Fuji just announced this. Maybe they will recall our x10 and replace the sensor.
Wait for answer on 12/03/12

"Fujifilm has said it will provide a 'definitive solution' to the white orb blooming problem on its X10 enthusiast compact camera. No further details are available at this point but Fujifilm UK, speaking at the Focus 2012 show in Birmingham UK, said that it is aware of customer concerns and that there will be making a full statement on March 12th."

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Added on March 6, 2012, 7:48 am
The lower left pic is actually ok to me. Even though the 2 street light have orbs
in the middle they are still nicely star shaped.

lets hope  the orb fix will not changes the x10 performance such as IQ in
a bad way. I will wait for others to take the plunge first. 

I just emailed Fuji Malaysia. Hope they will reply soon.

Some people in Australia said they already called and Fuji will replace the sensor in May. Dunno if it will covered using the warranty or what.

No problem folks.

That's the technician. This is probably his boss.
Yeah hats off to them. Way to go Fuji Malaysia! 

Heard that some country they replied that they haven't received any news from Fuji Japan yet.

couple days ago i purposely went out and tried to look for orbs.
somewhat got la, but it doesnt bother me...and if fuji offers free sensor replacement i'll take it anytime.
my serial btw is 14m01***.

my free case i never bother to use, still in the box.
i using this for walkaround, RM40 only - http://www.manfrotto.com/nano-vi-camera-pouch-black
when i need more protection like go holiday etc i use this - http://products.lowepro.com/product/Apex-60-AW,1907,26.htm

there are no 39.5mm filters locally.
go to YL camera, buy the JJC hood for X10 which is cheaper, then use 52mm filters which are much easier to find with better quality too.

Thanks Mate, now got excuse to get 52mm filter to use for both dslr lens and x10 ! Can't seems to find it in YL, but saw it in shasinki, is it this one ?

http://shashinki.com/shop/lhjx10-lens-hood...ion-p-9606.html

If you have the link directly to YL on JJC(cheaper mah), appreciate share the link.

thanks again.

some of the ppl working in shashinki are abit incompetent.
they all come with lens hood and adapter.

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Added on May 7, 2012, 6:22 pmactually, IIRC the original x10 hood + adapter is selling for RM130 in YL.

i have no idea why its listed at RM178 on YL's website, but i guess its to make abit more from outsiders instead of walk-in customers.

I got that one as well. No choice but to get from Shashinki since no one in Melaka is selling it. They got lobang behind to sort of give way if you use the viewfinder. Kinda similar to rangefinder style hood but quite horrible design when you use filter since it traps the dust. So you have to be rajin to clean the insides often.

I guess it's more towards protection of the lens element. It is indeed too small to protect from flare.

What poison???

oh yea thats another reason why i dont want to use the filter adapter...cos then i will have to buy a new case...or continuously take it off everytime i want to store which is irritating.

Yeah had to clean up both the filter and the lens as well but no big deal. Just that you don't want to tighten the hood on the adapter too much. Else it will be too hard to twist it back out. One trick is to open the hood while the adapter is still on the camera. Much easier that way.

I didn't get the original casing when i got the camera. Kinda stands out too much for me. So i got a small pouch instead that can fit the camera with the hood. Can even fit the EF20 flash, spare batteries, card reader, lens pen. It's pretty packed though. Looking for a small shoulder bag to fit the battery chargers & gorilla pod (clone) as well.

The filter i think depends on your luck. Some say 39.5mm. Some say 40mm or 40.5mm. It's impossible to find here in Melaka so i gave up and got the adapter to use 52mm filter instead.

Oh so you emailed Fuji Malaysia? Hope you can share when exactly will the sensor replacement program starts.

Got any orbs to show? 

Hey guys any update on the sensor replacement program? Emailed Fuji Malaysia but got no response so far.

How long does the replacement sensor takes ?

Weeks ?

Wow saw the user posted in dpreview. The new sensor looks great.