With the cancellation of CP+ due to the Coronavirus, any idea if Canon will release more information on the R5 anytime soon? I expected that more details would have emerged at CP+ but now what? I'm really excited to get my hands on this new camera.
EOS R5 and CP+ and COVID-19
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I guess that all we can do is wait and see.
From the specs, I want an R5 myself.
From the specs, I want an R5 myself.
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Forget about releasing information, it's very possible Canon may not be able to release the camera itself because of COVID-19...
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Sony Axes Mirrorless Camera Features Due to Parts Shortage: Report
Sony has reportedly canceled features that were set to be released in an upcoming mirrorless camera due to a scarcity of parts that its other businesses
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Yeah, that would be a disaster and extremely frustrating especially after waiting so long for this.Forget about releasing information, it's very possible Canon may not be able to release the camera itself because of COVID-19...
Sony Axes Mirrorless Camera Features Due to Parts Shortage: Report
Sony has reportedly canceled features that were set to be released in an upcoming mirrorless camera due to a scarcity of parts that its other businesses
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Highly likely - I'm already noticing some lens manufacturers flagging delays. It depends where parts are being manufactured, but it seems China is the primary or secondary source for most things electronic these days.Forget about releasing information, it's very possible Canon may not be able to release the camera itself because of COVID-19...
Sony Axes Mirrorless Camera Features Due to Parts Shortage: Report
Sony has reportedly canceled features that were set to be released in an upcoming mirrorless camera due to a scarcity of parts that its other businesses
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The article talks about a specific product, DRAM that is used on the a9 sensor and was planned to trickle down to lower end Sony cameras. Its also needed for other Sony products, so Cameras are going to make due with current sensor technology. Its very possible that Canon has the same issues with DRAM shortages, super fast memory is needed for 8K video readouts.
Many of the mundane internal components come from China, with the Japanese manufacturers using JIT manufacturing, a supply disruption hits the factory pretty quickly since factories are putting out parts in smaller lots when possible to avoid storing a lot of inventory. Some companies can absorb the higher prices that will be needed to maintain a supply of parts. Cameras are not likely in that category due to slower sales. Phones are also a competitive business and TV sets are price sensitive. Prices are going to jump for sure.
Many of the mundane internal components come from China, with the Japanese manufacturers using JIT manufacturing, a supply disruption hits the factory pretty quickly since factories are putting out parts in smaller lots when possible to avoid storing a lot of inventory. Some companies can absorb the higher prices that will be needed to maintain a supply of parts. Cameras are not likely in that category due to slower sales. Phones are also a competitive business and TV sets are price sensitive. Prices are going to jump for sure.
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