Sony FX5 Launch Pushed Past August 21 Due to Production Issues

Sony Japan has confirmed the FX5 professional camcorder is not shipping on August 21 as announced — production issues are the stated reason, per an official press release issued July 22. No replacement date is given, which is the part that stings if you've got one on order or built a production schedule around it. The FX5 sits above the FX3 and FX6 in Sony's Cinema Line, so this isn't a consumer product slipping quietly. Anyone who pre-ordered or is waiting on stock should check with their retailer now.