![]() ![]() A handful of photography forums threads are included in the court papers to show several X-Pro3 owners discussing the malfunctioning viewfinder and LCD. The lawsuit doesn’t provide evidence that ‘most consumers’ have encountered the X-Pro3 ‘defect’, although it’s not a one-off issue experienced by just Inong. Even if there is proper maintenance and only normal and intended use of the Product, the defect and related issues occur.’ ‘This is because the ribbon connector cable mechanism is too weak to withstand normal use, frequent opening-and-closing, and switching between view modes. ‘However, the defect was present and continuously evolving much sooner than noticed or experienced. ‘In fact, many experienced the defect unexpectedly, once loosening or disconnection occurred,’ the lawsuit claims. The lawsuit alleges ‘most consumers have encountered this defect and the related issues without warning’. While the X-Pro3’s durability is attributed to top design materials, the lawsuit claims the so-called strength of the camera is at odds with the ‘defective’ connector cables. Based on online discussion, operating the LCD flip screen apparently puts tension on and wears down the connector cables. US Fujifiilm X-Pro3 owner Jethro Inong claims in his lawsuit that Fujifilm’s ribbon connector cables are defective, causing the viewfinder and LCD ‘to glitch or stop working altogether’. This concept is based on classic film cameras that is also applied in today’s Leica M-D models.’īut it appears these LCD displays have a tendency to stop working. ‘The information about actual film simulation as well as the basic settings at the small LCD display in the back is an imaginary cherry on the cake for me. ‘The design of a classic film body with a covered rear LCD display is breathtaking,’ writes former Fujifilm X ambassador, Lukáš Trefilík, in FujiLove Magazine. This quirky design feature has been applauded by Fujifilm fanboys and fangirls. The rear display features a digital ‘film box-end holder’, which shows the basic settings or film simulation mode, and the larger LCD screen is ‘hidden’ and flips downward. The camera has an unusual retro design for a modern digital camera. Firstly, having ‘one of the most durable camera bodies’ due to a titanium build and secondly, an enhanced ‘Advanced Hybrid viewfinder’. The Fujifilm X-Pro3, released in late 2019 with an RRP of $2699, has two big selling points. A US class action suit accuses Fujifilm of false advertising of the X-Pro3 which, despite being marketed as durable, apparently has a faulty LCD due to poor connecting cables.
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