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Komodo shipping?

B&H update

B&H update

I purchased from B&H on Oct. 28th I was just informed by B&H that it would probably be in the next shipment that is due Dec. 16th.
 
I purchased my Komodo in early October. Im good with waiting but once I found out retailers have been getting shipments and some have been getting their Konodo before me.....NOT COOL RED!!!!
 
I was late to the game and ordered online last week. It took a couple of weeks to pull the funds together. I was told this morning that the earliest estimate on my order is Feb 22, 2021! So if you got yours in 2020 at all, you should be celebrating. I suspect many people who didn't order immediately are going to be out of luck.

The exact message I got was:
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This message is regarding your most recent KOMODO order. The estimated shipping date reflected on our website when your order was placed was incorrect. The most accurate estimated shipping date for your order is 2/22/2021. Please keep in mind, due to high demand as well as the implementation of increased covid-19 safety measures, shipping estimates may fluctuate beyond the indicated window.
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Let's just say, that email did not make my day.
 
Ordered mine on the 23rd of October and it’s estimated to ship on the 14th of December so still waiting and enjoying the process!
 
PSA for everyone who has an order in waiting for a shipping notice - PREORDER BATTERIES!

It's really disappointing to receive the camera and then have a very small and sexy paperweight. :thumbdown:
 
Denley I ordered mine 10/18 and was told by a sales rep mine was expected to ship mid-December so I'm guessing they may be in the same batch.
 
Denley Martina said:
Yeah I pre-ordered The Blueshape batteries! (BMBP955)
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Same here! Love my V mount blueshapes and their customer services over the years has been on a whole other level.

For anyone looking, B&H does seem to be stocking "refurb" BP955's off and on. They're rated 10/10 so my guess is unused, open box returns. Will report back when they arrive. (Friday? *crossed fingers*)
 
I think that is a possibility Josh. I received the info about when it was shipping 2 days ago so it’s a recent estimate and I don’t think a lot could’ve changed in the last 2 days on shipping dates. Think you’re pretty safe cause you ordered before I did!
 
I preordered those via blueshape’s partners in the Netherlands (where i’m located) as soon as the batteries come out they will receive the batteries right away for people that pre order. They gave me the option for the 955’s
 
Denley Martina said:
Yeah I pre-ordered The Blueshape batteries! (BMBP955)
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I did as well, and still have no ETA on them... at least I got some movement on my CF card order. That was listed as having a 2-4 week lead time when I ordered it, and now just about a month later B&H sent me a message to inform me that it's going to be shipped directly from the manufacturer or distributor... in 2-4 weeks. Sigh...

The only piece of my Komodo kit to arrive so far has been the Wing Grip, which is now sitting on a tea table and looking rather lonesome.
 
I l know what it feels like Rakesh.. i’m receiving my orders in bits and pieces. I received my CF cards just a couple days ago So things Are moving slowly but all good things too those who wait.. hopefully we’ll have the Komodo soon cause I can’t wait too start shooting with it.
 
I ordered my komodo together with all the accessories 19th October via CVP, they received just 20 units in first batch and over 200 orders were placed. everything is here covering dust, but the Komodo. #6weekspassed.
I’m wasting money on the shoots with renting a camera from local rental, argghh.
Can’t wait
 
Denley Martina said:
I l know what it feels like Rakesh.. i’m receiving my orders in bits and pieces. I received my CF cards just a couple days ago So things Are moving slowly but all good things too those who wait.. hopefully we’ll have the Komodo soon cause I can’t wait too start shooting with it.
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The constant waiting is the worst part. I'm waiting for my Komodo, CF card + reader, batteries, a BMD Speed Editor, and a Canadian passport. And thanks to covid, pretty much everything is taking longer than usual.

Fortunately, I don't have to spend any money renting a camera for shoots since I already have a decent (read: massive overkill) cinema camera (Epic-W Helium), which no one has complained about. Well, except one editor, who complained that the pickups I shot with it looked too good for the rest of the movie the pickups were for, because I was a total newbie when I shot that film on a BMCC 2.5K. I have better lighting and I've learned a lot since, but that's a nice complaint to get :)

One reason I'm looking forward to getting my Komodo is to use it for shooting back country stock footage, because if I sell more stock footage I can backpack more. :)
 
Rakesh Malik said:
The constant waiting is the worst part. I'm waiting for my Komodo, CF card + reader, batteries, a BMD Speed Editor, and a Canadian passport. And thanks to covid, pretty much everything is taking longer than usual.

Fortunately, I don't have to spend any money renting a camera for shoots since I already have a decent (read: massive overkill) cinema camera (Epic-W Helium), which no one has complained about. Well, except one editor, who complained that the pickups I shot with it looked too good for the rest of the movie the pickups were for, because I was a total newbie when I shot that film on a BMCC 2.5K. I have better lighting and I've learned a lot since, but that's a nice complaint to get :)

One reason I'm looking forward to getting my Komodo is to use it for shooting back country stock footage, because if I sell more stock footage I can backpack more. :)
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Same here. Most would not see shooting everything on a 6K Dragon-X while waiting on Komodo as a big problem, but DSMC2 rigs can get quite complicated and heavy...well, they start out heavy and then get heaviER. Looking forward to getting Komodo and keeping it minimal. The little guy will be used almost 100% on a gimbal and slider, with the Dragon doing the handheld and locked off duties.
 
I sold 5000usd of bitcoin to get the Komodo figuring it would earn itself back in notime with the extra money I can charge shooting on it. Bitcoin was 12000 then. Now it is 19000USD+ and I did not get my camera yet :) haha so my Komodo has to work hard to get back the money I missed.
 
Well I hope you get your Canadian passport soon too as that is a very important essential! Yeah the Epic - W is a beast! They say lighting is everything right?

I will do some Wedding videography and some travel vids (if we’re allowed to travel again)

And to film some passion projects like short films!
 
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