Sony’s difficulties as a result of the global chip shortage just became more serious, as the manufacturer has just announced that it is suspending its production of the a7C and the a6600.
Sony writes on its Japanese website that “parts procurement is delayed due to the effects of global semiconductor shortages.” It goes on to explain that orders from distributors and via its Sony store will not be possible for specific models.
Last month, the company announced that it would no longer manufacture the a7 II, black versions of the a6100, and all versions of the a6400. As older cameras, the impact did not seem too severe. However, a few weeks ago, it added the popular ZV-E10 to this list, and Sony has just announced that the a7C, its entry-level full frame camera released in September 2020, and the a6600, its flagship APS-C camera released in September 2019, are now included.
As noted by Digital Camera Info and reported by Petapixel, the chip shortage seems to have hit Sony much harder than its competitors, potentially putting a dramatic dent in sales in October and November. Will Sony be forced to halt production of other cameras in the coming months? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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