p.2 #1 · The Sony conundrum awesome tech with rough edges and high prices?
olegkin wrote:
I don't know about other edges but Sony's flash connector is a terrible design that should not exist. Profoto connect trigger is already broken after one use, and looks like a Godox flash is next after a few uses. Together with other small issues it makes me question if I want to deal with Sony at all.
True that. What Canon and Nikon did with third-party lenses, Sony is in effect doing with its flash mount.
p.2 #2 · The Sony conundrum awesome tech with rough edges and high prices?
umut_h_toprak wrote:
I find Sony sufficiently innovative but I also feel we would all benefit if they had more competition in the sensor space from e.g. Samsung or Chinese players.
I have the feeling Samsung tried and decided it wasn't worth their while.
If the Chinese enter this market seriously with dependable tech, reliable gear and decent customer service, the Japanese would be in severe trouble. I'm not sure it's worth their while either, though.
p.2 #3 · The Sony conundrum awesome tech with rough edges and high prices?
Jack Flesher wrote:
I can make an argument in favor of any current camera manufacturer as the “best” choice.
They all pretty much offer a pinnacle of something. Choose your ammunition.
Yup.
From an objective (or subjective) perspective, no camera or brand is perfect, and each has its strengths and weaknesses. If one is looking for a “perfect” camera system, the search will be in vain.
p.2 #4 · The Sony conundrum awesome tech with rough edges and high prices?
The main feature that keeps from looking away from Sony is size and weight. Both Canon and Nikon don’t take these features seriously so I’m firmly in the Sony camp. I can live with the other Sony warts.
p.2 #6 · The Sony conundrum awesome tech with rough edges and high prices?
gdanmitchell wrote:
Yup.
From an objective (or subjective) perspective, no camera or brand is perfect, and each has its strengths and weaknesses. If one is looking for a “perfect” camera system, the search will be in vain.
On one hand I'm sometimes thankful that what feels like a legacy market gets any attention at all. On the other, these things aren't exactly cheap and the reaction to criticism of "their" brands from of a lot of users seems to border on Stockholm syndrome.
And I think everyone has pretty much given up on "perfect". I'd be really happy with a relationship with my main suppliers in this area that didn't feel borderline abusive ;-)
(And to be clear if you participate in other more competitive markets for niche complex high-end consumer products (high end bicycles and components come to mind in my case) you will have expectations for far better relationships courtesy of the fact that the vendors there need to compete harder and (perhaps?) have a history of standardization.)
. Pick your poison.