Japan earthquake’s impact on camera business
Following the earthquake and continuing power plant problems, companies such as Panasonic, Canon and Nikon closed their production lines in northeastern Japan. However, as many if not most consumer cameras are actually manufactured in China, or Taiwan — and even some components such as CCDs are made in Thailand — the short-term impact on the mainstream camera business may be minimal.
Digitimes reports Japan-based CCD suppliers indicate no immediate shortage in supply, according to Taiwanese camera makers such as Altek and Ability which use Japanese-sourced CCDs and other components.
Long-term effects are unknown. Digitimes’ research division says Sony, Panasonic and Sharp account for more than 90 percent of the global production of CCD image sensors. “While the three companies’ CCD image sensor factories are not located in the earthquake-devastated region, reduced power supply due to Japan government’s brownout measure may impact their production. The three companies are main suppliers for Taiwan-based DSC makers, who may see short supply of CCD image sensors.”
Adorama has more information here, with a run-down of many effected companies.
Digitimes reports Japan-based CCD suppliers indicate no immediate shortage in supply, according to Taiwanese camera makers such as Altek and Ability which use Japanese-sourced CCDs and other components.
Long-term effects are unknown. Digitimes’ research division says Sony, Panasonic and Sharp account for more than 90 percent of the global production of CCD image sensors. “While the three companies’ CCD image sensor factories are not located in the earthquake-devastated region, reduced power supply due to Japan government’s brownout measure may impact their production. The three companies are main suppliers for Taiwan-based DSC makers, who may see short supply of CCD image sensors.”
Adorama has more information here, with a run-down of many effected companies.
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