Global chip shortages have halted the production of 3 Sony cameras, including the A6400 and A7 II, plus accessories
(Image credit: Sony)
Sony is the latest victim of the worldwide chip shortage currently affecting multiple industries, and Sony products in particular, including the impossible to obtain PlayStation 5 consoles – and now three different camera models.
Sony has announced that due to parts procurement delays, orders will be halted for the Sony A6100, Sony 6400, Sony A7 II. This could not come at a worse time for those hoping to nab these popular bodies in the Black Friday camera deals.
Other affected products include the Sony ECM-B1M shotgun microphone and the Sony PXW-Z190 professional camcorder. Previously suspended products among the newly updated list are the Handycam HDR-CX680 digital video camera as well as the VCT-P300 tripod and VCT-MP1 Multipod that were suspended from purchase earlier this year.
"Currently, with regard to digital imaging products, parts procurement is delayed due to the effects of global semiconductor shortages," states Sony (via a post on Sony Alpha Rumors).
"Therefore, after November 19, 2021, we will suspend the acceptance of orders from our distributors and customers at the Sony store for certain models with tight supply… We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers."
The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!
To alleviate these supply issues, Sony has created a partnership with TSMC, a Taiwan-based manufacturing company, to produce additional chips to combat the global issue of chip shortages (as reported by Nikkei). Construction on the factory will commence sometime in 2022, with production not expected to begin until 2024.
A staff writer for Digital Camera World, Beth has an extensive background in various elements of technology with five years of experience working as a tester and sales assistant for CeX. After completing a degree in Music Journalism, followed by obtaining a Master's degree in Photography awarded by the University of Brighton, she spends her time outside of DCW as a freelance photographer specialising in live music events and band press shots under the alias 'bethshootsbands'.