when they told me.

[nightwolf75]

Originally Posted by HeavensDimension As for "nightwolf75" bullshit?? Shame on user like you who has been in the forum for long. I warn you, do not set an accusation against me. Its sound silly & stupid when i hard yr comment. 1st I dun need to tell lies to buy a camera! 2nd, I have already bought a S3 Pro Body from a bro online! 3rd, I went down to Fuji Singapore somewhere near paya lebra for a general servicing TODAY! 4th, I ask the personel over there, that what they TOLD me & Quoted ME! 5th, I decided to wrote in this forum, just to let users aware of such ISSUE! 6th, I suggest if you do not believe, ASK em! 7th, I suggest U eat yr own words... Shame on u!

really? in case u really want to know, i did change the shutters before. and, prior to changing (as advised by azure too), i called fuji service centre. and for sure they din tell me $1000... more like $400+, inclusive of labour and GST.

and please do a search cos the general pricing has been discussed and posted b4. AFAIK, u are the 1st person to say $1000.

pray tell, who is the one at Fuji service centre who quoted u $1k for shutter change?

azure - hehe... definitely the school holidays. tomorrow is report card day.

[HeavensDimension]

Haha, Oh Really?

Who is the person who told me?

The Customer Service Officer.

He even consult the technician to confirm.


Fuji singapore Tel : 6380-5540

ADDRESS :

10 New Industrial Road
Fujifilm Building
Level 3
Singapore 536201



For those who think i am lame, call & ask, or even visit them personally.


For nightwolf, its very RUDE for u to set an accusation of me.


If any info, i am given is Wrong, its not my fault either. Again i SAID, its what the Customer Service TOLD me.

GO & ASK yrself.

[LazerLordz]

Originally Posted by nightwolf75 really? in case u really want to know, i did change the shutters before. and, prior to changing (as advised by azure too), i called fuji service centre. and for sure they din tell me $1000... more like $400+, inclusive of labour and GST. and please do a search cos the general pricing has been discussed and posted b4. AFAIK, u are the 1st person to say $1000. pray tell, who is the one at Fuji service centre who quoted u $1k for shutter change? azure - hehe... definitely the school holidays. tomorrow is report card day.

Looking at his B&S, anyone can catch the intent.

[Fotophilic]

This is the first time in my whole life hearing that we need to replace the WHOLE CAMERA just because of the SHUTTER. If it is true, maybe we should just buy a new camera instead of getting it fixed.

As for TS, I think maybe got some miscommunications between u and the staff there. A number of us had got the quote of ard $400+, including myself. Or maybe they see u good to chop that's why call u change the whole camera (just a maybe)?

Relax ah, it's not end of the world yet. BTW, how come u need to send ur S3 for servicing? U mean u bought a spoilt S3 Pro at $1000+? If that's the case I think u are really into S3 then. Hope to see more of ur post ard. Have fun shooting.

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by HeavensDimension Oh, i do not know that i there are other source of changing shutter other than going to fuji which i find it more reliable.

next time try Camera Hospital.

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by HeavensDimension JUST TO SHARE THIS INFO WITH FUJI DSLR USERS... Hi, Have just check with Fuji Singapore today. Once the s1,s2,s3 shutter counts reaches the end, You cant just change the shutter. You will have to change the whole body, Fuji quote $1000+ for s3 pro body. Once yr shutter dead, you cannot change the Shutter... Use yr Camera wisely, else onces the shutter is "Dead". It will be extremely costly....

yes, u can change just the shutter.


u can go to alternative sources like what Azure has suggested.

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by HeavensDimension As for "nightwolf75" bullshit?? Shame on user like you who has been in the forum for long. I warn you, do not set an accusation against me. Its sound silly & stupid when i hard yr comment. 1st I dun need to tell lies to buy a camera! 2nd, I have already bought a S3 Pro Body from a bro online! 3rd, I went down to Fuji Singapore somewhere near paya lebra for a general servicing TODAY! 4th, I ask the personel over there, that what they TOLD me & Quoted ME! 5th, I decided to wrote in this forum, just to let users aware of such ISSUE! 6th, I suggest if you do not believe, ASK em! 7th, I suggest U eat yr own words... Shame on u!

now now, i understand the frustration is boiling inside u...

to be honest, before u posted this shutter problem, no one seems to haf any problem with shutter changing.

so all in all, good effort from u.


i'll call up my old pal in fujifilm tomolo to verify ur claims of which i'm quite certain u're right.

[Cheesecake]

this thread will be closed for the time being.


just for the record, from my limited personal understanding, changing of the shutter unit requires the user to send in the whole camera in but... it doesn't mean that the whole camera will be changed to a new one.

it is simply the changing of the shutter unit. i understand that FujiFilm Singapore might need to send the camera back to Japan for a total checkup and changing of the shutter unit and thus the cost might be higher.

but it doesn't mean that the whole camera will be changed to a new one.


so if any users haf the misfortune of having their shutter unit died on them, they might be keen to check out alternative repair workshops such as Camera Hospital.

its always wise to get a quotation before u carry out the repair.







ok, till i call the kind folks in FujiFilm.

[Cheesecake]

ok, jus called the folks at FujiFilm and the whole costs is around S$1k plus.












but being the resourceful people that we all are, i'm sure most will go to alternative sources for a 2nd opinion.





haf fun guys.