The latest buzz on the net is coming from the Blackmagic Forum where it has been stated that the new cameras will not be shipping by the end of July.
In an update that was sent to a user of the Forum from Blackmagic's UK office:
Official statement from Blackmagic on new camera shipping: Simon Westland of Blackmagic Design EMEA "Blackmagic Design is making significant progress in production of the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Blackmagic Production Camera 4K. Full production manufacturing is underway on the Pocket Cinema Camera with first production units in final testing. This is inline with our initial expectations of the end of July and means the camera will start to ship in quantity during August. There are several weeks of work to do on Production Camera 4K before this will enter full production manufacturing, however we expect to ship the first quantities of this model before the end of August."
Source: http://forum.blackmagicdesign.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10395#p65002
While it seems that most users are slightly relieved to hear something, some are up in arms due to the fact that the camera won't be in their hands by July 31st.
It is never a good idea promise a hard date. As we saw last year with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Murphy's Law can and will come into play.
As for now, be patient and don't plan on shooting any paid gigs with a camera that isn't physically in your possession. Make sure to join our waiting list if you are interested in getting this camera.
