Due to a major chip shortage, Sony has announced it will cancel the production of several recent models, some permanently. Sony are themselves a manufacturer of semiconductors, can’t they just make more? Of course it isn’t that simple. Sony use thousands of third party chips in their products. The pressure on supply and even their own manufacturing facilities which are ramped up to capacity means they must prioritise cameras with higher margins, sold in lower quantities. This means that for the foreseeable future, affordable cameras may well be dead. EOSHD’s Opinion – Is this a sign of things to come? At the moment if you need a camera body under $1000 you really do have a lot of choice. The prices of stuff like the Fuji X-H1, Panasonic GH5, Olympus E-M1 II and even several full frame models like the Nikon Z6, Panasonic S1 and Sony A7 III are at rock bottom on eBay. Continue reading Is this the end for affordable Sony cameras? A7C, A6600, A6100 all cancelled at EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and Camera Reviews....
Published By: EOSHD.com blog - Friday, 24 December, 2021