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Sony FX5 Delayed to November
Sony FX5 cinema camera may ship in November after two delays.
In brief
Sony FX5 cinema camera may ship in November after two delays. Sony FX5 cinema camera will ship in November after two delays due to production issues with LCD screens. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Sony FX5 delayed
The twice-delayed Sony FX5 cinema camera may not begin shipping until November after two delays.
First delay due to pre-orders
Sony announced an unusually high number of pre-orders meant the camera would be delayed.
Second delay due to production issues
Sony reported production issues with an unknown ship date in August.
November ship date confirmed
Sony UK lists a november 16 ship date for pre-orders while the US website does not list a ship date.
LCD screen issue reported
A mexican user shared a video showing the lcd screen coming loose from its housing.
Production issue theory
Three pre-ordered fx5 cameras share the same lcd screen issue, suggesting the delay is due to screen problems.
Here's the gist
Sony FX5 cinema camera will ship in November after two delays due to production issues with LCD screens.
