The chip shortage continues to hamper Sony’s ability to produce cameras. Today, the company has announced that it is no longer accepting orders for the Alpha 7C and a6600 and has “completed production” on the Alpha 7 II and a6100. Sony published an apology note on its Japanese website and has noted four cameras are… Continue reading Sony Suspends a7C and a6600, Permanently Ends a7 II and a6100
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Global Chip Shortage Appears to Be Hurting Sony Significantly
While the global chip and parts shortage has made the availability of new camera equipment scarce across the board and most manufacturers have had difficulty meeting demand, Sony may be the one feeling the biggest pinch. According to a report from CNET Japan which was spotted by DigiCame-Info, Sony’s market share in Japan took a… Continue reading Global Chip Shortage Appears to Be Hurting Sony Significantly
Sony Suspends Orders for the New ZV-E10 as Chip Shortage Continues
Sony has announced that it has suspended orders for the ZV-E10, a camera it only announced this past summer. The company has added it to a list of products it has ceased production for as the chip shortage continues. The ZV-E10 was announced this past July and positioned by Sony as a follow-up to the… Continue reading Sony Suspends Orders for the New ZV-E10 as Chip Shortage Continues
Canon Warns EOS R3 Orders Could Take More Than Six Months to Fulfill
All camera manufacturers are struggling to produce enough supply to meet demand, and Canon is no exception. The company has published an apology stating that it could take more than six months before it is able to deliver on new EOS R3 orders. Canon has published the notice to its website as an apology. As… Continue reading Canon Warns EOS R3 Orders Could Take More Than Six Months to Fulfill
Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes
Buying a new camera is about to get even harder, as exploding demand in China led by “live commerce” has led to increased supply issues on a system that already cannot meet demand. Exports out of China have slowed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and, as a result, domestic sales through what is called… Continue reading Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes