Shakeout in the mirrorless market

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LincolnB
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Re: same reason why Canon EOS-M is selling badly (need faster AF + lower price)
In reply to 007peter, 3 months ago

007peter wrote:

For any Mirrorless to Succeed, the formula is clear:
  1. Sensor Size must be M43 or larger (no Pentax Q or Nikon V1)
  2. FAST AF for single shot
  3. Price must be Reasonable

I'm not sure I entirely agree with this criteria.

I think camera sales can be successful at any and all sensor sizes. Small sensor = small camera. There's a place for interchangeable lens cameras as small as compact cameras.

The AF needs to not suck, regardless of whether it's a mirrorless, mirrored, or compact design.

The same is true for price.

I think for any system camera to succeed the system itself must have a secure future, especially the lens mount system. No one wants to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on lenses that are only usable on a system that might soon become obsolete.

For a small interchangeable lens camera, it must differentiate itself in a significant way from cellphone cameras. For larger MILCs it must answer the question, "Why not just get a DSLR?" with price, size, IQ, etc.

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