Game store delivery^W pick-up day! Ordered in 2023-08, arrived 2024-02.
I saw the store staff retrieve it from a shelf, one of 5 copies of #NatureIncarnate, and was probably one of 6 (there was a _Nature Incarnate_-shaped gap there).
Looks like a lot of local #SpiritIsland fans are about to be happy that this finally got shipped!
Nikon Z fc Stock Remains Low, but 28mm f/2.8 Kit to Come in October
Nikon has issued a third apology over the low stock of the Nikon Z fc camera, but does end on a positive note as it also has said that the previously delayed special edition 28mm f/2.8 kit will become available in October.
The retro-inspired Nikon Z fc was announced in late June to considerable positive feedback from fans. Unfortuantely, the ongoing parts shortage that is affecting all consumer electronics companies has hit Nikon particularly hard. The company -- which had already been struggling to meet 2020 orders for the Z7 II camera -- was overwhelmed by demand for the Z fc.
Less than a week after the Z fc was officially announced, the company issued an apology that stated it would likely be "some time" before those who pre-ordered the camera would receive it, and even longer for those who did not to see the camera on store shelves.
Two weeks later, Nikon issued another apology, this time with regard to the Z fc 28mm f / 2.8 Special Edition Kit. The company stated that it was initially planning to make this kit available in late July, but due to overwhelming demand was forced to postpone the release indefinitely.
Now, nearly two months later, Nikon still says that the number of Z fc units it is able to produce is low, but it can say that it plans to finally release the Special Edition kit next month. Below is the full company statement, translated as spotted by Nikon Rumors.
Thank you for your continued patronage of Nikon products.
The release date of the APS-C size (Nikon DX format) mirrorless camera "Z fc 28mm f / 2.8 Special Edition Kit", which was announced as undecided, has been decided on October 1st (Friday). We sincerely apologize for the delay in the release.
Since the "Z fc 28mm f / 2.8 Special Edition Kit" has received a large number of reservations, it may not be possible to deliver it to some customers who have already made reservations on the day of release. In addition, it may take some time for the products to be delivered to customers who make reservations in the future, as they will be delivered in sequence.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers who are waiting for this product.
We will do our utmost to deliver the product as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding.
In short, Nikon is planning to finally release the kit, but its numbers will be limited and even those who pre-ordered it the day it was announced are not guaranteed to receive it in October.
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Nikon Says Z fc Shipments Will Be Slow, Delays 28mm f/2.8 Kit Indefinitely
Nikon has announced that while it intends to begin shipping Nikon Z fc cameras on schedule starting July 23, it does not have the supply to meet all demand. Additionally, overwhelming numbers of orders for the 28mm f/2.8 special edition kit have forced the company to delay it indefinitely.
As spotted by Nikon Rumors, Nikon has announced that it has finalized the shipping timeline for the Z fc camera and, despite warning that it did not have enough supply to meet demand over a month ago, has finalized the shipping timeline for the camera. Unfortunately, while some Z fc cameras will start shipping this week, the volume will not be enough to meet the current pre-order numbers.
Below is the statement from Nikon Japan on the Z fc cameras, translated:
We are pleased to inform you that the release date of the APS-C size (Nikon DX-format) mirrorless camera "Z fc" and related products, which was announced to be released in late July 2021, has been finalized.
We have received a large number of reservations for the "Z fc" and "Z fc 16-50 VR SL Lens Kits" that exceeded our expectations. For some customers who are currently making reservations, it may take some time before the product is delivered.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers who are waiting for our products. We will do our utmost to deliver the product as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding.
This notice is similar to the one that the company posted on June 2, and echoes the same sentiment that for those who are still placing pre-orders, it may be some time before the company is able to deliver them. Since Nikon was still fulfilling Nikon Z7 II pre-orders from last year through the early months of 2021 and the camera is still not available in stock, it is entirely likely that a wait of six months or more is not out of the question.
Additionally, Nikon has been forced to postpone the release of the Z fc 28mm f/2.8 Special Edition Kit indefinitely -- Nikon has not provided a timeline for when it expects to be able to fulfill orders.
Below is the statement on the delay, translated:
The "Z fc 28mm f / 2.8 Special Edition Kit," which is scheduled to be released in late July 2021, has received a large number of reservations beyond expectations, and due to the delay in parts supply, the supply amount is sufficient for release. Is not expected to be available. Therefore, we have decided to postpone the release. We will inform you of the release date as soon as it is confirmed.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers who are waiting for our products. We will do our utmost to deliver the product as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding.
A shortage of parts, likely caused by the global silicon shortage and the AKM factory fire last year, has resulted in extremely slow production from Nikon and other camera manufacturers over the last year. At the time, AKM factory leadership expected to be able to rebuild and restart production quickly, but the company was only able to start the recovery process in April of this year -- six months after the fire. It will be some time before AKM is able to return to its former manufacturing level. The lack of parts combined with Nikon shuffling its own factories has likely exacerbated the production issue for the camera company. Just like with AKM, it may be a while before Nikon is able to return to full manufacturing capacity.
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Sony Again Underestimates Demand, Delays Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM
Sony appears to have underestimated the demand for one of its new products again, as the company has announced a shipping delay out of Japan due to a number of orders that "greatly exceeded" expectations despite initial statements to the contrary.
As noted by PhotoRumors and published on Sony's official Japanese website, the company announced that there is a shortage of supply for the new 50mm f/1.2 G-Master, stating that photographers may have to wait a while before getting their hands on Sony's latest and greatest portrait optic.
Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.
The lens FE 50mm F1.2 GM "SEL50F12GM" for the digital single-lens camera α [E-mount] released on April 23, 2021 (Friday) has received orders that greatly exceeded our expectations, and is a product. It may take some time before delivery.
We are currently making every effort to meet the needs of our customers, so please wait for a while.
At the time of the lens's announcement, PetaPixel specifically asked Sony if it believed that it would have enough supply to meet demand, as there have been a few noted cases in the past where supply issues have plagued availability. A Sony representative assured PetaPixel that there are no current challenges in manufacturing and that there should be enough units to meet demand.
That note about challenges in manufacturing was likely referring to a manufacturing issue that caused a delay in the production of the 35mm f/1.4 lens. The company is not reporting that as an issue this time, but it still appears Sony hasn't quite nailed down what market demand for its products is, as this is becoming a regular issue.
It seems that the 50mm f/1.2 G-Master falls into the same category as the a7S III camera did at launch, which also saw a delay due to demand that "greatly exceeded expectations."
These three total hiccups on supply follow the 24mm f/1.4 G-Master launch which did not necessarily see such a well-publicized delay but suffered from low stock in stores for nearly a year after its announcement.
The situation may be particularly frustrating for Sony fans who have been looking to upgrade to the latest first-party glass as the company continues to show remarkable performance with each new launch. Specifically with the 50mm f/1.2, not only is it a half stop faster than the Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA, it's essentially the same size and weight and is powered by Sony's acclaimed autofocus system.
It is unclear how long the delay will last, but if Sony's history of lens stock is any indication, it could be months before the lens is widely available.
#equipment #news #delay #emount #emountlens #gmaster #newsonylens #portraitlens #primelens #shippingdelay #sonydelay #sonyemount #sonygmaster #sonylens
Sony Again Underestimates Demand, Delays Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM
Sony appears to have underestimated the demand for one of its new products again, as the company has announced a shipping delay out of Japan due to a number of orders that "greatly exceeded" expectations despite initial statements to the contrary.
As noted by PhotoRumors and published on Sony's official Japanese website, the company announced that there is a shortage of supply for the new 50mm f/1.2 G-Master, stating that photographers may have to wait a while before getting their hands on Sony's latest and greatest portrait optic.
Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.
The lens FE 50mm F1.2 GM "SEL50F12GM" for the digital single-lens camera α [E-mount] released on April 23, 2021 (Friday) has received orders that greatly exceeded our expectations, and is a product. It may take some time before delivery.
We are currently making every effort to meet the needs of our customers, so please wait for a while.
At the time of the lens's announcement, PetaPixel specifically asked Sony if it believed that it would have enough supply to meet demand, as there have been a few noted cases in the past where supply issues have plagued availability. A Sony representative assured PetaPixel that there are no current challenges in manufacturing and that there should be enough units to meet demand.
That note about challenges in manufacturing was likely referring to a manufacturing issue that caused a delay in the production of the 35mm f/1.4 lens. The company is not reporting that as an issue this time, but it still appears Sony hasn't quite nailed down what market demand for its products is, as this is becoming a regular issue.
It seems that the 50mm f/1.2 G-Master falls into the same category as the a7S III camera did at launch, which also saw a delay due to demand that "greatly exceeded expectations."
These three total hiccups on supply follow the 24mm f/1.4 G-Master launch which did not necessarily see such a well-publicized delay but suffered from low stock in stores for nearly a year after its announcement.
The situation may be particularly frustrating for Sony fans who have been looking to upgrade to the latest first-party glass as the company continues to show remarkable performance with each new launch. Specifically with the 50mm f/1.2, not only is it a half stop faster than the Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA, it's essentially the same size and weight and is powered by Sony's acclaimed autofocus system.
It is unclear how long the delay will last, but if Sony's history of lens stock is any indication, it could be months before the lens is widely available.
#equipment #news #delay #emount #emountlens #gmaster #newsonylens #portraitlens #primelens #shippingdelay #sonydelay #sonyemount #sonygmaster #sonylens
Sigma Has Fixed 28-70mm Ghosting Issues, Will Replace Affected Units
In late March, Sigma published a service notice for the newly-announced 28-70mm f/2.8 lens where ghosting resistance may deteriorate in some circumstances. The company delayed shipping it in order to address the issue, and today Sigma has announced that the problem has been solved.
As reported by The Digital Picture, Sigma has announced that it has concluded its investigation into the issue and instituted countermeasures.
"As a result of our investigation, there is a possibility that the ghost resistance will deteriorate with some products from the initial lot," the company writes. "In addition, since we have confirmed the countermeasures by process management regarding this matter, we would like to inform you that we would like to collect all the products with the target serial number and replace them with new ones."
In the initial service announcement, Sigma noted that it believed that the issue was specific to Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lenses for both L-mount and Sony E mount with serial numbers prior to 55488834. The company is sticking with that assessment after looking into the issue and offering to collect and replace any lenses that have made it into the wild that fit that description.
Sigma originally said that the number of lenses that were affected by this issue could not be particularly high, as the optic had only shipped in a few select locations globally. The United States, for example, had not yet begun fulfilling pre-orders at the time of the initial service announcement. At the time of publication, the lens was still not in inventory at Adorama.
To check the serial number of a Sigma lens, customers can either find it printed on the side of the box the lens was sold in or etched above the Sigma logo on the side of the lens as shown in the graphic below.
In order to get your lens replaced -- should yours have a serial number prior to 55488834 -- the company has asked that you contact your local authorized Sigma Service Station, which you can find using this link.
Sigma originally estimated that its investigation would conclude within a month, leaving customers unsure if the situation would allow for lenses to be fulfilled before April. However, Sigma announced and concluded its investigation into the issue in exactly two weeks, meaning it should not be long until the lens -- now free of the ghosting deterioration issue -- is widely available globally.
#equipment #news #delay #faulty #fixed #lenscoating #repaired #serviceannouncement #shippingdelay #sigma #sigma2870f28dgdn
Sigma Delays the 28-70mm f/2.8 Due to Ghost Resistance Deterioration
Sigma has published a service notice for its newly-announced 28-70mm f/2.8 lens. According to a detailed note on Sigma's website, the company has been made aware of the deterioration of the ghosting resistance on the lens over time under certain shooting conditions.
As reported by The Digital Picture, Sigma notes that a potential issue with the lens can lead to "increased ghosting over time in certain shooting conditions." The company apologizes for the situation, and notes that this falls short of its "usual high standards" and it is "acting as quickly as possible to rectify the issue."
The issue is currently specific to the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary for both L-mount and Sony E mount, with serial numbers prior to 55488834.
"You can find the serial number printed on the side of the lens, and also on the box. If your serial number is higher than 55488834 you can be assured it is not affected by this issue," Sigma writes.
The company says that the issue had been identified early on, so only a certain small subset of customers should be affected. It urges anyone who has already received the 28-70mm f/2.8 to check their lens' serial number to see if it is affected. This shouldn't be many lenses, as it only started shipping very recently in a few select markets.
There should not be many customers in the United States, for example, as retailers haven't yet started shipping the lens.
"Our optical engineers are working hard to identify and eradicate the underlying cause of the phenomenon, and we expect to have this resolved within a month," Sigma writes. "We will suspend all shipments of the applicable product until the cause of this matter has been identified. Once we know the cause, we will be in touch with the small number of affected customers to advise on whether we will repair their lens or replace it, and how this process will work."
The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 was originally announced in early February and slated for release on March 12 for both E-Mount and L-Mount for for $899. Given this issue, it's possible that the lens will not actually be set to ship to customers until late April or early May.
#equipment #news #degredation #delay #faulty #ghostingresistance #lenscoating #lensdelay #lensissue #shippingdelay #sigma #sigma2870f28dgdn
Sigma Delays the 28-70mm f/2.8 Due to Ghost Resistance Deterioration
Sigma has published a service notice for its newly-announced 28-70mm f/2.8 lens. According to a detailed note on Sigma's website, the company has been made aware of the deterioration of the ghosting resistance on the lens over time under certain shooting conditions.
As reported by The Digital Picture, Sigma notes that a potential issue with the lens can lead to "increased ghosting over time in certain shooting conditions." The company apologizes for the situation, and notes that this falls short of its "usual high standards" and it is "acting as quickly as possible to rectify the issue."
The issue is currently specific to the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary for both L-mount and Sony E mount, with serial numbers prior to 55488834.
"You can find the serial number printed on the side of the lens, and also on the box. If your serial number is higher than 55488834 you can be assured it is not affected by this issue," Sigma writes.
The company says that the issue had been identified early on, so only a certain small subset of customers should be affected. It urges anyone who has already received the 28-70mm f/2.8 to check their lens' serial number to see if it is affected. This shouldn't be many lenses, as it only started shipping very recently in a few select markets.
There should not be many customers in the United States, for example, as retailers haven't yet started shipping the lens.
"Our optical engineers are working hard to identify and eradicate the underlying cause of the phenomenon, and we expect to have this resolved within a month," Sigma writes. "We will suspend all shipments of the applicable product until the cause of this matter has been identified. Once we know the cause, we will be in touch with the small number of affected customers to advise on whether we will repair their lens or replace it, and how this process will work."
The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 was originally announced in early February and slated for release on March 12 for both E-Mount and L-Mount for for $899. Given this issue, it's possible that the lens will not actually be set to ship to customers until late April or early May.
#equipment #news #degredation #delay #faulty #ghostingresistance #lenscoating #lensdelay #lensissue #shippingdelay #sigma #sigma2870f28dgdn
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