News: Shortage of Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM and Panasonic S9 | Both are in VERY High Demand
Canon Latest News:
In an latest Press text, Canon Confirmed that Canon RF35mm F1.4 is in very HIGH Demand, as well as the OLDER Canon Speedlite EL-1 demand suddenly raised. Hence, the are experiencing production line issues and are not able to feed up the demand of consumer market right now, so customers have to face some delays with lens and the Speedlite.
From Canon;
Thank you for your continued patronage of Canon products.
Currently, we are experiencing delays in delivery for the following products due to orders exceeding our expectations and also due to the impact of global parts supply. We sincerely apologize to our customers and business partners for the inconvenience caused. We would like to apologize again for keeping our eagerly awaiting customers waiting for such a long time. We will continue to take measures to ensure a stable product supply so that we can deliver the products as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding.
Product Name
Availability
RF 35mm F1.4L VCM
We plan to ship the products one by one, but delivery may take longer than usual.
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
We plan to ship the products one by one, but delivery may take longer than usual.
Speedlight EL-1
We plan to ship the products one by one, but it is expected that it will take a considerable amount of time for delivery.
If you place a new order, it may take up to six months for delivery.
Panasonic Lumix News
Panasonic S9 Shortage of Supply | Huge Demand Among Content Creators, According to the latest press text from Japan, Panasonic S9 Camera is in very high demand among content creators and cannot fulfill the supply chain request. That’s why Panasonic LUMIX Japan has issued an apology letter
Panasonic S9 Shortage of Supply Press Release
Notification regarding delivery of the full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera DC-S9
Thank you for your continued patronage of Panasonic products. We would like to sincerely apologize for the great concern and inconvenience caused by the inappropriate use of images from a stock photo service on the LUMIX product website.
Regarding the above, we have started accepting pre-orders for the new LUMIX DC-S9 full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, which is scheduled to be released on June 20th, but we have received more pre-orders than we expected. Therefore, some customers who have pre-ordered may not be able to receive the product on the release date. In addition, for customers who make pre-orders in the future, it may take some time for the product to be delivered from the release date.
We would like to once again apologize for not meeting the expectations of our customers who were looking forward to the product and for the inconvenience caused.
We will make every effort to deliver your order as soon as possible to meet your expectations, and we appreciate your understanding.
Best-selling list of digital cameras in Japan for May 2024. The Canon R50 white version with dual lenses SCORED TOPE SELLING SPOT for the month of MAY 2024. It seems that the white version of the R50 is not only popular on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) but also very popular in Japan. Take a look at the list of best-selling cameras of Japan
Canon today announced a new lens, the RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens. The lens is made for Canon APS-C sensor-based cameras, but specifically, the lens is compatible with the R7. Right now, we don’t have compatibility confirmation about Canon R10 or Canon R50 cameras.
The lens is targeted at social media content creators specifically for creating virtual reality-based content. It achieves a view area of 144 degrees and can be used for hassle-free VR production.
The lens is fully compatible with Canon’s latest Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus system and inherits Air Sphere Coating to reduce ghosting and excel in image quality. The lens is available at a $1,099 price tag.
CANON UNVEILS THE FUTURE OF EVERYDAY VR CONTENT CREATION WITH NEW DUAL FISHEYE LENS
MELVILLE, NY, June 10, 2024 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced the new RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens, bringing ease, affordability and quality for social media creators interested in exploring VR content creation. The RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens is compatible with the EOS R7 camera* and will be available in June 2024.
The new RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens makes VR content creation with a mirrorless camera more accessible and efficient than ever. Engineered to empower creators of all types, this lens offers a perfect balance between clarity and usability for vlog-style VR creation. This APS- C Stereoscopic VR lens’ ability to achieve a 144º wide-angle view and utilize equidistant projection makes it ideally suited for every day, virtually hassle-free VR production. Also designed for versatility, this lens permits multiple methods of camera handling, from hand- holding, mounting on a gimbal, or tripod-mounting. Canon’s available EOS VR Utility software (separately available with a paid subscription) is designed for a smooth editing process.
“The RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens offers a solution to the growing demand for more affordable and accessible tools in the VR market,” said Brian Mahar, senior vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Whether you’re a social creator looking to expand your content into VR, or a filmmaker interested in making the jump from 2D to 3D content, this lens enables creators of all levels to comfortably explore VR content creation and generate amazing content.”
Get to know the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens:
⦁ One-shot AF and Left/Right focus Adjustment with Focus ring, helping to create effortless and precise shooting in virtually any environment.
⦁ An Air Sphere Coating (ASC) is a first for Canon non-L Series lenses and helps to minimize ghosting and facilitate pristine image quality.
⦁ Rear filter holder that accommodates both 30.5mm screw-on filters and sheet-type filters,
i.e. gelatin or polyester filters.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens is scheduled to be available in June 2024 for an estimated retail price of $1,099.00**. For additional information, please visit www.usa.canon.com.
To meet the Global demand they Have to UPSCALE the Production facility, Nikon is investing ¥25 billion ($160M) to EXTEND HIGH-END lens Manufacturing unit in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The High-End Lenses and cameras: Primarily produced in Japan (Sendai and Tochigi) due to the need for high precision and advanced technology. And Most of the Consumer Lenses: (DX ones and Some variable aperture-based FX Lenses) are mainly produced in Thailand, leveraging cost-effective production processes to cater to a broader market.
NIKON CAMERA AND LENS MANUFACTURING UNIT LOCATION
Sendai Nikon Corporation
Location: Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Specialization: High-end camera lenses and flagship camera bodies. Nikon’s higher-end cameras made here since 1971.
Tochigi Nikon Corporation
Location: Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Specialization: High-precision optical components, including various NIKKOR lenses.
Production: Focuses on producing High Grade Z Mount Lenses. The facility is integral to the production of both DSLR and mirrorless lenses.
Nikon (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Location: Ayutthaya, Thailand
Specialization: Mass production of consumer and mid-range lenses, along with some camera bodies.
Nikon Was also having a Lens and compact camera manufacturing unit in Wuxi, China. On October 2017, Nikon announced they are closing their Chinese manufacutring unit.
Nikon Imaging (China) Co., Ltd. CLOSED NOW
Location: Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
Specialization: Consumer-grade lenses and some assembly processes.
UPDATE: Nikon Z6 Mark III Announcement on June 17 at 8 a.m. ET
As we get closer to the Nikon Z6 Mark III camera announcement, we are getting more related updates. The Camera was expected to arrive on June 11, 2024, But, Now we have a new date from the rumor mill and the camera may arrive on June 18, 2024. The good thing is the announcement will happen within a week, So I am super excited about this.
According to the Nikon Rumor mill the Nikon Z6 mark III camera is expected to arrive
on or around June 11 (±1 day)
on or around June 18 (±1 day)
There could be several reasons for the discrepancy:
We may see a teaser for the new camera on June 11 and the official announcement on June 18 (the most likely scenario).
June 11 could be the internal presentation, and June 18 the official announcement.
June 11 could be the official announcement, and June 18 the actual shipping date.
June 11 could be the development announcement (less likely).
June 11 could be the announcement date, and pre-orders will open on June 18 (less likely).
I am sure there are a few other scenarios I did not mention here, but you get the picture
UPDATE: From Nikon China
Dealers are invited for product testing on June 18 and are also open for registration for others. This usually happens after the official announcement of the camera. So, you can expect Z6 III will arrive before June 18, 2024.
Nikon Z6 III Specifications
Model: N2214 Sensor: 24.5 MP BSI, optimized for low light and high dynamic range Processor: New image processor (Dual EXPEED 7 engine)
Video Capabilities:
6K resolution at 6048 x 4032, full-frame, 12-bit NRAW
According to the latest rumors surfaced over the web, after the Pansonic GH7 update now Panasonic will revive the “S” series of full-frame cameras. The Panasonic S1H Mark II is said to be one of the announcement pipelines, expected to arrive in Q4 of 2024.
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