Another new camera delayed. What's the excuse now – nuts and bolts shortage?
Another new camera, another supply shortage – do you want a Panasonic S5 II? You could be waiting a while, says Panasonic
It has become rather apparent that we are no longer in a pandemic, and have instead moved into an economic crisis. And while camera manufacturers are still releasing bodies to tempt us into parting with our hard-earned cash, you'd think they would have the foresight to make enough units to fulfill orders – right?
I mean, they'd know how many units they sold of the last model, so they would just make that same amount again – right?
Wrong. As Panasonic Japan has announced that there will be a shortage in Japan only of its new release, the Panasonic Lumix S5 II , due on sale in February. Am I joking? Sadly not.
"We have received orders for the Lumix DC-S5M2, a full-frame single-lens camera scheduled to be released on February 16, which greatly exceeded our expectations," reads the official statement. "[It] may not be delivered on the same day as the release date.
"In addition, customers who make reservations in the future may take some time to deliver the product after its release. We sincerely apologize for causing a great deal of inconvenience to our customers, who are looking forward to our products, and to all concerned. In order to meet the expectations of our customers, we will do our best to deliver as soon as possible, so we appreciate your understanding." Read More…
