snapsy wrote: gdanmitchell wrote:
It is virtually certain that Canon will produce something that equals or exceeds the capabilities of the Nikon and Sony cameras in regards to potential image quality.
I would have agreed with this statement a few years ago but as time moves forward I think the level of certainty is a little in doubt. I don\'t think many would have anticipated Canon taking this long. It\'s also unclear what Canon\'s position is on whether they think they actually need to respond; for MP I imagine they do but the DR question is another matter. As for the tipping point for system switchers (or at least dual-system straddling), Canon sure makes it hard with all the great lenses they\'ve been releasing lately. I almost wonder if part of their strategy is to compete first on lenses before bodies, which isn\'t a bad strategy IMO.
I think that is the case, regarding lenses.
Plus, since most on this forum are stills photographers (many of whom openly abhor the inclusion of video features in DSLRs), it is easy to overlook the intense pressure Canon is under, not only from other DSLR makers, but especially Red and Black Magic, to retain dominance or its leading edge in small DSLR and DSLR-like cameras for commercial purposes. I\'m impressed how well Canon does at juggling more balls than any other manufacturer, staying competitive (it not outright dominant) in so many imaging arenas.
IMO, the lenses are critical to upgrade to the highest affordable degree before introducing new image capture devices.
snapsy wrote: gdanmitchell wrote:
It is virtually certain that Canon will produce something that equals or exceeds the capabilities of the Nikon and Sony cameras in regards to potential image quality.
I would have agreed with this statement a few years ago but as time moves forward I think the level of certainty is a little in doubt. I don\'t think many would have anticipated Canon taking this long. It\'s also unclear what Canon\'s position is on whether they think they actually need to respond; for MP I imagine they do but the DR question is another matter. As for the tipping point for system switchers (or at least dual-system straddling), Canon sure makes it hard with all the great lenses they\'ve been releasing lately. I almost wonder if part of their strategy is to compete first on lenses before bodies, which isn\'t a bad strategy IMO.
I think that is the case, regarding lenses.
Plus, since most on this forum are still shooters (many of whom openly abhor the inclusion of video features in DSLRs), it is easy to overlook the intense pressure Canon is under, not only from other DSLR makers, but especially Red and Black Magic, to retain dominance or its leading edge in small DSLR and DSLR-like cameras for commercial purposes. I\'m impressed how well Canon does at juggling more balls than any other manufacturer, staying competitive (it not outright dominant) in so many imaging arenas.
IMO, the lenses are critical to upgrade to the highest affordable degree before introducing new image capture devices.
Sep 18, 2014 at 04:15 PM
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