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Canon announced his powershot V1 compact a few weeks ago, in which pre-orders open only to those in Asia. Despite that, DCWatch reports The canon has already warned that the demand is high and can be delayed as a result, potentially delaying its availability in the rest of the world.
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Visit Powershot V1 Product page Explains a message (translated from Japanese), “Information about forgiveness and product supply status.” That message One page link This briefly suggests that Canon “is currently receiving more orders for the following products, which is causing delivery delays.” In particular, three compact cameras are affected, with the powershot V1 on top of the list. Canon plans to ship these products sequentially, but says that delivery can take more time than normal.
Powershot V1 is the company’s first compact camera since Powershot G7 X III, which was released back in July 2019. Canon also launched Powershot V10 in June 2023, but this model is more video-centered and targets a separate user base. Even though Powershot V1 is available only in Asia, it is a welcome. After all, we are currently looking for an increased interest in compact cameras, which are increasing prices and are causing issues with availability across the board.
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The increased demand is reflected in the compact market. Retro compacts that used to sell for $ 5 on garage sales and thrift stores, now go anywhere for $ 40 to $ 250 or more. Powershot G7X III, despite the age of six, is so highly demanded that the canon is suspended indefinitely orders. meanwhile, Fujifilm x100vi, Which was announced a year ago, still out of stock on most websites and $ 1,599 on sites like eBay is already doubled as retail price. CIPA’s January number With the increase in shipment and price compared to January 2024, the popularity of compact cameras also showed an increase.
While Powershot V1 was specifically released for Asia, many people are eagerly waiting for comprehensive availability. Unfortunately, the delay in release so quickly becomes potentially complicated, which means that people expecting to get their hands on the camera outside Asia will possibly wait for a long time. Canon has not provided specific time or details on the delay boundary. This means that this is a waiting game for now, another compact camera has fallen below the lack of supply.
