Sony has temporarily stopped accepting new orders for most of its SD and CFexpress memory cards. The company says the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors and memory components has made it difficult to meet demand.
The pause started on March 27, 2026, and applies to both dealers and direct customers. Sony has not shared a timeline for when orders will resume.
The impact is wide. The suspension includes CFexpress Type A and Type B cards, along with a large range of SD cards. Premium options like TOUGH series cards are affected, but even regular SD cards used in everyday devices are part of the pause. Only a few lower-end products remain in production.
The shortage is being driven by rising demand from AI data centers. These companies are consuming a large share of available memory components, leaving less supply for consumer products.
This situation is not limited to photographers. Memory cards are used in cameras, smartphones, drones, dashcams, and gaming devices. A supply issue here affects both professionals and regular users.
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For buyers, the most immediate impact will be pricing and availability. Existing stock may become expensive, and popular models could sell out quickly. Retailers may also struggle to restock once current inventory runs out.
There could also be a ripple effect on other products. If memory cards are harder to find, it may slow down purchases of cameras and related devices.
Sony says it will review the situation and update customers when supply improves. For now, the shortage highlights how growing demand for AI is starting to affect everyday tech products.
