What would you want CFexpress or SD cards for the next batch of Cameras?

stevvi wrote:

RDKirk wrote:

I don't expect two CFexpress slots to happen in the R5, however, because Canon Inc considers the R5 to be an "enthusiast" camera, not a professional camera. Canon Inc recognizes only the 1-series as their professional camera.

See my comment above. Canon UK describes the R5 as "Professional mirrorless redefined" and "A professional full frame mirrorless flagship camera offering photographers and filmmakers a host of ground-breaking new features."

That said, some enthusiasts needs are more than some professionals. Some professionals are terrible photographers, and some enthusiasts are great. "Professional" seems to be a word that thrown about by anyone and everyone these days.

If someone earns a good percentage of their living from photography then they are professional whether they are good or not. I know two photo pros whose work photography is boring but they are great enthusiast artists in their free time but they don't make much money from their beautiful photos. I also know people earning money from bad photos that even I could do better. They get out and sell, that's part of being pro. But still they earn so they are professional.

For awhile I saw a lot of people with Rebels(!) trying to be (at least part time) professional photographers. I think smartphones have killed any of those hopes.

I don't know if something gets lost in translation but Canon Japan does call the 1 series their only true pro camera, I think by that they mean no compromises. They don't apologize for the size, weight, price either.

In any case enthusiasts buy way more cameras than pros.