Canon USA has made an official statement and it has been published on PetaPixel about rumored shipping delays for the Canon EOS R5, they do not touch on concerns about the performance of the EOS R5.
From Canon USA:
Orders of the EOS R5 are scheduled to be delivered as initially stated at launch. The first set of cameras shipped from our warehouses this week. We eagerly await the content that will be produced by talented creatives using this camera to be shared with the world.
That's it, that's all.
I think it's best if I just let each individual translate this official statement from Canon USA for themselves.
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Well, it's a long weekend, so it's the best time to release a statement that may not be received favorably or with confusion.
The fact that you can't even order one on Amazon right now speaks volumes to me, and that doesn't seem like a good sign.
This will only add fire to those questioning Canon. There are rumors/concerns around delayed second shipment, and all this statement confirms is what we already know—the first shipment went out.
It's definitely worse than not putting out a statement at all. Wowza.
"Orders of the EOS R5 are scheduled to be delivered as initially stated at launch. The first set of cameras shipped from our warehouses this week. We eagerly await the content that will be produced by talented creatives using this camera to be shared with the world. [...So all you dumb asses can focus on what the camera can actually do and not this overheating nonsense.]"
I am kinda happy about the possible delay, I am choosing too take it as a positive thing. Hoping that it means they are working on a solution for those concerned about the current issues.
But at least you didn't flame him.
Though, with non-committal press releases like this one, Canon sure is . . . stoking the flames ;)
"Well, you losers, you couldn't keep your mouths shut; no soup for you! :)
Come back one year!"
PR v.2: We greatly underestimated the popularity of the EOS R5 and we are vigorously working to meet the demand.
PR V.3: Canon will be delaying further releases of the EOS R5 to address customer concerns about overheating issues.
PR V.4: There is new firmware coming that will address the overheating shutdown. The warning and overheating shutdown will be eliminated.
PR V.5: Canon is attempting to rewrite the "Laws of Thermodynamics" for a future firmware update.
PR V.6: The EOS R5 robotic production line had to be shutdown due to a software virus. The robotic software engineers are quarantined due to the Covid-19 virus.
PR V.7: The CMOS masking machine is shut down due to a shortage of masks.