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BeeMan458 wrote:
Posted web based interviews with the Canon "Big Wigs," they stated, for the record, they intended to have two and only two formats; 1.6X and FF in their product "pyramid". They also stated, empatically, for the record, that they intended to bring the two bodies together into one. Yes, things change but Canon's execs are in disagreement with Chuck's comments.
Actually, the second interview with the exec backs up chuck's comments. He also addresses the first who seemed to indicate that a merge would happen (simple 'yes' answer to a question that was two parts, non native english speakers). So we have:
Exec 1 A: 'yes' (in answer to will the next generation be one high speed and high resolution camera)
Exec 2 A: "We feel that the ability to use different sensor sizes is a strong point of digital cameras. Rather than consolidating into fewer sensor sizes, we feel that different sensor sizes offer various strong points to different users. For users who wish to make use of the full range of their EF lenses, full-frame sensors are best. For those searching for the fastest frame rates, 1.3x is best. For the most cost-sensitive users, the APS-C 1.6x size is ideal."
Chuck's A: "Canon's digital SLR design philosophy is to provide a range of camera models to cover clearly defined market segments. For the foreseeable future, this is going to involve a range of sensor sizes from APS-C (as in EOS Digital Rebel and 10D) through APS-H (as in EOS-1D) to full-frame (as in EOS-1Ds)."
Exec A could have misunderstood. A 'yes' answer is difficult to glean much information from since it requires he be completely honest, completely understand the question, and completely in line with the 'high speed and high resolution= one 1 series body. He could have just indicated that the next 1.3crop will be higher resolution AND the FF faster.
The other exec's comments are far more specific and detailed. In light of all the comments, I think we can safely say 1.3 crop is here to stay for now. I sure hope so.
Its also imporant to mention that execs are rarely in agreement. I've worked in development before and its often that there exist several 'plans'. Development and Marketing often have different ideas about the future. Even within those groups the ideas differ. Who knows if they have a decided plan in place even now.
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