INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The rapid spread of the coronavirus outbreak is having a ripple effect across the tech world, with trade shows like MWC and E3 getting
canceled, while others, like The Photography Show, getting postponed
It's also having a significant effect on the manufacturing sector, with factories in China closing temporarily to combat the spread of the
disease.Earlier this month, reports out of Japan claimed that Canon has shut down five factories in Japan for two weeks due to supply
shortages from China, raising speculations as to when we're likely going to see the highly anticipated EOS R5.According to online
publication Canon Rumors, production of the EOS R5 is currently running at only a quarter of the capacity, leaving Canon with just two
year.If Canon chooses to stick to schedule and release the EOS R5 in a few months' time, there will likely not be enough units to ship out
However, Nikon has officially pushed the shipping date of the D6 from April to May, setting a precedent that Canon could follow
Although, as per Canon Rumors' report, the delayed shipping date could be as late as October 2020.The EOS R5 isn't the only mirrorless
camera we're expecting from Canon this year
There have been rumors of an EOS R6 as well and, if this entry-level shooter too is in the pipeline, it could face a similar situation with
delays.Given the circumstances, though, we doubt anyone would begrudge camera makers a delay at this time, and we'll just have to wait and
