Kevin Omura
Senior Member
Lower price
I think in many ways the development of any camera/system is tied to a lot of factors so this makes for a fairly complicated answer. But perhaps lower prices, granted I tend to wait until a new model is introduced and buy the outgoing model unless the new one has features that I either can't live without or can be monetized.
Compactness
For example, I really like the small size and speed of the Nikon 1 system which is mirrorless allowing the cameras to be smaller. The 1" sensor also allows for a much smaller design, however some would sight the small sensor size as a liability. For me that depends on the application. Due to the smaller sensor size the size of lenses can be much smaller as well.
AF speed and FPS are also much faster than Canon's DSLR but as I said there are tradeoffs not the least of which is a system that for all intents and purposes is abandoned by Nikon.
Battery Pack consistency
Nothing more irritating then having to pack multiple chargers and battery packs for a road trip. One reason for dumping the EOS 1's in favour of 5D and 7D bodies in my kit.
CPS
I dropped my personal CPS account (member since the mid 80's) when Canon service started to seriously degrade and a yearly 'membership fee' was introduced. Was not getting good or even decent value for the fees charged granted the only part of the plan that was of use to us was the repair discount. Never needed the loaner gear. Last experience with Canon service was truly infuriating wanted to replace a sensor and wanted to charge more than the cost of the body that only required a cleaning under warranty.
I think in many ways the development of any camera/system is tied to a lot of factors so this makes for a fairly complicated answer. But perhaps lower prices, granted I tend to wait until a new model is introduced and buy the outgoing model unless the new one has features that I either can't live without or can be monetized.
Compactness
For example, I really like the small size and speed of the Nikon 1 system which is mirrorless allowing the cameras to be smaller. The 1" sensor also allows for a much smaller design, however some would sight the small sensor size as a liability. For me that depends on the application. Due to the smaller sensor size the size of lenses can be much smaller as well.
AF speed and FPS are also much faster than Canon's DSLR but as I said there are tradeoffs not the least of which is a system that for all intents and purposes is abandoned by Nikon.
Battery Pack consistency
Nothing more irritating then having to pack multiple chargers and battery packs for a road trip. One reason for dumping the EOS 1's in favour of 5D and 7D bodies in my kit.
CPS
I dropped my personal CPS account (member since the mid 80's) when Canon service started to seriously degrade and a yearly 'membership fee' was introduced. Was not getting good or even decent value for the fees charged granted the only part of the plan that was of use to us was the repair discount. Never needed the loaner gear. Last experience with Canon service was truly infuriating wanted to replace a sensor and wanted to charge more than the cost of the body that only required a cleaning under warranty.
