p.2 #3 · Fujifilm to Make 4 Popular X Series Cameras in Japan Specifically for the US Market
People who think 'made in China' means bad quality are living in the past. That might have been so 10-15+ years ago but those workers now have the experience and expertise that they can make whatever is is that we want to the highest of quality. I'm not saying there everything is amazing but the skilled labor force is there if you want it. Part of why a lot of companies are now moving production to Vietnam is because the labor in China has risen in price.
p.2 #4 · Fujifilm to Make 4 Popular X Series Cameras in Japan Specifically for the US Market
I trust Fuji to make well designed, and well made, cameras. I do not particularly care where it is made, just if I can get one or not.. I reached out to BH about availability of this x100vi, as the listing said estimated 1-2 weeks, but they said there is no timeframe for the availability at all so that may have just been a placeholder when the listing was first put up. I am not sure.
p.2 #7 · Fujifilm to Make 4 Popular X Series Cameras in Japan Specifically for the US Market
I got a shipping notice on the silver x100vi yesterday. I am uncertain on it compared to my zf, but I do miss my old x100f so I’m going to give it a try
p.2 #8 · Fujifilm to Make 4 Popular X Series Cameras in Japan Specifically for the US Market
gdanmitchell wrote:
Companies in every country in the world make trashy products, and there are certainly plenty of them coming out of certain places in China. But there are also companies in many o those places that make products of very high quality. And there’s plenty of evidence that the fact that a product is made in China doesn’t necessarily mean it isn’t made well.
I’d bet that if the X100vi is made (whatever that means) in Japan, that the materials, design, and construction will be indistinguishable from that of the versions made in China.
Yeah. I think value engineering has more to do with people's perceived decline in Fuji build quality than place of manufacture. It just happens to coincide.
I would prefer simpler designs with more premium feel but the consumer wants the bells and whistles and most of that is relatively cheap coding and electronics more than anything.
p.2 #9 · Fujifilm to Make 4 Popular X Series Cameras in Japan Specifically for the US Market
ottokbre wrote:
Yeah. I think value engineering has more to do with people's perceived decline in Fuji build quality than place of manufacture. It just happens to coincide.
I would prefer simpler designs with more premium feel but the consumer wants the bells and whistles and most of that is relatively cheap coding and electronics more than anything.
I think you are correct on that. Plus with camera design, everyone wants heavy duty metal construction that weighs the same as cheap, lightweight plastic. The trick is to use plastic where is doesn't impact durability and looks high quality.
p.2 #10 · Fujifilm to Make 4 Popular X Series Cameras in Japan Specifically for the US Market
I opened the made in Japan one I received. As thought, there is no discernible differences compared to the made in China one besides the label under the screen and box saying "Made in Japan". All the buttons and dials feel the same.
p.2 #11 · Fujifilm to Make 4 Popular X Series Cameras in Japan Specifically for the US Market
Still trying to wrap my head around this.
Now "President Trump stated that his team would force Japan to accept higher tariffs of "30%, 35% or whatever the number is that we determine." Notably, that proposal is higher than the 24% "Liberation Day" level and the current baseline 10% tariffs in place while the two sides negotiate."
Their cameras are going to be significantly higher to sell in the US.
p.2 #18 · Fujifilm to Make 4 Popular X Series Cameras in Japan Specifically for the US Market
Adam Au wrote:
People who think 'made in China' means bad quality are living in the past. That might have been so 10-15+ years ago but those workers now have the experience and expertise that they can make whatever is is that we want to the highest of quality. I'm not saying there everything is amazing but the skilled labor force is there if you want it. Part of why a lot of companies are now moving production to Vietnam is because the labor in China has risen in price.
I don't have any issues with the quality, I'm just not too impressed with the way their government oppresses their people... Just sayin'
p.2 #19 · Fujifilm to Make 4 Popular X Series Cameras in Japan Specifically for the US Market
For what it's worth, I bought a made in Japan Fuji X100VI out of curiosity after owning a few different made in china versions. I found...zero differences between them.
As long as the company owns and manages quality control well, it does not matter where it's made...but I will acknowledge psychologically for me the made in Japan label confers higher quality, even if it's not true in practice.
p.2 #20 · Fujifilm to Make 4 Popular X Series Cameras in Japan Specifically for the US Market
tzhang4284 wrote:
For what it's worth, I bought a made in Japan Fuji X100VI out of curiosity after owning a few different made in china versions. I found...zero differences between them.
As long as the company owns and manages quality control well, it does not matter where it's made...but I will acknowledge psychologically for me the made in Japan label confers higher quality, even if it's not true in practice.
Even Fuji thinks so... I remember some of the XPro-3 advertising was touting the prestige and quality of a "Made in Japan" camera. They embossed it in contrasting letters on the back of the camera, easy to see.
Meanwhile the X-T5 Made in China label is deeply hidden under the mic jack flap on the back of the flap.
The XT5 Made in Japan sticker is pretty prominent on the back of the LCD when you flip it out vertically and on the same sticker as the SN. As if they're not embarrassed by it.
