None of us really know what or how Canon, Sony, Nikon or any other global manufacture is going to adapt to the new world we are now living in. The only thing that is certain is they are ALL going to have to make dramatic changes in some form or fashion in order to survive and recover from this disaster.
Here is a segment of a press release BMW released yesterday when they announced they were extending their plant shut down here in SC until the end of the month.
"The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been far reaching, and customer demand for our product has declined considerably. Stay-at-home orders are still active throughout the country and Mexico, which is adversely affecting our supply chain.
While operations are suspended, BMW Manufacturing will adjust its production volume, shift models and workforce structure to reflect the changing market. The company will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action when it is needed."
We all know a BMW is just a couple of dollars more than a 1DXIII or A9II or ..... but this strategic planning is taking place across the globe in every facet of manufacturing.
We have know idea what the landscape is going to look like when the dust settles. In Canon land maybe we'll see the cinema and stills bodies finally becoming the standard as one in the future.
For me personally, I could care less about video and would rather have the option of saving some $$ and possible weight by being able to buy just a stills camera.
But in today's "I gotta have it all and gotta have it now" spec sheet world, I don't see that as ever being an option.
R5 is going to be $3499 with 12 mo 0% financing plus a free roll of toilet paper and a 8 oz bottle of hand sanitizer.
Mark my words.
Apr 07, 2020 at 09:07 AM
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