Tag Archives: delay because of high demand

Canon announced RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens shortages

By PR admin | Published: November 11, 2025

Canon announced shortages of the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens “due to the large number of orders we have received“. Check availability of the new 45mm lens at:  B&H Photo, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt. Here is the full text of the apology notice:

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Sony Japan: the RX1R III could be delayed because of high demand, while the camera is sitting in stock at Amazon

By PR admin | Published: July 25, 2025

Sony Japan issued a statement about the latest Sony RX1R III camera, indicating that becuase of the high demand, deliveries could be delayed: “We began accepting orders for the RX1R III (DSC-RX1RM3) full-frame compact camera with integrated lens and related accessories on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. We have received many more orders than we expected, […]

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Sigma announces supply shortage for the new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens (X/E/R/L)

By PR admin | Published: June 24, 2025

Sigma announced a supply shortage for the new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens for X/E/R/L mount. Check the lens availability at B&H Photo, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt. New Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens announced (X/E/R/L) Full text of the notice:

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Sigma BF camera and Sigma I series lenses shortages announced

By PR admin | Published: April 19, 2025

Sigma announced product shortages for the new BF camera and I series lenses:

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The new Canon PowerShot V1 camera is in short supply

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2025

The Canon PowerShot V1 compact camera is already in short supply, even though it has not been officially released in all markets yet:

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The new Canon PowerShot V1 and two other compact cameras will be in short supply

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2025

Canon issued a notice that the new PowerShot V1 and two other compact cameras will be in short supply:

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Canon Japan announced more product shortages: the EOS R5 Mark II now may take over six months for delivery

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2024

Canon Japan updated their previous product shortage notice, and apparently, the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera can now take over six months to deliver. This is confusing because the EOS R5 Mark II was in stock on the day of the official release in the US (we already know that companies like to […]

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Despite the reported “product shortages” the new Canon R5 Mark II is now in stock in the US

By PR admin | Published: August 22, 2024

Just like with the Panasonic S9, the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera is now in stock in the US (body only and lens kit) despite the previously announced product shortages: Amazon B&H The Canon R5 Mark II was also in stock on the day of the official release:

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Canon adds more products to their supply shortage list

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2024

In addition to the already announced shortages for the latest EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II cameras, Canon added several more products to their supply shortage list: Product Availability EOS R1 We plan to ship the products one by one, but delivery may take longer than usual. EOS R5 Mark II We plan to ship the […]

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Fujifilm CEO: camera shortages are “normal” if you want to create brand power similar to Leica

By PR admin | Published: July 4, 2024

I have been reporting for years on the trend for companies to announce supply shortages because of the high demand for new products. In 99% of the cases, the new products are widely available without any signs of production delays. When there is a real shortage, like in the case of the new X100 VI […]

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