Overview
- Sony Japan, which halted orders Friday, said it will restart only after it reviews supply conditions.
- The freeze covers almost every model, with only the 960GB CFexpress Type B and SF-UZ UHS-I SD cards still listed.
- The suspension applies in Japan to orders through the Sony Store and authorized dealers, and existing stock may sell through until it runs out.
- Sony cites a global shortage of semiconductor memory, and reports link the crunch to AI data centers buying large volumes of DRAM and NAND flash.
- Photographers and video crews who rely on fast, high-capacity cards may see short supplies and higher prices, with no clear timeline for relief.