New Widelux possibly coming

[armadsen]

That’s less expensive than I was expecting. I wish I was in a position to buy one right now.

 

[Lachlan Young]

It's pretty much in line with what an F8 would have cost 35+ years ago, relative to average incomes.

 

[MattKing]

https://shop.wideluxx.com/products/widelux-x-panoramic-camera

$4,400 for the first run of 350 units....

$6,020.00 CDN - but only 244 remaining for pre-order now.
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[Steve Goldstein]

https://shop.wideluxx.com/products/widelux-x-panoramic-camera

$4,400 for the first run of 350 units....

And $172 shipping.

It’s a little hard to imagine they’re going to turn much of a profit, if any, even if they sell out the first run.

It’s out of my league but I certainly wish them the best.

 

[mshchem]

Hopefully this is a hit! Looks like a beautiful piece. Made in Wetzlar is cool. Not sure about initials. Custom makes it non-returnable?
I just hope that this is a hit!

 

[darkosaric]

I was hoping it would be less than 3000€, but it is as it is. Not for me. Over 6000 USD in Europe.

 

[mshchem]

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I was hoping it would be less than 3000€, but it is as it is. Not for me. Over 6000 USD in Europe.

So, what's the deal? Is this VAT? $4400 + shipping + the unknown tariff monster lurks out there! Still pretty freaking cool!!!!!

 

[armadsen]

I believe the tariff should be 20% for the US. But of course, who knows what the situation will be when they actually ship.

 

[mshchem]

I believe the tariff should be 20% for the US. But of course, who knows what the situation will be when they actually ship.

That's not fair. We need a panoramic film camera lobby group. Write your representative!

 

[mshchem]

I'm not looking for anymore Leica cameras. I've noticed that there seems to not be stock of Leica M6, MP bodies at B&H, I also looked at Leica US and showed out of stock. The restraint of trade is having a predictable impact.

 

[Michael Mutmansky]

Now down to 198 left... I'm thinking about it, even though I have been shooting 120 and larger recently... and I won't be buying a 35mm camera for other purposes I don't think.

It'll be $5200 or so in the US with tariffs. Honestly, not terrible and for a small production, hand-built item, it's perfectly in-line with what I'd expect. Less than I initially figured, actually.

Does anyone else feel that the industrial-feel crinkle paint on the original F* model was the absolute pinnacle for a camera like this, and that it's a shame they don't appear to be replicating that on the new camera? I could also go for a hammertone paint. Both of those have the mid-century industrial look/feel that I think suits this camera perfectly.

 

[Michael Mutmansky]

Did anyone order one? I'm trying to understand if they immediately want to charge a CC or if they wait until the 14-day period is up to charge, or if the charge comes ahead of them shipping. That isn't clearly defined on the site...

 

[c41]

I'm out at this cost but agree it isn't unexpected for what it is. FWIW this looks like full charge straight up to me but ymmv (from the website.)

• Payment: Full payment at preorder
• Cancellation: 14-day voluntary period from order
• Refund: Full refund if not shipped within 12 months

 

[gbroadbridge]

I think they'll struggle with those terms.
Customisation to trap people into an order is not good business practice.

Who holds escrow on the funds? Too many unknowns to hit a buy button for me.

 

[armadsen]

It seems like a way to get around EU/German rules that would require them to allow cancellation right up to the point the camera ships. I can understand why such a rule would be annoying and difficult to deal with as such a small manufacturer. They're pretty obviously taking money up front to pay for production of the cameras.

But it does come off a bit shady.

 

[mshchem]

Did anyone order one? I'm trying to understand if they immediately want to charge a CC or if they wait until the 14-day period is up to charge, or if the charge comes ahead of them shipping. That isn't clearly defined on the site...

6 to 8 months to 1 year for delivery.

 

[gbroadbridge]

6 to 8 months to 1 year for delivery.

Yes, but they charge your Card immediately for the full amount - I just did the checkout process except for the final button.

 

[mshchem]

Yes, but they charge your Card immediately

Raising capital and expenses. This is going to raise some concerns

 

[OrientPoint]

They've sold 168 preorders in less than a day, so there's something resembling a market for a super-premium panoramic film camera in 2026. I never would have thought that possible.

I wonder how many buyers are purchasing the WideluxX as a collectable rather than a usable camera?

 

[mshchem]

They've sold 168 preorders in less than a day, so there's something resembling a market for a super-premium panoramic film camera in 2026. I never would have thought that possible.

I wonder how many buyers are purchasing the WideluxX as a collectable rather than a usable camera?

That's great. I hope they sell out in a week. It's a great looking camera. Looks like they've improved the rewind knob and a few other things. Being manufactured in Wetzlar bodes well. This is a major selling point. Not designed in Germany, assembled elsewhere.
Like I've mentioned I really hope this is a huge success and a business that keeps going!