- Canon has reportedly canceled some scheduled price drops to two cameras
- Tariffs are blamed for the can of EOS R7 and EOS R10 falls in the US
- Blackmagic also recently confirmed price increases for its cameras in the US
If you are a technical fan, it’s hard to escape concerns about US customs right now and cameras may have just experienced their real influence for the first time with the reported cancellation of some planned Canon Price Drops.
The reliable cannon rumors say it has been said that “price declines planned for May on both EOS R7 and EOS R10 have been canceled in the United States”. Annoying for anyone who has planned to buy an affordable mirror -free camera, it was also told that “the price drop should be significant.”
On the plus side, if you live in the UK or the EU, Canon Rumors says its source has claimed that Canon EOS R7 and EOS R10 prices “are still scheduled to happen.”
That may change, but it is another sign of the significant geographical deviations we may see this year on discounts and prices.
Of course, nothing is safe right now, and if the US and Japan came to an event that reduced the impact of customs, the situation could change. But as things stand, Canon EOS R10 (which we still consider as the best camera for beginners) and its middle-class EOS R7 siblings will not as tempting affordable as they might have been this year.
Unfortunately, this is likely to be just the start of another roller coaster year for camera fans …
Analysis: It might be much worse
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Obviously, it is not good to miss potentially large camera racks, especially if you’ve been thinking about getting a new EOS R7 or EOS R10. But if the early characters are any indication, things can soon get much worse, especially in the United States.
Over the weekend, Blackmagic announced the message above and confirmed that its US prices had been elevated “because of new tariffs.” In some cases, the climb was pretty dramatic, where the new Blackmagic Pyxis 12K G2 saw its roof horizontally by 32%.
Is it a sign of things that come from other camera manufacturers? While it is difficult to predict something with real security right now, it is certainly possible. A lot of Canon’s manufacture takes place in Japan (hit with a 24% duty), while Nikon’s middle -class equipment is made in Thailand (which currently has a 36% duty).
Unless we see some quick trade agreements that reduce these tariffs, it is reasonable to assume that many camera houses, lentils and accessories – perhaps most – will be much more expensive this year.
If that happens, we can also expect to see that used prices are rising as the number of dealer hunters is rising and the pre-duty supply begins to subside. In other words, it may be a good time to postpone your next camera upgrade or at least refresh the situation as a relief from Gear Acquisition Syndrome (also known as gas in camera circuits).
It’s time to stiffen ourselves for a rocky trip.
