iPod touch w/camera delayed?

French Mac Website HardMac (MacBidouille to Francophiles) is reporting that there might be some production problems slowing down the release of the new iPod touch products related to the new 3.2megapixel camera module.  They postulate that the issue could cause delays in delivery of camera-toting iPods.

If this rumor does materialize then this would give Microsoft’s Zune HD release of 09/15/09 a potential leg up in sales. We will all find out this Wednesday at Apple’s "It’s Only Rock & Roll" event.  Make sure to stop by 9to5mac for the live show – we hope to grab a live video feed again.

From HardMac:

According to one of our reliable source (however, it remains a rumor), Apple is facing problems with the production of the new iPod Touch. The issue would be linked to the new camera module. We did not get any further details, but the problem has been spotted in the first dozen of thousands units produced. Those units have been put aside.We do not know if the problem has been solved in the meantime. In any case, the iPod Touch availability would be delayed and initial volumes reduced. If the problem has not been solved yet, then the updated iPod Touch might be significantly delayed.