Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system by personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the drawbacks. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the cutoffs in its UI. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the cutoffs in its UI. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the cutoffs in its UI. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the cutoffs in its UI. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Re: Pre-order: Sony A7C Compact Full Frame ($1,798)
Even though I find A7c is way overpriced for what it is, for me it is not about the price. I don't buy this camera even for $1000 as I find its UI is severely damaged. Here is perhaps the root of the problem when manufacturers go for capturing headlines instead of offering a model that is not seriously lacking in a way or the other. Canon went for the headline of the first mirrorless still camera to record in 8K. It certainly created a hype but later backlashed when it was revealed the camera seriously overheats. If one uses it mainly for stills, its major shortcoming doesn't come across as a serious problem. It is debatable if Canon's marketing trick did work or not.
Similarly, Sony went for the marketing headline of being the 'smallest (lightest) full frame camera' though in this process they had to cut off on buttons, dials, etc. to make sure it is lighter than all other cameras even if by a slight margin. After-all they believed the headline will make many people to buy the camera regardless of serious flaws in its user interface. Here I am not talking about those consumers who consciously make a decision and choose this camera for its size and weight even though they are aware of the cutoffs in its UI. They just don't care enough. I am talking about consumers who aren't familiar with the Sony system from personal experience and don't roam online forums to know what Sony has done to make this camera as light and small as possible.
If Sony had chosen to include the customized buttons, the joystick, a complete touch interface and a better evf, the camera perhaps had been a 20-30 grams heavier losing the crown of being the smallest and lightest of all. Would it have sold in more units in that case? I feel like it would though I have no proof.
On another note, pricing this severely trimmed model at $1800 will justify pricing the upcoming A7 iv at $2500 or higher because it brings back all those missing buttons and dial plus a better evf and a thorough touch interface. Maybe that's the main Sony had severely cut off things from A7c!
Sep 15, 2020 at 08:14 AM
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