EX1 Availability from DVINFO Sponsors at DVinfo.net

Daniel Weber · November 28th, 2007, 01:01 PM

Well my vendor told me today that they haven't received the 50 units they were promised to have by Monday. Sony says that they will still be receiving the cameras but can't tell them when.

I was supposed to have mine by next week, but looks like that won't be happening.

Has anyone else heard anything about delays from Sony??

Daniel Weber

Chris Hurd · November 28th, 2007, 01:19 PM

As I have just explained here, I'm not looking for discussions about shipping delays as they serve no real constructive purpose (they will ship when they ship, and posting to this board won't change that -- plus I firmly believe that shooting projects should never be planned around the perceived arrival of a new camera model; and besides that, "rumors" are counterproductive and worse than useless). That said, I'll ask those of our site sponsors who are authorized Sony dealers to provide their input on this matter, and will re-open the thread upon hearing from any of them.

Simon Beer · November 29th, 2007, 04:47 AM

Hi Everyone,

Chris Hurd has emailed the DVINFO sponsors asking us to post a statement concerning the availability of the PMW-EX1 camera.

So to kick things off as the UK sponsor, see http://www.videogear.co.uk I can happily confirm that we are starting to receive genuine Sony UK cameras with prime support.

Initially we must complete our backorders before we will have spare cameras.

Take a look at the following for a photo taken this morning: http://www.videogear.co.uk/xdcamexinstock.jpg

Cheers!

Simon Beer,
Production Gear Ltd

Aidan Wynne · November 29th, 2007, 06:59 AM

So you have cameras for sale as of now to people such as myself...ie General Public not on backorders?

Simon Beer · November 29th, 2007, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aidan Wynne

So you have cameras for sale as of now to people such as myself...ie General Public not on backorders?

Hi Aidan,

We are honouring all backorders in the order which they were placed before we will have spare cameras.

As soon as I have more news with regards to future shipments I will post here.

Cheers!

Simon Beer.

Henry Posner · November 29th, 2007, 03:04 PM

I just spoke with our buyer who has been on the phone with various Sony USA people. While none of this is a "carved-in-stone" promise we hope to ship cameras for orders placed during October within the next week (or so) and we are confident we'll have all current back-orders shipped before Christmas.

Sony says that by mid-January we should have ready inventory, which means you order and we ship.

PLEASE bear in mind this is info our buyer got from Sony USA. He's fairly confident it's reliable enough to post as long as I sprinkle the post liberally with the reminder that this is our best estimate and not a promise.

Jason Bodnar · November 29th, 2007, 04:55 PM

Henry, Any word on SxS cards will they be in full stock by mid January as well?

Gregger Jones · November 30th, 2007, 09:39 AM

I pretty much have a lot of the same info about the amount of EX 1's. Although, We are having a conference call with Sony very shortly and will have some hard numbers and dates for ya'll. I do on the other hand have SXS cards and am waiting to hear from 16x9 as well as a few others about the accessories. Also, we got one on the floor in case anyone would like to come and do a run thru on the menu or just get a cup of coffee and look at it:) Feel free to contact us for any further info or questions.

Ray Bell · November 30th, 2007, 11:01 AM

Mr Jones.... while your on the call to Sony can you ask them about he
vignetting issue and status from them??

Then come back and tell us what they told you...

thanks

Gregger Jones · November 30th, 2007, 12:03 PM

Let me see what I can find out. I haven't heard of this problem yet.

Gregger Jones · November 30th, 2007, 04:23 PM

Sony is being very careful about what allocation quantities they are
promising dealers because they simply do not want to have inaccurate
information and delivery expectations on the street. So far, we do
know that units will be arriving on at least a weekly basis
throughout the month of December, but we are still unclear if these
units will satisfy our entire list of current backorders.

So, although units will be in relatively short supply for the next
month, we should expect deliveries to catch up a bit come January.

Ryan Avery · November 30th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregger Jones

I pretty much have a lot of the same info about the amount of EX 1's. Although, We are having a conference call with Sony very shortly and will have some hard numbers and dates for ya'll. I do on the other hand have SXS cards and am waiting to hear from 16x9 as well as a few others about the accessories. Also, we got one on the floor in case anyone would like to come and do a run thru on the menu or just get a cup of coffee and look at it:) Feel free to contact us for any further info or questions.

Schneider Optics will have Century brand attachments available in limited models for the EX1 in mid to late January. Our popular .6x and Fisheye will be available in January. A full line should be available by NAB.

Ryan Avery
Schneider Optics

Gregger Jones · December 20th, 2007, 10:51 AM

Not sure where this Thread belongs but I thought because there is so much interest in when the camera will be readily available..... You guys might want to know we have been working very hard to get our back orders taken care of and now have stock to sale right out.

:)

Chris Hurd · December 20th, 2007, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregger Jones

Not sure where this Thread belongs...

Belongs in our "EX1 Availability from DVINFO Sponsors" thread, which is where I've moved it. Thanks Gregger!

November 28th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#1
Daniel Weber Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 696	delay in cameras from Sony Well my vendor told me today that they haven't received the 50 units they were promised to have by Monday. Sony says that they will still be receiving the cameras but can't tell them when. I was supposed to have mine by next week, but looks like that won't be happening. Has anyone else heard anything about delays from Sony?? Daniel Weber

November 28th, 2007, 01:19 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	As I have just explained here, I'm not looking for discussions about shipping delays as they serve no real constructive purpose (they will ship when they ship, and posting to this board won't change that -- plus I firmly believe that shooting projects should never be planned around the perceived arrival of a new camera model; and besides that, "rumors" are counterproductive and worse than useless). That said, I'll ask those of our site sponsors who are authorized Sony dealers to provide their input on this matter, and will re-open the thread upon hearing from any of them. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 29th, 2007, 04:47 AM	#3
Simon Beer Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 48	EX1 Availability from DVINFO Sponsors Hi Everyone, Chris Hurd has emailed the DVINFO sponsors asking us to post a statement concerning the availability of the PMW-EX1 camera. So to kick things off as the UK sponsor, see http://www.videogear.co.uk I can happily confirm that we are starting to receive genuine Sony UK cameras with prime support. Initially we must complete our backorders before we will have spare cameras. Take a look at the following for a photo taken this morning: http://www.videogear.co.uk/xdcamexinstock.jpg Cheers! Simon Beer, Production Gear Ltd Last edited by Simon Beer; November 29th, 2007 at 07:22 AM. Reason: Wasn't clear initially

November 29th, 2007, 03:04 PM	#6
Henry Posner sponsor: B&H Photo-Video Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 137	B&H's supply I just spoke with our buyer who has been on the phone with various Sony USA people. While none of this is a "carved-in-stone" promise we hope to ship cameras for orders placed during October within the next week (or so) and we are confident we'll have all current back-orders shipped before Christmas. Sony says that by mid-January we should have ready inventory, which means you order and we ship. PLEASE bear in mind this is info our buyer got from Sony USA. He's fairly confident it's reliable enough to post as long as I sprinkle the post liberally with the reminder that this is our best estimate and not a promise. __________________ Henry Posner B&H Photo-Video

November 30th, 2007, 09:39 AM	#8
Gregger Jones Sponsor: Abel Cine Tech Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 13	EX1 availability I pretty much have a lot of the same info about the amount of EX 1's. Although, We are having a conference call with Sony very shortly and will have some hard numbers and dates for ya'll. I do on the other hand have SXS cards and am waiting to hear from 16x9 as well as a few others about the accessories. Also, we got one on the floor in case anyone would like to come and do a run thru on the menu or just get a cup of coffee and look at it:) Feel free to contact us for any further info or questions.

November 29th, 2007, 06:59 AM	#4
Aidan Wynne Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EIRE Posts: 29	So you have cameras for sale as of now to people such as myself...ie General Public not on backorders?

November 29th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#7
Jason Bodnar Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 376	Henry, Any word on SxS cards will they be in full stock by mid January as well?

November 30th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#9
Ray Bell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,414	Mr Jones.... while your on the call to Sony can you ask them about he vignetting issue and status from them?? Then come back and tell us what they told you... thanks

November 30th, 2007, 12:03 PM	#10
Gregger Jones Sponsor: Abel Cine Tech Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 13	Call is not mine but... Let me see what I can find out. I haven't heard of this problem yet.

November 30th, 2007, 04:23 PM	#11
Gregger Jones Sponsor: Abel Cine Tech Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 13	Sony is being very careful about what allocation quantities they are promising dealers because they simply do not want to have inaccurate information and delivery expectations on the street. So far, we do know that units will be arriving on at least a weekly basis throughout the month of December, but we are still unclear if these units will satisfy our entire list of current backorders. So, although units will be in relatively short supply for the next month, we should expect deliveries to catch up a bit come January.

December 20th, 2007, 10:51 AM	#13
Gregger Jones Sponsor: Abel Cine Tech Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 13	Abel Cine Tech has EX1 cameras available Not sure where this Thread belongs but I thought because there is so much interest in when the camera will be readily available..... You guys might want to know we have been working very hard to get our back orders taken care of and now have stock to sale right out. :)