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What factor would most influence you to change systems ?

What factor would most influence you to change systems ?

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Which single factor would most influence you to leave
 
I haven't changed systems in 15 years, and there's nothing in that list that could realistically influence me to do so.

I have added systems, though, influenced by a desire for smaller, lighter gear. I don't see that as a poll choice.
 
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You left out the biggest one for me: Current system stolen / lost / broken,
 
JohnWick4001 said:
Which single factor would most influence you to leave
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Nothing would influence me to leave the system I use. I have used the same basic system for about 36 years, although I have (of course) added to it and updated as time has passed.

But what I own now is good for at least another decade - probably more, especially the lenses. It does what I want - much the same as I've wanted for a long time. Why would I even think about changing?
 
... they make a 150-600 FF lens that weighs 425gr and costs £450 :-)
 
Connectivity -- the ability to upload directly to the internet. My collaborators and clients pretty much live online. Direct connection would be a plus.

I followed Samsung closely with their experiments a few years back, and if they had stuck with it and really made it work I might have switched then. As it is, my next switch may be to a premium smart phone.
 
None of the above. There might be some factors that might inspire me to add a camera and a lens or two ( just like I added my Oly and its lenses to be extra small and light), but none of items on the list would get me to change completely. Not even close.
 
Better video capabilities than my X-T4 at a lower price point.

For the record I'm totally satisfied with the video capabilities of my X-T4. It meets my current video production needs.
 
To me, size and weight of the system before everything since portability will affect my enjoyment on shooting. To carry gear of few Kg for whole day under all sort of conditions = asking me to forget photographing.

Then the avaibility of lenses I needed, next is the AF speed and accuracy, easy of operation, then IQ and followed by tenths other factors...

In a word, I am looking for the best compromised system to my use.

IMHO I doubt that if we shall only look for one factor and must be the best, it could be an endless journey.

My 2 cents.
 
I have been shooting Minolta/Sony A-Mount since 1985 using 4 different bodies in 37 years. Last November my Sony A77 was stolen and the insurance settlement allowed me to buy into a pretty much any system I wanted. I closely looked over the Canon R5, Nikon Z7II, Sony A7RII, A7RIII and Sony A7RIV. With the Sony sale at the time and there EDUdiscount program the A7RIV, 24-105 and 12-24 were clearly the best bang for the buck. As far as capabilities are concerned I knew that any of these 3 systems would meet my needs for the next 10+ years. The ability to use some of my top quality Minolta glass was a bonus... but I have found that I don't use them as much as I thought I would.

For my uses all of the listed "features" are really just hype, as they are all very capable systems. So I did not vote for any. That is what the camera market really is, hype... for those photographers that are more interested in the gear than they are the photos the gear produces.

If you aren't able to take a good photograph with any of the current systems switching to a different system isn't really going to make much of a difference.
 
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MikeInOr said:
I have been shooting Minolta/Sony A-Mount since 1985 using 4 different bodies in 37 years. Last November my Sony A77 was stolen and the insurance settlement allowed me to buy into a pretty much any system I wanted. I closely looked over the Canon R5, Nikon Z7II, Sony A7RII, A7RIII and Sony A7RIV. With the Sony sale at the time and there EDUdiscount program the A7RIV, 24-105 and 12-24 were clearly the best bang for the buck. As far as capabilities are concerned I knew that any of these 3 systems would meet my needs for the next 10+ years. The ability to use some of my top quality Minolta glass was a bonus... but I have found that I don't use them as much as I thought I would.

For my uses all of the listed "features" are really just hype, as they are all very capable systems. So I did not vote for any. That is what the camera market really is, hype... for those photographers that are more interested in the gear than they are the photos the gear produces.

If you aren't able to take a good photograph with any of the current systems switching to a different system isn't really going to make much of a difference.
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Hear hear!
 
I changed from Topcon to Nikon when Topcon stopped making cameras, but I still have the Topcon cameras and lenses. Topcon lenses are now sought after items as they give very good results on modern mirrorless cameras -- I am currently using them on the Sigma fp.

The Nikon F lenses work well on the fp too, and the Nikon macro gear is superb.

So there's no real change of "system" -- I just added the Sigma body (which has a good Sony sensor). I don't have any need for a Nikon mirrorless body, although I'm sure they are fine.

So far as I know, every camera on the market today can take good photos. So if you have a bunch of stuff labelled Fuji, Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Panasonic or whatever -- just learn to get the best out of it.

Don Cox
 
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If Panasonic/OMDS stopped making cameras and used gear was hard to source, I would consider another system.
 
Obsolescence and lack of manufacturer commitment.

I had a nice little collection of Nikon 1 gear that I really enjoyed using (V1 body). In most conditions it really wasn't bad and a lot of fun.

Nikon really messed up any chance that system had by completely changing body designs, capability and things like battery compatibility with each generation. Dropping the EVF to go modular was just silly.

Then Nikon just dumped the system without even an announcement. I gave all my gear away.
 
I recently changed from Sony APSC to Sony FF due to lens selection and more fleshed out bodies. I chose lens selection.

I would swap vendors if:
  1. I could get a better experience without a hit to features or IQ.
  2. I could get a better experience without losing my favorite lens options (or near equivalents).
  3. It wouldn't cost a boatload of money.
Given that only E mount has my current lenses, (2) is a deal-breaker until Tamron wanders over to Canon or Nikon. But even then (3) would likely be a barrier.
 
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Redhenry said:
I'm moving to M4/3 soon, simply because I have trouble avoiding camera shake and need IBIS, plus I like small cameras and lenses.
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You might want to check out a Z5. It has IBIS, and one F4 FF zoom can replace a bag of M43 primes.
 
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