Sony FX5 Delay May Be Tied to Rear LCD Issue

Sony has delayed the FX5 cinema camera twice, with shipping now expected no earlier than late October. Buyers who received units in August report the rear LCD can shift out of position and expose internal components, with the issue seen across multiple cameras.

• Sony delayed the FX5 twice; shipping now set for late October at the earliest
• Buyers report the rear LCD shifts out of place, exposing internal components
• One user found the defect on all three of their FX5 units and rental cameras
• Sony will replace early-batch units starting October 19