Canon Japan warns R5, R6 and accessories could ship later than expected due to demand
(Digital Photography Review)

Canon Japan has warned consumers that pre-orders for its R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras — as well as some accessories — might ship later than expected due to pre-orders ‘exceed[ing] expectations. The machine-translated statement reads: Information About Product Supply Status We have received orders for the following products announced on July 9, 2020 that exceeded expectations, and it may take some time before the products are delivered. [Applicable Products] EOS R5 / EOS R6 / Battery Grip BG-R10 / Extender RF 1.4x / Extender RF 2x We would like to thank you for all the orders we have received, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers waiting for the release. Thank you kindly look forward for your understanding. This isn`t the first time we`ve seen this kind of announcement following the launch of new and exciting camera gear: Nikon, Panasonic, Sony and others have done it in the past. While there`s reasonable suspicion in these instances whether it`s purely a PR move to further drum up interest or a genuine warning that units might ship later than expected, it`s worth noting Canon specifically suggests shipments could be delayed. So, it`s worth keeping tabs on your order progress if you`ve pre-ordered one of the affected cameras or accessories. You can find a full run-down of our Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 coverage here.