OM Digital and Panasonic’s statements about the global chip shortage

Amateur Photographer asked company managers what’s their situation regarding the worldwide chip shortage:

OM digital said:

‘We are facing some limited product shortages which are not unique to us – for various reasons (high demand on key lines, Covid, assorted supply chain glitches) but we do not foresee any delays in our launch plan for new products based on current info.’

Panasonic said:

‘The imaging industry is currently facing a number of global challenges that are affecting all camera manufacturers and Panasonic is not immune to these. We continue to do our best to meet the demands of our customers and we are excited to show our latest updates in Spring 2022.’

Sigma said:

‘Since last year, the supply of not only semiconductors but also materials and components has been tightened due to the shutdown of factories and disruption of logistics caused by the COVID-19 lockdown in cities around the world, which is a problem common to all industries, not just cameras and interchangeable lenses. As for Sigma, despite the problems mentioned above, close cooperation with suppliers and our own efforts have resulted in no major impact on production and we have been operating smoothly so far. However, the outlook for the supply of materials and parts has become increasingly uncertain since the beginning of 2022, and there is a possibility that our production will be affected in the future. Sigma will do its utmost to fulfil its supply responsibilities in order to avoid causing inconvenience to our customers.’

Engadget: “the global chip shortage isn’t ending anytime soon”

Let’s face it: The global chip shortage isn’t going away in 2022. This means most camera announcements will be pushed towards end 2022 with slow shipments til 2023. Engadget reports:

“I’d like to say things have improved, but they actually have gotten a little bit worse, and I’m not surprised,” O’Donnell said in a recent interview with Engadget. In April, he argued that the global chip shortage would continue throughout 2022 and into 2023. Now, he’s even more convinced that we won’t see any major relief until then.

If you are on the list for the new GH6 or OMD cameras well, don’t count to get them any time soon :(

a bit of everything…


BEST GH5 Prime Lens Nobody Talks About // The Tiny Mighty Super Fast Zhongyi Mitakon 25mm f0.95

Photo walk in super foggy Venice [with Lumix G9 Leica 12-60] I can’t see with “double fog” (Aiur Media).
Biegert & Funk Qlocktwo Watch shot with MFT gear by Jim Chung.
Bird Photography: Which Exposure Mode Is Right for You? (Explora).
Introducing the Versatile Profoto Clic Softbox Octa (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

Topaz announced DeNoise AI v3.5 – Improved RAW color processing and performance

Topaz released the new DeNoise AI v3.5 update. You save 15% using our checkout code “rumor“.

Change log:

  • New theme for the app
  • Added ability to use eraser end of tablet stylus to erase mask
  • Added current mask to the navigator while in masking mode
  • Changed error “0” message on login to be more explicit about what may cause it (firewall/AV)
  • Removed “Error: CANCEL” text when canceling an export
  • Added an info box to prevent users from accidentally running the app from the DMG instead of installing (Mac only)
  • Remove All button removed when in external editor mode
  • Masking and Remove Image buttons now hidden when exporting
  • Progress bar for exporting should now only show on currently exporting image
  • Re-worded Side-by-side View → Side-by-Side View
  • Re-worded Re-Install Photoshop Plugins → Install Photoshop Plugin
  • Changed in-app update flow to support old install path on Mac

Fixes:

  • Fixed Wacom tablet not pressing buttons and not releasing when panning
  • Fixed various images and icons being blurry (login, close buttons, app logo)
  • Fixed “Cancel” button missing from plugin and external editor mode
  • Fixed DJI FC220 and Hasselblad L2D-20C DNG output
  • Fixed view mode switching being enabled while masking
  • Fixed Photoshop plugin not processing correctly in auto update mode
  • Fixed text elision in the output path in save dialog
  • Fixed collapse toggle being enabled when exporting
  • Fixed Add and Remove All buttons being enabled when exporting
  • Fixed switching out of comparison view leaving the wrong model selected sometimes
  • Fixed canceling an export causing the image canceled to not save next time
  • Fixed padding in the watermark warning dialog
  • Fixed padding in the feedback dialog
  • Fixed a crash in the feedback dialog
  • Fixed Save Image/Apply being enabled when no images are selected
  • Fixed auto not being reset when typing in or using hotkeys to change slider values
  • Fixed completed icon being removed when no changes were made