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DtEW wrote:
I still think the 6D segment is where Canon can experiment with a mirrorless offering in existing EF-mount. With this one move they can:
1) Address Nikon's competitive model(s) while at the same time leveraging a) cost savings of losing a pentaprism/mirror/AF-and-exposure-sensors/etc, b) weight savings, c) the competitive advantage of their proprietary technology (DPAF), and d) the trendiness of mirrorless.
2) Address Sony's MILC challenge without much risk (Canon's reputation isn't hinging on a 6D, while it might be on a 1D or 5D), while at the same time throwing them a subtle snub (downmarketing MILCs, at least for now).
3) Pose not only no threat of model cannibalism, but in fact might even spur existing Canon EF investors to add this very different model with very different strengths to their existing arsenal....Show more →
That's some pretty interesting reasoning. Makes a better offset to the 5DIV. The only thing I wonder about is if teh Canon people worry that the 6DII would steal too many 5DIV users. But I think worrying about A7Rii stealing more 5DIV users is more relevant. Might be interesting for the super high model after the 5Ds to be mirrorless? Not really much of a loss there since the best use of a SLR, to me, is long primes for sports. Maybe even have the 5Ds, or the 6DII have the viewfinder set up like the new Fuji.
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